专四听写与听力理解上外出版12套模拟题第6-12套答案
日语专四模拟试题及答案
日语专四模拟试题及答案一、听力理解(共20分)1. 根据所听对话,选择正确答案。
- 问题:对话中提到的天气如何?A. 晴朗B. 多云C. 下雨答案:C2. 根据所听短文,回答以下问题。
- 问题:短文中提到的主人公去了哪里?答案:主人公去了图书馆。
二、词汇与语法(共30分)1. 选择填空。
- 例句:昨日はとても______でした。
A. 忙しいB. 忙しかったC. 忙しくて答案:B2. 将下列句子翻译成日语。
- 例句:明天是周末,我们可以去公园。
答案:明日は週末ですから、私たちは公園へ行けます。
三、阅读理解(共20分)1. 阅读以下短文,选择正确答案。
- 问题:短文中提到的活动是什么?A. 看电影B. 参加派对C. 去旅行答案:B2. 根据短文内容,回答问题。
- 问题:短文中的人物关系是什么?答案:他们是朋友。
四、完形填空(共15分)1. 阅读下面的短文,从括号内选择适当的选项填入空白处。
- 例句:彼は()に急に病気になりました。
A. 学校B. 家C. 仕事答案:B五、翻译(共15分)1. 将下列句子从日语翻译成中文。
- 例句:彼は新しい車を買いました。
答案:他买了一辆新车。
六、写作(共20分)1. 根据以下提示写一篇短文。
- 提示:描述你的一天。
- 答案:(考生需根据提示自行撰写短文)注:本试题及答案仅供参考,实际考试内容可能有所不同。
大学英语四级模拟试卷12(题后含答案及解析)
大学英语四级模拟试卷12(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1. Writing 2. Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) 3. Listening Comprehension 4. Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) 5. Cloze 6. Error Correction 8. TranslationPart I Writing (30 minutes)1.For this part, you are allowed to write a composition on the topic How to Persuade People to Visit a Pet Fish Market. You may first describe the attraction of such a market, then present details of this source of enjoyment. You should write at least 120 words.正确答案:How to persuade people to visit a pet fish market Walking through a pet fish market always makes you feel relaxed. As the fish basins and tanks are displayed on either side of the narrow street, it takes quite some time to w Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions attached to the passage. For questions 1-7, mark:Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN)if the information is not given in the passage.Home, Sweet(and Sour) Home On August 15, 1945, the day that war ended, Australia was jubilant. A month later it was more wary. In conversations around the teapot on the kitchen table, there was not often a glowing optimism about the future. It was the best and worst of times for the 550,000 Australian servicemen and women who began to return home from the war. Australia then had only seven million people. Regulations and rationing abounded. You could get a job, but not a car. Beer was hard to get, telephone calls hard to make. What we ate was stodge and the clothes we wore were often ill-fitting. Life was dull, but safe. Violent crime was almost non-existent, drugs unknown. The new era of the atom bomb was expected to be unsafe. Many also predicted unemployment would return just as it returned after World War I. And yet many Australians believed that with determination and purpose they might somehow create a better Australia. Joseph Chifley, the nation’s Prime Minister, was probably closer to socialism than any other Prime Minister in Australia’s history. A steam locomotive driver for much of his working life, he had educated himself in nearly everything from public finance to literature after he left school, and now in his sixtieth year his chance had come. In Canberra he and his political colleagues sketched plans for providing more social security and economic regulations than Australians had ever known. In the following four years Chifley controlled daily life far more than most Australians would now accept, but in 1945 they gladly acceptedregulations in the belief that they were temporary and in the nation’s interest in a time of scarcity and transition. There was regulation of rents, regulation of food prices, regulation of the size and design of new houses, regulation of travel, regulation of the workplace of dentists as well as that of unskilled workers. Even after the war various goods continued to be rationed. People had to hand in a rationing coupon(票据) to buy meat and sugar, butter and tea. Petrol was rationed until 1950. Nearly all communications were still impeded by wartime shortages. In 1942, the sending of congratulatory telegrams for Christmas, New Year or Mother’s Day had been banned, and they did not appear again until the first Christmas after the war. In those days a telegram was delivered by a boy on a government bicycle. At that time most houses in Australia possessed no telephone exchange. You did not dial a number—rather you took the phone off the hook and waited for someone at the telephone exchange to pick up your call and connect the number you requested. The idea of making an overseas phone call just did not enter most people’s heads. For a year or so after the war, many goods were too scarce to be rationed and were rarely to be found. Beef and cigarettes were often in short supply. A thousand items available in shops in 1940 could not be bought at the end of 1945. Early in the war tens of thousands of Australians had predicted shortages and put away small hoards of items likely to become unprocurable: Imported tins of salmon and sardines, bottles of Scotch and imported lime juice and perfume, and many kinds of foods and trinkets. Even when the war ended, many people kept their hoards untouched because the scarcity continued. Farmers, then as now, were struggling. The typical farm was in debt, either to banks or to country storekeepers, many of whom themselves were in debt. We complain about droughts but in the south-eastern quarter of Australia a typical in land farmer and his wife aged about 50 had experienced more droughts and more dust storms than their children and grand children were to experience. Drought parched most wheatlands in the last phase of the war and towns were blinded by dust storms. In November 1944, some trains were halted by sands drifting onto tracks, irrigation channels were filled by sand in stead of water and a frightened citizen of one country town told the local paper that the end of the world must be in sight. To travel in 1945 from a city to a typical farm was to re-enter the 19th century. There was no electric light and no refrigerator. On a few thousand farms the heavy horses were still used for ploughing although the scarcity of labor was so a cute that many farmers turned to tractors—if they could buy one. On Australian farms the wives were renowned for their hard work but in the war most worked even harder. Even in the cities of 1945 the typical house did not have many laborsaving amenities(设施). The most common were the electric iron, the ice chest, and the Singer sewing machine that was usually pedaled by foot. Most houses did not own a washing machine. Mum was the washing machine, and the spin-dryer was the wind out of doors. Anyone who walked a long a back lane in a suburb on Monday morning could hear the flapping sound coming from the wet washing that was pegged on the clotheslines in nearby backyards. Passers-by could also smell the wood smoke rising from the washhouse copper where the next batches of clothes were being boiled. Television did not exist. The transistor and the car radio had not yet been invented, ifyou wanted to hear the radio in the open air, you opened the kitchen window and turned up the volume. In the evening, while the radio was turned on, the ironing of shirts and dresses and the knitting, patching and mending of clothes were taking place. In those days, holes appeared frequently in toes and heels of socks, and the women of the house darned them with needle and wool. The nylon socks and drip-dry synthetic shirts belonged to the future. Eating habits had changed very little in the previous 40 years. A city restaurant or cafe was a rarity, partly because people had no money to spare on luxuries. On the other hand, some of today’s luxuries were cheap. In Tasmanian towns the scallops and mutton birds were cheap pleasures in season. Crayfish were not yet exorbitant in price, and a laborer on his way home from the pub on Saturday night might halt at the fish and chip shop to buy a large crayfish wrapped in newspaper. Nurses and airmen back from the war were often reassured to see familiar sights: The bread always placed on the wood en bread board and cut into slices by the head of the household, who rightly sat at the head of the table. Packaged food was still uncommon. The packet of sliced bread was probably unknown in Australia. The idea of a self-service supermarket was unimaginable. In a big city like Sydney, nine of every 10 families lived in walking distance of a grocer’s shop. The grocer himself, with his white apron and lead pencil behind his ear, was the packager. Much of his time was spent behind the fortress-like counter, filling and weighing brown paper bags of sugar, flour, salt and whole meal for the porridge, or bags of biscuits taken by hand from the big tin, and handing them over the counter to the customer. Social taboos remained strong. Gambling was virtually prohibited except on the racecourses, and drinking of alcohol was discouraged by the closing of hotels at six o’clock and by the shortage of bottled beer. Divorce was frowned upon: In the whole nation in a typical working week there were only 50 to 60 divorces. Couples were usually married in a church, on a Saturday afternoon, and at their wedding reception the chances were probably 40-60 that no alcohol would be served.A typical marriage involved people of the same religion. A honeymoon in 1945 was almost invariably spent at a nearby resort or city. To travel more than 100 miles for a honeymoon was an adventure and a half. The idea of flying away for a honey moon was inconceivable, for aircraft tickets were expensive and civilian passengers were unlikely to he allotted a seat. For several hundred thousand Australians back from the war the excitement of 1945 was finding and keeping a job. Unemployment, close to 10 percent on the eve of the war, was almost down to 1 percent. In those days most boys and girls left school after grade eight and entered the workforce. Everywhere was a yearning for the return of big-time sport. International contests, abandoned since 1939, were awaited eagerly by sportstarved fans. The last Test Cricket match had been played at the Oval in August 1938. The ordinary players of games had to wait a while for the return of peacetime equipment. Many tennis bails were hit on the court until they were bald, chipped golf balls were used, and in the playgrounds of schools the children kicked footballs made of tight roiled newspaper. In the aftermath of the war the nation was inclined to be very cautious. The future was a puzzle. Nothing could be more contrasting than the optimism after World War I—and the cagey caution of 1945. The soldiers returning from France in 1919 andexpecting good fortune had been shabbily treated: They found high unemployment with another war 20 years later. But the soldiers, nurses and airmen returning home in 1945—1946 did not expect too much and were doubly rewarded with an end of full employ melt lasting perhaps a quarter of a century and a freedom from world wars which has now lasted half a century.2.After World War II most Australians were cautious about prospects for the future.A.YB.NC.NG正确答案:A解析:文章第一段就告诉我们二次世界大战后澳大利亚人的心态及生活情况。
英语专四模拟题听写答案解析
