大学英语四主观试题及参考答案
2015学年第2学期大学英语II第4次作业
(C) even if
(D) though
正确答案：A
解答参考：[第四单元]A此题考察句型It looks as if/though… “看起来好像……”【译文】看起来好像别的人都回家了。
22. That's the way _______ the world worked.
15. Can you _______ how to do it?
(A) figure in
(B) figure out
(C) figure on
(D) figure among
正确答案：B
解答参考：[第四单元]B figure out “弄明白”【译文】你能否弄明白怎麽做？
16. My parents’ divorce _______ a big effect _______ me.
(A) in
(B) about
(C) with
(D) for
正确答案：C
解答参考：[第四单元]C此题考察词组搭配be concerned about “关心，担心”；be concerned with “与……有关，忙于”【译文】有四个人在管儿童教育方面的事。
19. This book is written from the _______of the French.
(A) pay
(B) change
(C) draw
(D) divert
正确答案：D
解答参考：[第四单元]D divert sth away from“转移（注意力）”【译文】他试图把注意力从那个美人身上移开。
14. The policeman signaled to him to _______ to get the traffic moving again.
福建师范大学成人高等教育本科毕业生 英语考试大纲附答案
福建师范大学成人高等教育本科毕业生学士学位英语考试大纲附答案（非英语专业）总则为了适应我国高等教育新的发展形势，深化教学改革，提高教学质量，满足新时期国家和社会对人才培养的需要，国家教育部在印发《大学英语教学大纲》之后，于2004年印发《大学英语课程教学要求》，作为各高校组织非英语专业本科生英语教学的主要依据。
考试要求本大纲的考试对象为自考、函授、网络等各类成人教育的非英语专业本科生。
大学英语教学的目的是培养学生具有较强的阅读能力、一定的翻译能力以及初步的写作能力，使学生能以英语为工具，获取专业所需要的信息，并为进一步提高英语水平打下较好的基础。
为此，本考试主要检测学生运用语言的能力，同时也考查学生对语法结构和词语用法的掌握程度。
考试目的在于全面考核成人高等教育本科毕业生是否达到本考试大纲所规定的各项要求。
考生应掌握3500个单词和一定数量的词组的意义及基本用法，具备基本的实际运用语法的能力，能够阅读、翻译和写作一般题材的文字材料。
本考试为标准参照性考试，考试形式为笔试。
指定教材为《大学英语》（北京交通大学出版社，2009年11月第2版）。
命题素材70%源于指定教材，30%源于课外，难易度与教材相当。
学士学位考试对语法与词汇、阅读理解、翻译和写作等方面均有具体的要求。
1.词汇本考试词汇考核范围参照教育部高等教育司编写的《大学英语课程教学要求》（试行）词汇表中的3500个词汇（其中包括要求一般认知的2000个消极词汇和要求熟练掌握的1500个积极词汇），以及由这些词构成的常用词组（中学所掌握的单词和词组包括在内），要求考生至少掌握2000个积极词汇和50%的消极词汇，并具有按照基本构词法识别生词的能力。
2.语法考生应能比较熟练地运用基本的语法知识，提高在语篇水平上运用语法知识的能力。
要求考生在语法、词汇、阅读、填词、翻译、写作等考核项目中，能结合上下文语境准确、灵活、自如地运用基本的词法、句法、篇章等语法知识进行规范的表达。
英语四六级考试.doc
英语四、六级考试Part I Writing (30 minutes)5C法则：clear, complete, correct, coherent, concise.写作部分要求考生用英语进行短文写作，思想表达准确、意义连贯、无重大语法错误。
写作部分考核的技能是：A思想表达1.表达中心思想2.表达重要或特定信息3.表达观点、态度等B篇章组织4.围绕所给的题目叙述、议论或描述，突出重点5.连贯地组句成段，组段成篇C语言运用6.运用恰当的词汇7.运用正确的语法8.运用合适的句子结构9.使用正确的标点符号10.运用衔接手段表达句间关系(如对比、原因、结果、程度、目的等)D写作格式11.运用正确的符合英语表达习惯的写作格式Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) 四级的阅读理解主要包含量大部分：快速阅读理解和仔细阅读理解。
快速阅读部分要求考生在15分钟的时间内读完一篇1000字左右的文章和后面的 10道题。
前面7道题是判断正误题(包括NOT GIVEN)或者是单项选择题，后3道是填空题，即根据对阅读材料的理解，填3到4个单词或短语(答案基本都是原文中出现的原词)。
快速阅读要求我们运用 略读或查读的技能从文章中获取信息。
仔细阅读部分要求考生阅读三篇短文。
仔细阅读理解部分测试考生在不同层面上的阅读能力，包括理解主旨大意和重要细节、综合分析、推理判断及根据上下文推测词义等。
大学英语四级考试的阅读文章体裁有记叙文、说明文、议论文，其中说明文和议论文为主要测试文体;在阅读题材方面，科技类大约占25%，人文类大 约占45%，经济类大约占15%，综合类大约占5%，环境类比例小，近几年有上升趋势。
因此，学生应针对不同的体裁和题材进行有侧重点的备考复习。
在做阅读理解的过程中，如果掌握正确的阅读方法和阅读技巧，阅读速度就会大大提升，同时提高阅读的准确度。
大学英语V第四次作业
一、单项选择题(只有一个选项正确，共25道小题)1. --You can't finish the book in less than an hour, I suppose?---_______ .(A) Yes, I'm sure I can(B) No, hardly(C) Sorry, I can't(D) I don't think I can正确答案：A解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题2. ---l had a really good weekend at my uncle's.---_______．(A) Oh. that's very nice of you(B) Congratulations(C) It's a pleasure(D) Oh. I'm glad to hear that正确答案：D解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题3. --- I just heard that the tickets for tonight's show have been sold out. --- _______.(A) Oh no! I was looking forward to that(B) Oh no! It doesn't matter(C) Oh no! I knew it already(D) Oh no! It's not at all interesting正确答案：A解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题4. --- It’s getting late. I'm afraid I must be going now.--- OK. _______.(A) Take it easy(B) Go slowly(C) Stay longer(D) See you正确答案：D解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题5. --- Was that the headmaster who walked by? --- _______.(A) It must be that(B) It must be him(C) It must be it(D) It must have been正确答案：B解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题6. ---What’s happened to my library books? --- _______(A) I’ve no idea.(B) You borrowed them from the library.(C) You bought them yesterday.(D) They’re about long life.正确答案：A解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题7. --- Have a good day!---(A) Good idea.(B) OK.(C) The same to you.(D) Why not?未选择[错误]正确答案：C解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题8. ---When are you going on holiday?---_______.(A) Only one-week holiday(B) Next week.(C) They haven’t decided where to go(D) With my wife.正确答案：B解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题9. --- I’d like to know if every body is here.---_______.(A) You are always late(B) Tom came up.(C) Every one except Tom is(D) We’re wondering if he’s coming.正确答案：C解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题10. ---I have got a pain in my neck.---_______.(A) Yes, I agree(B) Yes, you are quite right(C) I’m sorry to hear that(D) I’m feeling sick正确答案：C解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题11. There was a lot of fun at yesterday's party. You ________ have come, but wh y didn't you?(A) must(B) shouldn't(C) needn't(D) ought to正确答案：D解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题12. He spent________collecting materials for his article.(A) a half year(B) half year(C) half a year(D) half of a year正确答案：C解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题13. Evidence came up ________ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies a s young as 6 months old.(A) where(B) that(C) which(D) what正确答案：B解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题14. Frank’s lessons were too hard for him, and he soon fell ________ the rest of the class.(A) behind(B) down(C) off(D) away from正确答案：A解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题15. Tom ________ the shopkeeper with overcharging him for the articles he had b ought.(A) accused(B) charged(C) blamed(D) criticized正确答案：B解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题16. I cannot________ the truth of your words, although they go against my interests.(A) but admit(B) but admitting(C) help but to admit(D) help but admitting正确答案：A解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题17. So________is the weather in England that by lunchtime there could be thunde r and lightening.(A) various(B) varies(C) variable(D) variation正确答案：C解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题18. When there are small children around, it is necessary to put bottles of pil ls out of________.(A) hand(B) hold(C) place(D) reach正确答案：D解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题19. The old lady _________ on hearing her son’s death.(A) broke in(B) broke down(C) broke out(D) broke away正确答案：B解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题20. You bad better ________ a doctor as soon as possible.(A) seeing(B) saw(C) see(D) seen正确答案：C解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题21. I didn’t go to the party, but I do wish I ________ there.(A) were(B) would be(C) had been(D) will be正确答案：C解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题22. Helen was seriously injured in a car_________.(A) incident(B) accident(C) event(D) campaign正确答案：B解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题23. Men differ from animals________they can think and speak.(A) in that(B) but(C) and(D) so正确答案：A解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题24. Having finished the letter, he________ it carefully and sealed the envelop with a kiss.(A) folded(B) bent(C) turned(D) curved正确答案：A解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题25. His sense of ________stopped him from leaving the post.(A) responsibility(B) duty(C) obligation(D) promise正确答案：A解答参考：[第四单元]大学英语V第4单元作业题（注意：若有主观题目，请按照题目，离线完成，完成后纸质上交学习中心，记录成绩。
2024版《大学四级考试》ppt课件
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通过大量阅读和听力练习，接触更多的词汇和语法现象，培养语感。
考试总时长为125分钟，包括听力、阅读、翻译和写作四个部分。
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把握文章主旨，留意文章中的时 间、地点、人物等关键信息。
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大学四级英语仔细阅读专项习题附答案
大学四级英语仔细阅读专项习题(一)Of the thousands of different kinds of animals that exist in the world man has learned to make friends with an enormous number. Some are pets, and offer him companionship; some give protection, and some do hard work which man cannot do for himself. Dogs, which serve man in all three capacities, are found in various breeds in all countries of the world. The Husky can live in the cold polar regions, and the Saluki is at home in the hottest parts of Central Africa. The inhabitants of certain countries are dependent for their very lives on the camel. In the West Indies the little donkey, strong and sure-footed, carrying heavy loads even in mountainous places, is a familiar sight.来源：考试大Trained and tamed for many generations, domestic animals are not accustomed to roaming(到处走动) in search of food and shelter. They look to their masters to provide for their needs, and as long as these are supplied, they are content to do what their masters require.All domestic animals need proper food. It must be suitable for them, sufficient in quantity, fresh and clean. Some people feed a pet dog or cat on odds and ends of table scraps, and then wonder why the animal seems listless(倦怠的) and dull. The quantity of food depends on the size of the animal and the amount of exercise it takes. Overfeeding is as bad as underfeeding. Containers for food and water must be washed regularly if the animal is to maintain good health.Even well cared for animals may sometimes fall ill. If this happens, the wise master seeks the best advice he can get. All sorts of medicines and treatments are available for sick animals, and in some countries organizations exist to provide them free or at a cheap price. Useful, friendly, hardworking animals deserve to have some time, money and attention spent on their health.1. What main idea does the author want to convey in the first paragraph?A) There exists thousands of species of animals in the world.B) Man came to establish a close relationship with a number of animals.C) In some regions a donkey seems to be a very useful beast.D) An animal will be useless unless domesticated.2. When an animal is underfed, it will probably ____.A) refuse to obey its masterB) immediately fall illC) require its master to offer some foodD) seek for food on its own3. Which of the following is NOT true of dogs according to the passage?A) They can act as friends, guards, and servants to man.B) They have great adaptation for the environment.C) There live a great variety of breeds of dogs on the globe.D) The Husky and the Saluki are the strongest breed ever known in the world.4. To keep a domestic animal physically fit, its owner is advised ____.A) not to hesitate to spend enormous amount of money on itB) to pay attention to its proper feedingC) not to allow it to take excessive amounts of exerciseD) to join some sort of pet-keeping organizations5. Which of the following would be best TITLE for this passage?A) Domesticated Animals - Man’s Best Fr iendB) Proper Diet - the Road to HealthC) The Advantages of Raising Domestic AnimalsD) Some Tips on Pet-keeping大学四级英语仔细阅读专项习题答案1.B)Man came to establish a close relationship with a number of animals. 黑体部分为第一段两个要点，A只包含了一个要点，C只提到了一头驴。
