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2001年1月大学英语四级考试听力原文

2001年1月大学英语四级考试试卷录音文字材料Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1.M:Hi, Jane, do you have some changes? I have to make a call on the payphone.W: Payphone? Why not use my mobile phone? Here you are.Q: What will the man most probably do?2.M: Can you tell me the title of this oil painting?W: Sorry, I don't know for sure, but I guess it is an early 18 century work. Let me look it up in the catalog.Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?3.M:I am worried about those classes I missed when I was sick.W:I will try to bring you up today on what we've done.Q: What does the woman mean?4.W: Hey Dan. I hear you're meeting Susan's parents for the first time.M: Yeah, next weekend. Fortunately, her father loves to fish, so we will have something to talk about.Q: What can be inferred about Dan?5.W: Professor White's presentation seemed to go on forever. I was barely able to stay awake. M: How could you sleep through it? It is one of the best that I have ever heard on this topic. Q: What does the man think of Professor White's presentation?6.W:I am looking for quality paper to type my essay. I don't see any on the shelf.M:I saw some in the stockroom this morning. I will go and check.Q: What does the woman want to buy?7.M:It seems that we'll have another fine day tomorrow. Let's go to the seaside.W: O.K. But we'll have to leave very early, or else we'll get caught in the traffic.Q: What does the woman suggest?8.M: Do you know James? He is in your class.W: Certainly. In fact he was the first person I got to know in my class. I still remember the look on his face when he showed up late on the first day of school.Q: Why did the woman remember James so well?9.W: The man at the garage thinks that I take good care of my car.M: So do I. I can't see any scratches on the outside, and the inside is clean ,too.Q: What does the man think of the woman's car?10.M: Wonderful day, isn't it? Want to join me for a swim?W: If you don't mind waiting while I get prepared.Q: What does the woman mean?Section BPassage OneA friend of mine told me that when he was a young man, e went to work as a teacher in one of the states of India. One day, he received an invitation to dinner at the ruler's palace. Very pleased, he went to tell his colleagues. They laughed, and told him the meaning of the invitation. They had all been invited, and each person who was invited had to bring with him a certainnumber of silver and gold coins. The number of coins varied according to the person's position in the service of the government. My friend's income was not high, so he did not have much to pay. Each person bowed before the ruler, his gold went onto one hip, his silver went onto another hip. And in this way he paid his income tax for the year. This was a simple way of collecting income tax. The tax on property was also collected simply. The ruler gave a man the power to collect a tax from each owner of land or property in a certain area, if this man promised to pay the ruler a certain amount of money. Of course, the tax collector managed to collect more money than he paid to the ruler. The difference between the sum of money he collected and the sum of money he gave to the ruler was his profit.11.What do we know about the speaker's friend?12.What was the real purpose of the ruler's invitation?13.What does the passage say about the tax collectors?Passage TwoAround the year 1000 A.D, some people from northwest India began to travel westward. Nobody knows why. After leaving their homes, they did not settle down again, but spent their lives moving from one place to another, their later generations are called the Romany people, or Gypsies. There're Gypsies all over the world, and many of them are still travelling with no fix homes. There are about 8,000,000 of them, including 3,000,000 in eastern Europe. Gypsies sometimes have a hard time in the countries where they travel, because they are different, people may be afraid of them, look down on them, or think that they are criminals. The Nazies treated the Gypsies cruelly, like the Jews, and nobody knows how many of them died in Hitler's death camps. Gypsies have their own language Romany. They liked music and dancing. And they often work in fairs and travelling shows. Travelling is very important to them, and many Gypsies are unhappy if they have to stay in one place. Because of this, it is difficult for Gypsy children to go to school, and Gypsies are often unable to read and write. In some places, the education authorities tried to arrange special travelling schools for Gypsy children, so that they can get the same education as other children.14.Why did the ancestors of Gypsies leave their home?15.What is the attitude of some people toward Gypsies?16.What measure has been taken to help Gypsy children?Passage ThreeAs the car industry develops, traffic accidents have become as familiar as the common code. Yet, their cause and control remain a serious problem that is difficult to solve. Experts have long recognized that this discouraging problem has multiple causes. At the very least, it is a problem that involves three factors :the driver, the vehicle, and the roadway. If all drivers exercise good judgement at all times, there would be few accidents. But that is rather like saying that if all people were honest, there would be no crime. Improved design has helped make highways much safer. But the type of accidents continued to rise because of human failure and an enormous increase in the numbers of automobiles on the road. Attention is now turning increasingly to the third factor of the accident, the car itself. Since people assume that the accidents are bound to occur, they want to know how cars can be built better to protect the drivers.17.What does the speaker think of the causes of automobile accidents?18.What measure has been taken to reduce car accidents?19.What remains an important factor for the rising number of road accidents?20.What is the focus of people's attentions today according to the passage?。

1993年1月全国大学英语四级考试听力附试题和答案

听力原文：Section A1.W: Mike, before I go out, could you go over the shopping list and if there`s anything else you need?M: Yes, that`s about everything. Now you`re sure you don`t mind going?Q: What is the woman probably going to do?2.M: Could you describe the two people who robbed the bank?W: Well, the man was tall with dark hair and he was wearing a black sweater. The main thing that I remembered about the woman was that she did most of the talking.Q: What do you learn from this conversation?3.M: It`s a perfect day for staying inside.W: This rain hasn`t let up for 2 weeks. I`m going crazy.Q: What are they talking about?4.W: John`s been dismissed for stealing.M: There must be some mistake.Q: What can be concluded from the conversation?5.W: What are you going to do this afternoon?M: I told Frank I`d help him work on his car.Q: What did the man plant to do?6.M: What did you major in besides English?W: I majored in education, too.Q: What did the woman major in?7.M: I don`t remember it being this small. I had the impression that the room was a lot bigger.W: So did I. But it`ll be Ok once we get the furniture in.Q: How does the woman feel about the room?8.M: I would like to move to the suburbs, but I don`t have enough money to pay the high taxis.W: I wish you could. It`s nice to live there.Q: Why isn`t the man moving to the suburbs?9.W: Jack, would you like to go to the club with us tomorrow night?M: I wish I could, but I have to work on my term paper.Q: Is Jack going to the club?10.W: Did you watch the game yesterday?M: I wanted to do, but Marie was watching a movie on Channel 5, so I watched it with her. Youknow Marie, she can`t stand football.Q: Why didn`t the man watch the game?Section BPassage OneFred telephoned his wife. "I`ve managed to get free tickets for the theatre tonight." he told her. "Meet me at the office. We`ll have something to eat and then go on to the theatre." Fred`s wife was delighted. It was quite a while since they had been to the theatre which she liked very much. She met her husband as they had arranged. They had dinner and got to the theatre in good time. At the entrance, Fred took out his wallet to get the tickets. "It`s very strange." he said, "They aren`t here." "try your pockets." suggested his wife. But the tickets weren`t there either. Then Fred looked very upset. "What`s the matter?" asked his wife. "Well," Fred explained, "I remember what I did with the tickets. I put them in my briefcase. But because I wasn`t coming home. I left it in the office."Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. How did Fred get the tickets for the theatre?12. Why was Fred`s wife delighted?13. Why was Fred upset after he and his wife got to the theatre?Passage TwoVillages in developing countries often lack many things. Books, clean water, electricity. These shortages are easy to see. But a different kind of shortage is not easy to see. That is a shortage of experts. Many villages have no doctors, engineers or scientists. They have no one who knows how to treat unusual medical problems or design a new expert system. There`s a way to ease these problems. They can do it with computers. In the past few years, computer scientists around the world have developed what they call expert systems. An expert system is a special kind of computer program. In some situations, it can take the place of a human expert. For example, an expert in medical system can help care for a sick person. A question appears on the computer screen, "Is the person hot?" You tell the computer either yes or no. The computer asks other questions. "Has the person lost any blood?" "Can the person move normally?" You answer. The computer continues to ask questions until it has enough information to make a decision. Then it tells what medicine or other treatment is needed. In this way the expert system takes the place of a doctor. Another kind of expert system takes the place of an engineer. It measures the flow of water in a river. It tells if a dam can be built on the river. It also tells how much electricity can be produced. Still other kinds of expert systems help solve problems for farmers and owners of small businesses.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. What does the speaker want to draw the listener`s attention to when he mentions the villages in developing countries?15. What is an expert system?16. Which of the following statements is true?Passage ThreeLast summer I visited Mexico City to see the ancient art in the museums there. I was surprised at how well I managed to get around even though I don`t speak a word of Spanish. You just have to be able to make the right decision in a talk situation. The manager of my hotel gave me a map of the city and told me that the best way to get to the museum was by subway. I didn`t knowwhere the nearest subway was. But I was sure I would find it if I walked a little. After an hour I was still walking. I was completely lost. Just then a policeman came over and showed me the nearest station. I looked at the subway map and wall and didn`t know which line to take. In fact I wasn`t shown which station I was in. Most people would give up in that situation but not me. After I thought it over, I knew exactly what to do. I went upstairs and took a taxi.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. Why did the speaker go to Mexico City?18. What was the best way to the museum according to the hotel manager?19. Why did the speaker take a taxi?20. How did the speaker feel about his trip to the museum?1993年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1.A) Go over the list.B) Do some shopping.C) List everything her friend needs.D) Go for an outing.2.A) The man did most of the talking.B) The man and the woman robbed the bank.C) The woman was wearing a black sweater.D) The man and the woman had dark hair.3.A) The traffic.B) The weather.C) Their health.D) Their time-table.4.A) John missed a test.B) John has kept his job.C) John has stolen a car.D) John was called a thief.5.A) To buy Frank a new car.B) To drive Frank’s car.C) To help Frank sell his car.D) To help Frank repair his car.6.A) English.B) English and Education.C) Education.D) Neither English nor Education.7.A) As big as she expected.B) Much bigger than she expected.C) Not as big as she expected.D) So small that she is not satisfied.8.A) The rent is too high.B) He can’t afford the high taxes.C) He doesn’t want to live in the suburbs.D) It’s too far away from his office.9.A) No. He has to finish his homework.B) No. He doesn’t like going to the club.C) Yes. He’ll go after he finished his homework.D) Yes. He’ll write his paper after he returns.10.A) Because Maria doesn’t like football.B) Because Maria fell ill.C) Because he didn’t have the time.D) Because he can’t stand football.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) His friend bought them for him.B) He bought them himself.C) He booked them quite a while ago.D) He got them free of charge.12.A) Her husband was taking her out to the theater.B) Her husband had got her a job in his office.C) Her husband was going to buy her some nice gifts.D) Her husband had found his lost money.13.A) He had lost the tickets for the theater.B) He had lost his briefcase.C) He had left his briefcase at home.D) He had left the ticket in the office.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) Lack of electricity.B) Shortage of books.C) Lack of clean water.D) Shortage of experts.15.A) A system which trains doctors.B) A group of experts who can provide professional advice.C) A computer program which can provide professional advice.D) A system which trains computer experts.16.A) It is not easy to see the shortage of experts in the villages.B) Many doctors and engineers are sent to the villages to make up for the shortage of experts.C) Expert medical systems are widely used in developing countries.D) Expert systems are owned by wealthy farmers and businessmen. Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A) To learn Spanish.B) To tour the city.C) To see the ancient art.D) To visit friends.18.A) By taxi.B) By bus.C) By subway.D) By foot.19.A) He got lost.B) A taxi was faster.C) He lost his map.D) The policeman advised him to.20.A) He was greatly disappointed.B) He was pleased to get there finally.C) He was pleased with his knowledge of Spanish.D) He was at a loss about what to do.1993年1月四级听力参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension1.C2.A3.D4.C5.C6.A7.A8.D9.A10.D11.D12.C13.A14.A15.B16.C17.C18.B19.B20.D。

2000年1月大学英语四级听力真题+听力原文+答案

2000年1月大学英语四级听力真题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both 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 center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) The woman is a close friend of the man.B) The woman has been working too hard.C) The woman is seeing a doctor.D) The woman is tired of her work.2. A) This apple pie tastes very good.B) His mother likes the pie very much.C) This pie can’t match his mother’s.D) His mother can’t make ap ple pies.3. A) Take a walk.B) Give a performance.C) Listen to the music.2 / 7D) Dance to the music.4. A) Read an article on political science.B) Present a different theory to the class.C) Read more than one article.D) Choose a better article to read.5. A) The woman would understand if she did Mary’s job.B) The woman should do the typing for Mary.C) The woman should work as hard as Mary.D) The woman isn’t a skillful typist.6. A) He wants to make an appointment with Mr. Smith.B) He wants to make sure that Mr. Smith will see him.C) He wants to change the time of the appointment.D) He wants the woman to meet him at three o’clock.7. A) He gets nervous very easily.B) He is an inexperienced speaker.C) He is an awful speaker.D) He hasn’t prepared his speech well.8. A) She didn’t like the books the man bought.B) There wasn’t a large selection at the bookstore.C) The man bought a lot of books.D) She wanted to see what the man bought.9. A) Buy a ticket for the tem o’clock flight.B) Ask the man to change the ticket for her.C) Go to the airport immediately.D) Switch to a different flight.10. A) Dr. Lemon is waiting for a patient.B) Dr. Lemon is busy at the moment.C) Dr. Lemon has lost his patience.D) Dr. Lemon has gone out to visit a patient.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage,3 / 7you 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 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Passage oneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) A car outside the supermarket.B) A car at the bottom of the hill.C) Paul’s car.D) The sports car.12. A) Inside the car.B) At the foot of the hill.C) In the garage.D) In the supermarket.13. A) The driver of the sports car.B) The two girls inside the car.C) The man standing nearby.D) The salesman from London.14. A) Nobody.B) The two girls.C) The bus driver.D) Paul.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) His friend gave him the wrong key.B) He didn’t know where the back door was.C) He couldn’t find the key to his mailbox.D) It was too dark to put the key in the lock.16. A) It was getting dark.B) He was afraid of being blamed by his friend.4 / 7C) The birds might have flown away.D) His friend would arrive any time.17. A) He looked silly with only one leg inside the window.B) H e knew the policeman wouldn’t believe him.C) The torch light made him look very foolish.D) He realized that he had made a mistake.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) The threat of poisonous desert animals and plants.B) The exhaustion of energy resources.C) The destruction of oil wells.D) The spread of the black powder from the fires.19. A) The underground oil resources have not been affected.B) Most of the desert animals and plants have managed to survive.C) The oil lakes soon dried up and stopped evaporating.D) The underground water resources have not been polluted.20. A) To restore the normal production of the oil wells.B) To estimate the losses caused by the fires.C) To remove the oil left in the desert.D) To use the oil left in the oil lakes.2000年1月大学英语四级听力原文1. M: Hi, Jane, do you have some changes? I have to make a call on the payphone.W: Payphone? Why not use my mobile phone? Here you are.Q: What will the man most probably do?2. M: Can you tell me the title of this oil painting?W: Sorry, I don’t know for sure, but I guess it is an early 18 century work. Let me look it up in the catalog.Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?5 / 73. M: I am worried about those classes I missed when I was sick.W: I will try to bring you up today on what we’ve done.Q: What does the woman mean?4. W: Hey Dan. I hear you’re meeting Susan’s parents for the first time.M: Yeah, next weekend. Fortunately, her father loves to fish, so we will have so many things to talk about.Q: What can be inferred about Dan?5. W: Professor White’s presentation seemed to go on forever. I was barely able to stayawake.M: How could you sleep through it? It is one of the best that I have ever heard on this topic.Q: What does the man think of Professor White’s presentation?6. W: I am looking for quality paper to type my essay. I don’t see any on the shelf.M: I saw some in the stockroom this morning. I will go and check.Q: What does the woman want to buy?7. M: It seems that we’ll have another fine day tomorrow. Let’s go to the seaside.W: OK. But we’ll have to leave very early, or else we’ll get caught in the traffic.Q: What does the woman suggest?8. M: Do you know James? He is in your class.W: Certainly. In fact he was the first person I got to know in my class. I still remember the look on his face when he showed up late on the first day of school.Q: Why did the woman remember James so well?9. W: The man at the garage thinks that I take good care of my car.M: So do I. I can’t see any scratches on the outside, and the inside is clean, too.Q: What does the man think of the woman’s car?10. M: Wonderful day, isn’t it? Want to join me for a swim?W: If you don’t mind waiting while I get prepared.Q: What does the woman mean?Passage OneA friend of mine told me that when he was a young man, he went to work as a teacher in one of the states of India. One day, he received an invitation to dinner at the ruler’s palace. Very pleased, he went to tell his colleagues. They laughed, and told him6 / 7the meaning of the invitation. They had all been invited, and each person who was invited had to bring with him a certain number of silver and gold coins. The number of coins varied according to the person’s position in the service of the government. My friend’s income was not high, so he did not have much to pay. Each person bowed before the ruler, his gold went onto one hip, his silver went onto another hip. And in this way he paid his income tax for the year. This was a simple way of collecting income tax. The tax on property was also collected simply. The ruler gave a man the power to collect a tax from each owner of land or property in a certain area, if this man promised to pay the ruler a certain amount of money. Of course, the tax collector managed to collect more money than he paid to the ruler. The difference between the sum of money he collected and the sum of money he gave to the ruler was his profit.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. What do we know about the speaker’s friend?12. What was the real purpose of the ruler’s invitation?13. What does the passage say about the tax collectors?Passage TwoAround the year 1000.A.D, some people from northwest India began to travel westward. Nobody knows why. After leaving their homes, they did not settle down again, but spent their lives moving from one place to another, their later generations are called the Romany people, or Gypsies. There’re Gypsies all over the world, and many of them are still travelling with no fix homes. There are about 8,000,000 of them, including 3,000,000 in Eastern Europe. Gypsies sometimes have a hard time in the countries where they travel, because they are different, people may be afraid of them, look down on them, or think that they are criminals. The Nazies treated the Gypsies cruelly, like the Jews, and nobody knows how many of them died in Hitler’s deathcamps. Gyp sies have their own language Romany. They liked music and dancing. And they often work in fairs and travelling shows. Travelling is very important to them, and many Gypsies are unhappy if they have to stay in one place. Because of this, it is difficult for Gypsy children to go to school, and Gypsies are often unable to read and write. In some places, the education authorities tried to arrange special travelling schools for Gypsy children, so that they can get the same education as other children.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. Why did the ancestors of Gypsies leave their home?15. What is the attitude of some people toward Gypsies?16. What measure has been taken to help Gypsy children?7 / 7Passage ThreeAs the car industry develops, traffic accidents have become as familiar as the common code. Yet, their cause and control remain a serious problem that is difficult to solve. Experts have long recognized that this discouraging problem has multiple causes. At the very least, it is a problem that involves three factors: the driver, the vehicle, and the roadway. If all drivers exercise good judgments at all times, there would be few accidents. But that is rather like saying that if all people were honest, there would be no crime. Improved design has helped make highways much safer. But the type of accidents continued to rise because of human failure and an enormous increase in the numbers of automobiles on the road. Attention is now turning increasingly to the third factor of the accident, the car itself. Since people assume that the accidents are bound to occur, they want to know how cars can be built better to protect the drivers.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. What does the speaker think of the causes of automobile accidents?18. What measure has been taken to reduce car accidents?19. What remains an important factor for the rising number of road accidents?20. What is the focus of people’s attentions today according to the passage?。

