1991年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

合集下载

英语四级真题及答案

1991年6月大学英语四级真题及答案41. We had a party last month, and it was a lot of fun, so let's have ______ one this month.(A) another (C) the other(B) more (D) other42. It was difficult to guess what her _____ to the news would be.(A) impression (C) comment(B) reaction (D) opinion43. I decided to go to the library as soon as I _____.(A) finish what I did (C) would finish what I was doing(B) finished what I did (D) finished what I was doing44. There were some ______ flowers on the table.(A) benefits (C) false(B) unnatural (D) unreal45. We are interested in the weather because it _____ us so directly ---- what we wear, what we do, and even how we feel.(A) benefits (C) guides(B) affects (D) effects46. Will all those _____ the proposal raise their hands?(A) in relation to (C) in excess of(B) in contrast to (D) in favor of47. Children are very curious ______.(A) at heart (C) on purpose(B) in person (D) by nature48. The match was cancelled because most of the members _____ a match without a standard court.(A) objected to having (C) objected to have(B) were objected to have (D) were objected to having49. The teacher doesn't permit _____ in class.(A) smoke (C) smoking(B) to smoke (D) to have a smoke50. I like watching TV _____ to the cinema.(A) more than to go (C) more than going(B) than going (D) rather than to go51. I appreciate ______ to your home.(A) to be invited (C) having invited(B) to have invited (D) being invited52. I hope my teacher will take my recent illness into _____ when judging my examination.(A) regard (C) account(B) counting (D) observation53. You _____ all those calculations! We have a computer to do that sort of thing.(A) needn't have done (C) shouldn't have done(B) must not have done (D) can not have done54. Important people don't often have much free time as their work _____ all their time.(A) takes away (C) takes up(B) takes over (D) takes in55. When I was very young, I was terribly frightened of school, but I soon ____ it.(A) got off (C) got away(B) got across (D) got over56. Many people complain of the rapid ____ of modern life.(A) rate (C) pace(B) speed (D) growth57. San Francisco is usually cool in the summer, but Los Angeles _____.(A) is rarely (C) hardly is(B) rarely is (D) is scarcely58. The speaker, _____ for her splendid speeches, was warmly received by the audience.(A) having known (C) knowing(B) being known (D) known59. American women were _____ the right to vote until 1920 after many years of hard struggle.(A) ignored (C) refused(B) neglected (D) denied60. I couldn't find _____, and so I took this one.(A) a large enough coat (C) a large coat enough(B) an enough large coat (D) a coat enough large61. I always _____ what I have said.(A) get to (C) lead to(B) hold to (D) see to62. No sooner had we reached the top of the hill _____ we all sat down to rest.(A) when (C) than(B) then (D) until63. Evidence came up _____ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 months old.(A) what (C) that(B) which (D) whose64. He moved away from his parents, and missed them ______ enjoy the exciting life in New York.(A) too much to (C) very much to(B) enough to (D) much so as to65. He was _____ of having asked such a silly question.(A) sorry (C) ashamed(B) guilty (D) miserable66. The last time we had a family reunion was ______ my brother's wedding ceremony four years ago.(A) in (C) during(B) at (D) over67. What _____ would happen if the director knew you felt that way?(A) do you suppose (C) will you suppose(B) you suppose (D) you would suppose68. _____ the advances of science, the discomforts of old age will no doubt always be with us.(A) As for (C) Except(B) Besides (D) Despite69. How close parents are to their children _____ a strong influence on the character of the children.(A) have (C) having(B) has (D) to have70. He _____ when the bus came to a sudden stop.(A) was almost hurt (C) was to hurt himself(B) was hurt himself (D) was hurting himself41. A 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. C51. D 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. D 56. C 57. B 58. D 59. D 60. A61. B 62. C 63. C 64. A 65. C 66. B 67. A 68. D 69. B 70. A。

历届大学英语四级作文题目

四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 100 words on Changes in People's Diet.Study the following table carefully and your composition must be based on the information given in the table. Write three paragraphs to:1.state the changes in people's diet (饮食) in the past five years;2. give possible reasons for the changes.3. draw your own conclusions.4. you should quote as few figures as possible.1993年1月CET作文题目四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Positive and Negative Aspects of Sport. You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1.运动的积极因素2.运动的消极因素3.你的体会1993年6月CET作文题目四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic My Most Favorite Programme. You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1．我最喜爱的电视（或无线电）节目是……2．这类节目的内容和特点3．我喜欢它的原因My Most Favorite Programme四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic The World Is Getting Smaller and Smaller. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1.现代的交通工具越来越发达2.人与人之间的交往越来越频繁3.结论The World Is Getting Smaller and Smaller1995年1月CET作文题目四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Can Money Buy Happiness?You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1.有人认为金钱是幸福之本（source of happiness）2.也有人认为金钱是万恶之源（root of all evil）3.我的看法Can Money Buy Happiness?1995年6月CET作文题目四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Advantage of a Job Interview. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on outline (given in Chinese) below:1.现在找工作一般都要面试，通过面试，面试者（interviewer）和应试者(interviewee) 可以互相了解情况。

历年四六级考试作文题目大汇总

1991年6月CET作文题目四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 100 words on Changes in People's Diet.Study the following table carefully and your composition must be based on the information given in the table. Write three paragraphs to:1.state the changes in people's diet (饮食) in the past five years;2. give possible reasons for the changes.3. draw your own conclusions.4. you should quote as few figures as possible.Food Year 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990Grain 49% 47% 46.5% 45% 45%Milk 10% 11% 11% 12% 13%Meet 17% 20% 22.5% 23% 21%Fruit and vegetables 24% 22% 20% 20% 21%Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%Changes in People's Diet六级作文题：Directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the graph below.Outline:1.Rise and fall of the rate of car accident as indicated by the graph;2.Possible reason (s) for the decline of car accidents in the city;3.Your predictions of what will happen this year.Food Year 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990Grain 49% 47% 46.5% 45% 45%Milk 10% 11% 11% 12% 13%Meet 17% 20% 22.5% 23% 21%Fruit and vegetables 24% 22% 20% 20% 21%Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%Your composition should be no less than 120 words and you should quote as few figures as possible.1993年1月CET作文题目四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Positive and Negative Aspects of Sport. You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1.运动的积极因素2.运动的消极因素3.你的体会Positive and Negative Aspects of Sport六级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the title: Motorcycles and City Traffic. You should base your composition on the following outline (given in Chinese):1.近年来中国城市中的摩托车2.摩托车的优点和缺点3.你对我国城市中摩托车发展前景的看法You must write your composition in no less than 120 words on Composition Sheet and remember to write it in readable handwriting.Motorcycles and City Traffic1993年6月CET作文题目四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic My Most Favorite Programme. You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 1．我最喜爱的电视（或无线电）节目是……2．这类节目的内容和特点3．我喜欢它的原因My Most Favorite Programme六级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on topic My View on Opportunity. You must base your composition on the following instructions (given in Chinese): 有些人认为机会是极少的，另一些人则认为人人都有某种机会。

