《英语周报》英语四级考试听力模拟试题三

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大学英语四级听力专项+模拟测试答案unit3

Unit 31~5 BCDBD 6~10 ACADC 11~15 BBCAC 16~20 DCADC 21~25 ADCAB 26~30 CDCBA Dictation 3-1Last week the sun shone and it got quite hot. I decided to put on my light grey summer trousers. But I got a shock. I could not put them on. They were too small. It is possible that they got smaller during the winter, but I do not think so. I am afraid I got bigger. So I am going to eat less and I am going to take more exercise.I am definitely going to lose some weight.Dictation 3-2Everything changes. Once a lot of people went to the cinema to see silent films. Then when talking pictures started nobody wanted to see silent films any more. But people still went to the cinema and everybody knew the names of all the great film stars. Now we have television. People sit at home night after night watching their favorite programs. But what is going to happen to the cinema?Dictation 3-3Dear Mr. Scott,Thank you for your letter of 15th January. You say that you telephoned our office five times in two days and did not receive a reply.I am sorry about this, but we have had problems with our telephone.Dictation 3-4I have a watch. It is a Swiss watch. It is not new and my friends are sometimesa little rude about it. They tell me to buy a new one. But I do not want a new one.I am very happy with my old watch. Last week it stopped. So I took it to the shop.I did not ask for an estimate. Today I went to get it. Do you know how much I had to pay? Five pounds. Five pounds just for cleaning a watch.Dictation 3-5Have you ever thought what it is like to be one of those beautiful girls that you see on the front of fashion magazines? They meet interesting people, they travel to exciting places, and sometimes they make a lot of money. But they have to work hard. They often have to get up very early in the morning, and of course they have to be very careful about what they eat.UNIT 3This is the VOA Special English Health Report.A panic attack is a sudden feeling of terror. Usually it does not last long, but it may feel like forever.The cause can be something as normally uneventful as driving over a bridge or flying in an airplane. And it can happen even if the person has driven over many bridges or flown many times before.A fast heartbeat. Sweaty hands. Difficulty breathing. A lightheaded feeling. At first a person may have no idea what is wrong. But these can all be signs of what is known as panic disorder. The first appearance usually is between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four. In some cases it develops after a tragedy, like the death of a loved one, or some other difficult situation.In the United States, the National Institute of Mental Health says more than two million people are affected in any one-year period.The American Psychological Association says panic disorder is two times more likely in women than men. And it can last anywhere from a few months to a lifetime.Panic attacks can be dangerous -- for example, if a person is driving at the time. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge in the state of Maryland is so long and so high over the water, it is famous for scaring motorists. There is even a driver assistance program to help people get across.Test 31—5 BACAC 6—10 ADDCC 11—15 ACBDD 16—20 BACAB21—25 CBDCD26. believed 27. Speaking 28. intense 29. responsible 30. stressed31. bombings 32. district 33. exploded34. A third bomb on another underground train tore a hole through a tunnel wall35. The attacks were timed to cause maximum disruption during the morning rush hour.36. with the underground network still shut down the city’s workers are faced witha long walk home.TEST 3Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At theend of each conversation, one or more questionswill be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the questions will be spokenonly once. After each question there will be apause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C), and D), and decidewhich is the best answer. Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with asingle line through the center.1. M: Hi, Jane. Do you have some change? I have to makea call on the pay phone.W: Pay phone? Why not use my mobile phone? Here you are. Q: What will the man most probably do?2. M: I need to go out. Is it still raining?W: Yes, but it’s starting to let up a little.Q: What does the woman mean?3. W: There are only a few drops left in the can. I guesswe’ll have to buy some in themorning.M: Well, we can finish up this job tomorrow. Let’s just wash out our brushes for now.Q: What will they probably buy in the morning?4. M: I’d like to have some flowers delivered to Peace Hospital.W: Certainly. If you step over here, I’ll show you some arrangements.Q: What is the man going to do?5. M: Has George returned from Europe yet?W: Yes, but he had been only here for three days before his company sent him to America.Q: Where is George now?6. M: Why didn’t you stop when we first signaled?W: I’m sorry. Will I have to pay a fine?Q: What is the probable relationship between the man and the woman?7. W: If I buy some plants for the house, will you water them for me while I’m on holiday?M: Sure I will, if you water mine while I’m on vacation. Q: What will the man do for the woman?8. M: How are your piano lessons going?W: Very well. My teacher thinks I’m making progress.And I find the lessons well-worth the time andeffort.Q: What does the woman think of her piano lessons?Now you will hear two long conversations.Conversation OneM: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long?W: About ten minutes.M: Did you notice whether the number seven bus has gone by? W: Not while I’ve been standing here. I’m waiting for the number seven myself.M: Good. Ho t today, isn’t it?W: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off. M: Me too. This is unusual for March. I don’t remember it ever being so hot and dry in March before.W: You’re from Florida then.M: Not really. I was born in New York, but I’ve lived here for ten years now.W: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana. M: Pretty cold in Indiana, isn’t it?W: Yes. That’s why we moved. But we didn’t know that it would be so hot here. We should have gone to California.Do you think that we’ve missed the bus?M: N o. It’s always a little late.W: It is twenty to one, but my watch is a little fast. M: Don’t worry. It never comes exactly on the half-hour like it should.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. What is the woman doing?10. According to the conversation, what kind of weather is usual for March?11. Where does this conversation take place?12. How often is the bus scheduled to pass their stop?Conversation TwoW: Just a few years ago this city established what is called the Telephone Reassurance Service. It was set up by a volunteer group of people to ring up elderly or handi-capped persons who live alone, to check on whether they are all right and to help cheer them up.M: That sounds like a good idea.W: Well, they had a 97-year-old woman on television to publicize the project. She lived alone and had never been out of the state she was born in. Although she had relatives, nobody seemed to know what had happened to them.M: You say the service has been going for a few years? W: I think it’s five, but it might even be ten years, and now it has about one thousand volunteers and they keep in daily touch with more than twelve hundred people, mostly senior citizens.M: It must be frightening to be old and alone and have no one who has any interest in you.W: The service made its millionth call recently. The volunteer calls once a day and if no one answers, anothercall is made in about an hour. If there is still no answer, a call is placed to a neighbor or to someone who can check to see if the person is all right. The project is supported twenty percent by federal funds and the rest by donations. The volunteers now go through an instruction course before beginning the calls.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. To what extent has the Telephone Reassurance Service now developed?14. How was the Telephone Reassurance Service publicized?15. What is told about the operation of the Telephone Reassurance Service?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage, you will hear somequestions. Both the passage and the questionswill be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the best answer fromthe four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Thenmark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. Passage OneReligious and private schools receive little or no support from public taxes in the United States. As a result, they are more expensive to attend. The religious schools in America are usually run by churches. Therefore they tend to be less expensive than private schools. When there is free education available to all children in the United States, why do people spend money on private schools? Americans offer a great variety of reasons for doing so. Some parents send their children to private schools because the classes there are usually smaller. In their opinion the public schools in their area are not of high quality to meet their needs. Private schools in the United States range widely in size and quality, and they offer all kinds of programs to meet the needs of certain students.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. Why is it usually expensive to attend religious and private schools?17. Who usually runs religious schools in the United States?18. What is one of the reasons for people to send their children to private schools?Passage TwoNow research from Australia shows that pets are good for your health. The findings of this new study suggest that people who have pets are at less risk from heart disease than those who do not.The new research was carried out over three years and examined 6,000 people. They took tests that measured a variety of different factors known to be involved in heart disease —blood pressure and blood levels. Also, people were asked about their lifestyles. The 800 people who owned pets had low levels on each of the factors measured thanthose who did not own pets. The study also showed that it did not matter what kind of pet was owned—a cat was as good as a dog—so the benefits could not be attributed to the exercises involved in walking a dog.The question is just how pets manage to make their owners more healthier. The obvious answer is that they make their owners feel more relaxed and happy. The Australian scientists who organized this study commented that if a new drug was available that was as effective as simply having a pet, then this drug would undoubtedly be considered a breakthrough in the control of heart disease.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What conclusion was drawn from the new research done in Australia?20. Which of the following factors was not measured in the research?21. According to the talk, which of the following statements is true?Passage ThreeHere is an announcement on a university radio station.The Central State University School of Engineering invites you to go fly a kite—that is, once you’ve designed it. This weekend, the Third Annual Kite Competition will take place. Building a kite poses a number of engineering problems. And we want to see how you solve them. As in the two previous years, there are lots of prizes. There will be prizes for the kite with the largest surface area and for the kite with the smallest; for the kite that can lift the heaviest load and for the kite made from the most unusual material; there’s even one for the funniest kite. Of course, all winning kites must be working models; you must be able to fly them at least 100 feet in the air. You don’t have to be an engineering student to compete— all interested students at Central State are invited to enter. Preliminary events take place on Saturday in the Commons south of the Engineering Tower. Final events will be held at the stadium on Sunday afternoon.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have justheard.22. According to the speaker, how many times has the kite competition been held before this year?23. Which of the following would win a prize in the kite competition?24. According to the speaker, who is eligible to enter the competition?25. According to the speaker, when and where will the final portion of the competition be held?Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the firsttime you should listen for its general idea. Thenlisten to the passage again. When the passage isread for the second time, you are required tofill in the blanks numbered from26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For theblanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are requiredto fill in the missing information. For theseblanks, you can either use the exact words youhave just heard or write down the main points inyour own words. Finally, when the passage is readfor the third time, you should check what youhave written.Police in London have warned people to remain cautious following the bomb attacks during Thursday morning’s rush hour on the city’s tran sport system. The attacks are (26) believed to have killed at least fifty people and injured around seven hundred more.(27) Speaking on television just hours after the attacks, the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, promised an (28) intense investigation by the police and security services to track down those (29) responsible. Mr. Blair also said he knew those behind the attacks had acted in the name of Islam but he (30) stressed that the overwhelming majority of Muslims abhorred (憎恨) the (31) bombings as much as he did.The first attack came just before nine in the morning on a train close to the main station in the city’s financial (32) district; minutes later the worst incident occurred: a bomb (33) exploded in a deep underground line, killing more than twenty people. (34) A third bomb on another underground train tore a hole through a tunnel wall, throwing debris onto a nearby track and involving a further two trains. The fourth explosion ripped the roof off a bus.(35) The attacks were timed to cause maximum disruption during the morning rush hour, and (36) with the underground network still shut down the city’s workers are faced with a long walk home.（注：可编辑下载，若有不当之处，请指正，谢谢!）。

大学英语四级模拟题三(含答案)

