2003年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题听力原文

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2003年6月大学英语四级试题及答案

2003年6月大学英语四级试题及答案（整理：亿进英语网）Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)点击此处播放听力录音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 centre.Example: You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A）At a theatre.B）At a booking office.C）At a railway station.D）At a restaurant.2. A）The man is inviting the woman to dinner.B）The woman is too busy to join the man for dinner.C）The woman is a friend of the Stevensons’.D）The man is going to visit the Stevensons’.3. A）The professor’s presentation was not convincing enough.B）The professor’s lecture notes were too complicated.C）The professor spoke with a strong accent.D）The professor spoke too fast.4. A）The furnished apartment was inexpensive.B）The apartment was provided with some old furniture.C）The furniture in the market was on sale every Sunday.D）The furniture he bought was very cheap.5. A）The man is thinking about taking a new job.B）The man likes a job that enables him to travel.C）The man is sure that he will gain more by taking the job.D）The man doesn’t want to stay home and take care of their child.6. A）Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks.B）Call to check his scores.C）Be patient and wait.D）Inquire when the test scores are released.7. A）She read it selectively.B）She went over it chapter by chapter.C）She read it slowly.D）She finished it at a stretch.8. A）He was kept in hospital for a long time.B）He was slightly injured in a traffic accident.C）He was seriously wounded in a mine explosion.D）He was fined for speeding.9. A）Wait for a taxi.B）Buy some food.C）Go on a trip.D）Book train tickets.10.A）It’s not as hard as expected.B）It’s too tough for some students.C）It’s much more difficult than people think.D）It’s believed to be the hardest optional course.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choice marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding 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）Anxious and worried.B）Nervous and confused.C）Proud and excited.D）Inspired and confident.12.A）His father scolded him severely.B）His father made him do the cutting again.C）His father took back the six dollars.D）His father cut the leaves himself.13.A）One can benefit a lot from working with his father.B）Manual labors shouldn’t be looked down upon.C）One should always do his job earnestly.D）Teenagers tend to be careless.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A）He ran a village shop.B）He worked on a farm.C）He worked in an advertising agency.D）He was a gardener.15.A）It was stressful.B）It was colorful.C）It was peaceful.D）It was boring.16.A）His desire to start his own business.B）The crisis in his family life.C）The decline in his health.D）His dream of living in the countryside.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A）Because there are no signs to direct them.B）Because no tour guides are available.C）Because all the buildings in the city look alike.D）Because the university is everywhere in the city.18. A）They set their own exams.B）They select their own students.C）They award their own degrees.D）They organize their own laboratory work.19.A）Most of them have a long history.B）Many of them are specialized libraries.C）They house more books than any other university library.D）They each have a copy of every book published in Britain.20.A）Very few of them are engaged in research.B）They were not awarded degrees until 1948.C）They have outnumbered male students.D）They were not treated equally until 1881.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 shoulddecide 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.On average, American kids ages 3 to 12 spent 29 hours a week in school, eight hours more that they did in 1981. They also did more household work and participated in more of such organized activities as soccer and ballet (芭蕾舞). Involvement in sports, in particular, rose almost 50% from 1981 to 1997: boys now spend an average of four hours a week playing sports; girls log hall that time. All in all, however, children's leisure time dropped from 40% of the day in 1981 to 25%"Children are affected by the same time crunch (危机) that affects their parents," says Sandra Hofferth, who headed the recent study of children's timetable. A chief reason, she says, is that more mothers are working outside the home. (Nevertheless, children in both double-income and "male breadwinner" households spent comparable amounts of time interacting with their parents.19 hours and 22 hours respectively. In contrast, children spent only 9 hours with their single mothers.)All work and no play could make for some very messed-up kids. "Play is the most powerful way a child explores the world and learns about himself," says T. Berry Brazelton, professor at Harvard Medical School Unstructured play encourages independent thinking and allows the young to negotiate their relationships with their peers, but kids ages 3 to 12 spent only 12 hours a week engaged in it.The children sampled spent a quarter of their rapidly decreasing "free time" watching television. But that, believe it or not, was one of the findings parents might regard as good news. If they're spending less time in front of the TV set, however, kids aren't replacing it with reading. Despite efforts to get kids more interested in books, the children spent just over an hour a week reading. Let's face it, who's got the time?21. By mentioning "the same time crunch" (Line 1, Para. 2) Sandra Hofferth means____.A) children have little time to play with their parentsB) children are not taken good care of by their working parentsC) both parents and children suffer from lack of leisure timeD) both parents and children have trouble managing their time22. According to the author, the reason given by Sandra Hofferth for the time crunch is____.A) quite convincingB) partially trueC) totally groundlessD) rather confusing23. According to the author a child develops better if ____.A) he has plenty of time reading and studyingB) he is left to play with his peers in his own wayC) he has more time participating in school activitiesD) he is free to interact with his working parents24. The author is concerned about the fact that American kids ____.A) are engaged in more and more structured activitiesB) are increasingly neglected by their working mothersC) are spending more and more time watching TVD) are involved less and less in household work25. We can infer from the passage that ____.A) extracurricular activities promote children's intelligenceB) most children will turn to reading with TV sets switched offC) efforts to get kids interested in reading have been fruitfulD) most parents believe reading to be beneficial to childrenPassage TwoQuestions 26 to :30 are based on the following passage.Henry Ford, the famous U.S. inventor and car manufacturer, once said, "The business of America is business." By this he meant that the U.S. way of life is based on the values of the business world.Few would argue with Ford's statement. A brief glimpse at a daily newspaper vividly shows how much people in the United States think about business. For example, nearly every newspaper has a business section, in which the deals and projects, finances and management, stock prices and labor problems of corporations are reported daily. In addition, business news can appear in every other section. Most national news has an important financial aspect to it. Welfare, foreign aid, the federal budget, and the policies of the Federal Reserve Bank are all heavily affected by business. Moreover, business news appears in some of the unlikeliest places. The world of arts and entertainment is often referred to as "the entertainment industry" or "show business."The positive side of Henry Ford's statement can be seen in the prosperity that business has brought to U.S. life. One of the most important reasons so many people from all over the world come to live in the United States is the dream of a better job. Jobs are produced in abundance (大量地) because the U.S. economic system is driven by competition. People believe that this system crates more wealth, more jobs, and a materially better way of life.The negative side of Henry Ford's statement, however, can be seen when the word business is taken to mean big business. And the term big business -- referring to the biggest companies, is seen in opposition to labor. Throughout U.S. history working people have had to fight hard for higher wages, better working conditions, and the fight to form unions. Today, many of the old labor disputes are over, but there is still some employee anxiety. Downsizing ---- the laying off of thousands of workers to keep expenses low and profits high -- creates feelings of insecurity for many.26. The United States is a typical country ____.A) which encourages free trade at home and abroadB) where people's chief concern is how to make moneyC) where all businesses are managed scientificallyD) which normally works according to the federal budget27. The influence of business in the U.S. is evidenced by the fact that ____.A) most newspapers are run by big businessesB) even public organizations concentrate on working for profitsC) Americans of all professions know how to do businessD) even arts and entertainment are regarded as business28. According to the passage, immigrants choose to settle in the U.S., dreaming that ____.A) they can start profitable businesses thereB) they can be more competitive in businessC) they will make a fortune overnight thereD) they will find better chances of employment29. Henry Ford's statement can be taken negatively because ____.A) working people are discouraged to fight for their fightsB) there are many industries controlled by a few big capitalistsC) there is a conflicting relationship between big corporations and laborD) public services are not run by the federal government30. A company's efforts to keep expenses low and profits high may result in ____.A) reduction in the number of employeesB) improvement of working conditionsC) fewer disputes between labor and managementD) a rise in workers' wagesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Professor Smith recently persuaded 35 people, 23 of them women, to keep a diary of all their absent-minded actions for a fortnight. When he came to analyse their embarrassing lapses ( 差错) in a scientific report, he was surprised to find that nearly all of them fell into a few groupings, Nor did the lapses appear to be entirely random (随机的).One of the women, for instance, on leaving her house for work one morning threw her dog her earrings and tried to fix a dog biscuit on her ear. “the explanation for this is that the brain is like a computer,” explains the professor. "People progra mme themselves to do certain activities regularly. It was the woman's custom every morning to throw her dog two biscuits and then put on her earrings. But somehow the action got reversed in the programme," About one in twenty of the incidents the volunteers reported were these "programme assembly failures,"Altogether the volunteers logged 433 unintentional actions that they found themselves doing -- an average of twelve each, There appear to be peak periods in the day when we are at our zaniest (荒谬可笑的). These are two hours some time between eight a.m. and noon, between four and six p.m. with a smaller peak between eight and ten p.m. "Among men the peak seems to be when a changeover in brain 'programmes' occurs, as for instance between going to and from work." Women on average reported slightly more lapses -- 12.5 compared with 10.9 for men m probably because they were more reliable reporters.A startling finding of the research is that the absent-minded activity is a hazard of doing things in which we are skilled. Normally, you would expect that skill reduces the number of errors we make. But trying to avoid silly slips by concentrating more could make things a lot worse m even dangerous.31. In his study Professor Smith asked the subjects ____.A) to keep track of people who tend to forget thingsB) to report their embarrassing lapses at randomC) to analyse their awkward experiences scientificallyD) to keep a record of what they did unintentionally32. Professor Smith discovered that ____.A) certain patterns can be identified in the recorded incidentsB) many people were too embarrassed to admit their absent-mindednessC) men tend to be more absent-minded than womenD) absent-mindedness is an excusable human weakness33. "Programme assembly failures" (Line 6, Para. 2) refers to the phenomenon that people ____.A) often fail to programme their routines beforehandB) tend to make mistakes when they are in a hurryC) unconsciously change the sequence of doing thingsD) are likely to mess things up if they are too tired34. We learn from the third paragraph that ____.A) absent-mindedness tends to occur during certain hours of the dayB) women are very careful to perform actions during peak periodsC) women experience more peak periods of absent-mindednessD) men's absent-mindedness often results in funny situations35. It can be concluded from the passage that ____.A) people should avoid doing important things during peak periods of lapsesB) hazards can be avoided when people do things they are good atC) people should be careful when programming their actionsD) lapses cannot always be attributed to lack of concentrationPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.It's no secret that many children would be healthier and happier with adoptive parents than with the parents that nature dealt them. That's especially true of children who remain in abusive homes because the law blindly favors biological parents. It's also true of children who suffer for years in foster homes (收养孩子的家庭) because of parents who can't or won't care for them but refuse to give up custody (监护) rights.Fourteen-year-old Kimberly Mays fits neither description, but her recent court victory could eventually help children who do. Kimberly has been the object of an angry custody baffle between the man who raised her and her biological parents, with whom she has never lived. A Florida judge ruled that the teenager can remain with the only father she's ever known and that her biologicalparents have "no legal claim" on her.The ruling, though it may yet be reversed, sets aside the principle that biology is the primary determinant of parentage. That's an important development, one that's long overdue.Shortly after birth in December 1978, Kimberly Mays and another infant were mistakenly switched and sent home with the wrong parents. Kimberly's biological parents, Ernest and Regina Twigg, received a child who died of a heart disease in 1988. Medical tests showed that the child wasn't the Twiggs' own daughter, but Kimt only was, thus sparking a custody battle with Robert Mays. In 1989, the two families agreed that Mr. Mays would maintain custody with the Twiggs getting visiting fights. Those rights were ended when Mr. Mays decided that Kimberly was being harmed.The decision to leave Kimberly with Mr. Mays rendered her suit debated. But the judge made clear that Kimberly did have standing to sue ( 起诉) on her own behalf. Thus he made clear that she was more than just property to be handled as adults saw fit.Certainly, the biological link between parent and child is fundamental. But biological parents aren't always preferable to adoptive ones, and biological parentage does not convey an absolute ownership that cancels all the rights of children.36. What was the primary consideration in the Florida judge's ruling?A) The biological link.B) The child's benefits.C) The traditional practice.D) The parents' feelings.37. We can learn from the Kimberly case thatA) children are more than just personal possessions of their parentsB) the biological link between parent and child should be emphasizedC) foster homes bring children more pain and suffering than careD) biological parents shouldn't claim custody rights after their child is adopted38. The Twiggs claimed custody rights to Kimberly becauseA) they found her unhappy in Mr. Mays' custodyB) they regarded her as their propertyC) they were her biological parentsD) they felt guilty about their past mistake39. Kimberly had been given to Mr. MaysA) by sheer accidentB) out of charityC) at his requestD) for better care40. The author's attitude towards the judge's ruling could be described asA) doubtfulB) criticalC) cautiousD) supportivePart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minute)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are for 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. She ____ her trip to New York because she was ill.A) called off C) put upB) closed down D) went off42.____ the storm, the ship would have reached its destination on time.A) But for C) In spite ofB) In case of D) Because of43. We should concentrate on sharply reducing interest rates to pull the economy out of ____.A) rejection C) retreatB) restriction D) recession44.The ____ of finding gold in California attracted a lot of people to settle down there.A) prospects C) stakesB) speculations D) provisions45. I suffered from mental ____ because of stress from my job.A) damage C) reliefB) release D) fatigue46. The rest of the day was entirely at his ____ for reading or recreation.A) dismissal C) disposalB) survival D) arrival47. You will not be ____ about your food in time of great hunger.A) special C) peculiarB) particular D) specific48. Crime is increasing worldwide, and there is every reason to believe the ____ will continue into the next decade.A) emergency C) paceB) trend D) schedule49. You shouldn't have written in the ____ since the book belongs to the library.A) interval B) borderC) margin D) edge50. The ____ of airplane engines announced a coming air raid.A) roar B) exclamationC) whistle D) scream51. This ticket ____ you to a free boat tour on the lake.A) entities B) appointsC) grants D) credits52. This is the nurse who ____ to me when I was ill in hospital.A) accompanied B) attendedC) entertained D) shielded53. I was about to a ____ match when I remembered Tom's warning.A) rub B) hit C) scrape D) strike54. The advertisement says this material doesn't ____ in the wash, but it has.A) contract B) shrink C) slim D) dissolve55. He was proud of being chosen to participate in the game and he ____ us that he would try as hard as possible.A) insured C) assumedB) guaranteed D) assured56. Not only the professionals but also the amateurs will ____ from the new training facilities.A) derive B) acquire C) benefit D) reward57. The work was almost complete when we received orders to ____ no further with it.A) progress C) marchB) proceed D) promote58. I waited for him half an hour, but he never ____.A) turned in C) turned offB) turned down D) turned up59. A house with a dangerous gas ____ can be broken into immediately.A) leak C) messB) split D) crack60. A dark suit is ____ to a light one for evening wear.A) favourable C) preferableB) suitable D) proper61. It was in the United States that I made the ____ of Professor Jones.A) acknowledgement C) recognitionB) acquaintance D) association62. Could you take a ____ sheet of paper and write your name at the top?A) bare C) hollowB) vacant D) blank63. A culture in which the citizens share similar religious beliefs and values is more likely to have laws that represent the wishes of its people than is a culture where citizens come from ____ backgrounds.A) extensive B) influentialC) diverse D) identical64. Areas where students have particular difficulty have been treated ____ particular care.A) by B) in C) under D) with65. He gave a ____ to handle the affairs in a friendly manner.A) pledge C) plungeB) mission D) motion66. Don't let the child play with scissors ____ he cuts himself.A) in case C) now thatB) so that D) only if67. ____ the danger from enemy action, people had to cope with a severe shortage of food, clothing,fuel, and almost everything.A) As far as C) As well asB) As long as D) As soon as68. Many people lost their jobs during the business ____.A) desperation C) despairB) decrease D) depression69. Whenever a big company ____ a small one, the product almost always gets worse.A) gets on with C) takes overB) cuts down D) puts up with70. Mr. Smith was the only witness who said that the fire was ____.A) mature C) meaningfulB) deliberate D) innocentPart IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)Directions: In this part there is a short passage with 8 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the right of the page.What personal qualities are desirable in a teacher? I think the following would be generally accepted.First, the teacher's personality should be lively and attractive. This does not rule out people who are plain-looking, or even ugly, because many such people have great personal charm. But it does rule out such types as the over-excitable, sad, cold, and frustrated.Secondly, it is not merely desirable but essential for a teacher to have a genuine capacity for sympathy, a capacity to understand the minds and feelings of other people, especially, since most teachers are school teachers, the minds and feelings of children. Closely related with this is the capacity to be tolerant -- not, indeed, of what is wrong, but of the weaknesses and immaturity of human nature which induce ( i)~ ) people, and again especially children, to make mistakes.Thirdly, I hold it essential for a teacher to be both intellectually and morally honest. This means that he will be aware of his intellectual strengths and limitations, and will have thought about and decided upon the moral principles by which his life shall be guided. There is no contradiction in my going on to say that a teacher should be a bit of an actor. That is part of the technique of teaching, which demands that every now and then a teacher should be able to put on an act to enliven (使生动) a lesson, correct a fault, or award praise. Children, especially young children, live in a world that is rather larger than life.A teacher must be capable of infinite patience. This, I may say, is largely a matter of self-discipline and self-training, for we are none of us born like that.Finally, I think a teacher should have the kind of mind which always wants to go on learning. Teachingis a job at which one will never be perfect; there is always something more to learn about it. There are three principal objects of study: the subjects which the teacher is teaching; the methods by which the subjects can best be taught to the particular pupils in the classes he is teaching; and ---- by far the most important -- the children, young people, or adults to whom the subjects are to be taught. The two fundamental principles of British education today are that education is education of the whole person, and that it is best acquired through full and active co-operation between two persons, the teacher and the learner.S1. Plain-looking teachers can also be admired by their students if they have ____.S1_____________________________S2. The author says it is ____ that teachers be sympathetic with their students.S2_____________________________S3. A teacher should be tolerant because humans tend to have ____ and to be ____.S3 (1)_________________________ (2)__________________________________________S4. A teacher who is ____ will be able to make his lessons more lively.S4_______________________________S5. How can a teacher acquire infinite patience?S5_______________________________.S6. Since teaching is a job no one can be perfect at, it is necessary for teachers to keep improving their knowledge of the subjects they teach and their ____.S6_______________________________.S7. Teachers' most important object of study is ____.S7________________________________.S8. Education cannot be best acquired without ____ between the teacher and the learner.S8_________________________________.Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an eye-witness account of a traffic accident. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:假设你在某日某时某地目击一起车祸，就此写一份见证书。