年月份四级第一套听力原文

年月份四级第一套听力原文以下是四级第一套听力原文的部分内容：Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A)， B)， C) and D)News Report OneA 21-yearold runner, Tom Smith, has become an overnight sensation after winning the city's marathon with a recordbreaking time Smith completed the 42195-kilometer course in just 2 hours, 15 minutes and 30 seconds, beating the previous record by over two minutesThe race started at 8 am on a sunny Sunday morning Thousands of runners took part in the event, but it was Smith who led the pack from the start He maintained a steady pace throughout the race and crossed the finish line to the cheers of the crowdAfter the race, Smith said he was overwhelmed by the support and was grateful for the months of training that had gone into this achievement ＂I never thought I could do it, but I just kept telling myself to keep going,＂ he said1、 What did Tom Smith do?A) He won a city marathonB) He set a new world recordC) He completed a 10-kilometer raceD) He participated in a running event for the first time2、 How long did it take Tom Smith to finish the race?A) 2 hours, 13 minutes and 30 secondsB) 2 hours, 15 minutes and 30 secondsC) 2 hours, 17 minutes and 30 secondsD) 2 hours, 19 minutes and 30 secondsNews Report TwoA major fire broke out at a factory in the industrial area of the city late last night Firefighters were called to the scene at around 11 pm and spent several hours trying to bring the blaze under controlThe fire is believed to have started in the storage area of the factory, where flammable materials were kept Strong winds made the situation worse, spreading the fire quickly to other parts of the buildingFortunately, there were no casualties reported, but the damage to the factory is extensive The cause of the fire is still under investigation3、 When did the fire break out?A) At around 9 pmB) At around 10 pmC) At around 11 pmD) At around 12 pm4、 Where did the fire start?A) In the office areaB) In the storage areaC) In the production areaD) In the staff rest areaNews Report ThreeA new study has found that spending time in nature can have a positive impact on mental health Researchers conducted a survey of over 1,000 people and found that those who spent at least two hours a week in natural environments such as parks and forests reported lower levels of stress and anxietyThe study also suggested that activities like walking, hiking, or simply sitting and enjoying the scenery can have therapeutic benefits Experts recommend that people make an effort to incorporate nature into their daily lives for better wellbeing5、 What did the new study find?A) Spending time in nature can improve physical healthB) Spending time in nature can boost creativityC) Spending time in nature can benefit mental healthD) Spending time in nature can enhance social skills6、 How many people were surveyed in the study?A) Over 500、B) Over 800、C) Over 1,000、D) Over 1,500、7、 How much time in nature is recommended for better wellbeing?A) At least one hour a weekB) At least two hours a weekC) At least three hours a weekD) At least four hours a weekSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions Both the conversationand 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)Conversation OneW: Hi, Tom How was your weekend?M: It was great I went hiking with some friends in the mountainsW: That sounds like fun How was the weather?M: It was perfect Sunny and not too hot We had a wonderful timeW: Where did you go exactly?M: We went to a place called Mount Blue It's about two hours' drive from hereW: Oh, I've heard of it But I've never been there What did you do there?M: We walked along the trails, enjoyed the beautiful views, and had a picnic by a lakeQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard8、 What did Tom do over the weekend?A) He went shoppingB) He went hikingC) He stayed at homeD) He visited a friend9、 How was the weather during Tom's weekend?A) It was rainyB) It was cloudyC) It was sunnyD) It was windy10、 Where did Tom go hiking?A) Mount GreenB) Mount RedC) Mount WhiteD) Mount Blue11、 What did Tom and his friends do by the lake?A) They swamB) They had a picnicC) They took photosD) They played gamesConversation TwoM: Hi, Mary I'm thinking of buying a new laptop Do you have any suggestions?W: Well, it depends on your needs What are you going to use it for mainly?M: Mostly for work and some entertainment like watching movies and playing gamesW: In that case, you might want to look for one with a good processor and a decent graphics card Also, make sure it has enough storage spaceM: How much do you think I should spend?W: It could range from a few hundred dollars to over a thousand, depending on the features you wantM: Hmm, that's a wide range What about brands? Are there any that you recommend?W: Some popular brands like Dell, HP, and Lenovo are usually reliable But it's still important to read reviews and compare different modelsQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard12、 Why does the man want to buy a new laptop?A) For studyB) For work and entertainmentC) For communicationD) For traveling13、 What should the man consider when buying a laptop?A) Processor and graphics cardB) Screen size and weightC) Battery life and priceD) Brand and color14、 How much might the man spend on a laptop?A) A few tens of dollarsB) A few hundred dollarsC) A few thousand dollarsD) Over ten thousand dollars15、 Which brands are usually reliable according to the woman?A) Dell, HP, and AppleB) Dell, HP, and LenovoC) Sony, Toshiba, and DellD) Lenovo, Acer, and AsusSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four 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)Passage OneScientists have long been interested in the relationship between sleep and memory A recent study has shed new light on this topic The study found that sleep plays a crucial role in consolidating memoriesDuring sleep, the brain processes and stores the information acquired during the day This helps to strengthen the connections between neurons and make the memories more durableThe researchers conducted experiments on a group of volunteers They had the participants learn a set of tasks and then divided them into two groups One group was allowed to sleep normally, while the other group was deprived of sleepThe next day, the participants were tested on their ability to recall the tasks The results showed that those who had slept performed significantly better than those who had notQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard16、 What is the recent study about?A) The relationship between sleep and healthB) The relationship between sleep and creativityC) The relationship between sleep and memoryD) The relationship between sleep and mood17、 How does sleep help consolidate memories?A) By relaxing the bodyB) By strengthening neural connectionsC) By eliminating unnecessary informationD) By increasing the brain's capacity18、 What did the researchers do in the experiments?A) They asked the participants to do different tasksB) They observed the participants' sleeping patternsC) They compared two groups of participantsD) They measured the participants' brain activityPassage TwoThe Internet has changed the way we communicate and access information It has brought countless benefits, but it also poses some challengesOne of the major challenges is the issue of online privacy With the increasing amount of personal data being shared and stored online, there is a greater risk of it being misused or stolen Another concern is the spread of false information It can be difficult to distinguish between reliable sources and misinformation, which can lead to confusion and wrong decisionsHowever, the Internet also offers great opportunities It enables people to connect with others from all over the world, share ideas, and collaborate on projects It has also made education more accessible, allowing people to learn new skills and knowledge at their own paceQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard19、 What is one of the challenges of the Internet?A) Slow connection speedB) Online privacyC) Limited access to informationD) High cost20、 What is a concern regarding the spread of information on the Internet?A) It is too complexB) It is too slowC) It may be falseD) It may be outdated21、 What are the opportunities offered by the Internet?A) Making education more expensiveB) Limiting communicationC) Making education more accessibleD) Causing more privacy issuesPassage ThreeExercise is essential for maintaining good health It not only helps to keep our bodies fit but also has numerous benefits for our mental wellbeingRegular physical activity can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity It also boosts the immune system, making us less prone to illnessesIn addition to physical health, exercise has a positive impact on mental health It can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression It can also improve sleep quality and enhance cognitive function, such as memory and concentrationTo get the most benefits from exercise, it's important to find an activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your routine It doesn't have to be intense or timeconsuming; even a short walk or some light stretching can make a differenceQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard22、 What is the passage mainly about?A) The benefits of exercise for physical healthB) The benefits of exercise for mental healthC) The importance of exercise for overall healthD) The types of exercise suitable for different people23、 How can exercise reduce the risk of chronic diseases?A) By strengthening the musclesB) By boosting the immune systemC) By regulating the metabolismD) By improving the digestive system24、 What impact does exercise have on mental health?A) It causes more stressB) It increases anxietyC) It reduces depressionD) It leads to sleep disorders25、 What is important for getting the most benefits from exercise?A) Doing intense exerciseB) Spending a lot of time exercisingC) Choosing an enjoyable activityD) Following a strict exercise plan。