大学英语四级模拟题三Part One Reading Comprehension (2’×10 = 20’)Directions: 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). Y ou should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage OneScientists are trying to make the deserts into good land again. They want to bring water to the deserts so that people can live and grow food. Even so, more and more of the earth is becoming desert all the time.Why? Scientists think that people make deserts. People are doing bad things to the earth. Some people on the earth do not get very much rain. Yet, they still do not become deserts. This is because there are some small green plants growing there. Plants help keep water in the earth. Plants do not let the wind blow the dirt away. Without plants, the land can become a desert much more easily.A man decides to make a farm in a very dry place. He digs in the earth and takes away the grass and plants that are already growing on the dry land.He makes a farm. He puts plants in rows. The sun is very hot. It makes the land even drier. When the rain comes, it runs between the row of plants. It washes the good dirt away. When the wind comes, it blows between the rows of plants. It blows the good dirt away. Soon the land is not good enough for a farm any more. The man lets his animals eat all the plants on it. Now the land does not have any plants on it. The sun and wind dry the land and all of the good dirt away. Now the land is a desert.1. A desert is probably _____________.A. grassyB. wetC. treelessD. muddy2. Land is becoming desert because of lack of _____________.A. rainB. peopleC. windD. plants3. Which of the following is NOT the reason why small green plants are very important to dry places?A. They keep the earth from becoming even drier.B. They do not let wind blow the earth away.C. They add color to the dry places.D. They hold water.4. It can be inferred from the passage that _____________.A. it is bad to plant in rows in a dry placeB. it is better to raise animals on dry land than to make a farmC. it is bad to make a farm in a dry place, but it is good to raise animals thereD. all lands that don’t get very much rain are deserts5. What’s the writer’s purpose in giving an example of the man?A. To criticize him.B. To tell an interesting story.C. To prove man makes deserts.D. To prove the hot sun makes a desert.Passage TwoFor years, international swimming has been controlled by a small number of powerful nations. The U.S., Russia, Germany and Australia have produced some of the sport’s finest players and have won most of the top competitions and medals. But the results of this month’s world championships, which are being held in the Australian city of Perth, will not be so easy to predict. Since the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, many new names and nationalities have emerged to take on the world leaders.The 1996 Olympics should have been an opportunity for the U.S. to display its great swimming power, but instead it faced some embarrassing defeats. The surprises started on the first day of the competitions, when Fred of Belgium (比利时) set a world record in the competition for 100-metres breast-stroke (蛙泳). Never before had Belgium produced an Olympic champion swimmer. Two other countries also won swimming gold medals for the first time on the opening day. Ireland’s Michell Smith delighted her country with her first of her three gold medals. New Zealand also celebrated with Danyon Loader’s gold in the men’s 200-metre free style. Loader went on to win the 400 meters later in the competition.By late on the second day, the U.S. team’s officials and coaches were starting to be surprised. Penny Heyns of South Africa had broken the women’s 100-metre breast-stroke record in the morning competitions before claiming gold in the final.6. It is hard to predict the results of this month’s championships because _____________.A. players from different countries have sprung up as new championsB. many names of the players haven’t been heardC. a few countries have won international swimming competitionsD. the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta was a success7. What the U.S. had to face at the 1996 Olympics was _____________.A. new swimming powerB. a big successC. several unpleasant failuresD. a great deal of embarrassment8. The player of Belgium broke a world record in 100-metre breast-stroke which _____________.A. it had won beforeB. it has not gained beforeC. it had won many timesD. the U.S. had never won before9. How many gold medals have the other countries won on the opening day?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.D. Six.10. It can be inferred from the passage that _____________.A. the U.S. is still the only powerful country in swimmingB. the U.S. has been a great swimming powerC. Ireland once controlled international swimmingD. Belgium had won several world swimming championshipsPart Two Listening Comprehension (35’)Section A (1’×15 = 15’)Directions: 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 with a single line through the centre.11. A. He watched television with his friend.B. He stayed at home talking with his friend.C. He went to see a film with his friend.D. He went to see his schoolmate.12. A. 5:10. B. 5:00. C. 4:30. D. 5:15.13. A. At a booking office. B. In a Hong Kong hotel.C. On a busy street.D. At an airport.14. A. The next bus is coming soon.B. The bus will wait a few minutes at the stop.C. There are only two or three passengers waiting for the bus.D. They can catch this bus without running.15. A. The wind stopped, but it’s still raining.B. The rain stopped.C. It is still raining, and the wind is blowing.D. Both the rain and wind stopped.16. A. He decided not to go to New York.B. They won an award recently.C. They are going to organize a dinner.D. No one expected him to move.17. A. A sunny day. B. A nice raincoat.C. An attractive dress.D. A lovely hat.18. A. No one can find the Department.B. He helps people find the Department here.C. He has no idea where to find the Department.D. He is working at the university.Conversation OneQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A. He is not satisfied with his present job.B. He worries too much about his grandmother.C. People dislike his food.D. He is going to be fired.20. A. He learned it in a training center of cooking.B. He learned it from his grandmother.C. He learned it from his mother.D. He learned it from his wife.21. A. He dislikes other businessmen.B. He wants to have more chances to go on business.C. He doesn’t want to trouble others.D. He wants to be self-employed.22. A. Whether he would have enough funds.B. Whether his food is to the customers’ taste.C. Whether his family members would support him.D. Whether he can pay less tax to the government.Conversation TwoQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A. Tap dancing and square dancing. B. Tap dancing and belly dancing.C. Folk dancing and square dancing.D. Folk dancing and belly dancing.24. A. Interesting. B. Time-wasting.C. Very tiring.D. Inspiring.25. A. He does not like to interact with people.B. He doesn’t thinks the dancing course will help him interact with other people.C. He hates the dancing course very much.D. He also wants to take the dancing course so that he could be more confident.Section B (1’×10 = 10’)Directions: In this section, you are going to hear three short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passages 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 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A. Their family members. B. Their relatives.C. Their closest friends.D. Strangers.27. A. To get advice. B. To subscribe.C. To place an advertisement.D. To apply for membership.28. A. They are two well-known writers who give advice.B. They are two famous doctors.C. They are two lawyers.D. They are two professors at the New York State University.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A. Many foreign tourists visit the United States every year.B. Americans enjoy eating out with their friends.C. The United States is a country of immigrants.D. Americans prefer foreign foods to their own food.30. A. They can make friends with people from other countries.B. They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles.C. They can practise speaking foreign languages there.D. They can meet with businessmen from all over the world.31. A. The couple cook the dishes and the children help them.B. The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the waitress.C. The mother does the cooking while the father and the children wait on the guests.D. A hired cook prepares the dishes and the family members serve the guests.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A. He went to watch his son play in a hockey game.B. He watched a hockey game on TV with his son.C. He and his son had a very good dinner together at an Italian restaurant.D. He called his wife Dana who was appearing in a play in California.33. A. His courage in fighting against his paralysis.B. His love for his 12-year-old son Will.C. His role as Superman in the movie with the same name.D. His opening of the first center in the USA devoted to paralyzed people.34. A. A horse riding accident.B. A car accident.C. A deadly infection of an incurable disease.D. A sudden heart attack.35. A. Christopher Reeve loved acting more than anything else in the world.B. Christopher Reeve was as brave as the superman he played in the movie.C. Christopher Reeve’s great comfort was to die with his son at his side.D. Christopher Reeve will be remembered as a spokesman for the disabled. Section C (1’×10 = 10’) Directions: 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 with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.（答案请写在答题纸上）Customers differ greatly from country to country. Does a man walk on the left or the right of a woman in your country? Should you use both hands when you are eating?The American and the British not only speak the same language but also (36) _____________ a large number of social customs. For instance, in both countries, people shake hands when they meet each other for the first time. Also, most English will open a door for a woman or (37) _____________ their seat to her, and also will most Americans. Promptness is (38) _____________ both in Britain and America. If a dinner invitation is for 7 o’clock, the dinner guest either arrives close to that time or calls up to (39) _____________ the delay.It is relatively common both in China and in the west to invite friends and acquaintances to dinner. However, the customs (40) _____________ with this are often very different in the two cultures, and so both Westerners and Chinese may easily feel (41) _____________, and misunderstandings may be the result. When Westerners wish to invite people to dinner, it is normal to ask them a week or so in (42) _____________. This is because Westerners often (43) ______________________________________ quite carefully, and like to plan what they are doing. If less notice than this is given, it is implied that the invitation is a (44) ______________________________________, and that it does not matter too much if the people can’t accept. So if the host really wants them to come, it is wise to (45) ______________________________________.Part Three Vocabulary and Structure (0.5’×20 = 10’)Directions: There are 20 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.46. There is __________ evidence that stress is partly responsible for his failing health.A. convincedB. convincingC. condenseD. condensed47. Einstein’s theories of __________ contributed much to the development of science.A. relativityB. relativeC. relativelyD. related48. Scientists will have to __________ new technologies to improve the world’s food and fuel supplies.A. come up withB. come uponC. come onD. come across49. The invisible force was evidence to Albert __________ there was more to our world than meets the eye.A. whereB. whenC. whoD. that50. He accepted an invitation to join the __________ as a full professor.A. focusB. factC. facultyD. face51. Parents should give sound advice to their children during their __________ from childhood to manhood.A. transferB. translateC. transitionD. transmit52. With a __________ of updated information, the website is popular with university students.A. wealthB. healthC. mythD. truth53. The travel agency __________ in adventure trips, which attract young people eager for challenges.A. specializeB. specializesC. specialD. specific54. I don’t think that the amount of studying you did in high school would be sufficient for you to __________ good marks in university.A. manufactureB. sponsorC. attractD. attain55. The sweaters are made of wool __________ from Australia.A. importingB. importedC. importD. be imported56. Being the son of a professor does not qualify him __________ the scholarship consideration.A. toB. forC. atD. as57. From all the indications, it is safe to __________ that the prices of cars will go down by large margins.A. consumeB. assureC. resumeD. assume58. He returned to his hometown so that he could __________ his passion for football.A. indulgeB. breakC. limitD. obsess59. They expected a living space with water __________ abundant that it could supply their needs forever.A. soB. suchC. tooD. as60. She failed to call the police to __________ her appointment.A. greetB. retreatC. puzzleD. cancel61. He has just heard that he has been __________ by Oxford University.A. respondedB. acceptedC. allowedD. adjusted62.The movie I went to see with Karen last night __________ me of my boyhood in New York City.A. mindedB. recalledC. remindedD. remembered63. Annual sales of hundreds of products now marked under the Proctor & Gamble umbrella __________ thirty billion dollars.A. exactB. expectC. exceedD. except64. The local government’s decision to reduce unemployment benefits enraged the workers who were laid off and they __________ violent protest.A. resortedB. resorted toC. sortedD. sorted to65. I had no idea because __________ I thought about idioms __________ sure I was what they were.A. the longer, the lessB. the less, the longerC. the long, the lessD. the longer, the littlePart Four Banked Cloze (1’×10 = 10’)Directions: 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. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. （请在答题纸上写单词对应的字母代号）It seems that the young Albert Einstein was never exactly an ordinary child. When he was 5 years old and sick in bed, he was given a (66) __________ called a compass. He lay there (67) __________ and twisting it, certain he could fool it into pointing off in a new direction. But try as he might, his (68) __________ were in vain. This (69) __________ his intellect and ignited (点燃) his inspiration. Not only was he passionately curious, he was also (70) __________ persistent and would not easily give up on a problem. He had the patience and determination that kept him at things (71) __________ than most others. At age 12, Albert Einstein came upon a set of ideas that impressed him as “sacred”(神圣的). He was inspired to (72) __________ mathematics as the tool he would use to (73) __________ his curiosity. His true genius lay in his ability to express (74) __________ ideas in simple terms. Einstein’s wealth of ideas peaked (75) __________ he was still a young man of 26, although he never stopped looking for answers.Part Five Translation （答案请写在答题纸上）( 2’×5= 10’)Directions: Complete sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.76. If you do have financial difficulties, you can ______________________________________ (申请学生贷款).77. While I admit that there are problems, ______________________________________ (我并不认为这些问题不能解决).78. To most of the teenagers, when it comes to______________________________________ (既舒服又时尚的衣着), nothing beats T-shirt and jeans.79.Thoughts are ______________________________________ (通过语言来表达的).80. A great man can ______________________________________ (控制困难的局面) by force of character.Part Six Writing （答案请写在答题纸上）( 15’ ×1=15’)Directions: For this part, you are required to write a short essay on the topic My Views on Travelling on Holidays. You should write at least 120 words (no more than 150 words) based on the topic sentence for each paragraph:1. 越来越多的人们选择假期旅行，以此放松自己，愉悦身心。

英语四级听力模拟试题(三)

英语四级听力模拟试题（三）四六级秋季定制班！权师助你高分过关>>>点击免费试听！ _.A) The e_act site of the meeting.B) The nearest way to the hall.C) The position of the building.D) The right way to the back door._.A) He will quit his job in no time.B) He will do a part-time job.C) He won’t stay with Mr. William.D) He hasn’t found a new job yet._.A) A college campus.B) A beautiful park.C) An art museum.D) An old building._.A) The service is very slow.B) Salad isn’t offered.C) The prices are too high.D) The food is poor._.A) He didn’t know what hospital Tom wasin.B) He took Tom to the hospital.C) He felt sorry that the woman hurtherself.D) He forgot to telephone the woman._.A) She was always in good shape.B) She stopped e_ercising one year ago.C) Her e_ercise has yielded goodresults.D) Her previous debts are all paid off._.A) She will lend it to the man.B) She will repair it herself.C) She asks the man to check it.D) She intends to sell it to the man._.A) Confident.B) Worried.C) Surprised.D) Angry.Questions _ to _ are based on theconversation you have just heard. _.A) Take a job to pay the tuition fees.B) Visit his parents in his hometown.C) Spend the summer with his friends.D) Work as a volunteer in South Africa._.A) Her home is too far away from her university.B) Her parents have been volunteering inSouth America.C) She is too busy to go back home visitingher parents.D) She has to take a part-time job duringvacations._.A) The loaning rate is too high.B) The loan procedure is comple_.C) She wouldn’t be able to get a loan.D) She hates to have debt burden. _. A)Stay with her parents the wholesummer.B) Take a full-time job to earn some money.C) Go back home and take a part-timejob.D) Apply for a loan and stay with herparents.Questions 23 to 25 are based on theconversation yon have just heard.23. A) She needs to do some research onindustrial architecture.B) Albert Kahn is the woman’smost-respected architect.C) She is interested in his classicaldesign and industrial design.D) Albert Kahn designed many grandfactories all over the world.24.A) They were inefficient.B) They had wooden frames.C) They were spacious and airy.D) They didtr’t provide enough light.25.A) It made the buildings solid andfireproof.B) It decreased workers’ labor intensity.C) It shortened the constructionperiod.D) It beautified the outlook of thebuildings.英语四级考试预测试卷第三套Passage One26.A) They can help take pictures of cars onhighways.B) They can help send fines to speedymotorists.C) They can help catch cars breakingtraffic rules.D) They can help make the traffic runsmoother.27.A) It takes pictures only.B) It can not do paperwork.C) It needs someone to issue fines.D) It takes pictures and does paperwork.28.A) It can help catch stolen cars.B) It can package food.C) It makes cars run faster.D) It gives information to the drivers.Passage Two29.A) There are 250 million plants eaten byinsects.B) There are fewer plants than 250 millionyears ago.C) They have their way of guarding againstinsects.D) They have a better immune system thanbefore.30.A) Using less insecticide.B) Giving the plants up.C) Spraying crops frequently.D) Trying other insecticide.31.A)Changing the way of spraying crops.B) Buying some outdoor insect lamps.C) Using a combination of threeinsecticide.D) Trying to attract new insects onto thecrops. Passage Three32.A) They are supported by the localgovernment.B) They are named after the cities wherethey live.C) Their players gathered from all over thecountry.D) They play professional basketball gamesin November only..33.A) During the summer months.B) During the spring months.C) During the winter months.D) During the autumn months.34.A) Basketball.B) Football.C) Baseball.D) Golf.35.A) Both require strength and specializedskills.B) Both require height and responsibility.C) Both require enthusiasm and hardwork.D) Both require fle_ibility and goodhealth._年_月英语四级听力模拟试题（三）.。

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disappointeD．B．He is highly ambitious．C．He can’t face up to the situation．D．He knows his own limitations．6、A．She must have paid a lot for the gym．B．She is known to have a terrific figure．C．Her gym exercise has yielded good results．D．Her effort to keep fit is really praiseworthy．7、A．Female students are unfit for studying physics．B．He can serve as the woman’s tutor．C．Physics is an important course at school．D．The professor’s suggestion is constructive．8、A．Indifferent．B．Doubtful．C．PleaseD．D．SurpriseD．听录音，回答以下问题：9、A．He prefers the smaller evening classes．B．He has signed up for a day course．C．He has to work during the day．D．He finds the evening course cheaper．10、A．Learn a computer language．B．Learn data processing．C．Buy some computer software．D．Buy a few coursebooks．11、A．Thursday evening，from 7：00 to 9：45．B．From September 1 to New Year’s eve．C．Every Monday,lasting for 12 weeks．D．Three hours a week，45 hours in total．12、A．What to bring for registration．B．Where to attend the class．C．How he can get to Frost Hall．D．Whether he can use a check．听录音，回答以下问题：13、A．A training coach．B．A trading adviser．C．A professionA．manager．D．A financiA．trader．14、A．He can save on living expenses．B．He considers cooking creative．C．He Call enjoy heA.thier fooD．D．He thinks take-away iS tasteless．15、A．It iS something inevitable．B．It is frustrating sometimes．C．It takes patience to manage．D．It can be a good thing．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 aquestion，you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A.，B.，C. and D．Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre．Passage One听录音，回答以下问题：16、A．There were no planets without moons．B．There was no air or water on Jupiter．C．Life was not possible in outer space．D．The mystery of life could not be resolveD．17、A．It has a number of active volcanoes．B．It has an atmosphere like the earth’s．C．It has a large ocean under its surface．D．It has deep caves severA．miles long．18、A．Light is not an essential element to it．B．Life can form in very hot temperatures．C．Every form of life undergoes evolution．D．Oxygen is not needed for some life forms．Passage Two听录音，回答以下问题：19、A．Whether they should take the child home．B．What Dr．Meyer’s instructions exactly were．C．Who should take care of the child at home．D．When the child would completely recover．20、A．She encourages them to ask questions when in doubt．B．She makes them write down all her instructions．C．She has tllem act out what they are to do at home．D．She asks them to repeat what they are supposed to do．21、A．It lacks the stability of the printed worD．B．It contains many grammaticA．errors．C．It is heavily dependent on the context．D．It facilitates interpersonA．communication．Passage Three22、听录音，回答以下问题：A．Job security．B．Good labour relations．C．Challenging work．D．Attractive wages and benefits．23、A．Many tedious iobs continue to be done manually．B．More and more unskilled workers will lose iobs．C．Computers will change the nature of many jobs．D．Boring jobs will gradually be made enjoyable．24、A．Offer them chances of promotion．B．Improve their working conditions．C．Encourage them to compete with each other．D．Give them responsibilities as part of a team．25、A．They will not bring real benefits to the staff．B．They concem a small number of people only．C．They are arbitrarily set by the administrators．D．They are beyond the control of ordinary workers．Section CDireetions：In this section．you will hear a passage three times．When the passage is readfor thefirst time,you shouM listen carefully for its general idea．When the passage is readfor the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have lust heard．Finally,when the passage is readfor the third time,you should check what you have written．根据下列材料，请回答：In the humanities．authors write to inform you in many ways．These methods canbe(26)__________ three types of informational writing：factual，descriptive，and process．Factual writing provides(27)__________ information on an author,composer，or artist or on a type of music，literature，or art．Examples of factual writing include notes on a book jacket or album cover and longer pieces，(28)__________ an article describing a style of music which you might read in a music(29)__________ course．This kind of writing provides a(30)__________ for your study of the humanities．As its name(31)__________ ，descriptive writing simply describes，or provides an(32)__________ of,a piece of music，art，or literature．For example，descriptive writing might list the colors an artist used in a painting or the(33)__________ a composer included in a musical composition．so as to make pictures or sounds in the reader’s mind by(34)__________ specific details of the work．Descriptive writing in the humanities，particularly in literature，is often mixed with critical writing．Process writing explains a series of actions that(35)__________ a result．It tells the reader how to do something，for example，explaining the technique used to shoot a film．This kind of writing is often found in art．where understanding how an artist created a certain effect is important．Authors may actually use more than one type of technique in a given piece of informational writing．26、请回答（26）题__________.27、请回答（27）题__________.28、请回答（28）题__________.29、请回答（29）题__________.30、请回答（30）题__________.31、请回答（31）题__________.32、请回答（32）题__________.33、请回答（33）题__________.34、请回答（34）题__________.35、请回答（35）题__________.听力答案。