2003年12月大学英语四级听力原文及答案

2003年12月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both 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.1. 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?A) The man could come some time later.B) The size the man wants will arrive soon.C) The size of the skirt is ail right for the man.D) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.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?A) The woman is filming the lake.B) The woman is running toward the lake.C) The woman can’t take a photo of the man.D) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.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?A) It’s quiet in the restaurant.B) The restaurant is too far from their school.C) The price is high in the restaurant.D) The restaurant serves good food.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?A) On a busy street.B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) At an airport.D) At a booking office.5. W: My headache is killing me. I thought it was gong away. But now it is getting worse and worse.M: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: what does the man mean?A) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.B) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.C) The woman’s headache will go away by itself.D) The woman has been complaining too much.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?A) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.B) Help move things to Mr. Johnson’s office.C) Help the woman move the items.D) Hurry to Mr. Johnson’s office.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?A) The man didn’t practice hard enough.B) The man should find a new partner.C) The man should not give up.D) The man should not dream of being a superstar.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?A) It doesn’t appeal to her.B) It’s incredibly delicious.C) She has already tasted it.D) There is no more left.9. 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 minute?Q：what does the woman imply?A) The man is a diligent student.B) The man has bad study habits.C) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.D) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper. 10．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 tomorrow?Q: What can be informed from the conversation?A) The man has finished Ms assignment.B) The man is willing to help the woman.C) The man will drive the woman to school.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 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 holdthe door open for them. We get lazy. And in our laziness, wethink that something, like a simple "Thank You" doesn't reallymatter. But it can matter very much. The fact that no matterhow nicely we dress, or how beautifully we decorate we home,we can't be truly elegant without good manners because eleganceand good manners always go hand in hand. In fact, I think ofthe good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Haven't younoticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keepgetting prettier? It's funny how that happens. But it does. Takethe long-lost art of saying "Thank you" like wearing a littlemakeup or making sure your hair is neat. Getting into the habitof saying "Thank you" can make you feel better about yourself.Good manners add to you image while an angry face makes the bestdressed person look ugly.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11: What is the passage mainly about?A) The importance of good manners.B) The art of saying thank you.C) The secret of staying pretty.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12: What does the speaker say about the people of the past?A) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were more aware of changes in fashion.D) They were nicer and gentler.13: According to the speaker, how could we best improve our image?A) By putting on a little make-up.B) By decorating our homes.C) By being kind and generous.D) By wearing fashionable clothes.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. "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 playgrounda grade of "C" for safety after visiting more than 3,000playgrounds nationwide. Parents should watch closely. Theyshould always be within shouting and running distance of theirchildren. Young children don't understand cause-and-effect, sothey may run in front of moving swings. They're also better atclimbing up than getting down, so they may panic at the top ofa ladder. It's important for children to know you're watchingthem. Once they feel that sense of security, that's when theycan be creative.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14: What is the cause of playground injures?A) Children don’t get enough education in safety.B) The playgrounds are in poor condition.C) The playgrounds are overcrowded.D) Children are keen on dangerous games.15: What should parents do to prevent playground injures?A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.16: What does the speaker say about young children?A) They can be creative when they feel secure.B) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.C) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.D) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. For 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 whosebags 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. 17: Why does the speaker say that picking somebody's pocket is an honorable job in southeast London?A) It’s admired worldwide.B) It takes skill.C) It pays well.D) It’s a full-time job.18: According to the speaker, who is most likely to become avictim of pickpockets?A) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.B) A mother with a baby in her arms.C) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.D) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.Q19: In the speaker's opinion, what is the best place for a man to keep his wallets?A) A side pocket of his jacket.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his trousers.D) The back pocket of his tight trousers.20: What is the perfect setting for picking pockets, according to the speaker?A) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.B) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.2003年12月四级参考答案1. A2. B3. A4. D5. C6. B7. D8. B9. C 10.D 11.C 12.A 13.B 14.C 15.B 16.D 17.A 18.C 19.A 20.B。

2003年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷

2003年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the centre.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1.A) At a theatre.B) At a booking office.C) At a railway station.D) At a restaurant.2.A) The man is inviting the woman to dinner.B) The woman is too busy to join the man for dinner.C) The woman is a friend of the Stevensons.D) The man is going to visit the Stevensons.3.A) The professor’s presentation was not convincing enough.B) The professor’s lecture notes were too complicated.C) The professor spoke with a strong accent.D) The professor spoke too fast.4.A) The furnished apartment was inexpensive.B) The apartment was provided with some old furniture.C) The furniture in the market was on sale every Sunday.D) The furniture he bought was very cheap.5.A) The man is thinking about taking a new job.B) The man likes a job that enables him to travel.C) The man is sure that he will gain more by taking the job.D) The man doesn’t want to stay home and take care of their child.6.A) Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks.B) Call to check his scores.C) Be patient and wait.D) Inquire when the test scores are released.7.A) She read it selectively.B) She went over it chapter by chapter.C) She read it slowly.D) She finished it at a stretch.8.A) He was kept in hospital for a long time.B) He was slightly injured in a traffic accident.C) He was seriously wounded in a mine explosion.D) He was fined for speeding.9.A) Wait for a taxi.B) Buy some food.C) Go on a trip.D) Book train tickets.10.A) It’s not as hard as expected.B) It’s too tough for some students.C) It’s much more difficult than people think.D) It’s believed to be the hardest optional course.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choice marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) Anxious and worried.B) Proud and excited.C) Nervous and confused.D) Inspired and confident.12.A) His father scolded him severely.B) His father took back the six dollars.C) His father made him do the cutting again.D) His father cut the leaves himself.13.A) One can benefit a lot from working with his father.B) Manual labourers shouldn’t be looked down upon.C) One should always do his job earnestly.D) Teenagers tend to be careless.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) He ran a village shop.B) He worked on a farm.C) He worked in an advertising agency.D) He was a gardener.15.A) It was stressful.B) It was colorful.C) It was peaceful.D) It was boring.16.A) His desire to start Iris own business.B) The crisis in his family life.C) The decline in his health.D) His dream of living in the countryside.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A) Because there are no signs to direct them.B) Because no tour guides are available.C) Because all the buildings in the city look alike.D) Because the university is everywhere in the city.18.A) They set their own exams.B) They select their own students.C) They award their own degrees.D) They organize their own laboratory work.19.A) Most of them have a long history.B) Many of them are specialized libraries.C) They house more books than any other university library.D) They each have a copy of every book published in Britain.20.A) Very few of them are engaged in research.B) They were not awarded degrees until 1948.C) They have outnumbered male students.D) They were not treated equally until 1881.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 choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.On average, American kids ages 3 to 12 spent 29 hours a week in school, eight hours more that they did in 1981. They also did more household work and participated in more of such organized activities as soccer and ballet (芭蕾舞). Involvement in sports, in particular, rose almost 50% from 1981 to 1997: boys now spend an average of four hours a week playing sports; girls log hall that time. All in all, however, children’s leisure time dropped from 40% of the day in 1981 to 25%“Children are affected by the same time crunch (危机) that affects their parents,” says Sandra Hofferth, who headed the recent study of children’s timetable. A chief reason, she says, is that more mothers are working outside the home. (Nevertheless, children in both double-income and “male breadwinner” households spent comparable amounts of time interacting with their parents 19 hours and 22 hours respectively. In contrast,children spent only 9 hours with their single mothers.)All work and no play could make for some very messed-up kids. “Play is the most powerful way a child explores the world and learns about himself,” says T. Berry Brazelton, professor at Harvard Medical School Unstructured play encourages independent thinking and allows the young to negotiate their relationships with their peers, but kids ages 3 to 12 spent only 12 hours a week engaged in it.The children sampled spent a quarter of their rapidly decreasing “free time” watching television. But that, believe it or not, was one of the findings parents might regard as good news. If they’re spending less time in front of the TV set, however, kids aren’t replacing it with reading. Despite efforts to get kids more interested in books, the children spent just over an hour a week reading. Let’s face it, who’s got the time?21.By mentioning “the same time crunch” (Line 1, Para. 2) Sandra Hofferth means________.A) children have little time to play with their parentsB) children are not taken good care of by their working parentsC) both parents and children suffer from lack of leisure timeD) both parents and children have trouble managing their time22.According to the author, the reason given by Sandra Hofferth for the time crunch is________.A) quite convincingB) partially trueC) totally groundlessD) rather confusing23.According to the author a child develops better if ________.A) he has plenty of time reading and studyingB) he is left to play with his peers in his own wayC) he has more time participating in school activitiesD) he is free to interact with his working parents24.The author is concerned about the fact that American kids ________.A) are engaged in more and more structured activitiesB) are increasingly neglected by their working mothersC) are spending more and more time watching TVD) are involved less and less in household work25.We can infer from the passage that ________.A) extracurricular activities promote children’s intelligenceB) most children will turn to reading with TV sets switched offC) efforts to get kids interested in reading have been fruitfulD) most parents believe reading to be beneficial to childrenPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Henry Ford, the famous U.S. inventor and car manufacturer, once said, “The business of America is business.” By this he meant that the U.S. way of life is based on the values of the business world.Few would argue with Ford’s statement. A brief glimpse at a daily newspaper vividly shows how much people in the United States think about business. For example, nearly every newspaper has a business section, in which the deals and projects, finances and management, stock prices and labor problems of corporations are reported daily. In addition, business news can appear in every other section. Most national news has an important financial aspect to it. Welfare, foreign aid, the federal budget, and the policies of the Federal Reserve Bank are all heavily affected by business. Moreover, business news appears in some of the unlikeliest places. The world of arts and entertainment is often referred to as “the entertainment industry” or “show business.”The positive side of Henry Ford’s statement can be seen in the prosperity that business has brought to U.S. life. One of the most important reasons so many people from all over the world come to live in the United States is the dream of a better job. Jobs are produced in abundance (大量地) because the U.S. economic system is driven by competition. People believe that this system crates more wealth, more jobs, and a materially better way of life.The negative side of Henry Ford’s statement, however, can be seen when the word business is taken to mean big business. And the term big business—referring to the biggest companies, is seen in opposition to labor. Throughout U.S. history working people have had to fight hard for higher wages, better working conditions, and the fight to form unions. Today, many of the old labor disputes are over, but there is still some employee anxiety. Downsizing—the laying off of thousands of workers to keep expenses low and profits high—creates feelings of insecurity for many.26.The United States is a typical country ________.A) which encourages free trade at home and abroadB) where people’s chief concern is how to make moneyC) where all businesses are managed scientificallyD) which normally works according to the federal budget27.The influence of business in the U.S. is evidenced by the fact that ________.A) most newspapers are run by big businessesB) even public organizations concentrate on working for profitsC) Americans of all professions know how to do businessD) even arts and entertainment are regarded as business28.According to the passage, immigrants choose to settle in the U.S., dreaming that________.A) they can start profitable businesses thereB) they can be more competitive in businessC) they will make a fortune overnight thereD) they will find better chances of employment29.Henry Ford’s statement can be taken negatively because ________.A) working people are discouraged to fight for their fightsB) there are many industries controlled by a few big capitalistsC) there is a conflicting relationship between big corporations and laborD) public services are not run by the federal government30. A company’s efforts to keep expenses low and profits high may result in ________.A) reduction in the number of employeesB) improvement of working conditionsC) fewer disputes between labor and managementD) a rise in workers’ wagesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Professor Smith recently persuaded 35 people, 23 of them women, to keep a diary of all their absent-minded actions for a fortnight. When he came to analyse their embarrassing lapses (差错) in a scientific report, he was surprised to find that nearly all of them fell into a few groupings, Nor did the lapses appear to be entirely random (随机的).One of the women, for instance, on leaving her house for work one morning threw her dog her earrings and tried to fix a dog biscuit on her ear. “the explanation for this is that the brain is like a computer,” explains the professor. “People programme themselves to do certain activities regularly. It was the woman’s custom every morning to throw her dog two biscuits and then put on her earrings. But somehow the action got reversed in the programme,” About one in twenty of the incidents the volunteers reported were these “programme assembly failures.”Altogether the volunteers logged 433 unintentional actions that they found themselves doing—an average of twelve each, There appear to be peak periods in the day when we are at our zaniest (荒谬可笑的). These are two hours some time between eight a.m. and noon, between four and six p.m. with a smaller peak between eight and ten p.m.“Among men the peak seems to be when a changeover in brain ‘programmes’ occurs, as for instance between going to and from work.” Women on average reported slightly more lapses—12.5 compared with 10.9 for men—probably because they were more reliable reporters.A startling finding of the research is that the absent-minded activity is a hazard of doing things in which we are skilled. Normally, you would expect that skill reduces the number of errors we make. But trying to avoid silly slips by concentrating more could make things a lot worse—even dangerous.31.In his study Professor Smith asked the subjects ________.A) to keep track of people who tend to forget thingsB) to report their embarrassing lapses at randomC) to analyse their awkward experiences scientificallyD) to keep a record of what they did unintentionally32.Professor Smith discovered that ________.A) certain patterns can be identified in the recorded incidentsB) many people were too embarrassed to admit their absent-mindednessC) men tend to be more absent-minded than womenD) absent-mindedness is an excusable human weakness33.“Programme assembly failures” (Line 6, Para. 2) refers to the phenomenon thatpeople ________.A) often fail to programme their routines beforehandB) tend to make mistakes when they are in a hurryC) unconsciously change the sequence of doing thingsD) are likely to mess things up if they are too tired34.We learn from the third paragraph that ________.A) absent-mindedness tends to occur during certain hours of the dayB) women are very careful to perform actions during peak periodsC) women experience more peak periods of absent-mindednessD) men’s absent-mindedness often results in funny situations35.It can be concluded from the passage that ________.A) people should avoid doing important things during peak periods of lapsesB) hazards can be avoided when people do things they are good atC) people should be careful when programming their actionsD) lapses cannot always be attributed to lack of concentrationPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.It’s no secret that many children would be healthier and happier with adoptive parents than with the parents that nature dealt them. That’s especially true of children who remain in abusive homes because the law blindly favors biological parents. It’s also true of children who suffer for years in foster homes (收养孩子的家庭) because of parents who can’t or won’t care for them but refuse to give up custody (监护) rights.Fourteen-year-old Kimberly Mays fits neither description, but her recent court victory could eventually help children who do. Kimberly has been the object of an angry custody baffle between the man who raised her and her biological parents, with whom she has never lived. A Florida judge ruled that the teenager can remain with the only father she’s ever known and that her biological parents have “no legal claim” on her.The ruling, though it may yet be reversed, sets aside the principle that biology is the primary determinant of parentage. That’s an important development, one that’s long overdue.Shortly after birth in December 1978, Kimberly Mays and another infant were mistakenly switched and sent home with the wrong parents. Kimberly’s biological parents, Ernest and Regina Twigg, received a child who died of a heart disease in 1988. Medical tests showed that the child wasn’t the Twiggs’ own daughter, but Kimt only was, thus sparking a custody battle with Robert Mays. In 1989, the two families agreed that Mr. Mays would maintain custody with the Twiggs getting visiting fights. Those rights were ended when Mr. Mays decided that Kimberly was being harmed.The decision to leave Kimberly with Mr. Mays rendered her suit debated. But the judge made clear that Kimberly did have standing to sue (起诉) on her own behalf. Thus he made clear that she was more than just property to be handled as adults saw fit.Certainly, the biological link between parent and child is fundamental. But biological parents aren’t always preferable to adoptive ones, and biological parentage does not convey an absolute ownership that cancels all the rights of children.36.What was the primary consideration in the Florida judge’s ruling?A) The biological link.B) The child’s benefits.C) The traditional practice.D) The parents’ feelings.37.We can learn from the Kimberly case that ________.A) children are more than just personal possessions of their parentsB) the biological link between parent and child should be emphasizedC) foster homes bring children more pain and suffering than careD) biological parents shouldn’t claim custody rights after their child is adopted38.The Twiggs claimed custody rights to Kimberly because ________.A) they found her unhappy in Mr. Mays’ custodyB) they regarded her as their propertyC) they were her biological parentsD) they felt guilty about their past mistake39.Kimberly had been given to Mr. Mays ________.A) by sheer accidentB) out of charityC) at his requestD) for better care40.The author’s attitude towards the judge’s ruling could be described as ________.A) doubtfulB) criticalC) cautiousD) supportivePart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minute)Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are for choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the centre.41.She her trip to New York because she was ill.A) called offB) closed downC) put upD) went off42.________ the storm, the ship would have reached its destination on time.A) But forB) In case ofC) In spite ofD) Because of43.We should concentrate on sharply reducing interest rates to pull the economy out of________.A) rejectionB) restrictionC) retreatD) recession44.The of finding gold in California attracted a lot of people to settle down there.A) prospectsB) speculationsC) stakesD) provisions45.I suffered from mental because of stress from my job.A) damageB) releaseC) reliefD) fatigue46.The rest of the day was entirely at his for reading or recreation.A) dismissalB) survivalC) disposalD) arrival47.You will not be about your food in time of great hunger.A) specialB) particularC) peculiarD) specific48.Crime is increasing worldwide, and there is every reason to believe the will continueinto the next decade.A) emergencyB) trendC) paceD) schedule49.You shouldn’t have written in the ________ since the book belongs to the library.A) intervalB) borderD) edge50.The of airplane engines announced a coming air raid.A) roarB) exclamationC) whistleD) scream51.This ticket you to a free boat tour on the lake.A) entitiesB) appointsC) grantsD) credits52.This is the nurse who to me when I was ill in hospital.A) accompaniedB) attendedC) entertainedD) shielded53.I was about to a match when I remembered Tom’s warning.A) rubB) hitC) scrapeD) strike54.The advertisement says this material doesn’t in the wash, but it has.A) contractB) shrinkC) slimD) dissolve55.He was proud of being chosen to participate in the game and he ________ us that hewould try as hard as possible.A) insuredB) guaranteedC) assumed56.Not only the professionals but also the amateurs will from the new trainingfacilities.A) deriveB) acquireC) benefitD) reward57.The work was almost complete when we received orders to ________ no furtherwith it.A) progressB) proceedC) marchD) promote58.I waited for him half an hour, but he never ________.A) turned inB) turned downC) turned offD) turned up59. A house with a dangerous gas can be broken into immediately.A) leakB) splitC) messD) crack60. A dark suit is to a light one for evening wear.A) favourableB) suitableC) preferableD) proper61.It was in the United States that I made the of Professor Jones.A) acknowledgementB) acquaintanceC) recognition62.Could you take a sheet of paper and write your name at the top?A) bareB) vacantC) hollowD) blank63. A culture in which the citizens share similar religious beliefs and values is morelikely to have laws that represent the wishes of its people than is a culture where citizens come from backgrounds.A) extensiveB) influentialC) diverseD) identical64.Areas where students have particular difficulty have been treated particular care.A) byB) inC) underD) with65.He gave a to handle the affairs in a friendly manner.A) pledgeB) missionC) plungeD) motion66.Don’t let the child play with scissors he cuts himself.A) in caseB) so thatC) now thatD) only if67.________ the danger from enemy action, people had to cope with a severe shortageof food, clothing, fuel, and almost everything.A) As far asB) As long asC) As well as68.Many people lost their jobs during the business ________.A) desperationB) decreaseC) despairD) depression69.Whenever a big company a small one, the product almost always gets worse.A) gets on withB) cuts downC) takes overD) puts up with70.Mr. Smith was the only witness who said that the fire was ________.A) matureB) deliberateC) meaningfulD) innocentPart IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)Directions:In this part there is a short passage with 8 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions orcomplete the statements in the fewest possible words. Write your answers inthe spaces provided on the right of the page.What personal qualities are desirable in a teacher? I think the following would be generally accepted.First, the teacher’s personality should be lively and attractive. This does not rule out people who are plain-looking, or even ugly, because many such people have great personal charm. But it does rule out such types as the over-excitable, sad, cold, and frustrated.Secondly, it is not merely desirable but essential for a teacher to have a genuine capacity for sympathy, a capacity to understand the minds and feelings of other people, especially, since most teachers are school teachers, the minds and feelings of children. Closely related with this is the capacity to be tolerant—not, indeed, of what is wrong, but of the weaknesses and immaturity of human nature which induce (i)~) people, and again especially children, to make mistakes.Thirdly, I hold it essential for a teacher to be both intellectually and morally honest. This means that he will be aware of his intellectual strengths and limitations, and will have thought about and decided upon the moral principles by which his life shall beguided. There is no contradiction in my going on to say that a teacher should be a bit of an actor. That is part of the technique of teaching, which demands that every now and then a teacher should be able to put on an act to enliven (使生动) a lesson, correct a fault, or award praise. Children, especially young children, live in a world that is rather larger than life.A teacher must be capable of infinite patience. This, I may say, is largely a matter of self-discipline and self-training, for we are none of us born like that.Finally, I think a teacher should have the kind of mind which always wants to go on learning. Teaching is a job at which one will never be perfect; there is always something more to learn about it. There are three principal objects of study: the subjects which the teacher is teaching; the methods by which the subjects can best be taught to the particular pupils in the classes he is teaching; and—by far the most important—the children, young people, or adults to whom the subjects are to be taught. The two fundamental principles of British education today are that education is education of the whole person, and that it is best acquired through full and active co-operation between two persons, the teacher and the learner.S1.Plain-looking teachers can also be admired by their students if they have S1.S2.The author says it is S2 that teachers be sympathetic with their students.S3. A teacher should be tolerant because humans tend to have S3(1) and to be S3(2).S4. A teacher who is S4 will be able to make his lessons more lively.S5.How can a teacher acquire infinite patience? S5S6.Since teaching is a job no one can be perfect at, it is necessary for teachers to keep improving their knowledge of the subjects they teach and their S6S7.Teachers’ most important object of study is S7.cation cannot be best acquired without S8 between the teacher and the learnerPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an eye-witness account of a traffic accident. You should write at least 120 words accordingto the outline given below in Chinese:假设你在某日某时某地目击一起车祸，就此写一份见证书。