大学英语V
(B) happened
(C) occurred
(D) struck
正确答案：C
解答参考：[第一单元]大学英语V第1单元练习题
23. The_______action of the policemen saved the people in the house from being burnt.
(C) thought went
(D) thought had gone
正确答案：D
解答参考：[第一单元]大学英语V第1单元练习题
20. The_______ will be used to help young writers to publish their works.
(A) fee
(B) capital
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四、主观题(共1道小题)
26.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “Money is not everything?”. You should write no less than 80 words.
---It’s nothing to worry about. I never liked it anyway.
(A) I lost my Walkman this morning.
(B) I feel awful. I’ve got a cold.
(C) I feel terrible, but I’ve left your tape somewhere.
大学英语四级练习卷+答案解析 (2)
大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1. The news, though not wholly bad was so _____ that I could no longer concentrate on my work.A. disastrousB. anxiousC. RegretfulD. disturbing2. The energy gained from the sun can then be used during the right to enable the necessary chemical reactions to ______ in his body.A. prB. proceedC. progressD. practise3. It is very likely that the Martian will also be ________ to underground existence,for conditions are much more equable underground.A. adoptedB. acquiredC. admittedD. adapted4. If one slat in a Venetian blind is ________ in the wrong direction, Murray can’t have a moment’s peace until he has fixed it.A. tippedB. toppedD. toyed5. The Chairman was evidently _____ by Jim’s words and glared at him for a few seconds.A. put downB. put acrossC. put awayD. put out6. Burton said he could not swim until the ________ came in because the sea was too for out.A. currentB. tideC. waterD. flood7. The highest _______ of the Himalayas can scarcely be seen from below as it is usually hidden in cloud.A. peakB. topC. viewD. plane8. Tim, the footballer, always scores ______ at football matches, but he feels frustrated at each examination.A. pointsB. gamesC. goals9. After the cameraman had taken three or four photographs of the solider ants, he found they had _______ all over his feet.A. gatheredB. flockedC. crowdedD. swarmed10. Sylvia was in low spirits because her throat infection left her very _____ and made her solo at the party impossible.A. dumbB. hoarseC. silentD. speechless11. Any child who is _______ made a victim of violence from brothers or sisters will have emotional troubles when he grows up.A. repeatedlyB. quicklyC. brisklyD. rarely12. Fred has _____ kind of humour that can only be appreciated by these willing to search beneath the surface.A. on obviousB. a hiddenC. a subtleD. controlled13. The crippled Westkey proudly walked with a ________ to the platform to join the children.A. jumpB. limpC. hopD. jog14. The ________ crown jewels are kept in the Tower of London.A. valuedB. valuelessC. invaluableD. usable15. We expect Mr Drew will _________ Class Two when Miss Syme retires.A. take overB. toke upC. take offD. take to16. If the sun ______, the players could have finished the game.A. had shineB. did shineC. were shiningD. had shone17. If she ______ the measles, she could have gone to the park.A. hadn'tB. hadn't hadC. had hadD. haven't18. If we _______, we could have made it.A. had worked hardB. would have worked hardC. did worked hardD. work hard19. The policemen would have caught the murderer _______ a few minutes earlier.A. were they to arriveB. had they arrivedC. if they should have arrivedD. if they would have arrived20. Had Paul received six more votes in the last election, he _______ our chairman now.A. must have beenB. would have beenC. wereD. would be二、完型填空（共计20分）Reading involves looking at graphic symbols and formulating mentally the sounds and ideas theyrepresent.Concepts of reading have changed 1 over the centuries.During the 1950's and 1960's especially,increased attention has been devoted to 2 the reading process. 3 specialists agree that reading 4 acomplex organization of higher mental 5 , they disagree 6 the exact nature of the process.Some experts,who regard language primarily as a code using symbols to represent sounds, 7 reading as simply thedecoding of symbolssintosthe sounds they stand 8 .These authorities 9 that meaning, being concerned with thinking, must be taught independently ofthe decoding process.Others maintain that reading is 10 related to thinking, and that a child whopronounces sounds without 11their meaning is not truly reading.The reader, 12 some, is not just aperson with a theoretical ability to read but one who 13 reads.Many adults, although they have the ability to read, have never read a book in its 14 .By someexpert they would not be 15 as readers.Clearly, the philosophy, objectives, methods and materials ofreading will depend on the definition one use.By the most 16 and satisfactory definition, reading is theability to 17 the sound-symbols code of the language, to interpret meaning for various 18 , at variousrates, and at various levels of difficulty, and to do 19 widely and enthusiastically. 20 reading is theinterpretation of ideas through the use of symbols representing sounds and ideas.1.A.substantively B. substantially C.substitutively D.subjectively2.A.define and describe B. definition and descriptionC.defining and describingD.have defined and described3.A.Although B. If C.Unless D.Until4.A.involves B. involves to C.is involved D.involves of5.A.opinions B. effects C.manners D.functions6.A.of B. about C.for D.into7.A.view B. look C.reassure D.agree8.A.by B. to C.off D.for9.A.content B. contend C.contempt D.contact10.A.inexplicably B. inexpressibly C.inextricably D.inexpediently11.A.interpreting B. saying C.explaining D.reading12.A.like B. for example C.according to D.as13.A.sometimes B. might C.practical D.actually14.A.entire B. entirety C.entirely D.entity15.A.classed B. granted C.classified D.graded16.A.inclusive B. inclinable C.conclusive plicated17.A.break up B. elaborate C.define D.unlock18.A.purposes B. degrees C.stages D.steps19.A.such B. so as C.so D.such as20.A.By the way B. In short C.So far D.On the other hand三、阅读理解：(共25分)George Washington did not wish to commute far from Mount Vernon c.a tidal river nearby made for easy ocean access d.Virginia wanted to get rid of some land PETS3 Text 1 After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day. There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your muscles relax little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.Although your mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who study sleep state that when dreaming occurs, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (Although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will help make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion the counting sheep will put you to sleep!1. A good title for this is ____.A. SleepC. DreamsB. Good HealthD. Work and Rest2. The word drowsy in the last paragraph means ____.A. sickC. asleepB. stand upD. a little sleepy3. This suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you_____.A. dream more often C. nervousB. have poor health D. breathe quickly4. During REM, ____.A. your eyes move quickly C. you are restlessB. you dreamD. both A and B5. The average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is ______ .A. approximately six hoursB. around ten hoursC. about eight hoursD. not stated here四、书面表达：草拟一份中学通知，用一段话说明以下要点：参观日期：5月25日，星期天时间：早上8点钟出发。
新大学英语四级作文专题（图表作文和应用文）（含答案）
图表作文图表作文提示部分包括图表和文字要点提示两部分。
图表的类型主要有：圆形（饼型）图（pie chart）、柱形图(直型图)（graph）、曲线图（chart）和数据统计表(表格)（table）。
图表作文的写作容包括综合理解、客观详述和主观表达。
模板一①总的趋势②图表具体描述③剖析图表所揭示的含义④理由一⑤理由二⑥理由三⑦理由四⑧总结⑨前景预测As can be seen from the table, the past decade has witnessed dramatic changes in ①______. While②_______. It is obvious from the table that③_________.What contributed to these changes?I think the reasons are as follows.To start with,④______. Secondly,⑤______ . What’s more,⑥ _______. Last but not least,⑦________.In conclusion,⑧_________. Moreover,⑨ ________.文： How People Spent Their HolidaysYear 1990 1995 2000Traveling 37% 51% 76%Staying at home 63% 49% 24%1.上图所示为1990、1995、2000年某城市人们度假方式的情况，请描述其变化：2.请说明发生这些变化的原因。
3.得出结论。
