专业四级模拟试题二十一

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专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷321(题后含答案及解析)

专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷321(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. What do we know about the woman?2. Why is the man afraid of traveling by plane?3. What does the woman say about flying?4. What did the woman eat the last time she flew?5. What does the woman say about being afraid of something?1．A．She has only seen sharks in movies.B．She used to live near the sea.C．She likes snakes and spiders.D．She gets close to sharks easily.正确答案：A解析：本题考查人物特征。

由句(1—1)和(1—2)可知，当男士询问女士是否看到过鲨鱼时，女士回答说幸亏没有，她会尽量避而远之，并称她只在电影中看到过鲨鱼。

因此A为答案。

知识模块：对话2．A．He has a fear of high speed.B．He hates the flight delay.C．He is worried about the danger.D．He feels tired during flight.正确答案：C解析：本题考查原因。

由句(2)可知，男士称如果飞机出故障，就不再会安全降落，也就是他担心乘坐飞机有危险。

故C为答案。

知识模块：对话3．A．Handheld computers can help kill time.B．It is always very long and boring.C．There is no vegetarian food served.D．There is first-class service from attendants.正确答案：A解析：本题考查人物观点。

英语专四模拟试题及答案

英语专四模拟试题及答案一、听力理解（Part I Listening Comprehension）Section A: Talk1. A) The speaker will discuss the importance of effective communication.B) The speaker will talk about the challenges of adapting to a new culture.C) The speaker will share personal experiences of studying abroad.D) The speaker will explain the benefits of learning a second language.2. A) To improve their language skills.B) To experience a different educational system.C) To explore new cultures and societies.D) To make new friends and expand their social network.Section B: Conversation3. What is the main topic of the conversation?A) Planning a trip to a foreign country.B) Discussing the difficulties of language learning.C) Talking about the advantages of working abroad.D) Sharing experiences of cultural exchange.4. Why does the woman suggest taking a language course?A) To prepare for a job interview.B) To enhance her travel experience.C) To meet new people.D) To improve her language proficiency.Section C: News Broadcast5. What is the news report mainly about?A) A recent scientific discovery.B) A new policy implemented by the government.C) A significant event in the sports world.D) A cultural festival celebrated around the world.6. What is the purpose of the policy mentioned in the news?A) To promote international trade.B) To encourage environmental protection.C) To improve public health.D) To support education and research.二、语言知识运用（Part II Language Knowledge Use）7-14. 完形填空：阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷271(题后含答案及解析)

专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷271(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. What is effective note-taking?To【T1】the material and write down key elements【T1】______2. Take notes instead of transcribingBe an【T2】: don’t just record what is said【T2】______Engage with the material & determine the【T3】【T3】______Recording isn’t suggested partly because【T4】is necessary【T4】______3. Pick up on the lecturer’s【T5】and clues【T5】______V ocal patterns,【T6】& other indications 【T6】______Recognize main ideas by【T7】signal words & phrases【T7】______Other clues: voice volume, repetition, gestures, actions4. Make up your own【T8】【T8】______Use【T9】: write notes more quickly【T9】______Create【T10】and skip unimportant words【T10】______1．【T1】正确答案：digest解析：本题考查对文意的理解和细节的把握。

录音开头就指出，有效地做笔记并不是录音和抄写，而是一个学习过程，它要求快速理解(digest)讲座内容，并记下关键要素。

知识模块：讲座2．【T2】正确答案：active listener解析：本题考查对文意的理解和细节的把握。

2015英语专业四级考试听写模拟试题第21-30篇

第21篇BalloonsBalloons have been used for sport for about 100 years. There are two kinds of sport balloons, gas and hot-air. Hot-air balloons are safer than gas balloons, which may catch fire. Hot-air balloons are preferred by most balloonists in the United States because of their safty. They are also cheaper and easier to manage than gas balloons. Despite the ease of operating a balloon, pilots must watch the weather carefully. Sport balloon flights are best early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the wind is late. Over the years, balloonists have tried unsuccessfully to cross the Atlantic. It wasn't untill 1978 that three American balloonists succeeded.It took them just 6 days to make the trip, from their homes in the United States to Paris, France. Their voyage captured the imagination of the whole world.Useful words and expressions:balloon：气球hot-air：热空气balloonist：气球驾驶者[键入文字]第22篇You found a job, now how do you save moneySaving your hard-earned money can be difficult. As most of us enjoy spending rather than saving, I certainly had a tough time holding on to my money every payday. When I got my first few pay checks, right away I spend the cold hard cash I'd earned by hard work. But I quickly realized that this sort of spending wouldn't really help me get the things I wanted. So I made a pact with myself. I promise that before I did anything with the money, I would deposit at least 50% of the money into my savings account. That way, I eliminated the temptation to spend that money. After I got used to saving my money, it was much easier for me not to be tempted to buy things when I saw them. When I saw a CD, or vedio game that looked appealing,I learn to ask myself,"Do I really need this?" Asking this question helped me appreciate my money, and not let it slip out of my wallet quite so fast.Useful words and expressions:payday：n.发薪日pact：n.协定，条约deposit：v.存款eliminate：v.消除，排除temptation：n.诱惑be tempted to ：受诱惑做...peeling：退层slip out ：溜走wallet：钱包，皮夹[键入文字]第23篇The Influence of LifeIn the early times when human beings hunted and gathered food, they were not in control of their environment. They could only interact with their surroundings as the other lower animals did.When they learned to make fire, however, they became capable of altering their environment. To provide themselves with fuel, they cut down trees. They also burned clearings in forests to increase the growth of grass and to provide a greater grazing area for the wild animals that human beings fed upon. This development led to farming and the domestication of animals. Fire provided the means for cooking plants which had previously been inedible. Only when the process of meeting the basic need for food reached a certain level was it possible for humans to follow other pursuits such as setting up families, forming societies and founding cities.Useful words and Expressions:1. interact with 与……组合2. clearing 空旷地3. grazing 放牧，牧草4. domestication 驯养，驯服5. previously 先前，以前6. inedible 不能吃的，不适于食用的7. pursuit 追击8. set up 设立[键入文字]第24篇Our ConcernThe history of life on earth has been a history of interaction between living things and their surroundings. To a large extent, the physical form and the habits of the earth's vegetation and its animal life have been molded by the environment. Only in the present century has one species of man acquired significant power to alter the nature of his world.The rapidity of change follows the pace of man rather than the pace of nature. Radiation is now the unnatural creation of man's tampering with the atom. The chemicals are the creations of man's inventive mind, having no counterparts in nature.We have put poisonous and biologically potent chemicals into the hands of persons largely ignorant of their potentials for harm. We have subjected enormous numbers of people to contact with these poisons, without their consent and often without their knowledge. We have allowed these chemicals to be used with little or no advance investigation of their effect. Future generations are unlikely to forgive our lack of concern.Useful Words and Expressions:1. interaction 交互作用，交感2. vegetation 植被3. mold 塑造，浇铸4. species 种类5. unnatural 不自然的6. tamper with 损害，影响7. counterpart 配对物8. poisonous 有毒的9. potent 有力的，有效的10. consent 同意，赞成[键入文字]第25篇Study Finds More Trees on Farms Than Was ThougtFarmers, especially in developing countries, are often criticized for cutting down forests. But a new study suggests that many farmers recognize the value in keeping trees.Researchers using satellite images found at least ten percent tree cover on more than one billion hectares of farmland. That is almost half the farmland in the world. Earlier estimates were much lower but incomplete. The authors of the new study say it may still underestimate the true extent worldwide.The study found that climate conditions alone could not explain the amount of tree cover in different areas. Nor could the size of nearby populations, meaning people and trees can live together.There are areas with few trees but also few people, and areas with many trees and many people. The findings suggest that things like land rights, markets or government policies can influence tree planting and protection.useful words and phrases:tree cover 林木植被，森林覆盖率hectare 公顷estimate 估计estimate the cost of估计……的成本at a rough estimate 据粗略估计by estimate照估计[键入文字]第26篇Death Valley: A Beautiful but Dangerous PlaceDeath Valley is a land of beautiful but dangerous extremes. There are mountains that reach more than three thousand meters into the sky. There is a place called Badwater that is the lowest area of land in the Western Hemisphere. If there were water there, it would be eighty-six meters below the level of the ocean.Death Valley can be dangerously cold during the winter months. Storms in the mountains can produce sudden flooding on the floor of the Valley.The extreme heat in summer has killed people in the past. It will continue to kill those who do not honor this extreme climate. Death Valley does not forgive those who are not careful.It is a good example of the violence of nature.However,it would be wrong to think that nothing lives there. The Valley is full of life.Wild flowers grow very quickly after a little rain. Birds, snakes and other animals always enjoy their stay.useful words and phrases:hemisphere 半球the Eastern Hemisphere 东半球the Western Hemispherea hemisphere of science and technology 科技领域honor 尊敬graduate with honors以优等成绩毕业honor a check 兑现支票a store that honors all credit cards接受所有信用卡的商店[键入文字]第27篇Going Digital：California' Textbook ProjectCalifornia approves traditional textbooks in six-year cycles. Digital ones can offer the latest information. They lighten the load of school bags. They save paper and trees, and make learning more fun and interactive. And lastly they help schools with their finances.The state has had to make severe cuts in school spending because of deep financial problems. More than six million students attend California public schools.Earlier this year, California invited content developers to offer digital math and science materials for high schools. These had to meet at least ninety percent of the state's learning requirements. Specially trained teachers examined sixteen textbooks and approved ten of them.School administrators point out that the texts may be free online, but students need a way to access them. Not everyone has a computer or electronic reader. Schools could print out copies, but that would not help the environment. Also, there is the cost to train teachers to use digital textbooks effectively.useful words and phrases:approve同意，许可approve of the decision 赞成这个决定cycle 循环，周期business/trade cycle 商业盛衰的循环a vicious cycle恶性循环lighten 减轻interactive 相互作用的，相互影响的finance财源，资产severe 剧烈的，严重的，朴素的severe pain 剧痛administrator 管理员，负责人access接近，利用，进网[键入文字]第28篇LeadA new study shows that lead-based paint remains a worldwide threat to public health. Paint containing lead is a major cause of lead poisoning in children.The heavy metal enters the body when children breathe the paint dust or fumes in the air. Or when babies put their mouth on painted surfaces or swallow pieces of paint.Lead can damage the brain and the nervous system. It can decrease intelligence, create behavior problems and slow a child's growth.Researchers tested new household paints from twelve countries in Africa, Asia and South America. The paints were sold under different brand names. The study found that almost three-fourths of the brands had dangerously high levels of lead.The professor says high quality paint can be produced without lead. He and his team are calling for a worldwide ban on lead-based paint. He says many parts of the world are doing too little to correct the problem of lead poisoning in children. He notes that research has found no safe level of lead.useful words and phrases:lead 铅fumes气味，气体household 家庭的household appliances家用电器become a household name成为家喻户晓的名字household affairs家务事household cavalry/troops 御林军ban 禁令[键入文字]第29篇Teacher-studentThe relationship between a teacher and a student can be either good or bad, helpful or harmful. Either way, the relationship can affect the student for the rest of his life. / A good teacher-student relationship will make the teacher’s job worthw hile. A bad relationship can discourage the student from learning and make teaching an unpleasant task. In order to have a good teacher-student relationship, respect between teacher and student is very important. If the teacher is too strict, he frightens the student. If the teacher is too friendly, the student may become lazy and stop learning hard. The teacher’s attitude and approach should be in between those two extremes. As for the student, his proper respect to the teacher must be shown all the time. / He should be eager to learn and willing to work hard. In conclusion, a good teacher-student relationship can be beneficial to both. The student absorbs knowledge eagerly and enjoyable, and the teacher gains satisfaction from his work. (163 words)Useful words and expressions:discourage:vt. 使气馁[键入文字]第30篇EasterEaster is a festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. A Sunday between March 22 and April 25 is called Easter Sunday. People eat some cakes during this festival. They also give colorful eggs to each other. It is said that the Earth came from an egg. In England, people write messages and dates on their eggs and give them to friends or loved ones.A rabbit called the Easter Bunny visits children on Easter Sunday. He often leaves some candy and eggs. So on Easter Sunday morning, children always get up early to find these candy and eggs all around the house. In fact, it is their parents who buy them candy and hide their eggs.The story of the Easter Bunny’s visit comes from Germany. The story goes that a poor woman hid eggs for her children to find. At the moment they found them,they looked up to see a big rabbit running away.Useful words and expressions:Easter复活节Resurrection 复活，复兴Jesus Christ 耶稣基督[键入文字]。