《英语周报》英语四级考试听力模拟试题六

《英语周报》英语四级考试听力模拟试题六English Weekly CET-6 Listening Practice Test ⅢPart III Listening ComprehensionSection 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.M: How about going to see the movie at the North Sea Theater tonight?W: I’d love to, but I have got to go over my lessons for tomorrow’s English quiz.Q: What can be inferred about the woman?12.M: I have been watering and trimming my plants twice each week, but they are still not growing well in my dorm room.W: You should not keep them in the corner. Putting them directly in front of the window would be a good idea.Q: What does the woman imply?13.M: Oh, I am terribly sorry. I will pay the bill for your new blouse’s cleaning.W: Don’t worry about it. It could happen to anyone…you didn’t do it deliberately. And I am sure that orange juice won’t stain the fiber.Q: What can be inferred about the woman?14.M: You haven’t seen a black notebook, have you? I really hope I didn’t leave it in the classroom.W: Did you check that pile of books and papers you put on the desk last night?Q: What does the woman imply?15.W: I have been in bed for days because of a bad cold. Fortunately, some interesting and uptodate magazines have accompanied me.M: Well, I will rush into the bookstore and buy you more.Q: What will the man probably do?16.W: I need a place to live next term. The ride back and forth to class everyday makes me very tired.M: Did you check out the North Dorm? The rooms are large and with good equipment. What’s more, the rent is very reasonable.Q: What does the man mean？17.W: I hope I will be able to find Tina’s little sister at the bus station. All I know is that she is seven years old and has long hair.M：I could go with you. I met her a couple of years ago.Q: What does the man imply about Tina’s little sister?18.W: We got a thank-you note from Julie this morning. She said she has already received the T-shirt we sent.M: That’s great. But I am not very sure if she likes the color red.Q: What does the man care about?Now you will hear the two long conversations.Conversation One:M: I really have no idea what to do during this summer holiday. I can’t bear to just sit around, and there seem to be no jobs available.W: Why don’t you try house-sitting? Last summer my friend Tom house-sat forthe Alexanders when they went away on vacation. Mr. Alexander hired Tom to stay in their house because he didn’t want it left empty.M: You mean the Alexanders paid Tom just to live in their house?W: It certainly wasn’t that easy. He had to mow the lawn and water the houseplants and also feed the pets. And when Boris house-sat for Mr. Alexander, he had to help him with his farm.M: I heard about baby-sitting, and house-sitting sounds just like it---except you’re taking care of a house instead of children. It may be a suitable job for me.W: The student employment office still has a few jobs posted.M: Do I just have to fill out an application form?W: Yes, and Tom and Boris had to interview with the homeowners and provide three references each.M: That seems like a lot of trouble for a summer job.W: Well, the homeowners want some guarantee that they can trust the house-sitter. You know, they want to make sure you’re not the type who’ll throw wild parties in their house, or move a group of friends in with you.M: House-sitters who do that sort of thing probably aren’t paid then.W: Usually they’re paid anyway just because the homeowners don’t want to make a fuss. But if the homeowner reported it, then the house-sitter wouldn’t be able to get another job. So why don’t you give it a try?M: Yeah, I think I will.Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What does the man want to do this summer?20. What did the Alexanders do when they went away on holiday last summer?21. What is one responsibility the house-sitter probably wouldn’t have?22. How do homeowners determine the reliability of a house-sitter?Conversation Two:W: Good morning, sir.M: Good morning. I wonder if you can help. I have lost my coat.W: Where did you lose it, sir?M: Er… I left it on the …um… on the ground yesterday morning.W: Can you describe it?M: Well, it’s a full-length brown overcoat with a checkered pattern on it. It’s got a wide belt, and one of those thick furry collars that keep your ears warm. It’s a very nice coat, actually.W: Hmm. I’m afraid we haven’t got anything like that, sir. Sorry.M: Well, to tell you the truth, I lost another coat last week. On the bus. It’s a three-quarter length coat- it’s grey, with big black buttons and a black belt.W: Sorry, sir. Nothing like that.M: Hmm. And then only this morning I left my white raincoat in a park. It’s got a silk lining…W: Look, sir. I’m very busy now. If you really need a coat so badly, there’s a very good second-hand clothes shop just round the corner…Questions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. Where did the conversation probably happen?24. What can we infer about the man?25. What did the woman think of the man?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 OneJudo is a sport for two players. The sport is governed by strict rules of politeness. Before and after a match the players must bow to each other. A match is won on points or superior play. A player wins a point when he holds his opponent on his back so that he is unable to move for thirty seconds; when he forces his opponent to give up by using strangleholds or armlocks; and when he makes a clean throw. Aplayer wins a half point when he holds his opponent down for only twenty-five seconds. Kicking, hitting, and gouging are not allowed. A referee watches the players and decides who wins each point. The player who wins the necessary amount of points first wins the match. A contest or match may last up to twenty minutes.Judo requires much physical training and instruction. Training takes place in a dojo, or gym area. In the Orient, players practice on straw mats. In Western countries a canvas wrestling mat can be used. The players wear cotton jackets and trousers circled by colored belts. A beginner wears a white belt and a more accomplished player a brown belt. Experts wear a black belt.Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. According to the following statements, which one is not the way to wina point for a Judo player in a match?27. Which action is allowed in a Judo match?28. How does a player win in a Judo match?29. Which kind of belt would an expert Judo player wear in a match?Passage TwoOne of the most important fields in veterinary medicine is medical research. Experiments with animals have led to discoveries that save many human lives. Cancer, heart disease, and other crippling illnesses are studied in animals. Vaccines and serums are always tested on animals before they are used on humans. Vaccines for tetanus, measles, and polio were used first on animals.Veterinarians have made many life-saving discoveries. For example, the research of one veterinarian, on the sweet-clover disease in cattle, led to the discovery of dicoumarol. Dicoumarol prevents blood from clotting and is used in treating human heart disease.Veterinarians have made many contributions to the exploration of space. Dogs, mice, and chimpanzees are often used to test the effects of varying atmospheric pressure on animal life before human beings are sent into space. Veterinarians study the animals carefully for the effects of space travel on their bodies. The results of these studies are used in preparing men to go into space and contribute to thesafety of the astronauts.Veterinarians share responsibility for the health and safety of our food. Their work in the cure and prevention of animal diseases has done a great deal to ensure us wholesome poultry, meat, and milk.Veterinarians are also important in the fur industry, for animals must be healthy and well cared for if they are to grow glossy coats. Veterinarians are needed to take care of the animals in zoos and circuses. At racetracks, they inspect the dogs and horses to make sure that they have not been drugged or abused. Frequently, veterinarians are employed by the government to treat and study the wildlife in national parks and game preserves.Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. Which is the most important field in veterinary medicine?31. Before sending astronauts into space, what must be done in advance for veterinarians in a veterinary lab to help to test the safety?32. According to the passage, for what kind of animals do veterinarians not take necessary responsibility?Passage ThreeHotels go far back into history. There may have been inns as long ago as 500 B.C., when adventurous Greeks began to roam the world. There were hotels at Pompeii, too. Their damaged foundations were discovered in the 1800’s, but they tell very little of how these hotels were operated.We have information about hotels in the Orient in the thirteenth century. Trade routes from Egypt and Europe into Asia were well traveled by merchants and their followers. Places in which these travelers could find shelter for the night gradually grew up along the way. At first they were only plots of ground near a spring. A little later the plots of ground were enclosed within high walls for the protection of the travelers. Still later, roofs were built over the walls. As civilization progressed, so did hotels. In time, they began to serve food and drink.During the early Middle Ages, inns were extremely important. When civilization was centered in southern Europe and in the East, travelers who livedat great distances from one another met in inns. Travel then was a leisurely affair, and people spent days exchanging news and comments. They discussed the customs of their different countries and told one another facts, fables, poems, and stories. This word- of- mouth exchange played a great part in the spread of civilization.The first inn to be identified by a particular name was the Great St. Bernard, established about 962 A.D. It was located in the Alps for the convenience of weary pilgrims on their way to Rome. It was a massive stone structure offering shelter for approximately three hundred people and capable of supplying beds for seventy to eighty travelers. The Great St. Bernard was first in another way too. It was the first inn to offer special service to travelers—in this case, the famous dogs kept by the monks to track down travelers who had lost their way.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. To when can the earliest hotel be traced back?34. According to the passage, when civilization was centered in southern Europe and in the East, which of the functions was the most important for the hotels?35. In the first inn with a particular name, what was the special service for travelers?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.City traffic is a great problem. More cars are produced every year and the streets are getting more and more crowded. So during “rush hour”, when people are going to or from their work, traffic is brought to a (36)standstill. It has been suggested that (37)commuters should share their cars and give each other lifts. Soeach car would carry four or five people instead of only one. It is an excellent idea; however, so far nobody has been able to think of a way to(38) compel people to do so.To (39)discourage motorists from leaving their cars on the streets all day,(40)parking meters are used. When you park at a meter, you must put a coin in the(41)slot. This pays for a certain amount of time. The meter (42)records this and it shows when the time that you have paid for is expired. If the car is still there, you have to pay a fine.Traffic (43)wardens look after the meters. They walk around the streets and check that every meter shows that money has been paid for the car parked there. (44)If a meter registers “Time expired”, the motorist who has left his car will be fined. Of course, the traffic warden cannot wait for the owner of the car to return. (45)He carries a block of printed forms, and on one of these he writes down all the details, such as the amount the driver must pay and to where he must send the money. He leaves this form on the car where the driver will be able to see it easily. (46)He usually pushes it under one of the wind shield wipers so that it will not blow away. And in case it rains before the motorist returns, the form is put in a little plastic envelope to protect it. When the driver comes back, he gets an unpleasant surprise, but it is his own fault for leaving his car for too long at a parking meter.。

《英语周报》大学英语四级听力模拟试题(十四)

《英语周报》大学英语四级听力模拟试题(十四)《英语周报大学综合版》大学英语四级考试模拟试题(十四) 听力部分在线收听：English Weekly CET-4 Listening Practice Test ⅩⅣPart III Listening ComprehensionSection 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 center.11. W: Look at the monkeys and zebras around therocks.M: Yes, their environment seems to suit them very well. Let’s go over and see the bears now.Q: Where are the man and woman?12. W: I promised my sister I would attend the show if I didn’t have work due the next day.M: Why not take me along?Q: Why will the woman go to the show?13. M. I’d like to go sailing, but sometimes I get scared on the water. How long would we be out?W: Not too long. And besides, we’ll be close to the shore the whole time.Q: What is the man afraid of?14. W: It’s nearly ten o’clock. Let’s listen to the weather forecast.M: Here’s the weather forecast. Fog is spreading from the east and will affect all areas by midnight. It’ll be heavy in certain places.Q: What is the weather forecast?15. M: This cake’s delicious! Did you make it yourself?W: You must be kidding! My sister got it from the bakery.Q: What does the woman mean?16. W: I’m worried about those classes I missed whenI was sick.M: I’ll try to bring you up to date on what we’ve done.Q: What does the man mean?17. W: Roger, your voice teacher called to ask why you were not at practice for your concert program.M: I was there but I was standing with a large group and he didn’t see me.Q: Why did the teacher not see Roger at the practice?18. M: The telegram just came from Mary. She will arrive at 2 o’clock.W: Oh, good. She can rest a few hours before the concert.Q: What can Mary do before the concert?Now you’ll hear two long conversations.Conversation OneW: Could you tell me how big a class is?M: In this department, a class could be as small as 5 students or as large as over 200. The largest classes are lecture classes, usually in introductory courses at the undergraduate level. The normal size of a class is 20 to 40 students who meet 3times a week for about one hour or twice a week for about one hour and a half.W: In what forms are classes given?M: Generally speaking, classes are given in three formats---lectures, seminars and laboratory work. Lecture courses usually include two lecture sessions and one discussion group per week. Lectures are given by professors who will talk on specific topic for one class period. Students have little chance to ask questions. Discussions are conducted by postgraduates and provide the opportunity for questions about the lecture topics.W: How about seminars?M: Seminars involve a small group of students and place more responsibility on them. The professor leading a seminar may assign projects, post questions, make suggestions or describe specific cases that demand a solution. Students are free to exchange their ideas. The seminar challenges students’reasoning and organizing abilities.W: And laboratory work?M: Laboratory work gives students opportunities to develop their skills with the use of certain tools or sophisticated lab equipment and to improve their labtechniques.W: They all sound interesting to me. Do you know how we’re assessed?M: Some professors give quizzes or short examinations during the course to test on a particular aspect of the subject. Other course examinations are mid-term exams and final exams, which include multiple-choice questions, short answer questions and essay questions. Research papers are another form of examination. Have I made myself clear to you?W: Yes. I understand now. Thank you. Dr. Wilson.M: You’re welcome.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. Which of the following is true of a big class?20. What can be learnt from this dialogue about the course formats?21. Which of the following is true about the professors’evaluation of students’work?Conversation TwoM: Oh, hi, Maria, long time no see! How have you been?W: Oh, not bad. And you?M: Oh. I’m doing okay, but school has been really hard these days, and I haven’t had time to relax.W: By the way, what’s your major anyway?M: Hotel management.W: Well, what do you want to do after you graduate?M: Uh... I haven’t decided for sure, but I think I’d like to work for a hotel or travel agency in this area. How about you?W: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in French, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job using the language, so I changed to computer science. With the right skills, landing a job in the computer industry shouldn’t be as difficult.M: So do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school?W: Well, fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship that pays for all of my tuition and books.M: Wow, that’s great.W: Yeah. How about you? Are you working your way through school?M: Yeah. I work three times a week all at a restaurant near campus.W: Oh. What do you do there?M: I’m a cook.W: How do you like your job?M: It’s okay. The other workers are friendly, and the pay isn’t bad.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. What does the man want to do after he graduates?23. Why did the woman change her major?24. How does the woman pay for college?25. What can be learnt about the man’s part-time job?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 center.Passage OneIn phone booths in the U. S., there are usually directions for using the telephone. All phone numbers haveseven digits, though letters and numbers are sometimes used in combination. There may be phonebooks or directories under the telephone.There are two main kinds of long distance calls:dial-direct and operator-assisted. You can make dial direct calls in most parts of the U.S. Look in the white page directory for long distance rates or more information on making long distance calls. Or you can call the operator for help. If you need a phone number that is not in your phone book, call Directory Assistance.To make a long distance call, you’ll need to know the three-digit area code. Dial 1 plus the area code plus the number, and an operator or a computer voice will tell you how much money to deposit. On operator assisted calls, the operator will ask you to deposit more money before your time is up. On dial-direct calls you’ll be cut off at the end of the time you paid for unless you put more money in the slot.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. What do all telephone numbers have?27. What should you do to make a long distance call?28. What can you find in the white pages of atelephone book?Passage TwoMost people think that the older you get, the harder it is to learn a new language. That is why they believe that children learn more easily than adults. Thus, at some point in our lives, maybe around age twelve or thirteen we lose the ability to learn language well. Is it true that children learn a foreign language more easily than adults? One report, on 2,000 Danish children studying Swedish, showed that the teenagers learned more, in less time, than the younger children. Another report, on Americans learning Russian, showed that the ability to learn a language increases as the age increases from childhood to adulthood. There are several possible explanations for these results. For one thing, adults know more about the world and therefore are able to understand meanings more easily than children. Moreover, adults can use logical thinking to help themselves in learning a new language. Finally adults have more self-control than children.Therefore, it seems that the common belief that children are better learners than adults may not be true.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. According to this talk, what’s the common belief about learning a new language?30. Name the two reports mentioned in the talk.31. What qualities do adults have that make learning a new language easier for them?Passage ThreeToday I would like to continue our discussion of American diplomatic history of the 18th century by talking about the pioneer named William Johnson. Sir William Johnson helped to establish friendly relations between the British colonists and the Iroquois nation during the middle of the 18th century. Johnson came to New York State from England in 1737 and soon became a large land-holder. He got along well with the Iroquois. Some of them lived on his land and it became a center of trade. Johnson sought land and furs, but was generous to his neighbors. With his skill of a diplomat Johnson often spent time negotiating among the various Indian groups. Largely because of his work the Iroquois aided the British in their struggles against the French in 1756. Later, however, there was a disagreement with the Iroquois. Johnson, who had been an official in the colonial government, was called in to negotiate a treaty regarding land boundary between theIroquois and the English and French settlers in the area. Since Johnson died in 1774 he did not have to face the turmoil of the American Revolution.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. What is the main topic of the lecture?33. Where was Johnson born?34. What was the treaty with the Iroquois about?35. When did Johnson die?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 form 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.In November 1965, New York was blacked out by anelectricity failure. The (36) authorities promised that it would not happen again. Pessimists were certain that it would occur again within five years at the latest. In July 1977, there was a repeat performance which (37) produced varying degrees of chaos throughout the city of eight million people. In 1965, the failure occurred in the cool autumn and at a time of (38) comparative prosperity. In 1977, the disaster was much more serious because it came when unemployment was high and the city was suffering from one of its worst heat waves.In 1965, there was little crime or looting during the darkness, and fewer than a hundred people were (39) arrested. In 1977, hundreds of stores were broken into and looted. Looters (40) smashed shop windows and helped themselves to (41) jewelry, clothes or television sets. Nearly 4,000 people were arrested but far more (42) disappeared into the darkness of the night. The number of policemen available was quite (43) inadequate and they wisely refrained from using their guns against mobs (44) which far outnumbered them and included armed men.Hospitals had to treat hundreds of people cut by glass from shop windows. Banks and most businesses remained closed the next day. (45) The blackout started at 9:30 p. m.,when lightning hit and knocked out vital cables. Many stores were thus caught by surprise.The vast majority of New Yorkers, however, were not involved in looting. (46) They helped strangers, distributed candles and batteries, and tried to survive in a nightmare world without traffic lights, refrigerators, elevators, water and electrical power. For twenty-four hours, New York realized how helpless it was without electricity.【《。

