2005年1月四级听力原文
2005年1月四级试题详解
2005年1月四级试题详解Part I Listening Comprehension听力原文(划线部分为答案依据)1. W: You've sold your car. You don't need one?M: Not really, live never liked drive anyway. Now we'd moved to a place near the subway entrance. We can get about quite convenientlyQ: What do we learn from the conversation?2. M: I'm going to drop my Information Science class. It needs too early in the morning.W: Is that really the good reason to drop the class, Tony?Q: What does the woman mean?3. M: If you aren't doing anything particular, shall we see the new play at the grand theatertonight?W: Sounds great. But I've got to go over my notes for tomorrow's midterm.Q: What does the woman imply?4. M: What do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going to replace thetraditional school?W: I doubt it. Schools are here to stay, because there are much more than just book learning.Even though more and more kids are going online, I believe fewer of them will quit school altogether.O: What does the woman think of the conventional schools?5. M: How do most students find a job after they graduate?W: They usually look for a job by searching the want ads at the newspapers.Q: What does the woman mean?6. M: Allen is in the basement trying to repair the washing machine.W: Shouldn't he be working on his term paper?Q: What does woman think Allen Should do?7. W: Professor Newman, a few of us at the back didn't get a copy of your reading assignment.M: Well, there're only 38 names on my class list. And I didn't bring any spare copies.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. W: Congratulations, Liming, you are the talk of the town at the pride of our class now.M: If you are referring to my winning the English speech contest, I don't think it's such a big deal. You know I've spent two summer vacations learning English in Canada.Q: What do we learn about Liming from the conversation?9. M: Would you pass me the sports section please?W: Sure, if you give me the classified ads and local-news section.Q: What are the speakers doing?10. W: If the weather is this hot tomorrow, we may as well give up the ideal of playing tennis inthe afternoon.M: Oh, I don't think it'll last long. The weather forecast says it will cloud over by mid-afternoonQ: What does the man mean?1. [D] 对话中男士卖掉车的原因是他不喜欢到那儿都开车去，并且现在搬到了离地铁站很近的地方，出行很方便不再需要汽车。
2005年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷四级真题+答案详解+听力原文
2005年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they 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 best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) The man enjoys traveling by car.B) The man lives far from the subway.C) The man is good at driving.D) The man used to own a car.2. A) Tony should continue taking the course.B) She approves of Tony’s decision.C) Tony can choose another science course.D) She can’t meet Tony so early in the morning.3. A) She has to study for the exam.B) She is particularly interested in plays.C) She’s eager to watch the new play.D) She can lend her notes to the man.4. A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.5. A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper.B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.C) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.D) Most students don’t want jobs advertised in the newspapers.6. A) Move the washing machine to the basement.B) Turn the basement into a workshop.C) Repair the washing machine.D) Finish his assignment.7. A) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.B) The professor has changed his reading assignment.C) Some of the students are not on the professor’s list.D) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.8. A) She doesn’t want to talk about the contest.B) She’s modest about her success in the contest.C) She’s spent two years studying English in Canada.D) She’s very proud of her success in the speech contest.9. A) Talking about sports.B) Writing up local news.C) Reading newspapers.D) Putting up advertisements.10. A) They shouldn’t change their plan.B) They’d better change their mind.C) The tennis game won’t last long.D) Weather forecasts are not reliable.Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage isread for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Whenthe passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in theblanks numbered from SI to S7 with the exact words you have just heard.For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missinginformation. You can either use the exact words you have just heard orwrite down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passageis read for the third time, you should check what you have written.There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment—most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1) ________ models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2) ________ a range of different models to see which is the best (S3) ________ for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (S4) ________ with the different cameras being assessed, our researchers (S5) ________ the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more—(S6) ________ as much as another $200—on buying (S7) ________ lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. (S8) ________ whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive.The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (S9) ________. All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it. (S10) ________.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu (流感) may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That’s because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses—flu A, B and C. There is no cure for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine (疫苗), which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA.But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common cold have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to look for.Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome (综合症)，a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.11. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help ________.A) shorten the duration of the illnessB) the patient buy medicine over the counterC) the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugsD) prevent people from catching colds and the flu12. We learn from the passage that ________.A) one doesn’t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the fluB) aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the fluC) delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous systemD) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or theflu13. According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively, ________.A) one should identify the virus which causes itB) one should consult a doctor as soon as possibleC) one should take medicine upon catching the diseaseD) one should remain alert when the disease is spreading14. Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?A) A stuffy nose.B) A high temperature.C) A sore throat.D) A dry cough.15. If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents ________.A) are advised not to give them aspirinB) should watch out for signs of Reye syndromeC) are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccinationD) should prevent them from mixing with people running a feverPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答问卷者) listed “to give children a good start academically” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented (强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools. Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children’s chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.16. We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe ________.A) Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than AmericanparentsB) Japan’s economic success is a result of its scientific achievementsC) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instructionD) Japan’s higher education is superior to theirs17. Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance to________.A) problem solvingB) group experienceC) parental guidanceD) individually-oriented development18. In Japan’s preschool education, the focus is on ________.A) preparing children academicallyB) developing children’s artistic interestsC) tapping children’s potentialD) shaping children’s character19. Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to ________.A) broaden children’s horizonB) cultivate children’s creativityC) lighten children’s study loadD) enrich children’s knowledge20. Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-basedkindergartens?A) They can do better in their future studies.B) They can accumulate more group experience there.C) They can be individually oriented when they grow up.D) They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.Passage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Lead deposits, which accumulated in soil and snow during the 1960’s and 70’s, were primarily the result of leaded gasoline emissions originating in the United States. In the twenty years that the Clean Air Act has mandated unleaded gas use in the United States, the lead accumulation worldwide has decreased significantly.A study published recently in the journal Nature shows that air-borne leaded gas emissions from the United States were the leading contributor to the high concentration of lead in the snow in Greenland. The new study is a result of the continued research led by Dr. Charles Boutron, an expert on the impact of heavy metals on the environment at the National Center for Scientific Research in France. A study by Dr. Boutron published in 1991 showed that lead levels in arctic (北极的) snow were declining.In his new study, Dr. Boutron found the ratios of the different forms of lead in the leaded gasoline used in the United States were different from the ratios of European, Asian and Canadian gasolines and thus enabled scientists to differentiate (区分) the lead sources. The dominant lead ratio found in Greenland snow matched that found in gasoline from the United States.In a study published in the journal Ambio, scientists found that lead levels in soil in the Northeastern United States had decreased markedly since the introduction of unleaded gasoline.Many scientists had believed that the lead would stay in soil and snow for a longer period.The authors of the Ambio study examined samples of the upper layers of soil taken from the same sites of 30 forest floors in New England, New York and Pennsylvania in 1980 and in 1990. The forest environment processed and redistributed the lead faster than the scientists had expected.Scientists say both studies demonstrate that certain parts of the ecosystem (生态系统) respond rapidly to reductions in atmospheric pollution, but that these findings should not be used as a license to pollute.21. The study published in the journal Nature indicates that ________.A) the Clean Air Act has not produced the desired resultsB) lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increaseC) lead will stay in soil and snow longer than expectedD) the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow22. Lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gasin the US ________.A) was discouragedB) was enforced by lawC) was prohibited by lawD) was introduced23. How did scientists discover the source of lead pollution in Greenland?A) By analyzing the data published in journals like Nature and Ambio.B) By observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area.C) By studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in Northeastern America.D) By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in variouscountries.24. The authors of the Ambio study have found that ________.A) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expectedB) lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal withC) lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the USD) the upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions25. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that scientists ________.A) are puzzled by the mystery of forest pollutionB) feel relieved by the use of unleaded gasolineC) still consider lead pollution a problemD) lack sufficient means to combat lead pollutionPassage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long-term maintenance of body weight. Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to “light” beer and low-calorie bread than increase physical exertion. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one-fourth of overweight adults who were trying to shed pounds said they were combining exercise with their diet.In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric-expenditure charts: for example, one would have to briskly walk three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry (小甜饼). Even exercise professionals concede half a point here. “Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight,” says York Onnen, program director of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.Still, exercise’s supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.If you have been sedentary (极少活动的) and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year’s time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.26. What is said about the average American in the passage?A) They tend to exaggerate the healthful effect of “light” beer.B) They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.C) They prefer “light” beer and low-calorie bread to other drinks and food.D) They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.27. Some people dislike exercise because ________.A) they think it is physically exhaustingB) they find it hard to exercise while on a dietC) they don’t think it possible to walk 3 miles every dayD) they find consulting caloric-expenditure charts troublesome28. “Even exercise professionals concede half a point here” (Line 3, Para. 2) means“They ________”.A) agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work off byexerciseB) partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reductionC) are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one’s new weightD) are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight29. What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Center’s study?A) Controlling one’s calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.B) Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.C) Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.D) One could lose ten pounds in a year’s time if there’s no increase in food intake.30. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?A) To justify the study of the Boston University Medical Center.B) To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.C) To support the statement made by York Onnen.D) To show the most effective way to lose weight.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 bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.31. The machine looked like a large, ________, old-fashioned typewriter.A) forcefulB) clumsyC) intenseD) tricky32. Though she began her ________ by singing in a local pop group, she is now afamous Hollywood movie star.A) employmentB) careerC) occupationD) profession33. Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to ________ with the local police.A) inquireB) consultC) registerD) resolve34. Considering your salary, you should be able to ________ at least twenty dollars aweek.A) put forwardB) put upC) put outD) put aside35. As he has ________ our patience, we’ll not wait for him any longer.A) tornB) wastedC) exhaustedD) consumed36. These teachers try to be objective when they ________ the integrated ability of theirstudents.A) justifyB) evaluateC) indicateD) reckon37. Mrs. Morris’s daughter is pretty and ________, and many girls envy her.A) slenderB) lightC) faintD) minor38. Tomorrow the mayor is to ________ a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour ofthe city.A) coordinateB) cooperateC) accompanyD) associate39. I’m ________ enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to competeagainst three strong teams.A) realisticB) consciousC) awareD) radical40. Can you give me even the ________ clue as to where her son might be?A) simplestB) slightestC) leastD) utmost41. Norman Davis will be remembered by many with ________ not only as a greatscholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.A) kindnessB) friendlinessC) warmthD) affection42. Salaries for ________ positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A) legalB) optionalC) voluntaryD) temporary43. Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society.________, it has affected the traditional role of men.A) Above allB) In allC) At mostD) At last44. Science and technology have ________ in important ways to the improvement ofagricultural production.A) attachedB) assistedC) contributedD) witnessed45. As an actor he could communicate a whole ________ of emotions.A) frameB) rangeC) numberD) scale46. This is what you should bear in mind: Don’t ________ a salary increase before youactually get it.A) hang onB) draw onC) wait onD) count on47. The ship’s generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated ________instead of mechanically.A) artificiallyB) automaticallyC) manuallyD) synthetically48. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn’t ________ her grip on myarm.A) loosenB) removeC) relieveD) dismiss49. He never arrives on time and my ________ is that he feels the meetings are useless.A) preferenceB) conferenceC) inferenceD) reference50. Mrs. Smith was so ________ about everything that no servants could please her.A) specificB) specialC) preciseD) particular51. Last night he saw two dark ________ enter the building, and then there was theexplosion.A) featuresB) figuresC) sketchesD) images52. It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone without ________.A) exceptionB) exclusionC) modificationD) substitution53. His temper and personally show that he can become a soldier of the top ________.A) circleB) rankC) categoryD) grade54. During the lecture, the speaker occasionally ________ his point by relating his ownexperiences.A) illustratedB) hintedC) citedD) displayed55. Only those who can ________ to lose their money should make high-riskinvestments.A) maintainB) sustainC) endureD) afford56. He found the ________ media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.A) sufficientB) constantC) steadyD) plenty57. There has been a collision ________ a number of cars on the main road to town.A) composingB) consistingC) involvingD) engaging58. ________ elephants are different from wild elephants in many aspects, includingtheir tempers.A) CultivatedB) RegulatedC) CivilD) Tame59. Ten days ago the young man informed his boss of his intention to ________.A) resignB) rejectC) retreatD) replace60. As one of the world’s highest paid models, she had her face ________ for fivemillion dollars.A) depositedB) assuredC) measuredD) insuredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You shouldchoose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The __61__ you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually __62__ you money or can add __63__ the cost.Take the __64__ example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might __65__ that you are making the __66__ buy if you choose one __67__ look you like and which is also the cheapest __68__ price. But when you get it home you may find that it __69__ twice as long as a more expensive __70__ to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well __71__ your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.So what principles should you __72__ when you go out shopping?If you __73__ your home, your car or any valuable __74__ in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long __75__.Before you buy a new __76__, talk to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular __77__.Before you buy an expensive __78__, or a service, do check the price and __79__ is on offer. If possible, choose __80__ three items or three estimates.61. A) formB) fashionC) wayD) method62. A) saveB) preserveC) raiseD) retain63. A) upB) toC) inD) on64. A) easyB) singleC) simpleD) similar65. A) convinceB) acceptC) examineD) think66. A) properB) bestC) reasonableD) most67. A) itsB) whichC) whoseD) what68. A) forB) withC) inD) on69. A) spendsB) takesC) lastsD) consumes70. A) modeB) copyC) sampleD) model71. A) causeB) makeC) leaveD) prove72. A) adoptB) layC) stickD) adapt73. A) reserveB) decorateC) storeD) keep74. A) productsB) possessionC) materialD) ownership75. A) runB) intervalC) periodD) time76. A) applianceB) equipmentC) utilityD) facility77. A) functionB) purposeC) goalD) task78. A) componentB) elementC) itemD) particle79. A) whatB) whichC) thatD) this80. A) ofB) inC) byD) fromPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a campaign speech in support of your election to the post of chairman of the student union. Youshould write at least 120 words following the outline given below inChinese:1. 你认为自己具备了什么条件(能力、性格、爱好等)可以胜任学生会主席的工作2. 如果当选，你将为本校同学做些什么A Campaign Speech2005年1月四级参考答案Part IS1. qualityS2. investigatedS3. valueS4. familiarS5. recommendS6. perhapsS7. additionalS8. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.S9. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag.S10. The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.Part II Reading ComprehensionPart III VocabularyPart IV Cloze2005年1月四级听力原文1. W: You’ve sold your car. You don’t need one?M: Not really. I’ve never liked driving anyway. Now we’ve moved to a place near the subway entrance. We can get about quite conveniently.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. M: I’m going to drop my Information Science class. It means too early in themorning.W: Is that really the good reason to drop the class, Tony?Q: What does the woman mean?3. W: If you aren’t doing anything particular, shall we see the new play at theGrand Theater tonight?M: Sounds great. But I’ve got to go over my notes for tomorrow’s midterm.Q: What does the woman imply?4. M: What do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going toreplace the traditional school?W: I doubt it. Schools are here to stay, because there are much more than just book learning. Even though more and more kids are going online, I believe fewer of them will quit school altogether.Q: What does the woman think of the conventional schools?5. M: How do most students find a job after they graduate?W: They usually look for a job by searching the Want Ads in the newspapers.Q: What does the woman mean?6. M: Allen is in the basement trying to repair the washing machine.W: Shouldn’t he be working on his term paper?Q: What does woman think Allen should do?7. W: Professor Newman, a few of us at the back didn’t get a copy of your readingassignment.M: Well, there’re only 38 names on my class list. And I didn’t bring any spare copies.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. M: Congratulations, Li Ming. You are the talk of the town, and the pride of ourclass now.。