How People Spent Their HolidaysAs can be seen from the table,the past decade have witnessed dramatic changes in the way people spent their holiday between 1990 and 2000.In 1990, 63% of people spent their holidays at home,while the figure dropped considerably to24%in2000.It is obvious from the table that people tended to be more and more mobile,and they wanted to get entertainment in the outside world.What contributed to these changes?I think the reasons are as follows.To start with,with the rapid development of economy,people earn by far more money than they used to.Thus,people are able to afford traveling expenses.Secondly,people thinkit important to get well-informed about the outside world in this new era when everything is on the move.Traveling,of course,is a sure way to achieve this goal. What's more, in this competitive society, people are usually under great stress. However,it is not difficult to find traveling an effective way to relieve people's stress and get st but not least,by traveling outside,people are closeto nature, which is not only beneficial to both their health and peace of mind.In conclusion, people prefer to go traveling rather than stay at home during holidays for a combination of reasons.Moreover,it seems that this trend will lastin the foreseeable future.模板二①描述图表②分三方面解释原因③下结论1)During the period from_______to_______,________rose from________to_______,while _______ decreased from _______ to _______.2)We believe that three reasons can account for this phenomenon.First,____.Second,____. Third, _____.3) ___.We are happy to see that things are becoming better and better nowadays. We can imagine that ___.文： Health Gains in Developing Countries1．以下图为依据描述发展中国家的期望寿命(1ife expectancy)和婴儿死亡率(infant mortality)的变化情况2．说明引起变化的各种原因Health Gains in Developing CountriesDuring the period from1960to1990,the life expectancy of developing countries rose from 40 years to nearly 60 years, while infant mortality decreased from 200 deaths per 1000 births to around 100.We believe that three reasons can account for this phenomenon. First, economy develops quickly in developing countries during this period, and living quality improves significantly as a result.Second,people's health conditions also become better and better with the development of national health care systems. When they become richer and richer, they care more about personal health conditions. Third, medical sciences also develop at a fantastic speed,and it is much safer for mothersto give birth.We are happy to see that things are becoming better and better nowadays.We can imagine that people will live longer and the infant mortality will again fall. [1996.6. CET-6]模板三①描述图表②解释图表③补充解释1)During the period between_______and________,________declined abruptly from_______ to ________, while ________ increased sharply from ________ to _______. 2)Several reasons can account for this pared with_________is much cheaper and more convenient__________ . Apart from that, _________.3) However, there are still a number of people who _________, generally for two reasons. On one hand,________. On the other hand, ________.文： Film Is Giving Way to TV1.电影观众越来越少2.电视观众越来越多，因为……3.然而，还是有人喜欢看电影，因为……Film Is Giving Way to TVDuring the period between1975and1985，film-goers declined abruptly from85,000to about12,000,while TV-watchers increased sharply from5,000to more than100,000.Several reasons can account for this phenomenon. Compared with a film, TV is much cheaper and more convenient--you don't have to leave your house at all.Apart from that, you have many choices while watching TV, but a film concentrates on a certain topic.However, there are still a number of people who enjoy going to the cinema,generally for two reasons. On the one hand, the audio-visual effect of a cinema is much better. On the other hand, in a quiet and comfortable place such as a cinema,you can concentrate on what you are watching and get the most of the film.作业：2002年06月英语四级写作试题Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Student Use of Computers.You should write at least 120words,and base your composition on the chart and the outline given below:181614121086420三维柱形图 11990199520001.上图所示为1990年、1995年、2002年某校大学生使用计算机的情况，请描述其变化；2.请说明发生这些变化的原因（可从计算机的用途、价格或社会发展等方面加以说明）；3.你认为目前大学生在计算机使用中有什么困难或问题。
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三、主观填空题1His fan base is middle-aged ladies. (most)mostly2Exercise has become part of my routine. (day)daily3The more you eat, the you will get.(fat)fatter4Soon after her , she found a job. (graduate)graduation5All the kids are looking forward to the new teacher. (meet) meeting6The girl danced on the stage, a pink dress. (wear)wearing7This problem calls for prompt from the government. (act) action8I had a cough for over a month. (persist)persistent9The girl was still trying to lose more weight. (skin)skinny10At the age of five he showed exceptional talent as a . (music) musician四、英译汉1He took over from the previous headmaster in February.他2月份接手了前任校长的工作。
2The spoon is right next to the fork.勺子就在叉子的旁边。
3I failed in math exam last semester.我上学期数学没及格。
4The only reason I was late is my car had broken down.我迟到的唯一原因是我的车坏了。
大学英语四级模拟题十五(含规范标准答案)
大学英语四级模拟题十五Part I Writing (15’) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to express your thanks to one of your friends who helped you most when you were in difficulty. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25’) Section A (1’×7 = 7’) Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.News Report OneQuestions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you’ve just heard.1.A) 250, 000 at 50 centres. C) 255, 000 at 50 centres.B) 250, 000 at 55 centres. D) 255,000 at 55 centres.2.A) Electronic detection.B) Telephone call screening.C) Fingerprints identification.D) Sunday’s dress rehearsal.News Report TwoQuestions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you’ve just heard.3.A) It called for a quality inspection on Peanut Corp. of America.B) It rejected the business request from Peanut Corp. of America.C) It decided not to cooperate with Peanut Corp. of America.D) It decided to have a lawsuit with Peanut Corp. of America.4.A) They have so far caused 691 people to be sick.B) They have so far caused 3, 516 people to be sent to hospital.C) They have so far caused 2 plants to be contaminated.D) They have so far caused 9 foods to be recalled in history.News Report ThreeQuestions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you’ve jus t heard.5. A) Inability to keep turning out novel products.B) Inability to implement their business plans.C) Failure to integrate innovation into their business.D) Lack of a successful business model of their own.6. A) It is a magic tool to bring big rewards.B) It is the secret to business success.C) It is an essential part of business culture.D) It is the creation of something new.7.A) Its hardworking employees.B) Its innovation culture.C) Its flexible promotion strategy.D) Its willingness to make investments.Section B (1’×8 = 8’) Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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 with a single line through the center.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.8.A) She has no time to study.B) She is short of money.C) She hasn’t heard from her parents for a long time.D) She doesn’t know where all her money has gone.9.A) 190 dollars. C) 760 dollars.B) 250 dollars. D) 1, 010 dollars.10.A) He is Carina’s boyfriend.B) He is Carina’s financial consultant.C) He is working in the loan section of a bank.D) He is studying economics at a university.11.A) She has a poor head for economics.B) She wants to ask for a loan from Tim’s bank.C) She earns little but spends far too much money for a student.D) She wants Tim to be her financial consultant.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.12.A) At a road crossing.B) Near a school.C) In front of a kindergarten.D) Outside a police station.13.A) He did not notice it.B) He drove too fast to read it.C) It says 45 miles an hour.D) It is not clearly visible.14.A) It is not genuine.B) It actually belongs to somebody else.C) It should have been renewed two months ago.D) It is no longer valid.15.A) He was fined 35 dollars.B) He had to do two weeks’ community service.C) He got a ticket.D) He had his driver’s license canceled.Section C (1’×10 = 10’) Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four 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 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.16.A) He is short of money.B) He does not think money is everything.C) He works hard for the sake of money.D) He wants to be a successful businessman and has plenty of time for leisure.17.A) People have reasons to seek fame.B) People are advised not to seek fame.C) Fame is less important than money.D) Fame is more important than money.18.A) She is not interested in either money or fame.B) She wants to succeed in doing something more inventive.C) She makes a living by doing research.D) She thinks that those who seek fame will end up with a poor reputation. Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.19.A) Cheating. C) Road accidents.B) Theft. D) Air crash.20.A) Have the right documents.B) Learn the local customs.C) Book tickets well in advance.D) Make hotel reservations.21.A) Get a lift if possible.B) Contact your agent.C) Have a friend meet you.D) Use official transport.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.22.A) It covers 97 square kilometers.B) It covers 179 square miles.C) It is only half the size of Spain.D) It is as big as New York City.23.A) It was cut off from the rest of the world.B) It imported food from foreign countries.C) Its citizens enjoyed a peaceful, comfortable life.D) Its geographic features attracted many visitors.24.A) The increasing investment by developed countries.B) The establishing of diplomatic relations with France and Spain.C) The building of roads connecting it with neighboring countries.D) The fast development of its neighboring countries.25.A) They work on their farms.B) They work in the tourist industry.C) The make traditional handicrafts.D) They raise domestic animals.Part III Multiple Choice (0.5'×20=10') Directions: There are 20 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 write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.26. The knowledge that a rescue team would continue searching for them ________ thetrapped miners.A) retained B) attained C) maintained D) sustained27. The committee recommends that the budget ________ discussed at the next meeting.A) is B) will be C) be D) are28. Anyone over the age of 18 is ________ to vote.A) illegible B) legible C) eligible D) ineligible29. ________ of us can do everything, but all of us can do ________.A) None, something C) Some, everythingB) Few, nothing D) Few, nothing30. My father often tells me that a man should aim ________ and never speak ________of himself.A) highly, high C) high, highB) high, highly D) highly, highly31. John was ________ from the warehouse to the accounting office, which wasconsidered a promotion.A) transformed B) transferred C) delivered D) transmitted32. I don’t want to _________ his bad temper.A) put up with C) keep up withB) come up with D) come out with33. The film you watched yesterday was ________ from a novel by Jane Austen.A) adopted B) based C) adapted D) adept34. If he had made an appointment, he ________ the director.A) could see