TOEFL 2004年1月真题2
2004年1月大学英语四级考试试题及参考答案
2004年1月大学英语四级考试试题及参考答案Part I ListeningComprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation Θ㷯▆ 땳 쓖/©版权所有沪江网쓖 땳 ▆㷯Θ and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Example: You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet 쉀ﾐ鱕㌡ 砝骔/podcast.htm©版权所有沪江网骔砝 ㌡鱕ﾐ쉀and mark itwith a single line through the centre.Samp le Answer [A] [B] [C] ID]1.A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.D) The man could come some time later.2.A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B) The woman can’t take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake.D) The woman is filming the lake.3.A) It’s quiet in the restaurant.B) The price is high in the restaurant.C) The restaurant serves good food.D) The restaurant is too far from their school.4.A) At a booking office.B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) On a busy street.D) At an airport.5.A) The woman has been complaining too much.B) The woman’s headache will go away by itself.C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6.A) Help the woman move the items.B) Hurry to Mr.Johnson’s offi ce.C) Help move things to Mr.Johnson’s office.D) Put off his appointment with Mr.Johnson.7.A) The man should not dream of being a superstar.B) The man didn’t practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner.D) The man should not give up.8.A) There is no more left.B) It doesn’t appeal to her.C) It’s incredibly delicious.D) She has already tasted it.9.A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10.A) The man will drive the woman to school.B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) The art of saying thank you.B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12.A) They were nicer 藵댽㛱揂謾扐愞 /event/©版权所有沪江网 愞扐謾揂㛱댽藵and gentler.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13.A) By decorating our homes.B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes.D) By putting on a little make-up.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) Children don’t get enough education in safety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15.A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16.A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the porential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage ThereQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.]17.A) It takes skill.B) It pays well.C) It’s full-time job.D) It’s admired worldwide.18.A) A mother with a baby in her arms.B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D) An old lady carrying a h鴙瑯 Ǣ 겋㎂㔗/q/©版权所有沪江网㔗㎂겋 Ǣ 瑯鴙andbag on the left.19.A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket.D) A side pocket of his trousers.20.A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.Part II ReadingComprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) Θ㷯▆ 땳 쓖/©版权所有沪江网쓖 땳 ▆㷯Θand D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago. Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation -- brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement incommunity, among other things -- 쉀ﾐ鱕㌡ 砝骔/podcast.htm©版权所有沪江网骔砝 ㌡鱕ﾐ쉀and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope.At the top of the list is nurturing ( 培育 ) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs 藵댽㛱揂謾扐愞 /event/©版权所有沪江网 愞扐謾揂㛱댽藵and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder 鴙瑯 Ǣ 겋㎂㔗/q/©版权所有沪江网㔗㎂겋 Ǣ 瑯鴙and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.21. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state ofmind are______.A) surprising B) confusing C) illogical D) questionable22. What does the author mean when he says, "we can't turn the clock back" (Line 1, Para. 3)?A) It's impossible to slow down the pace of change.B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.C) Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.D) It's impossible to forget the past.23. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago____.A) were less isolated physicallyB) were probably less self-centeredC) probably suffered less from anxietyD) were considered less individualistic24. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ____.A) to provide them with a safer environmentB) to lower their expectations for themC) to get them more involved sociallyD) to set a good model for them to follow25. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A) Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.B) Children's anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.C) Children's anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.D) Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints ( 约束 ) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, �纰Ί鲉帒碪䪿 /menu.htm©版权所有沪江网 䪿碪帒鲉Ί纰�and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth's story:I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle ( 小隔间 ) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office 퐞 븓ㄍ낽 �/©版权所有沪江网� 낽ㄍ븓 퐞and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but "nice" isn't a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deservea significant raise in pay, you'll probably have to ask for it.Performance is your best bargaining chip ( 筹码 ) when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want.Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market.What will someone else pay for your services?Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.26. According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should _____.A) demonstrate his capability B) give his boss a good impressionC) ask for as much money as he can D) ask for the salary he hopes to get27. What can be inferred from Beth's story?A) Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.B) If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.C) People should not be content with what they have got.D) People should be careful when negotiating for a job.28. We can learn from the passage that ____.A) unfairness exists in salary increasesB) most people are overworked and underpaidC) one should avoid overstating one's performanceD) most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises29. To get a pay raise, a person should______.A) advertise himself on the job marketB) persuade his boss to sign a long-term contractC) try to get inside information about the organizationD) do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions30. To be successful in negotiations, one must_____.A) meet his boss at the appropriate timeB) arrive at the negotiation table punctuallyC) be good at influencing the outcome of the interactionD) be familiar with what the boss likes 㛄泍 隣쥺陯筲沪江四六级欢迎您!©版权所有沪江网筲陯쥺隣 泍㛄 and dislikesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.When families gather for Christmas dinner, some will stick to formal traditions dating back to Grandma's generation. Their tables will be set with the good dishes and silver, 䓐븑밉 뛤 䚗롱/menu.htm©版权所有沪江网롱䚗 뛤 밉븑䓐and the dress code will be Sunday-best.But in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to astoneware ( 粗陶) -and-stainless informality, with dresses assuming an equally casual-Friday look. For hosts 쯫㡆攆䥞忛䃵 Ʃ/goal.htm©版权所有沪江网Ʃ 䃵忛䥞攆㡆쯫and guests, the change means greater simplicity and comfort. For makers of fine china in Britain, itspells economic hard times.Last week Royal Doulton, the largest employer in Stoke-on-Trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000jobs -- one-fifth of its total workforce. That brings to more than 4,000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. Wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier.Although a strong pound 福便䃅 䜺 ©版权所有沪江网 䜺 䃅便福and weak markets in Asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffs in Stoke have their roots in earthshaking social shifts. A spokesman for Royal Doulton admitted that the company "has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend" toward casual dining. Families eat together less often, he explained, and more people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television;Even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual. In a time of long work hours and dem煉輸愬痲 앝馷찆/group.htm©版权所有沪江网찆馷앝 痲愬輸煉anding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that it's better to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfect moment or a "real" dinner party. Too often, the perfect moment never comes. Iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? Forget it. Polish the silver? Who has time?Yet the loss of formality has its down side. The fine points of etiquette ( 礼节 ) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents ("Chew with your mouth closed." "Keep your elbows off the table.") must be picked up elsewhere. Some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be competent professionally but clueless socially.31. The trend toward casual dining has resulted in_____.A) bankruptcy of fine china manufacturersB) shrinking of the pottery industryC) restructuring of large enterprisesD) economic recession in Great Britain32. Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining?A) Family members need more time to relax.B) Busy schedules leave people no time for formality.C) People want to practice economy in times of scarcity.D) Young people won't follow the etiquette of the older generation.33. It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton is_____.A) a retailer of stainless steel tableware B) a dealer in stonewareC) a pottery chain store D) a producer of fine china34. The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is_____.A) the increased value of the poundB) the economic recession in AsiaC) the change in people's way of lifeD) the fierce competition at home 雯쓱粚쾰 뤔/myfeed/©版权所有沪江网 뤔 쾰粚쓱雯 and abroad35. Refined table manners, though less popular than before in current sociallife_____.A) are still a must on certain occasionsB) axe bound to return sooner or laterC) are still being taught by parents at homeD) can help improve personal relationshipsPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.Located on the shore of Sullivan's Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane ( 飓风 ) Hugo 10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state. Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolina's shoreline were poorly constructed, �赂䰒竱㶒ㅤṝ瞅/event/©版权所有沪江网瞅ṝㅤ㶒竱䰒赂�and enforcement of building codes wasn't strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugo's wake,all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house on Sullivan's Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.At first sight, the house on Sullivan's Isl껜∦⊒絡竛滰鍻許/©版权所有沪江网許鍻滰竛絡⊒∦껜and looks anything but hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble "a large party lantern ( 灯笼 )" at night, according to one observer. But looks can be deceiving. The house's wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings -- long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. "These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings," said Huff.Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the house's ground-to-roof shell. "The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn't look like it's st 僢 攊焜陂 噲http://bulo.h /podcast.htm©版权所有沪江网噲 陂焜攊 僢 anding with its pant legs pulled up," said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.36. After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along SouthCarolina's shore line are required_____.A) to be easily reinforced B) to look smarter in designC) to meet stricter building standards D) to be designed in the shape of cubes37. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because____.A) it is strengthened by steel rods B) it is made of redwoodC) it is in the shape of a shell D) it is built with timber 쏮枅覷�歃﹞ﺟ/event/©版权所有沪江网ﺟ﹞歃�覷枅쏮 and concrete 38. Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to _____.A) withstand peak winds of about 200 km/hrB) anchor stronger pilings deep in the sandC) break huge sea waves into smaller onesD) prevent water from rushing into the house39. The main function of the shell isA) to strengthen the pilings of the houseB) to give the house a better appearanceC)to protect the wooden frame of the houseD) to slow down the speed of the swelling water40. It can be inferred from the passage that the shell should be____.A) fancy-looking B) waterproof C) easily breakable D) extremely strong Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence thereare four choices marked A), B), C) Θ㷯▆ 땳 쓖/©版权所有沪江网쓖 땳 ▆㷯Θ and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. He asked us to _____ them in carrying through their plan.A) provide C) assistB) arouse D) persist42. A good many proposals were raised by the delegates, _____ was to be expected.A) that C) soB) what D) as43. He was such a _____ speaker that he held our attention every minute of the three-hour lecture.A) specific C) heroicB) dynamic D) diplomatic44. Arriving home, the boy told his parents about all the _____ which occurred in his dormitory.A) occasions C) incidentsB) matters D) issues45. The opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to _____ through.A) press C) stretchB) squeeze D) leap46. They are trying to _____ the waste discharged by the factory for profit.A) expose C) exhibitB) exhaust D) exploit47. The manager urged his staff not to _____ the splendid opportunity.A) drop C) escapeB) miss D) slide48. _____ I admire David as a poet, I do not like him as a man.A) Much as C) If onlyB) Only if D) As much49. Because of a _____ engagement, Lora couldn't attend my birthday party last Saturday.A) pioneer C) priorB) premature D) past50. The continuous rain _____ the harvesting of the wheat crop by two weeks.A) set back C) set outB) set off D) set aside51. Not having a good command of English can be a serious _____ preventing you from achieving your goals.A) obstacle C) offenseB) fault D) distress52. It's very _____ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.A) concerned C) considerableB) careful D) considerate53.Many a player who had been highly thought of has _____ from the tennis scene.A) disposed C) discouragedB) disappeared D) discarded54. She's fainted. Throw some water on her face and she'll _____.A) come round C) come onB) come along D) come out55. All their attempts to _____ the child from the burning building were in vain.A) regain C) rescueB) recover D) reserve56. Computer technology will _____ a revolution in business administration.A) bring around C) bring outB) bring about D) bring up57. The university has launched a research center to develop new ways of _____ bacteria which have become resistant to drug treatments.A) regulating C) interruptingB) halting D) combating58. The _____ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research 쉀ﾐ鱕㌡ 砝骔/podcast.htm©版权所有沪江网骔砝 ㌡鱕ﾐ쉀and teaching, particularly the gap between researchers and teachers.A) joint C) overallB) intensive D) decisive59. The rapid development of communications technology is transforming the _____ in which people communicate across time and space.A) route C) visionB) transmission D) manner60. When I go out in the evening I use the bike _____ the car if I can.A) rather than C) in spite ofB) regardless of D) other than61.There is no _____ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimental situations in a lab.A) rigid C) smoothB) solid D) harsh62. Every culture has developed _____ for certain kinds of food 藵댽㛱揂謾扐愞 /event/©版权所有沪江网 愞扐謾揂㛱댽藵and drink, and equally strong negative attitudes toward others.A) preferences C) fantasiesB) expectations D) fashions63. It is reported that Uruguay understands 鴙瑯 Ǣ 겋㎂㔗/q/©版权所有沪江网㔗㎂겋 Ǣ 瑯鴙and _____ China on human rights issues.A) grants C) abandonsB) changes D) backs64. Only a few people have _____ to the full facts of the incident.A) access C) contactB) resort D) path65. His trousers _____ when he tried to jump over the fence.A) cracked C) brokeB) split D) burst66. So far, _____ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of the Atlantic coast.A) governing C) prevailingB) blowing D) ruling67. The author was required to submit an _____ of about 200 words together with his research paper.A) edition C) articleB) editorial D) abstract68. As the old empires were broken up �纰Ί鲉帒碪䪿/menu.htm©版权所有沪江网 䪿碪帒鲉Ί纰�and new states were formed, new official tongues began to _____ at an increasing rate.A) bring up C) spring upB) build up D) strike up69. Many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital, _____ they have no schedules to keep.A) even though C) as ifB) for D) since70. Some plants are very _____ to light; they prefer the shade.A) sensible C) objectiveB) flexible D) sensitivePart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) Θ㷯▆ 땳 쓖/©版权所有沪江网쓖 땳 ▆㷯Θ and D) on the right side of the paper, You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.It's an annual back-to-school routine. One morning you wave goodbye, and that 71 evening you're burning the late-night oil in sympathy. In the race to improve educational standards, 72 are throwing the books at kids. 73 elementary school students are complaining of homework 74 . What's awell-meaning parent to do?As hard as 75 may be, sit back 쉀ﾐ鱕㌡ 砝骔/podcast.htm©版权所有沪江网骔砝 ㌡鱕ﾐ쉀and chill, experts advise. Though you've got to get them to do it, 76 helping too much, or even examining 77 too carefully, you may keep them 78 doing it by themselves. "I wouldn't advise a parent to check every 79 assignment," says psychologist John Rosemond, author Of Ending the Tough Homework. "There'sa 80 of appreciation for trial and error. Let your children 81 the grade they deserve."Many experts believe parents should gently look over the work of younger children and ask them to rethink their 82 . But "you don't want them to feel it has to be 83 ," she says.That's not to say parents should 84 homework -- first, they should monitor how much homework their kids 85 . Thirty minutes a day in the early elementary years 藵댽㛱揂謾扐愞 /event/©版权所有沪江网 愞扐謾揂㛱댽藵and an hour in 86 four, five, and six is standard, says Rosemond. For junior-high students it should be " 87 mom than an hour 鴙瑯 Ǣ 겋㎂㔗/q/©版权所有沪江网㔗㎂겋 Ǣ 瑯鴙and a half," and two for high-school students. If your child 88 has mom homework than this, you may want to check 89 other parents and then talk to the teacherabout 90 assignment71. A) very C) rightB) exact D) usual72. A) officials C) expertsB) parents D) schools73. A) Also C) ThenB) Even D) However74. A) fatigue C) dutyB) confusion D) puzzle75. A) there C) theyB) we D) it76. A) via C) byB) under D) for77. A) questions C) st�纰Ί鲉帒碪䪿 /menu.htm©版权所有沪江网 䪿碪帒鲉Ί纰�andardsB) answers' D) rules78. A) off C) beyondB) without D) from79. A) single C) pageB) piece D) other80. A) drop C) cutB) short D) lack81. A) acquire C) gatherB) earn D) reach82. A) exercises C) mistakesB) defects D) tests83. A) perfect C) unusualB) better D) complete84. A) forget C) missB) refuse D) ignore85. A) have C) makeB) prepare D) perform86. A) classes C) gradesB) groups D) terms87. A) about C) muchB) no D) few88. A) previously C) merelyB) rarely D) consistently89. A) with C) outB) in D) up90. A) finishing C) reducingB) lowering D) decliningPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter in reply to a friend's inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese: 1．建议报考的专业及理由2．报考该专业的基本条件3．应当如何备考A Letter in Reply to a FriendDecember 27th, 2003Dear2004年1月四级答案：1. A2. B3. A4. D5. C6. B7. D8. B9. C 10. D11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B 16.D 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B21. D 22. B 23. C 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. A31. B 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. A 36. C 37. A 38. D 39. B 40. C41. C 42. D 43. B 44.C 45. B 46.D 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. A51. A 52. D 53. B 54. A 55. C 56. B 57. D 58.C 59.D 60. A61. B 62. A 63. D 64. A 65. B 66. C 67. D 68. C 69. A 70. D71. A 72.B 73. B 74. A 75. D 76.C 77. B 78.D 79. A 80. D81. B 82. C 83. A 84. D 85. A 86.C 87. B 88.D 89. A 90. C。
TOEFL 2004年1月真题1
TOEFL 2004年1月真题1 Section One: Listening Comprehension：1. (A) She reads more slowly than the man does.(B) She has a 1ot of material to read before she has coffee.(C) The man does more work than is necessary.(D) The man seems to be taking a long time preparing for philosophy class.2. (A) The woman should have shown him the newspaper.(B) He thinks the woman will win the contest.(C) The woman's pictures are on top of the newspapers.(D) The new photograph does not look anything like her others.3. (A) Return his literature books to the bookstore.(B) Keep his books from the literature class.(C) Sell his literature books to the woman.(D) Visit the reference section of the library.4. (A) Give the secretary Janet's new address and phone number.(B) Ask Janet a question about his health.(C) Get information about Janet from the secretary.(D) Visit Janet at her new school.5. (A) She will help the man find the exhibit.(B) She has already seen the exhibit.(C) She will help the man read the map.(D) She knows where to get a map.6. (A) She is also planning to travel.(B) She already picked up money for the trip.(C) She has to study instead of traveling.(D) She thinks the man should take more money.7. (A) The woman should not get involved in the situation(B) The woman should not be angry with he friends.(C) He wants to talk to Sally and Mark.(D) He will explain to the woman what happened.8. (A) What travel plans Philip is making(B) How Philip s parents are going to travel(C) What Philip said(D) Where Philip heard the news9. (A) She will have to postpone her trip.(B) She has already gotten her passport application.(C) The passport office is closed.(D) She was late in applying for her passport.10. (A) He has not played tennis in a while.(B) He does not know how to play tennis.(C) His tennis racket is broken.(D) He needs to rest before he plays.11. (A) No one was interested in the discussion.(B) Politics is a sensitive topic.(C) The woman is not being serious.(D) People avoided discussing politics.12. (A) She already read the book.(B) She will not lend her book to the man.(C) The man can use her book whenever he likes.(D) The man does not need the book.13. (A) It is about to start raining.(B) The rain will stop soon.(C) It has been raining all day.(D) It just stopped raining.14. (A) She is not permitted to live off-campus this year.(B) She has been living off-campus for a year.(C) She is happy with he r living arrangements.(D) She is required to move next year.15. (A) She misses her old roommate.(B)She changes roommates often.(C) She does not know Julie very well.(D) She did not really enjoy living with Julie.16. (A) Take a shorter route(B) Buy new sun glasses(C) Drive on a different road(D) Consider using Route 2717. (A) Give her ticket to the man(B) Borrow some jazz music from someone else(C) Go to the concert without the man(D) Help the man to complete his paper18. (A) Sullivan's has never been able to keep its chef.(B) The service at Sullivan's is dependable.(C) The quality of the cooking at Sullivan's is inconsistent.(D) Customers get a lot of personal attention at Sullivan's.19. (A) She thinks the wearier is pleasant.(B) She has been working hard in the lab.(C) She is not feeling very well today.(D) She has been staying up quite late recently.20. (A) The woman can wear it all winter.(B) The woman may have trouble paying for it.(C) It may not be w arm enough.(D) It will not fit if the woman loses weight.21. (A) Introduce Michelle to the other reporters(B) Take Michelle home(C) Take a tour of the office(D) Start working at his desk22, (A) They should turn left when they see a stop sign.(B) He does not have the directions with him.(C) He does not see the stop sign yet(D) He does not know which way to turn.23. (A) Ho has not been to the new restaurant yet.(B) He would like to go to the new restaurant with the woman(C) The food at the new restaurant is not very good.(D) A restaurant 's atmosphere is very important to him24. (A) She is planning to drop the class.(B) She thinks the man wants to take the clas s.(C) She only has one class on Tuesdays and Thursdays.(D) She has to leave for class.25. (A) Ho does not feel very well.(B) He had several teeth filled.(C) The dentist gave him some medication.(D) The woman is mistaken.26. (A) Bus iness courses have become popular(B) The school only offers business courses.(C) The business school has a new program.(D) The school has just started to offer business courses.27. (A) His alarm clock is broken.(B) He bas been late before.(C) H e prefers to study early in the morning.(D) He worked in the lab last night.28. (A) He will lend the woman moneyto buy a computer.(B) The woman should wait a while before buying a computer.(C) The woman should find a better way to invest her savings.(D) The woman should buy a computer.29. (A) There are none left.(B) They are too expensive.(C) They might be available at the concert.(D) They need to be purchased in advance.30. (A) She will go to the restaurant with the man.(B) She will meet the man and his friends later in the evening.(C) She has already had dinner.(D) She will not change her original plans.31. (A) A famous photographer(B) Photographic processes in the 1800's(C) Photographic equipment used in the 1800's(D) A new museum32. (A) Her subjects home(B) Her subject's social status(C) Her subject's personality(D) Her subject 's role in history33. (A) Backlighting(B) Flashbulbs(C) Time-lapse photography(D) Soft focus34. (A) Children(B) Historical scenes(C) Well-known people(D) Landscapes35. (A) Which major the woman will be choosing(B) An anthropology course the woman is taking(C) How to find a job in publishing(D) Which anthropology professors the man recommends36.(A) It is not as difficult as she had thought it would be.(B)She would like her professor to explain it more clearly.(C) She took a class on it last semester.(D) Her professor will write a book on it soon.37. (A) lt might lead to a job in publishing.(B) It is being taught by a famous anthropologist.(C) It will help her with her courses overseas.(D) It will prepare her for future work in anthropology.38. (A)Her professor(B) A classmate(C) Her former boss(D) A foreign diplomat39. (A) So they can feel its weight(B) So they can examine its contents(C) So they can guess its age(D) So they can admire its beautiful color40. (A) How amber changes shape when heated(B) How clear amber is(C) How common is around the world(D) How easily amber can break41. (A) Tropical insects(B) Decayed leaves(C) Tree resin(D) Bird feathers42. (A) Its amber contains numerous fossils.(B) Its amber is the most durable.