2002年1月大学英语四级考试试题及答案

2002年1月大学英语四级考试试题2002年1月大学英语四级考试试题2002年1月份大学英语四级考试试卷一Part I Listening Comprehension(20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversa-tion, 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) She has to post a letter instead.B) She has to turn down the man's request.C) She's not sure if the computer is fixed.D) She can't send the message right now.2. A) He didn't get the book he needed.B) He had no idea where the book was.C) The library is closed on weekends.D) He was not allowed to check out the book.3. A) Play a tape recorder. C) Repair a typewriter.B) Take a picture.D) Start a car.4. A) The woman rejected the man's apology.B) The woman appreciated the man's offer.C) The man had forgotten the whole thing.D) The man had hurt the woman's feelings.5. A) The woman is meeting the man at the airport.B) They are complaining about the poor airport service.C) They are discussing their plan for Christmas.D) The man is seeing the woman off.6. A) She plans to go to graduate school.B) She will drop out of school.C) She will stop working and concentrate on her studies.D) She will take a part-time job.7. A) He needs another job as research assistant.B) He asked Professor Williams for assistance.C) He assists Professor Williams with his teaching.D) He is doing research with Professor Williams.8. A) She thought there were no tickets left for the show.B) She thought the seats on the left side were fully occupied.C) The show was planned a long time ago.D) The audience were deeply impressed by the show.9. A) Mr. Long's briefing was unnecessarily long.B) The woman should have been more attentive.C) Mr. Long's briefing was not relevant to the mission.D) The woman needn't have attended the briefing.10. A) In a bank.C) In a clothing store.B) In a school.D) In a barbershop.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) Because the bird couldn't repeat his master's name.B) Because the bird screamed all day long.C) Because the bird uttered the wrong word.D) Because the bird failed to say the name of the town.12. A) The cruel master.C) The pet bird.B) The man in the kitchen.D) The fourth chicken.13. A) The bird had finally understood his threat.B) The bird managed to escape from the chicken house.C) The bird had learned to scream back at him.D) The bird was living peacefully with the chickens.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) They are kept in open prisons.B) They are allowed out of the prison grounds.C) They are ordered to do cooking and cleaning.D) They are a small portion of the prison population.15. A) Some of their prisoners are allowed to study or work outside prisons.B) Most of their prisoners are expected to work.C) Their prisoners are often sent to special centers for skill training.D) Their prisoners are allowed freedom to visit their families.16. A) They are encouraged to do maintenance for the training centre.B) Most of them get paid for their work.C) They have to cook their own meals.D) They can choose to do community work.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) Because they have a driving license.B) Because they have received special training.C) Because the traffic conditions in London are good.D) Because the traffic system of the city is not very complex.18. A) Two to four months.C) At least half a year.B) About three weeks.D) Two years or more.19. A) Government officers are hard to please.B) The learner has to go through several tough tests.C) The learner usually fails several times before he passes it.D) The driving test usually lasts two months.20. A) They don't want their present bosses to know what they're doing.B) They want to earn money from both jobs.C) They cannot earn money as taxi drivers yet.D) They look forward to further promotion.Part II Reading Comprehension(35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseeable future.The motorcar will undoubtedly change significantly over the next 30 years. It should become smaller, safer, and more economical, and should not be powered by the gasoline engine. The car of the future should be far more pollution-free than present types.Regardless of its power source, the auto in the future will still be the main problem in urbantraffic congestion (拥挤). One proposed solution to this problem is the automated highway system.When the auto enters the highway system, a retractable (可伸缩的) arm will drop from theauto and make contact with a rail, which is similar to those powering subway trains electrically.Once attached to the rail, the car will become electrically powered from the system, and control of the vehicle will pass to a centralcomputer. The computer will then monitor all of the car's move-ments.The driver will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system. The computer will calculate the best route, and reserve space for the car all the way to the correct exit from the highway. The driver will then be free to relax and wait for the buzzer (蜂鸣器) that will warn him of his coming exit. It is estimated that an automated highway will be able to handle 10,000 vehicles per hour, compared with the 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles that can be carried by a present-day highway.21. One significant improvement in the future car will probably be________.A) its power source C) its monitoring systemB) its driving system D) its seating capacity22. What is the author's main concern?A) How to render automobiles pollution-free.B) How to make smaller and safer automobiles.C) How to solve the problem of traffic jams.D) How to develop an automated subway system.23. What provides autos with electric power in an automated highway system?A) A rail. C) A retractable arm.B) An engine. D) A computer controller.24. In an automated highway system, all the driver needs to do is _______.A) keep in the right laneB) wait to arrive at his destinationC) keep in constant touch with the computer centerD) inform the system of his destination by phone25. What is the author's attitude toward the future of autos?A) Enthusiastic.C) Optimistic.B) Pessimistic. D) Cautious.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Foxes and farmers have never got on well. These small dog-like animals have long beenaccused of killing farm animals. They are officially classified as harmful and farmers try to keep their numbers down by shooting or poisoning them.Farmers can also call on the services of their local hunt to control the fox population. Hunting consists of pursuing a fox across the countryside, with a group of specially trained dogs, followed by men and women riding horses. When the dogs eventually catch the fox they kill it or a hunter shoots it.People who take part in hunting think of it as a sport; they wear a special uniform of red coats and white trousers, and follow strict codes of behavior. But owning a horse and hunting regularly is expensive, so most hunters are wealthy.It is estimated that up to 100,000 people watch or take part in fox hunting. But over the lastcouple of decades the number of people opposed to fox hunting, because they think it is brutal (残酷的), has risen sharply. Nowadays it is rare for a hunt to pass off without some kind of confrontation (冲突) between hunters and hunt saboteurs (阻拦者). Sometimes these incidents lead to violence, but mostly saboteurs interfere with the hunt by misleading riders and disturbing the trail of the fox's smell, which the dogs follow.Noisy confrontations between hunters and saboteurs have become so common that they are almost as much a part of hunting as the pursuit of foxes itself. But this year supporters of fox hunting face a much bigger threat to their sport. A Labour Party Member of the Parliament, Mike Foster, is trying to get Parliament to approve a new law which will make the hunting of wild animals with dogs illegal. If the law is passed, wild animals like foxes will be protected under the ban in Britain.26. Rich people in Britain have been hunting foxesA) for recreation C) to limit the fox populationB) in the interests of the farmers D) to show of ftheir wealth27. What is special about fox hunting in Britain?A) It involves the use of a deadly poison.B) It is a costly event which rarely occurs.C) The hunters have set rules to follow.D) The hunters have to go through strict training.28. Fox hunting opponents often interfere in the game________.A) by resorting to violence C) by taking legal actionB) by confusing the fox hunters D) by demonstrating on the scene29. A new law may be passed by the British Parliament to________.A) prohibit farmers from hunting foxesB) forbid hunting foxes with dogsC) stop hunting wild animals in the countrysideD) prevent large-scale fox hunting30. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A) killing foxes with poison is illegalB) limiting the fox population is unnecessaryC) hunting foxes with dogs is considered cruel and violentD) fox-hunting often leads to confrontation between the poor and the richPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.For an increasing number of students at American universities, Old is suddenly in. The reason is obvious: the graying of America means jobs. Coupled with the aging of the baby-boom ( 生育高峰) generation, a longer life span means that the nation's elderly population is bound to expand significantly over the next 50 years. By 2050, 25 percent of all Americans will be older than 65, up from 14 percent in 1995. The change poses profound questions for government and society, of course. But it also creates career opportunities in medicine and health professions, and in law and business as well. "In addition to the doctors, we're going to need more sociologists, biologists, urban planners and specialized lawyers," says Professor Edward Schneider of the University of Southern California's (USC) School of Gerontology (老年学).Lawyers can specialize in "elder law," which covers everything from trusts and estates to nursing-home abuse and age discrimination (歧视). Businessmen see huge opportunities in the elder market because the baby boomers, 74 million strong, are likely to be the wealthiest group of retirees in human history. "Any student who combines an expert knowledge in gerontology with, say, an MBA or law degree will have a license to print money," one professor says.Margarite Santos is a 21-year-old senior at USC. She began college as a biology major but found she was "really bored with bacteria."So she took a class in gerontology and discovered that she liked it. She says, "I did volunteer work in retirement homes and it was very satisfying."31. "…Old is suddenly in" (Line 1, Para. 1) most probably means"______".A) America has suddenly become a nation of old peopleB) gerontology has suddenly become popularC) more elderly professors are found on American campusesD) American colleges have realized the need of enrolling older students32. With the aging of America, lawyers can benefit ______.A) from the adoption of the "elder law"B) from rendering special services to the elderlyC) by enriching their professional knowledgeD) by winning the trust of the elderly to promote their own interests33. Why can businessmen make money in the emerging elder market?A) Retirees are more generous in spending money.B) They can employ more gerontologists.C) The elderly possess an enormous purchasing power.D) There are more elderly people working than before.34. Who can make big money in the new century according to the passage?A) Retirees who are business-minded.B) The volunteer workers in retirement homes.C) College graduates with an MBA or law degree.D) Professionals with a good knowledge of gerontology.35. It can be seen from the passage that the expansion of America's elderly population ________.A) will provide good job opportunities in many areasB) will impose an unbearable burden on societyC) may lead to nursing home abuse and age discriminationD) will create new fields of study in universitiesPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.The decline in moral standards-which has long concerned social analysts-has at last captured the attention of average Americans. And Jean Bethke Elshtain, for one, is glad.The fact that ordinary citizens are now starting to think seriously about the nation's moral climate, says this ethics (伦理学) professor at the University of Chicago, is reason to hope that new ideas will come forward to improve it.But the challenge is not to be underestimated. Materialism and individualism in American society are the biggest obstacles. "The thought that 'I'm in it for me' has become deeply rooted in the national consciousness," Ms. Elshtain says.Some of this can be attributed to the disintegration of traditional communities, in which neighbors looked out for one another, she says. With today's greater mobility and with so many couples working, those bonds have been weakened, replaced by a greater emphasis on self.In a 1996 poll of Americans, loss of morality topped the list of the biggest problems facing the U.S. And Elshtain says the public is correct to sense that: Data show that Americans are struggling with problems unheard of in the 1950s, such as classroom violence and a high rate of births to unmarried mothers.The desire for a higher moral standard is not a lament (挽歌) for some nonexistent "golden age," Elshtain says, nor is it a wishful ( 一厢情愿的) longing for a time that denied opportunities to women and minorities. Most people, in fact, favor the lessening of prejudice.Moral decline will not be reversed until people frnd ways to counter the materialism in society,she says. "Slowly, you recognize that the things that matter are those that can't be bought."36. Professor Elshtain is pleased to see that Americans________.A) have adapted to a new set of moral standardsB) are longing for the return of the good old daysC) have realized the importance of material thingsD) are awakening to the lowering of their moral standards37. The moral decline of American society is caused mainly byA) its growing wealthB) the self-centeredness of individualsC) underestimating the impact of social changesD) the prejudice against women and minorities38. Which of the following characterizes the traditional communities?A) Great mobility. C) Emphasis on individual effort.B) Concern for one's neighbors.D) Ever-weakening social bonds.39. In the 1950s, classroom violenceA) was something unheard of C) attracted a lot of public attentionB) was by no means a rare occurrence D) began to appear in analysts' data40. According to Elshtain, the current moral decline may be reversedA) if people can return to the "golden age"B) when women and men enjoy equal rightsC) when people rid themselves of prejudiceD) if less emphasis is laid on material thingsPart III Vocabulary and Structure(20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best compl-etes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. By the time you get to New York, I _______for London.A) would be leaving C) have already leftB) am leaving D) shall have left42. The article suggests that when a person _______ under unusual stress he should be especially careful to have a well-balanced diet.A) is C) beB) were D) was43. The lawyer advised him to drop the _______, since he stands little chance to win.A) event C) caseB) incident D) affair44. Sometimes children have trouble _______fact from fiction and may believe that such things actually exist.A) to separate C) for separatingB) separating D) of separating45. He is quite sure that it's ________ impossible for him to fulfill the task within two days.A) absolutely C) fullyB) exclusively D) roughly46. There was a big hole in the road which ________ the traffic.A) set back C) held upB) stood back D) kept down47. Many a delegate was in favor of his proposal that a special committee _______ to investigatethe incident.A) were set up C) be set upB) was set up D) set up48. In the Chinese household, grandparents and other relatives play ________ roles in raising children.A) incapable C) insensibleB) indispensable D) infinite49. Eye contact is important because wrong contact may create a communication ________.A) tragedy C) questionB) vacuum D) barrier50. There was such a long line at the exhibition ________ we had to wait for about half an hour.A) as C) soB) that D) hence51. There is no _______ to the house from the main road.A) access C) exposureB) avenue D) edge52. ________ energy under the earth must be released in one form or another, for example, an earthquake.A) Accumulated C) AssembledB) Gathered D) Collected53. He wasn't appointed chairman of the committee, ________ not very popular with all itsmembers.A) to be considered C) being consideredB) considering D) having considered54. The twentieth century has witnessed an enormous worldwide political, economic and culturalA) tradition C) transmissionB) transportation D) transformation55. The ________ stuck on the envelope says "By Air".A) diagram C) signalB) label D) mark56. Mobile telecommunications ________ is expected to double in Shanghai this year as a result of a contract signed between the two companies.A) capacity C) possessionB) potential D) impact57. Reading ________ the lines, I would say that the Government are more worried than they will admit.A) behind C) alongB) between D) among58. My brother's plans are very ________; he wants to master English, French and Spanish beforehe is sixteen.A) arbitrary C) ambitiousB) aggressive D) abundant59. Things might have been much worse if the mother _______ on her right to keep the baby.A) has been insisting C) would insistB) had insisted D) insisted60. The statistical figures in that report are not ________ . You should not refer to them.A) accurate C) delicateB) fixed D) rigid61. Contrast may make something appear more beautiful than it is when ________ alone.A) seen C) to be seenB) is seen D) having been seen62. The football game comes to you ________ from New York.A) lively C) liveB) alive D) living63. None of us expected the chairman to ________at the party. We thought he was still in hospital.A) turn in C) turn upB) turn over D) turn down64. The mother didn't know who ________ for the broken glass.A) blamed C) to blameB) be blamed D) would blame65. He ________ to his customers and halved the price.A) leaked C) quotedB) drew D) yielded66. Tryon was extremely angry, but cool-headed enough to ________ storming into the boss's office.A) prevent C) turnB) prohibit D) avoid67. All flights ________ because of the terrible weather, they had to go there by train.A) having been canceled C) having canceledB) had been canceled D) were canceled68. The author of the report is well ________ with the problems in the hospital because he has been working there for many years.A) informed C) enlightenedB) acquainted D) acknowledged69. The boy spent as much time watching TV as he ________ studying.A) does C) wasB) had D) did70. The ship's generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated ________ instead of mechanically.A) manually C) automaticallyB) artificially D) syntheticallyPart IV Cloze(15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.One summer night, on my way home from work I decided to see a movie. I knew the theatre would be air-conditioned and I couldn't face my 71 apartment. Sitting in the theatre I had to look through the 72 between the two tall heads in front of me. I had to keep changing the 73 every time she leaned over to talk to him, 74 he leaned over to kiss her. Why do Americans display such 75 in a public place? I thought the movie would be good for my English, but 76 it turned out, it was an Italian movie. 77 about an hour I decided to give up on the movie and 78 on my popcorn ( 爆玉米花). I've never understood why they give you so much popcorn! It tasted pretty good, 79 . After a while I heard 80 more of the romantic-sounding Italians. I just heard the 81 of the popcorn crunching ( 咀嚼) between my teeth. My thought started to 82 . I remembered when I was in South Korea (韩国), I 83 to watch Kojak on TV frequently. He spoke perfect Korean - I was really amazed. He seemed like a good friend to me, 84 _ I saw him again in New York speaking 85 . English instead of perfect Korean. He didn't even have a Korean accent and I 86 like I had been betrayed. When our family moved to the United States six years ago, none of us spoke any English. 87 we had begun to learn a few words, my mother suggested that we all should speak English at home. Everyone agreed, but our house became very 88 and we all seemed to avoid each other. We sat at the dinner table in silence, preferring that to 89 . in a difficult language. Mother tried to say something in English but it 90 out all wrong and we all burst into laughter and decided to forget it! We've been speaking Korean at home ever since.71. A) warm C) heated B) hot D) cool72. A) crack C) break B) blank D) opening73. A) aspect C) space B) view D) angle74. A) while C) or B) whenever D) and75. A) attraction C) affection B) attention D) motion76. A) since C) what B) when D) as77. A) Within C) For B) After D) Over78. A) concentrate C) fix B) chew D) taste79. A) too C) though B) still D) certainly80. A) much C) no B) any D) few81. A) voice C) rhythm B) sound D) tone82. A) wonder C) imagine B) wander D) depart83. A) enjoyed C) turned B) happened D) used84. A)until C) then B) because D) therefore85. A) artificial C) perfect B) informal D) practical86. A) felt C) seemed B) looked D) appeared87. ,A) While C) Before B) If D) Once88. A) empty C) stiff B) quiet D) calm89. A) telling C) saying B) uttering D) speaking90. A) worked C) came B) got D) made试卷二Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic:A Letter to the University President about the Canteen Service on Campus You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:假设你是李明，请你就本校食堂的状况给校长写一封信，内容应涉及食堂的饭菜质量、价格、环境、服务等，可以是表扬，可以是批评建议，也可以兼而有之。

2004年01月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案

2004年1月大学英语四级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)1. A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.D) The man could come some time later.2. A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B) The woman can't take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake.D) The woman is filming the lake.3. A) It's quiet in the restaurant. B) The price is high in the restaurant.C) The restaurant serves good food. D) The restaurant is too far from their school.4. A) At a booking office. B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) On a busy street. D) At an airport.5. A) The woman has been complaining too much.B) The woman's headache will go away by itself.C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6. A) Help the woman move the items. B) Hurry to Mr. Johnson's office.C) Help move things to Mr. Johnson's office. D) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.7. A) The man should not dream of being a superstar. B) The man didn't practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner. D) The man should not give up.8. A) There is no more left. B) It doesn't appeal to her.C) It's incredibly delicious. D) She has already tasted it.9. A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10. A) The man will drive the woman to school. B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman. D) The man is losing patience with the woman.11. A) The art of saying thank you. B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners. D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12. A) They were nicer and gentler. B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13. A) By decorating our homes. B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes. D) By putting on a little make-up.14. A) Children don't get enough education in safety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15. A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16. A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.17. A) It takes skill. B) It pays well.C) It's full-time job. D) It's admired worldwide.18. A) A mother with a baby in her arms. B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19. A) The back pocket of his tight trousers. B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket. D) A side pocket of his trousers.20. A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.2004年1月大学英语四级参考答案1. A2. B3. A4. D5. C6. B7. D8. B9. C 10. D11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B16. D 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B2004年1月大学英语四级听力原文1.M: I like the color this shirt, do you have a larger sizeW: This is the largest in this color, other colors coming all sizes.Q: What dose the woman imply2. M: Look, the view is fantastic, could you take a picture for me with the lake in the background W: I am afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What do we learn from the conversation3. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we got to ray's school dining home.W: But the food isn't everything. It isn't nice just to get away from old movieQ. What can we learn from the conversation4.W: Can I help you sirM: Yes, can you show me the way to gate nine for flight 910 to Hong Kong I am quite confused here.Q: What does the man mean5.W: My headache is killing me. I thought it was gong away. But now it is getting worse andworseM: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: what does the man mean6.W: can you give a hand, Mike I want to move a few heavy items to the car.M: I'd like to but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Jason, and the office is on the other side of the campus.Q: what would the man most probably do7. M: I think you'd better find another partner. I love table tennis 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 mean8. M: would you like to try the banana pie It's incredible.W: well, to tell the truth I don't care much dessert.Q: what does the woman say about the banana pie9.M: I exhausted I stayed up the whole night studying for my middle term matches exam.W: But why do you always wait until the last minuteQ:what does the woman imply10.M: I really can afford any more interruptions right now. I got to(设法) finish this assignment.W: Sorry just one more thing, could you give a ride to school tomorrowQ: What can be informed from the conversationSection B Passage 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 it does. Take the long-lost art of saying "Thank you" like wearing a little makeup or making sure your hair is neat. Getting into the habit of saying "Thank you" can make you feel better about yourself. Good manners add to you image while an angry face makes the best dressed person look ugly.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q11: What is the passage mainly aboutQ12: What does the speaker say about the people of the pastQ13: According to the speaker, how could we best improve our imagePassage 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 thatchildren are playing safely. Last year the national programme for playground safety gave the nation's playground a grade of "C" for safety after visiting more than 3,000 playgrounds nationwide. Parents should watch closely. They should always be within shouting and running distance of their children. Young children don't understand cause-and-effect, so they may run in front of moving swings. They're also better at climbing up than getting down, so they may panic at the top of a ladder. It's important for children to know you're watching them. Once they feel that sense of security, that's when they can be creative.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q14: What is the cause of playground injuresQ15: What should parents do to prevent playground injuresQ16: What does the speaker say about young childrenPassage ThreeFor 25 years I was a full-time thief, specializing in picking pockets. Where I come from in southeast London, that's an honorable profession. Anyone can break into a house and steal things. But picking somebody's pocket takes skill. My sister and I were among the most successful pickpocket teams in London. We worked hotel and theatre lobbies, airports, shopping centers, restaurants. Now we don't steal anymore, but this crime is worldwide. Here is how to protect yourself:Professional pickpockets do not see victims, only handbags, jewels and money. Mothers with babies, the elderly, the disabled are all fair game. My preferred target was the lone female, handbag at her side, the right side to be exact. So if I'm next to her I can reach it cautiously with my right hand across my body. Only about one woman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I tended to steer clear of them. Women whose bags are hanging in front of them are tricky for the pickpocket, as there isn't a blind side. If you want to make it even harder, use a bag with handles rather than a strap. For men, one of the best places to keep a wallet is in the back pocket of tight trousers. You'll feel any attempts to move it. Another good place is in the buttoned-up inside pocket of a jacket. There's just no way in. Even better, keep wallets attached to a cord or chain that is fasten to a belt.A pickpocket needs targets who are relaxed and off guard. The perfect setting is clothing store. When customs wander among the racks, they are completely absorbed in the items they hold up. The presence of a uniformed security guard is even better. A false sense of security makes a pickpocket's job much simpler.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q17: Why does the speaker say that picking somebody's pocket is an honorable job in southeast LondonQ18: According to the speaker, who is most likely to become a victim of pickpocketsQ19: In the speaker's opinion, what is the best place for a man to keep his walletsQ20: What is the perfect setting for picking pockets, according to the speaker。