英语专四模拟题听写答案解析269TV RatingsChildren in the United States watch from one to five hours of television every day. / That’s a lot of television! / Teachers and parents don’t like a lot of the children’s television programs. / They think a lot of these programs are not suitable for children. / For this reason, every television program in America has a rating. / The ratings tell parents about the program. / Parents can check the ratings in the newspaper and this gives parents a choice. / TV-G programs are suitable for all ages, and families watch them together. / TV-Y programs are suit- able for children 2-6, and they don’t frighten children. / TV-PG programs are suitable for some children, but they can frighten children. / Some parents watch these programs with their children. / Then, they can answer their children’s questions. / TV-14 programs are suitable for children 14 and older. / TV-MA programs are for adults, 17 and older. / They are not suitable for children. /268The Functions of the FamilyThe family fulfills a number of roles, / such as providing education and recreational activities. / Yet there are several major functions performed by the family. / First, unlike the young of animals, / human infants need constant care and economic security. / In all cultures, the family assumes ultimate responsibility for the protection of children. / Second, parents monitor a child's behavior / and transmit the values and language of a Culture to the child. / Third, ideally, the familyprovides members with warm and intimate relationships /and helps them to feel satisfied and secure. / Unlike other institutions, the family is obliged to serve the emotional needs of its members. / Finally, family resources affect children's ability to pursue certain opportunities / such as higher education and specialized study. / It is apparent, then, that the family has been assigned / at least four vital functions within human societies. / 267 StressAs the pace of life continues to increase, / we are fast losing the art of relaxation. / Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, / it is hard to slow down. / But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body. / Stress is a natural part of everyday life. / In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. / A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation. / It is only when the stress gets out of control / that it can lead to poor performance. / The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individ- ual. / Some people are not afraid of stress, / others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. / Since we cannot remove stress from our lives, / we need to find ways to deal with it. /266LawsBefore laws were written, there was no sure way / of knowing what was permitted and what was forbid- den. / One judge might apply one set of rules to a case / while another judge might apply completely different rules to a similar case. / It all depended on the personal judgment of one person. /Today we follow the custom of recording our laws. / Rules passed by our lawmakers are printed and avail- able for everyone to see. / Unless laws are publicly available, / we do not regard them as binding. /Each of us is subject to many different sets of laws. / Some laws say what is permitted, such as how fast you may drive. / Other laws say what is required, such as paying a federal income tax. / Still other laws say what is prohibited, such as smoking in elevators. / In the United States, federal laws apply to everyone / and state laws apply to activities within each state. /265Thanksgiving DayThanksgiving Day is one of the most truly American holidays in the United States/and is most closely connected with the earliest history of the country. / In 1620, the settlers, or Pilgrims, sailed to America on the May Flower, /seeking a place where they could have freedom of worship. /After a two-month tempestuous voyage they landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts in the icy November. / During their first winter, over half of the settlers died of starvation or epidemics. / Those who survived began sowing in the first spring. / All summer long they waited for the harvests with great anxiety, /knowing that their lives and the future existence of the colony/depended on the coming harvest. / Finally the fields produced a rich yield beyond expectations. /And therefore it was decided/that a day of thanksgiving to the Lord be fixed. / Years later, a President of the United States proclaimed the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day every year. / The celebration ofThanksgiving Day has been observed on that date until today.264The Father and His SonsA father had a family of sons who were perpetually quarreling among themselves. / When he failed to heal their disputes, / he determined to give them a practical illustration ofdisunion; /and for this purpose he told them to bring him a bundle of sticks. /When they had done so, he placed the faggot into the hands of each of them in succession, /and ordered them to break it in pieces. /They tried with all their strength, and were not able to do it. /He next opened the faggot,/took the sticks separately, one by one,/and again put them into his sons' hands, upon which they broke them easily. /He then addressed them in these words: /"My sons, if you are of one mind, and unite to assist each other,/you will be as this faggot, uninjured by all the attempts of your enemies; / but if you are divided among yourselves,/you will be broken as easily as these sticks."263SleepSleep is part of a person's daily activity cycle. / There are several different stages of sleep, and they too occur in cycles. / If you are an average sleeper, your sleep cycle is as follows. /When you first drift off into sleep, your eyes will roll about a bit, your temperature will drop slightly, / your muscles will relax, and your breathing will slow and become quite regular. / Your brain waves slow down a bit, too, /with a rhythm of rather fast waves predominating for the first few minutes. / This is called Stage 1 sleep. / For the next half hour or so, as you relax more and more, / you will drift down through Stage 2 and Stage 3 sleep. / The lower your stage of sleep, the slower your brain waves will be. / Then about 40 to 69 minutes after you lose consciousness / you will have reached the deepest sleep of all. / Your brain will show the large slow waves. / This is Stage 4 sleep.262Social and Physical DistanceSocial distance may affect how openly employees speak about their work. /People of the same rank may talk frankly to one another about how things are going. / However, they may be less honest with someone higher up in the hierarchy / for fear of prejudicing their position in the company. / For this reason employees often alter the facts to tell the boss what he or she wants to hear. / One way of reducing social distance is to cut clown the ways / in which employees can indicate higher status. / Physical distance can affect how well people communicate. / The farther away one person is from another, the less often they communicate. / Some research has shown that when the distance is more than 10 meters, / the probability of communicating at least once a week is only 8%. / The most important thing for all managers to remember / is that communication is a two-way process. / They should encourage their employees to ask questions/and to react to what the managers are saying.261The Historical Significance of American RevolutionThe American Revolution represents the link between the seventeenth century, / in which modern England became conscious of itself, / and the awakening of modern Europe at the end of the eighteenth century. / It may seem strange that the march of history should have had to cross the Atlantic Ocean, / but only in the North American colonies could a straggle for civic liberty/lead also to the foundation of a new nation. / Here, in the popular rising against a "tyrannical" government, / the fruits were more than the securing of a freer constitution. /They included the growth of a nation horn in liberty by the will of the people, / not from the roots of common descent, / a geographic entity, or the ambitions of king or dynasty. / With the American nation, /for thefirst time, a nation was born, /not in the dim past of history/but before the eyes of the whole world.260SaltWe do not know when man first began to use salt, /but we do know that it has been used in many different ways. / Historical evidence shows that people who lived over 3,000 years ago ate salted fish. / Thousands of years ago in Egypt, / salt was used to embalm the dead. / Stealing salt was considered a major crime during some eras of history. / In the 18th century', if a person was caught stealing salt, / he could be put in jail. / Salt was an important item on the table of royalty. / It was traditionally placed in front of the King when he sat down to eat. / In the early days in the U. S., salt was very scarce. / So the storekeeper of pioneer days was very careful with his salt. / in the modern world salt has many uses beyond the dining。
英语专四试题及答案详解
英语专四试题及答案详解一、听力理解(共30分)1. A) 短对话理解(共10分)- 例题:What is the man going to do?A) Buy a book.B) Return a book.C) Borrow a book.- 答案:A- 解析:根据对话中男士说“Excuse me, where can I buy a book?”可知,男士打算买书。
2. B) 长对话理解(共10分)- 例题:What is the relationship between the two speakers?A) Colleagues.B) Friends.C) Teacher and student.- 答案:C- 解析:对话中出现“Remember to hand in your homework next time,” 说明其中一人为老师,另一人为学生。
3. C) 短文理解(共10分)- 例题:What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of sleep.B) The benefits of exercise.C) The effects of stress.- 答案:A- 解析:短文主要讨论了睡眠的重要性,因此选项A是正确答案。
二、词汇与语法(共20分)1. 词汇题(共10分)- 例题:Despite the heavy rain, the game continued,_______ the players' disappointment.A) to the delight ofB) to the dismay ofC) to the surprise of- 答案:B- 解析:根据句子中的“the players' disappointment”,可知球员们感到失望,因此选择B。
2. 语法题(共10分)- 例题:I don’t think he will be able to come to the meeting this afternoon, _______?A) will heB) won’t heC) isn’t he- 答案:A- 解析:在否定前移的句子中,疑问部分要与后面的主谓结构保持一致,因此选择A。
专业英语四级(听写听力)模拟试卷12(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语四级(听写听力)模拟试卷12(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1. DICTATIONPART I DICTATION (15 MIN)Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minute1.正确答案:Sleep Why is it so difficult to fall asleep when you are overtired? / There is no one answer that applies to every individual. / It is possible to feel “tired” physically / and still be unable to fall asleep, / because while your body is exhausted, / you do not feel sleepy. / It is not so easy to simply “turn off”. / Lack of sleep complicates matters even more. / Experts say adults need at least seven to eight hours of sleep a night / to function properly. / When you get less sleep than that on three consecutive nights, / you begin to owe “sleep debt”. / As sleep debt increases your body experiences a stress response. / Now a vicious cycle has been created: / You experience the feeling of being more and more tried, / but your body is increasingly stimulated. / “Power sleeping”for more hours on weekends is only a temporary solution. / There is no substitute for getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis. 涉及知识点:听写2.正确答案:Drink to Your Health Since all living things need it, / and it makes up two-thirds of our bodies, / it seems obvious that water is vital to our health. / Most people, however, drink fewer than eight recommended glasses each day. / So why is drinking enough water so important? / A minor water deficiency can lead to headaches, sleepiness, and moodiness, / while losing a large amount of water for a long time can cause high blood pressure / and other serious problems. / Drinking water helps our bodies in a variety of ways. / It helps us get rid of toxic substance, / which helps our kidneys to do a better job, / and it helps prevent bladder infections. / It improves digestion and helps us develop substances / that our body produces in the blood to fight diseases. / Finally, water can give our skin a healthy glow. / Drinking water throughout the day is an important habit to pick up. / For your health, give this simple substance the importance it deserves. 涉及知识点:听写3.