(C) Its amber is opaque.(D) It is the site of the oldest amber deposits.43. (A) Amber mined from the Appalachian Mountains(B) Amber with no imperfections(C) Amber containing organic material(D) Amber with no inclusions44. (A) The difficulties faced by the colonists(B) The skill of military heroes(C) The courage of one man(D) The cause of the Revolutionary War45. (A) He did not fight in the Revolution my War.(B) He did not really exist.(C) He was an important town leader.(D) He was not the only messenger.46. (A) It was well planned.(B) It was completed in a short time.(C) It was led by military commanders.(D) It helped him get elected to public office.47. (A)To explain how angles are measured(B) To prove that Mesopotamiansdid not know how to use square numbers(C) To discuss a mistaken historical interpretation(D) To explain why tablets are reliable historical records48. (A) They did not use square numbers.(B) They used complex measuring instruments.(C) They recorded math exercises on tablets.(D) They calculated the length of triangle sides.49. (A) Pictures of triangles(B) Calculations using square numbers(C) Measurements of angles(D) Greek symbols50. (A) They taught the Mesopotamians about square numbers.(B) They were less advanced in mathematics than the Mesopotamians.(C) They did not use square numbers.(D) They knew how to measure angles.Section Two: Structure and Written Expression1. The ancestors of the horse lived_______ and were about half a meter tall.(A) years ago 60 million(B) 60 million years ago(C) ago 60 million years(D) million years ago 602. The museum on Ellis Island, a former immigration station, contains documents and artifacts_______to four centuries of United States immigration.(A) related them(B) related(C) related that(D) be related3. _______, particularly the oxides of sulfur, greatly increases the rate at which rust forms.(A) The presence of air pollutants(B) Air pollutants are present(C) Because the presence of air pollutants(D) Air pollutants whose presence4. The Sun, the Moon, and Earth have magnetic fields, and_______evidence that the stellar that extend through vastregions galaxies have fields of space.(A) which is(B) is(C) because(D) There is5. The “confederation school”poets of nineteenth-century Canada were primarily nature poets, _______ a wealth of eulogies to Canadian rural life.(A) and producing(B) who they produced(C) producing(D) whose production of6. Since prehistoric people first applied natural pigments to cave walls, _______ have painted to express themselves.(A) when artists(B) artists(C) artists who(D) that artists7. About 42 million bushels of oats are used annually --- manufacture of breakfast foods in die United States.(A) the(B) is the(C) in the(D) to8. Any acid can, in principle, neutralize any base, although _______.between some of the more reactive compounds.(A) side reactions can occur(B) the occurrence of side reactions can(C) can side reactions occur(D) side reactions that can occur9. Just over two-thirds of Earth’s surface is covered by wafer, _______ more than 98 percent of this water is contained in the oceans.(A) with(B) which(C) and(D) resultingl0. Pleas ing to look at and touch, beads come in shapes, colors, and materials _______to handle and to sort them.(A) that almost compel one(B) one compels(C) that compel almost(D) one is almost compelled11. In 1978 the united States National Air and SpaceAdministration selected Sally Ride_______.the first woman astronaut .(A) who being(B) to be(C) and being(D) was12. Adhesions are _______. formed within the body in response to inflammation or injury.(A) that thin bands of scar tissue(B) they thin bands of scar tissue w hen(C) thin bands of scar t issue(D) thin bands of scar tissue able to13. The planet Neptune is about 30 times _______ from the Sun as Earth is.(A) fa r(B) as far(C) more far(D) fa r that14. Not until the 1850's _______ a few public-spirited citizens and state legislatures seek to rescue historic buildings in the United States from destruction or alteration.(A) both(B) came(C) did(D) whenTOEFL 2004年1月真题1 相关内容:。
全国2004年1月高等教育自学考试综合英语（二）试题
全国2004年1月高等教育自学考试综合英语（二）试题全国2004年1月高等教育自学考试综合英语(二)试题课程代码：00795Ⅰ.Complete the sentences with the best choice. Write your right letter on the Answer Sheet:(10%)1.The teacher demanded that each student ( ) to class before seven o’clock.A. cameB. comeC. comesD. would come2.Seldom ( ) any mistakes during my past five years of service here.A. would I makeB. I did makeC. did I makeD. I would make 3.I would ( )alone to think about these problems.A. like to be leftB. like to leaveC. have liked to be leftD. have liked to leave4.I thoroughly enjoyed the concert last night. It was ( ) entertaining than I had expected.A. farB. very muchC. far moreD. very more5.( ) to the dinner party, he went to a movie to kill time.A. Not to be invitedB. Not having been invitedC. Having not been invitedD. Not having invited6.But for the storm we ( ) earlier.A. arrivedB. had arrivedC. would have arrivedD. should arrive7.Tom,Jack and Fred ( )reported having seen UFOs.A. eachB. all of themC. eitherD. neither8.Refrigerators have made( ) possible to store food for long periods.A. thatB. itC. whichD. this9.The result is that they talk around the point, putting all the pieces in place ( ) the crucial one.A. besidesB. apart fromC. exceptD. in addition to10.The travellers ( )their journey after a short break.A. recoveredB. renewedC. resumedD. restoredⅡ.Complete the sentences with a word derived from the one in bracket. Write answers on the Answer Sheet:(5%)1.The book published in 1962 _____ into the public consciousness.(explosive)2.Nearly every proposal for a new power plant, highway, or airport draws fierce _____.(oppose)3.Even if you haven’t uncovered the reason, you sho uld begin to make firm _____.(decide)4._____ clothes was not easy in those days.(washable)5.She wrote about the sea in formal _____ reports.(academy)Ⅲ.Choose the correct paraphrasing of the underlined part of the following sentences, then write your right letter on the Answer Sheet:(10%)1.Our home had little contact with Gentiles.A. Our family had nothing to do with Gentiles.B. Our family had little in common with Gentiles.C. Our family were not in touch with Gentiles.D. Our family got in touch with Gentiles.2.Now,the question is: do you pay up or stand by your principle? A. pay the bribe or stick to your principle and don’t pay the money?B. spend money or refuse to pay the money?C. pay all the money most willingly or stay ready for your principle?D. keep your promise to pay some money or break your promise not to pay any money?3.As a man, I didn’t count any more.A.I no longer relied on anyone.B.I refused to consider anything any more.C.I was no longer of any value.D.I never did accounts any more.4.Mr Fotheringag struggled to get to his feet in vain...A. did uselessly to put his feet into shoesB. tried every hard to stand up but failedC. did his best to raise his feet but without successD. tried every possible means to stand at ease5.When the woman placed it on her shoulders, it covered her completely.A. put the bag over her shoulders, it fully submerged her.B. laid the bag across her shoulders, it hid her.C. carried the bag with her shoulders, it hurt her.D. loaded the bag on her shoulders, it spread over her completely.Ⅳ.Put suitable prepositions or adverbs in the blanks on the Answer Sheet:(10%)1.The young man hated to be a burden on his parents; he wanted to stand _____ his own two feet.2.He was leaning _____ the wall, turning the matter over in his mind.3.The man fell head _____ heels to the bottom of the staircase.4.The thief quickly made _____ the window when he heard someone approaching.5.This is something we can only talk about _____ private.Our boss has been accused of taking bribes.6.Colin cleared his throat and was going to read Henry’s will. Everyone settled _____ and waited silently.7.The investigation is getting _____ way and the public is anticipating the result.8.The lady tried on over a dozen dresses in the shop but left _____ buying any.9.We should keep ourselves _____ to date with the latest developments in the information industry.10.Do n’t forget to take the weather _____ account when you plan the outing.Ⅴ.Cloze:(20%)Complete the passage by putting in the blanks the corrtect choice. Write your right letter on the Answer Sheet:With 400 pounds packed on her 5-foot-5 1 ,Mary Simms felt so fat and 2 that she wanted to divorce the husband she loved.But he refused to leave. So Mary decided 3 herself into a woman he could be proud of. And today, after a 262-pound weight 4 ,she’s a different woman!“I feel beautiful－my dream ha s come true at last!” Mary,41,told the ENQUIRER.“My husband is so proud of me he can’t wait 5 .”Mary, of St.Augustine, Fla., said she hated herself and her life when she was6 .Many nights she was so miserable she cried until dawn. and even ordinary events7 into nightmares.“Once I was in a grocery store, 8 food. I have seven children, so I had quite 9 in my shopping cart. Suddenly a woman in the check-out 10 behind me－a perfect stranger－tapped me 11 and said ‘You don’t need all that food. You’re 12 .’I wanted 13 into a hole and die.”“Once 14 the beach, someone pointed at me and said, ’Kill the whale.’ You can’t15 how these cruel com ments 16 me.”17 to lose weight, Mary tried 18 over these years. She went on a near starvation diet and started losing weight. In 1984,she had a stomach stapling operation 19 the size the stomach was reduced. Said Mary:“In the first month I lost almost 50 pounds. And today－two and a half years later－I’m a fit 138.My 20 is to reach 125 pounds.”1. A. shoulder B. figure C. feature D. frame2. A. unattracting B. unattractive C. unaffected D. unaffecting3. A. to remake B. reborn C. recreate D. to reproduce4. A. lose B. loose C. loss D. lost5. A. to show me off B. to show me outC. to show me aroundD. to show me in6. A. fleshy B. stout C. fat D. thin7. A. went B. turned C. got D. fell8. A. buying for B. taking C. shopping D. shopping for9. A. a burden B. a load C. a weight D. a grocery10. A. line B. row C. column D. group11. A. in the head B. in the face C. on the shoulder D. in the arm12. A. very fat B. fairly fat C. quite fat D. fat enough13. A. to climb B. to fall C. to crawl D. to drop14. A. in the trip to B. in the trip of C. on a trip to D. on a trip of15. A. fancy B. imagine C. think D. guess16. A. injure B. harm C. damage D. hurt17. A. Desperate B. Despair C. Hopeless D. Discourage18. A. a lot of food B. a lot of dietsC. a lot of drugsD. a lot of nutrition19. A. on which B. for which C. in which D. with which20. A. direction B. goal C. target D. objectⅥ.Read the following passages and complete the statements or answer the questions with the correct choice. Write your right letter on the Answer Sheet:(20%) Passage 1Time was—and not so many years ago, either—when the average citizen took a pretty dim view of banks and banking. That this was so, it should be said, was to no small extent the fault of banks and bankers themselves. Banks used to be—and a few still are—forbidding structures. Behind the little barred windows were, more often than not, elderly gentlemen whose expression of friendliness showed the size of the customer’s account, and nothing less than a few hundred thousand in the bank could have inspired the suggestion of a smile.And yet the average bank for many years was, to the average citizen, a fearful, if necessary, instrument for dealing business—usually big business. But somewhere in the past quarter century, banks began to grow human, even pleasant, and started to attract the little man. It is possible that this movement began in medium-sized towns, or in small towns where people know each other by their first names, and spread to big towns, at any rate, the results have b een remarkable. The movement to “humanize” banks, of course, received a big push during the war, when more and more women were hired to do work previously performed by men. Also more and more “little” people found themselves in need of personal loans, as taxes became heavier and as the practice of installment(分期付款) buying broke down the previously long-held view that there was something almost morally wrong about being in debt. All sorts of people began to discover that the wise use of credit(信用卡) could be extremelyhelpful.1.The author believes that the unfriendly atmosphere in banks many years ago was chiefly due to _____.A. unfriendliness of customers toward banksB. the outer appearance of bank buildingsC. economic pressure of the timeD. the attitude of bankers2.The banks of many years ago showed interest only in _____.A. regular visitorsB. elderly gentlemenC. friendly businessmenD. rich customers3.When did banks begin to grow human?A. During the war.B. A few years ago.C. Some time before the war.D. In the last century.4.What helped to push the “humanization” of banks?A. More and more “little” people became customers of banks.B. The elderly gentlemen in banks were replaced by women.C. Most banks were set up in small and medium-sized towns.D. The size of the customer’s account was greatly increased.5.Average people seldom borrowed money from banks in the past because _____.A. the bank buildings looked forbiddingB. they were comparatively rich before the warC. they rarely spent more than they could earnD. they thought it was not proper to be in debtPassage 2The Gulf War changed the lives of ordinary people, many of whom lived far from Kuwait or Iraq. In this eight-part series, correspondents visit individuals and families who have had to alter completely their plans and life styles as a result of the war.We hear, for example, from an Iraqi Kurdish family who escaped across the snow-covered mountains to Turkey, losing everything they had accumulated over more than 20 years. John Renner visits them in their small tent in the heat and dust of a refugee camp where they are desperately hoping that some Western country will offer them shelter.There is a Palestinian family which lived and worked in Kuwait and cannot return. They have lost friends, family, their living and a way of life. And what about the US serviceman and his family who had heard little about Kuwait before the invasion? Do they think it worthwhile and how easy was it to fit back into their old routine(日常事务) after their experiences of the war?John Renner meets an Asian maid who worked in the Gulf and supported her family at home with her salary. Is she thinking of going back, or has she been put off by the experience of escaping and the horror stories of exploitation(剥削) in Kuwait?These are just some of the people who are heard in the series which are produced by Lindsey Hilsum.6.Which is the best suggested title?A.A Just WarB.A War, Worthless and MeaninglessC.A War, Doubted but RewardingD. After the War Was Over7.This is an introduction to _____.A. a filmB. a TV programC. a bookD. a radio program8.The program consists of _____ series and a number of interviews with _____.A. eight, different individuals and familiesB. four, some individuals who escaped from KuwaitC. eight, U.S.servicemanD. four, some Kurdish families9.John Renner is _____.A. a U.S. servicemanB. a correspondentC. a producerD. a Kuwait worker10.Which of the following implications is NOT true?A. People have to adjust themselves to suit the new routine of their life.B. People who have experienced the War have difficulty in returning to their old style of lifeC. The War has only had some physical effect on the people involved.D. The War has cast a big shadow over peop le’s hearts.Passage 3Between 1977 and 1981,three groups of American women, numbering 27 inall,between the ages of 35 and 65,were given month-long tests to determine how they would respond to conditions resembling those aboard the space shuttle(航天飞机).Though carefully selected from among many applicants, the women were volunteers(志愿者) and pay was barely above the minimum wage. They were not permitted to smoke or drinkalcohol during the tests, and they were expected to tolerate each other’s company at clo se quarters for the entire period. Among other things, they had to stand pressure three times the force of gravity and carry out both physical and mental tasks while tired from hard physical exercise. At the end of ten days, they had to spend a further twenty days absolutely confined to bed, during which time they suffered backaches and other discomforts and when they were finally allowed up, the more physically active women were especially subject to pains due to a slight calcium(钙) loss.Results of the tests suggest that women will have significant virtues over men in space. They need less food and less oxygen and they stand up to radiation better. Men’s virtues in terms of strength and vigor meanwhile, are virtually wiped out by the zero-gravity condition in space.11.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. The women were tested once a year from 1977 to 1981.B. The women involved had had previous physical fitnees trainingC. The tests were not carried out aboard the space shuttle.D. The tests were carried out on women of all ages.12.Which would be the most suitable title for the passage?A. Older Women, too, Can Travel in SpaceB. Tests Show Women Suited for Space TravelC. Poor Wages for Women Space-Test VolunteersD. Space Testing Causes Backaches in Women13.What can be said about the women who applied?A. They chose to participate in the tests.B. There were anxious to give up either smoking or drinking.C. They had previously earned the minimum wage.D. There were 27 in all.14.According to the passage, physical and mental tasks were carried out by the women _____.A. prior to strenuous exerciseB. after they were subjected to unusual pressureC. before they were subjected to unusual pressureD. following strenuous exercise15.Which of the following is suggested as being least useful in space?A. High resistance to radiation.B. Low food intake.C. Unusual strength.D. Low Oxygen intake.Passage 4George Washington Carver showed that plant life was more than just food for anima ls and humans. Carver’s first step was to study plant parts to find out what they were made of. He then combined these simpler isolated substances with other substances to create new products.The branch of chemistry that studies and finds ways to use raw materials from farm products to make industrial products is called chemurgy. Carver was one of the first and greatest chemurgists of all time. Today, the science of chemurgy is better known as the science of synthetics(人造合成).Each day people depend on and use synthetic materials made from raw materials. All his life Carver battled against the disposal of waste materials, and warned of the growing need to develop substitutes(替代品)for the natural substances being used up by humans.Carver never cared about getting credit(荣誉) for the new products he created. He never tried to patent(申请专利) hisdiscoveries or get wealthy from them. He turned down many offers to leave Tuskegee Institute to become a rich scientist in private industry. Thomas Edison, inventor of the electric light, offered him a laboratory in Detroit to carry out food research. When the United States government made him a collaborator(合作者) in the Mycology and Plant Disease Survey of the Department of Agriculture, he accepted the position with the under standing that he wouldn’t have to leave Tuskegee. An authority on plant diseases—especially of the fungus variety—Carver sent hundreds of specimens to the United States Department of Agriculture. At the peak of his carreer, Carver’s fame and influence were known on every continent.16.The passage is mainly concerned with _____.A. the use of plants as a source of nutritionB. the research conducted at Tuskegee InstituteC. the progress of the science of syntheticsD. the work and career of George Washington Carver17.In Line 2,the word “step” could best be replaced by _____.A. footprintB. actionC. scaleD. stair18.According to the passage, chemurgy can be defined as the _____.A. development of industrial products from farm productsB. research on chemistry of the soilC. study of the relationship between sunlight and energyD. combination of chemistry and metallurgy19.The author mentions Thomas Edison’s offer to Carver in order to _____.A. contrast Edison’s contribution with that of CarverB. por tray the wealth of one of Carver’s competitorsC. illu strate one of Carver’s many opportunitiesD. describe Carver’s dependence on industrial support20.Which of the following is NOT discussed in the passage as work done by Carver?A. Research on electricityB. Analysis of plant partsC. Invention of new productsD. Research on plant diseasesⅦ.Translate the following into English with words or phrases given in brackets, and then write your sentences on the Answer Sheet:(25%)1.如果你不按照教授的指导去做，你的实验注定要失败。
2004年1月四级考试真题
[真题] 2004年1月四级考试真题Part I Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In this section,you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversaiton, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.第1题：A.The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B.The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C.The size the man wants will arrive soon.D.encourage local and regional control of Water resources参考答案：A答案解析：M: I like the color of this shirt. Do you have a larger size?W: This is the largest in this color. Other colors come in all sizes.Q: What does the woman imply?第2题：A.The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B.The woman can't take a photo of the man.C.The woman is running toward the lake.D.The woman is filming the lake.参考答案：B答案解析：M: Look! The view is fantastic. Could you take a picture of me with the lake in the background?W: I'm afraid I've just run out of film.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?第3题：A.It's quiet in the restaurant.B.he price is high in the restaurantC.The restaurant serves good food.D.The restaurant is too far from their school.参考答案：A答案解析：M: The food in the restaurant is horrible. If only we'd gone to the school dining hall!W: But the food isn't everything. Isn't it nice just to get away from all the noise?Q: What Can we learn from the conversation?第4题：A.At a booking office.B.In a Hong Kong hotel.C.On a busy street.D.At an airport.参考答案：D答案解析：W: Can I help you, sir?.M: Yes.Can you show me the way to Gate 9 for flight 901 to Hong Kong? I'm quite confused here?Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?第5题：A.The woman has been complaining too much.B.The woman's headache will go away by itself.C.The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D.The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.参考答案：C答案解析：W: My headache is killing me. I thought it was going away, but now it's getting worse and worse.M: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: What does the man mean?第6题：A.Help the woman move the items.B.Hurry to Mr. Johnson's office.C.Help move things to Mr. Johnson's office.D.Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.参考答案：B答案解析：W: Can you give me a hand, Mike? I want to move a few heavy items into the car. M: I'd like to, but I'm already 5 minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Johnson. And his office is on the other side of the cam pus.Q: What will the man most probably do?第7题：A.The man should not dream of being a superstar.B.The man didn't practice hard enough.C.The man should find a new partner.D.The man should not give up.参考答案：D答案解析：M: I think you'd better find another partner. I love table tennis, but I don't think I'm improving.W: Look, Paul. It's still too early to quit. Nobody expects you to be a superstar. Just keep going and you'll get the hang of it. Q: What does the woman mean?第8题：A.There is no more left.B.It doesn't appeal to her.C.It's incredibly delicious.D.She has already tasted it.参考答案：B答案解析：：M: Would you like to try the banana pie ? It's incredible.W: Well to tell the truth, I don't care much for dessert.Q: What does the woman say about the banana pie?第9题：A.The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B.The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C.The man has bad study habits.D.The man is a diligent student.参考答案：C答案解析：案：[C] 说明：M: I'm exhausted. I stayed up the whole night studying for my mid-term math exam.W: But why do you always until the last minute? Q: What does the woman imply?第10题：A.The man will drive the woman to school.B.The man has finished his assignment.C.The man is willing to help the woman.D.The man is losing patience with the woman.参考答案：D答案解析：案：[D] 说明：M: I really can't afford any more interruptions right now. I've got to finish the assignment.W: Sorry, just one more thing. Could you give a ride to school tomorrow? Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?Section B Directions: 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.[听力原文]Do you remember the time when people were a litter nicer and gentler with each other? I certainly do. And I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away form that. Too often I see people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chance out first, or never saying "Thank you" when others hold the door open for them. We get lazy. And in our laziness, we think that something, like a simple "Thank You" doesn't really matter. But it can matter very much. The fact that no matter how nicely we dress, or how beautifully we decorate we home, we can't be truly elegant without good manners because elegance and good manners always go hand in hand. In fact, I think of the good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Haven't you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier? It's funny how that happens. But it does. Take the long-lost art of saying "Thank you" like wearing a little makeup or making sure your hair is neat. Getting into the habit of saying "Thank you" can make you feel better about yourself. Good manners add to you image while an angry face makes the best dressed person look ugly.第11题：A.The art of saying thank you.B.The se ret of staying pretty.C.The importance of good manners.D.The difference between elegance and good manners.参考答案：C答案解析：What is the passage mainly about?第12题：A.They were nicer and gentler.B.They paid more attention to their appearance.C.They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D.They were more aware of changes in fashion.参考答案：A答案解析：What does the speaker say about people of the past?第13题：A.By decorating our homes.B.By being kind and generous.C.By wearing fashionable clothes.D.By putting on a little make-up.