1996年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及参考答案

1996年1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 center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) 2 hours.B) 3 hours.C) 4 hours.D) 5 hours.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) At home.B) At the riverside.C) At the health center.D) At his office.2. A) Having an interview.B) Filling out a form.C) Talking with his friend.D) Asking for information.3. A) She made a mistake by taking too few courses in the first term.B) The courses she took were too difficult for her.C) She took too many courses during her first term.D) She found it difficult to deal with college courses.4. A) Worried and frightened.B) Very relaxed.C) Quite unhappy.D) Angry with the professor.5. A) He enjoys reading letters.B) He has been job-hunting.C) He is offering the woman a job.D) He is working for a company.6. A) She lost her way.B) She lost her keys.C) She lost her car.D) She lost her handbag.7. A) More than an hour and a half.B) Not more than half an hour.C) More than two hours.D) Less than an hour and a half.8. A) She is sure who is going to win.B) Now it is a good time to start the game.C) The game has been going on for a long time.D) The same team always wins.9. A) The ideas of the paper are not convincing.B) Some parts of the paper are not well written.C) The handwriting of the paper is not good.D) The paper is **plete.10. A) Looking for a young lady.B) Looking for her wrist watch.C) Looking for a young gentleman.D) Looking for a man wearing a wrist watch.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 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Passage oneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It had many problems.B) It was the most democratic country in the world.C) It was fair to women.D) It had some minor problems to solve.12. A) The women of some states.B) The women in the state of Wyoming only.C) The members of the National Women’s Association.D) The women in the state of Massachusetts only.13. A) At the very beginning of the 20th century.B) At the end of the 19th century.C) After Susan Anthony’s death.D) Just before Susan Anthony’s death.14. A) She worked on the draft of the American Constitution.B) She was the chairman of the National Women’s Association.C) She was born in New York and died in Massachusetts.D) She was an activist in the women’s movement for equal rights.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) People with problems.B) Travels around the world.C) Beautiful America.D) People in great cities.16. A) He spent three months writing “Travels with Charley”.B) He enjoyed his travels around the United States.C) He was fond of writing about his travels.D) He didn’t enjoy the trip as much as Charley.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) The long distance between his home town and New York.B) His unpopular character.C) The high unemployment rate in New York.D) His criminal record.18. A) He wanted to be put in prison again.B) He needed the money to support his family.C) He hated the barber there.D) He wanted to make himself well known.19. A) He went directly to the police station.B) He drove out of the town and tried to escape.C) He waited for the police to arrest him.D) He argued with the police angrily.20. A) Mr. Spears enjoyed living in prison.B) Mr. Spears was known as a greedy man in **munity.C) The police in New York were not very efficient.D) The only way for Mr. Spears to support his family was by going to prison again.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that **pletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.21. The fifth **puters, with artificial intelligence, ________ and perfected now.A) developedB) have developedC) are being developedD) will have been developed22. This ticket ________ you to a free meal in our new restaurant.A) givesB) grantsC) entitlesD) credits23. You ________ her in her office last Friday; she’s been out of town for two weeks.A) needn’t have seenB) must have seenC) might have seenD) can’t have seen24. That was so serious a matter that I had no choice but ________ the police.A) called inB) calling inC) call inD) to call in25. She was so ________ in her job that she didn’t hear anybody knocking at the door.A) attractedB) absorbedC) drawnD) concentrated26. ________ as it was at such a time, his work attracted much attention.A) Being publishedB) PublishedC) PublishingD) To be published27. At first, the speaker was referring to the problem of pollution in the country, buthalfway in her speech, she suddenly ________ to another subject.A) committedB) switchedC) favouredD) transmitted28. It is politely requested by the hotel management that radios ________ after 11o’clock at night.A) were not playedB) not to playC) not be playedD) did not play29. Although I like the appearance of the house, what really made me decide to buy itwas the beautiful ________ through the window.A) visionB) lookC) pictureD) view30. Cancer is second only ________ heart disease as a cause of death.A) ofB) toC) withD) from31. Despite the wonderful acting and well-developed plot the ________ movie couldnot hold our attention.A) three-hoursB) three-hourC) three-hours’D) three-hour’s32. The manager needs an assistant that he can ________ to take care of problems in hisabsence.A) count onB) count inC) count upD) count out33. The organization had broken no rules, but ________ had it acted responsibly.A) neitherB) soC) eitherD) both34. We gave out a cheer when the red roof of the cottage came ________ view.A) fromB) inC) beforeD) into35. They took ________ measures to prevent poisonous gases from escaping.A) fruitfulB) beneficialC) validD) effective36. Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your test scores, and this isespecially true ________ it comes to classroom tests.A) whenB) sinceC) beforeD) after37. Careful surveys have indicated that as many as 50 percent of patients do not takedrugs ________ directed.A) likeB) soC) whichD) as38. In developing countries people are ________ into overcrowded cities in greatnumbers.A) breakingB) fillingC) pouringD) hurrying39. It’s reported that by the end of this month the output of cement in the factory________ by about 10%.A) will have risenB) has risenC) will be risingD) has been rising40. If I had remembered ________ the window, the thief would not have got in.A) to closeB) closingC) to have closedD) having closed41. There are other problems which I don’t propose to ________ at the moment.A) go intoB) go aroundC) go forD) go up42. Don’t get your schedule ________; stay with us in this class.A) to changeB) changingC) changedD) change43. It is quite necessary for a qualified teacher to have good manners and ________knowledge.A) extensiveB) expansiveC) intensiveD) expensive44. Jean doesn’t want to work right away because she thinks that if she ________ a jobshe probably wouldn’t be able to see her friends very often.A) has to getB) were to getC) had gotD) could have got45. I felt somewhat disappointed and was about to leave, ________ something occurredwhich attracted my attention.A) unlessB) untilC) whenD) while46. A love marriage, however, does not necessarily ________ much sharing of interestsand responsibilities.A) take overB) result inC) hold onD) keep to47. The ability to store knowledge **puters different form every other machine________ invented.A) everB) thusC) yetD) as48. I’m not sure whether I can gain any profit from the investment, so I can’t make a(n)________ promise to help you.A) exactB) definedC) definiteD) sure49. I have kept that portrait ________ I can see it every day, as it always reminds me ofmy university days in London.A) whichB) whereC) whetherD) when50. The sports meet, originally due to be held last Friday, was finally ________ becauseof the bad weather.A) set offB) broken offC) worn offD) called offPart III 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 thecenter.Passage OneQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Space is a dangerous place, not only because of meteors (流星) but also because of rays from the sun and other stars. The atmosphere again acts as our protective blanket on earth. Light gets through, and this is essential for plants to make the food, which we eat. Heat, too, makes our environment endurable. Various kinds of **e through the air from outer space, but enormous quantities of radiation from the sun are screened off. As soon as men leave the atmosphere they are exposed to this radiation but their spacesuits or the walls of their spacecraft, if they are inside, do prevent a lot of radiation damage.Radiation is the greatest known danger to explorers in space. The unit of radiation is called rem. Scientists have reason to think that a man can put up with far more radiation than 0.1 rem without being damaged; the figure of 60 rems has been agreed on. The trouble is that it is extremely difficult to be sure about radiation damage-a person may feel perfectly well, but the cells of his or her sex organs may be damaged, and this will not be discovered until the birth of deformed (畸形的) children or even grandchildren. Missions of the Apollo flights have had to cross belts of high radiation and, during the outward and return journeys, the Apollo crew accumulated a large amount of rems. So far, no dangerous amounts of radiation have been reported, but the Apollo missions have been quite short. We simply do not know yet how men are going to get on when they spend weeks and months outside the protection of the atmosphere, working in a space laboratory. Drugs might help to decrease the damage done by radiation, but no really effective ones have been found so far.51. According to the first paragraph, the atmosphere is essential to man in that________.A) it protects him against the harmful rays from spaceB) it provides sufficient light for plant growthC) it supplies the heat necessary for human survivalD) it screens off the falling meteors52. We know from the passage that ________.A) exposure to even tiny amounts of radiation is fatalB) the effect of exposure to radiation is slow in comingC) radiation is avoidable in space explorationD) astronauts in spacesuits needn’t worry about radiation damage53. The harm radiation has done to the Apollo crew members ________.A) is insignificantB) seems overestimatedC) is enormousD) remains unknown54. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A) the Apollo mission was very successfulB) protection from space radiation is no easy jobC) astronauts will have deformed children or grandchildrenD) radiation is not a threat to well-protected space explorers55. The best title for this passage would be ________.A) The Atmosphere and Our EnvironmentB) Research on RadiationC) Effects of Space RadiationD) Importance Protection Against RadiationPassage TwoQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Taste is such a subjective matter that we don’t usually conduct preference tests for food. The most you can say about anyone’s preference, is that it’s one person’s opinion. But because the two big cola (可口可乐) companies—Coca-Cola and Pepsi Cola are marketed so aggressively, we’ve wondered how big a role taste preference actually plays in brand loyalty. We set up a taste test that challenged people who identified themselves as either Coca-Cola or Pepsi fans: Find your brand in a blind tasting.We invited staff volunteers who had a strong liking for either Coca-Cola Classic (传统型) or Pepsi,Diet (低糖的) Coke, or Diet Pepsi. These were people who thought they’d have no trouble telling their brand from the other brand.We eventually located 19 regular cola drinkers and 27 diet cola drinkers. Then we fed them four unidentified samples of cola one at a time, regular colas for the one group, diet versions for the other. We asked them to tell us whether each sample was Coke or Pepsi; then we analyzed the records statistically to compare the participants’ choices with what mere guess-work could have accomplished.Getting all four samples right was a tough test, but not too tough, we thought, for people who believed they could recognize their brand. In the end, only 7 out of 19 regular cola drinkers correctly identified their brand of choice in all four trials. The diet-cola drinkers did a little worse-only 7 of 27 identified all four samples correctly.While both groups did better than chance would predict, nearly half the participants in each group made the wrong choice two or more times. Two people go all four samples wrong. Overall, half the participants did about as well on the last round of tasting as on the first, so fatigue, or taste burnout, was not a factor. Our preference test results suggestthat only a few Pepsi participants and Coke fans may really be able to tell their favorite brand by taste and price.56. According to the passage the preference test was conducted in order to ________.A) find out the role taste preference plays in a person’s drinkingB) reveal which cola is more to the liking of the drinkersC) show that a person’s opinion about taste is mere guess-workD) compare the ability of the participants in choosing their drinks57. The statistics recorded in the preference tests show ________.A) Coca-Cola and Pepsi are people’s two most favorite drinksB) there is not much difference in taste between Coca-Cola and PepsiC) few people had trouble telling Coca-Cola from PepsiD) people’s tastes differ from one another58. It is implied in the first paragraph that ________.A) the purpose of taste tests is to promote the sale of colasB) the improvement of quality is the chief concern of the two **paniesC) **petition between the two colas is very strongD) blind tasting is necessary for identifying fans59. The word “burnout” (Line 4, Para. 5) here refers to the state of ________.A) being seriously burnt in the skinB) being unable to burn for lack of fuelC) being badly damaged by fireD) being unable to function because of excessive use60. The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to ________.A) show that taste preference is highly subjectiveB) argue that taste testing is an important marketing strategyC) emphasize that taste and price are closely related to each otherD) recommend that blind tasting be introduced in the quality control of colasPassage ThreeQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.The co ncept of “environment” is certainly difficult and may even be misunderstood; but we have no handy substitute. It seems simple enough to distinguish between the organism and the surrounding environment and to separate forces acting on an organisminto those that are internal and biological and those that are external and environmental. But in actual practice this system breaks down in many ways, because the organism and the environment are constantly interacting so that the environment is modified by the organism and vice versa (反之亦然).In the case of man, the difficulties with the environmental concept are even **plicated because we have to deal with man as an animal and with man as a bearer (持有者) of culture. If we look at man as an animal and try to analyze the environmental forces that are acting on the organism, we find that we have to deal with things like climate, soil, plants and such-like **mon to all biological situations; but we also find, always, very important environmental influences that we can only class as “cultural”, which modify the physical and biological factors. But man, as we know him, is always a bearer of culture; and if we study human culture, we find that it, in turn, is modified by the environmental factors of climate and geography. We thus easily get into great difficulties from the necessity of viewing culture, at one moment, as a part of the man and, at another moment, as a part of the environment.61. Which of the following words can best describe the popular understanding of “environment” as the author sees it?A) Elaborate.B) Prejudiced.C) Faultless.D) Oversimplified.62. According to the author the concept of “environment” is difficult to explain because________.A) it doesn’t distinguish between the organism and the environmentB) it involves both internal and external forcesC) the organism and the environment influence each otherD) the relationship between the organism and the environment is unclear63. In analyzing the environmental forces acting on man the author suggests that________.A) biological factors are less important to the organism than cultural factors to manB) man and other animals are modified equally by the environmental forcesC) man is modified by the cultural environment as well as by the naturalenvironmentD) physical and biological factors exert more influence on other organisms than onman64. As for culture, the author points out that ________.A) it develops side by side with environmental factorsB) it is also affected by environmental factorsC) it is generally accepted to be part of the environmentD) it is a product of man’s biological instincts65. In this passage, the author is primarily concerned with ________.A) the interpretation of the term “environment”B) the discussion on organisms and biological environmentC) **parison between internal and external factors influencing manD) the evaluation of man’s influence on culturePassage FourQuestions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage.The speaker, a teacher from a community college, addressed a sympathetic audience. Heads nodded in agreement when he said, “High school English teachers are not doing their jobs.” He described the inadequacies of his students, all high school graduates who can use language only at a grade 9 level. I was unable to determine from his answers to my questions how this grade 9 level had been established.My topic is not standards nor its decline (降低). What the speaker was really saying is that eh is no longer young; he has been teaching for sixteen years, and is able to think and speak like a mature adult.My point is that the **plaint of one generation about the one immediately following it is inevitable. It is also human nature to look for the reasons for our dissatisfaction. Before English became a school subject in the late nineteenth century, it was difficult to find the target of the blame for language deficiencies (缺陷). But since then, English teachers have been under constant attack.**plainers think they have hit upon an original idea. As their **mand of the language improves, they notice that young people do not have this same ability. Unaware that their own ability has developed through the years, they assume the new generation of young people must be hopeless in this respect. To the eyes and ears of sensitive adults the language of the young always seems inadequate.Since this concern about the decline and fall of the English language is not perceived as a generational phenomenon but rather as something new and peculiar to today’s young people, it naturally follows that today’s English teachers cannot be doing their jobs. Otherwise, young people would **mit offenses against the language.66. The speaker the author mentioned in the passage believed that ________.A) the language of the younger generation is usually inferior to that of the oldergenerationB) the students had a **mand of English because they didn’t work hard enoughC) he was an excellent language teacher because he had been teaching English forsixteen yearsD) English teachers should be held responsible for the students’ **mand of English67. In the author’s opinion, the speaker ________.A) gave a correct judgment of the English level of the studentsB) had exaggerated the language problems of the studentsC) was right in saying that English teachers were not doing their jobsD) could think and speak intelligently68. The author’s attitude towards the speaker’s remarks is ________.A) neutralB) positiveC) criticalD) compromising69. It can be concluded from the passage that ________.A) it is justifiable to include English as a school subjectB) the author disagrees with the speaker over the standard of English at Grade 9levelC) English language teaching is by no means an easy jobD) language improvement needs time and effort70. In the passage the author argues that ________.A) it is unfair to blame the English teachers for the language deficiencies of thestudentsB) young people would **mit offences against the language is the teachers did theirjobs properlyC) to eliminate language deficiencies one must have sensitive eyes and earsD) to improve the standard of English requires the effort of several generationsPart IV Translation (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, there are five items which you should translate into Chinese, each item consisting of one or two sentences. These sentences are all takenfrom the Reading Passages you have just read in Part Three of Test PaperOne. You are allowed 15 minutes to do the translation. You should referback to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.71. (Passage 2, Lines 1-2, Para. 5)Scientists have reason to think that a man can put up with far more radiation than0.1 rem without being damaged;72. (Passage 2, Lines 1-3, Para. 3)Them we fed them four unidentified samples of cola on at a time, regular colas for the one group, diet versions for the other.73. (Passage 2, Lines 1-2, Para. 5)While both groups did better than chance would predict, nearly half the participants in each group made the wrong choice two or more times.74. (Passage 3, Lines 4-5, Para. 2)... we find that we have to deal with things like climate, soil, plants, and such-like **mon to all biological situations;75. (Passage 4, Lines 1-2, Para. 3)My point is that the **plaint of one generation about the one immediately following it isinevitable.Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic The Two-day Weekend. You should write at least 100 words and you should base **position on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 双休日给大学生带来的好处。

2002年1月大学英语四级答案及听力原文

36．[D] 问题为细节理解题，文章第一段the decline in moral standards has at last captured the attention of average Americans 说明Elshtain教授看到美国人开始意识到道德标准的下降而感到高兴。
37．[B] 文章第三段With today's greater mobility and with so many couples working, those bonds have been weakened, replaced by a greater emphasis on self说明美国社会道德下降的原因是因为人们太以自我为中心了，即选项B。
23．[A] 根据常识来判断，"可伸缩得手臂 "只是用来连接汽车与铁轨的工具，是能源的传导器，也就是说，提供能源的不是"可伸缩的手臂"，而"铁轨"，所以答案为A。
24．[D] 文章的最后一段the driver will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system说明本题的答案为D，即在计算机监控系统下，司机所做的不过是通过电话告诉系统自己的目的地而已。
43．[C] 本题为话题同现题，从lawyer的使用可以判断这里所表达的是"案件"，所以答案为C。
44．[B] 本题为搭配题，表示做某事有困难，一般用have trouble in doing something, in可以省略，所以答案为B。
45．[A] 本题为搭配同现题，一般表示"完全不可能，绝对不可能"用absolutely impossible。

