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2010年12月四级考前预测作文

2010年12月四级考试作文预测预测作文1. Protect Non-Material Cultural Heritage1. 保护非物质文化遗产很重要2. 非物质文化遗产指的是…3. 为保护非物质文化遗产我们应该…【范文】Protect Non-Material Cultural HeritageAs we all know, non-material cultural heritage, also called intangible culture, plays an important role in maintaining the continuity of the nation’s civilization and sustainable development. But due to the development of globalization and other reasons, more and more non-material cultural heritages are on the verge of distinction. So its protection has become an urgent and important task at present.What is non-material cultural heritage exactly? It refers to various manifestations of traditional culture handed down from generation to generation and closely related to people’s life, including various practices, performances, festivals, traditional knowledge and skills, the related instruments, artifacts and cultural places. For example, paper-cutting and Dragon Boat Festival have been regarded as non-material cultural heritage not only by our country but also by the United Nations. Then how can we protect the intangible culture? First of all, we can introduce special programmes and columns on TV or in the newspapers and magazines to arouse people’s awareness of its preservation. Second, we should have a rational attitude towards the acceptance of foreign cultures. Last but not least, we can enforce laws to intensify the protection of non-material cultural heritage.预测作文2. On Graffiti1. 校园“涂鸦”现象随处可见2. 人们对此看法不同3. 我的看法Useful words and expressions:涂鸦：graffiti恶意破坏：vandalism【范文】On GraffitiNowadays it is very common to see graffiti on campus, such as the graffiti on desks. Sometimes you can even see graffiti on students’ uniforms. Some of these graffiti are just cartoons and advertisements which do no harm to students. But a lot of them contain unhealthy information which has a bad effect on students.This phenomenon has attracted the public’s attention. Some say it is not only a way for students to release pressure, but also an expression of art. But others consider it as a form of vandalism and also a reflection of the problems in the school culture.In my opinion, we can turn graffiti into a meaningful activity if students and the school make joint effort. First, students should have a correct understanding of graffiti and find a proper way to relax themselves. Second, the school ought to give students right guidance and professional advice, such as organizing some contests, which can provide space for them to show their skills and creativity.预测作文3. Suspend Schooling to Work1. 目前有些大一学生申请休学一年到校外打工2. 出现这种现象的原因是…3. 你对此的看法【范文】Suspend Schooling to WorkCurrently, some university students are applying to suspend their schooling to work for one year or so. In some colleges, the number is surprisingly big. Here is an example: according to a news report, up to three percent of an art college’s students have suspended schooling to work.Students suspend their schooling to work for various reasons. Some students hope to better understand the need of the society through full-time working and then set more clear-cut objectives back in their study. Some intend to gain useful work experience which may land them an ideal job after graduation. Still, there are students who have to work to pay the tuition and accommodations due to financial problem of the family. Personally, I think it is a good try to suspend schooling to work for a year or so. We can easily see its benefits to both the students and the society no matter what reason mentioned above. Therefore, while emphasizing the issue of safety, college and universities should allow or encourage students to spend more time working and experiencing the society.预测作文4. Registering Online with Real Names1. 目前网络游戏等领域开始实行网络实名制2. 对于网络实名制，有人赞成，也有人反对3. 你的看法【范文】Registering Online with Real NamesOnline gamers in China will have to begin registering with their real names due to the new government regulations. Netizens may no longer post their comments onwebsites anonymously either. Because authorities will implement the real-name registration in communication sectors of cyberspace, such as bulletin board system,also known as BBS in short.The new regulations have provoked different reactions from the public. Some people say that they will benefit the healthy and orderly development of China’s Internet, e.g. protecting minors from Internet addiction and helping prevent irresponsible expression online. Others, however, oppose the regulations. They are concerned about web users’private information and personal safety.Personally, I think we should treat online real-name registration separately. For example, it’s necessary to use your real name on games or shopping websites. But online forums are designed to encourage web users to express their views freely. If required to use real names on bulletin boards, web users may not feel free to express their real thoughts.预测作文5. Create a Conservation-Oriented Campus1. 建设节约型校园十分重要2. 原因是…3. 为了建设节约型校园我们应该…【范文】Create a Conservation-Oriented CampusNowadays, conservation-oriented society has become a household term to all of us. It is our government’s strategy to maintain the sustainable development of society. Thus, the building of a conservation-oriented campus, which is a part of this plan, has a great significance.The creation of conservation-oriented campus can not only benefit the development of students but also the improvement of schools. On the one hand, students can form the good habit of thriftiness which can have a good influence on their future life. On the other hand, schools can use the savings to introduce more advanced facilities or recruit more talents which can help improve the quality of teaching.Then how can we build the conservation-oriented campus? Here are several measures we can take. First, we can organize some programs to let students be aware of the necessity and meaning of this proposal. Second, we can do some small things in our daily life, such as turning off the lights in classroom when it is unnecessary, taking care of the teaching facilities, which all contribute to the construction of conservation-oriented campus.预测作文6. Killing Time Indoors1. 现在有不少人业余时间喜欢“宅”在家里2. 人们对这种做法有不同看法3. 我的看法【范文】Killing Time IndoorsNowadays a growing number of people, especially the 20s or 30s, tend to stay indoors for most of their spare time, especially on holidays. Some spend the majority of the time online chatting, blogging, shopping, dating or playing computer games. Some sit with their eyes glued to the television screen, day and night.People’s opinions vary when it comes to this way of killing time. A great number of people maintain that staying indoors is cheap, comfortable, and most importantly, very safe. Others, however, frown upon staying indoors for too long. They are worried that lack of physical exercise and face-to-face communication with others will do harm to people’s body and mind.Personally, I don’t think staying indoors for most of the day should be advocated. Instead, people in all ages, their physical conditions permitting, should be encouraged to spend more time outdoors. The brilliant sunshine, the pleasant green space, the interactions with other people, etc. are all good for people’s health, both physically and psychologically.预测作文7. Restrict Mobile Phone in Library1. 现在有不少人在图书馆的阅览区里使用手机2. 这一现象可能带来的影响3. 我的看法【范文】Restrict Mobile Phone in LibraryAs the number of students who have mobile phones increases, problems which are caused by its popularity on campus also rise. One of the problems that have aroused people’s attention is the use of mobile phone in library’s reading room. And this phenomenon becomes so common that you can see someone using it whenever you go to the library.There is no doubt that this behavior will have no good effect. On the one hand, students who use it can not concentrate on their own studies when they constantly send or receive messages. On the other hand, with the ringing of the phones and people’s talking, students around them can be distracted from their reading as well. Therefore, the proper way of using mobile phones in the library must be emphasized. First, use phone’s silent or vibration setting to avoid the disturbance of other students. Second, if you do need to make a call or send messages, you’d better go out of the roomor at least try to reduce the volume of your sound and your phone’s sound.预测作文8. Whom Do You Turn to When in Trouble?1. 有人遇到困难时向同学、朋友求助2. 有人则向老师、家长求助3. 以你自己为例…【范文】Whom Do You Turn to When in Trouble?Just as the saying goes: life is not all roses, all of us will need someone else’s help to deal with problems that we encounter in our life. Here comes the question: whom will you turn to for help? Some say they will ask their classmates or friends for help, because they are peers, thus they can understand each other easily.However, others have different choices when in trouble. They are inclined to tell their teachers and parents the difficulties they are faced with. In their opinion, teachers and parents who are much older than them can give them a hand with their rich experience.As for me, close friends are always the people who come to my mind firstly when I’m intrigued by something that can not be solved by myself. If we can not figure out a solution by our joint effort, I will go to my teachers or parents for help. With their suggestions or instructions, I can finally find the best way to cope with my troubles.预测作文9. Should People Keep Bizarre Pets?1. 现在越来越多的人饲养另类宠物2. 人们对这一现象有不同看法3. 你的看法【范文】Should People Keep Bizarre Pets?Bizarre trends tend to surface here and there when you least expect them. Who would have thought that people would start a new bizarre trend of keeping unsightly and dangerous animals such as lizards, spiders and snakes as their pets? Well, that’s the newest craze now in China.People have different opinions about this trend. Some think that it is natural —everyone likes a pet, whether it is the “normal” kind, such as a dog, cat and rabbit or the strange, bizarre type. Others, however, oppose keeping bizarre pets. They are afraid that some pets such as snakes and crocodiles can be dangerous and put the owner or neighbors at risk.In my opinion, generally people do have the right to choose and own pets that touch their hearts. However, there are still animals that are illegal to be kept as private pets,especially those dangerous and endangered species that belong in the wild. So, before attempting to keep these animals, people should check with the local officials.预测作文10. Should We Help Strangers?1. 有人认为帮助陌生人是一种美德2. 有人却认为帮助陌生人会给自己带来危险3. 我认为…【范文】Should We Help Strangers?Helping strangers has always been considered as a treasured virtue of human kind. We need help from others throughout our life, whenever we travel to other places or stay at home. On the other hand, helping others can make us happy. We feel great joy when we are trusted, needed and able to give a hand.However, some people are cautious when it comes to helping strangers. They say that helping others involves risks of getting hurt or cheated. Lending a hand to a stranger often puts us in a vulnerable position for it means trusting someone we do not even know. Moreover, there are times when we have physical limitations — e.g. we can’t swim but a girl is drowning. If we are blind to that limitation, giving a hand would conversely take our life.In my opinion, we should still offer what we can do to help needed strangers. Meanwhile, we should beware of getting cheated and use common sense to tell whether the strangers are real needed people or just professional cheats. Detecting anything unusual, we should defend ourselves or turn to the police.预测作文11. Should Chinese Athletes Serve Overseas?1. 有些中国运动员取得其他国家国籍，代表他国参赛2. 对于这一现象，有人赞成，有人反对3. 你的看法【范文】Should Chinese Athletes Serve Overseas?Nowadays it’s not rare that some Chinese athletes, top athletes especially, settle abroad and acquire foreign nationality. When taking part in international games, they represent and play for the immigrated countries instead of their motherland China.To this phenomenon, people have different opinions. Some people condemn these athletes for being unpatriotic. After all, they say, it costed China lots of time and energy to train them to be top athletes. Others, however, see it in a different way. They maintain that sports should go beyond national boundaries and as long as we can appreciate athletes’ excellent performance, nationality really doesn’t count.In my opinion, it is just natural for Chinese athletes to represent other countries in international games, and, it has nothing to do with being patriotic or not. For one thing, everyone enjoys the right to choose nationality. For another, as today’s world goes global, international exchange of athletes is evitable in the process. Athletes going global are just following the trends of historical development.预测作文12. Text Messages on TV Shows1. 目前各类电视节目广泛使用短信参与方式2. 人们对此有不同看法3. 我认为…【范文】Text Messages on TV ShowsAt present, text messages are widely used in various TV shows. From serious news programs to different kinds of entertainment programs, we can always see some interactive sessions which all include the use of text messages, such as text-message voting.Is it good or bad? Some people hold the view that it provides a convenient and relatively cheap way for audience to participate in the program. While others think it is nothing but a method which takes advantage of the public’s curiosity and their hope of winning awards to lure them into sending lots of messages that cost them a large amount of money.As far as I’m concerned, text message is an effective medium for the audience to interact with the TV shows, which can arouse people’s passion for watching the programs, and bring benefits to the TV station as well. But when we are enjoying the merit of it, we should also take the contents and objectives of the programs using text messages into consideration to ensure the quality of the TV shows.