2005年英语专业四级考试听力原文
Part I DictationThe WristwatchIt is generally believed that wristwatches are an exception / to the normal sequence in the evolution of man's jewelry. / Reversing the usual order, they were first worn by women, / and then adopted by men. / In the old days, queens included wrist watches 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 wrist watch was most practical for active combat. / Race car drivers also loved to wear wrist watches, / and pilots found them most useful while flying. / Soon men dared to wear wrist watches without feeling self-conscious. / By 1924, some 30 percent of man's watches were worn on the wrist. / Today, the figure is 90 percent. / And they are now worn by both men and women / for practical purposes rather than for decoration.Part II Listening ComprehensionSECTION A CONVERSATIONSConversation OneW: Good morning. Sit down, please, Mr Johnson.M: Thank you, Ma'am.W: I've read your letter here. You seem to have done very well at school. Can you tell me something about your school work?M: As you can see, my strongest subjects were arts subjects. My best subject was history, and my second best was geography (Ql). However, my favorite subject was maths and the results I got in the maths paper were quite reasonable.W: That's true. Now can you tell me why you think these subjects will help you in this job?M: Well, Ma'am, I understand that you manufacture computers, prepare software, and advise clients on how to use them. Is that right?W: That's right.M: And I've been told that working with computers needs a logical mind (Q2) rather than great skills in mathematics. That's especially true, I believe, when it comes to writing programs. So I think my results show that I have some ability in logic, and in mathematics as well.W: So you would like to write materials for computers, wouldn't you?M: Yes, Ma'am. That's what interests me most about computers, writing programs (Q3). But I think the computer industry itself is still expanding enormously. I'm sure that career prospect in this industry would be very good no matter what sort of job I went into.W: I see. Well, thank you! I've enjoyed our talk. We'll be writing to you.M: Thank you,Ma'am. Good morning.Conversation TwoW: Excuse me. Could I ask you some questions?M: Of course.W: I work for an advertising agency, and I'm doing some research. It's for a new magazine for people like you (Q4). M; People like me. What do you mean? W: People between 25 and 35 years old. M: OK.W: Right. What do you do at the weekend?M: Well, on Fridays my wife always goes to her exercise class. Then she visits friends. W: Don't you go out?M: Not on Fridays. I never go out on Fridays. I stay at home and watch television (Q5).W: And on Saturdays?M: On Saturdays my wife and I always go sailing together(Q6). W: Really?M: H... mmm. We love it. We never miss it. And then in the evening we go out (Q6).W: Where to?M: Different places. We sometimes go to see friends, we sometimes go to the cinema or res-taurant, but we always go out on Saturday evenings.W: I see. And now Sunday. What happens on Sundays?M: Nothing special. We often go for a walk, and I always cook a big Sunday lunch.W: Oh. How often do you do the cooking?M: En... Twice a week, three times a week?W: Thank you very much. All I need now are your personal details; your name, job and so on.What's your surname (Q7)?M:Robinson.Conversation ThreeM: Parcel Express. Good morning. How can I help you?W: Good morning. I'm thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please?M: Certainly. When you ring us, we need the following information; the invoice address, that's probably your address, isn't it? And then the pickup address if that's different. And contact phone number (Q8).W:Just a moment. I'm taking notes. Phone number, right.M: Then we need the full name, address and phone number of the person you're sending the parcel to.W: OK, anything else?M: Yes. The weight and dimension of the parcel, that's height, width and length, and the value of the goods and the full description.W: Value...? Description?M: Yes, but don't seal that parcel. You need to leave it open so that the driver can check the contents when he collects it. After the recent bombing, the airline said we would have to check all parcels. They told us we had to do it (Q9).W: Fine. Now,last question, how long will the parcel take to get to New York (Q10)?M: One to two working days. There are daily flights at midday. And if we collect the parcel from you at 10:15, then your parcel catches that flight and it'll arrive within 24 hours.W: Right, thank you very much. You've been very helpful.M: Not at all. Goodbye.W: Goodbye.SECTION B PASSAGESPassage A(Announcer) Attention, all passengers! Platform change, this is platform change. The train now standing at Platform 9 is the 10:48 train, calling it all stations to Nanjing. Please note the train at Platform 9 is not the 10:52 train to Jinan. It's the 10:48 train calling it all stations to Nanjing (Qll). The 10:52 to Jinan will now leave from Platform 7. Train announcement: The 11:20 train to Zhengzhou from Platform 8 will be subject to a 15-minute delay. I repeat, there will be aaboard. They said most had died during the trip. Last Friday, seven Africans, including three children, died before their boat could reach the island. A further 25 people survived.News Item Two (question 23)China has said it has decided on putting three people into space for a week (Q23B, A), the China news service said on Tuesday. The News Agency reported an official as saying that the preparations were under way for the next Shenzhou launch. The Shenzhou VI is expected to blast off within the next two years (Q23A, C). Shenzhou V carried the Chinese astronaut aloft. He circled the earth 14 times during his twenty-one-hour trip, October 15 to 16 (Q23D), 2003, making China the third country to put a man into space.News Item Three (questions 24 and 25)Gigantic waves of flame that covered entire neighborhoods and filled the skies over southern California with ash (Q24) have killed at least 13 people. At least 6 separate wild fires were still burning on Monday morning all the way from the Mexican border to the suburbs of Los Angeles. They were reported to have destroyed 800 homes and consumed about 120,000 hectares of land (Q24). Authority said they were seeking two men in connection with the fires, which they believed were started deliberately (Q25).News Item Four (questions 26 to 28)There has been modest growth in tourism worldwide despite two years of terrorism, war and disease, and China is the engine driving it, according to the World Tourism Organization. International tourists' numbers hit a record of 702 million last year, a rise of 2.7 percent over 2001, the year of the September 11th attacks. France remains the most popular destination, receiving more than 77 million visitors, followed by Spain (Q26), United States and Italy. China, however, marked 11% growth over that period, attracting 36.8 million international visitors. It ranks the 5th among leading tourism nations. By 2020, it will be top with predictions of 130 million visitors per year (Q27). Chinese themselves are also becoming a major force of travelers. According to a Xinhua report, over 16.6 million Chinese traveled abroad last year, up 37 percent from the previous year (Q28). Their numbers are expected to grow to 30 million by the end of the decade and 100 million in 2020.News Item Five (questions 29 and 30)Around 40 former military officers in Argentina have been arrested for possible extradition to Spain on human rights charges (Q29). The arrest came as the Argentine government struck down the decree prohibiting such extradition, saying all Argentines should be equal before the law. Those detainees include a former navy captain and several other ex-officers suspected of torture or murder (Q30) during the last period of military rule in Argentina which ended in 1983.。
专四听力真题原文—2005
[ti:TEM4-2005][al:英语专业四级真题][00:12.49]TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2005)[00:16.56]-GRADE FOUR-[00:18.46]PART I DICTATION[00:21.22]Listen to the following passage.[00:23.93]Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.[00:28.49]During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, [00:32.96]listen and try to understand the meaning.[00:36.93]For the second and third readings,[00:39.34]the passage will be read sentence by sentence,[00:42.56]or phrase by phrase,[00:44.54]with intervals of 15 seconds.[00:47.76]The last reading will be read at normal speed again[00:51.71]and during this time you should check your work.[00:55.35]You will then be given 2 minutes[00:57.32]to check through your work once more.[01:00.62]Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.[01:05.25]Now, listen to the passage.[01:09.75]The Wrist Watch[01:11.85]It is generally believed that wrist watches are an exception [01:16.61]to the normal sequence in the evolution of men's jewelry. [01:21.63]Reversing the usual order, they were first worn by women, [01:26.14]and then adopted by men.[01:29.11]In the old days, queens included wrist watches[01:32.78]among their crown jewelry.[01:35.55]Later they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers.[01:40.74]Until World War I,[01:42.61]Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters.[01:47.37]Then army officers discovered that the wrist watch[01:51.02]was most practical for active combat.[01:54.86]Race car drivers also loved to wear wrist watches.[01:59.22]And pilots found them most useful while flying.[02:04.14]Soon, men dared to wear wrist watches[02:07.86]without feeling self-conscious.[02:11.03]By 1924, some 30 percent of men's watches[02:15.62]were worn on the wrist.[02:18.59]Today, the figure is 90 percent.[02:22.67]And they are now worn by both men and women[02:26.71]for practical purposes rather than for decoration.[02:33.14]The second and third readings.[02:36.23]You should begin writing now.[02:40.08]It is generally believed that wrist watches are an exception [02:59.59]It is generally believed that wrist watches are an exception [03:19.35]to the normal sequence in the evolution of men's jewelry. [03:38.07]to the normal sequence in the evolution of men's jewelry. [03:57.31]Reversing the usual order, they were first worn by women, [04:16.49]Reversing the usual order, they were first worn by women, [04:35.59]and then adopted by men.[04:52.39]and then adopted by men.[05:09.49]In the old days, queens included wrist watches[05:13.16]among their crown jewelry.[05:30.11]In the old days, queens included wrist watches[05:33.77]among their crown jewelry.[05:50.83]Later they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers.[06:09.65]Later they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers.[06:28.75]Until World War I,[06:30.57]Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters.[06:49.51]Until World War I,[06:51.37]Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters.[07:10.09]Then army officers discovered that the wrist watch[07:13.93]was most practical for active combat.[07:31.81]Then army officers discovered that the wrist watch[07:35.43]was most practical for active combat.[07:53.28]Race car drivers also loved to wear wrist watches.[08:12.01]Race car drivers also loved to wear wrist watches.[08:30.71]And pilots found them most useful while flying.[08:49.14]And pilots found them most useful while flying.[09:07.80]Soon, men dared to wear wrist watches[09:11.50]without feeling self-conscious.[09:28.54]Soon, men dared to wear wrist watches[09:32.28]without feeling self-conscious.[09:49.56]By 1924, some 30 percent of men's watches[09:53.97]were worn on the wrist.[10:11.43]By 1924, some 30 percent of men's watches[10:16.03]were worn on the wrist.[10:33.36]Today, the figure is 90 percent.[10:51.40]Today, the figure is 90 percent.[11:09.60]And they are now worn by both men and women[11:27.89]And they are now worn by both men and women[11:46.50]for practical purposes rather than for decoration.[12:05.28]for practical purposes rather than for decoration.[12:24.11]The last reading.[12:25.90]The Wrist Watch[12:28.18]It is generally believed that wrist watches are an exception [12:32.75]to the normal sequence in the evolution of men's jewelry. [12:37.80]Reversing the usual order, they were first worn by women, [12:42.16]and then adopted by men.[12:45.31]In the old days, queens included wrist watches[12:49.00]among their crown jewelry.[12:51.69]Later they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers.[12:56.97]Until World War I,[12:58.75]Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters.[13:03.29]Then army officers discovered that the wrist watch[13:07.25]was most practical for active combat.[13:11.04]Race car drivers also loved to wear wrist watches.[13:15.51]And pilots found them most useful while flying.[13:20.43]Soon, men dared to wear wrist watches[13:24.13]without feeling self-conscious.[13:27.18]By 1924, some 30 percent of men's watches[13:32.00]were worn on the wrist.[13:34.94]Today, the figure is 90 percent.[13:39.01]And they are now worn by both men and women[13:42.97]for practical purposes rather than for decoration.[13:47.66]Now you have two minutes to check through your work.[15:53.32]That is the end of part 1 dictation.[15:59.95]PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION[16:04.60]SECTION A CONVERSATIONS[16:09.40]Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. [16:14.53]W: Good morning. Sit down please, Mr. Johnson.[16:17.81]M: Thank you, ma'am.[16:19.28]W: I have read your letter here.[16:21.20]You seemed to have done very well at school.[16:24.31]Can you tell me something about your school work?[16:27.54]M: As you can see, my strongest subjects were arts subjects. [16:31.38]My best subject was history and my second best was geography. [16:35.77]However, my favorite subject was math,[16:38.89]and the results I got in the math paper were quite reasonable. [16:42.29]W: That's true. Now can you tell me why you think[16:45.85]these subjects will help you in this job?[16:49.01]M: Well, ma'am, I understand that you manufacture computers, [16:52.46]prepare software and advise clients on how to use them.[16:56.22]Is that right?[16:57.18]W: That's right.[16:58.62]M: And I've been told that working with computers[17:00.87]needs a logical mind rather than great skills in mathematics.[17:05.57]That's especially true, I believe,[17:07.92]when it comes to writing programmes.[17:10.68]So I think my results show[17:12.36]that I have some ability in logic and in mathematics as well.[17:16.57]W: So you would like to write material for computers, would you? [17:20.74]M: Yes, ma'am. That's what interests me most about computers,[17:24.84]writing programmes.[17:26.50]But I think the computer industry itself is still expanding enormously. [17:31.59]I'm sure that career prospects in the industry[17:34.12]would be very good no matter what sort of job I went into.[17:37.58]W: I see. Well, thank you. I've enjoyed our talk.[17:41.63]We'll be writing to you.[17:43.50]M: Thank you, ma'am. Good morning.[18:00.47]Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.[18:05.87]W: Excuse me. Could I ask you some questions?[18:09.67]M: Of course.[18:10.94]W: I work for an advertising agency,[18:13.70]and I'm doing some research.[18:16.06]It's for a new magazine for people like you.[18:19.23]M: People like me.[18:20.66]What do you mean?[18:22.23]W: People between twenty-five and thirty-five years old.[18:25.81]M: OK.[18:26.62]W: Right.[18:27.59]Um, what do you do at the weekend?[18:30.74]M: Well, on Fridays, my wife always goes to her exercise class. [18:35.33]Then she visits friends.[18:37.50]W: Don't you go out?[18:38.75]M: Not on Fridays.[18:39.87]I never go out on Fridays.[18:41.77]I stay at home and watch television.[18:44.00]W: And on Saturdays?[18:46.26]M: On Saturdays my wife and I always go sailing together.[18:49.99]W: Really?[18:50.71]M: Mm.[18:51.28]We love it.[18:52.31]We never miss it.[18:53.60]And then in the evening we go out.[18:56.14]W: Where to?[18:57.31]M: Different places.[18:58.86]We sometimes go and see friends.[19:01.17]We sometimes go to the cinema or a restaurant.[19:04.35]But we always go out on Saturday evenings.[19:07.04]W: I see. And now Sunday.[19:09.66]What happens on Sundays?[19:11.81]M: Nothing special.[19:13.26]We often go for a walk.[19:15.14]And I always cook a big Sunday lunch.[19:18.06]W: Oh. How often do you do the cooking?[19:21.27]M: Um, twice a week, three times a week.[19:24.56]W: Thank you very much.[19:26.35]All I need now are your personal details[19:29.41]-your name, job and so on.[19:32.58]What's your surname?[19:34.02]M: Robinson.[19:56.12]Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. [20:01.41]M: Parcel Express. Good morning.[20:03.40]How can I help you?[20:04.65]W: Good morning.[20:05.72]I'm thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. [20:09.24]Can you tell me what the procedure is, please?[20:12.02]M: Certainly. When you ring us,[20:14.47]we need the following information:[20:16.70]the invoice address-that's probably your address, isn't it？[20:20.67]-and then the pick-up address if that's different.[20:24.00]And the contact phone number...[20:25.87]W: Just a moment...[20:27.28]I'm taking notes.[20:29.11]Phone number... right.[20:31.91]M: Then we need the full name,[20:33.24]address and phone number of the person[20:35.49]you're sending the parcel to.[20:37.57]W: OK. Anything else?[20:39.69]M: Yes, the weight and dimensions of the parcel[20:43.25]-that's height, weight and length...[20:46.20]and the value of the goods...[20:47.88]and a full description.[20:49.67]W: ... value... description.[20:51.96]M: Yes, but don't seal the parcel.[20:54.77]You need to leave it open so that the driver can[20:57.18]check the contents when he collects it.[20:59.94]After the recent bombing, the airline said[21:02.57]that we'd have to check all parcels;[21:04.93]they told us we had to do it.[21:06.98]W: Fine. Now, last question,[21:09.79]how long will the parcel take to get to New York?[21:12.91]M: One to two working days.[21:15.09]There are daily flights at midday.[21:17.48]And if we collect the parcel from you at 10:15,[21:20.39]then your parcel catches that flight,[21:22.55]and it'll arrive within 24 hours.[21:25.09]W: Right. Thank you very much.[21:27.53]You've been very helpful.[21:29.11]M: Not at all. Goodbye.[21:30.69]W: Goodbye.[21:47.89]SECTION B PASSAGES[21:53.03]Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following announcement. [21:58.39]Attention, all passengers.[22:00.40]Platform change-this is a platform change.[22:04.07]The train now standing at Platform 9 is the 10:48 train[22:08.97]calling at all stations to Nanjing.[22:12.40]Please note.[22:13.41]The train on Platform 9 is not the 10:52 train to Jinan. [22:18.85]It's the 10:48 train calling at all stations to Nanjing. [22:23.62]The 10:52 to Jinan will now leave from Platform 7.[22:28.94]Train announcement.[22:30.32]The 11:20 train to Zhengzhou from Platform 8[22:34.14]will be subject to a fifteen-minute delay.[22:37.78]I repeat, there will be a fifteen-minute delay for[22:41.15]the Zhengzhou train on Platform 8.[22:43.92]It will now leave at 11:35, not 11:20.[22:48.47]The 11:28 train to Hangzhou has been cancelled.[22:52.49]We apologize to customers,[22:54.34]but due to signal problems the 11:28 train to Hangzhou[22:58.66]from Platform 15 has been cancelled.[23:02.10]The 11:32 train to Tianjin is now standing at Platform 13. [23:07.64]Please note-there will be no restaurant car on this train. [23:11.97]I repeat, there will be no restaurant car[23:14.88]on the 11:32 to Tianjin now standing at Platform 13.[23:36.93]Questions 14 to 16 are based on the following passage.[23:43.04]The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum[23:45.92]was opened in Geneva in 1988.[23:49.63]It tells the story of men and women who,[23:52.39]in the course of the major events of the last 150 years, [23:56.70]have given assistance to victims of war and natural disasters. [24:02.44]The organization was established in 1863,[24:06.13]and was based on the idea[24:07.78]by a Swiss businessman called Henry Durant.[24:11.68]He had witnessed the heavy casualties of the Battle of Solferino [24:15.21]in Italy four years earlier,[24:17.80]and which 40,000 people were killed, wounded, or missing.[24:22.32]He had seen the lack of medical services and[24:24.79]the great suffering of many of the wounded,[24:27.40]who simply died from lack of care.[24:31.04]The International Red Cross or Red Crescent exists to[24:34.80]help the victims of conflicts and disasters[24:37.56]regardless of their nationalities.[24:40.71]The symbol of the organization was originally just the red cross. [24:45.16]It has no religious significance;[24:47.77]the founders of the movement[24:49.04]adopted it as a tribute to Switzerland.[24:52.46]However, during the Russo-Turkish war,[24:55.61]the Turks felt that the cross could be seen[24:57.66]as offensive to the Muslim soldiers[24:59.89]and a second symbol, the red crescent,[25:02.71]was adopted for use by national organizations[25:05.81]in the Islamic world.[25:07.73]Both are now official symbols.[25:25.74]Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage.[25:31.11]At major college or high school sports events,[25:34.22]cheerleaders, both male and female,[25:36.92]jump and dance in front of the crowd and[25:39.44]shout the name of their team,[25:41.61]running around yelling "Go, team, go!"