2000年1月大学英语四级考试试题听力原文及参考答案

2000年1月大学英语四级考试试题听力原文及参考答案2000年1月大学英语四级考试听力原文Section A1. M: Hello, Mrs. White, what can I do for you?W: I don't know what's the matter with me? I'm always feeling tired, I'm usuallyworn out at the end of the day.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: What do you think of the apple pie? I made it myself.M: Very delicious indeed. Even my mother's cannot match this.Q: What does the man mean?3. M: The music is so beautiful that I'd like to dance. But I don't know the ste ps.W: It doesn't matter. No one will be looking at us in his crowd.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?4. M: I'd better read one of the articles for our political science class.W: You can't read just one. They say each presents a different theory.Q: What does the woman tell the man he must do?5. W: Mary is always complaining about her job.M: Maybe if you tries typing letters every day, you'd see what it's like.Q: What ies the man mean?6. M: Good morning. this is John Parker speaking. I'm just ringing to confirm myappointment with Mr. Smith for this afternoon.W: Yes. Mr. Smith's expecting you at 3 o'clock.Q: Why is the man maiking the phone call?7. W: Tom looks awfully nervous, doesn't he?M: Yes. I'm afraid he is not used to maing speeches.Q: What do they think of Tom?8. M: I bought a few books at the new bookstore. Would you like to have a look at them?W: A few? It looks like you bought out the bookstoreQ: What does the woman mean?9. M: Jane, you won't be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 10 o'clockflight.W: I realize that now. I'll have to get my ticket changes.Q: What will the woman have to do?10. M: Would you get me through to Dr. Lemon please?W: I'm sorry. He's with a patient.Q: What does the woman mean?Sections BPassage onePaul, a salesman from London, was driving past a sports car parked outside a supemarket, when he saw it start to rool slowly down the hill. Inside the car were two young girls on the passenger seat — but no driver Paul stpped quickly, jumped in front of the sports car and tried to stop it, pushing against the fron t of the car. Another man who was standing nearby got into the car and put on th e handbrake, saving the girls from injury.It was at this point that Paul noticed his own car rolling slowly down the hill and going too fast for him to stop it. It crashed into a bus at the bottom of the hill and was so badly damaged that it had to be pulled away to a garage.As if this was not bad enough, Paul now found he had no one to blame. He was so busy chasing his car that he didn't get the name of the driver of the sports car, who just came out of the supermarket and drove away without realizing what had happened.11. Which car was badly damaged?12. Where was the driver of the sports car when the accident happened?13. Who did Paul think was to blame for the accident?14. Who was injured in the accident?Passage TwoMy friend, Vemon Davies kept birds. One day he phoned and told me he was going away for a week. He asked me to feed the birds for him and said that he would leave the key to his front door in my mailbox.Unfortunately, I forgot all about the birds until the night before Vemon was going to return. What was worse, it was already dark when I arrived at his hous e. I soon found the key Vernon gave me could not unlock either the front door or the back door. I was getting desperate. I kept thinking of what Vemon would say when he came back.I was just going to give up when I noticed that one bedroom window was slightly open. I found a barrel and pushed it under the window. As the barrel was ver y heavy, I made a lot of noise. But in the end, I managed to climbe up and open the window.I actually had one leg inside the bedroom when I suddenly realized that someone was shining a torch up at me. I looked down and saw a policemna and an old lady, one of Verno's neighbours. “What are you doing up there?" said the policeman. Feeling lise a complete fool, I replied, “I was just going to feed Mr. Davies's birds."15. Why couldn't the man open the door?16. Why did the man feel desperate?17. Why did the man feel like a fool?Passage ThreeWhen Iragi troops blew up hundreds of Kuwaiti oil well at the end of Gulf War, scientists feared environmental disaster. Would black powder in the smoke from the fires circles the globe and block out the sun?Many said “No way?; rain would wash the black pwder from the atmosphere. But in America, airsampling balloons have detected high concentrations of particles similar to those collected in Kuwait. didn't catch fire. It has formed huge lakes in the Kuwaiti dersert. They trap insects and birds, and poison a veriety of other desert animals and plants.The only good news is that the oil lakes have not affected the underground water resources. So far, the oil has not been absorbed because of the hard sand just below the surface.Nothing, however, stops the oil from evaporating. The resulting poisonous gases are choking nearby residents.Officials are trying to organize a quick cleanup, but they are not sure how to do it. One possibillity is to burn the oil. Get those black-powder detectors ready.18. What were the scientists worried about soon after the Gulf War?19. What was the good news for scientists?20. What are the officials trying to do at the moment? 2001年1月大学英语四级考试参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension1-10: CADCABBCDB11-20: CDAAABBDDCPart II Reading Comprehension21. B 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C26. A 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. B31. D 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A36. A 37. B 38. D 39. C 40. DPart III V ocabulary and Structure41. A 42. B 43. B 44. D 45. A46. C 47. B 48. D 49. B 50. B51. C 52. D 53. D 54. D 55. A56. C 57. A 58. B 59. C 60. B61. D 62. C 63. A 64. D 65. D66. A 67. C 68. C 69. A 70. DPart IV Cloze71. C 72. B 73. A 74. C 75. D76. A 77. B 78. C 79. D 80. B81. C 82. B 83. A 84. D 85. A86. C 87. A 88. D 89. B 90. DPart V Writing（略）。

1997年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题听力原文教程

1.M: I don't think we can find a better hotel around here at this time. W: Let's walk a little further to see if there is another one. I just can't bear the traffic noise here.Q: What will the speakers most probably do?A Look for a more expensive hotel.B Go to another hotel by bus.C Try to find a quiet place.D Take a walk around the city.2.W: Hi! I'm calling about the three-bedroom house you advertised in yesterday's paper. It sounds really nice.M: It is--especially if you have children.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A They're talking about nice children.B The man has a house for sale.C The woman lives in a nice house.DThe man has three children.3.W: Dear, I feel hungry now. How about you?M: So do I. Let me call Room Service. Hello, Room Service? Please send a menu to 320 right away.Q: Where are the two speakers?A In a hote.B At a dinner table.C In the street.D At the man's house.4.M: I've just brought your ladder back. Thanks for lending it to me.Where shall I leave it?W: Just lean it against the wall there. Use the ladder again any time. Q: What's the probable relationship between these two speakers?A Relatives.B Roommates.C Colleagues.D Neighbours.5.M: What's the time for departure?W: 5:30. That only leaves us 15 minutes to go through the customs and check our baggage.Q: At what time did the conversation take place?A 5:00C 5:30D 5:456.W: Look here, darling. The paper says people tend to feel unwell if they sleep less than six hours a day.M: That may be true for you, but it certainly isn't true for me.Q: What can we conclude from the man's reply?A He wants to have more sleep.B His wife doesn't sleep well.C Women need more sleep than men.DHe doesn't need as much sleep as his wife.7.M: Are there any more questions on this lecture? Yes, Mary.W: Dr.Baker, do you think an independent candidate could become president? Q: What most probably is Mary?A A student.B A reporter.C A visitor.D A lecturer.8.M: Can you stay for dinner?W: I'd love to , but I have to go and send some registered mail before picking up the children from school.Q: Where will the woman go first?A To the school.B To a friend's house.C To the post office.D Home.9.W: How many people has the boss chosen for the business trip to France? M: Well, as far as I know, whether there'll be such a trip is yet to be decided.Q: What does te man mean?A He is afraid he won't be chosen for the trip.B The boss has not decided where to go.C Such a trip is necessary for the company.D It's not certain whether the trip will take place.10.W: The speech the blind girl gave this evening was extremely moving. M: I think everyone felt the same.Q: How did the man feel about the girl's speech?A It was boring.B It was entertaining.C It was touching.D It was encouraging.Passage OneI had to go to Amsterdam last week for a conference. I arrived at the airport in plenty of time and checked in, but I only had one small case so I decided to take it on the plane as hand luggage. As the flight was not due to board for 45 minutes, I went to a cafe, sat down,and ordered a cup of coffee.While I was sitting there drinking my coffee and reading the paper,I was vaguely aware of a woman and her child coming to sit at the next table.I did not pay much attention to them, though, and when my flight was called I reached for my case and left.An hour later, the plane was in the air and I decided to look at the conference programme to see what I wanted to attend. Imagine my horror when I opened the case and found that it was full of picture books and children's toys--and imagine what the woman must have thought about a case full of men's clothes and scientific papers!Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. Why did the speaker go to a cafe?12. What was in the speaker's case?13. What did the speaker find out on board the plane?Passage TwoThere are many reasons why family life in Britain has changed so much in the last fifty years. The liberation of women in the early part of the twentieth century and the social and economic effects of World War II had a great impact on traditional family life. Women became essential to industry and the professions. During the war they had worked in factories and proved their worth, now, with the loss of millions of men, their services were indispensable to the nation.More recently, great advances in scientific knowledge, and particularly in medicine, have had enormous social consequences.Children and better cared for and are far healthier. Infant death rate is low. Above all, parents can now plan the size of their family if they wish through more effective means of birth control.Different attitudes to religion, authority and tradition generally have also greatly contributed to changes in family life. But these developments have affected all aspects of society. It is particularly interesting to note that the concept of "the family" as a social unit has survived all these challenges.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. What is this passage mainly about?15. Why did British women become indispensable to industry after World War II?16. What remained unchanged in spite of all the challenges in family life?Passage ThreeThe key question for any only child is this: why were you an only child? It's a key question for at least two reasons. If your parents had wanted several children but could have you only, they are most likely to pour into you all the energy and attention that had been intended for several children. I call this the "special jewel" phenomenon. Only children who are special jewels often arrive when their parents are older--usually in their thirties. These special jewels can become very spoiled andself-centered.On the other hand, you may be an only child because your parents planned for only one and stuck to their plan. Your parents may give you a very strict and well-structured education to make you "a little adult". Many only children grow up feeling unhappy because they always had to be such "little adults".Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. Who are likely to treat their only children as "special jewels"?18. Why do some only children become "little adults"?19. What does the passage mainly discuss?20. Why do some only children feel unhappy?参考答案Part I1.C2.B3.A4.D5.B6.D7.A8.C9.D 10.C11.B 12.D 13.C 14.D 15.A 16.A 17.B 18.D 19.A 20.C。

1990年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

1990年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案1990年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案1990年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案part 1 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 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 line through the centre.example: you will hear:you will read:a) at the office. c) at the airport.b) in the waiting room. 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 mostlikely 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) the man wants to go to los angeles.(b) the man wants to go to san francisco.(c) there are no flights to los angeles for the rest of the day.(d) there are two direct flights to los angeles within the next two hours.2. (a) he enjoys writing home every week.(b) he never fails to write a weekly letter home.(c) he doesn’t write home once a week now.(d) he has been asked to write home every week.3. (a) because she has got an appointment.(b) because she doesn’t want to.(c) because she has to work.(d) because she wants to eat in a new restaurant.4. (a) the teacher postponed the meeting.(b) there won’t be a test this afternoon.(c) the students will be attending the meeting.(d) the students will take an english test this afternoon.5. (a) on the whole, she liked the film.(b) she didn’t see the film.(c) the film was very exciting.(d) the film wasn’t as good as she’d expected.6. (a) around 5:00. (c) at 2:00(b) around 3:00. (d) at 1:007. (a) he had to work overtime. (c) his car ran out of gas.(b) he was held up in traffic. (d) he had a traffic accident.8. (a) john smith isn’t in right now.(b) john smith can’t come to the phone right now.(c) john smith doesn't want to speak to the caller.(d) the caller dialed the wrong number.9. (a) yesterday. (c) two days ago.(b) three days ago. (d) early last week.10.(a) she got up later than usual. (c) she forgot she had classes.(b) the bus was late. (d) her clock was slow.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 fromthe 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) 4,000 years ago. (c) 2,000 years ago.(b) 3,000 years ago. (d) 1,000 years ago.12. (a) the small bowl was put above the large bowl.(b) the large bowl was put above the small bowl. [page](c) the small bowl was put inside the large bowl.(d) the large bowl consisted of two equal parts.13. (a) horsemen. (c) drops of water.(b) brass doors. (d) metal balls.passage twoquestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. (a) they are the most attractive women in britain.(b) they are the most popular film stars.(c) they are the first women news announcers on british television.(d)they appear almost every night in tv plays.15. (a) at 10 in the evening. (c) at 9 in the morning.(b) at 9 in the evening. (d) at 10 in the morning.16. (a) people still talk a lot about it.(b) fewer people watched susan’s programme from then on.(c) anna’s photographs appeared frequently in newspapers.(d) the number of viewers of her programme that day increased by millions.passage threequestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. (a) it is completely flat. (c) it has many large lakes.(b) it has few rivers. (d) it is hilly.18. (a) the soil has been overworked. (c) the weather is too dry.(b) the climate is cold. (d) the soil is sandy.19. (a) by raising cattle. (c) by working in factories.(b) by working on farms. (d) by raising sheep.20. (a) at school (c) from books.(b) from their parents. (d) in factories. part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)directions: there are 4 reading passages in this part. each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. for each of them there are four choices marked a),b) c) and d). you should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.passage onequestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:oceanography has been defined as “the application of all sciences to the study of the sea”.before the nineteen century, scientists with an interest in the sea were few and far between. certainly newton considered some theoretical aspects of it in his writings, but he was reluctantto go to sea to further his work.for most people the sea was remote, and with the exception of early intercontinental travelers or others who earned a living from the sea, there was little reason to ask many questions about it, let alone to ask what lay beneath the surface. the first time that question “what is at the bottom of the oceans?”had to be answered with any commercial consequence was when the laying of a telegraph cable from europe to america was proposed. the engineers had to knowthe depth profile（起伏形状）of the route to estimate the length of cable that had to be manufactured.it was to maury of the us navy that the atlantic telegraph company turned, in 1853, for information on this matter. in the 1840s, maury had been responsible for encouraging voyages during which soundings（测身）were taken to investigate the depths of the north atlantic and pacific oceans. later, some of his findings aroused much popular interest in his book the physical geography of the sea.the cable was laid, but not until 1866 was the connection made permanent and reliable. at the early attempts, the cable failed and when it was taken out for repairs it was found to be covered in living growths, a fact which defied contemporary scientific opinion that there was no life in the deeper parts of the sea. [page]within a few years oceanography was under way. in 1872 thomson led a scientific expedition(考察), which lasted for four years and brought home thousands of samples from the sea. their classification and analysis occupied scientists for years and led to a five-volume report, the last volume being published in 1895.21. the proposal to lay a telegraph cable from europe toamerica made oceanographic studies take on ______.a) an academic aspect c) a business aspectb) a military aspect d) an international aspect22. it was ______ that asked maury for help in oceanographic studies.a) the american navyb) some early intercontinental travelersc) those who earned a living from the sead) the company which proposed to lay an undersea cable23. the aim of the voyages maury was responsible for in the 1840s was ______.a) to make some sounding experiments in the oceansb) to collect samples of sea plants and animalsc) to estimate the length of cable that was neededd) to measure the depths of the two oceans24. “defied”in the 5th paragraph probably means “______”.a) doubted c) challengedb) gave proof to d) agreed to25. this passage is mainly about ______.a) the beginnings of oceanographyb) the laying of the first undersea cablec) the investigation of ocean depthsd) the early intercontinental communicationspassage twoquestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit which he may count towards a degree. in many american universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses each lasting for one semester. a typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester. normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesters each year. it is possible to spread the period of work for the degree over a longer period. it is also possible for a student to move between one university and another during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.for every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded, and the record is available for the student to show to prospective employers. all this imposes a constant pressure and strain of work, but in spite of this some studentsstill find time for great activity in student affairs. elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. the effective word of maintaining discipline is usually performed by students who advise the academic authorities. any student who is thought to have broken the rules, for example, by cheating has to appear before a student court. with the enormous numbers of students, the operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity. a student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career. [page]26. normally a student would at least attend _____ classes each week.a) 36 b) 20c) 12 d) 1527. according to the first paragraph an american student is allowed _______.a) to live in a different universityb) to take a particular course in a different universityc) to live at home and drive to classesd) to get two degrees from two different universities28. american university students are usually underpressure of work because _______.a) their academic performance will affect their future careersb) they are heavily involved in student affairsc) they have to observe university disciplined) they want to run for positions of authority29. some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probably because ______.a) they hate the constant pressure strain of their studyb) they will then be able to stay longer in the universityc) such positions help them get better jobsd) such positions are usually well paid30. the student organizations seem, to be effective in ______.a) dealing with the academic affairs of the universityb) ensuring that the students observe university regulationsc) evaluating students’performance by bringing them before a courtd) keeping up the students’enthusiasm for social activitiespassage threequestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:do you find getting up in the morning so difficult that it’s painful? this might be called laziness, but dr. kleitman has a new explanation. he has proved that everyone has a daily energy cycle.during the hours when you labor through your work you may say that you’re “hot”. that’s true. the time of day when you feel most energetic is when your cycle of body temperature is at its peak, for some people the peak comes during the forenoon. for others it comes in the afternoon or evening. no one has discovered why this is so, but it leads to such familiar monologues (自言自语)as: “get up, john! you’ll be late for work again!”the possible explanation to the trouble is that john is at his temperature-and-energy peak in the evening. much family quarrelling ends when husbands and wives realize what these energy cycles mean, and which cycle each member of the family has. you can’t change your energy cycle, but you can learn to make your life fit it better. habit can help, dr. kleitman believes. maybe you’re sleepy in the evening but feel you must stay up late anyway. counteract（对抗）your cycle to some extent by habitually staying up later than you want to. if our energy is low in the morning but youhave an important job to do early in the day, rise before your usual hour. this won’t change your cycle, but you’ll get up steam（鼓起干劲）and work better at your low point.get off to a slow start which saves your energy. get up with a leisurely yawn and stretch. sit on the edge of the bed a minute before putting your feet on the floor. avoid the troublesome search for clean clothes by laying them out the night before. whenever possible, do routine work in the afternoon and save tasks requiring more energy or concentration for your sharper hours. [page]31. if a person finds getting up early a problem, most probably ______.a) he is a lazy personb) he refuses to follow his own energy cyclec) he is not sure when his energy is lowd) he is at his peak in the afternoon or evening32. which of the following may lead to family quarrels according to the passage?a) unawareness of energy cycles.b) familiar monologues.c) a change in a family member’s energy cycle.d) attempts to control the energy cycle of other familymembers.33. if one wants to work more efficiently at his low point in the morning, he should _____.a) change his energy cycle c) get up earlier than usualb) overcome his laziness d) go to bed earlier34. you are advised to rise with a yawn and stretch because it will ______.a) help to keep your energy for the day’s workb) help you to control your temper early in the dayc) enable you to concentrate on your routine workd) keep your energy cycle under control all day35. which of the following statements is not true?a) getting off to work wit a minimum effort helps save one’s energy.b) dr. kleitman explains why people reach their peaks at different hours of day.c) habit helps a person adapt to his own energy cycle.d) children have energy cycles, too.passage fourquestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:we find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed ability teaching. on the contrary, both their knowledge andexperience are enriched. we feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming (把……按能力分班)pupils. it does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates. it can have a bad effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child. after all, it can be quite discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual ability. this is only one aspect of their total personality. we are concerned to develop the abilities of all our pupils. to the full, not just their academic ability. we also value personal qualities and social skills, and we find that mixed-ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning.in our classrooms, we work in various ways. the pupils often work in groups: this gives them the opportunity to learn to co-operate, to share, and to develop leadership skills. they also learn how to cope with personal problems as well as learning how to think, to make decisions, to analyze and evaluate, and to communicate effectively. the pupils learn from each other as well as from the teacher.sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individual tasks and assignments, and they can do this attheir own speed. they also have some formal class teaching when this is appropriate. we encourage our pupils to use the library, and we teach them the skills they need in order to do this efficiently. an advanced pupil can do advanced work: it does not matter what age the child is. we expect our pupils to do their best, not their least, and we give them every encouragement to attain this goal. [page]36. in the passage the author’s attitude towards “mixed-ability teaching”is _______.a) critical c) approvingb) questioning d) objective37. by “held back”(line 1) the author means “______”a) made to remain in the same classesb) forced to study i the lower classesc) drawn to their studiesd) prevented from advancing38. the author argues that a teacher’s chief concern should be the development of the student’s______.a) personal qualities and social skillsb) total personalityc) learning ability and communicative skillsd) intellectual ability39. which of the following is not mentioned in the third paragraph?a) group work gives pupils the opportunity to learn to work together with other.b) pupils also learn to develop their reasoning abilities.c) group work provides pupils with the opportunity to learn to be capable organizers.d) pupils also learn how to participate in teaching activities.40. the author’s purpose in writing this passage is to ______.a) argue for teaching bright and not-so-bright pupils in the same classb) recommend pair work and group work for classroom activitiesc) offer advice on the proper use of the libraryd) emphasize the importance of appropriate formal classroom teachingpart iii vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)directions: there are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked a), b), c) andd). choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single time through the centre.41. the bridge was named _____ the hero who gave his life for the cause of the people.a) after c) byb) with d) from42. there were no tickets _______ for friday’s performance.a) preferable c) possibleb) considerable d) available43. it wasn’t such a good dinner ____ she had promised us.a) that c) asb) which d) what44. they decided to chase the cow away _______ it did more damage.a) unless c) beforeb) until d) although45. ____ student with a little common sense should be able to answer the question.a) each c) eitherb) any d) one46. all ____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessitiesof life.a) what is needed c) the thing neededb) for our needs d) that is needed47. ____ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all.a)when compared c) while comparingb) compare d) comparing48. ____ she first heard of the man referred to as a specialist.a) that was from stephen c) it was from stephen thatb) it was stephen whom d) it was stephen that49. if these shoes are too big, ask the clerk to bring you a smaller ____.a) suit c) oneb)set d) pair50. many new ____ will be opened up in the future for those with a university education.a) opportunities c) realitiesb) necessities d) probabilities51. he must have had an accident, or he _____ then.a) would have been here c) should be hereb) had to be here d) would be here52. it was essential that the application forms ______ back before the deadline (截止日期). [page]a) must be sent c) be sentb) would be sent d) were sent53. we ______ our breakfast when an old man came to the door.a) just have had c) just hadb) have just had d) had just had54. the rain was heavy and _____ the land was flooded.a) consequently c) constantlyb) continuously d) consistently55. the children went there to watch the iron tower ______.a) to erect c) erectingb) be erected d) being erected56. the engine _____ smoke and steam.a) gives up c) gives awayb) gives in d) gives off57. the manager promised to keep me _____ of how our business was going on.a) to be informed c) informedb) on informing d) informing58. don't _____ this news to the public until we give you thego-ahead.a) release c) relateb) relieve d) retain59. she never laughed, _____ lost her temper.a) or she ever did c) or did she everb) nor did she ever d) nor she ever did60. the goals _____ he had fought all his life no longer seemed important to him.a) after which c) with whichb) for which d) at which61. i should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable and _____ in a quiet neighborhood.a) all in all c) after allb) above all d) over all62. _____ we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.a) for now c) ever sinceb) now that d) by now63. what you have done is _____ the doctor's orders.a) attached to c) resistant tob) responsible to d) contrary to64. john regretted _____ to the meeting last week.a) not going c) not having been goingb) not to go d) not to be going65. they _____ in spite of the extremely difficult conditions.a) carried out c) carried onb) carried off d) carried forward66. mrs. brown is supposed _____ for italy last week.a) to have left c) to leaveb) to be leaving d) to have been left67. my camera can be _____ to take pictures in cloudy or sunny conditions.a) treated c) adoptedb) adjusted d) remedied68. a new technique ______, the yields as a whole increased by 20 per cent.a) wording out c) having been worded outb) having worded out d) to have been worded out69. children who are over-protected by their parents may become ______.a) hurt c) spoiledb) damaged d) harmed70. when mr. jones gets old, he will _____ over his business to his son.a) take c) thinkb) hand d) getpart iv cloze (15 minutes)directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are four choices marked (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the right side of the paper. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.the united states is well-known for its network of major highways designed to help a driver get from one place to another in the shortest possible time. 71 these wide modern roads are generally 72 and well maintained, with 73 sharp curves and many straight 74 , a direct route is not always the most 75 one. large highways often pass 76 scenic areas and interesting small towns. furthermore, these highways generally 77 large urban centres which means that they become crowded with 78 traffic during rush hours, 79 the "fast, direct" way becomes a very slow route. [page]however, there is 80 always another route to take 81 you are not in a hurry. not far from the 82 new "superhighways", there are often older, 83 heavily traveled roads which go through the countryside. 84 of these are good two-lane (双车道) roads; others are uneven roads 85 through the country. these secondary routes may go up steep slopes, along high 86,or down frightening hillsides to towns 87 in deep valleys. through these less direct routes, longer and slower, they generally go to places 88 the air is clean and the scenery (风景) is beautiful, and the driver may have a 89 to get a fresh, clean 90 of the world.71. (a) although (b) because (c) since (d) therefore72. (a) stable (b) splendid (c) smooth (d) complicated73. (a) little (b) few (c) much (d) many74. (a) selections (b) separations (c) series (d) sections75. (a) terrible (b) possible (c) enjoyable (d) profitable76. (a) to (b) into (c) over (d) by77. (a) lead (b) connect (c) collect (d) communicate78. (a) large (b) fast (c) light (d) heavy79. (a) when (b)for (c)but (d) that80. (a) yet (b) still (c)almost (d) quite81. (a) unless (b) if (c) as (d) since82. (a) relatively (b) regularly (c) respectively (d) reasonably83. (a) and (b)less (c) more (d) or84. (a) all (b) several (c) lots (d) or85. (a) driving (b) crossing (c) curving (d) traveling86. (a) rocks (b) cliffs (c) roads (d) paths87. (a) lying (b) laying (c) laid (d) lied88. (a) there (b) when (c) which (d) where89. (a) space (b) period (c) chance (d) spot90. (a) view (b) variety (c) visit (d) virtuepart v writing (30 minutes)directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition about what would happen if there were no power in three paragraphs. you are given the first sentence or part of the first sentence of each paragraph. your part of the composition should be no less than 100 words, not including the words given. remember to write clearly. you should write this composition on the composition sheet.1. ever since early this century, electricity has become an essential part of our modern life.2. if there were no electric power.3. therefore.参考答案90.1part i 1——20 题1. a2. c3. c4. b5. d6. b7. b8. d9. c 10. a11. a 12. a 13. d 14. c 15. a 16. d 17. d 18. a 19. c 20. b part ii—part iii 21—90题21. c 22. d 23. d 24. c 25. a 26. b 27. b 28. a 29. c 30. b 31. d 32. a 33. c 34. a 35. b 36. c 37. d 38. b 39. d 40. a 41. a 42. d 43. c 44. c 45. b 46. d 47. a 48. c 49. d 50. a 51. a 52. c 53. d 54. a 55. c 56. d 57. c 58. a 59. b 60. b 61. b 62. b 63. d 64. a 65. c 66. a 67. b 68. c 69. c 70. b 71. a 72. c 73. b 74. d 75. c 76. d 77. b 78. d 79. a 80. c 81. b 82. a 83. b 84. d 85. c 86. b 87. a 88. d 89. c 90. c 1990年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案相关内容:。