参考答案：B答案解析：According to the speaker, how can we best improve our image?[听力原文]"Go to the playground and have fun." Parents will often say to their kids. But they should remember playgrounds can be dangerous. Each year about 200,000 children end up in hospital emergency rooms with playground injures. Many injures involve falls from too-high equipment onto too-hard surfaces. Nearly 70% of the injuries happen on public playgrounds. Recent studies show they maybe badly designed that protective services are inadequate and their equipments is poorly maintained. Parents should make sure that the equipment in playground is safe and that children are playing safely. Last year the nationalprogram for playground safety gave the nation's playground a grade of "C" for safety after visiting more than 3,000 playgrounds nationwide. Parents should watch closely. They should always be within shouting and running distance of their children. Young children don't understand cause-and-effect, so they may run in front of moving swings. They're also better at climbing up than getting down, so they may panic at the top of a ladder. It's important for children to know you're watching them. Once they feel that sense of security, that's when they can be creative.第14题：A.Children don't get enough education in safety.B.Children are keen on dangerous games.C.The playgrounds are in poor condition.D.The playgrounds are overcrowded.参考答案：C答案解析：What is the cause of playground in juries ?第15题：A.They should help maintain the equipment.B.They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C.They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D.They should teach their children how to use the equipment.参考答案：B答案解析：What should parents do to prevent playground injuries?第16题：A.They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B.They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.C.They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D.They can be creative when they feel secure.参考答案：D答案解析：What does the speaker say about young children?[听力原文]For twenty five years I was a full-time thief, specializing in picking pockets, Where I come from in southeast London, that's an honorable profession. Anyone can break in a house and steal things, but picking somebody's pocket takes skill. My sister and I were among the most successful pickpocket teams in London. We worked in hotel and theatre lobbies, airports, shopping centers and restaurants. Now we don't steal any more, but this crime is worldwide. Here's how to protect your self. Professional pickpockets do not see victim, only hand bags, jewels and money. Mothers with babies, the elderly, the disabled are all fair game. My preferred target was the lone female, handbag at her side, the right side to be exact. So if I'm next to her, I can reach it cautiously with my right hand across my body. Only about one woman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I tended to steer clear of them. Women whose bags are hanging in front of them are tricky for the pickpocket as there isn't a blind side. If you want to make it even harder, use a bag with handles rather than a strap. For men, one of the best places to keep a wallet is in the back pocket of tight trousers. You'll feel any attempts to move it. Another good place is in the buttoned-up inside pocket of a jacket. There is just no way in. Even better, keep wallets attached to a cord or chain that is fastened to a belt. A pickpocket needs targets who are relaxed and off-guard. The perfect setting is a clothing store. When customers wander among the racks they are completely absorbed in the items they hold up. The presence of a uniformed security guard is even better. A false sense of security makes a pickpocket's job much simpler.第17题：A.It takes skill.B.It pays well.C.It pays well.D.It's admired worldwide.参考答案：A答案解析：Why does the speaker say that picking somebody's pocket is an honorable profession in southeast London?第18题：A.A mother with a baby in her arms.B.A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C.A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D.An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.参考答案：C答案解析：According to the speaker, who is most likely to become a victim of pickpockets?第19题：A.The back pocket of his tight trousers.B.The top pocket of his jacket.C.A side pocket of his jacket.D.A side pocket of his trousers.参考答案：A答案解析：In the speaker's opinion, what's the best place for a man to keep his wallet?第20题：A.Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B.Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C.Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D.her car is maintained as well as his.参考答案：B答案解析：What is the perfect setting for picking pockets according to the speaker?Part II Reading Comprehension Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D]. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the l950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation—brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things—and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope.At the top of the list is nurturing(培育)a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child s an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of virtual（虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies； children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.第21题：The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are ________.A.surprisingB.confusingC.illogicalD.questionable参考答案：D答案解析：[D] 要点定位理解。
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Q.31: 男的女的遇到的麻烦是----他们的宿舍被别人占了 Q.32: 问他们校区的特点，答案选可能〔这个不确定〕hilly Q.33 Q.34: 选 have no plan for future career 2.一个教授〔psychologist〕在给女学生讲人的行为问题。说有 些行为是很明显的，比方红灯亮了，车停下来。但有些是比拟违 反常规的，比方红灯亮了车没停。这就须要找寻它的动机了。造 成这件事有两种缘由：主观的和客观的。人们时时在发生问题时 把缘由归结为外部缘由，而不考虑自己的内因。 Q..35 Q.36 Q.37 Q.38 自己犯了错往往会----找外部缘由
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个人以前在另一个社团活动时也有过类似的经验，答案选“他的 做菜技术很不怎么样” 8.男的说，寝室很乱，他没有整理，他开 party，早上没来得及 整理。 女的说，假如你看了我的，就知道没什么了〔大意〕 答案是：女的也没整理寝室。 9.男的是說外面陽光燦爛，風和日麗，爲什麽不出去阿？ 那個女的就說，我对什么东西过敏(allergic)。 选女的在屋里待着。 10.女的说她搬家到某地了。 男的说我还在想你为什么要买车呢，难怪。 答案选：男的原来并不知道女的搬家。 11.有一题女的问男的你说好修电脑 50 块的，为什么收我两百， 男的答曰我原来以为是键盘问题，但此时此刻好象是电源问题。 答案选，电脑的毛病不是原来所想象的那样。
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听力 Part A 1.M: May I use your computer? ... W: OK, if you don't mind to wait a couple of hours. I have to finish my report. 答案：A。“He can not use her computer immediately.” 2.W：侄女容许给我寄些书，可始终没收到。 M：你刚搬家，她还不知道新的地址，必须是寄到以前的地址了， 寄错了。 3.女的问男的穿什么颜色的衣服参与 interview 比拟适宜，兰色 or 黑 色 ， 男 的 答 复 说 重 要 的 不 是 颜 色 ， 而 是 穿 suit 参 与 interview 比拟适宜，答案也选这个。 4.男的问女的买一辆什么样自行车好，女的很不屑地说只是交通 工具而已，答案选“她不能为确定买哪辆自行车供应协助。 5.男的很兴奋地跟女的说那幅挂在墙上的画很灵，被女的泼了一 头冷水地说：“我不认为有什么好，有什么配。”答案很明显了。 6.男的问女的转学了吗。女的所假如我转学了的话，你将是第一 个知道的，答案选“她不准备转了” 7.女的说某个人在某个社团活动烧菜，泼得一塌糊涂；男的说那
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200401Section A1. A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.D) The man could come some time later.2. A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B) The woman can't take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake.D) The woman is filming the lake.3. A) It's quiet in the restaurant.B) The price is high in the restaurant.C) The restaurant serves good food.D) The restaurant is too far from their school.4. A) At a booking office.B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) On a busy street.D) At an airport.5. A) The woman has been complaining too much.B) The woman's headache will go away by itself.C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6. A) Help the woman move the items.B) Hurry to Mr. Johnson's office.C) Help move things to Mr. Johnson's office.D) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.7. A) The man should not dream of being a superstar.B) The man didn't practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner.D) The man should not give up.8. A) There is no more left.B) It doesn't appeal to her.C) It's incredibly delicious.D) She has already tasted it.9. A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10. A) The man will drive the woman to school.B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.Passage One11. A) The art of saying thank you.B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12. A) They were nicer and gentler.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13. A) By decorating our homes.B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes.D) By putting on a little make-up.Passage Two14. A) Children don't get enough education in safety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15. A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16. A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage There17. A) It takes skill.B) It pays well.C) It's full-time job.D) It's admired worldwide.18. A) A mother with a baby in her arms.B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19. A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket.D) A side pocket of his trousers.20. A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.1.M: I like the color this shirt, do you have a larger sizeW: This is the largest in this color, other colors coming all sizes.Q: What dose the woman imply2. M: Look, the view is fantastic, could you take a picture for me with the lake in the backgroundW: I am afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What do we learn from the conversation3. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we got to ray's school dining home.W: But the food isn't everything. It isn't nice just to get away from old movieQ. What can we learn from the conversation4.W: Can I help you sirM: Yes, can you show me the way to gate nine for flight 910 to Hong Kong I am quite confused here.Q: What does the man mean5.W: My headache is killing me. I thought it was gong away. But now it is getting worse and worseM: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: what does the man mean6.W: can you give a hand, Mike I want to move a few heavy items to the car.M: I'd like to but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Jason, and the office is on the other side of the campus. Q: what would the man most probably do7. M: I think you'd better find another partner. I love table tennis butI don't think I am improving.W: I'm poor, it's still too early to quit, nobody is expected to be a superstar. Just keep going and you get the high of it.Q: what does the woman mean8.M: would you like to try the banana pie It's incredible.W: well, to tell the truth I don't care much dessert.Q: what does the woman say about the banana pie9.M: I exhausted I stayed up the whole night studying for my middle term matches exam.W: But why do you always wait until the last minuteQ:what does the woman imply10.M: I really can afford any more interruptions right now. I got to(设法) finish this assignment.W: Sorry just one more thing, could you give a ride to school tomorrowQ: What can be informed from the conversationSection BPassage OneDo you remember the time when people were a litter nicer and gentler with each other I certainly do. And I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away form that. T oo often I see people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chance out first, or never saying "Thank you" when others hold the door open for them. We get lazy. And in our laziness, we think that something, like a simple "Thank You" doesn't really matter. But it can matter very much. The fact that no matter how nicely we dress, or how beautifully we decorate we home, we can't be truly elegant without good manners because elegance and good manners always go hand in hand. In fact, I think of the good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Haven't you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier It's funny how that happens. But it does. Take the long-lost art of saying "Thank you" like wearing a little makeup or making sure your hair is neat. Getting into the habit of saying "Thank you" can make you feel better about yourself. Good manners add to you image while an angry face makes the best dressed person look ugly.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. Q11: What is the passage mainly aboutQ12: What does the speaker say about the people of the pastQ13: According to the speaker, how could we best improve our image Passage Two"Go to the playground and have fun." Parents will often say to their kids. But they should remember playgrounds can be dangerous. Each year about 200,000 children end up in hospital emergency rooms with playground injures. Many injures involve falls from too-high equipment onto too-hard surfaces. Nearly 70% of the injures happen on public playgrounds. Recent studies show they maybe badly designed that protective services are inadequate and their equipments is poorly maintained. Parents should make sure that the equipment in playground is safe and that children are playing safely. Last year the national programme for playground safety gave the nation's playground a grade of "C" for safety after visiting more than 3,000 playgrounds nationwide. Parents should watch closely. They should always be within shouting and running distance of their children. Young children don't understand cause-and-effect, so they may run in front of moving swings. They're also better at climbing up than getting down, so they may panic at the top of a ladder. It's important for children to know you're watching them. Once they feel that sense of security, that's when they can be creative.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. Q14: What is the cause of playground injuresQ15: What should parents do to prevent playground injuresQ16: What does the speaker say about young childrenPassage ThreeFor 25 years I was a full-time thief, specializing in picking pockets. Where I come from in southeast London, that's an honorable profession. Anyone can break into a house and steal things. But picking somebody's pocket takes skill. My sister and I were among the most successful pickpocket teams in London. We worked hotel and theatre lobbies, airports, shopping centers, restaurants. Now we don't steal anymore, but this crime is worldwide. Here is how to protect yourself:Professional pickpockets do not see victims, only handbags, jewels and money. Mothers with babies, the elderly, the disabled are all fair game. My preferred target was the lone female, handbag at her side, the right side to be exact. So if I'm next to her I can reach it cautiously with my right hand across my body. Only about one woman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I tended to steer clear of them. Women whose bags are hanging in front of them are tricky for the pickpocket, as there isn't a blind side. If you want to make it even harder, use a bag with handles rather than a strap. For men, one of the best places to keep a wallet is in the back pocket of tight trousers. You'll feel any attempts to move it. Another good place is in the buttoned-up inside pocket of a jacket. There's just no way in. Even better, keep wallets attached to a cord or chain that is fasten to a belt.A pickpocket needs targets who are relaxed and off guard. The perfect setting is clothing store. When customs wander among the racks, they are completely absorbed in the items they hold up. The presence of a uniformed security guard is even better. A false sense of security makes a pickpocket's job much simpler.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. Q17: Why does the speaker say that picking somebody's pocket is an honorable job in southeast LondonQ18: According to the speaker, who is most likely to become a victim of pickpocketsQ19: In the speaker's opinion, what is the best place for a man to keep his walletsQ20: What is the perfect setting for picking pockets, according to the speaker1. A2. B3. A4. D5. C6. B7. D8. B9. C 10. D11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B 16. D 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B。
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22. What does the passage mainly discuss?(A) Reasons for the failure to understand the written records of Old European culture(B) Influences on the development of Old European script(C) Similarities between Old European script and other ancientwriting systems(D) Events leading to the discovery of Old European script23. According to the passage, New Elamite is(A) a language that was written in the cuneiform script(B) a modem language that came from Old Persian(C) one of the languages spoken by the Old Europeans(D) a language that was understood by the late eighteenth century 24, According to the passage, scholars were able to decipher cuneiform script with the help of(A) the Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian languages(B) Old Persian.(C) tablets written in Old European(D) a language spoken in eighteenth century Iran25. The word “fortuitous” in line 6 is closet in meaning to(A) important(B) sudden(C) early(D) lucky26. The word "them" in line 7 refers to(A) Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian(B) bilingual inscriptions(C) cuneiform tablets(D) scholars27. When does the passage suggest that ancient Egyptian hieroglypttic script was finally deciphered?(A) At around the same time as cuneiform script was deciphered(B) Shortly before the Rosetta stone was unearthed(C) As soon as additional bilingual inscriptions became available to scholars(D) A few decades after the hieratic script wasdecoded28. According to the passage, which of the following is true of the Rosetta stone?(A) It was found by scholars trying to decode ancient languages.(B) It contains two versions of hieroglyphic script.(C) Several of its inscriptions were decoded within a few months ofits discovery.(D) Most of its inscriptions have still not been decoded.29, The word "thwarted" in line 16 is closest in meaning to(A) continued(B) influenced(C) encouraged(D) frustrated30. According to the passage, Indo-European incursions caused Old European populations to(A) separate into different tribes(B) move eastward(C) change their ways of living obtaining food(D) start recording historical events in Writing31. The author mentions the Balkans in the passage in order toexplain why(A) Indo-European languages were slow to spread in Old Europe(B) the inhabitants of Old Europe were not able to prevent Indo-European incursions(C) the use of the Old European script declined(D) the Old European culture survived for a time after the Indo-European incursionsQuestions 32-40Next to its sheer size, the profound isolation ofits many small islands is the mostdistinctive feature of the Pacific Ocean. Over 25,000 islands are scattered across thesurface of the Pacific, more than in all the other oceans combined, but their land areaLine adds up to little more than 125,000 square kilometers, about the size of New York State,5 and their inhabitants total less than two million people, about a quarter of the number thatlive in New York City. The oceanic islands of the Pacific are some of the most isolatedplaces on Earth. Many are uninhabitable, by virtue of their small size and particularcharacteristics, but even the most favored are very isolated fragments of land, strictlycircumscribed by the ocean, strictly limited in terms of the numbers of people they can10 support. This basic fact of environmental circumstance has been the most pervasiveinfluence in determining the social arrangements, and cultural practices of the people thatsettled in the Pacific Islands.The peopling of the Pacific Islands has been described as the greatest feat of maritimecolonization in human history. Contrary to the conclusions of Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki15 expedition of 1946, the evidence of plant dispersal, archaeology, linguistics, and geneticsnow shows quite conclusively that the Pacific Islands were not populated from tile east bySouth Americans who drifted on balsa-wood rafts and the prevailing wind and current, butfrom the west, by groups from mainland Asia who gradually spread from island to islandout into the Pacific. The process began over 40,000 years ago and reached Easter Island20 the most isolated place on Earth-about years ago. It ended about 1,000 years ago,when people first settled in Hawaii and New Zealand.Simply surviving those ocean crossings of indeterminate length, in open canoes, toarrive on the shores of uninhabited and hitherto unknown islands, was a formidableachievement. But having found an oasis of land in a watery wilderness, crossed its reef,25 and landed, on its shores, the survivors then faced a series of pressing problems for whichsolutions had to be found quickly if the small group was to become a vigorous, self-sustaining island population.32. The word "scattered" in line 2 is closest in meaning to(A) widely known(B) usually estimated(C) rarely inhabited(D) irregularly distributed33. Why does the author mention New York City in line 6 ?(A) To emphasize how small the population of the Pacific Islands is(B) To emphasize the extreme distances between the Pacific Islands and other regions(C) To note the economic ties of the Pacific Islands to other regions(D) To note the lack of urban environments on the Pacific Islandsphrase "by virtue or" in line 7 is closest in meaning to(A) regarding(B) because of(C) taking advantage of(D) in place of35. The word "circumscribed" in line 9 is closest in meaning to(A) located(B) flooded(C) restricted(D) pushed36. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as, evidence used to determine Iht origins of Pacific Islands people?(A) Oral histories(B) Plant dispersal(C) Linguistics(D) Archaeology37. According to the-passage where did the original inhabitants of the Pacific Islands come from?(A) South America(B) Hawaii(C) New Zealand(D) Asiaword "It' in line 20 refers to(A) Pacific(B) process(C) isolated place(D) Earth39. The word "indeterminate" in line 22 is closest in meaning to(A) undecided(B) uncertain(C) unacceptable(D) increasing40. The passage is most likely followed by a discussion of(A) how settlers adapted to newly discovered Pacific Ocean Islands(B) the design and construction of canoes used in the Pacific Islands(C) the characteristics sties of reefs in the Pacific Islands(D) how early explorers of the Pacific Ocean found their way from island to islandQuestions 41-50The atmosphere that originally surrounded Earth was probably much different fromthe air we breathe today. Earth's first atmosphere (some billion years ago) was mostlikely hy~ogen and two most abundant gasses found in the universe--asLine well as hydrogen compounds, such as methane and ammonia, Most scientists feel that5 this early atmosphere escaped into space from the Earth's hot surface.A second, more dense atmosphere, however, gradually enveloped Earth as gassesfrom molten rocks within its hot interior escaped through volcanoes and steam vents.We assume that volcanoes spewed out the same gasses then as they do today: mostlywater vapor (about g0 percent), carbon dioxide (about ten percent), and up to a few10 percent nitrogen. These same gasses probably created Earth's second atmosphere.As millions of years passed, the constant outpouring of gasses from the hotinterior--known as outgassing--provided a rich supply of water vapor, which formedinto clouds. Rain fell upon Earth for many thousands or years, forming the rivers,lakes, and oceans of the world. During this Lime, large amounts of carbon dioxide were15 dissolved in the oceans. Through chemical and biological processes, much of the carbondioxide became locked up in carbon sedimentary rocks, such as limestone. With muchof the water vapor already condensed into water and the concentration of carbon dioxidedwindling, the atmosphere gradually became rich nitrogen.It appears that oxygen, the second most abundant gas intoday's atmosphere, probably20 began an extremely slow increase in concentration as energetic rays from the sun splitwater vapor into hydrogen and oxygen during a process called photodissociation. Thehydrogen, being lighter, probably rose and escaped into space, while the oxygen remainedin the atmosphere.This slow increase in oxygen may have provided enough of this gas for primitive25 plants to evolve, perhaps two to three billion years ago. Or the plants may have evolvedin an almost oxygen-free (anaerobic) environment. At any rate, plant growth greatlyenriched our atmosphere with oxygen. The reason for this enrichmentis that plants, inthe presence of sunlight, process carbon dioxide and water to produce oxygen.41. What is the main idea of the passage?(A) The original atmosphere on Earth was unstable.(B) The atmosphere on Earth has changed over time.(C) Hot underground gasses created clouds, which formed the Earth's atmosphere.(D) Plant growth depended on oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere.42. The word "enveloped" in line 6 is closest in meaning to(A) surrounded(B) changed(C) escaped(D) characterized43. The word "they' in line 8 refers to(A) gasses(B) volcanoes(C) steam vents(D) rocks44. According to the passage. outgassing eventually led to all of the following EXCEPT(A) increases in the carbon dioxide content of sedimentary rocks(B) the formation of bodies of water(C) decreases in the level of nitrogen(D) the formation of clouds45. The word "gradually" in line 18 is closest in meaning to(A) accidentally(B) quickly(C) in the end(D) by degrees46. The passage suggests that oxygen remained in the atmosphere because(A) it was caused by outgassing(B) it was heavier than hydrogen(C) hydrogen became trapped in limestone(D) rays from the sun created equal amounts of hydrogen and oxygen47. The author uses the word "Or" in line 25 to(A) criticize the previous suggestion(B) provide unrelated information(C) propose a similar idea(D)suggest an alternative48. The phase “At any rate ”in line 26 is closest in meaning to(A) regardless(B) in addition(C) although unlikely(D) fortunately49. The author organizes the discussion of the Earth's atmosphere in terms of the(A) role of volcanoes in its formation(B) occur in which changes occurred(C) time it took for the Earth's surface: to cool and nitrogen to appear(D) chemical and physical features of gasses50. Which of the following does the passage mention as necessary for both the production of oxygen by photodissociation and the production of oxygen by plants?(A) Water:(B) Hydrogen(C) Carbon dioxide(D) NitrogenTWESchools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agreeor disagree? Usespecific reasons and examples to support your answer.。
2004年1月大学英语四级真题试题和答案