英语周报第3期参考答案

英语周报第3期参考答案一、听力部分1. A) 根据对话内容，女士询问男士是否需要帮助，男士回答需要，因此答案为A。

2. B) 通过对话中的信息，可以得知男士正在寻找一家书店，女士告诉他书店在街对面，因此答案为B。

3. C) 对话中男士提到他需要购买一些学习用品，女士建议他去超市，因此答案为C。

4. D) 女士询问男士是否知道超市的位置，男士回答不知道，女士随后提供了方向，因此答案为D。

5. E) 男士在超市找到了他需要的东西，并向女士表示感谢，因此答案为E。

二、词汇与语法6-10: BACCD11-15: DABEC16-20: CAEDB三、完形填空21. A) 根据上下文，表示“尽管”的意思，故选A。

22. C) 根据语境，表示“理解”的意思，故选C。

23. B) 根据句子结构，需要一个动词，表示“开始”的意思，故选B。

24. D) 根据语境，表示“忘记”的意思，故选D。

25. E) 根据句子结构，需要一个副词，表示“突然”的意思，故选E。

四、阅读理解A篇26. T) 文章第一段提到了图书馆的开放时间，符合题目描述。

27. F) 文章中提到了图书馆有各种设施，但并未提及有电影院，因此答案为F。

28. T) 第二段提到了图书馆提供在线服务，符合题目描述。

B篇29. F) 文章中提到了作者在公园散步时的所见所感，但并未提及具体的日期，因此答案为F。

30. T) 第三段提到了作者在公园中观察到的鸟类，符合题目描述。

31. F) 文章中提到了作者对公园的热爱，但并未提及作者每天都去公园，因此答案为F。

C篇32. C) 根据文章最后一段，作者提到了对环境保护的呼吁，符合题目描述。

33. A) 第二段提到了塑料污染对海洋生物的影响，符合题目描述。

34. B) 第三段提到了塑料污染对人类健康的影响，符合题目描述。

五、翻译35. 他决定放弃这份工作，因为他觉得压力太大。

36. 她喜欢在周末去公园散步，享受大自然的宁静。

大学英语四级模拟试题三及答案

大学英语四级考试模拟试题三及答案本套试题包括三部分：阅读理解、完形填空和作文。

第一部分：阅读理解阅读下面的短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个正确答案。

Passage 1：In recent years, the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) has been on the rise. One of the main reasons people are opting for EVs is their potential to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, electric vehicles tend to have lower operating costs due to reduced fuel expenses and fewer maintenance requirements.A. What is one reason for the growing popularity of electric vehicles?1.They require more maintenance than traditional vehicles.2.They have a longer driving range than traditional vehicles.3.They can help reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.4.They are less expensive to purchase than traditional vehicles.答案：3Passage 2：Podcasts have become a popular form of entertainment and education in recent years. They cover a wide range of topics, from news and politics to culture and personal stories. One of the advantages of podcasts is their accessibility, as they can be easily downloaded and listened to on various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers.A. What is an advantage of podcasts mentioned in the passage?1.They are only available on specific devices.2.They cover a limited range of topics.3.They are accessible and can be listened to on various devices.4.They require a subscription to access content.答案：3第二部分：完形填空阅读下面的短文，从每个空格后的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

四级模拟试卷三及详解答案

四级考前最新命制试卷三Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled On the Tide of Immigration following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.1. 近年来越来越多的人移民国外2. 出现这一现象的原因3. 我对这一现象的看法和建议On the Tide of Immigration________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________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 onD). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.The Overworked, Networked FamilyBring up work-and-family balance at a neighbor’s barbecue, and the conversation immediately t urns toward tales of rushing out of meetings at breakneck (飞快的) speed to shuttle the kids to soccer practice or struggling to tear ourselves away for a decent vacation. Complaints about time pressure are so common that they have become a common cultural vocabulary. Everybody, it seems, is stressed out about time, and achieving “balance” has become the Holy Grail (圣杯) of middle-class family life.But maybe balance is the wrong image. Instead, think transformation. Just as businesses are shifting from Industrial Age to networks, so, too, is the American family undergoing a parallel social revolution. Parents and children are no longer on the same schedule — unlike the way things were a generation ago. With many educated mothers and fathers working longer hours, they are linked to their kids by a web of cell phones and e-mails.At the same time, kids are taking the initiative to pursue more activities and are using information technologies to nurture their own electronic networks of relationships, from friends at school to cousins in distant cities.The networked economy is leading to far different standards and expectations of what it means to be a parent and a child. It’s not simple enough for the young to get an education. Instead, the goal is to raise children to be creative and adaptable, able both to compete successfully and to collaborate with their peers from all over the world. “We have an economy whose functioning depends for the first time on the enhancement of human capability,” says Richard Florida, professor of public policy at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va.How can the typical overworked white-collar American —bombarded(轰炸) by e-mails, troubled with late-night meetings, and confronted with unexpected business trips — at the same time manage at high speed and cope with the new challenges at home? Gradually, a new body of shared rules-of-thumb (经验做法) is emerging, passed along at playgrounds and in offices. Among them: transform technology from an oppressor into a liberator.Others have mastered the art of interweaving work obligations and home life in a way that was not possible before, answering an e-mail from work one minute and helping with homework the next. And the younger members of the family — already far more sophisticated at multitasking and networking than their parents — are getting a chance to see what approaches work and what falls flat.Historically, the organization of the family has mirrored, to some degree, the organization of the workplace. Take the classic middle-class family of the 1950s and ‘60s, the “Golden Age” economy of stro ng productivity growth and abundant gains in real wages. With a secure corporate job, Dad could afford to work not much more than 40 hours a week and Mom could stay at home to raise the children. The family of that era did many things together. The classic example is eating dinner every evening at the kitchen table. The kids also followed their parents when Mom and Dad visited friends. In essence, a family acted like a single unit, with a hierarchy (等级制度) that mirrored the top-down management of factories or large industrial organizations of the day.Fast-forward to the 2000s. Today, both Mom and Dad are more likely to have careers. The combined workweek of a husband and wife in their prime working years with children is 68 hours, up from 59 hours in 1979, according to calculations by the Economic Policy Institute. The better educated the couple, the more hours they put in. At theof being outsourced to foreign countries. Instead, what’s left are the more complicated and creative tasks that can’t be easily reduced to a set of instructions.At home, standards for a healthy, emotionally rich family life are a lot higher than they used to be. Schedules during “leisure hours” are filled with music lessons and play dates for the kids, exercise classes for Mom, and occasional golf times for Dad. Parents are aware that colleges and universities look more favorably on high school students with a demonstrated ability to do many things well, not unlike the skills they will need in the workplace.To achieve these goals, families are learning to turn technology to their advantage. Many time-pressed workers now realize that technology creates greater possibilities for busy families to stay in touch and, at the same time, increase family time. When Ruder went to the work on Saturdays and Sundays, he doesn’t long for “the good old days”. “Because of technology, I probably spend more time working on the weekend now, but it’s easier on me because I can work at home, then take a run, and go out to brunch with friends,” he says.But just as excessive e-mails and conference calls fill up time on the job, there’s te mptation to use the technology to stuff too much in at home as well. Other busy people have found that it’s important to maintain fairly strict boundaries between work and home.It’s important to note that there’s no one-size-fit-all solution for the problem of reconciling long hours at work with a healthy family life. What’s more, individuals can accomplish only so much acting on their own. Schools and other major community institutions still behave as though the 40-hour workweek were the rule rather than the exception. And corporations are still loading new responsibilities and commitments onto managers and professionals, without taking away any of the old ones. Nevertheless, what’s fascinating about the current focus on managing work and family time is th at it’s rooted in an abundance of possibilities. Through trial and error, with many troubles along the way, the networked family is starting to figure out how to take advantage of the many opportunities available today. And that’s progress.1. We learn from the first paragraph that ______.A) middle-class families take achieving balance as the Holy GrailB) time pressure makes it hard for people to balance work and familyC) people are too busy to share the interesting things in their life with each otherD) complaints about time pressure have become ever more common among people2. According to the passage, one aim of the networked economy is to ______.A) make children creative and adaptableB) let children get the best education in their lifeC) raise children to be imaginative and independentD) get children to compete with their peers3. According to Richard Florida, what determines the operation of our economy?A) The transforming of businesses. C) The pursuing of more new knowledge.B) The using of information technologies. D) The strengthening of human capability.4. One approach the typical overworked white-collar American use to cope with the new challenges at home is toA) give up some extra work obligationsB) spend as much time with families as possibleC) change the role technology plays in their lifeD) discuss with others to get solutions5. What is the typical example of the things families did together in the “Golden Age”?A) Always playing games together. C) Taking a walk together every evening.B) Always going to cinema together. D) Having dinner together every evening.6. In the 21st century, the amount of time parents put in companying their children depends on ______.A) parents’ educa tion level C) children’s academic recordB) parents’ working location D) children’s age7. Parents realize that to gain skills to be needed in the workplace, high school students should to go ______.A) Companies and schools. C) Foreign countries.B) Colleges and universities. D) Offices and schools.8. Today, many time-pressed workers realize that ______________________________ can increase family time.9. As people spend more time working at home, some busy people find it important to keep ____________________ ____________ between work and home.10. According to the passage, today’s managers and professionals are undertaking more _______________________from companies.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 thequestions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you mustread the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) She is told to give up the apartment. C) She is still looking for an apartment.B) She doesn’t plan to move. D) She wants to move out of the dorm.12. A) Mary wanted to invite the man to dinner.B) Mary planned to see the man next year.C) Mary didn’t want to have a dinner with the man.D) Mary hoped to come for dinner next time.13. A) New York. B) Denver. C) Phoenix. D) Chicago.14. A) Jim is at a meeting now. C) Jim will take his girlfriend to the meeting.B) Jim will attend the meeting later. D) Jim is with his girlfriend now.15. A) Ask the woman to be his coach.B) Have a talk with the account director.C) Do the health and fitness training program.D) Talk about fitness with the woman in detail.16. A) Pay a visit to the man. C) Make a distance call to the man.B) Ask for some advice from the man. D) Invite the man to have a dinner.17. A) Try it on. C) Hammer a nail with it.B) Throw it away. D) Exchange it for a hammer.18. A) He likes the current temperature. C) He likes cooking food.B) He wishes the weather would get warmer. D) He thinks he will like the food.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) She is not sure how to use a credit card.B) She doesn’t know how to fix her faucet.C) She is not sure which credit card to choose.D) She is not sure whether to get a credit card or not.20. A) She can keep track of her finances.B) She will know how much she can overdraw.C) She is charged nothing until that date onwards.D) She will be charged at a higher rate after the grace period.21. A) Compare a range of options.B) Find out more from research.C) Find out more by talking to the bank staff.D) Take some time before actually making a decision.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) To school. C) To the science museum.B) To the dentist’s. D) To Julie’s house.23. A) 12:30 p.m. B) 1:30 p.m. C) 2:00 p.m. D) 7:00 p.m.24. A) Clean the dishes. C) Call a friend.B) Play soccer with her brother. D) Help Julie with her science project.25. A) The video machine doesn’t work.B) They have seen all the videos in her house.C) Susan has lent the video machine to a friend.D) Susan’s mother is going to use the video machine.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 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 thecorresponding 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) What they are most worried about.B) How much exercise they get every day.C) What entertainment they are interested in.D) How long their parents accompany them daily.27. A) Have more activities. C) Receive early education.B) Have regular checkups. D) Get enough entertainment.28. A) They should have no TV sets. C) They should be near a common area.B) They should be no place for play. D) They should have a computer for study.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) How to develop a child’s initiative.B) How to accumulate an amount of pocket money.C) How to teach a child to save money30. A) It should not include entertainment expenditures.B) It should only include everyday expenses.C) It’s better to be given in line with that of his friends.D) It’s better to be given as less as possible.31. A) Children should be given more allowance when they behave well in school.B) Children should not be paid when they help do daily chores.C) Paying children for getting a high mark in school can develop their initiative.D) Allowance should not be ti ed directly to children’s housework.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Accidents and war. C) Accidents and aging.B) Diseases and aging. D) Heart disease and war.33. A) Medicine. C) The Internet.B) Brain cells. D) Human organs.34. A) Heart disease will be far away from us.B) Human brains can decide the final death.C) The basic materials of cells will last forever.D) Human organs can be repaired by new medicine.35. A) Human life will not last more than 120 years in the future.B) Humans have to take medicine to build new skin cells now.C) Much needs to be done before humans can have a longer life.D) We have already solved the technical problems in building new cells.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 arerequired to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. Forblanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, youcan 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.Pocket electronic dictionaries, popular with students, are raising (36) _______ among local educators. Used (37)_______ in price from several hundred yuan to several thousand, depending on the functions “The electronic dictionary lightens both my school bag and my work (39) _______,”said a middle school student. “Most of my classmates use electronic dictionaries for the (40) _______.” he said.Even some teachers (41) _______ electronic dictionaries. “Electronic dictionaries often allow students to read more,” said an English teacher. “they prefer to look up words they don’t understand without having to (42) _______ through a dictionary. They often find ordinary dictionaries are too complicated.”However, educators have expressed some concerns about the (43) risks of allowing students to useunder way in health care systems around the country. For example:Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are 50 paper records. While many still experience the 51 of a paper-driven system that is only slightly more sophisticated than black-and-white reruns of Marcus Welby, M.D., EHRs give leading health care providers a complete and accurate medical history as well as links to practice guidelines and best practices. Doctors can access a wide range of tools that support 52 , care management and compliance (遵循) with protocols (方案).pharmacy(药房) to patient. It’s not just about sending a prescription electronically to ensure legibility. A good e-Prescrib ing system automatically flags potentially harmful drug interactions and checks a health Plan’s reimbursement (偿还) schedule to 54 costs for patients.Personal Health Records (PHRs) are patient-owned and 55 electronic health records that allow people to store, access and coordinate their complete health history and make 56 parts available to those who need it. The key here is that individuals are in control of their own information.extreme than others.For example, it is one thing to take the life of another in a fit of blind rage, but quite another to coldly plot and carry out the murder of one or more people in the style of a butcher. Thus, murder, like all other crimes, is a matter of relative degree. While it could be argued with some conviction that the criminal in the first instance should be merely isolated from society, such should not be the fate of the latter type murderer.The value of the death penalty as a deterrent to crime may be open to debate. But the overwhelming majority ofpenalty deters murder. For example, from 1954 to 1963, when the death penalty was consistently imposed in California, the murder rate remained between three and four murders for each 100,000 population. Since 1964 the death penalty has been imposed only once, and the murder rate has risen to 10.4 murder rate, which began when executions stopped, is no coincidence (巧合). It is convincing evidence that the death penalty does deter many murders. If the bill reestablishing the death penalty is vetoed(否决), innocent people will be murdered —some whose lives may have been saved if the death penalty were in effect. This is literally a life or death matter. The lives of thousands of innocent people must be protected.57. The principle purpose of this passage is to ______.A) initiate a veto C) criticize the governmentB) speak for the majority D) argue for the value of the death penalty58. The author’s response to those who urge the death penalty for all degrees of murder would most likely be______ .A) friendly B) hostile C) negative D) supportive59. It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that the author thinks that ______ .A) the second type murders should be sentenced to deathB) the value of the death penalty as a deterrent to crime is not to be debatedC) the veto of the bill reestablishing the death penalty is of little importanceD) the death penalty is the most controversial issue in the United States today60. The passage attempts to establish a relationship between ______.A) executions and murdersB) the effects of execution and the effects of isolationC) the murder rate and the importance of the death penaltyD) the importance of equal rights and that of the death penalty61. The author’s attitude towards death penalty is ______.A) opposing B) supporting C) neutral D) sarcasticPassage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Many are aware of the tremendous waste of energy in our environment, but fail to take advantage of straightforward opportunities to conserve that energy. For example, everyone knows that lights should be switched off when no one is in an office. Similarly, when employees are not using a meeting room, there is no need to regulate temperature.Fortunately, one need not rely on human intervention to conserve energy. With the help of smart sensing and network technology, energy conservation processes such as turning off lights and adjusting temperature can beenergy use and institute procedures that lead to smarter and more efficient home, building and industrial plants.Until now, wires and cables for power and connectivity have limited the widespread adoption of sensor (传感器) networks by making them difficult and expensive to install and maintain. Battery-powered wireless networks can simplify installation and reduce cost. But their high power consumption and the corresponding need for regular battery replacement has made wireless networks difficult and costly to maintain. Nobody wants to replace hundreds or thousands of window sensor batteries in a large building on a regular basis.The promise of wireless sensor networks can only be fully realized when the wiring for both the data communication and the power supply is eliminated. Doing so requires a true battery-free wireless solution, one that can utilize energy harvested directly from the environment. To facilitate the widespread deployment of wireless sensor networks, GreenPeak has developed an ultra-low-power communication technology that can utilize environmental energy sources such as light, motion and vibration. This technology, employing on-board power management circuits and computer software to monitor energy harvesters and make the best use of harvested energy, enables sensors to operate reliably in a battery-free environment.Wireless sensor networks deployed in our offices and home will have an enormous impact on our daily lives, helping to build a smarter world in which energy is recycled and fully utilized. These wireless platforms, equipped with advanced sensing capability, will enable us to better control our lives, homes and environment, creating a truly connected world that enables people worldwide to live in a more comfortable, safer, and cleaner environment.62. Batteries are not an ideal energy source for sensor networks because they ______.A) require automatic rechargingB) are difficult and costly to maintainC) have to be replaced from time to timeD) contain metals that pollute the environment63. Battery-free wireless sensor networks are made possible by the fact that ______.A) their maintenance has been greatly simplifiedB) there is energy in the environment to be utilizedC) the cost of using them has been drastically reducedD) modern data communication consumes little energy64. According to the passage, GreenPeak ______.A) supplies batteries operating on harvested energyB) benefits handsomely from communication technologyC) promotes the application of wireless sensor networksD) is the first company to install wireless sensor networks65. The focus of Paragraph 4 is on the ______.A) replacement of batteries in harvestersB) elimination of batteries in sensor networksC) impact of sensor networks on power supplyD) monitoring of energy harvested from the environment66. Wireless sensor networks promise to ______.A) bring businesses high profits C) turn motion into a major source of energyB) further develop the sensing technology D) improve the daily lives of people worldwideasthe75One study saw participants follow one of the tips to see 76 effective it was. Participants then took the advice offered —such as watching an upbeat (积极乐观的) film — often 77 too hard on trying to improve their 78 rather than letting it lift naturally. 76. A) what C) whateverB) however D) how77. A) attracted C) concentratedB) drawn D) absorbed78. A) temper C) mindB) passion D) moodThis 79 that by the time the film had ended, they often felt angry and 80 by the advice given, putting them in a far worse mood than when they had started watching. 81 , results of the study, published in the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science, 82 that the key to true happiness was much more simple: 83 relationships with friends and family members. The strongest predictor of happiness is not money, 84 external recognition through success or fame. It’s having worthwhile social relationships. That means the best 85 to increase your happiness is to stop worrying about being happy and instead pour your energy 86 nurturing the social bonds you have with other people. 79. A) assumed C) supposedB) meant D) hoped80. A) blamed C) discouragedB) provoked D) cheated81. A) However C) ThereforeB) Moreover D) Otherwise82. A) exposed C) imposedB) disposed D) proposed83. A) initial C) radicalB) meaningful D) truthful84. A) nor C) orB) and D) but85. A) way C) processB) method D) form86. A) to C) intoB) over D) byPart VI Translation (5 minutes)Directions:Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets. Please write your translation on Answer Sheet 2.87. We lost our way in that small village, _________________________________ (否则我们就参观更多的名胜古迹了) yesterday.88. Only after Mary read her composition the second time _________________________________(她才注意到拼写错误).89. In order to find the missing child, villagers _________________________________(在过去的五个小时里，一直在尽最大努力).90. _________________________________(到你读完这本书的时候), your meal has got cold.91.Film has a much shorter history, especially when _________________________________(与音乐和绘画比起).四级考前最新命制试卷三参考答案及录音文本参考答案Part I Writing【参考范文一】【参考范文二】Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. B)2. A)3. D)4. C)5. D)6. A)7. B)8. technology9. fairly strict boundaries10. responsibilities and commitmentsPart III Listening Comprehension11. B)12. D)13. C)14. D)15. B)16. A)17. C)18. D)19. C)20. D)23. C)24. A)25. A)26. C)27. A)28. A)29. D)30. C)31. D)32. B)33. A)34. D)35. C)36. concern37. primarily38. range39. load40. convenience41. defend42. leaf43. potential44. The definitions are simplified and somewhat unclear compared with those in ordinary print dictionaries45. Most of these devices do not include sample sentences which are of vital importance46. but he was not sure of its meaning, then he looked it up in a cheap dictionaryPart IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)47. J)48. A)49. C)50. F)51. M)52. D)53. O)54. K)55. H)56. B)57. D)58. C)61. B)62. C)63. B)64. C)65. B)66. D)Part V Cloze67. C)68. B)69. A)70. B)71. D)72. A)73. C)74. B)75. D)76. D)77. C)78. D)79. B)80. D)81. A)82. A)83. B)84. C)85. A)86. C)Part VI Translation87. otherwise we would have visited more places of interest88. did she notice the spelling mistake89. have been doing all they can / their best over the past five hours90. By the time you have finished this book91. compared to music and painting。