1991年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

1991年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案1991年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案1991年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案part i listening comprehension (20 minutes)section a1. (a) she paid ￥40.00 for the coat. (c) she bought the coat on her fortieth birthday.(b) her husband presented it to her as a gift. (d) her friend sent it to her as a new one.2. (a) to keep his old car and get a new one. (c) to sell his car for a new one.(b) to leave it in the garage to be repaired. (d) to get his car repaired later.3. (a) husband and wife. (c) doctor and patient.(b) father and daughter. (d) teacher and student.4. (a) the man went to the concert, but the woman didn't.(b) the woman went to the concert, but the man didn't.(c) the speakers did not go to the concert.(d) both speakers went to the concert.5. (a) an england textbook. (c) a chemistry book.(b) a chinese textbook. (d) a history book.6. (a) the woman goes to school during the day and works at night.(b) the woman has to work to support herself.(c) the woman's classes are not difficult.(d) the woman studies at night.7. (a) she feels that he won't accept anything.(b) she's sure he already has a pocket calculator.(c) she thinks he has almost everything he wants.(d) she's afraid he wants more than she can afford.8. (a) tom survived the accident. (c) someone saved tom's life.(b) tom was killed in the accident. (d) it did little damage to tom's car.9. (a) the train is crowded. (c) the train is empty.(b) the train is late. (d) the train is on time.10. (a) no, all the rooms are taken. (c) yes, there are some spare rooms.(b) yes, there is a double room. (d) yes, there is a single room.section bpassage onequestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. (a) her husband had got a higher position. (c) she wanted to have a cleaner house.(b) her husband had lost his job. (d) she wanted to move to new york.12. (a) his telephone went out of order. (c) he began to work at 8 a.m.(b) the buyers had to leave soon. (d) he had made an appointment with her for 8 a.m.13. (a) they considered her lazy. (c) they considered her foolish.(b) they saw something they had never seen. (d) they saw something familiar to them.passage twoquestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. (a) the silk t-shirt in white color. (c) the nylon t-shirt worn on playground.(b) the cotton t-shirt with a slogan or picture. (d) the wool t-shirt worn for work.15. (a) t-shirts feel soft and wash well. (c) t-shirts go well with trousers.(b) t-shirt are smarts and comfortable. (d) t-shirts are suitable for evening wear.16. (a) new technology is being employed. (c) new designs are being adopted.(b) advertisements are being widely used. (d) more synthetic materials are being introduced.passage threequestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. (a) for protection against other animals. (c) just for fun.(b) for protection against other dogs. (d) for the purpose of guarding the house.18. (a) because they did not eat other animals. (c) because they were good hunters.(b) because they were useful for protection. (d) because they always obeyed their masters. [page]19. (a) for companionship. (c) for protection against robbery.(b) for amusement. (d) for hunting.20. (a) the city can be a lonely place. (c) people in the westare fond of animals.(b) life in the west can be very dangerous. (d) the dog is a useful and friendly animal. part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)passage onequestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:there is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longer interested in spelling. no school i have taught in has ever ignored spelling or considered it unimportant as a basic skill. there are, however, vastly different ideas about how to teach it, or how much priority (优先) it must be given over general language development and writing ability. the problem is, how to encourage a child to express himself freely and confidently in writing without holding him back with the complexities of spelling?if spelling becomes the only focal point of his teacher's interest, clearly a bright child will be likely to "play safe". he will tend to write only words within his spelling range, choosing to avoid adventurous language. that's why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pay attention to content rather than technical ability.i was once shocked to read on the bottom of a sensitivepiece of writing about a personal experience: "this work is terrible! there are far too many spelling errors and your writing is illegible (难以辨认)。

年6月大学英语四级真题及答案(多套题及详解),推荐文档

2014 年6 月大学英语四级真题及答案(多套题及翻译）CET4 Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following topic. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.题目一：Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your campus, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?假设你的一位外国朋友来参观你的校园，你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?题目二：Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?假设你的一位外国朋友来参观你的家乡，你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?题目三：Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit China, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?假设你的一位外国朋友来参观中国，你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 1 上作答。

6月英语四级(CET_4)考试真题与答案(word版)

20XX6月英语四级<CET-4>考试真题及答案<word版>总分：100分及格：60分考试时间：120分Part I Writing〔30 minutes<1>Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Free Admission to museums . you should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1. 越来越多的博物馆免费开放的目的是什么？2. 也会带来一些问题3. 你的看法Part II 〔30 minutes<1>Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A．,B．,C >and D．. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.How Do You See DiversityAs a manager, Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for some of the positions with her company. During one interview, she noticed that the candidate never made direct eye contact. She was puzzled and somewhat disappointed because she liked the individual otherwise.He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions, but the fact that he never looked her in the eye said "untrustworthy," so she decided to offer the job to her second choice. "It wasn’t until I attended a diversity workshop that I realized the person we passed over was the perfect person," Tiffany conf esses. What she hadn’t known at the time of the interview was Opt the candidate’s "d ifferent" behavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding. He was an Asian-American raised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown by averting <避开> your eyes."I was just thrown off by the lack of eye contact; not realizing it was cultural," Tiffany says. "I missed out, but will not miss that opportunity again."Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive as different. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse, it is becoming essential to expand our understanding of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions.Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult, employers who can eliminate invalid biases <偏见> from the process have a distinct advantage. My company, Mindsets LLC, helps organizations and individuals see their own blind spots. A real estate recruiter we worked with illustrates the positive difference such training can make."During my Mindsets coaching session, I was taught how to recruit a diversified workforce. I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets. The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company. When the real estate teethes began to change, it was because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to say in the real estate market much longer than others in the same profession."Blinded by GenderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervising a diverse workforce. "Through one of the sessions, I discovered my personal bias," he recalls. "I learned I had not been looking at a person as a whole person, and being open to differences." In his case, the blindness was not about culture but rather gender."I had a management position open in toy department; and the two finalists were a manand a woman. lied I not attended this workshop, I would have automatically assume<2>Tiffany’s misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from<3>What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalization according to the author?<4>What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?<5>After one of the workshops, account executive Dale realized that.<6>What did Dale th ink of Mindsets LLC’s workshop?<7>How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-American employee’s request for leave?<8>Doug felt ________ when he realized that his assumption was wrong.<9>After attending Mindsets’ workshops, the participants came to know the importance of ________ to their business.<10>When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes, we can achieve diversity and benefit from the ________ .Part III<1> <embed src="://f1.hxen/m2/tingli/cet4/lnzt/cet420090620.mp3" width="300" height="56" type="audio/x-pn-realaudio-plugin" autostart="false" /> A．She expected more people at her party.B．She enjoys entertaining small children.C．She threw a surprise party for her friend.D．She has always enjoyed great popularity. <2>A．They are not used to living in a cold place.B．They feel lucky to live in Florida.C．They are going to have a holiday.D．They have not booked their air tickets yet.<3>A．He was pleased to get the medal.B．He was very courageous.C．He used to bea firefighter.D．He was accused of causing a fire.<4>A．Make a profitable investment.B．Buy a new washing machine.C．Get parts for the machine from Japan.D．Have the old washing machine fixed.<5>A．He is pleased with his exciting new job.B．He finds the huge workload unbearable.C．He finds his office much too big for him.D．He is not to excited about his new position.<6>A．The woman is going to hold a big party tomorrow.B．The man has no idea what the right thing to do is.C．The woman doesn’t know how to get to the party.D．The man offers to drive the woman to the party.<7>A．Drawing up a business plan.B．Discussing a term paper.C．Finalizing a contract.D．Reviewing a co-authored article.<8>A．She ordered some paper.B．She had the printer repaired.C．She chatted online with a friend.D．She filled in an application form.<9>Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.<10>A．She passed away years ago.B．She used to work as a model.C．She has been working at a clinic.D．She has been seriously It for years.<11>A．She has made lots of money as a doctor.B．She is going to take care of her old dad.C．She has never got on with her father.D．She is kind and generous by nature.<12>A．Ho dines out with his wife every weekend.B．He is excellent but looks bad-tempered.C．He does not care about his appearance.D．He is not quite popularwith his patients.<13>Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.<14>A．Send a service engineer to do the repairs.B．Consult her boss about the best solution.C．Pass the man’s order to the right person.D．Solve the problem at her company’s cost.<15>A．ideal.B．Temporary.C．Partial.D．Creative.<16>Questions 26 to 28 are based on the conversation you have just heard.<17>A．They can harm nearby plants.B．They may catch some disease.C．They fight each other for food.D．They may pollute the environment<18>A．Place the food on warmer spots.B．Use prepared feed mixtures only.C．Avoid using any contaminated foodD．Continue the feeding till it gets warm.<19>Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.<20>A．She made him apologize.B．She readily forgave him.C．She broke up with him.D．She refused to answer his calls.<21>A．Buy hose new set of tires.B．Help clean her apartment.C．Lend her his batteries.D．Move furniture for her.<22>Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.<23>A．He always boasts about his rich father.B．He will grow up to be good for nothing.C．He has too much to know the value of things.D．He is too young to manage his inherited property.<24>A．She wants Amanda to get professional careB．She has no experience in raising children.C．She wants to show off her wealth.D．She has no time to do it herself.<25>A．The lifestyle depicted in Hollywood movies.B．The worship of money, beauty and pleasure.C．The attention the media focuses on them.D．The pursuing of perfection in performance.<26>Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with theexact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Part IV Reading Comprehension 〔Reading in Depth 〔25 minutes<1>Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Every year in the first week of my English class, some students inform me that writing is too hard. They never write, unless assignments __47__ it. They find the writing process __48__ and difficult.How awful to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it English. with its rich vocabulary. being ableto speak but not write is like living in an 50 mansion and never leaving one small room. When I meet students who think they can’t write, I knots, as a teacher my __51__ is to show them the rest of the rooms. My task is to build fluency while providing the opportunity inherent in any writing activity to __52__ the moral and emotional development of my students.One great way to do this is by having students write in a journal in class every day.Writing ability is like strength training. Writing needs to be done just like exercise; just as muscles grow stronger with exercise, writing skills improve quickly with writing practice. I often see a rise in student confidence and __54__ after only a few weeks of journal writing.Expressing oneself in writing is one of the most important skills I teach to strengthen the whole student. When my students practice journal writing, they are practicing for their future academic, political, and __55__ lives. They build skills so that some day they might write a great novel,a piece of sorely needed legislation, or the perfect love letter. Every day that they write in their journals puts them a step __56__ to fluency, eloquence <雄辩>, and command of language.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

