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北外四级考前冲刺模拟题（2）Test 2Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write A Letter of Complaint to the editor of a newspaper.You have bought an English-Chinese Dictionary. You find it in poor quality, but the bookstore's service is even worse. You should write at least 120 words and pay attention to the form of the letter. Your letter should include the following contents: 1．事情的起因2．与书店交涉的过程3．呼吁服务行业提高服务质量Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Preparing for TestsIdeally it should be love of/earning, achievement, and self-improvement that prompts all learning. But the average student is probably motivated by a more tangible, immediate, and pressuring reason--the requirement to take and pass tests. Few high school students are not concerned with the aptitude and achievement tests that they must take to get into college. Even students not planning to attend college will take placement, adaptability, and promotion tests if they are to succeed in their field. Promotion in the armed services does not depend on physical prowess (本领) and length of service. It depends, instead, on the ability to study and pass promotional tests.You need to understand the importance of tests, the best methods of preparation, the common sense required for both a physical and mental approach to them, how to read instructionsand questions correctly, and how to answer the way the test or teacher expects you to answer. This is one of the most valuable psychological benefits that can come from your education. Attitude Toward TestsDr. Francis P. Robinson in his book, Effective Study, poses a question: "Did you ever thank a teacher for giving a test?" At first glance you are not likely to find much in your thinking that would help inspire a "yes". The teacher spends a lot of time preparing the test questions. After you have taken the test, the teacher spends many hours carefully evaluating your paper. Mistakes are marked so that when your paper is returned you can go over them and perhaps write in corrections. Then you will pot make the same mistakes again.Test as a Personal BattleDo you, like many of your fellow students, consider the test or examination as a personal battle which the teacher wages in an attempt to defeat you, or do you see it as a contest in which one tries to outwit the other? If this is your attitude towards tests, you probably do one of two things when the teacher returns your paper to you. One, you throw it away without bothering to do more than glance through it to see where points were taken off. Or two, without checking an incomplete answer against the facts as studied, you approach the teacher and demand to know why points were taken off. This is the most negative of approaches. The difference in attitude can he .seen in the difference between two questions: "Why did you t ake off points on this question?” and “What should I have included that I did not?”Fear of Taking TestsAnother attitude that you should avoid is that of fear. Fear of taking tests results in tension and disturbed thinking. These, inturn, produce blind spots (not being able to remember answers you’re your knew ten minutes before the test) and careless mistakes. This fear also keeps people from venturing into new areas in life. They may visualize the new method, the better tool, or the strong bridge, but they hesitate until someone else realizes their dreams.Fear prevents success on tests and examinations because fear conditions the mind for failure. Students who are afraid start in a state of confusion and disorder. Thus they throw away the advantages they have gotten by preparation. Students who approach tests with fear are almost always characterized by the following: (1) Their grade is considerably lower than their daily recitation grades, sometimes as much as twenty points lower. (2) They complain about the teacher---insufficient explanation, lack of detailed review, etc. (3) They find fault with the test materials---too long, not the type of questions expected and studied for, didn't understand thewording of questions. (4) Their preparation consists of a frantic last-ditch effort. They suffer from loss of sleep almost to the point of total exhaustion, and often loss of important notes or review material just when they are needed most. (5) Fear drives these students to study for the test with another student. Invariably they choose a study companion who has the same attitude offear. Often the other student’s knowledge of the subject is only equal to, or perhaps less than, their own.If you recognize two or more of these characteristics as behaviour patterns which you practice at test and examination time, you should change your attitude as quickly as possible. To continue them is to subject yourself to a climate of tension andfear and to condition yourself for defeat.A Positive Approach to TestsA third attitude is wholly positive. It is the attitude of challenge, self-confidence, and content-reliability. Students who accept a test as a challenge to show the teacher the extent of their knowledge of the subject and to improve their grades are stimulated. This stimulation produces the energy needed to think clearly and to act with precision over a longer period of concentration than the daily recitation requires. The attitude of challenge is reflected by enterprising rather than burdensome preparation. Self-confidence develops from this adequate preparation. There is no room for tension and fear. Even a questionable answer is approached by a calculated reliability. The belief is that a worthwhile answer, although perhaps only partially correct, can be worked out. This attitude requires the relationship between student and teacher, and question and answer, always to be one of cooperative production rather than competitive destruction.To adopt an attitude of challenge and self-confidence toward tests and examinations, you must first understand the real purposes of test.Reasons for TestsMotivationFrom the student’s point of view, the first reason for tests is motivation. Few of us are self-disciplined and motivated enough to educate ourselves without direction and requirement. Being tested periodically on accumulated knowledge is a strong motivating force.Chance to Show KnowledgeA second reason for tests is that they provide students witha chance to show how much they have learned. Daily recitation does not provide such an opportunity. A test gives the students a chance to show their ability to organize and unify large volumes of material. This is not possible in preparing for day-to-day assignments.Prediction of Future TestsA third reason is that students gain insight into what the teacher considers most important. If test questions deal with main topics and essential principles, the student can accurately estimate the nature of future and larger tests.Discovery of Weaknesses and ProgressA fourth important reason is that students can discover both their shortcomings and the extent of their progress. They can carefully study their errors and the general areas in which they occur. They can see a pattern to their errors. They can take steps to correct their weaknesses. They can measure their progress in that subject. And most important of all, they can measure whether or not their mental growth is keeping up with the demand of the subject.Now that you understand the reasons for tests and examinations, and how they benefit both student and teacher, you should not groan when a test is announced. Do not approach it as a burdensome chore or with light indifference. Approach it with an honest and determined effort for self-improvement. If you manage this, your grade will manage itself.注意：正式考试时候，此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答；8－10题在答题卡1上。
英语四级CET考前冲刺试题及答案
英语四级CET考前冲刺试题及答案英语四级CET考前冲刺试题及答案不加思考地滥读或无休止地读书，所读过的东西无法刻骨铭心，其大部分终将消失殆尽。
以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的英语四级CET 考前冲刺试题及答案，希望对正在关注的您有所帮助!Hollywood Has Disquiet On The SetHollywood is on the edge of a nervous breakdown1.Worried about an industry wide writers strike, struckby a series of theater-chain bankruptcies, burdenedwith unreasonable corporate profit, requirementsand seemingly incapable of producing consistently2 creative movies, the American filmindustry is in an intensive period of soul-searching. There's little doubt it will survive this crisis.But most insiders agree there is disease at both ends of the business —where films areconceived, and where they're shown — that may take years to overcome.While boasting annual box-office revenue increases for nine straight years, largely due toincreased ticket prices, the number of actual tickets sold has declined for the second year in arow. The construction boom has added nearly 10, 000 theaters ( more than 200, 000 moreseats) in the last five years. But due to a static audience base, eight major chains have goneinto bankruptcy and several others are in dreadful financial straits.In effect, insiders say, Hollywood is now in a business it does not want to be in. "There's generalproblem in that the companies that have the most consistent output of material are leastinterested in what they're making, "says former 20 th Century Fox CEO3 Bill. And, Billadds,"We're in a period where movies are getting bigger and more costly and less interestingand fulfilling to an audience. "Today the studios are under the stress to increase profit margins for their corporate parents,and profit margins are hard to control in a business whose products are seen as impulse buys.Other business can increase profits by cutting costs —buying cheaper material, or making thecandy bar smaller4 . Not Hollywood."What we're cutting is risk, "says the head of one major studio, who asked not to benamed,"And risk is what great film has always demanded. " While the studios are avoiding riskyconcepts, their rivals in the home entertainment business have been furiously expanding theboundaries of the imagination. It was this pressure — in electronic games, the Internet, EVDs—that forced the movie theater chains into a self-destructive frenzy of expansion.Seduced by easy access to loans during the go-go5 economy of the mid to late 1990s, thechains plunged into debt in a feverish effort to be first on the block with the biggest 158theatres. In five years, the number of U. S. screens expanded from 27, 000 to more than 37, 000 ." It's going to take three or four years for the complete recovery of the business, "says KurtHall, president of the United Artists Theater Circuit."It will take that long to get the number ofscreens down to a healthy level. The closer we get to 30, 000 the better off we'll be. "练习题：Ⅰ. Complete the summary of the passage:Hollywood is on the 1 of nervous breakdown. It was struck by theater-chain2 , burdened with 3corporate profit, requirements, 4 of producing 5 creative movies. Most insiders allege thatboth ends of the business have disease. The annualbox-office revenue increases because of the6 ticket prices. The number of actual tickets sold has 7 for the second year in a row. In the lastfive years 8 theaters has set up. Given the limited audience base, eight major chains havegone 9 bankruptcy and several others are in 10 11 .Ⅱ. Questions:1. Why Hollywood is now in a business it does not want to be in?2. Why the studio is under stress? In what way is it different from other business?参考答案Ⅰ. 1. edge 2. bankruptcies 3. unreasonable 4 .incapable 5. consistently 6. increased 7. declined8. 10, 000 9 . into 10 . financial 11. straitsⅡ. 1. Because nowadays movies are getting biggerand more costly and less interesting and fulfilling toan audience.2. They have to increase profit for their corporate parents and profit margins are hard tocontrol in a business whose products are seen as impulse buys. Other business can increaseprofits by cutting costs —buying cheaper material, but Hollywood can’t.译文隐患丛生的好莱坞好莱坞已处在崩溃的边缘。
2016年12月cet4考试考前冲刺模拟试卷（2）
2016年12月cet4考试考前冲刺模拟试卷（2）Part 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 completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41.Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually ____ to itsoriginal splendour.A.repairedB.renewedC.restoredD.renovated42.High speed aircraft is made of metals that can ____ both high tempe rature and pressure.A.stand byB.put up withC.withholdD.withstand43.Before the arrival of the white man, Australia was ____ only by Aborigines.A.livedB.residedC.dwelledD.inhabited44.The ____ of new scientific discoveries to industrial production methods usually make jobs easier to do.A.additionB.associationC.applicationD.affection45.In the bitter cold, the explorers managed to ____ despite the shortage of food.A.liveB.surviveC.bearD.endure46.John wants to dispose ____ his old car and buy a new one.A.onB.inC.ofD.to47.After my examination, I had a feeling of ____.A.freeB.releaseC.resortD.replace48.He failed his exam; it ____ him right because he had notstudied for the whole semester.A.servedB.gaveC.taughtD.showed49.He mumbled something and blushed as though a secret had been ____.A.imposedB.exposedposedD.opposed50.It is ____ practice to bring a present to the hostess when one is invited to dinner.A.generalualC.ordinarymon51.Safety devices ____ in preventing accidents in the workshop.A.assistB.assureC.assembleD.contribute52. ____, it is quite easy to drill a hole in it with a eraser.A.Hard a diamond isB.Hard as a diamond isC.As a diamond is hardB.How hard is a diamond53.When you go to a new country, you must ____ yourself to new mannersand customs.A.adoptB.fitC.suitD.adapt54.The hotel ____ only $50 for a double room in the slack season.A.claimsB.pricesC.chargesD.demands55.Mr. Morgan can be very sad ____, though in public he is extremely cheerful.A.in personB.in privateC.by himselfD.as individual56.The father lost his ____ just because his son failed again in the final exam.A.mindB.moodC.passionD.temper57.It was urgent that he ____ her immediately.A.callsB.calledC.callD.would call58.He is of a ____ mood; he never finishes what he starts.A.differentB.variableC.variousD.distinctive59.An Olympic Marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards, approximately ____ from Marathon to Athens.A.the distanceB.distanceC.the distance isD.is the distance60.He is a man you can rely on. He never goes back on his ____.A.wordB.wordsC.permissionD.saying61.Although the examination he had passed was unimportant, his success____ him in his later study.A.persuadedB.promisedC.urgedD.encouraged62.I hope to hear more about the activities ____ there.A.going onB.being gone onC.being happenedD.to be happened63. You should____ these tables and buy new ones.A.throw offB.throw downC.throw upD.throw away64.I don’t think I know the girl with long hair although she ____ me of someone I know.A.remembersB.recallsC.suggestsD.reminds65.Some discussion has ____ about who should be put in charge of this project.A.risenB.liftedC.raisedD.arisen66.There are some ____ flowers on the desk.A.artificialB.falseC.unrealD.untrue67.It is a ____ to hear his speech.A.boredB.boreC.boringD.boresome68.____ their suggestions, we will discuss them fully at the next meeting.A.In regard forB.In regard toC.With regard ofD.Regardless for69.Nuclear science should be developed to benefit the people ____ harm them.A.more thanB.better thanC.other thanD.rather than70.How many more decades will have to pass ____ scientists succeed in providing a cure for cancer?A.whenB.sinceC.beforeD.until下载文档。
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级考前冲刺试题二 WEIHUA system office room 【WEIHUA 16H-WEIHUA WEIHUA8Q8-四级考前冲刺试题二Care of Parents Also Means Taking Care of FinancesDenise Egebrecht needed a break.It had been three years since her 86-year-old mother, Eleanor Schwartz, moved in with her and her husband in their home in Johnsburg, Ill. Mrs. Schwartz has Alzheimer’s disease(老年痴呆症) and has trouble moving around, so Mrs. Egebrecht helps her mother with her shower each day, makes sure she’s fed and takes her on small excursions(远足) to the mall in a portable wheelchair. The routine includes occasionally reminding her mother of what day it is and where she’s living.Mrs. Egebrecht does all this while also raising her 8-year-old daughter Jaqueline and juggling a full-time job.“My mom took care of me all of my life,” says Mrs. Egebrecht. “Of course I’m going to take care of her now. She’ll live here as long as she’s able.”But money was an issue. For a time, Mrs. Egebrecht was out of work, having lost her job last year. Although her husband was still employed, without her salary she found it increasingly difficult to pay $180 a week for the adult day care center Mrs. Schwartz attends regularly.Then, through the Family Alliance office in her town, Mrs. Egebrecht heard about a $1,000 “respite care (临时看护)” grant sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA).Intended to give primary caregivers the break they so often need, the grant money must be used to pay for temporary substitute care, said Carol Steinberg, executive vice president of the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Mrs. Egebrecht applied for and received the grant, which meant her mother could continue to go to the adult day care center and Mrs. Egebrecht had time to find another job, which she has.Mrs. Egebrecht is one of the growing numbers of Americans facing the financial squeeze that can come from caring for elderly parents.About 30 percent of adult children in the United States contribute fi nancially to their parents’ care, according to the Pew Research Center. On average these children pay $2,400 a year on everything from uncovered medical expenses to making sure the refrigerator is stocked each week. The money often goes to parents who diligently saved all their lives, but in the face of longer life spans and chronic illness, the savings just isn’t enough.With all of the overwhelming emotional and medical aspects of caring for elderly parents, it’s natural to ignore the consequences of spending large amounts of money on them. But so often adult children end up ignoring their own savings and retirement accounts or, worse, go into debt, because they’re taking care of their parents, says Tim Casserly, a lawyer in Albany who specializes in issues of elderly care.And if you jeopardize (损害) your own finances now, you risk putting your children in the same tough spot down the line.One way out of this bind Take full advantage of the hundreds of government and nonprofit programs and services geared to the elderly throughout the country. “There’s lots of help out there, but also lots of reasons why families don’t use it,” said Mr. Casserly.Some people may think their parents have too much money to qualify even though many of the programs are available to elderly people with incomes of more than $100,000. Or the parents may be too proud to accept help.What’s more, these services can be difficult and time-consuming to find. And it can be a challenge to deal with the paperwork and red tape, especially when you’re already overwhelmed by the daily demands of taking care of an older parent.To help make the search for help easier, here is expert advice and several resources that will help you find what you need to take care of your aging parents.THE FIRST STEPHave the hard talk.“So often I see clients who are in the middle of this situation but know very little about their parents’ finances,” said Henni Fisher, a Brooklyn clinical social worker who specializes in geriatrics (老人病学). Your parents may be unwilling or unable to give details. Or you may be uncomfortable bringing up the subject.