预测作文13. Low-carbon Lifestyle1. 目前低碳生活成为一种流行2. 低碳生活指的是…3. 作为大学生我应该怎么做【范文】Low-carbon LifestyleEver since the World Climate Conference was held in Copenhagen, the term “low-carbon lifestyle” has become a buzzword in our daily life. Everyone, old or young, is talking about it and exerting himself to achieve the low-carbon goal. Even the celebrities are exerting their great influence to the common goal of low-carbon lifestyle.What on earth is low-carbon lifestyle? Low-carbon lifestyle means to lower the emission of carbon, especially carbon dioxide, by reducing the energy we use in our daily life. For common people like us, this is an attitude rather than a capacity. Low-carbon lifestyle calls for the active participation of all the people in the process of saving electricity and gas, as well as recycling the useful materials.As college students, we should contribute to the revolution of low-carbon lifestyle by all means. Firstly, we should avoid using disposable products to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide. Secondly, taking public transport rather than driving is another effective way. Last but not least, both we and the earth will benefit enormously if we eat green food instead of junk food.预测作文14. The Real-name Train Ticket System Launched1. 有些地方开始实行火车票实名制，目的是…2. 也会带来问题3. 你的看法【范文】The Real-name Train Ticket System LaunchedIn some southern cities, railway station offices and authorized agencies have begun selling name-based railway tickets. Requiring a valid form of identification, the real-name system aims to make buying tickets more convenient and fairer. It is also said to be effective in curbing scalping, especially during the Chinese New Year travel peak.Though the aim of introducing real-name train ticket is fully justified, it has brought about some problems. One problem is the leaking of personal information. Buyers’names and ID numbers printed on the tickets may be used to make false certificates or for other purposes once the tickets fall into the wrong hands. Another is that the complicated system and check-in process add to the already heavy workload of the railway workers.In my view, the name-based train ticket system is a bold try to ensure passengers’security and an effective weapon against notorious scalping. Since it is new-born and needs time to perfect itself, we should treat fairly the current problems it brings. I believe that with people’s awareness of privacy protection enhanced, and with the development of technology, the problems will soon be things of the past.预测作文15. On Vegetarian1. 近年来越来越多的人成为素食者2. 人们对素食的看法不一3. 我的看法【范文】On VegetarianIn recent years, more and more people are becoming vegetarians. Some of them choose not to eat meat or fish for health or religious reasons. Some do so because they want to avoid cruelty to animals.People have very different opinions about vegetarianism. Some maintain that going vegetarian benefits not only people’s health but also the environment, since human beings are not born to eat meat or fish and vegetarians produce much less carbon. Others, however, argue that a diet consisting completely of vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts fails to provide essential nutrients such as vitamins and fat for people. In this sense, it’s more likely that a vegetarian will suffer from malnutrition.Both sides give their reasonable explanation. Nonetheless, whether to be vegetarian, in my opinion, it still depends. For overweight adults, vegetarianism would be a good choice for both their health and body shape, so they should give it a try. However, for underweight people or children who need different types of food necessary for healthy growing, vegetarianism is not recommended.预测作文16. Should We Resume the Traditional Chinese Characters?1. 有人提出恢复使用繁体字2. 有人对此反对3. 你的看法【范文】Should We Resume the Traditional Chinese Characters?With the increasing exchanges between the mainland and Taiwan or Hong Kong, a problem has attracted people’s attention: different Chinese characters used in different parts seem to stand in the way of the exchanges. So some people propose to resume the traditional Chinese characters. Besides, they say, learning traditional characters helps people know better about our traditional culture.Others, however, oppose the proposal. Firstly, they argue that traditional Chinese characters are much more complicated than the simplified ones. If we bring back the traditional ones, it will add to the difficulty of both writing and reading. Secondly, for foreigners, simplified characters are much easier to learn, which may help popularize the Chinese culture.Personally speaking, I don’t see anything wise in the restoring of the traditional Chinese characters. It is obvious that bringing them back will cost a lot of time and energy, because nearly all the mainlanders will have to start from the scratch. In addition, foreign exchange will be affected with foreigners frightened away by thecomplicated characters.预测作文17. Principals Recommending Students to PKU1. 北大开始实行校长推荐制2. 对此有人赞成，有人反对3. 我的看法【范文】Principals Recommending Students to PKUPeking University released a name list of 39 high school principals who have the right to recommend outstanding students to the university. According to the university, the recommended students could be given offers without taking the national college entrance examination.As a reform measure of enrollment, the recommendation policy has attracted widespread attention across the county. Some believe it is a new flexible method to recruit all kinds of talent and will supplement the present college entrance examination. Many people, however, are worried that the policy might impair equality in education. They maintain that while an effective supervisory system over the new practice is absence, there will probably be damage to equality and fairness in education.Personally speaking, I’m afraid that Peking University’s recommendation policy might lead to greater education inequality. The policy is supposed to make the recruitment system more flexible, but when only 39 school headmasters have the right to recommend excellent students, is it really a flexible way of recruiting? This policy is nothing but an extra opportunity for these schools.预测作文18. On Professional Ethics of Doctors1. 目前许多医生的职业道德遭到人们的质疑2. 原因是…3. 你认为应该如何解决这一问题【范文】On Professional Ethics of DoctorsRecently, professional ethics of many doctors have been questioned. According to a survey on professional ethics violating, doctors were ranked first. Many doctors are reported to treat patients lightly and take bribes from patients or medicine manufacturers.There are two factors contributing to this phenomenon. One factor is how doctors are paid. Since most doctors are paid according to the quantities rather than qualities of medical services they perform, many of them tend to see more patients at theexpense of quality. The other factor is how people see doctors’ taking bribes. Doctors’performances concern patients’ health and life, and most patients or their families assume that doctors would try their best in the medical treatment if they take bribes, so many doctors take bribes for granted.How should we solve these problems? First, I think it is necessary to carry out reforms in the paying system and encourage doctors to perform high-quality medical services. Second, we should change the attitudes of both patients and doctors and make it very clear that treating and saving people are doctors’ duty instead of privilege.预测作文19. Should We Trace and Reclaim Cultural Relics Lost Overseas?1. 有人赞同到海外追回流失的文物2. 有人则反对3. 我的看法【范文】Should We Trace and Reclaim Cultural Relics Lost Overseas?The loss of China’s cultural relics is a serious problem and also a historical issue. Some people now firmly support tracing and reclaiming cultural relics lost overseas. In terms of the significance or value, they insist, the lost relics are historically, scientifically and artistically important. Besides, it is just natural that the owner gets back what belongs to him.Others, however, oppose the recovery. Since many lost cultural relics are put up for auction, it is the traffickers, speculators and overseas auction houses that benefit most from the reclaiming. Worse still, the huge profit from cultural relics would stir up more smuggling and illegal digging for cultural relics. In a way, tracing and reclaiming the lost cultural relics would set up a vicious circle.Personally speaking, I think we should maintain a sensible attitude when it comes to reclaiming cultural relics lost overseas. If our cultural relics are under high-level preservation and available to the whole mankind to the greatest extent, there is no need to reclaim them. After all, just as the international heritage concept advocates, cultural relics belong to all humanity.预测作文20. Should Enterprises Hold an Annual Meeting?1. 许多单位都喜欢在年底开年会2. 有人却并不赞成这么做3. 我的看法【范文】Should Enterprises Hold an Annual Meeting?Many companies tend to hold an annual meeting at the end of the year in recentyears. The organizers believe both the company and the employees will benefit a lot from it. An annual meeting, if held successfully, can help create a harmonious working atmosphere in the company.Some people, however, are against this practice. They regard it a big waste of money to rent the meeting hall, to pay for the hostess, to eat in luxurious restaurants and so on. Besides, it would contribute to a considerable portion of the financial expenditure of the company. In consequence, it would inevitably lower the amount of money that goes to the employees.In my view, the advantages of holding the annual meeting outweigh its disadvantages. Firstly, the employees can be refreshed after a whole year’s hard working. Secondly, the conference gives colleagues valuable chances to get a further understanding of each other. Moreover, a good annual meeting can help create a sense of belonging in the heart of the staff.预测作文21. Should Universities Lower Admission Requirements for Celebrities?1. 近年来很多大学降低标准招收名人学生，有人对此反对2. 也有人认为这很合理3. 你的看法【范文】Should Universities Lower Admission Requirements for Celebrities? Nowadays, it is not rare to learn that some universities have lowered their admission requirements for celebrity students. Some people object strongly to this admission pattern, holding that it damages the basic rule of fairness in education. In addition, they argue that it would be an insult to college education if a person academically unqualified was admitted.For others, however, this practice is reasonable. For one thing, they say, since a celebrity has made significant contributions to the society, it is understandable that a university lowers its admission requirements to reward the individual. For another, celebrity students can be positive role models for their fellow school mates. Many of the celebrities are self-assured, hardworking, and persevering and their stories of success can stimulate fellow students to follow their examples.In my view, it is a wise move for universities to lower their admission requirements for renowned people. On the part of universities, it will enhance the universities’reputation. In a word, bending the rules for the celebrities benefits the favored individual, the student body, and the university, so we see no reason to deny it.预测作文22. Does Technology Widen the Gap between the Poor and Rich?1. 有人认为科技扩大了贫富分化2. 有人认为科技缩小了贫富分化3. 你的看法【范文】Does Technology Widen the Gap between the Poor and Rich? People’s opinions vary greatly when it comes to whether technology widens or narrows the gap between the poor and rich. Some people think that technologies are widening the gap. The reason lies in the fact that poor people are less likely to access the advanced technologies, especially considering the high cost.Others, however, argue that technologies are indeed bridging the gap. Firstly, they say, the availability to the range of technology is making people’s life more efficient, thus ensuring them more time to do some other things, such as a part-time job. Secondly, in the so-called information age when advanced technologies are vital, once people have a sound knowledge of the technology, they can easily find a well-paid job.Personally, I tend to regard technology more as a blessing than a curse. Due to the highly developing technology, most people are given much more chances to be successful. For example, thanks to the popularization of the Internet, everyone can have access to the up-to-date information in both business field and scientific researches, which is vital for their further development.预测作文23. Spam Message1. 目前垃圾短信泛滥2. 这种现象产生的原因3. 如何解决这个问题【范文】Spam MessageWith the increasing use of cell phones, spam message has become a heated issue. According to a survey, on average, people receive about 40 pieces of spam message per month. Spam message may disturb, confuse, or even threaten people at any time. Generally, there are two reasons for the spam epidemic. On one hand, due to the fact that text message is a comparatively cheap channel, many companies take advantage of it to advertise their products or services. Whether people are willing to receive the message is neglected. On the other hand, operators holding lots of information on cell phone users sell the information and make money out of it.To solve the problem of spam message, relative authorities and professionals should make joint efforts. The government should set up laws to severely punish the illegal。