历年大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及参考答案 (11)

大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a linethrough the centre.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. There fore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) Bill always comes on time.B) Bill will be on time.C) Bill will be late again.D) Bill won’t come.2. A) They don’t know how to spend the money they have.B) They don’t know how to spend the next two weeks.C) They need money badly.D) They only have part-time jobs.3. A) One.B) Two.C) Three.。

大学英语四级考试真题及答案(完整版)

大学英语四级考试真题及答案(绝对完整）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minute to write a shortessay on the topic of students selecting their lectures. You should writeat least 120 words following the outline given bellow:1. 越来越多的博物馆免费对外开放的目的是什么？2. 也会带来一些问题3. 你的看法？Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go overthe passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. Forquestions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the informationgiven in the passage.How Do You See Diversity?As a manager, Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for someof the positions with her company .During one interview, she noticed thatthe candidate never made direct eye contact. She was puzzled and somewhatdisappointed because she liked the individual otherwise. He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions, but thefact that he never looked her in the eye said “untrustworthy,” so shedecided to offer the job to her second choice.“It wasn’t until I attended a diversity workshop that I realized theperson we passed over was the perfect person,” Tiffany confesses. Whatshe hadn’t known at the time of the interview was that the candidate’s“different”behavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding . He was an Asian-Americanraised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown byaverting(避开) your eyes.“I was just thrown off by the lack of ye contact; not realizing it wascultural,” Tiffany says. “I missed out ,but will not miss thatopportunity again.”Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive asdifferent. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse,it is becoming essential to expand our under-standing of others and toreexamine some of our false assumptions .Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming moredifficult ,employers who can eliminate invalid biases(偏爱) from theprocess have a distinct advantage .My company, Mindsets LLC ,helpsorganizations and individuals see their own blind spots . A real estaterecruiter we worked with illustrates the positive difference suchtraining can make .“During my Mindsets coaching session ,I was taught how to recruit a diversified workforce. I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets .The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company .When the real estate market began to change, it was because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to stay in the real estate market much longer than others in the same profession.”Blinded by GenderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops onsu pervising a diverse workforce . “Through one of the sessions ,I discovered my personal bias ,” he recalls . “I learned I had not been looking at a person as a whole person , and being open to differences .” In his case , the blindness was not about culture but rather gender.“I had a management position open in my department ;and the two finalists were a man and a woman . Had I not attended this workshop , I would have automatically assumed the man was the best candidate because the position required quite a bit of extensive travel . My reasoning would have been that even though both candidates were great and could have been successful in the position , I assumed the woman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel .”Dale’s assumptions are another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking that limits an organization’s ability to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce.“I learned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into the situation , I needed to present the full range of duties, responsibilities and expectations to all candidates and allow them to make an informed decision .” Dale credits the workshop , “because it helped me make decisions based on fairness .”Year of the Know-It-AllDoug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops .He recalls a major lesson learned from his own employee.“One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-American employee put in a request to take time off to celebrate Chinese New Year . In my ignorance , I assumed he had his dates wrong , as the first of January had just passed . When I advised him of this , I gave him a long talking-to about turning in requests early with the proper dates .“He pati ently waited , then when I was done , he said he would like Chinese New Year did not begin January first , and that Chinese New Year ,which is tied to the lunar cycle ,is one of the most celebrated holidays on theChinese calendar . Needless to say , I felt very embarrassed in assuminghe had his dates mixed up . But I learned a great deal about assumptions ,and that the timing of holidays varies considerably from culture toculture .“Attending the diversity workshop helped me realize how much I couldlearn by simply asking questions and creating dialogues with my employees ,rather than making assumptions and trying to be a know-it-all ,” Dougadmits . “The biggest thing I took away from the workshop is learninghow to be more ‘inclusive’ to differences.A better Bottom LineAn open mind about diversity not only improves organizationsinternally , it is profitable as well . These comments from a customerservice representative show how an inclusive attitude can improvesales .”Most of my customers speak English as a second language . Oneof the best things my company has done is to contract with a languageservice that offers translations over the phone . It wasn’t until my bossreceived Mindsets’ training that she was able to understand how importantinclusiveness was to customer service . As result , our customer base hasincreased .”Once we start to see people as individuals . and discard thestereotypes , we can move positively toward inclusiveness for everyone .Diversity is about coming together and taking advantage of our differencesand similarities . It is about building better communities andorganizations that enhance us as individuals and reinforce our sharedhumanity .When we begin to question our assumptions and challenge what we think wehave learned from our past , from the media, peers , family , friends ,etc , we begin to realize that some of our conclusions are flawed(有缺陷的) or contrary to our fundamental values . We need to train our-selvesto think differently , shift our mindsets and realize that diversity opensdoors for all of us ,creating opportunities in organizations andcommunities that benefit everyone.1. What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate?A) He just wouldn’t look her in the eye.B) He was slow in answering her questions.C) His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.D) His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.2. Tiffany’s misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from _____.A) Racial stereotypes. C) Racial stereotypes.B) Invalid personal bias . D) Emphasis on physical appearance3. What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalizationaccording to the author?A) Hiring qualified technical and management personnel.B) Increasing understanding of people of other cultures.C) Constantly updating knowledge and equipment.D) Expanding domestic and international markets.4. What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?A) A real estate agency. C) A cultural exchange organization.B) A personnel training company. D) A hi-tech company5. After one of the workshops ,account executive Dale realized that _____.A) He had hired the wrong person.B) He could have done more for his company.C) He had not managed his workforce well.D) He must get rid of his gender bias.6. What did Dale think of Mindsets LLC’s workshop?A) It was well-intentioned but poorly conducted.B) It tapped into the executives’ full potential.C) It helped him make fair decisions.D) It met participants’ di verse needs.7. How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-American employee’srequest for leave?A) He told him to get the dates right. C)He flatly turned it downB) He demanded an explanation. D)He readily approved it.8. Doug felt _____ when he realized that his assumption was wrong.9. After attending Mindsets’ workshops, the participants came to knowthe importance of _____ to their business.10. When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes , wecan achieve diversity and benefit from the _____ between us.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 Minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questionswill be asked about what was said .Both the conversation and the questionswill be spoken only once .After each question there will be a pause .During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A),B),C) and D),and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letteron Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) She expected more people at her party.B) She enjoys entertaining small children .C) She threw a surprise party for her friendD) She has always enjoyed great popularity.12. A) They are not used to living in a cold place.B) They feel lucky to live in Florida.C) They are going to have a holiday.D) They have not booked their air tickets yet.13. A) He was pleased to get the medal. C) He used to be a firefighter.(B) He was very courageous. D) He was accused of causing a fire.14。

（完整版）大学英语四级真题及答案（多套题及详解）

（完整版）大学英语四级真题及答案（多套题及详解）大学英语四级真题及答案(多套题及翻译）CET4 Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following topic. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.题目一：Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your campus, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?假设你的一位外国朋友来参观你的校园，你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?题目二：Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?假设你的一位外国朋友来参观你的家乡，你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?题目三：Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit China, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?假设你的一位外国朋友来参观中国，你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide whichis the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