“It isn’t easy making the transition from the one being cared for to the one giving the care,” said Ms.Fisher.But you can’t put the conversation off any longer. Reassure your parents that you’re not trying to take control away from them. You’re simply trying to make sure that they have everything they need and that you understand everything they want.During this conversation, or series of conversations, be sure to ask about one of the largest expenses for older people: assisted living or nursing home facilities. Do your parents have long-term care insurance that can help with this exceptionally great expense If they don’t, should they get it (For more information, see our previous article “Getting Insurance for One’s Frailest Years.”)THE DOCUMENTSYou’ll also wan t to make sure your parents have the proper paperwork in place. In an emergency, you’ll need legal authority to act on your parents behalf. Make sure your parents have signed a durable power of attorney authorizing you or some other trustworthy person to take over financial decisions —including signing checks and paying bills — on their behalf.And keep in mind these other necessary documents: A durable power of attorney for health care (also called a health care proxy) authorizing someone to make medical decisions when your parents cannot; and a living will outlining your parent’s wishes if life support is needed.These forms mYork State you may need a lawyer’s help sorting out a new 12-page complex power of attorney form, advises Mr. Casserly.)HIRING AN OUTSIDERMany families find relief when they hire a geriatric care manager. These consultants, which can cost anywhere from $50 to $200 an hour, will assess your parents’ situation, offer counseling and help you find the local services you need.So vital are these new professionals that my colleague Lesley Alderman will be devoting next week’s Patient Money column to tips on finding the right care manager for your parents’ situation.1. In the recent three years, Denise Egebrecht has been busy .A) looking after her sick baby daughter B) helping her husband with the housework C) taking care of her sick elderly mother D) looking for a better job to support the family2. According to Carol Steinberg, executive vice president of AFA, Mrs. Egebrecht can use thegrant to .A) have a luxurious holiday B) get day care for her motherC) finance her job-seeking D) cure her mother’s disease3. We learn from the Pew Research Center that one third of American adult children .A) have parents with no savings and pensionsB) ignore the emotional needs of their parentsC) can’t afford the daily and medical expensesD) spend their own money on their parents’ care4. What often happens to adult children taking care of their parents according to Tim Casserly?A) They don’t prepare enough for their own future.B) They attach great importance to their own savings.C) They inevitably ignore their children’s needs.D) They become experts in issues of elderly care.5. What did Mr. Casserly imply about many American families?A) They have saved enough so as to take care of the elderly.B) They don’t turn to government and nonprofit programs and services.C) They don’t trust the programs supported by the local government.D) They know nothing about projects and services for the elderly.6. What problem do many adult children have according to Henni Fisher?A) They are incapable of taking over their parents’ finances.B) They exhaust themselves taking care of their parents.C) They find it hard to persuade their parents to accept help.D) They don’t know how much money their parents have.7. According to the passage, “Getting Insurance for One’s Frailest Years” contains informationon .A) communication with old parents B) expenditure of the elderlyC) long-term care insurance D) necessary home facilities8. A parent-signed durable power of attorney grants an adult child power to make_____________________________________as the parent’s agent.9. New York State’s adult children are suggested to turn to_____________________________________when having difficulty getting the paperwork. 10. Consultants specializing in elderly care issues give many families_____________________________________with their counseling and help.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes) When you think about the growth of human population over the last century or so, it is all too easy to imagine it merely as an increase in the number of humans. But as we 47 , so do all the things associated with us, 48 our livestock (家畜). At present, there are about billion cattle and domestic buffalo and about billion sheep and goats. With pigs and poultry, they form a 49 part of our enormous biological footprint upon this planet.Just how enormous was not really apparent until the 50 of a new report, called “Livestock’s Long Shadow,” by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.Consider these numbers. Global livestock grazing (放牧) and feed production use “30 percent of the land surface of the planet.” Livestock — which consume more food than they 51 — also compete directly with humans for water. And the drive to expand grazing land destroys more biologically sensitive terrain, rain forests 52 , than anything else.But what is even more striking, and alarming, is that livestock are 53 for about 18 percent of the global warming effect, more than transportation’s 54 . The culprits (罪魁祸首) are methane —the natural result of bovine digestion —and the nitrogen emitted by manure. Deforestation of grazing land adds to the effect.There are no easy trade-offs when it comes to global warming —such as cutting back on cattle to make room for cars. The human 55 for meat is certainly not about to end anytime soon. As “Livestock’s Long Shadow” makes clear, our health and the health of the planet depend onSection B :Passage One:Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Women are on the verge of outnumbering men in the workforce for the first time, a historic reversal caused by long-term changes in women’s roles and massive job losses for men during this recession.Women held % of the nation’s 132 million jobs in June and they’re gaining the vast majority of jobs in the few sectors of the economy that are growing, according to the most recent numbers available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.That’s a record high for a measure that’s been growing steadily for decades and accelerating during the recession. At the current pace, women will become a majority of workers in October or November.“It was a long historical slog (沉重缓慢的前进) to get to this point,” says labor economist Heidi Hartmann, president of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.The change reflects the growing importance of women as wage earners, but it doesn’t show full equality, Hartmann says. On average, women work fewer hours than men, hold more part-time jobs and earn 77% of what men make, she says. Men also still dominate higher-paying executive ranks.Women have been a growing share of the once heavily male labor force for nearly a century, recording big bumps during epochal (划时代的) events such as the Depression and World War II. This time, the boost came from a severe recession that has been brutal(无情的) on male-dominated professions such as construction and manufacturing.The only parts of the economy still growing — health care, education and government — have traditionally hired mostly women. That dominance has increased in part because federal stimulus funding directed money to education, health care and state and local governments.The gender transformation is especially remarkable in local government’s million-person workforce. Cities, schools, water authorities and other local legal power have cut 86,000 men from payrolls during the recession — while adding 167,000 women, according to the Bureau of LaborStatistics.“Unemployment among men isn’t going to last forever,” says University of Chicago economist Casey Mulligan. “People will move from construction and manufacturing to industries that are creating new jobs.” Mulligan expects the portion of jobs held by women to peak slightly above 50% this year, then drop below half when the economy recovers and more men find work.57. What does the author say about the workforce during this recession?A) Men make up the most profitable Women gain jobs while men lose jobs.C) Women take the most jobs in the Women outnumber men in few sectors.58. According to labor economist Heidi Hartmann, the current workforce change .A) will bring women equal pay as menB) couldn’t hide sexual inequality that still existsC) reflects women’s struggle to support the familyD) results from men’s domination of higher-paying jobs59. What happened to the women workforce during World War II?A) It decreased suddenly. B) It contributed to the high unemploymentrate.C) It enjoyed a boost. D) It took over the male-dominated professions.60. According to the passage, one aim of the federal stimulus funding is to .A) promote health care and education B) create new jobs for laid-off menC) reduce the unemployment rate D) encourage women to work outside thehome61. It is anticipated by economist Casey Mulligan that .A) there will be equality in workforce numbers by the end of this yearB) it will be much easier for men to find work compared with womenC) the image that the man has to be the breadwinner will soon changeD) men will exceed women in the workforce with the economic recoveryPassage Two:Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Nearly half of US employers research the online profiles of job candidates on social networks such as Facebook, MySpace or LinkedIn, according to a new survey.Forty-five percent of the employers surveyed for , the largest US online job site, said they use social networking sites to check on job candidates, up from just 22 percent in a survey conducted last year.Another 11 percent said they plan to start using social networking sites for screening.“As social networking grows increasingly pervasive, more employers are utilizing these sites to screen potential employees,” CareerBuilder said in a statement. It said job seekers should “be mindful of the information they post online.”CareerBuilder said that of those who conduct online searches as background checks on job candidates, 29 percent use Facebook, 26 percent use LinkedIn and 21 percent use MySpace. Eleven percent search blogs while seven percent follow candidates on micro-blogging service Twitter.Thirty-five percent of those surveyed said they have found content on a social network that caused them not to hire a candidate, CareerBuilder said. Examples included “provocative(挑衅的) or inappropriate photographs or information” or content about drinking or using drugs. Other reasons cited were badmouthing(说坏话) a previous employer, co-workers or clients, poor communication skills, making discriminatory(歧视性的) comments, lying about qualifications or sharing confidential information from a previous employer.Information found on social networking profiles was not always a negative factor in finding a job.Eighteen percent of employers said they have found content on social networking sites that caused them to hire the candidate, CareerBuilder said.Some profiles “provided a good feel for the candidate’s personality” or supported their professional qualifications while others demonstrated creativity or solid communication skills.Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder, recommended that candidates “clean up digital dirt” befor e beginning a job search by removing photos, content and links which could hurt their chances.The survey of 2,667 hiring managers and human resource professionals was conducted by Harris Interactive between May 22 and June 10. It has a sampling error of plus or minus percentage points.62. In the passage, “screening” (Line 1, Para. 3) refers to .A) testing employees for illness B) revealing something that hidesC) checking on potential employees D) conducting online researches63. Social networks websites are used by many employers because the former .A) help reveal what kind of person an job candidate isB) can spread the information of the company in a fast wayC) save companies lots of money on communicationD) help improve employer-employee relationship64. According to the survey, the social networking website used most by employers to check job candidates is . A) CareerBuilder B) MySpace C) FacebookD) LinkedIn65. CareerBuilder’s vice HR president Rosemary Haefner suggested that job seekers .A) take wild party pictures off their blogsB) never talk ill of their previous bossesC) avoid logging on social networks in real name D) remove all the personal information online66. What is the passage mainly aboutA) Social networks have put job seekers at a disadvantage.B) Privacy protection has become more important in job seeking.C) Different employers have different preferences for social network websites.D) More employers resort to social networks when making hiring decisions.Researchers have established that when people are mentally engaged, biochemical changes occur in the brain that allow it to act more effectively in cognitive(认知的) areas s u c h a s a t t e n t i o n a n d memory. This is true 67 of age.People will be alert and receptive 68 they are faced with information that gets them to t h i n k about things they are interested in. And someone 69 a history of doing more 70 than less will go into old age more cognitively 71 than someone who has not had an active mind.Many experts are so 72 of the benefits of challenging the brain 73 they are putting the theory to 74 in their own lives. “The idea is not 75 to learn to memorize enormous amounts of information,” says James Fozard, associate director of an institute 76 aging. “M o s t o f u s d o n’t need that kind of skill. Such 77 training is of less interest than being able to 78 mental alertness. ” Fozard and others say they 79 their brains with different mental skills, both because they enjoy them and because they are sure that their range of activities will help the way their brains work.Gene Cohen, acting director of the same institute, 80 that people in their old age should81 in mental and physical activities individually as 82 as in groups. Cohen says that we are frequently advised to keep physically active as we age, 83 older people need to keep mentally active as well. Those who do are more 84 to maintain their intellectual abilities and to be generally happier and better 85 , “The point is: you need to do 86 ,” Cohen says. “Intellectual activity actually influences brain-cell health and size.”67. A) referring B) regardlessC) concerning D) despite68. A) unless B) whileC) if D) whether69. A) of B) withC) about D) from70. A) rather B) betterC) other D) greater71. A) ambitious B) reasonableC) perfect D) sound72. A) persuaded B) convincedC) supposed D) counseled73. A) as B) soC) because D) that74. A) work B) jobC) truth D) fact75. A) essentially B) completelyC) necessarily D) remarkably76. A) at B) onC) in D) by77. A) excessive B) generalC) specific D) similar78. A) maintain B) sustainC) retain D) obtain79. A) regulate B) encounterC) stimulate D) challenge80. A) suggests B) advisesC) protests D) supposes81. A) pursue B) involveC) engage D) devote82. A) good B) wellC) soon D) far83. A) but B) orC) and D) though84. A) obliged B) probableC) likely D) partial85. A) adapted B) adoptedC) prepared D) adjusted86. A) either B) neitherC) all D) both87. Contrast may make something appear more beautiful ___________________________ (比单独看时).88. She has a headache because she ___________________________ (看了太长时间的书).89. Corn was not known in Europe until Columbus ___________________________ (发现玉米被种植) in Cuba.90. You shouldn’t have been following him so clos ely; you ____________________________ (应该保持距离).91. While crossing the mountain area, all the men carried guns lest they ___________________________ (被野生动物袭击).参考答案1. 有人赞成在教师节给老师送礼2. 有人则表示反对3. 我认为…Should We Give Gifts to Teachers on Teachers’ Day?Whether we should give gifts to teachers on Teachers’ Day has become a topic of debate in China recently. Some people say we should for two reasons. The first reason is that gifts presented to teachers show our respect and appreciation for teachers’ contri bution. Second is that teachers deserve the gifts and it has been a tradition for thousands of years.Some people, on the contrary, say we should ban gifts on Teacher’s Day. The festival, they say, has been materialized as more students’ parents turn to expensive gifts or even cash to offer teachers for some personal interests. It has put much pressure on parents that are not rich. Worse still, it may lead to the corruption of teachers.In my view, gifts still serve as a good way to express people’s love and respect toward honourable teachers and should not be banned. However, people should give small and meaningful rather than expensive gifts to teachers for the sake of students, parents and teachers. After all, it is not the price of the gift but just the heart you put into it that is meaning and important.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. C)2. B)3. D)4. A)5. B)6. D)7. C)8. financial decisions 9. the lawyer 10. reliefPart III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. A) 12. B) 13. C) 14. D) 15. B) 16. D) 17. B) 18. D)19. C) 20. B) 21. D) 22. D) 23. C) 24. D) 25. A)Section B26. B) 27. C) 28. A) 29. D) 30. A) 31. D) 32. C) 33. D) 34. C) 35. A)Section C36. passports 37. guarantee 38. specifies 39. introduced40. background 41. access 42. confirming 43. register44. The government has said that the cost of a combined 10-year passport will be 93 pounds45. scanners and readers needed for the national identity card scheme would have to beintroduced anyway46. The use of more secure identity confirmation systems would mean cuts in social security,housing benefits and council tax deceptionPart IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)Section A47. F) 48. N) 49. G) 50. A) 51. E) 52. O) 53. M) 54. C) 55. H)56. L) Section B57. B) 58. B) 59. C) 60. A) 61. D) 62. C) 63.A) 64. C) 65. A) 66. D)Part V Cloze67. B) 68. C) 69. B) 70. A) 71. D) 72. B) 73. D) 74. A) 75. C) 76. B)77. C) 78. A) 79. D) 80. A) 81. C) 82. B) 83. A) 84. C) 85. D) 86. D)87. than it is when seen alone 88. has been reading too long 89. found it beingcultivated90. should have kept your distance 91. (should) be attacked by wild animals。