[25:45.01]The first cheerleader ever was a man.[25:47.78]In 1898, Johnny Campbell jumped in front of the crowd[25:51.84]at the university of Minnesota and shouted for his team.[25:56.45]He shouted, "Hoo-rah Minn-e-so-tah!"[26:00.15]This was the first organized show, or "yell".[26:04.35]For the next thirty-two years cheerleaders were men only.[26:08.47]Cheerleading is not just about cheering.[26:11.03]They practice special shows, dances, and athletic shows.[26:15.89]The men throw the women high in the air and catch them.[26:19.89]The team members climb on each other's shoulders[26:22.53]to make a human pyramid.[26:24.60]They yell and dance too.[26:26.69]It is like human fireworks.[26:29.28]Of course, they may often suffer serious knee and[26:32.42]wrist injuries and bloody noses.[26:35.68]Cheerleaders have their own contests every year at local,[26:39.55]state, and national levels.[26:42.33]And a crowd shouts for them.[26:44.66]It is not fair to think cheerleading is just being cheerful and [26:48.31]lively and having a loud voice.[26:51.42]Cheerleading is a sport in itself.[27:14.63]SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST[27:19.10]Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news.[27:25.15]The bodies of dozens of African emigrants[27:28.33]discovered off the Italian coast last week[27:31.39]might have been thrown overboard,[27:33.66]Italian officials said on Monday.[27:36.45]A coastguard spokesman said 15 illegal immigrants,[27:40.66]all believed to come from Somalia,[27:43.17]survived being thrown into the Mediterranean sea,[27:47.04]but one of the survivors, a woman, was in a serious condition.[27:51.99]They told the coastguard that their boat had left Libya 20 days [27:55.88]before with around 100 emigrants aboard.[27:59.68]They said most had died during the trip.[28:03.02]Last Friday, seven Africans, including three children,[28:06.91]died before their boat could reach the island.[28:10.17]A further 25 people survived.[28:23.63]Question 23 is based on the following news.[28:28.25]China has set its sight on putting three people into space for a week, [28:32.14]the China News Service said on Tuesday.[28:35.32]The news agency reported an official as saying[28:38.12]that preparations were under way for the next Shenzhou launch.[28:43.28]The Shenzhou VI is expected to blast off within the next two years. [28:48.29]Shenzhou V carried a Chinese astronaut aloft.[28:51.94]He circled the earth 14 times during his 21-hour trip, October 15 to 16, 2003,[28:59.64]making China the third country to put a man into space.[29:09.40]Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news.[29:14.28]Gigantic waves of flame that covered entire neighborhoods[29:18.08]and filled the skies over southern California[29:20.50]with ash have killed at least 13 people.[29:24.30]At least six separate wildfires[29:26.56]were still burning on Monday morning,[29:28.85]all the way from the Mexican border[29:30.89]to the suburbs of Los Angeles.[29:34.10]They were reported to have destroyed 800 homes[29:37.29]and consumed about 120,000 hectares of land.[29:42.27]Authority said they were seeking two men[29:44.32]in connection with the fires,[29:46.62]which they believe were started deliberately.[30:00.03]Questions 26 to 28 are based on the following news.[30:05.23]There has been modest growth in tourism worldwide[30:09.09]despite two years of terrorism, war, and disease,[30:12.96]and China is the engine driving it,[30:15.31]according to the World Tourism Organization.[30:18.49]International tourists' numbers hit a record 702 million last year, [30:24.31]a rise of 2.7 per cent over 2001,[30:28.51]the year of the September 11 attacks.[30:31.58]France remains the most popular destination,[30:34.74]receiving more than 77 million visitors,[30:37.95]followed by Spain, United States and Italy.[30:42.58]China, however, marked 11 per cent growth over that period,[30:46.82]attracting 36.8 million international visitors.[30:50.94]It ranks fifth among leading tourism nations.[30:54.99]By 2020, it will be top,[30:57.78]with predictions of 130 million visitors per year.[31:02.29]Chinese themselves are also becoming a major force as travelers. [31:06.96]According to a Xinhua report,[31:09.54]over 16.6 million Chinese traveled abroad last year,[31:14.09]up 37 per cent from the previous year.[31:17.38]Their numbers are expected to grow to 30 million[31:20.64]by the end of the decade, and 100 million in 2020.[31:42.03]Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news.[31:47.47]Around forty former military officers in Argentina[31:50.62]have been arrested for possible extradition[31:53.36]to Spain on human rights charges.[31:56.57]The arrest came as the Argentine government[31:58.99]struck down the decree[32:00.41]prohibiting such extradition,[32:02.58]saying all Argentine should be equal before the law.[32:06.83]Those detained include a former navy captain[32:09.51]and several other ex-officers suspected of torture or murder[32:13.76]during the last period of military rule in Argentina,[32:17.22]which ended in 1983.[32:30.02]This is the end of Listening Comprehension.[32:32.58]。
2005年1月大学英语四级
2005年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the m orning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) The man enjoys traveling by car.B) The man lives far from the subway.C) The man is good at driving.D) The man used to own a car.2. A) Tony should continue taking the course.B) She approves of Tony’s decision.C) Tony can choose another science course.D) She can’t meet Tony s o early in the morning.3. A) She has to study for the exam.B) She is particularly interested in plays.C) She’s eager to watch the new play.D) She can lend her notes to the man.4. A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.5. A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper.B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.C) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.D) Most students don’t want jobs advertised in the newspapers.6. A) Move the washing machine to the basement.B) Turn the basement into a workshop.C) Repair the washing machine.D) Finish his assignment.7. A) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.B) The professor has changed his reading assignment.C) Some of the students are not on the professor’s list.D) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.8. A) She doesn’t want to talk about the contest.B) She’s modest about her success in the contest.C) She’s spent two years studying English in Canada.D) She’s very proud of her success in the speech contest.9. A) Talking about sports.B) Writing up local news.C) Reading newspapers.D) Putting up advertisements.10. A) They shouldn’t change their plan.B) They’d better change their mind.C) The tennis game won’t last long.D) Weather forecasts are not reliable.Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage isread for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Whenthe passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in theblanks numbered from SI to S7 with the exact words you have just heard.For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missinginformation. You can either use the exact words you have just heard orwrite down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passageis read for the third time, you should check what you have written.There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment—most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1) ________ models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2) ________ a range of different models to see which is the best (S3) ________ for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (S4) ________ with the different cameras being assessed, our researchers (S5) ________ the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more—(S6) ________ as much as another $200—on buying (S7) ________ lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. (S8) ________ whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive.The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (S9) ________. All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it. (S10) ________.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu (流感) may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That’s because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses—flu A, B and C. There is no cure for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine (疫苗), which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA.But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common cold have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to look for.Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome (综合症)，a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.11. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help ________.A) shorten the duration of the illnessB) the patient buy medicine over the counterC) the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugsD) prevent people from catching colds and the flu12. We learn from the passage that ________.A) one doesn’t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the fluB) aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the fluC) delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous systemD) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or theflu13. According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively, ________.A) one should identify the virus which causes itB) one should consult a doctor as soon as possibleC) one should take medicine upon catching the diseaseD) one should remain alert when the disease is spreading14. Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?A) A stuffy nose.B) A high temperature.C) A sore throat.D) A dry cough.15. If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents ________.A) are advised not to give them aspirinB) should watch out for signs of Reye syndromeC) are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccinationD) should prevent them from mixing with people running a feverPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答问卷者) listed “to give children a good start academically” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented (强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools. Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children’s chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.16. We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe ________.A) Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than AmericanparentsB) Japan’s economic success is a result of its scientific achievementsC) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instructionD) Japan’s higher education is superior to theirs17. Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance to________.A) problem solvingB) group experienceC) parental guidanceD) individually-oriented development18. In Japan’s preschool education, the focus is on ________.A) preparing children academicallyB) developing children’s artistic interestsC) tapping children’s potentialD) shaping children’s character19. Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to ________.A) broaden children’s horizonB) cultivate childr en’s creativityC) lighten children’s study loadD) enrich children’s knowledge20. Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-basedkindergartens?A) They can do better in their future studies.B) They can accumulate more group experience there.C) They can be individually oriented when they grow up.D) They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.Passage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Lead deposits, which accumulated in soil and sn ow during the 1960’s and 70’s, were primarily the result of leaded gasoline emissions originating in the United States. In the twenty years that the Clean Air Act has mandated unleaded gas use in the United States, the lead accumulation worldwide has decreased significantly.A study published recently in the journal Nature shows that air-borne leaded gas emissions from the United States were the leading contributor to the high concentration of lead in the snow in Greenland. The new study is a result of the continued research led by Dr. Charles Boutron, an expert on the impact of heavy metals on the environment at the National Center for Scientific Research in France. A study by Dr. Boutron published in 1991 showed that lead levels in arctic (北极的) snow were declining.In his new study, Dr. Boutron found the ratios of the different forms of lead in the leaded gasoline used in the United States were different from the ratios of European, Asian and Canadian gasolines and thus enabled scientists to differentiate (区分) the lead sources. The dominant lead ratio found in Greenland snow matched that found in gasoline from the United States.In a study published in the journal Ambio, scientists found that lead levels in soil in the Northeastern United States had decreased markedly since the introduction of unleaded gasoline.Many scientists had believed that the lead would stay in soil and snow for a longer period.The authors of the Ambio study examined samples of the upper layers of soil taken from the same sites of 30 forest floors in New England, New York and Pennsylvania in 1980 and in 1990. The forest environment processed and redistributed the lead faster than the scientists had expected.Scientists say both studies demonstrate that certain parts of the ecosystem (生态系统) respond rapidly to reductions in atmospheric pollution, but that these findings should not be used as a license to pollute.21. The study published in the journal Nature indicates that ________.A) the Clean Air Act has not produced the desired resultsB) lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increaseC) lead will stay in soil and snow longer than expectedD) the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow22. Lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gasin the US ________.A) was discouragedB) was enforced by lawC) was prohibited by lawD) was introduced23. How did scientists discover the source of lead pollution in Greenland?A) By analyzing the data published in journals like Nature and Ambio.B) By observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area.C) By studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in Northeastern America.D) By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in variouscountries.24. The authors of the Ambio study have found that ________.A) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expectedB) lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal withC) lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the USD) the upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions25. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that scientists ________.A) are puzzled by the mystery of forest pollutionB) feel relieved by the use of unleaded gasolineC) still consider lead pollution a problemD) lack sufficient means to combat lead pollutionPassage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long-term maintenance of body weight. Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to “light” beer and low-calorie bread than increase physical exertion. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one-fourth of overweight adults who were trying to shed pounds said they were combining exercise with their diet.In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric-expenditure charts: for example, one would have to briskly walk three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry (小甜饼). Even exercise professionals concede half a point here. “Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight,” says York Onnen, program director of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.Still, exercise’s supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.If you have been sedentary (极少活动的) and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year’s time, assumi ng no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.26. What is said about the average American in the passage?A) They tend to ex aggerate the healthful effect of “light” beer.B) They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.C) They prefer “light” beer and low-calorie bread to other drinks and food.D) They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.27. Some people dislike exercise because ________.A) they think it is physically exhaustingB) they find it hard to exercise while on a dietC) they don’t think it possible to walk 3 miles every dayD) they find consulting caloric-expenditure charts troublesome28. “Even exercise professionals concede half a point here” (Line 3, Para. 2) means“They ________”.A) agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work off byexerciseB) partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reductionC) are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one’s new weightD) are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight29. What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Cente r’s study?A) Controlling one’s calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.B) Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.C) Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.D) One could lose ten pounds in a year’s time if there’s no increa se in food intake.30. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?A) To justify the study of the Boston University Medical Center.B) To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.C) To support the statement made by York Onnen.D) To show the most effective way to lose weight.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 bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.31. The machine looked like a large, ________, old-fashioned typewriter.A) forcefulB) clumsyC) intenseD) tricky32. Though she began her ________ by singing in a local pop group, she is now afamous Hollywood movie star.A) employmentB) careerC) occupationD) profession33. Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to ________ with the local police.A) inquireB) consultC) registerD) resolve34. Considering your salary, you should be able to ________ at least twenty dollars aweek.A) put forwardB) put upC) put outD) put aside35. As he has ________ our patience, we’ll not wait for him any longer.A) tornB) wastedC) exhaustedD) consumed36. These teachers try to be objective when they ________ the integrated ability of theirstudents.A) justifyB) evaluateC) indicateD) reckon37. Mrs. Morris’s daughter is pretty and ________, and many girls envy her.A) slenderB) lightC) faintD) minor38. Tomorrow the mayor is to ________ a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour ofthe city.A) coordinateB) cooperateC) accompanyD) associate39. I’m ________ enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to competeagainst three strong teams.A) realisticB) consciousC) awareD) radical40. Can you give me even the ________ clue as to where her son might be?A) simplestB) slightestC) leastD) utmost41. Norman Davis will be remembered by many with ________ not only as a greatscholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.A) kindnessB) friendlinessC) warmthD) affection42. Salaries for ________ positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A) legalB) optionalC) voluntaryD) temporary43. Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society.________, it has affected the traditional role of men.A) Above allB) In allC) At mostD) At last44. Science and technology have ________ in important ways to the improvement ofagricultural production.A) attachedB) assistedC) contributedD) witnessed45. As an actor he could communicate a whole ________ of emotions.A) frameB) rangeC) numberD) scale46. This is what you should bear in mind: Do n’t ________ a salary increase before youactually get it.A) hang onB) draw onC) wait onD) count on47. The ship’s generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated________instead of mechanically.A) artificiallyB) automaticallyC) manuallyD) synthetically48. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn’t________ her grip on myarm.A) loosenB) removeC) relieveD) dismiss49. He never arrives on time and my ________ is that he feels the meetings are useless.A) preferenceB) conferenceC) inferenceD) reference50. Mrs. Smith was so ________ about everything that no servants could please her.A) specificB) specialC) preciseD) particular51. Last night he saw two dark ________ enter the building, and then there was theexplosion.A) featuresB) figuresC) sketchesD) images52. It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone without ________.A) exceptionB) exclusionC) modificationD) substitution53. His temper and personally show that he can become a soldier of the top ________.A) circleB) rankC) categoryD) grade54. During the lecture, the speaker occasionally ________ his point by relating his ownexperiences.A) illustratedB) hintedC) citedD) displayed55. Only those who can ________ to lose their money should make high-riskinvestments.A) maintainB) sustainC) endureD) afford56. He found the ________ media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.A) sufficientB) constantC) steadyD) plenty57. There has been a collision ________ a number of cars on the main road to town.A) composingB) consistingC) involvingD) engaging58. ________ elephants are different from wild elephants in many aspects, includingtheir tempers.A) CultivatedB) RegulatedC) CivilD) Tame59. Ten days ago the young man informed his boss of his intention to ________.A) resignB) rejectC) retreatD) replace60. As one of the world’s highest paid models, she had her face________ for fivemillion dollars.A) depositedB) assuredC) measuredD) insuredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You shouldchoose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The __61__ you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually __62__ you money or can add __63__ the cost.Take the __64__ example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might __65__ that you are making the __66__ buy if you choose one __67__ look you like and which is also the cheapest __68__ price. But when you get it home you may find that it __69__ twice as long as a more expensive __70__ to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well __71__ your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.So what principles should you __72__ when you go out shopping?If you __73__ your home, your car or any valuable __74__ in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long __75__.Before you buy a new __76__, talk to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular __77__.Before you buy an expensive __78__, or a service, do check the price and __79__ is on offer. If possible, choose __80__ three items or three estimates.61. A) formB) fashionC) wayD) method62. A) saveB) preserveC) raiseD) retain63. A) upB) toC) inD) on64. A) easy文档供参考，可复制、编制，期待您的好评与关注！B) singleC) simpleD) similar65. A) convinceB) acceptC) examineD) think66. A) properB) bestC) reasonableD) most67. A) itsB) whichC) whoseD) what68. A) forB) withC) inD) on69. A) spendsB) takesC) lastsD) consumes70. A) modeB) copyC) sampleD) model71. A) causeB) makeC) leaveD) prove文档供参考，可复制、编制，期待您的好评与关注！72. A) adoptB) layC) stickD) adapt73. A) reserveB) decorateC) storeD) keep74. A) productsB) possessionC) materialD) ownership75. A) runB) intervalC) periodD) time76. A) applianceB) equipmentC) utilityD) facility77. A) functionB) purposeC) goalD) task78. A) componentB) elementC) itemD) particle79. A) whatB) whichC) thatD) this80. A) ofB) inC) byD) fromPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a campaign speech in support of your election to the post of chairman of the student union. Youshould write at least 120 words following the outline given below inChinese:1. 你认为自己具备了什么条件(能力、性格、爱好等)可以胜任学生会主席的工作2. 如果当选，你将为本校同学做些什么A Campaign Speech2005年1月四级参考答案Part IS1. qualityS2. investigatedS3. valueS4. familiarS5. recommendS6. perhapsS7. additionalS8. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.S9. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag.S10. The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.Part II Reading ComprehensionPart III VocabularyPart IV Cloze。