2010年12月英语四级考试全真预测试卷1

2010年12月英语四级考试全真预测试卷(1)Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Scientists Weigh Options for Rebuilding New OrleansAs experts ponder how best to rebuild the devastated (毁坏)city，one question is whether to wall off—or work with—the water.Even before the death toll from Hurricane Katrina is tallied，scientists are cautiously beginning to discuss the future of New Orleans. Few seem to doubt that this vital heart of U.S. commerce and culture will be restored，but exactly how to rebuild the city and its defenses to avoid a repeat catastrophe is an open question. Plans for improving its levees and restoring the barrier of wetlands around New Orleans have been on the table since 1998，but federal dollars needed to implement them never arrived. After the tragedy，that‘s bound to change，says John Day，an ecologist at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge. And if there is an upside to the disaster，he says，it’s that ‘now we’ve got a clean slate to start from.“Many are looking for guidance to the Netherlands，a country that，just like bowl-shaped New Orleans，sits mostly below sea level，keeping the water at bay with a construction of amazing scale and complexity. Others，pointing to Venice‘s long-standing adaptations，say it’s best to let water flow through the city，depositing sediment to offset geologic subsidence—a model that would require a radical rethinking of architecture. Another idea is to let nature help by restoring the wetland buffers between sea and city.But before the options can be weighed，several unknowns will have to be addressed. One is precisely how the current defenses failed. To answer that，LSU coastal scientists Paul Kemp and Hassan Mashriqui are picking their way through the destroyed city and surrounding region，reconstructing the size of water surges by measuring telltale marks left on the sides of buildings and highway structures. They are feeding these data into a simulation of the wind and water around New Orleans during its ordeal.”We can‘t say for sure until this job is done，“says Day，”but the emerging picture is exactly what we’ve predicted for years.“Namely，several canals—including the MRGO，which was built to speed shipping in the 1960s—have the combined effect of funneling surges from the Gulf of Mexico right to the city‘s eastern levees and the lake system to the north. Those surges are to blame for the flooding. ”One of the first things we’ll see done is the complete backfilling of the MRGO canal，“predicts Day，”which could tak e a couple of years.“The levees，which have been provisionally repaired，will be shored up further in the months to come，although their long-term fate is unclear. Better levees would probably have prevented most of the flooding in the city center. To provide further protection，a mobile dam system，much like a storm surge barrier in the Netherlands，could be used to close off the mouth of Lake Pontchartrain. But most experts agree that these are short-term fixes.The basic problem for New Orleans and the Louisiana coastline is that the entire Mississippi River delta is subsiding and eroding，plunging the city deeper below sea level and removing a thick cushion of wetlands that once buffered the coastline from wind and waves. Part of the subsidence is geologic and unavoidable，but the rest stems from the levees that have hemmed in the Mississippi all the way to its mouth for nearly a century to prevent floods and facilitate shipping. As a result，river sediment is no longer spread across the delta but dumped into the Gulf of Mexico. Without a constant stream of fresh sediment，the barrier islands and marshes are disappearing rapidly，with a quarter，roughly the size of Rhode Island，already gone.After years of political wrangling， a broad group pulled together by the Louisiana government in 1998 proposed a massive $14 billion plan to save the Louisiana coasts，called Coast 2050 (now modified into a plan called the Louisiana Coastal Area project)。

2010年12月英语四级作文预测试题

2010年12月英语四级作文预测试题1. 现在有越来越多的大学毕业生报考公务员2. 引起此现象的原因3. 你的看法Every year hundreds of thousands of people in China take civil service exams conducted at various levels in the hope of becoming government employees. Among them, college graduates are a fast-growing force that can’t be ignored. The craze for being a civil servant is not limited to liberal arts majors, as it’s also gaining popularity among science and engineering students.In the final analysis, this growing trend among the youngsters is mainly attributable to two factors –ambitions and comforts. On one hand, many ambitious college graduates view these exams as a springboard to a higher social status, greater power and prestige, on which many of their other wishes rest. On the other, as being a civil servant generally means a as well stable income, enviable healthcare and pension programmes, as other comforts of life, it’s quite an appealing career option to many people, e specially in this age of sluggish 萧条的world economy.Personally, the desire to be a government official is beyond reproach(无可厚非), as the nation and the people do need an injection of new blood into the civil service sectors. The fresh-faced college graduates, armed with lofty崇高的ideals, new vision, and strong drive, are undoubtedly among the best candidatesThe World Expo in 2010(2010年世博会)The World Expo in 2010Shanghai will host the 2010 World Expo. The World Expo has a long history but it has never been held in Asia. So the 2010 World Expo is an honor for all of the Asians. ()ur governmenthas promised that it will be the best one. And Shanghai, as a host city, will have more chances to develop quickly. As a student in Shanghai, I should learn English well so that I can be a volunteer in the Expo to help foreigners know more about Shanghai.How To Be A Lovely Citizen(如何成为一个可爱的上海人)Great changes have taken place in Shanghai and more and more people throughout the world are focusing their attention on Shanghai now. As a citizen of Shanghai, I feel I must spare no efforts to do my bit. First, I decide to help plant more trees to make our city more beautiful. Second, I should obey seven nos and be good at learning from others. Third, I should study hard so that I can do something better for my city in the future.“The World Expo”上海成功获得2010年世界博览会的主办权，这无疑是继北京成功申奥之后中国的又一大盛事。