C) can seeB) could have seen D) had seen35. The government’s plan is that social security ________ about a fifth of the totalpublic spending.A) takes account of B) on account of C) accounts for D) counts on36. Give the message to _______ needs it at the table.A) whomever B) whatever C) whosever D) whoever37. He did not realize that the unemployment was all that _______in the city.A) critic B) critical C) criticism D) criticize 38. _______ are usually preferred by children in the hospital.A) Women doctor C) Woman doctorB) Women doctors D) Woman doctors39. We can read worldwide news on the website of The British Broadcasting_______.A) Cooperate B) Cooperation C) Corporate D) Corporation40. My doctor ________ me to a specialist in heart disease.A) inferred B) preferred C) referred D) differed41. We gave up the house, because of _______ considerations.A) economic B) economics C) economical D) economy42. The flu is believed _______ by viruses that like to reproduce in the cells inside thehuman nose and throat.A) cause C) to be causedB) being caused D) to have caused43. Thanks to the modern electrical _______, housework nowadays has been made easierand easier.A) appliances B) facilities C) tools D) instruments44. Let me see all the official documents _______ the sale of this land.A) concerned B) concerning C) concerns D) concernedly45. Great as Newton was, many of his theories_______ today and are being modified bythe work of scientists of our time.A) are to be challenged C) have been challengedB) are challenging D) may be challengedPart IV Reading Comprehension (35')Section A (0.5’×10 = 5’) Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please write the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.（请在答题纸上写单词的代号）You have chosen to attend a university that is not only a great educational institution but is also a great research institution. I encourage you to take 46 of that. Take courses and 47 seminars that explore the frontiers of fields where new knowledge and understanding are being created. For me, participating in research as an undergraduate led me from my major in 48 engineering to my major in computer science, and it 49 a passion for being on the leading edge of discovery. This 50sustained me through my PhD and continues to excite me after more than 30 years as a Stanford faculty member. Being at the 51 of discovery and taking part in the creation of new knowledge is an 52 rewarding and life-altering experience.As you begin your time at Stanford and plan your four years here, I would 53 you to remember that your undergraduate education is a foundation for life. It is a once-in-a-lifetime journey. It is much more than your 54 to your first job. It is an opportunity to develop the skills and passion for being a lifelong learner in areas 55 to and outside of your career.Section B (1’×10 = 10’) Directions:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by writing the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The End of the Book?[A] Amazon, by far the largest bookseller in the country, reported on May 19 that it is now selling more books in its electronic Kindle format than in the old paper-and-ink format. That is remarkable, considering that the Kindle has only been around for four years. E-books now account for 14 percent of all book sales in the country and are increasing far faster than overall book sales. E-book sales are up 146 percent over last year, while hardback sales increased 6 percent and paperbacks decreased 8 percent.[B] Does this spell the doom of the physical book? Certainly not immediately, and perhaps not at all. What it does mean is that the book business will go through a transformation in the next decade or so more profound than any it has seen since Gutenberg introduced printing with moveable type in the 1450s.[C] Physical books will surely become much rarer in the marketplace. Mass market paperbacks, which have been declining for years anyway, will probably disappear, as will hardbacks for mysteries, thril lers, “romance fiction,” etc. Such books, which only rarely end up in permanent collections, either private or public, will probably only be available as e-books within a few years. Hardback and trade paperbacks for “serious” nonfiction and fiction will surely last longer. Perhaps it will become the mark of an author to reckon with that he or she is still published in hard copy.[D] As for children’s books, who knows? Children’s books are like dog food in that the purchasers are not the consumers, so the market (and the marketing) is inherently strange.[E] For clues to the book’s future, let’s look at some examples of technol ogical change and see what happened to the old technology.[F] One technology replaces another only because the new technology is better, cheaper, or both. The greater the difference, the sooner and more thoroughly the new technology replaces the old. Printing with moveable type on paper dramatically reduced the cost of producing a book compared with that of the old-fashioned ones handwritten on vellum, which comes from sheepskin. A Bible—to be sure, a long book—required vellum made from 300 sheepskins and countless man-hours of labor. Before printing arrived, a Bible cost more than a middle-class house. There were perhaps 50,000 books in all of Europe in 1450. By 1500 there were 10 million.[G] But while printing quickly caused the hand written book to die out, handwriting lingered on（继续存在）well into the 16th century. Very special books are still occasionally produced on vellum, but they are one-of-a-kind show pieces.[H] Sometimes a new t echnology doesn’t drive the old one out, but only parts of it while forcing the rest to evolve. The movies were widely predicted to drive live theater out of the marketplace, but they didn’t, because theater turned out to have qualities movies could not reproduce. Equally, TV was supposed to replace movies but, again, did not.[I] Movies did, however, fatally impact some parts of live theater. And while TV didn’t kill movies, it did kill second-rate pictures, shorts, and cartoons.[J] Nor did TV kill radio. Comedy and drama shows (“Jack Benny,” “Amos and Andy,” “The Shadow”)all migrated to television. But because you can’t drive a car and watch television at the same time, rush hour became radio’s prime, while music, talk, and news radio greatly enlarged their audiences. Radio is today a very different business than in the late 1940s and a much larger one.[K] Sometimes old technology lingers for centuries because of its symbolic power. Mounted cavalry（骑兵）replaced the chariot（二轮战车）on the battlefield around 1000 BC. But chariots maintained their place in parades and triumphs right up until the end of the Roman Empire 1,500 years later. The sword hasn’t had a military function for a hundred years, but is still part of an officer’s full-dress uniform, precisely because a sword always symbolized “an officer and a gentleman.”[L] Sometimes new technology is a little cranky（不稳定的）at first. Television repairman was a common occupation in the 1950s, for instance. And so the oldtechnology remains as a backup. Steamships captured the North Atlantic passenger business from sail in the 1840s because of its much greater speed. But steamships didn’t lose their sails until the 1880s, because early marine engines had a nasty habit of breaking down. Until ships became large enough (and engines small enough) to mount two engines side by side, they needed to keep sails. (The high cost of steam and the lesser need for speed kept the majority of the world’s ocean freight movin g by sail until the early years of the 20th century.)[M] Then there is the fireplace. Central heating was present in every upper-and middle-class home by the second half of the 19th century. But functioning fireplaces remain to this day a powerful selling point in a house or apartment. I suspect the reason is a deep-rooted love of the fire. Fire was one of the earliest major technological advances for humankind, providing heat, protection, and cooked food (which is much easier to eat and digest). Human control of fire goes back far enough (over a million years) that evolution could have produced a genetic leaning towards fire as a central aspect of human life.[N] Books—especially books the average person could afford—haven’t been around long enough to produce evolutionary change in humans. But they have a powerful hold on many people nonetheless, a hold extending far beyond their literary content. At their best, they are works of art and there is a tactile（触觉的）pleasure in books necessarily lost in e-book versions. The ability to quickly thumb through pages is also lost. And a room with books in it induces, at least in some, a feeling not dissimilar to that of a fire in the fireplace on a cold winter’s night.[O] For these reasons I think physical books will have a longer existence as a commercial product than some currently predict. Like swords, books have symbolic power. Like fireplaces, they induce a sense of comfort and warmth. And, perhaps, similar to sails, they make a useful back-up for when the lights go out..56. The increase of e-book sales will force the book business to make changes not seenfor centuries.57. Authors still published in printed versions will be considered important ones.58. The radio business has changed greatly and now attracts more listeners.59. Contrary to many people’s prediction of its death, the film industry survived.60. Remarkable changes have taken place in the book business.61. A new technology is unlikely to take the place of an old one without a clearadvantage.62. A house with a fireplace has a stronger appeal to buyers.63. Old technology sometimes continues to exist because of its reliability.64. Paperbacks of popular literature are more likely to be replaced by e-books. 