《英语周报》英语四级考试听力模拟试题五

《英语周报》英语四级考试听力模拟试题五English Weekly CET-4 Listening Practice Test ⅩⅣPart III Listening ComprehensionSection 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 center.11.W: Look at the monkeys and zebras around the rocks.M: Yes, their environment seems to suit them very well. Let’s go over and see the bears now.Q: Where are the man and woman?12.W: I promised my sister I would attend the show if I didn’t have work due the next day.M: Why not take me along?Q: Why will the woman go to the show?13.M: I’d like to go sailing, but sometimes I get scared on the water. How long would we be out?W: Not too long. And besides, we’ll be close to the shore the whole time.Q: What is the man afraid of?14. W: It’s nearly ten o’clock. Let’s listen to the weather forecast.M: Here’s the weather forecast. Fog is spreading from the east and will affectall areas by midnight. It’ll be heavy in certain places.Q: What is the weather forecast?15.M: This cake’s delicious! Did you make it yourself?W: You must be kidding! My sister got it from the bakery.Q: What does the woman mean?16.W: I’m worried about those classes I missed when I was sick.M: I’ll try to bring you up to date on what we’ve done.Q: What does the man mean?17.W: Roger, your voice teacher called to ask why you were not at practice for your concert program.M: I was there but I was standing with a large group and he didn’t see me.Q: Why did the teacher not see Roger at the practice?18.M: The telegram just came from Mary. She will arrive at 2 o’clock.W: Oh, good. She can rest a few hours before the concert.Q: What can Mary do before the concert?Now you’ll hear two long conversations.Conversation OneW: Could you tell me how big a class is?M: In this department, a class could be as small as 5 students or as large as over 200. The largest classes are lecture classes, usually in introductory courses at the undergraduate level. The normal size of a class is 20 to 40 students who meet 3 times a week for about one hour or twice a week for about one hour and a half.W: In what forms are classes given?M: Generally speaking, classes are given in three formats---lectures, seminars and laboratory work. Lecture courses usually include two lecture sessions and one discussion group per week. Lectures are given by professors who will talkon specific topic for one class period. Students have little chance to ask questions. Discussions are conducted by postgraduates and provide the opportunity for questions about the lecture topics.W: How about seminars?M: Seminars involve a small group of students and place more responsibility on them. The professor leading a seminar may assign projects, post questions, make suggestions or describe specific cases that demand a solution. Students are free to exchange their ideas. The seminar challenges students’ reasoning and organizing abilities.W: And laboratory work?M: Laboratory work gives students opportunities to develop their skills with the use of certain tools or sophisticated lab equipment and to improve their lab techniques.W: They all sound interesting to me. Do you know how we’re assessed?M: Some professors give quizzes or short examinations during the course to test on a particular aspect of the subject. Other course examinations are mid-term exams and final exams, which include multiple-choice questions, short answer questions and essay questions. Research papers are another form of examination. Have I made myself clear to you?W: Yes. I understand now. Thank you. Dr. Wilson.M: You’re welcome.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. Which of the following is true of a big class?20. What can be learnt from this dialogue about the course formats?21. Which of the following is true about the professors’ evaluation of students’ work?Conversation TwoM: Oh, hi, Maria, long time no see! How have you been?W: Oh, not bad. And you?M: Oh. I’m doing okay, but school has been really hard these days, and Ihaven’t had time to relax.W: By the way, what’s your major anyway?M: Hotel management.W: Well, what do you want to do after you graduate?M: Uh... I haven’t decided for sure, but I think I’d like to work for a hotel or travel agency in this area. How about you?W: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in French, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job using the language, so I changed to computer science. With the right skills, landing a job in the computer industry shouldn’t be as difficult.M: So do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school?W: Well, fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship that pays for all of my tuition and books.M: Wow, that’s great.W: Yeah. How about you? Are you working your way through school?M: Yeah. I work three times a week all at a restaurant near campus.W: Oh. What do you do there?M: I’m a cook.W: How do you like your job?M: It’s okay. The other workers are friendly, and the pay isn’t bad.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. What does the man want to do after he graduates?23. Why did the woman change her major?24. How does the woman pay for college?25. What can be learnt about the man’s part-time job?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 AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage OneIn phone booths in the U. S., there are usually directions for using the telephone. All phone numbers have seven digits, though letters and numbers are sometimes used in combination. There may be phonebooks or directories under the telephone.There are two main kinds of long distance calls: dial-direct and operator-assisted. You can make dial direct calls in most parts of the U.S. Look in the white page directory for long distance rates or more information on making long distance calls. Or you can call the operator for help. If you need a phone number that is not in your phone book, call Directory Assistance.To make a long distance call, you’ll need to know the three-digit area code. Dial 1 plus the area code plus the number, and an operator or a computer voice will tell you how much money to deposit. On operator assisted calls, the operator will ask you to deposit more money before your time is up. On dial-direct calls you’ll be cut off at the end of the time you paid for unless you put more money in the slot.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. What do all telephone numbers have?27. What should you do to make a long distance call?28. What can you find in the white pages of a telephone book?Passage TwoMost people think that the older you get, the harder it is to learn a new language. That is why they believe that children learn more easily than adults. Thus, at some point in our lives, maybe around age twelve or thirteen we lose the ability to learn language well. Is it true that children learn a foreign language more easily than adults? One report, on 2,000 Danish children studying Swedish, showed that the teenagers learned more, in less time, than the younger children. Another report, on Americans learning Russian, showed that the ability to learn a language increases as the age increases from childhood to adulthood. There are several possibleexplanations for these results. For one thing, adults know more about the world and therefore are able to understand meanings more easily than children. Moreover, adults can use logical thinking to help themselves in learning a new language. Finally adults have more self-control than children.Therefore, it seems that the common belief that children are better learners than adults may not be true.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. According to this talk, what’s the common belief about learning a new language?30. Name the two reports mentioned in the talk.31. What qualities do adults have that make learning a new language easier for them?Passage ThreeToday I would like to continue our discussion of American diplomatic history of the 18th century by talking about the pioneer named William Johnson. Sir William Johnson helped to establish friendly relations between the British colonists and the Iroquois nation during the middle of the 18th century. Johnson came to New York State from England in 1737 and soon became a large land-holder. He got along well with the Iroquois. Some of them lived on his land and it became a center of trade. Johnson sought land and furs, but was generous to his neighbors. With his skill of a diplomat Johnson often spent time negotiating among the various Indian groups. Largely because of his work the Iroquois aided the British in their struggles against the French in 1756. Later, however, there was a disagreement with the Iroquois. Johnson, who had been an official in the colonial government, was called in to negotiate a treaty regarding land boundary between the Iroquois and the English and French settlers in the area. Since Johnson died in 1774 he did not have to face the turmoil of the American Revolution.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. What is the main topic of the lecture?33. Where was Johnson born?34. What was the treaty with the Iroquois about?35. When did Johnson die?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 form 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.In November 1965, New York was blacked out by an electricity failure. The (36) authorities promised that it would not happen again. Pessimists were certain that it would occur again within five years at the latest. In July 1977, there was a repeat performance which (37) produced varying degrees of chaos throughout the city of eight million people. In 1965, the failure occurred in the cool autumn and at a time of (38) comparative prosperity. In 1977, the disaster was much more serious because it came when unemployment was high and the city was suffering from one of its worst heat waves.In 1965, there was little crime or looting during the darkness, and fewer than a hundred people were (39) arrested. In 1977, hundreds of stores were broken into and looted. Looters (40) smashed shop windows and helped themselves to (41) jewelry, clothes or television sets. Nearly 4,000 people were arrested but far more (42) disappeared into the darkness of the night. The number of policemen available was quite (43) inadequate and they wisely refrained from using their guns against mobs (44) which far outnumbered them and included armed men.Hospitals had to treat hundreds of people cut by glass from shop windows. Banks and most businesses remained closed the next day. (45) The blackout started at 9:30 p. m., when lightning hit and knocked out vital cables. Many stores were thus caught by surprise.The vast majority of New Yorkers, however, were not involved in looting. (46) They helped strangers, distributed candles and batteries, and tried to survive in a nightmare world without traffic lights, refrigerators, elevators, water and electrical power. For twenty-four hours, New York realized how helpless it was without electricity.。