英语专业四级模拟试题及答案

英语专业四级模拟试题及答案英语专业四级模拟试题及答案__1__Which of the following philosophers ever said “I think, therefore I am”?A Francis BaconB DeseartesC Pierre GassendiD John Locke__2__American Presidents are elected __.A every two yearsB every four yearsC every five yearsD every six years__3__Which branch of American government has the power to interpret the Constitution?A The Supreme CourtB The PresidentC The HouseD The Senate__4__The American Constitution is the oldest written constitution in the world. It was drawn up in__.A 1778B 1783C 1774D 1787__5__ Which country was the richest and the most powerful country in the Europe in the middle of the 17th century?A FlanderB EnglandC FranceD the Netherlands__6__ Whose doctrines of the separation of powers became one of the most important principles of the U.S. Constitution?A John LockeB MontesquieauC RousseauD Voltaire__7__The “basies” taught in American elementary schools are __.A social studies, reading, arithmeticB science, reading, writing, arithmeticC reading, writing, arithmeticD physical education, reading, writing__8__ The Gettysburg victory was the turning point of __.A the Civil WarB the war of IndependenceC the Indian WarD the Trenton War__9__ The functions of institutions of highest education in the U.S. are__.A research and teachingB teaching and degree awardingC professional training, teaching and public serviceD teaching, research and pubic service__10__ The largest religious group in America is __.A Roman CatholicsB ProtestantsC OrthodoxD Presbyterians参考答案：1. 选B。

英语专业四级考试全真模拟试卷二（1）（1）

4. In order to get rid of boredom, the speaker suggests____.
A. stopping to have some physical exercise B. having a sound sleep C. changing to another subject D. talking to friends 5. What does the statement mean? A. Jim doesn’t have any assignment before Friday. B. Jim doesn’t know the assignment until Friday. C. Jim is too busy to finish the assignment. D. Jim couldn’t finish all these assignments before Friday. 6. According to the passage,____. A．Maggie has changed his job B. Maggie is doing his present job well C. Maggie didn’t quit his job D. Maggie has lost his job 7. What does the statement mean? A. Sam lives far away. B. Not everybody likes Sam. C. Good friends are hard to find. D. All friends like Sam. 8. What does the speaker imply? A. He won hardly. B. He didn’t catch the ball well enough. C. He failed in this match. D. His hand got wounded badly. SECTION B CONVERSATION In this section, you will hear eight short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following eight questions. 9. What can you learn about the man from this conversation? A. He is behind in assignments of reading. B. He drew a lot last night. C. He didn’t sleep at all last night. D. He studies very hard. 10. How much did the woman pay for her handbag? A. $20.B. $30.C. $22.D. $28. 11. What’s the probable relationship between the man and the woman? A. Cousins.B. Husband and wife.

专业英语四级(听写听力)模拟试卷21(题后含答案及解析)

专业英语四级（听写听力）模拟试卷21(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. DICTATIONPART I DICTATION (15 MIN)Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minute1．正确答案：Stress Stress is what you feel when you react to pressure, either from the outside world or from inside yourself. Stress is a normal reaction for people of all ages. Most people think that pressure is always a bad thing. In fact, a little bit of stress is good. Without stress, most of us couldn’t push ourselves to do well, especially in difficult things. People usually complain about feeling pressed for time when they are under certain pressure. It is true that you can’t always control the things that are stressing you out, but you can control how you react to them. The way you feel about things results from the way you think about things. If you change how you think, you can change the way you feel. Try the following tips to deal with your stress: *Make a list of the things that are causing your stress. *Give yourself an excuse. *Don’t promise to do things you can’t do or don’t want to do. *Find someone to talk to. 涉及知识点：听写2．正确答案：Love Is a Telephone Love is a telephone which is always silent when you are hoping for a call, but rings when you are not ready for it. As a result, we often miss the love coming from the other end. Love is a telephone which is seldom program-controlled or directly dialed. You cannot get an immediate answer with a simple “hello”, let alone go deep into your lover’s heart with one call. Usually it has to be relayed by an operator, and you have to wait patiently. Love is a telephone that is always busy. When you are ready to dial for love, you only find, to your disappointment, the line is already being used by someone else. Love is a telephone, but it is difficult to know when to dial. You will miss the opportunity if your call is either too early or too late. 涉及知识点：听写3．正确答案：Jealousy The experience of jealousy varies enormously from age to age, from culture to culture, from couple to couple, from person to person,and can be different within the same person from time to time. In the United States, there has been a change of attitude toward jealousy in recent years. “Normal” jealousy, which had been seen as an inevitable accompaniment of love and support of marriage, has come to be seen by some as evidence of personal insecurity and weakness in the relationship, and therefore a threat to the partnership. Most jealous flashes come from feeling left out of an activity involving your partner and another person or other people. When your partner pays attention to another, your first reaction is to note that they are “in” and you are “out”. You feel excluded, ignored, unappreciated. This kind of experience is not uncommon, and dealing with it gracefully is part of the etiquette of our time. 涉及知识点：听写4．正确答案：Differences Between Television and Radio Announcers When television first began to expand, very few of the people who had become famous as radio announcers were able to be equally effective on television. Some of the difficulties they experienced when they were trying to adjust themselves to the new medium were technical. When working on radio, for example, they had become used to seeing on behalf of the listener. This art of seeing for others means that the announcer has to be very good at talking. In the case of television, however, the announcer sees everything with the viewer. His duty, therefore, is completely different. He is there to make sure that the viewer does not miss any point of interest, to help him focus on particular things, and to help him understand the images on the television screen. Unlike his radio colleague, he must know the value of silence and how to use it at those moments when the pictures speak for themselves. 涉及知识点：听写5．正确答案：The African Elephant The African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to African ecosystem. As a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna surroundings in which it lives, setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat. It is the elephant’s great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem. 涉及知识点：听写。

英语专业四级考试模拟试题

英语专业四级考试模拟试题一、阅读理解Passage 1Questions 1-5Shakespeare is well known for his plays, but little attention has been paid to another important aspect of his life — his retirement. While Shakespeare retired to Stratford and lived a quiet life with his wife, there is evidence showing he kept in touch with fellow actors. In fact, he often traveled to London to watch performances of his plays. Shakespeare was one of those rare individuals who could enjoy his later years in peace after accomplishing so much earlier in life.1. What is the main topic of the passage?A. Shakespeare's retirement life in Stratford.B. Shakespeare's interactions with fellow actors.C. Shakespeare's travels to watch performances.D. Shakespeare's achievements in his early years.2. According to the passage, what did Shakespeare often do when he went to London?A. Attend acting classes.B. Watch performances of his plays.C. Write new plays.D. Meet with his wife.3. The word “accomplishing” in the passage is closest in meaning toA. avoidingB. securingC. achievingD. forgetting4. What does the passage imply about Shakespeare's retirement?A. He did not want to be disturbed.B. He was bored with his quiet life.C. He maintained a connection with the theater world.D. He regretted not continuing to write.5. Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the passage?A. Shakespeare's wife accompanied him on his trips to London.B. Shakespeare was able to enjoy his later years.C. Shakespeare often traveled to London.D. Shakespeare was well known for his plays.Passage 2Questions 6-10Attention all students! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to study abroad in Spain this summer! Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Madrid while improving your Spanish language skills. With our experienced teachers and diverse curriculum, you'll be sure to make the most of your time abroad. Enjoy delicious Spanish cuisine, explore historic landmarks, and make lifelong friendships with students from around the world. Apply now and seize the chance to have the summer of a lifetime!6. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To inform students about an upcoming trip to Spain.B. To promote a new language program.C. To encourage students to study abroad.D. To describe the cultural attractions of Spain.7. According to the passage, what can students expect to do in Spain?A. Study with experienced teachers.B. Stay at home and watch TV.C. Explore historic landmarks.D. Attend online classes.8. What is NOT mentioned as an activity in Spain?A. Enjoying Spanish cuisine.B. Making lifelong friendships.C. Visiting museums.D. Taking dance classes.9. Which of the following is implied by the passage?A. Students will have the summer of a lifetime if they study abroad.B. Studying abroad is a waste of time and money.C. Spain is not a good place to learn Spanish.D. Students should only study in their home country.10. What is the tone of the passage?A. FormalB. InformalC. NegativeD. Critical二、听力理解Section ADirections: 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 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1-31. What does the report say about Amazon's new headquarters?A. It will be built in a small town.B. It will create thousands of jobs.C. It will be in California.D. It will relocate from Seattle.2. Why did the woman call the police?A. Her purse was stolen.B. She saw a fire in a building.C. She witnessed a car accident.D. She heard gunshots.3. What can we infer about the weather from the news report?A. It has been sunny all week.B. It will snow tomorrow.C. There will be a heatwave.D. Rain is expected this weekend.Section BDirections: 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 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 4-74. Why is the woman upset?A. She failed a test.B. She lost a job opportunity.C. She forgot to call someone.D. She missed a flight.5. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Try again next year.B. Go on a trip.C. Call a friend.D. Have a drink.6. What will the man do next?A. Buy a ticket.B. Go shopping.C. Cook dinner.D. Listen to music.7. What does the man think of the woman's situation?A. It's common.B. It's hilarious.C. It's tragic.D. It's her fault.三、写作Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition in English entitled "The Benefits of Studying Abroad". You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 留学的好处：更广阔的视野，更丰富的知识，更深刻的体验。