1990年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷四级真题+答案详解+听力原文.docx

1990 年 1 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 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 answershould.Youchoose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1.A) The man wants to go to Los Angeles.B)The man wants to go to San Francisco.C)There are no flights to Los Angeles for the rest of the day.D)There are two direct flights to Los Angeles within the next two hours.2.A) He enjoys writing home every week.B)He never fails to write a weekly letter home.C)He doesn’twrite home once a week now.D)He has been asked to write home every week.3.A) Because she has got an appointment.B)Because she doesn’twant to.C)Because she has to work.D)Because she wants to eat in a new restaurant.4.A) The teacher postponed the meeting.B)There won’tbe a test this afternoon.C)The students will be attending the meeting.D)The students will take an English test this afternoon.5.A) On the whole, she liked the film.B)She didn’tsee the film.C)The film was very exciting.D)The film wasn’tas good as she’d expected.6.A) Around 5:00.B)Around 3:00.C)At 2:00.D)At 1:00.7.A) He had to work overtime.B)He was held up in traffic.C)His car ran out of gas.D)He had a traffic accident.8.A) John Smith isn’tin right now.B)John Smith can’tcome to the phone right now.C)John Smith doesn’twant to speak to the caller.D)The caller dialed the wrong number.9.A) Yesterday.B)Three days ago.C)Two days ago.D)Early last week.10.A) She got up later than usual.B)The bus was late.C)She forgot she had classes.D) Her clock was slow.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 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) 4,000 years ago.B)3,000 years ago.C)2,000 years ago.D)1,000 years ago.12.A) The small bowl was put above the large bowl.B)The large bowl was put above the small bowl.C)The small bowl was put inside the large bowl.D)The large bowl consisted of two equal parts.13.A) Horsemen.B)Brass doors.C)Drops of water.D)Metal balls.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) They are the most attractive women in Britain.B)They are the most popular film stars.C)They are the first women news announcers on British television.D)They appear almost every night in TV plays.15.A) At 10 in the evening.B)At 9 in the evening.C)At 9 in the morning.D)At 10 in the morning.16.A) People still talk a lot about it.B)Fewer people watched Susan’ programme from then on.C)Anna’s photographs appeared frequently in newspapers.D)The number of viewers of her programme that day increased by millions. Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A) It is completely flat.B)It has few rivers.C)It has many large lakes.D)It is hilly.18.A) The soil has been overworked.B)The climate is cold.C)The weather is too dry.D)The soil is sandy.19.A) By raising cattle.B)By working on farms.C)By working in factories.D)By raising sheep.20.A) At school.B)From their parents.C)From books.D)In factories.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions:There are 4 reading passagesin this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choiceand mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Oceanography has been defined as “ The application of all sciences to the study of the sea ”.Before the nineteen century, scientists with an interest in the sea were few and far between. Certainly Newton considered some theoretical aspects of it in his writings,but he was reluctant to go to sea to further his work.For most people the sea was remote, and with the exception of early intercontinental travelers or others who earned a living from the sea, there was little reason to ask many questions about it, let alone to ask what lay beneath the surface. The first time thatquestion “What istheat bottom of the oceans? ”had to be answeredhany commercialwit consequencewas when the laying of a telegraph cable from Europe to America was proposed. The engineers had to know the depth profile (起伏形状 ) of the route to estimate the length of cable that had to be manufactured.It was to Maury of the US Navy that the Atlantic Telegraph Company turned, in1853, for information on this matter. In the 1840s, Maury had been responsible for encouraging voyages during whichsoundings (测声 ) were taken to investigate thedepths of the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Later, some of his findings arousedmuch popular interest in his book The Physical Geography of the Sea.The cable was laid, but not until 1866 was the connection made permanent and reliable. At the early attempts, the cable failed and when it was taken out for repairs itwas found to be covered in living growths, a fact which defied contemporary scientific opinion that there was no life in the deeper parts of the sea.Within a few years oceanography was under way. In 1872 Thomson led a scientific expedition (考察 ), which lasted for four years and brought home thousands of samples from the sea. Their classification and analysis occupied scientists for yearsand led to a five-volume report, the last volume being published in 1895.21.The proposal to lay a telegraph cable from Europe to America madeoceanographic studies take on ________.A)an academic aspectB)a military aspectC)a business aspectD)an international aspect22.It was ________ that asked Maury for help in oceanographic studies.A)the American NavyB)some early intercontinental travelersC)those who earned a living from the seaD)the company which proposed to lay an undersea cable23.The aim of the voyages Maury was responsible for in the 1840s was ________.A)to make some sounding experiments in the oceansB)to collect samples of sea plants and animalsC)to estimate the length of cable that was neededD)to measure the depths of the two oceans24.“ Defied” in the 5th paragraph probably means“ ________”.A)doubtedB)gave proof toC)challengedD)agreed to25.This passage is mainly about ________.A)the beginnings of oceanographyB)the laying of the first undersea cableC)the investigation of ocean depthsD)the early intercontinental communicationsPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit which he may count towards a degree. In many American universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses each lasting for one semester. A typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester. Normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesterseach year. It is possible to spread the period of work for the degree over a longer period. It is also possible for a student to move between one university and another during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.For every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded, and the record is available for the student to show to prospective employers. All this imposes a constant pressure and strain of work, but in spite of this some students still find time forgreat activity in student affairs. Elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. The effective word of maintaining discipline is usually performed by students who advise the academic authorities. Any student who is thought to have broken the rules, for example, by cheating has to appear before a student court. With the enormous numbers of students, the operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity. A student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career.26.Normally a student would at least attend ________ classes each week.A)36B)20C)12D)1527.According to the first paragraph an American student is allowed ________.A)to live in a different universityB)to take a particular course in a different universityC)to live at home and drive to classesD)to get two degrees from two different universities28.American university students are usually under pressure of work because ________.A)their academic performance will affect their future careersB)they are heavily involved in student affairsC)they have to observe university disciplineD)they want to run for positions of authority29.Some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probablybecause ________.A)they hate the constant pressure strain of their studyB)they will then be able to stay longer in the universityC)such positions help them get better jobsD)such positions are usually well paid30.The student organizations seem, to be effective in ________.A)dealing with the academic affairs of the universityB)ensuring that the students observe university regulationsC)evaluating students’performance by bringing them before a courtD)keeping up the students’enthusiasm for social activitiesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Do you find getting up in the morning so difficult that it ’spainful? This might becalled laziness, but Dr. Kleitman has a new explanation. He has proved that everyonehas a daily energy cycle.During the hours when you labor through your work you may say that you’ re “ hot ” . That’strue. The time of day when you feel most energetic is when your cycle of body temperature is at its peak. For some people the peak comes during the afternoon. For others it comes in the afternoon or evening. No one has discovered why this is so, but it leads to such familiar monologues (自言自语 ) as: “ Get up, John! Youllbe late’ for workagain! ”The possible explanation to the trouble is that John is at his temperature-and-energy peak in the evening. Much family quarrelling ends when husbands and wives realize what these energy cycles mean, and which cycle each member of the family has. Youcan’tchange your energy cycle, but you can learn to make your life fit it better. Habit can help, Dr. Kleitman believes. Maybe you’re sleepy inthe evening but feel you must stay up late anywayCounteract. (对抗 ) your cycle tosome extent by habitually staying up later than you want to. If our energy is low in the morning but you have an important job to do early in the day, rise before your usualhour. This won’tchange your cycle, but you’ll get up steam( 鼓起干劲 ) and workbetter at your low point.Get off to a slow start which saves your energy. Get up with a leisurely yawn and stretch. Sit on the edge of the bed a minute before putting your feet on the floor. Avoidthe troublesome search for clean clothes by laying them out the night before.Whenever possible, do routine work in the afternoon and save tasks requiring moreenergy or concentration for your sharper hours.31.If a person finds getting up early a problem, most probably ________.A)he is a lazy personB)he refuses to follow his own energy cycleC)he is not sure when his energy is lowD)he is at his peak in the afternoon or evening32.Which of the following may lead to family quarrels according to the passage?A)Unawareness of energy cycles.B)Familiar monologues.C)A change in a family member’s energy cycle.D)Attempts to control the energy cycle of other family members.33.If one wants to work more efficiently at his low point in the morning, he should________.A)change his energy cycleB)overcome his lazinessC)get up earlier than usualD)go to bed earlier34.You are advised to rise with a yawn and stretch because it will ________.A)help to keep your energy for the day’s workB)help you to control your temper early in the dayC)enable you to concentrate on your routine workD)keep your energy cycle under control all day35.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A)Getting off to work wit a minimum effort helps save one’s energy.B)Dr. Kleitman explains why people reach their peaks at different hours of day.C)Habit helps a person adapt to his own energy cycle.D)Children have energy cycles, too.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed ability teaching. On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched. We feel that there are many disadvantages instreaming (把⋯按能力分班 ) pupils. It does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates. It can have a bad effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child. After all, it can be quite discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!Besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual ability. This is only one aspect of their total personality. We are concerned to develop the abilities of all our pupils to the full, not just their academic ability. We also value personal qualities and social skills, and we find that mixed-ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning.In our classrooms, we work in various ways. The pupils often work in groups: this gives them the opportunity to learn to co-operate, to share, and to develop leadership skills. They also learn how to cope with personal problems as well as learning how to think, to make decisions, to analyze and evaluate, and to communicate effectively. The pupils learn from each other as well as from the teacher.Sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individual tasks and assignments, and they can do this at their own speed. They also have some formal class teaching when this is appropriate. We encourage our pupils to use the library, and we teach them the skills they need in order to do this efficiently. An advanced pupil can doadvanced work: it does not matter what age the child is. We expect our pupils to dotheir best, not their least, and we give them every encouragement to attain this goal.36. In the passage the author’s attitude towards “ mixed-ability teaching” is ________.A)criticalB)questioningC)approvingD)objective37. By “ held back” (Line 1) the author means“ ________”A)made to remain in the same classesB)forced to study I the lower classesC)drawn to their studiesD)prevented from advancing38.The author argues that a teacher’s chief concern should be the development ofthe student’s________.A)personal qualities and social skillsB)total personalityC)learning ability and communicative skillsD)intellectual ability39.Which of the following is NOT MENTIONED in the third paragraph?A)Group work gives pupils the opportunity to learn to work together with other.B)Pupils also learn to develop their reasoning abilities.C)Group work provides pupils with the opportunity to learn to be capableorganizers.D)Pupils also learn how to participate in teaching activities.40.The author’spurpose in writing this passage is to ________.A)argue for teaching bright and not-so-bright pupils in the same classB)recommend pair work and group work for classroom activitiesC)offer advice on the proper use of the libraryD)emphasize the importance of appropriate formal classroom teachingPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four Choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single time through the centre.41.The bridge was named ________ the hero who gave his life for the cause of thepeople.A)afterB)withC)byD)from42.There were no tickets ________ for Friday’s performance.A)preferableB)considerableC)possibleD)available43.It wasn’tsuch a good dinner ________ she had promised us.A)thatB)whichC)asD)what44.They decided to chase the cow away ________ it did more damage.A)unlessB)untilC)beforeD)although45.________ student with a little common sense should be able to answer the question.A)EachB)AnyC)EitherD)One46.All ________ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.A)what is neededB)for our needsC)the thing neededD)that is needed47.________ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seemhigh at all.A)When comparedB)CompareC)While comparingD)Comparing48.________ she first heard of the man referred to as a specialist.A)That was from StephenB)It was Stephen whomC)It was from Stephen thatD)It was Stephen that49.If these shoes are too big, ask the clerk to bring you a smaller ________.A)suitB)setC)oneD)pair50.Many new ________ will be opened up in the future for those with a universityeducation.A)opportunitiesB)necessitiesC)realitiesD)probabilities51.He must have had an accident, or he ________ then.A)would have been hereB)had to be hereC)should be hereD)would be here52.It was essential that the application forms ________ back before thedeadline (截止日期 ).A)must be sentB)would be sentC)be sentD)were sent53.We ________ our breakfast when an old man came to the door.A)just have hadB)have just hadC)just hadD)had just had54.The rain was heavy and ________ the land was flooded.A)consequentlyB)continuouslyC)constantlyD)consistently55.The children went there to watch the iron tower ________.A)to erectB)be erectedC)erectingD)being erected56.The engine ________ smoke and steam.A)gives upB)gives inC)gives awayD)gives off57.The manager promised to keep me ________ of how our business was going on.A)to be informedB)on informingC)informedD)informing58.Don’t________ this news to the public until we give you the go-ahead.A)releaseB)relieveC)relateD)retain59.She never laughed, ________ lost her temper.A)or she ever didB)nor did she everC)or did she everD)nor she ever did60.The goals ________ he had fought all his life no longer seemed important to him.A)after whichB)for whichC)with whichD)at which61.I should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable and ________ in a quietneighborhood.A)all in allB)above allC)after allD)over all62.