2010年12月英语四级作文预测（28篇）

2010年12月英语四级作文预测(28篇)一Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled Asking for Leave of Absence. You should write at least 120 words according to the following guidelines:Your name and role : Sam , a sophomore in English Class TwoYour Foreign Teacher's name : Ms.RiddleIncident: you cannot come to her class for some reasonTask: write her a note , asking for leave of absenceAsking for Leave of AbsenceTo: Ms.Riddle , my dear Oral English teacherFrom: Sam , a respectful sophomore student of yours in Oral English Class TwoDate : January 8,2005Subject: Asking for Leave of AbsenceDear Ms.Riddle,I would like to know if I could ask for a casual leave ofabsence from your Oral English class this Wednesday morning.Yesterday evening I got a phone call from my cousin , who is now running a small firm in suburbs of this city . He needs an interpreter for two days but cannot find the most reliable person, so he wants me to have a try. Personally , I regard this as a golden opportunity to put what I have learned in your class into practice, but I need your permission of absence . If you think I may go and help him get over the difficulty, I am confident that I 'll do a good job and both of us will grateful.Earnestly yours,Sam二Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled On Power Failure. You should write at least 120 words according to the following guidelines(given in Chinese):1.很多城市缺电现象严重2.分析原因3.提出建议On Power FailureRecently, every morning when I wake up, I find my air-conditioner automatically turned off . I didn't understand why atfirst , but soon I learned that there was a great shortage of electricity supply in our city –my air-conditioner turned off because of a power failure midnight.With the rapidly developing industry and the ever-increasing population, demand for electricity supply is soaring. Besides, summers in recent years are much hotter than before , so most working places and households are air-conditioned , which consumes additional electricity.Face with such a hard nut , we have to find ways to crack it . Above all , in western areas China , there is surplus of electricity supply. So , cities that are thirsty for electricity may ask for remote help. Then ,when we have electricity , we should remember to save it . Set your air-conditioners at 27C and you won't feel less comfortable than when they are at 26C . In fact , some factories already shift their working hours to avoid the peak time of electricity consuming. My parents don't work from Monday to Friday as before – they work form Saturday to Wednesday and have the following two days off instead. This is also a way out , isn't it?三假期即将到来，你(付萍)打算做一次为期三周的旅行，希望找个外国朋友作为游伴(Travel-mate)。

2010 12月星火大学英语四级考试全真预测试卷

大学英语四级考试全真预测试卷Model Test OnePart I Writing(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Choosing an Occupation. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 选择职业是一个人要面对的众多难题之一。

2. 需要花时间去选择职业。

3. 选择职业时可以向多人寻求建议和帮助。

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage。

For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage。

2010年12月英语四级考试考前预测试卷(7)-中大网校

2010年12月英语四级考试考前预测试卷(7)总分：710分及格：426分考试时间：120分Part I Writing（30 minutes）(1)Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Behave Politely in Public．You should write at least l20 words following the outline given below．1．在许多公共场合可以看到各种不文明现象2．提倡文明之风的原因及其重要性3．号召公众共同树立文明之风Part II Reading Comprehension （15 minutes）(1)根据以下文章回答{TSE}题：(2)A Trojan virus finds the origin of its name in Iliad, a story written by Homer.(3)Now, once the Word files in your computer get infected, your computer will warn you about it.(4)A hoax is not really a computer virus which infects files or computers.(5)The mobile phone virus can infect the text messages as well as the phone itself.(6)Most of the computer virus writers, once caught, will be sentenced for cyber-terrorism.(7)Sophisticated computer-virus writers can never be caught.(8)The impact of computer viruses can be diminished if you have __________.(9)An early type of computer virus that spreads by hiding itself in an invisible location on your hard drive or inserted disk is called __________.(10)The software called __________. can help you when your computer is infected by viruses.Part III Reading Comprehension （Reading in Depth）（25 minutes）(1)A．invasionB．criticalC．combinationsD．attitudesE．furnishedF．uniquenessG．re vealsH．scoredI．generallyJ．liberatesK．emotionalL．statisticalM．converselyN．p rincipleO．inspired(2)请回答第2题(3)请回答第3题(4)请回答第4题(5)请回答第5题(6)请回答第6题(7)请回答第7题(8)请回答第8题(9)请回答第9题(10)请回答第10题(11)根据上述材料回答{TSE}题：(12)请回答第2题(13)请回答第3题(14)请回答第4题(15)请回答第5题(16)请回答第6题(17)请回答第7题(18)请回答第8题(19)请回答第9题(20)请回答第10题PartIV Cloze（15 minutes）(1)根据上述材料回答{TSE}题：(2)请回答第2题(3)请回答第3题(4)请回答第4题(5)请回答第5题(6)请回答第6题(7)请回答第7题(8)请回答第8题(9)请回答第9题(10)请回答第10题(11)请回答第11题(12)请回答第12题(13)请回答第13题(14)请回答第14题(15)请回答第15题(16)请回答第16题(17)请回答第17题(18)请回答第18题(19)请回答第19题(20)请回答第20题Part V Translation （5 minutes）(1)The mother regretted that she had been so severe with her daughter；she__________(本应该忍住不发火的)．(2)As far as Chinese films are concerned，____________.(没有人比他做出的贡献更大)．(3)The mad man was put in the soft-padded cell lest _______________(他伤害自己).(4)You can have two courses for ￡10 in any one of these excellent restaurants, __________ (其中大多数是本镇独有的)．(5)The lecture which lasted three hours was SO tedious __________(听众们忍不住打哈欠)．答案和解析Part I Writing（30 minutes）(1) :Part II Reading Comprehension （15 minutes）(1) :【答案】N【定位】根据题干中的Computer-virus writers和prove they are capable programmers定位到第2个小标题Who writes computer viruses?部分的第1段。