2020-2021年英语专业四级考试真题及答案

英语专业四级考试真题PART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage．Altogether the passage will be read to you four times．During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning．For the second and third readings，the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase，with intervals of 15 seconds．The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work．You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more．Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE．PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A,B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two．SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations．Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions l to 3 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation.l．The Ethical Consumer Research Association will provide information to shoppers onA．product price．B．product quality．C．manufacturers．D．production methods．2．According to the conversation，an ethical shopper shouldA．ask for others’advice before buying things．B．consider the worth of something to be bought．C．postpone buying things whenever possible．D．search for things that are less costly．3．According to the conversation，ethical shoppers can be best described asA．shrewd．B．thrifty．C．extravagant．D．cautious．Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now,listen to the conversation．4．Which of the following statements is CORRECT about Mary?A．She is enjoying her language study．B．She is enjoying her management study．C．She is not feeling very well at the moment．D．She is not happy about her study pressure．5．What does Mary think of the course initially?A．It is useful．B．It is difficult．C．It is challenging．D．It is interesting．6．What is Mary’s problem of living in a family house?A．She dislikes the food she eats．B．She is unable to sleep well．C．She has no chance to make friends．D．She finds the rent high．7．Which of the following is Mr．Davies’advice?A．To tryto make more friends．B．To try to change accommodation．C．To spend more time on English．D．To stop attending language classes．Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now,listen to the conversation．8．According to the conversation，the day is special becauseA．many people are surfing the net on that day．B．it is an anniversary of the internet．C．the net brought about no changes until that day．D．big changes will take place on that day．9．We learn from the conversation that peopleA．cannot Jive without the internet．B．cannot work without the internet．C．all use the internet to keep in touch．D．have varied opinions about internet use．10．At the end of the conversation．the speakers talk aboutA．the future of the internet．B．the type of office furniture．C．when changes will come．D．how people will use the internet．SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section，you will hear several passages．Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．11．In order to open a bank account，you need to produce____in addition to your passport．A．a library card B．a registration formC．a telephone bill D．a receipt12．Which of the following might NOT be included in the‘utility bill’?A．Rent．B．Gas．C．Water．D．Telephone．13．According to the passage，what can one do in the post office?A．Getting contact details．B．Obtaining tax forms．C．Paying housing rents．D．Applying for loans．Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．14．According to the passage，‘scheduling’means that youA．need to be efficient in work．B．plan your work properly．C．try to finish work ahead of time．D．know how to work in teams．15．According to the passage, one of the activities to relax could beA．protecting wild animals．B．spending time with your family．C．learning how to read efficiently．D．learning how to do gardening．16．One of the ways to reduce stress is toA．do better than anyone else．B．fulfill high ambitions in one's work．C．work and have reasonable aims．D．start with a relatively low aim．17．According to the passage，to reduce stress has something to do with the following EXCEPTA．one's position．B．one's interest．C．one's health．D．one's mood．Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．18．According to the passage，new words tend to come fromA．world politics．B．advances in science．C．areas of life．D．all the above．19．The passage explains the larger and richer vocabulary of English mainly from a viewpoint．A．historical B．culturalC．commercial D．colonial20．According to the passage，which of the following statements best describes the English language?A．It is outdated in grammar．B．It accepts new words from science．C．It has begun taking in new words．D．It tends to embrace new words.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section，you will hear several news items．Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions 21 and 22 are based OH the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now listen to the news．21．Where was the marble statue found?A．Out in the sea．B．Inside a bath house．C．On a cliff along the coast．D．On the coast outside Jerusalem．22．Which of the following best describes the condition of the statue?A．It was incomplete．B．It was recent artwork．C．It was fairly tall．D．It was in pieces．Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item．you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．23．The rescue efforts concentrated mainly onA．the U．S．-Canada border B．snow-stricken regions．C．highways．D．city streets．24．According to the news，the last group of people might have been stranded in their vehiclesfor more than ____ hours before being rescued．A．24 B．25 C．40 D．48Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．25．According to the 2006 anti-smoking restrictions，smoking was NOT allowed inA．offices．B．restaurants．C．bars．D．school playgrounds．26．According to the news，which of the following groups reacts negatively to the new law?A．Television producers．B．Hotel owners．C．Medical workers．D．Hospital management．Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．27．According to the news，who first discovered the fraud?A．A client．B．A bank manager．C．The police．D．Bank headquarters．28．When did the bank employee hand himself in?A．A month before the fraud was discovered．B．A day before the fraud was discovered．C．A day after the police launched investigation．D．A month after he transferred the money．Question 29 is based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question．Now, listen to the news．29．What is this news item mainly about?A．How to open Hotmail accounts．B．How to retrieve missing e-mails．C．New e-mail service by Microsoft．D．Problems and complaints about e-mails．Question30 is based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question．Now, listen to the news．30．Compared with 2009，which of the following figures remained about the same in 2010?A．Number of tickets sold．B．Box office revenues．C．Attendance rate．D Number of cinemasPART III CLOZE 【15 MIN】Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks．Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two．The earthquake of 26th December 2004 resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in living memory．It was a (31) _____ underwater quake and occurred in the Indian Ocean．It (32) ____ coastlines，communities and brought death to many people．Why do earthquakes happen?The surface of the earth has not always looked as it does today；it is moving(33)____ (although very slowly)and has done so for billions of years．This is one(34)____ of earthquakes，when one section of the earth (tectonic plate)(35)____ another．Scientists can predict where but not(36)____ this might happen and the area between plates is called a fault line．On one fault line in Kobe，Japan in 1923 over 200,000 people were killed．(37)____，earthquakes do not alwayshappen on fault lines，(38)____ is why they are so dangerous and (39)____．Where do volcanoes happen?Volcanoes happen where the earth's(40)____ is thin：lava，dust and gases(41)____ from beneath the earth．They can rise into a huge cone shape like a mountain and erupt，(42)____ they can be so violent(43)____ they just explode directly from the earth with no warning．There are 1511(44)'____' volcanoes in the world．This means that they may(45)____ be dangerous．In 1985 the Colombian volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted．The lava melted a glacier and sent tones ofmud(46)____ the town below．Twenty thousand people died．Natural disasters like volcanic eruptions are often unpredictable．We regularly do not know when they(47)____ pen，or (48)____ where they will happen．In the future，scientists may be able to watch and predict(49)____ before they happen．This could(50)____ many lives．31．A．massive B．significant C．great D．grand32．A．changed B．converted C．destroyed D．transformed33．A．frequently B．continuously C．regularly D．periodically34．A．source B．reason C．movement D．cause35．A．collides with B．confronts with C．meets with D．faces with36．A．how B．why C．when D．what37．A．Generally B．However C．Similarly D．Anyway38．A．that B．it C．this D．which39．A．unpredictable B．unaccountable C．inevitable D．irresistible40．A．surface B．appearance C．crust D．cover41．A．flowed out B．burst out C．1eaked out D．trickled out42．A．or B．and C．nor D．but43．A．like B．for C．as D．that44．A．living B．active C．alive D．live45．A．relatively B．hardly C．still D．gradually46．A．down B．on C．across D．beyond47．A．are to B．should C．must D．might48．A．else B．even C．though D．whether49．A．accidents B．incidents C．occasions D．events50．A．rescue B．save C．preserve D．shelterPART IV GRAMMAR ＆VOCABULARY 【15 MIN】There are thirty sentences in this section．Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A，B, C and D．Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence．Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two．51．Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A．Twenty miles seems like a long walk to him．B．No one except his supporters agree with him．C．Neither Julia nor I were going to the party．D．Few students in my class are really lazy．52．Which of the following determiners(限定词)can be placed before both singular count nouns and plural count nouns?A．many a B．few C．such D．the next53．Which of the following reflexive pronouns(反身代词)is used as an appositive(同位语)?A，He promised himself rapid progress．B．The manager herself will interview Mary．C．I have nothing to say for myself．D．They quarreled themselves red in the face．54．My boss ordered that the legal documents ____ to him before lunch．A．be sent B．were sent C．were to be sent D．must be sent55．Which of the following sentences expresses WILLINGNESS?A．By now she will be eating dinner．B．I shall never do that again．C．My brother will help you with the luggage．D．You shall get a promotion．56．Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT? A．How strange feelings they are!B．How dare you speak to me like that!C．What noise they are making!D. What a mess we are in!57．which of the italicized parts functions as a subject? A．We never doubt that her brother is honest．B．The problem is not who will go but who will stay．C．You must give it back to whoever it belongs to。