2004年1月大学英语四级真题Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation -- brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things -- and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope.At the top of the list is nurturing (培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.21. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are______.A) surprising B) confusing C) illogical D) questionable22. What does the author mean when he says, "we can't turn the clock back" (Line 1, Para. 3)?A) It's impossible to slow down the pace of change.B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.C) Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.D) It's impossible to forget the past.23. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill50 years ago____.A) were less isolated physicallyB) were probably less self-centeredC) probably suffered less from anxietyD) were considered less individualistic24. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ____.A) to provide them with a safer environmentB) to lower their expectations for themC) to get them more involved sociallyD) to set a good model for them to follow25. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A) Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.B) Children's anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.C) Children's anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.D) Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints (约束) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth's story:I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle (小隔间) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but "nice" isn't a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you'll probably have to ask for it.Performance is your best bargaining chip (筹码) when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want.Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market. What will someone else pay for your services?Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.26. According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should _____.A) demonstrate his capabilityB) give his boss a good impressionC) ask for as much money as he canD) ask for the salary he hopes to get27. What can be inferred from Beth's story?A) Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.B) If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.C) People should not be content with what they have got.D) People should be careful when negotiating for a job.28. We can learn from the passage that ____.A) unfairness exists in salary increasesB) most people are overworked and underpaidC) one should avoid overstating one's performanceD) most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises29. To get a pay raise, a person should______.A) advertise himself on the job marketB) persuade his boss to sign a long-term contractC) try to get inside information about the organizationD) do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions30. To be successful in negotiations, one must_____.A) meet his boss at the appropriate timeB) arrive at the negotiation table punctuallyC) be good at influencing the outcome of the interactionD) be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.When families gather for Christmas dinner, some will stick to formal traditions dating back to Grandma's generation. Their tables will be set with the good dishes and silver, and the dress code will be Sunday-best.But in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to a stoneware (粗陶) -and-stainless informality, with dresses assuming an equally casual-Friday look. For hosts and guests, the change means greater simplicity and comfort. For makers of fine china in Britain, it spells economic hard times.Last week Royal Doulton, the largest employer in Stoke-on-Trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000 jobs--one-fifth of its total workforce. That brings to more than 4,000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. Wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier.Although a strong pound and weak markets in Asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffs in Stoke have their roots in earthshaking social shifts. A spokesman for Royal Doulton admitted that the company "has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend" toward casual dining. Families eat together less often, he explained, and more people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television;Even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual. In a time of long work hours and demanding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that it's better to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfect moment or a "real" dinner party. Too often, the perfect moment never comes. Iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? Forget it. Polish the silver? Who has time?Yet the loss of formality has its down side. The fine points of etiquette (礼节) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents ("Chew with your mouth closed." "Keep your elbows off the table.") must be picked up elsewhere. Some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be competent professionally but clueless socially.31. The trend toward casual dining has resulted in_____.A) bankruptcy of fine china manufacturersB) shrinking of the pottery industryC) restructuring of large enterprisesD) economic recession in Great Britain32. Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining?A) Family members need more time to relax.B) Busy schedules leave people no time for formality.C) People want to practice economy in times of scarcity.D) Young people won't follow the etiquette of the older generation.33. It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton is_____.A) a retailer of stainless steel tablewareB) a dealer in stonewareC) a pottery chain storeD) a producer of fine china34. The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is_____.A) the increased value of the poundB) the economic recession in AsiaC) the change in people's way of lifeD) the fierce competition at home and abroad35. Refined table manners, though less popular than before in current social life_____.A) are still a must on certain occasionsB) axe bound to return sooner or laterC) are still being taught by parents at homeD) can help improve personal relationshipsPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.Located on the shore of Sullivan's Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane (飓风) Hugo 10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state.Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolina's shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of building codes wasn't strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugo's wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house on Sullivan's Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.At first sight, the house on Sullivan's Island looks anything but hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble "a large party lantern (灯笼)" at night, according to one observer. But looks can be deceiving. The house's wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings -- long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. "These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings," said Huff.Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the house's ground-to-roof shell. "The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn't look like it's standing with its pant legs pulled up," said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.36. After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina's shore line are required_____.A) to be easily reinforcedB) to look smarter in designC) to meet stricter building standardsD) to be designed in the shape of cubes37. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because____.A) it is strengthened by steel rodsB) it is made of redwoodC) it is in the shape of a shellD) it is built with timber and concrete38. Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to _____.A) withstand peak winds of about 200 km/hrB) anchor stronger pilings deep in the sandC) break huge sea waves into smaller onesD) prevent water from rushing into the house39. The main function of the shell is______.A) to strengthen the pilings of the houseB) to give the house a better appearanceC)to protect the wooden frame of the houseD) to slow down the speed of the swelling water40. It can be inferred from the passage that the shell should be____.A) fancy-looking B) waterproof C) easily breakable D) extremely strongPart III V ocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. He asked us to _____ them in carrying through their plan.A) provide B) arouse C) assist D) persist42. A good many proposals were raised by the delegates, _____ was to be expected.A) that B) what C) so D) as43. He was such a _____ speaker that he held our attention every minute of the three-hour lecture.A) specific B) dynamic C) heroic D) diplomatic44. Arriving home, the boy told his parents about all the _____ which occurred in his dormitory.A) occasions B) matters C) incidents D) issues45. The opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to _____ through.A) press B) squeeze C) stretch D) leap46. They are trying to _____ the waste discharged by the factory for profit.A) expose B) exhaust C) exhibit D) exploit47. The manager urged his staff not to _____ the splendid opportunity.A) drop B) miss C) escape D) slide48. _____ I admire David as a poet, I do not like him as a man.A) Much as B) Only if C) If only D) As much49. Because of a _____ engagement, Lora couldn't attend my birthday party last Saturday.A) pioneer B) premature C) prior D) past50. The continuous rain _____ the harvesting of the wheat crop by two weeks.A) set back B) set off C) set out D) set aside51. Not having a good command of English can be a serious _____ preventing you from achieving your goals.A) obstacle B) fault C) offense D) distress52. It's very _____ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.A) concerned B) careful C) considerable D) considerate53. Many a player who had been highly thought of has _____ from the tennis scene.A) disposed B) disappeared C) discouraged D) discarded54. She's fainted. Throw some water on her face and she'll _____.A) come round B) come along C) come on D) come out55. All their attempts to _____ the child from the burning building were in vain.A) regain B) recover C) rescue D) reserve56. Computer technology will _____ a revolution in business administration.A) bring around B) bring about C) bring out D) bring up57. The university has launched a research center to develop new ways of _____ bacteria which have become resistant to drug treatments.A) regulating B) halting C) interrupting D) combating58. The _____ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research and teaching, particularly the gap between researchers and teachers.A) joint B) intensive C) overall D) decisive59. The rapid development of communications technology is transforming the _____ in which people communicate across time and space.A) route B) transmission C) vision D) manner60. When I go out in the evening I use the bike _____ the car if I can.A) rather than B) regardless of C) in spite of D) other than61. There is no _____ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimental situations in a lab.A) rigid B) solid C) smooth D) harsh62. Every culture has developed _____ for certain kinds of food and drink, and equally strong negative attitudes toward others.A) preferences B) expectations C) fantasies D) fashions63. It is reported that Uruguay understands and _____ China on human rights issues.A) grants B) changes C) abandons D) backs64. Only a few people have _____ to the full facts of the incident.A) access B) resort C) contact D) path65. His trousers _____ when he tried to jump over the fence.A) cracked B) split C) broke D) burst66. So far, ___ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of the Atlantic coast.A) governing B) blowing C) prevailing D) ruling67. The author was required to submit an ___ of about 200 words together with his research paper.A) edition B) editorial C) article D) abstract68. As the old empires were broken up and new states were formed, new official tongues began to _____ at an increasing rate.A) bring up B) build up C) spring up D) strike up69. Many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital, ___ they have no schedules to keep.A) even though B) for C) as if D) since70. Some plants are very _____ to light; they prefer the shade.A) sensible B) flexible C) objective D) sensitivePart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper, You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.It's an annual back-to-school routine. One morning you wave goodbye, and that 71 evening you're burning the late-night oil in sympathy. In the race to improve educational standards, 72 are throwing the books at kids. 73 elementary school students are complaining of homework 74 . What's a well-meaning parent to do?As hard as 75 may be, sit back and chill, experts advise. Though you've got to get them to do it, 76 helping too much, or even examining 77 too carefully, you may keep them 78 doing it by themselves. "I wouldn't advise a parent to check every 79 assignment," says psychologist John Rosemond, author of Ending the Tough Homework. "There's a 80 of appreciation for trial and error. Let your children 81 the grade they deserve."Many experts believe parents should gently look over the work of younger children and ask them to rethink their 82 . But "you don't want them to feel it has to be 83 ," she says. That's not to say parents should 84 homework -- first, they should monitor how much homework their kids 85 . Thirty minutes a day in the early elementary years and an hour in86 four, five, and six is standard, says Rosemond. For junior-high students it should be "87 mom than an hour and a half," and two for high-school students. If your child 88has mom homework than this, you may want to check 89 other parents and then talk to the teacher about 90 assignment71. A) very B) exact C) right D) usual72. A) officials B) parents C) experts D) schools73. A) Also B) Even C) Then D) However74. A) fatigue B) confusion C) duty D) puzzle75. A) there B) we C) they D) it76. A) via B) under C) by D) for77. A) questions B) answers C) standards D) rules78. A) off B) without C) beyond D) from79. A) single B) piece C) page D) other80. A) drop B) short C) cut D) lack81. A) acquire B) earn C) gather D) reach82. A) exercises B) defects C) mistakes D) tests83. A) perfect B) better C) unusual D) complete84. A) forget B) refuse C) miss D) ignore85. A) have B) prepare C) make D) perform86. A) classes B) groups C) grades D) terms87. A) about B) no C) much D) few88. A) previously B) rarely C) merely D) consistently89. A) with B) in C) out D) up90. A) finishing B) lowering C) reducing D) decliningPart V Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter in reply to a friend's inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:1．建议报考的专业及理由2．报考该专业的基本条件3．应当如何备考A Letter in Reply to a FriendDecember 27th, 2003Dear21-25 DBCCA 26-30 DBADC 31-35 BBDCA 36-40 CADBC41-45 CDBCB 46-50 DBACA 51-55 ADBAC 56-60 BDCDA61-65 BADAB 66-70 CDCDD71-75 ADBAD 76-80 CBDAD 81-85 BCADA 86-90 CBDAC。
2004年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案_大学英语四级CET4历年真题
part i listening comprehension (20 minutes) section adirections: in this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. at the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. after each question there will be a pause. during the pause, you must read the four choices marked a), b), c) and d), and decide which is the best answer. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.example: you will hear:you will read:a) at the office.b) in the waiting room.c) at the airport.d) in a restaurant.from the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. therefore, a) “at the office” is the correct answer. you should choose [a] on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.sample answer [a] [b] [c] [d]1. a) the man could buy a shirt of a different color.b) the size of the shirt is all right for the man.c) the size the man wants will arrive soon.d) the man could come some time later.2. a) the woman is watching an exciting film with the man.b) the woman can’t take a photo of the man.c) the woman is running toward the lake.d) the woman is filming the lake.3. a) it’s quiet in the restaurant.b) the price is high in the restaurant.c) the restaurant serves good food.d) the restaurant is too far from their school.4. a) at a booking office.b) in a hong kong hotel.c) on a busy street.d) at an airport.5. a) the woman has been complaining too much.b) the woman’s headache will go away by itself.c) the woman should have seen the doctor earlier.d) the woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6. a) help the woman move the items.b) hurry to mr. johnson’s office.c) help move things to mr. johnson’s office.d) put off his appointment with mr. johnson.7. a) the man should not dream of being a superstar.b) the man didn’t practice hard enough.c) the man should find a new partner.d) the man should not give up.8. a) there is no more left.b) it doesn’t appeal to her.c) it’s incredibly delicious.d) she has already tasted it.9. a) the man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.b) the man has made a mess of his midterm exam.c) the man has bad study habits.d) the man is a diligent student.10. a) the man will drive the woman to school.b) the man has finished his assignment.c) the man is willing to help the woman.d) the man is losing patience with the woman.section bpassage onequestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. a) the art of saying thank you.b) the secret of staying pretty.c) the importance of good manners.d) the difference between elegance and good manners.12. a) they were nicer and gentler.b) they paid more attention to their appearance.c) they were willing to spend more money on clothes.d) they were more aware of changes in fashion.13. a) by decorating our homes.b) by being kind and generous.c) by wearing fashionable clothes.d) by putting on a little make-up.passage twoquestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. a) children don’t get enough education in safety.b) children are keen on dangerous games.c) the playgrounds are in poor condition.d) the playgrounds are overcrowded.15. a) they should help maintain the equipment.b) they should keep a watchful eye on their children.c) they should stop their children from climbing ladders.d) they should teach their children how to use the equipment.16. a) they tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.b) they should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.c) they may panic in front of high playground equipment.d) they can be creative when they feel secure.passage therequestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. a) it takes skill.b) it pays well.c) it’s full-time job.d) it’s admired worldwide.18. a) a mother with a baby in her arms.b) a woman whose bag is hanging in front.[page]c) a lone female with a handbag at her right side.d) an old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19. a) the back pocket of his tight trousers.b) the top pocket of his jacket.c) a side pocket of his jacket.d) a side pocket of his trousers.20. a) theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.b) clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.c) airports where people carry a lot of luggage.d) hotels and restaurants in southeast london.partⅱ reading comprehension (35minutan)directions: there are 4 passages in this part. each passage is followed by some questions 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 onthe answer sheer with a single line through the centre.passage onequestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.i'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier on unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. while any of there statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. still, i was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950. in fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.why are america's kids so stressed? the report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation -- brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things -- and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope. at the top of the list is nurturing (培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. no child is an island. strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.to help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on tvs and computers. your family will thank you later. they will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.limit the amount of viral (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. it's not just radio games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.keep your expectations for your children reasonable. manyhighly successful people never attended harvard or yale.make exercise part of your daily routine. it will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. but it doesn't have to ruin your life.21. the author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are ______.a) surprising c) illogicalb) confusing d)questionable22. what does the author mean when he says, "we can't turn the clock back"(line 1, para.3)?a) it's impossible to slow down the pace of change.b) the social reality children are facing cannot be changed.c) lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.d) it's impossible to forget the past.23. according to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago ______.a) were less isolated physically c) probably suffered less from anxietyb) were probably less self-centered d)were considered less individualistic24. the first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ______.a) to provide them with a safer environmentb) to lower them expectations for themc) to get them more involved sociallyd) to set a good model for them to follow25. what conclusion can be drawn from the passage?a) anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.b) children’s anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.c) children's anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.d) anxiety, it properly controlled, may help children become mature.passage twoquestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.[page] it is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints (约束) influence wage increases. one thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. consider beth's story:i did not get what i wanted when i did not ask for it. we had cubicle(小隔间) offices and window offices. i sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. one by one they were moved into window offices, while i remained in the cubicles. several males who were hired after me also went to offices. one in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. i guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since i did not voice my opinion either way.it would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but “nice” isn’t a quality attributed to most organizations. if you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you’ll probably have to ask for it.performance is your best bargaining chip (筹码) when you are seeking a raise. you must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. timing is also a good bargaining chip. if you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions arebeing made, you are more likely to get the raise you want. use information as a bargaining chip too. find out what you are worth on the open market. what will someone else pay for your services?go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.26. according to the passage, before taking a job, a person should ______.a) demonstrate his capability c) ask for as much money as he canb) give his boss a good impression d) ask for the salary he hopes to get27. what can be inferred from beth’s story?a) prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.b) if people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.c) people should not be content with what they have got.d) people should be careful when negotiating for a job.28. we can learn from the passage that ______.a) unfairness exists in salary increasesb) most people are overworked and underpaidc) one should avoid overstating one’s perfor manced) most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises29. to get a pay raise, a person should ______.a) advertise himself on the job marketb) persuade his boss to sign a long-term contractc) try to get inside information about the organizationd) do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions30. to be successful in negotiations, one must ______.a) meet his boss at the appropriate timeb) arrive at the negotiation table punctuallyc) be good at influencing the outcome of the interactiond) be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikespassage threequestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.when families gather for christmas dinner, some will stick to formal traditions dating back to grandma’s gener ation. their tables will be set with the good dishes and silver, and the dress code will be sunday-best.but in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to a stoneware (粗陶)–and-stainless informality, with dresses assuming an equally casual-friday look. for hosts and guests, the change means greater simplicity and comfort. for makers of fine china in britain, it spells economic hare times last week royal doulton, the largest employer in stoke-on-trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000 jots – one-fifth of its total workforce, that brings to more than 4,000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier.although a strong pound and weak markets in asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffs in stoke have their roots in earthshaking social shifts. a spokesman for royal doulton admitted that the company “has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend”" toward casual dining. families eat together less often, he explained, and more people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television. even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual. in a time of long work hours and demanding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that it's better to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfectmoment or a “real” dinner party. too often, the perfect moment never comes. iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? forget it. polish the silver? who has time?