65. Some people are still in favor of printed books because of the sense of touch they canprovide.Section C (2’×10 = 20’) Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage.Children are a delight. They are our future. But sadly, hiring someone to take care of them while you go to work is getting more expensive by the year.Earlier this month, it was reported that the cost of enrolling an infant or small kid at a childcare center rose 3% in 2012, faster than the overall cost of living. There are now large strips of the country where daycare for an infant costs more than a tenth of the average married couple’s income.This is not necessarily a new trend, but it is a somewhat puzzling one. The price of professional childcare has been rising since the 1980s. Yet during that time, pay for professional childcare workers has stood still. Actually caregivers make less today, in real terms, than they did in 1990. Considering that labor costs are responsible for up to 80% of a daycare center’s expenses, one would expect flat wages to have meant flat prices.So who’s to blame for higher childcare costs?Childcare is a carefully regulated industry. States lay down rules about how many children each employee is allowed to watch over, the space care centers need per child, and other minute details. And the stricter the regulations, the higher the costs. If it has to hire a caregiver for every two children, it can’t really achieve any econ omies of scale on labor to save money when other expenses go up. In Massachusetts, where childcare centers must hire one teacher for every three infants, the price of care averaged more than $16,000 per year. In Mississippi, where centers must hire one teacher for every five infants, the price of care averaged less than $5,000.Unfortunately, I don’t have all the daycare-center regulations at hand. But I wouldn’t be surprised if as the rules have become more elaborate, prices have risen. The tradeoff （交换）might be worth it in some cases; after all, the health and safety of children should probably come before cheap service. But certainly, it doesn’t seem to be an accident that some of the cheapest daycare available is in the least regulated South. 66. What problem do parents of small kids have to face?A) The ever-rising childcare prices.B) The budgeting of family expenses.C) The balance between work and family.D) The selection of a good daycare center.67. What does the author feel puzzled about?A) Why the prices of childcare vary greatly from state to state.B) Why increased childcare prices have not led to better service.C) Why there is a severe shortage of childcare professional in a number of states.D) Why childcare workers’ pay has not incre ased with the rising childcare costs.68. What prevent childcare centers from saving money?A) Steady increase in labor costs.B) Strict government regulations.C) Lack of support from the state.D) High administrative expenses.69. Why is the average cost of childcare in Mississippi much lower than inMassachusetts?A) The overall quality of service is not as good.B) Payments for caregivers there are not as high.C) Each teacher is allowed to care for more kids.D) Living expenses there are comparatively low.70. What is the author’s view on daycare service?A) Caregivers should receive regular professional training.B) Less elaborate rules about childcare might lower costs.C) It is crucial to strike a balance between quality and costs.D) It is better for different states to learn from each other.Passage TwoQuestions 71 to 75 are based on the following passage.When it’s five o’clock, people leave their office. The length of the workday, for many workers, is defined by time. They leave when the c lock tells them they’re done.These days, the time is everywhere: not just on clocks or watches, but on cell-phones and computers. That may be a bad thing, particularly at work. New research shows that clock-based work schedules hinder morale（士气）and creativity.Clock-timers organize their day by blocks of minutes and hours. For example: a meeting from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., research from 10 a.m. to noon, etc. On the other hand, task-timers have a list of things they want to accomplish. They work down the list, each task starts when the previous task is completed. It is said that all of us employ a mix of both these types of planning.What, then, are the effects of thinking about time in these different ways? Does one make us more productive? Better at the tasks at hand? Happier? In experiments conducted by Tamar Avnet and Anne-Laure Sellier, they had participants organize different activities—from project planning, holiday shopping, to yoga—by time or to-do list to measure how they performed under “clock time” vs“task time.” They found clock timers to be more efficient but less happy because they felt little control over their lives. Task timers are happier and more creative, but less productive. They tend to enjoy the moment when something good is happening, and seize opportunities that come up.The researchers argue that task-based organizing tends to be undervalued and under-supported in the business culture. Smart companies, they believe, will try to bake more task-based planning into their strategies.This might be a small change to the way we view work and the office, but the researchers argue that it challenges a widespread characteristic of the economy: work organized by clock time. While most people will still probably need, and be, to some extent, clock-timers, task-based timing should be used when performing a job that requires more creativity. It’ll make those tasks easier, and the task-doers will be happier.71. What does the author think of time displayed everywhere?A) It makes everybody time-conscious.B) It is a convenience for work and life.C) It may have a negative effect on creative work.D) It clearly indicates the fast pace of modern life.72. How do people usually go about their work according to the author?A) They give priority to the most urgent task on hand.B) They combine clock-based and task-based planning.C) They set a time limit for each specific task.D) They accomplish their tasks one by one.73. What did Tamar Avnet and Anne-Laure Sellier find in their experiments aboutclock-timers?A) They tend to be more productive.B) They always get their work done in time.C) They have more control over their lives.D) They seize opportunities as they come up.74. What do the researchers say about today’s business culture?A) It does not support the strategies adopted by smart companies.B) It does not attach enough importance to task-based practice.C) It places more emphasis on work efficiency than on workers’ lives.D) It aims to bring employees’ potential and creativity into full p lay.75. What do the researchers suggest?A) A scientific standard should be adopted in job evaluation.B) It is important to keep a balance between work and life.C) Performing creative jobs tends to make workers happier.D) Task-based timing is preferred for doing creative work.Part V Translation (15') Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese to English. You should write your answer on the Answer Sheet.在几年前，因特网上提供的工作绝大部分还局限于高科技领域。
大学英语四级阅读理解模拟题
大学英语四级阅读理解测试题The most frightening words in the English language are, "Our computer is down. " You hear it more and more when you are on business. The other day I was at the airport waiting for a ticket to Washington and the girl in the ticket office said, "I' m sorry, I can' t sell you a ticket. Our computer is down. ""If your computer is down, just write me out a ticket. ""I can' t write you out a ticket. The computer is the only one allowed to do so. "I looked down on the computer and every passenger .was just standing there drinking coffee and staring at the black screen. Then I asked her, "What do all you people do?""We give the computer the information about your trip, and then it tells us whether you can fly with us or not. ""So when it goes down, you go down with it. ""That' s good, sir. ""How long will the computer be down?" I wanted to know."I have no idea. Sometimes it' s down for 10 minutes, sometimes for two hours. There' s no way we can find out without asking the computer, and since it' s down it won' t answer us. "After the girl told me they had no backup computer, I said. "Let' s forget the computer. What about your planes? They' re still flying, aren't they?""I couldn't tell without asking the computer. ""Maybe I could just go to the gate and ask the pilot if he' s flying to Washington," I suggested."I wouldn't know what gate to send you to. Even if the pilot was going to Washington, he couldn't take you if you didn't have a ticket. ""Is there any other airline flying to Washington within the next few hours?""I wouldn't know," she said, pointing at the dark screen. "Only ' IT' knows. It can' t tell me. "By this time there were quite a few people standing in lines. The word soon spread to other travelers that the computer was down. Some people went white; some people started to cry and still others kicked their luggage.31. The best title for the article isA. When the Computer Is DownB. The Most Frightening WordsC. The Computer of the AirportD. Asking the Computer32. What could the girl in the ticket office do for the passengers without asking the computer?A. She could sell a ticket.B. She could write out a ticket.C. She could answer the passengers' questions.D. She could do nothing.33. why do you think they had not a backup computer?A. Because it was easy down.B. Because it was very expensive.C. Because it was not advanced enough.D. Because it was not as big as the main computer.34. The last paragraph suggests thatA. a modern computer won' t be downB. computers can take the place of humansC. sometimes a computer may bring suffering to peopleD. there will be great changes in computers35. What did passengers do when the computer was down?A. They left home and went home.B. They drank coffee and stared at the black screen.C. They began to talk to each other.D. None above.答案及解析31.A【解析】主旨题。
2002年12月大学英语四级考试试题答案与详解
2002年12月大学英语四级考试试题答案与详解31. If I ____ harder at school, I would be sitting in a comfortable office now.A) had worked B) worked C) were to work D) were working A)。
【译文】要是我当年上学的时候更努力一点儿的话，现在就坐在舒舒服服的办公室里了。
【解析】虚拟语气题。
此题考查的是混合虚拟式，条件从句中有明确表示过去时间的at school，主句有表示现在时间的now，所以主从句应以各自应有的虚拟形式出现，即主句用would+动词原形表示与现在事实相反的结果，从句用had+过去分词表示与过去事实相反的假设，故选A)。