英语专业四级模拟试题及答案 Microsoft Word 文档

CLOZE［15 MIN.］Decide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the correct choice for each blank on your ANSWER SHEET.All Americans are at least vaguely___26___with the plight of the American Indian. Cutbacks in federal programs for Indians have made their problems___27___more severe in recent years. Josephy reports,“___28___1981 it was estimated that cutbacks in federal programs for Indians totaled about $500 million” or more th an ten times the cuts affecting their___29___fellow Americans. Additional cuts seem to be threatened in the future. This reduced funding is affecting almost all aspects of reservation life,___30___education . If the Indians could solve their___31___problems, solutions to many of their other problems might not be far behind. In this paper the current status of Indian education will be described and___32___ and some ways of improving this education will be proposed.Whether to___33___with the dominant American culture or to preserve Indian culture has been a longstanding issue in Indian education. After the Civil War full responsibility for Indian education was turned over by the government to churches and missionary groups. The next fifty years became a period of___34___assimilation in all areas of Indian culture, but especially in religion and education .John Collier, a reformer who agitated___35___Indians and their culture from the early 1920s until his death in 1968, had a different idea. He believed that instead of effacing native culture, Indian schools should encourage and___36___it.Pressure to assimilate remains a potent force today,___37___. More and more Indiansare graduating from high school and college andbecoming___38___for jobs in the non-Indian society. “ When Indians obtain the requisite skills, many of them enter the broader American society and succeed. ”___39___approximately 90 percent of all Indian children are educated in state public school systems.How well these children compete with the members of the dominant society, however, is another___40___.26. A. agreeableB. regardless C. familiarD. sympathetic27. A. evenB. ever C. greatlyD. further28. A. SinceB. Up toC. BeforeD. By the end of29. A. non-IndianB. IndianC. previousD. former30. A. exceptB. regardingC. besidesD. including31. A. culturalB. educationalC. socialD. severe32. A. estimatedB. evaluatedC. settledD. decided33. A. agreeB. push forwardC. assimilateD. deal34. A. enforcedB. overallC. contemptuousD. unbelievable35. A. in favor ofB. on behalf ofC. side by side withD. far behind36. A. realizeB. assimilateC. acknowledgeD. revitalize37. A. yetB. furthermoreC. howeverD. just the same38. A. availableB. reachableC. suitableD. eligible39. A. In the futureB. In the pastC. At presentD. Maybe40. A. questionB. issueC. aspectD. matterPART ⅤGRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY［15 MIN.］There are twenty-five sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that correctly completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.41. He____have been nervous because he didn’t go straight in.A. ought toB. mustC. shouldD. had to42. I am quite sure that I can____Michael into letting us use his car tomorrow.A. speakB. talkC. tellD. say43. Jean could be a very attractive girl but she____to her clothes.A. pays no attentionB. was paying no attentionC. paid no attentionD. had paid no attention44. When questioned by the interviewer, my mind went____, and I could hardly remember my own date of birth.A. blankB. dimC. faintD. vain45. The textbook question as well as other issues is going to be discussed when the congress is in____again next spring.A. assemblyB. conventionC. conferenceD. session46. To drive a car safely, it is____good brakes.A. essential withB. essential havingC. essential to haveD. essential have47. As I regard it, you can widen the ____ of these improvements through your active participation.A. volumeB. dimensionC. magnitudeD. scope48. “Can you ride a horse”“No, I never had the chance ____.”A. for learningB. for learning howC. how to learn itD. to learn how49. As electric lines were destroyed by the storm, they were forced to[CD#4] light for several days.A. go overB. go in forC. go withoutD. go out50. To survive in the intense market competition, we must____the qualities and varieties of products we make to the world-market demand.A. improveB. guaranteeC. gearD. enhance51. “Maria has blisters in her boots.”“She____walking such a long distance.”A. was used not toB. used toC. is not used toD. did not used to52. In ancient times people who were thought to have the ability to____dreams were likely to be highly respected.A. impartB. inheritC. interpretD. intervene53. It was ____that we felt tired when we arrived.A. a so long travelB. such a long travelC. such a long journeyD. such a so long journey54.____his poor record in school, the board thinks that he should study hard.A. In spite ofB. In charge ofC. In view ofD. In case of55. “What authors do you like”“Shakespeare is____.”A. favorite for meB. my favoriteC. for me the favoriteD. the favorite of mine56. We hadn’t expected a power cut so we were astonished w hen the whole house was ____into darkness.A. divedB. plungedC. drownedD. dropped57. Without a (an)____passport a tourist is forbidden to enter a country.A. operativeB. effectiveC. validD. efficient58. Although the town had been attacked by the storm several times,____was done.A. a few damagesB. few damagesC. little damageD. a little damage59. Before the tourists set off, they spent much time setting a limit ____the expenses of the trip.A. forB. inC. toD. about60. “Tina looks especially pretty tonight.”“Yes, she always looks her best in ____of that color.”A. dressB. a dressC. that dressD. the dress61. Despite the wide range of reading material specially writtenor____forlanguage learning purposes, there is yet no comprehensive systematic program for the reading skills.A. appointedB. assembledC. acknowledgedD. adapted62. Internet, a____of millions of computers linked world wide, is the largest system serving e-mail messengers.A. unityB. connectionC. networkD. combination63. “ How dark your brother’s hair is!”“It’s ____mine when I was at his age.”A. no darker thanB. no more darker asC. not dark more thanD. not darker as64. It was surprising that the hotel looked rather shabby outside was luxuriously and____ furnished inside.A. artificiallyB. arrogantlyC. arbitrarilyD. artistically65.____he daydreamed, Peter saw figures in the sky.A. UntilB. SinceC. WhileD. DuringPART ⅥREADING COMPREHENSION［30 MIN.］SECTION AREADING COMPREHENSION［25 MIN.］In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer. Mark your choices on your ANSWER SHEET.TEXT AAnna Douglas was 72 years old when she started writing her newspaper column.She had been the director of a school and a camp before she retired, but she needed to keep busy. She was even willing to work without pay. That was the reason she found a volunteer job with an agency. The agency that she chose to work for was a business that helped other businesses find jobs for old people. Every day she talked with other retired people like herself. By talking, she recognized two things. Old people had abilities that were not being used. Old people also had problems——mostly problems with communication.Mrs. Douglas found a new purpose for herself. Through the years, from time to time she had written stories about people for national magazines. Now there was a new subject: old people like herself. She began to write a newspaper column called “Sixty Plus,” which focused on getting old. She writes about the problems of old people, especially their problems with being misunderstood.Anna Douglas uses her thinking ability to see the truth behind a problem. She understands the reasons why problems begin. She understands old people and young people, too. For example, one of her readers said that his grandchildren left the house as soon as he came to visit. Mrs. Douglas suggested some ways for him to increase understanding with his grandchildren. She told him to listen to young peoples music and to watch the most popular television shows.“It’s important to know something about your grandchildren’s world,” says Mrs.Douglas. “That means questioning and listening——and listening is not what old sters do best,” she continues, “Say good things to them and about them. Never criticize your grandchildren or any other youngsters, teenagers, or young adults.Never tell them that they are wrong. Don’t give them yo ur opinion. They have been taught that they should have respect for old people. The old should have respect for the young as well.”66. Anna Douglas understands the problems of old people ____.A. because she likes their musicB. because she has grandchildrenC. because she watches their television programsD. because she is old herself67. Anna Douglas’ newspaper column____.A. is about how to find jobs for old peopleB. spreads ideas for youngstersC. discusses the problems of old peopleD. contains mostly funny stories68. What advice did Mrs. Douglas NOT give to the reader whose grandchildren didnt want to see himA. Listen to popular music.B. Tell more interesting stories.C. Try to understand the grandchildren.D. Watch more popular TV shows.69. The main point of Mrs. Douglas’ advice is____.A. old people should understand and respect the youngB. old people have a lot to learn from the youngC. poor hearing often causes old people to misunderstand the youngD. old people should show respect for the young even when they criticize themTEXT BIs there no end to the Drug PlagueLast year, our nation’s capital passed the murder-a-day mark, and the number of homicides is now up some 50 percent from that level. More thanhalf of these killings are drug-related. In 1988 New York City had its most violent year ever,with 1896 homicides. Many of these involved drugs. Such homicides are also a problem in Detroit, Baltimore, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Phoenix and scores of other cities where drug gangs war against one another and use violence to spread their deadly trade. In Bankhead Courts, and Atlanta housing project, drug-related crime has reached the point where mail carriers have had to depend on increased police patrols at delivery time.For years, we have attacked the supply side of the drug crisis, trying to choke off the flow of drugs into our country and stop the networks that distribute them. This strategy has failed miserably. Now it’s time to launch a whole new offensive. We must crack down on drug consumers. Last year, former First Lady Nancy Reagan had an emotional meeting with the parents of young woman who had died in a train crash that involved an engineer’s use of drugs. After that meeting, Mrs. Reagan said, “ If you’re a casual drug user, you’re an accomplice to murder.”Mary Jane Hatcher, widow of a New York City drug-enforcement agent killed in the drug wars, echoes that sentiment. “Even through the grief,” she said after her husband’s death earlier this year, “ I must ask, who really killed Everett Emerson from our society Look around. Wemiddle-class suburban Americans, we casual users, we dabblers in drugs keep the market in drugs an ever-increasing one.Therefore, Everett Emerson Hatcher was killed by all of us. Nice people. All of you who hear me now and fit this description, all of you must accept the blame for the loss of this good, gentle man.”70. The best title for this passage is ____.A. There Is No End to the Drug PlagueB. Let’s Get Tough with Drug UserC. We Must Crack Down on Drug SuppliesD. Everyone Is A Victim of Drug Use71. Which of the following statements is not true according to the passageA. Last year there was a murder almost every day in Washington D.C..B. Now more homicides happened this year.C. More than half of these crimes are related to drug.D. In USA mail carriers always depend on increased police patrols at delivery time.72. For years the strategy against drug ____.A. hasn’t worked as desiredB. has encouraged the supply of drugC. hasn’t cut off the networks that distribute drugD. has cracked down on drug consumers73. Who should be blamed for the death of Everett Emerson HatcherA. All of us.B. One of the drug gangs.C. Drug enforcement agent.D. Middle-class suburban Americans.TEXT CThere’s been a lot of talk about extraterrestrial beings visiting our planet. I don’t put much stock in that. I am convinced, however, that we are surrounded by sentient things of our own making whose single aim is the harassment of the individual and, ultimately, the destruction of society.Let me illustrate. A couple of years ago, I received a $ 600 insurance dividend. Sitting at the kitchen table, my wife and I discussed what we might do with the bonanza. I realize now that the refrigerator overheard our conversation. The very next day, it went berserk. The repairman told us we needed a new unit. Cost: $ 600.Not long after, we got a refund from the IRS, enough to pay for a vacation in Mexico.“I’ve something to tell you,” I said to my wife. “ Privately.”“How about the den” she suggested. I remembered that the color television set is in the den. “No, not there. Let’s go outside.”I showed her the check as we stood in the driveway. We hugged each other elatedly and hardly noticed the rain.My car was parked within earshot. I didn’t think anything of it at the time.As I started for the train the next morning, the car began making devilish screeching sounds.“The engine’s shot,” my mechanic said, “Replacing it will cost about a thousand d ollars.”The car’s demise convinced me I was on to something big. I dug through our financial records. I discovered that over the past ten years our receipt of “ found” money invariably was followed by equal expenditures to replace a hot-water heater, a television and a stove.Today, I lavish compliments on all the mechanical devices in our home. And I never, ever mention financial rewards in front of them.But if this article is published and I’m paid for it, the word processor is going to go wrong for sur e. It’ll know.74. In Paragraph 1, “sentient things of our own making” refer to ____.A. extraterrestrial beingsB. human beingsC. our sense organsD. mechanical devices made by man75. Which of the following statements is trueA. The author believes that there have been extraterrestrial beings visiting our planet.B. The author and his wife talked about the refund in the driveway where noting could hear them.C. The author and his wife were overjoyed at the repayment from the IRS.D. The author noticed that the refrigerator was overhearing his conversation with his wife.76. Which is the topic sentence of the passageA. The first sentence of the passage.B. The third sentence of the passage.C. The last sentence but one of the passage.D. The last sentence of the passage.TEXT DA twenty-year-old immigrant, Levi Strauss, came to the United States in 1850 to seek his fortune in the gold fields. But strangely enough, this man made his fortune on heavy canvas that he found suitable for working clothes. Strauss’ jeans were particularly good for prospectors and cowboys. In the early days of jeans, this man couldn’t have guessed that his pants, made only for rough work, would become so popular at all levels of society. Yes, this is a fact: jeans have become fashionable in our society. Furthermore, these pants have come to symbolize changes in social attitude.In the last decade or two we have seen movements toward equality as well as defiance of authority. Jeans, now worn by everybody, can be said to symbolize these changes for the better. In the past, only men wore jeans, and these men were at the bottom——socially and economically. Jeans were worn by truck drivers, farm and factory workers. Today, jeans no longer are looked down upon. They are worn by both men and women, by both skilled and unskilled workers, by both employees and employers. This common way of dressing symbolizes respect for individuality, no matter what your occupation or sex. In the fight against authority, young people have been the leaders. So it is natural that teenagers would defy parents and school administrators over the right to wear jeans to class and win. Jeans are the typical dress of civil rights marchers, fans at rock concerts, “hippies” returning to nature, and serious college students.Because everyone can be comfortable in them, the blue jeans invented for the use of workers are now accepted almost anywhere, anytime. This is true not only in the United States, but in many other countries in the world. I strongly agree with the following statement: “Old or new, glorified or plain, jeans are likely to be around for a long time to come. Already they have succeeded where statesmanship has failed. Although unable to speak the same language, the inhabitants of this embattled planet have at least agreed to wear the same pants.”77. Jeans, originally designed by Levi Strauss, ____.A. have become a symbol of the fashionable classB. have come to symbolize changes in social attitudeC. are suitable wear for rough work onlyD. are no longer so popular as they used to be78. What is implied but not directly stated in the passage is that____.A. young people have been the leaders in the fight against authorityB. today, jeans are no longer looked down uponC. jeans are the typical dress of civil rights marchersD. formerly students were not allowed to wear jeans to class79. The author is of the opinion that____.A. jeans are likely to be a short-lived fashionB. jeans are popular only in the United StatesC. jeans are likely to be popular for a long time to comeD. jeans are no longer fashionable80. The last two sentences imply that____.A. statesmen in the world are less competent than jeansB. the inhabitants of the world should speak the same languageC.statesmen have failed to reach agreement on many major issues of the worldD. jeans will help statesmen to reach agreement on some world issuesSECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING［5 MIN.］In this section there are five passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.TEXT EFirst read the following questions.81. The passage is chiefly about ____.A. the birthplace of ShakespeareB. Mary’s childhoodC. England’s most famous playwrightD. Mary Arden’s house82. The wrong house visited since the 18th century ____.A. was located close bythe Warwickshire village of WilmcoteB. was in fact owned by Adam Palmer, a family friend and neighborC. could be traced back to 1587D. was Mary’s childhood homeNow read Text E quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. Shakespeare lovers keen to see the place where the Bard’s mother Mary Arden grew up have been visiting the wrong house since the 18th century. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust said that new research had shown the Tudor farmhouse long known as “Mary Arden’s House” in fact belonged to a family friend. The mother ofWilliam Shakespe are, England’s most famous playwriter, actually lived in another property close bythe Warwickshire village of Wilmcote, three miles north ofStratford-upon-Avon. The discovery was made by local historian Nat Alcock, who traced medieval land deeds, including a rental agreement dating from 1587, showing that a building known as Glebe Farm was Mary’s childhood home. The house thought to have been her home was in fact owned by Adam Palmer, a family friend and neighbor. Glebe Farm will now be known as Mary Arden’s House and the building which previously bore that name will be called Palmer’s Farm.TEXT FFirst read the following questions.83. According to an EU poll published recently,____of those polled believe foreign language skills are useful.A. 71 percentB. 72 percentC. 69 percentD. 70 percent84. Which country has a percentage of 12.3 population that know no language apart from their mother tongueA. Britain.B. Luxembourg.C. Denmark.D. Sweden.Now read Text F quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. The British are the European Union’s worst linguists while the citizens of Luxem bourg are the best, according to an EU poll published recently. Almost two-thirds of Britons know no language apart from their mother tongue, the highest figure recorded in the 15 EU countries. That compares to just 2.2 percent in Luxembourg, 12.3 percent of Danes and an EU average of 47.3 percent of people who speak no other language but their own, the poll of 16,000 EU citizens said. But British travelers to Europe need not worry. English is the most common second language in the EU, spoken by 41 percent of the block’s citizens. In Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands, at least 78 percent of people speak English as a second language. Although 47 percent of EU citizens know only their mother tongue, there is wide agreement that speaking foreign language is good thing. 72 percent of those polled believe foreign language skills are useful, 71 percent said everyone should know one foreign language and 69 percent said everyone should speak English.TEXT GFirst read the following questions.85. The passage is mainly about ____.A. male children and how they develop a sex roleB. female children and how they develop a sex roleC. babies and how they are affected by their parentsD. parental warmth and its effects86. Which of the following tend to treat male and female children more alikeA. Fathers.B. Sisters.C. Mothers.D. Brothers.Now read Text G quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. How warm parents are with their children has a strong influence on the childrens personalities. Boy who are highly masculine, for example, tend to see their fathers as very warm and regarding. The warmth of both parents tends to lead to more feminity in girls. The influence of the fathers seems to be more important, since fathers generally treat male and female children differently as compared to mothers who treat male and female children in a more similar manner.TEXT HFirst read the following questions.87. ELTECS-Chi-L is sponsored by ____.A. UKB. USAC. BelgiumD. Japan88. To join ELTECS-Chi-L, one could____.A. write a letter to Ma ZhigangB. telephone Ma ZhigangC. send an e-mail to Ma ZhigangD. all of the above meansNow read Text H quickly and mark your answerS on your ANSWER SHEET. English teachers network ELTECS-Chi-LWhat is ELTECS-Chi-LEnglish Language Teaching Contacts Scheme for China List (ELTECS-Chi-L) is a British Council China on-line discussion group for Chinese English language teaching (ELT) professionals with an interest in developing themselves and sharing views on ELT. Launched in Beijing by Helena Kennedy QC, Chair of the British Council, on 9th October 1998, the network now has around 450 subscribers among whom more than 40 are from the UK, Belgium, Japan and other countries.ELTECS-Chi-L is a sister network to the ELTECS (English Language Teaching Contact Scheme) network which is mainly composed of ELT professionals in central and eastern Europe with over 1000 members.How to subscribe to ELTECS-Chi-LAny English teachers working in primary and middle schools or universities who have e-mail access are welcome to join the network at any time to share their ideas, expertise and experience with others.To join ELTECS-Chi-L, send the following command as email to LISTSERV@,SUB ELTECS-Chi-L yourfirstname yourlastname. For example: SUB ELTECS-Chi-L Zhonghua Zhang.For more information please e-mail Ma Zhigang atma.zhigang@, editor of ELTECS-Chi-L.26. 答案 C【试题分析】此题考查形容词词义及与介词的搭配。