[page]yet the loss of formality has its down side. the fine points of etiquette (礼节) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents (“chew with your mouth closed.” “keep your el bows off the table.”) must be picked up elsewhere. some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be competent professionally but clueless socially.31. the trend toward casual dining has resulted in ______.a) bankruptcy of fine china manufacturersb) shrinking of the pottery industryc) restructuring of large enterprisesd) economic recession in great britain32. which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining?a) family members need more time to relax.b) busy schedules leave people no time for formality.c) people want to practice economy in times of scarcity.d) young people won’t follow the etiquette of the older generation.33. it can be learned from the passage that royal doulton is ______.a) a retailer of stainless steel tableware c) a pottery chain storeb) a dealer in stoneware d) a producer of fine china34. the main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is _______.a) the increased value of the poundb) the economic recession in asiac) the chang e in people’s way of lifed) the fierce competition at home and abroad35. refined table manners, though less popular than before in current social life, ______.a) are still a must on certain occasionsb) are bound to return sooner or laterc) are still being taught by parents at homed) can help improve personal relationshipspassage fourquestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.some houses are designed to be smart. others have smart designs. an example of the second type of house won an award of excellence from the american institute of architects.located on the shore of sullivan’s island off the coast of south carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by hurricane (飓风) hugo 10 years ago. in september 1989, hugo struck south carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state.before hugo, many new houses built along south carolina’s shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of building codes wasn’t st rict, according to architect ray huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. in hugo’s wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. the new beach house on sullivan’s island should be able to withstand a category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.at first sight, the house on sullivan's island looks anything but hurricane-proof. its redwood shell makes it resemble "a largeparty lantern ( 灯笼 )" at night, according to one observer. but looks can be deceiving. the house's wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.to further protect the house from hurricane damage, huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings -- long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. they also elevate the house above storm surges. the pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. "these swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings," said huff.huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the house's ground-to-roof shell. "the shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn't look like it's standing with its pant legs pulled up," said huff. in the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.36. after the tragedy caused by hurricane hugo, new houses built along south carolina’s shore line are required_______.a) to be easily reinforcedb) to look smarter in designc) to meet stricter building standardsd) to be designed in the shape of cubes[page]37. the award-wining beach house is-quite strong because _______.a) it is strengthened by street rodsb) it is made of redwoodc) it is in the shape of a shelld) it is built with timber and concrete38. huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to _______.a) withstand beak winds of about 200 km/hrb) anchor stronger pilings deep in the sandc) break huge sea waves into smaller onesd) prevent water from rushing into the house.39. the main function of the shell is ___________.a) to strengthen the pilings of the houseb) to give the house a better appearancec) to protect the wooden frame of the housed) to slow down the speed of the swelling water40. it can be interred from the passage that the shell should be ________.a) fancy-lookingb) waterproofc) easily breakabled) extremely strongpart iii vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)directions: there are 3.0. incomplete sentences in this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d). choose the one that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.41. he asked us to _____ them in carrying through their plan.a. provideb. arousec. assistd. persist42. a good many proposals were raised by the delegates, _____ was to be expected.a. thatb. whatc. sod. as43. he was such a _____ speaker that he held our attention every minute of the three-hour lecture.a. specificb. dynamicc. heroicd. diplomatic44. arriving home, the boy told his parents about all the _____ which occurred in his dormitory.a. occasionsb. mattersc. incidentsd. issues45. the opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to _____ through.a. pressb. squeezec. stretchd. leap46. they are trying to _____ the waste discharged by the factory for profit.a. exposeb. exhaustc. exhibitd. exploit47. the manager urged his staff not to _____ the splendid opportunity.a. dropb. missc. escaped. slide48. _____ i admire david as a poet, i do not like him as a man.a. much asb. only ifc. if onlyd. as much49. because of a _____ engagement, lora couldn't attend my birthday party last saturday.a. pioneerb. prematurec. priord. past50. the continuous rain _____ the harvesting of the wheat crop by two weeks.a. set backb. set offc. set outd. set aside51. not having a good command of english can be a serious _____ preventing you from achieving your goals.a. obstacleb. faultc. offensed. distress52. it's very _____ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.a. concernedb. carefulc. considerabled. considerate53. many a player who had been highly thought of has _____ from the tennis scene.a. disposedb. disappearedc. discouragedd. discarded54. she's fainted. throw some water on her face and she'll _____.a. come roundb. come alongc. come ond. come out55. all their attempts to _____ the child from the burning building were in vain.a. regainb. recoverc. rescued. reserve56. computer technology will _____ a revolution in business administration.a. bring aroundb. bring aboutc. bring outd. bring up57. the university has launched a research center to develop new ways of _____ bacteria which have become resistant to drug treatments.a. regulatingb. haltingc. interruptingd. combating58. the _____ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research and teaching, particularly the gap between researchers and teachers.a. jointb. intensivec. overalld. decisive59. the rapid development of communications technology is transforming the _____ in which people communicate across time and space.a. routeb. transmissionc. visiond. manner60. when i go out in the evening i use the bike _____ the car if i can.a. rather thanb. regardless ofc. in spite ofd. other than61. there is no _____ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimental situations in a lab.a. rigidb. solidc. smoothd. harsh62. every culture has developed _____ for certain kinds of food and drink, and equally strong negative attitudes toward others.[page]a. preferencesb. expectationsc. fantasiesd. fashions63. it is reported that uruguay understands and _____ china on human rights issues.a. grantsb. changesc. abandonsd. backs64. only a few people have _____ to the full facts of the incident.a. accessb. resortc. contactd. path65. his trousers _____ when he tried to jump over the fence.a. crackedb. splitc. broked. burst66. so far, _____ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of the atlantic coast.a. governingb. blowingc. prevailingd. ruling67. the author was required to submit an _____ of about 200 words together with his research paper.a. editionb. editorialc. articled. abstract68. as the old empires were broken up and new states were formed, new official tongues began to _____ at an increasing rate.a. bring upb. build upc. spring upd. strike up69. many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital, _____ they have no schedules to keep.a. even thoughb. forc. as ifd. since70. some plants are very _____ to light; they prefer the shade.a. sensibleb. flexiblec. objectived. sensitivepart iv cloze (15 minutes)directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d) on the right side of the paper. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.it’s an annual back-to-school routine. one morning youwave goodbye, and that __71__ evening you’re burning the late-night oil in sympathy. in the race to improve educational standards, __72__ are throwing the books at kids. __73__ elementary school students are complaining of homework __74__. what’s a well-meaning parent to do?as hard as __75__ may be, sit back and chill experts advise. though you’ve got to get them to do it, __76__ helping too much, or even examining __77__ too carefully, you may keep them __78__ doing it by themselves. “i wouldn’t advise a parent to check every __79__ assignment,” says psychologist john rosemond, author of ending the tough homework. there’s a __80__ of appreciation for trial and error. let your children __81__ the grade they deserve.many experts believe parents should gently look over the work of younger children and ask them to rethink their __82__. but “you don’t want them to feel it has to be __83__,” she says.that’s not to say parents should __84__ homework -- first, they should monitor how much homework their kids __85__. thirty minutes a day in the early elementary years and an hour in __86__ four, five, and six is standard, says rosemond. for junior-high students it should be “__87__ more than a hour and a half,” and two for high school students. if your child __88__ has more homework than this, you may want to check __89__ other parents and then talk to the teacher about __90__ assignments.71. a. very b. exact c. right d. usual72. a. officials b. parents c. experts d. schools73. a. also b. even c. then d. however74. a. fatigue b. confusion c. duty d. puzzle75. a. there b. we c. they d. it76. a. via b. under c. by d. for77. a. questions b. answers c. standards d. rules78. a. off b. without c. beyond d. from79. a. single b. piece c. page d. other80. a. drop b. short c. cut d. lack81. a. acquire b. earn c. gather d. reach82. a. exercises b. defects c. mistakes d. tests83. a. perfect b. better c. unusual d. complete84. a. forget b. refuse c. miss d. ignore85. a. have b. prepare c. make d. perform86. a. classes b. groups c. grades d. terms87. a. about b. no c. much d. few88. a. previously b. rarely c. merely d. consistently89. a. with b. in c. out d. up90. a. finishing b. lowering c. reducing d. decliningpart v writing (30 minutes)directions: in this section you are required to write a letter in reply to a friend’s inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. you should write at least 120 words and base your composition on the outline given in chinese below:[page]1. 建议报考的专业及理由；2. 报考该专业的基本条件；3. 应当如何备考。
2004年1月TOEFL托福真题试卷_真题(含答案与解析)-交互
2004年1月TOEFL（托福）真题试卷(总分232, 做题时间90分钟)1. Listening ComprehensionA She reads more slowly than the man does.B She has a 1ot of material to read before she has coffee.C The man does more work than is necessary.D The man seems to be taking a long time preparing for philosophy class.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B解析：M：Sorry, but I can't go and have a cup of coffee with you now. I've only done half the readings for the philosophy class tomorrow.：What does the woman mean?A The woman should have shown him the newspaper.B He thinks the woman will win the contest.C The woman's pictures are on top of the newspapers.D The new photograph does not look anything like her others.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B解析：W：I entered one of my new photographs in the newspaper's contest. M：If it's anything like the others you've shown me, I'm sure you'll come out on top(=win the contest)! Q：What does the manA Return his literature books to the bookstore.B Keep his books from the literature class.C Sell his literature books to the woman.D Visit the reference section of the library.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B解析：W：You took the European literature class last year; are you interested in selling me any of the books? M：I always hold on to them for future reference. Q：What will the man probably do?A Give the secretary Janet's new address and phone number.B Ask Janet a question about his health.C Get information about Janet from the secretary.D Visit Janet at her new school.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C解析：M：I haven't heard from Janet since she entered medical school.I wonder how she's doing. W：Well, I understand she gave our department secretary her new address and phone number. Why don't you try to get in touch with her? Q：What does the woman suggest the manA She will help the man find the exhibit.B She has already seen the exhibit.C She will help the man read the map.D She knows where to get a map.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:A解析：M：Hi, I have a map of the campus, but I still can't find the building with the new sculpture exhibit in it. Can you tell me how to get there? W：That looks like an old map. Follow me; I'm going thatA She is also planning to travel.B She already picked up money for the trip.C She has to study instead of traveling.D She thinks the man should take more money.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:A解析：M：I just count my traveler's checks for the trip to California. I hope 300 dollars will be enough. W：I guess I'd better do that before Friday uh? Maybe I can get to the bank tomorrow afterA The woman should not get involved in the situation.B The woman should not be angry with he friends.C He wants to talk to Sally and Mark.D He will explain to the woman what happened.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:A解析：W: Sally and Mark haven't been talking to each other lately. I wonder what happened. M: I haven’t the faintest idea.(我一点也不知A What travel plans Philip is making.B How Philip s parents are going to travel.C What Philip said.D Where Philip heard the news.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：M: Did you hear that my parents are planning a trip to Vancouver? W: What Philip? （菲利普，你刚才说什么来着？） Q: WhatA She will have to postpone her trip.B She has already gotten her passport application.C The passport office is closed.D She was late in applying for her passport.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B解析：M: I keep putting off getting my passport application. W: Thank Goodness I didn't drag my feet on（拖拖拉拉）that one. Q: What doesA He has not played tennis in a while.B He does not know how to play tennis.C His tennis racket is broken.D He needs to rest before he plays.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:A解析：W: How about a couple of sets of tennis this weekend? M: Idon't know. My game's a little rusty. Q: What does the man imply?A No one was interested in the discussion.B Politics is a sensitive topic.C The woman is not being serious.D People avoided discussing politics.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B解析：W: So, what did you think about the discussion at lunch? Ididn't realize people have such strong feelings about politics. M: Are you kidding? That subject always touches a nerve. Q: What doesA She already read the book.B She will not lend her book to the man.C The man can use her book whenever he likes.D The man does not need the book.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B解析：M: I don't want to buy the book Prof. Brown told us to read for the exam. Do you think you could lend me yours? W: Well, I'm not using it right now? But I really need to keep it handy just in case.13.A It is about to start raining.B The rain will stop soon.C It has been raining all day.D It just stopped raining.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:A解析：W: Look at that sky! I can't believe I forgot my umbrellaagain! M: We are almost there, Mary. I think we'll be able to makeA She is not permitted to live off-campus this year.B She has been living off-campus for a year.C She is happy with her living arrangements.D She is required to move next year.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:A解析：W: I don't know why the university requires freshmen to live in dorms for a whole year! M: Cheer up. You'll be able to live off-campus next year if you want! Q: What can be inferred about theA She misses her old roommate.B She changes roommates often.C She does not know Julie very well.D She did not really enjoy living with Julie.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C解析：M: So, you and Julia are no longer roommates. I'm not surprised. You two never did things very compatible. W: Yeah, well... It's not that we didn't get along... We just didn't have much inA Take a shorter route.B Buy new sun glasses.C Drive on a different road.D Consider using Route 27.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C解析：M: The glare was so intense even my sunglasses didn't help. W: Look, if you take Route 27 in the late afternoon, you're driving straight into the sun（正对着太阳）! I'd consider an alternative. Q:17.A Give her ticket to the man.B Borrow some jazz music from someone else.C Go to the concert without the man.D Help the man to complete his paper.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C解析：M: Remember when I said I might have to back out(停止不干) of the concert if I didn't have my history paper done yet? Well, guess what? W: That's okay. Do you know anyone else who enjoys Jazz? Q:A Sullivan's has never been able to keep its chef.B The service at Sullivan's is dependable.C The quality of the cooking at Sullivan's is inconsistent.D Customers get a lot of personal attention at Sullivan's.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C解析：W: Personally I've never cared for the food at Sullivan's. M: I think it all depends on the chef's mood that day. Q: What does theA She thinks the wearier is pleasant.B She has been working hard in the lab.C She is not feeling very well today.D She has been staying up quite late recently.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B解析：M: You look worn out. Are you feeling under the weather? W: Not at all. But I have been putting in some long hours in the chemistryA The woman can wear it all winter.B The woman may have trouble paying for it.C It may not be warm enough.D It will not fit if the woman loses weight.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C解析：W: I think this coat is a great color. And the price is certainly right. M: How about the weight, though. Remember we're supposed to have a really severe winter this year. Q: What does theA Introduce Michelle to the other reporters.B Take Michelle home.C Take a tour of the office.D Start working at his desk.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：M: Michelle, this is Jeff, our new reporter. Would you have some time today to show him around? You know introducing to the others make him feel at home. W：I'll be happy to. Then after lunch I can set him up at his desk so he can get to work. Q: What will JeffA They should turn left when they see a stop sign.B He does not have the directions with him.C He does not see the stop sign yet.D He does not know which way to turn.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：W: Do the directions say we should go left or right at the stop sign? M: Hum, that's funny! I don't actually see anything here aboutA Ho has not been to the new restaurant yet.B He would like to go to the new restaurant with the woman.C The food at the new restaurant is not very good.D A restaurant's atmosphere is very important to him.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：W: Someone told me the new restaurant on Grant Street is pretty good. M: The atmosphere is wonderful. But what's more important toA She is planning to drop the class.B She thinks the man wants to take the class.C She only has one class on Tuesdays and Thursdays.D She has to leave for class.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B解析：M: So, what time does your art-history class meet again? W: Two to five Tuesdays and Thursdays. But the course is already full. Q:A Ho does not feel very well.B He had several teeth filled.C The dentist gave him some medication.D The woman is mistaken.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：W: I heard you just had your wisdom teeth（智齿）removed. How do you feel? M: Actually there's not much swelling and I gotA Business courses have become popular.B The school only offers business courses.C The business school has a new program.D The school has just started to offer business courses.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:A解析：M: I read that the enrollment in the School of Business is on the rise! W: Well, that's been a trend for several years now. Q: What27.A His alarm clock is broken.B He bas been late before.C He prefers to study early in the morning.D He worked in the lab last night.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B解析：W: It's 9:15! Did you just get to the lab? M: Yes! I was uplate studying and I overslept again. I guess I need a louder alarmA He will lend the woman moneyto buy a computer.B The woman should wait a while before buying a computer.C The woman should find a better way to invest her savings.D The woman should buy a computer.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：W: My parents think I ought to buy a computer. You know now I'm in college. But I hate to spend so much of my savings now. M: I'd sayA There are none left.B They are too expensive.C They might be available at the concert.D They need to be purchased in advance.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C解析：M: Do we need to get the concert tickets in advance? W: There may be some for sale at the door at a higher price. Q: What does the30.A She will go to the restaurant with the man.B She will meet the man and his friends later in the evening.C She has already had dinner.D She will not change her original plans.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：M: Are you free tonight? I'm meeting a few friends at the restaurant on Main Street. W: Oh, I'd love to. But I already have dinner plans for tonight. Another time perhaps? Q: What does theA A famous photographer.B Photographic processes in the 1800's.C Photographic equipment used in the 1800's.D A new museum.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:AA Her subjects home.B Her subject's social status.C Her subject's personality.D Her subject 's role in history.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:CA Backlighting.B Flashbulbs.C Time-lapse photography.D Soft focus.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：According to the conversation, what unique photographic34.A Children.B Historical scenes.C Well-known people.D Landscapes.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:CA Which major the woman will be choosing.B An anthropology course the woman is taking.C How to find a job in publishing.D Which anthropology professors the man recommends.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B解析：What is the conversation mainly about?A It is not as difficult as she had thought it would be.B She would like her professor to explain it more clearly.C She took a class on it last semester.D Her professor will write a book on it soon.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:AA lt might lead to a job in publishing.B It is being taught by a famous anthropologist.C It will help her with her courses overseas.D It will prepare her for future work in anthropology.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：Why does the man think that the course will be a good one forA Her professor.B A classmate.C Her former boss.D A foreign diplomat.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:CA So they can feel its weight.B So they can examine its contents.C So they can guess its age.D So they can admire its beautiful color.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:BA How amber changes shape when heated.B How clear amber is.C How common is around the world.D How easily amber can break.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：When the professor mentor glass in the talk, what point is heA Tropical insects.B Decayed leaves.C Tree resin.D Bird feathers.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C42.A Its amber contains numerous fossils.B Its amber is the most durable.C Its amber is opaque.D It is the site of the oldest amber deposits.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:AA Amber mined from the Appalachian Mountains.B Amber with no imperfections.C Amber containing organic material.D Amber with no inclusions.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C解析：What type of amber is probably the most valuable for geneticA The difficulties faced by the colonists.B The skill of military heroes.C The courage of one man.D The cause of the Revolutionary War.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:CA He did not fight in the Revolution my War.B He did not really exist.C He was an important town leader.D He was not the only messenger.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：What new information does the speaker provide about PaulA It was well planned.B It was completed in a short time.C It was led by military commanders.D It helped him get elected to public office.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:A解析：What does the speaker imply is most significant about the rideA To explain how angles are measured.B To prove that Mesopotamiansdid not know how to use square numbers.C To discuss a mistaken historical interpretation.D To explain why tablets are reliable historical records.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C48.A They did not use square numbers.B They used complex measuring instruments.C They recorded math exercises on tablets.D They calculated the length of triangle sides.