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A report consistently brought back by visitors to the US is how friendly, courteous and helpful most Americans were to them. To be fair, this observation is also frequently made of Canada and Canadians, and should best be considered North American. There are, of course, exceptions. Small-minded officials, rude waiters, and ill-mannered taxi drivers are hardly unknown in the US. Yet it is an observation made so frequently that it deserves comment. For a long period of time and in many parts of the country, a traveler was a welcome break in an otherwise dull existence. Dullness and loneliness were common problems of the families who generally lived distant from one another. Strangers and travelers were welcome sources of diversion, and brought news of the outside world. The harsh realities of the frontier also shaped this tradition of hospitality. Someone traveling alone, if hungry, injured, or ill, often had nowhere to turn except to the nearest cabin or settlement. It was not a matter of choice for the traveler or merely a charitable impulse on the part of the settlers. It reflected the harshness of daily life: if you didn’t take in the stranger and take care of him, there was no one else who would. And someday, remember, you might be in the same situation. Today there are many charitable organizations which specialize in helping the weary traveler. Yet, the old tradition of hospitality to strangers is still very strong in the US, especially in the smaller cities and towns away from the busy tourist trails. "I was just traveling through, got talking with this American, and pretty soon he invited me home for dinner-amazing." Such observations reported by visitors to the US are not uncommon, but are not always understood properly. The casual friendliness of many Americans should be interpreted neither as superficial nor as artificial, but as the result of a historically developed cultural tradition. As is true of any developed society, in America a complex set of cultural signals, assumptions, and conventions underlies all social interrelationships. And, of course, speaking a language does not necessarily mean that someone understands social and cultural patterns. Visitors who fail to "translate" cultural meanings properly often draw wrong conclusions. For example, when an American uses the word "friend", the cultural implications of the word may be quite different from those it has in the visitor’s language and culture. It takes more than a brief encounter on a bus to distinguish between courteous convention and individual interest. Yet, being friendly is a virtue that many Americans value highly and expect from both neighbors and strangers.1、In the eyes of visitors from the outside world, ___________.A. rude taxi drivers are rarely seen in the USB. small-minded officials deserve a serious commentC. Canadians are not so friendly as their neighborsD. most Americans are ready to offer help(【正确答案】D2、It could be inferred from the last paragraph that ___________.A. culture exercises an influence over social interrelationshipB. courteous convention and individual interest are interrelatedC. various virtues manifest themselves exclusively among friendsD. social interrelationships equal the complex set of cultural conventions(【正确答案】A3、Families in frontier settlements used to entertain strangers ___________.A. to improve their hard lifeB. in view of their long-distance travelC. to add some flavor to their own daily lifeD. out of a charitable impulse(【正确答案】C4、The tradition of hospitality to strangers ___________.A. tends to be superficial and artificialB. is generally well kept up in the united StatesC. is always understood properlyD. has something to do with the busy tourist trails(【正确答案】B5、What’s the author’s attitudes toward the American’s friendliness?A. Favorable.B. Unfavorable.C. Indifferent.D. Neutral.(【正确答案】AAlthough many governments try to convince their respective subjects that atomic energy is an acceptable alternative _1__ the burning of fossil fuels,no government has taken the least trouble to explain the dangers.Maybe they are __2_ them.__3_ the reason,the public must learn by experience,even though this _4__ may be catastrophic.While it is true that nuclear reactors do not produce visible smoke,it is certainly not __5_ that they do not pollute.And the pollution they produce is much more insidious precisely because it is __6_.__7_ inconvenient it may be for governments to publish all the facts,they have no moral excuse for not doing so,__8_ they think they are acting in our best interest.At least some of the facts are known,even though they are not widely reported.Nuclear reactors produce radioactive water and gases in vast _9__.What __10_ all this waste?It is __11_ concrete tanks and stored on tank farms.It is __12_ in disused salt mines.It is run into fractured rock.It is buried.It is __13_ about in special trains.But even when dumped,it has to be kept __14_ by sprinklers to stop it from boiling.And the contents of the tanks are,of course,extremely corrosive.The efforts of a fracture in the tank or a failure of the cooling system would be _15__.While every effort is made to _16__ that radioactive wastes do not excape into the sea or _17__ supplies of drinking water,such a leakage would be too horrible __18_ contemplate.But even then ,governments would presumably continue to belittle the hazards.It seems that __19_ governments can get away with not telling the truth,they will continue to keep silent.Nevertheless the people _20__ to know the full facts.Do you know what happens to the radioactive waste in your country?No?Well—find out!1) A for B with C to D instead of2) A unaware of B aware of C unaware from D aware from3) A however B whatever C whenever D wherever4) A experiment B government C danger D experience6) A visible B invisible C disvisible D unvisible5) A unture B unreal C true D distrue7) A however B whatever C whenever D wherever8) A even B if even C if D even if9) A numbers B quality C quantities D degree10) A happens to B happen to C happened to D happening to11) A put down B put into C put up D puto onto12) A stored B storing C being stored D to be stored13) A transporting B transport C being transported D transported14) A hot B cooled C cool D to cool15) A disaster B danger C a disaster D disastrous16) A reassure B ensure C convince D assure17) A in front of B behind C forward D into18) A against B that C to D too19) A as long as B as well as C as good as D as smart as20) A has a right B with a right C having a right D have a right 答案:1--5 CABDC 6--10 BADCA11--15 BADCD 16--20 BDCAD。
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英语专业四级考试考前冲刺试卷总分：100分及格：60分考试时间：140分PART I DICTATION (15 MIN)(1)<span>根据所听到的内容，回答{TSE}问题：</span>{MP3:/examfiles/2013/listenfiles/t4/m7.mp3}<span>{TS}</span>PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN) SECTION A CONVERSA TIONS(1)The purpose of Mr. Saunders' visit is toA. make a business report to the woman.B. be interviewed for a job in the woman's company.C. resign from his position in the woman's company.D. exchange stock market information with the woman.(2)What is Mr. Saunders' current job?A. He is head of a small trading company.B. He works in an international insurance company.C. He leads a team of brokers in a big company.D. He is a public relations officer in a small company.(3)What can we conclude from the conversation?A. The woman thinks Mr. Saunders is asking for more than they can offer.B. Mr. Saunders will share one third of the woman's responsibilities.C. Mr. Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.D. The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr. Saunders' past experience.(4)The woman seems unconvinced that it will rain today becauseA. she can't see any sign of it outside.B. she doesn't believe the man.C. she thinks the forecast has not been accurate this week.D. she doesn't want it to happen.(5)Why do the man and woman want to talk to Mr. Simpson?A. He is a psychology professor with much knowledge.B. His views during arguments are very powerful.C. He may be able to add information to a research paper.D. He has personal experience in this field.(6)What is Simpson's view towards criminals?A. He rejects labeling criminals.B. He thinks criminals have certain psychological problems.C. He thinks criminals are abnormal,D. He thinks that criminals are crazy.(7)Where does the conversation take place?A. In the student recreation center.B. In the campus dining hall.C. In the university bookstore.D. In a classroom.(8)The woman plans to spend her eveningA. studying.B. preparing snacks.C. playing cards.D. learning how to play bridge.(9)The man warns the woman NOT toA. miss her card game.B. stay up too late.C. take too heavy a workload next semester.D. neglect her studies to play bridge.(10)The man doesn't accept the woman's offer becauseA. he already knows how to play.B. he doesn't like to play games.C. he doesn't have a partner.D. he doesn't have enough free time.SECTION B PASSAGES(1)What was the theme of the conference the speaker was to attend?A. The role of immigrants in the construction of American society.B. The importance of offering diverse courses in European history.C. The need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculum.D. The historic landing of Europeans on the Virginia shore.(2)Why did the taxi driver ask the speaker how long he has been in the US?A. He was wondering if the speaker was used to living in America.B. He was trying to show friendliness to the speaker.C. He wanted to keep their conversation going.D. He believed the speaker was a foreigner.(3)What message did the speaker wish to convey?A. The US population doesn't consist of white European descendants only.B. Asian tourists can speak English as well as native speaker of the language.C. Colored people are not welcome in the United States.D. Americans are in need of education in theft history.(4)Greeks must __________ to keep the dead resting in everlasting peace.A. rent a graveB. bum the bodyC. bury the dead near a churchD. buy a piece of land for a grave(5)Most dead bodies in Athens are dug up after three years toA. solve the problem of lack of land.B. see whether they have decayed.C. follow the Greek religious practice.D. move them to a multi-storey graveyard.(6)What suggestions does the church give about the burying of dead bodies?A. They should be buried lying down.B. They should be buried standing up.C. They should be buried after being washed.D. They should be buried when partially decayed.(7)The Greek church objects toA. burning dead bodies to ashes.B. storing dead bodies in a remote place.C. placing dead bodies in a bone room.D. digging up dead bodies after three years.(8)Which of the following is the reason for people's dissatisfaction with traditional banks?A. Their business hours are limited.B. Their safety measures are inadequate.C. Their banking procedures are complicated.D. They don't have enough service windows.(9)What kind of customer does online banking most appeal to?A. People who are in the habit of switching from one bank to another.B. Young people who are fond of modern technology.C. Young people who are wealthy and well-educated.D. People who have computers at home.(10)According to the passage, banks create online services toA. compete for customers.B. reduce the size of their staff.C. provide services for distant clients.D. expand their operations at a lower cost.SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST(1)What is the subject of the competition?A. Writing a composition.B. Producing a cell phone film.C. Sending text messages.D. Telling a story by cell phone.(2)Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The film must be shot entirely with cell phones.B. The competition being open to young people is held by a U.S. collegeC. Young people use their cell phones to connect with web sites.D. The best film will be very different from an award-winning movie.(3)根据听到的内容，回答下题.{What a radical decision did New Zealand take 20 years ago?A. Cutting public spending.B. Dismantling the country's welfare state.C. Reforming its economy.D. Curtailing high labor costs drastically.(4)The next generation of retirees will be the following EXCEPTA. the most affluent.B. the best educated.C. the most optimistic.D. the healthiest.(5)When did pensions reach the height of their popularity?A. In the late 1970s.B. In the early 1970s.C. During World War II.D. In the late 1960s.(6)How many athletes took part in the 2006 Winter Olympics?A. 85.B. 1,924.C. 2,500.D. 25,000.(7)What is NOT recounted in Sue Macy's new book?A. Highlights.B. Low points.C. Changes.D. High points.(8)What's the name of the new book written by Sue Macy?A. Freeze Game: A Photographic History. of the Winter Olympics.B. Freeze Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.C. Free Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.D. Free Game: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.(9)All of the following details are true EXCEPTA. whether the Muslim Brotherhood is committed to democracy is doubted.B. Brotherhood candidates won't yield direct power in the presidential election.C. Brotherhood have become the biggest opposition group in parliament.D. candidates were officially allowed to stand as Brotherhood candidates.(10)What is commentators' prediction about the future of Egypt?A. A more democratic future.B. A more religious future.C. A more conservative future,D. A more radical future.PART ⅢCLOZE (15 MIN)(1)根据下面材料，回答{TSE}题.{TS}正确答案是（）A. thoughtB. ideaC. opinionD. advice(2)正确答案是（）A. strengthenB. accommodateC. stimulateD. enhance(3)正确答案是（）A. careB. nutritionC. exerciseD. leisure(4)正确答案是（）A. IfB. AlthoughC. WhereasD. Because(5)正确答案是（）A. assistanceB. guidanceC. confidenceD. tolerance(6)正确答案是（）A. claimedB. admiredC. ignoredD. surpassed(7)正确答案是（）A. improperB. riskyC. fairD. wise(8)正确答案是（）A. in effectB. as a resultC. for exampleD. in a sense(9)正确答案是（）A. displayingB. describingC. creatingD. exchanging(10)正确答案是（）A. durableB. excessiveC. surplusD. multiple(11)正确答案是（）A. groupB. individualC. personnelD. corporation(12)正确答案是（）A. consentB. insuranceC. admissionD. security(13)正确答案是（）A. particularlyB. barelyC. definitelyD. rarely(14)正确答案是（）A. similarB. longC. differentD. short(15)正确答案是（）A. if onlyB. now thatC. so thatD. even if(16)正确答案是（）A. everythingB. anythingC. nothingD. something(17)正确答案是（）A. offB. downC. outD. alone(18)正确答案是（）A. On the contraryB. On the averageC. On the wholeD. On the other hand(19)正确答案是（）A. makingB. standingC. planningD. taking(20)正确答案是（）A. capabilitiesB. responsibilitiesC. proficiencyD. efficiencyPART ⅣGRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (15 MIN)(1)She was full of pity __________ the little boy with no one to love and care for him.A. withB. inC. forD. on(2)The reason __________ his going to France was __________ he got a new job there.A. for.. becauseB. for.. thatC. of... becauseD. of... that(3)__________, both his father and mother died.A. At the age of sixB. Being six years oldC. He was six years oldD. When he was six years old(4)They wanted to eat out but could find __________ cheap enough.A. littleB. nowhereC. seldomD. hardly(5)Advertising can be a service to the customer. This is true when advertisements give liable information about the goodsA. advertisedB. lacing advertisedC. to be advertisedD. having been advertised(6)__________vastness of the Grand Canyon, it is difficult to capture it in a single photograph.B. TheC. For theD. Because of the(7)__________is mentioned in some of his books, the author was brought up in England.A. ItB. ThatC. WhatD. As(8)Agriculture is the country's chief source of wealth, __________rice by far the biggest cereal crop.A. isB. beenC. beD. being(9)I'm sure your suggestion will __________ the problem.A. contribute to solvingB. be contributed to solveC. contribute to solveD. be contributed to solving(10)The house was very quiet, __________ as it was on the side of a mountain.A. isolatedB. isolatingC. being isolatedD. having been isolated(11)My wife said in her letter that she would appreciate __________ from you sometime.A. to have heardB. to hearC. having heard(12)First designated in 1970, Earth Day has become an annual international event__________concerns about environmental issues such as pollution.A. dedicated to raisingB. dedicated raisingC. dedicates to raiseD. that dedicates to raising(13)Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your test scores, and this is especially true it comes to classroom tests.A. whenB. sinceC. beforeD. after(14)It was not until midnight the snowcapped peak.A. that they sightedB. that they did not sightC. did they sightD. had they sighted(15)__________ can help but admit that drastic changes have taken place in China since the economic reform 20years ago.A. EverybodyB. SomeoneC. AnybodyD. Nobody(16)The British constitution is a large extent a product of the historical events described above.A. atB. withinC. byD. to(17)She feels it a disgrace to speak to those sociallyA. inferiorB. downC. belowD. under(18)As the mountains were covered with a __________ of cloud, we couldn't see tbeir tops.A. coatingB. filmC. veilD. shade(19)__________we have not made any arrangement for our picnic.A. So farB. Up to nowC. Thus farD. As yet(20)We expect Mr. White will ___________ Class One when Ms Jenny retires.A. take overB. take upC. take offD. take to(21)She is only satisfied to copy the homework of others without the pain of thought for herself.A. veryB. soC. muchD. too(22)In order to strengthen his arguments, George __________ respectable social scientists whoagree with him.A. recitesB. confirmsC. quotesD. convinces(23)The __________ of our trip to London was the visit to Buckingham Palace.A. summitB. heightC. peakD. highlight(24)You cannot imagine how __________ I feel with my duties sometimes.A. overflowedB. overthrownC. overwhelmedD. overturned(25)Tom went through the documents again carefully for fear of__________ any important data.A. relayingB. overlookingC. deletingD. revealing(26)It is fortunate for the old couple that their son's career goals and their wishes for himA. coincideB. collaborateC. complyD. conform(27)I walked three kilometers yesterday and am__________ it now; my legs hurt.A. payingB. paying forC. paying backD. paying off(28)I'm __________ to think that they are opposed to the proposal.A. leanedB. includedC. inclinedD. declined(29)Some people like to own an expensive ear as a symbol of__________A. statusB. statueC. stateD. stature(30)One third, of the Chinese in the United States live in California, in the San Francisco area.A. exceptionallyB. drasticallyC. remarkablyD. predominantlyPART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION (25 MIN)(1)根据下面的内容，回答{TSE}题.{TS}World War II is particular in that itA. anticipated the arrival of new age in war-waging.B. victimized the ordinary people and soldiers alike on unprecedented scales.C. made the aggressors suffer more than the aggressed.D. used the propaganda to get the civilians into it without hesitation.(2)It can be inferred from the first paragraph that "Rosie the Riveter" wasA. a picture used in the war propaganda.B. the name of an American hero during the war.C. a representative of women who were dragged into the war.D. a German-born worker who escaped to America during the war.(3)In the second paragraph, the author seems to consider the Allied bombing on GermanyA. imprudent.B. immoral.C. justified.D. reckless.(4)According to the author, without the Allied bombing,A. more lives might have been saved.B. people would have died of other disasters.C. the Allied landing would have been out of the question.D. many cultural objects would have survived.(5)The author concludes the passage by pointing out thatA. there is no such a thing as humane war.B. a total war is the cruelest thing in human history.C. a war does no good either to the winner or to the loser.D. it is impossible to wage a total war today.(6)根据下面的内容，回答{TSE}题.{TS}Which of the following is true about pageants?A. Pageants seldom take place in the afternoon or evening.B. Pageants are often supported by local or civic authorities.C. Many pageants get abundantly funded by local companies.D. Most pageants are based on events of historical importance.(7)The word "it" in Line 4, Para. 1 refers toA. the scale of the pageants in the open air.B. the production of costumes for all the performers.C. the limited allocation of funds for the performance.D. the creative power of the performance planners.(8)It can be inferred that the most important factor in costume design isA. money.B. color.C. harmony.D. texture.