正确答案:Cell Phone Disturbance Nowadays, / more people are using cell phones and there is also an increase in traveling by air. / Naturally, more people want to use their cell phones while traveling by plane. / However, they cannot. / The funny thing is that there has been no evidence of a cell phone signal causing a disturbance in the flight. / If you use the fixed-line telephone on the plane, / it can be really expensive. / In America, this kind of telephone charges three dollars a minute, / and 15% of the income of the flight comes from the telephone bill. / In 1998, / an Englishman was sent to prison for one year / because he refused to turn off the cell phones. / Last month, a plane suddenly became alarmed and was forced to land. / Investigators found a cell phone in a piece of luggage that had been left on. / Flight crew insisted that using cell phones during the flight is very dangerous, / and many facts support that claim. / Although there is no factual evidence to prove this, / cell phone disturbance can affect the plane in some circumstances. 涉及知识点:听写4.正确答案:Natural Resources With the changes in the ways of making a living in a family over several generations, / a warning against man’s wasteful use of natural resources reminds us of the urgent need to preserve these resources. / Ever since man appeared on the earth, man’s survival has been heavily dependent on nature. / Almost everything we use in our everyday life comes from nature, / ranging from the food we eat, / the water we drink, / to the wood which is turned into furniture. / With the development of technology and population growth, / the amount and range of materials used have increased at an alarming rate. / However, natural resources are not inexhaustible. / Some reserves are already on the brink of exhaustion / and there is no hope of replacing them. / The widespread water shortage is an example in point. / If man continued to waste natural resources with no thought for the future, / the whole world would be in a mess. 涉及知识点:听写5.正确答案:Yoga Yoga provides one of the best means of self-improvement and attaining one’s full potential. / In the advanced stages of yoga, / super conscious states are attained which result in a feeling of happiness, /deep peace and the emergence of psychic powers. / Yoga was developed and perfected over the centuries by philosophers and mystics in India. / It is basically a method by which we increase the body’s supply of energy /and remove any interference to the transmission of energy through out the body. /These days, yoga classes are being held at most health and wellness centers across the United States. / It is probably one of the most popular alternative therapies. /Many physicians, / who are skeptical about the efficiency of alternative medicine, /support yoga with a passion. /There are many clinical studies that show the effectiveness of yoga. /And the best part of it / is that it is something that can be done in the comfort of your home. /A few breathing exercisesrecommended by yoga/ will go a long way towards better health and relaxation. 涉及知识点:听写。
专四听写专练(10套题)答案
第一套What We Know About LanguageMany things about language are a mystery and will remain so. However, we now do know something about it. First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort. No human race anywhere on earth is so backward that it has no language of its own at all. Second , there is no such thing as a primitive language. There are many people whose cultures are undeveloped but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. In all the languages existing in the world today, there are complexities that must have been developed for years. Third, we know that all languages are perfectly adequate. Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. And finally, we know that language changes over time, which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. The language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead.第二套Characteristics of a Good ReaderTo improve your reading habits ,/you must understand the characteristics of a good reader. /First, the good reader usually reads rapidly./0f course, he does not read every piece of material at the same rate. /But whether he is reading a newspaper or a chapter in a physics text,/his reading rate is relatively fast./He has learned to read for ideas rather than words one at a time./Next, the good reader can recognize and understand general ideas and specific details./Thus he is able to comprehend the material with a minimum of effort and a maximum of interest. /Finally, the good reader has at his command several special skills ,/which he can apply to reading problems as they occur. /For the college student, the most helpful of these skills include/ making use of the various aids to understanding that most textbooks provide /and skim-reading for a general survey.第三套Disappearing forestsThe world’s forests are dispearing .∕As much as a third of the total tree cover has benn lost/ since agriculture began some 10000years ago./ The ramaining forests are home to half of the world species, /thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. /Tropical rain foreats once covered 12%of the land of the planet / as well as supporting at least half of the world species of plants and animals./ There rain forests are home to millions of pepole,/ but there are other demands on them ./For example,much has been cut for timber,/ and an increasing amount of forestland has been used for industurial purposes/ or for agricultural development, such as crop growing./By the 1900s,less than half of the earth’s original rain forests remained,/ and they con tinue to disappear at an alaming rate every year./ Asa result, the world’s forests are now facing a gradual extinction.第四套SalmonEvery year,millions of salmon swim from the ocean into the mouths of rivers and then steadily up the rivers。
专四试题及答案2024
专四试题及答案2024一、听力理解(共20分)1. 短对话理解(共5分)- 根据所听对话,选择正确答案。
- 例:What is the man going to do?- A. Go to the library.- B. Go to the cinema.- C. Go to the concert.- 答案:A2. 长对话理解(共5分)- 根据所听对话,回答以下问题。
- 例:What is the main topic of the conversation?- 答案:The main topic is the upcoming holiday plans.3. 新闻听力(共5分)- 根据所听新闻,选择正确答案。
- 例:What is the news report mainly about?- A. A new policy.- B. A natural disaster.- C. A sports event.- 答案:B4. 听力填空(共5分)- 根据所听短文,填写空缺的单词或短语。
- 例:The project was completed on _______.- 答案:schedule二、阅读理解(共30分)1. 快速阅读(共10分)- 阅读文章,判断下列句子是否正确。
- 例:The article mainly discusses the benefits of exercise.- 答案:True2. 深度阅读(共20分)- 阅读文章,回答以下问题。
- 例:What is the author's opinion on the issue?- 答案:The author believes that the issue requires a balanced approach.三、词汇与语法(共20分)1. 词汇选择题(共10分)- 选择最合适的词填空。
- 例:The _______ of the new policy was met with mixed reactions.- A. introduction- B. conclusion- C. exclusion- 答案:A2. 语法填空(共10分)- 根据句子结构,填写正确的语法形式。
专四模拟测试题及答案
专四模拟测试题及答案一、听力理解(共20分)1. 根据所听对话,选择正确的答案。
A. 去图书馆B. 去电影院C. 去超市D. 去公园[答案] A2. 根据所听短文,回答以下问题:Q: 短文中提到了哪些活动?A. 参加聚会B. 看电影C. 做运动D. 以上都是[答案] D二、阅读理解(共30分)1. 阅读以下短文,判断下列句子是否正确。
A. 文章主要讨论了环境保护的重要性。
B. 作者认为个人的努力对环境保护至关重要。
C. 政府在环境保护中没有作用。
D. 保护环境是每个人的责任。
[答案] A. 错误 B. 正确 C. 错误 D. 正确2. 阅读以下短文,选择最佳标题。
A. 科技与未来B. 人工智能的发展C. 机器人在日常生活中的应用D. 科技改变生活[答案] B三、完形填空(共20分)阅读下面的短文,从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择一个最佳选项填入空白处。
In recent years, the use of smartphones has become widespread. Many people are now using their smartphones to do various tasks, such as checking emails, browsing the internet, and making phone calls. However, there are also some concerns about the overuse of smartphones.61. The first blank should be filled with a word that means "extremely common."A. RareB. UnusualC. CommonD. Scarce[答案] C62. The second blank requires a word that means "to look through."A. GlanceB. ScrutinizeC. ExamineD. Browse[答案] D四、翻译(共15分)将以下句子从中文翻译成英文。
专四听力训练答案
Passage 1The experience of jealousy varies enormously from age to age, from culture to culture, from couple to couple, from person to person, and can be different within the same person from time to time. In the United States, there has been a change of attitude toward jealousy in recent years. “Normal” jealousy, which has been seen as an inevitable accompaniment of love and support of marriage, has come to be seen by some as evidence of personal insecurity and weakness in the relationship, and therefore a threat to the partnership.Most jealous flashes come from feeling left out of an activity involving your partner and another person or other people. When your partner pays attention to another, your first reaction is to note that they are “in” and you are“out”. You feel excluded, ignored, unappreciated.This kind of experience is not uncommon, and dealing with it gracefully is part of the etiquette of our time.from time to time 不时,偶尔inevitable adj. 必然的,不可避免的the inevitable course of history历史必由之路bow to the inevitable听天由命accompaniment n. 伴随物;伴奏Destruction is an accompaniment of war.破坏会随着战争而来,有战争就有破坏。
专业英语四级(听写听力)模拟试卷112(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语四级(听写听力)模拟试卷112(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1. DICTATIONPART I DICTATIONDirections: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work.1.正确答案:The Coffee Culture in America In America, the number of specialty coffee shops has increased greatly over the years. / It’s hard to walk down a street without coming across a coffee shop. / And chances are, that coffee shop might be a Starbucks. / The Starbucks company has helped make coffee culture a popular part of people’s daily lives. / Its stores sell all kinds of coffee as well as food, music and books. / But there is much more to making and enjoying coffee than Starbucks. / In fact, there are many smaller, independent coffee shops. / They usually have a strong and loyal following / although large companies like Starbucks have made business difficult for them. / There is a certain pride in the coffee industry / among the smaller, more personal coffee sellers. / What’s more, a yearly competition is held for people who prepare coffee drinks. / The competitors gather to make three coffee drinks, / which are judged by coffee experts. / The best of them then compete for the national award. /解析:美国的咖啡文化在美国,专营咖啡店的数量多年来大幅增加。
TEM4模拟题1-2套听力答案
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Shakespeare’s name has always been connected / with the Globe Theatre which was in London / on the south bank of the river Thames. / The Globe, a circular theatre, had no roof / and the stage was a rather elaborate structure / in the middle of the theatre. / Shakespeare acted in this theatre / and also helped to manage it. /
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• William Shakespeare is best known for his plays, / but he and his period are also studied by scholars / who are interested in theatre architecture. / The design of theatres has changed a lot / since the Greeks first acted in open air theatres. / Every period in history / has had its different style of theatres. /
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Today, the Queen’s home is officially called Buckingham Palace,/ although many Londoners still call it Buck House./ When the queen is in residence, / a flag called the Royal Standard flies at the top of a pole./ The palace is guarded by sentries of the Guards Division./ The guards are changed in the morning in the forecourt behind the railings./ The ceremony is always very popular with tourists,/ who take many photographs, mainly because it is so colorful./ The new guard marches behind a band and arrives in the forecourt at about 11:30./ The ceremony usually lasts half an hour.