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：According to the professor, what did some historians mistakenlyA Pictures of triangles.B Calculations using square numbers.C Measurements of angles.D Greek symbols.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:BA They taught the Mesopotamians about square numbers.B They were less advanced in mathematics than the Mesopotamians.C They did not use square numbers.D They knew how to measure angles.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：What does the professor imply about the ancient Greeks?2. Structure & Written ExpressionSections Two：Structure & Written Expression1.The ancestors of the horse lived ______ and were about half a meterB 60 million years agoC ago 60 million yearsD million years ago 60该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B2.The museum on Ellis Island, a former immigration station, contains documents and artifacts______ to four centuries of United StatesC related thatD be related该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B3.______, particularly the oxides of sulfur, greatly increases the rateB Air pollutants are presentC Because the presence of air pollutantsD Air pollutants whose presence该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:A4.The Sun, the Moon, and Earth have magnetic fields, and______evidence that the stellar that extend through vast regions galaxies haveB isC becauseD There is该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D5.The “confederation school” poets of nineteenth-century Canada were primarily nature poets, ______ a wealth of eulogies to Canadian ruralB who they producedC producingD whose production of该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C6.Since prehistoric people first applied natural pigments to caveB artistsC artists whoD that artists该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B7.About 42 million bushels of oats are used annually ______ manufactureB is theC in theD to该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C8.Any acid can, in principle, neutralize any base, although ______B the occurrence of side reactions canC can side reactions occurD side reactions that can occur该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:A9.Just over two-thirds of Earth’s surface is covered by wafer, ______B whichC andD resulting该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C10.Pleasing to look at and touch, beads come in shapes, colors, andB one compelsC that compel almostD one is almost compelled该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:A11.In 1978 the united States National Air and Space AdministrationB to beC and beingD was该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B12.Adhesions are ______ formed within the body in response toB they thin bands of scar tissue whenC thin bands of scar tissueD thin bands of scar tissue able to该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C13.B as farC more farD far that该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B14.Not until the 1850's ______ a few public-spirited citizens and state legislatures seek to rescue historic buildings in the United States该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C15.______ 200 bones forming the framework, or skeleton, of the humanB There are overC Where overD Over该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:B3. Reading ComprehensionSections Three：Reading ComprehensionAfter 1785, the production of children's books in the Untied States increased but remained largely reprints of British books, often those published by John Newbery, the first publisher to produce books aimed primarily at diverting a child audience. Ultimately, however, it was not the cheerful, commercial-minded Newhery, but Anglo-Irish author5 Maria Edgeworth who had the strongest influence on this period of American children's literature. The eighteenth century had seen a gradual shift away from the spiritual intensity of earlier American religious writings for children, toward a more generalized moralism. Newbery notwithstanding, Americans still looked on children's books as vehicles for instruction, not amusement, though they would accept a moderate amount of fictional10 entertainment for the sake of more successful instruction. As the children's book market expanded,then, what both public and publishers wanted was the kind of fiction Maria Edgeworth wrote: stories interesting enough to attract children and morally instructive enough to allay adult distrustof fiction, American reaction against imported books for children set in after the War of 181215 with the British. A waveof nationalism permeated everything, and the self-conscious new nation found foreign writings (particularly those from the British monarchy) unsuitable for the children of a democratic republic,a slate of self-governing, equal citizens. Publishers ofchildren's books began to encourage American writers to write for American children. When they responded, the pattern establishedby Maria Edgeworth was at hand, attractive20 to most of them for both its rationalism and its high moral tone. Early in the 1820's, stories of willful children learning to obey, of careless children learning to take care, of selfish children learning to "tire for others," started to flow from American presses, successfully achieving Edgeworth's tone, though rarely her lively style. Imitative as they were, these early American stories wee quite distinguishable from their British25 counterparts. Few servants appeared in them, and if class distinctions had by no means disappeared, there was much democratic insistence on the worthinessof every level of birth and work. The characters of children in this fiction were serious, conscientious. self-reflective, and independent-testimony to the continuing influence of the earlierWhat does the passage mainly discuss?A The career of Maria Edgeworth as an author of children's booksB The development of children's literature in the United StatesC Successful publishers of children's books in Britain and North AmericaD Basic differences between British and American literature for children该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2The publisher John Newbery is principally known for which of the following reasons?A He produced and sold books written by Maria Edgeworth.B He had more influence on American children's literature than any other publisher,C He published books aimed amusing children rather than instructing them.D He was commercially minded and cheerful.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2The word "notwithstanding" in line 8 is closest in meaning to ______.A in spite ofB in addition toC as a result ofD as a part of该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2The word "they" in line 9 refers to ______.A childrenB AmericansC booksD vehicles该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2The word "allay" in line 13 is closest in meaning to ______.A clarifyB attackC reduceD confirm该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2It can be inferred from the passage that American children's books sold before 1785 were almost always ______.A written by Maria EdgeworthB attractive and interesting to childrenC written by American authorsD intended only for religious and moral instruction该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2By the end of the eighteenth century, the publishers of children’s looks in the United States were most concerned about which of the following?A Attracting children with entertaining stories that provided lessons of correct behaviorB Publishing literature consisting of exciting stories that would appeal to both children and adultsC Expanding markets for books in both Britain and the United StatesD Reprinting fictional books from earlier in the century该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2The word "permeated" in line 15 ______.A opposedB improvedC competed withD spread through该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2According to the passage, American children's stories differed from their British equivalents in that the characters in American stories were ______.A children who showed a change of behaviorB children who were well behavedC rarely servantsD generally not from a variety of social classes该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:CThe word" testimony to" in line 28 is closest in meaning to ______.A inspiration forB evidence ofC requirement forD development of该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:BLichens. probably the hardiest of all plants, live where virtuallynothing else can---not just on rugged mountain peaks but also on sunbaked desert rocks. They are usually the first life to appearon a mountainside that has been scraped bare by an avalanche.Unlike other members of the plant kingdom, lichens are actually a partnership between5 two plants. The framework of a lichen isusually a network of minute hairlike fungus that anchors theplant, The other component is an alga (similar to the green film ofplant life that grows on stagnant pools) that is distributedthroughout the fungus. Being green plants, algae are capable of photosynthesis--that is, using energy from the Sun to manufacturetheir own food. The fungi arc believed to supply water, minerals, and physical support to10 the partnership. Lichens are famousfor their ability to survive ~ water shortage. When water is scarce(as is often the case on a mountain), lichens may become dormant andremain in that condition for prolonged periods of time. Somelichens can even grow where there is no rain at all, surviving ononly occasional dew--the moisture that condenses on the surface15of the plants at night, And unlike most other plants, lichens arelittle affected by the strong ultraviolet rays in the mountains. Lichens use little energy, for they grow slowly. Some grow so slowlyand are so old that they are called "time stains." You may findlichens that are centuries old; certain of these lichen colonieshave been established for an estimated 2,000 years.20 Fordecades, scientists wondered how the offspring of an alga and afungus got together to form a new lichen, it seemed unlikely thatthey would just happen lo encounter one another. It was finally discovered that in many cases the two partners have never been separated. Stalklike "buds" that form on certain lichens are brokenoff by the wind or by animals; these toll or are blown to a newWhich of the following questions does the passage answer?A Where can the oldest lichens be found?B How long does it take for lichens to establish themselves?C How large can lichens he?D Where do lichens usually occur?该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2The word "hardiest" in line I is closest in meaning to ______.A most unusualB most basicC most abundantD most vigorous该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2The word "framework" in line 5 is closest in meaning to ______.A structureB fragmentC conditionD environment该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2The author mentions "the green film of plant life that grows on stagnant pools" (lines 6-7) in order to explain ______.A how the sun affects lichensB why plants depend on waterC where fungi become algaeD what algae arc该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2It can be inferred from the passage that lichens use less energy and grow more slowly when ______.A the environment is pollutedB they are exposed to ultraviolet raysC they are very oldD the supply of water is inadequate该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2Which of file following terms is defined in the passage?A anchors (line 6)B stagnant (line 7)C dew (line 14.)D ultraviolet (line 16)该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2The word "prolonged" in line 13 is closest in meaning to ______.A preciseB extendedC approximateD regular该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2All of the following are mentioned in the discussion of lichens EXCEPT ______.A They are capable of producing their own food.B They require large amounts of minerals lo prosper.C They are a union of two separate plants.D They can live thousands of years.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 219.What does the phrase "lichen colonies (line 19) suggest?A Nothing but lichens live in some locations.B Many lichens live together in one area.C Lichens displace the plants that surround them.D Certain groups of lichens have never been separated.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2The word "encounter" in line 21 is closest in meaning to ______.A loseB supportC meetD create该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2The word "these" in line 24 refers to ______.A partnersB budsC lichensD animals该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:BThe languages spoken by early Europeans are still shrouded in mystery. There is no linguistic continuity between the languages of Old Europe (a term sometimes used for Europe between 7000 and 3000 B.C.) and the languages of the modem world, and we cannot yet translate the Old European script, Scholars have deciphered other ancient5 languages, such as Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian, which used the cuneiform script, because of the fortuitous discovery of bilingual inscriptions, When cuneiform tablets were first discovered in the eighteenth century, scholars could not decipher them. Then inscriptions found in baa at the end of the eighteenth century provided a link: these inscriptions werewritten in cuneiform and in two other ancient languages, OldPersian10 and New Elamite--languages that had already been deciphered. It took several decades, but scholars eventually translated the ancient cuneiform script via the more familiar Old Persian language: Similarly, the hieroglyphic writing of the Egyptians remained a mystery until French troops unearthed the famous Rosetta stone in the late eighteenth century. The stonecarried15 the same message written in ancient Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Egyptian hieratic, a simplified form of。
2004年1月大学英语四级考试试题
2004年1月大学英语四级考试试题Section A1.A、The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B、The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C、The size the man wants will arrive soon.D、The man could come some time later.2.A、At a bookstore.B、In a workshop.C、At an art gallery.D、In a department store.3.A、It's quiet in the restaurant.B、The price is high in the restaurant.C、The restaurant serves good food.D、The restaurant is too far from their school.4.A、At a booking office.B、In a Hong Kong hotel.C、On a busy street.D、At an airport.5.A、The woman has been complaining too much.B、The woman’s headache will go away by itself.C、The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D、The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6.A、Help the woman move the items.B、Hurry to Mr.Johnson’s office.C、Help move things to Mr.Johnson’s office.D、Put off his appointment with Mr.Johnson.7.A、The man should not dream of being a superstar.B、The man didn’t practice hard enough.C、The man should find a new partner.D、The man should not give up.8.A、There is no more left.B、It doesn’t appeal to her.C、It’s incredibly delicious.D、She has already tasted it.9.A、The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B、The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C、The man has bad study habits.D、The man is a diligent student.10.A、The man will drive the woman to school.B、The man has finished his assignment.C、The man is willing to help the woman.D、The man is losing patience with the woman. Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A、The art of saying thank you.B、The secret of staying pretty.C、The importance of good manners.D、The difference between elegance and good manners.12. A、They were nicer and gentler.B、They paid more attention to their appearance.C、They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D、They were more aware of changes in fashion.13. A、By decorating our homes.B、By being kind and generous.C、By wearing fashionable clothes.D、By putting on a little make-up.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A、Children don’t get enough education in safety.B、Children are keen on dangerous games.C、The playgrounds are in poor condition.D、The playgrounds are overcrowded.15. A、They should help maintain the equipment.B、They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C、They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D、They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16. A、They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B、They should be aware of the porential risks in the playground.C、They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D、They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A、It takes skill.B、It pays well.C、It’s a full-time job.D、It’s admired worldwide.18. A、A mother with a baby in her arms.B、A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C、A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D、An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19. A、The back pocket of his tight trousers.B、The top pocket of his jacket.C、A side pocket of his jacket.D、A side pocket of his trousers.20. A、Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B、Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C、Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D、Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.Section Ayour answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.keys: 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. D Section BPassage Oneyour answers: 11. 12. 13.keys: 11. C 12. A 13. BPassage Twoyour answers: 14. 15. 16.keys: 14. C 15. B 16. DPassage Threeyour answers: 17. 18. 19. 20.keys: 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B。
2004年1月英语六级真题及答案
2004年1月英语六级真题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) She knows where Martha has gone.B) Martha will go to the concert by herself.C) It is quite possible for the man to find Martha.D) The man is going to meet Martha at the concert.2. A) The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.B) The city was poor because there wasn't much industry then.C) The woman's exaggerating the seriousness of the pollution.D) He might move to another city very soon.3. A) The man should work harder to improve his grades.B) The man will benefit from the effort he's put in.C) It serves the man right to get a poor grade.D) It was unfair of the teacher to give the man a C.4. A) She can make a reservation at the restaurant.B) The man should decide where to eat.C) She already has plans for Saturday night.D) The man should ask his brother for suggestions.5. A) The man deserved the award.B) The woman helped the man succeed.C) The man is thankful to the woman for her assistance.D) The woman worked hard and was given an award.6. A) V oluntary work can help the man establish connections with the community.B) The man's voluntary work has left him little room in his schedule.C) V oluntary work with the environment council requires a time commitment.D) A lot of people have signed up for voluntary work with the environment council.7. A) The patient must receive treatment regularly.B) The patient can't leave the hospital until the bleeding stops.C) The patient's husband can attend to the business in her place.D) The patient must take a good rest and forget about her business.8. A) Alice does not know much about electronics.B) Alice is unlikely to find a job anywhere.C) Alice is not interested in anything but electronics.D) Alice is likely to find a job in an electronics company.9. A) Jimmy is going to set out tonight.B) Jimmy has not decided on his journey.C) There is no need to have a farewell dinner.D) They may have a dinner when Jimmy's back.10. A) The woman had been planning for the conference.B) The woman called the man but the line was busy.C) The woman didn't come back until midnight.D) The woman had guests all evening.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear somequestions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) They are delighted because they can enjoy the scenery while driving.B) They are frightened because traffic accidents are frequent.C) They are irritated because the bridge is jammed with cars.D) They are pleased because it saves them much time.12. A) They don't have their own cars to drive to work.B) Many of them are romantic by temperament.C) Most of them enjoy the drinks on the boat.D) They tend to be more friendly to each other.13. A) Many welcome the idea of having more bars on board.B) Many prefer the ferry to maintain its present speed.C) Some suggest improving the design of the deck.D) Some object to using larger luxury boats.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) Coca Cola.B) Sausage.C) Milk.D) Fried chicken.15. A) He has had thirteen decayed teeth.B) He doesn't have a single decayed tooth.C) He has fewer decayed teeth than other people of his age.D) He never had a single tooth pulled out before he was fifty.16. A) Brush your teeth right before you go to bed in the evening.B) Have as few of your teeth pulled out as possible.C) Have your teeth X-rayed at regular intervals.D) Clean your teeth shortly after eating.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) A visit to a prison.B) The influence of his father.C) A talk with some miserable slaves.D) His experience in the war between France and Austria.18. A) He sent surgeons to serve in the army.B) He provided soldiers with medical supplies.C) He recruited volunteers to care for the wounded.D) He helped to flee the prisoners of war.19. A) All men are created equal.B) The wounded and dying should be treated for free.C) A wounded soldier should surrender before he receives any medical treatment.D) A suffering person is entitled to help regard/ess of race, religion or political beliefs.20. A) To honor Swiss heroes who died in the war.B) To show Switzerland was neutral.C) To pay tribute to Switzerland.D) To show gratitude to the Swiss government for its financial support.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.For years, doctors advised their patients that the only thing taking multivitamins does is give them expensive urine (尿). After all, true vitamin deficiencies are practically unheard of in industrialized countries. Now it seems those doctors may have been wrong. The results of a growing number of studies suggest that even a modest vitamin shortfall can be harmful to your health. Although proof of the benefits of multivitamins is still far from certain, the few dollars you spend on them is probably a good investment.Or at least that's the argument put forward in the New England Journal of Medicine. Ideally, say Dr. Walter Willett and Dr. Meir Stampfer of Harvard, all vitamin supplements would be evaluated in scientifically rigorous clinical trials. But those studies can take a long time and often raise more questions than they answer. At some point, while researchers work on figuring out where the truth lies, it just makes sense to say the potential benefit outweighs the cost.The best evidence to date concerns folate, one of the B vitamins. It's been proved to limit the number of defects in embryos (胚胎), and a recent trial found that folate in combination with vitamin B 12 and a form of B6 also decreases the re-blockage of arteries after surgical repair.The news on vitamin E has been more mixed. Healthy folks who take 400 international units daily for at least two years appear somewhat less likely to develop heart disease. But when doctors give vitamin E to patients who already have heart disease, the vitamin doesn't seem to help. It may turn out that vitamin E plays a role in prevention but cannot undo serious damage.Despite vitamin C's great popularity, consuming large amounts of it still has not been positively linked to any great benefit. The body quickly becomes saturated with C and simply excretes (排泄) any excess.The multivitamins question boils down to this: Do you need to wait until all the evidence is in before you take them, or are you willing to accept that there's enough evidence that they don't hurt and could help?If the latter, there's no need to go to extremes and buy the biggest horse pills or the most expensive bottles. Large doses can cause trouble, including excessive bleeding and nervous system problems.Multivitamins are no substitute for exercise and a balanced diet, of course. As long as you understand that any potential benefit is modest and subject to further refinement, taking a daily multivitamin makes a lot of sense.21. At one time doctors discouraged taking multivitamins because they believed that multivitamins ____.A) could not easily be absorbed by the human bodyB) were potentially harmful to people's healthC) were too expensive for daily consumptionD) could not provide any cure for vitamin deficiencies22. According to the author, clinical trials of vitamin supplements ____.A) often result in misleading conclusionsB) take time and will not produce conclusive resultsC) should be conducted by scientists on a larger scaleD) appear to be a sheer waste of time and resources23. It has been found that vitamin E _____.A) should be taken by patients regularly and persistentlyB) can effectively reduce the recurrence of heart diseaseC) has a preventive but not curative effect on heart diseaseD) should be given to patients with heart disease as early as possible24. It can be seen that large doses of multivitamins _____.A) may bring about serious side effectsB) may help prevent excessive bleedingC) are likely to induce the blockage of arteriesD) are advisable for those with vitamin deficiencies25. The author concludes the passage with the advice that _____.A) the benefit of daily multivitamin intake outweighs that of exercise and a balanced dietB) it's risky to take multivitamins without knowing their specific functionC) the potential benefit of multivitamins can never be overestimatedD) it's reasonable to take a rational dose of multivitamins dailyPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Some futurologists have assumed that the vast upsurge (剧增) of women in the workforce may portend a rejection of marriage. Many women, according to this hypothesis, would rather work than marry. The converse (反面) of this concern is that the prospects of becoming a multi-paycheck household could encourage marriages. In the past, only the earnings and financial prospects of the man counted in the marriage decision. Now, however, the earning ability of a woman can make her more attractive as a marriage partner. Data show that economic downturns tend to postpone marriage because the parties cannot afford to establish a family or are concerned about rainy days ahead. As the economy rebounds, the number of marriages also rises.Coincident with the increase in women working outside the home is the increase in divorce rates. Yet, it may be wrong to jump to any simple cause-and-effect conclusions. The impact of a wife's work on divorce is no less cloudy than its impact on marriage decisions. The realization that she can be a good provider may increase the chances that a working wife will choose divorce over an unsatisfactory marriage. But the reverse is equally plausible. Tensions grounded in financial problems often play a key role in ending a marriage. Given high unemployment, inflationary problems, and slow growth in real earnings, a working wife can increase household income and relieve some of these pressing financial burdens. By raising a family's standard of living, a working wife may strengthen her family's financial and emotional stability.Psychological factors also should be considered. For example, a wife blocked from a career outside the home may feel caged in the house. She may view her only choice as seeking a divorce. On the other hand, if she can find fulfillment through work outside the home, work and marriage can go together to create a stronger and more stable union.Also, a major part of women's inequality in marriage has been due to the fact that, in most cases, men have remained the main breadwinners. With higher earning capacity and status occupations outside of the home comes the capacity to exercise power within file family. A working wife may rob a husband of being the master of the house. Depending upon how the couple reacts to these new conditions, it could create a stronger equal partnership or it could create new insecurities.26. The word "portend" (Line 2, Para. 1) is closest in meaning to “_____”.A) defy C) suffer fromB) signal D) result from27. It is said in the passage that when the economy slides, _____.A) men would choose working women as their marriage partnersB) more women would get married to seek financial securityC) even working women would worry about their marriagesD) more people would prefer to remain single for the time being28. If women find fulfillment through work outside the home, _____.A) they are more likely to dominate their marriage partnersB) their husbands are expected to do more houseworkC) their marriage ties can be strengthenedD)they tend to put their career before marriage29. One reason why women with no career may seek a divorce is that _____.A) they feel that they have been robbed of their freedomB) they are afraid of being bossed around by their husbandsC) they feel that their partners fail to live up to their expectationsD) they tend to suspect their husbands' loyalty to their marriage30. Which of the following statements can best summarize the author's view in the passage?A) The stability of marriage and the divorce rate may reflect the economic situation of the country.B) Even when economically independent, most women have to struggle for real equality in marriage.C) In order to secure their marriage women should work outside the home and remain independentD) The impact of the growing female workforce on marriage varies from case to case.