历年大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及参考答案

大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a linethrough the centre.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. There fore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) Every day.B) Every other day.C) Every week.D) Every other week.2. A) Saturday morning.B) Saturday afternoon.C) Sunday morning.D) Sunday afternoon.3. A) The unsmiling faces.B) The sun.C) The Londoners.。

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Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)1. M: Mary, would you join me for dinner tonight?W: You treated me last weekend. Now, it's my turn. Shall we try something Italian?Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: Good afternoon, I'm calling to inquire about the four bedroom house you advertised in the newspaper.M: I am sorry, but it's already sold.Q: What do we learn about the house from the conversation?3. W: John, what are you doing on your computer? Don't you remember your promise?M: This is not a game. It's only a crossword puzzle that helps increase my vocabulary.Q: What is the probable relationship between the speakers?4. M: Do you still keep in touch with your parents regularly after all these years?W: Yes, of course. I call them at weekends when the rates are down fifty percent.Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?5. M: Hurry, there is a bus coming.W: Why run? There will be another one in two or three minutes.Q: What does the woman mean?6. M: Wow, that's a big assignment we got for the English class.W: Well, it's not as bad as it looks. It isn't due until Thursday morning.Q: What does the woman mean?7. W: Hello, is that Steve? I'm stuck in a traffic jam. I'm afraid I can't make it before seven o'clock.M: Never mind. I'll be here waiting for you.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. M: You really seem to enjoy your literature class.W: You're right. It has opened a new world for me. I'm exposed to the thoughts of some of the world's best writers. I've never read so much in my life.Q: What does the woman mean?9. W: Listen to me, Joe, the exam is already a thing of the past. Just forget about it.M: That's easier said than done.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?10. M: I hear you drive a long way to work everyday.W: Oh, yes. It's about sixty miles. But it doesn't seem that far, the road is not bad, and there's not much traffic.Q: How does the woman feel about driving to work?Section B Compound DictationIt's difficult to imagine the sea ever running out of（用完）fish. It's so vast, so deep, so mysterious. Unfortunately, it's not bottomless. Over-fishing, coupled with destructive fishing practices, is killing off the fish and ruining their environment.Destroy the fish, and you destroy the fishermen's means of living. At least 60 percent of the world's commercially important fish species are already over-fished, or fished to the limit. As a result, governments have had to close down some areas of sea to commercial fishing.Big, high-tech（高科技）fleets ensure that everything in their path is pulled out of water. Anything too small, or the wrong thing, is thrown back either dead or dying. That's an average ofmore than 20 million metric tons every year.When you consider that equal a quarter of the world catch, you begin to see the sides of the problem.In some parts of the world, for every kilogram of prawns (对虾) caught, up to 15 kilograms of unsuspecting fish and other marine wildlife die, simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.True, some countries are beginning to deal with（处理）this problem, but it is vital we find rational ways of fishing, before every ocean becomes a dead sea.It would make sense to give the fish enough time to recover, grow to full sizes and reproduce, then catch them in a way that doesn't kill other innocent sea life.。

2023年6月大学英语四级考试真题听力

2023年6月大学英语四级考试真题听力The 2023 June College English Level 4 (CET-4) listening test is a crucial exam for many students in China. It is a test that assesses the English listening abilities of college students, and passing this examis often a requirement for graduation. However, for many students, the CET-4 listening test can be a source of stress and anxiety.2023年6月的大学英语四级考试听力真题对于许多中国学生来说至关重要。

这是一项评估大学生英语听力能力的考试，通过这个考试通常是毕业的要求。

然而，对许多学生来说，英语四级听力考试可能是一种压力和焦虑的来源。

One of the reasons why the CET-4 listening test can be so challenging is because of the variety of accents and speaking styles that are featured in the recordings. Students are often required to listen to recordings of different English speakers, including British, American, Australian, and other accents. This can make it difficult for students to understand the content of the recordings, as they maynot be accustomed to hearing such a wide range of accents in their daily lives.英语四级听力考试之所以如此具有挑战性的原因之一是因为录音中涵盖了各种口音和说话风格。

2003年9月英语四级真题听力原文（五篇）

2003年9月英语四级真题听力原文（五篇）第一篇：2003年9月英语四级真题听力原文Section A1.M: I can t understand why Bob isn t here yet? Do you think we should try to call him or go look for him?W: He probably just got held up in traffic.Why don t we give him a few minutes? [Q] What are the speakers probably going to do?2.M: Hi, Susan!Have you decided where to live when you get married?W: I d like to live in the downtown area near my work but Nelson wants to live in suburbs to save our expenses. [Q] Why does Susan want to live in the city?3.M: I d like to buy a copy of Professor Franklin s book on American culture. W: I m sorry.The book has been out of print for sometime now. [Q] Where does the conversation probably take place.4.W: I ve just locked my keys in my room.Now what should I do?M: I can t believe it.You are always so careless.Anyhow let s calm down and try to figure things out. [Q] What does the man suggest?5.W: Can you give us your e-mail address, so we can get back to you as soon as possible? M: I ll send you an e-mail so we don t have to do the spellings on the phone.Okay?[Q] What are the speakers doing?6.W: Hi, George!Could you give me a ride? I want to buy some food for the picnic. M: Okay.I m going home but I can drop you at the supermarket. [Q] What does the woman wantto do?7.W: My name is Helen WARE.W-A-R-E.Can I get a class permit for biology?M: Oh, no.Not now.Registration for students whose last names begin with W doesn t start until tomorrow. [Q] What does the man mean?8.M: What was the weather like when you were in New York last week?W: It was very much like the weather here in Beijing.So you needn t take muchclothes if you don t plan to stay there long. [Q] What can we learn from the conversation?9.W: What are the things in our our suitcase? There aren t any toys at all.Wherehave you put them?M: Oh, no.This is not our suitcase.The old lady must have taken ours by mistake.She was sitting next to us at the restaurant.[Q] What can be inferred from the conversation?10.M: Are you really leaving for Hongkong tomorrow morning?W: Yeah, I guess so.I got the air tickets.I can t wait to see Bill there.[Q] What is the woman going to do?Section BPassage OnePamcla Royal and her partner, Edith Clark, are the owners of the Sea View Hotel inBrighton.As much of their business is seasonal, they do a good deal of the workthemselves.In order to make a profit, it is necessary to keep down the cost of extrastaff.Although they will never make a fortune, for the last ten years they haveearned a reasonable living from the hotel.They work extremely will together and each has her own duties.In general, Pameladoes the book keeping.She is excellent with figures and seldom makes a mistake.She also takes care of the decorations, particularly the flower arranging, whichis her hobby.Edith, on the other hand, makes all the staff arrangements, and whennecessary does the cooking.She is a very patient woman, and if guests make complaintsshe tries her best to solve their problem.However, the two ladies do not do all the work themselves.They usually employ collegestudents to do the cleaning and the washing up.Bob Albert, who is a retired policeman,goes in two hours a day to do the gardening, or take care of the swimming pool.Both ladies are very popular.They believe in having an informal relationship with the guests, and often make friends with their regular st month was theirtenth anniversary in Brighton, and they had a dinner with their friends to celebrate.Pamela gave a speech and everyone wished them lots of success for the future.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.How do Pamela and Edith manage to keep down the cost of the hotel?12.What jobs in the hotel are given to the college students?13.Why are the two ladies popular in the area?Passage TwoSome people dream of being President of the United States.Some dream of becomingstars in a Hollywood movie, and others of making millions of dollars overnight.But,could a dream like that come true in real life? Well, it did happen to peter Johnson.Peter was an auto mechanic.One day, he walked into the Union Trust Bank in Baltimoreand took 5,000 dollars that did not belong to him.The guards and other employeesstood back and let him stuff the bills in his shirt and pants without trying to preventhim from taking the money.(16)No one tripped an alarm.No one pulled a gun.No onecalled the police.Why did the allow him to get away with it?Well, everything was legal.Peter had won a contest promoted by a Baltimore radiostation.The first prize entitled him to enter the union Trust bank and gather upas much money as he could lay his hands within five minutes.Because he could notbring any large bags or boxes into the bank, all the money had to be placed in hispockets.As the time went by, Peter ran about wildly, trying to pick up as many large billsas he could find.When his time was up, he was out of breath, but was $ 5,000 richer.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.Why did peter go to the Union Trust bank?15.What was Peter s job?16.What did the guards do when Peter stared gathering the money?17.Why didn t Peter take more money from thebank?Passage ThreeLarry Smith is one of the rescuers on the Golden Gate Bridge.His job is to savepeople who attempt to jump into the sea.If the telephone rings at three in the morning,he knows it s trouble.Someone is threatening to commit rry will get histhings ready, and in no time he ll be out the door and heading to the spot.“If you aren t too late,” Larry says, “you climb out onto the cold steel and tryto talk to the poor, and pull him anyhow back to safety.For many suicide attemptsare made on the spur of the moment, and lives can be saved.But if you fall, if theperson jumps into the bottomless pool, there s no describing how helpless you feel.Often, would-be jumpers are driven to despair and see no hope out of their misery.The trick is to open channels of communication with them.Following are some tricks that have worked: If you re going to jump, at least give me your mom s phone numberso I can call and tell her.Or That s a nice watch.If you re going to jump, canI have it? Sometimes, all it takes is the voice of the human being who cares.”Larry estimates he has rescued about thirty people in his ten years of service.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18.What is Larry s job?19.What is happening if Larry s phone rings at 3 o clock in the morning?20.What does Larry Smith usually do to stop someone from jumping off the bridge?第二篇：2003年1月英语四级真题听力原文Part I Listening Comprehension(20 minutes)1.M: Mary, would you join me for dinner tonight?W: You treated me last weekend.Now, it's my turn.Shall we try something Italian? Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2.W: Good afternoon, I'm calling to inquire about the four bedroom house you advertised in the newspaper.M: I am sorry, but it's already sold.Q: What do we learn about the house from the conversation?A)It's only for rent, not for sale.B)It's not as good as advertised.C)It's being redecorated.D)It's no longer available.3.W: John, what are you doing on your computer? Don't you remember your promise? M: This is not a game.It's only a crossword puzzle that helps increase my vocabulary.Q: What is the probable relationship between the speakers?4.M: Do you still keep in touch with your parents regularly after all these years? W: Yes, of course.I call them at weekends when the rates are down fifty percent.Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?5.M: Hurry, there is a bus coming.W: Why run? There will be another one in two or three minutes.Q: What does the woman mean?6.M: Wow, that's a big assignment we got for the English class.W: Well, it's not as bad as it looks.It isn't due until Thursday morning.Q: What does the woman mean?7.W: Hello, is that Steve? I'm stuck in a traffic jam.I'm afraid I can't make it before seven o'clock.M: Never mind.I'll be here waiting for you.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8.M: You really seem to enjoy your literature class.W: You're right.It has opened a new world for me.I'm exposed to thethoughts of some of the world's best writers.I've never read so much in my life. Q: What does the woman mean?9.W: Listen to me, Joe, the exam is already a thing of the past.Just forget about it.M: That's easier said than done.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?10.M: I hear you drive a long way to work everyday.W: Oh, yes.It's about sixty miles.But it doesn't seem that far, the road is not bad, and there's not much traffic.Q: How does the woman feel about driving to work?Section B Compound DictationIt's difficult to imagine the sea ever running out of fish.It's so vast, so deep, so mysterious.Unfortunately, it's not bottomless.Over-fishing, coupled with destructive fishing practices, is killing off the fish and ruining their environment.Destroy the fish, and you destroy the fishermen's means of living.At least 60 percent of the world's commercially important fish species are alreadyover-fished, or fished to the limit.As a result, governments have had to close down some areas of sea to commercial fishing.Big, high-tech fleets ensure that everything in their path is pulled out of water.Anything too small, or the wrong thing, is thrown back either dead or dying.That's an average of more than 20 million metric tons every year.When you consider that equal a quarter of the world catch, you begin to see the sides of the problem.In some parts of the world, for every kilogram of prawns(对虾)caught, up to 15 kilograms of unsuspecting fish and other marine wildlife die, simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.True, some countries are beginning to deal with this problem, but it is vital we find rational ways of fishing, before every ocean becomes a dead sea.It would make sense to give thefish enough time to recover, grow to full sizes andreproduce, then catch them in a way that doesn't kill other innocent sea life.第三篇：2003年6月英语四级真题听力原文2003年6月英语四级真题听力原文Section AW：Gorge, look at the long waiting line.I am glad you've made a reservation.M：More and more people enjoy eating out now.Beside, this place is especially popular with the overseas students.Q：Where did the conversation most probably take place?W: 乔治，看看这里排着这么长的队，真高兴你订到了座位。

2023年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(三套)

2023年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(三套)前言2023年6月的大学生英语四级考试即将到来，为了帮助广大考生更好地备战，本文提供了三套2023年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案。

希望本文可以对考生们的备考提供一定的帮助。

试卷一第一部分：听力理解(共25小题)听力理解部分包含了五个听力材料，每个材料后面有五个问题。

请考生根据所听到的内容选择正确的答案。

第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题)阅读理解部分包含了四篇文章，每篇文章后面有五个问题。

请考生根据文章内容选择正确的答案。

第三部分：完型填空(共15小题)完型填空部分包含了一篇短文，短文中有15个空格。

请考生根据上下文选择合适的词语填入空格处。

辨析词义部分包含了10个句子，每个句子中都有一个加下划线的单词，考生需要根据句子的上下文选择最合适的词义。

第五部分：写作(共两个任务)写作部分包含了两个任务，第一个任务是写一篇关于城市交通问题的短文，第二个任务是根据一幅图画写一篇短文。

试卷二第一部分：听力理解(共25小题)…试卷三第一部分：听力理解(共25小题)…第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题)……第四部分：辨析词义(共10小题)…第五部分：写作(共两个任务)…答案及解析试卷一答案及解析听力理解1.B2.C3.A4.B5. C …阅读理解1.A2.D3.B4.C5. A …完型填空1.C2.A3.B4.D5. C …辨析词义1.B2.A3.C4.D5. B …写作任务一：城市交通问题的短文 (此处省略正文)任务二：根据一幅图画写一篇短文 (此处省略正文)试卷二答案及解析…试卷三答案及解析…注意：本文只是提供了试卷的框架和部分内容，实际的试卷内容和答案需要参考真实的2023年6月大学生英语四级考试。