________ we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.A)For nowB)Now thatC)Ever sinceD)By now63.What you have done is ________ the doctor’s orders.A)attached toB)responsible toC)resistant toD)contrary to64.John regretted ________ to the meeting last week.A)not goingB)not to goC)not having been goingD)not to be going65.They ________ in spite of the extremely difficult conditions.A)carried outB)carried offC)carried onD)carried forward66.Mrs. Brown is supposed ________ for Italy last week.A)to have leftB)to be leavingC)to leaveD)to have been left67.My camera can be ________ to take pictures in cloudy or sunny conditions.A)treatedB)adjustedC)adoptedD)remedied68. A new technique ________, the yields as a whole increased by 20 per cent.A)wording outB)having worded outC)having been worded outD)to have been worded out69.Children who are over-protected by their parents may become ________.A)hurtB)damagedC)spoiledD)harmed70.When Mr. Jones gets old, he will ________ over his business to his son.A)takeB)handC)thinkD)getPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. Youshould choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.The United States is well-known for its network of major highways designed to help a driver get from one place to another in the shortest possible time. __71__ these wide modern Roads are generally __72__ and well maintained, with __73__ sharp curves and many straight __74__, a direct route is not always the most __75__ one. Large highways often pass __76__ scenic areas and interesting small towns. Furthermore, these highways generally __77__ large urban centres which means that they become crowded with __78__ traffic during rush hours, __79__ the “ fast,direct way” becomes a very slow route.However, there is __80__ always another route to take __81__ you are not in a hurry. Not far from the __82__ new “ superhighways there”, are often older, __83__ heavily traveled roads which go through the countryside. __84__ of these are good two-lane (双车道 ) roads; others are uneven roads __85__ through the country. These secondary routes may go up steep slopes, along high __86__, or down frightening hillsides to towns __87__ in deep valleys. Through these less direct routes, longer and slower, they generally go to places __88__ the air is clean and the scenery (风景 ) is beautiful, and the driver may have a __89__ to get a fresh, clean __90__ of the world.71.A) AlthoughB)BecauseC)SinceD)Therefore72.A) stableB)splendidC)smoothD)complicated73.A) littleB)fewC)muchD)many74.A) selectionsB)separationsC)seriesD)sections75.A) terribleB)possibleC)enjoyableD)profitable76.A) toB)intoC)overD)by77.A) leadB)connectC)collectD)communicate78.A) largeB)fastC)lightD)heavy79.A) whenB)forC)butD)that80.A) yetB)stillC)almostD)quite81.A) unlessB)ifC)asD)since82.A) relativelyB)regularlyC)respectivelyD)reasonably83.A) andB)lessC)moreD)or84.A) AllB)SeveralC)LotsD)or85.A) drivingB)crossingC)curvingD)traveling86.A) rocksB)cliffsC)roadsD)paths87.A) lyingB)layingC)laidD)lied88.A) thereB)whenC)whichD)where89.A) spaceB)periodC)chanceD)spot90.A) viewB)varietyC)visitD)virtuePart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition about What Would Happen If There Were No Power in three paragraphs. Youare given the first sentence or part of the first sentence of each paragraph.Your part of the composition should be no less than 100 words, notincluding the words given. Remember to write clearly. You should writethis composition on the Composition Sheet.1.Ever since early this century, electricity has become an essential part of ourmodern life.2.If there were no electric power.3.Therefore.1990 年 1 月四级参考答案20/401990 年 1 月四级参考答案Part I1.A2.C3.C4.B5.D6.B7.B8.D9.C10.A11.A12.A13.D14.C15.A16.D17.D18.A19.C20.BPart II21.C22.D23.D24.C25.A26.B27.B28.A29.C30.B31.D32.A33.C34.A35.B36.C37.D38.B39.D40.APart III41.A42.D43.C44.C45.B46.D47.A48.C49.D50.A51.A52.C53.D54.A55.C56.D57.C58.A59.B60.B61.B62.B63.D64.A65.C66.A67.B68.C69.C70.BPart IV71.A72.C73.B74.D75.C76.D77.B78.D79.A80.C81.B82.A83.B84.D85.C86.B87.A88.D89.C90.C大家网，原创精品中心！更多精品持续发布中！1990 年 6 月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷21/40 1990 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 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.1990 年 6 月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷22/40C)The Londoners.D)The weather.4.A) Maria ’s friends don’tcall her very often.B)Maria doesn’tlike to talk on the phone with her friends.C)Maria likes to talk on the phone with her friends.D)Maria doesn’thave any friends.5.A) The chemistry book.B)The English book.C)The math book.D)The history book.6.A) Hold the phone.B)Make another call.C)Pay the manager a visit.D)Ask the woman to find Mr. White for him.7.A) He will pay a visit to Prof. Wang.B)He will congratulate Prof. Wang.C)He is ready to help Prof. Wang.D)He will tell Prof. Wang the good news.8.A) To take a bus.B)To make a phone call.C)To do shopping.D)To give them to the woman.9.A) Listening to the radio.B)Reading a newspaper.C)Watching television.D)Watching a sports game.10.A) He hasn’tseen any movie for a long time.B)The movie he saw was“Gone with the Wind”.C)It is one of the best movies he has ever seen.D)He likes seeing movies very much.1990 年 6 月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷23/40 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 choices marked A), B), C) and D), Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) Go and visit friends.B)Have a dinner together with friends.C)Go around making new friends.D)Play jokes on friends.12.A) For seven hundred years.B)For several decades.C)For several hundred years.D)For seventy years.13.A) A new means of transportation from London to Australia.B)A newly-published newspaper in London.C)A non-existent island in the Pacific.D)A new kind of Italian noodle.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) More than nine million.B)About half a million.C)More than five million.D)About two and a half million.15.A) It is for students of the same community only.。

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1997年1月大学英语四级听力原文听力原文1.M: I don"t think we can find a better hotel around here at this time. W: Let"s walk a little further to see if there is another one. I just can"t bear the traffic noise here.Q: What will the speakers most probably do?2.W: Hi! I"m calling about the three-bedroom house you advertised in yesterday"s paper. It sounds really nice.M: It is--especially if you have children.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3.W: Dear, I feel hungry now. How about you?M: So do I. Let me call Room Service. Hello, Room Service? Please send a menu to 320 right away.Q: Where are the two speakers?4.M: I"ve just brought your ladder back. Thanks for lending it to me.Where shall I leave it?W: Just lean it against the wall there. Use the ladder again any time. Q: What"s the probable relationship between these two speakers?5.M: What"s the time for departure?W: 5:30. That only leaves us 15 minutes to go through the customs and check our baggage.Q: At what time did the conversation take place?6.W: Look here, darling. The paper says people tend to feel unwell if they sleep less than six hours a day.M: That may be true for you, but it certainly isn"t true for me.Q: What can we conclude from the man"s reply?7.M: Are there any more questions on this lecture? Yes, Mary.W: Dr.Baker, do you think an independent candidate could become president? Q: What most probably is Mary?8.M: Can you stay for dinner?W: I"d love to , but I have to go and send some registered mail before picking up the children from school.Q: Where will the woman go first?9.W: How many people has the boss chosen for the business trip to France? M: Well, as far as I know, whether there"ll be such a trip is yet to be decided.Q: What does te man mean?10.W: The speech the blind girl gave this evening was extremely moving. M: I think everyone felt the same.Q: How did the man feel about the girl"s speech?1997年1月四级听力参考答案Part I。

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2024年1月四级真题(第2套)听力部分Part A1. W: Hi, John. How was your French exam yesterday?M: Not too good. I'm afraid I'll have to work harder if I want to pass the test next time.问：How does the man think he did on yesterday's French exam?（男子认为他昨天的法语考试怎么样？）2. M: It's a long way to go, and the snow on the road is deep. We'll have to start early tomorrow if we want to get there before dark.问：What does the man mean?（男子是什么意思？）3. W: I don't know if I should go to the party tonight. I have to study for the math exam tomorrow.M: Just go to the party for a little while. You can study after the party.问：What does the man suggest the woman do?（男子建议女子做什么？）4. M: I wish I had your good memory. I never can remember the names of the people I meet.问：What does the man mean?（男子是什么意思？）Part B5. M: I'm sorry, but our meeting has been postponed until next Friday.问：What does the man mean?（男子是什么意思？）6. W: The experiment we did yesterday was fascinating. I've never seen anything like it.问：What does the woman mean?（女子是什么意思？）问：What does the man suggest?（男子建议什么？）8. W: I'm sorry I can't make it to the movie this evening. I have to finish my homework.问：What will the woman do this evening?（女子今晚会做什么？）阅读部分Passage 11. What is the main idea of the passage?（文章的主旨是什么？）2. According to the passage, what is one of the causes of the increasing number of traffic accidents in big cities?（根据文章，大城市交通事故数量增加的一个原因是什么？）3. What does the author suggest as a way to reduce the number of traffic accidents?（作者建议如何减少交通事故数量？）Passage 24. What is the main idea of the passage?（文章的主旨是什么？）5. Why does the author mention "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith?（作者为什么提到了亚当·斯密的《国富论》？）6. According to the passage, what is one of the problems with the current economic system?（根据文章，当前经济体制的一个问题是什么？）写作部分Part 1题目：Write an essay of about 150-200 words on the topic "The Importance of Learning a Second Language". In your essay, you should:1. Describe the importance of learning a second language.2. Give reasons for your opinion.3. Include an example to support your view.Part 2题目：Write an essay of about 150-200 words on the topic "The Use of Technology in Education". In your essay, you should:1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using technology in education.2. Give reasons for your opinion.3. Include an example to support your view.翻译部分1. 翻译以下句子：2. 翻译以下句子：Many people believe that online learning is a more effective way to learn than traditional classroom teaching.3. 翻译以下句子：However, there are also some disadvantages to using technology in education.4. 翻译以下句子：It is important for students to develop good study habits and time management skills.5. 翻译以下句子：In my opinion, the advantages of using technology in education outweigh the disadvantages.。

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Part I Listening Comprehension1.M: I like the color this shirt, do you have a larger size?W: This is the largest in this color, other colors coming all sizes.Q: What dose the woman imply?2. M: Look, the view is fantastic, could you take a picture for me with the lake in the background?W: I am afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we got to ray's school dining home.W: But the food isn't everything. It isn't nice just to get away from old movie? Q. What can we learn from the conversation?4.W: Can I help you sir?M: Yes, can you show me the way to gate nine for flight 910 to Hong Kong? I am quite confused here.Q: What does the man mean?5.W: My headache is killing me. I thought it was gong away. But now it is getting worse and worseM: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: what does the man mean?6.W: can you give a hand, Mike? I want to move a few heavy items to the car. M: I'd like to but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Jason, and the office is on the other side of the campus.Q: what would the man most probably do?7. M: I think you'd better find another partner. I love table tennis but I don't think I am improving.W: I'm poor, it's still too early to quit, nobody is expected to be a superstar. Just keep going and you get the high of it.Q: what does the woman mean?8.M: would you like to try the banana pie? It's incredible.W: well, to tell the truth I don't care much dessert.Q: what does the woman say about the banana pie?9．M: I exhausted I stayed up the whole night studying for my middle term matchesexam.W: But why do you always wait until the last minute?Q：what does the woman imply?10．M: I really can afford any more interruptions right now. I got to(设法) finishthis assignment.W: Sorry just one more thing, could you give a ride to school tomorrow?Q: What can be informed from the conversation?Section BPassage OneDo you remember the time when people were a litter nicer and gentler with each other?I certainly do. And I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away form that.Too often I see people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chanceout first, or never saying "Thank you" when others hold the door open for them. Weget lazy. And in our laziness, we think that something, like a simple "Thank You"doesn't really matter. But it can matter very much. The fact that no matter how nicelywe dress, or how beautifully we decorate we home, we can't be truly elegant withoutgood manners because elegance and good manners always go hand in hand. In fact, Ithink of the good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Haven't you noticedthat the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier? It's funnyhow that happens. But it does. Take the long-lost art of saying "Thank you" likewearing a little makeup or making sure your hair is neat. Getting into the habitof saying "Thank you" can make you feel better about yourself.Good manners add toyou image while an angry face makes the best dressed person look ugly.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q11: What is the passage mainly about? Q12: What does the speaker say about the people of the past? Q13: According to the speaker, how could we best improve our image?Passage Two"Go to the playground and have fun." Parents will often say to their kids. But theyshould remember playgrounds can be dangerous. Each year about 200,000 children endup in hospital emergency rooms with playground injures. Many injures involve fallsfrom too-high equipment onto too-hard surfaces. Nearly 70% of the injures happenon public playgrounds. Recent studies show they maybe badly designed that protectiveservices are inadequate and their equipments is poorly maintained. Parents shouldmake sure that the equipment in playground is safe and that children are playingsafely. Last year the national programme for playground safety gave the nation'splayground a grade of "C" for safety after visiting more than 3,000 playgroundsnationwide. Parents should watch closely. They should always be within shouting andrunning distance of their children. Young children don't understandcause-and-effect, so they may run in front of moving swings. They're also betterat climbing up than getting down, so they may panic at the top of a ladder. It'simportant for children to know you're watching them. Once they feel that sense ofsecurity, that's when they can be creative.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q14: What is the cause of playground injures? Q15: What should parents do to prevent playground injures? Q16: What does the speaker say about young children? Passage ThreeFor 25 years I was a full-time thief, specializing in picking pockets. Where I comefrom in southeast London, that's an honorable profession. Anyone can break into ahouse and steal things. But picking somebody's pocket takes skill. My sister andI were among the most successful pickpocket teams in London. We worked hotel andtheatre lobbies, airports, shopping centers, restaurants. Now we don't steal anymore,but this crime is worldwide. Here is how to protect yourself:Professional pickpockets do not see victims, only handbags, jewels and money.Mothers with babies, the elderly, the disabled are all fair game. My preferred targetwas the lone female, handbag at her side, the right side to be exact. So if I'm nextto her I can reach it cautiously with my right hand across my body. Only about onewoman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I tended to steer clear of them.Women whose bags are hanging in front of them are tricky for the pickpocket, as thereisn't a blind side. If you want to make it even harder, use a bag with handles ratherthan a strap. For men, one of the best places to keep a wallet is in the back pocketof tight trousers. You'll feel any attempts to move it. Another good place is inthe buttoned-up inside pocket of a jacket. There's just no way in. Even better, keepwallets attached to a cord or chain that is fasten to a belt.A pickpocket needs targets who are relaxed and off guard. The perfect settingis clothing store. When customs wander among the racks, they are completely absorbedin the items they hold up. The presence of a uniformed security guard is even better.A false sense of security makes a pickpocket's job much simpler.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q17: Why does the speaker say that picking somebody's pocket is an honorable jobin southeast London?Q18: According to the speaker, who is most likely to become a victim of pickpockets? Q19: In the speaker's opinion, what is the best place for a man to keep his wallets? Q20: What is the perfect setting for picking pockets, according to the speaker?。