CET4《英语四级》真题及答案

2011年6月大学英语四(CET-4)级真题试卷Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Online Shopping. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given bellow:Online Shopping1.现在网上购物已成为一种时尚2.网上购物有很多好处，但也有不少问题3.我的建议Part II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1 - 7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.British Cuisine: the Best of Old and NewBritish cuisine(烹饪) has come of age in recent years as chefs(厨师) combine the best of old and new.Why does British food have a reputation for being so bad? Because it is bad! Those are not the most encouraging words to hear just before eating lunch at one of Hong Kong's smartest British restaurants, Alfie's by KEE, but head chef Neil Tomes has more to say."The past 15 years or so have been a noticeable period of improvement for food in England," the English chef says, citing the trend in British cuisine for better ingredients, preparation and cooking methods, and more appealing presentation. Chef such as Delia Smith, Nigel Slater, Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay made the public realise that cooking - and eating - didn't have to be a boring thing. And now, most of the British public is familiar even with the extremes of Heston Blumenthal's molecular gastronomy, a form of cooking that employs scientific methods to create the perfect dish."It's no longer the case that the common man in England is embarrassed to show he knows about food," Tomes says.There was plenty of room for improvement. The problems with the nation's cuisine can be traced back to the Second World War. Before the war, much of Britain's food was imported and when German U-boats began attacking ships bringing food to the country, Britain went on rations(配给)."As rationing came to an end in the 1950s, technology picked up and was used to mass-produce food," Tomes says. "And by then people were just happy to have a decent quantity of food in their kitchens."They weren't looking for cured meats, organic produce or beautiful presentation; they were looking for whatever they could get their hands on, and this prioritisation of quantity over quality prevailed for decades, meaning a generation was brought up with food that couldn't compete with neighbouring France, Italy, Belgium or Spain.Before star chefs such as Oliver began making cooking fashionable, it was hard to find a restaurant in London that was open after 9pm. But in recent years the capital's culinary(烹饪的) scene has developed to the point that it is now confident of its ability to please the tastes of any international visitor.With the opening of Alfie's in April, and others such as The Pawn, two years ago, modern British food has made its way to Hong Kong. "With British food, I think that Hong Kong restaurant are keeping up," says David Tamlyn, the Welsh executive chef at The Pawn in Wan Chai. "Hong Kong diners are extremely responsive to new ideas or presentations, which is good news for new dishes."Chefs agree that diners in Hong Kong are embracing the modern British trend. Some restaurants are modifying the recipes(菜谱)of British dishes to breathe new life into the classics, while other are using better quality ingredients but remaining true to British traditional and tastes.Tamlyn is in the second camp. "We select our food very particulary. We use US beef, New Zealand lamb and for our custards(牛奶蛋糊) we use Bird's Custard Powder," Tamlyn says. "Some restaurants go for custard made fresh with eggs, sugar and cream, but British custard is different, and we stay true to that."Matthew Hill, senior manager at the two-year-old SoHo restaurant Yorkshire Pudding, also uses better ingredients as a means of improving dishes. "There are a lot of existing perceptions about British food and so we can't alter these too much. We're a traditional British restaurant so there are some staples(主菜) that will remain essentially unchanged."These traditional dishes include fish and chips, steak and kidney pie and large pieces of roasted meats. At Alfie's, the newest of the British restaurants in town and perhaps the most gentlemen's club-like in design, Neil Tomes explains his passion for provenance(原产地). "Britain has started to become really proud of the food it's producing. It has excellent organic farms, beautifully crafted cheeses, high-quality meats."However, the British don't have a history of exporting their foodstuffs, which makes it difficult for restaurants in Hong Kong to source authentic ingredients."We can get a lot of our ingredients once a week from the UK," Tamlyn explains. "But there is also pressure to buy local and save on food miles, which means we take our vegetables from the local markets, and there are a lot that work well with British staples."The Phoenix, in Mid-Levels, offers the widest interpretation of "British cuisine", while still trying to maintain its soul. The gastro-pub has existed in various locations in Hong Kong since 2002. Singaporean head chef Tommy Teh Kum Chai offers daily specials on a blackboard, rather than sticking to a menu. This enables him to reinterpret British cuisine depending on what is available in the local markets."We use a lot of ingredients that people wouldn't perhaps associate as British, but are presented in a British way. Bell peppers stuffed with couscous, alongside ratatouille, is a very popular dish."Although the ingredients may not strike diners as being traditional, they can be found in dishes across Britain.Even the traditional chefs are aware of the need to adapt to local tastes and customs, while maintaining the Brutishness of their cuisine.At Yorkshire Pudding, Hill says that his staff asks diners whether they would like to share their meals. Small dishes, shared meals and "mixing it up" is not something commonly done in Britain, but Yorkshire Pudding will bring full dished to the table and offer individual plates for each dinner. "That way, people still get the presentation of the dishes as they were designed, but can carve them up however they like," Hill says.This practice is also popular at The Pawn, although largely for rotisseries(烤肉馆), Tamlyn says. "Some tables will arrive on Sunday, order a whole chicken and a shoulder of lamb or a baby pig, and just stay for hours enjoying everything we bring out for them."Some British traditions are too sacred(神圣的) to mess with, however, Tomes says. "I'd never change a full English breakfast."1. What is British food generally known for?A) Its unique flavor. B) Its bad taste.C) Its special cooking methods D) Its organic ingredients.2. The Second World War led to ____ in Britain.A) an inadequate supply of food B) a decrease of grain productionC) an increase in food import D) a change in people's eating habits3. Why couldn't Britain compete with some of its neighboring countries in terms of food in the post-war decades?A) Its food lacked variety. B) Its people cared more for quantity.C) It was short of well-trained chefs. D) It didn't have flavorful food ingredients.4. With culinary improvement in recent years, London's restaurants are now able to appeal to the tastes of ____.A) most young people B) elderly British dinersC) all kinds of overseas visitors D) upper-class customers5. What do Hong Kong diners welcome, according to Welsh executive chef David Tamlyn?A) Authentic classic cuisine. B) Locally produced ingredients.C) New ideas and presentations. D) The return of home-style dishes.6. While using quality ingredients, David Tamlyn insists that the dishes should ____.A) benefit people's health B) look beautiful and invitingC) be offered at reasonable prices D) maintain British traditional tastes7. Why does Neil Tomes say he loves food ingredients from Britain?A) They appeal to people from all over the world. B) They are produced on excellent organic forms.C) They are processed in a scientific way. D) They come in a great variety.8. Tamlyn says that besides importing ingredients from Britain once a week, his restaurant also buys vegetables from ____________________.9. The Phoenix in Mid-Levels may not use British ingredients, but presents its dishes ________________.10. Yorkshire Pudding is a restaurant which will bring full dishes to the table but offer plates to those diners who would like to ___________________________.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 witha single line through the centre.11. A) He is careless about his appearance.B) He is ashamed of his present condition.C) He changes jobs frequently.D) He shaves every other day.12. A) Jane may be caught in a traffic jam.B) Jane should have started a little earlier.C) He knows what sort of person Jane is.D) He is irritated at having to wait for Jane.13. A) Training for the Mid-Atlantic Championships.B) Making preparations for a trans-Atlantic trip.C) Collecting information about baseball games.D) Analyzing their rivals' on-field performance.14. A) He had a narrow escape in a car accident.B) He is hospitalized for a serious injury.C) He lost his mother two weeks ago.D) He has been having a hard time.15. A) The woman has known the speaker for a long time.B) The man had difficulty understanding the lecture.C) The man is making a fuss about nothing.D) The woman thinks highly of the speaker.16. A) He has difficulty making sense of logic.B) Statistics and logic are both challenging subjects.C) The woman should seek help from the tutoring service.D) Tutoring services are very popular with students.17. A) Her overcoat is as stylish as Jill's.B) Jill missed her class last week.C) Jill wore the overcoat last week.D) She is in the same class as the man.18. A) A computer game.B) An imaginary situation.C) An exciting experience.D) A vacation by the sea.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Beautiful scenery in the countryside.B) Dangers of cross-country skiing.C) Pain and pleasure in sports.D) A sport he participates in.20. A) He can't find good examples to illustrate his point.B) He can't find a peaceful place to do the assignment.C) He doesn't know how to describe the beautiful country scenery.D) He can't decide whether to include the effort part of skiing.21. A) New ideas come up as you write.B) Much time is spent on collecting data.C) A lot of effort is made in vain.D) The writer's point of view often changes.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) Journalist of a local newspaper.B) Director of evening radio programs.C) Producer of television commercials.D) Hostess of the weekly "Business World".23. A) He ran three restaurants with his wife's help.B) He and his wife did everything by themselves.C) He worked both as a cook and a waiter.D) He hired a cook and two local waitresses.24. A) He hardly needs to do any advertising nowadays.B) He advertises a lot on radio and in newspapers.C) He spends huge sums on TV commercials every year.D) He hires children to distribute ads in shopping centers.25. A) The restaurant location.B) The restaurant atmosphere.C) The food variety.D) The food price.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage One26. A) Its protection is often neglected by children.B) It cannot be fully restored once damaged.C) There are many false notions about it.D) There are various ways to protect it.27. A) It may make the wearer feel tired.B) It will gradually weaken the eyes of adults.C) It can lead to the loss of vision in children.D) It can permanently change the eye structure.28. A) It can never be done with high technology.B) It is the best way to restore damaged eyesight.C) It is a major achievement in eye surgery.D) It can only be partly accomplished now.Passage Two29. A) They think they should follow the current trend.B) Nursing homes are well-equipped and convenient.C) Adult day-care centers are easily accessible.D) They have jobs and other commitments.30. A) They don't want to use up all their life savings.B) They fear they will regret it afterwards.C) They would like to spend more time with them.D) They don't want to see their husbands poorly treated.31. A) Provide professional standard care.B) Be frank and seek help from others.C) Be affectionate and cooperative.D) Make use of community facilities.Passage Three32. A) Health and safety conditions in the workplace.B) Rights and responsibilities of company employees.C) Common complaints made by office workers.D) Conflicts between labor and management.33. A) Replace its out-dated equipment.B) Improve the welfare of affected workers.C) Follow the government regulations strictly.D) Provide extra health compensation.34. A) They requested to transfer to a safer department.B) They quit work to protect their unborn babies.C) They sought help from union representatives.D) They wanted to work shorter hours.35. A) To show how they love winter sports.B) To attract the attention from the media.C) To protect against the poor working conditions.D) To protect themselves against the cold weather.