2023年专业英语四级模拟试题及答案

2023年专业英语四级模拟试题及答案模拟试题一GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY1 evidence came up ____ specific sounds are recognized by babies as young as six months old.a whatb thatc whichd whose2 I understand ____ preparation that staff must put in under pressure to meet the deadline.a more than the enormous amount ofb better than most the enormous number ofc better than most the enormous amount ofd fewer than the number of3 I’m sure your suggestion will ____ the problem.a contribute to solvingb be contributed to solvec contribute to solved be contributed to solving4 In 1840, both Lucretian Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton resented ____ proper seating at the World’s Anti-slavery convention in London because of their sex.a refusingb to be refusedc being refused d having refused5 America will never again have as a nation the spirit of adventure as it ____ before the West was settled.a couldb didc would d was6 ___ in the past, at the moment it is a favorite choice for wedding gown.a Unpopular has as white beenb White has been as unpopularc Unpopular has been as whited Unpopular as white has been7 ____ for a long time, the fields are all dried up.a There has been no rainb Having no rainc There having no raind There being no rain8 The millions of calculations involved, ____ by hand, would have lost all practical value by the time they were finished.a had they been doneb they had been donec having been doned they were done9 Televisions enable us to see things happen almost at the exact moment ____.a which they are happeningb they are happeningc which they happend they have happened10 ____ me most was that the young boy who had lost both arms in an accident could handle a pen with his feet.a That amazedb It amazedc Which amazed d What amazed11 An important property of a scientific theory is its ability to ____ further research and further thinking about a particular topic.a stimulateb renovatec aroused advocate12 Although architecture has artistic qualities, it must also satisfy a number of important practical ____.a obligationsb regulationsc observationsd considerations13 Life insurance is financial protection for dependents against loss ____ the breadwinner’s death.a at the cost ofb on the verge ofc as a result ofd for the sake of14 In education there should be a good ____ among the branches of knowledge that contribute to effective thinking and wise judgment.a distributionb balancec combinationd assignment15 The American dream is most ____ during the periods of productivity and wealth generated by American capitalism.a plausibleb patriotic c primitived partial16 He spoke so ____ that even his opponents were won over by his arguments.a bluntlyb convincinglyc emphaticallyd determinedly17 France’s ____ of nuclear testing in the South Pacific last month triggered political debates and mass demonstrations.a assumptionb consumptionc presumptiond resumption18 The 215-page manuscript, circulated to publishers last October, ____ an outburst of interest.a flaredb glitteredc sparked d flashed19 His efforts to bring about a reconciliation between the two parties ___.a came offb came onc came round d came down20 The system was redesigned to embrace the network and eventually ____ it in a profitable direction.a adaptb controlc installd steer21 The capital intended to broaden the export base and ____ efficiency gains from international trade was channeled instead into uneconomic import substitution.a secureb extendc defend d posses22 It is announced that a wallet has been found and can be ____ at the manager’s office.a declaredb obtainedc reclaimed d recognized23 When I ____ my senses, I found myself wrapped up in bed in my little room, with Grandma bending over me.a woke upb took toc picked up d came to24 The American society is ____ an exceedingly shaky foundation of natural resources, which is connected with the possibility of a worsening environment.a establishedb affiliated toc originated from d incorporated with25 I am not ____ with my roommate but I have to share the room with her, because I have nowhere to live.a concernedb compatiblec considerated complied26 Since the most commonly accepted test is TOEFL exam, most institutions will expect a ____ TOEFL score for admission.a minimalb maximalc minimumd maximun27 It was believed that his death ____ with the robbery of the bank downtown.a accompaniedb coincidedc correlated d conformed28 Does Emerson find his career full and ____ as a basketball player?a conflictingb charmingc rewardingd awarding29 The local government gave the first ____ to education after the war.a projectionb protectionc professiond priority30 The professor ____ his habit of getting up early in the morning to do writing all his life.a projectedb retainedc retailed d revitalizedCLOZEFrom childhood to old age, we all use language as a means of broadening our knowledge of ourselves and the world about us. When humans first 31____, they were like newborn children, unable to use this 32____ tool. Yet once language developed, the possibilities for human kind’s future 33____ and cultural growth increased.Many linguists believe that evolution is 34____ for our ability to produce and use language. They 35____ that our highly evolved brain provides us 36____ innate language ability not found in lower 37____. Proponents of this innateness theory say that our 38____ for language is inborn, but that language itself develops gradually, 39____ a function of the growth of the brain during childhood. Therefore there are critical 40____ times for language development.Current 41____ of innateness theory are mixed, however, evidence supporting the existence of some innate abilities is undeniable. 42____, more and more schools are discovering that foreign languages are best taught in 43____ grades. Young children often can learn several languages by being 44____ to them, while adults have a much harder time learning another once the 45____ of their first language have become firmly fixed.46____ some aspects of language are undeniably innate, language does not develop automatically in a vacuum. Children who have been 47____ from other human beings do not possess language. This demonstrates that 48____ with other human beings necessary for proper language development. Some linguists believe that this is even more basic to human language 49____ any innate capacities. These theorists view language as imitative, learned behavior. 50____, children learn language from their parents by imitation them. Parents gradually shape their children’s language skills by positively reinforcing imitations and negatively reinforcing imprecise ones.31 a generated b evolved c born d originated32 a valuable b appropriate c convenient d favorite33 a attainments b feasibility c entertainments d evolution34 a essential b available c reliable d responsible35 a confirm b inform c claim d convince36 a for b from c of d with37 a organizations b organisms c humans d children38 a potential b performance c preference d passion39 a as b just as c like d unlike40 a ideological b biological c social d psychological41 a reviews b reference c reaction d recommendation42 a In a word b In a sense c Indeed d In other words43 a various b different c the higher d the lower44 a revealed b exposed c engaged d involved45 a regulations b formations c rules d constitutions46 a Although b Whether c Since d When47 a distinguished b different c protected d isolated48 a exposition b comparison c contrast d interaction49 a acquisition b appreciation c requirement d alternative50 a As a result b After all c In other words d Above all答案1-5 BCACB 6-10 DCABD 11-15 ADCBA16-20 BDCAD 21-25 ACDAB 26-30 CBCDB31-35 BAADC 36-40 DBAAB 41-45 ACDBC46-50 ADDAC模拟试题二GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY1 I’d rather you ____ by train because the weather forecast said there would be heavy snow tomorrow.a wentb should goc will god go2 Einstein won the Nobel Prize in 1921 and enjoyed great fame in Germany until the rise of Nazism ____ he was expelled from Germany because he was a Jew.a whenb whoc thend which3 Nowhere but in the remotest region of the country ____ find a place to settle down.a can heb he canc hed for him to4 With one leg broken in that car accident, he cannot even walk, ___ run.a let aloneb that’s to sayc not to speak not to mention5 ____, she led a life a complete seclusion.a Being disgracedb Disgracedc Disgracingd She was disgraced6 Setting up a committee might be a way ___ the project more efficiently.a to be doingb doingc to dod being done7 It ____ to see so many children in that mountainous area cannot even afford elementary education.a pains herb makes her painc is painingd is pained8 Our boss, Mr. Thompson, ____ a raise in salary for ages, but nothing has happened yet.a was promisingb had been promisingc promised d has promised9 He was determined to sail around the world ___ his illness and old age.a givenb althoughc despited in spite10 The board deemed it’s urgent that these invitations ____ first thing tomorrow morning.a had to be put in the mailb must be put in the mailc be put in the maild should have been put in the mail11 Researchers discovered that plants infected with a virus give off a gas that ____ disease resistance in neighboring plants.a contractsb activatesc maintainsd prescribes12 Corporations and labor unions have ____ great benefits upon their employees and members as well as upon the general public.a conferredb grantedc flungd submitted13 The movement of the moon conveniently provided the unit of month, which was ____ from one new moon to the next.a measuredb reckonedc judged d assessed14 The judge ruled that the evidence was inadmissible on the grounds that it was ____ to the issue at hand.a irrationalb unreasonablec invalid d irrelevant15 Fuel scarcities and price increases ____ automobile designers to scale down the largest models and to develop completely new lines of small cars and trucks.a persuadedb promptedc imposed d enlightened16 The English weather defies forecast and hence is a source of interest and ____ to everyone.a speculationb attributionc utilizationd proposition17 The fact that the golden eagle usually builds its nest on some high cliffs ____ it almost impossible to obtain the eggs or the young birds.a rendersb reckonsc regardsd relates18 To impress a future employer, one should dress neatly, be ____, and display interest in the job.a swiftb instantc timelyd punctual19 You don’t have to install this radio in your new car: it’s an extra ____.a excessiveb optionalc additionald arbitrary20 We were pleased to note that the early morning delivery didn’t ____ to the t raffic jam of the busy city.a aidb amountc add d attribute21 The thieves ____ the waste paper all over the room while they were searching for the diamond ring.a spreadb scratchedc scattered d burned22 The sight of the fruit salad made our daughter Kit’s mou th ____.a wetb waterc soakd taste23 The ____ problem of bring a spaceship back from the moon has been solved.a technicalb technologicalc techniqued technology24 A large part of a person’s mem ory is ____ words and combination of words.a by means ofb in terms ofc in connection withd by way of25 At her words she stood up and walked away, stopping at the window to pull back the curtain and ____.a look roundb look outc look upd look on26 There are two main requirements before the fifth generation computer can becomea reality and it is these that scientists are ____.a anticipatingb tacklingc manipulatingd speculating27 College students in this city have set up “the Cleaner Air Society” to help urban citizens become aware of the ____ to our environment.a conditionsb situationsc dangersd threats28 When you get a minor burn, pour some cold water on it, which will help ____ the pain of the burn.a relieveb relaxc reveald release29 The library published a collection of books recently made ____ to the public.a acceptableb accessiblec accommodatingd accountable30 For 14 years after her spouse’s death, she saw the ____ meaning of her life as nourishing her son and safeguarding her husband’s works.a dueb lonec soled keenCLOZEWhen women do become managers, do they bring a different style and different skills to the job? Are they better, or worse, managers than men? Are women more highly motivated and 31____ than male managers? Some research 32____ the idea that woman bring different attitudes and skills to management jobs, such as greater 33____, an emphasis on affiliation and attachment, and a 34____ to bring emotional factors to bear 35____ making workplace decisions. These differences are 36____ to carry advantages for companies, 37___ expand the range of techniques that can be used to 38____ the company manage its workforce 39___. A study commissioned by the International Women’s Forum 40____ a management style used by some woman managers (and also by some men) that 41____from the command and control style 42____ used by male managers.Using this “interactive leadership” approach, women 43____ partic ipation, shape power and information, 44____ other people’s self-worth, and get others excited about their work. All these 45____ reflect their belief that allowing 46____ to contribute and to feel 47____ and important is a win-win 48____ ---good for the e mployees and the organization. The study’s director 49____ that “interactive leadership may emerge 50____ the management style of choice for many organizations.”31 a confronted b commanded c confined d committed32 a supports b argues c opposes d despises33 a combination b cooperativeness c coherence d correlation34 a willingness b loyalty c sensitivity d virtue35 a by b in c at d with36 a disclosed b watched c revised d seen37 a therefore b whereas c because d nonetheless38 a help b enable c support d direct39 a evidently b precisely c aggressively d effectively40 a developed b invented c discovered d located41 a derives b differs c descends d detaches42 a inherently b traditionally c conditionally d occasionally43 a encourage b dismiss c disapprove d engage44 a enhance b enlarge c ignore d degrade46 a managers b women c employees d males47 a faithful b powerful c skillful d thoughtful48 a situation b status c circumstance d position49 a predicted b proclaimed c defied d diagnosed50 a into b from c as d for答案1-5 AAAAB 6-10 CABCC 11-15 BABDB16-20 AADBC 21-25 CBABB 26-30 BDABC31-35 ABACD 36-40 DBCAD 41-45 BABCC46-50 DBDAC模拟题三1. ____ in the past, at the moment it is a vavorite choice for wedding gown.A. unpopular has as white beenB. White has been as unpopularC. Unpopular ha been a whiteD. Unpopular as white has been2. _____ for a long time, the fields are all dried up.A. There has been no rainB. Having no rainC. There having been no rainD. There being no rain3. The million of calculations involved, _____ by had, would have lost all practical value by the time they were finished.A. had they been doneB. they had been doneC. having been doneD. they were done4. Televisions enable us to see things happen almost at the exact moment _____.A. which they are happeningB. they are happeningC. which they happenD. they have happened5. _____ me most was that the young boy who had lost both arms in an accident could handle a pen with his feet.A. That amazedB. It amazedC. which amazedD. What amazed6. Although she wrote a lot of short stories and poems when she was very young, ____ she was twenty-five.A. her first real success did not come untilB. her real first success came until notC. since her first real success did not come untilD. not until her first real success7. You should know better than ____ your little sister at home by herself.A. to leaveB. leavingC. to have leftD. left8. As the train will not leave until one hour later, we ____ grab a bite at the snack bar.A. may wellB. just as wellC. might as wellD. as well9. she resorted to ____ when she had no money to buy foods for her children.A. have stolenB. stealC. stoleD. stealing10. The boy has admitted to ____ the window while playing football yesterday.A. breakingB. having been brokenC. breakD. be breaking11. Betty advised me to label our luggage carefully in case it gets ____ transit.A. misusedB. mishandledC. mistakenD. mislaid12. ____ money, she is quite rich. However, this does not mean that she is happy.A. ConcerningB. As toC. In terms ofD. In the light of13. A well-written composition ____ good choice of words and clear organizationamong other things.A. calls forB. calls onC. calls upD. calls off14. It is ____ with the customer not to let the shop-assistants guess what she really likes and wants until the last moment.A. in her honorB. on her honorC. a point of honorD. an honor15. This house will probably come on the ____ next month.A. fairB. marketC. shopD. store16. George was introduced to ____ activities at a young age, when he was hire to act as a lookout for drug dealers.A. illegalB. lawfulC. faithfulD. peaceful17. An institution that properly carries the name university is more comprehansive and complex institution than any other kind of higher education ____.A. settlementB. establishmentC. constuctionD. structure18. people’s status in society is frequently ___ by how much they own.A. measuredB. examinedC. testedD. questioned19. Jack is so ____ to his appearance that he never has his clothes pressed.A. adverseB. anonymousC. indifferentD. casual20. There is an increasing ____ to make movies describing violence.A. strengthB. directionC. traditionD. trend21. Outside my office window there is a fire ____ on the right.A. escapeB. ladderC. stepsD. stairs22. I ___ with the Browns during my stay in New York City.A. put inB. put downC. put onD. put up23. Operations which left patients ____ and in need of long periods of discovery time now leave them feeling relaxed and comfortable.A. exhaustedB. unhealthyC. upsetD. fearful24. Although he has become rich, he is till very ____ of his money.A. economicB. thirtyC. frugalD. careful25. The electric fan does not work because of the ____ of service.A. pauseB. breakC. interruptionD. breakdown26. We have ____ the system of exploitation of man by man.A. cancelledB. abolishedC. refusedD. rejected27. The drugs must ____ in every way to the standars set up by the government.A. conformB. confirmC. complyD. correspond28. It is common knowledge that one culture ____ with its social and economic development in the area.A. connectsB. relatesC. associatesD. correlates29. It was shameful that the argument ____ a handfight.A. ended inB. came toC. ended upD. culminated in30. the artist and the author both tries to ____ the splendor of the sunset.A. depictB. narrateC. describeD. tell答案：1-5：DCABD 6-10: AACDA 11-15: DCACB 16-20: ABACD21-25: ADACC 26-30: BADDA1. D)【句意】虽然白色过去不受欢迎，但目前它是婚纱的首选颜色。

专四模拟测试题及答案

专四模拟测试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听对话，选择正确的答案。

A. 去图书馆B. 去电影院C. 去超市D. 去公园[答案] A2. 根据所听短文，回答以下问题：Q: 短文中提到了哪些活动？A. 参加聚会B. 看电影C. 做运动D. 以上都是[答案] D二、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读以下短文，判断下列句子是否正确。

A. 文章主要讨论了环境保护的重要性。

B. 作者认为个人的努力对环境保护至关重要。

C. 政府在环境保护中没有作用。

D. 保护环境是每个人的责任。

[答案] A. 错误 B. 正确 C. 错误 D. 正确2. 阅读以下短文，选择最佳标题。

A. 科技与未来B. 人工智能的发展C. 机器人在日常生活中的应用D. 科技改变生活[答案] B三、完形填空（共20分）阅读下面的短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择一个最佳选项填入空白处。

In recent years, the use of smartphones has become widespread. Many people are now using their smartphones to do various tasks, such as checking emails, browsing the internet, and making phone calls. However, there are also some concerns about the overuse of smartphones.61. The first blank should be filled with a word that means "extremely common."A. RareB. UnusualC. CommonD. Scarce[答案] C62. The second blank requires a word that means "to look through."A. GlanceB. ScrutinizeC. ExamineD. Browse[答案] D四、翻译（共15分）将以下句子从中文翻译成英文。