32. The shop assistant was dismissed as she was ____ of cheating customers.A) cursed B) charged C) accused D) scoldedC)。
【译文】该店员因被指责欺诈顾客而被解雇。
【解析】搭配题。
Be accused of意为“被指责为，被指控”，根据句意和搭配，可选择C)。
charge也有“指责，指控”的意思，但是搭配为charge sb. With sth.；curse“诅咒，骂人”；scold“批评”，搭配为scold sb. For sth.。
33. Such crimes may be so complex that months or years go by before anyone ____ them.A) discovers B) discoveredC) will discover D) would have discoveredA)。
【译文】这种犯罪行为非常复杂，几个月、几年过去后才会有人觉察。
【解析】时态题。
分析句子结构，在that引导的结果状语从句中又套着一个主从复合句，主句为months or years go by，用的是一般现在时，表示对一般情况的论述，before引导时间状语从句，时态应与主句的一般现在时保持一致，故选A)。
大学英语一周一练四级10套题答案
Keys to Model Test （10）Band FourPart I. WritingDo “Lucky Numbers” Really Bring Good Luck?Some people say that some numbers will bring them good luck. Take 8 for example, in Chinese character “Fa”, means fortune. Therefore, many Chinese people spare no effort to get their telephone number or plate number to include this number “8”. They undoubtedly believe that the number will bring them luck.However, others don’t believe that numbers have any connection with good luck. They think such kind of idea is only an ignorant and superstitious belief. A number is one thing, and good luck is another. They will say; how can you ever have any good luck simply because of some lucky numbers, and if you don’t work hard, do you have good opportunities and get along well with the people around you?So far as I am concerned, I agree with the later one. Obviously, such belief is only a kind of superstition. Perhaps it holds true for some cases, but it does not in prevailing time. Numbers can never bring good luck to a person at all and our fortune is in our own hands. Therefore, everyone can have good fortune only if he tries his best.Part II. Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. N 见文章第二段最后一句。
大学英语四级模拟题十五(含答案)
大学英语四级模拟题十五Part I Writing (15’) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to express your thanks to one of your friends who helped you most when you were in difficulty. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25’) Section A (1’×7 = 7’) Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.News Report OneQuestions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you’ve just heard.1.A) 250, 000 at 50 centres. C) 255, 000 at 50 centres.B) 250, 000 at 55 centres. D) 255,000 at 55 centres.2.A) Electronic detection.B) Telephone call screening.C) Fingerprints identification.D) Sunday’s dress rehearsal.News Report TwoQuestions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you’ve just heard.3.A) It called for a quality inspection on Peanut Corp. of America.B) It rejected the business request from Peanut Corp. of America.C) It decided not to cooperate with Peanut Corp. of America.D) It decided to have a lawsuit with Peanut Corp. of America.4.A) They have so far caused 691 people to be sick.B) They have so far caused 3, 516 people to be sent to hospital.C) They have so far caused 2 plants to be contaminated.D) They have so far caused 9 foods to be recalled in history.News Report ThreeQuestions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you’ve jus t heard.5. A) Inability to keep turning out novel products.B) Inability to implement their business plans.C) Failure to integrate innovation into their business.D) Lack of a successful business model of their own.6. A) It is a magic tool to bring big rewards.B) It is the secret to business success.C) It is an essential part of business culture.D) It is the creation of something new.7.A) Its hardworking employees.B) Its innovation culture.C) Its flexible promotion strategy.D) Its willingness to make investments.Section B (1’×8 = 8’) Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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 with a single line through the center.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.8.A) She has no time to study.B) She is short of money.C) She hasn’t heard from her parents for a long time.D) She doesn’t know where all her money has gone.9.A) 190 dollars. C) 760 dollars.B) 250 dollars. D) 1, 010 dollars.第 1 页共8 页10.A) He is Carina’s boyfriend.B) He is Carina’s financial consultant.C) He is working in the loan section of a bank.D) He is studying economics at a university.11.A) She has a poor head for economics.B) She wants to ask for a loan from Tim’s bank.C) She earns little but spends far too much money for a student.D) She wants Tim to be her financial consultant.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.12.A) At a road crossing.B) Near a school.C) In front of a kindergarten.D) Outside a police station.13.A) He did not notice it.B) He drove too fast to read it.C) It says 45 miles an hour.D) It is not clearly visible.14.A) It is not genuine.B) It actually belongs to somebody else.C) It should have been renewed two months ago.D) It is no longer valid.15.A) He was fined 35 dollars.B) He had to do two weeks’ community service.C) He got a ticket.D) He had his driver’s license canceled.Section C (1’×10 = 10’) Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four 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 with a single line through the center.Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.16.A) He is short of money.B) He does not think money is everything.C) He works hard for the sake of money.D) He wants to be a successful businessman and has plenty of time for leisure.17.A) People have reasons to seek fame.B) People are advised not to seek fame.C) Fame is less important than money.D) Fame is more important than money.18.A) She is not interested in either money or fame.B) She wants to succeed in doing something more inventive.C) She makes a living by doing research.D) She thinks that those who seek fame will end up with a poor reputation. Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.19.A) Cheating. C) Road accidents.B) Theft. D) Air crash.20.A) Have the right documents.B) Learn the local customs.C) Book tickets well in advance.D) Make hotel reservations.21.A) Get a lift if possible.B) Contact your agent.C) Have a friend meet you.D) Use official transport.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.22.A) It covers 97 square kilometers.B) It covers 179 square miles.C) It is only half the size of Spain.D) It is as big as New York City.23.A) It was cut off from the rest of the world.B) It imported food from foreign countries.C) Its citizens enjoyed a peaceful, comfortable life.第 2 页共8 页D) Its geographic features attracted many visitors.24.A) The increasing investment by developed countries.B) The establishing of diplomatic relations with France and Spain.C) The building of roads connecting it with neighboring countries.D) The fast development of its neighboring countries.25.A) They work on their farms.B) They work in the tourist industry.C) The make traditional handicrafts.D) They raise domestic animals.Part III Multiple Choice (0.5'×20=10') Directions: There are 20 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 write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.26. The knowledge that a rescue team would continue searching for them ________ thetrapped miners.A) retained B) attained C) maintained D) sustained27. The committee recommends that the budget ________ discussed at the next meeting.A) is B) will be C) be D) are28. Anyone over the age of 18 is ________ to vote.A) illegible B) legible C) eligible D) ineligible29. ________ of us can do everything, but all of us can do ________.A) None, something C) Some, everythingB) Few, nothing D) Few, nothing30. My father often tells me that a man should aim ________ and never speak ________of himself.A) highly, high C) high, highB) high, highly D) highly, highly31. John was ________ from the warehouse to the accounting office, which wasconsidered a promotion.A) transformed B) transferred C) delivered D) transmitted32. I don’t want to _________ his bad temper.A) put up with C) keep up withB) come up with D) come out with33. The film you watched yesterday was ________ from a novel by Jane Austen.A) adopted B) based C) adapted D) adept 34. If he had made an appointment, he ________ the director.A) could see C) can seeB) could have seen D) had seen35. The government’s plan is that social security ________ about a fifth of the totalpublic spending.A) takes account of B) on account of C) accounts for D) counts on36. Give the message to _______ needs it at the table.A) whomever B) whatever C) whosever D) whoever37. He did not realize that the unemployment was all that _______in the city.A) critic B) critical C) criticism D) criticize38. _______ are usually preferred by children in the hospital.A) Women doctor C) Woman doctorB) Women doctors D) Woman doctors39. We can read worldwide news on the website of The British Broadcasting_______.A) Cooperate B) Cooperation C) Corporate D) Corporation40. My doctor ________ me to a specialist in heart disease.A) inferred B) preferred C) referred D) differed41. We gave up the house, because of _______ considerations.A) economic B) economics C) economical D) economy42. The flu is believed _______ by viruses that like to reproduce in the cells inside thehuman nose and throat.A) cause C) to be causedB) being caused D) to have caused43. Thanks to the modern electrical _______, housework nowadays has been made easierand easier.A) appliances B) facilities C) tools D) instruments44. Let me see all the official documents _______ the sale of this land.A) concerned B) concerning C) concerns D) concernedly45. Great as Newton was, many of his theories_______ today and are being modified bythe work of scientists of our time.A) are to be challenged C) have been challengedB) are challenging D) may be challengedPart IV Reading Comprehension (35')Section A (0.5’×10 = 5’) Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select第 3 页共8 页one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please write the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.