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Contrary to the old warning that time waits for no one, time slows down when you are on the move. It also slows down more as you move faster, which means astronauts(宇航员) someday may (36)__________ so long in space that they would return to an Earth of the (37)__________ future. If you could move at the speed of light, your time would stand still. If you could move faster than light, your time would move (38)__________ .Although no form of matter yet (39)__________ moves as fast as or faster than light, (40)__________ experiments have already confirmed that accelerated (41)__________ causes a traveler's time to be stretched. Albert Einstein (42)__________ this in 1905, when he (43)__________ the concept of relative time as part of his Special Theory of Relativity. A search is now under way to confirm the suspected existence of particles of matter (44)_________________________________________________________________________________________ .An obsession(沉迷)with time-saving, gaining, wasting, losing, and mastering it-(45)___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ . Humanity also has been obsessed with trying to capture the meaning of time. Einstein (46)_______________________________________________________________________________________________. Thus, time and time's relativity are measurable by any hourglass, alarm clock, or an atomic clock that can measure a billionth of a second. Part ⅣReading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.The popular notion that older people need less sleep than younger adults is a myth, scientists said yesterday.While elderly people 47 to sleep for fewer hours than they did when they were younger, this has a(n) 48 effect on their brain's performance and they would benefit from getting more, according to research.Sean Drummond, a psychiatrist (心理医生) at the University of California, San Diego, said that older people are more likely to suffer from broken sleep, while younger people are better at sleeping 49 straight through the night.More sleep in old age, however, is 50 with better health, and most older people would feel better and more 51 if they slept for longer periods, he said."The ability to sleep in one chunk (整块时间) overnight goes down as we age but the amount of sleep we need to 52 well does not change," Dr Drummond told the American Association for the Advancement of Science conference in San Diego."It's 53 a myth that older people need less sleep. The more healthy an older adult is, the more they sleep like they did when they were 54 . Our data suggests that older adults would benefit from 55 to get as much sleep as they did in their 30s. That's 56 from person to person, but the amount of sleep we had at 35 is probably the sameDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneSeveral recent studies have found that being randomly (随机地) assigned to aroommate of another race can lead to increased tolerance but also to a greater likelihood (可能性) of conflict.Recent reports found that lodging with a student of a different race may decrease prejudice and compel students to engage in more ethnically diverse friendships.An Ohio State University study also found that black students living with a white roommate saw higher academic success throughout their college careers. Researchers believe this may be caused by social pressure.In a New York Times article, Sam Roakye-the only black student on his freshman year floor-said that "if you're surrounded by whites, you have something to prove."Researchers also observed problems resulting from pairing interracial students in residences.According to two recent studies, randomly assigned roommates of different race are more likely to experience conflicts so strained that one roommate will move out.An Indiana University study found that interracial roommates were three times as likely as two white roommates to no longer live together by the end of the semester.Grace Kao, a professor at Penn said she was not surprised by the findings. "This may be the first time that some of these students have interacted, and lived, with someone of a different race," she said.At Penn, students are not asked to indicate race when applying for housing."One of the great things about freshman housing is that, with some exceptions, the process throws you together randomly," said Undergraduate Assembly chairman Alec Webley. "This is the definition of integration.""I've experienced roommate conflicts between interracial students that have both broken down stereotypes and reinforced stereotypes," said one Penn resident advisor (RA). The RA of two years added that while some conflicts "provided more multicultural acceptance and melding (融合)," there were also "jarring cultural confrontations."The RA said that these conflicts have also occurred among roommates of the same race.Kao said she cautions against forming any generalizations based on any one of the studies, noting that more background characteristics of the students need to be studies and explained.57. What can we learn from some recent studies?A) Conflicts between studies of different races are unavoidable.B) Students of different races are prejudiced against each other.C) Interracial lodging does more harm than good.D) Interracial lodging may have diverse outcomes.58. What does Sam Boakye's remark mean?A) White students tend to look down upon their black peers.B) Black students can compete with their white peers academically.C) Black students feel somewhat embarrassed among white peers during the freshman year.D) Being surrounded by white peers motivates a black student to work harder to succeed.59. What does the Indians Univerisity study show?A) Interracial roommates are more likely to fall out.B) Few white students like sharing a room with a black peer.C) Roommates of different races just don't get along.D) Assigning students' lodging randomly is not a good policy.60. What does Alec Webley consider to be the "definition of integration"?A) Students of different races are required to share room.B) Interracial lodging is arranged by the school for freshmen.C) Lodging is assigned to students of different races without exception.D) The school randomly assigns roommates without regard to race.61. What does Grace Kao say about interracial lodging?A) It is unscientific to make generalizations about it without further study.B) Schools should be cautious when making decisions about student lodging.C) Students' racial background should be considered before lodging is assigned.D) Experienced resident advisors should be assigned to handle the problems.Passage TwoGlobal warming is causing more than 300,000 deaths and about $125 billion in economic losses each year, according to a report by the Global Humanitarian Forum, an organization led by Kofi Annan, the former United Nations secretary general.The report, to be released Friday, analyzed data and existing studies of health, disaster, population and economic trends. It found that human-influenced climate change was raising the global death rates from illnesses including malnutrition (营养不良) and heat-related health problems.But even before its release, the report drew criticism from some experts on climate and risk, who questioned its methods and conclusions.Along with the deaths, the report said that the lives of 325 million people, primarily in poor countries, were being seriously affected by climate change. It projected that the number would double by 2030.Roger Pielke Jr., a political scientist at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who studies disaster trends, said the Forum's report was " a methodological embarrassment" because there was no way to distinguish deaths or economic losses related to human driven global warming amid the much larger losses resulting from the growth in populations and economic development in vulnerable (易受伤害的) regions. Dr. Pielke said that "climate change is an important problem requiring our utmost attention." But the report, he said, "will harm the cause for action on both climate change and disasters because it is so deeply flawed (有瑕疵的)"However, Soren Anderasen, a social scientist at Dalberg Global Development Partners who supervised the writing of the report, defended it, saying that it was clear that the numbers were rough estimates. He said the report was aimed at world leaders, who will meet in Copenhagen in December to negotiate a new international climate treaty.In a press release describing the report, Mr. Annan stressed the need for the negotiations to focus on increasing the flow of money from rich to poor regions to help reduce their vulnerability to climate hazards, while still curbing the emissions of the heat-trapping gases. More than 90% of the human and economic losses from climate change are occurring in poor countries, according to the report.62. What is the finding of the Global Humanitarian Forum?A) Global temperatures affect the rate of economic development.B) Rates of death from illness have risen due to global warming.C) Malnutrition has caused serious health problems in poor countries.D) Economic trends have to do with population and natural disasters.63. What do we learn about the Forum's report from the passage?A) It was challenged by some climate and risk experts.B) It aroused a lot of interest in the scientific circles.C) It was warmly received by environmentalists.D) It caused a big stir in developing countries.64. What does Dr. Pielke say about the Forum's report?A) Its statistics look embarrassing.B) It is invalid in terms of methodology.C) It deserves our closest attention.D) Its conclusion is purposely exaggerated.65. What is Soren Andreasen's view of the report?A) Its conclusions are based on carefully collected data.B) It is vulnerable to criticism if the statistics are closely examined.C) It will give rise to heated discussions at the Copenhagen conference.D) Its rough estimates are meant to draw the attention of world leaders.66. What does Kofi Annan say should be the focus of the Copenhagen conference?A) How rich and poor regions can share responsibility in curbing global warming.B) How human and economic losses from climate change can be reduced.C) How emissions of heat-trapping gases can be reduced on a global scale.D) How rich countries can better help poor regions reduce climate hazards.Part ⅤCloze (15 minutes)Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centreWhen it comes to eating amart for your heart, stop thinking about short-term fixes and simplify your life with a straightforward approach that will serve you well for years to come.Smart eating goes beyond analyzing every bite of food you lift 67 your mouth. "In the past we used to believe that 68 amounts of individual nutrients (营养物) were the 69 to good health," says Linda Van Horn, chair of the American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee. "But now we have a 70 understanding of healthy eating and the kinds of food necessary to 71 not only heart disease but disease 72 general," she adds.Scientists now 73 on the broader picture of the balance of food eaten 74 several days or a week 75 than on the number of milligrams (毫克) of this or that 76 at each meal. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains, for example, provide nutrients and plant-based compounds 77 for good health. "The more we learn, the more 78 we are by the wealth of essential substances they 79 ," Van Horn continues, "and how they 80 with each other to keep us healthy."You'll automatically be 81 the right heart-healthy track if vegetables, fruits and whole grains make 82 three quarters of the food on your dinner plate. 83 in the restaurant one quarter with lean meat or chicken, fish or eggs.。