新通用大学英语综合教程第四册听力及答案 Unit 6
Unit 6 AnimalsUnit Goals1. Discuss the benefits of certain pets2. Compare animal characters3. Exchange opinions about the treatment of animals4. Debate animal conservation and animal rights5. Write about keeping petsLesson 1Lead-inTV Documentary: Pecking OrderA. Check the things that make parrots difficult pets, according to the report. They’re temperamental, they’re noisy, they demand attention, they need special care, they’re destructive, they bite.B. Circle the letter of the statement that best summarizes what each person says about parrots as pets.1.a2.b3.aVideo ScriptDiane Sawyer:Millions of people have parrots. That’s a family name that includes all kinds of birds from parakeets(长尾小鹦鹉)to macaws(金刚鹦鹉)to amazons. But many owners don’t understand bird behavior. As we showed you once before, these creatures can be entertaining and talkative, but they can also be, well, flighty(反复无常的) and temperamental(易怒的,喜怒无常的). What does their behavior mean? Perri Peltz has some insights into the mind of your bird.Perri Peltz: They can’t dance…Pet bird in the shower: Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream.Perri Peltz:… but some of them can really sing…Pet bird in the shower: We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.Perri Plitz: … and talk.1st pet bird: Hi.2nd pet bird: Are you OK?1st pet bird: Such a good bird!Perri Peltz: It is this amazing ability to communicate with us in our own language along with spectacular(吸引人的) beauty that makes parrots so extraordinary.2nd pet bird: Good girl. Good girl.1st pet bird: God bless you.Perri Peltz: Some say their keen intelligence and ability to bond(与…建立特殊的关系) to humans are the reasons Americans keep more than 15 million parrots as pets. And, according to experts, parrots can be just as smart as your two-to-three-year-old child.3rd pet bird: I’m a smart bird!Perri Peltz: But just as your toddler(刚学走路的小孩) goes through the terrible twos, so can parrots.Lise Mee: No bite.2nd pet bird: No, no. Don’t!4th pet bird: I’m a bad bird!Perri Peltz: In fact, parrot behavior can be a constant source of frustration for many parrot owners. Layne Dicker is a popular lecturer on the bird seminar circuit(演讲圈子). He is staff avian behaviorist at Wilshire Animal Hospital in Santa Monica.Layne Dicker:You have to be willing to learn what you need to know about parrots because they’re not like goldfish. They’re not like dogs. They’re not like cats. They’re wonderful. They ain’t easy.Perri Peltz: I don’t want to put your job down, but what’s the big deal, Layne? They sound like really easy animals to have. They don’t bark, you don’t have to take them out for a walk. I mean, what’s the big deal? Y ou throw a little bit of seed at them.Layne Dicker: They don’t bark, but they scream. They don’t really need to be taken out for a walk, but they need full spectrum light for at least four hours a day. You don’t throw them a handful of seed. They need fresh vegetables every day. Fresh water every time it gets soiled.Perri Peltz: Why is owning a parrot so different than having a pet dog or cat? You see, dogs and cats have been bred for thousands of years to be companion animals. Most parrots have been bred for less than 100 years, so that means parrots bring their own natural instincts into your home. Parrots in the wild live in flocks, so your pet parrot considers you his flock member. He expects to eat with you and interact with you most of the day. When you don’t give him the attention he expects, he may start demanding it by acting out or screaming. Birds can also be destructive. Parrots, especially macaws, will chew anything in their path. What about biting? Parrots don’t bite each other in the wild, but as pets, parrots can bite when they feel threatened, or when they don’t want your fingers in their cage. Or even when they want your undivided attention.Lise Mee: Ah, ah, ah. No, let go. Let go.Perri Peltz: With all the behavior problems, why not just punish a bird?Layne Dicker: If I can tell any parrot owner something about their parrot, it would be make them feel safe and secure. I hear about hitting, squirting with water, screaming at. Anything that makes a parrot feel insecure will break down the level of trust he has with you. And unless a parrot trusts you, all the negative behaviors are just going to get worse. You have to do everything with a parrot in a loving, supportive way. Yes, you’re so good. Yes.Part 2A. According to bird breeder and pet store owner Ruth Hanessian, which facts dopotential pet owners need to know about parrots?They will make noise, they may say things you don’t want them to say, they may behave like very young children.B. Answer the questions about the conure (a type of parrot) at the ParrotEducation and Adoption Center.1. She was kept in a covered cage in a dark room for six years.2. Because she made noise.3. She began pulling out her own feathers.VIDEO SCRIPTPerri Peltz: For the past twenty years, Ruth Hanessian has been a bird breeder and pet store owner in Rockville, Maryland. She’s now written a book called Birds on the Couch: The Bird Shrink’s(精神分析学家) Guide to Keeping Polly from Going Crackers and You Out of the Cuckoo’s Nest)(防止你的鹦鹉和你本人发疯的鸟类精神分析学家手册). If you could put a little red warning label on each parrot cage, what would it say?Ruth Hanessian: I am a bird. I have my own thoughts. I have my own way of expressing myself. I’m verbal. I will make noise. I will see what’s going on in your household and have an opinion about it.1st pet bird: Tarzan. Stop it. You behave yourself.Ruth Hanessian: I will be in charge of your life if you let me be.Perri Peltz: You write, “Will you freak out(烦得要命,吓得要死) if Polly screams during dinner parties? What if she learns to mimic your lovemaking cries and repeats them when your mother-in-law comes for a visit?” Can’t be.Ruth Hanessian: Oh, can be. If you decide to get a bird, you have to watch what you say around it, because they will pick up the things that you really don’t want them to say.1st pet bird: Oh, stop!Perri Peltz: Now, Ruth, you’re pushing it on the next one. Birds can be co-dependents? What are we talking about here?Ruth Hanessian: They get very involved with you, and they get very upset when you’re not there. It’s like having a two-year-old child for the rest of your life.Perri Pletz: And by the way, the rest of their lives can be a very long time. If taken care of properly, the bigger birds can live up to 100 years. And that’s just fine with Connie Pavlinac. She and her husband, Gary, are the proud parents of three birds. And Connie makes sure all of her birds’ needs are taken care of. First, their meals. Connie spends at least an hour and a half each day chopping fruits and vegetables for the older birds. Then mixing formula(配方)for the baby, making sure it’s not too hot, and hand-feeding him. Then another hour and a half sweeping floors and scrubbing and cleaning cages. And twice a week, there are the showers, followed by a fluff dry. And they have emotional needs.5th pet bird: Hi.Connie Pavlinac: Hi. They need to be talked to. They need to be held. They need to be stimulated, so if we talk to them, we entertain them with toys.Perri Peltz: Bonnie Kenk runs Parrot Education and Adoption Center in San Diego. In the last two years, she has taken in more than 100 unwanted birds, including this conure, whose owner couldn’t tolerate her constant screaming and kept her in a covered cage in a dark room for six years. You see, birds become quiet in the dark. With nothing to do and nothing to see, little Audrey turned on herself and started plucking out her own feathers. Bonnie Kenk: It’s really very, very sad that people just don’t… they don’t understand what they’re getting into when they get…when they get a bird. Conures are relatively noisy birds.Perri Peltz:How often, Bonnie, do you see a problem result because of an impulse purchase?Bonnie Kenk: Daily. That’s how we end up with most of our birds.Layne Dicker: Parrots are the worst impulse purchase in the world, and they’re so frequently purchased on impulse because they’re so beautiful and they’re so endearing in pet stores. You need to do your homework before buying a parrot. They are very, very, very smart.6th pet bird: Hello.Layne Dicker: They have very, very long memories.1st pet bird: OK, thank you, bye-bye.Layne Dicker: They’re amazing animals. Good night.7th pet bird: Good night.Layne Dicker: Good night, birds.7th pet bird: Good night.Layne Dicker: Good night.ListeningTalk About Animals in ZoosPart 1A. Sound BitesRead and listen to a conversation between two friends at the zoo.Teaching suggestions:Step 1Have students look at the photo. Ask Where are the people? (at the zoo) Have you ever been to a zoo? Did you like it?Step 2To check comprehension, ask Do Alicia and Ben have similar or different views on zoos? (Different ― Ben likes zoos and Alicia doesn’t.)Language Notes1. coop v. restrict the freedom of someone or something by keeping them in a place that is too small 把某人拘禁起来,把动物关入笼中2. I let you talk me into here. I allow you to persuade me into coming here. 竟然被你说服来这里。
英语听力教程4 UNIT12 答案
英语听力教程4 UNIT12 答案Activity 3 The foreign exchange market AChart 1Chart 2B TFTT1. diversified economy/ agriculture, mining, oil production/ manufacturing/ service sectors2. developing country/ lack technology/ marketing expertise/ export markets3. the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority/ marshal/ direct foreign investment4. lucrative incentives& tax benefits to set upa shop/ allowed to maintain control of their investments5. a modern system of ports, roads, and telecommunications/ an educated, hardworking labor force/ sending hundreds of thousands of its people abroad for university training/ encouraging foreign universities to set up campuses in MalaysiaActivity 7 Buying goods for salean order Receiving the goodsorder form delivery note phoning signature signing delivery note send/ fax a copy driver Activity 8 Financial reportReport 2 听力原文The dollar was higher in Friday’s trading against most major currencies. In New York the dollar closed at one German mark, fifty-four pfennigs up from one mark fifty-three. It was up to a hundred twenty-four point six Japanese yen from a hundred twenty-four point five and it was up-ah-onedollar and eighty-six cents to the British pound. That was up from Thursday’s one dollar and eighty-seven cents. Dow-Jones industrial average passed the thirty-two hundred level for the first time.Report 3 听力原文The dollar is continuing to weaken against most currencies. The dollar’s currently trading at one hundred and twenty-four point one eight Japanese yen and at once deutchmark and fifty-four pfennigs. The pound is stronger at one dollar and eight-five point seven cents. After a week’s holiday in Tokyo share prices rose sharply as dealers reacted to the discount rate cut made just before the New Year break. The market strength was also attributed to Wall Street’s record highs seen last week. The Nikkei closed up eight hundred and seventeen point four one, at twenty-three thousand eight hundred and one point one eight, with trading limited to the morning session only.。