希望本文可以帮助考生们更好地备考，祝大家顺利通过考试！。

2024年6月大学英语四级考试真题第四套

2024年6月大学英语四级考试真题第四套全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Hello everyone! Today I wanna share with you guys about the latest College English Test (CET) Level 4 exam that was held in June 2024. As a fourth grader, I am super excited to talk about the questions and how I feel about them.So the first part of the exam was the listening section, where we had to listen to different conversations and answer questions about them. There was a conversation about a student asking for help in finding a library book, and another about a person booking a hotel room. It was kinda hard to catch all the details, but I tried my best to concentrate and answer the questions.The second part was the reading section, where we had to read various passages and answer questions based on them. There was a passage about the benefits of learning a second language, and another about the history of chocolate. I really enjoyed reading these passages because I love learning new things.Finally, there was the writing section where we had to write an essay on a given topic. The topic was about the importance of outdoor activities for children's development. I wrote about how playing outside helps kids stay active and socialize with others. I also mentioned how it can improve their physical and mental health.Overall, I think the exam was challenging but fun. I learned a lot of new words and phrases, and I feel more confident in my English skills now. I can't wait to see how I did on the exam! Thanks for listening to my review of the CET Level 4 exam, and I hope you all do great on your exams too! Keep studying hard and never give up!篇2Oh gosh, I can't believe I'm already in college and taking the English CET-4 exam in June 2024! It feels like just yesterday I was in elementary school learning my ABCs. But hey, time flies when you're having fun, right?So, the exam was pretty tough, but I think I did okay. The reading section had a really interesting passage about climate change and how we can all do our part to help the environment. It made me realize how important it is to take care of our planet.The listening section was a bit tricky, but I tried my best to focus and understand what the people were saying. Some of them had really strong accents, so I had to really concentrate.And don't even get me started on the writing section! I had to write an essay about my favorite book and why I love it so much. I chose "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" because it's been my all-time favorite since I was a little kid. There's just something magical about the world J.K. Rowling created.Overall, the exam was a challenge, but I'm proud of myself for making it through. I know I still have a lot to learn, but I'm excited to see where my English skills will take me in the future. Who knows, maybe I'll even be writing my own bestselling novel someday!篇3Title: My Experience of Taking the 2024 June College English Test Band FourHi friends! Today I want to tell you about my experience of taking the 2024 June College English Test Band Four. It was super hard, but I survived and even did pretty well!First of all, the listening part was so tough! The voices on the recording were really fast, and sometimes I couldn't catch what they were saying. But I tried my best to focus and make educated guesses. I hope I got at least half of them right!Then came the reading part. Oh my goodness, there were so many long passages to read and questions to answer! Some of the words were super hard, but I remembered to use context clues to figure out their meanings. Thank goodness for that tip my teacher gave me!Next was the writing part. I had to write an essay about why I love learning English. Well, that was easy for me because I really do love learning English! I talked about how it helps me communicate with people from all around the world and how it opens up so many opportunities for me in the future.Finally, the speaking part was nerve-wracking! I had to talk about a random topic for two whole minutes. I chose to talk about my favorite hobby, drawing. I just kept talking and talking, hoping I was saying the right things. I might have rambled a bit, but at least I didn't freeze up!Overall, I think I did pretty well on the test. I won't know my score for a while, but I'm proud of myself for giving it my bestshot. And you know what? I actually had fun challenging myself and seeing how much I've learned in my English classes.So, friends, if you have to take the College English Test Band Four someday, don't be scared! Just study hard, stay focused, and believe in yourself. You can do it! Good luck!篇4Hello everyone! Today I'm going to tell you about the English exam I took in June 2024. It was the fourth set of questions for the College English Test Band Four, which is a big deal for us university students.The exam had four parts: listening, reading, writing, and translation. The listening part was super tricky because the speakers talked really fast, and they had different accents too. I had to really focus to catch all the details.The reading part was not too bad, but there were some really tough vocabulary words that I had never seen before. I had to guess the meanings from the context of the sentence sometimes.The writing part was my favorite because I got to express my own ideas. I wrote about my dream job and why I wanted topursue it. I also had to write a short essay on a current social issue, which was a bit challenging.The translation part was the hardest for me. I had to translate English sentences into Chinese and vice versa. There were some idioms and expressions that were really difficult to translate accurately.Overall, the exam was tough but I tried my best. I hope I did well and will pass the test this time. English is such an important subject, and I know it will benefit me in the future.That's all for now. Wish me luck! Thanks for listening. Bye!篇5Hey guys, guess what? I just took the English CET-4 exam in June 2024! It was super challenging but also super fun. Let me tell you all about it!The first part of the exam was the listening section. The questions were a bit tricky, but I tried my best to focus and understand the conversations and lectures. I even practiced my listening skills by watching English movies and TV shows. It really helped!Next up was the reading section. We had to read a bunch of passages and answer questions about them. Some of the passages were about history, science, and even literature. I made sure to read carefully and underline any important information. It was tough, but I managed to answer most of the questions.After the reading section, we had the writing part. This was my favorite part of the exam because I love writing stories and essays. I was given a topic and had to write an essay about it. I wrote about my dream job and why I want to pursue it. I made sure to use good grammar and vocabulary to impress the examiners.Lastly, we had the speaking section. I was a bit nervous at first, but then I remembered to speak clearly and confidently. I talked about my favorite hobbies and activities, like playing soccer and painting. It was fun to share my interests with the examiners.Overall, the CET-4 exam was a great experience. I prepared for it by studying hard and practicing my English skills every day.I can't wait to see my results and continue improving my English in the future. Who knows, maybe one day I'll even take the CET-6 exam! See you next time, guys!篇6Title: My Experience Taking the 2024 June College English Test (CET-4)Hey guys! Guess what? I just took the College English Test (CET-4) in June 2024 and I want to share my experience with all of you! It was a super challenging test, but I think I did pretty well. Let me tell you all about it!First of all, the listening section was so hard! There were all these different accents from around the world and I could barely understand what they were saying. But I tried my best to focus and answer all the questions. I hope I got most of them right.Next, the reading section was crazy long! There were like a million passages to read and I had to answer questions about each one. But luckily, I had practiced a lot before the test so I was able to finish on time. Phew!The writing section was probably the easiest part for me. I had to write an essay about my favorite book and why I loved it. I chose Harry Potter, of course! I wrote about all the cool characters and adventures in the books. It was so fun to write about something I love.Finally, the grammar section was a bit tricky. There were all these grammar rules to remember and I was a little nervous about getting them all right. But I did my best and I think I did okay.Overall, I think I did a pretty good job on the test. I won't know my score for a while, but I'm feeling confident. I'm so glad I studied hard and practiced a lot before the test. It really paid off!I hope you guys found my experience helpful if you're planning to take the CET-4 in the future. Just remember to stay calm, focus, and do your best. Good luck to all of you!篇7Title: My Experience with the 2024 June College English Test Band FourHey guys, do you know what? I just took the College English Test Band Four in June 2024 and oh boy, it was so challenging yet exciting at the same time! Let me tell you all about my experience with the test.First of all, the listening section was not that bad. They played some recordings and asked questions about them. I had to really concentrate to make sure I caught all the details. Someof the conversations were quite fast, but I managed to keep up with most of them. When they asked questions, I had to choose the best answer out of the choices given. Sometimes it was tricky because two choices seemed right, but I had to choose the one that best fit the information provided in the recording.Next up was the reading section, and let me tell you, it was a tough one! There were a lot of passages to read, and some of them were really long. I had to quickly scan the text to find the answers to the questions. Some of the questions asked about specific details, while others required me to understand the main idea of the passage. I had to be careful not to get confused by the tricky wording in some of the questions.After the reading section came the writing section. This was probably the most challenging part for me. I had to write an essay on a given topic, and I had to organize my thoughts and ideas in a clear and logical way. I had to make sure to include all the necessary information and to support my points with examples and evidence. It was tough to keep track of time and to finish writing before the time ran out.Finally, there was the speaking section. I had to answer questions and talk about various topics. I had to speak clearly and fluently, and I had to make sure to express my ideascoherently. It was a bit nerve-wracking to speak in front of the examiner, but I did my best to stay calm and confident.Overall, the 2024 June College English Test Band Four was a tough but rewarding experience. I learned a lot from taking the test, and I feel like I have improved my English skills. I can't wait to see how I did on the test, and I hope all my hard work pays off!So, if any of you are thinking about taking the College English Test Band Four, go for it! It's a great opportunity to challenge yourself and to improve your English skills. Good luck to all of you future test-takers!篇8Hello everyone! Today I'm gonna tell you about the English exam that I just took in June 2024. It was the fourth set of the University English Test (CET-4) and let me tell you, it was tough!The exam had four parts: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The listening part was super tricky because the speakers talked really fast and I had to write down the answers at the same time. But I think I did okay on that part.The reading part was not too bad. There were some passages about history, science, and literature. I had to answerquestions about the main idea of the passages and some specific details. I think I did pretty well on this part.The writing part was my favorite because I love writing stories. I had to write an essay about my favorite book and why I like it. I chose "Harry Potter" because it's my all-time favorite! I talked about the characters, the plot, and how the book has inspired me.The speaking part was a bit nerve-wracking because I had to talk to the examiners face-to-face! They asked me questions about my hobbies, my family, and my future plans. I tried my best to answer confidently and fluently.Overall, I think I did my best on the exam. I studied hard and prepared as much as I could. I hope I pass this time and move on to the next level of English learning. Wish me luck! Thank you for reading my little story about the CET-4 exam in June 2024.Bye-bye!篇9Hey guys, guess what? I just took the fourth set of the College English Test (CET) in June 2024 and I am so excited to tell you all about it!First of all, the listening part was super tricky this time. There were a lot of fast-paced conversations and I had to really focus to catch all the details. But I think I did pretty well overall.Next up was the reading section, and let me tell you, those passages were tough! I had to read really carefully to understand the main ideas and details. But hey, that's what studying is all about, right?The writing section was probably my favorite part of the test.I had to write an essay about the importance of teamwork in today's world. I talked about how working together can help us achieve our goals faster and better. I even gave some examples from my own experiences to make my essay more interesting.Finally, the speaking part was a bit nerve-wracking, but I managed to get through it. I had to talk about my favorite movie and explain why I liked it so much. I talked about how the characters were relatable and the plot was engaging. I even practiced speaking in front of the mirror beforehand, so I felt more confident.Overall, I think I did pretty well on the fourth set of the CET. It was definitely challenging, but I pushed through and did my best.I can't wait to see my scores and celebrate with my friends. Yay, CET!篇10Hey guys, today I wanna talk about the English CET-4 exam in June 2024! It was super exciting and I can’t wait to tell you all about it.Firstly, the listening part was kinda tricky this time. There were lots of fast-paced conversations and I had to really concentrate to catch all the details. But I think I did pretty well because I’ve been practicing a lot with listening exercises online.Next up was the reading section. There were some long passages about history and science, which were a bit tough for me. But I didn’t panic and just tried my best to understand the main ideas. I also used my reading strategies like underlining key words and phrases to help me answer the questions.The writing part was my favorite! I got to choose between writing an essay or a letter, and I went with the essay option. I wrote about the importance of learning a second language and how it can benefit us in our future careers. I used examples from my own life to support my ideas and I think it turned out really well.Lastly, the speaking test was nerve-wracking but fun. I had to talk about a given topic for 2 minutes, and then have a discussion with the examiner. I was a bit nervous at first, but I just pretended I was talking to my friends and it helped me relax.Overall, I think I did a great job on the exam and I’m feeling pretty confident about my results. I can’t wait to get my scores and see how I did. And now I’m gonna start preparing for the next level, the CET-6! Bring it on, English exams!。

2003年06月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(含答案)

2003年6月四级试题Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:On average, American kids ages 3 to 12 spent 29 hours a week in school, eight hours more than they did in 1981. They also did more household work and participated in more of such organized activities as soccer and ballet (芭蕾舞). Involvement in sports, in particular, rose almost 50% from 1981 to 1997: boys now spend an average of four hours a week playing sports; girls log half t hat time. All in all, however, children’s leisure time dropped from 40% of the day in 1981 to 25%.“Children are affected by the same time crunch (危机) that affects their parents,” says Sandra Hofferth, who headed the recent study of children’s timetable. A chief reason, she says, is that more mothers are working outside the home. (Nevertheless, children in both double-income and “male breadwinner” households spent comparable mounts of time interacting with their parents, 19 hours and 22 hours respectively. In contrast, children spent only 9 hours with their single mothers.)All work and no play could make for some very messed-up kids. “Play is the most powerful way a child explores the world and learns about himself,” says T. Berry Brazelton, professor at Harvard Medical School. Unstructured play encourages independent thinking and allows the young to negotiate their relationships with their peers, but kids ages 3 to 12 spent only 12 hours a week engaged in it.The children sampled spent a quarter of their rapidly decreasing “free time” watching television. But that, believe it or not, was one of the findings parents might regard as good news. If they’re spending less time in front of the TV set, however, kids aren’t replacing it with reading. Despite efforts to get kids more interested in books, the children spent just over an hour a week reading. Let’s face it, who’s got the time?21. By mentioning “the same time crunch” (Line 1, Para. 2) Sandra Hofferth me ans ________.A) children have little time to play with their parentsB) children are not taken good care of by their working parentsC) both parents and children suffer from lack of leisure timeD) both parents and children have trouble managing their time22. According to the author, the reason given by Sandra Hofferth for the time crunch is______.A) quite convincingB) partially trueC) totally groundlessD) rather confusing23. According to the author a child develops better if ______.A) he has plenty of time reading and studyingB) he is left to play with his peers in his own wayC) he has more time participating in school activitiesD) he is free to interact with his working parents24. The author is concerned about the fact that American kids ______.A) are engaged in more and more structured activitiesB) are increasingly neglected by their working mothersC) are spending more and more time watching TVD) are involved less and less in household work25. We can infer from the passage that ______.A) extracurricular activities promote children’s intelligenceB) most children will turn to reading with TV sets switched offC) efforts to get kids interested in reading have been fruitfulD) most parents believe reading to be beneficial to childrenPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Henry Ford, the famous U.S. inventor and car manufacturer, once said, ‘The business of America is business.” By this he meant that the U.S. way of life is based on th e values of the business world.Few would argue with Ford’s statement. A brief glimpse at a daily newspaper vividly shows how much people in the United States think about business. For example, nearly every newspaper has a business section, in which the deals and projects, finances and management, stock prices and labor problems of corporations are reported daily. In addition, business news can appear in every other section. Most national news has an important financial aspect to it. Welfare, foreign aid, the federal budget, and the policies of the Federal Reserve Bank are all heavily affected by business. Moreover, business news appears in some of the unlikeliest places. The world of arts and entertainment is often referred to as “the entertainment industry” or “show business.”The positive side of Henry Ford’s statement can be seen in the prosperity that business has brought to U.S. life. One of the most important reasons so many people from all over the world come to live in the United States is the dream of a better job. Jobs are produced in abundance (大量地) because the U.S. economic system is driven by competition. People believe that this system creates more wealth, more jobs, and a materially better way of life.The negative side of Henry Ford’s statemen t, however, can be seen when the word business is taken to mean big business. And the term big business—referring to the biggest companies, is seen in opposition to labor. Throughout U.S. history working people have had to fight hard for higher wages, better working conditions, and the right to form unions. Today, many of the old labor disputes are over, but there is still some employee anxiety. Downsizing—the laying off of thousands of workers to keep expenses low and profits high -- creates feelings of insecurity for many.26. The united States is a typical country ______.A) which encourages free trade at homes and abroadB) where people’s chi ef concern is how to make moneyC) where all businesses are managed scientificallyD) which normally works according to the federal budget27. The influence of business in the U.S. is evidenced by the fact that ______.A) most newspapers are run by big businessesB) even public organizations concentrate on working for profitsC) Americans of all professions know how to do businessD) even arts and entertainment are regarded as business28. According to the passage, immigrants choose to settle in the U.S., dreaming that ______.A) they can start profitable businesses thereB) they can be more competitive in businessC) they will make a fortune overnight thereD) they will find better chances of employment29. Henry Ford’s statements can be t aken negatively because ______.A) working people are discouraged to fight for their rightsB) there are many industries controlled by a few big capitalistsC) there is a conflicting relationship between big corporations and laborD) public services are not run by the federal government30. A company’s efforts to keep expenses low and pr ofits high may result in ______.A) reduction in the number of employeesB) improvement of working conditionsC) fewer disputes between labor and managementD) a rise in workers’ wagesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:Professor Smith recently persuaded 35 people, 23 of them women, to keep a diary of all their absent-minded actions for a fortnight. When he came to analyse their embarrassing lapses (差错) in a scientific report, he was surprised to find that nearly all of them fell into a few groupings. Nor did the lapses appear to be entirely random (随机的).One of the women, for instance, on leaving her house for work one morning threw her dog her earrings and tried to fix a dog biscuit on her ear. “The explanati on for this is that the brain is like a computer,” explains the professor. “People programme themselves to do certain activities regularly. It was the woman’s custom every morning to throw her dog two biscuits and then put on her earrings. But somehow the action got reversed in the programme.” About one in twenty of the incidents the volunteers reported were these “programme assembly failures.”Altogether the volunteers logged 433 unintentional actions that they found themselves doing – an average of twelve each. There appear to be peak periods in the day when we are at our zaniest (荒谬可笑的). These are two hours some time between eight a.m. and noon, between four and six p.m. with a smaller peak between eight and ten p.m. “Among men the peak seems to be whe n a changeover in brain ‘programmes’ occurs, as for instance between going to and from work.” Women on average reported slightly more lapses – 12.5 compared with 10.9 for men – probably because they were more reliable reporters.A startling finding of the research is that the absent-minded activity is a hazard of doing things in which we are skilled. Normally, you would expect that skill reduces the number of errors we make. But trying to avoid silly slips by concentrating more could make things a lot worse –even dangerous.31. In his study Professor Smith asked the subjects ______.A) to keep track of people who tend to forget thingsB) to report their embarrassing lapses at randomC) to analyse their awkward experiences scientificallyD) to keep a record of what they did unintentionally32. Professor Smith discovered that ______.A) certain patterns can be identified in the recorded incidentsB) many people were too embarrassed to admit their absent-mindednessC) men tend to be more absent-minded than womenD) absent-mindedness is an excusable human weakness33. “Programme assembly failures” (Line 6, Para.2) refers to the phenomenon that people ______.A) often fail to programme their routines beforehandB) tend to make mistakes when they are in a hurryC) unconsciously change the sequence of doing thingsD) are likely to mess things up if they are too tired34. We learn from the third paragraph that ______.A) absent-mindedness tends to occur during certain hours of the dayB) women are very careful to perform actions during peak periodsC) women experience more peak periods of absent-mindednessD) men’s absent-mindedness often results in funny situations35. It can be concluded from the passage that ______.A) people should avoid doing important things during peak periods of lapsesB) hazards can be avoided when people do things they are good atC) people should be careful when programming their actionsD) lapses cannot always be attributed to lack of concentrationPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:It’s no secret that many children would be healthier and happier with adoptive parents than with the parents that nature dealt them. That’s especially true of chil dren who remain in abusive homes bemuse the law blindly favors biological parents. It’s also true of children who suffer for years in foster homes (收养孩子的家庭) because of parents who can’t or won’t care for them but refuse to give up custody (监护) rights.Fourteen-year-old Kimberly Mays fits neither description, but her recent court victory could eventually help children who do. Kimberly has been the object of an angry custody battle between the man who raised her and her biological parents, with whom she has never lived. A Florida judge ruled that the teenager can remain with the only father she’s ever known and that her biological parent s have “no legal claim” on her.The ruling, though it may yet be reversed, sets aside the principle that biology is the primary determinant of parentage. That’s an important development, one that’s long overdue.Shortly after birth in December 1978, Kimberly Mays and another infant were mistakenly switched and sent home with the wrong parents. Kimberly’s biological pare nts, Ernest and Regina Twigg, received a child who died of a heart disease in 1988. Medical tests showed that the childwasn’t the Twiggs’ own daughter, but Kimberly was, thus sparking a custody battle with Robert Mays. In 1989, the two families agreed that Mr. Mays would maintain custody with the Twiggs getting visiting rights. Those rights were ended when Mr. Mays decided that Kimberly was being harmed.The decision to leave Kimberly with Mr. Mays rendered her suit debated. But the judge made clear that Kimberly did have standing to sue (起诉) on her own behalf. Thus he made clear that she was more than just property to be handled as adults saw fit.Certainly, the biological link between parent and child is fundamental. But biological parents aren’t al ways preferable to adoptive ones, and biological parentage does not convey an absolute ownership that cancels all the rights of children.36. What was the primary consideration in the Florida judge’s ruling?A) The biological link.B) The child’s be nefits.C) The traditional practice.D) The parents’ feelings.37. We can learn from the Kimberly case that ______.A) children are more than just personal possessions of their parentsB) the biological link between parents and child should be emphasizedC) foster homes bring children more pain and suffering than careD) biological parents shouldn’t claim custody rights after their chi ld is adopted38. The Twiggs claimed custody rights to Kimberly because ______.A) they found her unhap py in Mr. Mays’ custodyB) they regarded her as their propertyC) they were her biological parentsD) they felt guilty about their past mistake39. Kimberly had been given to Mr. Mays ________.A) by sheer accidentB) out of charityC) at his requestD) for better care40. The author’s attitude towards the judge’s rulin g could be described as ______.A) doubtful B) critical C) cautious D) supportivePart 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. She ______ her trip to New York because she was ill.A) called off B) closed down C) put up D) went off42. ______ the storm, the ship would have reached its destination on time.A) But for B) In case of C) In spite of D) Because of43. We should concentrate on sharply reducing interest rates to pull the economy out of ______.A) rejection B) restriction C) retreat D) recession44. The ______ of finding gold in California attracted a lot of people to settle down there.A) prospects B) speculations C) stakes D) provisions45 I suffered from mental ______ because of stress from my job.A) damage B) release C) relief D) fatigue46. The rest of the day was entirely at his ______ for reading or recreation.A) dismissal B) survival C) disposal D) arrival47. You will not be ______ about your food in time of great hunger.A) special B) particular C) peculiar D) specific48. Crime is increasing worldwide, and there is every reason to believe the ______ will continueinto the next decade.A) emergency B) trend C) pace D) schedule49. You shouldn’t have written in the ______ since the book belongs to the library.A) interval B) border C) margin D) edge50. The ______ of airplane engines announced a coming air raid.A) roar B) exclamation C) whistle D) scream51. This ticket ______ you to a free boat tour on the lake.A) entitles B) appoints C) grants D) credits52. This is the nurse who ______ to me when I was ill in hospital.A) accompanied B) attended C) entertained D) shielded53. I was about to ______ a match w hen I remembered Tom’s warning.A) rub B) hit C) scrape D) strike54. The advertisement says this material does n’t ______ in the wash, but it has.A) contract B) shrink C) slim D) dissolve55. He was proud of being chosen to participate in the game and he ______ us that he would try ashard as possible.A) insured B) guaranteed C) assumed D) assured56. Not only the professionals but also the amateurs will ______ from the new training facilities.A) derive B) acquire C) benefit D) reward57. The work was almost complete when we received orders to ______ no further with it.A) progress B) proceed C) march D) promote58. I waited for him half an hour, but he never ______.A) turned in B) turned down C) turned off D) turned up59. A house with a dangerous gas ______ can be broken into immediately.A) leak B) split C) mess D) crack60. A dark suit is ______ to a light one for evening wear.A) favourable B) suitable C) preferable D) proper61. It was in the United States that I made the ______ of professor Jones.A) acknowledgement B) acquaintance C) recognition D) association62. Could you take a ______ sheet of paper and write your name at the top?A) bare B) vacant C) hollow D) blank63. A culture in which the citizens share similar religious beliefs and values is more likely to havelaws that represent the wishes of its people than is a culture where citizens come from______ backgrounds.A) extensive B) influential C) diverse D) identical64. Areas where students have particular difficulty have been treated ______ particular care.A) by B) in C) under D) with65. He gave a ______ to handle the affairs in a friendly manner.A) pledge B) mission C) plunge D) motion66. Don’t let the child play with scissors ______ he cuts himself.A) in case B) so that C) now that D) only if67. ______ the danger from enemy action, people had to cope with a severe shortage of food,clothing, fuel, and almost everything.A) As far as B) As long as C) As well as D) As soon as68. Many people lost their jobs during the business ______.A) desperation B) decrease C) despair D) depression69. Whenever a big company ______ a small one, the product almost always gets worse.A) gets on with B) cuts down C) takes over D) puts up with70. Mr. Smith was the only witness who said that the fire was ______.A) mature B) deliberate C) meaningful D) innocentPart IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)Directions: In this part there is a short passage with 8 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the right of the page.What personal qualities are desirable in a teacher? I think the following would be generally accepted.First, the teacher’s personality should be lively and attractive. This does not rule out people who are plain-looking, or even ugly, because many such people have great personal charm. But it does rule out such types as the over-excitable, sad, cold, and frustrated.Secondly, it is not merely desirable but essential for a teacher to have a genuine capacity for sympathy, a capacity to understand the minds and feelings of other people, especially, since most teachers are school teachers, the minds and feelings of children. Closely related with this is the capacity to be tolerant – not, indeed, of what is wrong, but of the weaknesses and immaturity of human nature which induce (诱导) people, and again especially children, to make mistakes.Thirdly, I hold it essential for a teacher to be both intellectually and morally honest. This means that he will be aware of his intellectual strengths and limitations, and will have thought about and decided upon the moral principles by which his life shall be guided. There is no contradiction in my going on to say that a teacher should be a bit of an actor. That is part of the technique of teaching, which demands that every now and then a teacher should be able to put on an act – to enliven (使生动) a lesson, correct a fault, or award praise. Children, especially young children, live in a world that is rather larger than life.A teacher must be capable of infinite patience. This, I may say, is largely a matter of self-discipline and self-training, for we are none of us born like that.Finally, I think a teacher should have the kind of mind which always wants to go on learning. Teaching is a job at which one will never be perfect; there is always something more to learnabout it. There are three principal objects of study: the subjects which the teacher is teaching; the methods by which the subjects can best be taught to the particular pupils in the classes he is teaching; and g by far the most important -- the children, young people, or adults to whom the subjects are to be taught. The two fundamental principles of British education today are that education is education of the whole person, and that it is best acquired through full and active co-operation between two persons, the teacher and the learner.S1. Plain-looking teachers can also be admired by their students if they have _________.__________________________________________________________________S2. The author says it is _________that teachers be sympathetic with their students.__________________________________________________________________S3. A teacher should be tolerant because humans tend to have S3 (1) _________and to be S3(2) _________.(1)________________________________________________________________(2)________________________________________________________________S4. A teacher who is _________will be able to make his lessons more lively.__________________________________________________________________S5. How can a teacher acquire infinite patience?__________________________________________________________________S6. Since teaching is a job no one can be perfect at, it is necessary for teachers to keep improving their knowledge of the subjects they teach and their _________.__________________________________________________________________S7. Teachers’ most importan t object of study is _________.__________________________________________________________________S8. Education cannot be best acquired without _________ between the teacher and the learner.__________________________________________________________________Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an eye-witness account of a traffic accident. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese.假设你在某日某时目击一起车祸，就此写一份见证书。