英语四级试卷及参考答案

英语四级试卷及参考答案一、听力理解（共25分）Section A: 短对话（共8分）1. A) The man is too busy to attend the concert.B) The concert has been cancelled.C) The woman is not interested in the concert.D) The tickets for the concert are too expensive.2. A) The woman is looking for a job.B) The man is not qualified for the job.C) The man is asking for a raise.D) The woman is offering the man a job....Section B: 长对话（共7分）11. What is the main topic of the conversation?A) A new shopping mall.B) A new movie.C) A new restaurant.D) A new book.12. Why does the man suggest going to the cinema?A) Because it's a new experience.B) Because it's cheaper than a restaurant.C) Because it's a better place for a date.D) Because the woman has never been there....Section C: 短文理解（共10分）16. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A) The importance of environmental protection.B) The impact of technology on society.C) The benefits of traveling.D) The challenges of modern life.17. According to the speaker, what can be done to address the issue?A) Encouraging recycling.B) Reducing the use of plastic.C) Promoting public transportation.D) All of the above....二、阅读理解（共20分）Section A: 快速阅读（共10分）26. The author's purpose in writing the passage is to _______.27. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the new policy?28. What does the author suggest we should do to improve our health?...Section B: 阅读理解（共10分）31. What is the main idea of the passage?32. The author uses the example of _______ to illustrate_______.33. What is the author's attitude towards the issue discussed in the passage?...三、词汇与语法结构（共15分）36. The company is _______ to expand its business overseas.A) keenB) reluctantC) indifferentD) anxious37. If it were not for the support of the community, our project _______.A) would have failedB) would failC) had failedD) fails...四、完形填空（共20分）41. The word "significant" in the context of the passage means _______.42. The author suggests that _______ is a key factor in achieving success.43. According to the passage, the attitude of the employeestowards their work is _______....五、翻译（共20分）Translate the following sentences into English:44. 随着科技的发展，我们的生活变得越来越便利。

历年四级英语作文题目

历年四级英语作文题目（1991-2005）2006年10月16日星期一上午 10:491991年6月CET作文题目四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 100 words on Changes in People's Diet.Study the following table carefully and your composition must be based on the information given in the table. Write three paragraphs to：1.state the changes in people's diet (饮食) in the past five years;2. give possible reasons for the changes.3. draw your own conclusions.4. you should quote as few figures as possible.Food Year 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990Grain 49% 47% 46.5% 45% 45%Milk 10% 11% 11% 12% 13%Meet 17% 20% 22.5% 23% 21%Fruit and vegetables 24% 22% 20% 20% 21%Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%Changes in People's Diet1993年1月CET作文题目四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Positive and Negative Aspects of Sport. You should write no less than 100 w ords and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1.运动的积极因素2.运动的消极因素3.你的体会Positive and Negative Aspects of Sport1993年6月CET作文题目四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic My Most Favorite Programme. You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1．我最喜爱的电视（或无线电）节目是……2．这类节目的内容和特点3．我喜欢它的原因My Most Favorite Programme1994年1月CET作文题目四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic The World Is Getting Smaller and Smaller. You should write at least 100 wor ds and you should base your composition onthe outline (given in Chinese) below:1.现代的交通工具越来越发达2.人与人之间的交往越来越频繁3.结论The World Is Getting Smaller and Smaller1995年1月CET作文题目四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Can Money Buy Happiness?You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1.有人认为金钱是幸福之本（source of happiness）2.也有人认为金钱是万恶之源（root of all evil）3.我的看法Can Money Buy Happiness?1995年6月CET作文题目四级作文题：Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Advantage of a Job Interview. You should write at least 100 words and y ou should base your composition on outline (given in Chinese) below:1.现在找工作一般都要面试，通过面试，面试者（interviewer）和应试者(interviewee) 可以互相了解情况。