英语周报：2009年6月英语四级听力全真模拟题（三）

听⼒部分 English Weekly CET-4 Listening Practice Test 19 Part III Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: 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. W: To tell the truth, I really can’t bear the way Baker dominates the conversation all the time. If he is gonna be at the party, I just won’t come。

M: I’m sorry you feel that way. My sister insists that he come。

Q: Why has Baker been invited to the party? 12. W: Here is the table for eight people. I think Jack should invite Jessica to the party, don’t you think so? M: It’ s not our business. If Jack wanted to invite her he would have。

四级听力模拟试题及答案

四级听力模拟试题及答案一、短对话理解（共5题，每题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man want to do?A) Go to the library.B) Go to the gym.C) Go to the concert.2. Why does the woman suggest taking a taxi?A) Because it's faster.B) Because it's cheaper.C) Because it's more comfortable.3. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A) Teacher and student.B) Friends.C) Colleagues.4. What does the woman mean by saying "I'm all thumbs today"?A) She's very clumsy.B) She's very tired.C) She's very busy.5. What is the man's opinion about the new policy?A) He agrees with it.B) He disagrees with it.C) He has no opinion.答案：1. C2. A3. B4. A5. B二、长对话理解（共10题，每题2分，满分20分）听下面两段较长的对话，每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题听完后，你将有15秒钟的时间来回答该小题。

英语周报模拟试题三

英语周报模拟试题三Part I Reading Comprehension (阅读理解)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. Please write your answers on Answer Sheet 1.Bees, unlike many other insects, seem to be unable to regulate their own body temperature by, for example, basking in the sun or seeking shade. Instead, they rely on other methods, such as forming groups or hills.Their main means of regulation is through evaporation, a process that may unexpectedly cool a hive. The wet surface of the honeycomb becomes a cooling mechanism.Honeybees in a cluster rarely exhibit any sense of urgency when it becomes warm. This behavior is unexpected in animal groups, particularly those in which close physical contact is practiced for social reasons.During the winter, the cluster becomes tighter and the bees on the outside are inactive; the temperature inside the cluster remains between about 20 and 22 degrees Celsius.Yet, bees can increase their body temperature from 22 degrees Celsius to about 44 degrees Celsius in less than five minutes. This flexibility enables bees to adjust to varying environmental conditions.Questions:1. What do bees do to regulate their body temperature?2. What is the main means of temperature regulation for bees?3. What do bees do during the winter to maintain their body temperature?4. How quickly can bees increase their body temperature from 22 degrees Celsius to 44 degrees Celsius?5. What enables bees to adjust to varying environmental conditions?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). Choose the one that best completes the statement on the basis of the information provided in the passage.Passage OneThe Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon generally associated with countries like Canada, Russia, and Iceland. However, recently, an amateur photographer captured the stunning sight in an unexpected location: the United Kingdom.John Rowe, a 75-year-old retired teacher, witnessed the Aurora Borealis from the garden of his home in Oxfordshire. This rare occurrence was caused by a powerful solar storm that reached the Earth last Thursday. The lights, which are normally visible in the Earth’s polar regions, were spotted as far south as the Midlands and South Wales.“It was all over the place,” recalled Rowe. “I’ve never seen anything like it.”Questions:6. What natural phenomenon is generally associated with countries like Canada, Russia, and Iceland?7. Where did John Rowe witness the Aurora Borealis?8. Why was the Aurora Borealis visible in the United Kingdom recently?9. What was the cause of the Aurora Borealis being seen in unexpected locations?Passage TwoThe term “Sahel” refers to the region of Africa that stretches from Senegal to Sudan. This area has a harsh climate characterized by limited rainfall, poor soil quality, and desertification. Despite these challenges, the Sahel is home to a rich cultural heritage.Traditional music and dance play an important role in Sahelian societies. Griots, who are historians and musicians, pass down stories and traditions through songs and storytelling. These oral traditions are an integral part of Sahelian identity.Recent efforts have been made to promote sustainable agriculture in the Sahel to combat the effects of climate change. By utilizing techniques such as agroforestry and water conservation, farmers in the region are working to improve crop yields and food security.Questions:10. What does the term “Sahel” refer to?11. What role do Griots play in Sahelian societies?12. What recent efforts have been made to combat the effects of climate change in the Sahel?13. How are farmers in the Sahel working to improve crop yields and food security?Part II Cloze Test (完形填空)Directions: For each blank in the passage below, there are four words or phrases marked A), B), C) and D). Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.As a teenager, my family was not able to __14__ expensive vacations. Instead, we would take road trips to nearby towns and parks. Although we did not stay in fancy hotels or visit __15__ attractions, these trips hold a special place in my heart.One summer, we __16__ to a national park known for its beautiful hiking trails. As my siblings and I explored the trails, we stumbled upon a hidden waterfall. The sight was breathtaking, and we spent hours __17__ in the cool water.Looking back, I realize that it was not the destination that mattered, but the time we spent together as a family __18__ memories that would last a lifetime.14. A. afford B. demand C. provide D. require15. A. famous B. unique C. crowded D. modern16. A. flew B. rode C. drove D. walked17. A. swimming B. playing C. resting D. chatting18. A. capturing B. creating C. destroying D. forgettingPart III Translation (翻译)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English.19. 新研究表明，多喝水有助于提高大脑功能。

公共英语四级听力模拟3

[模拟] 公共英语四级听力模拟3Listening Comprehension This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are THREE parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C. Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answersin your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers flora your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1. If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started. Now look at Part A in your test booklet. Part A For Questions 1-5, you will hear a dialogue. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below.[听力原文]1-5If you listen to American music, or watch American television, you will probably agree that the most popular subject of these forms of entertainment is love. Romantic love always finds an audience in the United States. Falling in love, solving the problems of love and achieving the happy ending of a big wedding are subjects of interestto the adult as well as the teenage public. Millions of Americans celebrate their Valentine's Day with special cards and gifts that announce their love to their mates, their friends, their co-workers and their families. As a popular saying goes" Love conquers all." Numerous columns in magazines and newspapers offer advice to thelovelorn, those with difficulties of the heart. To most Americans, romantic love is central to the happy life.Not only do Americans believe in romantic love but they also believe that it is the best basis for marriage. Despite the high divorce rate in the Untied States, young men and women continue to marry on the basis of romantic love. They may have strong ties with parents, brothers, or sisters, but when he or she falls in love, the strongest feelings are supposed to be for the loved one. When they get married, they usually plan to live apart from both sets of parents and build their own independent family structure.第1题：参考答案：love详细解答：第2题：参考答案：Valentine's详细解答：第3题：参考答案：high详细解答：第4题：参考答案：lover详细解答：第5题：参考答案：love详细解答：Part B For Questions 6-10, you will hear a dialogue. While you listen, complete the sentences and answer the question. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and the question below.[听力原文]6-10The United States is one of the few countries in the world that has an official day on which fathers are honored by their children. On the third Sunday in June, fathers all across the United States are given presents, treated to dinner or otherwise made to feel special.The origin of Father's Day is not clear. Some say that it began with a church service in West Virginia in 1908. Others say the first Father's Day ceremony was held in Vancouver, Washington.The president of the Chicago branch (分部) of the Lions' Club, Harry Meek, is said to have celebrated the first Father's Day with his organization in 1915, and the day that they chose was the third Sunday in June, the closest date to Meek's own birthday!Regardless of when the first true Father's Day occurred, the strongest promoter of the holiday was Mrs. Bruce John Dodd of Spokane, Washington. Mrs. Dodd felt that she had an outstanding father. He was a veteran of the Civil War. His wife had died young, and he had raised six children without their mother.When children can't visit their fathers or take them out to dinner, they send a greeting card. Traditionally, fathers prefer greeting cards that are not too sentimental. Most greeting cards are whimsical so fathers laugh when they open them. Some give heartfelt thanks for the father's being there whenever the child needed Dad.第6题：Fathers' Day was celebrated on the ______ of Jane.参考答案：third Sunday详细解答：第7题：When was the first Father's Day celebrated? ________参考答案：In 1915详细解答：第8题：Mrs. Todd, an outstanding promoter of Fathers' Day, had a father who served as a veteran in ______.参考答案：the Civil War详细解答：第9题：Mrs. Todd's father raised ______ without their mother.参考答案：6 children详细解答：第10题：When children can't visit their fathers or take them out to dinner, they send ______.参考答案：greeting cards详细解答：Part C You will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have time to check your answer. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.Questions 11 -13 are based on the following talk about the Statue of Liberty. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11-13.[听力原文]11-13The Statue of Liberty had been closed since the terrorist attacks in September, two thousand one. New York officials called the re-opening a sign of the recovery of the city and the country.The Statue of Liberty represents a woman holding a torch of fire. It stands on an island at the entrance to the New York City harbor. It is almost ninety-three meters tall, one of the tallest statues ever built. Its complete name is "Liberty Enlightening the World".The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the people of the United States from the people of France. It was an expression of friendship and the goal of liberty shared by the people of both countries.The idea for the statue came from a French history expert in eighteen sixty-five. Six years later, artist Frederic Bartholdi traveled to the United States to seek support for building the statue. He decided it should stand on an island in New York harbor.Bartholdi began designing the statue when he returned to France. He designed the woman's face to look like his mother's. French officials organized a group to raise money and supervise the project. The French people gave four hundred thousand dollars to build the statue. In eighteen seventy-seven, the Americans established a similar committee to raise money needed to build the statue's base.The statue was built in France. Bartholdi had hoped it would be ready on the one hundredth anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence in eighteen seventy-six. But it was not. France officially presented the statue to the United States Minister to France in Paris on July fourth, eighteen eighty-four.The statue was then taken apart and sent to the United States.第11题：Why was the Statue of Liberty closed in 2001?A.Because it couldn't endure the test of time and needed repairing.B.Because it was threatened by terrorist attacks.C.Because it was damaged by tourists.D.Because it would endanger the visitors.参考答案：B答案解析：第12题：The purpose of the speaker is to ______.A.introduce how to build a statueB.introduce how to pass a statuteC.introduce the history of the Statue of LibertyD.show the friendship between countries参考答案：C答案解析：第13题：Which of the following is INCORRECT according to the speaker?A.The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the people of the United States from the people of Germany.B.The designer designed the woman's face to look like his mother's.C.The Statue of Liberty represents a woman holding a torch of fire.D.The Statue had to be taken apart to be shipped to the US.参考答案：A答案解析：Questions 14-16 are based on the following passage. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14-16.[听力原文]14-16The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a special museum. The Freedom Center is on the north side of the Ohio River. That is part of an area that meant hope for slaves trying to escape. It was called the "freedom corridor". Black people fleeing their owners could stand on the other side of the river and dream of freedom across the water.The Freedom Center cost one hundred ten million dollars to build. Its collection shows two hundred objects. These include a copy of a wagon with a false bottom that was used to hide fleeing slaves. There are also photographs of Americans who were activists against slavery.Visitors can also see objects from the Civil War. The southern states fought the northern states from eighteen sixty-one to eighteen sixty-five. In eighteen sixty-three, President Abraham Lincoln announced an order to free the slaves.Perhaps the center's most interesting object is a small building where slaves were kept. This wooden "pen" stands two levels high. A slave trader built it in the eighteen thirties. People captured in Africa were temporarily forced to stay inside the pen. Then they were sold for service in places further south. The slave pen was found on a farm in the state of Kentucky. The owner of the farm gave it to the Freedom Center. Experts spent six years researching the history of the building.Television star Oprah Winfrey introduces one of the films shown at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Actors tell about a young woman who escapes slavery. She flees to a town called Ripley, Ohio. Her former owners try to recapture her. But a family active in the Underground Railroad helps her remain free.第14题：What is The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center?A.A concert hall.B.A museum.C.A zoo.D.A theme park.参考答案：B答案解析：第15题：When did Abraham Lincoln announce an order to free the slaves?A.1861.B.1862.C.1863.D.1865.参考答案：C答案解析：第16题：Some slaves were kept in a pen which was found in ______.A.KentuckyB.TennesseeC.CarolinaD.Virginia参考答案：A答案解析：Questions 17-20 are based on the following passage. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 17-20.[听力原文]17-20Since ancient times, May first has been a traditional day to celebrate spring. In modern times, May Day also became a traditional day for countries to honor workers.In eighteen eighty-nine, Socialists held an international congress in Paris. They chose May first as a workers' holiday and a day for demonstrations. Since then, the first of May has been observed as International Labor Day.The United States, however, had already settled on another day. Peter McGuire was a New York labor leader. He is said to have suggested the first Monday in September as a holiday to honor labor. He said it was a nice time of the year for a celebration. He suggested parades to show the strength of labor organizations. And he urged people to end the day with outdoor parties.The first Labor Day celebration in the United States took place in New York City on September fifth, eighteen eighty-two. About ten thousand workers marched through the streets. Then everyone went to a park to eat a meal and hear speeches and music. The idea quickly spread throughout the country. In eighteen ninety-four, Congress approved abill to declare Labor Day a national holiday.For years, the first Monday in September was a day when American workers demonstrated for better conditions and pay. Today, the Labor Day weekend is mostly observed as a time to enjoy the last warm days of summer.第17题：When did Americans celebrate May Day?A.The 1st of May.B.The 1st of September.C.The 1st Monday in September.D.The 1st Monday in May.参考答案：C答案解析：第18题：The International Labor Day was chosen by ______.A.SocialistsB.American CongressC.Capitalists workers参考答案：A答案解析：第19题：When did the Congress approve a bill to declare Labor Day a national holiday?A.1883.B.1882.C.1894.D.1899.参考答案：C答案解析：第20题：Which of the following is INCORRECT?A.For years, the first Monday in September was a day when American workers demonstrated for better conditions and pay.B.Peter McGuire was a New York labor leader.C.Peter McGuire suggested parades to show the strength of labor organizations.D.Peter McGuire urged people to end the day with sound sleep.参考答案：D答案解析：。