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2005年1月英语四级真题听力原文1. Woman: You've sold your car. you don't need one?man: Not really. I've never liked drive anyway. Now we'd moved to a place near the subway . We can get about quite convinientlyQ: What do we learn from the converstaion?2. Man: I'm going to drop my information science class. It needs too early in the morning.Woman:Is that really the good reason to drop the class, tiny?Q:What does the woman mean?3. Woman:If you are to doing anything paticular,shall we see the new play at the grand theater tonight?Man:Sounds great. But I've got to go over my notes for tomorrow's midterm. Q: What does the woman imply?4. Man: what do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going to replace the traditional school?Woman:I doubt it. Schools are hate to stay. Because they are much more than just book learning. Even known more and more kids are going online, I believe fewer of them will quit school altogether.Q: what does the woman think of the conventional schools ?5: M:How do most students find a job after they graduate?W: THey usually look for a job by searching the want at newspapers. Q:what does the woman mean?6. M: Elien is in the basment trying to repair the washing machine. W: She isn't going to working his term paper?Q" What does woman think Elen should do ?7. W: Prof e, a few of us at the back didn't get your copy of reading as assignment.M: well, there r only 38 names on my class list. And I didn't bring any spare copies.Q: what do we learn from the conversation?8 : M:Congradualations , Liming, you are the talk of the town at the pride of our class now.w:If you are fine to my winning of the english speech contest,I don't think it's such a big deal. You know I've spent 2 summer vacations learning english in Canada.Q: what do we learn about liming from the conversation?9. m:Would u pass me the sports section plz?w:Sure, If you give me the classfied ads and local-news section.Q:what are the speakers doing?10. W: If the weather is this hot tomorrow, we may as well give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon.M: o. I don't think it'll last long. The weather forcast says it willcloud-over by midafternoonQ:What does the man mean?COmpound dictation.There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment.Most of these are made in Japan.But there are also good quality models from Germany and the USA. We have investigated an arrange of models to see which the best value for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are familiar with different cameras being accessed, our researchers recommend the Olympic BY model as the best auto=focus camera available at the moment. It costs 200 dollars although you may well want to spend more.perhaps as much as another 200 dollars on buying additional () and other equipment. It is a good japanese camera easy to use, equivalent german models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use, while the american versions are considerably more expensive. The olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams, which is quite a bit less than other cameras of the similar type. Indeed, one of the other models we looked at weigh almost twice as much. Similarly,it's smaller than most of its competiters thus fitting easily into a pocket or handbag. All the people we interviewd expressed almost total satisfaction with it.,/The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.2005年6月英语四级真题听力原文Section one conversation1.W: Simon, could you return the tools I lend you for building the bookshelf last month?M: Oh, oh, well, I hate to tell you this, but I can’t seem to find them.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2.W: I found an expensive diamond ring in the restroom this morning.M: If I were you, I would turn it in to the security office. It is behind the administration building.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3.W: I am going to Martha’s house. I have a paper to complete. AndI need to use her computer.M: Why don’t you buy one yourself? Think how much time you could save.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?4.W: Daddy, I have decided to give up science and go to business school.M: Well, it is your choice as long as pay your own way, but I should warn you that not everyone with a business degree will make a successful manager.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5.W: I just read in the newspaper that Lord of the Rings is this year’s greatest hit. Why don’t we go and see it at the Grand Cinema?M: Don’t you think that cinema is a little out of the way?Q: What does the man mean?6.W: Bob said that Seattle is a great place for conferences.M: He is certainly in the position to make that comment. HE has been there so often.Q: What does the man say about?7.W: Mr. Watson, I wonder whether it’s possible f or me to take a vacation early next month?M: Did you fill out a request form?Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?8.M: Do you want to go to the lecture this weekend? I heard that the guy who is going to deliver the lecture spent a year living in the rainforest.W: Great, I am doing a report on the rain forest. Maybe I can get some new information to add it.Q: What does the woman mean?9.W: Wow, I do like this campus. All the big trees, the green lawns, and the old b uildings with tall columns. It’s really beautiful.M: It sure is. The architecture of these buildings is in the Greek style. It was popular in the 18th century here.Q: What are the speakers talking about?10.M: This article is nothing but advertising for housing developers.I don’t think the houses for sale are half that good.W: Come on, David. Why so negative? We are thinking of buying a home, aren’t we? Just a trip to look at the place won’t c ast us much.Q: What can be inferred form the conversation?Section Two passagesPassage 1In the next few decades, people are going to travel very differently from the way they do today. Everyone is going to driveelectrically-powered cars, so in the few years, people won’t worry about running out of gas. Some of the large automobile companies are really moving ahead with this new technology. F&C Motors, a major auto company, for example, is holding a press conference next week. After the press conference, the company will present its new electronically-operated models. Transportation in the future won’t be limited to the ground, many people predict that traffic will quickly move to the sky. In the coming years, instead of radio reports about road conditions and highway traffic, news reports will talk about traffic jams in the sky. But the sky isn’t the limit. In the future, you will probably even be able to take a trip to the moon. Instead of listening to regular airplane announcements, you will hear someone say: the spacecraft to the moon leaves in 10 minutes. Please check your equipment. And remember no more than 10 ounces of carry-on baggage are allowed.11.What will be used to power cars in the next few decades?12.What will future news reports focus on when talking about transportation?13.What will passengers be asked to do when they travel to the moon?Passage 2County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great entertainment. One popular event is the pie-eating contest. If you want to take part in the contest, it is a good idea to remember these guidelines: first, make sure your stomach is nearly empty of food. Eating a whole pie can be hard if you have just finish a meal. Next, it is helpful to like the pie you are going to eat. The cream types are a good choice. They slide down the throat more easily. Placing your hands in the right position adds to the chances of winning. There is a temptation to reach out and help the eating process. This will result in becoming disqualified. Don’t just sit on your hands, if your hands are tied behind your back, you will not be tempted to make use of them.Now you are ready to show your talent at eating pies. The object of course, is to get the bottom of the pie plate before the other people. It is usually better to start at the outside and work toward the middle. This method gives you a goal to focus on. Try not to notice what the other people near your are doing. Let the cheers from the crowd spur you on. But don’t look up. All you should think about is eating that pie.14.Where is pie-eating contest usually held?15.What should a person do before entering into the pie-eating cxontest?16.Where is person advised to put his hands during the contest?17.What suggestion is offered for eating up the pie quickly?Passage 3The period of engagement is the time between the marriage proposal and the wedding ceremony. Two people agree to marry when they decided to spend their lives together. The man usually gives the woman a diamond engagement ring. That tradition is said to have started when an Austrian man gave a beauty. He placed it on the third finger of her left hand. He chose that finger because it was thought that the blood vessel in that finger went directly to the heart. Today we know that this is not true, yet the tradition continues.Americans generally are engaged for a period of about one year, if they are planning a wedding ceremony and a party. During this time, friends of the bride may hold a party at which women friends and family members give the bride gifts that she will need as a wife. These could includecooking equipment or new clothing. Friends of the man who is getting married may have a bachelor party for him. This usually takes place the night before the wedding. Only man are invited to the bachelor party.During the marriage ceremony, the bride and her would-be husband usually exchange gold rings that represent the idea that their union will continue forever. The wife often wears both the wedding ring and the engagement ring on the same finger. The husband wears his ring on the third finger on his left hand. Many people say the purpose of the engagement period is to permit enough time to plan the wedding. But the main purpose is to let enough time pass so the two people are sure that they want to marry each other. Either person may decide to break the engagement, if this happens, the woman usually returns the ring to the man. They also return any wedding gifts they have received.18.What was the diamond ring said to represent?19.Why did the Austrian man place the diamond ring on the third finger of the left hand of his would-be wife?20.What is the chief advantage of having the engagement period? 2005年12月英语四级真题听力原文Section A1. W: Carol told us on the phone not to worry about her. Her left leg doesn’t hurt as much as it did yesterday.M: She’d better have it examined by a doctor anyway. And I will call her about it this evening.Q: What does the man think Carol should do?2. M: There is a non-stop train for Washington and it leaves at 2:30.W: It’s faster than the 2 o’clock train. Besides, we can have something to eat before getting on the train.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. M: Hi, Melissa, how’s your project going? Have you thought about going to graduate school? Perhaps you can get into Harvard.W: Everything is coming along really well. I have been thinking about graduate school. But I’ll talk to my tutor Dr. Garcia first and see whatshe thinks.Q: What do you learn about the woman from the conversation?4. W: Di d you attend Alice’s presentation last night? It was the first time for her to give a speech to a large audience.M: How she could be so calm in front of so many people is really beyond me!Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5. W: You’ve b een doing weather reports for neatly 30 years. Has the weather got any worse in all these years?M: Well, not necessarily worse. But we are seeing more swings.Q: What does the man say about the weather?6. M: Excuse me, I am looking for the textbook by a Professor Jordon for the marketing course.W: I am afraid it’s out of stock. You’ll have to order it. And it will take the/publisher 3 weeks to send it to us.Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?7. M: I am going to New York next week, but the hotel I booked is really expensive.W: Why book a hotel? My brother has 2 spare rooms in his apartment.Q: What does the woman mean?8. W: In my opinion, watching the news on TV is a good way to learn English. What do you think?M: It would be better if you could check the same information in English newspapers afterwards.Q: What does the man say about learning English?9. M: I hear a newly-invented drug can make people tell the truth and it may prove useful in q uestioning terrorists. Isn’t it incredible?W: Simple solutions to complex problems rarely succeed. As far as I know, no such drugs are ever known to work.Q: What does the woman think of the new drug?10. M: You know the electronics company is coming to our campus to recruit graduate students next week.W: Really? What day? I’d like to talk to them and hand in my resume.Q: What does the woman want to do?Section BPassage oneA new study reports the common drug aspirin greatly reduces lifethreatening problems after an operation to replace blocked blood vessels to the heart. More than 800,000 people around the world have this heart surgery each year. The doctors who carried out the study say giving aspirin to patients soon after the operation could save thousands of lives. People usually take aspirin to control pain and reduce high body temperature. Doctors also advise some people to take aspirin to help prevent heart attacks. About 10-15 percent of these heart operations end in death or damage to the heart or other organs. The new study shows that even a small amount of aspirin reduced such threats. The doctors said the chance of death for patients who took aspirin would fall by 67%. They claimed this was true if the aspirin was given within 48 hours of the operation. The doctors believe aspirin helps heart surgery patients because it can prevent blood from thickening and blood vessels from being blocked. However, the doctors warned that people who have stomach bleeding or other bad reactions from aspirin should not take it after heart surgery.Q11. What is the finding of the new study of aspirin?Q12. In what way can aspirin help heart surgery patients according to the doctors?Q13. What warning did the doctors give about the use of aspirin?Passage TwoWere you the first or the last child in you family? Or were you a middle or an only child? Some people think it matters where you were born in you family. But there are different ideas about what birth order means. Some people say that oldest children are smart and strong-willed. They are very likely to be successful. The reason for this is simple. Parents have a lot of time for their first child, they give him or her a lot of attention. So this child is very likely to do well. An only child will succeed for the same reason. What happens to the other children in the family? Middle children don’t get so much attention, so they don’t feel that important. If a family has many children, the middle one sometimes gets lost in the crowd. The youngest child, though, often gets special treatment. He or she is the baby. Often this child grows up to be funny and charming. Do you believe these ideas of birth order too? A recent study saw things quite differently. The study found that first children believed in family rules. They didn’t take many chances in their lives. They usually followed orders. Rules didn’t mean as much to later children in the family. They went out and followed their own ideas. They took chances and they often did better in life.Q14. According to common belief, in what way are the first child and the only child alike?Q15. What do people usually say about middle children?Q16. what do we learn about later children in a family from a recent study of birth order?Passage ThreeWhen my interest shifted from space to the sea, I never expected it would cause such confusion among my friends, yet I can understand their feelings. As I have been writing and talking about space flight for the best part of 20 years, a sudden switch of interest to the depth of the sea doer seem peculiar. To explain, I’d like to share my reasons behind this unusual change of mind. The first excuse I give is an economic one. Underwater exploration is so much cheaper than space flight. The first round-trip ticket to the moon is going to cost at least 10 billion dollars if you include research and development. By the end of this century, the cost will be down to a few million. On the other hand, the diving suit and a set of basic tools needed for skin-diving can be bought for 20 dollars. My second argument is more philosophical. The ocean, surprisingly enough, has many things in common with space. In their different ways, both sea and space are equally hostile. If we wish to survive in either for any length of time, we need to have mechanical aids. The diving suit helped the design of the space suit. The feelings and the emotions of a man beneath the sea will be much like those of a man beyond the atmosphere.Q17. How did the speaker’s f riends respond to his change of interest?Q18. What is one of the reasons for the speaker to switch his interest to underwater exploration?Q19. In what way does the speaker think diving is similar to space travel?Q20. What is the speaker’s purpo se in giving this talk?［答案］1-10 ACDAC BACBD11-20 DAABC ACBBD。
2005年专业英语四级听力部分及答案
