2006-2009英语专四听写答案
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PARTⅠDICTION [15 MIN]Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]SECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1.How did Mark get there?A.By train and by car.B.By plane and by coach.C.By train and by bus.D.By bus and by plane.2.Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA.short hair.B.glasses.C.moustache.D.beard.3.Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A.In the third room on the right.B.In the Common Room.C.In a room at the other end.D.In Room 501. Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4.What did Steve originally plan to do?A.To go to a park near the beach.B.To stay at home.C.To see a new film.D.To do some study.5.Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA.there was no park nearby.B.the weather wasn’t ideal for a walk.C.it would be easier to go to a cinema.D.Steve hadn’t seen the film yet.6.Where did they plan to meet?A.Outside the Town Hall.B.Near the bank.C.In Steven’s place.D.At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.7.The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA.it has colour.B.it has a moving image.C.it costs less money.D.it is not on the market.8.Why didn’t Bill want one of them?A.He wanted to buy one from Japan.B.He wasn’t sure about its quality.C.He thought it was for business use.D.He thought it was expensive.9.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A.She had never read the magazine herself.B.She knew who usually read the magazine.C.She was quite interested in the new device.D.She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10.The conversation is mainly aboutA.a new type of telephone.B.the cost of telephone.C.some features of the magazine.D.the readership of the magazine.SECTION B PASSAGESQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11.In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA.hunting other animals.B.driving sheep.C.guarding chickens.D.keeping thieves away.12.Which of the following is CORRECT?A.Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B.Dogs still performed all the duties they used to do.C.People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D.Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13.The passage is mainly aboutA.what dogs can do.B.how to keep dogs.C.dogs and their masters.D.reasons for keeping dogs. Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14.According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA.are the same as the speaker is used to.B.are expected to be rather poor.C.are just as adequate.D.are not yet clear.15.What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A.Travelling.B.Studying.C.Settling down.D.Teaching.16.The speaker expectsA.fewer choices of food.B.many ways to do washing.C.modern lighting facilities.D.new types of drinking water.17.From the passage we learn that the speakerA.is unprepared for the new post.B.is unclear about the conditions there.C.is ready for all the difficulties there.D.is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A.Before 6 years of age.B.Between 6 and 10.C.After 10 years of age.D.After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA.religious problems.B.emotional problems.C.financial problems.D.marriage problems.20.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A.Boys and girls are equally energetic.B.Parents have higher expectations for boys.C.Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered. SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.21.What has happened to the Cubans?A.They set foot in Floria.B.They were drowned.C.They were flown to the U.S.D.They were sent back to Cuba.22.How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A.In a small boat.B.In an old truck.C.By swimming.D.By driving.Questions 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A.42 cities.B.220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?A. 68.B.90.C. 150.D. 40.25.Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A.The two ferries sank on different days.B.The accidents were caused by storms.C.The two ferries sank on the same river.D.More people were rescued from the first ferry.Questions 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.26.What is the news item mainly about?A.Indonesian government policies.B.Australia’s support to the UN assistance mission.C.Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D.Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA.a US company and a UK company.B.a Swiss company and a UK company.C.two Taiwanese companies.D.a mainland company and a US company.28.Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A.Unilever.B.Nestle.C.PepsiCo.D.Coca Cola.Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29.Who staged the protect on Saturday?A.The soldiers.B.The peace camp.C.The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCOPPECT?A.13 soilders were killed last week.B.100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D.The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan.PART ⅢCLOZE [15 MIN]There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most ( 31 )＿held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder--- even if it means (32)＿the pavement into a busy street! (33)＿you must pass under a ladder you can (34)＿bad luck by crossing your fingers and (35)＿them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36)＿, you may lick your finger and (37)＿a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (38)＿has dried.Another common (39)＿is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house---it will either bring (40)＿to the person who opened it or to the whole (41)＿. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is (42)＿, as it inevitably brings rain! The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43)＿on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (44)＿.The worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (45)＿it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (46)＿in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are (47)＿witchcraft. It is (48)＿lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails. Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49)＿luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as “my car has never (50)＿, touch wood?”31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART IV GRAMMAR＆VOCABULARY [15MIN]51. __ dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __ play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __ I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54. It’s high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone __ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57. I am surprised __ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not __ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59. It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to attract60. Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk __ far.A /B suchC thatD as62. The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don’t countD having not counted64. It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn’t itB doesn’t thereC usedn’t it?D didn’t there66. It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67. A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68. The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69. The economic recession has meant that job __ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70. Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71. The tone of the article __ the writer’s mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72. This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen!A momentB situationC opportunityD circumstance73. The job of a student accommodation officer __ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74. Our family doctor’s clinic __ at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75. She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC drippingD floating77. The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78. Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __ slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79. His __ brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80. The couple has donated a not __ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION [25MIN]TEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First, let’s talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, is that a mobile number corresponds to a person, while a landline goes to a place. If you call my mobile, you get me. If you call my fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting” influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer “see you there at 8”, but “text me aroun d 8 and we’ll see where we all are”.Texting changes people as well. In their paper, “insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging”,two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers” and the “texters”-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone’s individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the “speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the “spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out ot her people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people’s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn’t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.81 when people plan to meet nowadays, theyA arrange the meeting place beforehandB postpone fixing the place till last minuteC seldom care about when and where to meetD still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen onA TALKERSB the "speakeasy"C the “spacemaker”D texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA quite revealingB well writtenC unacceptable by othersD shocking to others84 according to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile?A TalkersB T he “speakeasy”C T he “spacemaker”D Texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might beA The SMS effectB Cultural implication of mobile useC Change in the use of the mobileD Body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is “working-class” or “middle-class”--are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers’ jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house as a top priority, but he also considered the education of his children as extremely important. Both of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve job-security, combined with a general rise in the standard of living since the mid-fifties of the 20th century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in previous generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gapbetween the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups. 86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A Life style and occupationB Attitude and incomeC Income and job securityD Job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of＿＿is closer to truth?A middle –class ways of spending moneyB working-class ways of spending the weekendC working-class drinking habitsD middle-class attitudes88 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a typical feature of the middle -class?A Desiring for securityB Making long-term plansC Having priorities in lifeD Saving money89 Working-class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factors EXCEPTA better social securityB more job opportunitiesC higher living standardD better legal protection.90.