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专四模拟试题（阅读篇47）附答案详解College costs vary quite a bit, depending upon the typeof school attended. For example, at many of th e moreexpensive private schools, annual costs (including tuition, room,board, books, travel to and from home, and other expenses)may ex ceed $20,000. Of course, public universities are muchcheaper. At th ese schools, tuition is significantly higher forout of state students than it is for thos e whose perma nentresidence is within that state. Tuition at community colleges averages about half the in state cost of public, four year colleges and universi ties.For those that cannot afford the cost of a college education, financial aid is t he answer.Students i n the U.S.A. receive about $20 billion per year in financia l aid. In recent years, nearly75% of students i n postsecondary programs have be en receiving some form of financial aid.There are three main types of financial aid: (a) scholarships(grants), which are gifts that studentsdo not repay;(b) loans to students and/or their parents; and (c) studentemployment(work/study), a part time job w hich the school gives the student for the academicyear. Most financial aid is need based; that is, only students who need the money receive i t .Financial assistance to outstanding students who do not need the money (common ly calledmerit based aid) is limited.The funds for all of this aid come from three main sources the federal governme n t, stategovern ments, and private contributions. Every American college and univ ersity has a financial aidoffice to hel p students find out what kind of aid the y might be qualified to get and to assist them incompleting the complicated app lication forms. Aliens who are permanent residents in the U.S.A.are qualified t o recei ve government assistance, but foreign students (I-20 visa students) are not.1. A student may pay the least tuition if he studies ___ ___ .A. at a community college within his own stateB. at a public universityC. within his own stateD. at a four year college2. Financial aid is largely given to those who ______ .A. study wellB. need moneyC. cannot repayD. lose their jobs3. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. Foreign students, if they are permanent residents in the U.S. can rec eive governmentassistance.B. Foreign students with I-20 visa cannot receive government assistance.C. More students can receive scholarships than other types of financial aid.D. Students in financial difficulty can receive assistance.4. The main theme of the passage is ______ .A. the high college costs in the U.S.B. how to get financial aid in a collegeC. American higher educationD. college costs and financial aid1.A) 此题为细节题。

专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷221(题后含答案及解析)

专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷221(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Be【T1】______Give effort and【T2】______to what you are doingSeek deeper and more【T3】______levels of engagement2. To increase【T4】______Make time for【T5】______ distractionsBuild spaces of quiet in life3. Be full of aweFind awe in small and【T6】______4. Be【T7】______Forget yourself and go to workKeep grounded,【T8】______ and open to thinking5. Be compassionateTwo essential parts:【T9】______An indispensable part of【T10】______1．【T1】正确答案：engaged／immersed解析：本题考查对要点的把握，要求补充第一个建议。

录音提到，要全身心投入到自己所做的事情当中，engaged或immersed皆可。

知识模块：讲座2．【T2】正确答案：attention／concentration解析：本题考查考生对细节的把握。

录音提到，要全身心投入，第一步就是全力以赴和极力关注，除了录音中的attention外，concentration也能表达相应意思。

知识模块：讲座3．【T3】正确答案：meaningful解析：本题考查对细节和文中大意的理解。

作者鼓励大家寻找机会，进行更深层次、更有意义(meaningful)的投入，所以本题应填入meaningful。

知识模块：讲座4．【T4】正确答案：self-awareness解析：本题要求补充第二个建议，录音直接讲到，第二个建议即要提高自我意识，所以填入self-awareness。