2010年12月英语四级全真预测试卷及答案解析

2010年12月英语四级全真预测试卷及答案解析2010年12月英语四级全真预测试卷及答案解析2010年12月大学英语四级考试全真预测试卷二Model Test Two Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: WILL PHONES KILL LETTER WRITING? You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:1. 年轻人越来越趋向于打电话2. 信件是否会被电话取缔3. 我的观点Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Holy Squid! Photos Offer First Glimpse of Live Deep-Sea GiantLike something straight out of a Jules Verne novel, an enormous tentacle creature looms out of the inky blackness ofthe deep Pacific waters.But this isn't science fiction. A set of extraordinary images captured by Japanese scientists mark the first-ever record of a live giant squid (Architeuthis) in the wild.The animal—which measures roughly 25 feet (8 meters) long—was photographed 2,950 feet (900 meters) beneath the North Pacific Ocean. Japanese scientists attracted the squid toward cameras attached to a baited fishing line.The scientists say they snapped more than 500 images of the massive cephalopod before it broke free after snagging itself on a hook. They also recovered one of the giant squid's two longest tentacles, which severed during its struggle.The photo sequence, taken off Japan's Ogasawara Islands in September 2004, shows the squid homing in on the baited line and enveloping it in "a ball of tentacles."Tsunemi Kubodera of the National Science Museum in Tokyo and Kyoichi Mori of the Ogasawara Whale Watching Association report their observations this week in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B."Architeuthis appears to be a much more active predator than previously suspected, using its elongated feeding tentacles to strike and tangle prey," the researchers write.They add that the squid was found feeding at depths where no light penetrates even during the day.Giant BreakthroughDespite people's fascination with this deep-sea behemoth, the giant squid's life and habits have remained largely a mystery. The little information known has been mostly based on dead and dying specimens that were caught by commercial fishing boats or washed ashore.The mysterious creature has inspired countless sea monster tales and has been the subject of various scientific expeditions.Since the mid 1990s there have been a number of research trips in search of giant squid. Cameras attached to deep-diving subs or sperm whales have been used to try to capture the elusive animals on film, but without success.The Japanese researchers used sperm whales as guides to help them pinpoint likely giant squid haunts. Over the years whalers have reported finding a high number of large squid beaks in the mammals' stomachs, pegging sperm whales as primary predators of large squid.The images are generating considerable excitement among squid experts."I think it's wonderful that we've finally got a picture of a living giant squid," said Richard Ellis, a research associate at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and author of The Search for the Giant Squid."I thought it would only be a matter of time before someone got images of Architeuthis," he added."After all, it's not an endangered species, not even all that rare, and it's one of the largest of all invertebrates. So the Japanese film finaly breaks through and renders the statement 'nobody has ever seen a living giant squid' inoperative."Squid expert Martin Collins of the British Antarctic Survey based in Cambridge, England, says the new images are a "fantastic" achievement.The marine biologist says he was skeptical that a dedicated giant squid hunt would succeed. He thought the first wild sighting would probably come by accident."Fair play to these guys who've made the effort, gone outthere and looked in what they thought was a good area, and found it," he said.Hunting for CluesCollins is especially interested in clues the images might provide to the way giant squid swim and hunt in the deep ocean."Seeing the animals on film gives you a tremendous insight into how they live down there," he said. "It shows they are pretty active animals, and that answers a big question that's been out there for some time."Collins says there were two competing schools of thought among giant squid experts."One was the idea that [giant squid] were fairly inactive and just drifted around, dangling their tentacles below them like fishing lures to catch what came by," he said."The other theory was that they were actually quite active. This new evidence supports this, suggesting they are active predators which can move reasonably quickly.""The efforts the squid went to untangle itself [from the baited fishing line] also shows they are capable of quite strong and rapid movement," he added.The study team reports that the severed tentacle repeatedly gripped the boat deck and crew after it was hauled aboard. The squid's tentacles are armed with suckers, each ringed with tiny teeth to help snare prey.Measuring 18 feet (5.5 meters) long, analysis of the tentacle confirmed it came from a giant squid and allowed the researchers to estimate the total length of the animal.But the researchers caution that their data assume the tentacle was severed at it base. If not, the squid may have been considerably larger. The longest giant squid on record measured59 feet (18 meters), including its two elongated tentacles.Shedding Light on Giant SquidGiant squid, along with their close cousins colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis), have thelargest eyes of any animal."Giant squid do have particularly large eyes, which would suggest vision is important to them. Having a large eye isn't unusual in deep-sea animals-you see it quite often in fish."The fact that the animal caught on film was swimming in total darkness suggests the species detects prey using alternative light sources. "The only light down there is likely to be light produced by other animals," said Collins of the British Antarctic Survey.The Japanese team thinks that research techniques similar to their own could be used to bring about more close encounters with giant squid. Ellis of the American Museum of Natural History agrees."I'm sure we can learn a lot from an analysis of these images," he said. "And now that we have an idea of where to look for [the squid], we will undoubtedly get more pictures."1. The passage talks mainly about the studying of a live giant squid by American scientists.2. The giant squid was photographed 2,950 feet beneath the North Pacific Ocean.3. The observations by Tsunemi Kubodera and Kyoichi Mori was reported in the journal Proceedings of Royal Society B.4. The Japanese film is a breakthrough in the study of the giant squid's life and habits.5. There are three competing schools of thought among giant squid experts.6. The giant squid are capable of quite strong and rapid movement.7. The longest giant squid on record measured 18 feet.8. Giant squid, along with their close cousins colossal squid, have the largest ________________.9. The giant squid swimming in total darkness detects prey using ________________.10. The Japanese team thinks that research techniques similar to their own could be used to bring about more ________________. 来源:考试大-英语四级考试Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. [A] He'll be speaking at the end of the meeting. [C]He suddenly decided not to speak.[B] He was supposed to speak last night instead. [D] He already spoke very briefly tonight.12. [A] It's too high. [C] It's cheap indeed.[B] It's acceptable. [D] The woman should have bargained for it.13. [A] At two o'clock. [C] At four o'clock.[B] At three o'clock. [D] At five o'clock.14. [A] Shop assistant and customer. [C] Store keeper andcustomer.[B] Post clerk and customer. [D] Waitress and customer.15. [A] His girlfriend complained of his going to the party without her.[B] He was together with his girlfriend yesterday.[C] He has been busy dating his girlfriend these days.[D] He brought his girlfriend to the party.16. [A] She regretted having bought the second-hand car.[B] It is unnecessary to rent another house.[C] They should sell their second-hand car and buy a new one.[D] They can afford a second-hand car.17. [A] She loves the film too. [C] She asks the man to repeat his words.[B] She doesn't think much of the film. [D] It's not as good as she expected.18. [A] Go out with his wife. [C] Stay at home with his wife.[B] Work for extra hours. [D] Go out with his boss.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] It's hereditary. [C] He combs his hair too much.[B] The shampoo he used caused it. [D] He is old enough to lose hair.20. [A] Use some special shampoo.[B] Wear a wig.[C] Don't try to comb hair over the bald or thin patch.[D] Go to the doctor for advice.21. [A] Over the radio. [C] At the man's house.[B] At a doctor's office. [D] At a drug store.22. [A] It suits him. [C] It looks old.[B] It looks ridiculous [D] It's getting worse.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] Once a week. [C] Five every month.[B] Three every month. [D] Two every month.24. [A] When there are more than twelve people. [C] When there are fifteen people.[B] When there are five people. [D] When there are more than fifteen people.25. [A] Call the office. [C] Pay the money.[B] Sign your name on the notice board in advance. [D] There is no need to reserve a place.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A],[B],[C] and [D]. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Because it isn't closed.[B] Because the students have to pass all examinations before entering it.[C] Because there is no examination before they are accepted as students.[D] Because its door is open.27. [A] At the airport. [C] Taking the air.[B] By plane. [D] On radio and TV.28. [A] Four. [C] Three.[B] Eight. [D] Five.29. [A] In four or five years. [C] In three or four years.[B] In one year. [D] In 36 weeks.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] A new way to take notes. [C] The five steps in the reading process.[B] A short name for survey reading method. [D] Different ways to study for examinations.31. [A] That one should think about the ideas while reading the words.[B] That one should always take notes.[C] That one should read only the title and important words.[D] That one should read sequences of words.32. [A] Read. [C] Review.[B] Recite. [D] Reread.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Vacations. [C] Overcrowded classrooms.[B] Wages. [D] Paid sick leaves.34. [A] They want the teachers to resign.[B] They want the teachers to return to work.[C] They are very sympathetic toward the strike.[D] They are refusing to comment on the situation.35. [A] Parent Board. [C] Teachers' Union.[B] District Court. [D] School Committee.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blank, 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 17 kinds of penguins in the world. All of them live in the southern (36) ________. Only a few (37) ________ live on the continent of Antarctica at the bottom of the world. The emperor penguins are the largest. They are about 100 (38) ________ tall and weigh about 30 kilograms. Their special (39) ________ of mating makes them different from all other penguins.For thousands of years the emperor penguins have lived on the (40) ________ Continent of Antarctica. These black and white birds live in large groups or colonies. There are about 40 emperor penguin colonies on Antarctica. In total there are about 400,000 birds.These birds spend the summer swimming in the ocean in (41) ________ of food such as fish and (42) ________. Penguins are not able to fly, but they are (43) ________ swimmers. (44) ________________________________________. But when summer ends, so does this easy time spent by the water. (45) ________________________________________.(46) ________________________________________. They must find an area with some shelter from the freezing windsPart IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25minutes)Section ADirections: In this part there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the staements in the fewestpossible words. Write your answers in the spaces provided on Answer Sheet 2.Culture shock is so named because of the effect it has on people when they enter a new culture. Experts have been interested in these effects and have agreed on five basic stages of culture shock. These stages are general and should only be used as a reference. Not every individual will go through each stage, and one stage may last longer than another for different individuals.The hardest thing for most travelers to deal with is the emotional "roller coaster" they seem to be riding. One moment they feel very positive toward the new culture, and the next moment very negative. It seems common that international visitors and immigrants vacillate (犹豫不定)between loving and hating a new country. Feelings of separation and alienation can be intensified if they do not have a sense of fitting in or belonging.Fatigue is another problem people face when entering a new culture. There can be a sense of a greater need for sleep. This is due not only to physical tiredness, but also to mental fatigue. This mental fatigue comes from straining to comprehend the language, and coping with new situations.The impact of culture shock can vary from person to person. There can be significant differences because some people maybe better prepared to enter a new culture. Four factors which play into these are personality, language ability, length of stay, and the emotional support received.It is logical to think that when people are deprived of their familiar surroundings they will feel disoriented. One solution some have found is to bring a few small reminders of home. Pictures, wall hangings, favorite utensils, and keepsakes(纪念品)are all good candidates to make things feel more familiar. Another helpful activity is to establish little routines that become familiar over time. Even better is fitting things that were part of the regular routine back in the home country into the routine established in the new culture. This will make people feel more at home.47. According to the 1st paragraph, experts have interests in ________________.48. Emotional "roller coaster" refers to ________________.49. When entering a new culture, the problems people face are ________________.50. Coping with new situations may result in ________________.51. According to the author, the more effective way to solve "cultural shock" is ________________.Section BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [C]. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 52 to 56 are based on the following passage.Sixteen years ago, Eileen Doyle's husband, an engineer, tookhis four children up for an early morning cup of tea, packed a small case and was never seen or heard of again. Eileen was astonished and in a state of despair. They had been a happy family and, as far as she knew, there had been nothing wrong with their marriage.Every day of the year, a small group of men and women quietly pack a few belongings and without so much as a note or a good-bye close the front door for the last time, leaving their debts, their worries and their confused families behind them.Last year, more than 1,200 men and nearly as many women were reported missing from home—the highest in 15 years. Many did return home within a year, but others rejected the past completely and are now living a new life somewhere under a different identity.To those left behind this form of desertion is a terrible blow to their pride and self-confidence. Even the finality of death might be preferable. At least it does not imply rejection or failure. Worse than that, people can be left with an unfinished marriage, not knowing whether they will have to wait seven years before they are free to start a fresh life.Clinical psychologist Paul Brown believes most departures of this kind to be well planned rather than impulsive. "It's typical of the kind of personality which seems able to ignore other people's pain and difficulties. Running away, like killing yourself, is a highly aggressive act. By creating an absence the people left behind feel guilty, upset and empty."The Salvation Army's Investigation Department has a 70 percent success rate in tracking missing people down. According to Lt. Co. Bramwell Pratt, head of the department, men and women run away for very different reasons though lack ofcommunication is often the biggest motive. "The things that disturb a man's personality are problems like being tied up in debt or serious worries about work. And some women make impossible demands on their husbands. Women usually leave for more obvious reasons but fear is at the root of it. Men are more often prepared to give their marriage another try than women, but we are aware that, for some wives, it would be a total impossibility to return after the way they've been treated."52. When her husband left home, Eileen Doyle ________ .[A] could not forgive him for taking the children [C] could not understand why[B] had been expecting it to happen for some time [D] blamed herself for what had happened53. Most people who leave their families behind them ________.[A] do so without warning [C] come back immediately[B] do so because of their debts [D] change their names54. The man or woman left behind usually ________.[A] admits responsibility for the situation[B] wishes the person who has left were dead[C] feels embarrassed and useless[D] will have no legal marriage life for seven years55. Paul Brown regards leaving home in such circumstances as ________.[A] an act of despair [C] the result of a sudden decision[B] an act of selfishness [D] the result of the enormous sense of guilt56. The Salvation Army believes that _________.[A] most men run away because of the impossible demands of their wives[B] men's reasons are more understandable than women's[C] some women never give their men another chance[D] women are often afraid to start marriage againPassage TwoQuestions 57 to 61 are based in the following passage.The English have the reputation of being very different from all other nationalities. It is claimed that living on an island separated from the rest of Europe has much to do with it. Whatever the reasons, it may be fairly stated that the Englishman has developed some attitudes and habits distinguishing him from other nationalities.Broadly speaking, the Englishman is a quiet, shy, and reserved person among people he knows well. Before strangers he often seems inhibited, even embarrassed. You have only to witness a railway compartment any morning or evening to see the truth. Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or dozing(打盹)in a corner, and no one speaks. An English wit once suggested to overseas visitors, "On entering a railway compartment shake hands with all the passengers." Needless to say, he was not being serious. There is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior, which, if broken, makes the person immediately the object of suspicion.It is well known that the English seldom show openly extremes of enthusiasm, emotion etc. Of course, an Englishman feels no less than any other nationality. Imagine a man commenting on the great beauty of a young girl. A man of more emotional temperament might describe her as "a marvelous jewel", while the Englishman will flatly state "Um, she's all right." An Englishman may recommend a highly successful and enjoyable film to friends by commenting, "It's not bad." Theoverseas visitors must not be disappointed by this apparent lack of interest. They must realize that "all right", "not bad" are very often used with the sense of "first class", "excellent". This special use of language is particularly common in English.57. One explanation for the different character of English people is that ________.[A] they are geographically isolated from the European continent[B] they have nothing to do with the other Europeans[C] they like to keep quiet among their acquaintances[D] they tend to be reserved by nature58. The word "inhibited" (Line 2, Para. 2) in this passage probably means ________ .[A] unable to have good manners [C] able to act properly[B] unable to express and relax freely [D] able to talk freely59. According to the passage, on entering a railway compartment, an overseas visitor is expected to ________ .[A] inquire about the code of behavior in the train [C] shake hands with the person he knows[B] shake hands with all the passengers [D] behave like an Englishman60. The English way of commenting on something or somebody suggests that ________.[A] the English are modest in most circumstances[B] the English feel no less than any other nationality[C] the English tend to display less emotion than they feel[D] the English don't take a strong interest in making comment61. What does the passage mainly discuss?[A] The differences between the English and the otherEuropeans.[B] The different character of the Englishman and its reason.[C] The reasons for English people's shyness.[D] The code of behavior of the nationalities in Europe.Part V 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.To be a good teacher, you need some of the gifts of a good actor: you must be able to 62 theattention and interest of your students: you must be a 63 speaker, with a good, strong, 64 voice which is fully under your control: and you must be able to 65 what you are teaching in order to make its meaning clear. 66 a good teacher and you will see that he does not sit still 67 his class: he stands the whole time when he is teaching; he walks about, using his 68 , hands and fingers to help him in his explanations, and his face to express feelings. Listen to him, and you will 69 the loudness, the quality and the musical note of his voice always 70 according to what he is 71 about. The fact that a good teacher has some of the gifts of a good actor doesn't 72 that he will indeed be able to act 73 on the stage, for there are very important 74 between the teacher's work and the actor's. The actor has to speak words which he has learnt by heart' he has to repeat exactly the 75 words each time he plays a certain part; 76 his movements and the ways in which he uses his voice are usually 77 beforehand. What he has to do is to make all these carefully learnt words and actions seem 78 on the stage.A good teacher 79 in quite a different way. His students take an active part in his 80 : they ask and answer questions; they obey orders; and if they don't understand something, they will say so. The teacher therefore has to suit his act to the needs of his students. He cannot learn his part by heart, but must 81 it as he goes along.62. [A] pay [B] hold [C] give [D] know63. [A] clear [B] slow [C] quick [D] loud64. [A] frightening [B] exciting [C] fearing [D] pleasing65. [A] act [B] talk [C] say [D] repeat66. [A] Listen [B] Watch [C] Look [D] Observe67. [A] for [B] behind [C] before [D] with68. [A] tongue [B] words [C] sound [D] arms69. [A] hear [B] see [C] think [D] guess70. [A] making [B] changing [C] expressing [D] giving71. [A] talking [B] thinking [C] hearing [D] saying72. [A] tell [B] express [C] show [D] mean73. [A] good [B] badly [C] well [D] actively74. [A] things [B] differences [C] points [D] jobs75. [A] different [B] same [C] above [D] following76. [A] just [B] never [C] ever [D] even77. [A] read [B] known [C] fixed [D] written78. [A] natural [B] real [C] false [D] clear79. [A] is [B] has [C] works [D] teaches80. [A] group [B] party [C] class [D] play81. [A] invent [B] discover [C] teach [D] continuePart VI Translation (5 minutes)Directions: Complete the sentences on Answer Sheet 2 by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.82. We offer a range of beverage, ________________________(从矿泉水到酒精饮料都有).83. There is a drinks reception on in Boston ________________________(为欢迎所有与会者).84. If you eat cookies or other fattening snacks between meals, ________________________(你会变胖的)!85. Too often we believe what accounts for other's success is some special secret or a lucky break, ________________________(但成功却很少如此神秘).86. Any kind of exercise will do well to the heart, ________________________ (只要它能加速心跳).2010年12月大学英语四级考试全真预测试卷二答案详解Part I WritingWill phones kill letter writing?Today, with the quick pace of life, people, especially young people, usually do not have as much time to write letters as before. They communicate with each other through the electric line. They are becoming so dependent on telephones that some people say that one day phones will kill letter writing. But I don't think it is the case.It is true that communicating by letters is not as convenient as by telephone. However, letter writing makes people think clearly. When a person writes, he must organize his thoughts and express his ideas and feelings more logically. In addition, letters give you a chance to read them again. Isn't it exciting to receive a letter from your parents or your friends? Isn't it pleasant to red the letter again and to feel again the excitement and the pleasantness?So if you have time, write a letter right now, and you will certainly give your friends and your family a pleasant surprise.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)。