专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷12(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷12(题后含答案及解析) 题型有: 2. LISTENING COMPREHENSIONPART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN)Directions: In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION B PASSAGESDirections: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.听力原文:Buckingham Palace is the monarch’s present London home, facing St. James’ park. It was built for the Duke of Buckingham and Normandy John Sheffield in 1703. Buckingham House was bought by George III for his wife at the price of 28,000 pounds in 1761 and the royal family moved there from St. James’Palace. It was enlarged in the Palladian style by John Nash in the reign of George IV and then the building became known as Buckingham Palace. When Victoria came to the throne, she made it the royal palace. In the palace can be found the Marble Hall, Sculpture Gallery, the Picture Gallery, the Throne Room, the Drawing Room, the Library, the Royal Stamp-Collecting Room, the Grand Staircase and Vestibule, over 600 rooms and halls in all. The grounds cover 40 acres and there are collections of famous paintings and of furniture, most of which are works dating from George IV’s time. Since 1993, Buckingham Palace has been open to the public during the summer months only. But at all times tourists will gather in front of the Palace to see the guards. Thousands of visitors to London come to see the Changing of the Guard and the Trooping of the Color.1.Who bought Buckingham House?A.John Sheffield.B.George HI.C.Queen Victoria.D.George IV.正确答案:B解析:细节题。
专四听写与听力理解上外出版12套模拟题的答案1-5套
专四听写与听力理解上外出版12套模拟题的答案1-5套专四听写与听力理解上外12套模拟题答案1-5Model Test 1Marco PoloMarco Polo was an Italian traveler. He went with his father and uncle on many business trips, one of which was to China. They arrived in China in 1275 and stayed until 1292 when they left the country as escorts for a Mongol princess traveling by sea to Persia. In 1298 when Venice was at war, Marco Polo wa taken prisoner. During his imprisonment, he dictated to a fellow prisoner the detailed accounts of his travels. His literary work, The Travels of Marco Polo, is perhaps the most famous and influenctial travel book in history. With a wealth of vivid details, it gave medieval Europe its first consequential knowledge of China and other countries. For a long time it was the only existing source in Europe for information on the geography and life in the Far East. The bok became the basis for some of the first accurate maps of Asia made in Europe.1-5 CBCCA 6-10 BCDBA11-15 CDAAB 16-20 CDDAA21-25 BCACC 26-30 CACBBModel Test 2Universal Language on the InternetIn general, the universal language on the Internet is English, or more exactly a vague collection of languages called “English”because their common origin is the n ational language spoken in England by the English. That national language has spread over the world, and several variants such as American English, Australian English, exist. A great number of peoplewhose native language is none of the variants know English as a foreign language. They typically use a more or less simplified variant, e.g. excluding most of the idioms of British, American, and Australian English. Of course, they make mistakes, and sometimes the "English" used by people as a foreign language on the Internet is almost incomprehensible to anyone else. In addition, people who use English as their native language do not know how to spell difficult words, since they basically know English as a spoken language. Thus, roughly speaking, the universal language of the Internet is clumsy, coarse and misspelled "English".1-5 DCDBA 6-10 CDDCA11-15 BCDBD 16-20 ACCBA21-25 ACDCB 26-30 CDADCModel Test 3HoneyHoney, the wonderfully rich golden liquid, is the miraculous product of honey bees. The fascinating process of making honey begins when the bees feast on flowers. Although it is available throughout the year, it is an exceptional treat in the summer and fall when it has just been harvested and is at its freshest. For many centuries, honey was regarded as sacred due to its wonderfully sweet properties as well as its rarity. It was used mainly in religious ceremonies topay tribute to the gods. Honey was also used for a variety of medicinal and cosmetic purposes. In the time of the ancient Olympics, athletes were reported to eat honey to enhance their sports performance. Althogh honey makes a good replacement for sugar in most recipes, for a long time in history, its use in cooking was reserved only for the wealthy since it was soexpensive that only they could afford it.1-5 BDDCD 6-10 ABCDA11-15 DDCCD 16-20 CCDCC21-25 CBADB 26-30 BBCCCModel Test 4Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeFor over 75 years, Macy’s department store has given us a tradition which both celebrates America and calls forth Christmas. It actually stems from European traditions. In the 1920’s, many of Macy’s employees were first-generation immigrants. Proud of their new American heritage, they wanted to celebrate the American holiday with the type of festival they loved in Europe. They dressed up as clowns, cowboys and knights ad marched throug the street. With an audience of over a quarter of a million people, the parade was a hit! With nationwide television, the parade assumed its hold on the entire nation in the 1950’s. The parade has always been known for its policy of going on rain or shine. Even in 1962, less than a week after President Kennedy’s assassination, it went on so as not to disappoint the millions of children. The Macy’s Thankgiving Day Parade is a true New York experience that is magical for both children and adults.1-5 DCDBC 6-10 BBCBA11-15 DDCBA 16-20 CDCDC21-25 BDBCA 26-30 CCDDBModel Test 5LonelinessMost people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. For some people, loneliness can last for years. Recently, researchers say there are three different types ofloneliness.The first kind is temporary. It usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention. The second is called situational loneliness. It’s a natural result of a particular situation, such as a family problem, the death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems, it does not last for more than a year. The third kind of loneliness is the most severe. Chronic loneliness usually lasts more than two years and has no specific reasons. People who experience habitual loneliness have problems socializing and keeping close to others. Unfortunately, many chronically lonely people think there is little or nothing they can do to improve their conditions.1-5 BADDB 6-10 AACAC11-15 DBCDA 16-20 CBCDB21-25 BCBDA 26-30 ADCDB。
专四理解练习12套知识题答案解析
专四理解练习12套知识题答案解析TEM-4语法词汇题集Unit 11. This rock has to be _______ in order to build a road.A. blastedB. exploredC. hiredD. maintained2. He did not go to the party last night, which _____ her feelings deeply.A. woundedB. injuredC. hurtD. injury3. When they returned to the river, they found that the boat had _______ away.A. framedB. frostedC. frownedD. floated4. If you need further information, please _______ our office.A. constantB. constructC. contactD. contain5. During the war, many soldiers were killed not by _______, but by disease.A. bulletsB. devilD. depth6. We watched the ship until it became only a _______ in the distance.A. pointB. jarC. stoveD. dot7. The English proverb ‘_______ the rod and spoil the child’means that if you deep from punishing the child, you will spoil its character.A. ruleB. rugC. clapD. spare8. The _______ was only sentenced to pay a fine of $10,000.A. wormB. trialC. tubeD. criminal9. Higher education in China is free but the _______ for entrance is strong.A. comparisonB. consequenceC. competitionD. crawl10. The light is too _______ for me to read. I can not stand any more.A. ridB. ripeD. dim11. The water _______ from the tap and damaged all the books in my study.A. sprayedB. puzzledC. inclinedD. exported12. In the United States, congress makes the laws and the President _______ them.A. ordersB. conquersC. executesD. hedges13. She is too _______ to answer questions in the class.A. eagleB. coughC. eagerD. couch14. We enjoy seeing the glorious _______ of the rising sun.A. beamsB. beansC. beefD. bead15. In the _______ English reading course, the students have to read a lot.A. extensiveB. mechanicalC. mercuryD. opera16. He gave up his study in college in _______.A. bundleB. butcherC. ashD. despair17. Several people _______ the car accident.A. witnessedB. provedC. swallowedD. drugged18. They will _______ the project with the necessary funds.A. referB. relateC. furnaceD. furnish19. I took it for _______ that you wouldn’t come here again.A. grandB. tameC. grantedD. thumb20. He was sent to London on a special _______.A. missingB. missileC. missionD. mistress21. This light shelf is strong enough to _______ all the books here.A. wipeB. waxC. surveyD. sustain22. The _______ Court is the highest court in the United States.A. VitalB. ThunderC. ReverseD. Supreme23. Our university has an international student exchange _______ with the University of Wyoming in the United States.A. processionB. provisionC. professionD. program24.He ________ of me the best way to go.A. investigatedB. inquiredC. frightenedD. resorted25.Mr. White tried to _______ this job through the influence of his father.A. harnessB. fetchC. curseD. obtain26.The police dog finally found the _______ of the prisoners of war.A. steepB. resolutionC. porterD. trail27.As the only _______ in the small village, he not only fixedthe furniture but also made furniture for the villagers.A. symbolB. sourceC. panD. carpenter28.A big crowd gathered around the bus, almost _______ the traffic.A. affectingB. blockingC. creatingD. mating29.As far as I see, this book has its own _______.A. meritB. signalC. visibleD. swift30.This tree is too _______ to be planted in this area.A. tremendousB. vigorousC. shyD. tender31.This product is _______ to change without notice.A. despiteB. evilC. subjectD. crust32.I don’t know how he can _______ himself for such conduct.A. justifyB. locateC. rear33.The stolen watch has been _______ to its owner.A. retiredB. pitchedC. restoredD. cured34.It is _______ cold this winter in Xi’an.A. considerablyB. tightC. navalD. moreover35.It has been my _______ to meet with this accident.A. journalB. reductionC. affectD. fate36.Her smile _______ her secret even though she didn’t admit the fact.A. reviewedB. reversedC. respondedD. revealed37.He ________ that he could finish the job without any help.A. designedB. headedC. claimedD. preserved38.Professor Li _______ his success to his mother.A. ownsB. ruinsD. roars39.The election _______ for the State governor has begun this year.A. campaignB. boltC. hellD. immense40.Anyone without _______ illness can do this simple job.A. mildB. mindC. mentalD. mend41.Glass may _______ at high temperature.A. profitB. pronounceC. stingD. melt42.Silver _______ electricity far better than other materials.A. equipsB. strikesC. cracksD. conducts43.Everyone is encouraged to _______ food or clothing for those who suffered a great deal