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SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1.How was the man recently?A.He was very happy.B.He was very sad.C.He was very excited.D.He was very busy.2.Why did the woman feel upset?A.Because she had a cold.B.Because she got fired.C.Because she was very tied.D.Because she lost her wallet.3.What can be learned about the woman's boss?A.He likes to blame his employees.B.He often dismisses his employees.C.He is strict with himself in his work.D.He is humorous in his life.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4.What is the women's attitude to her new job?A.She is discontent with it.B.She is tired of her boss.C.She is satisfied with it.D.She is content with her salary.5.Why does the woman like working in sales?A.Because she is good at sales.B.Because she likes to work with many people.C.Because she wants to make more money.D.Because she wants to be a sales manager.6.What can we learn about Jane from the conversation?A.She is working with the man.B.She is interested in sightseeing.C.She wants to leaves the company.D.She is very good at sales.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.7.What is the conversation mainly about?A.Online shopping.B.New technology.puters.D.Book stores.8.What is the man worried about according to the conversation?A.Forgetting codes and passwords.B.The security of online shopping.C.The quality of the computer.D.The after-sale service.9.What will the woman do after the conversation?A.She will surf the Internet.B.She will go to work.C.She will go to the bank.D.She will go shopping.10.What does the woman remind the man to do/A.Having business cards on him.B.Going to the computer store.C.Having some money on him.D.Drawing some money from the bank.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11.The University of Southern California has the largest number of international students sinceA.2002B.2006C.2007D.200912.International students go to the University of Southern California toA.enjoy the colorful sports programs.B.enroll in its strong academic programs.C.find out the source of Star Wars.D.strengthen their ties with Asia.13.Having many international students brings _________ to the University of Southern California.A.worldwide reputation in the academic area.B.better relationships with other universities.C.profitable income from students* tuition.D.financial aid from the federal government.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.14.What evidence in the passage can show that Americans love museums?A.There are all kinds of museums in America.B.All museums in America are free.C.Travelers go to visit America museums.D.Americans visit the museums as much as possible.15.How many objects about bananas does the Banana Museum have?A.1000B.2000C.3000D.400016.The museum in Independence, Missouri, is special because itA.has the world's largest collection of jewelry.B.is a museum that only collects wreaths.C.contains objects made of human hair.D.has the ancient Egyptian art pieces.17.Mr. Smith says the seats in his Toilet Seat Museum are personal because heA.painted the seats with his personal experience.B.bought the seats from abroad himself.C.received lots of donations from friends.D.took them with him when he traveled.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18.In the passage, successful businessmen and poor parents bothA.struggle hard against their children.B.are trying to fulfill their tasks.C.receive the life coaching of similar nature.D.want to improve their interpersonal skills.19.Octavius Black set up Parent Gym toA.teach businessmen management skills.B.help people to be better parents.C.improve the living condition of poor children.D.guide people on how to find a perfect job.20.In the coaching sessions of Octavius Black's program, the emphasis is onA.traditions.B.routines.C.techniques.D.self-confidence.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that followQuestions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21.According to the magazine report, there are ________ on board the cargo planes.A.disguised bombs.B.damaged printers.C.armed terrorists.D.costly parcels.22.The September 3crash of a USP flight in DubaiA.cost just $4,200.B.killed two crew members.C.was caused by an explosion.D.led to the October plot.Questions 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.23.Russian Presidents visit will focus onA.political matters.cation problems.C.environment problems.D.economic issues.Questions 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.24.Stocks in the United States ______ on WednesdayA.went up.B.went down.C.remained stable.D.fluctuated.Questions 25 to 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25.Which of the following statement is CORRECT?A.Nearly 99% of Sudanese went to vote.B.Almost 99% of voters voted for independence.C.About 99% of people accepted the presidents proposal.D.Around 99% of voters are from oil-rich border region.26.Sudanese President Omar al-BashirA.is willing to vote himself.B.will accept the decision of the public.C.is doubtful about a peaceful vote.D.hopes the vote can bring peace.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds toanswer the questions.Now, listen to the news.27.What seems to be the most serious consequence caused by the fire?A.Loss of many costumes.B.Frightened children.C.Damage to historical subjects.rge volumes of smoke.28.The fire broke out atA.3 a.m. local timeB.7 a.m. local time.C. 3 p.m. local time.D.7 p.m. local time.Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29.U.S. President of Indonesia agreed toA.cooperate moreB.visit each otherC.hold a news conferenceD.help each other30.Mr. Obama may cut short his visit in Jakarta because ofA.religious demonstrationsB.killing in the cityC.emergency in the U.S.D.natural disastersPART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.Happiness used to be labeled as a genetic trait influenced by early life experiences. However, it has been[31] _____ by new research from Germany. It found feelings of happiness and well-being respond to[32] _____ factors such as healthy lifestyle, religion and work ing hours.Lead researcher, Bruce Headey of the Melbourne Institu te at the University of Melbourne, says the findings suggest g enes only account[33]____ around 50 percent of well-being, with other factors responsible for the rest.The researchers(34] ______ more than 60,000 people age d 16 years or older, every year between 1984 and 2008.A lar ge numbers of the(35] _____ reported substantial and appar ently permanent changes in(36] ______ o r happiness, indicati ng that set-point theory has significant(37] ______ .The dominant theory in psychology has been the set-poi nt theory, which (38) ______ that long-term happiness in adults is (39) _______stable, or has a set-point,relying on genetic factors, (40) _______ p ersonalitytraits molded and expressed early in life.Set-point theory has long (41) _______ high anxiety among economists. At its core, it suggests that because happi ness levels are both (42) _______ and unique toeach individual, and there is little point in[43] _____ in people's lives on either micro or macro[44] _____ , such as through economic policy, which would h ave little if any long-term effect. This suggests economists would be better off (45) ___________________ happiness - also known as subjective utility - indirectly bylooking at consumption and leisure choices.However, lifestyle choices,partnering options and religion, (46) ______ working hours and social participation were all found to havea(47] _______ i mpact on the levels of happiness of the study participants, though (48) ______ it was thought thatthese factors could have short-term impacts on happiness, but(49] ______ happinesswould eventually resettle to its set-point.As a result, the researcherssuggest a new measure of happiness that (50) ______ into account both set-point theory and other factors.31.A. acceptedB.succeededC.challengedD.suspected32.A. interiorB.externalC.intensiveD.extensive33.A. inB.toC.withD.for34.A. exploredB.interviewedC.reviewedD.examined35.A. journalistsB.participantsC.researchersD.candidates36.A. sensationB.emotionC.satisfactionD.candidates37.A. defectsB.flawsC.slipsD.misdeeds38.A. containsB.bearsC.holdsD.regards39.A. eventfullyB.rarelyC.essentiallyD.dubiously40.A. includingB.consideringC.judgingD.excluding41.A. renderedB.resultedC.causedD.emerged42.A. intricateB.inherentC.inclusiveD.indebted43.A. interveningB.interruptingC.intensifyingD.integrating44.A. criteriaB.statusesC.levelsD.extents45.A. weighingB.measuringparingD.realizing46.A. in spite ofB.except forC.instead ofD.as well as47.A. trivialB.significantC.graveD.marvelous48.A. currentlyB.prominentlyC.preciselyD.previously49.A. whichB.thatC.whenD.where50.A. getsB.bringsC.takesD.carriesPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51.All girls wear beautiful clothes. Some are dressed in red;in green.A.otherB.anotherC.othersD.none other52.Which of the following sentences is CORRECT?A.He was lost in thought, as if recall something significant to him.B.He was lost in thought, as if to recall something significant to him.C.He was lost in thought, as if having recalled something significant to him.D.He was lost in thought, as if recalling something significant to him.53.The husband looks at the wife, tears_______ h is eyes, and shouts the words _______ in his heart for years.A.filling with; hiddenB.filled; hiddenC.filling; hiddenD.filled; hiding54.Each book and each paper ________ f ound in its place.A.areB.isC.have beenD.be55.There will always be disharmony ________ there areindividuals who harbor hostility, hate or jealousy.A.as long asB.whateverC.ifD.even if56.In the sentence "The parents christened their son John', the italicized word is __________ .A.an attributeB.an adverbialC.an object complementD.a subject complement57.The doctor ordered that she ________ in bed for a few days.B.would stayC.stayD.stayed58.Only then _________ the importance of mastering a foreignlanguage.A.had he understoodB.did he understandC.he understoodD.he had understood60.The new playground is _________ the size of the old one.A.3 timesB.3 times biggerC.3times largerD.3 times big61.Now that it was so important, they _______ not have concealed it from us.B.canC.couldD.would62.Not only the students but also their teachers ______ enjoying the film.A.areB.isC.have beenD.be63.The librarian said I return these books to the library by Tuesday.A.mightB.wouldC.canD.must64.That man, once a senior official, was more ____ thanB.animal; a manC.an animal; manD.animal; man65.It is still in excellent condition __________ it was built 600 years ago.A.now thatB.considering thatC.for fear thatD.in case66.Many news agencies have _________ i n many foreign countries.A.reportsB.correspondentsC.announcersD.journalists67.He gave me ________ d irections on how to get there.B.explicitC.impartialD.expansive68.The clerk _______ the judge by looking up related precedents.A.helpedB.aidedC.assistedD.benefited69.He admitted that he had invented a cock and bull story. The underlined pa代means ________ .A.absurdB.trueC.interestingD.reasonable70.You can always tell the meaning of a word fromits .A.contemptB.contestC.contextD.content71.We'll _______ you through thick and thin.A.stand forB.stand byC.stand againstD.stand at72.A (n) ___ lack of food brought hunger to the Iraqi people.A.crucialB.criticalC.urgentD.acute73.The term "land unused* refers to land ______ that for agriculture and construction uses.A.rather thanB.more thanC.other thanD.better than74.The doctor says that you have no eye disease _________ ,A.tooB.as wellC.eitherD.also75.He was obviously in good condition. The underlined word means ____________A.stateB.circumstanceC.situationD.illness76.The government ______ outmoded regulations and irrational practices.A.eliminatedB.disposesC.canceledD.abolished77.The patient smiled when he heard the sprightly music____ t he radio.A.onB.byC.withD.in78.He inquired about the varieties, specifications and price, and ___________ .A.so muchB.etc.C.et al.D.so forth79.Some people _______ garden insects by spraying poisonon the plants.A.eraseB.exterminateC.excludeD.extinguish80.We watched the ________ broadcast of the football game on TV.A.livingB.liveC.livelyD.alivePART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one thatyou think is the best answer.