大学英语四级考试(2003年9月-12月)真题及解答

2003年9月CET-4真题大学英语四级考试COLLEGE ENGLISH TEST—Band Four—Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversation. At the end of each conversation. a question wilt 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.Example: You will hear:You will read:A) At thee office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From tile 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 and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] ID]1. A) Give Bob a phone call. C) Go look for Bob.B) Go and pick Bob up. D) Wait for Bob.2. A) She is working in the city. C) Jobs are easier to find in the city.B) Life in the suburbs is lonely. D) It's less expensive l/ring in the city.3. A) In a printing shop. C) At a bookstore.B) At a publishing house. D) In a library.4. A) The woman be more careful next time. C) The woman find a spare key.B) They try to think of a solution. D) They come downstairs.5. A) Sending an e-mail. C) Talking on the phone.B) Working in an office. D) Doing spelling practice.6. A) Buy something for the picnic. C) Go shopping with the man.C) Go for a ride around town. D) Have a picnic.7. A) The woman misplaced her class permit for biology.B)The woman arrived for registration too early.C) The woman missed registration for the biology course.D) The woman got a wrong class permit.8. A) The woman likes the weather in New York very much.B) The woman will stay in New York a long time.C) The man is planning to visit New York.D) It's quite cold in New York now.9. A) The old lady sitting next to the couple likes toys very much.B) An old lady took the couple’s suitcase for her own.C) The couple's suitcase was stolen in the restaurant.D) The man forgot to put the toys in their suitcase.10. A) She's flying to Hong Kong.B) She's going to buy an air ticket.C) She's going to say good-bye to Bill.D) She's leaving for Hoog Kong with Bill.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage. you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on 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 him only retired workers.B) They each do jobs they are good at.C) They close the hotel during low seasons.D) They employ as few workers as possible.12. A) Staff training. C) Cleaning and washing up.B) Book-keeping. D) Gardening and flower arranging. 13. A) They have their hotel beautifully decorated.B) They provide delicious food.C) They make their guests feel at home.D) They give parties regularly for their visitors.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) To withdraw his deposit. C) To rob the bank.B) To cash a cheek. D) To get his prize.15. A) A radio announcer C) A car mechanic.B) A bank employee. D) A movie actor.16. A) They let him do what he wanted to. C) They pressed the alarm.B) They helped him find large bills. D) They called the police.17. A) He was afraid that be would be caught on the spot.B) Large bills were not within his reach.C) The maximum sum allowed was 55,000.D) He was limited by time and the size of his pockets.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) A rescuer on the Golden Gate Bridge. C) A telephone operator.B) A professional diver. D) A guard on the Golden Gate Bridge.19. A) Someone ham fallen off the bridge.B) Someone on the bridge is being attacked.C) Someone is threatening to destroy the bridge.D) Someone on the bridge is attempting to kill himself.20. A) Call the mother to come fight away.B)Try to communicate with them first.C) Help them to get out of their misty.D) Remind them that they have children to take care of.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 ling through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.A rectal study, published in last week’s Journal of the American Medical Associati on, offers a picture of how risky it is to get a lift from a teenage driver, Indeed, a 16-year-old driver with three or more passengers is three times as likely to have a fatal accident as a teenager driving alone, By contrast, the risk of death for drivers between 30 and 59 decreases with each additional passenger.The autboes also found that the death rates for teenage drivers increased dramatically after 10 p.m., and especially after midnight, With passengers in the car, the driver was even more likely to die in a late-night accident.Robert Foss, a scientist at the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center, says the higher death rates for teenage drivers have less to do with “really stupid behavior” than with just a lack of drivin g experience. “The basic issue.” Be says, “is that adults who are responsible for issuing licenses fail to recognize how complex and skilled a task driving is.”Both he and the author of the study believe that the way to mitigate (使……缓解)the problem is to have states institute so-called graduated licensing systems, in which getting a license is a multistage process. A graduated license requires that a leenager first prove himself capable of driving in the presence of an adult, followed by a period of driving with night of passcager restrictions, before graduating to full driving privileges.Graduated licensing systems have reduced leenage driver crashes, according to recent studies, About half ofthe states now have some sort of graduated Hcensing system in place, but only 10 of those states have restrictions on passengers, California is the strictest, with a novice(新手)driver prohibited from carrying any passenger under 20(without the presence of an adult over 25)for the first six months.21. Which of the following situations is most dangerous according to the passage?A) Adults giving a lift to teenagers on the highway after 10 p.m.B) A teenager driving after midnight with passengers in the car.C) Adults driving with three or more teenage passengers late at night.D) A teenager getting a lift from a stranger on the highway at midnight.22. According to Robert Foss. The high death rate of teenage drivers is mainly due to ________A) their frequent driving at night C) their lack of driving experienceB) their improper way of driving D) their driving with passengers23. According to Paragraph 3. which of the following statements is TRUE?A) Teenagers should spend more time learning to drive.B) Driving is a skill too complicated for teenagers to learn.C) Restrictions should be imposed on teenagers applying to take driving lessons.D) The licensing authonties are partly responsible for teenagers' driving accidents.24. A suggested measure to be taken to reduce teenagers' driving accidents is that ________ .A) driving in the presence of an adult should be made a ruleB) they should be prohibited from taking on passengersC) they should not be allowed to drive after 10 p.m.D) the licensing system should be improved25. The present situation in about half of the states is that the graduated licensing system ________.A) is under discussion C) has been put into effectB) is about to be set up D) has been perfectedPassage TwoPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.If you know exactly what you want, the best route to a job is to get specialized training. A recent survey shows that companies the graduates in such fields as business and health care who can go to work immediately with very little on-the-job training.That's especially true of booing fields that are challenging for workers. At Cornell's School of Hotel Administration, for example, bachelor's degree graduates get an average of four or five job offers with salaries ranging from the high teens to the low 20s and plenty of chances for rapid advancement. Large companies, especially, like a background of formal education coupled with work experience.But in the long run, too much specialization doesn't pay off. Business, which has been flooded with MBAs, no longer considers the degree an automatic stamp of approval. The MBA may open doors and command a higher salary injtially, but the impact of a degree washes out after five years.As further evidence of the erosion (销蚀) of corporate(公司的) faith in specialized degrees, Michigan State’sScheetz cites a pattern in corporate hiring practices, Although companies tend to take on specialists as new hires, they often seek out gencralists for middle and upper-level management. “They want someone who isn’t constrained(限制)by nuts and bolts to look at the big picture,”says Scheetz.This sounds suspiciously like a formal statement that you approve of the liberal-arts graduate. Time and again labor-market analysts mention a need for talents that liberal-arts majors are assumed to have: writing and communication skills, organizational skills, open-mindedness and adapeability, and the ability to analyze and solve problems, David Birch claims he does not hire anybody with an MBA or an engineering degree, “I hire only liberal-arts people because they have a less-than-canned way of doing things,” says Birch. Liberal-arts means an academically thorough and strict program that includes literature, history, mathematics, economics, science, human behavior—plus a computer course or two. With that under your belt, you can feel free to specialize, “A liberal-arts degree coupled with an MBA or some other technical training is a very good combination in the marketplace,” says Scheetz.26. What kinds of people are in high demand on the job market?A) Students with a bachelor's degree in humanities.B) People with an MBA degree front top universities.C) People with formal schooling plus work experience.D) People with special training in engineering27. By saying “…but the impact of a degree washes out after five years” (Line 3, Para, 3), the author means ________.A) most MBA programs fail to provide students with a solid foundationB) an MBA degree does not help promotion to managerial positionsC) MBA programs will not be as popular in five years' time as they are nowD) in five people will forget about the degree the MBA graduates have got28. According to Scheetz's statement (Lines 4-5. Para. 4), companies prefer ________.A) people who have a strategic mindB) people who are talented in fine artsC) people who are ambitious and aggressiveD) people who have received training in mechanics29. David Birch claims that he only hires liberal-arts people because ________.A) they are more capable of handling changing situationsB) they can stick to established ways of solving problemsC) they are thoroughly trained in a variety of specialized fieldsD) they have attended special programs in management30. Which of the following statements does the author support?A) Specialists are more expensive to hire than generalists.B) Formal schooling is less important than job training.C) On-the-job training is, in the long run, less costly.D) Generalists will outdo specialists in management.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.About six years ago I was eating lunch in a restaurant in New York City when a woman and a young boy sat down at the next table, I couldn’t help overhearing parts of their conversation. At one point the womanasked: 'So, how have you been?' And the boy—who could not have been more than seven or eight years old —replied. 'Frankly, I've been feeling a little depressed lately.''This incident stuck in my mind because it confirmed my growing belief that children are changing. As far as I can remember, my friends and I didn’t find out we were “depressed” until we were in high school.The evidence of a change in children has increased steadily in recent years. Children don’t seem childlike anymore. Children speak more like adults, dress more like adults and behave more like adults than they used to.Whether this is good or bad is difficult to say, but it certainly is different. Childhood as it once was no longer exists, Why?Human development is based not only on innate (天生的) biological states, but also on patterns of access to social knowledge. Movement from one social rote to another usually involves learning the secrets of the new status. Children have always been taught adult secrets, but slowly and in stages: traditionally, we tell sixth graders things we keep hidden from fifth graders.In the last 30 years. however, a secret-revelation (揭示) machine has been installed in 98 percent of American homes. It is called television, Television passes information, and indiscriminately (不加区分地), to all viewers alike, be they children or adults. Unable to resist the temptation, many children turn their attention from printed texts to the less challenging, more vivid moving pictures.Communication through print, as a matter of fact, allows for a great deal of control over the social information to which children have access. Reading and writing involve a complex code of symbols that must be memorized and practices. Children must read simple books before they can read complex materials.31. According to the author, feeling depressed is ________.A) a sure sign of a psychological problem in a childB) something hardly to be expected in a young childC) an inevitable has of children's mental developmentD) a mental scale present in all humans, including children32. Traditionally, a child is supposed to learn about the adult world ________.A) through contact with society C) naturally and by biological instinctB) gradually and under guidance D)through exposure to social information33. The phenomenon that today’s children seem adultiike is attributed by the author to ________.A) the widespread influence of televisionB) the poor arrangement of teaching contentC) the fast pace of human intellectual developmentD) the constantly rising standard of living34. Why is the author in favor of communication through print for children?A) It enables children to gain more social information.B) It develops children's interest in reading and writing.C) It helps children to memorize and practice more.D) It can control what children are to learn.35. What does the author think of the change in today’s children?A) He feels amused by chair premature behavior.B) He thinks it is a phenomenon worthy of note.C) He considers it a positive development.D) He seems to be upset about it.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.'Opinion' is a word that is used carelessly today. It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief, and judgment. This casual use would probably cause little confusion if people didn’t attach too much importance to opinion. Unfortunately, most to attach great importance to it. 'I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours, '' and ''Everyone’s entitled to his opinion, '' are common expressions. In fact, anyone who would challenge another's opinion is likely to be branded intolerant.Is that label accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another's opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend ''What do you think of the new Ford cars?' And he may reply, 'In my opinion, they're ugly.' In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For it's obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, ''It's pointless to argue about matters of taste.'But consider this very different use of the term, A newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial case. Obviously the justices did not shale their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes, They stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after thorough inquiry and deliberation.Most of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.Is everyone entitled to his opinion? Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed. We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.36. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the author?A) Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion.B) Free expression of opinions often leads to confusion.C) Most people tend to be careless in forming their opinions.D) Casual use of the word 'opinion' often brings about quarrels.37. According to the author, who of the following would be labored as intolerant?A) Someone who turns a deaf ear to others' opinions.B) Someone who can't put up with others' tastes.C) Someone who values only their own opinions.D) Someone whose opinion harm. other people.38. The new Ford cars are cited as an example to show that ________.A) it is foolish to criticize a famous brandB) one should not always agree to others' opinionsC) personal tastes are not something to be challengedD) it is unwise to express one's likes and dislikes in public39. Considered judgment is different from personal preference in that ________.A) it is stated by judges in the courtB) it reflects public like and dislikesC) it is a result of a lot of controversyD) it is based on careful thought40. As indicated in the passage, being free to act on one's opinion ________.A) means that one can ignore other people's criticismB) means that one can impose his pre6ereaccs on othersC) doesn't mean that one has the right to do things at willD) doesn't mean that one has the right to charge others without evidencePart Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences it: this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose cite ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. The beam that is ________by a laser differs in several ways from the light that comes out of a flashlight.A) emitted C ) motivatedB) transported D) translated42. We booked rooms at the hotel ________we should find no vacancies on our arrival.A) whenever C) sinceB) if D) lest43. Modern forms of transportation and communication have done much to ________the isolation of life in Alaska.A) break through C) break intoB) break down D) break out44. We know through painful experience that freedom is never by the oppressor; it must be ________by the oppressed.A) demanded C) requiredB) commanded D) requested45. Color and sex are not relevant ________whether a person is suitable for the job.A) on C) toB) for D) with46. ________the enormous flow of food from the entire globe, these countries have for many years not felt any population pressure.A)Thanks to C) In line withB) By means of D) With regard to47. Kesearch universities have to keep up with the latest computer and scientific hardware ________price.A) On account of C) in addition toB) regardless of D) not to mention48. Three university departments have been ________ 0,000 to develop good practice in teaching and learning.A) promoted C) securedB) included D) awarded49. The rapid development of communications technology is transforming the ________in which people communicate across time and space.A) mood C) mannerB) mission D) vision50. Mr.Jones holds strong views against video games and ________the clsing of all recreation facilities for such games.A) assists C) advocatesB) acknowledges D) admits51. Workers in the fine arts ________thoughts and feelings through their creative works.A) transmit C) conveyB) elaborate D) contribute52. Small as it is, the ant is as much a creature as ________all other animals on earth.A) are C) isB) do D) have53. The policeman declared that the blow on the victim's head ________from behind.A) should have been made C) would have been madeB) must have been made D) ought to have been made54. Finding a job can be ________and disappointing, and therefore it is important that you are prepared.A) exploiting C) profitingB) frustrating D) misleading55. It British government often says that furnishing children with ________ to the information superhighway is a top priority.A) procedure C) exploreB) protection D) acceis56. Louis Herman, at the University of Hawall, has ________a serics of new experiments in which some animals have learned to understand sentences.A) installed C) devisedB) equipped D) formatted57. Researchers at the University of Illanois determined that the ________of a father can help improve a child’s grades.A) involvement C) accociationB) intetaction D) communcation58.We can accept your order ________payment is made in advance.A)in the bellef that C) on the excuse thatB) in order that D) on condition that59.Many in the crodit industry expect that credit cards will eventually ________paper money for almost every purchase.A) exchange C)ceplaceB) reduce D)trade60.Any donation you can give will help us ________the suffering and isolation of the homeless this New Year.A) lift C) comfortB) patch D) ease61. In India more than oce hundred languages are spoken, ________ which only fourteen are tecognized as official.A) of C) withB) in D) within62. Techniques for ________sleep would involve learning to control both mind and body so that sleep can occur.A) cultivating C) pushingB) promocing D) streagthening63. It is important to ________between the rules of grammar and the conventions of written language.A) determine C)exploreB) identify D)distinguish64. It is too early to say whether IBM’s competito rs will be able to ________their products to the new hardware at an affordable cost.A)adapt C) yieldB)stick D)adopt65. This research has attracted wide coverage in the ________and has featured on BBC television’s Tomorrow’s World.A) data C)messageB)source D)media66.I had just posted the letter when I remembered that hadn’t ________the cheque.A) imposed C)enclosedB) involved D)contained67.She had a tense expression on her face, ________she were expecting trouble.A) even though C)even asB) as though D) now that68.They were ________admission to the military exhibition because they were foreigners.A) denied C)deprivedB) declined D) rejected69.It gave me a strange feeling of excitement to see my name in ________.A) prospect C) processB) print D) press70. Residents were cutting their lawns, washing their cars and otherwise ________a pleasant, sunny day.A) idling away C) chasing awayB) taking away D) driving awayPart Ⅳ Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)Directions: In this part there is a short passage with 8 questions or incomplete statements. R the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in fewest possible words. Your answer may be a word, a phrase, or a short sente. Fewest possible words. Your answer may be a word, a phrase, or a short sente. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the right of the page.Sports is one of the world’s largest industries, and most athletes are professionals who are paid for their efforts. Because an athlete succeeds by achievement only—not by economic b ground or family connections—sports can be a fast route to wealth, and many athletes play n for money than for love.This has not always been true. In the ancient Olympics the winner got only a wreath of leaves (橄榄叶花环). Even though the winners became national heroes, the games remained teur for centuries. Athletes won fame, but no money. As time passed, however, the contests bec increasingly less amateur and cities began to hire athletes to represent them. By the fourth can A.D., the Olympics were ruined, and they were soon ended.In 1896, the Olympic games were revived (使再度兴起)with the same goal of pure ama competition. The rules bar athletes who have ever received a prize or an athletic scholars or who have spent four weeks in a training camp. At least one competitor in the 1896 games me these qualifications. He was Spiridon Loues, awater carrier who won the marathon race, After race, a rich Athenian offered him anything he wanted. A true amateur, Loues accepted only a cart and a horse. Then he gave up running forever. But Loues was an exception and now, as the Chairman of the German Olympic Committee said, “Nobody pays any attention to these rules.” Many countries pay their athletes to train year-round, and Olympic athletes are eager to sell their names to companies that make everything from ski equipment to fast food.Even the games themselves have become a huge business. Countries fight to hold the Olympics not only for honor, but for money. The 1972 games in Munich cost the Germans 545 million dollars, but by selling medal symbols, TV rights, food, drink ,hotel rooms, and souvenirs (纪念品), they managed to make a profit. Appropriately, the symbol of victory in the Olympic games is no longer a simple olive wreath—it is a gold medal.S1. To many people, sports today is nothing S1.________but S1 .S2. What do most athletes of today go after? S2.________S2 .S3. What reward could an ancient Greek athlete S3.________expect? S3 .S4. By the fourth century A.D., Olympic contests S4.________became increasingly more S4 .thus ruining the Olympics.S5.When the Olympic games were revived in S5.________1896, athletes who had received specialtraining in camps would be S5 .S6. What did Spiridon Loues do after he accepted S6.________the Athenian’s gift? S6 .S7. According to the author, some athletes are S7.________Even willing to advertise for businessesWhich sell things like S7 .S8. The 1972 Munich games managed to make S8.(1)________a big profit mainly by S8(1) services (2)________and selling S8(2) .Part Ⅴ Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic The Day My Classmate Fell Ill (or Got Injured). You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:1.简单叙述一下这位同学生病（或受伤）的情况2.同学、老师和我是如何帮助他/她的3.人与人之间的这种相互关爱给我的感受是……The Day My Classmate Fell Ill (or Got Injured)。