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowing.C Differences in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.D Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people.TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenl y turned, and asked me, “do you think I’m handsome, Miss Eyre?”The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: ‘No, sir.”“A h, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.”“Sir, I’m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn’t matter, or something like that,”“No, you shouldn’t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points.”I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,“Yes, you’re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different.I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn’t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you’re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you’re sympathetic and give them hope.”It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn’t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.“Don’t be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.” He continued. “you don’t relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You’re like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you’ll fly very high. Good night.”91. At the beginning Miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr.Rochester were all EXCEPTA busyB sociableC friendlyD changeable92. In "....and all my knowledge of him was li mited to occasional meetings about the house,…”(the second paragraph), the word “about” meansA aroundB onC outsideD concerning.93. Why did Mr.Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" (the 7th paragraph)?.A Because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife.B Because Jane had intended to be more critical.C Because Jane had regretted having talked to him.D Because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94. From what Mr.Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted toA tell her all his troubles.B tell her his life experience.C change her opinion of him.D change his circumstances.95. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester soundedA rudeB coldC friendlyD encouraging.TEXT DThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction with other people enjoyable would be imitated as closely as possible, and the machine would appear to be charming, and easygoing.Its informal conversational style would make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that people obtain from interpersonal friendships. The machine would participate in interesting conversation that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user’s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer’s own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the ideal companion machine?A Active in communicationB Attractive in personality.C enjoyable in performance.D unpredictable in behaviour97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n)___ way.A quickB unpredictableC productiveD inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B Being sensitive to earlier contact.C Being ready to learn about the person's life.D Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99Throughout the passage, the author is ____ in his attitude towards the computerA favourableB criticalC vagueD hesitant100. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A Artificial relationships .B How to form intimate relationshipsC The affectionate machineD Humans and computers。
2009年专四真题及答案
2009年专四真题及答案Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should che ck your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark th e correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet T wo.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. Mark is unhappy because ofA. his Chemistry homework.B. a girl in his class.C. Linda’s words.D. Friday night’s party.2. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Linda is Jane’s friend.B. Mark is Jane’s boyfriend.C. John is Jane’s boyfriend.D. Mark and John are good friends.3. Did Mark eventually take Linda’s advice?A. No.B. Partly.C. Completely.D. Not mentioned.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. About the scratch on the product, the shop assistant thinks thatA. the customer made it himself.B. there was definitely not one then.C. the customer should have checked.D. the customer was making trouble.5. The customer was ______ when told he might not have worn the headphones properly.A. annoyedB. surprisedC. indifferentD. worried6. How many co mplaints did the customer make about the product altogether?A. Five.B. Four.C. Three.D. T wo.7. The shop could exchange the product if the customerA. makes no more co mplaints.B. can produce the receipt.C. is still unhappy with it.D. brings it back within a week.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end o f the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to an swer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.8. Joe Smith telephoned V ictoria forA. the menu.B. the place.C. the reception.D. the campaign.9. When will the lunch be held?A. Friday next week.B. Thursday next week.C. April 30th.D. This week.10. All the following information is new to V ictoria EXCEPTA. how many people to attend it.B. why to hold it.C. where to hold it.D. what to cook.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and thenanswer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. People choose London for post-Christmas shopping becauseA. shops open early in the morning.B. shops stay open for longer hours.C. they can buy really cheap things.D. they can shop with their friends.12. We learn fro m the passage thatA. people are very keen on sales.B. post-Christmas sales start at 3:30am.C. post-Christmas sales last for a day.D. sales include only a few items.13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. So me people buy Christmas presents in the sales.B. So me people shop online during the sales.C. So me people buy presents for next Christmas.D. Online retailers offer better post-Christmas sales.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. Ballroom dancing used to be associated withA. TV shows.B. old people.C. celebrities.D. professional dancers.15. According to the passage, recent popularity of ballroom dancing is the result ofA. the participation of celebrities.B. the designing of colourful costumes.C. the benefits it brings.D. a TV programme.16. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the TV show?A. Performers have to be formally dressed on the show.B. Each professional dancer dances with a celebrity.C. People on the show perform a different dance every week.D. The show runs for about four months.17. According to the passage, the TV show has the greatest impact onA. old people.B. middle-aged people.C. kids and young people.D. all of the above.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18. According to New Zealand’s rules about naming children, which of the following names isNOT acceptable?A. Spiderman.B. Gandalf.C. 2win.D. Arsenal.19. According to the passage, unusual names co me fro mA. popular culture.B. parents’ invention.C. sports.D. all of the above.20. All of the following countries have strict rules about naming children EXCEPTA. Algeria.B. Germany.C. Japan.D. Argentina.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. Why were the fishing crew stranded on Oct. 10th?A. They went to a remote area.B. Their fishing boats collided.C. They tried to repair their boats.D. They decided to stay in the boats.22. How did they survive during those three months?A. On supplies they brought with them.B. On supplies sent to them by rescue teams.C. On supplies left at the military base.D. Not mentioned in the passage.23. How were the crew rescued eventually?A. By helicopter.B. By boat.C. By radio contact.D. By a search team.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.24. Juan Carlos has been King of SpainA. since 1981.B. for 32 years.C. for 70 years.D. for 17 years.25. What is the news item mainly about?A. The King’s birthday.B. The stability of the monarchy.C. Criticism fro m both the left and the right.D. The King’s public defence o f his reign.Questions 26 and27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the q uestions. Now, listen to the news.26. The three suicide bombings occurred inA. November and December.B. October and November.C. November.D. December.27. Did people die in the bombings?A. No one died in the bombings.B. Yes. In one of the bombings.C. Yes. In two of the bombings.D. Yes. In all the bombings.Questions 28 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the q uestions. Now, listen to the news.28. What is the purpose of the national survey?A. T o collect data on sources of pollution.B. T o identify pollution in rivers and lakes.C. T o help control environmental pollution.D. T o help control industrial wastes.29. According to the news item, efforts of environmental protection are especially affected byA. lack o f technology.B. rapid economic growth.C. unknown pollution sources.D. shortage of manpower.30. Which of the following details is CORRECT according to the news item?A. Census offices are set up by government departments.B. A main centre receives reports fro m provinces.C. A database is set up for each province.D. Data will be reviewed and analyzed in mid-2009.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet T wo.Scientists around the world are racing to learn how to rapidly diagnose, treat and stop the spread of a new, deadly disease. SARS -- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome --- was (31) ____ for the first time in February 2003 in Hanoi, (32) _____ since then has infected more than 1,600 people in 15 countries, killing 63. At this (33) _____, there are more questions than answers surrounding the disease.Sy mptoms start (34) _____ a fever over 100.4 degrees F, chills, headache or body (35)____. Within a week, the patient has a d ry cough, which might (36) _____ to shortness of breath. In 10% to 20% o f cases, patients require (37)_____ ventilation to breathe. About 3.5% die fro m the disease. Symptoms (38)____ begin in two to seven days, but some reports suggest it (39) ____ take as long as 10 days. Scientists are c lose to (40) ____ a lab test to diagnose SARS. In the meantime, it is diagnosed by its symp toms. There is no evidence (41)____ antibiotics or anti-viral medicines help, (42) _____ doctors can offer only supportive care. Patients with SARS are kept in isolation to reduce the risk of(43) ____ Sc ientists aren’t sure yet, but some researchers think it’s a (44) ____ discovered coronavirus, the family of viruses that cause some co mmon colds.Most cases appear to have been passed (45) ____ droplets expelled when infected patients cough or sneeze. Family members of i nfected people and medical workers who care (46) ____ them have been most likely to (47) ____ the illness. But recent developments in Hong Kong suggest that the (48) ____ might spread through air, or that the virus might (49) ____ for two to three hours on doorknobs or other (50)____. Health experts say it is unlikely, though, that sharing an elevator briefly with an infected person would be enough to pass the virus.