(9)It is implied that pageants held in the evening has the advantage thatA. more audience can afford the time to watch the performance.B. it doesn't cost much to design costumes for the performers.C. the settings can be seen more clearly under artificial lighting.D. distractions may be cut out by the surrounding darkness.(10)When fund is not enough, can be used to make the costumes.A. unwanted curtainsB. bath sheetsC. table clothD. cloaks(11)根据下面的内容，回答{TSE}题.{TS}Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A. At the Threshold of Neutrino Astronomy.B. Neutrinos and the History of the Universe.C. The Creation and the Study of Neutrinos.D. The DUMAND System and How It Works.(12)One advantage that neutrinos have for studies in astronomy is that theyA. have been detected for 25 years.B. possess a variable electric charge.C. are usually extremely massive.D. record information about their own origin.(13)The neutrinos are hard to detect most probably because ofA. their ability to escape from different regions of space.B. their inability to penetrate dense matter.C. the similarity of their structure to that of nucleons.D. the infrequency of their interaction with other matter.(14)The ocean may be used to detect neutrinos for the following reasons EXCEPT thatA. it can provide massive nucleons.B. it is like a huge detecting apparatus.C. it enables neutrinos to move more actively.D. it can keep away the interference of other particles.(15)In the last paragraph, the author describes the development of astronomy in order toA. suggest the potential discovery of celestial bodies by means of neutrino astronomy.B. illustrate the importance of surprises in making astronomic discoveries.C. demonstrate the effectiveness of the DUMAND apparatus in detecting neutrinos.D. name some cosmic phenomena that neutrino astronomy will illuminate.(16)根据下面的内容，回答{TSE}题.{TS}The author seems to compare the toll booths toA. profit opportunities.B. the market.C. the investors,D. profit.(17)The economists think the profit opportunities are rare becauseA. the market is not efficient.B. too many people go for it.C. the prices are always fluctuating.D. few people have the clear insights,(18)In an efficient market．A. profit opportunities remain a very brief time.B. only experts can grasp the profit opportunities.C. people without insights don't get much profit.D. anyone who knows the hot tips can gain profit.(19)What is the author's attitude towards the idea that "profit opportunities are rare"?A. Doubtful.B. Cautious.C. Consenting.D. Ironic.(20)The passage mainly focuses onA. the explanation of efficient market.B. the exchange of different currencies.C. how to make profits from stock market.D. how to catch the profit opportunities.PART ⅥWRITING SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN) (1)SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)(1)答案和解析PART I DICTATION (15 MIN)(1) :PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN) SECTION A CONVERSA TIONS (1) :B(2) :C(3) :D(4) :C(5) :C(6) :A(7) :B(8) :C(9) :D(10) :DSECTION B PASSAGES (1) :C(2) :D(3) :A(4) :D(5) :A(6) :B(7) :A(8) :A(9) :C(10) :ASECTION C NEWS BROADCAST (1) :B(2) :D(3) :B(4) :C(5) :A(6) :C(7) :D(8) :B(9) :D(10) :BPART ⅢCLOZE (15 MIN) (1) :A(2) :B(3) :C(4) :D(5) :C(6) :B(7) :D(8) :C(9) :A(10) :D(11) :A(12) :D(13) :B(14) :D(15) :C(16) :D(17) :B(18) :A(19) :C(20) :APART ⅣGRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (15 MIN) (1) :C(2) :B(3) :D(4) :B(5) :A(6) :D(7) :D(8) :D(9) :A(10) :A(11) :D(12) :A(13) :A(14) :A(15) :D(16) :D(17) :A(18) :C(19) :D(20) :A(21) :D(22) :C(23) :D(24) :C(25) :B(26) :A(27) :B(28) :C(29) :A(30) :DPART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION (25 MIN) (1) :B(2) :C(3) :C(4) :B(5) :A(6) :B(7) :C(8) :C(9) :D(10) :A(11) :A(12) :D(13) :D(14) :C(15) :A(16) :B。
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级考前冲刺试题二 The manuscript was revised on the evening of 2021四级考前冲刺试题二Care of Parents Also Means Taking Care of FinancesDenise Egebrecht needed a break.It had been three years since her 86-year-old mother, Eleanor Schwartz, moved in with her and her husband in their home in Johnsburg, Ill. Mrs. Schwartz has Alzheimer’s disease(老年痴呆症) and has trouble moving around, so Mrs. Egebrecht helps her mother with her shower each day, makes sure she’s fed and takes her on small excursions(远足) to the mall in a portable wheelchair. The routine includes occasionally reminding her mother of what day it is and where she’s living.Mrs. Egebrecht does all this while also raising her 8-year-old daughter Jaqueline and juggling a full-time job.“My mom took care of me all of my life,” says Mrs. Egebrecht. “Of course I’m going to take care of her now. She’ll live here as long as she’s able.”But money was an issue. For a time, Mrs. Egebrecht was out of work, having lost her job last year. Although her husband was still employed, without her salary she found it increasingly difficult to pay $180 a week for the adult day care center Mrs. Schwartz attends regularly.Then, through the Family Alliance office in her town, Mrs. Egebrecht heard about a $1,000 “respite care (临时看护)” grant sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA).Intended to give primary caregivers the break they so often need, the grant money must be used to pay for temporary substitute care, said Carol Steinberg, executive vice president of the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Mrs. Egebrecht applied for and received the grant, which meant her mother could continue to go to the adult day care center and Mrs. Egebrecht had time to find another job, which she has.Mrs. Egebrecht is one of the growing numbers of Americans facing the financial squeeze that can come from caring for elderly parents.About 30 percent of adult children in the United States contribute fi nancially to their parents’ care, according to the Pew Research Center. On average these children pay $2,400 a year on everything from uncovered medical expenses to making sure the refrigerator is stocked each week. The money often goes to parents who diligently saved all their lives, but in the face of longer life spans and chronic illness, the savings just isn’t enough.With all of the overwhelming emotional and medical aspects of caring for elderly parents, it’s natural to ignore the consequences of spending large amounts of money on them. But so often adult children end up ignoring their own savings and retirement accounts or, worse, go into debt, because they’re taking care of their parents, says Tim Casserly, a lawyer in Albany who specializes in issues of elderly care.And if you jeopardize (损害) your own finances now, you risk putting your children in the same tough spot down the line.One way out of this bind Take full advantage of the hundreds of government and nonprofit programs and services geared to the elderly throughout the country. “There’s lots of help out there, but also lots of reasons why families don’t use it,” said Mr. Casserly.Some people may think their parents have too much money to qualify even though many of the programs are available to elderly people with incomes of more than $100,000. Or the parents may be too proud to accept help.What’s more, these services can be difficult and time-consuming to find. And it can be a challenge to deal with the paperwork and red tape, especially when you’re already overwhelmed by the daily demands of taking care of an older parent.To help make the search for help easier, here is expert advice and several resources that will help you find what you need to take care of your aging parents.THE FIRST STEPHave the hard talk.“So often I see clients who are in the middle of this situation but know very little about their parents’ finances,” said Henni Fisher, a Brooklyn clinical social worker who specializes in geriatrics (老人病学). Your parents may be unwilling or unable to give details. Or you may be uncomfortable bringing up the subject.“It isn’t easy making the transition from the one being cared for to the one giving the care,” said Ms.Fisher.But you can’t put the conversation off any longer. Reassure your parents that you’re not trying to take control away from them. You’re simply trying to make sure that they have everything they need and that you understand everything they want.During this conversation, or series of conversations, be sure to ask about one of the largest expenses for older people: assisted living or nursing home facilities. Do your parents have long-term care insurance that can help with this exceptionally great expense If they don’t, should they get it (For more information, see our previous article “Getting Insurance for One’s Frailest Years.”)THE DOCUMENTSYou’ll also wan t to make sure your parents have the proper paperwork in place. In an emergency, you’ll need legal authority to act on your parents behalf. Make sure your parents have signed a durable power of attorney authorizing you or some other trustworthy person to take over financial decisions —including signing checks and paying bills — on their behalf.And keep in mind these other necessary documents: A durable power of attorney for health care (also called a health care proxy) authorizing someone to make medical decisions when your parents cannot; and a living will outlining your parent’s wishes if life support is needed.These forms mYork State you may need a lawyer’s help sorting out a new 12-page complex power of attorney form, advises Mr. Casserly.)HIRING AN OUTSIDERMany families find relief when they hire a geriatric care manager. These consultants, which can cost anywhere from $50 to $200 an hour, will assess your parents’ situation, offer counseling and help you find the local services you need.So vital are these new professionals that my colleague Lesley Alderman will be devoting next week’s Patient Money column to tips on finding the right care manager for your parents’ situation.1. In the recent three years, Denise Egebrecht has been busy .A) looking after her sick baby daughter B) helping her husband with the housework C) taking care of her sick elderly mother D) looking for a better job to support the family2. According to Carol Steinberg, executive vice president of AFA, Mrs. Egebrecht can use thegrant to .A) have a luxurious holiday B) get day care for her motherC) finance her job-seeking D) cure her mother’s disease3. We learn from the Pew Research Center that one third of American adult children .A) have parents with no savings and pensionsB) ignore the emotional needs of their parentsC) can’t afford the daily and medical expensesD) spend their own money on their parents’ care4. What often happens to adult children taking care of their parents according to Tim Casserly?A) They don’t prepare enough for their own future.B) They attach great importance to their own savings.C) They inevitably ignore their children’s needs.D) They become experts in issues of elderly care.5. What did Mr. Casserly imply about many American families?A) They have saved enough so as to take care of the elderly.B) They don’t turn to government and nonprofit programs and services.C) They don’t trust the programs supported by the local government.D) They know nothing about projects and services for the elderly.6. What problem do many adult children have according to Henni Fisher?A) They are incapable of taking over their parents’ finances.B) They exhaust themselves taking care of their parents.C) They find it hard to persuade their parents to accept help.D) They don’t know how much money their parents have.7. According to the passage, “Getting Insurance for One’s Frailest Years” contains informationon .A) communication with old parents B) expenditure of the elderlyC) long-term care insurance D) necessary home facilities8. A parent-signed durable power of attorney grants an adult child power to make_____________________________________as the parent’s agent.9. New York State’s adult children are suggested to turn to_____________________________________when having difficulty getting the paperwork. 10. Consultants specializing in elderly care issues give many families_____________________________________with their counseling and help.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes) When you think about the growth of human population over the last century or so, it is all too easy to imagine it merely as an increase in the number of humans. But as we 47 , so do all the things associated with us, 48 our livestock (家畜). At present, there are about billion cattle and domestic buffalo and about billion sheep and goats. With pigs and poultry, they form a 49 part of our enormous biological footprint upon this planet.Just how enormous was not really apparent until the 50 of a new report, called “Livestock’s Long Shadow,” by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.Consider these numbers. Global livestock grazing (放牧) and feed production use “30 percent of the land surface of the planet.” Livestock — which consume more food than they 51 — also compete directly with humans for water. And the drive to expand grazing land destroys more biologically sensitive terrain, rain forests 52 , than anything else.But what is even more striking, and alarming, is that livestock are 53 for about 18 percent of the global warming effect, more than transportation’s 54 . The culprits (罪魁祸首) are methane —the natural result of bovine digestion —and the nitrogen emitted by manure. Deforestation of grazing land adds to the effect.There are no easy trade-offs when it comes to global warming —such as cutting back on cattle to make room for cars. The human 55 for meat is certainly not about to end anytime soon. As “Livestock’s Long Shadow” makes clear, our health and the health of the planet depend onSection B :Passage One:Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Women are on the verge of outnumbering men in the workforce for the first time, a historic reversal caused by long-term changes in women’s roles and massive job losses for men during this recession.Women held % of the nation’s 132 million jobs in June and they’re gaining the vast majority of jobs in the few sectors of the economy that are growing, according to the most recent numbers available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.That’s a record high for a measure that’s been growing steadily for decades and accelerating during the recession. At the current pace, women will become a majority of workers in October or November.“It was a long historical slog (沉重缓慢的前进) to get to this point,” says labor economist Heidi Hartmann, president of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.The change reflects the growing importance of women as wage earners, but it doesn’t show full equality, Hartmann says. On average, women work fewer hours than men, hold more part-time jobs and earn 77% of what men make, she says. Men also still dominate higher-paying executive ranks.Women have been a growing share of the once heavily male labor force for nearly a century, recording big bumps during epochal (划时代的) events such as the Depression and World War II. This time, the boost came from a severe recession that has been brutal(无情的) on male-dominated professions such as construction and manufacturing.The only parts of the economy still growing — health care, education and government — have traditionally hired mostly women. That dominance has increased in part because federal stimulus funding directed money to education, health care and state and local governments.The gender transformation is especially remarkable in local government’s million-person workforce. Cities, schools, water authorities and other local legal power have cut 86,000 men from payrolls during the recession — while adding 167,000 women, according to the Bureau of LaborStatistics.“Unemployment among men isn’t going to last forever,” says University of Chicago economist Casey Mulligan. “People will move from construction and manufacturing to industries that are creating new jobs.” Mulligan expects the portion of jobs held by women to peak slightly above 50% this year, then drop below half when the economy recovers and more men find work.57. What does the author say about the workforce during this recession?A) Men make up the most profitable Women gain jobs while men lose jobs.C) Women take the most jobs in the Women outnumber men in few sectors.58. According to labor economist Heidi Hartmann, the current workforce change .A) will bring women equal pay as menB) couldn’t hide sexual inequality that still existsC) reflects women’s struggle to support the familyD) results from men’s domination of higher-paying jobs59. What happened to the women workforce during World War II?A) It decreased suddenly. B) It contributed to the high unemploymentrate.C) It enjoyed a boost. D) It took over the male-dominated professions.60. According to the passage, one aim of the federal stimulus funding is to .A) promote health care and education B) create new jobs for laid-off menC) reduce the unemployment rate D) encourage women to work outside thehome61. It is anticipated by economist Casey Mulligan that .A) there will be equality in workforce numbers by the end of this yearB) it will be much easier for men to find work compared with womenC) the image that the man has to be the breadwinner will soon changeD) men will exceed women in the workforce with the economic recoveryPassage Two:Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Nearly half of US employers research the online profiles of job candidates on social networks such as Facebook, MySpace or LinkedIn, according to a new survey.Forty-five percent of the employers surveyed for , the largest US online job site, said they use social networking sites to check on job candidates, up from just 22 percent in a survey conducted last year.Another 11 percent said they plan to start using social networking sites for screening.“As social networking grows increasingly pervasive, more employers are utilizing these sites to screen potential employees,” CareerBuilder said in a statement. It said job seekers should “be mindful of the information they post online.”CareerBuilder said that of those who conduct online searches as background checks on job candidates, 29 percent use Facebook, 26 percent use LinkedIn and 21 percent use MySpace. Eleven percent search blogs while seven percent follow candidates on micro-blogging service Twitter.Thirty-five percent of those surveyed said they have found content on a social network that caused them not to hire a candidate, CareerBuilder said. Examples included “provocative(挑衅的) or inappropriate photographs or information” or content about drinking or using drugs. Other reasons cited were badmouthing(说坏话) a previous employer, co-workers or clients, poor communication skills, making discriminatory(歧视性的) comments, lying about qualifications or sharing confidential information from a previous employer.Information found on social networking profiles was not always a negative factor in finding a job.Eighteen percent of employers said they have found content on social networking sites that caused them to hire the candidate, CareerBuilder said.Some profiles “provided a good feel for the candidate’s personality” or supported their professional qualifications while others demonstrated creativity or solid communication skills.Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder, recommended that candidates “clean up digital dirt” befor e beginning a job search by removing photos, content and links which could hurt their chances.The survey of 2,667 hiring managers and human resource professionals was conducted by Harris Interactive between May 22 and June 10. It has a sampling error of plus or minus percentage points.62. In the passage, “screening” (Line 1, Para. 3) refers to .A) testing employees for illness B) revealing something that hidesC) checking on potential employees D) conducting online researches63. Social networks websites are used by many employers because the former .A) help reveal what kind of person an job candidate isB) can spread the information of the company in a fast wayC) save companies lots of money on communicationD) help improve employer-employee relationship64. According to the survey, the social networking website used most by employers to check job candidates is . A) CareerBuilder B) MySpace C) FacebookD) LinkedIn65. CareerBuilder’s vice HR president Rosemary Haefner suggested that job seekers .A) take wild party pictures off their blogsB) never talk ill of their previous bossesC) avoid logging on social networks in real name D) remove all the personal information online66. What is the passage mainly aboutA) Social networks have put job seekers at a disadvantage.B) Privacy protection has become more important in job seeking.C) Different employers have different preferences for social network websites.D) More employers resort to social networks when making hiring decisions.Researchers have established that when people are mentally engaged, biochemical changes occur in the brain that allow it to act more effectively in cognitive(认知的) areas s u c h a s a t t e n t i o n a n d memory. This is true 67 of age.People will be alert and receptive 68 they are faced with information that gets them to t h i n k about things they are interested in. And someone 69 a history of doing more 70 than less will go into old age more cognitively 71 than someone who has not had an active mind.Many experts are so 72 of the benefits of challenging the brain 73 they are putting the theory to 74 in their own lives. “The idea is not 75 to learn to memorize enormous amounts of information,” says James Fozard, associate director of an institute 76 aging. “M o s t o f u s d o n’t need that kind of skill. Such 77 training is of less interest than being able to 78 mental alertness. ” Fozard and others say they 79 their brains with different mental skills, both because they enjoy them and because they are sure that their range of activities will help the way their brains work.Gene Cohen, acting director of the same institute, 80 that people in their old age should81 in mental and physical activities individually as 82 as in groups. Cohen says that we are frequently advised to keep physically active as we age, 83 older people need to keep mentally active as well. Those who do are more 84 to maintain their intellectual abilities and to be generally happier and better 85 , “The point is: you need to do 86 ,” Cohen says. “Intellectual activity actually influences brain-cell health and size.”67. A) referring B) regardlessC) concerning D) despite68. A) unless B) whileC) if D) whether69. A) of B) withC) about D) from70. A) rather B) betterC) other D) greater71. A) ambitious B) reasonableC) perfect D) sound72. A) persuaded B) convincedC) supposed D) counseled73. A) as B) soC) because D) that74. A) work B) jobC) truth D) fact75. A) essentially B) completelyC) necessarily D) remarkably76. A) at B) onC) in D) by77. A) excessive B) generalC) specific D) similar78. A) maintain B) sustainC) retain D) obtain79. A) regulate B) encounterC) stimulate D) challenge80. A) suggests B) advisesC) protests D) supposes81. A) pursue B) involveC) engage D) devote82. A) good B) wellC) soon D) far83. A) but B) orC) and D) though84. A) obliged B) probableC) likely D) partial85. A) adapted B) adoptedC) prepared D) adjusted86. A) either B) neitherC) all D) both87. Contrast may make something appear more beautiful ___________________________ (比单独看时).88. She has a headache because she ___________________________ (看了太长时间的书).89. Corn was not known in Europe until Columbus ___________________________ (发现玉米被种植) in Cuba.90. You shouldn’t have been following him so clos ely; you ____________________________ (应该保持距离).91. While crossing the mountain area, all the men carried guns lest they ___________________________ (被野生动物袭击).参考答案1. 有人赞成在教师节给老师送礼2. 有人则表示反对3. 我认为…Should We Give Gifts to Teachers on Teachers’ Day?Whether we should give gifts to teachers on Teachers’ Day has become a topic of debate in China recently. Some people say we should for two reasons. The first reason is that gifts presented to teachers show our respect and appreciation for teachers’ contri bution. Second is that teachers deserve the gifts and it has been a tradition for thousands of years.Some people, on the contrary, say we should ban gifts on Teacher’s Day. The festival, they say, has been materialized as more students’ parents turn to expensive gifts or even cash to offer teachers for some personal interests. It has put much pressure on parents that are not rich. Worse still, it may lead to the corruption of teachers.In my view, gifts still serve as a good way to express people’s love and respect toward honourable teachers and should not be banned. However, people should give small and meaningful rather than expensive gifts to teachers for the sake of students, parents and teachers. After all, it is not the price of the gift but just the heart you put into it that is meaning and important.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. C)2. B)3. D)4. A)5. B)6. D)7. C)8. financial decisions 9. the lawyer 10. reliefPart III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. A) 12. B) 13. C) 14. D) 15. B) 16. D) 17. B) 18. D)19. C) 20. B) 21. D) 22. D) 23. C) 24. D) 25. A)Section B26. B) 27. C) 28. A) 29. D) 30. A) 31. D) 32. C) 33. D) 34. C) 35. A)Section C36. passports 37. guarantee 38. specifies 39. introduced40. background 41. access 42. confirming 43. register44. The government has said that the cost of a combined 10-year passport will be 93 pounds45. scanners and readers needed for the national identity card scheme would have to beintroduced anyway46. The use of more secure identity confirmation systems would mean cuts in social security,housing benefits and council tax deceptionPart IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)Section A47. F) 48. N) 49. G) 50. A) 51. E) 52. O) 53. M) 54. C) 55. H)56. L) Section B57. B) 58. B) 59. C) 60. A) 61. D) 62. C) 63.A) 64. C) 65. A) 66. D)Part V Cloze67. B) 68. C) 69. B) 70. A) 71. D) 72. B) 73. D) 74. A) 75. C) 76. B)77. C) 78. A) 79. D) 80. A) 81. C) 82. B) 83. A) 84. C) 85. D) 86. D)87. than it is when seen alone 88. has been reading too long 89. found it beingcultivated90. should have kept your distance 91. (should) be attacked by wild animals。
2024年公共英语四级考前冲刺题
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The economy of the United states after 1952 was the econnomy of a well-fed,almost fully employed people. Despit occasional alarms, the country escaped any postwar depression and lived in a state of boom. A n economic survey of the year 1955, a typical year of the 1950’s, may be typical as illustrating the rapid economic growth of the decade. The national output was value at 10 percent above that of 1954 (1955 output was estimated at 392 billion dollars). The production of manufacturers was about 40 percent more than it had averaged in the years immediately following World War 2. The country’s business spent about 30billion dollars for new factories and machinery.
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4 级考前冲刺试题二Part I Writing(30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Paying Kids for Chores? You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below.1. 现在有不少家长付钱让孩子做家务2. 有人对此赞成，也有人表示反对3. 我的看法Paying Kids for Chores?_________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Forquestions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in thepassage.Universities must deal better with complaintsWith student complaints at a record high, universities will have to raise their gameonce tuition fees riseTwo universities that have broken official rules for dealing with student complaints are named today in the independent adjudicator’s (仲裁人) annual report. The two, Southampton and Westminster, are the first to be exposed in this way —yet another sign of the new era in which universities are expected to be more accountable (负责) to students who expect to be treated as customers.The Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA), which reviews complaints when students have exhausted their university’s procedures, also reports a record risein the number of cases. Last year the office received 1,341 complaints against universities in England and Wales, the highest number ever and an unprecedented (空前的) rise of one-third on the year before.As the adjudicator himself, Rob Behrens, points out, 1,341 complaints represents just 0.05% of higher education students, and 53% of those were not justified. But, he also observes, the proportion of justified and partly justified complaints has grown for the first time in several years. He predicts the increase in complaints will continue. “It’s to be expected where you have rising tuition fees, where students are being invited to behave like consumers and where the labour market is difficult so students will do what they can to ensure they qualify.”He says his decision to expose the universities of Southampton and Westminster is not “naming and shaming, with all the associations of moral censure that termimpl ies”. He was, he explains, simply following OIA rules — something those two institutions failed to do.Westminster fell short in its handling of two complaints. One was from a student who argued a disability hadn’t been properly taken into account. The ad judicator agreed. The other student claimed that an exam question and its marking scheme had been unreasonable. In both cases the university broke the rules by failing to resolve the cases, as recommended, promptly and in full.At Southampton University, four months after the OIA concluded that an undergraduate had a justified complaint about their experience on a placement, the university continued to oppose the decision and was refusing compensation.In a second case, the university also failed to compl y with the adjudicator’s decision. And in a third one, although the complaint turned out to be unjustified, for 10 months the university delayed the investigation by failing to provide evidence despite the adjudicator’s repeated reminders.At both universities, it was only after the adjudicator involved thevice-chancellors (校长) that the complaints began to be resolved.Behrens is pleased the relationships between his office and both universities are now much more positive. “As the government places mor e emphasis on the studentexperience, complaints have an important role in safeguarding (保护) that,” he says. “Universities must see complaints as feedback to become more professional.”Both Southampton and Westminster universities want to charge undergraduates annual fees of £9,000. There is an expectation, not only from ministers, but importantly from students and their families, too, that all universities wishing to increase charges will move to increase student satisfaction as well.Before making an investment of £27,000, for example, each student will ask, “Is this good value? Is the teaching good? Is this the best route to a successful career?”Universities are being encouraged, some may say pressurised, to become more transparent and accountable in a number of ways.The government is urging all universities to publish a student charter, a sort of statement of terms and conditions to remind students of their responsibilities and their rights. Universities are also expected to publish “key information sets” by September 2012. These will enable students to shop around by providing the same 17 pieces of information about each institution, including, for example, the proportion of “contact” time and group work, and the careers and starting salaries of previous graduates.The OIA is already looking at creative ways to cope with both limited resources and likely further rises in student complaints. Settling more disputes by phone is one option; helping universities to install an independent ombudsman (巡视员) on each campus —an idea borrowed from the Netherlands and the US — is another.The question is, are UK universities well prepared for the new consumer culture where the deal is if you pay more, you expect more, and if you feel you’re not getting it, you’ll complain?The question is particularly pertinent for the universities of Southampton and Westminster on the day they are exposed for dragging their feet with a legally established adjudicator. Both vice-chancellors were unavailable for interview.In a statement, Professor Debra Humphris, Southampton’s pro-vice-chancellor, education, said the vast majority of the small number of student complaints are dealt with swiftly, described the dialogue with the OIA as “constructive and supportive” and said that an improved complaints procedure will be in place this autumn.In a more defiant statement, Professor Geoffrey Petts, vice-chancellor at Westminster, points out that the university is working with the OIA towards compliance with its recommendations: “The University of Westminster was disappointed to have been cited in the OIA report. The university has robust procedures for handling the very small number of formal complaints which it receives from students.”Aaron Porter, the president of the National Union of Students, has welcomed the new step of naming universities that don’t fully co-operate with the adjudicator. “In an environment where students are paying higher fees and will therefore raise expectations, they need to know which institutions stic k to the rules.”He also makes this warning: “Faced with increasing competition to recruit students, many universities are being tempted to make grander and grander claims. They need to improve their offer, but they need to be honest in what they promise.”The advice is echoed by Steve Smith, president of Universities UK andvice-chancellor of the University of Exeter. He sees, in the adjudicator’s annual report, a sector getting to grips with a new world where students are more demanding andwill make su re universities correctly follow procedures. “It is vital that institutions are honest and transparent about what students can expect from their courses. In an age of marketing, don’t oversell. Any institution will have to make sure they do what they say.”1. Southampton and Westminster’s being named shows that _______.A) the independent adjudicator is quite impartialB) the two universities have a very bad reputationC) universities are expected to be more responsibleD) college students are treated with much respect now2. What is said about last year’s complaints against universities in England and Wales?A) Few of them turned out to be completely justified.B) They were much less than those on the year before.C) Most of the complaints were exposed in the report.D) The number of the complaints reached a record high.3. According to Rob Behrens, the increase in complaints is likely to continue as long as _______.A) we are living in a customer cultureB) universities increase tuition feesC) students have to pay their tuition feesD) the level of unemployment keeps rising4. When a student complained about an exam question, the University of Westminster _______.A) deliberately delayed the investigation C) modified the marking scheme promptlyB) didn’t deal with the complaint swiftly D) handled the case following official rules5. Behrens believes that complaints play an important role in _______.A) safeguarding the student experience C) enhancing customers’ shoppi ng experienceB) protecting the interests of universities D) improving government employees’ service6. Students and their families expect that universities wanting more tuition fees will _______.A) offer more part-time jobs C) increase student satisfactionB) lower entrance requirements D) invest more in teaching facilities7. For the OIA, to resolve more complaints with limited resources, one option is to_______.A) urge universities to simplify their proceduresB) use the telephone to deal with the complaintsC) cooperate with officials from other countriesD) send an independent ombudsman to each school8. According to Professor Debra Humphris, the University of Southampton will be ready to use ______________________________ this autumn.9. Aaron Porter warns that universities should not only______________________________ but also be frank in their offer.10. Steve Smith, president of Universities UK, understands that we have entered a new era where students become more ______________________________.Part III Listening Comprehension(35 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 longconversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions willbe asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions willbe spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During thepause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), anddecide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) He fell ill on the jet plane. C) He went to bed too late last night.B) He has been working too hard. D) He hasn’t adapte d to the new time yet.12. A) The man doesn’t have a strong enough will.B) The man loves horror films.C) The man will see the film anyway.D) The man studied for the whole night last night.13. A) Not to worry about the ticket. C) Book an air ticket in advance.B) Buy a ticket at a higher price. D) Wait for others to cancel their booking.14. A) The young man had some unusual problems.B) The problem is common for young people.C) It’s not common for young men to leave home.D) It was a problem for John when he left home.15. A) The man will have no choices left.B) The man had better go there quickly.C) The man should go when he has spare time.D) The books are a bit scratched and are of poor quality.16. A) She can’t afford the time for the trip. C) She has to change the time for the trip.B) She will manage to leave this month. D) She hasn’t decided where to go next month.17. A) It is located near a large residential area.B) It is open around-the-clock on weekends.C) It is the same as other banks in any way.D) It provides convenience and quality service.18. A) He will go to see a doctor about his coughing.B) He has had a heart attack because of smoking.C) He is coughing because of too much smoking.D) He has a serious lung disease and heart attack already.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Go to summer school. C) Stay at home.B) Take a vacation. D) Earn some money.20. A) They hired someone to stay in their home.B) They left their pets with neighbors.C) They rented their house to a student.D) They asked their gardener to watch their home.21. A) Walking the dog. C) Watching the children.B) Cutting the grass. D) Feeding the fish.22. A) They attend a house-sitter’s party.C) They interview a house-sitter’s friends.B) They check a house-sitter’s references. D) They look at a house-sitter’s transcripts.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Writing reports for them. C) Helping them deal with daily existence.B) Teaching them foreign languages. D) Introducing work for them.24. A) They don’t have support networks.B) They cannot cope with the difficulties in their lives.C) The woman is famous for helping others.D) People from their nationality refuse to help them.25. A) They were surprised at the flavors.B) They could find food they know and love.C) There was at least one Chinese restaurant in every China town.D) Americans have different foods.