（请在答题纸上写单词的代号）You have chosen to attend a university that is not only a great educational institution but is also a great research institution. I encourage you to take 46 of that. Take courses and 47 seminars that explore the frontiers of fields where new knowledge and understanding are being created. For me, participating in research as an undergraduate led me from my major in 48 engineering to my major in computer science, and it 49 a passion for being on the leading edge of discovery. This 50 sustained me through my PhD and continues to excite me after more than 30 years as a Stanford faculty member. Being at the 51 of discovery and taking part in the creation of new knowledge is an 52 rewarding and life-altering experience.As you begin your time at Stanford and plan your four years here, I would 53 you to remember that your undergraduate education is a foundation for life. It is a once-in-a-lifetime journey. It is much more than your 54 to your first job. It is an opportunity to develop the skills and passion for being a lifelong learner in areas 55 to and outside of your career.Section B (1’×10 = 10’) Directions:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by writing the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The End of the Book?[A] Amazon, by far the largest bookseller in the country, reported on May 19 that it is now selling more books in its electronic Kindle format than in the old paper-and-ink format. That is remarkable, considering that the Kindle has only been around for four years. E-books now account for 14 percent of all book sales in the country and are increasing far faster than overall book sales. E-book sales are up 146 percent over last year, while hardback sales increased 6 percent and paperbacks decreased 8 percent.[B] Does this spell the doom of the physical book? Certainly not immediately, and perhaps not at all. What it does mean is that the book business will go through a transformation in the next decade or so more profound than any it has seen since Gutenberg introduced printing with moveable type in the 1450s.[C] Physical books will surely become much rarer in the marketplace. Mass market paperbacks, which have been declining for years anyway, will probably disappear, as will hardbacks for mysteries, thril lers, “romance fiction,” etc. Such books, which only rarely end up in permanent collections, either private or public, will probably only be available as e-books within a few years. Hardback and trade paperbacks for “serious” nonfiction and fiction will surely last longer. Perhaps it will become the mark of an author to reckon with that he or she is still published in hard copy.[D] As for children’s books, who knows? Children’s books are like dog food in that the purchasers are not the consumers, so the market (and the marketing) is inherently strange.[E] For clues to the book’s future, let’s look at some examples of technol ogical change and see what happened to the old technology.[F] One technology replaces another only because the new technology is better, cheaper, or both. The greater the difference, the sooner and more thoroughly the new technology replaces the old. Printing with moveable type on paper dramatically reduced the cost of producing a book compared with that of the old-fashioned ones handwritten on vellum, which comes from sheepskin. A Bible—to be sure, a long book—required vellum made from 300 sheepskins and countless man-hours of labor. Before printing arrived, a Bible cost more than a middle-class house. There were perhaps 50,000 books in all of Europe in 1450. By 1500 there were 10 million.[G] But while printing quickly caused the hand written book to die out, handwriting lingered on（继续存在）well into the 16th century. Very special books are still occasionally produced on vellum, but they are one-of-a-kind show pieces.[H] Sometimes a new t echnology doesn’t drive the old one out, but only parts of it while forcing the rest to evolve. The movies were widely predicted to drive live theater out of the marketplace, but they didn’t, because theater turned out to have qualities第 4 页共8 页movies could not reproduce. Equally, TV was supposed to replace movies but, again, did not.[I] Movies did, however, fatally impact some parts of live theater. And while TV didn’t kill movies, it did kill second-rate pictures, shorts, and cartoons.[J] Nor did TV kill radio. Comedy and drama shows (“Jack Benny,” “Amos and Andy,” “The Shadow”)all migrated to television. But because you can’t drive a car and watch television at the same time, rush hour became radio’s prime, while music, talk, and news radio greatly enlarged their audiences. Radio is today a very different business than in the late 1940s and a much larger one.[K] Sometimes old technology lingers for centuries because of its symbolic power. Mounted cavalry（骑兵）replaced the chariot（二轮战车）on the battlefield around 1000 BC. But chariots maintained their place in parades and triumphs right up until the end of the Roman Empire 1,500 years later. The sword hasn’t had a military function for a hundred years, but is still part of an officer’s full-dress uniform, precisely because a sword always symbolized “an officer and a gentleman.”[L] Sometimes new technology is a little cranky（不稳定的）at first. Television repairman was a common occupation in the 1950s, for instance. And so the old technology remains as a backup. Steamships captured the North Atlantic passenger business from sail in the 1840s because of its much greater speed. But steamships didn’t lose their sails until the 1880s, because early marine engines had a nasty habit of breaking down. Until ships became large enough (and engines small enough) to mount two engines side by side, they needed to keep sails. (The high cost of steam and the lesser need for speed kept the majority of the world’s ocean freight movin g by sail until the early years of the 20th century.)[M] Then there is the fireplace. Central heating was present in every upper-and middle-class home by the second half of the 19th century. But functioning fireplaces remain to this day a powerful selling point in a house or apartment. I suspect the reason is a deep-rooted love of the fire. Fire was one of the earliest major technological advances for humankind, providing heat, protection, and cooked food (which is much easier to eat and digest). Human control of fire goes back far enough (over a million years) that evolution could have produced a genetic leaning towards fire as a central aspect of human life.[N] Books—especially books the average person could afford—haven’t been around long enough to produce evolutionary change in humans. But they have a powerful hold on many people nonetheless, a hold extending far beyond their literary content. At their best, they are works of art and there is a tactile（触觉的）pleasure in books necessarily lost in e-book versions. The ability to quickly thumb through pages is also lost. And a room with books in it induces, at least in some, a feeling not dissimilar to that of a fire in the fireplace on a cold winter’s night.[O] For these reasons I think physical books will have a longer existence as a commercial product than some currently predict. Like swords, books have symbolic power. Like fireplaces, they induce a sense of comfort and warmth. And, perhaps, similar to sails, they make a useful back-up for when the lights go out..56. The increase of e-book sales will force the book business to make changes not seenfor centuries.57. Authors still published in printed versions will be considered important ones.58. The radio business has changed greatly and now attracts more listeners.59. Contrary to many people’s prediction of its death, the film industry survived.60. Remarkable changes have taken place in the book business.61. A new technology is unlikely to take the place of an old one without a clearadvantage.62. A house with a fireplace has a stronger appeal to buyers.63. Old technology sometimes continues to exist because of its reliability.64. Paperbacks of popular literature are more likely to be replaced by e-books.65. Some people are still in favor of printed books because of the sense of touch they canprovide.Section C (2’×10 = 20’) Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage.Children are a delight. They are our future. But sadly, hiring someone to take care of them while you go to work is getting more expensive by the year.Earlier this month, it was reported that the cost of enrolling an infant or small kid at a childcare center rose 3% in 2012, faster than the overall cost of living. There are now large strips of the country where daycare for an infant costs more than a tenth of the average married couple’s income.