(31) A. detected B. caught C. disclosed D. revealed(32) A. but B. and C. or D. yet(33) A. ti me B. point C. aspect D. instance(34) A. fro m B. over C. upon D. with(35) A. hurt B. sore C. aches D. feelings(36) A. process B. advance C. progress D. convert(37) A. automatic B. artificial C. mechanical D. controlled(38) A. regularly B. ordinarily C. traditionally D. generally(39) A. will B. might C. should D. must(40) A. cultivating B. fostering C. developing D. designing(41) A. which B. that C. whether D. what(42) A. so B. but C. still D. yet(43) A. co mmunication B. transportation C. transformation D. transmission(44) A. lately B. newborn C. newly D. renewed(45) A. under B. through C. beneath D. fro m(46) A. for B. over C. after D. about(47) A. acquire B. receive C. obtain D. contract(48) A. ailment B. ill-health C. disease D. infection(49) A. continue B. linger C. delay D. persist(50) A. exteriors B. outside C. surfaces D. coveringsPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet T wo.51. What a nice day! How about the three of us _____ a walk in the park nearby?A. to takeB. takeC. takingD. to be taking52. If there were no subjunctive mood, English _____ much easier to learn.A. could have beenB. would’beC. will beD. would have been53. She _____ fi fty or so when I first met her at a conference.A. had beenB. must beC. has beenD. must have been54. _____ the boss says, it is unreasonable to ask me to work overtime without pay.A. WhateverB. WheneverC. WhicheverD. However55. A new laptop costs about _____ of a second-hand one.A. the price o f three timesB. three ti mes the priceC. as much as the three times priceD. three times more than the price56. I was very interested in _____ she told me.A. all thatB. all whichC. all whatD. that57. We consider ______ he should have left without telling anyone beforehand.A. strange whyB. it strange whatC. it strange thatD. that strange58. It is going to be fine tomorrow. _______.A. So is it.B. So it is.C. So it does.D. So does it.59. Little _____ about her own safety, though she herself was in great danger.A. she caredB. she may careC. may she careD. did she care60. The couple had no sooner got to the station _____ the coach left.A. whenB. asC. untilD. than61. Aren’t you tired? I ____ you had done enough for today.A. should have thoughtB. must have thoughtC. might have thoughtD. could have thought62. "It seems that she was there at the conference." The sentence means thatA. she seems to be there at the conference.B. she seemed to be there at the conference.C. she seems to have been there at the conference.D. she seemed to being there at the conference.63. Which of the following adverbs can NOT be used to complete " _____ everybody came"?A. NearlyB. QuiteC. PracticallyD. Almost64. In "How much do you think he earns?" how much is ______ of the sentence.A. the subjectB. the adverbialC. the objectD. the complement65. "The man preparing the documents is the firm’s lawyer" has all the following possible meanings EXCEPTA. the man who has prepared the documents...B. the man who has been preparing the documents...C. the man who is preparing the documents...D. the man who willprepare the documents...66. During the TV interview, the singer announced that he was going to _____ his new album soon.A. releaseB. renewC. relieveD. rehearse67. A fterworking for the firm for ten years, he finally _____ the rank of deputy director.A. achievedB. approachedC. attainedD. acquired68. Winter is the _____ season at most hotels in this seaside town, because very few tourists come to stay.A. slowB. slackC. lowD. quiet69. Co me on, Jack, tell me the story. Don’t keep me in ______.A. suspenseB. suspendingC. suspensionD. suspender70. The football match was _____ because of the heavy rain.A. called overB. called upC. called outD. called off71. We had a good time there, and the food was plentiful and _____.A. conduciveB. wholesomeC. help fulD. appreciative72. It was strange that she would _____ such an absurd idea.A. allowB. stickC. takeD. entertain73. The scientists have made an _____ study of the viruses that cause the disease.A. exhaustedB. exhaustingC. exhaustiveD. exhaustion74. Do you own your apartment or are you a ______ ?A. tenantB. customerC. clientD. proprietor75. Representatives from the companies indicated that they should go on working together in _____.A. unityB. entityC. partnersD. partnership76. We all know that Mary has had a strict _____.A. growthB. upbringingC. developmentD. cultivation77. The drink was packaged in champagne bottles and was being _____ as the real stuff.A. passed outB. passed byC. passed overD. passed off78. Last Sunday she came to visit us out of the blue. The italicized phrase meansA. unexpectedlyB. unhappilyC. untidilyD. unofficially79. The person he interviewed was _____ his former schoolmate.A. no other thanB. no more thanC. none other thanD. none the less80. The young employee has a(n)______ quality - he is totally honest.A. respectableB. ad mirableC. decentD. approachablePART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers mark ed A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet T wo.TE XT ADo you realize that every time you take a step, the bones in your hip are subjected to forces between four and five times you r body weight? When you are running, this force is increased further still. What happens if through disease a hip-joint ceases to be able to resist such forces? For many years hip-joints and other body joints have been replaceable either partially or completely. It is after all a simple ball and socket j oint; it has certain loads imposed on it; it needs reliability over a defined life; it must contain materials suitable for the working env ironment. Any engineer will recognize these as characteristic of a typical engineering problem, which doctors and engineers have worked together to solve, in order to bring a fresh lease o f life to people who would otherwise be disabled.This typifies the way in which engineers work to help people and create a better quality of life. The fact that this country has the most efficient agricultural industry in the world is another good example. Mechanical engineers have worked with farmers and biologists to p roduce fertilizers, machinery and harvesting systems. This team effort has now produced crops uniformly waist high or less so that they are better suited tomechanical harvesting. Similar advances with other crops have released people fro m hard and boring jobs for more creative wor k, whilst machines harvest crops more efficiently with less waste. Providing more food for the rapidly increasing population is yet another role for the mechanical engineer.81. According to the passage, when would most weight be imposed on hip-joints?A. When one is walking.B. When one is running.C. When one is standing.D. When one is lying down.82. Engineers regard the replacement of hip-joints as a(n) ____ Problem.A. mechanicalB. medicalC. healthD. agricultural83. According to the passage, how do engineers contribute to increasing efficiency of theagricultural industry?A. By working with farmers.B. By working in teams.C. By growing crops of the same height.D. By making agricultural machinery.84. According to the context, "This team effort’" in Paragraph T wo refers toA. mechanical engineers.B. doctors and engineers.C. biologists, doctors and farmers.D. farmers, biologists and engineers.TE XT BNowadays, a cellphone service is available to everyone, everywhere. Probably thousands of people have already been using it, but I just discovered it, so I’m going to claim it and also name it: Fake Foning.The technology has been working well for me at the office, but there are infi nite applications. V irtually in any public space.Say you work at a big university with lots of talky faculty memb ers buzzing about. Now, say you need to use the restroom. The trip down the hall will take approximately one hour, because a person can’t wa lk into those talky people without getting pulled aside for a question, a bit of gossip, a new read on a certain line of Paradise Lost.So, a cellphone. Any cellphone. Just pick it up. Don’t dial. Just hold that phone to your face and start talking. Walk confidently down the hall engaged in fake conversation, making sure to tailor both the topic and content to the person standing before you whom you are trying to evade.For standard colleague avoidance, I suggest fake chatting about fake business:"Y es, I’m glad you called, because we really need to hammer out the details. What’s that? Yes, I read Page 12, but if you look at the bottom of 4, I think you can see the problem begins right there."Be animated. Be engaged in your fake fone conversation. Make eye contact with the people passing, nod to them, gesture keen interest in talking to them at a later ti me, point to your phone, shrug and move on.Shoppers should consider fake foning anytime they spot a talky neighbor in the produce department pin ching (用手捏) unripe peaches. Without your phone at your face, you’d be in for a 20-minute speech on how terrible the world is.One i mportant caution about fake foning. The other day I was fake foning my way past a colleague, and he was actually followi ng me to get my attention. I knew he wanted to ask about a project I had not yet finished. I was trying to buy myself so me ti me, so I cont inued fake foning with my doctor. "So I don’t need the operation? Oh, doctor, that is the best news."And then: Brrrrrrng! Brrrrrmg! Brrrrrmg! My phone started ringing, right there while it was planted on my face. My colleague looked at me, and I at him, and naturally I gasped. "What is the matter with this thing?" I said, pulling the phone away to look at it, and then putting it back to my ear."Hello? Are you still there?"Oops.85. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Cellphone service is popular among people.B. Cellphone has much use in office.C. Fake foning is a new cellphone service.D. Fake foning is a new discovery.86. What is fake foning?A. A strategy to avoid people.B. A device newly produced.C. A service provided everywhere.D. A skill of co mmunication.87. In the author’s opinion, in order to make fake foning look re al one has toA. talk about interesting matters.B. behave politely to people passing by.C. hold the phone while walking.D. appear absorbed in conversation.88. What does the last example show?A. One effective way is to fake fone one’s docto r.B. One has to be careful while fake foning.C. Fake foning may not deceive people.D. Fake foning is always quite successful.89. A fter his phone suddenly began ringing, the authorA. i mmediately started talking to the caller.B. immediately started talking to his colleague.C. put the phone away and stopped talking.D. continued with his fake conversation.90. What is the tone of the passage?A. Critical.B. Humorous.C. Serious.D. Unclear.TE XT CIt was late in the afternoon, and I was putting the final touch on a piece of writing that I was feeling pretty good about. I wanted to save it, but my cursor had frozen. I tried to shut the computer down, and it seized up altogether. Unsure of what else todo, I yanked (用力猛拉) the battery out.Unfortunately, Windows had been in the midst of a delicate and crucial undertaking. The next morning, when I turned my co mput er back on, it informed me that a file had been corrupted and Windows would not load. Then, it offered to repair itself by using the Windows Setup CD.I opened the special drawer where I keep CDs. But no Windows CD in there. I was forced to call the computer company’s Global Support Centre. My call was answered by a wo man in so me unnamed, far-o ff land. I find it annoying to make s mall talk with someone when I don’t know what continent they’re standing on. Suppose I were to co mment on the beautiful weather we’ve been having when there was a mon soon at the other end of the phone? So I got right