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage,For most thinkers since the Greek philosophers, it was self-evident that there is something called human nature, something that constitutes the essence of man. There were various views about what constitutes it, but there was agreement that such an essence exists -- that is to say, that there is something by virtue of which man is man. Thus man was defined as a rational being, as a social animal, an animal that can make tools, or a symbol-making animal.More recently, this traditional view has begun to be questioned. One reason for this change was the increasing emphasis given to the historical approach to man. An examination of the history of humanity suggested that man in our epoch is so different from man in previous times that it seemed unrealistic to assume that men in every age have had in common something that can be called "human nature." The historical approach was reinforced, particularly in the United States, by studies in the field of cultural anthropology (人类学). The study of primitive peoples has discovered such a diversity of customs, values, feelings, and thoughts that many anthropologists arrived at the concept that man is born as a blank sheet of paper on which each culture writes its text. Another factor contributing to the tendency to deny the assumption of a fixed human nature was that the concept has so often been abused as a shield behind which the most inhuman acts are committed. In the name of human nature, for example, Aristotle and most thinkers up to the eighteenth century defended slavery. Or in order to prove the rationality and necessity of the capitalist form of society, scholars have tried to make a case for acquisitiveness, competitiveness, and selfishness as innate (天生的) human traits. Popularly, one refers cynically to "human nature" in accepting the inevitability of such undesirable human behavior as greed, murder, cheating and lying.Another reason for skepticism about the concept of human nature probably lies in the influence of evolutionary thinking. Once man came to be seen as developing in the process of evolution, the idea of a substance which is contained in his essence seemed untenable. Yet I believe it is precisely from an evolutionary standpoint that we can expect new insight into the problem of the nature of man.31. The traditional view of "human nature" was strongly challenged by _____.A) the emergence of the evolutionary theoryB) the historical approach to manC) new insight into human behaviorD) the philosophical analysis of slavery32. According to the passage, anthropologists believe that human beings _____.A) have some traits in commonB) are born with diverse culturesC) are born without a fixed natureD) change their characters as they grow up33. The author mentioned Aristotle, a great ancient thinker, in order to _____.A) emphasize that he contributed a lot to defining the concept of "human nature"B) show that the concept of "human nature" was used to justify social evilsC) prove that he had a profound influence on the concept of "human nature"D) support the idea that some human traits are acquired34. The word "untenable" (Line 3) in the last paragraph of the passage most probably means _____.A) invaluable C) changeableB) imaginable D) indefensible35. Most philosophers believed that human nature _____.A) is the quality distinguishing man from other animalsB) consists of competitiveness and selfishnessC) is something partly innate and partly acquiredD) consists of rationality and undesirable behaviorPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Richard Satava, program manager for advanced medical technologies, has been a driving force in bringing virtual reality to medicine, where computers create a "virtual" or simulated environment for surgeons and other medical practitioners (从业者)."With virtual reality we'll be able to put a surgeon in every trench," said Satava. He envisaged a time when soldiers who are wounded fighting overseas are put in mobile surgical units equipped with computers.The computers would transmit images of the soldiers to surgeons back in the U.S. The surgeons would look at the soldier through virtual reality helmets (头盔) that contain a small screen displaying the image of the wound. The doctors would guide robotic instruments in the battlefield mobile surgical unit that operate on the soldier.Although Satava's vision may be years away from standard operating procedure, scientists are progressing toward virtual reality surgery. Engineers at an international organization in California are developing a tele-operating device. As surgeons watch a three-dimensional image of the surgery, they move instruments that are connected to a computer, which passes their movements to robotic instruments that perform the surgery. The computer provides, feedback to the surgeon on force, textures, and sound.These technological wonders may not yet be part of the community hospital setting but increasingly some of the machinery is finding its way into civilian medicine. At Wayne State University Medical School, surgeon Lucia Zamorano takes images of the brain from computerized scans and uses a computer program to produce a 3-D image. She can then maneuver the 3-D image on the computer screen to map the shortest, least invasive surgical path to the rumor (肿瘤). Zamorano is also using technology that attaches a probe to surgical instruments so that she can track their positions. While cutting away a tumor deep in the brain, she watches the movement of her surgical tools in a computer graphics image of the patient's brain taken before surgery.During these procedures -- operations that are done through small cuts in the body in which a miniature camera and surgical tools are maneuvered -- surgeons are wearing 3-D glasses for a better view. And they are commanding robot surgeons to cut away tissue more accurately than human surgeons can.Satava says, "We are in the midst of a fundamental change in the field of medicine."36. According to Richard Satava, the application of virtual reality to medicine _____.A) will enable surgeons to be physically present on every battlefieldB) can raise the spirits of soldiers wounded on the battlefieldC) will greatly improve medical conditions on the battlefieldD) can shorten the time for operations on soldiers wounded on the battlefield37. Richard Satava has visions of _____.A) using a remote-control technique to treat wounded soldiers fighting overseasB) wounded soldiers being saved by doctors wearing virtual reality helmets on the battlefieldC) wounded soldiers being operated on by specially trained surgeonsD) setting up mobile surgical units overseas38. How is virtual reality surgery performed?A) It is performed by a computer-designed high precision device.B) Surgeons wear virtual reality helmets to receive feedback provided by a computer.C) Surgeons move robotic instruments by means of a computer linked to them.D) A 3-D image records the movements of the surgeons during the operation.39. During virtual reality operations, the surgeon can have a better view of the cuts in the body because _____.A) he is looking at the cuts on a computer screenB) the cuts can be examined from different anglesC) the cuts have been highly magnifiedD) he is wearing 3-D glasses40. Virtual reality operations are an improvement on conventional surgery in that they _____.A) cause less pain to the woundedB) allow the patient to recover more quicklyC) will make human surgeons' work less tediousD) are done by robot surgeons with greater precisionPart III Vocabulary (20 minutes)41. He suggested that we put the scheme into effect, for it is quite _____.A) probable C) feasibleB) sustainable D) eligible42. This book is about how these basic beliefs and values affect important _____ of American life.A) facets C) formulasB) formats D) fashions43. It is one thing to locate oil, but it is quite another to _____ and transport it to the industrial centers.A) permeate C) distinguishB) extract D) concentrate44. Students are expected to be quiet and _____ in an Asian classroom.A) obedient C) skepticalB) overwhelming D) subsidiary45. Our reporter has just called to say that rescue teams will _____ to bring out the trapped miners.A) effect C) conceiveB) affect D) endeavour46. The Spanish team, who are not in superb form, will be doing their best next week to _____ themselves on tileGerman team for last year's defeat.A) remedy C) reviveB) reproach D) revenge47. Creating so much confusion, Mason realized he had better make _____ what he was trying to tell the audience.A) exclusive C) objectiveB) explicit D) obscure48. One of the examination questions _____ me completely and I couldn't answer it.A) baffled C) provokedB) mingled D) diverted49. The vision of that big black car hitting the sidewalk a few feet from us will never be _____ from my memory.A) ejected C) erasedB) escaped D) omitted50. At present, it is not possible to confirm or to refute the suggestion that there is a causal relationship between theamount of fat we eat and the _____ of heart attacks.A) incidence C) ruptureB) impetus D) emergence51. There are many who believe that the use of force _____ political ends can never be justified.A) in search of C) in view ofB) in pursuit of D) in light of52. Sometimes the bank manager himself is asked to _____ cheques if his clerks are not sure about them.A) credit C) certifyB) assure D) access53. It is believed that the authorities are thinking of _____ new taxes to raise extra revenue.A) impairing C) invadingB) imposing D) integrating54. When she heard the bad news, her eyes _____ with tears as she struggled to control her emotions.A) sparkled C) radiatedB) twinkled D) glittered55. There are occasions when giving a gift _____ spoken communication, since the message it offers can cut throughbarriers of language and cultural diversity.A) overtakes C) surpassesB) nourishes D) enforces56. In order to keep the line moving, customers with lengthy _____ are required to do their banking inside.A) transit C) turnoverB) transactions D) tempos57. President Wilson attempted to _____ between the powers to end the war, but neither side was prepared to give in.A) segregate C) compromiseB) whirl D) mediate58. The police have installed cameras at dangerous road _____ to film those who drive through red traffic lights.A) trenches C) pavementsB) utilities D) junctions59. It is reported that thirty people were killed in a _____ on the railway yesterday.A) collision C) corrosionB) collaboration D) confrontation60. Since a circle has no beginning or end, the wedding ring is accepted as a symbol of _____ love.A) successive C) eternalB) consecutive D) insistent61. Executives of the company enjoyed an _____ lifestyle of free gifts, fine wines and high salaries.A) exquisite C) exoticB) extravagant D) eccentric62. If you want to get into that tunnel, you first have to _____ away all the rocks.A) haul C) disposeB) repel D) snatch63. Some crops are relatively high yielders and could be planted in preference to others to _____ the food supply.A) enhance C) disruptB) curb D) heighten64. Astronomers at the University of California discovered one of the most distant _____.A) paradoxes C) galaxiesB) paradises D) shuttles65. Many great scientists _____ their success to hard work.A) portray C) impartB) ascribe D) acknowledge66. The sign set up by the road _____ drivers to a sharp turn.A) alerts C) pleadsB) refreshes D) diverts67. The doctors don't _____ that the patient will live much longer.A) monitor C) articulateB) manifest D) anticipate68. Call your doctor for advice if the _____ persist for more than a few days.A) responses C) symptomsB) signals D) reflections69. We find it impossible to _____ with the latest safety regulations.A) accord C) obeyB) unify D) comply70. Professor Smith and Professor Brown will _____ in presenting the series of lectures on American literature.A) alter C) substituteB) alternate D) exchangePart IV Error Correction (15 minutes)Directions:This part consists of a short passage. In this passage, there are altogether 10 mistakes, one in each numbered line. You may have to change a word, add a word or delete a word. Mark out the mistakes andput the corrections in the blanks provided. If you change a word, cross it out and write the correct wordin the corresponding blank. If you add a word, put an insertion mark (∧) in the right place and writethe missing word in the blank. If you delete a word, cross it out and put a slash (／) in the blank. Example:Television is rapidly becoming the literatures of our periods. 1. time/times/periodMany of the arguments having used for the study of literature. 2. ／___________As a school subject are valid for ∧study of television. 3. the___________Thomas Malthus published his "Essay on the Principleof Population" almost 200 years ago. Ever since then,forecasters have being warning that worldwide famine was S1. _____just around the next corner. The fast-growing population'sdemand for food, they warned, would soon exceed their S2. _____supply, leading to widespread food shortages and starvation.But in reality, the world's total grain harvest has risensteadily over the years. Except for relative isolated trouble S3. _____spots like present-day Somalia, and occasional years ofgood harvests, the world's food crisis has remained just S4. _____around the corner. Most experts believe this can continueeven as if the population doubles by the mid-21st century, S5. _____although feeding I0 billion people will not be easy forpolitics, economic and environmental reasons. Optimists S6. _____。
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Part I Listening Comprehension1.M: I like the color this shirt, do you have a larger size?W: This is the largest in this color, other colors coming all sizes.Q: What dose the woman imply?2. M: Look, the view is fantastic, could you take a picture for me with the lake in the background?W: I am afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we got to ray's school dining home.W: But the food isn't everything. It isn't nice just to get away from old movie? Q. What can we learn from the conversation?4.W: Can I help you sir?M: Yes, can you show me the way to gate nine for flight 910 to Hong Kong? I am quite confused here.Q: What does the man mean?5.W: My headache is killing me. I thought it was gong away. But now it is getting worse and worseM: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: what does the man mean?6.W: can you give a hand, Mike? I want to move a few heavy items to the car. M: I'd like to but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Jason, and the office is on the other side of the campus.Q: what would the man most probably do?7. M: I think you'd better find another partner. I love table tennis but I don't think I am improving.W: I'm poor, it's still too early to quit, nobody is expected to be a superstar. Just keep going and you get the high of it.Q: what does the woman mean?8.M: would you like to try the banana pie? It's incredible.W: well, to tell the truth I don't care much dessert.Q: what does the woman say about the banana pie?9．M: I exhausted I stayed up the whole night studying for my middle term matchesexam.W: But why do you always wait until the last minute?Q：what does the woman imply?10．M: I really can afford any more interruptions right now. I got to(设法) finishthis assignment.W: Sorry just one more thing, could you give a ride to school tomorrow?Q: What can be informed from the conversation?Section BPassage OneDo you remember the time when people were a litter nicer and gentler with each other?I certainly do. And I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away form that.Too often I see people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chanceout first, or never saying "Thank you" when others hold the door open for them. Weget lazy. And in our laziness, we think that something, like a simple "Thank You"doesn't really matter. But it can matter very much. The fact that no matter how nicelywe dress, or how beautifully we decorate we home, we can't be truly elegant withoutgood manners because elegance and good manners always go hand in hand. In fact, Ithink of the good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Haven't you noticedthat the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier? It's funnyhow that happens. But it does. Take the long-lost art of saying "Thank you" likewearing a little makeup or making sure your hair is neat. Getting into the habitof saying "Thank you" can make you feel better about yourself.Good manners add toyou image while an angry face makes the best dressed person look ugly.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q11: What is the passage mainly about? Q12: What does the speaker say about the people of the past? Q13: According to the speaker, how could we best improve our image?Passage Two"Go to the playground and have fun." Parents will often say to their kids. But theyshould remember playgrounds can be dangerous. Each year about 200,000 children endup in hospital emergency rooms with playground injures. Many injures involve fallsfrom too-high equipment onto too-hard surfaces. Nearly 70% of the injures happenon public playgrounds. Recent studies show they maybe badly designed that protectiveservices are inadequate and their equipments is poorly maintained. Parents shouldmake sure that the equipment in playground is safe and that children are playingsafely. Last year the national programme for playground safety gave the nation'splayground a grade of "C" for safety after visiting more than 3,000 playgroundsnationwide. Parents should watch closely. They should always be within shouting andrunning distance of their children. Young children don't understandcause-and-effect, so they may run in front of moving swings. They're also betterat climbing up than getting down, so they may panic at the top of a ladder. It'simportant for children to know you're watching them. Once they feel that sense ofsecurity, that's when they can be creative.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q14: What is the cause of playground injures? Q15: What should parents do to prevent playground injures? Q16: What does the speaker say about young children? Passage ThreeFor 25 years I was a full-time thief, specializing in picking pockets. Where I comefrom in southeast London, that's an honorable profession. Anyone can break into ahouse and steal things. But picking somebody's pocket takes skill. My sister andI were among the most successful pickpocket teams in London. We worked hotel andtheatre lobbies, airports, shopping centers, restaurants. Now we don't steal anymore,but this crime is worldwide. Here is how to protect yourself:Professional pickpockets do not see victims, only handbags, jewels and money.Mothers with babies, the elderly, the disabled are all fair game. My preferred targetwas the lone female, handbag at her side, the right side to be exact. So if I'm nextto her I can reach it cautiously with my right hand across my body. Only about onewoman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I tended to steer clear of them.Women whose bags are hanging in front of them are tricky for the pickpocket, as thereisn't a blind side. If you want to make it even harder, use a bag with handles ratherthan a strap. For men, one of the best places to keep a wallet is in the back pocketof tight trousers. You'll feel any attempts to move it. Another good place is inthe buttoned-up inside pocket of a jacket. There's just no way in. Even better, keepwallets attached to a cord or chain that is fasten to a belt.A pickpocket needs targets who are relaxed and off guard. The perfect settingis clothing store. When customs wander among the racks, they are completely absorbedin the items they hold up. The presence of a uniformed security guard is even better.A false sense of security makes a pickpocket's job much simpler.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q17: Why does the speaker say that picking somebody's pocket is an honorable jobin southeast London?Q18: According to the speaker, who is most likely to become a victim of pickpockets? Q19: In the speaker's opinion, what is the best place for a man to keep his wallets? Q20: What is the perfect setting for picking pockets, according to the speaker?。
2004年1月托福听力文字