历年大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及参考答案 (4)

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11.A) In about 20 years.
B) Within a week.
C) In a couple of weeks.
D) As early as possible.（D）
B) Its prisoner can work outside.
C) The prison has no armed guards.
D) The prison is open to the public.（B）
15.A) The prisoners are provided with jobs on release.
B) Its prisoners are seldom made to work overtime.
C) It is run on the principle of trusting prisoners.
D) It has no security measures.（C）
16.A) One year.
18.A) It’s good for training one’s character but not good for one’s health.
B) It cannot prepare pupils to be good citizens.
C) It has less effect on a child’s character than sports and games.
大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷
Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)

2003年6月21日四级真题与答案7

Passage Three Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage. Professor Smith recently persuaded 35 people, 23 of them women, to keep a diary of all their absent-minded actions for a fortnight. When he came to analyse their embarrassing lapses ( 差错) in a scientific report, he was surprised to find that nearly all of them fell into a few groupings, Nor did the lapses appear to be entirely random (随机的). One of the women, for instance, on leaving her house for work one morning threw her dog her earrings and tried to fix a dog biscuit on her ear. "the explanation for this is that the brain is like a computer," explains the professor. "People programme themselves to do certain activities regularly. It was the woman’s custom every morning to throw her dog two biscuits and then put on her earrings. But somehow the action got reversed in the programme," About one in twenty of the incidents the volunteers reported were these "programme assembly failures," Altogether the volunteers logged 433 unintentional actions that they found themselves doing —— an average of twelve each, There appear to be peak periods in the day when we are at our zaniest (荒谬可笑的). These are two hours some time between eight a.m. and noon, between four and six p.m. with a smaller peak between eight and ten p.m. "Among men the peak seems to be when a changeover in brain ’programmes’ occurs, as for instance between going to and from work." Women on average reported slightly more lapses —— 12.5 compared with 10.9 for men m probably because they were more reliable reporters. A startling finding of the research is that the absent-minded activity is a hazard of doing things in which we are skilled. Normally, you would expect that skill reduces the number of errors we make. But trying to avoid silly slips by concentrating more could make things a lot worse m even dangerous. 31. In his study Professor Smith asked the subjects A) to keep track of people who tend to forget things B) to report their embarrassing lapses at random C) to analyse their awkward experiences scientifically D) to keep a record of what they did unintentionally 32. Professor Smith discovered that A) certain patterns can be identified in the recorded incidents B) many people were too embarrassed to admit their absent-mindedness C) men tend to be more absent-minded than women D) absent-mindedness is an excusable human weakness 33. "Programme assembly failures" (Line 6, Para. 2) refers to the phenomenon that people A) often fail to programme their routines beforehand B) tend to make mistakes when they are in a hurry C) unconsciously change the sequence of doing things D) are likely to mess things up if they are too tired 34. We learn from the third paragraph that A) absent-mindedness tends to occur during certain hours of the day B) women are very careful to perform actions during peak periods C) women experience more peak periods of absent-mindedness D) men’s absent-mindedness often results in funny situations 35. It can be concluded from the passage that A) people should avoid doing important things during peak periods of lapses B) hazards can be avoided when people do things they are good at C) people should be careful when programming their actions D) lapses cannot always be attributed to lack of concentration。

2003年12月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题听力原文

2003年12月大学英语四级听力原文Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)1.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 matches exam.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) finish this 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 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 itdoes. 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 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 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 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 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 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?。

大学英语四级考试听力大学英语四级考试历年全真试题

大学英语四级考试听力大学英语四级考试历年全真试题大学英语四级考试听力包含在大学英语四级考试历年全真试题之中。

下面是店铺给大家整理的大学英语四级考试听力大学英语四级考试历年全真试题，供大家参阅!大学英语四级考试(CET4)历年真题听力2000年6月大学英语四级真题听力试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADiretions: 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 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 hadto finish in the evening. This 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 and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [ A ] [B] [C] [D]1.A) She is not interested in the article.B) She has given the man much trouble.C) She would like to have a copy of the article.D) She doesn't want to take the trouble to read the article.2.A)He saw the big tower he visited on TV.B) He has visited the TV tower twice.C) He has visited the TV tower once.D) He will visit the TV tower in June.3.A) The woman has trouble getting along with the professor.B) The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor's time.C) The woman knows the professor has been busy.D) The woman knows the professor has run into trouble.4.A) He doesn't enjoy business trips as much as he used to.B) He doesn't think he is capable of doing the job.C) He thinks the pay is too low to support his family.D) He wants to spend more time with his family.5 A)The man thought the essay was easy.B) They both had a hard time writing the essay.C) The woman thought the essay was easy.D) Neigther of them has finished the assignment yet.6.A) In the park. B) Between two buildings.C) In his apartment. D) Under a huge tree.7.A) It's awfully dull. B) It's really exciting.C) It's very exhausting. D) It's quite challenging.8.A) A movie. B) A lecture. C) A play. D) A speech.9.A) The weather is mild compared to the past years.B) They are having the coldest winter ever.C) The weather will soon get warmer.D) The weather may get even colder.10.A) A mystery story.B) The hiring of a shop assistant.C) The search for a reliable witness.D) An unsolved case of robbery.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of eachpassage, 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.Passage Onequestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) They want to change the way English is taught.B) They learn English to find wella2paid jobs.C) They want to have an upa2to date knowledge of English.D) They know clearly what they want to learn.12.A) Professionals.B) College students.C) Beginners.D) Intermediate learners.13.A) Courses for doctors.B) Courses for businessmen.C) Courses for reporters.D) Courses for lawyers.14.A) Three groups of learners.B) The importance of business English.C) English for Specific Purposes.D) Features of English for different purposes.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15.A) To show off their wealth.B) To feel good.C) To regain their memory.D) To be different from others.16.A) To help solve their psychological problems.B) To play games with them.C) To send them to the hospital.D) To make them aware of its harmfulness.17.A) They need care and affection.B) They are fond of rounda2thea2world trips.C) They are mostly from broken families.D) They are likely to commit crimes.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18.A) Because it was too heavy.B) Because it did not bend easily.C) Because it did not shoot far.D) Because its string was short.19.A) It went out of use 300 years ago.B) It was invented after the shortbowC) It was discovered before fire and the wheel.D) It's still in use today.20.A) They are accurate and easy to pull.B) Their shooting range is 40 yards.C) They are usually used indoors.D) They took 100 years to develop.大学英语四级考试(CET4)历年真题听力2000年6月大学英语四级真题听力原文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 centre.Example:you will read:A)At the officeB)In the waiting roomC)At the airportD)In a restaurantFrom the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening.This is most likely to have taken place at the office.Therefore,A)"At the office"is the best answer.You should choose [A] on the Answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A][B][C][D]1.A) She is not interested in the article.B) She has given the man much trouble.C) She would like to have a copy of the article.D) She doesn't want to take the trouble to read the article.2.A) He saw the big tower he visited on TV.B) He has visited the TV tower twice.C) He has visited the TV tower once.D) He will visit the TV tower in June.3.A) The woman has trouble getting along with the professor.B) The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor's time.C) The woman knows the professor has been busy.D) The woman knows the professor has run into trouble.4.A) He doesn't enjoy business trips as much as he used to.B) He doesn't think he is capable of doing the job.C) He thinks the pay is too low to support his family.D) He wants to spend more time with his family.5.A) The man thought the essay was easy.B) They both had a hard time writing the essay.C) The woman thought the essay was easy.D) Neither of them has finished the assignment yet.6.A) In the park.B) Between two buildings.C) In his apartment.D) Under a huge tree.7.A) It's awfully dull.B) It's really exciting.C) It's very exhausting.D) It's quite challenging.8.A) A movie.B) A lecture.C) A play.D) A speech.9.A) The weather is mild compared to the past years.B) They are having the coldest winter ever.C) The weather will soon get warmer.D) The weather may get even colder.10.A) A mystery story.B) The hiring of a shop assistant.C) The search for a reliable witness.D) An unsolved case of robbery.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage Onequestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) They want to change the way English is taught.B) They learn English to find well paid jobs.C) They want to have an up to date knowledge of English.D) They know clearly what they want to learn.12.A) Professionals.B) College students.C) Beginners.D) Intermediate learners.13.A) Courses for doctors.B) Courses for businessmen.C) Courses for reporters.D) Courses for lawyers.14.A) Three groups of learners.B) The importance of business English.C) English for Specific Purposes.D) Features of English for different purposes.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15.A) To show off their wealth.B) To feel good.C) To regain their memory.D) To be different from others.16.A) To help solve their psychological problems.B) To play games with them.C) To send them to the hospital.D) To make them aware of its harmfulness.17.A) They need care and affection.B) They are fond of round-the-world trips.C) They are mostly from broken families.D) They are likely to commit crimes.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18.A) Because it was too heavy.B) Because it did not bend easily.C) Because it did not shoot far.D) Because its string was short.19.A) It went out of use 300 years ago.B) It was invented after the shortbowC) It was discovered before fire and the wheel.D) It's still in use today.20.A) They are accurate and easy to pull.B) Their shooting range is 40 yards.C) They are usually used indoors.D) They took 100 years to develop.听力原文Section A1.M: Would you like a copy of professor Smith's article?W: Thanks, if it's not too much trouble.Q: What does the woman imply?2.W: Did you visit the Television T ower when you had your vacation in Shanghai last summer?M: I couldn't make it last June. But I finally visited it two months later. I plan to visit it again sometime next year.Q: What do we learn about the man?3.M: Prof. Kennedy has been very busy this semester. As far as I know, he works until midnight every day.W: I wouldn't have troubled him so much if I had know he was so busy.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?4.W: If I were you, I would have accepted the job.M: I turned down the offer because it would mean frequent business trips away from my family.Q: Why didn't the man accept the job?5.M: How are you getting on with your essay, Mary? I'm having a real hard time with mine.W: After two sleepless nights, I'm finally through with it.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?6.W: Where did you say you found this bag?M: It was lying under a big tree between the park and the apartment building.Q: Where did the man find the bag?7.M: Wouldn't you get bored with the same routine year teaching the same things to children?W: I don't think it would be as boring as working in an office. Teaching is most stimulating.Q: What does the woman imply about office work?8.M: I was terribly embarrassed when some of the audiencegot up and left in the middle of the performance.W: Well, some people just can't seem to appreciate real-life drama.Q: What are they talking about?9.W: Oh, it's so cold. We haven't had such a severe winter for so long, have we?M: Yes, the forecast says it's going to get worse before it warms up.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?10.M: You were seen hanging about the store on the night when it was robbed, weren't you?W: Me? You must have made a mistake. I was at home that night.Q: What are they talking about?Section BPassage OneThere are three groups of English learners: beginners, intermediate learners, and learners of special English. Beginners need to learn the basics of English. Students who have reached an intermediate level benefit from learning general English skills. But what about student who want to learn specialist English for their work or professional life? Most students, who fit into this third group have a clear idea about what they want to learn. A bank clerk, for example, wants to use this specialist vocabulary and technical terms of finance. But for teachers, deciding how to teach specialist English is not always so easy. For a start, the variety is enormous. Every field from airline pilots to secretaries has its own vocabulary and technical terms. Teachers also needto have an up-to-date knowledge of that specialist language, and not many teachers are exposed to working environments outside the classroom. These issues have influenced the way specialist English is taught in schools. This type of course is usually known as English for Specific Purposes, or ESP and there isn't ESP courses for almost every area of professional and working life. In Britain, for example, there are courses which teach English for doctors, lawyers, reporters travel agents and people working in the hotel industry. By far, the most popular ESP courses are for business English.Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. What is the characteristic of learners of special English?12. Who needs ESP courses most?13. What are the most popular ESP courses in Britain?14. What is the speaker mainly talking about?Passage TwoThe first step to stop drug abuse is knowing why people start to use drugs. The reasons people abuse drugs are as different as people are from one to another. But there seems to be one common thread: people seem to take drugs to change the way they feel. They want to feel better or feel happy or to feel nothing. Sometimes, they want to forget or to remember. People often feel better about themselves when they are under the influence of drugs. But the effects don't last long. Drugs don't solve problems. They just postpone them. No matter how far drugs may take you, it's always around trip. After a while, people who miss drugs may feel worse about themselves, and then they may use more drugs. If someone you know is using or abusing drugs, you can help. The most important part you can play is to be there.You can let your friends know that you care. You can listen and try to solve the problem behind your friend's need to use drugs. Two people together can often solve a problem that seems too big for one person alone. Studies of heavy abusers in the United States show that they felt unloved and unwanted. They didn't have close friends to talk to. When you or your friends take the time to care for each other, you're all helping to stop drugs abuse. After all, what is a friend for?Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. Why do some people abuse drugs?16. According to the passage, what is the best way to stop friends from abusing drugs?17. What are the findings of the studies about heavy drug users?Passage ThreeBows and arrows, are one of man's oldest weapons. They gave early man an effective weapon to kill his enemies. The ordinary bow or short bow was used by early all early people. This bow bad limited power and short range. However, man overcame these faults by learning to track his targets at a close range. The long bow was most likely discovered when someone found out that a five-foot piece of wood made a better bow than a three-foot piece. Hundreds of thousands of these bows were made and used for three hundred years. However, not one is known to survive today. We believe that a force of about one hundred pounds was needs to pull the string all the way back on a long bow. For a long time the bow was just a bent stick and string. In fact, more changes have taken place in a bow in the past 25 years than in the last 7 centuries. Today, bow is forceful.It is as exact as a gun. In addition, it requires little strength to draw the string. Modern bows also have precise aiming devices. In indoor contests, perfect scores from 40 yard are common. The invention of the bows itself ranks with discovery of fire and the wheel. It was a great-step-forward for man.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. Why did man have to track his target at a close range when using a short bow?19. What does the passage tell us about the long bow?20. What do we know about modern bows?参考答案Part I1.C2.C3.B4.D5.B6.D7.A8.C9.D 10.D11.D 12.A 13.B 14.C 15.B16.A 17.A 18.C 19.B 20.A。