PART I DICTATION (15 MIN)Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION (15 MIN) In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.1. According to the conversation, Mr. Johnson is NOT very strong in ________.A. historyB. geographyC. mathematicsD. art2. Mr. Johnson thinks that ________ can help him a lot in the job.A. logicB. writingC. historyD. mathematics3. Mr. Johnson would like to work as a (n)A. adviserB. computer programmerC. product designerD. school teacherQuestions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.4. What is the main purpose of the research?A. To make preparations for a new publication.B. To learn how couples spend their weekends.C. To know how housework is shared.D. To investigate what people do at the weekend.5. What does the man do on Fridays?A. He goes to exercise classes.B. He goes sailing.C. He goes to the cinema.D. He stays at home.6. On which day does the couple always go out?A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.D. Any weekday.7. Which personal detail does the man give?A. Surname.B. First name.C. Address.D. Age.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.8. Parcel Express needs the following details about the sender EXCEPTA. nameB. addressC. receiptD. phone number9. Parcels must be left open mainly for ________.A. customs' checkB. security checkC. convenience's sakeD. the company's sake10. The woman's last inquiry is mainly concerned with ________.A. the time needed for sending the parcelB. the flight time to New YorkC. the parcel destinationD. parcel collectionSECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage.11. Where is the train to Nanjing now standing?A. At Platform 7.B. At Platform 8.C. At Platform 9.D. At Platform 13.12. Which train will now leave at 11:35?A. The train to Jinan.B. The train to Zhengzhou.C. The train to Tianjin.D. The train to Hangzhou.13. Which train has now been cancelled?A. The train to Jinan.B. The train to Zhengzhou.C. The train to Tianjin.D. The train to Hangzhou.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage. 14. The museum was built in memory of those ________.A. who died in warsB. who worked to help victimsC. who lost their families in disastersD. who fought in wars15. Henry Durant put forward the idea because he ________.A. had once fought in a war in ItalyB. had been wounded in a warC. had assisted in treating the woundedD. had seen the casualties and cruelties of war16. Which of the following statements about the symbols is INCORRECT?A. Both are used as the organization's official symbols.B. Both are used regardless of religious significance.C. The red cross was the organization's original symbol.D. The red crescent was later adopted for use in certain regions.17. How should cheerleading be viewed according to the passage?A. It is just a lot of cheering.B. It mainly involves yelling.C. It mainly involves dancing.D. It is competitive in nature.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage.18. How do the cheerleaders perform their jobs?A. They set fireworks for their team.B. They put on athletic shows.C. They run around the spectators.D. They yell for people to buy drinks.19. Why do the cheerleaders sometimes suffer physical injuries?A. Because they try dangerous acts to catch people's attention.B. Because they shout and yell so their voice becomes hoarse.C. Because they go to the pyramid and the hills to perform.D. Because they dance too much every day for practice.20. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The first cheerleaders was a man named John Campbell.B. Cheerleaders' contests are only held at the state level.C. Before 1930 there were no women cheerleaders.D. The first cheerleading occurred in 1898.SECTION C NEWS BROAOCASTQuestions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.21. How many of the emigrants died after being thrown into the sea?A. 15 of themB. 3 of themC. 100 of themD. Dozens of them.22. The illegal emigrants came from ________.A. Italy.B. Africa.C. the Mediterranean regionD. places unknownQuestion 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.23. What does the news item mainly report?A. China will send three people into space in a week.B. Three Chinese astronauts will spend a week in space.C. The Shenzhou VI will be launched next year.D. Shenzhou V circled the earth for two days.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.24. Which of the following had NOT been affected by the wildfires?A. Houses.B. Land.C. Skies.D. Cars.25. The fires were thought to have been started ________.A. purposefullyB. accidentallyC. on the Mexican borderD. in southern CaliforniaQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.26. ________ ranks second among leading tourism nations.A. France.B. The United States.C. Spain.D. Italy.27. It is predicted that by 2020 China will receive ________ visitors.A. 77 millionB. 130 millionC. 36.8 millionD. 100 million28. According to a Xinhua report, last year saw a ________ per cent increase in thenumber of Chinese traveling abroad.A. 16.6B. 30C. 100D. 37Question 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.29. What would happen to the Argentine officers?A. They would be arrested by Spanish authorities.B. They would be tried in an Argentine court.C. They would be sent to Spain for trial.D. They would be tortured or murdered.30. What accusation would the Argentine officers face?A. Violation of human rights.B. Involvement in illegal actions.C. Planning anti-government activities.D. Being part of the military rule.The 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. / In 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 wad most practical for active combat. Race car drivers also loved to wear wristwatches / and pilot s found they are most useful while flying. / Soon men dared 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.1-5 CABAD6-10 BACBA11-15 CBDBD16-20 BDBAB21-25 DBBDA26-30 CBDCA。
2005年1月CET4A卷试题和答案
2005年1月CET4A卷试题和答案(仅供参考)Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example: You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, A) “At the office”is the correct answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1.A) The man enjoys traveling by car.B) The man lives far from the subway.C) The man is good at driving.D) The man used to own a car.2.A) Tony should continue taking the course.B) She approves of Tony’s decision.C) Tony can choose another science course.D) She can’t meet Tony so early in the morning.3.A) She has to study for the exam.B) She is particularly interested in plays.C) She’s eager to watch the new play.D) She can lend her notes to the man.4.A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.5.A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper.B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.C) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.D) Most students don’t want jobs advertised in the newspapers.6.A) Move the washing machine to the basement.B) Turn the basement into a workshop.C) Repair the washing machine.D) Finish his assignment.7.A) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.B) The professor has changed his reading assignment.C) Some of the students are not on the professor’s list.D) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.8.A) She doesn’t want to talk about the contest.B) She’s modest about her success in the contest.C) She’s spent two years studying English in Canada.D) She’s very proud of her success in the speech contest.9.A) Talking about sports. C) Reading newspapers.B) Writing up local news. D) Putting up advertisements.10.A)They shouldn’t change their plan.B) They’d b etter change their mind.C) The tennis game won’t last long.D) Weather forecasts are not reliable.Section B Compound Dictation注意：听力理解的B节（Section B）为复合式听写（Compound Dictation），题目印刷在答题纸上，请用黑色钢笔或黑色水笔在答题纸上作答。
2005年1月大学英语四级试题解答
2005年1月大学英语四级试题解答Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A1--10 D A A C B D C B C ASection B Compound DictationS1 quality S2 investigated S3 value S4 familiarS5 recommend S6 perhaps S7 additionalS8 Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.S9 Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag.S10 The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.Part II Reading Comprehension11-20 A D C B A C B D C D 21-30 D B D A C B A A C DPart III Vocabulary and Structure31-40 B B C D C B A C B B 41-50 D D A C B D C A C D51-60 B A B A D B C D A DPart IV Cloze61-70 B C A B D A B C B D 71-80 B C A D C B D A C B试题详解Part I Listening Comprehension1. W: You’ve sold your car. You don’t need one?M: Not really. I’ve never liked driving anyway. Now that we’ve moved to a place near the subway entrance, we can get about quite conveniently.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?答案：D)。
2005年1月大学英语四级考试试题(A卷)及参考答案
2005年1月大学英语四级考试试题（A卷）及参考答案Part I Section A Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each convers-ation, 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] [D]1. A) The man enjoys traveling by car.B) The man lives far from the subway.C) The man is good at driving.D) The man used to own a car.2. A) Tony should continue taking the course.B) She approves of Tony's decision.C) Tony can choose another science course.D) She can't meet Tony so early in the morning.3. A) She has to study for the exam.B) She is particularly interested in plays.C) She's eager to watch the new play.D) She can lend her notes to the man.4. A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.5. A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper.B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.C) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.D) Most students don't want jobs advertised in the newspapers.6. A) Move the washing machine to the basement.B) Turn the basement into a workshop.C) Repair the washing machine.D) Finish his assignment.7. A) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.B) The professor has changed his reading assignment.C) Some of the students are not on the professor's list.D) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.8. A) She doesn't want to talk about the contest.B) She's modest about her success in the contest.C) She's spent two years studying English in Canada.D) She's very proud of her success in the speech contest.9. A) Talking about sports.B) Writing up local news.C) Reading newspapers.D) Putting up advertisements10. A) They shouldn't change their plan.B) They'd better change their mind.C) The tennis game won't last long.D) Weather forecasts are not reliable.Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to SIO you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally; when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment--most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1)_____________models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2)_______________range of different models to see which is the best (S3)___________________money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (S4)_________________assessed, our researchers (S5)______________________with the different cameras being the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more--(S6)_______________muchas another $200--on buying (S7)_________________lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. S8)_________________________________________________________________ whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (S9)__________________________________________________________. ALL the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it (Sl0)___________________________________________________________________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 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold orflu ( ~,~ ) may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu(流感), and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That's because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner aperson starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses - flu A, B and C. There is no cure for eitherillness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine ( ~-~ ), which is, for most people, the bestway to fight the flu, according to the ALA.But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common cold have manysimilarities, there are some obvious signs to look for.Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However,children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome(综合症) ，a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.Reye syndrome .There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of Catching one.11. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will helpA) shorten the duration of the illnessB) the patient buy medicine over the counterC) the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugsD) prevent people from catching colds and the flu12. We learn from the passage thatA) one doesn't need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the fluB) aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the fluC) delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous systemD) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu13. According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively,A) one should identify the virus which causes itB) one should consult a doctor as soon as possibleC) one should take medicine upon catching the diseaseD) one should remain alert when the disease is spreading14. Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?A)A stuffy nose.B) A high temperature.Ci A sore throat.D) A dry cough.15. If children have flu-like symptoms, their parentsA) are advised not to give them aspirinB) should watch out for signs of Reye syndromeC) are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccinationD) should prevent them from mixing with people running a feverPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In'most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答问卷者)listed "to give children a good start'academically" as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for success ful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and math ematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented (强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools.Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program,it will increase the children's chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.16. We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believeA) Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than American parentsB) Japan's economic success is a result of its scientific achievementsC) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instructionD)Japan's higher education is superior to theirs17. Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance toA) problem solvingB) group experienceC) parental guidanceD) individually-oriented development18. In Japan's preschool education, the focus is onA) preparing children academicallyB) developing children's artistic interestsC) tapping children's potentialD) shaping children's character19. Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order toA) broaden children's horizonB) cultivate children's creativityC) lighten children's study loadD) enrich children's knowledge20. Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university:based kindergartens?A) They can do better in their future studies.B) They can accumulate more group experience there.C) They can be individually oriented when they grow up.D) They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.Passage Three Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Lead deposits, which accumulated in soil and snow during the 1960's and 70's, were primarily the result of leaded gasoline emissions originating in the United States. In the twenty years that the Clean Air Act has mandated unleaded gas use in the United States, the lead accumulation world-wide has decreased significantly.A study published recently in the journal Nature shows that air-borne leaded gas emissions from the United States were the leading contributor to the high concentration of lead in the snow in Greenland. The new study is a result of the continued research led by Dr. Charles Boutron, an expert on the impact of heavy metals on the environment at the National Center for Scientific Research in France. A study by Dr. Boutron published in 1991 showed that lead levels in arctic(北极的) snow were declining.In his new study, Dr. Boutron found the ratios of the different forms of lead in the leaded gasoline used in the United States were different from the ratios of European, Asian and Canadian gasolines and thus enabled scientists to differentiate ( 分区) the lead sources. The dominant lead ratio found in Greenland snow matched that found in gasoline from the United States.In a study published in the journal Ambio, scientists found that lead levels in soil in the North-eastern United States had decreased markedly since the introduction of unleaded gasoline.Many scientists had believed that the lead would stay in soil and snow for a longer period.The authors of the Ambio study examined samples of the upper layers of soil taken from the same sites of 30 forest floors in New England, New York and Pennsylvania in 1980 and in 1990.The forest environment processed and redistributed the lead faster than the scientists had expected.Scientists say both studies demonstrate that certain parts of the ecosystem (生态系统) respond rapidly to reductions in atmospheric pollution, but that these findings should not be used as a license to pollute.21. The study published in the journal Nature indicates thatA) the Clean Air Act has not produced the desired resultsB) lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increaseC) lead will stay in soil and snow longer than expectedD) the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow22. Lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gas in the USA) was discouragedB) was enforced by lawC) was prohibited by lawD) was introduced23. How did scientists discover the source of lead pollution in Greenland?A) By analyzing the data published in journals like Nature and Ambio.B) By observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area.C) By studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in Northeastern America.D) By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.24. The authors of the Ambio study have found thatA) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expectedB) lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal withC) lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the USD) the upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions25. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that scientistsA) are puzzled by the mystery of forest pollutionB) feel relieved by the use of unleaded gasolineC) still consider lead pollution a problemD) lack sufficient means to combat lead pollutionPassage Four Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long-term maintenance of body weight.Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to "light" beer and low-calorie bread than increase physical exertion. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one-fourth of overweight adults who were trying to shed pounds said they were combining exercise with their diet.In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric-expenditure charts;for example, one would have to briskly walk three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry (小甜饼). Even exercise professionals concede half a point here. "Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight," says York Onnen, program director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.Still, exercise's supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.If you have been sedentary (极少活动的) and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year's time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.26. What is said about the average American in the passage?A) They tend to exaggerate the healthful effect of "light" beer.B) They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.C) They prefer "light" beer and low-calorie bread to other drinks and food.D) They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.27. Some people dislike exercise becauseA) they think it is physically exhaustingB) they find it hard to exercise while on a dietC) they don't think it possible to walk 3 miles every dayD) they find consulting caloric-expenditure charts troublesome28. "Even exercise professionals concede half a point here" (Line 3, Para. 2) means "TheyA) agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work off by exerciseB) partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reductionC) are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one's new weightD) are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight29. What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Center's study?A) Controlling one's calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.B) Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.C) Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.D) One could lose ten pounds in a year's time if there's no increase in food intake.30. What is the author's purpose in writing this article?A) To justify the study of the Boston University Medical Center.B) To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.C) To support the statement made by York Onnen.D) To show the most effective way to lose weight.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.31. The machine looked like a large, ，old-fashioned typewriter.A) forcefulB) clumsyC) intenseD) tricky32. Though she began her by singing in a local pop group,she is now a famous Hollywood movie star.A) employmentB) careerC) occupationD) profession33. Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to with the local policeA) inquireB) consultC) registerD) profession34. Considering your salary, you should be able to at least twenty dollars a week.A) put forwardB) put upC) put outD) put aside35. As he has our pratience,we’ll not wait for him any longer.A) tornB) wastedC) exhaustedD) consumed36. These teachers try to be objective when they the integrated ability of their studentsA) justifyB) evaluateC) indicateD) reckon37. Mrs. Morris's daughter is pretty and ,and many girls envy her.A) slenderB) lightC) faintD) minor38. Tomorrow the mayor is to a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour of the city.A) coordinateB) cooperateC) accompanyD) associate39. I'm enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to compete against three strong teams.A) realisticB) consciousC) registerD) resolve40. Can you give me even the clue as to where her son might be?A) simplestB) slightestC) leastD) utmost41. Norman Davis will be remembered by many with not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.A) kindnessB) friendlinessC) warmthD) affection42. Salaries for positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A) legalB) optionalC) voluntaryD) temporary43. Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society.it has affected the traditional role of men.A) Above allB) In allC) At mostD) At last44. Science and technology have in important ways to the improvement of agriculturalproduction.A) attachedB) assistedC)contributedD)witnessed45. As an actor he could communicate a whole of emotions.A) frameB) rangeC) numberD) scale46. This is what you should bear in mind: Don't a salary increase before you actually get it.A) hang onB) draw onC) wait onD) count on47. The ship's generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated instead of mechanically.A) artificiallyB) automaticallyC) manuallyD) synthetically48. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn't her grip on my arm.A) loosenB) removeC) relieveD) dismiss49. He never arrives on time and my is that he feels the meetings are useless.A) preferenceB) conferenceC) inferenceD) reference50. Mrs. gmithwas so about everything that no servants could please her.A)speeificB)speeialC)preciseD)particular51. Last night he saw two dark enter the building,and then there was the explosion.A) featuresB) figuresC) sketchesD) images52. It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone withoutA) exceptionB) exclusionC) modificationD) substitution53. His temper and personalky show that he can become a soldier of the topA) circleB) rankC) categoryD) grade54. During the lecture, the speaker occasionally his point by relating his own experiences.A) illustratedB) hintedC) citedD)displayed55. Only those who can to lose their money should make high-risk investments.A) maintainB) sustairtC) endureD) afford56, He found the media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.A) sufficientB) constantC) steadyD) plenty57. There has been a collision a number of cars on the main road to town.A) composingB) consistingC) involvingD) engaging58. elephants are difthrent from wild elephants in many aspects, including their tempers.A) CultivatedB) RegulatedC) CivilD) Tame59. Ten days ago the young man info~ed his boss of his intention toA) resignB) rejectC) retreatD) replace60. As one of the world's highest paid models, she had her face. for five million dollarsA) deposiledB) assuredC) measuredD) insuredPart 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.Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The 61 go about purchasing an article or a service can actually 62 you money or can add 63 the cost.Take the 64 example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might 65 you are making the 66 buy if you choose one 67 look you like and which is also the cheapest 68 price. But when you get it home you may find that it 69 twice as long as a more expensive 70 to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well 71 your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.So what principles should you 72 when you go out shopping?If you_ 73 your home, your car or any valuable 74 in excellent condition, you'll be saving money in the long 75 Before you buy a new 76 , talk to someone who owns one.If you can,use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular 77 .Before you buy an expensive 78 ,or a service,do check the price and 79 is on offer. If possible, choose 80 three items or three estimates.61. A) formB) fashionC) wayD) method62. A) saveB) preserveC)inD)similar63. A) upB) toC) inD) on64. A) easyB) singleC) simpleD) similar65. A) convinceB) acceptC) examineD) think66. A) properB) bestC) reasonableD) most67. A) itsB) whichC) whoseD) what68. A) forB) withC) inD) on69. A) spendsB) takesC) lastsD) consumes70. A) modeB) copyC) sampleD)model71. A) causeB) makeC) leaveD) prove72. A) adoptB) layC) stickD) adapt73. A)reserveB) decorateC) storeD) keep74. A) productsB) possessionC) materialD) ownership75. A) runB) intervalC) periodD) time76. A) applianceB) equipmentC) utilityD) facility77. A) functionB) purposeC) goalD) task78. A) componentB) elementC) itemD) particle79. A) whatB) whichC) thatD) this80. A) ofB) inC) byD) fromPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a campaign speech in support of your election to the post of chairman of the student union. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese.A Campaign Speech1 你认为自己具备是什么条件(能力，性格，爱好)可以胜任学生会主席工作，2 如果当选你将会为本校同学做什么？2005年1月8日四级A卷答案PartⅠListening Comprehension1.D) The man used to own a car2.A) Tony should continue taking the course.3.A) She has to study for the exam.4.C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.5.B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.6.D) Finish his assignment.7.C) Some of the students are not on the professor’s list.8.B) She’s modest about her success in the contest.9.C) Reading newspapers.10.A) They shouldn’t change their plan.PartⅠSection B Compound DictationS1. qualityS2. investigatedS3. valueS4. familiarS5. recommendS6. perhapsS7. additionalS8. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.S9. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag.S10. The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.PartⅡReading Comprehension11.A) shorten the duration of the illness12.D) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu13.C) one should take medicine upon catching the disease14.B) A high temperature。