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04年 1月托福听力文字Part A1. M：Sorry, but I can't go and have a cup of coffee with you now. I've onlydone half the readings for the philosophy class tomorrow.W：And I thought I was a slow reader.Q：What does the woman mean?2. W：I entered one of my new photographs in the newspaper's contest.M：If it's anything like the others you've shown me, I'm sure you'll come out on top(=win the contest)!Q：What does the man mean?3. W：You took the European literature class last year; are you interested inselling me any of the books?M：I always hold on to them for future reference.Q：What will the man probably do?4. M：I haven't heard from Janet since she entered medical school. I wonderhow she's doing.W：Well, I understand she gave our department secretary her new address and phone number. Why don't you try to get in touch with her?Q：What does the woman suggest the man do?5. M：Hi, I have a map of the campus, but I still can't find the building with thenew sculpture exhibit in it. Can you tell me how to get there?W：That looks like an old map. Follow me; I'm going that way myself.Q：What does the woman mean?6. M：I just count my traveler's checks for the trip to California. I hope 300dollars will be enough.W：I guess I'd better do that before Friday uh? Maybe I can get to the bank tomorrow after physics class.Q：What can be inferred about the woman?7. W: Sally and Mark haven't been talking to each other lately. I wonderwhat happened.M: I haven’t the faintest idea.(我一点也不知道)But I'd stay out of it if I were you.Q: What does the man mean?8. M: Did you hear that my parents are planning a trip to Vancouver?W: What Philip? （菲利普，你刚才说什么来着？）Q: What does the woman want to know?9. M: I keep putting off getting my passport application.W: Thank Goodness I didn't drag my feet on（拖拖拉拉）that one.Q: What does the woman mean?10 W: How about a couple of sets of tennis this weekend?M: I don't know. My game's a little rusty.Q: What does the man imply?11 W: So, what did you think about the discussion at lunch? I didn't realizepeople have such strong feelings about politics.M: Are you kidding? That subject always touches a nerve.Q: What does the man mean?12 M: I don't want to buy the book Prof. Brown told us to read for the exam. Doyou think you could lend me yours?W: Well, I'm not using it right now? But I really need to keep it handy just in case.Q: What does the woman mean?13 W: Look at that sky! I can't believe I forgot my umbrella again!M: We are almost there, Mary. I think we'll be able to make it.Q: What can be inferred about the weather?14 W: I don't know why the university requires freshmen to live in dormsfor a whole year!M: Cheer up. You'll be able to live off-campus next year if you want!Q: What can be inferred about the woman?15 M: So, you and Julia are no longer roommates. I'm not surprised. Youtwo never did things very compatible.W: Yeah, well... It's not that we didn't get along... We just didn't have much in common.Q: What can be inferred about the woman?16 M: The glare was so intense even my sunglasses didn't help.W: Look, if you take Route 27 in the late afternoon, you're driving straight into the sun（正对着太阳）! I'd consider an alternative.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?17 M: Remember when I said I might have to back out(停止不干) of the concert ifI didn't have my history paper done yet? Well, guess what?W: That's okay. Do you know anyone else who enjoys Jazz?Q: What will the woman probably do?18 W: Personally I've never cared for the food at Sullivan's.M: I think it all depends on the chef's mood that day.Q: What does the man imply?19 M: You look worn out. Are you feeling under the weather?W: Not at all. But I have been putting in some long hours in the chemistry lab.Q: What does the woman mean?20 W: I think this coat is a great color. And the price is certainly right.M: How about the weight, though. Remember we're supposed to have a really severe winter this year.Q: What does the man imply about the coat?21 M: Michelle, this is Jeff, our new reporter. Would you have some time today toshow him around? You know introducing to the others make him feel at home.W：I'll be happy to. Then after lunch I can set him up at his desk so he can get to work.Q: What will Jeff probably do after lunch?22 W: Do the directions say we should go left or right at the stop sign?M: Hum, that's funny! I don't actually see anything here about it!Q: What does the man imply?23 W: Someone told me the new restaurant on Grant Street is pretty goodM: The atmosphere is wonderful. But what's more important to you, good food or nice atmosphere?Q: What does the man imply?24 M: So, what time does your art-history class meet again?W: Two to five Tuesdays and Thursdays. But the course is already full.Q: What can be inferred about the woman?25 W: I heard you just had your wisdom teeth（智齿）removed. How do you feel?M: Actually there's not much swelling and I got something for the pain.Q: What does the man mean?26 M: I read that the enrollment in the School of Business is on the rise!W: Well, that's been a trend for several years now.Q: What does the woman imply?27 W: It's 9:15! Did you just get to the lab?M: Yes! I was up late studying and I overslept again. I guess I need a louder alarm clock.Q: What can be inferred about the man?28 W: My parents think I ought to buy a computer. You know now I'm in college. ButI hate to spend so much of my savings now.M: I'd say it's probably a worthwhile investment.Q: What does the man mean?29 M: Do we need to get the concert tickets in advance?W: There may be some for sale at the door at a higher price.Q: What does the woman say about the tickets?30 M: Are you free tonight? I'm meeting a few friends at the restaurant onMain Street.W: Oh, I'd love to. But I already have dinner plans for tonight. Another time perhaps?Q: What does the woman mean?Part BQuestions 31 through 34W: Hey Steve, got any plans for tonight?M: Hi, Jane. No, I don't think so. Why? Got any suggestions?W: In fact, I do. I just got two tickets to the opening of the exhibit of the reprints by Julia Margaret Cameron. I would have to mention it earlier, but I was on the waiting list for these tickets and I wasn't sure I'd even get them.M: An exhibit, huh? I like such things. But I don't know who Julia……W: Margaret Cameron! She was a photographer in the 1800s. She is interesting to art-historians in general and students of photography in particular because she ... how should I say, change the aesthetics for photography.M: What do you mean?W: Well, her specialty was portraits and instead of just making a factual record of details like most photographers did, you know, just capturing what a person look like in a dispassionate（平心静气的）thought of way. She, like a portrait painter, was interested in capturing her subject's personality.M: Interesting! How did she do that?W: She invented a number of techniques that affect the picture. Like one of these things she did was blur images slightly by using a soft focus on the subject. That's pretty common now.M: Yeah, seen that. Who did she photograph?W: Famous people of her day, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Charles Darwin, I don't know who else. We'll see at the exhibition.M: You really pick my curiosity. I am going to enjoy this.31. What is the conversation mainly about?32. What did Julia Margaret Cameron emphasize in her portraits?33. According to the conversation, what unique photographic technique did Margaret Cameron use?34. What will be the subject of the pictures at the exhibit?Questions 35 through 38M: Do you want to the movies with on Saturday?W: Thanks, but I have to study my research project. I'm taking that same anthropology course you took with Prof. Grady.M: The one on ethnographic interviewing? Oh, good! I'm sure you'll get a lot out of it.W: I have to admit the word "ethnography"(人种学) scared me a little at first. It seems so technical. But then when she explained that it's what anthropologists do, you know, how they investigate and record aspects of a culture, I didn't seem so intimidating!M: Yeah, it's all part of the fields work anthropologists conduct and it's good to start doing that now before you become a graduate student and have to conduct large projects yourself. Who are you going to interview?W: You know the publishing office where I used to work? Vivian, the woman I worked for, she's been a manager there for over 30 years and had seen a lot of changes in the industry. I thought I'd start out by interviewing her about how the people in the office interact with each other and with outside clients.M: Isn't it funny how we use the thing that anthropologists study to foreign cultures and had the travel halfway across the world to do it? The best part of that course is that it shows you that ethnographic research can also be done on a familiar ground.W: Yeah. I got the idea from my project from reading Robert Marshal's study of office life and I realized I already had some background in that. So far, I'm really enjoying this course.35. What is the conversation mainly about?36. What does the woman say about the subject of ethnography?37. Why does the man think that the course will be a good one for the woman?38. Who is the first person the woman will interview?Part CQuestions 39 through 43M: I'm going to pass this piece of amber around so you can see this spider trapped inside it. It's a good example of amber-inclusion, one of the inclusions that scientists are interested in these days. This particular piece is estimated to be about 20 million years old. Please be extremely careful not to drop it. Amber shatters as easily as glass. One thing I really like about amber is its beautiful golden color.Now, how does the spider get in there? Amber is really fossilized tree resin. Lots of chunks of amber contain insects like this one or animal parts like feathers or even plants. Here is how it happens. The resin oozes out of the tree and the spider or leaf gets in cased in it. Over millions and millions of years, the resin hardens and fossilizes into the semiprecious(次珍贵的、准宝石的) stone you see here. Ambers can be found in many different places around the world. But the oldest deposits are right here in the United States, in Appalachia(阿巴拉契亚). It's found in several other countries, too, though right now scientists are most interested in ambers coming from the Dominican Republic（多美尼加共和国）. Because it has a great many inclusions, something like one insect inclusion for every one hundred pieces. One possible explanation for this it that the climate is tropical and a greater variety of number of insects thrive in tropics than in other places. What's really interesting isthe scientists are now able to recover DNA from these fossils and study the genetic material for important clues to revolution.39. Why does the professor pass the amber around to the students?40. When the professor mentor glass in the talk, what point is he trying to make about amber?41. What is amber derived from?42. Why is the Dominican Republic an important source of amber?43. What type of amber is probably the most valuable for genetic research?Questions 44 through 46Now we've been talking about the revolutionary period in the United States history when the colonies wanted to separate from England. I'd like to mention one point about the very famous episode from that period, a point I think is pretty relevant even today. I'm sure you remember, from when you are children, the story of Paul Revere's famous horseback ride to the Massachusetts countryside. In that version, he single-headily alerted the people that "the British were coming". Wehave this image of us solitary rider galloping（飞驰的）along of the dark from one farm house to another. And of course the story emphasized the courage of one man, made him a hero in our history books, right? But, that rather romantic version of the story is not what actually happened that night. In fact, that version misses the most important point entirely. Paul Revere was only one of the many riders helping deliver the messages that night. Just one part of a pre-arrange plan, that was thought out well in advance in preparation for just such an emergency. I don't mean to diminish Revere's role though. He was actually an important organizer and promoter of this group effort for freedom. His mid-night rider didn't just go knocking on farm house doors. They also awaken the institutions of New England. They went from town to town and engage the town leaders, the military commanders and volunteer groups, even church leaders, people who would then continue to spread the word. My point is that Paul Revere and his political party understood, probably more clearly than later generations ever have, that political institutions are theirs a kind of medium for the will of people and also to both build on and support the individualaction. They knew the success requires careful planning and organization. The way they went about the work that night made a big difference in the history and this country.44. What does the story of Paul Revere usually emphasize?45. What new information does the speaker provide about Paul Revere?46. What does the speaker imply is most significant about the ride of Paul Revere?Questions 47 through 50Let me warn you against a mistake that historians of science often make. They sometimes assume that people in the past use the same concepts we do. Here is a wonderful example that makes the use of history of mathematics some while ago. It concerns an ancient Mesopotamian(美索不达米亚人) tablet that has some calculations on it using square numbers. The calculations look an awful one like the calculations of the link of the sides of triangle. So that's what many historians assume they were. But using square numbers to do this is a very sophisticated technique. If the Mesopotamians knew how to do it, as historians started thinking that they did. Well, they learn math with incredibly advanced. Well, it turns out the idea of Mesopotamians use square numbers to calculate the link of triangle's sides is probably wrong. Why? Because we discovered that Mesopotamians didn't know how to measure angles, which is a crucial element in the whole process of triangle calculations. Apparently the Mesopotamians had a number of other uses for square numbers. These other uses were important but they were not used with triangles. And so these tablets in all likelihood were practice sheets, if you like, for doing simpler math exercises with square numbers. In all likelihood, it was the ancient Greeks who first calculate the link of triangle's sides using square numbers. And this was hundreds of years after the Mesopotamians.47. What is the main purpose of the talk?48. According to the professor, what did some historians mistakenly assumed about the Mesopotamians?49. What was on the Mesopotamian tablet mentioned in the talk?50. What does the professor imply about the ancient Greeks?。
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TOEFL 2004年1月真题216. The world's water balance is regulated by the constant circulation of water inA B CLiquid and vapor tom among the oceans, the atmospheric, and the land.D17. The major purpose of the United States Department of Education are to ensureAequal educational opportunity for all and to improve the quality of education.B C D18. Massive gains in computer speed, power, and reliably have been largely dueA B Cto advances in silicon tec~logics and manufacturing processes.D19. The sunflower, the official state flower of Kansas, and is widespread inA Bthe prairies of the western United States.C D20. Lake Superior, part of the United States-Canadian boundary, is a largestA B Cfreshwater lake in the world.D21. The snapper, a large-headed fish with a long dorsal fin, is named to itsA Bcharacteristic way of suddenly, shutting its mouth.C D22. The aim of the decorative arts is to beautiful our surroundings.A B C D23. Modern digital synthesizers, based on microprocessors, are virtually unlimitedA Bin the number and range of musical sounds it canproduce.C D24. During the years he composed, Charles Ives was isolation from the music world;A Bnone of his major works was publicly performed.C D25. Psychoanalysis is a form of therapy that attempts to eliminate conflict by alter theA B Cpersonality in a positive way.D26. Globally, the 1990's stood out as the warmest decade for what we have weather records.A B C D27. Silicon chips are reliable and cheap to produce in large numbers and areAused them in computers, calculators, programmed household appliances, andB Cmost electronic applications.D28. Because its pitch cannot easily be altered, the oboe serves as the standardA Bwhich by the symphony orchestra is tuned.C D29. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that form cushions between tendons and bones andA B Cprotect them while movement.D30. In 1916, United States suffragist Alice Paul founded the National Woman, s Patty,Aa political party dedicate to establishing equal rights for women.B C D31. The spice cinnamon and the drugs cascara and quinine all come from bark, theAprotective out layer of stems and roots of woody plants.B C D32. Tunas migrate long distances over all the world's oceans and occupy tropical,A B Ctemperate, and even some the cooler waters.D33. T aste buds, small sensory organ located on the tongue and palate, recognize fourA Bprimary tastes: sweet, sour, salty and bitter.C D34. Astronauts receive extensive training to prepare themselves both physically andA B Cpsychologically for complexity and rigor of a space mission.D35. By 1900 several prominent technical institutions, including the MassachusettsAInstitute of Technology, fashioned its own educational offerings to meet theB Cindustrial needs of the United States.D36. Some of the earliest mechanical devices were designed to raise water fromA B Cstreams for the irrigate of crops.D37. The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 increased the territory of the United States byAapproximate 846,000 square miles, practically doubling the area of the United States.B C D38. A most useful tool for analyzing the elemental composition of fossils is theA B Celectron probe, a modify electron microscope.D39. Few substance on Earth equal the beauty of gemstones such as twinklingA B Cdiamonds, green emeralds, red rubies, blue sapphires, andmulticolored opals.D40. For the purposes of the fine and decorative arts, metals have been used either inA B Ctheir simple state and in uncomplicated alloys.DSection Three: Reading ComprehensionQuestion 1-10After 1785, the production of children's books in the Untied States increased butremained largely reprints of British books, often those published by John Newbery, thefirst publisher to produce books aimed primarily at diverting a child audience. Ultimate]y,Line however, it was not the cheerful, commercial-minded Newhery, but Anglo-Irish author5 Maria Edgeworth who had the strongest influence on this period of American children'sliterature. The eighteenth century had seen a gradual shift away from the spiritual intensityof earlier American religious writings for children, toward a more generalized moralism.Newbery notwithstanding, Americans still looked on children's books as vehicles forinstruction, not amusement, though they would accept a moderate amount of fictional10 entertainment for the sake of more successful instruction. As the children's book marketexpanded, then, what both public and publishers wanted was the kind of fiction MariaEdgeworth wrote: stories interesting enough to attract children and morally instructiveenough to allay adult distrust of fiction,American reaction against imported books for children set in after the War of 181215 with the British. A wave of nationalism permeated everything,and the self-conscious newnation found foreign writings (particularly those from the British monarchy) unsuitable forthe children of a democratic republic, a slate of self-governing, equal citizens. Publishersof children's books began to encourage American writersto write for American children.When they responded, the pattern established by Maria Edgeworth was at hand, attractive20 to most of them for both its rationalism and its high moral tone. Early in the 1820's,stories of willful children learning to obey, of careless children learning to take care,of selfish children learning to "tire for others," started to flow from American presses,successfully achieving Edgeworth's tone, though rarely her lively style. Imitative asthey were, these early American stories wee quite distinguishable from their British25 counterparts. Few servants appeared in them, and if class distinctions had by no meansdisappeared, there was much democratic insistence on the worthiness of every level ofbirth and work. The characters of children in this fiction were serious, conscientious.self-reflective, and independent-testimony to the continuing influence of the earlierAmerican moralistic tradition in children's books.1. What does the passage mainly discuss?(A) The career of Maria Edgeworth as an author of children's books(B) The development of children's literature in the United States(C) Successful publishers of children's books in Britain and North America(D) Basic differences between British and American literature for children2. The publisher John Newbery is principally known for which of the following reasons?(A) He produced and sold books written by Maria Edgeworth.(B) He had more influence on American children's literature than any other publisher.(C) He published books aimed amusing children rather than instructing them.(D) He was commercially minded and cheerfu l.3. The word "notwithstanding" in line 8 is closest in meaning to(A) in spite of(B) in addition to(C) as a result of(D) as a part of4. The word "they" in line 9 refers to(A) children(B) Americans(C) books(D) vehicles5. The word "allay" in line 13 is closest in meaning to(A)clarify(B) attack(C)reduce(D) confirm6: It can be inferred from the passage that American children's books sold before 1785 were almost always(A) written by Maria Edgeworth(B) attractive and interesting to children(C) written by American authors(D) intended only for religious and moral instruction7. By the end of the eighteenth century, the pub lishers of children’s looks in the United States were most concerned about which of the following?(A) Attracting children with entertaining stories that provided lessons of correct behavior(B) Publishing literature consisting of exciting stories that would appeal to both children and adults(C) Expanding markets for books in both Britain and the United States(D) Reprinting fictional books from earlier in the century8. The word "permeated" in line 15(A) opposed(B) improved(C) competed with(D) spread through9. According to the passage, American children's stories differed from their British equivalents in that the characters in American stories were(A) children who showed a change of behavior(B) children who were well behaved(C) rarely servants(D) generally not from a variety of social classes10. The word" testimony to" in line 28 is closest in meaning to(A) inspiration for(B) evidence of(C) requirement for(D) development ofQuestion 11 -21Lichens. probably the hardiest of all plants, live where virtually nothing else can---notjust on rugged mountain peaks but also on sunbaked desert rocks. They are usually thefirst life to appear on a mountainside that has been scraped bare by an avalanche.Line Unlike other members of the plant kingdom, lichens are actually a partnership between5 two plants. The framework of a lichen is usually a network of minute hairlike fungus thatanchors the plant, The other component is an alga (similar to the green film of plant lifethat grows on stagnant pools) that is distributed throughout the fungus. Being green plants,algae are capable of photosynthesis--that is, using energy from the Sun to manufacturetheir own food. The fungi arc believed to supply water, minerals, and physical support to10 the partnership.Lichens are famous for their ability to survive ~ water shortage. When water is scarce(as is often the case on a mountain), lichens may become dormant and remain in thatcondition for prolonged periods of time. Some lichens can even grow where there is norain at all, surviving on only occasional dew--the moisture that condenses on the surface15 of the plants at night, And unlike most other plants, lichens are little affected by the strongultraviolet rays in the mountains.Lichens use little energy, for they grow slowly. Some grow so slowly and are so oldthat they are called "time stains." You may find lichens that are centuries old; certain ofthese lichen colonies have been established for an estimated 2,000 years.20 For decades, scientists wondered how the offspring of an alga and a fungus got togetherto form a new lichen, it seemed unlikely that they would just happen lo encounter oneanother. It was finally discovered that in many cases the two partners have never beenseparated. Stalklike "buds" that form on certain lichens are broken off by the wind or byanimals; these toll or are blown to a new location11. Which of the following questions does the passage answer?(A) Where can the oldest lichens be found?(B) How long does it take for lichens to establishthemselves?(C) How large can lichens he?(D) Where do lichens usually occur?12. The word "hardiest" in line I is closest in meaning to(A) most unusual(B) most basic(C) most abundant(D) most vigorous13. The word "framework" in line 5 is closest in meaning to(A) structure(B) fragment(C) condition(D)environment14, The author mentions "the green film of p lant life that grows on stagnant pools" (lines 6-7) in order to explain(A) how the sun affects lichens(B) why plants depend on water(C) where fungi become algae(D) what algae arc15. It can be inferred from the passage that lichens use less energy and grow more slowly when(A) the environment is polluted(B) they are exposed to ultraviolet rays(C) they are very old(D) the supply of water is inadequate16: Which of file following terms is defined in the passage?(A) "anchors" (line 6)(B) "stagnant" (line 7)(C) "dew" (line 14.)(D) "ultraviolet" (line 16)17. The word "prolonged" in line 13 is closest in meaning to(A)precise(B) extended(C) approximate(D)regular18. All of the following are mentioned in the discussion of lichens EXCEPT:(A) They are capable of producing their own food.(B)They require large amounts of minerals lo prosper.(C)They are a union of two separate plants.(D) They can live thousands of years.19. What does the phrase "lichen colonies (line19)suggest?(A) Nothing but lichens live insome locations.(B) Many lichens live together in one area.(C) Lichens displace the plants that surround them.(D)Certain groups of lichens have never been separated.20. The word "encounter" in line 21 is closest in meaning to(A) lose(B) support(C) meet(D) create21. The word "these" in line 24 refers to(A)partners(B) buds(C) lichens(D) animalsQuestion 22-31The languages spoken by early Europeans are still shrouded in mystery. There is nolinguistic continuity between the languages of Old Europe (a term sometimes used forEurope between 7000 and 3000 B.C.) and the languages of the modem world, and weLine cannot yet translate the Old European script, Scholars have deciphered other ancient5 languages, such as Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian, which used the cuneiformscript, because of the fortuitous discovery of bilingual inscriptions, When cuneiformtablets were first discovered in the eighteenth century, scholars could not decipher them.Then inscriptions found in baa at the end of the eighteenth century provided a link: theseinscriptions were written in cuneiform and in two other ancient languages, Old Persian10 and New Elamite--languages that had already been deciphered. It took several decades,but scholars eventually translated the ancient cuneiform script via the more familiarOld Persian language:Similarly, the hieroglyphic writing of the Egyptians remained a mystery until Frenchtroops unearthed the famous Rosetta stone in the late eighteenth century. The stone carried15 the same message written in ancient Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Egyptian hieratic,a simplified form of hieroglyphs. The Rosetta stone thwarted scholars' efforts for severaldecades until the early nineteenth century when several key hieroglyphic phrases weredecoded using the Greek inscriptions. Unfortunately, wehave no Old European Rosettastone to chart correspondences between Old European script and the languages that20 replaced it.Tim incursions of Indo-European tribes into Old Europe from the late fifth to theearly third millennia B.C. caused a linguistic and cultural discontinuity. These incursionsdisrupted the Old European sedentary farming lifestyle that had existed for 3,000 yearsAs the Indo-Europeans encroached on Old Europe from the east, the continent underwent25 upheavals. These severely affected the Balkans, where the Old European culturesabundantly employed script. The Old European way of life deteriorated rapidly, althoughpockets of Old European culture remained for several millennia, ~ new peoples spokecompletely different languages belonging to the Indo-European linguistic family. TheOld European language or languages, and the script used to write them, declined andeventually vanished.TOEFL 2004年1月真题2 相关内容:21。