2003年6月大学英语四级考试试题及参考答案

Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]C) Be patient and wait. D) Inquire when the test scores are released. 7. A) She read it selectively B). She went over it chapter by chapter C). She read it slowly D) She finished it at a stretch. 8. A) He was kept in hospital for a long time. B) He was slightly injured in a traffic accident. C) He was seriously wounded in a mine explosion. D) He was fined for speeding. 9. A) Wait for a taxi. B) Buy some food. C) Go on a trip. D) Book train tickets. 10. 10. A) It A) It‘s not as hard as expected. B) It‘s too tough for some students. C) It‘s much more difficult than people think. D) It‘s believed to be the hardest optional course. 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 center . Passage one Question 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. 11. A) Anxious and worried. A) Anxious and worried. B) Proud and excited. C) Nervous and confused. D) Inspired and confident. 12. 12. A) His father scolded him severely. A) His father scolded him severely. B) His father took back the six dollars. C) His father made him do the cutting again. D) His father cut the leaves himself. 13. 13. A) One can benefit a lot from working with his father. A) One can benefit a lot from working with his father. B) Manual labourers shouldn‘t be looked down upon. C) One should always do his job earnestly. D) Teenagers tend to be careless. Passage T wo Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. 14. A) He ran a village shop. A) He ran a village shop. B) He worked on a farm. C) He worked in an advertising agency. D) He was a gardener. 15. 15. A) It was stressful. A) It was stressful. B) It was colorful. C) It was peaceful. D) It was boring. 16. 16. A) His desire to start his own business. A) His desire to start his own business. B) The crisis in his family life. C) The decline in his health. D) His dream of living in the countryside. Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. 17. A) Because there are no signs to direct them. A) Because there are no signs to direct them. B) Because no tour guides are available.C) Because all the buildings in the city look alike. D) Because the university is everywhere in the city. 18. 18. A) They set their own exams. A) They set their own exams. B) They select their own students. C) They award their own degrees. D) They organize their own laboratory work. 19. 19. A) Most of them have a long history. A) Most of them have a long history. B) Many of them are specialized libraries. C) They house more books than any other university library. D) They each have a copy of every book published in Britain.20. 20. A) V A) Very few of them are engaged in research. B) They were not awarded degrees until 1948. C) They have outnumbered male students. D) They were not treated equally until 1881. Part IIReading Comprehension (35 minutes) Direction: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions orunfinished 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 Sheet with a single line through the center .Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:On average, American kids ages 3 to 12 spent 29 hours a week in school, eight hours more than than they they they did did did in in in 1981. 1981. 1981. They They They also also also did did did more more more household household household work work work and and and participated participated participated in in in more more more of of of such such organized activities as soccer and ballet (芭蕾舞). Involvement in sports, in particular, rose almost 50% from 1981 to 1997: boys now spend an average of four hours a week playing sports; girls log half that time. All in all, h owever, children‘s leisure time dropped from 40% of the day in 1981 to 25%. ―Children are affected by the same time crunch (危机) that affects their parents,ǁ says SandraHofferth, who headed headed the the the recent recent recent study study study of children‘s of children‘s timetable. timetable. A A chief chief reason, reason, reason, she she she say say says, s, s, is is is that that more mothers are working outside the home. (Nevertheless, children in both double-income and ―male breadwinnerǁ households spent comparable mounts of time interacting with their parents,19 19 hours hours hours and and and 22 22 22 hours hours hours respectively. respectively. In In contrast, contrast, contrast, children children children spent spent spent only only only 9 9 9 hours hours hours with with with their their their single single mothers.) All work and no play could make for some very messed-up kids. ―Play is the most powerfulway way a child a child explores explores the world the world and and learns learns learns about about about himself,ǁ says T. himself,ǁ says T. Berry Berry Brazelton, Brazelton, Brazelton, professor professor professor at atHarvard Harvard Medical Medical Medical School. School. School. Unstructured Unstructured Unstructured play play play encourages encourages encourages independent independent independent thinking thinking and and allows allows allows the the young to negotiate their relationships with their peers, but kids ages 3 to 12 spent only 12 hours a week engaged in it. The The children children children sampled sampled sampled spent spent spent a a a quarter quarter quarter of of of their their their rapidly rapidly rapidly decreasing decreasing decreasing ―free ―free t imeǁ timeǁ watching television. But that, believe it or not, was one of the findings parents might regard as good news. If they‘re spending less time in front of the TV set, however, kids aren‘t replacing it with reading.Despite efforts to get kids more interested in books, the children spent just over an hour a week reading. Let‘s face it, who‘s got the time?21. By mentioning ―the same time crunch ǁ (Line 1, Para. 2) Sandra Hofferth means ________. A) children have little time to play with their parents B) children are not taken good care of by their working parents C) both parents and children suffer from lack of leisure time D) both parents and children have trouble managing their time 22. According to the author, the reason given by Sandra Hofferth for the time crunch is ______. A) quite convincing B) partially true C) totally groundless D) rather confusing 23. According to the author a child develops better if ______. A) he has plenty of time reading and studying B) he is left to play with his peers in his own way C) he has more time participating in school activities D) he is free to interact with his working parents 24. The author is concerned about the fact that American kids ______. A) are engaged in more and more structured activitiesB) are increasingly neglected by their working mothers C) are spending more and more time watching TV D) are involved less and less in household work 25. We can infer from the passage that ______. A) extracurricular activities promote children ‘s intelligence B) most children will turn to reading with TV sets switched off C) efforts to get kids interested in reading have been fruitful D) most parents believe reading to be beneficial to children Passage T wo Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Henry Henry Ford, Ford, Ford, the the the famous famous famous U.S. U.S. U.S. inventor inventor inventor and and and car car car manufacturer, manufacturer, manufacturer, once once once said, said, said, ‗The ‗The business business of of America America is is is business.ǁ business.ǁ business.ǁ By By By this this this he he he meant meant meant that the that the U.S. way of of life life life is is is based based based on on on the the the values values values of of of the the business world. Few would argue with Ford‘s statement. A brief g l impse at a daily newspaper vividly shows limpse at a daily newspaper vividly shows how much people in the United States think about business. For example, nearly every newspaper has a business section, in which the deals and projects, finances and management, stock prices and labor problems of corporations are reported daily. In addition, business news can appear in every other section. Most national news has an important financial aspect to it. Welfare, foreign aid, the federal budget, and the policies of the Federal Reserve Bank are all heavily affected by business. Moreover, business business news news news appears appears appears in in in some some some of of of the the the unlikeliest unlikeliest unlikeliest places. places. places. The The The world world world of of of arts arts arts and and entertainment is often referred to as ―the entertainment industryǁ or ―show business.ǁThe The positive positive positive side side side of of of Henry Ford‘s Henry Ford‘s statement can be seen i n n the the the prosperity prosperity prosperity that that that business business business has has brought to U.S. life. One of the most important reasons so many people from all over the world come to live in the United States is the dream of a better job. Jobs are produced in abundance (大量地) because the U.S. economic system is driven by competition. People believe that this system creates more wealth, more jobs, and a materially better way of life. The negative side of Henry Ford‘s statement, however, can be seen when the word business istaken to mean big business. And the term big business —referring to the biggest companies, is seen in opposition to labor. Throughout U.S. history working people have had to fight hard for higher wages, wages, better working better working conditions, conditions, and and and the the the right right right to to to form form form unions. Today, unions. Today, many many of of of the the the old old old labor labor disputes disputes are are are over, over, but but there there there is is is still still some some employee employee employee anxiety. anxiety. Downsizing Downsizing——the the laying laying laying off off off of of thousands of workers to keep expenses low and profits high -- creates feelings of insecurity for many. 26. The united States is a typical country ______. A) which encourages free trade at homes and abroad B) where people ‘s chief concern is how to make money C) where all businesses are managed scientifically D) which normally works according to the federal budget 27. The influence of business in the U.S. is evidenced by the fact that ______. A) most newspapers are run by big businesses B) even public organizations concentrate on working for profits C) Americans of all professions know how to do business D) even arts and entertainment are regarded as business 28. According to the passage, immigrants choose to settle in the U.S., dreaming that ______. A) they can start profitable businesses there B) they can be more competitive in business C) they will make a fortune overnight there D) they will find better chances of employment 29. Henry Ford ‘s statements can be taken negatively because ______. A) working people are discouraged to fight for their rights B) there are many industries controlled by a few big capitalists C) there is a conflicting relationship between big corporations and labor D) public services are not run by the federal government 30. A company ‘s efforts to keep expenses low and profits high may result in ______. A) reduction in the number of employees B) improvement of working conditions C) fewer disputes between labor and management D) a rise in workers ‘ wages Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:Professor Smith recently persuaded 35 people, 23 of them women, to keep a diary of all their absent-minded actions for a fortnight. When he came to analyse their embarrassing lapses (差错差错) in a scientific report, he was surprised to find that nearly all of them fell into a few groupings. Nor did the lapses appear to be entirely random (随机的). One of the women, for instance, on leaving her house for work one morning threw her dog her earr earrings and tried to fix a dog biscuit on her ear. ―The explanation for this is that the brain is like a ings and tried to fix a dog biscuit on her ear. ―The explanation for this is that the brain is like a computer,ǁ explains the professor. ―People programme themselves to do certain activities regularly. It was the the woman‘s custom woman‘s custom every every morning morning morning to to to throw throw throw her her her d d og og two two two biscuits biscuits biscuits and and and then then then put put put on on on her her earrings. earrings. But But But somehow somehow somehow the the the action action action got reversed got reversed in in the the the programme.ǁ programme.ǁ About About one one one in in in twenty twenty twenty of of of the the incidents the volunteers reported were these ―programme assembly failures.ǁAltogether the volunteers logged 433 unintentional actions that they found themselves doing – an average of twelve each. There appear to be peak periods in the day when we are at our zaniest (荒谬可笑的). These are two hours some time between eight a.m. and noon, between four and six p.m. with a smaller peak be tween eight and ten p.m. ―Among men the peak seems to be when a changeover changeover in in in brain brain brain ‗programmes‘ ‗programmes‘ occurs, occurs, as as as for for for instance instance instance between between between going going going to to to and and and from from work.ǁ Women on average reported slightly more lapses – 12.5 compared with 10.9 for men – probably because they were more reliable reporters. A startling finding of the research is that the absent-minded activity is a hazard of doing things in which we are skilled. Normally, you would expect that skill reduces the number of errors we make. But trying to avoid silly slips by concentrating more could make things a lot worse – even dangerous. 31. In his study Professor Smith asked the subjects ______. A) to keep track of people who tend to forget things B) to report their embarrassing lapses at random C) to analyse their awkward experiences scientifically D) to keep a record of what they did unintentionally 32. Professor Smith discovered that ______. A) certain patterns can be identified in the recorded incidents B) many people were too embarrassed to admit their absent-mindedness C) men tend to be more absent-minded than women D) absent-mindedness is an excusable human weakness 33. ―Programme Programme assembly assembly assembly failures failures failuresǁǁ (Line (Line 6, 6, 6, Para.2) Para.2) Para.2) refers refers refers to to to the the the phenomenon phenomenon phenomenon that that people ______. A) often fail to programme their routines beforehand B) tend to make mistakes when they are in a hurry C) unconsciously change the sequence of doing things D) are likely to mess things up if they are too tired 34. We learn from the third paragraph that ______. A) absent-mindedness tends to occur during certain hours of the day B) women are very careful to perform actions during peak periods C) women experience more peak periods of absent-mindedness D) men ‘s absent-mindedness often results in funny situations 35. It can be concluded from the passage that ______. A) people should avoid doing important things during peak periods of lapses B) hazards can be avoided when people do things they are good at C) people should be careful when programming their actions D) lapses cannot always be attributed to lack of concentration Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:It‘s It‘s no secret no secret that that many children many children would would be be be healthier healthier healthier and and and happier with happier with adoptive adoptive parents parents parents than than with the parents that nature dealt them. That‘s especial ly true of children who remain in abusive homes bemuse the law blindly favors biological parents. It‘s also true of children who suffer for years in f oster foster homes (收养孩子的家庭收养孩子的家庭) because of parents who can‘t or won‘t care for them but refuse to give up custody (监护) rights. Fourteen-year-old Kimberly Mays fits neither description, but her recent court victory could eventually help children who do. Kimberly has been the object of an angry custody battle between the the man man man who who who raised raised raised her her her and and and her her her biological biological biological parents, with parents, with whom whom she she she has has has never never never lived. lived. lived. A A Florida judge judge ruled ruled ruled that that that the the the teenager teenager teenager can can can remain remain remain with with with the the the only only only father father father she‘s she‘s she‘s ever ever ever known known known and and and that that that her her biological parents have ―no legal claimǁ on her.The ruling, though it may yet be reversed, sets aside the principle that biology is the primary determinant of parentage. That‘s an important development, one that‘s long overdue.Shortly Shortly after after after birth birth birth in in in December December December 1978, 1978, 1978, Kimberly Kimberly Kimberly Mays Mays Mays and and and another another another infant infant infant were mistakenly were mistakenly switched and sent home with the wrong parents. Kimberly‘s biological parents, Ernest and ReginaTwigg, received a child who died of a heart disease in 1988. Medical tests showed that the childwasn‘t the Twiggs‘ own daughter, b ut Kimberly was, thus sparking a custody battle with Robert Mays. In 1989, the two families agreed that Mr. Mays would maintain custody with the Twiggs getting visiting rights. Those rights were ended when Mr. Mays decided that Kimberly was being harmed. The decision to leave Kimberly with Mr. Mays rendered her suit debated. But the judge made clear that Kimberly did have standing to sue (起诉起诉) on her own behalf. Thus he made clear that she was more than just property to be handled as adults saw fit. Certainly, the biological link between parent and child is fundamental. But biological parents aren‘t always preferable to adoptive ones, and biological parentage does not convey an absolute ownership that cancels all the rights of children. 36. What was the primary consideration in the Florida judge ‘s ruling? A) The biological link. B) The child ‘s benefits. C) The traditional practice. D) The parents ‘ feelings. 37. We can learn from the Kimberly case that ______. A) children are more than just personal possessions of their parents B) the biological link between parents and child should be emphasizedC) foster homes bring children more pain and suffering than care D) biological parents shouldn ‘t claim custody rights after their child is adopted 38. The Twiggs claimed custody rights to Kimberly because ______. A) they found her unhappy in Mr. Mays ‘ custody B) they regarded her as their property C) they were her biological parents D) they felt guilty about their past mistake 39. Kimberly had been given to Mr. Mays ________. A) by sheer accident B) out of charity C) at his request D) for better care 40. The author ‘s attitude towards the judge ‘s ruling could be described as ______. A) doubtful B) critical C) cautious D) supportive Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions: There are 3.0. incomplete sentences in this For part. For eacheach 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 throughthe center .41. 41. She ______ her trip to New Y She ______ her trip to New York because she was ill. A) called off B) closed down C) put up D) went off 42. 42. ______ the storm, the ship would have reached its destination on time.______ the storm, the ship would have reached its destination on time.A) But for B) In case of C) In spite of D) Because of 43. 43. We should concentrate on sharply reducing interest rates to pull the economy out of ______. We should concentrate on sharply reducing interest rates to pull the economy out of ______. A) rejection B) restriction C) retreat D) recession 44. 44. The ______ of finding gold in California attracted a lot of people to settle down there. The ______ of finding gold in California attracted a lot of people to settle down there. A) prospects B) speculations C) stakes D) provisions 45 I suffered from mental ______ because of stress from my job. A) damage B) release C) relief D) fatigue 46. 46. The rest of the day was entirely at his ______ for reading or recreation. The rest of the day was entirely at his ______ for reading or recreation. A) dismissal B) survival C) disposal D) arrival 47. 47. Y Y ou will not be ______ about your food in time of great hunger. A) special B) particular C) peculiar D) specific 48. 48. Crime is increasing worldwide, and there is every reason to believe the ______ w Crime is increasing worldwide, and there is every reason to believe the ______ will continue into the next decade. A) emergency B) trend C) pace D) schedule 49. 49. Y Y ou shouldn‘t have written in the ______ since the book belongs to the library. A) interval B) border C) margin D) edge 50. 50. The ______ of airplane engines announced a coming air raid. The ______ of airplane engines announced a coming air raid. A) roar B) exclamation C) whistle D) scream 51. 51. This ticket ______ you to a free boat tour on the lake. This ticket ______ you to a free boat tour on the lake. A) entitles B) appoints C) grants D) credits 52. 52. This is the nurse who ______ to me when I was ill in hospital.This is the nurse who ______ to me when I was ill in hospital.A) accompanied B) attended C) entertained D) shielded 53. 53. I was about to ______ a match when I remembered Tom I was about to ______ a match when I remembered Tom‘s warning. A) rub B) hit C) scrape D) strike 54. 54. The advertisement says this material doesn The advertisement says this material doesn‘t ______ in the wash, but it has. A) contract B) shrink C) slim D) dissolve 55. 55. He was proud of being chosen to participate in the game and he ______ us that he would try He was proud of being chosen to participate in the game and he ______ us that he would try as hard as possible. A) insured B) guaranteed C) assumed D) assured 56. 56. Not only the professionals but also the amateurs will ______ from the new training facilities. Not only the professionals but also the amateurs will ______ from the new training facilities. A) derive B) acquire C) benefit D) reward 57. 57. The work was almost complete when we received orders to ______ no further with it. The work was almost complete when we received orders to ______ no further with it. A) progress B) proceed C) march D) promote 58. 58. I waited for him half an hour, but he never ______. I waited for him half an hour, but he never ______. A) turned in B) turned down C) turned off D) turned up 59. 59. A A house with a dangerous gas ______ can be broken into immediately.A) leak B) split C) mess D) crack 60. 60. A A dark suit is ______ to a light one for evening wear. A) favourable B) suitable C) preferable D) proper 61. 61. It was in the United States that I made the ______ of professor Jones. It was in the United States that I made the ______ of professor Jones. A) acknowledgement B) acquaintance C) recognition D) association 62. 62. Could you take a ______ sheet of paper and write your name at the top? Could you take a ______ sheet of paper and write your name at the top? A) bare B) vacant C) hollow D) blank 63. 63. A A culture in which the citizens share similar religious beliefs and values is more likely to have laws that represent the wishes of its people than is a culture where citizens come from ______ backgrounds. A) extensive B) influential C) diverse D) identical 64. 64. Areas where students have particular difficulty have been treated ______ particular care. Areas where students have particular difficulty have been treated ______ particular care. A) by B) in C) under D) with 65. 65. He gave a ______ to handle the affairs in a friendly manner. He gave a ______ to handle the affairs in a friendly manner. A) pledge B) mission C) plunge D) motion 66. 66. Don Don Don‘‘t let the child play with scissors ______ he cuts himself. A) in case B) so that C) now that D) only if 67. 67. ______ ______ ______ the the the danger danger danger from from from enemy enemy enemy action, action, action, people people people had had had to cope with to cope with a severe shortage a severe shortage o f food, of food, clothing, fuel, and almost everything. A) As far as B) As long as C) As well as D) As soon as 68. 68. Many people lost their jobs during the business ______. Many people lost their jobs during the business ______. A) desperation B) decrease C) despair D) depression 69. 69. Whenever a big company ______ a small one, the product almost always gets worse. Whenever a big company ______ a small one, the product almost always gets worse. A) gets on with B) cuts down C) takes over D) puts up with 70. 70. Mr. Smith was the only witness who said that the fire was ______. Mr. Smith was the only witness who said that the fire was ______. A) mature B) deliberate C) meaningful D) innocent Part IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)Directions: In this part there is a short passage with 8 questions or incomplete statements.Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statementsin fewest the fewest possible possible words. Write your answers in the spaces provided on theright of the page.What personal qualities are desirable in a teacher? I think the following would be generally accepted. First, the teacher‘s personality should be lively and attractive. This does not rule o ut people who are plain-looking, or even ugly, because many such people have great personal charm. But it does rule out such types as the over-excitable, sad, cold, and frustrated. Secondly, it is not merely desirable but essential for a teacher to have a genuine capacity for sympathy, a capacity to understand the minds and feelings of other people, especially, since most teachers teachers are are are school school school teachers, teachers, teachers, the the the minds minds minds and feelings and feelings of children. Closely Closely related related related with with with this this this is is is the the capacity to be tolerant – not, indeed, of what is wrong, but of the weaknesses and immaturity of human nature which induce (诱导) people, and again especially children, to make mistakes. Thirdly, Thirdly, I I I hold hold hold it it it essential essential essential for for for a a a teacher teacher teacher to to to be be be both both both intellectually intellectually intellectually and and and morally morally morally honest. honest. honest. This This means means that that that he will he will be be aware aware aware of of of his his his intellectual intellectual intellectual strengths strengths strengths and and and limitations, limitations, limitations, and will and will have have thought thought about about and and and decided decided decided upon upon upon the the the moral moral moral principles principles principles by by by which which which his his his life life life shall shall shall be be be guided. guided. guided. There There There is is is no no contradiction in my going on to say that a teacher should be a bit of an actor. That is part of the technique of teaching, which demands that every now and then a teacher should be able to put on an act – to enliven (使生动) a lesson, correct a fault, or award praise. Children, especially young children, live in a world that is rather larger than life. A teacher teacher must must must be be be capable capable capable of of of infinite infinite infinite patience. patience. patience. This, This, This, I I I may may may say, say, say, is is is largely largely largely a a a matter matter matter of of self-discipline and self-training, for we are none of us born like that. Finally, I think a teacher should have the kind of mind which always wants to go on learning. Teaching Teaching is is is a a a job job job at which at which one will never never be be be perfect; perfect; perfect; there there there is is is always always always something something something more to more to learn about it. There are three principal objects of study: the subjects which the teacher is teaching; the methods methods by which by which the the subjects subjects subjects can can can best best best be be be taught taught taught to to to the the the particular particular particular pupils pupils pupils in in in the the the classes classes classes he he he is is teaching; teaching; and and and g g g by by by far far far the the the most most most important important important -- -- -- the children, the children, young young people, people, people, or or or adults adults adults to whom to whom the subjects subjects are are are to to to be be be taught. taught. taught. The The The two two two fundamental fundamental fundamental principles principles principles of of of British British British education education education today today today are are are that that education education is is is education education education of of of the whole the whole person, person, and and and that that that it it it is is is best best best acquired acquired acquired through through through full full full and and and active active co-operation between two persons, the teacher and the learner. S1. Plain-looking teachers can also be admired by their students if they have _________. __________________________________________________________________ S2. The author says it is _________that teachers be sympathetic with their students. __________________________________________________________________ S3. A teacher should be tolerant because humans tend to have S3(1) _________and to be S3(2) _________. (1)________________________________________________________________ (2)________________________________________________________________ S4. A teacher who is _________will be able to make his lessons more lively.__________________________________________________________________ S5. How can a teacher acquire infinite patience? __________________________________________________________________ S6. Since teaching is a job no one can be perfect at, it is necessary for teachers to keep improving their knowledge of the subjects they teach and their _________. __________________________________________________________________ S7. Teachers Teachers‘‘ most important object of study is _________. 。