05年1月四级组合题答案+听力原文+作文范文
2005年1月大学英语四级考试答案与解析写作指南：这篇应用型的习作要求考生以书面形式撰写一篇竞选演说。
写作时应注意用恰当的语言来体现强烈的情感。
可以适当使用呼唤语，来加强演说词的气势。
根据题目要求，文章的结构安排如下：第一段使用能够加强语气的语言手段(如倒装句等)，以期给听众留下深刻的印象。
第二段分述自己能够胜任学生会主席的特质：①”我”个性爽朗，曾经担任过班长，积累了一定的工作经验和交际能力。
②”我”做事有主动性和独创性，且替同学周到考虑。
第三段呼吁大家为”我”投票。
My dear fellow students:It’s my great honor to have the chance to deliver a speech here. Impressed as I am by the excellent speeches made by the previous candidates, I’ll prove myself to be the best one for the post of chairman of the student union.First of all, I have a pleasant personality. As a class monitor in my past freshman year, I’ve been getting along well with all my classmates as well as my teachers and have accumulated quite a lot of working experience and communication skills, which I regard as essentia l for the post I’m running for.In addition, l have the initiative and creativity. Although our student union is well organized at present, it lacks various activities that we students are interested in and can participate in. I promise, if I am to be elec ted, I’ll change the situation and make the student union a bridge between students and the university.So, my wise friends, vote for yourselves and vote for me -- because I’m your hope and your best choice. Thank you.astrology n. 1. 占星学，占星术2. 原始天文学reveal [ri'vi:l]vt. 揭示，揭露；泄露principle ['prinsəpl]n. 原理，原则；主义，道义；本质conflict n. vi. 冲突，争执；冲突，抵触；争执；战斗chart n. 图表；海图；图纸vt. 绘制(图表)horoscope n. 1. 黄道十二宫图；(算命用的)天宫图2. 星象；占星术；根据星象算命universe ['ju:nivə:s] n. 宇宙；element ['elimənt] n. 元素；要素；原理；成分；自然环境house 【占星术】黄道十二宫center ['sentə] n. 中心，中央revolve vt. 使…旋转；使…循环；反复考虑vi. 旋转；循环出现；rather than 而不是represent [,repri'zent] vt. 表现；描绘；代表characteristic [,kærəktə'ristik] n. 特征；特性；特色determine [di'tə:min] vt. 决定；判决；使…下定决心vi. 确定；决定；判决，终止n. 决定限定adopt vi. 采取；过继vt. 采取；接受；收养rainfall n. 降雨prediction n. 预报；预言seek vt. 寻求；寻找；探索；搜索vi. 寻找；探索；搜索[过去式sought 过去分词sought]column n. 纵队，列；专栏；圆柱superstition n. 迷信in term of 依据，按照；在…方面listening:subway n. 地铁；地道entrance n. 入口get about走动drop vi. 停修；下降；终止approval ofparticular adj. 特别的Grand Theatre 大剧院go over 复习，重温；仔细检查midterm n. 期中考试adj. 期中的；中间的prospect n. 前途replace vt. 取代，代替；替换，更换doubt n. 怀疑；疑问；疑惑v. 怀疑；不信；恐怕；拿不准conventional schools: traditional schoolwant-ads 招聘广告basement n. 地下室assignment n. 分配；任务；作业；功课term paper 学期论文spare copies 多余的副本a big deal （美，口语）重要的人或事modest 谦虚contest 竞赛refer to 所指show off 炫耀；卖弄turn down 减小，关小，调低; 拒绝special reduction 特别的优惠wrapped it up 包好了V-neck, pattern, high necktake in 接受；理解；拘留；欺骗stand up to 勇敢的面对，经得起final say 最终决定权RA：Royal Academy (英国)皇家学院postpone vt. 使…延期home grocery delivery business 家庭杂货店交货业务optimist n. 乐观主义者；乐天派anthropology 人类学make you proud 让你骄傲hang up 挂断电话finals 期末考roll vi. 卷；滚动passenger n. 旅客；乘客brake n. 闸，刹车；阻碍vt. 刹车vi. 刹车crash vi. 碰撞；坠毁n. 碰撞；崩溃；坠落desperate adj. 不顾一切的；令人绝望的barrel n. 桶torch n. 火把，火炬；手电筒Iraqi troops 伊拉克部队Kuwaiti oil wells 科威特油井gulf war 海湾战争environmental disaster 环境灾难；生态灾害，生态灾难circle vt. 环绕；移动n. 循环，周期；圆；圈子；圆形物block out the sun 遮挡太阳air-sampling balloons 空气抽样气球high concentrations of particles similar to those collected in Kuwait类似在科威特收集的高浓度颗粒catch fire 着火trap vt. 诱捕；使…受限制；使…陷入困境insects n. 昆虫poison vt. 污染；使中毒absorb vt. 吸收evaporate vi. 蒸发poisonous gases 有毒气体choke vi. 窒息detector n. 检测器；发现者；侦察器名词：access入口；接近original原件facilities设施[复数] debates辩论[复数] purposes目的；用途；效果[复数]possibility可能性services服务;维修[复数]动词：access存取divided分开；分配；除；使产生分歧[过去式或过去] survive幸存；幸免于；比……活得长debates辩论[第三人称单数] established建立；确定[过去式或过去分词] stored贮藏，存储[过去式或过去分词] maintain维持形容词：original起初的；独创的；原版的genuine非人造的；真诚的remote遥远的；关系疏远的；绝少的；孤高的副词：exactly准确地totally总地；完全地a handful of 少数military n. 军队；军人adj. 军事的；assuming v. 假设（assume的ing形式）resources n. 资源communication n. 通讯，[通信] 通信；交流reading 1:scratchy adj. 潦草的；刺痒的stuffy adj. 闷热的；古板的；不通气的; (鼻子)堵住的spell vt. 拼，拼写；意味着；招致misery ['mizəri] n. 痛苦，悲惨；不幸；苦恼；combat n. 战斗；争论adj. 战斗的；为…斗争的vi. 战斗；搏symptoms n. 症状；症候ease [i:z]n. 轻松，舒适vt. 减轻，缓和；使安心medication n. 药物aspirin ['æspərin] n. 阿司匹林liver ['livə] n. 肝脏；生活者，居民vaccine ['væksi:n] n. 疫苗over-the-counter adj. 不需处方可以出售的sore n. 溃疡，痛处；恨事，伤心事adj. 疼痛的，痛心的；syndrome ['sindrəum,] n. [临床] 综合征；综合症状reading 2:academic achievement 学业成绩turn to 转向; 借助于; 求教于diversity [dai'və:səti] n. 多样性；差异are attached to 附在superior [sju:'piriə, sju:pə-] adj. 上级的；高傲的；优秀的，tapping children’s potential开发儿童潜能oriented v. 调整；使朝向（orient的过去分词）；确定…的方位adj. 导向的；定向的；以…为方向的clozeway指思想、行动、办事的“方式、方法”时，主要有以下两个意义：①泛指做某事的不同方法，不确定哪种方法最好；②指某人特有的行为方式，常用于the way sb does sth 的结构中method指具体的、有系统性、逻辑性和理论依据的“方法、办法”，包括遵循的步骤和技术purchase v. 采购article ['ɑ:tikəl] n. 文章；物品ave money 省钱；储蓄金钱；raise money可表示筹集钱款，但不说raise sb money；preserve [pri'zə:v] vt. 保护，维持；保存，保藏；腌制n. 保护区retain 保留，保持add to 增加，添加，可后接cost "成本"；add up 加算；合计a good／bad buy 买得合算／不合算convince [kən'vins] vt. 说服；使确信，使信服it takes some time to do sth．“花费时间做某事model 型号；款式mode 模式，如洗衣机处于漂洗、甩干等不同的工作状态模式中copy 书本、册，复制品sample 样品adopt principles 采取原则adapt to [ə'dæpt] vi. 适应keep．．．in excellent condition 使……处于最佳状态、保存完好possession n. 拥有；财产product 产品material 材料ownership 所有权in the long run 从长远看，终究interval ['intəvəl] n. 间隔；间距；幕间休息at intervals 每隔一段时间(距离)，不时appliance [ə'plaiəns] n. 器具；器械；装置(可数，前面接冠词a) electrical appliances 电器，domestic／household appliances equipment [i'kwipmənt] n. 设备，装备；器材utility [ju:'tiləti] n. 实用；效用；公共设施facility [fə'siliti] n. 容易；灵巧[复数facilities ] n. 设施；设备function n. 功能vi. 运行；component [kəm'pəunənt] n. 成分；组件particle ['pɑ:tikl] n. 颗粒choose from 从…中选择1. Y2. N3. NG4. N5. NG6. Y7. Y8. methods and purposes 9. anger, aggression and war 10. the Roman Part III11-18 DACBBB DCB 19-22 BDAC 23-25 BCD26-29 CDAA 30-32 ABB 33-35 DDC36. quality 37. investigated 38. value 39. familiar 40. assessed 41. recommend 42. perhaps 43. additionalassess [ə'ses] vt. 评定；估价lense n. 镜头;透镜whereas [hwεə'æz] conj. 然而；鉴于；反之equivalent [i'kwivələnt] n. 等价物，相等物adj. 等价的，相等的convenient [kən'vi:njənt] adj. 方便的competitor [kəm'petitə] n. 竞争者，对手awkward adj. 尴尬的；笨拙的；棘手的44. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to useGerman models, heavier, less easy to useSimilar German models are usually heavier and slightly less convenient to use // The same German models/cameras/ones tend to be heavier and a little more difficult to use45. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or handbag Similarly, smaller than, competitors, fit easilySimilarly, it is smaller than other models and can be put in a pocket or handbag easily46. The only problem was a slight awkwardness in loading the filmproblem, awkwardness, load, filmThe only problem was a slight trouble/ difficulty in loading the film // The only problem was that it may be a little difficult to put the film into the camera.Part IV 47-56 FBDGL AICJN 57-61 ADCBA 62-66 CBDCDPart V 67-70 CABC 71-75 DBCCB 76-80 DBADB 81-85 AABCA 86 DPart VI87. didn’t do anything/ take any measures88. play indispensable roles89. Even so90. are being developed91. remembering all my life2005年1月6月英语四级听力原文11 Woman: You’ve sold your car.You don’t need one?Man: Not really I’ve never liked drive anyway. Now we’ve moved to a place near the subway entrance, we can get about quite conveniently.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?12 Man: I’m going to drop my information science class. It needs too early in the morningWoman: Is that really the good reason to drop the class, Tony?Q: What does the woman mean?13 Woman: If you are doing anything particular, shall we see the new play at the Grand Theater tonight? Man: Sounds great, But I’ve got to go over my notes for tomorrow’s midterm.Q: What does the woman imply?14 Man: what do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going to replace the traditional school? Woman: I doubt it. Schools are here to stay, because they are much more than just book learning. Even though more and more kids are going online, I believe fewer of them will quit school altogether.Q: What does the woman think of the conventional schools?15: M: How do most students find a job after they graduate?W: They usually look for a job by searching the want-ads in the newspapersQ: what does the woman mean?16 M: Alan is in the basement, trying to repair the washing machine.W: Should n’t he be working on his term paper?Q: What does woman think Alan should do?17 W: Professor Neon, a few of us at the back didn’t get your copy of reading assignmentM: well, there are only 38 names on my class list, and I didn’t bring any spare copies.Q: what do we learn from the conversation?18 M: Congratulations, Li Ming, you are the talk of the town and the pride of our class now.W: If you are referring to my winning of the English speech contest, I don’t think it’s such a big deal. You know, I’ve spent 2 summer vacations lea rning English in CanadaQ: What do we learn about Li Ming from the conversation?Now you’ll hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneM: What do you think of my new sweater, Tracy?W: Well. It’s very nice as far as I can see, but put it on first, then I’ll tell you if it suits you.M: I tried on about twenty. This one isn’t really what I wanted.W: Why did you buy it then?M: The salesman sold it to me before I realized what had happened. [20] He just never stopped talking and he told me some stories about the latest fashion and special reductions. Before I could say anything he’d wrapped it up and taken my money.W: Well, it doesn’t look too bad. I think it looks good on you.M: But I went out to get a blue sweater with a V-neck, short sleeves and pattern, [21] and I came home witha brown one with a high neck, long sleeves and no pattern.W: You must be easily taken in [22] You’ve got to learn to stand up to these high-pressure salesmen.They’ll sell you all sorts of things you don’t want if you don’t watch out.M: Next time I’ll send my wife. She’ll probably sell something to the salesman.W: That’s a good idea. Actually women are good at shopping. Whenever my husband and I buy something important, I have the final say.M: I must admit that women have better taste in shopping. I should simply leave the whole business to them. W: Hmm Yes, I agree.19. What is the main idea of this conversation?20. Why does the man buy a sweater which he doesn’t like?21. Which character is not true about the sweater that the man buys?22. What is the woman’s suggestion?Conversation TwoM: Hi, honey! What’s going on?W: I have great news to tell you. I just found out that I was accepted as an R.A. next year!M: That’s really great news! [24]I’m sorry that you had t o postpone your studying abroad because I lost my job.I just interviewed at a home grocery delivery business, so we’ll see if I get hired.W: Don’t worry. Everything will be OK!M: I think so. Don’t forget I’m an optimist.W: Eh, dad, I want to talk with you about declaring a major in anthropology. Business isn’t the best choice for me.M: Well, I don’t know why you can’t declare your own major. [23] If this is what you really want to do, then your mother and I will support your decision.W: Thanks, dad! I just want you to know that I will make you proud!M: Your mother and I are already proud of you.W: Thanks, dad. I am really interested in anthropology and I promise that I will become a success with my degree.M: We believe in you!W: Well, [25] I’d bett er hang up. I have a lot of reading to catch up on before finals. Talk to you soon!23. Which is true about the man according to the conversation?24. Why does the man feel sorry?25. Where does this conversation most probably take place?Passage OnePaul, a salesman from London, was driving past a sports car parked outside a supermarket when he saw it start to roll slowly down the hill. Inside the car were two young girls on the passenger seat but no driver. Paul stopped quickly, jumped in front of the sports car and tried to stop it--pushing against the front of the car. Another man, who was standing nearby, got into the car and put on the hand brake, [29] saving the girls from injury. It was at this point that [26] Paul noticed his own car rolling slowly down the hill and going too fast for him to stop it. It crashed into a bus at the bottom of the hill and was so badly damaged that it had to be pulled away to a garage. As if this was not bad enough, [28] Paul now found he had no one to blame. He was so busy chasing his car that he did not get the name of the driver of the sports car [27] who just came out of the supermarket and drove away without realizing what had happened.26. Which car was badly damaged?27. Where was the driver of the sports car when the accident happened?28. Who did Paul think was to blame for the accident?29. Who was injured in the accident?Passage TwoMy friend Vernon Davies kept birds. One day he phoned and told me he was going away for a week. He asked me to feed the birds for him and said that he would leave the key to his front door in my mailbox. Unfortunately, I forgot all about the birds until the night before V ernon was going to return. What was worse, it was already dark when I arrived at his house. [30] I soon found that the key Vernon gave me could not unlock either the front door or the back door.I was getting desperate. [31] I kept thinking of what Vernon would say when he came back. I was just going to give up when I noticed that one bedroom window was slightly open. I found a barrel and pushed it under the window. As the barrel was very heavy, I made a lot of noise. But in the end, I managed to climb up and open the window. [32] I actually had one leg inside the bedroom when I suddenly realized that someone was shining a torch up at me. I looked down andsaw a policeman and an old lady, one of Vernon’s neighbors.“What are you doing up there?” said the policeman.Feeling like a complete fool, I replied, “I was just going to feed Mr. Davies’ birds.”30. Why couldn’t the man open the door?31. Why did the man feel desperate?32. Why did the man feel like a fool?Passage ThreeWhen Iraqi troops blew up hundreds of Kuwaiti oil wells at the end of the Gulf War, scientists feared an environmental disaster. [33] Would black powder and the smoke from the fires circle the globe and block out the sun?Many said “No way. Rain would wash the black powder from the atmosphere.” But in America, air-sampling balloons have detected high concentrations of particles similar to those collected in Kuwait. Now that the fires are out, scientists are turning attention to yet another threat--the oil did not catch fire. It has formed huge lakes in the Kuwaiti deserts. They trap insects and birds and poison a variety of other desert animals and plants. [34] The only good news is that the oil lakes have not affected the underground water resources. So far, the oil has not been absorbed because of the hard sand just below the surface.Nothing, however, stops the oil from evaporating. The resulting poisonous gases are choking nearby residents. [35] Officials are trying to organize a quick clean-up, but they are not sure how to do it. One possibility is to burn the oil. Get those black powder detectors ready.33. What were the scientists worried about soon after the Gulf War?34. What was the good news for scientists?35. What are the officials trying to do at the moment?Compound DictationThere are a lot of good cameras available at the moment Most of these are made in Japan But there are also good quality models from Germany and the USA We have investigated an arrange of models to see which the best value for money After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are familiar with different cameras being accessed, our researchers recommend the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment It costs 200 dollars although you may well want to spend more ---- perhaps as much as another 200 dollars ---- on buying additional lenses and other equipment It is a good Japanese camera easy to use. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use, while the American versions are considerably more expensive The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams, which is quite a bit less than other cameras of the similar type Indeed, one of the other models we looked at weigh almost twice as much. Similarly, it’s smaller than most of its competitors thus fitting easily into a pocket or handbag All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it. The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.。
05年1月四级听力原文