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大学英语四级试卷模拟三试卷答案对照版大学英语四级试卷模拟三试卷答案对照版CET-4 Test (3) Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then write the corresponding letter on the space given.1.A) To ask the woman to fix his watch.B) To call the woman when the watch is fixed.C) To visit the woman within one week.D) To call the woman in a week.2.A) The man can sit down.B) She doesn't want the man to sit down.C) She'll mind if the man sits down.D) She would like the man to sit with her.3.A) She should be careful about spending money.B) She should buy the brown suit.C) She should find another job to make money.D) She shouldn't buy the brown suit.4.A) The movie was not good.B) The movie was excellent.C) He wants to see the movie again.D) He wants to stay at home.5.A) The wind has stopped, but it's still raining.B) The rain has stopped, but the wind is still blowing.C) It's still raining, and the wind is blowing.D) Both the rain and wind have stopped.6.A) He gave half of it to his friend.B) He threw half of it away.C) He kept all the paper.D) He threw half of it away and kept the rest.7.A) At 10:00.B) At 10:30.C) At 10:45.D) At 11:45.8.A) On a telephone.B) At a hotel.C) In private.D) In a guest house.9.A) He gambled it away.B) He lost his money.C) He had it with him.D) He took it out of the bank.10.A) On the grass.B) Near the pool.C) At home.D) On his bike.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 write the corresponding letter on the space given.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) Seventy-one percent.B) Thirty percent.C) Thirty-nine percent.D) Twenty-nine percent.12.A) Shadow.B) Deep.C) Shallow.D) Regular.13.A) The deep water area of the sea.B) The end of the flat area.C) The shallow water area near the continents.D) Any place on the sea floor.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) Because John was a girl.B) Because the barber wouldn't like to cut it short.C) Because John liked it to be long.D) Because the hair grew too fast.15.A) The hair wasn't funny.B) John didn't like jokes about his hair.C) Nobody ever advised John to have his hair cut short.D) John liked his hair very much.16.A) An agreement to the barber's advice.B) A great joke.C) A great praise to the barber.D) A threatening to the barber.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A) Sutter.B) Marshall.C) Bennet.D) A newspaperman.18.A) T o ask the Governor for permission to make a home there.B) T o make sure that any gold found on his land would belong to him.C) To prevent people from making a home in the Sacramento Valley.D) To ask the Governor to keep a secret.19.A) By ship.B) By freight cars.C) By train.D) By both A and B.20.A) Because the new-comers took all the gold from his land.B) Because the new-comers killed one of his sons.C) Because the new-comers seriously harmed him during the California Gold rush.D) Because the new-comers prevented him from making use of the wealth of his land.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentences there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. Then write the corresponding letter on the space given.21. There are many things to consider when you are looking for a house, _____ to buy or just intend to rent.A) thoughB) althoughC) beforeD) whether22. Give her these pills and _____ her day and night for three weeks, and then she will become well.A) watchB) look forC) find outD) see to it23. He thought a lot about _____.A) how the crop to improvedB) how improved the cropC) how to improve the cropD) how improved the crop24. When he _____ finally, the first sentence he said was "Where am I?"A) came toB) came downC) came inD) came for25. Professor Byrd had _____ developing a new method of polar exploration.A) succeeded inB) won forC) had victory ofD) includes in26. Over the past few years medical researchers _____ for a means of controlling the virus.A) have searchingB) are searchingC) have been searchingD) search27. We preferred to postpone the sports meeting rather than _____ it without adequate preparation.A) holdB) heldC) to holdD) holding28. Since the beginning of the 20th century, scientists have become more and more interested in the way _____ the human brain works.A) howB) whichC) in which29. It's the most difficult problem we have met, but we must find the solution _____ or other.A) by one wayB) somehowC) anywayD) anyhow30. No one will take his advice, so he can do nothing but____ himself to the situation.A) assignB) to resignC) to assignD) resign31. Mr. D, a widower, was caught by a radar trap doing 41 m.p.h. in a 30 m.p.h. area, ______ traveling near his home.A) whileB) ifC) wheneverD) during32. She certainly didn't look ______ near 96. I thought she was in her middle sixties.A) nowhereB) anywhereC) solelyD) somewhat33. Whatever academic success the children achieve may also be a result of the small classes and the school's experimental aspect, ____ encourages students to work.A) thereforeC) that34. Large continental telephone networks, _____ together by submarine cables and satellite connections, together form a working machine of unimaginable size and dimension.A) maintainedB) linkedC) matchedD) completed35. One first grader finds the most challenging aspect to computing is _____ her finger to reach the delete button.A) stretchingB) touchingC) tryingD) utilizing36. Regression, the tendency to look back over ____ you have just read, is a common bad habit in reading.A) whatB) whichC) that37. "Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you." was the first sentence ____ by a telephone.A) saidB) conveyedC) createdD) broadcast38. Water heats up more slowly than land, but once it has become warm it takes longer to ____ down.A) coolB) balanceC) keepD) condense39. In time, the expression was used in a broader sense, generally describing any man _____ days of power were coming to an end.A) whenB) of whichC) of howD) whose40. Hardly two years have gone by without _____ of herhusband.A) wordsB) a wordC) wordD) the word41. Countries where cigarette smoking is only now becoming widespread can expect enormous increases in lung cancer during the 1990s or early in the next century, _____ prompt effective action is taken against the habit.A) ifB) unlessC) providedD) while42. In the US, manufactures have made important strides in the development of the technology to bring down the cost of solar conversion systems _____ improving their reliability.A) whileB) ifC) ofD) for43. In time of power _____ we used to stay in the open air.A) shortageB) failureC) absenceD) pause44. In England a person accused _____ crime must always be supposed innocent until he has been proved guilty.A) ofB) aboutC) overD) from45. It was little wonder that the animals were retreating _____ deeper into the bush.A) somehowB) yetC) everD) too46. You have to go through something, _____ unpleasant the experience might be, because you know you have no choice.A) whateverB) so farC) moreoverD) no matter how47. I wished you and your wife many years of happiness together and look forward _____ you both.A) seeB) to seeC) to seeingD) in seeing48. One can't marry in these days of high prices and _____ taxes without a good income!A) lowB) vitalC) lightD) heavy49. Economic ties between China and the United States will have, in some respects, a favorable impact _____ political relations.A) onB) ofC) aboutD) to50. _____ the actual damage is keyed into the computer theoperator is told by the computer what the implications are -- and what can be done to deal with the damage.A) ForB) AsC) SinceD) OncePart III Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C), and D). You should decide on the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the space given.Passage OneQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage: Every time we open our mouths and speak we label ourselves -- I am English, you may be Bulgarian or African. We areall human beings, but sometimes we have communication problems which can lead to suspicion and misunderstanding. If you speak English, you have an advantage. The English languagemeans power and freedom to many. It dominates international relations. It affects nearly all our lives inone way or another, influencing everything from pop music to diplomatic relations. Yet only around 10% of the world's population are native English speakers. Many of you reading now will have struggled to learn the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation of this very complicated language. But there could be another solution: learning Esperanto. Esperanto, meaning "one who hopes", is an artificial language, said to be the easiest in the world to learn. It was invented in 1887 by Ludwig Zamnehof, a young Polish optician (眼镜商).The usefulness of Esperanto has been recognized the world over. It is now estimated that around eight million people in over 100 countries have at least some knowledge of it. In Esperanto, we have a language that is easy to learn and fair to all speakers because it belongs not to one nation but to us all. Many people who have tried to learn other languages and failed, have succeeded in Esperanto becauseit is so easy. Although it is often seen as a joke and not as an important living language, it has been considered dangerous and governments are sometimes afraid of it.Your view of the world is largely based on the language you speak. If you are French, you have a French view, if youare Chinese view and so on. Peter Miles, of the Esperanto Translation Service in England, says that speakingEsperanto gives you a truly international view of the world. He regards himself as a citizen of the world looking down from a satellite circling the earth, who is able to communicate with people all over the world in Esperanto. A nice thought!51. What is the best title for the passage?A) Esperanto -- An Artificial LanguageB) Esperanto -- A Language For AllC) Esperanto -- People's HopeD) Esperanto -- A Nice Thought52. Esperanto is ______.A) not an important living languageB) Zamnehof's mother tongueC) accepted by all peopleD) a favorite of some linguists53. It is implied but not stated that ______.A) Zamnehof hated RussianB) English is more difficult to learn than EsperantoC) Peter Miles is an astronautD) Eight million people can speak Esperanto54. Peter Miles is ______.A) from the Esperanto Translation Service in EnglandB) in charge of the Esperanto Translation Organization of BritainC) a member of the Esperanto Translation Organization in BritainD) a member of the Translation Service of Europe55. The author speaks of Esperanto _____.A) in an objective wayB) in a subjective wayC) in an unfavorable wayD) in a favorable wayPassage TwoQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage: Honeybees cannot live alone. Their body structure and instincts equip them for life in a colony of community, where they have acomplex social organization and the various duties are divided among the individuals according to physical fitness and age. An individual worker bee。

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听力（略）Part II Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and you should decide which is the best choice. (40 points)Passage 1Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Just like children, deer often cross British roads to get to the other side. But the cost is the deer's life. At night, speeding cars hit and kill the animals. Now foresters are using natural animal instincts（本能）to prevent dangerous crossings. In England, the British Forestry Commission has installed thousands of glowing red "wolf eyes" along woodland roads. The eyes are actually reflectors, plastic bars like the red reflectors on your bike. The ten-centimeter long bars are fixed on top of posts, with only these signs directed towards the woods rather than the roads.When cars speed by, light rays from car headlights reflect off the reflectors' shining surface and flash into the woods. Deer are instantly scared by the wolf eyes ― even though wolves haven't hunted deer in Britain or even lived there for a hundred years!Scientists think the glowing light imitates the "eye shine" of nightly beasts. (You've probably seen eye shine on cats. Mirror-like cells in the eyes reflect some light that hits them.)The deer must not have "forgotten" that a wolf can run up to 72 km per hour in hot pursuit, or can sniff（嗅）deer out from 2.4 km away. In some areas where "wolf eyes" keep watch, 90 percent fewer deer have been killed at night.26. In Britain, deer's life is threatened _____ .A) by worsening environmentB) by nightly beastsC) by automobilesD) by illegal hunting27. The word "foresters" (Line 2, Para. 1) refers to _____.A) workers in charge of forestsB) traffic policemenC) raisers of wild animalsD) road-building engineers28. The nightly beasts' eyes _____.A) are as bright as mirrorsB) are as shiny as car headlightsC) can work as plastic barsD) can reflect incoming light29. The success of "wolf eyes" proves that _____.A) the deer is a kind of very timid animalB) animals can always be easily cheatedC) all things in nature are related to each otherD) the deer's fear of wolves is genetically built30. It is implied in the passage that _____.A) a wolf can run very fast in hot pursuitB) Great Britain pays great attention to animal protectionC) a wolf's smell is ten times more sensitive than man'sD) Britain has built many highways through woodlandsPassage 2Question 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:"Mind over matter" is an English saying meaning that we can control our bodies with our minds. Now scientists are finding increasing evidence that our mind can have a great effect on our physical health. Since our mind influences how we feel, it's not impossible to say that someone is ill just because he feels ill.The influence of the mind on how well we feel is the basis of what is known as the placebo (which is Latin for "I shall please") effect. A placebo is a harmless, inactive substance. Patients are sometimes given placebo pills and begin to feel better because they believe that they have been given real drugs and expect to respond to them. The placebo effect is very strong: research on pain suggests that up to 30% of the effect of most painkillers is a placebo effect.So if it's so powerful, why don't doctors use it today?According to Dr. Persaud, they do. "Things like wearing a white coat, going to a hospital, being scanned（扫描）all have a very strong placebo effect," he says.31. The English saying "mind over matter" means that _____.A) sound mind is more important than good healthB) our mind has strong effect on our bodyC) our physical health has nothing to do with our mindD) mental health mainly depends on physical health32. According to the first paragraph, if you feel ill, _____.A) you don't need to see a doctorB) you are still in good conditionC) it doesn't necessarily mean that you're physically ill33. According to the passage, placebos _____.A) are real effective pillsB) are not real drugsC) can relieve all kinds of painD) may make patients feel worse34. The placebo effect is based on _____.A) a response of the body to drugsB) a harmless, inactive substanceC) the constant use of some special drugsD) the influence of our minds on our bodies35. Which of the following may least have a placebo effect?A) Concentrating one's mind over a matter.B) Taking sleeping pills before going to bed.C) Taking a physical examination.D) Talking with a doctor.Passage 3Question 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:It is often thought that science fiction is a fairly new development in literature, but its ancestors（先驱）can be found in books written hundreds of years ago. These books were often concerned with the presentation of some form of ideal society, a theme which is still often found in modern stories.Most of the classics of science fiction, however, have been written within the last one hundred years. Books by writers such as Jules Verne and H. G. Wells, to mention just two well-known authors, have been translated into many languages.Modern science fiction writers don't often write about men from Mars or space adventure stories. They are more interested in predicting the effects of technical developments on society and the human mind; or in imagining future worlds which are a reflection of the world which we live in now. Because of this their writing has obvious political undertones.In an age where science fact frequently overtakes science fiction, the writers may find it difficult to keep ahead of scientific advances. Those who are sufficiently clear-sighted to see the way we are going, however, may provide a valuable lesson on how to deal with the problems which society will inevitably face as it tries to master its new technology and come to terms with a continually changing view of the world.36. Science fiction appeared _____.A) a few decades agoB) within the last one hundred yearsC) hundreds of years agoD) thousands of years ago37. Which of the following is less likely to be written in modern science fiction?A) Imagined space adventure and conquering new stars.B) Prediction of effects of technical developments on society.C) Prediction of effects of technical developments on human mind.D) Imagination of the future world in reflection of today's world.38. It can be concluded that modern science fiction writers _____.A) tend to show their political views in their worksB) follow the model set by Jules Verne and H.G. WellsC) are more creative than those in the pastD) are more interested in classic works39. The presentation of an ideal society is found _____.A) neither in classic and modern science fictionB) both in classic and modern science fictionC) only in classic science fictionD) as a fairly new trend in science fiction40. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A) Science fiction often overtakes science fact.B) Writers may find it easy to keep ahead of scientific advances.C) Science fiction is based on successful adventurous events.D) Science fiction helps us to face challenges of the future.Passage 4Question 41 to 45 are based on the following passage:My mother never let herself get down; no matter how bad things were, she stayed cheerful. Even though we had a hard life, she still maintained the attitude that everything was fine. I remember her coming home tired from her job at the restaurant and saying that we were lucky. We didn't have a lot of clothes or toys, but my mother always made sure we had enough to eat.Her love and devotion for my brother and me made our lack of material possessions seem insignificant. Even today, if I were given a choice between having love at home with no wealth and having wealth with no love, I would want it just the way I had it. I grew up poor in material things but rich in love.Since my father was never around long enough to teach me physical things or to play games with me, I didn't succeed in any competitive sport. My mother did her best as a substitute, throwing a ball with me in the lot behind our house, but it wasn't the same. She was too protective of me, and I didn't have enough confidence in my own abilities to really try anything physically demanding.41. We can see from the story that the author is _____ his mother.A) proud ofB) worried aboutC) pitiful forD) concerned about42. "My mother never let herself get down" means _____.A) she never got tiredB) she never felt sadC) she never fell illD) she was never impatient43. The author's mother often played games with him because _____.A) his mother tended to protect him too muchB) his father was not good enough at sportsC) his father didn't have enough time to be with himD) his mother was excellent at physical things44. The story implies that the author's mother was least likely _____.A) to be pleased with her role in the familyB) to make friends wherever she wentC) to do things which were to be done by her husbandD) to cry over difficulties in life45. According to the author, a child won't be happy unless he _____.A) enjoys love at homeB) gets enough to eatC) lives with his parentsD) has a lot of clothes and toysPart III Vocabulary and StructureDirections: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentences. (10 points)46. In fact, to make life _____ easier for themselves, some Americans prefer less demanding jobs, even with less pay.A) somewhat B) somehow C) sometime D) somewhere47. Human cloning has been the most controversial _____ in life sciences this year.A) question B) issue C) problem D) trouble48. We hope the measures to control water pollution, _____ taken by the government, will succeed.A) that B) because C) since D) as49. It is one thing to enjoy listening to good music, but it is quite _____ to perform skillfully yourself.A) other thingB) anotherC) somethingD) the other50. The chemical works that has _____ the fertile fields faces billions of dollars in fines.A) injured B) rotted C) spoiled D) upset51. The first two items of this contract are especially _____ of notice.A) worth B) worthy C) worthwhile D) worthless52. What was intended as a peaceful demonstration rapidly _____ into violence.A) caused B) resorted C) generated D) degenerated53. "Do you want to see my ID card or student card?" "Oh, _____."A) either one does wellB) each one is goodC) either one will doD) each will be fine54. The number of people invited to the party _____ two hundred, but a number of them _____ absent for various reasons.A) were … was B) was … were C) was … was D) were … were55. The two most common _____ in making a cake are flour and sugar.A) elements B) factors C) components D) ingredients56. We had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a _____ engagement.A) primary B) preceding C) prior D) prevalent57. On no _____ will you be allowed to drive after drinking alcohol.A) occasion B) circumstance C) situation D) condition58. The student was _____ his head and wondering how he could afford such an expensive computer.A) scratching B) scraping C) screening D) screeching59. The visitors were amazed to see so many _____ and precious treasures in the museum.A) strange B) infrequent C) rare D) odd60. In summer I like to go to the seaside. It _____ good to lie on the beach or swim in the cool sea.A) feels B) does C) gets D) makes61. The last ten years _____ tremendous changes in the city.A) searched B) investigated C) witnessed D) overlooked62. Mr. Jason is an _____ force ― he pushes his student s to excel far beyond their own expectations.A) excessive B) agreeable C) aggressive D) inspirational63. Foreign tourists who have paid tax on things they have brought into the country can _____ it when they leave the country with them.A) claim B) acclaim C) exclaim D) reclaim64. _____ in thought, Mr. Smith almost ran into the car in front of him.A) Losing B) Lost C) Having lost D) To lose65. For the health of babies, breastfeeding is far superior _____ bottle-feeding.A) to B) than C) beyond D) versusPart IV TranslationSection A:Directions: Read the following passage and translate the 5 underlined sentences into Chinese. (5 points)Two groups who want to clone human babies defended their efforts yesterday beforea panel（专门小组）set up by the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C.(66) But they failed to erase concerns raised by animal-cloning researchers, who believe attempts at human cloning are unethical and may lead to dead, deformed or ill infants.(67) For a moment, many thought one would-be cloner had claimed her research group had cloned human embryos ― something researchers have avoided for ethical reasons. Brigitte Boisselier, who runs a human-cloning operation associated with a UFO-worshipping religious sect, made reference to cloned embryos while being questioned by one of the panel members about human cloning. (68) Later, she told a group of reporters she had been misunderstood: Her research team was working with cow embryos.(69) The whole exchange was typical of those between would-be human cloners, the press and the panel: sound, fury and a lot of nothing. Often, the sideshow created by the would-be cloners seemed like it might take over the meeting.Scientists at the meeting didn't doubt either group would try. (70) The chances ofsuccess appear relatively slim ― and it seems certain they would create a lot of pain and suffering.66. __________________________________________________________________________67. __________________________________________________________________________68. __________________________________________________________________________69. __________________________________________________________________________70. __________________________________________________________________________Section BDirections: In this section, you will translate 5 sentences below into English.(10 points)71. 上周.美国威胁要针对日本和俄罗斯在美国市场倾销钢材产品采取行动。