第 5 页共8 页This is not necessarily a new trend, but it is a somewhat puzzling one. The price of professional childcare has been rising since the 1980s. Yet during that time, pay for professional childcare workers has stood still. Actually caregivers make less today, in real terms, than they did in 1990. Considering that labor costs are responsible for up to 80% of a daycare center’s expenses, one would expect flat wages to have meant flat prices.So who’s to blame for higher childcare costs?Childcare is a carefully regulated industry. States lay down rules about how many children each employee is allowed to watch over, the space care centers need per child, and other minute details. And the stricter the regulations, the higher the costs. If it has to hire a caregiver for every two children, it can’t really achieve any econ omies of scale on labor to save money when other expenses go up. In Massachusetts, where childcare centers must hire one teacher for every three infants, the price of care averaged more than $16,000 per year. In Mississippi, where centers must hire one teacher for every five infants, the price of care averaged less than $5,000.Unfortunately, I don’t have all the daycare-center regulations at hand. But I wouldn’t be surprised if as the rules have become more elaborate, prices have risen. The tradeoff （交换）might be worth it in some cases; after all, the health and safety of children should probably come before cheap service. But certainly, it doesn’t seem to be an accident that some of the cheapest daycare available is in the least regulated South.66. What problem do parents of small kids have to face?A) The ever-rising childcare prices.B) The budgeting of family expenses.C) The balance between work and family.D) The selection of a good daycare center.67. What does the author feel puzzled about?A) Why the prices of childcare vary greatly from state to state.B) Why increased childcare prices have not led to better service.C) Why there is a severe shortage of childcare professional in a number of states.D) Why childcare workers’ pay has not incre ased with the rising childcare costs.68. What prevent childcare centers from saving money?A) Steady increase in labor costs.B) Strict government regulations.C) Lack of support from the state.D) High administrative expenses.69. Why is the average cost of childcare in Mississippi much lower than inMassachusetts?A) The overall quality of service is not as good.B) Payments for caregivers there are not as high.C) Each teacher is allowed to care for more kids.D) Living expenses there are comparatively low.70. What is the author’s view on daycare service?A) Caregivers should receive regular professional training.B) Less elaborate rules about childcare might lower costs.C) It is crucial to strike a balance between quality and costs.D) It is better for different states to learn from each other.Passage TwoQuestions 71 to 75 are based on the following passage.When it’s five o’clock, people leave their office. The length of the workday, for many workers, is defined by time. They leave when the c lock tells them they’re done.These days, the time is everywhere: not just on clocks or watches, but on cell-phones and computers. That may be a bad thing, particularly at work. New research shows that clock-based work schedules hinder morale（士气）and creativity.Clock-timers organize their day by blocks of minutes and hours. For example: a meeting from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., research from 10 a.m. to noon, etc. On the other hand, task-timers have a list of things they want to accomplish. They work down the list, each task starts when the previous task is completed. It is said that all of us employ a mix of both these types of planning.What, then, are the effects of thinking about time in these different ways? Does one make us more productive? Better at the tasks at hand? Happier? In experiments conducted by Tamar Avnet and Anne-Laure Sellier, they had participants organize different activities—from project planning, holiday shopping, to yoga—by time or to-do list to measure how they performed under “clock time” vs“task time.” They found clock timers to be more efficient but less happy because they felt little control over their lives. Task timers are happier and more creative, but less productive. They tend to enjoy the moment when something good is happening, and seize opportunities that come up.第 6 页共8 页The researchers argue that task-based organizing tends to be undervalued and under-supported in the business culture. Smart companies, they believe, will try to bake more task-based planning into their strategies.This might be a small change to the way we view work and the office, but the researchers argue that it challenges a widespread characteristic of the economy: work organized by clock time. While most people will still probably need, and be, to some extent, clock-timers, task-based timing should be used when performing a job that requires more creativity. It’ll make those tasks easier, and the task-doers will be happier.71. What does the author think of time displayed everywhere?A) It makes everybody time-conscious.B) It is a convenience for work and life.C) It may have a negative effect on creative work.D) It clearly indicates the fast pace of modern life.72. How do people usually go about their work according to the author?A) They give priority to the most urgent task on hand.B) They combine clock-based and task-based planning.C) They set a time limit for each specific task.D) They accomplish their tasks one by one.73. What did Tamar Avnet and Anne-Laure Sellier find in their experiments aboutclock-timers?A) They tend to be more productive.B) They always get their work done in time.C) They have more control over their lives.D) They seize opportunities as they come up.74. What do the researchers say about today’s business culture?A) It does not support the strategies adopted by smart companies.B) It does not attach enough importance to task-based practice.C) It places more emphasis on work efficiency than on workers’ lives.D) It aims to bring employees’ potential and creativity into full p lay.75. What do the researchers suggest?A) A scientific standard should be adopted in job evaluation.B) It is important to keep a balance between work and life.C) Performing creative jobs tends to make workers happier.D) Task-based timing is preferred for doing creative work.Part V Translation (15') Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese to English. You should write your answer on the Answer Sheet.在几年前，因特网上提供的工作绝大部分还局限于高科技领域。
大学英语四级分类模拟题474_真题(含答案与解析)-交互
大学英语四级分类模拟题474(总分178.5, 做题时间90分钟)Part Ⅰ Writing1.Adequate Preparation Should Be Given to Exams1．如今不少大学生在考试前不做充分的准备2．出现这种现象的原因是…3．为了改变这种状况，我认为…SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 16.5Adequate Preparation Should Be Given to ExamsAs is known to all, quite some college students seldom take exams with adequate preparation, which leads to low marks or even failurein the exams.The reasons for this phenomenon lie in many aspects. In the first place, college students nowadays attach less importance to marks and exams. Second, college students are occupied by so many activities that they can just spare little time for exam preparation. In addition, some teachers fail to be strict with the students, which encourages students to .neglect the exams.To solve this problem, I think both students and teachers should play their parts. On the one hand, students should have a proper attitude towards exam preparation, through which they can have a **mand of the knowledge. On the other hand, teachers ought to control the exams more strictly.Part Ⅱ Reading ComprehensionPassage OneThe contribution genes make to intelligence increases as children grow older. This goes against the notion most people hold that as we age, environmental influences gradually overpower the genetic legacy we are born with — and may have implications for education. "People assume the genetic influence goes down with age because the environmental differences between people pile up in life," says Robert Plomin. "What we found was quite amazing, and goes in the other direction."Previous studies have shown variations in intelligence are at least partly due to genetics. To find out whether this genetic contribution varies with age, Plomin"s team pooled data from six separate studies carried out in the US, the UK, Australia and the Netherlands, involving a total of 11,000 pairs of twins.In these studies, the researchers tested twins on reasoning, logic and arithmetic to measure a quantity called general cognitiveability, or "g". Each study also included both identical twins, with same genes, and fraternal twins, sharing about half their genes, making it possible to disentangle (分清) the contributions of genes and environment to their "g" scores.Plomin"s team calculated that in childhood, genes account for about 41 percent of the variation in intelligence. In adolescence, this rose to 55 percent; by young adulthood, it was 66 percent.No one knows why the influence from genes should increase with age, but Plomin suggests that as children get older; they become better at exploiting and manipulating their environment to suit their genetic needs, and says "Kids with high "g" will use their environment to foster their cognitive ability and choose friends who are like-minded." Children with medium to low "g" may choose less challenging pastimes and activities, further emphasising their genetic legacy. Is there any way to interfere with the pattern? Perhaps. "The evidence of strong heritability doesn"t mean at all that there"s nothing you can do about it," says Susanne Jaeggi. "From our own work, the ones that started off with lower IQ scores had higher gains after training."Plomin suggests that genetic differences may be more emphasised ifall children share an identical curriculum instead of it being tailored to children"s natural abilities. "My inclination (倾向) would be to give everyone a good education, but put more effort into the lower end," he says.Intelligence researcher Paul Thompson agrees, "It shows that educators need to steer kids towards things drawing out their natural talents."SSS_SINGLE_SEL1.Most people think the intelligence increases ______.A are affected more by environment than the genetic legacy with ageB should be attributed more to the contribution that genes make with ageC are closely connected with the genetic legacy with ageD go against the implication of the education with age该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 14.2答案:A[解析] 根据题干中的most people和intelligence increases将本题出处定位于第1段前两句。
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大学英语四主观试题及参考答案
一、英译汉（每小题5分，共30分）
1.I think the picture shows us how fruits is necessary to life.
我认为这幅图展示给我们水果对于我们的生活重要性。
2.In Foreign Languages Department，a checking machine is used to correct the students' test papers.
在国外的语言机构，通过检查机器来批阅学生的试卷。
3.It's always a pleasure to see many friends here in London.
在伦敦见到朋友们总是让我很开心
4.Yeah, but they play the same songs over and over again.
是的，但是他们总是演奏同样的曲子一遍又一遍。
5.Apples here like water and sunshine.
这里的苹果像水和阳光。
6.Do you think students should do a part-time job?
你认为学生是否应该做兼职？
二、写作（每小题15分，共30分）
（一）、.建议你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的题目和提纲用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。
1.学习方法对英语学习的重要性；
2.你的英语学习方法。
How to Learn English Well？
（二）、建议你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的题目和提纲用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。
1．回忆值得记忆的一天；
2．说明为什么值得记忆。
A Day to Remember。