in the flood.A. attributeB. distributeC. contributeD. drift44.White teeth are a sharp _______ to black skin.A. contentB. contractC. contrastD. contain45.Tom is _______ about photography. He spends nearly all his money on it.A. justiceB. innocentC. fierceD. crazy46.We need help from the other countries. But we do not _______ on others for support.A. engageB. leanC. stripD. multiply47.We will _______ the plan because of the cost.A. councilB. journalC. dampD. oppose48.Our train is _______ at Shanghai at seven o’clock this evening.A. dueB. crystalC. cushionD. cooperation49.Her voice was _______ in the noise.A. filledB. entertainedC. enormousD. drowned50.He is very _______ in his family and never does anything against his wife.A. henceB. possessC. outerD. humbleUnit 21. Freshman____ provides the incoming students with an opportunity to learn about their new environment and their place in it.A. orientationB. acquaintanceC. directoryD. dictation2. The volcano that raised the islands are still ____ in places.A. inactiveB. enormousC. energeticD. lively3.This law is so difficult to understand that only a lawyer can ____us.A. enlightenB. illustrateC. explainD. demonstrate4. The king ____ his people with terrible taxes and punishment.A. depressedB. impressedC. oppressedD. expressed5.I have no ____but to listen to my boss.A. privilegeB. respectC. priorityD. option6.Perhaps you are aware that I am your legal ____ till you are of age.A. guardB. guardianC. escortD. supervisor7. Shortly after the ____of war he was enrolled in the army.A. outcomeB. outletC. outputD. outbreak8. The old man did not smoke himself and was so____ that he did notallow his friends to smoke when they visited him.A. intolerableB. tolerableC. intolerantD. tolerant9.He attends to the ____ of important business himself.A. transitionB. transactionC. transformationD. transmission10.The scene is so beautiful that it ____ my power of description.A. ascendsB. descendsC. transcendsD. overtakes11.The two cities were connected to each other by a ____after flood cut them off.A. suspensionB. diversionC. highwayD.12.On hearing her son’s voice on the line, all her fears and anxiety ____.A. retiredB. relayedC. dissipatedD. tightened13.In the 1980’s, four cities in southern China were first ____ as special economic zones, enjoying special policies.A. designatedB. judgedC. emergedD. nominated14.He is a man who believes in strict____ and he seldom deviates from his principles.A. wisdomB. brotherhoodC. worship15.He has been ____with a certain form of mental disorder for twenty years.A. afflictedB. addictedC. affiliatedD. consulted16.The city is setting about regulating the installation of ____ wires for thesake of smooth traffic and the safety of pedestrians.A. undergroundB. marineC. acidD. aerial17.Hamlet was in (a) ____ when he said “To be or not to be?”, for it is really hard for one to decide whether to die or to live!A. consciousnessB. delightC. dilemmaD. rage18.Any irresponsible explosion of nuclear weapons may bring ____ results to the environment and the mankind.A. desirableB. disastrousC. radicalD. rational19.Death is a ____ to everyone. God is impartial on this matter.A. gloryB. privilegeD. farewell20.A sharp increase in military expenditure brought the cabinet a budget ___.A. deficitB. debtC. redD. estimation21.The well equipped swimming pool is the favorite____ of the boys in summer.A. residenceB. siteC. hauntD. hotel22.Don’t mention the failure in Mary’s ____or she will go crazy.A. distanceB. hearingC. rangeD. neighborhood23.The professor had to explain the profound theory in a/an ____language because of the audience’s poor knowledge in this field.A. luminousB. abstractC. dullD. theoretical24.The Forbidden City, known as the former ____palace, is still kept intactat the center of the metropolis.B. imperialC. feudalD. ancient25.The driver no longer____ himself in drinking after experiencing that accident.A. indulgedB. devotedC. immersedD. induced26.Since the complex moved away, this town has only a ____ of its former population.A. remainB. remainderC. majorityD. remnant27.Malnutrition(营养不良) and hard work____ her health and she looked thin and pale.A. promotedB. impairedC. acceleratedD. smashed28.Some people like to____ the old systems and traditions; others like to preserve them.A. innovateB. persistC. insistD. adhere29.He gave us ____ consent to take the apples for he smiled when he saw us do it.B. implicitC. ambiguousD. negative30.I expected her to do well in the final examination, but she has been____by her illness.A. caughtB. fascinatedC. discouragedD. handicapped31.The machine looked like a large, __________,old-fashioned typewriter.A. forcefulB. clumsyC. intenseD. tricky32. Though she began her______ by singing in a local pop group, she is now a famous Hollywood movie star..A. employmentB. careerC. occupationD. profession33. Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to__________ with the local policeA. inquireB. consultC. registerD. profession34.Considering your salary, you should be able to __________atleast twenty dollars a weekA. put forwardB. put upC. put out D put aside35. As he has__________ our patience, we’ll not wait for him any longer.A. tornB. wastedC. exhaustedD. consumed36.These teachers try to be objective when they__________ the integrated ability of their studentsA. justifyB. evaluateC. indicateD. reckon37. Mrs. Morris's daughter is pretty and _______,and many girls envy her.A. slenderB. lightC. faintD. minor38. Tomorrow the mayor is to __________a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour of the city.A. coordinateB. cooperateC. accompanyD. associate39. I'm ______enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to compete against three strong teams.A. realisticB. consciousC. registerD. resolve40.Can you give me even the __________clue as to where her son might be?A. simplestB. slightestC. leastD. utmost41. Norman Davis will be remembered by many with _______not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friendA. kindnessB. friendlinessC. warmthD. affection42. Salaries for ________positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A. legalB. optionalC. voluntaryD. temporary43. Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society. ______it has affected the traditional role of men.A. Above allB. In allC. At mostD. At last44. Science and technology have __________in important ways to the improvement of agricultural production.A. attachedB. assistedC. contributedD. witnessed45. As an actor he could communicate a whole __________of emotions.A. frameB. rangeC. numberD. scale46. This is what you should bear in mind: Don't __________a salary increase before you actually get it.A. hang onB. draw onC. wait onD. count on47. The ship's generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated__________instead of mechanically.A. artificiallyB. automaticallyC. manuallyD. synthetically48. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn't __________her grip on my arm.A. loosenB. removeC. relieveD. dismiss49. He never arrives on time and my ______is that he feels the meetings are useless.A. preferenceB. conferenceC. inferenceD. reference50. Mrs. Smith was so ______ about everything that no servants could please her.A. specificB. specialC. preciseD. particularUnit 31. There was a large crowd of demonstrators ____ against the war.A) protecting B) preserving C) protesting D) prosecuting2. I’m afraid I will have to ____her invitation to the party.A) refuse B) refute C) ignore D) decline3. The coat I bought yesterday is not expensive at all. As a matter of fact,I would gladly have paid ____ for it.A) as much twice B) much as twice C) as twice much D) twice as much4. He can’t start the car because the battery has ____.A) run up B) run down C) run over D) run off5. Without facts, we cannot form a worthwhile opinion, for we need to have factual knowledge ____ our thinking.A) upon which to base B) which to base upon C) which to be based on D) to base on which6. This design is ____ that one.A) more superior to B) far superior than C) more superior than D) far superior to7. I wondered what her ____ to the news would be.A) impression B) reaction C) comment D) opinion8. She shouldn’t have stood in a queue; she ____ her underground ticket from the machine.A) has got B) must have got C) could have got D) got9. Don’t worry. ____ that you will be treated equally.A) I’ll look forward to it B) I’ll try my utmost C) I’ll be on the alertD) I’ll see to it10. The workers agreed to ____ the strike if the company would satisfy their demand.A) call off B) call out C) call to D) call on11. I’d rather you ____ so rudely to her.A) don’t speak B) won’t speak C) should not speak D) didn’t speak12. T oday many kinds of electrical ____ are available, which has made housework much easier than before.A) facilities B) appliances C) instruments D) equipment13. The author is going to ____ his play for television.A) add B) adopt C) adapt D)adjust14. ____ for your help, I’d never have been able to achieve such a success.A) If I had not been B) Had it not been C) If it were not D) Had it not15. With all its advantages, the computer is by no means without its ____.A) boundaries B) limitations C) confinements D) restraints16. I’m afraid I can’t ____ you ____; you’ll have to go to a hotel.A) put ...up B) pick ... up C) pull ... up D) wake ... up17. The guests said that they wouldn’t mind ____.A) to have a little light music B) having a little light musicC) have a little light music D) if they have a little light music18. Although this area is very poor just now, its ____ wealth is great.A) previous B) profound C) potential D) primary19. He ran quickly to the classroom, two books ____ under his arm.A) to be hold B) held C) were held D) holding20. We must try our best to lower the cost of our products. Otherwise thehigh cost will ____ our profit.A) cut off B) cut in C) cut short D) cut into21. Tom is not very clever, but he is the most ____ pupil in the class.A) industrious B) indulgent C) industrial D) indifferent22. No sooner had he arrived home ____ he was asked to start another journey.A) when B) than C) then D) until23. Young children easily ____ words that their parents frequently use.A) put up B) turn up C) bring up D) pick up24. Only when you have obtained all the information about it ____ come to a sound judgment.A) you can B) you will C) would you D) can you25. American women were ____ the right to vote until 1920 after many years of hard struggle.A) ignored B) neglected C) denied D) refused26. All ____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.A) what is needed B) the thing needed C) which is needed D) that is needed27. The factory has ____several workers because of the drop in sales.A) laid off B) laid out C) laid aside D) laid down28. There were no tickets ____ for Friday’s perform ance.A) applicable B) approachable C) attainable D) available29. There was a traffic jam; otherwise I ____ here on time.A) would be B) had been C) should be D) would have been30. If you don’t work hard, you are bound to fall behind others, ____ smart you might be.A) whatever B) though