英语四级考试题和答案

英语四级考试题和答案一、听力理解（共30分）1. A) The man is not interested in the woman's suggestion.B) The woman is not sure whether she can go to the party.C) The woman is not familiar with the man's friends.D) The man is trying to persuade the woman to go to the party.2. A) The woman is looking for a job.B) The woman is asking for directions.C) The woman is looking for a house to rent.D) The woman is asking about the cost of living.二、阅读理解（共20分）Passage 136. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of teamwork in business.B) The benefits of working in a team.C) The challenges of working in a team.D) The disadvantages of working alone.37. According to the passage, which of the following is a benefit of working in a team?A) It allows for more creativity.B) It reduces the workload for each individual.C) It provides a sense of security.D) It leads to better decision-making.Passage 238. What does the author suggest about the use of social media?A) It should be limited to avoid addiction.B) It can be beneficial if used wisely.C) It is a waste of time for most people.D) It is a necessary tool for modern communication.39. What is the author's opinion on the impact of social media on relationships?A) It has a negative effect on personal relationships.B) It can strengthen relationships if used properly.C) It has no significant impact on relationships.D) It is essential for maintaining long-distance relationships.三、词汇与语法（共20分）40. The company has recently ________ a new policy to improve employee satisfaction.A) implementedB) demonstratedC) speculatedD) deteriorated41. Despite the heavy rain, the construction work was________ on schedule.A) delayedB) postponedC) acceleratedD) maintained四、写作（共30分）42. Directions: Write an essay of about 120 words on thetopic "The Role of Technology in Education". You should write clearly and coherently, and support your view with appropriate examples.参考答案：一、听力理解1. D) The man is trying to persuade the woman to go to the party.2. B) The woman is asking for directions.二、阅读理解36. A) The importance of teamwork in business.37. B) It reduces the workload for each individual.38. B) It can be beneficial if used wisely.39. B) It can strengthen relationships if used properly.三、词汇与语法40. A) implemented41. D) maintained四、写作范文：The Role of Technology in EducationIn recent years, technology has played an increasingly significant role in the field of education. It has transformed the way students learn and teachers teach. For instance, the use of interactive whiteboards in classrooms allows for a more engaging and dynamic learning experience.Additionally, online learning platforms provide students with access to a wealth of resources and the flexibility to learn at their own pace.Moreover, technology has made education more inclusive by breaking down geographical barriers. Students from remote areas can now participate in virtual classrooms, connecting with peers and educators worldwide. This has not only expanded their horizons but also fostered a global perspective on learning.In conclusion, technology has revolutionized education by enhancing the learning experience, providing greater access to resources, and fostering global connections. As we continue to embrace technological advancements, the potential for further transformation in education is limitless.。

英语四级考试题及答案

英语四级考试题及答案一、听力理解（共30分）1. A) What is the man doing now?A) Reading a book.B) Watching TV.C) Cooking dinner.D) Listening to music.答案：A2. B) What does the woman mean?A) She will go to the concert.B) She has already bought the tickets.C) She is not interested in the concert.D) She will buy the tickets tomorrow.答案：B3. C) What is the relationship between the two speakers?A) Classmates.B) Colleagues.C) Neighbors.D) Family members.答案：C二、阅读理解（共40分）1. According to the passage, what is the main reason for thedecline in the number of bees?A) The use of pesticides.B) The loss of habitat.C) The climate change.D) The spread of diseases.答案：B2. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?A) The government should take action.B) People should plant more flowers.C) The situation is not as bad as it seems.D) The problem will solve itself.答案：A3. What can be inferred from the text?A) The bees are adapting to the new environment.B) The bees are facing a serious threat.C) The bees are becoming more aggressive.D) The bees are less important than before.答案：B三、完形填空（共20分）1. The word "innovative" in the first sentence is closest in meaning to:A) Traditional.B) Creative.C) Conservative.D) Unusual.答案：B2. The author uses the phrase "a breath of fresh air" to describe:A) A new idea.B) A new product.C) A new person.D) A new place.答案：A3. The word "intriguing" in the last paragraph is best replaced by:A) Boring.B) Fascinating.C) Disappointing.D) Annoying.答案：B四、翻译（共10分）1. 近年来，中国在科技领域取得了显著成就。

6月份四级考试题目及答案

6月份四级考试题目及答案**6月份四级考试题目及答案****一、听力理解****Section A**1. A) The man is not interested in the woman's suggestion.2. B) The woman has a lot of work to do.3. C) The woman is not sure if she can finish her work on time.4. D) The man wants to go to the cinema with the woman.5. A) The woman is very tired.6. B) The man is not satisfied with his job.7. C) The woman is looking for a new job.8. D) The man is worried about his performance at work.**Section B**9. A) The woman is not sure if she can attend the meeting.10. B) The man is not happy with the woman's decision.11. C) The woman will have to work overtime.12. D) The man is trying to persuade the woman to go to the meeting.13. A) The woman is not familiar with the new project.14. B) The man is confident about the success of the project.15. C) The woman is concerned about the tight schedule.**Section C**16. D) The speaker is not sure about the effectiveness of the new policy.17. A) The new policy is expected to reduce traffic congestion.18. B) The speaker is concerned about the impact of the new policy on the environment.19. C) The new policy is aimed at reducing air pollution.20. D) The speaker believes that the new policy will not be effective in the long term.**二、阅读理解****Passage One**21. B) The author believes that the new technology will have a significant impact on the job market.22. A) The new technology will make some jobs obsolete.23. C) The new technology will create new job opportunities.24. D) The new technology will change the nature of some jobs.**Passage Two**25. A) The author is concerned about the negative effects of social media on young people.26. B) The author believes that social media can be a useful tool for communication.27. C) The author suggests that parents should monitor their children's social media use.28. D) The author is worried about the potential risks associated with social media.**Passage Three**29. A) The author is discussing the importance of a balanced diet.30. B) The author is advocating for a more sustainable food system.31. C) The author is concerned about the environmental impact of food production.32. D) The author is emphasizing the need for more nutritious food options.**三、写作****Task 1: Short Answer Questions**33. The main reason for the increase in the number of people using public transportation is the rising cost of owning a car.34. The most popular mode of transportation among young people is cycling.35. The majority of commuters prefer to use public transportation because it is more convenient.**Task 2: Writing**36. Write an essay on the topic of "The Importance of Environmental Protection". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.**Sample Answer:**Environmental protection is of paramount importance in today's world. With the rapid development of industries and the increasing population, our environment is facing severe challenges such as pollution, deforestation, and climate change. It is our collective responsibility to protect the environment for the sake of our own health and the well-being of future generations. We can start by reducing waste, recycling, and conserving energy. Additionally, supporting policies that promote sustainable development and raising awareness about environmental issues are crucial steps towards a greener future.**四、翻译**37. 随着科技的发展，越来越多的人选择在线购物。

大学四级试题及答案

大学四级试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. A) 5:00 p.m. B) 6:00 p.m. C) 7:00 p.m. D) 8:00 p.m.2. A) In a library. B) In a classroom. C) In a bookstore. D)In a restaurant.3. A) He is a student. B) He is a teacher. C) He is a writer.D) He is a journalist.4. A) She likes the color blue. B) She is wearing a blue dress. C) She is going to buy a blue dress. D) She is goingto paint her room blue.5. A) He is going to the concert. B) He is going to the movie.C) He is going to the theater. D) He is going to the opera.二、阅读理解（共20分）1. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of a healthy diet.B) The benefits of regular exercise.C) The role of sleep in overall health.D) The impact of stress on mental well-being.2. According to the author, what is the most effective way to reduce stress?A) Taking a vacation.B) Practicing meditation.C) Engaging in physical activity.D) Seeking professional help.3. What does the study mentioned in the passage suggest?A) A balanced diet can improve memory.B) Regular exercise can increase lifespan.C) Adequate sleep is crucial for learning.D) Stress can lead to various health issues.4. What is the author's purpose in writing this article?A) To inform readers about the latest health research.B) To persuade readers to adopt a healthier lifestyle.C) To entertain readers with humorous anecdotes.D) To argue for more government funding for health research.5. Which of the following is NOT a recommendation made by the author?A) Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.B) Limit the intake of processed foods.C) Drink at least eight glasses of water a day.D) Avoid using electronic devices before bedtime.三、完形填空（共20分）1. A) Although B) Because C) Since D) If2. A) to B) for C) with D) without3. A) less B) fewer C) more D) most4. A) so B) such C) as D) like5. A) in B) on C) at D) by四、翻译（共20分）1. 随着科技的发展，我们的生活变得越来越方便。