2010年12月份四六级考试权威预测作文

1. 低碳生活(话题来源：哥本哈根气候大会)Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of “Low-carbon Life”. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below：1、低碳生活方式受到人们的欢迎2、低碳生活的意义3、我们应该……Recently, low-carbon becomes a high-frequency and fashionable word which gets the greatest concern in the world. Low-carbon life means a kind of lifestyle in which people do their best to reduce energy consumption and carbon greenhouse gas emissions.It is of vital importance for the whole world to practice the low-carbon lifestyle. Firstly, our natural resources and energy are limited; therefore, it is absolutely necessary for us to save and protect them. Secondly, in order to protect our environment from serious greenhouse effect, we need a low-carbon emission. It is low-carbon life that enables our next generations to live a better and superior life.What we should bear in mind is that the earth is common home. Thus, every one is well advised to practice this lifestyle and there are several ways for us to do this. Firstly, every one is expected to cultivate their awareness of saving energy. Then, we are also hoped to help our families and friends to live a low-carbon life. Only by doing so can we hope to create a world where all humans enjoy a clean and tidy environment. (185words)2.世博主题：Better City, Better Life(太长，用时需改短)Nowadays, with the fast development of economy of the world, many cities become bigger and bigger and many modern cities are appearing. Thus, we face the complex problem: Urbanization. Urbanization has been a subject of heated discussion for a long time. Some people are in favor, while others are opposed.In my opinion, urbanization benefits human beings rather than do harm to them.Two reasons may account for my conclusion.Firstly, urbanization enriches our life.We can imagine what will happen without convenient traffic system, without big department stores, without KTVs and many other entertainments? To some extent, it is impossible for human beings to live in this world. Urbanization make it possible for us to enjoy our life more than before, Also, urbanization quicken the pace of science, especially in the communication field, in the early time, if we want to connect with our family members or friends, the only way we can choose is writing letters. But urbanization changed this situation, we can talk with the friends in the foreign countries with our any difficulties through the Internet, we gain whatever information we need on the internet. These conveniences are brought by the urbanization.Secondly, urbanization also raise our country economy.As we all know, the policy of Reform and Opening give our country a golden opportunity to develop our economy, we have a direct feeling about the dramatic increasing of our living standard, many productions that we cannot afford in the past time can be owned in today. This phenomenon proves that urbanization benefits our life basically. With the fast step of urbanization, many job opportunities are supplied in the occupation market which makes many rural migrant workers get a solid work in the urban area. They also contribute to the economicdevelopment in the urban area. These prosperities are definitely brought by the urbanization.I live in Shanghai, and it is a typical big city in China. I found that we also have many negative sides of urbanization. For instance, we can talk to the friends thousands miles away, but we don’t know our neighbors in the high-rises; many migrant workers do not enjoy the same profits and rights as the permanent unban residents and this will make their living without and insurance system.But we don’t need to be so pessimistic of the situation at hand. It is evident that the advantages of urbanization outweigh the disadvantages. What we should do is to remain the positive side , meanwhile to conquer the negative side. Our government will also introduce many effective policies to narrow this contradictory. So we have enough reasons to believe the situation will become better and better so that we can reach our aim ”better city, better life ” !.3. 王长喜预测作文：校园安全问题Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic Campus Security. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:wvA大学英语四级考试网1)近年来发生在校园的意外事件不断增加，校园安全问题备受关注2)对此我们应该采取哪些措施Campus SecuritySecurity issue may sound clichéd, but when it comes to the campus security, we have to take it seriously. Nearly every day, there are reports to the security office on campus that valuable things are stolen away. A surrounding with stealing, mugging c an’t be worse for studying. In such cases, what measures should be taken to improve the campus security?On the one hand, we students should strengthen our security awareness. Once we smell out something unusual, we should report it to the campus guard immediately. On the other hand, more equipment such as monitors should be installed on campus so as to detect crimes as soon as possible. Besides, a proper amount of security guards should be arranged to patrol the campus。