1996年1月大学英语四级听力题答案听力原文

1996年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)1. A) At home.B) At the riverside.C) At the health center.D) At his office.2. A) Having an interview.B) Filling out a form.C) Talking with his friend.D) Asking for information.3. A) She made a mistake by taking too few courses in the first term.B) The courses she took were too difficult for her.C) She took too many courses during her first term.D) She found it difficult to deal with college courses.4. A) Worried and frightened.B) Very relaxed.C) Quite unhappy.D) Angry with the professor.5. A) He enjoys reading letters.B) He has been job-hunting.C) He is offering the woman a job.D) He is working for a company.6. A) She lost her way.B) She lost her keys.C) She lost her car.D) She lost her handbag.7. A) More than an hour and a half.B) Not more than half an hour.C) More than two hours.D) Less than an hour and a half.8. A) She is sure who is going to win.B) Now it is a good time to start the game.C) The game has been going on for a long time.D) The same team always wins.9. A) The ideas of the paper are not convincing.B) Some parts of the paper are not well written.C) The handwriting of the paper is not good.D) The paper is not complete.10. A) Looking for a young lady.B) Looking for her wrist watch.C) Looking for a young gentleman.D) Looking for a man wearing a wrist watch.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end ofeach passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.Passage oneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It had many problems.B) It was the most democratic country in the world.C) It was fair to women.D) It had some minor problems to solve.12. A) The women of some states.B) The women in the state of Wyoming only.C) The members of the National Women’s Association.D) The women in the state of Massachusetts only.13. A) At the very beginning of the 20th century.B) At the end of the 19th century.C) After Susan Anthony’s death.D) Just before Susan Anthony’s death.14. A) She worked on the draft of the American Constitution.B) She was the chairman of the National Women’s Association.C) She was born in New York and died in Massachusetts.D) She was an activist in the women’s movement for equal rights. Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) People with problems.B) Travels around the world.C) Beautiful America.D) People in great cities.16. A) He spent three months writing “Travels with Charley”.B) He enjoyed his travels around the United States.C) He was fond of writing about his travels.D) He didn’t enjoy the trip as much as Charley.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) The long distance between his home town and New York.B) His unpopular character.C) The high unemployment rate in New York.D) His criminal record.18. A) He wanted to be put in prison again.B) He needed the money to support his family.C) He hated the barber there.D) He wanted to make himself well known.19. A) He went directly to the police station.B) He drove out of the town and tried to escape.C) He waited for the police to arrest him.D) He argued with the police angrily.20. A) Mr. Spears enjoyed living in prison.B) Mr. Spears was known as a greedy man in his community.C) The police in New York were not very efficient.D) The only way for Mr. Spears to support his family was by going to prison again.1996年1月四级听力参考答案听力原文Section A1.M: Hello, this is John Hopkins at the Riverside Health Center. I'd like to speak to Mr. Jones. W: I'm sorry, Mr. Hopkins, my husband isn't at home. But I can give you his office phone number. He won't be back until 6 o'clock.Q: Where does Mrs. Jones think her husband is now?2.M: Let me see. I have printed my family name, first name, date of birth, and address. Anything else?W: No. That's all right. We'll fill in the rest of it if you'll just sign your name at the bottom. Q: What has the man been doing?3.W: I had to deal with so many courses last term that I really had a hard time.M: I told you it would be better for you if you took fewer courses during the first semester. Q: What do we learn about the woman?4.W: Weren't you nervous when the professor called on you in class?M: I'd say I was shaking all over.Q: How did the man feel when he was called on?5.W: Hey, Mike, what's that you're reading?M: It's a letter from a company where I applied for a job. They're offering me a job after I graduate.Q: What do we learn about Mike?6.M: Think it over carefully, you must have left it somewhere.W: But the problem is that I have to have it now. I need it to use my car, and when I get home, to open the door.Q: What happened to the woman?7.W: How much time did you have for writing the paper?M: We were given three hours, but I finished in less than half the time.Q: How long did it take the man to write his paper?8.M: Let's see if the basketball game has started yet.W: Started? It must be clear who is winning by now.Q: What does the woman mean?9.M: What do you think of my paper?W: The ideas are good. If I were you though, I'd rewrite the last two paragraphs to make it better.Q: What's the woman's comment on the man's paper?10.W: Excuse me, sir, but have you seen a young gentleman looking for his wrist watch?M: A young man, Madam?Passage OneSusan Anthony was born in Massachusetts in 1820 and died in Rochester, New York, in 1906. In the 1850s, she saw many problems in her country and wanted to do something about them. One of these problems was that women did not have the right to vote in the United States. Susan Anthony and many others felt that women and men should have equal rights. In 1869she helped start the National Women's Association. This group worked hard to get women the right to vote in the United States.In 1869, the state of Wyoming gave women the right to vote. Some other states also allowed women to vote. But Susan Anthony and the National American Women's Association Wanted all women to have the right to vote. They worked to add this to the constitution of the United States. Finally, in 1920, fourteen years after Susan Anthony’s death, an article was added to the Constitution. It gave all American women the right to vote.Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. What did Susan Anthony think about her country?12. Who among the American women had the right to vote before 1920?13. When did all women finally get the right to vote in the United States?14. What do we learn about Susan Anthony from the passage?Passage TwoJohn Steinbeck is one of America's greatest writers. Many of his novels and short stories are about people with troubles and problems. "Travels with Charley" is different; it's a book about traveling around the United States. John Steinbeck and Charley traveled together from New York to Maine and then to the Midwest. From the Midwest, they went west to California. On their way back east, they visited Texas. Finally, John and Charley traveled through the South, and back up north to New York.John Steinbeck's journey took three months to complete. When he got home, he wrote about what he saw and heard when he crossed the country. He decided that Americans were wonderful people, and that the United States was full of peaceful towns, great cities, huge mountains, and beautiful parks. Charley seemed to enjoy the trip, although he didn't say or write anything. You might wonder why charley had no ideas about America. The reason is: he was John Steinbeck's dog, a big black dog.Questions 15 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. What are most of Steinbeck's books about?16. What does the passage tell us about Steinbeck?Passage ThreeIn the local newspaper of my community recently, there was a story about a man named Virgil Spears. He lived in a small town about 40 miles from my home. He had served five years in a New York prison for robbing a restaurant. When he returned to his family, Mr. Spears couldn't find a job. Everyone knew he had been in prison and nobody trusted him. Finally, in desperation, he calmly walked into a local barbershop where he was well known, pulled out a gun, and took all the money the barber had. Up to this point it had been a fairly routine crime, but then something unusual happened. Mr. Spears didn't try to get away. He got into his car, drove slowly out of town, and waited for the police. When they caught him, hemade only one request. He turned to the arresting policemen and said: "Would you please ask the court to put my family on welfare just as soon as possible?"Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. What made it difficult for Virgil Spears to find a job?18. Why did Virgil Spears rob the local barbershop?19. What did Mr. Spears do after he robbed the barbershop?20. What can we infer from the passage?。

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XX年1月8日CET4大学英语四级听力材料原文xx年1月8日CET4大学英语四级听力材料原文man: Not really. I've never liked drive anyway. Now we'd moved to a place near the subway . We can get about quite convinientlyQ: What do we learn from the converstaion?2. Man: I'm going to drop my information science class. It needs too early in the morning.Woman:Is that really the good reason to drop the class, tiny?Q:What does the woman mean?3. Woman:If you are to doing anything paticular,shall we see the new play at the grand theater tonight?Man:Sounds great. But I've got to go over my notes for tomorrow's midterm.Q: What does the woman imply?4. Man: what do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going to replace the traditional school? Woman:I doubt it. Schools are hate to stay. Because they are much more than just book learning. Even known more and more kids are going online, I believe fewer of them will quit school altogether.Q: what does the woman think of the conventional schools ? 5: M:How do most students find a job after they graduate?W: THey usually look for a job by searching the want at newspapers.Q:what does the woman mean?6. M: Elien is in the basment trying to repair the washing machine.W: She isn't going to working his term paper?Q" What does woman think Elen should do ?7. W: Prof e, a few of us at the back didn't get your copy of reading as assignment.M: well, there r only 38 names on my class list. And I didn't bring any spare copies.Q: what do we learn from the conversation?8 : M:Congradualations , Liming, you are the talk of the town at the pride of our class now.w:If you are fine to my winning of the english speech contest,I don't think it's such a big deal. You know I've spent 2 summer vacations learning english in Canada.Q: what do we learn about liming from the conversation? 9. m:Would u pass me the sports section plz?w:Sure, If you give me the classfied ads and local-news section.Q:what are the speakers doing?10. W: If the weather is this hot tomorrow, we may as well give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon.M: o. I don't think it'll last long. The weather forcast says it will cloud-over by midafternoonQ:What does the man mean?COmpound dictation.There are a lot of good cameras available at themoment.Most of these are made in Japan.But there are also good quality models from Germany and the USA. We have investigated an arrange of models to see which the best value for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are familiar with different cameras being aessed, our researchers remend the Olympic BY model as the best auto=focus camera available at the moment. It costs 200 dollars although you may well want to spend more.perhaps as much as another 200 dollars on buying additional () and。

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最牛英语口语培训模式：躺在家里练口语，全程外教一对一，三个月畅谈无阻！洛基英语，免费体验全部在线一对一课程：/ielts/xd.html（报名网址）2002年1月12日四级考试解析Part I Listening comprehension1.[D]计算机已坏，当然不能马上发邮件，所以答案为D。

2.[A]既然去时图书馆已经闭馆，当然书也就没有借到，由it closed before I got there可以推论说话者没有借到书。

3.[A] play键自然是放音的，由此可以判断女士是在play a tape recorder。

4.[A]从OK, we can drop it this time可以判断A不对，从男的道歉来看，是男的曾伤害女士，所以答案为D。

5.[D]从男士许诺保持联系和要飞过去看女士来看，男的是在为女的送行，答案为D。

6.[C]从fulltime student来看，说话者是要停止工作全身心地投入学习。

7.[C] teaching assistant的工作自然是协助教授授课，即assists the professor with his teaching。

8.[A] 认为票很早就买完了也就是认为没有票了。

9.[B]当然男士说How could you sleep through that?显然是责备对方不应该睡觉，那就是应该更认真些，即B。

10.[A]从finance and economics来看，说话者是想在银行工作。

11.[D]本题为信息再现题，文章有明确的表达the man did everything he could to teach the parrot to say Ketennel, the name of his native town, but the never succeeded, .. he lost his temper。

12.[C]从文章最后The parrot was screaming at the fourth, "Say Ketunnel, or I'll kill you,"来判断是鹦鹉杀死了三只鸡，即the pet bird。

13.[A] 鹦鹉恐吓鸡的语言与作者所用的语言一致，说明鹦鹉明白了作者的恐吓，答案为A。

14.[D]本题为细节判断题，从about 5 percent of the present population are women 可以判断妇女在英国囚犯中占的比例很小。

15.[A]本题为细节判断题。

文章最后一句some are allowed out of the ground tostudy or to do community work说明允许囚犯到外面学习或工作，即A。

16.[B] 本题为细节判断题，文章在介绍封闭性监狱时提到Most of them are paid for what they do.由此可以判断答案为B。

17.[B]本题为信息再现题，可遵循听到的是解的原则，根据the reasons London taxi drivers are so efficient is that they all have gone through a very tough training period 可以判断答案B。

18.[D] 本题为信息再现题。

which can take two to four years说明答案为D。

19.[A]从主考官的表现可以看处，主考官很严厉，不管你做得多么好，都不会有什么笑脸，不会有什么称赞，所以答案为A。

20.[C] 文章learner drivers are not allowed to work and earn money as drivers. Therefore, many of them keep their previous jobs说明答案为C，即在学习驾驶时他们没有薪水，所以必须keep previous jobs。

Part II. Reading comprehension21. [C] 从本题的题干来看，未来汽车比较显著的一种变化应该是不同一般的，也应该是文章所着重要介绍的。

文章大部分篇幅所介绍的是未来监控系统，所以本题答案应该是C。

22. [C] 从文章第三段the auto in the future will still be the main problem in urban traffic congestion来看，作者主要关心的还是如何解决交通堵塞的问题，即C。

23．[A] 根据常识来判断，"可伸缩得手臂"只是用来连接汽车与铁轨的工具，是能源的传导器，也就是说，提供能源的不是"可伸缩的手臂"，而"铁轨"，所以答案为A。

24．[D] 文章的最后一段the driver will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system说明本题的答案为D，即在计算机监控系统下，司机所做的不过是通过电话告诉系统自己的目的地而已。

25．[C] 从作者对计算机监控系统的使用来看，作者对自行车的前景是抱乐观态度的，所以答案为C。

26．[A] 从短文第三段People who take part in hunting think of it as a sport可以判断，英国人猎狐是作为一种娱乐和消遣，所以答案为A。

27．[C] 从文章第三段and follow strict codes of behavior来看，英国人猎狐是又严格规定的，从而说明答案为C。

文章第一段虽然提到or poisoning them但下毒却不属于猎狐的范畴，所以A不对。

28．[B] 本题为细节判断题，文章第四段interfere with the hunt by misleading riders and disturbing the trail of the fox's smell说明答案为B。

29．[B] 本题也是细节理解题，文章最后提到a new law which will make hunting of wild animals with dogs illegal说明法律禁止带狗狩猎。

30．[C] 文章倒数第二段叙述了带狗狩猎被禁止的原因，because they think it is brutal 可以判断，带着狗狩猎被认为是一种很残酷的行为。

31．[B] 本题的理解要结合上下文，从全文来看，本篇文章所介绍的是老年学的问题，所以Old is suddenly in指的是老年学突然流行起来。

32．[A] 文章的细节都应该与文章的主题有关，从Lawyers can specialize in "elder law"来看，本题答案为A，即律师可以从老年法律中获益。

33．[A] 文章第二段中are likely to be the wealthiest group of retirees in human history说明了商人之所以能从老年市场获益的原因，是因为这部分退休的老年都十分富有，并且肯为下一代花钱。

34．[D] 文章提到any student who combines an expert knowledge in gerontology with, say, and MBA or law degree will have a license to print money，但是C只说是拥有MBA或法律学位证书的毕业生，而文章说这些资格应该与老年学专业知识结合，D符合这一点，professionals可以指在在MBA或律师专业比较优秀的人士，所以答案为D。

35．[A]从文章第一段it also creates career opportunities in medicine and health professionals, and in law and business as well说明美国老龄人口的增加会在很过领域提供就业机会。

选项D是事实，不属于推理的结论，不符合题意。

36．[D] 问题为细节理解题，文章第一段the decline in moral standards has at last captured the attention of average Americans 说明Elshtain教授看到美国人开始意识到道德标准的下降而感到高兴。

37．[B] 文章第三段With today's greater mobility and with so many couples working, those bonds have been weakened, replaced by a greater emphasis on self说明美国社会道德下降的原因是因为人们太以自我为中心了，即选项B。

38．[B] 本题为细节判断题。

文章第四段the disintergration of traditional communities, in which neighbors looked out for one another，非限制性定语从句解释了传统社区的特点，即邻里之间能相互关照。

39．[A] 本题为细节辨认题。

文章倒数第三段unheard of in the 1950s, such as classroom violence说明在20世纪50年代，教室暴力是闻所未闻之事。

40．[D] 本题为细节变向表达。

文章最后一段Moral decline will not be reversed until people find ways to counter the materialism in society说明如果想改变目前道德标准下降的状况就应该改变物欲太重的现象，即D。

Part III V ocabulary and Structure41. [D]by引导时间状语时，句子一般用完成时态，这里by短语所引导的是将来的时间，因此应该用将来完成时，所以答案为D。

42．[A] 本题中所填谓语动词是宾语从句中时间状语从句中的谓语动词，不受前面动词的限制，该用什么时态的就用什么时态。

从句表示一般将来，因此应该用一般现在，答案A。

43．[C] 本题为话题同现题，从lawyer的使用可以判断这里所表达的是"案件"，所以答案为C。

44．[B] 本题为搭配题，表示做某事有困难，一般用have trouble in doing something, in可以省略，所以答案为B。