2005Äê1Ô´óѧӢÓïËļ¶ÌýÁ¦Ô-ÎÄtxtÏÂÔØ1. W: You¡¯ve sold your car. You don¡¯t need one?M: Not really. I¡¯ve never liked driving anyway. Now we¡¯ve moved to a place near the subway entrance. We can get about quite conveniently.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. M: I¡¯m going to drop my Information Science class. It means too early in the morning.W: Is that really the good reason to drop the class, Tony?Q: What does the woman mean?3. W: If you aren¡¯t doing anything particular, shall we see the new play at the Grand Theater tonight?M: Sounds great. But I¡¯ve got to go over my notes for tomorrow¡¯s midterm.Q: What does the woman imply?4. M: What do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going to replace the traditional school?W: I doubt it. Schools are here to stay, because there are much more than just book learning. Even though more and more kids are going online, I believe fewer of them will quit school altogether.Q: What does the woman think of the conventional schools?5. M: How do most students find a job after they graduate?W: They usually look for a job by searching the Want Ads in the newspapers.Q: What does the woman mean?6. M: Allen is in the basement trying to repair the washing machine.W: Shouldn¡¯t he be working on his term paper?Q: What does woman think Allen should do?7. W: Professor Newman, a few of us at the back didn¡¯t get a copy of your reading assignment.M: Well, there¡¯re only 38 names on my class list. And I didn¡¯t bring any spare copies.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. M: Congratulations, Li Ming. You are the talk of the town, and the pride of our class now.W: If you are referring to my winning the English Speech Contest, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s such a big deal. You know I¡¯ve spent two summer vacations learning English in Canada.Q: What do we learn about Li Ming from the conversation?9. M: Would you pass me the Sports Section please?W: Sure, if you give me the classified Ads and Local-News Section.Q: What are the speakers doing?10. W: If the weather is this hot tomorrow, we may as well give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon.M: Oh, I don¡¯t think it¡¯ll last long. The weather forecast says it will cloud over by mid-afternoonQ: What does the man mean?Passage OneThere are a lot of good cameras available at the moment¡ªmost of these are made in Japan but there are also good quality models from Germany and the USA. We have investigated a range of different models to see which is the best value for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are familiar with the different cameras being assessed, our researchers recommend the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more¡ªperhaps as much as another $200¡ªon buying additional lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier andslightly less easy to use, whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive. The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag. All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it. The only problem was the slight awkwardness in loading the film.2005Äê1Ô´óѧӢÓïËļ¶(CET-4)ÌýÁ¦ÕæÌâÊÔ¾íPart I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o¡¯clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, A) ¡°At the office¡± is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [C] [D]1. A) The man enjoys traveling by car.B) The man lives far from the subway.C) The man is good at driving.D) The man used to own a car.£¨D£©2. A) Tony should continue taking the course.B) She approves of Tony¡¯s decision.C) Tony can choose another science course.D) She can¡¯t meet Tony so early in the morning.£¨A£©3. A) She has to study for the exam.B) She is particularly interested in plays.C) She¡¯s eager to watch the new play.D) She can lend her notes to the man.£¨A£©4. A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.£¨C£©5. A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper.B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.C) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.D) Most students don¡¯t want jobs advertised in the newspapers.£¨B£©6. A) Move the washing machine to the basement.B) Turn the basement into a workshop.C) Repair the washing machine.D) Finish his assignment.£¨D£©7. A) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.B) The professor has changed his reading assignment.C) Some of the students are not on the professor¡¯s list.D) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.£¨C£©8. A) She doesn¡¯t want to talk about the contest.B) She¡¯s modest about her success in the contest.C) She¡¯s spent two years studying English in Canada.D) She¡¯s very proud of her success in the speech contest.£¨B£©9. A) Talking about sports.B) Writing up local news.C) Reading newspapers.D) Putting up advertisements.£¨C£©10. A) They shouldn¡¯t change their plan.B) They¡¯d better change their mind.C) The tennis game won¡¯t last long.D) Weather forecasts are not reliable.£¨A£©Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from SI to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment¡ªmost of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1) ________ models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2) ________ a range of different models to see which is the best (S3) ________ for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (S4) ________ with the different cameras being assessed, our researchers (S5) ________ the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more¡ª(S6) ________ as much as another $200¡ªon buying (S7) ________ lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. (S8) ________ whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive.The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (S9) ________. All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it. (S10) ________.2005Äê1ÔÂËļ¶ÌýÁ¦²Î¿¼´ð°¸Part I1. D2. A3. A4. C5. B6. D7. C8. B9. C10. AS1. qualityS2. investigatedS3. valueS4. familiarS5. recommendS6. perhapsS7. additionalS8. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.S9. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag.S10. The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.。
2005年1月大学英语四级考试试题(A卷)及参考答案范文
Part I Section A Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each convers-ation, 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] [D]1. A) The man enjoys traveling by car.B) The man lives far from the subway.C) The man is good at driving.D) The man used to own a car.2. A) Tony should continue taking the course.B) She approves of Tony's decision.C) Tony can choose another science course.D) She can't meet Tony so early in the morning.3. A) She has to study for the exam.B) She is particularly interested in plays.C) She's eager to watch the new play.D) She can lend her notes to the man.4. A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.5. A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper.B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.C) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.D) Most students don't want jobs advertised in the newspapers.6. A) Move the washing machine to the basement.B) Turn the basement into a workshop.C) Repair the washing machine.D) Finish his assignment.7. A) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.B) The professor has changed his reading assignment.C) Some of the students are not on the professor's list.D) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.8. A) She doesn't want to talk about the contest.B) She's modest about her success in the contest.C) She's spent two years studying English in Canada.D) She's very proud of her success in the speech contest.9. A) Talking about sports.B) Writing up local news.C) Reading newspapers.D) Putting up advertisements10. A) They shouldn't change their plan.B) They'd better change their mind.C) The tennis game won't last long.D) Weather forecasts are not reliable.Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to SIO you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally; when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment--most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1)_____________models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2)_______________range of different models to see which is the best (S3)___________________money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (S4)_________________assessed, our researchers (S5)______________________with the different cameras being the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more--(S6)_______________much as another $200--on buying (S7)_________________lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. S8)_________________________________________________________________ whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive The Olympic BY model weighs only 320grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (S9)__________________________________________________________. ALL the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it (Sl0)___________________________________________________________________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 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold orflu ( ~,~ ) may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu(流感), and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That's because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner aperson starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses - flu A, B and C. There is no cure for eitherillness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine ( ~-~ ), which is, for most people, the bestway to fight the flu, according to the ALA.But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common cold have manysimilarities, there are some obvious signs to look for.Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However,children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome(综合症) ，a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervoussystem.Reye syndrome .There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of Catching one.11. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will helpA) shorten the duration of the illnessB) the patient buy medicine over the counterC) the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugsD) prevent people from catching colds and the flu12. We learn from the passage thatA) one doesn't need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the fluB) aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the fluC) delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous systemD) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu13. According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively,A) one should identify the virus which causes itB) one should consult a doctor as soon as possibleC) one should take medicine upon catching the diseaseD) one should remain alert when the disease is spreading14. Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?A)A stuffy nose.B) A high temperature.Ci A sore throat.D) A dry cough.15. If children have flu-like symptoms, their parentsA) are advised not to give them aspirinB) should watch out for signs of Reye syndromeC) are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccinationD) should prevent them from mixing with people running a feverPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In'most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答问卷者)listed "to give children a good start'academically" as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for success ful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and math ematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented (强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools.Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children's chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.16. We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believeA) Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than American parentsB) Japan's economic success is a result of its scientific achievementsC) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instructionD)Japan's higher education is superior to theirs17. Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance toA) problem solvingB) group experienceC) parental guidanceD) individually-oriented development18. In Japan's preschool education, the focus is onA) preparing children academicallyB) developing children's artistic interestsC) tapping children's potentialD) shaping children's character19. Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order toA) broaden children's horizonB) cultivate children's creativityC) lighten children's study loadD) enrich children's knowledge20. Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university:based kindergartens?A) They can do better in their future studies.B) They can accumulate more group experience there.C) They can be individually oriented when they grow up.D) They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.Passage Three Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Lead deposits, which accumulated in soil and snow during the 1960's and 70's, were primarily the result of leaded gasoline emissions originating in the United States. In the twenty years that the Clean Air Act has mandated unleaded gas use in the United States, the lead accumulation world-wide has decreased significantly.A study published recently in the journal Nature shows that air-borne leaded gas emissions from the United States were the leading contributor to the high concentration of lead in the snow in Greenland. The new study is a result of the continued research led by Dr. Charles Boutron, an expert on the impact of heavy metals on the environment at the National Center for Scientific Research in France. A study by Dr. Boutron published in 1991 showed that lead levels in arctic(北极的) snow were declining.In his new study, Dr. Boutron found the ratios of the different forms of lead in the leaded gasoline used in the United States were different from the ratios of European, Asian and Canadian gasolines and thus enabled scientists to differentiate ( 分区) the lead sources. The dominant lead ratio found in Greenland snow matched that found in gasoline from the United States.In a study published in the journal Ambio, scientists found that lead levels in soil in the North-eastern United States had decreased markedly since the introduction of unleaded gasoline.Many scientists had believed that the lead would stay in soil and snow for a longer period.The authors of the Ambio study examined samples of the upper layers of soil taken from the same sites of 30 forest floors in New England, New York and Pennsylvania in 1980 and in 1990.The forest environment processed and redistributed the lead faster than the scientists had expected.Scientists say both studies demonstrate that certain parts of the ecosystem (生态系统) respond rapidly to reductions in atmospheric pollution, but that these findings should not be used as a license to pollute.21. The study published in the journal Nature indicates thatA) the Clean Air Act has not produced the desired resultsB) lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increaseC) lead will stay in soil and snow longer than expectedD) the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow22. Lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gas in the USA) was discouragedB) was enforced by lawC) was prohibited by lawD) was introduced23. How did scientists discover the source of lead pollution in Greenland?A) By analyzing the data published in journals like Nature and Ambio.B) By observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area.C) By studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in Northeastern America.D) By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.24. The authors of the Ambio study have found thatA) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expectedB) lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal withC) lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the USD) the upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions25. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that scientistsA) are puzzled by the mystery of forest pollutionB) feel relieved by the use of unleaded gasolineC) still consider lead pollution a problemD) lack sufficient means to combat lead pollutionPassage Four Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long-term maintenance of body weight.Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to "light" beer and low-calorie bread than increase physical exertion. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one-fourth of overweight adults who were trying to shed pounds said they were combining exercise with their diet.In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric-expenditure charts;for example, one would have to briskly walk three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry (小甜饼). Even exercise professionals concede half a point here. "Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight," says York Onnen, program director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.Still, exercise's supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.If you have been sedentary (极少活动的) and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year's time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.26. What is said about the average American in the passage?A) They tend to exaggerate the healthful effect of "light" beer.B) They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.C) They prefer "light" beer and low-calorie bread to other drinks and food.D) They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.27. Some people dislike exercise becauseA) they think it is physically exhaustingB) they find it hard to exercise while on a dietC) they don't think it possible to walk 3 miles every dayD) they find consulting caloric-expenditure charts troublesome28. "Even exercise professionals concede half a point here" (Line 3, Para. 2) means "TheyA) agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work off by exerciseB) partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reductionC) are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one's new weightD) are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight29. What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Center's study?A) Controlling one's calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.B) Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.C) Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.D) One could lose ten pounds in a year's time if there's no increase in food intake.30. What is the author's purpose in writing this article?A) To justify the study of the Boston University Medical Center.B) To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.C) To support the statement made by York Onnen.D) To show the most effective way to lose weight.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.31. The machine looked like a large, ，old-fashioned typewriter.A) forcefulB) clumsyC) intenseD) tricky32. Though she began her by singing in a local pop group,she is now a famous Hollywood movie star.A) employmentB) careerC) occupationD) profession33. Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to with the local policeA) inquireB) consultC) registerD) profession34. Considering your salary, you should be able to at least twenty dollars a week.A) put forwardB) put upC) put outD) put aside35. As he has our pratience,we’ll not wait for him any longer.A) tornB) wastedC) exhaustedD) consumed36. These teachers try to be objective when they the integrated ability of their studentsA) justifyB) evaluateC) indicateD) reckon37. Mrs. Morris's daughter is pretty and ,and many girls envy her.A) slenderB) lightC) faintD) minor38. Tomorrow the mayor is to a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour of the city.A) coordinateB) cooperateC) accompanyD) associate39. I'm enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to compete against three strong teams.A) realisticB) consciousC) registerD) resolve40. Can you give me even the clue as to where her son might be?A) simplestC) leastD) utmost41. Norman Davis will be remembered by many with not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.A) kindnessB) friendlinessC) warmthD) affection42. Salaries for positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A) legalB) optionalC) voluntaryD) temporary43. Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society.it has affected the traditional role of men.A) Above allB) In allC) At mostD) At last44. Science and technology have in important ways to the improvement of agricultural production.A) attachedC)contributedD)witnessed45. As an actor he could communicate a whole of emotions.A) frameB) rangeC) numberD) scale46. This is what you should bear in mind: Don't a salary increase before you actually get it.A) hang onB) draw onC) wait onD) count on47. The ship's generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated instead of mechanically.A) artificiallyB) automaticallyC) manuallyD) synthetically48. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn't her grip on my arm.A) loosenB) removeC) relieveD) dismiss49. He never arrives on time and my is that he feels the meetings are useless.A) preferenceB) conferenceC) inferenceD) reference50. Mrs. gmithwas so about everything that no servants could please her.A)speeificB)speeialC)preciseD)particular51. Last night he saw two dark enter the building,and then there was the explosion.A) featuresB) figuresC) sketchesD) images52. It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone withoutA) exceptionB) exclusionC) modificationD) substitution53. His temper and personalky show that he can become a soldier of the topA) circleB) rankC) categoryD) grade54. During the lecture, the speaker occasionally his point by relating his own experiences.A) illustratedB) hintedC) citedD)displayed55. Only those who can to lose their money should make high-risk investments.A) maintainB) sustairtC) endureD) afford56, He found the media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.A) sufficientB) constantC) steadyD) plenty57. There has been a collision a number of cars on the main road to town.A) composingB) consistingC) involvingD) engaging58. elephants are difthrent from wild elephants in many aspects, including their tempers.A) CultivatedB) RegulatedC) CivilD) Tame59. Ten days ago the young man info~ed his boss of his intention toA) resignB) rejectC) retreatD) replace60. As one of the world's highest paid models, she had her face. for five million dollarsA) deposiledB) assuredC) measuredD) insuredPart 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.Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The 61 go about purchasing an article or a service can actually 62 you money or can add 63 the cost.Take the 64 example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might 65 you are making the 66 buy if you choose one 67 look you like and which is also the cheapest 68 price. But when you get it home you may find that it 69 twice as long as a more expensive 70 to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well 71 your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.So what principles should you 72 when you go out shopping?If you_ 73 your home, your car or any valuable 74 in excellent condition, you'll be saving money in the long 75 Before you buy a new 76 , talk to someone who owns one.If you can,use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular 77 .Before you buy an expensive 78 ,or a service,do check the price and 79 is on offer. If possible, choose 80 three items or three estimates.61. A) formB) fashionC) wayD) method62. A) saveB) preserveC)inD)similar63. A) upB) toC) inD) on64. A) easyB) singleC) simpleD) similar65. A) convinceB) acceptC) examineD) think66. A) properB) bestC) reasonableD) most67. A) itsB) whichC) whoseD) what68. A) forB) withC) inD) on69. A) spendsB) takesC) lastsD) consumes70. A) modeB) copyC) sampleD)model71. A) causeB) makeC) leaveD) prove72. A) adoptB) layC) stickD) adapt73. A)reserveB) decorateC) storeD) keep74. A) productsB) possessionC) materialD) ownership75. A) runB) intervalC) periodD) time76. A) applianceB) equipmentC) utilityD) facility77. A) functionB) purposeC) goalD) task78. A) componentB) elementC) itemD) particle79. A) whatB) whichC) thatD) this80. A) ofB) inC) byD) fromPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a campaign speech in support of your election to the post of chairman of the student union. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese.A Campaign Speech1 你认为自己具备是什么条件(能力，性格，爱好)可以胜任学生会主席工作，2 如果当选你将会为本校同学做什么？2005年1月8日四级A卷答案PartⅠListening Comprehension1.D) The man used to own a car2.A) Tony should continue taking the course.3.A) She has to study for the exam.4.C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.5.B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.6.D) Finish his assignment.7.C) So me of the students are not on the professor’s list.8.B) She’s modest about her success in the contest.9.C) Reading newspapers.10.A) They shouldn’t change their plan.PartⅠSection B Compound DictationS1. qualityS2. investigatedS3. valueS4. familiarS5. recommendS6. perhapsS7. additionalS8. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.S9. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag.S10. The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.PartⅡReading Comprehension11.A) shorten the duration of the illness12.D) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu13.C) one should take medicine upon catching the disease14.B) A high temperature15.A) are advised not to give them aspirin16.C) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction17.B) group experience18.D) shaping children’s character。