2010年12月英语四级全真预测试题及答案

Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.It is difficult to imagine what life would be like without memory. The meanings of thousands of everyday perceptions, the basis for the decisions we make, and the roots of our habits and skills are to be found in our past experiences, which are brought into the present by memory.Memory can be defined as the capacity to keep information available for later use. It not only includes "remembering" things like arithmetic or historical facts, but also involves any change in the way an animal typically behaves. Memory is involved when a rat gives up eating grain because he has sniffed (嗅出)something suspicious in the grain pile.Memory exists not only in humans and animals but also in some physical objects and machines. Computers, for example, contain devices for storing data for later use. It is interesting to compare the memory storage capacity of a computer with that of a human being. The instant access memory of a large computer may hold up to 100,000 "words"—string of alphabetic or numerical characters—ready for instant use. An average U.S. teenager probably recognizes the meaning of about 100,000 words of English. However, this is but a fraction of the total amount of information that the teenager has stored. Consider, for example, the number of faces and places that the teenager can recognize on sight.The use of words is the basis of the advanced problem-solving intelligence of human beings. Alarge part of a person's memory is in terms of words and combinations of words. But while language greatly expands the number and the king of things a person can remember, it also requires a huge memory capacity. It may well be this capacity that distinguishes humans, setting them apart from other animals.57. Which of the following is TRUE about memory?[A] It helps us perceive things happening around us every day.[B] It is based on the decisions we made in the past.[C] It is rooted in our past habits and skills.[D] It connects our past experiences with the present.58. According to the passage, memory is helpful in one's life in the following aspects EXCEPT that ________.[A] it involves a change in one's behavior[B] it keeps information for later use[C] it warns people not to do things repeatedly[D] it enables one to remember events that happened in the past59. What is the author's view about computers and human beings in terms of intelligence?[A] Computers have better memory than a child does.[B] Computers are as intelligent as a teenager is.[C] Computers can understand as many as 100,000 words.[D] Human beings are far superior to computers.60. What is the major characteristic of man's memory capacity according to the author?[A] It can be expanded by language. [C] It may keep all the information in the past.[B] It can remember all the combined words. [D] It may change what has been stored in it.61. Human beings make themselves different from other animals by _______.[A] having the ability to perceive danger[B] having a far greater memory capacity[C] having the ability to recognize faces and places on sight[D] having the ability to draw on past experiences。

2010年12月四级作文预测

Where to Live--in The City or in The Country1．许多人都愿意享受城市里的方便条件。

2．还有一些人却被乡村的美景所吸引。

3．我的选择。

Many people appreciate the conveniences of the city. People in the city can seefilms, visit exhibitions and watch games every day if they like to. Furthermore, if they want to Become scholars, scientists or artists, they can find what they need in the city: libraries, colleges, museums, and so on. The last But not the least important thing I'd like to say is that they can get to know as many people as they want in the city.But some other people are attracted by the beauty of the country. First, if one is in the country he feels he is closer to nature: small streams, high mountains, fresh air, green grass and so on, all this makes people happy and stirs up the love of life. Second, in the country, people seem to have more freedom. They can sing high in the field, ride horses along a brook and do some interesting farm work. Of course, both the city and the country have their disadvantnges. As for the city, there is pollution, noise and heavy traffic. And as far as the country is concerned, its inefficient transportation, delayed news always make people feel isolated.Compared with cities, the country is relatively backward, but nothing can be com pared with the clean atmosphere and the gentle pace of living. Living in the country is very good for your health. With the deveJopment of economy, it is a trend that people will migrate from the city to the country.生活在城市还是农村许多人欣赏城市的方便条件。

2010年12月英语四级考试考前预测试卷(3)-中大网校

2010年12月英语四级考试考前预测试卷(3)总分：710分及格：426分考试时间：120分Part I Writing（30 minutes）(1)Directions：For this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled On College StudentsCareer Planning．You should write at least l20 words following the outline given below．1．近年斗，各地高校日益重视大学生职业生涯规划教育2．分析这种现象产生的原因3．大学生应该如何规划好自己的职业生涯On College Students＇Career PlanningPart II Reading Comprehension （15 minutes）(1)根据以下文章回答{TSE}题：(2)What does buying a new home on mortgage mean to the young homemakers?(3)The reluctant first-time DIYers would rather be able to___________.(4)A brand new "starter home" becomes more and more popular(5)Nowadays, special paint effects can be achieved __________.(6)A large proportion of first-time DIYers use the term "cowboys" to refer to __________.(7)It has been found that most young DIY beginners are not competent enough for __________.(8)"Strippers" are people who are driven by the pursuit of DIY as_____________.(9)A significant minority of first-timers (about twenty-eight percent of the interviewees) take DIY as _____________.(10)People who take DIY as a form of leisure and those who take DIY as therapy similarly think of DIY as _____________.Part III Reading Comprehension （Reading in Depth）（25 minutes）(1)根据上述材料回答{TSE}题：(2)Epix Pharmaceuticals is developing a memory-enhancing pill for__________.(3)It is predicted by Dr. Fen' is that when the memory pill is available over the counter, it will be__________.(4)What do we learn about the manufacturers of Adderall XR？(5)According to Barbara Sahakian, Red Bull__________.(6)根据以下资料回答{TSE}题(7)What does the author want to prove with Cromwell's example?(8)What's the author's view about flattery?(9)King Canute of Denmark and England took his followers to the seashore because __________.(10)The author thinks that flattery can do good to those who __________.(11)(12)The more than 4,000 adolescents were chosen as the subjects of the study because they____________.(13)What can be inferred from the seventh paragraph？(14)In the last sentence of the eighth paragraph, "It" refers to____________.(15)The study done by the sociologists from the University of Maryland was mainly intended to____________.(16)根据上述材料回答{TSE}题：(17)According to the EEA, what is the second most important source of PM10 and PM2.5 particles？(18)What can we infer about “eutrophication”？(19)The campaign group T&E advocates that air pollution should be reduced by __________.(20)The report published by the EEA is aimed at revealing __________.PartIV Cloze（15 minutes）(1)根据上述材料回答{TSE}题：(2)请回答第2题(3)请回答第3题(4)请回答第4题(5)请回答第5题(6)请回答第6题(7)请回答第7题(8)请回答第8题(9)请回答第9题(10)请回答第10题(11)请回答第11题(12)请回答第12题(13)请回答第13题(14)请回答第14题(15)请回答第15题(16)请回答第16题(17)请回答第17题(18)请回答第18题(19)请回答第19题(20)请回答第20题Part V Translation （5 minutes）(1)It seems necessary that population growth __________(每隔一段时期调查一次)．(2)It seems to the boy that____________________________(没有什么比打篮球更重要).(3)It was apparent that he had returned,__________________________________(因为屋子里面一团糟).(4)He doesn't dare to leave the house __________(唯恐被别人认出来)．(5)___________.（由于挑食），he was not quite welcome when he was young．答案和解析Part I Writing（30 minutes）(1) :Part II Reading Comprehension （15 minutes）(1) :【答案】C根据题干中的the new categories of motive及各选项内容定位到第2段第3句。

2010年12月英语四级考试考前预测试卷(6)-中大网校

2010年12月英语四级考试考前预测试卷(6)总分：710分及格：426分考试时间：120分Part I Writing（30 minutes）(1)Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled There Is No End to Learning．You should write at least l20 words following the outline given below．1．一些学生进入大学就放松了学习，然而学习是没有止境的2．论证上述观点Part II Reading Comprehension （15 minutes）(1)根据上述文章回答{TSE}题：(2)How many iPods did Apple sell in its first year？(3)What is the price of an Amazon Kindle？(4)A newspaper published on paper becomes wasteful out of concern about__________。

(5)How is the book publishing industry developing at present？(6)In the self-publishing industry, the marketing of a book is done by__________。