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 andquestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 witha single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) To do some research. C) To pay for his college education.B) To support his family. D) To help his partner expand business.27. A) It stood at an unfavorable place.B) It lowered the prices to promote sales.C) It lacked control over the quality of sandwiches.D) It made no profits due to poor management.28. A) They had enough money to do it.B) They had succeeded in their business.C) They wanted to make others believe that they were successful.D) They wished to meet the increasing demand of customers.29. A) Learning by trial and error. C) Finding a good partner.B) Making friends with suppliers. D) Opening chain stores.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) To exchange ideas. C) To achieve success in life.B) To prove their value. D) To overcome their fear of silence.31. A) About whatever they have prepared. C) About learning something new.B) About whatever they want to do. D) About getting on well.32. A) To explain why people keep talking.B) To persuade people to stop making noises.C) To encourage people to join in conversations.D) To discuss why people like talking about weather.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) Bettering his way of life.B) Improving his surroundings.C) Modifying the face of the planet.D) Altering the physical features of the earth.34. A) When the ecological balance of the river is lost.B) When people consume more fish than they used to.C) When large numbers of algae, fish and birds are killed.D) When the production of marine petroleum is increased.35. A) Ecologists. C) Businessmen.B) Industrialists. D) Environmentalists.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill inthe blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have justheard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in themissing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact wordsyou have just heard or write down the main points in your own words.Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should checkwhat you have written.Today we are going to practice evaluating the main tool used when addressing groups — the (36) _________. There are three main elements that combine to create either a positive or negative (37) _________ for listeners. They can (38) _________ in a voice that is pleasing to listen to and can be used effectively, or they can create a voice th at doesn’t hold the attention, or even worse causes an (39) _________ reaction. The three elements are volume, pitch and pace.When talking about volume, keep in mind that a good speaker will adjust to the size of both the room and the audience. Of course, with an (40) _________ devicelike a microphone, the speaker can use a (41) _________ tone. But speakers should not be (42) _________ on it. A good speaker can speak loudly without shouting.The second element — pitch — is related to the highness and lowness of the sounds. High pitches are for most people more difficult to listen to, so in general, the speaker should use the lower (43) _________ of the voice. (44)___________________________________________________________________.The third element, pace — this is how fast or slow words and sounds are articulated — should also be varied. (45)___________________________________________________________________. Pauses ought to be used to signal transitions or create anticipation. It can be very effective when moving from one topic to another (46)___________________________________________________________________.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a wordbank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully beforemaking your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the wordsin the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Perhaps like most Americans you have some extra pounds to shed. You may even have tried a fad (时尚) diet or two, but found yourself right back where you 47 . The key to weight loss is regular 48 activity. And surprisingly, you don’t have to give up eating or make the gym your second home to see long-term, 49 effects.Your body needs a certain amount of energy to maintain basic 50 such as breathing, blood circulation and digestion. The energy required to keep your organs functioning is referred to as the resting or basal metabolic rate. Any time you are active, 51 energy is required. It is obtained from glycogen (糖原) and fat stored in the blood, liver, and muscles. The key to losing weight is to draw on the fat rather than on the carbohydrate reserves.Which of the two energy sources you use depends on the intensity and 52 of your activity. The higher the intensity, the more your body will pull from the stored carbohydrates. The lower the intensity, the 53 your body will rely on fat as its fuel.Aerobic exercise is most 54 for weight loss. When you perform aerobic activities you 55 contract large muscle groups such as your legs and arms. Walking, running, rollerblading, swimming, dancing, and jumping jacks are all forms of aerobic activity. Surprisingly, if your aerobic activity is low to moderately intense and of long duration, you will burn more fat than if you had 56 in a short burst of high-intensity exercise. In short, a brisk 30-minute walk will burn fat while a100-yard sprint will burn glycogen.Section BDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.The warming of the Arctic is releasing a new wave of banned toxic chemicals that had been trapped in the ice and cold water, scientists have discovered.The researchers warn that the amount of the poisons stored in the polar region is u nknown and their release could “undermine global efforts to reduce environmental and human exposure to them.”The chemicals leaking out as temperatures rise include DDT, lindane, chlordane, PCBs and HCBs. All of these persistent organic pollutants (Pops) are banned under the 2004 Stockholm Convention.Pops can cause cancers and birth defects and take a very long time to degrade (降解), meaning they can be transported for long distances and accumulate over time.Over past decades, the low temperatures in the Arctic trapped volatile (易挥发的) Pops in ice and cold water. But scientists in Canada and Norway have now discovered that global warming is freeing the Pops once again.They examined measurements of Pops in the air between 1993 and 2009 at the Zeppelin research station in Svalbaard and Alert weather station in northern Canada. After allowing for the decline in global emissions of Pops, the team showed that thetoxic chemicals are being remobilised by rising temperatures and the retreat of the sea ice, which exposes more water to the Sun. For example, air concentrations of PCBs and HCBs have shown a rising trend from about 2004 onwards.Hayley Hung, a member of Environment Canada and of the team, said its work provided the first evidence of the releasing of Pops in the Arctic. “But this is the beginning of a story,” she said. “The next step is to find out how much is in the Arcti c, how much will leak out and how quickly.” With the exception of lindane, there was little existing knowledge of the scale of the Pops stored in high latitude (纬度) regions.The fate of the frozen Pops depends on the speed of warming in the Arctic — it is currently heating up much more quickly than lower latitudes — as well as how the chemicals interact with snow and rain. Pops accumulate in fats and are therefore concentrated up the food chain, but Hung cautions that food chains themselves in the Arctic may be altered by climate change.57. What have the researchers discovered in the Arctic?A) The ice and cold water in the region contain banned toxic chemicals.B) Poisons stored in the region are leaking out due to global warming.C) The amount of toxic chemicals in the region could destroy all mankind.D) The ecosystem in the region has been changed by rising temperatures.58. What do we learn about Pops from the passage?A) They pose a threat to marine life and humans.B) They are substances that are easily degraded.C) They can be found only in the polar region.D) They will decrease in number if moving in the air.59. By “the toxic chemicals are being remobilised” (Line 3, Para. 6), the author meansthat the Pops .A) are taking in the form of ice or waterB) are becoming more and more poisonousC) are able to move easily and quickly in the waterD) are no longer trapped in the ice and cold water60. According to Hayley Hung, the scientists need to figure out .A) the harm the Pops will do to human beingsB) why the Pops have been trapped in the iceC) the scale of the Pops stored in the ArcticD) how to eliminate the banned toxic chemicals61. What is said about the warming in the Arctic?A) Human activities have sped it up. C) It is affected by the release of the Pops.B) It may change the food chains. D) It happened earlier than other regions.Passage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.If you haven’t heard or seen anything about road rage in the last few months, you’ve probably been avoiding the media. There have been countless stories about this new and scary phenomenon, considered a type of aggressive driving. If you drive, you have more than likely encountered aggressive driving.While drunk driving remains a critical problem, the facts about aggressive driving are surely as disturbing. For instance, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 41,907 people died on the highways last year. Of those fatalities, the agency estimates that about two-thirds were caused at least in part by aggressive driving behavior.Why is this phenomenon occurring more than ever now, and why is it something that seemed almost nonexistent a few short years ago? Experts have several theories, and all are probably partially correct. One suggestion is sheer overcrowding. In thelast decade, the number of cars on the roads has increased by over 11%, and the number of miles driven has increased by 35%. Meanwhile, the number of new road miles has only increased by 1%. That means more cars in the same amount of space; and the problem is magnified in urban areas.Also, people have less time and more things to do. With people working and trying to fit extra chores (琐事) and activities into the day, stress levels have never been higher. Stress creates anxiety, which leads to short tempers. These factors, when combined in certain situations, can spell road rage.You may think you are the last person who would drive aggressively, but you might be surprised. For instance, have you ever yelled out loud at a slower driver, honked (按喇叭) long and hard at another car, or sped up to keep another driver from passing? If you recognize yourself in any of these situations, watch out!Whether you are getting angry at other drivers or if another driver is visibly upset with you, there are things you can do to avoid major confrontations. If you are susceptible (受影响的) to road rage, the key is to discharge your emotion in a healthy way. If you are the target of another driver’s rage, do everything possible to get away from the other driver safely, including avoiding eye contact and getting out of their way.62. What do we learn from the first paragraph?A) The media coined the term “Road Rage” only a few months ago.B) People have been raged by media reports and want to avoid them.C) People not interested in the media know little about recent happenings.D) Road rage has received much media coverage in the last few months.63. According to NHTSA, last year on the highways .A) approximately two thirds of drivers were killed by road rageB) road rage remained the No.1 killer and took 41,907 people’s livesC) more people were killed by aggressive driving than by drunk drivingD) drunk driving was a problem more serious than aggressive driving。
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四级冲刺试题2冲刺试题二Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Shopping Online. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below.1. 目前网上购物很流行2. 网上购物有利有弊3. 作为大学生我的看法Shopping Online________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)(15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Six Ways to Remove Stress at the Dinner TableWhat’s your dinnertime like? Maybe “dinner” consists of cold takeaway food, eaten alone in front of the TVwhile you surf the Internet and answer e-mail. Or perhaps the eat-and-run dinners you share with your spouse or part ner barely leave you time to say “hello” and “goodbye” to each other.While the dinner hour once represented a calm shelter from the day’s storm, today it’s often anything but relaxin g.“We’re hurried; we’ve turned up the volume of our lives to such a high number that we often can’t even see how stressed we are. And we almost never see how we bring that stress to the dinner table, a place where traditionally we sought relaxation and co mfort,” says Mimi Donaldson, a stress and time management expert.Recent research at Columbia University found that children who regularly had dinner with their families are less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol, and more likely to do better in school. In fact, studies show the best-adjusted children are those who eatwith an adult at least five times a week. Many studies support the importance of family mealtime in decreasing the incidence of teens who smoke, drink alcohol, participate in sex at a young age, start fights, get suspended from school, or commit suicide.And kids a ren’t the only ones who benefit from a peaceful mealtime. Couples as well as singles benefit when mealtime is a relaxing experience.It’s not only better for the soul and spirit to d ine quietly and slowly —even if you’re alone —but it’s also good for the digestion. Of course, knowing we should relax at dinnertime is one thing; actually doing it is something else. To help you get started, six guidelines for creating a mealtime experience which everyone will look forward to are as follows.1. Turn down the volume.Nothing brings down the stress level like turning down the volume of your environment.That means no cell phones, no TV, and no radios blaring in the background, and it means not answering the phone during mealtime.Let each family member contribute suggestions about what to play, or let a different person pick the soft background music for each meal. A good family project is creating an hour of dinner music that includes every one’s favorite tunes.2. Set the table to set the mood.While you may not want to pull out the good china for every meal, a brightly colored tablecloth is a simple way to give a special look and feel even to your old kitchen plates. It’s best to make any table setting seem more relaxing, even when the plates don’t match. In addition, buy an inexpensive bouquet of fresh flowers for the table. It doesn’t have to be delicate, but it sendsthe message that dinner is special and we are, too.3. Let there be (soft) light.Dimming the lighting in the room and adding some candles on the dinner table can go a long way in lowering everyone’s stress level.Candles also traditionally mark an occasion, so lighting them at the dinner table is a way of saying “This meal is special —we’re special.” If you have young children, try using one larg e candle set in a weighted base to ensure it doesn’t fall over. You can also turn lighting the candle into part of the dinner ritual —something that signals the start of a meal — and let a different child do the lighting each time.4. Control the conversation.Too often, we see dinner with our partner or family as an opportunity for complaint. This can be particularly true for parents, who may turn the dinner hour into a discipline hour, often because they feel it’s the only time they have their child’s at tention.To avoid this, you can establish a few ground rules for dinnertime conversation. Be positive and postpone negative comments for another time. Avoid lecturing and scolding, and instead reward good manners and good behavior with positive comments.F urthermore, don’t use mealtime to discuss the “honey-do” list, your medical problems, or why you hate your boss, or your mother. Instead, prompt engaging conversation by discussing the highlights of your day, or by planning a fantasy vacation —discussing where you’d go if you could go anywhere in the world.Make it a time that centers on the positive things thathappened that week or that day. It’s the time to tell your spouse or your children, or both, that what they did that week or that day made you really proud.5. Keep cool in the kitchen.The table can look great, the music may be delightful, the food might smell terrific, but if the cook is irritated, those at the table will be irritated as well.When you get home, take a few minutes before heading into the kitchen. Take a deep breath, and whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, try to put the day behind you. It helps to get as many dinner-related tasks done ahead of time as you can. Wash the vegetables for salads the night before. The less you have to do at mealtime, the more relaxed you will be and the more relaxed your family will feel.6. Keep it real.While it would be great if you could make every meal a shelter from th e storm, realistically, there are days when that’s just not going to happen.Family meals do not have to take place every night, nor do they need extensive planning. To make relaxingmeals a reality, schedule them on your calendar. And remember, that dinne rtime isn’t the only time you can have a special meal. If breakfast is easier to plan than a dinner meal, make a commitment to gather in the morning several times a week.It’s the sharing and the bonding —not the food —that matter most.1. According to Mimi Donaldson, dinner is no longer comfortable now because ________.[A] dinnertime lasts much shorter than ever before[B] we prefer to talk about stress when having dinner[C] we are too stressed to enjoy relaxation and comfort[D] we often eat cold takeaway food alone at home2. Research at Colombia University showed that kids who rarely have dinner with their families are ________.[A] less likely to pick up bad habits[B] more likely to do worse at school[C] less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol[D] more likely to experience relaxation3. Relaxing at dinnertime according to the passage is something that ________.[A] cannot be done[B] is much easier done[C] benefit kids but adults[D] is easier said than done4. Setting bouquet of fresh flowers for the table can convey the message that ________.[A] not only is the dinner but we are special[B] someone in the family have a birthday party[C] fresh flowers make up for the old kitchen plates and tablecloth[D] fresh flowers give a special look to each family member5. According to the passage, soft light at dinnertime can ________.[A] help people remove stress[B] add to romantic atmosphere[C] lead to childhood memory[D] help people relieve stress6. It is suggested that conversation at mealtime should be centered on ________.[A] having the children’s attention[B] complaining, disciplining, and scolding[C] something that was positive and made you proud[D] postponing negative comments for another time7. According to the passage, a real mealtime is ________.[A] a family mealtime with expensive planning[B] a relaxing family mealtime sometimes[C] a family mealtime every night[D] a special family dinnertime8. Dinnertime can be cheerful and relaxing when people talk about positive things instead of____________________.9. Dinners can’t be wonderful unless the cook frees himself or herself ____________________.10. What is more important to the family members is not the food itself but ____________________.