2005年日语能力考试4级听力原文+答案(带翻译)
听力原文問題Ⅰ１．女の人と男の人が話しています。
男の人はどれをとりますか。
男的女的在说话，男的要拿哪个女性：ああ、すみません。
そのテーブルの下の本を取ってくれませんか不好意思，能帮我拿下那边桌子上的书吗男性：ええと、これですか。
这个吗女性：いいえ、それじゃなくて箱の上のです。
不是，是那边箱子上那个答：4２．男の子とお母さんが話しています。
お母さんは何を渡しましたか。
男孩和妈妈在对话，妈妈把什么东西交给他了男の子：お母さん、行って来ます。
妈，我出门了お母さん：ああ、ちょっと待って。
これを被って行きなさい。
啊，你等会，把这个穿上男の子：ええ、どうして。
为毛お母さん：まだ風邪引いているでしょう。
你又感冒了吧男の子：はい。
好吧答：4３．先生が生徒に話しています。
生徒は明日何を持っていきますか。
老师和学生在说话，学生明天要拿什么先生：皆さん、明日は旅行ですね。
飲み物を忘れないでください。
それから雨が降るかもしれませんから傘も持ってきてください。
お菓子は持ってこないでください。
いいですか。
明天出去玩儿，水别忘了带，还有明天可能下雨，别忘带伞，不要带点心，知道了吗答：3４．女の子がお店の人と話しています。
女の子はどの財布を買いましたか。
女的和店员在说话，女的买了什么样的钱包女の子：すみません。
三千円ぐらいの財布はありませんか。
有三千左右的钱包卖吗店の人：三千円ですか。
この四つですね。
色は黒と白だけですが、この丸いのが可愛いですよ。
这四个都是三千的，虽然只有黑白两色，但是这个圆的很可爱呦女の子：う～ん、丸いのはあまり好きじゃないから、これかこれですね。
じゃ、この黒いのをください。
但是我不喜欢圆的，那还是给我那个黑的吧店の人：ありがとうございます。
答：3５．男の人が外国語で女の人と電話で話しています。
女の人の国は今何時ですか。
男的用外语和女的在打电话，女的在的国家现在是几点男性：今、そっちは何時？你那边现在几点女性：8 時50 分。
2005年1月托福听力文字
蓝色字为注释，红色字为尚待校正部分。
05年 1月托福听力文字Part A1. M: I’m concerned about this big storm is coming, do you think we should canceltomorrow’s trip?W: It’s your call, we all voted for you to be in charge, remember? We trust your judgement.2. M: We are gonna get together sometime this week to play tennis, how about aftermath class this afternoon? It’s such a nice day.W: Oh I promised Jean that I go swimming with her.3. W: I am so tired I can’t wait to go home. I’ve been here in the lab all dayworking on the six experiments for chemistry classM: I know what your mean. So have I.4. M: Excuse me, did this library have any thing on the international arts festivalcoming up this summer or should I go to the art library for that?W: If you give me a minute, I think we have a few sources for that kind of information.5. M: That is a very interesting book you have there, Marsha, Do you think you couldlend it to me sometime this week?W: I’d like to, but someone else has already asked me about it, but if you weren’t mine a few weeks?6. M: You didn’t think the concert would turn out this grade, did you?W: I sure didn’t I heard this band once before and didn’t think they were all that hot.7. M: I’m so tired. I spent all last night thinking about the graduation speechI have to give in a couple of daysW: Come on, you will a fine. Just don’t stress yourself out, and, um, Try to get some rest.8. M: I hear that the new apartment you and Sally got is really nice. When are youtwo going to invite me over?W: As seems if we finish painting the place. Though we still haven’t decided on the color.9. M: Hay Jean, can you take a look at this copy machine? I can’t turn it on.W: I am actually in the middle of something, How about in a couple of minutes?10. W: Well I thought of Rober for the class committee, he is a very responsibleperson.M: Right, but It would be good if you can suggest some other names, too. 11. W: Hi, I hope you can help me, I need the 2nd edition of the United States governmentfor my class on Monday afternoon. But I only see the 1st edition on the shelf.And I’ve already checked the other bookstores around hereM: Yes, Someone else asked about that book earlier. I’ve called the warehouse and they are shipping copies to us. We should have them Monday morning.12. M: What do you want to do tonight? You are for the movies?W: Don’t you ever feel like going anywhere new?13. M: Did you hear about Carol being nominated for mayor?W: Yes, it really floored me.(表示吃惊得要晕倒)14. M: This is old typewriter has been sitting on the spare desk all semester, It’sjust gathering dust from what I can see.W: Someone should ask the apartment to get rid of it. We could use this space.15. W: I hope you are not doing any thing tonight. I’m planning a surprise birthdayparty for my roommate.M: Sounds good to me. I have to work this afternoon, but I’m free after that.16. W: Jack, Was today’s German class cancelled? I came five minutes late and therewas no body in the classroom.M: Oh, I’m sorry. I forgot we support to let you know that we will meet in the language lab today.17. W: Isn’t it a bit late for coffee, John?M: My psychology report has to be finished by morning, so I need to pull an all-nighter.(熬夜)18. W: I would really like some fresh produce. I just don’t like the quality ofwhat they are selling in the local grocery store.M: Well I know a farm that grows and sells fruits and vegetables. It’s not too far from campus and it’s definitely better than the store.19. W: I’ve been wanting to visit Pam in the infirmary. But I don’t get off workuntil after visiting hours.M: Don’t think have hours on weekends.20. M: Um, the chemistry class you want to take has a required lab section.W: Oh, I’m sure glad you pointing that out.21. W: Are you ready to head over to the library? Oh, do have you a student ID cardwith you this time?M: Yes, It’s right here, ah, I must left it in my room. I’ll be right back.22. W: I know you have a lot to do, but you were supposed to make those phone callslast night. You know about tomorrow’s theater club meeting?M: Yeah, I guess I am dragging my heels on this.23. W: So what did you think of the lecture? Isn’t that professor something?M: She was pretty impressive, too bad about the weather though. Otherwise I’m sure there would be a lot more people.24. M: What do you think? Should I wear my green sweater or my brown one?W: Well the green one is heavier. It’s pretty chilly outside you know. 25. M: Hi, I’d like to see the manager of the store; I’m interested in applyingfor a job.W: She’s going to be tied up in meetings all day today and tomorrow.26. M: Excuse me, I can’t seem to find the book I need. Can you look it up for meon your computer?W: I wish I could, but i t’s not working.27. M: Another one of the letters I mailed last week has been returned.W: Didn’t you realize the airmail rates went up a month ago?28. M: Mary look surprised.W: Didn’t you hear? She won the full scholarship for next year.29. W: So I hear you really happy with your new car. I bet it’s a lot better thanthe last one you got start with, the one you bought from Cathe?M: You can say that again. I’m sure I’m made a good choice this time. 30. W: What a day! We haven’t had weather like this for ages.M: I know. What do you say we put off studying a little while and take advantage of it.Q31-34W: Hey, Joe, That was really a great presentation you just gave.M: You think so? I was really worried about it. My hands were shaking in every thing. W: To me, you sounded really nature and well prepared.M: Oh, I’m relieved to hear you say that. It took me over a month to put that presentation together.W: It sounds of like it. Hey, before you forget, are you free tonight?M: Yeah, I guess so, Why?W: My mother and my little brother are in town and my mam bought these theater tickets months ago and …M: What show?W: It’s called…a XX by XX. It’s a play returned back the ancient Rome. It supposed be really great.M: Don’t say another word, I’d love to go.W: Oh, Er. I don’t know how to tell you this but I’m actually going with my mother.And I was wondering if you could babysit my little brother while My mom and I go to the play.M: Ah. How embarrassing. Ah, sure, no problem. What time should I show up?W: At seven o’clock in my place. He won’t be any trouble, you can just watch video with him or something.M: Yeah, That sounds ok. I’ll see you tonight then.W: Ah, Joe, I’m really sorry about the misunderstanding. I know you thought I was waiting you and…well I apologize if I mislead you.M: Actually I think it’s a kind of funny. Don’t worry. We’ll laugh about it later. W: Oh, thanks a million. See you at sevenQ31. What does the woman want the man to do?Q32. What does the woman say about the man’s presentation?Q33. What does the man say about misunderstanding?Q34. What are the woman’s plan for the evening?Q35-38M: Hello.W: Hi, Tom, it’s Diana from creator writing class.M: Oh, hi, Diana, What’s up?W: Well, I have a new project I thought you might be interested in. I’m setting up a writers group. You know a support group for people who trying to get published.M: Um, How would it work?W: We get together once a week. I’ve already arranged for a meeting room in the library, and then we share what we were working on and offer each other the advice. M: I could use some advice. I’m working on a short story that I’d like to get published in the campus literary review. You’ve done that haven’t you? Didn’tI see a poem of yours in last issue?W: Yes, I was so excited to finally see my work and print. It was my third submission.You just have to keep trying if they turn you down.M: Well I’m sure the group could help me, but I don’t know how much I can contribute.I’m really just starting out I do a lot of work, but I’m definitely still in novels.W: That’s OK,I know from your comments in class, and you will be an asset. We are going to get some more experiences to help too. Professor Michel has agreed to sit in on a few sessions and she’s also going to make up a list of local professionals who might be willing to spend some time with us.M: Sounds great. You can definitely count me in.Q35. What is the purpose of the propose group?Q36. How do the two people know each other?Q37. Why does Diana ask Tom to join the group?Q38. What is Prof. Michel going to give the students?Part CQ39-42Nowadays we are constantly surrounded by news and information. But I wanna take you back to a time when newspapers first started to be printed in the United States, well, back then they were still British colonies. Anyway let’s discuss for a moment the role newspapers played in colonial times, Er, about around the 1700’s. Before that time, there were of course many printed materials, the books certainly but. ..but also pamphlets, government and legal documents, things of this sort. The first colonial newspaper to appear was not what we would expect today, it’s only one small sheet printed on two sides. It was also different from United States’newspapers today in that all news had be officially approved by the governor before printing. And early printer name James Franklin, took a courageous step by starting an independent newspaper. Franklin, who owned his own printing press, wanted to be free form outside control above all, he wanted the paper to entertain the people with humors and critical news items. Franklin’s newspaper was especially significant because literacy was increasing at the time, even those who weren’t able to read or expose to the information in the newspapers by hearing it. Newspapers were read loud everywhere, in homes, workshops and taverns. By the mid 1700, there were more than a dozen colonial newspapers what James Franklin began was a traditionof the independent press where ideas and information spread quickly, and humor and different opinions were tolerated.Q39. What is the talk mainly about?Q40. According to the professor, why did James Franklin start independent newspaper? Q41. How did James Franklin’s newspaper different from the previous newspaper in colonies?Q42. What does the professor say about the colonists who unable to read?Q43-46Let’s move the discussion away from Jupiter itself and look at its moons. Now there is one in particular that spend in the news recently and that’s Ganymede. We’ve known for a long time that Ganymede is the largest moon in the solar system. But in 1996, the Galileo aerospace probe sent back the information showing us the Ganymede in many ways. Behaves like a full fledged planet. Now Ganymede is larger than Mercury, and about half the size of earth. It’s covered with ice and some dark rocky debris. While Galileo has showed us though is that Ganymede’s surface is deeply wrinkled with ridges and fissures. A sign that it experiences some of the same dynamic forces that move continents and cause quake on earth. But Galileo detected an even bigger surprise for scientists. Ganymede appears to generate its own magnetic field. That’s a planet like quality that set it apart from all other moons. Now what causes this magnetic field is a matter of the debate for scientists. But there are a couple of possibilities .It could mean that despite its cold exterior，Ganymede has a core of a molten metal inside it generating the magnetic field. That’s what causes the earth’s magnetic field. Or it could mean that there is a thin layer of salty water conducting electricity just beneath Ganymede’s surface. Something else Galileo was able to detect does it flew by Ganymede was sudden increase in the density of electrical charge particles. Now what this indicates is the presence of atmosphere, which in turn has let scientists to believe that Ganymede has some sort of atmosphere, however thin it maybe.Q43. What is the main topic of the lecture?Q44. What does the speaker say makes Ganymede different from all the moons?Q45. According to the speaker, what may lie deep under the surface of Ganymede. Q46. What does the speaker say about the electrically charged particles that were detected near Ganymede.Q47-50Let’s talk the environmental issue that has to do with how common household products have changed. More and more products contain bacterial killing chemicals these days. These antibacterial chemicals aren’t just in product like soap. They are in all sorts of household cleaners and toothpaste. And if you think about it for second you will realize that most of those chemicals just end up going down the drain. But you are probably thinking that all that stuff go through a treatment plan that removeschemicals, right? After all that’s what happens to stuff that goes down the drain. Well, waste water is treated, but that doesn’t usually remove all the chemicals in it. The chemicals left in the treated water get into the aquatic environment. That is into the rivers, and streams where plants and fish and other animals live. Now to find out the affect of antibacterial chemicals on fresh water ecosystems, a study was done with algae, which are tiny plant like organisms .Different spices algae were taken to a lab and the expose to just a few antibacterial chemicals found in the streams. And guess what? In the experiment, the overall gross of algae and the number of spices dropped. This is not good and here is why. Algae are the base of the aquatic of food chain, which means that other organisms depend on them for food. So if the chemicals kill algae at the bottom of the food chain, the whole system is being disrupted.Q47. What is the professor mainly discussing?Q48. According to the professor, how have household products changed?Q49. What does the professor say about the treatment of waste water?Q50. What does the subject mentioned by the professor?。
2005.1.8-CET4-答案及听力文本
2005年1月四级答案Section A1.D) The man used to own a car2.A) Tony should continue taking the course.3.A) She has to study for the exam.4.C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.5.B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.6.D) Finish his assignment.7.C) Some of the students are not on the professor's list.8.B) She's modest about her success in the contest.9.C) Reading newspapers.10.A) They shouldn't change their plan.Section B Compound DictationS1. quality S2. investigated S3. value S4. familiarS5. recommend S6. perhaps S7. additionalS8. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.S9. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag.S10. The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.PartⅡ Reading Comprehension11.A) shorten the duration of the illness12.D) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu13.C) one should take medicine upon catching the disease14.B) A high temperature15.A) are advised not to give them aspirin16.C) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction17.B) group experience18.D) shaping children's character19.C) lighten children's study load20.D) They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.21.D) the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow22.B) was enforced by law23.D) By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.24.A) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expected25.C) still consider lead pollution a problem26.B) They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.27.B) they find it hard to exercise while on a diet28.B) partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reduction29.C) Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.30.D) To show the most effective way to lose weight.Part Ⅲ Vocabulary31.B) clumsy 32.B) career 33.C) register 34.D) put aside35.C) exhausted 36.B) evaluate 37.A) slender 38.C) accompany 39.B) conscious 40.B) slightest 41.D) affection 42.D) temporary43.A) Above all 44.C) contributed 45.B) range 46.D) count on47.C) manually 48.A) loosen 49.C) inference 50.D) particular51.B) figures 52.A) exception 53.B) rank 54.A) illustrated55.D) afford 56.B) constant 57.C) involving 58.D) Tame59.A) resign 60.D) insuredPart IV Cloze61. C)way 62. A)save 63. B)to 64. C)simple65. D)think 66. B)best 67. B)whose 68. C)in69. B)takes 70. D)model 71. B)make 72. A)adopt73. D)keep 74. B)possession 75. A)run 76. A)appliance77. B)purpose 78. C)item 79. A)what 80. D)from2005年1月四级听力文本1. Woman: You've sold your car. You don't need one?Man: Not really. I've never liked drive anyway. Now we'd moved to a place near the subway. We can get about quite convenientlyQ: What do we learn from the conversation?2. Man: I'm going to drop my information science class. It meets too early in the morning.Woman: Is that really the good reason to drop the class, Tony?Q: What does the woman mean?3. Woman: If you aren't doing anything particular, shall we see the new play at the grand theater tonight?Man: Sounds great. But I've got to (必须) go over my notes for tomorrow's midterm.Q: What does the woman imply?4. Man: what do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going to replace the traditional school?Woman: I doubt it. Schools are here to stay. Because they are much more than just book learning. Even though more and more kids are going online, I believe fewer of them will quit school altogether.Q: what does the woman think of the conventional schools (常规学校) ?5: M: How do most students find a job after they graduate?W: They usually look for a job by searching the Want Ads (<口>招聘广告, 征求广告) in the newspapers.Q: What does the woman mean?6. M: Ellen is in the basement, trying to repair the washing machine.W: Shouldn't he be working on his term paper?Q: What does woman think Ellen should do?7. W: Prof. Newman, a few of us at the back didn't get the copy of your reading assignment.M: Well, there r only 38 names on my class list. And I didn't bring any spare copies.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. M: Congratulations, Liming, you are the talk of the town at the pride of our class now.W: If you are referring to my winning of the English speech contest, I don't think it's such a big deal. You know I've spent 2 summer vacations learning English in Canada.Q: what do we learn about Liming from the conversation?9. M: Would you pass me the sports section please?W:Sure, If you give me the classified ads (分类广告) and local-news section.Q: What are the speakers doing?10. W: If the weather is this hot tomorrow, we may as well（还是... 为好）give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon.M: Oh. I don't think it'll last long. The weather forecast says it will cloud-over by mid afternoon。
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6. M: Elien is in the basement trying to repair the washing machine.
W: She isn't going to working his term paper?
Q: What does woman think Elen should do ?
2005年1月四级听力原文
1. Woman: You've sold your car. you don't need one?
Man: Not really. I've never liked drive anyway. Now we'd moved to a place near the subway. We can get about quite conveniently
Q: What does the woman imply?
4. Man: what do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going to replace the traditional school?
Woman: I doubt it. Schools are hate to stay. Because they are much more than just book learning. Even known more and more kids are going online, I believe fewer of them will quit school altogether.
Q: What does the woman mean?
3. Woman: If you are to doing anything pathe grand theater tonight?
Man: Sounds great. But I've got to go over my notes for tomorrow's midterm.
Q: what do we learn from the conversation?
8 : M: Congratulations, Liming, you are the talk of the town at the pride of our class now.
W: If you are fine to my winning of the English speech contest, I don't think it's such a big deal. You know I've spent 2 summer vacations learning English in Canada.
Q: What does the man mean?
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Q: what does the woman think of the conventional schools ?
5: M: How do most students find a job after they graduate?
W: They usually look for a job by searching the want at newspapers.
Q: What are the speakers doing?
10. W: If the weather is this hot tomorrow, we may as well give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon.
M: I don't think it'll last long. The weather forecast says it will cloud-over by midafternoon.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
2. Man: I'm going to drop my information science class. It needs too early in the morning.
Woman: Is that really the good reason to drop the class, tiny?
7. W: Prof e, a few of us at the back didn't get your copy of reading as assignment.
M: well, there r only 38 names on my class list. And I didn't bring any spare copies.
Q: what do we learn about liming from the conversation?
9. M: Would u pass me the sports section please?
W: Sure, If you give me the classified ads and local-news section.