(7)Nowadays, blogs are regarded as__________。

(8)The publishing industry will soon be taken control by those who____________.(9)Young people will be keen on reading and writing books when____________.(10)According to the author, a newspaper will survive only when it incorporates with____________.Part III Reading Comprehension （Reading in Depth）（25 minutes）(1)根据上述材料回答{TSE}题：(2)请回答第2题(3)请回答第3题(4)请回答第4题(5)请回答第5题(6)请回答第6题(7)请回答第7题(8)请回答第8题(9)请回答第9题(10)请回答第10题(11)根据以下资料回答{TSE}题(12)__________(13)__________(14)__________(15)__________(16)__________(17)__________(18)__________(19)__________(20)__________PartIV Cloze（15 minutes）(1)根据上述材料回答{TSE}题：(2)请回答第2题(3)请回答第3题(4)请回答第4题(5)请回答第5题(6)请回答第6题(7)请回答第7题(8)请回答第8题(9)请回答第9题(10)请回答第10题(11)请回答第11题(12)请回答第12题(13)请回答第13题(14)请回答第14题(15)请回答第15题(16)请回答第16题(17)请回答第17题(18)请回答第18题(19)请回答第19题(20)请回答第20题Part V Translation （5 minutes）(1)Many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital，even though __________(他们不需要遵循作息时间表)．(2)It is obvious that this new rule is (毫无例外地适用于任何人)．(3)The child_______________________________(本来有机会活下来) if he had been taken to hospital in time.(4)In no ease__________(依靠父母)for all your life．(5)The World Cup final _______________________(正在被直播到五十多个国家).答案和解析Part I Writing（30 minutes）(1) :写作指南：这是一篇典型的议论型作文，要求考生针对一些学生进入大学就放松学习的现象，论证“学无止境”。

2010年12月英语四级考试考前预测试卷(8)-中大网校

2010年12月英语四级考试考前预测试卷(8)总分：710分及格：426分考试时间：120分Part I Writing（30 minutes）(1)Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled College Students’Booklist．You should write at least l20 words following the outline given below．1．这是一所大学里学生所购书籍的变化2．你对于学生选择书籍类别变化的评论3．哪类书籍你买得比较多？说明原因Part II Reading Comprehension （15 minutes）(1)根据上述材料回答{TSE}题：(2)George and the party found plenty of gold deposits in__________.(3)When did the first gold seekers first arrive in Seattle？(4)What do we learn about the nearest location to the gold fields？(5)The rule that gold seekers had to carry a year's supply of goods was enforced by__________.(6)The gold seekers could climb up the Chilkoot Pass, thanks to__________.(7)The Dead Horse Trail was the nickname for__________.(8)In 1901, Dawson City carried out its__________.(9)It has been found that the adventurer "Swiftwater" Bill Gates had greatly influenced__________.(10)In 2006, Edmonton had to rename its Klondike Days into__________.Part III Reading Comprehension （Reading in Depth）（25 minutes）(1)根据以下资料回答{TSE}题(2)__________(3)__________(4)__________(5)__________(6)__________(7)__________(8)__________(9)__________(10)__________(11)根据上述材料回答{TSE}题：(12)请回答第2题(13)请回答第3题(14)请回答第4题(15)请回答第5题(16)请回答第6题(17)请回答第7题(18)请回答第8题(19)请回答第9题(20)请回答第10题PartIV Cloze（15 minutes）(1)根据材料回答{TSE}题。

2010年12月英语四级全真预测试题及答案daan

Part ⅠWriting【写作思路】本文是一篇关于代沟的议论文。

从代沟的现象开始讨论，接着提出代沟产生的家庭原因以及社会原因。

【参考范文】Generation GapGeneration gap seems a hot topic between the old and the young. Parents complain that children don’t show them proper respect and obedience, while children complain that their parents don t understand them at all. Often they discover that they have very little in common.One cause of the generation gap is the opportunity that young people have to choose their own life. In traditional societies, children lived in the same area as their parents, married people their parents knew and approved of, and often continued the family occupation.In our society, people often move out of the home at an early age, marry or live with people their parents have never met, and choose occupations that are rather different. Parents often expect their children to be better than them. However, these ambitions for their children are another cause of the division between them.Finally, the speed of change in our society is another cause of it. In the traditional culture, people are valued for their wisdom, but in our society the knowledge of a lifetime may become out of date.No doubt, the generation gap will continue to be a feature of our life. Its causes are rooted in the freedoms and opportunities of our society, and in the rapid pace at which society changes.Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning)原文精译动物的运动除了缺少剧情音乐之外，这看上去就像《大白鲨》影片中的一个场景：一条巨大的鲨鱼在水中慢慢地游着，尾巴就像钟摆一样来回地摆动。

2010年12月英语四级考试考前预测试卷(5)-中大网校

2010年12月英语四级考试考前预测试卷(5)总分：710分及格：426分考试时间：120分Part I Writing（30 minutes）(1)Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter of thanks to your teacher, Miss Chen，who went to see you while you were in hospital for a few weeks due to the leg wound．You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below．1．感谢陈老师来看你2．描述你的感受3．说明你的身体现状Part II Reading Comprehension （15 minutes）(1)根据上述材料回答{TSE}题：(2)In Europe, rhinestones are also called__________.(3)Daniel Swarovski was soon able to produce rhinestones which contains more than 30 percent of__________.(4)The need for hand labor could be reduced, for Swarovski created a__________.(5)Snakes decorated with rhinestones were a common design pattern during__________.(6)The androgynous style involved features of__________.(7)What was in style in the 1920s？(8)Dogs, birds, or cats with a rhinestone eye were in fashion during_________.(9)______________________________couldn't appeal to the hippie generation.(10)The club movement during the 1980s evolved from_____________________.Part III Reading Comprehension （Reading in Depth）（25 minutes）(1)根据上述材料回答{TSE} 题：(2)请回答第2题(3)请回答第3题(4)请回答第4题(5)请回答第5题(6)请回答第6题(7)请回答第7题(8)请回答第8题(9)请回答第9题(10)请回答第10题(11)根据以下材料回答{TSE}题：(12)请回答(2)__________(13)请回答(3)__________(14)请回答(4)__________(15)请回答(5)__________(16)请回答(6)__________(17)请回答(7)__________(18)请回答(8)__________(19)请回答(9)__________(20)请回答(10)__________ PartIV Cloze（15 minutes）(1)根据上述材料回答{TSE}题：(2)请回答第2题(3)请回答第3题(4)请回答第4题(5)请回答第5题(6)请回答第6题(7)请回答第7题(8)请回答第8题(9)请回答第9题(10)请回答第10题(11)请回答第11题(12)请回答第12题(13)请回答第13题(14)请回答第14题(15)请回答第15题(16)请回答第16题(17)请回答第17题(18)请回答第18题(19)请回答第19题(20)请回答第20题Part V Translation （5 minutes）(1)It is essential that every child__________(有同样的教育机会)．(2)The scientist made such a contribution to the university______________(有一栋楼以他的名字命名).(3)He hurried to the airport，__________ (结果却发现飞机已经起飞了)．(4)Without that temporary working site，the student___________.（不可能按时完成设计）(5)Yesterday Jack and his friends celebrated his nineteenth birthday,__________(尽情地唱歌跳舞).答案和解析Part I Writing（30 minutes）(1) :Part II Reading Comprehension （15 minutes）(1) :【答案】A【定位】根据题干中的Czech glass became known as rhinestones定位到第2段最后一句。

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四级考前冲刺试题一
Part I Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Is Offering Seats Compulsory for Young Passengers? You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below.
Eat an Apple (Doctor’s Orders)
The farm stand is becoming the new apothecary (药剂师), preparing and giving out apples — not to mention vegetables such as artichokes, asparagus and arugula — to fill a novel kind of prescription.
“When I go to work in the morning, I see kids standing at the bus stop eating chips and drinking a soda,” Mr. Menino said in a phone interview earlier this week. “I hope this will help them change their eating habits and lead to a healthier lifestyle.”
Although obesity is a complex problem unlikely to be solved just by eating more vegetables, supporters of the vegetable coupon program hope that physician intervention will spur young people to adopt the kind of behavioral changes that can help prevent lifelong obesity.
Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.
Thomas M. Menino, the mayor of Boston, said he believed the new children’s program, in which doctors write vegetable “prescriptions” to be filled at farmers’ markets, was the first of its kind. Doctors will track participants to determine how the program affects their eating patterns and to monitor health indicators like weight and body mass index, he said.
1. 有人认为公交车上年轻人必须给老人让座
2. 有人认为年轻人没有义务给老人让座
3. 你的看法
Is Offering Seats Compulsory for Young Passengers?
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Doctors at three health centers in Massachusetts have begun advising patients to eat “prescription produce” from local farmers’ markets, in an effort to fight obesity (when someone is very fat in a way that is unhealthy) in children of low-income families. Now they will give coupons (赠券) amounting to $1 a day for each member of a patient’s family to promote healthy meals.
Massachusetts was one of the first states to promote these markets as hubs of preventive health. In the 1980s, for example, the state began issuing coupons for farmers’ markets to low-income women who were pregnant or breast-feeding or for young children at risk for malnutrition (营养不良). Thirty-six states now have such farmers’ market nutrition programs aimed at women and young children.
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Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)
“A lot of these kids have a very limited range of fruits and vegetables that are acceptable and familiar to them. Potentially, they will try more,” said Dr. Suki Tepperberg, a family physician at Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester, one of the program sites. “The goal is to get them to increase their consumption of fruit and vegetables by one serving a day.”
The mayor’s attention to healthy eating dates to his days as a city councilman. Most recently he has appointed a well-known chef as a food policy director to promote local foods in public schools and to foster market gardens in the city.
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2010年12月四级考前预测