to the point."My co mputer is telling me a file is corrupted and it wants to fix itself, but I don’t have the Windows Setup CD.""So you’re having a problem with your Windows Setup CD." She has apparently been dozing and, having come to just as the sente nce ended, was attempting to cover for her inattention.It quickly became clear that the woman was not a computer technician. Her job was to serve as a gatekeeper, a human shield fo r the technicians. Her sole duty, as far as I could tell, was to raise global stress levels.T o mak e me disappear, the woman gave me the phone number for Windows’ creator, Microsoft. This is like giving someone the phone num ber for, I don’t know, North America. Besides, the CD worked; I just didn’t have it. No matter how many ti mes I repeated my story, we came back to the same place. She was cal m and resolutely polite.When my voice hit a certain decibel (分贝), I was passed along, like a hot, irritable potato, to a technician."You don’t have the Windows Setup CD, ma’am, because you don’t need it," h e explained cheerfully."Windows came preinstalled on your computer!""But I do need it.""Yes, but you don’t have it." We went on like this for a while. Finally, he offered to walk me through the use of a different CD, one that would erase my ent ire system. "O f course, you’d lose all your e-mail, your documents, your photos." It was like offering to drop a safe on my head to cure my headache. "You might be able to recover them, but it would be expensive." He sounded delighted. "And it’s not covere d by the warranty (产品保证书)!" The safe began to seem like a good idea, provided it was full.I hung up the phone and drove my co mputer to a s mall, friendly repair place I’d heard about. A smart, helpful man dug out a W indows CD and told me it wouldn’t be a problem. An hour later, he called to let me know it was ready. I thanked him, and we chatted about the weather, which was the same outside my window as it was outside his.91. Why did the author shut down her computer abruptly?A. She had saved what she had written.B. She couldn’t move the cursor.C. The co mputer refused to work.D. The co mputer offered to repair itself.92. Which of the following is the author’s opinion about the woman at the Global Support Centre?A. She sounded helpful and knowledgeable.B. She was there to make callers frustrated.C. She was able to solve her computer problem.D. She was quick to pass her along to a technician.93. According to the passage, the solution offered by the technician wasA. effective.B. econo mical.C. unpractical.D. unacceptable.94. "It was like offering to drop a safe on my head to cure my headache" in the last but one paragraph means thatA. the technician’s proposal would make things even worse.B. the technician’s proposa l could eventually solve the problem.C. files stored on her computer were like a safe.D. erasing the entire system was like curing a headache.95. It can be inferred fro m the passage that the differences between the Global Support Centre and the lo cal repair shop lie in all the following EXCEPTA. efficiency.B. location.C. setup CDs.D. attitude.TE XT DNot long ago, a mysterious Christmas card dropped through our mail slot. The envelope was addressed to a man named Raoul, who, I was relativ ely certain, did not live with us. The envelope wasn’t sealed, so I opened it. The inside of the card was blank. Ed, my husba nd, explained that the card was both from and to the newspaper deliveryman. His name was apparently Raoul, and Raoul wanted a holid ay tip. We were meant to put a check inside the card and then drop the envelope in the mail. When your services are rendered at 4 a.m., you can’t simply han g around, like a hotel bellboy expecting a tip. You have to be direct.So I wrote a nice holiday greeting to this man who, in my i magination, fires The New York Ti mes fro m his bike aimed at our front door, causing more noise with mere newsprint than most people manage with sophisticated black market fireworks.With a start, I realized that perhaps the reason for the 4 a.m. wake-up noise was not ordinary rudeness but carefully executed spite: I had not tipped Raoul in Christmases past. I honestly hadn’t realized I was supposed to. This was the first time he’d used the card ta ctic. So I got out my checkbook. Somewhere along the line, holiday tipping went fro m an optional thank-you for a year o f services to a Mafia-style protection racket (收取保护费的黑社会组织).Several days later, I was bringing our garbage bins back fro m the curb when I noticed an envelope tap ed to one of the lids. The outside of the envelope said MICKEY. It had to be another tip request, this time fro m our garbage collector. Unlike Raoul, Mickey hadn’t enc losed his own。
09年英语专四听力原文和答案
2009年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONNew Year's EveFor many people in the west, New Year's Eve is the biggest party of the year. /lt's the time to get together with friends or family/and welcome in the coming year. / New Year's parties can take place in different places. /Some people hold a house party; others attend street parties;/ while some just go for a few drinks with their friends. /Big cities have large and spectacular fireworks displays. / There is one thing that all New Year's Eve parties have in common,/ the countdown to midnight./ When the clock strikes 12, people give a loud cheer and sing songs./ It's also popular to make a promise in the New Year. /This is called a New Year's resolution. / Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and keeping fit. /However, the promise is often broken quite quickly /and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days. PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.W: Hi, Mark. How are you?M: (2) Actually, I'm really fed up, Linda. It's Jean.W: (2) Jean? Who is Jean?M: Oh, nobody really. (1) Just a most stunningly attractive girl in my year school. W: Oh, is that all? (1) So what's the problem?M: (1) Well, the thing is I just don't know how to make her notice me, or...W: Wait a minute. I've got a brilliant idea I (3) Why don't you try talking to her?M: (3)But I wouldn't know what to say. 1...W: Look, she's in your chemistry class, isn't she? You're good at chemistry. (3) You could offer to help her with her chemistry homework. How about that?M: Not bad. Just one problem.W: What?M: (3) She's better than me at chemistry.W: OK, then? (3) Well, there is that party at John's on Friday night. You could invite her.M: ( 2/3 ) Just another small problem. John's her boyfriend.Key:1.B 2.C 3.AQuestions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.W: Yes, can I help you?M: Yes, you see I bought this personal stereo at your shop three days ago. And I'm afraid that it hasn't really matched up to what I was told about it.W: I see. What exactly is the matter?M: (4/6) Well, first of all, there's this large scratch across the front of it.W: But you should have noticed that when you bought it.M: But it was in the box and all sealed up.W: (4) Well, I am sorry, but it really is your responsibility to check the goods when you buy them. How were were to know that it wasn't you who made the scratch?M: That's ridiculous. (6) But, anyway, it's not the most important thing. I really am not happy about this other thing.W:And what is that?M: Look, it says here that the noise from it should be undetectable by other people, W: Yes, that's right.M: But people can hear it and it's really embarrassing on the bus and the underground. W: Well, I am sorry. (5)But it must be the way you are wearing the headphones.M: (5) Look, I know how to put earphones in my ears. Thank you very much. But what I want to know is what you are going to do about it all.W: (7) Well, I suppose we could exchange it for another model if you really aren't happy with it.M: No, I certainly am not.W: (7) Well, if I just could have the receipt.M: Yes, well there is a slight problem about this receipt.Key: 4.C 5.A 6D 7.B.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation.W: Hello, Happy Time Catering Services Victoria speaking. How can I help you?M: Hello, Victoria. This is Joe Smith from Country Holidays. (8/9) I wonder if you could do some catering for us next week. (10) We're having a small reception. It's to launch our summer holiday advertising campaign. Would you be free?W: When exactly is it, Mr. Smith?M: April 21st, that's Thursday. Oh, sorry, no. (9)lt should be Friday.W: Oh, Yes, I can do that. ( 10) Where will you be holding at?M: We thought we would have had it at head office and use the conference room because there is enough room for everyone there.W: OK, what aort of things would you like?M: Just a light lunch I think. So that People can eat while they move around and talk to each other. ( 10)You did something similar for us last year. We will be happy to have the same menu again.W: Right, I will look at my dairy and see what you had last time. Oh, I nearly forgot to ask you, (10) how many should I cater for?M: Well, I think most people will be able to come, perhaps around 30. No, let's say 35, to be sure.W: Right, thank you for getting in touch Mr. Smith. I will send confirmation of the arrangements by the end of this week.M: OK.Key: 8.C 9.A 10.DSECTION B PASSAGESQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.For shopaholics, the post-Christmas period means only one thing—sales! (12) Across the country, prices are slashed on clothing, electronics, home furnishings and more, (11) but London is the place for serious shopping and you can certainly pick up some amazing bargains. (12) The sales start on Boxing Day—26th, December and continue for the month of January, but the keenest bargain hunters get there early to be first through the doors, (12) In Oxford Street queues formed outside shops ahead of pre-dawn openings for the start of their sales. At Brent Cross, in north London, more than 1 ,000 people were queuing at 3:30a. m. for the ' Next' clothing store's sale which began at 4 a. m. Some people even camped outside the shops to be the first in the line.(13) Some people are taking their friends shopping with them and buying their Christmas presents in the sales. A practical but unromantic way of making sure you get the gift you really want. For a less exciting but less stressful shopping experience, online retailers are also getting in on the act with January sales of their own. (13) The most organized of all are those who are already doing their present shopping for next Christmas in the Jyuary" sales.Key:11.C 12.A 13.DQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.(14)Ballroom dancing used to be seen as something rather unfashionable that old people might do. (15) For the past five years though, the popularity of ballroom dancing has soared thanks to a reality TV show. Strictly Come Dancing is one of the big TV shows. ( 16) Millions of people tune in every Saturday night to watch the show which airs from September right up to Christmas. (16) In the show a number of professional ballroom dancers each dance with a celebrity. Every week they have to learn a different ballroom dance and perform it live on TV on Saturday night. The show demonstrates how glamorous ballroom dancing is. The celebrities get to wear colorful dresses and suits to dance in, and it looks like a lot of fun. The TV programme also shows what good exercise it can be to ballroom dance and what hard work is involved in learning the dances and performing them properly. Dance schools around the country have seen a boost in the number of people wanting to learn how to dance.