6月英语四级真题及答案(word版)4

6月英语四级真题及答案（word版）(4)Section BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The End of the Book?[A] Amazon, by far the largest bookseller in the country, reported on May 19 that it is now selling more books in its electronic Kindle format than in the old paper-and-ink format. That is remarkable, considering that the Kindle has only been around for four years. E-books now account for 14 percent of all book sales in the country and are increasing far faster than overall book sales. E-book sales are up 146 percent over last year, while hardback sales increased 6 percent and paperbacks decreased 8 percent.[B] Does this spell the doom of the physical book? Certainly not immediately, and perhaps not at all. What it does mean is that the book business will go through a transformation in the next decade or so more profound than any it has seen since Gutenberg introduced printing from moveable type in the 1450s.[C] Physical books will surely become much rarer in the marketplace. Mass market paperbacks, which have been declining for years anyway, will probably disappear, as will hardbacks for mysteries, thrillers, “romance fiction,” etc. Such books, which only rarely end up in permanent collections, either private or public, will probably only be available as e-books within a few years. Hardback and trade paperbacks for “serious” nonfiction and fiction will surely last longer. Perhaps it will become the mark of an author to reckon with that he or she is still published in hard copy.[D] As for children’s books, who knows? Children’s books are like dog food in that the purchasers are not the consumers, so the market (and the marketing) is inherently strange.[E] For clues to the book’s future, let’s look at some examples of technological change and see what happened to the old technology.[F] One technology replaces another only because the new technology is better, cheaper, or both. The greater the difference, the sooner and more thoroughly the new technology replaces the old. Printing with moveable type on paper dramatically reduced the cost of producing a book compared with the old-fashioned ones handwritten on vellum, which comes from sheepskin. A Bible―to be sure, a long book―required vellum made from 300 sheepskins and countless man-hours of labor. Before printing arrived, a Bible cost more than a middle-class house. There were perhaps 50,000 books in all of Europe in 1450. By 1500 there were 10 million.[G] But while printing quickly caused the hand written book to die out, handwriting lingered on (继续存在) well into the 16th century. Very special books are still occasionally produced on vellum, but they are one-of-a-kind show pieces.[H]Sometimes a new technology doesn’t drive t he old one out, but only parts of it while forcing the rest to evolve. The movies were widely predicted to drive live theater out of the marketplace, but they didn’t, because theater turned out to have qualities movies could not reproduce. Equally, TV was supposed to replace movies but, again, did not.[I] Movies did, however, fatally impact some parts of live theater. And while TV didn’t kill movies, it did kill second-rate pictures, shorts, and cartoons.[J] Nor did TV kill radio. Comedy and drama shows (“Jack Benny,” “Amos and Andy,” “The Shadow”) all migrated to television. But because you can’t drive a car and watch television at the same time, rush hour became radio’s prime, while music, talk, and news radio greatly enlarged their audiences. Radio is today a very different business than in the late 1940s and a much larger one.[K] Sometimes old technology lingers for centuries because of its symbolic power. Mounted cavalry (骑兵) replaced the chariot (二轮战车) on the battlefield around 1000 BC. But chariots maintained their placein parades and triumphs right up until the end of the Roman Empire 1,500 years later. The sword hasn’t had a military function for a hundred years, but is still part of an officer’s full-dress uniform, precisely because a sword alway s symbolized “an officer and a gentleman.”[L] Sometimes new technology is a little cranky (不稳定的) at first. Television repairman was a common occupation in the 1950s, for instance. And so the old technology remains as a backup. Steamships captured the North Atlantic passenger business from sail in the 1840s because of its much greater speed. But steamships didn’t lose their sails until the 1880s, because early marine engines had a nasty habit of breaking down. Until ships became large enough (and engines small enough) to mount two engines side by side, they needed to keep sails. (The high cost of steam and the lesser need for speed kept the majority of the world’s ocean freight moving by sail until the early years of the 20th century.)[M] Then there is the fireplace. Central heating was present inevery upper-and middle-class home by the second half of the 19th century. But functioning fireplaces remain to this day a powerful selling pointin a house or apartment. I suspect the reason is a deep-rooted love of the fire. Fire was one of the earliest major technological advances for humankind, providing heat, protection, and cooked food (which is much easier to cat and digest). Human control of fire goes back far enough (over a million years) that evolution could have produced a genetic leaning towards fire as a central aspect of human life.[N] Books―especially books the average person couldafford―haven’t been around long enough to produce evolutionary changein humans. But they have a powerful hold on many people nonetheless, a hold extending far beyond their literary content. At their best, theyare works of art and there is a tactile(触觉的)pleasure in books necessarily lost in e-book versions. The ability to quickly thumbthrough pages is also lost. And a room with books in it induces, atleast in some, a feeling not dissimilar to that of a fire in thefireplace on a cold winter’s night.[O] For these reasons I think physical books will have a longer existence as a commercial product than some currently predict. Like swords, books have symbolic power. Like fireplaces, they induce a sense of comfort and warmth. And, perhaps, similar to sails, they make auseful back-up for when the lights go out.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

1、下载文档前请自行甄别文档内容的完整性，平台不提供额外的编辑、内容补充、找答案等附加服务。
2、"仅部分预览"的文档,不可在线预览部分如存在完整性等问题,可反馈申请退款(可完整预览的文档不适用该条件!)。
3、如文档侵犯您的权益，请联系客服反馈,我们会尽快为您处理(人工客服工作时间：9:00-18:30)。

洛基英语，中国在线英语教育领导品牌Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. (A) She paid ￥40.00 for the coat. (C) She bought the coat on her fortieth birthday.(B) Her husband presented it to her as a gift. (D) Her friend sent it to her as a new one.2. (A) To keep his old car and get a new one. (C) To sell his car for a new one.(B) To leave it in the garage to be repaired. (D) To get his car repaired later.3. (A) Husband and wife. (C) Doctor and patient.(B) Father and daughter. (D) Teacher and student.4. (A) The man went to the concert, but the woman didn't.(B) The woman went to the concert, but the man didn't.(C) The speakers did not go to the concert.(D) Both speakers went to the concert.5. (A) An England textbook. (C) A chemistry book.(B) A Chinese textbook. (D) A history book.6. (A) The woman goes to school during the day and works at night.(B) The woman has to work to support herself.(C) The woman's classes are not difficult.(D) The woman studies at night.7. (A) She feels that he won't accept anything.(B) She's sure he already has a pocket calculator.(C) She thinks he has almost everything he wants.(D) She's afraid he wants more than she can afford.8. (A) Tom survived the accident. (C) Someone saved Tom's life.(B) Tom was killed in the accident. (D) It did little damage to Tom's car.9. (A) The train is crowded. (C) The train is empty.(B) The train is late. (D) The train is on time.10. (A) No, all the rooms are taken. (C) Yes, there are some spare rooms.(B) Yes, there is a double room. (D) Yes, there is a single room.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. (A) Her husband had got a higher position. (C) She wanted to have a cleaner house.(B) Her husband had lost his job. (D) She wanted to move to New York.12. (A) His telephone went out of order. (C) He began to work at 8 a.m.(B) The buyers had to leave soon. (D) He had made an appointment with her for 8 a.m.13. (A) They considered her lazy. (C) They considered her foolish.(B) They saw something they had never seen. (D) They saw something familiar to them.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. (A) The silk T-shirt in white color. (C) The nylon T-shirt worn on playground.(B) The cotton T-shirt with a slogan or picture. (D) The wool T-shirt worn for work.15. (A) T-shirts feel soft and wash well. (C) T-shirts go well with trousers.(B) T-shirt are smarts and comfortable. (D) T-shirts are suitable for evening wear.16. (A) New technology is being employed. (C) New designs are being adopted.(B) Advertisements are being widely used. (D) More synthetic materials are being introduced.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. (A) For protection against other animals. (C) Just for fun.(B) For protection against other dogs. (D) For the purpose of guarding the house.18. (A) Because they did not eat other animals. (C) Because they were good hunters.(B) Because they were useful for protection. (D) Because they always obeyed their masters.19. (A) For companionship. (C) For protection against robbery.(B) For amusement. (D) For hunting.20. (A) The city can be a lonely place. (C) People in the west are fond of animals.(B) Life in the west can be very dangerous. (D) The dog is a useful and friendly animal.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:There is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longer interested in spelling. No school I have taught in has ever ignored spelling or considered it unimportant as a basic skill. There are, however, vastly different ideas about how to teach it, or how much priority (优先) it must be given over general language development and writing ability. The problem is, how to encourage a child to express himself freely and confidently in writing without holding him back with the complexities of spelling?If spelling becomes the only focal point of his teacher's interest, clearly a bright child will be likely to "play safe". He will tend to write only words within his spelling range, choosing to avoid adventurous language. That's why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pay attention to content rather than technical ability.I was once shocked to read on the bottom of a sensitive piece of writing about a personal experience: "This work is terrible! There are far too many spelling errors and your writing is illegible (难以辨认)。