2002年6月大学英语四级听力原文及答案

2002年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both 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.1. W: I suppose you’ve bought some gifts for your family. M: Well, I’ve bought a shirt for my father and two books for my sister. But I haven’t decided what to buy for my mother probably some jewels.Q: Who did the man buy the books for?A) His father.B) His mother.C) His brother.D) His sister.2. W: Look, it says they want a junior sales manager and it seems like it’s a big company. That’ll be good for you might haveto travel a lot.M: Do they say anything about the experience?Q: What are they talking about?A) A job opportunity.B) A position as general manager.C) A big travel agency.D) An inexperienced salesman.3. W: I think we’ve covered everything. What about a cup of coffee before we move onto the next item?M: Good idea. I really can’t wait another minute.Q: What does the woman suggest doing?A) Having a break.B) Continuing the meeting.C) Moving on to the next item.D) Waiting a little longer.4. W: But what happens if it rains. What are we going to do then? M: We’ll have to count on good weather. But if it does rain the whole thing will have to be canceled.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A) The weather forecast says it will be fine.B) The weather doesn’t count in their plan.C) They will not do as planned in case of rain.D) They will postpone their program if it rains.5. W: You took an optional course this semester didn’t you? How is it going?M: Terrible. It seems like the more the professor talks the less I understand.Q: How does the man feel about the course?A) He wishes to have more courses like it.B) He finds it hard to follow the teacher.C) He wishes the teacher would talk more.D) He doesn’t like the teacher’s accent.6. W: Mark is playing computer games.M: Should he do that when the final exam is drawing near? Q: What does the man think Mark should do?A) Go on with the game.B) Draw pictures on the computer.C) Review his lessons.D) Have a good rest.7. M: Jack seems to think this year’s basketball season will be disappointing.W: That’s his opinion. Most others think differently.Q: What does the woman mean?A) She does not agree with Jack.B) Jack’s performance is disappointing.C) Most people will find basketball boring.D) She shares Jack’s opinion.8. M: Is this the check-in counter for Flight 914 to Los Angeles?M: Yes, but I’m sorry the flight is delayed because of a minor mechanical problem. Please wait for further notice.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?A) The man went to a wrong check-in counter.B) The man has just missed his flight.C) The plane will leave at 9:14.D) The plane’s departure time remains unknown.9. M: Excuse me. I’d like to place an advertisement for a used car in this Sunday edition of your paper.W: Ok, but you have to run your advertisement all week. We can’t quote rates for just Sunday.Q: Where is the conversation most probably taking place?A) At a newsstand.B) At a car dealer’s.C) At a publishing house.D) At a newspaper office.10. M: I spend so much time polishing my letter application.W: It’s worthwhile to make the effort. You know just how important it is to give impression.Q: What do we know about the man?A) He wants to get a new position.B) He is asking the woman for help.C) He has left the woman a good impression.D) He enjoys letter writing.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage oneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. Not everybody reads the daily newspaper. People who don’t read newspaper are sometimes referred to as non-readers. Early research has shown that the non-readers are generally low in education low in income either very young or very old. In addition non-readers are more likely to live in rural areas andhave less contact with neighbors and friends. Other studies show that non-readers tend to isolate themselves from the community and less likely to own a home and seldom belong to local voluntary organizationsWhy don’t these people read daily paper? They say they don’t have the time they prefer radio or TV they have no interest in reading a tale and besides they think newspapers are too expensive. Recent surveys however, have indicated the portrait of the non-reader is more complicated than first thought. There appears to be a group of non-readers that do not fit the type mentioned above. They are high in income and fall into the age group of 26 to 65. They are far move likely to report that they don’t have the time to read the papers and they have no interest in the content. Editors and publishers are attempting to win them back. First they are also adding news briefs and comprehensive indexes. This will help overcome the time problem. And they are also giving variety to newspaper content to help build the reader’s interest.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. What is typical of non-readers according to early research?A) They are interested in other kinds of reading.B) They are active in voluntary services.C) They tend to be low in education and in income.D) They live in isolated areas.12. What are the finds of recent surveys?A) The reasons why –people don’t read newspapers are more complicated than assumed.B) There are more uneducated people among the wealthy than originally expected.C) The number of newspaper readers is steadily increasing.D) There are more nonreaders among young people nowadays.13. What are editors and publishers doing to attract the non-readers?A) Lowering the prices of their newspapers.B) Shortening their news stories.C) Adding variety to their newspaper content.D) Including more advertisements in their newspapers. Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. Did you know that there’s a kind of bird that can sew? This called the tailor bird uses its mouth as a needle. It sews leaves together in the shape of a cup then it adds a layer of straw to the inside of the cup and lays its eggs there. Each birdspecies builds its own special kind of nest. The most common materials used for nests are grasses branches and feathers. A bird must weave these materials into a nest. Just imagine building a house without cement or nails to hold together. Another bird is called the weaver bird. The weaver bird builds a nest that looks like a basket the nest shaped like a pear with a hole in the middle. The hole is the door of the nest. A third bird is called the oven bird. The oven bird makes a nest that is very solid. The nest is made of mud. The oven bird forms the mud into the shape of an oven and then let it dry in the sun. The sun bakes the mud making it very hard. Not all birds make their homes in branches. Some birds build their nests on the ground while others bury their eggs under the ground. And some birds do not build nests at all. So when you look for nests and eggs in branches of the trees and bushes remember that some nests may be right your feet.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. What does the nest built by tailor bird look like?A) A basket.B) A cup.C) A egg.D) An oven.15. Why is there a hole in the weaver bird’s nest?A) To let in the sunshine.B) To serve as its door.C) To keep the nest cool.D) For the bird to lay eggs.16. What is the oven bird’s nest made of?A) Branches.B) Grasses.C) Mud.D) Straw.17. What might surprise us about birds’ nests according to the speaker?A) Some are built underground.B) Some can be eaten.C) Most are sewed with grasses.D) Most are dried by the sun.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. You can tell the age of a tree by counting its rings but these records of trees’ life really say a lot more. Scientists are using tree rings to learn what’s being happening on the sun’s surface for the last ten thousand years. Each ring representsa year of growth. As the tree grows it adds a layer to its trunk taking up chemical elements from the air. By looking up the elements in the rings for a given year scientists can tell what elements were in the air that year. Doctors Stevenson is analysing one element—carbon-14 in ring from both living and dead trees. Some of the rings go back almost ten thousand years to the end of the Ice Age. When Stevenson followed the carbon-14 trail back in time he found carbon-4 levels change with the intensity of solar burning. You see the sun has cycles. Sometimes it burns fiercely and other times it’s relatively calm. During the sun’s violent periods it throws off charged particles in fast moving strings called solar winds. The particles interfere with the formation of carbon-14 on earth. When there’s more solar wind activity less carbon-14 is produced. Ten thousand years of tree rings show that the carbon-14 level rises and falls about every 420 years. The scientists concluded that the solar wind activity must follow the same cycle.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. What is the purpose of the scientists in studying tree rings?A) To examine the chemical elements in the Ice Age.B) To look into the pattern of solar wind activity.C) To analyze the composition of different trees.D) To find out the origin of carbon-14 on Earth.19. What affects the amount of carbon-14 on earth?A) The lifecycle of trees.B) The number of trees.C) The intensity of solar burning.D) The quality of air.20. What do we learn from the passage about the solar wind activity?A) It affects the growth of trees.B) It has been increasing since the Ice Age.C) It is determined by the chemicals in the air.D) It follows a certain cycle.2002年6月四级参考答案Part I1. D2. A3. A4. D5. B6. C7. A8. D9. D 10.A11. C 12. D 13. C 14. B 15. B 16. C 17.A 18. A 19. C 20. D。

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2003年6月21日四级听力试题原文及译文Section AW：Gorge, look at the long waiting line. I am glad you've made a reservation.M：More and more people enjoy eating out now. Beside, this place is especially popular with the overseas students.Q：Where did the conversation most probably take place?W: 乔治，看看这里排着这么长的队，真高兴你订到了座位。

M：越来越多的人喜欢在外面吃饭。

而且这个地方尤其受留学生亲睐。

Q：对话可能在哪里发生？M:I wonder if you can drop by tomorrow evening. The Stevensons are coming over to dinner. I'd like you to meet them.W: Sure, I'd love to. I've heard they are very interesting people.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?M：你明天晚上能到我这来一趟吗？史蒂文森一家明天到我家吃晚饭，我希望你能见见他们。

W：当然，我非常愿意。

我听说他们非常有意思。

Q：我们可从该对话中了解到什么？W: The presentation made by Professor Jackson was complicated to understand.M: Well, I think he didn't speak slowly enough for usfor us to take the notes.Q: What did the man complain?W：杰克森教授作的报告太难懂了。

M；我觉得他的语速太快，我们根本没法做笔记。

Q：男士抱怨什么？W: You've got your apartment furnished, haven't you?M: I've bought some used furniture from Sunday market. It was a real bargain.Q: What does the man mean?W：你买了家俱，是吗？M：我从周日市场买了一些旧家俱。

价钱便宜。

Q：男人什么意思？M Mary doesn't want me to take the job. She says our child is too young. And the job requires much travelling.W: You should talk to her again and see if you can find a way out. Think about the gains and losses before you make the decision.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?M：玛丽不想让我干那个工作，她说孩子还些这个工作又需要我经常出差。

W：你应该和她再谈谈，看你们能不能想出个两全其美的办法。

权衡一下利弊，再做决定。

Q：从对话中我们可以了解到什么？M:I haven't got my scores on the GRE test yet. Do you think I should call to make inquiries?W: There is no hurry. The test scores are released at least eight weeks after the test.Q: What does the woman advise the man to do?M：我还不知道GRE考试的分数。

你觉得我是不是该打电话问问？W：不要急。

考试的分数至少要在考试后八周之后公布。

Q：女人建议男人干嘛？M: Have you finished reading the book you bought last month?W: oh, I didn't read straight through the way you read a novel,I just covered a few chapters which interested me most.Q: How did the woman read the book?M：你读上个月你买的那本书了吗？W：哦，我不象你读小说那样从头读到尾。

我读了我感兴趣的几章。

Q：女人采用什么读书方式？W: Hello, Joe, Haven't seen you for quite a while. Are you fine?M: Oh,yes, but not a thing to go against me. I had a car accident, only some minor injuries though.Q: What happened to Joe?W：你好，乔，很久不见，你好吗？M：还好，我吉人自有天相，出了车祸，只不过受了轻伤。

m: The taxi is waiting downstairs, let's hurry.W: Wait a minute. I'll take some food with us. I don't like the meal served on the train.Q: What are the speakers going to do?M：出租车在楼下等着，赶紧！M：等等，我要带点吃的东西。

我不喜欢吃火车上供应的食物。

Q：两个谈话者准备做什么？W: Is that optional course as hard as everybody says?M: It's actually even worse, believe it or not.Q :What did the man say about the course?W：那门选修课象别人说的那么难吗？M：不管你信不信，难极了。

Q：他们如何评价选修课？Section BPassage 1My father woke me up early one morning when I was fourteen and announced "Get up, you are going with me to cut grass." I felt proud and excited because my father thought I was responsible enough to help him in his business. Still, that first day was very hard. From sunrise to sunset, my father, my younger brother and I cut and t very large yards in well-to-do part of the city. By the end of the day I was exhausted, but I felt good. I put out a hard day's labor and earned six dollars. One day, my father spotted some weeds I have miss cutting and pulled me inside. "Cut that section again!" he said firmly "and don't make me have to tell you again.” The message was very clear. Today I stress the importance of doing the job right the first time. Every job I have held from cutting lawns to wash dishes to working a machine on the construction site. I have learned something that help me in my next job. If you work hard enough, you can learn from any job you do.11 Q: How did the speaker feel when his father asked him to help cut grass?13 Q: What did his father do when the speaker missed cutting some leaves?14 Q:What did the speak want to tell us in this passage?Passage BI am living in a small village in the country. My wife and I run a village shop. We have a very peaceful live, boring some my say. But we love it. We know all the people in the village. They have plenty of time to stop and chat. I have plenty of time for my hobbies too--gardening, fishing, walking in the country side. I love the outdoor life. It wasn't always like this though I used to have a really stressful job, working so late in the office every evening. I often bring work home at the weekends. The advertising world is very competitive. And when I look back, I can't imagine how I stood it. I have no private life at all. No time for the really important things in life. Because of the pressure of the job, I used to smoke and drink too much. The crisis came when my wife left me. She complaint that she never saw me and I had no time for family life. This made me realize what is really important to me. I talked things through with her and decided to get back together and started a new and better life together. I gave up tobacco and alcohol and searched for new hobbies.Now I am afraid of looking back since the past life seemed like a horrible dream.14 What did the speaker do for a living?15 What do we know about the speaker's life in the past?16 What made the speaker change his life style?Passage 3"Where is the university?" is the question many visitors to Cambridge ask. But no one could point at any one direction because there is no campus. The university consists of 31 self-governing colleges. It has lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, museums and offices throughout the city. Individual colleges choose their own students who have to meet their minimum entrance requirements set by the university. And the graduates usually live and study in their colleges but they are taught in very full groups. Lectures and laboratories and practical work are organized by the university and held in university buildings. There are over ten thousand undergraduates and three thousand five hundred post-graduates. About 40% of them are women and some 8% from overseas. As well as teaching, research is of major importance. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, more than sixty university members have won Nobel prizes. The university has a huge number of buildings for teaching and research. It has more than 60 specialist subject libraries as well as the university library, which as the copy-right libraries, is entitled to a copy of every book published in Britain. Examinations are held and degrees are awarded by the university. It allowed women to take the university exams in the 1881, but it was the not until 1941 that they were awarded degrees.17 Why is it difficult to located Cambridge University?18 What does the passage tell us about the colleges of the university?19 What can be learnt from the passage about the libraries in Cambridge University?20 What does we know from the passage tell us about the women students in Cambridge university?。