(17) And it's not only old people who are interested. Lots of children and young people in their 20s are keen to learn.Key: 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.CQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.(18) Recently, a couple in New Zealand were forbidden from naming their baby son 4Real. Even though New Zealand has quite liberal rules about naming children, names beginning with a number are not allowed. They decided to call him Superman instead. In many countries around the world, unusual names for children are becoming more popular, especially since the increasing trend for celebrities to give their children unusual names. (19) Some parents choose names which come from popular culture.For example, there have been six boys named Gandalf after the character in the Lord of the Rings novels and films. Equally names related to sport are fairly common —since 1984, 36 children have been called Arsenal after the football team. Other parents like to make up names, or combine names to make their own unique version, a method demonstrated by Jordan, the British model, who recently invented the name Tidarnii for her daughter by combining the names Thea and Amy (the two grandmothers) - She was quoted as saying that the accent and double letters were added tomake the name 'more exotic'. (20) Other countries have much stricter rules when it comes to naming children. Countries including Japan, Denmark, Spain, Germany and Argentina have an approved list of names from which parents must choose.Key: 18.C 19.D 20.ASECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item IEleven fishing boat crew who had been stranded since October in a remote part of Russia's Far East have been rescued after sheltering nearly three months at an abandoned military base. (21 )The eight men and three women took refuge at the base after their small boat collided on October 10th. Their attempts to fix one of the boats did not succeed, (22) and they had to remain at the abandoned base where there were only flour and -cooking fat. Other supplies at the base, which was abandoned in 2003 including Christmas ornaments, and the crew members put them up on a small tree inside their quarters, but supplies began running low and early this week, five set off on foot across snow fields. On Friday, after fours days of trudging, they reached a working military radio station, (23) the center called rescuers and helicopters were sent to take the eleven to the regional capital.Key:21.B 22.C 23.ANews Item 2(24) Spain's King Juan Carlos with 32 years on the throne turns 70 Saturday, but after years of undeniable adulation among Spaniards for putting down an attempted coup in 1981 , (25) he's recently faced more difficult times. Small groups of leftists have burned his photo, and fiery criticism has also come from the right with one leading conservative radio host calling for him to step down. Juan Carlos fired back with a rare public defense of his reign in a recent speech. "It's been the longest period of stability and prosperity in Spain ever in a parliamentary monarchy " , the King said.Key:24.B25.DNews Item 3It goes against religious taboos in Iraq to involve women in fighting, but three recent suicide bombings carried out by women could indicate insurgents are growing increasingly desperate. (26) In November 4th, a woman detonated an explosive vest next to a U.S. patrol in Diyala's regional capital, Baqouba, 35 miles northeast ofBagdad (27) wounding seven U. S. troops and five Iraqis. (26) On December 7th, a woman attacked the offices of a Diyala-based Sunni group, fighting al-Qaida in Iraq, (27) killing 15 people and wounding 35 , (26) then on December 31st, a bomber in Baqouba, detonated her suicide vest close to a police patrol (27) wounding five policemen and four civilians.Key:26.A 27.BNews Item 4(28) Chinese government is poised to conduct its first national survey of pollution sources in February to help control environmental deterioration in the country. The study will identify and collect data on the sources of industrial, agricultural and residential pollution for two months. Last year, China's environment was facing a grave situation with several major rivers and lakes clogged by industrial waste. (29) China's environmental cleanup is compromised by more than two decades of rapid economic growth and a lack of technology especially. (30) Every province, autonomous region and municipality has set up a census office and will report to a main center staffed by officials from sovemment departments. Data will be reviewed multiple times before being put into a database and will be analyzed in the second half of 2008. Findings will be examined and approved by mid-2009.Key：28.C 29.A 30.B。
09专四真题答案及解析
09专四真题答案及解析自从2009年开始，英语专业四级考试（简称专四）成为中国大陆确定英语专业类毕业生能力的重要考试之一。
专四考试的题型和分值与大学英语四级考试（CET-4）相似，都包括听力、阅读、写作和翻译四个部分，但难度更高。
为了帮助考生更好地备考，本文将为大家提供09年专四考试的题目、答案及解析。
第一部分：听力第一部分为听力部分，共有两篇短对话和短文理解两个部分。
分别针对听力短对话和短文理解部分进行答案解析。
第一节：短对话1. A: Did you remember to buy milk?B: Oh no, I completely forgot. I'll go to the store right now.答案：B解析：根据上下文可知，说话人忘记买牛奶了，现在打算去买。
2. A: Are you going to the party tonight?B: No, I have an important meeting I can't miss.答案：B解析：根据上下文可知，说话人因为有重要的会议不能去参加晚会。
第二节：短文理解3. What did the speaker learn from his experience in Africa?答案：C解析：根据文章内容，讲述者从非洲经历中学到的是人与自然和谐共存的重要性。
第二部分：阅读第二部分为阅读部分，共有两篇文章，分别针对文章1和文章2进行答案解析。
文章1：4. According to the passage, what is the main characteristic of poker?答案：A解析：根据文章第一段“Poker is a family of card games that ..."可知，扑克的主要特点是运气和技巧的结合。
5. What is the passage mainly about?答案：C解析：根据文章内容，文章主要讲述了扑克的起源和发展。
2009年英语专业四级考试全真试题答案（5篇）
2009年英语专业四级考试全真试题答案（5篇）第一篇：2009年英语专业四级考试全真试题答案2009年英语专四听写参考答案（沪江网友版本）For many people in the west, New Year’s Eve is the biggest party of the year.It’s time to get togethor with friends or family and welcome in the coming year.New Year’s parties can take place in different places.Some people hold a house party;others attend street parties, while some just go for a few drinks with their friends.Big cities have large and spectacular fireworks displays.There is one thing that all New Year’s Eve parties have in common, the countdown to midninght.When the clock strikes 12, people give a loud cheer and sing songs.It’s also popular to make a promise in the New Year.This is called a New Year’s resolution.Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and keeping fit.However the promise is often broken quite quickly and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days.转自[英美者]-英语专业网站：第二篇：2005年英语专业四级考试全真试题答案2005年英语专业四级考试试卷参考答案SECTION B NOTE-WRITING[10 MIN ]Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the followingsituation:You have got two tickets to a concert given by a famous pop band/orchestra.Write a note to your friend, Hilda/Mike, describing briefly what it is andinviting her/him to come with you.Marks will be awarded for content ,organization, grammer and appropriateness.The Wrist WatchIt is generally believed that wrist watches are an exception /to the normal sequence in the evolution of man's jewelry./ Reversing the usual order, they were first worn by women, / and then adopted by men./ In the old days, queens included wrist watches among their crown jewelry./ Later, they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers./ Until World War I, Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters./ Then army officers discovered that the wrist watch was most practical for active combat./ Race car drivers also loved to wear wrist watches, / and pilots found them most useful while flying./ Soon men dared to wear wrist watches without feeling self-conscious./ By 1924, some 30 percent of man's watches were worn on the wrist./ Today, the figure is 90 percent./ And they are now worn by both men and women / for practical purposes rather than for decoration.1-10 CABAD BACBA11-20 CBDBD BDBAB21-30 DBBCA CBDCA31-40 AABAA CCABC41-50 BDBAD DDBCD51-60 AABBD ACBBC61-70 ADCCD BDBBC71-80 DABAC ACDDB81-90 CADBC ABDAB第三篇：1997、1998年英语专业四级考试全真试题答案1997年英语专业四级真题答案听力原文PART Ⅱ DICTATIONLegal Age for MarriageThroughout the United States, the legal age for marriage shows some difference.The most common age without parents’ consent is eighteen for both females and males.However,persons who are under age in their home state can get married in another state, and then return to the home state legally married.Each state issues its own marriage license.Both residents and nonresidents are qualified for such a license.The fees and ceremonies vary greatly from state to state.Most states, for instance, have a blood test requirement, but a few do not.Most states permit either a civil or religious ceremony, but a few require the ceremony to be religious.In most states, a waiting period is required before the license is issued.This period is from one to five days depending on the state.A three-day wait is the most common.In some states, there’s no required waiting period.1998年英语专业四级真题答案PARTⅡDICTATIONThe Railway in BritainThe success of early railways, such as the lines between big cities, /led to a great increase in railway building in Victorian times./Between 1835 and 1865, about 25 thousand kilometers of track were built, /and over 100 railway companies were created./ Railway travel transformed people's lives./Trains were first designed to can-y goods./However, a law in the 19th century forced railway companies to run one cheap train a day, /which stopped at every station and cost only a penny a mile./Soon working class passengers found they could afford to travel by rail./Cheap day excursion trains became popular and seaside resorts grew rapidly./The railways also provided thousands of new jobs, /building carriages, running the railways, and repairing the tracks./ Railways even changed the time./The need to run railways on time meant the local time was abolished / and clocks showed the same time all over the country.第四篇：2014英语专业四级考试大纲2014年英语专业四级考试大纲英语专业四级考试（TEM-4，Test for English Majors-4），全称为全国高校英语专业四级考试。
2006年英语专四考试答案
2006年英语专四考试答案听力:31424 12241 42223 34232 32312 43123完型:12113 24142 32124 21323单选:31424 12231 34322 43212 13433 21432阅读:32214 21341 31324 14211听写：1.the interne is the most rignicant progress in the ield of comm2. Would you mind waiting a few minutes? Ms Ellis is being examined by her physician at this moment.3. Joan is in hospital. I'd like to send her a handbag she can use later in the law office, where she is employed.4. Mary and I work in the same office. We are on five days and off two days in a week. Every time I see her, she is wearing a different silk scarf.5. We'll come aboard Southeast Service to Red Hill, East Corydon and Victoria, with changes in Red Hill for Gilford.6. What we need here is a clerk who is carel and CONSIDERATE. Let's write that in the ad: carelness and consideration are a must.7. I used to think Emily was honest and trust-worthy, but nowI know better.8. The first train to Green Hill leaves at 6:28. There is a train every hour on the hour and every 28 minutes PAST the hour.9. The trouble is no matter how hard he tried, Malcolm didn't seem to get anywhere.大作文：大作文Economiztaion is the virtue of our country during thousandsof years. But nowadays, there are increaingly extravagant phenomenain university.. It is estimated that over 50% of academician consumemore than 1000yuan every month.. And most of consumable are without availat all.. The education of thrift stare in the face.Maybe the reasons canbe listed as follows. The first one is develop of the ecomic. Besides, thedispute of splosh is inveteracy in the mind of our student.To sum up, themain cause is due toconcept of the saving. It is high time that somethingwere done upon it. For one thing,we must adjust our mind to consuption withreason.. On the other hand, we should distract our vim on studying . Allthese measures will certainly reduce the number of armless spending.小作文Dear Ms. or Mr. :First of all, a great honour to participate in thisopportunity to travel, and we also hope that all of us in this journeypleasant, and now some of the things on tourism to you to ask some questions.Firstly, I would like to know the journey and the total days in variousspecific tourist attractions have long time. Futhermore, thenumber ofaccommodation standards, I think it should be four-star, hope, and thatprice is about the number of accommodation. Thirdly, I enrolled in the 10's,the number will not vary too, would like to have better professional guidesaccompany. Finally, we need to pay some type of premium costs?. Moreover,if I have to take a 10-year-old child then how much money I need to payI hope you can give me an accurate answer as soon as I reply pots seeingyou, thank you!I wish you good health and business is booming!。