C) whatsoever D) however31. Harold is a good student, ____ his best subject.A) as English B) English as C) being English D) English being32. They ____ through the woods talking about the current affairs.A) wandered B) strayed C) rambled D) wondered33. Tom felt awfully sorry ____ her about his absence in the party.A) about B) for C) with D) on34. We chose this flat for it is very ____ for my office.A) suitable B) comfortable C) near D) convenient35. Chinese is the ____ language of most Chinese.A) mother B) native C) natural D) home36. He has been ____ such a bad temper all day.A) in B) on C) by D) at37.While at home, she preferred ____A) doing something to doing nothing B) to do something rather do nothingC) doing something rather do nothing D) to do something to doing nothing38. ____she finds out that you’ve lost her dog?A) What though B) What if C) What about D) What ever39. All the machines in the lab are ____ Miss White.A) in charge of B) in the charge of C) under the charge of D) under charge of40. We agreed to you plan____, but we think it needs modification in some area.A) in principal B) on principal C) in principle D) on principle41. You will surely succeed in passing CET-4, ____ you work hard at your English.A) so long as B) in case C) in that D) as soon as42. The whole journey ____ a full week by the time it ends in France.A) will have lasted B) would last C) has lasted D) must have lasted43. Autumn now approaching, the peasants are ____.A) at busiest B) at their busiest C) on busiest D) on their busiest44. She is fully occupied everyday with ____.A) her not intelligent son B) her not very intelligent sonC) the not intelligent son of her D) the not intelligent son of hers45. Not until ____ to go on strike.A) all the demands has been turned down the workers decidedB) had all the demands been turned down the workersdecidedC) all the demands had been turned down did the workers decideD) had all the demands been turned down did the workers decide46. As heir ____ his parent’s property, he will get 8 million dollars.A) on B) by C) to D) at47. The ____ of the meal were thrown away.A) remainder B) rest C) ruins D) remains48. The best student in each class will ____ a prize at the end of term.A) award B) possess C) reward D) receive49. Great efforts to increase wheat production must be made if bread shortages ____ avoided.A) will be B) are to be C) can be D) were to be50. There are more than 50 proposals ____ at the conference.A) to discuss B) to be discussed C) discussing D) having been discussedUnit 41. How do you ____ for coming late for the meeting?A) explain B) excuse C) describe D) account2. The mother was so ____ at the news that she didn’t know what to do.A)admired B) amazed C) amused D) curious3. He likes to listen to music with the radio turned on at full ____.A) power B) voice C) volume D) sound4. The coach must take a large ____ of the blame for the failure of the football match.A) quantity B) number C) share D) amount5. Although alone in the house, he was so busy with his research that he felt____ lonely.A) all but B) nothing but C) something but D) anything but6. The introduction of modern technique from abroad makes it necessary for skilled workers to ____ unskilled workers.A) take place B) take over C) take down D) take the place of7. ____ so few people in the street was unusual.A) For there to be B) As there to be C) For there being D) As there being8. There are signs ____ Internet are becoming more and more popular with teenagers.A) that B) whose C) what D) which9. Bob had been ____ on a meadow sprinkled with dandelion for a long time before he sat up.A) laid B) lying C) lain D) laying10. Jill would rather that his girl friend ____ in the same department as he does.A) studied B) should study C) study D) had studied。
2021年12月英语四级考试参考答案
2021年12月英语四级考试参考答案听力听力第一套Section A1.C) It sent two dogs to the wrong destinations.2.A) Correct their mistake as soon as possible.3.B) She has had babies before.4.C) It was smooth.5.D) It was built above the sea-water6.B) Replace the restaurant' s wooden deck.7.C) She posted its picture on Facebooks.Section B8.D) Duck hunting remains legal in many parts of the world.9.A) Droughts10.B) Their neat is not that popular11.D) They poisoned wild ducks in large numbers.12.A) Have her house repainted.13.B) How14.C) Stay somewhere else.15.B) Painting a house involves more trouble than she thought. Section C16.A) To cultivate good habits.17.B) Create an ideal study environment for them.18.C) Start with something they enjoy19.A) Workers who meet its body weight standards.20.D) Unfair.21.C) Encourage healthy behaviors.22A) It is not done enough to help left-handed children.23.D) hey tend to have more difficulties in learning.24.D) Keep track of left- handed children's school performance.25.B) Why their numbers are so high.听力第二套Section A1.B) he was coughing all the time.2.C) Through a surgical operation.3.D) It ran away into a nearby forest.4.A) They rebuilt the fencing around their farm.5.D) The loss of gold from an airplane.6.A) It made an emergency landing.7.C) They will be questioned by the police.Section B8.B) For future training purposes.9.C) To get her money back for the returned chair.10.D) She was issued a new card.11.C) Update her bank card details on the company's website.12.A) He is feeling exhausted.13.B) Order a delivery.14.D) It is too spicy.15.C) She is too picky about foodSection C16.A) Owner’s personalities affect their cat’s behavior and wellbeing.17.B) Provide their pets with the best care.18.D) Further investigation.19.B) Running is the best exercise for extending one’s life.20.A) Improving their brain function.21.D) They were less affected by sad movies.22.A) He is a tour guide.23.C) He observed his client' s life and habits.24.D) A house of a unique design.25.B) They are copies built to the architect' s designs.写作Directions: Suppose your school is organizing an orientation program(新生训练;新生练习)to help the freshmen adapt to the new environment and academic studies. You are now to write a proposal, which may include its aim, duration, participants and activities.参考范文:To whom it may concern,I'm a junior from Law School. The new semester will begin and a group of newbies are about to arrive. In order to help them adapt to the new environment and academic studies, I propose that an orientation program should be held during the first week of this September.The program is to help freshmen learn what they will confront in the coming college life by passing out necessary materials and explaining their questions about campus activities. So volunteers needed in this program should be those who are sophomores or juniors and are ready to help others. The program will start on 1st of next month and all participants should gather at 7 in the morning at the northeast corner of the Main Square to prepare for the leaflets and handbooks which will be distributed to freshmen. As new students are stepping onto the campus, volunteers should help them to carry their luggage, pass out manuals, answer their possible questions and take them to their own dormitories.I believe this program will be successfully held and it will greatly help freshmen to feel welcomed and warm in a strange but friendly environment.Best wishes,BillDirections: Suppose you have just participated in a school project of collecting used books on campus. You are now to write a report about the project, which may include itsaim,organizers, participants and activities. You will have 30 minutes to write the report. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.参考范文:A school project of collecting used books was held on campus last Friday. More than 300 students were involved in this activity and almost all of them took it a fairly meaningful way to impart knowledge, according to a survey conducted yesterday.The project was organized by the Student Union of our School of Business Administration. Its main aim was to teach students to treasure knowledge and realize the importance of recycling. It also focused on cultivating students' notion of sustainable development. The activity was first launched last Monday to make sure that students that were willing to give away their books had enough time to prepare for the project. Last Friday, students who applied for the project brought their books to Professor Liu's office and signed their names on the activity list, after which a certificate would be awarded.All of the books collected have been displayed in the Recycling Reading Area in the library. Welcome all students to the library to enjoy the specially offered intellectual feast. See you.翻译都江堰(Dujiangyan)坐落在成都平原西部的岷江上,距成都市约50公里,始建于公元前三世纪。
最新专四听写与听力理解 上外出版 12套模拟题 第6-12套 答案
专四听写与听力理解上外出版12套模拟题第6-12套答案专四听写与听力理解上外 12套模拟题答案6-12Model Test 6Authority and CreativityIn many countries, authority is seldom questioned, either because it is highly respected, or because it is feared . Sometimes, too, because rank has been important in certain societies for a long time, people have been trained never to question those in authority.In other countries, including America, children are trained to question and search for answers. When a child asks a question, he will often be told to go to the library and find the answer for himself. By the time students reach the age of 14 or 15, they may be developing exciting new ideas in all fields of science and arts .To encourage such creativity, there are many national prizes offered to students every year for their scientific discoveries and artistic accomplishments. This interest in questioning and searching may be considered by some people as bad for young people's manners. This impression may be created when visitors notice young Americans asking questions and arguing with older people .1-5 CABDB 6-10 DCBDC11-15 DACBC 16-20 DCADC21-25 CBDBA 26-30 CDBACModel Test 7Driving in the USWhen driving in the United States, it’s a good idea to have an internaitonal driver’s license if you don’t have a state license. Each of the 50 states has its own traffic laws. For example, in some states drivers can pump their own gas at “self-service islands”, while in others this is not allowed. Drivers are expected to know and understand the laws even if they don’t live in the state. Get information when you cross the border into a state at a tourist information center.There is a national speed limit of 55 miles per hour, or about 80 kilometers per hour. Americans usually start and stop slowly and are generally polite about letting cars enter busy streets. They usually stop for people who are walking and let them cross the street first. In many states, you may turn right after stopping at a corner, even if there a red light.1-5 DBABB 6-10 CCBBD11-15 CBACD 16-20 BAACD21-25 BABBD 26-30 CDADBModel Test 8Why Do People Smoke?Why do people smoke? One reason is that people become addicted to cigarettes. The addictive substance in cigarettes is nicotine. When people smoke, the nicotine goes right into the blood stream and makes people feel relaxed. A smoker's body gets accustomed to the nicotine and if he stops smoking he feels nervous. Many smokers try to stop smoking, but