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. [A] A class reunion.[B] A birthday party.[C] A retirement party.[D] A faculty reception.12. [A] Because he doesn’t write well enough.[B] Because he is not a professional writer.[C] Because he has no professional experience.[D] Because he didn’t perform well in the interview.13. [A] Jazz.[B] Rock and roll.[C] Classical music.[D] Country music.14. [A] The woman has trouble getting along with the professor.[B] The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor’s time.[C] The woman knows the professor has been busy.[D] The woman knows the professor has run into trouble.15. [A] In a library.[B] In an elevator.[C] In a hospital.[D] At a railway station.16. [A] He doesn’t always listen.[B] He has an ear infection.[C] He’s never missed a meeting.[D] He had to attend another meeting.17. [A] He is a rather tedious person.[B] He has just left the hospital.[C] He doesn’t have a healthy diet.[D] He is a better cook than the woman.18. [A] The cause of the flood.[B] The effects of the flood.[C] Floods of the past twenty years.[D] The heroic fight against a flood.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] T o ask for help finding a job.[B] To ask him to give her some advice.[C] To invite him to go shopping with her later.[D] To find out what he’s doing during the summer.20. [A] Because she might get a good job later.[B] Because she could stay at a hotel at a discount.[C] Because she might be able to get course credits for her work.[D] Because it would give her a chance to make a lot of money immediately.21. [A] Its strictness about punctuality.[B] Its long-hour work.[C] Its expensive rent.[D] Its lower pay.22. [A] Visit the hotel.[B] Work in the clothing store.[C] Continue her job search for a while.[D] Make extra money while taking classes.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] A project about an actress.[B] A project about a movie director.[C] A project about a movie.[D] A project about Europe.24. [A] Going to the cinema.[B] Conducting an opinion poll.[C] Doing an Internet search.[D] Reading a magazine.25. [A] Her mother.[B] An actress.[C] Her roommate.[D] Her classmate.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Because many parties ask people to do this.[B] Because you can show it to others at the party.[C] Because shy people like to write instead of speaking.[D] Because it can help you in case you don’t know what to say to others.27. [A] Take a deep breath and try to forget your nervousness.[B] Draw back from the group and try to calm down.[C] Look for the people who are also nervous.[D] Step forward and speak to others.28. [A] They are extremely confident.[B] They also feel shy sometimes.[C] They can get over shyness completely.[D] They cannot face the cameras and the public.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] The influence of television.[B] The troubles within the film industry.[C] The need to bring back the large studios.[D] The benefits of a dramatic arts education.30. [A] Increased theater size.[B] Excess production.[C] A reduced market.[D] Reduced loan guarantors.31. [A] The lack of talent.[B] The introduction of television.[C] The distances between the theaters.[D] The changes in studio management.32. [A] The television was introduced.[B] Ticket prices were increased.[C] The finance companies declined.[D] More than half of staff were dismissed.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Mainly because she has been Queen for many years.[B] Mainly because she has a less upper-class accent now.[C] Mainly because her speeches are familiar to many people.[D] Mainly because her speeches have been recorded for 50 years.34. [A] Dutay.[B] Citee.[C] Hame.[D] Lorst.35. [A] The changes in a person’s accent.[B] The Queen’s Christmas speeches on TV.[C] The recent development of the English language.[D] The relationship between accents and social classes.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.We generally view the family as being one of our most stable institutions; yet, our family system has (36) _________a number of changes in the past. Two hundred years ago, marriages were often arranged by parents, with economic(37) _________ being the most important factor of who married whom. Two hundred years ago, divorce was (38) _________; now, more than one out of three marriages are in (39) _________. Two hundred years ago, women did not work out of the home, and children were an economic (40) _________; now nearly 50 percent of married women work outside the home, and children are a (41) _________ responsibility.In our (42) _________ society, the family is now changing even more rapidly than it did in the past. In (43) _________ the future of the American family, some authorities foresee the family as racing toward extinction. They say that (44) ____________________________________________________________________ ______________,and this will be its only function.Family optim ists, on the other hand, predict the family’sentering a Golden Age —an era where (45) ____________________________________________________________________ ______________. Most sociologists, however, do not agree with either the pessimists or the optimists; instead, (46) ____________________________________________________________________ ______________, many of which will probably be thrown away, but some are likely to be found satisfying and functional and gradually becoming “typical”.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Y ou may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Distance learning has moved far away from the traditional correspondence course, aimed at the individual student working 47 . The global reach of the Internet makes it possible to 48 geographically-scattered students in a 49 classroom. Methods such as multimedia, video-conferencing and the Internet will 50 allow students both to proceed at their own pace, and to interact with one another and their teachers.Even without taking the technology to its limits, the idea of education as a lifelong process is catching on throughout the 51 world. Already, working adults who pursue their studies part-time make up roughly half of students taking college courses in theUnited States.However, there is 52 in scholarly circles about how far the new technology should be used for teaching academic subjects in which personal contacts between teacher and students are still vital. Britain’s Open University, for example, a world leader in distance education, has embraced information technology 53 , believing it to be no 54 for books and the exchange of ideas at live tutorials and summer schools.But the Open University is also moving with the tide. It has set up a “knowledge media institute” to explore ways of adopting information technology. Some teachers are concerned about this trend, arguing that the heavyinvestment that students are 55 to make in computer and communications equipment 56 the concept of “open”. Cost, of course, is an important factor in many developing countries, where few people have comput ers or even phones. Rather than uniting the world, the new technologies could lead to societies of information haves and have-nots.Section BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.The word conservation has a thrifty meaning. To conserve is to save and protect, to leave what we ourselves enjoy in such good condition that others may also share the enjoyment. Our forefathers had no idea that human population would increase faster than the supplies of raw materials; most of them, even until very recently, had the foolish idea that the treasures were “limitless” and “inexhaustible”. Most of the citizens of earlier generations knew little or nothing about the complicated and delicate system that runs all through nature, and which means that, as in living body, an unhealthy condition of one part will sooner or later be harmful to all the others.Fifty years ago nature study was not part of the school work; scientific forestry was a new idea; timber was still cheap because it could be brought in any quantity from distant woodlands; soil destruction and river floods were not national problems; nobody had yet studied long-term climatic cycles in relation to proper land use; even the word “conservation” had nothing of the m eaning that it has of us today.For the sake of ourselves and those who will come after us, we must now set about repairing the mistakes of our forefathers. Conserva tion should, therefore, be made a part of everyone’s daily life. To know about the water table in the ground is just as important to us as a knowledge of the basic arithmetic formulas. We need to know why all watersheds (流域) need the protection of plant life and why the running current of streams and rivers must be made to yield their full benefit to the soil before they finally escape to the sea. We need to be taught the duty of plantingtrees as well as of cutting them. We need to know theimportance of big, mature trees, because living space for most of man’s fellow creatures on this planet is figured not only in square measure of surface but also in cubic volume above the earth. In brief, it should be our goal to restore as much of the original beauty of nature as we can.57. According to the author, the greatest mistake of our forefathers was that _______.[A] they had no idea of scientific forestry[B] they were not aware of the significance of nature study[C] they had little or no sense of environmental protection[D] they had no idea of how to make good use of raw materials58. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that earlier generation didn’t realize _______.[A] the importance of the proper use of land[B] the interdependence of water, soil, and living things[C] the value of the beauty of nature[D] the harmfulness of soil destruction and river floods59. To avoid the mistakes of our forefathers, the author suggests that _______.[A] we plant more trees[B] we return to nature[C] natural sciences be taught to everybody[D] environmental education be directed to everyone60. What does the author imply by saying “living space...also in cubic volume above the earth” (Lines 7-9, Para. 3)?[A] We need to take some measures to protect space.[B] We must preserve good living conditions for both birds and land animals.[C] Our living space should be measured in cubic volume.[D] Our living space on the earth is getting smaller and smaller.61. The author’s attitude towards the current situation in the exploitation of natural resources is _______.[A] critical [B] neutral [C] positive [D] suspiciousPassage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Even before historian Joseph Ellis became a best-selling author, he was famous for his vivid lectures. In his popular courses at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, he would often make classroom discussion lively by describing his own combat experience in Vietnam. But as Ellis’s reputation grew —his books on the FoundingFathers have won both the prestigious National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize — the history professor began to entertain local and national reporters with his memories of war. Last year, after The Boston Globe carried accounts of Ellis’s experience in the Vietnam war, someone who knew the truth about Ellis dropped a dime (揭发). Last week The Boston Globe revealed that Ellis, famous for explaining the nation’s history, had some explaining to do about his own past.“Even in the best of lives, mistakes are made,” said a wretched Ellis. It turned out that while the distinguish ed historian had served in the Army, he’d spent his war years not in the jungles of Southeast Asia, but teaching history at West Point. He’d also overstated his role in the antiwar movement and even his high-school athletic records. His admission shocked colleagues, fellow historians and students who wondered why someone so accomplished would beautify his past. But it seems that success and truthfulness don’t always go hand in hand.Even among the distinguished achievers, security experts say, one in ten is deceiving — indulging in everything from empty boasting to more serious offenses such as plagiarism(剽窃), fictionalizing military records, making up false academic certificates or worse. “And, oddly, pr ominent people who beautify the past often do so once they’re famous”, says Ernest Brod of Kroll Associates, which has conducted thousands of background checks. Says Brod: “It’s not like they use these lies to climb the ladder.”Then what makes them do it? Psychologists say some people succeed, at least in part, because they are uniquely adjusted to the expectations of others. And no matter how well-known, those people can be haunted by a sense of their own shortcomings. “From outside, these people look anything but fragile,” says Dennis Shulman, a New York p sychoanalyst. “But inside, they feel hollow, empty.”62. What is said about Ellis in the first paragraph?[A] He was more famous when he taught at Mount Holyoke College.[B] He has told both students and reporters about his own experience of war.[C] His book on the Vietnam War has won two important prizes.[D] He has written a best-seller for a newspaper —The Boston Globe.63. It is not revealed by the passage that Ellis lied about _______.[A] his role in the antiwar movement[B] his athletic records in high school[C] his family background[D] his own war experience inVietnam64. By “success and truthfulness don’t always go hand in hand” (Line 6, Para. 2), the author means _______.[A] all the successful people are liars[B] once people become famous, they start lying[C] distinguished people tend to lie about their military experience[D] sometimes even a prominent man may lie about his achievements65. What does Ernest Brod mean by “climb the ladder”?[A] To go further in beautifying one’s past.[B] To become more successful.[C] To cover one’s serious offenses.[D] To inquire into one’s background.66. What does Dennis Shulman say about successful people who lie about themselves?[A] They feel weak in their hearts.[B] They have no sense of their shortcomings.[C] They take pride in their weaknesses.[D] They look weak to other people.Part V 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.The normal human daily cycle of activity is of some 7-8 hours. Sleep alternation with some 16-17 hours 67 and that the sleep normally coincides 68 the hours of darkness. Our present 69 is with how easily and to what extent this 70 can be modified.The question is no mere academic one. The case with which people can change from working in the day to working at night is a 71 of growing importance in industry where automation 72 for round-the-clock working of machines. It normally 73 from five days to one week for a person to adapt to a 74 routine of sleep and wakefulness, sleeping during the day and working at night.75 , it is often the case in industry 67. [A] weakness [B] fairness[C] wakefulness [D] goodness68. [A] in [B] with [C] of [D] over69. [A] care [B] attention[C] intention [D] concern70. [A] cycle [B] period [C] circle [D] round71. [A] problem [B] difficulty[C] trouble [D] matter72. [A] asks [B] invites [C] calls [D] reacts73. [A] takes [B] spends [C] demands [D] asks74. [A] former [B] returned[C] reversed [D] regular75. [A] Therefore [B] Unfortunatelythat 76 are changed every week. This means that no sooner has he got used to one routine 77 he has to change to another, 78 that much of his time is spent 79 working nor sleeping very 80 .One answer would seem to be 81 periods on each shift, a month, or even three months. 82 , recent research has shown that people on such systems will revert to go back to their 83 habits of sleep and wakefulness during the weekend and that this is quite enough to destroy any 84 to night work built up during the week. The only real solution appears to be to hand 85 the night shift to those permanent night workers whose 86 may persist。
2022-2023年公共营养师《四级营养师》考前冲刺卷②(答案解析23)
2022-2023年公共营养师《四级营养师》考前冲刺卷②（答案解析）全文为Word可编辑，若为PDF皆为盗版，请谨慎购买！第I卷一.综合考点题库(共70题)1.膳食平衡原则包括（）。
A.谷类为主，蔬菜相辅B.低膳食纤维C.高糖D.动物性食物为主正确答案：A本题解析：暂无解析2.24 h回顾法的特点是（）。
A.需要有账目B.所用时间短C.只能得到群体的食物摄取情况D.应答者不需要较高文化E.只要进行1天调查就可以了正确答案：B、D本题解析：24 h回顾法的主要优点是所用时间短、应答者不需要较高文化，能得到个体的膳食营养素摄入状况，便于与其他相关因素进行比较，这种膳食调查结果对于人群营养状况的原因的分析也是非常有价值的。
24 h回顾调查法一般选用3天连续调查方法。
3.以下哪种疾病应补充碘（）A.克山病B.甲状腺机能亢进C.地方性甲状腺肿D.甲状腺肿瘤正确答案：C本题解析：暂无解析4.营养管理的主要工作内容有（）。
A.了解社区人群营养和健康状况及其影响因素B.动员社区人群积极参与营养工作C.社区营养监测、干预和评价D.社区营养改善E.制订营养教育计划正确答案：A、C、D本题解析：社区营养管理的主要工作内容有：了解社区人群营养和健康状况及其影响因素；社区营养监测、干预和评价；社区营养改善5.烟酸缺乏可以引起（）。
A.溶血病B.脚气病C.软骨病D.癞皮病正确答案：D本题解析：暂无解析6.（）是计算机的主体部分。
A.主机B.辅机C.硬盘D.内存正确答案：A本题解析：暂无解析7.为个体计划膳食经常借助（）和以食物为基础的膳食指南来完成。
A.RNI、AIB.RNI、EARC.AI、EARD.RNI、U1正确答案：A本题解析：为个体计划膳食经常借助RNI(推荐摄入量)、AI(适宜摄入量)和以食物为基础的膳食指南来完成。
8.维生素B1缺乏病在我国哪个地区发病率较高( )。
A.北方B.南方C.西部D.东北地区正确答案：B本题解析：在我国南方维生素B，缺乏病的发病率较高，主要由于这些地区以精米为主食，且气候炎热潮湿，汗液中丢失的维生素B．较多。
CET-4模拟试题(二)答案解析
Part IWriting范文点评高分范文Going to Graduate School Is a Better Choice①If given two options after graduation, that is, to take a job in a company orto go to a graduate school, I'd prefer the latter.② First and foremost, it is widely acknowledged that a higher level ofeducation means better payments and more opportunities in the future in China. ③Therefore, I think another two or three years' investment in graduate education must be worthwhile in the long run. ④Secondly, I love my major and have a strong desire to further my study so as to deeply explore some academic issues in this field.⑤Finally, the job market for undergraduate students is too competitive foraverage students like me to find a satisfying job. ⑥Thus,it would be a better choice if I could obtain a master's degree.⑦Considering the three reasons listed above, I would choose to go to agraduate school after graduation to earn a better future.Part ⅡListening ComprehensionSection ANews Report One(1) The Christmas Eve in Thailand was shattered by violence when ten bombs blasted across Bangkok around midnight. Five Thai citizens died during the attack and more than thirty injured. No terrorist group claimed responsibility for the bombings by Tuesday. Some believe the blasts were caused by Muslim separatists. Bombings and shootings occur almost daily in Thailand’s three Southern-most provinces. Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani have long complained o f neglect and discrimination in the largely Buddhist nation, which have a dominant Muslim圣诞节前夕，泰国曼谷市发生了10 起炸弹袭击事件，这让平安夜的节日气氛烟消云散。
CET4英语四级考试全真预测试卷 第2套(完型)