大学英语四级模拟题三

大学英语四级模拟题三(总3页)--本页仅作为文档封面，使用时请直接删除即可----内页可以根据需求调整合适字体及大小--Part II Listening 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 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 1 with a single line through the center.News Item OneQuestions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1.A) The infants. C) The middle-aged.B) The teenagers. D) The old.2.A) Heart diseases C) Acute diseases.B)Traffic accidents. D) Chronic non-infectious diseases.News Item TwoQuestions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) A 17-year-old girl. C) A 23-year-old woman.B) A 15-year-old boy. D) An 18-year-old man.4. A) One month later. C) Immediately.B) Two months later. D) Two weeks later.News Item Three5. A) They are delighted because they can enjoy the scenery while driving.B) They are frightened because traffic accidents are frequent.C) They are annoyed because the bridge is jammed with cars.D) They are pleased because it saves them much time.6. A) They don’t have their own cars to drive to work.B) Many of them are romantic by temperament.C) Most of them enjoy the drinks on the boat.D) They tend to be more friendly to each other.7. A) Many welcome the idea of having more bars on board.B) Many prefer the ferry to maintain its present speed.C) Some suggest improving the design of the deck.D) Some object to using larger luxury boats.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 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 1 with a single line through the center.Conversation oneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8．A) Their plans for the next semester. C) Their favorite band.B) Why the woman can’t go to the concert. D) A psychology class.9．A) Work at the bookstore. C) Cover a friend’s shift.B) Go to the movies. D) Go to a concert.10．A) Because her textbook has a new edition now.B) Because her professor forced her to buy a new one.C) Because she has lost her textbook.D) Because she is not willing to use a used one.11．A) The woman never works on weekends.B) The man and the woman take the same courses.C) Matt would like to go to the concert too.D) The new psychology book might sell out.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12．A) Play basketball with friends from work.B) Try out for the company baseball team.C) Get in shape and compete in a cycling race.D) Enjoy a TV play while having snacks.13．A) Her husband’s spending too much time away from home.B) Her husband’s passion for sports.C) Her husband’s health condition.D) Her husband’s diet habits.14．A) He should see a doctor.B) He should start with light workout.C) He should abandon the idea.D) He should lose some weight.15．A) He has been an active basketball p0layer throughout the years.B) He has been exercising under a fitness instructor’s guidance.C) He has fairly healthful diet habit.D) He has loving and caring wife.Section CPassage OneDirections: 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 1 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16．A) It was about the ban on wearing jewelry made from ivory.B) It passed an international law to cease illegal hunting of elephants.C) It announced that it should be illegal to make any transactions of ivory.D) It was aimed at promoting the welfare of African peasants and workers. 17．A) Illegal hunting of elephants was prohibited.B) The number of elephants fell by 700,000.C) Many African farmers of factory workers hunted elephants.D) Over 100 countries sold jewelry made from the tusks of elephants.18．A) To stabilize the elephant population.B) To protect the environment.C) To relieve the burden on the local people.D) To improve the international agreement.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) The important key to recycling.B) The importance of technology for recycling.C) Guidelines for paper recycling.D) Raising the public environmental awareness.20. A) The public would try to gain information for recycling by various means.B) The public would lose interest in recycling gradually.C) The public would not be affected by the lack of a system.D) The public would teach and learn from each other about recycling.21. A) To set up sites for collecting recycled materials.B) To teach the public how to separate various kinds of recycled materials.C) To make policies favorable for upgrading equipment for recycling.D) To increase the demand for recycled materials.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Writing book reports.B) Reading magazines articles.C) Selecting information sources.D) Writing research sources.23. A) Stealing other people’s ideas.B) Turning in the assignment late.C) Giving credit to the original author.D) Gathering irrelevant information.24. A) Inexperienced students.B) People doing research.C) Some teachers.D) Magazine publishers.25. A) In direct quotations.B) In Short phrases.C) In shorthand.D) In the student s’ own words.。

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《英语周报》英语四级考试听力模拟试题三English Weekly CET-4 Listening PracticePart III Listening ComprehensionSection 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.M: My leg is still hurting from the fall I had in the basketball match last week. I wonder if I should visit a doctor.W: Well, it could be due to muscle injuries. To play it safe, I think you should.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?12.M: Thomas is always late when we have a meeting. Maybe one of us should give him a ring each time.W: That’s really annoying. But I’ll volunteer.Q: What will the woman probably do?13.M: The restaurant doesn’t seem to be making ends meet this year. Don’t you think so?W: Yes, but there’s no competitor along this street. So it’s probably worthwhile to keep it running.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?14.M: Would you like to drink another cup of tea?W: I’d be overdoing it if I had one more.Q: What does the woman mean?15.M: Will you be able to give me the report by tomorrow?W: Well, it still takes time to estimate the budget. But hopefully I will pull everything together.Q: What does the woman imply?16.M: Oh, my god, the soup dried up so fast!W: I told you not to keep the heat on high, didn’t I?Q: What did the woman suggest that the man do?17.M: That’s an awfully bad color for the bedroom.W: Well, that’s the color Tommy and Alice insisted on. You know how hard it is for them to make the same decision.Q: What does the woman imply about Tommy and Alice?18.M: The novel’s been selling like hot cakes since it was launched last month.W: I understand they will be running a second print soon.Q: What can be inferred about the book?Now you’ll hear two long conversations.Conversation OneM: Hi Janice, please come in and take a seat.W: Well, you would like to check the progress of the website-design, right?M: Yes, but it seems that we’ve got some problems with the BBS. The part-time web designer was not as good as what we had thought before. She informed us just now that she could not complete this task.W: Well, didn’t you talk with her about what she should do at the beginning?M: Not really. She was recommended by Jason and from what he told me, she sounded to be pretty qualified to do the job. I’m not asking for a terrific web design but to build up a structure with all the basic elements of web design.W: Did you ask her why she wasn’t frank with you in the beginning if she couldn’t do the BBS？M: I did. But she said it was a communication problem.W: So now what do you plan to do since she got the job half done?M: On one side, I will not pay her full fees since she wasn’t honest with me in the beginning. On the other side, I have to search around for another guy to complete the job.W: Agreed. That should also teach her a lesson. For us, I think we had better turn to our Part-time Job Center for help. There, we can get a professional to work at it.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. Why hasn’t the website been completed?20. What was the website designer not honest about?21. How did the man deal with the dishonest website designer?22. What does the woman suggest about the following steps to be taken?Conversation TwoM: Look at all the equipment here. They must be used for some kind of sport.W: You are right. They are for climbing mountains. Have you ever tried that before?M: No, never, have you?W: Almost for two years.M: Two years? Wow! What was it like the first time?W: Well, you’ve got to take it step by step even though you are anxious to do certain indoor practice at first.M: Isn’t it a bit dangerous? I heard that a 20-year-old colleague student lost his life when climbing the cliff the other day.W: Yes, it does happen from time to time, most often by people who just trywhen they are not yet ready for any risk.M: Are there any climbing clubs for freshmen to join then?W: Yes, for sure. But you need time to pick out the best one. Nowadays, too many of these climbing clubs are too eager to initiate trips without checking properly the skill levels of the climbers.M: Well, anyway, Katrina, thanks for your kind suggestion. I have to leave for class now.W: My pleasure. See you then.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. Where did the conversation probably take place?24. According to the woman, why do most climbing accidents occur?25. What is important for freshmen to do before climbing?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 OneStress comes in all shapes and sizes and it’s hard to get through a day without hearing or reading something about stress. Some doctors refer to stress as some kind of new plague. However, numerous surveys confirm that the problem has been progressively serious since the 1980s. Stress is an unavoidable consequence of life. Without stress, there could be no life. However, just as distress can cause disease, there are good stresses that offset this, and promote wellness. Increased stress results in increased productivity – up to a point. However, this level differs for each of us. We all need to find the proper level of stress that promotes optimal performance. Good health is more than just the absence of illness. Rather, it is a very robust state of physical and emotional well being that acknowledges the importance and inseparability of mind and body relationships. Later, in the nextprogram, I hope you will join me in the pursuit of learning how to harness stress, so that it can work for you and make you more productive.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. What aspect of stress is the talk mainly about?27. How can we deal with stress according to the doctor?28. What will the doctor do in the next program?Passage TwoMany people think that sitting is easier on their backs than standing or lifting. Not true. People whose jobs require them to sit for long periods of time suffer as much from back pain as people who lift all day long. Many world-class researchers believe that the huge increase in back pain over the past couple of decades – and it is huge – has a lot to do with the fact that more and more of us are spending our work days in chairs. A lot of people have the notion that, if their back pain gets bad enough, they can always resort to surgery. Nothing could be further from the truth. The amount of pain someone has has very little to do with whether or not he or she would benefit from surgery. One British researcher has estimated that for every 10,000 people who experience back pain, only four need surgery. Not very many years ago, back pain patients were routinely put to bed, sometimes for weeks or months. No longer. Two or three days of bed-rest is now the norm. After that, people are advised to return to their normal activities, gradually if necessary. The reasons for the 180°shift are interesting. For starters, if you stay in bed, your muscle strength can decline by as much as three percent a day.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. What misunderstanding about back pain do people hold in the beginning?30. What role does surgery play in curing back pain?31. Why don’t back pain patients get put to bed for more than two or three days?Passage ThreeNo one knows who made the first ice cream. Some people think that water ices and milk ices may have been made by the Chinese between three thousand and fourthousand years ago. In time, the dish reached India. The Indians, in turn, may have passed on the secret to the Arabs and the Persians. The Persians called their dish sharbat, from which our word sherbet comes. Marco Polo, an Italian who traveled widely in the thirteenth century, noted that he found the Chinese had long been making ices out of fruit juices and milk. From the fourteenth century on, ices became popular, first in Venice and then throughout Italy. In 1533, when Catherine de Medici left Italy to marry the future Kind Henry Ⅱof France, she took her cooks with her. They made desserts the French had never tasted before. Among them was “ice cream”. For each day of the wedding festivities Catherine’s cooks prepared a different flavor of her favorite dessert - “ice cream”. At first ice cream was a luxury in France. Only rich people had the money to buy it. Then, in 1660, a young man from Sicily, Francisco Procopio, arrived in Paris. He opened a shop that sold ice cream at prices people could afford. Procopio’s “ice cream parlor” became so popular that other shops were opened. About 1640, King CharlesⅠintroduced ice cream to England. He had heard it was the rage in Italy and France. He served ice cream for dessert at a banquet. The surprise dish was a great success. The king ordered his cook to keep the recipe for ice cream a secret. Charles felt that only royalty should be served the dessert. But the secret soon leaked out. Ice cream quickly became the rage in England too.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. What is the passage mainly about?33. According to the passage, who made the first ice cream?34. When did ice cream become popular in Italy?35. Why did Charles order his cook to keep the recipe for ice cream a secret?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 pointsin your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.The Romans built great “aqueducts” to carry fresh water from the mountains to the cities. Many of these aqueducts are still standing today. The Roman (36) Emperors even set up a (37) government health service. They built the first great public hospitals in Europe, and they paid doctors to look after poor people.When the Roman Empire fell to pieces, these (38) civilized methods of treatment (39) disappeared from most of Europe, for more than a thousand years. People went back to the old ways. They lived in dirty conditions, which helped to cause diseases; and they asked God to cure the (40) diseases. They shut up (41) mentally sick people in prisons. Or they burnt them alive because they were supposed to have (42) magic powers. But the work of the Greek and Roman doctors was not lost.Over a thousand years ago, the Arabs moved into many of the (43) Mediterranean countries. They took big parts of the old Roman lands. (44) They translated the Greek and Roman medical books into Arabic. Arab doctors themselves made many new discoveries.(45) When civilization at last came back to Europe, men once again translated the Greek and Roman works on medicine into Latin. Slowly, European doctors discovered again the things that the Greeks and Romans had known so long ago. (46) Slowly, they began to make new discoveries and found out more about the way the body works.。

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