because of the addiction to nicotine they feel so uncomfortable that they often find it too difficult to stop.Another reason is that people simply enjoy smoking and what it symbolizes. Having a cigarette for many people means taking a break. For some people smoking becomes part of certain social rituals, for example, the cigarette after dinner. Many people enjoy smoking because it gives them something to do with theirhands. Reaching for a cigarette, lighting it, flicking the ashes are especially comforting in situations where a person feels tense.1-5 DCBAA 6-10 BDCDB11-15 CCABC 16-20 CADBA21-25 CBDBC 26-30 ACCABModel Test 9FriendsFriends play a very important part in everyone’s life. Friendship usually develops during childhood. New friends are made when you progress through school. Those friends that you make as a student can usually last long. Friends influence your development, maturity and sense of responsibility. A familiar expression is "You can tell a lot about a person by knowing who his friends are." Friendship is based on common interests. If you like sports, most of your friends are likely to be athletic. If you enjoy reading and shopping, most of your friends do the same.Some people call you their friends for the wrong reasons. These people are not real friends. They are superficial, only “friends” on the outside, not the inside where it counts. Superficial friends only want to be your friends if it is to their advantage. True friends are there whether you are rich or poor.1-5 ACDAD 6-10 DBAAB11-15 BAADB 16-20 DAAAD21-25 ABDDA 26-30 DDACAModel Test 10Birth, Marriage and DeathBirth, marriage and death: these are the greatest events in human life. Many things, good or bad can happen to us in our lives. Yet there are days which are usually marked by some kinds of special ceremony: the day we are born, the day we get married and the day we die. We have a choice in the second of these. But we have no choice in birth and death. All human beings are affected by these three events. The only thing that differs in each society is the way these events are celebrated, but all societies share common characteristics. Birth is a time of joy. The proud parentsreceive congratulations and presents on behalf of the newborn. Marriage is also a time of joy. Death is a time of sorrow and is marked by a special ceremony and mourning. The dates of all three events are usually remembered.1-5 BAADB 6-10 CDCBD11-15 DCBDA 16-20 BCCAD21-25 BCBDC 26-30 DADABModel Test 11HotelsHotels today are quite different from those of the past. People who stay in them are generally travelling for business, or they are touring or on vacation. So hotels are designed mainly to meet the needs of one of those two groups of people. Hotels designed for business people are known as commercial or transient hotels. Hotels for people on vacation are called vacation or resort hotels. Transient hotels are usually located in the business section of town, while resort hotels may be at the seashore, on a mountain lake, or in the desert.In addition to these two main types, there is a third type of hotel, called a residential hotel. This is designed to meet the needs of people who want to live in a hotel. Inns and hotels are located in nearly very population center in the world. In the United States alone there are about thirty thousand.1-5 BBCBD 6-10 BDDBB11-15 DAABB 16-20 AABBD21-25 DDACA 26-30 CDCABModel Test 12Where to Spend the Last Day?What is the best choice of a dying person who is sinking fast, to say in a hospital or at home? The choice is hard to make and it depends critically on specific situations. Some people insist that if there is still a ray of hope for the sick, it is better for him to stay in a hospital. Along with advanced equipment, there are qualified doctors and nurses, who are eager to offer the best service, thoug it will cost some money. Who knows whether doctors will not work wonders at a critical moment? At least they can reduce the patient’s pain. However, in most cases, no miracle emerges. Otherwise, he is not a dying person at all. That being the case, some people prefer that the sick person should stay at home with his folks, who love and care about him. In may opinion, both choices are good according to different situations.1-5 CDBDB 6-10 CADBC11-15 DCBDC 16-20 CBCDA21-25 AABCD 26-30 BBABA。
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专四听写与听力理解上外12套模拟题答案6-12Model Test 6Authority and CreativityIn many countries, authority is seldom questioned, either because it is highly respected, or because it is feared . Sometimes, too, because rank has been important in certain societies for a long time, people have been trained never to question those in authority.In other countries, including America, children are trained to question and search for answers. When a child asks a question, he will often be told to go to the library and find the answer for himself. By the time students reach the age of 14 or 15, they may be developing exciting new ideas in all fields of science and arts .To encourage such creativity, there are many national prizes offered to students every year for their scientific discoveries and artistic accomplishments. This interest in questioning and searching may be considered by some people as bad for young people's manners. This impression may be created when visitors notice young Americans asking questions and arguing with older people .1-5 CABDB 6-10 DCBDC11-15 DACBC 16-20 DCADC21-25 CBDBA 26-30 CDBACModel Test 7Driving in the USWhen driving in the United States, it’s a good idea to have an internaitonal driver’s license if you don’t have a state license. Each of the 50 states has its own traffic laws. For example, in some states drivers can pump their own gas at “self-service islands”, while in others this is not allowed. Drivers are expected to know and understand the laws even if they don’t live in the state. Get information when you cross the border into a state at a tourist information center.There is a national speed limit of 55 miles per hour, or about 80 kilometers per hour. Americans usually start and stop slowly and are generally polite about letting cars enter busy streets. They usually stop for people who are walking and let them cross the street first. In many states, you may turn right after stopping at a corner, even if there a red light.1-5 DBABB 6-10 CCBBD11-15 CBACD 16-20 BAACD21-25 BABBD 26-30 CDADBModel Test 8Why Do People SmokeWhy do people smoke One reason is that people become addicted to cigarettes. The addictive substance in cigarettes is nicotine. When people smoke, the nicotine goes right into the blood stream and makes people feel relaxed. A smoker's body gets accustomed to the nicotine and if he stops smoking he feels nervous. Many smokers try to stop smoking, but because of the addiction to nicotine they feel so uncomfortable that they often find it too difficult to stop.Another reason is that people simply enjoy smoking and what it symbolizes. Having a cigarette for many people means taking a break. For some people smoking becomes part of certain social rituals, for example, the cigarette after dinner. Many people enjoy smoking because it gives them something to do with their hands. Reaching for a cigarette, lighting it, flicking the ashes are especially comforting in situations where a person feels tense.1-5 DCBAA 6-10 BDCDB11-15 CCABC 16-20 CADBA21-25 CBDBC 26-30 ACCABModel Test 9FriendsFriends play a very important part in everyone’s life. Friendship usually develops during childhood. New friends are made when you progress through school. Those friends that you make as a student can usually last long. Friends influence your development, maturity and sense of responsibility. A familiar expression is "You can tell a lot about a person by knowing who his friends are." Friendship is based on common interests. If you like sports, most of your friends are likely to be athletic. If you enjoy reading and shopping, most of your friends do the same.Some people call you their friends for the wrong reasons. These people are not real friends. They are superficial, only “friends” on the outside, not the inside where it counts. Superficial friends only want to be your friends if it is to their advantage. True friends are there whether you are rich or poor.1-5 ACDAD 6-10 DBAAB11-15 BAADB 16-20 DAAAD21-25 ABDDA 26-30 DDACAModel Test 10Birth, Marriage and DeathBirth, marriage and death: these are the greatest events in human life. Many things, good or bad can happen to us in our lives. Yet there are days which are usually marked by some kinds of special ceremony: the day we are born, the day we get married and the day we die. We have a choice in the second of these. But we have no choice in birth and death. All human beings are affected by these three events. The only thing that differs in each society is the way these events are celebrated, but allsocieties share common characteristics. Birth is a time of joy. The proud parents receive congratulations and presents on behalf of the newborn. Marriage is also a time of joy. Death is a time of sorrow and is marked by a special ceremony and mourning. The dates of all three events are usually remembered.1-5 BAADB 6-10 CDCBD11-15 DCBDA 16-20 BCCAD21-25 BCBDC 26-30 DADABModel Test 11HotelsHotels today are quite different from those of the past. People who stay in them are generally travelling for business, or they are touring or on vacation. So hotels are designed mainly to meet the needs of one of those two groups of people. Hotels designed for business people are known as commercial or transient hotels. Hotels for people on vacation are called vacation or resort hotels. Transient hotels are usually located in the business section of town, while resort hotels may be at the seashore, on a mountain lake, or in the desert.In addition to these two main types, there is a third type of hotel, called a residential hotel. This is designed to meet the needs of people who want to live in a hotel. Inns and hotels are located in nearly very population center in the world. In the United States alone there are about thirty thousand.1-5 BBCBD 6-10 BDDBB11-15 DAABB 16-20 AABBD21-25 DDACA 26-30 CDCABModel Test 12Where to Spend the Last DayWhat is the best choice of a dying person who is sinking fast, to say in a hospital or at home The choice is hard to make and it depends critically on specific situations. Some people insist that if there is still a ray of hope for the sick, it is better for him to stay in a hospital. Along with advanced equipment, there are qualified doctors and nurses, who are eager to offer the best service, thoug it will cost some money. Who knows whether doctors will not work wonders at a critical moment At least they can reduce the patient’s pain. However, in most cases, no miracle emerges. Otherwise, he is not a dying person at all. That being the case, some people prefer that the sick person should stay at home with his folks, who love and care about him. In may opinion, both choices are good according to different situations.1-5 CDBDB 6-10 CADBC11-15 DCBDC 16-20 CBCDA21-25 AABCD 26-30 BBABA。