Part V Cloze (15 minutes)To be a good teacher, you need some of the gifts of a good actor: you must be able to 62 the attention and interest of your students: you must be a 63 speaker, with a good, strong, 64 voice which is fully under your control: and you must be able to 65 what you are teaching in order to make its meaning clear. 66 a good teacher and you will see that he does not sit still 67 his class: he stands the whole time when he is teaching; he walks about, using his 68 , hands and fingers to help him in his explanations, and his face to express feelings. Listen to him, and you will 69 the loudness, the quality and the musical note of his voice always 70 according to what he is 71 about. The fact that a good teacher has some of the gifts of a good actor doesn't 72 that he will indeed be able to act 73 on the stage, for there are very important 74 between the teacher's work and the actor's. The actor has to speak words which he has learnt by heart' he has to repeat exactly the 75 words each time he plays a certain part; 76 his movements and the ways in which he uses his voice are usually 77 beforehand. What he has to do is to make all these carefully learnt words and actions seem 78 on the stage.A good teacher 79 in quite a different way. His students take his 80 : they ask and answer questions; they obey orders; and if they don't understand something, they will say so. The teacher therefore has to suit his act to the needs of his students. He cannot learn his part by heart, but must 81 it as he goes along.62. [A] pay [B] hold [C] give [D] know63. [A] clear [B] slow [C] quick [D] loud64. [A] frightening [B] exciting [C] fearing [D] pleasing65. [A] act [B] talk [C] say [D] repeat66. [A] Listen [B] Watch [C] Look [D] Observe67. [A] for [B] behind [C] before [D] with68. [A] tongue [B] words [C] sound [D] arms69. [A] hear [B] see [C] think [D] guess70. [A] making [B] changing [C] expressing [D] giving71. [A] talking [B] thinking [C] hearing [D] saying72. [A] tell [B] express [C] show [D] mean73. [A] good [B] badly [C] well [D] actively74. [A] things [B] differences [C] points [D] jobs75. [A] different [B] same [C] above [D] following76. [A] just [B] never [C] ever [D] even77. [A] read [B] known [C] fixed [D] written78. [A] natural [B] real [C] false [D] clear79. [A] is [B] has [C] works [D] teaches80. [A] group [B] party [C] class [D] play81. [A] invent [B] discover [C] teach [D] continuePart V Cloze62. B 词义辨析题。
2022-2023年公共营养师《四级营养师》考前冲刺卷②(答案解析1)
2022-2023年公共营养师《四级营养师》考前冲刺卷②（答案解析）全文为Word可编辑，若为PDF皆为盗版，请谨慎购买！第I卷一.综合考点题库(共70题)1.老年人的基础代谢与中年人相比降低（）。
A.15%～20%B.20%～25%C.25%～30%D.30%～35%正确答案：A本题解析：暂无解析2.引用散装劣质酒导致人体酒精中毒的成分主要是（）。
A.甲醇B.超重C.琥珀酸D.酒石酸正确答案：A本题解析：酒精中毒3.钙过量对机体的不利影响有( )。
A.兴奋性受抑制B.奶碱综合征C.血浆胆固醇升高D.心率缓慢正确答案：B本题解析：钙过量对机体可产生不利影响，包括增加肾结石的危险、奶碱综合征以及干扰其他矿物质的吸收和利用。
4.氮平衡常用于蛋白质代谢、机体蛋白质营养状况评价和( )研究。
A.蛋白质需要量B.蛋白质消化率C.蛋白质利用率D.蛋白质互补作用正确答案：A本题解析：氮平衡是指氮的摄人量和排出量的关系。
通常采用测定氮的方法，推算蛋白质含量。
氮平衡常用于蛋白质代谢、机体蛋白质营养状况评价和蛋白质需要量研究。
5.维生素C负荷实验是在受试者口服维生素C后收集（）h内的尿做测定。
A.5B.4C.l3D.2 正确答案：B本题解析：维生素C负荷实验：受试者口服维生素C 500 mg，收集随后4 h尿做总维生素C测定，若排出大于1O mg，为正常；若排出小于3 mg，表示缺乏。
6.除了基础代谢外，( )是人体能量消耗的主要因素。
A.生长发育B.体力活动C.静息代谢D.食物热效应正确答案：B本题解析：除了基础代谢外，体力活动是影响人体能量消耗的主要因素。
通常各种体力活动所消耗的能量约占人体总能量消耗的15%~30%。
7.生物学价值最高的蛋白质存在于下列哪项食物中（）。
A.谷类B.肉类C.奶类D.蛋类正确答案：D本题解析：暂无解析8.（）是乳糖、蜜二糖、水苏糖、棉籽糖等的组成成分之一。
A.葡萄糖B.果糖C.半乳糖D.以上都不对正确答案：C本题解析：暂无解析9.大豆具有降低血脂作用是因为含有（）。
2022-2023年公共营养师《四级营养师》考前冲刺卷②(答案解析7)
2022-2023年公共营养师《四级营养师》考前冲刺卷②（答案解析）全文为Word可编辑，若为PDF皆为盗版，请谨慎购买！第I卷一.综合考点题库(共70题)1.一个人吃（）为1个人日。
A.三餐B.早餐C.中餐D.晚餐正确答案：A本题解析：人日数是代表被调查者用餐的天数，一个人吃早、中、晚三餐为1个人日。
2.含淀粉最少的豆类是( )。
A.大豆B.蚕豆C.绿豆D.小豆正确答案：A本题解析：大豆类碳水化合物组成比较复杂，多为纤维素和可溶性糖，几乎完全不含淀粉或含量极微。
3.有机磷农药主要急性毒性是( )。
A.抑制胆碱酯酶的活性B.血液系统障碍C.致癌性D.肝脏损害正确答案：A本题解析：有机磷农药的毒性作用主要是与生物体内胆碱酯酶结合，形成稳定的磷酰化乙酰胆碱酯酶，使胆碱酯酶失去活性，从而导致乙酰胆碱在体内大量堆积，引起胆碱能神经纤维高度兴奋。
4.营养健康教育的技巧有A.娱乐和教育相结合，以娱乐为先导B.知识和技能相结合，以技能相巩固C.科学和趣味相结合，以趣味为动因D.全面和需求相结合，以需求为依据正确答案：A、B、C、D本题解析：过去的健康教育，一般只注重常识宣传，只要求群众做什么，而不是为群众做什么，所以应该采用“娱乐—教育策略”等。
因人施教，分层施教。
5.健康档案应包括（）。
A.基本情况B.个人疾病史C.家庭疾患史D.l膳食史E.体育锻炼情况正确答案：A、B、C、D、E本题解析：个人健康档案的基本资料一般包括人口学资料（A项）、健康行为资料（E项）、生物学基础资料和临床资料（B、C、D三项）。
6.钙对人体最重要的功能是（）。
A.构成机体的骨骼和牙齿B.参与血液抗凝C.调节皮肤结构D.影响毛细血管通透性正确答案：A本题解析：暂无解析7.患（）缺乏的已发育成熟的成人会出现阳痿、性欲减退等表现。
A.碘B.镁C.锌D.钙正确答案：B本题解析：低镁血症患者可有房室性早搏、房颤以及室速与室颤，成人会出现阳痿、性欲减退等表现。
考前冲刺英语四级考试模拟试题与答案详解
考前冲刺英语四级考试模拟试题与答案详解在距离英语四级考试仅剩几天的时候，进行模拟试题的练习是非常重要和有效的一种备考方式。
本文将为大家提供一份英语四级考试模拟试题，并对试题中的每个选项进行详细解析，帮助大家更好地理解和掌握英语四级考试的要点和技巧。
一、听力部分听力部分一直是英语四级考试中较为重要的一部分，也是许多考生备考时容易忽视的一部分。
接下来是一段听力材料，请听完后回答相关问题。
（听力材料略）1. What is the man's problem?A) He lost his wallet.B) He missed the bus.C) He forgot his keys.D) He can't find his glasses.解析：选C。
通过仔细聆听听力材料，我们可以听到男士说“我把钥匙忘在家里了”，因此他的问题是忘带了钥匙。
2. What is the woman's suggestion?A) The man should buy a new pair of glasses.B) The man should take a taxi home.C) The man should ask his wife for help.D) The man should go to the event without the glasses.解析：选C。
女士建议男士向他的妻子寻求帮助，所以答案为C选项。
二、阅读理解部分阅读理解部分是英语四级考试的重点考察内容之一，考生需要通过阅读短文，回答相关问题。
Passage 1(文章内容略)3. What is the passage mainly about?A) The benefits of exercise.B) The history of running.C) Different types of sports shoes.D) The popularity of marathons.解析：选D。
CET-4模拟试题(二)
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2．请在规定时间内依次完成作文、听力、阅读、翻译各部分考试，作答作文期间不得翻阅该试题册。
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4. 考试期间在非听力考试时间佩戴耳机。
Part I Writing (30 minutes)（请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试）Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. S uppose you have two options upon graduation: one is to take a job in a company and the other to go to a graduate school. You are to make achoice between the two. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice. You should write at least 120words but no more than 180words.Part ⅡListening Comprehension （25 minutes）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 willbe spoken only once. After you hear a question，you must choose the best answerfrom the four choices marked A），B），C）and D）. Then mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A) Terrorists attacked Thai troops. C) Shootings occurred in Bangkok.B)Thai troops killed many people. D) Bombs blasted in Bangkok.2.A) The Muslims wanted to build up an Islamic State.B)Thai troops were sent to North.C)About 2,000 people were injured.D)There were no more bombings since 2004.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A) Give oil revenues to some of the provinces.B)Allow provinces distribute their oil revenues.C)Distribute oil revenues according to the population size.D)Distribute oil revenues according to the development of economy.4.A) To help build shopping malls.B)To help improve the country’s economy.C)To help more children to learn how to clean the streets.D)To help more young people to get back to school.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A) Spain. C) France.B)The United States. D) Italy.6.A) 77 million. C) 36.8 million.B)130 million. D) 100 million.7. A) 16.6%. C) 100%.B) 30%. D) 37%.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choosethe best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) The job is boring, but the pay is good. C) She likes the job but still wants a change.B) It’s not a busy, but a hard job. D) It’s the very job she’s looking for.9. A) He likes fashion. C) He believes he qualifies for the job.B) He is learning fashion design. D) He likes working as a salesman.10.A) Someone who is not good at service jobs.B)Someone who is not good at mind tricks.C)Someone who is afraid of being a new one at a job.D)Someone who can start a conversation with strangers easily.11.A) Be played by mind tricks. C) Fail to get perfect scores.B) Leave the school and be independent. D) Be unemployed for the time being.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) Living in trees. C) An environmental issue.B) Protecting the forests. D) Tasmania’s policies.13.A) She hates to live with people. C) She wants to live high.B) She likes living in a tree. D) She wants to prevent people from loggingtrees.14. A) It can benefit the environment. C) It can provide jobs.B) It can reduce costs. D) It is profitable.15.A) It is a vital industry in Tasmania. C) It boosts the cutting of trees in Tasmania.B) It will reduce employment rate in Tasmania. D) It stops local people from money inTasmania.Section 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 spokenonly once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from thefour choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) New York City is turning 101 years old.B)Grand Central Station’s turning 101 years old.C)A building being named as Grand Central T erminal.D)The change of Grand Central Station.17.A) It has a small, arched window. C) The ticket windows are jeweled.B) The clocks are on four sides. D) The ceiling is a mirror image.18.A) The design of the building is for the public.B) The plan of building a huge office over it failed.C)The modern preservation movement gets more attention.D)The beauty of the building has been known worldwide.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) It contains one paragraph of introduction. C) It consists of two sides of theargument.B) It contains five paragraphs of evidence. D) It contains three paragraphs of theconclusion.20.A) Correcting grammar mistakes in college. C) Helping students improve their writing.B) Teaching international students. D) Working in a lab in India.21.A) Its subjects are too simple to use the formula.B)The formula is good for this kind of writing.C)Its subjects require deep thoughts and investigation.D)Careful thinking should be throughout the process of writing.22. A) One with a clear five-paragraph essay.B)One with evidence leading to different conclusions.C)One with descriptive words.D) One with shorter but well-organized sentences.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23.A) Busy people. C) Young people.B) Knowledgeable people. D) Rich people.24.A) Ads by celebrity. C) Good reputation of the seller.B) Friendly online conversation. D) Discounts and small gifts.25. A) By adding various products. C) By having good post-sale service.B) By lowering the prices. D) By making quick deliveries.Part III Reading Comprehension （40 minutes）Section ADirections：In this section，there is a passage with ten blanks。
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四级考前冲刺试题二2.Taking Care of Parents Also Means Taking Care of FinancesDenise Egebrecht needed a break.It had been three years since her 86-year-old mother, Eleanor Schwartz, moved in with her and her husband in their home in Johnsburg, Ill. Mrs. Schwartz has Alzheimer’s disease (老年痴呆症) and has trouble moving around, so Mrs. Egebrecht helps her mother with her shower each day, makes sure she’s fed and takes her on small excursions (远足) to the mall in a portable wheelchair. The routine includes occasionally reminding her mother of what day it is and where she’s living.Mrs. Egebrecht does all this while also raising her 8-year-old daughter Jaqueline and juggling a full-time job.“My mom took care of me all of my life,” says Mrs. Egebrecht. “Of course I’m going to take care of her now. She’ll live here as long as she’s able.”(临时看护Mrs. the line.THE FIRST STEPHave the hard talk.“So often I see clients who are in the middle of this situation but know very little about their parents’ finances,” said Henni Fisher, a Brooklyn clinical social worker who specializes in geriatrics (老人病学). Your parents may be unwilling or unable to give details. Or you may be uncomfortable bringing up the subject.“It isn’t easy making the transition from the one being cared for to the one giving the care,” said Ms. Fisher.But you can’t put the conversation off any longer. Reassure your parents that you’re not trying to take control away from them. You’re simply trying to make sure that they have everything they need and t hat you understand everything they want.During this conversation, or series of conversations, be sure to ask about one of the largest expenses for older people: assisted living or nursing home facilities. Do your parents have long-term care insurance that can help with this exceptionally great expense? If they don’t, should they get it? (For more information, see our previous article “Getting Insurance for One’s Frailest Years.”)THE DOCUMENTSYou’ll also want to make sure your parents have the proper paperwork in place. In an emergency, you’ll need legal authority to act on your parents behalf. Make sure your parents have signed a durable power of attorney authorizing you or some other trustworthy person to take over financial decisions — including signing checks and paying bills — on their behalf.And keep in mind these other necessary documents: A durable power of attorney for health care (also called a health care proxy) authorizing someone to make medical decisions when your parents cannot; and a living will outlining your parent’s wishes if life support is needed.HIRING AN OUTSIDERMany families find relief when they hire a geriatric care manager. These consultants, which can cost anywhere from $50 to $200 an hour, will assess your parents’ situation, offer counseling and help you find the local services you need.So vital are these new professionals that my colleague Lesley Alderman will be devoting next week’s Patient Money column to tips on finding the right care manager for your parents’ situatio n.1. In the recent three years, Denise Egebrecht has been busy .2.C)A)C)B)C)A)D)8.9.10.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)When you think about the growth of human population over the last century or so, it is all too easy to imagine it merely as an increase in the number of humans. But as we 47 , so do all the things associated with us, 48 our livestock (家畜). At present, there are about 1.5 billion cattle and domestic buffalo and about 1.7 billion sheep and goats. With pigs and poultry, they form a 49 part of our enormous biological footprint upon this planet.Just how enormous was not really apparent until the 50 of a new report, called “Livestock’s Long Shadow,” by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.Consider these numbers. Global livestock grazing (放牧) and feed production use “30 percent of the land surface of the planet.” Livestock — which consume more food than they 51 — also compete directly with humans for water. And the drive to expand grazing land destroys more biologically sensitive terrain, rain forests 52 , than anything else.But what is even more striking, and alarming, is that livestock are 53 for about 18 percent of the globalwarming effect, more than transportation’s 54 . The culprits (罪魁祸首) are methane — the natural result of bovine digestion — and the nitrogen emitted by manure. Deforestation of grazing land adds to the effect.There are no easy trade-offs when it comes to global warming — such as cutting back on cattle to make room for cars. The human 55 for meat is certainly not about to end anytime soon. As “Livestock’s Long Shadow” makes clear, our health and the health of the planet depend on pushing livestock production in more 56Section B :Passage One:Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Women are on the verge of outnumbering men in the workforce for the first time, a historic reversal caused by long-uring theCas ey Mulligan. jobs.”C)D) results from men’s domination of higher-paying jobs59. What happened to the women workforce during World War II?A) It decreased suddenly. B) It contributed to the high unemployment rate.C) It enjoyed a boost. D) It took over the male-dominated professions.60. According to the passage, one aim of the federal stimulus funding is to .A) promote health care and education B) create new jobs for laid-off menC) reduce the unemployment rate D) encourage women to work outside the home61. It is anticipated by economist Casey Mulligan that .A) there will be equality in workforce numbers by the end of this yearB) it will be much easier for men to find work compared with womenC) the image that the man has to be the breadwinner will soon changeD) men will exceed women in the workforce with the economic recoveryPassage Two:Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Nearly half of US employers research the online profiles of job candidates on social networks such as Facebook,MySpace or LinkedIn, according to a new survey.Forty-five percent of the employers surveyed for , the largest US online job site, said they use social networking sites to check on job candidates, up from just 22 percent in a survey conducted last year.Another 11 percent said they plan to start using social networking sites for screening.“As social networking grows increasingly pervasive, more employers are utilizing these sites to screen potential employees,” CareerBuilder said in a statement. It said job seekers should “be mindful of the information they post online.”CareerBuilder said that of those who conduct online searches as background checks on job candidates, 29 percent use Facebook, 26 percent use LinkedIn and 21 percent use MySpace. Eleven percent search blogs while seven percent follow candidates on micro-blogging service Twitter.Thirty-five percent of those surveyed said they have found content on a social network that caused them not to hire a candidate, CareerBuilder said. Examples included “provocative(挑衅的) or inappropriate photographs or information” or content about drinking or using drugs. Other reasons cited were badmouthing (说坏话) a previousin cognitive(认知的) areas such as attention and memory. This is true 67 of age.People will be alert and receptive 68 they are faced with information that gets them to think about things they are interested in. And someone 69 a history of doing more 70 than less will go into old age more cognitively 71 than someone who has not had an active mind.Many experts are so 72 of the benefits of challenging the brain 73 they are putting the theory to 74 in their own lives. “The idea is not 75 to learn to memorize enormous amounts of information,” says James Fozard, associate director of an institute 76 aging. “Most of usC) if D) whether69. A) of B) withC) about D) from70. A) rather B) betterC) other D) greater71. A) ambitious B) reasonableC) perfect D) sound72. A) persuaded B) convincedC) supposed D) counseled73. A) as B) soC) because D) that74. A) work B) jobC) truth D) fact75. A) essentially B) completelyd o n ’tneed that kind of skill. Such 77 training is of lessinterest than being able to 78 mentalalertness. ” Fozard and others say they 79 theirbrains with different mental skills, both becausethey enjoy them and because they are sure thattheir range of activities will help the way their brainswork.Gene Cohen, acting director of the sameinstitute, 80 that people in their old age should81 in mental and physical activities individually as 82 as in groups. Cohen says that we are frequentlyadvised to keep physically active as we age, 83older people need to keep mentally active as well.C) necessarily D) remarkably 76. A) at B) on C) in D) by 77. A) excessive B) general C) specific D) similar 78. A) maintain B) sustain C) retain D) obtain 79. A) regulate B) encounter C) stimulate D) challenge 80. A) suggests B) advises C) protests D) supposes 81. A) pursue B) involve C) engage D) devote 82. A) good B) well ).) in ).被offer teachers for some personal interests. It has put much pressure on parents that are not rich. Worse still, it may lead to the corruption of teachers.In my view , gifts still serve as a good way to express people’s love and respect toward honourable teachers and should not be banned. However, people should give small andmeaningful rather than expensive gifts to teachers for the sake of students, parents and teachers. After all, it is not the price of the gift but just the heart you put into it that is meaning and important.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. C)2. B)3. D)4. A)5. B)6. D)7. C)8. financial decisions 9. the lawyer 10. reliefPart IIIListening ComprehensionSection A11. A) 12. B) 13. C) 14. D) 15. B) 16. D) 17. B) 18. D)19. C) 20. B) 21. D) 22. D) 23. C) 24. D) 25. A)Section B26. B) 27. C) 28. A) 29. D) 30. A) 31. D) 32. C) 33. D) 34. C) 35. A)Section C36. passports 37. guarantee 38. specifies 39. introduced40. background 41. access 42. confirming 43. register44. The government has said that the cost of a combined 10-year passport will be 93 pounds45. scanners and readers needed for the national identity card scheme would have to be introduced anyway46. The use of more secure identity confirmation systems would mean cuts in social security, housing benefitsand council tax deceptionPart IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)47. F)57. B)Part V67. B)77. C)。