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AOur parents divorced when Karen was a toddler, and a few years later we were blessed with the best of a complicated world - a father and a stepfather. The situation wound up a bit confusing later on down the road. Especially when it was time for Karen to get married.As sometimes happened in those days, long before shared custody and divorce mediation, we didn't maintain much contact with our natural father. It was hoped that our new stepfather would grow to be the apple of our eyes.Gordon was, in fact, a wonderful man. He accepted us as his children and went on to nurture, counsel and play a major part in the raising of my sister and me. He was the humor in an otherwise dry existence. He was the fun where there often wasn't any. And he was the true keeper of our hearts, with our best interests always at the center of his own.I maintained ties with my natural father, too, although initially strained. I saw the situation for what it was and did my best to mend all wounds. Gordon supported this whole-heartedly. Karen, being years younger than me, grew up without really knowing our natural father.When Karen was in high school and I was married, living far away from home, we went through a second divorce. Thistime, however, I was careful to maintain ties. Gordon remained the father figure hed always been and even became "Grandpa Gordon" to my firstborn. Karen and Gordon grew apart some, but reestablished ties after graduation.Gordon eventually remarried. Carol was ideally suited to him and understood the complications of our situation. When they both encouraged Karen to mend her severed ties with Dad, she bravely set about renewing a relationship she barely remembered.Communication with Dad was, at its best, on the surface. We knew he loved us and he knew we loved him, but the words were seldom spoken aloud. And none of us ever mentioned our relationship with Gordon.Before Karen announced her engagement, she voiced her concerns. "I want Gordon to give me away when I get married.""Mm-hmm," I replied."But I want Dad to give me away, too. I don't want to hurt either one of them."I knew Gordon would understand. My father, however, would be a little harder to convince. "Let me see what I cando."A letter, I decided, felt right. Gordon, of course, was privy to my plan and supported it.A couple of weeks later, Karen received a phone call from Dad."So where do I go to get measured for my tux?"In late August, Karen walked down the aisle with a handsome father on each side of her. They wore identical tuxedos with matching smiles and radiated the same fatherly love and joy.The blessing to Karen and I was twofold. In addition to ending years of confusion and estrangement, we learned to share the joy of being the proud daughters of two extraordinary fathers.81.We can infer from the first paragraph thatA.the author got on very well with her stepfather.B.a quarrel arose between the father and the stepfather.C.something terrible happened when Karen got married.D.Karen's marriage was blessed by her father and stepfather.82.The author and her sister didn't make much contact withtheir father becauseA.they didn't love him very much.B.he was busy in making a living.C.their mother didn't allow them to do so.D.they were expected to love their stepfather.83.Which of the following conclusions CANNOT be made?A.The divorce made more impact on the author than on Karen.B.The stepfather supported the author's effort to comfort her father.C.The author's father regretting divorcing with her mother.D.The author indeed thought highly of her stepfather.84.Which of the following statements about Karen is TRUE?A.She never lost contact with Gordon.B.She failed to contact her biological father.C.She may be more intimate with Gordon than Dad.D.She considered Carol suited to Gordon.pared to Dad, Gordon is moreA.sensible.B. moderate.C. successful.D. considerate.86.The word Estrangement' in the last paragraph probably meansA.depression.B. alienation.C. misunderstanding.D. suffering.TEXTBIt's supposed to be the biggest, busiest day of the year for online shopping--and as the amount we spend online grows each year, then Christmas should bring a new record. I'm spending the day in Play, com's giant warehouse where they're madly packaging up DVDs, books, games consoles and other presents which will then be despatched across the UK.In past years I've visited similar giant sheds run by Amazon and Argos, and have come away with the impression that online shopping has become the way most people now deal with Christmas. But that turns out to be wrong-whats surprising is not how much online shopping there is but how little. The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics show that just 3.9% of retail sales now take place online.There's no doubt that online shopping is growing--though there was a bit of a hiccup last year-and is particularly popular at Christmas. So last December its share of retail sales was 3. 7% compared with just 2.8% in the summer. But it's still very much a minority sport. Take , which says it is the UK's second biggest online retailer. Its annual turnover is £ 450m, which makes it a respectable business-but when you look at Tesco's UK turnover for 2008 of £ 35bn they are still just a minnow.A decade ago, as online retailing began to take off there were all sorts of outlandish predictions of how rapidly it would grow-讦you believed some pundits, the high streets would be left deserted as we all retreated to our computers to do our shopping.Some early experiments showed that it was not going to be that easy-remember Boo. Com or America's Webvan? But others learned from those disasters and continued to grow, though even Amazon's profits look puny when compared with those churned out by Tesco.What we've found is that while the Internet is now the natural place for shoppers to look for books, DVDs, or gadgets, the high street remains the popular choice for a lot of other goods. Some households may choose to get their groceries online or look for designer clothes—but most food andfashion shopping still takes place in the real world.Why people choose to brave the cold and the crowds to buy presents on the high street is something of a mystery--but maybe that annual ritual of endless queues, sharp elbows and slade ringing in your ears, is still more attractive than just clicking your way through your Christmas shopping. 87.The first paragraph leaves an impression of how _________ online shopping is.A.convenientB. popularC. promisingD. easy88.The word 'hiccup' in Paragraph Three probably meansA.small problem.B. big problem.C. little success.D. great success.89.The minnow in the last sentence of Paragraph Three is used figuratively to refer toA.Play, com's annual turnover.B.Tesco's UK turnover.C.online retailers.D.retail sales of online shopping.90.The author's attitude towards the experts prediction is one ofA.scepticism.B. disagreement.C. support.D. bias.91.The most appropriate title for the passage isA.Online Shopping at Christmas.B.The Prospect of Christmas Online Shopping.C.Online Shopping vs Traditional Shopping.D.Christmas Shopping: Online vs High Street.TEXTCWhat does a city do with an 800-year-old church with no congregation? Well, it could make like the Dutch and convert it into a temple of books. The old Dominican church in Maastricht was being used for bicycle storage not long ago, but thanks to a radical refurbishment by Dutch architects, it has been turned into what could possibly be the most beautiful bookshop of all time.Selexyz Dominicanen stands tall in the center of the city. As a 13th century gothic church, it offers its visitors a breathtaking high ceiling, a majestic nave, grand ornamentation, and an opportunity to worship: not at the great altar of God, but at the many altars of literature.Named as one of the "World's 10 Best Bookshops" by the UK's highly-regarded Guardian newspaper, the SelexyzDominicanen has quickly become one of Maastrichts tourist attractions. "'After the Guardian article, this place has been a madhouse," remarks William Remmers, General Department Head of the store.The bookstore fits almost snugly between Maastricht*s two dominant squares, the Markt and the Vrijthof. The renovation project was led by Selexyz, a large Dutch bookstore chain, in collaboration with the city council of Maastricht.Still, Selexyz Dominicanen represents the first project in the Netherlands to turn a church into a bookstore. And, in fact, this conversion has been beneficial to the cultural heritage of the site. The project team has conducted considerable restoration on the ceiling paintings. One indication of the great care with which the renovation was undertaken is perhaps the time the project took. Selexyz made its proposal in 2002, and worked with the city council of Maastricht and Entre Deux for the next four years before its opening in 2006.The bookstore has generated much buzz in the online world. Crossroads 'photo feature on the opening of the store from the autumn of 2006 remains its most-viewed page. Inaddition, an Internet search reveals that there is also a good deal of interest from Japan.Asked about the Dutch reading habits, Remmers explains, "I think that the Dutch people like to read very much; they're very versatile in their reading. The crime novels are very popular/* He adds, "Our English section sells very well. I think it has to do with a lot of people coming from Maastricht University who tend to read a little more in English."The Dutch, the students, and the expatriates certainly constitute a unique and vibrant reading culture in Maastricht. Appropriately, they all now have an equally splendid place to congregate.92.The word "refurbishment in Paragraph One probably meansA.renovationB.reductionC.reformD.solution93.Today Selexyz Dominicanen CANNOT becharacterized by beingA.splendidB.modernC.sacredD.crowded94.It can be inferred from the passage that Selexyz DominicanenA.is a symbol of Dutch imagination and creativity.B.has appealed to many media to report it on TVC.will be the first and the last renovation project.D.was named after the bookstore chain and the church.95.Which of the following statement is TRUE of the Dutch people?A.They may read different kinds of books.B.English books are their most favorites.C.They like crime novels due to routine life.D.Many of them go to Maastricht University.TEXTDSerial parents may think that each new sibling offers their offspring the gift of companionship. But while we tend to think that siblings teach one another conflict resolution and other interpersonal skills, new research says they are no better off socially than children without siblings."Most studies look at the negative consequences of having siblings in terms of educational outcome," said Donna Bobbitt-Zeher, the lead author of the study. "But we decided to look at social skills to see if there was any other possible benefit to having brothers or sisters." She and her co-author, Douglas Downey are sociologists at Ohio State's Marion campus, and neither is an only child. They presented their findings at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association.The paper is in large part a reply to a 2004 study, "Playing Well With Others in Kindergarten: The Benefits of Siblings at Home also co-authored by Dr. Downey, which found that kindergarten teachers rated children without siblings worse in interpersonal skills, self-control and problem behaviors.。