2006年英语专业四级真题及参考答案(Word版)
2006年英语专业四级真题及参考答案TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2006)—GRADE FOUR—TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.1. How did Mark get there?A. By train and by car.B. By plane and by coach.C. By train and by bus.D. By bus and by plane2. Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA. short hairB. glasses.C. mustache.D. beard3. Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A. In the third room on the right.B. In the Common Room.C. In a room at the other end.D. In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.4. What did Steve originally plan to do?A. To go to a park near the beach.B. To stay at home.C. To see a new film.D. To do some study.5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA. there was no park nearby.B. the weather wasn't ideal for a walk.C. it would be easier to go to a cinema.D. Steve hadn't seen the film yet.6. Where did they plan to meet?A. Outside the Town Hall.B. Near the bank.C. In Steve's place.D. At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.7. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA. it has color.B. it has a moving image.C. it costs less money.D. it is not on the market.8. Why didn't Bill want one of them?A. He wanted to buy one from Japan.B. He wasn't sure about its quality.C. He thought it was for business use.D. He thought it was expensive.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A. She had never read the magazine herself.B. She knew who usually read the magazine.C. She was quite interested in the new device.D. She agreed with Bill at the end of conversation.10. The conversation is mainly aboutA. a new type of telephoneB. the cost of telephones.C. some features of the magazine.D. the readership of the magazine.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.11. In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA. hunting other animals.B. driving sheep.C. guarding chickens.D. keeping thieves away.12. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B. Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.C. People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D. Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13. The passage is mainly aboutA. what dogs can doB. how to keep dogsC. dogs and their mastersD. reasons for keeping dogs.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA. are the same as the speaker is used to.B. are expected to be rather poor.C. are just as adequate.D. are not yet clear.15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A. Travelling.B. Studying.C. Settling down.D. Teaching.16. The speaker expectsA. fewer choices of food.B. many ways to do washing.C. modern lighting facilities.D. new types of drinking water.17. From the passage we can learn that the speakerA. is unprepared for the new post.B. is unclear about the conditions there.C. is ready for all the difficulties there.D. is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.18. According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A. Before 6 years of age.B. Between 6 and 10.C. After 10 years of age.D. After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA. religious problems.B. emotional problems.C. financial problems.D. marriage problems.20. Which of the following statement is CORRECT?A. Boys and girls are equally energetic.B. Parents have higher expectations for boys.C. Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D. Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.21. What has happened to the Cubans?A. They set foot in Florida.B. They were drowned.C. They were flown to the U.S.D. They were sent back to Cuba.22. How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A. In a small boat.B. In an old truck.C. By swimming.D. By driving.Questions 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A. 42 cities.B. 220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.24. Al together how many people were reported missing?A. 68B. 90.C. 150.D. 40.25. Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The tow ferries sank on different days.B. The accidents were caused by storms.C. The two ferries sank on the same river.D. More people were rescued from the first ferry.Questions 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.26. What is the news item mainly about?A. Indonesian government policies.B. Australia's support to the UN assistance mission.C. Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D. Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA. a US company and a UK company.B. a Swiss company and a UK company.C. two Taiwanese companies.D. a mainland company and a US company.28. Who will provide the distribution net works in the joint venture?A. Unilever.B. Nestle.C. PepsiCo.D. Coca Cola.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.29. Who staged the protest on Saturday?A. The soldiers.B. The peace camp.C. The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. 13 soldiers were killed last week.B. 100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D. The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan.PART ⅢCLOZEThere are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most （31 ）held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means （32）the pavement into a busy street! （33）you must pass under a ladder you can （34）bad luck by crossing your fingers and （35）them crossed until you have seen a dog. （36）, you may lick your finger and （37）a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the （38）has dried.Another common （39）is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house-it will either bring （40）to the person who opened it or to the whole （41）. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is （42）, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month （43）on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay （44）. the worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, （45）it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to （46）in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are （47）witchcraft……it is （48）lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood （49）luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as "my car has never （50）, touch wood?"31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART ⅣGRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54 It's high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57 I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59 It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60 Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far.A /B suchC thatD as62 The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don't countD having not counted64 It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn't itB doesn't thereC usedn't it?D didn't there66 It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67 A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69 The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing.A securityC protectionD secureness70 Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71 The tone of the article __ the writer's mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72 This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen73 The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74 Our family doctor's clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsD seats75 She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77 The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restored79 His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cureA richB quickC productiveD fertile80 The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparableREADINGTEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well. First. Let's talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the "meeting" influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now,however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer "see you there at 8", but "text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are".Texting changes people as well. In their paper, "insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging", two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the "talkers" and the "texters"-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice. They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the "speakeasy": the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the "spacemaker": these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed andcamera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn't worry so much. After all, it is good to talk81. When people plan to meet nowadays, they ________.A. arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC. seldom care about when and where to meetD. still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82. According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on ________.A. talkersB. the "speakeasy"c. the "spacemaker"D. texters83. We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are ________.A. quite revealingB. well writtenC. unacceptable by othersD. shocking to others84. According to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile ________.A. talkersB. the speakeasyC. the spacemakerD. texters85. An appropriate title for the passage might be ________.A. The SMS Effect.B. Cultural Implication of Mobile Use.C. Change in the Use of the Mobile.D. Body Language and the Mobile Phone.TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal –or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class –whether a person is "working-class" or "middle-class" –are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers' jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her "housekeeping", would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is –inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security andlaws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about "tomorrow". Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86. Which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A. life style and occupationB. Attitude and incomeC. income and job securityD. job security and hobbies87. The writer seems to suggest that the description of –is closer to truth?A. middle –class ways of spending moneyB. working-class ways of spending the weekendC. working-class drinking habitsD. middle-class attitudes88. According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle-class?A. desiring for securityB. Making long term plansC. having priorities in lifeD. saving money89. Working-class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factor EXCEPT?A. better social securityB. more job opportunitiesC. higher living standardD. better legal protection.90. Which of the following statement is incorrect?A. Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B. The gap between working-class and middle-class young people is narrowing.C. Different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.D. Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class peopleTEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighbourhood called and some times stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, "do you think I'm handsome, Miss Eyre?"The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: 'No, sir.""ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.""Sir, I'm sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn't matter, or something like that," "no, you shouldn't! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awaful faults to counterbalance your few good pointsI thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly," yes, you're right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn't my character, butcircumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you're the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you're sympathetic and give them hope."It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn't seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time."Don't be afraid of me, Miss Eyre." He continued. "you don't relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You're like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you'll fly very high. Good night."91: at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all exceptA. busyB. sociableC. friendlyD. changeable92. in ".... and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…". the word about means ________.A. aroundB. onC. outsideD. concerning.93. Why did Mr. Rochester say "... and the you stab me in the back!" in the 7th para.?A. because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB. because Jane had intended to be more critical.C. because Jane had regretted having talked to himD. because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94. From what Mr. Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to ________.A. tell her all his troublesB. tell her his life experience.C. change her opinion of himD. change his circumstances95. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester sounded ________.A. rudeB. coldC. friendlyD. encouraging.TEXT DThe ideal companion machine-the computer-would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant butwould add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user's life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer's own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?A. Active in communicationB. Attractive in personality.C. enjoyable in performanceD. unpredictable in behaviour97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) –way.A. QuickB. unpredictableC. productiveD. inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A. Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B. Being sensitive to earlier contact.C. Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD. Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99. throughout the passage, the author is ________ in his attitude toward the computer ________.A. favourableB. criticalC. vagueD. hesitant100.Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A. Articial relationshios.B. How to form intimate relationshipsC. The affectionate machineD. Humans and computersPART ⅥWRITINGSection A CompositionRecently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Shenyang . The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow's money today is better, what do you think?Write on answer sheet two a compositions of about 200 words.You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what you opinion isIn the second part, support your opinion with appropriate detail.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. You should supply an appropriate title for you composition.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.Section B Note- writingWrite an answer sheet two a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:You have got to know that you classmates, Michael ,is organizing a weekend excursion for the class. And you are thinking of joining the trip, write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for information on two details related to the excursion.。
2006年度全国英语专业四级试题及答案（1）
作⽂： 1.Your Attitude toward Finacial Plan, Money Savings and Spending.2.NOTE: Apply a Exturation听⼒原⽂参考The internetThe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications.Imagine a book that never rend, a library with milion floors,or imagine a research project with thousands of sientists working around the clock forever.This is the magic of the internet.As the internet has potential for good or bad,one can find where organized information of websites.At the same time,one can also find waste for websites.Most websites are known as different internet of applications.These include online games,check rooms and so on.These applications have great power,too.Sometimes,the power can be so great.That young people may easily become victims to their attraction.So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem.We must work togerther to use its power for better rents.第⼆个版本[环球时代提供]，这个基本差不多了。
2006年英语专业四级考试试题及答案
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2006) -GRADE FOUR- TIME LIMIT: 190 MIN PART I DICTATION [15 MIN] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence sentence by by by sentence, sentence, sentence, or or or phrase phrase phrase by by by phrase, phrase, phrase, with with with intervals intervals intervals of of of 15 15 15 seconds. seconds. seconds. The The The last last reading reading will will will be be be read read read at at at normal normal normal speed speed speed again again again and and and during during during this this this time time time you you you should should should check check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [15 MIN] In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several several conversations. conversations. conversations. Listen to Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. most (31) (32) that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means a busy street! (33) you must pass under a ladder you can (34) (35) (36) , you may lick your finger and (37) not look again at the shoe until the (38) common (39) Another common bring (40) either bring is (42) , , as (41) . . Anyone weather is (43) (44) . . the (45) (46) (47) Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are it is (48) (49) Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood tempting fate, such as "my car has never (50) If only I The party, It's high time we cutting down the rainforests. C) shall stop D) stop 55.The student said there were a few points in the essay he impossible to comprehend. A) has found B) was finding C) had found D) would find 56.Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone an opportunity to hear the speech. A) ought to have B) must have C) may have D) should have 57.I am surprised this city is a dull place to live in. A) that you should think B) by what you are thinking C) that you would think D) with what you were thinking 58.Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not for her work. A) enough good B) good enough C) as good enough D) good as enough 59.It is imperative that the government more investment into the shipbuilding industry. A) attracts B) shall attract C) attract D) has to nd belongs to the city; there is thing as private ownership of land. A) no such a B) not such C) not such a D) no such 61.My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk far. A) / B) such C) that D) as 62.The statistics that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times. A) proves B) is proving C) are proving D) prove 63.There are only ten apples left in the baskets, the spoilt ones. A) not counting B) not to count C) don't count D) having not counted 64.It was we had hoped A) more a success than B) a success more than C) as much of a success as D) a success as much as 65.There used to be a petrol station near the park, ? A) didn't it B) doesn't there C) usedn't it? D) didn't there 66.It is an offence to show against people of different races. A) distinction B) difference C) separation D) discrimination 67.A great amount of work has gone into the Cathedral to its previous splendour. A) refreshing B) restoring C) renovating D) renewing 68.The thieves fled with the local police close on their . A) backs B) necks C) toes D) heels 69.The economic recession has meant that job is a rare thing. A) security B) safety C) protection D) secureness 70.Many people nowadays save money to for their old age. A) cater B) supply C) provide D) equip 71.The tone of the article the writer's mood at the time. A) reproduced B) reflected C) imagined D) imitated 72.This is not the right to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen. 无选项73.The job of a student accommodation officer a great many visits to landladies. A) concerns B) offers C) asks D) involves 74.Our family doctor's clinic at the junction of two busy roads. A) rests B) stands C) stays D) seats 75.She was so fat that she could only just through the door. A) assemble B) appear C) squeeze D) gather 76.After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was . A) leaking B) trickling C) prominent D) noticeable 77.The reception was attended by members of the local community. A) excellent B) conspicuous C) prominent D) noticeable 78.Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but slightly in the afternoon. A) regained B) recovered C) restored D) revived 79.His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure. A) rich B) quick C) productive D) fertile 80.The couple has donated a not amount of money to the foundation. A) inconsiderable B) inconsiderate C) inaccurate D) incomparable When people plan to meet nowadays, they . mostly likely to be seen on . We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are . . An appropriate title for the passage might be . The The stereotype stereotype stereotype of of of what what what a a a middle-class middle-class middle-class man man man did did did with with with his his his money money money was was was perhaps perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very very few few few cases cases cases did did did workers workers workers have have have the the the opportunity opportunity opportunity (or (or (or the the the education education education and and and training) training) training) to to make such long-term plans. Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn earn as as as much, much, much, if if if not not not more, more, more, than than than their their their middle-class middle-class middle-class supervisors. supervisors. supervisors. Social Social Social security security security and and laws laws to to to improve improve improve century, century, century, have have have made made made it it it less less less necessary necessary necessary than than than before before before to to to worry worry worry about about “tomorrow”. Working “tomorrow”. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority -class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position. The The changes changes changes in in in both both both life-styles life-styles life-styles and and and attitudes attitudes attitudes are are are probably probably probably most most most easily easily easily seen seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, clothes, they they they spend spend spend their their their money money money in in in having having having a a a good good good time, time, time, and and and save save save for for for holidays holidays holidays or or longer-term longer-term plans plans plans when when when necessary. necessary. necessary. There There There seems seems seems to to to be be be much much much less less less difference difference difference than than than in in precious precious generations. generations. generations. Nevertheless, Nevertheless, Nevertheless, we we we still still still have have have a a a wide wide wide gap gap gap between between between the the the well-paid well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there there will will will always always always be be be a a a possibility possibility possibility that that that new new new conflicts conflicts conflicts and and and jealousies jealousies jealousies will will will emerge, emerge, emerge, or or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups. 86. Which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past? A) life style and occupation B) Attitude and income C) income and job security D) job security and hobbies 87. The writer seems to suggest that the description of is closer to truth? A) middle –class ways of spending money B) working-class ways of spending the weekend C) working-class drinking habits D) middle-class attitudes 88. According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class? A) desiring for security B) Making long term plans C) having priorities in life D) saving money 89. Working -class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factor except ? A) better social security B) more job opportunities . house,…”.the word about means. . At the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester sounded . qualities qualities that that that make make make interaction interaction interaction comfortable, comfortable, comfortable, and and and yet yet yet the the the machine machine machine would would would remain remain slightly slightly unpredictable unpredictable unpredictable and and and therefore therefore therefore interesting. interesting. interesting. In In In its its its first first first encounter encounter encounter it it it might might might be be somewhat somewhat hesitant, hesitant, hesitant, but but but as as as it it it came came came to to to know know know the the the user user user it it it would would would progress progress progress to to to a a a more more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add add its its its own own own suggestions, suggestions, suggestions, information, information, information, and and and opinions; opinions; opinions; it it it would would would sometimes sometimes sometimes take take take the the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own. Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce produce irritation. irritation. irritation. After After After experiencing experiencing experiencing a a a wealth wealth wealth of of of powerful, powerful, powerful, well-timed well-timed well-timed friendship friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept accept the computer as the computer as far far more than a more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend. An An artificial artificial artificial relationship relationship relationship of of of this this this type type type would would would provide provide provide many many many of of of the the the benefits benefits benefits that that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user‟s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The The computer‟s computer‟s computer‟s own own own personality personality personality would would would be be be lively lively lively and and and impressive, impressive, impressive, and and and it it it would would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner. 96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine? A) Active in communication B) Attractive in personality. C) enjoyable in performance D) unpredictable in behaviour 97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) way. A) quick B) unpredictable C) productive D) inconspicuous. 98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships? A) Being able to pick up an interesting conversation. B) Being sensitive to earlier contact. C) Being ready to learn about the person's life D) Having a pleasant and adaptable personality. 99. Throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computer. A) favourable B) critical 81. B) 82. D) 83. A) 84. C) 85. B) 86. B) 87. A) 88. D) 89. D) 90. A) 91. D) 92. A) 93. B) 94. B) 95. D) 96. D) 97. D) 98. B) 99. A) 100. C) 。
2009年专业英语四级考试真题及答案
2009年专业英语四级考试真题及答案PART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. Mark is unhappy because ofA. his Chemistry homework.B. a girl in his class.C. Linda's words.D. Friday night's party.2. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Linda is Jane's friend.B. Mark is Jane's boyfriend.C. John is Jane's boyfriend.D. Mark and John are good friends.3. Did Mark eventually take Linda's advice?A. No.B. Partly.C. Completely.D. Not mentioned.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. About the scratch on the product, the shop assistant thinks thatA. the customer made it himself.B. there was definitely not one then.C. the customer should have checked.D. the customer was making trouble.5. The customer was ______ when told he might not have worn the headphones properly.A. annoyedB. surprisedC. indifferentD. worried6. How many complaints did the customer make about the product altogether?A. Five.B. Four.C. Three.D. Two.7. The shop could exchange the product if the customerA. makes no more complaints.B. can produce the receipt.C. is still unhappy with it.D. brings it back within a week.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.8. Joe Smith telephoned Victoria forA. the menu.B. the place.C. the reception.D. the campaign.9. When will the lunch be held?A. Friday next week.B. Thursday next week.C. April 30th.D. This week.10. All the following information is new to Victoria EXCEPTA. how many people to attend it.B. why to hold it.C. where to hold it.D. what to cook.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and thenanswer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. People choose London for post-Christmas shopping becauseA. shops open early in the morning.B. shops stay open for longer hours.C. they can buy really cheap things.D. they can shop with their friends.12. We learn from the passage thatA. people are very keen on sales.B. post-Christmas sales start at 3:30am.C. post-Christmas sales last for a day.D. sales include only a few items.13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Some people buy Christmas presents in the sales.B. Some people shop online during the sales.C. Some people buy presents for next Christmas.D. Online retailers offer better post-Christmas sales.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. Ballroom dancing used to be associated withA. TV shows.B. old people.C. celebrities.D. professional dancers.15. According to the passage, recent popularity of ballroom dancing is the result ofA. the participation of celebrities.B. the designing of colourful costumes.C. the benefits it brings.D. a TV programme.16. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the TV show?A. Performers have to be formally dressed on the show.B. Each professional dancer dances with a celebrity.C. People on the show perform a different dance every week.D. The show runs for about four months.17. According to the passage, the TV show has the greatest impact onA. old people.B. middle-aged people.C. kids and young people.D. all of the above.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18. According to New Zealand's rules about naming children, which of the following names isNOT acceptable?A. Spiderman.B. Gandalf.C. 2win.D. Arsenal.19. According to the passage, unusual names come fromA. popular culture.B. parents' invention.C. sports.D. all of the above.20. All of the following countries have strict rules about naming children EXCEPTA. Algeria.B. Germany.C. Japan.D. Argentina.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. Why were the fishing crew stranded on Oct. 10th?A. They went to a remote area.B. Their fishing boats collided.C. They tried to repair their boats.D. They decided to stay in the boats.22. How did they survive during those three months?A. On supplies they brought with them.B. On supplies sent to them by rescue teams.C. On supplies left at the military base.D. Not mentioned in the passage.23. How were the crew rescued eventually?A. By helicopter.B. By boat.C. By radio contact.D. By a search team. Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.24. Juan Carlos has been King of SpainA. since 1981.B. for 32 years.C. for 70 years.D. for 17 years.25. What is the news item mainly about?A. The King's birthday.B. The stability of the monarchy.C. Criticism from both the left and the right.D. The King's public defence of his reign.Questions 26 and27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.26. The three suicide bombings occurred inA. November and December.B. October and November.C. November.D. December.27. Did people die in the bombings?A. No one died in the bombings.B. Yes. In one of the bombings.C. Yes. In two of the bombings.D. Yes. In all the bombings.Questions 28 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.28. What is the purpose of the national survey?A. To collect data on sources of pollution.B. To identify pollution in rivers and lakes.C. To help control environmental pollution.D. To help control industrial wastes.29. According to the news item, efforts of environmental protection are especially affected byA. lack of technology.B. rapid economic growth.C. unknown pollution sources.D. shortage of manpower.30. Which of the following details is CORRECT according to the news item?A. Census offices are set up by government departments.B. A main centre receives reports from provinces.C. A database is set up for each province.D. Data will be reviewed and analyzed in mid-2009.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.Scientists around the world are racing to learn how to rapidly diagnose, treat and stop the spread of a new, deadly disease. SARS -- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome --- was (31) ____ for the first time in February 2003 in Hanoi, (32) _____ since then has infected more than 1,600 people in 15 countries, killing 63. At this (33) _____, there are more questions than answers surrounding the disease. Symptoms start (34) _____ a fever over 100.4 degrees F, chills, headache or body (35)____. Within a week, the patient has a dry cough, which might (36) _____ to shortness of breath. In 10% to 20% of cases, patients require (37)_____ ventilation to breathe. About 3.5% die from the disease. Symptoms (38)____ begin in two to seven days, but some reports suggest it (39) ____ take as long as 10 days. Scientists are close to (40) ____ a lab test to diagnose SARS. In the meantime, it is diagnosed by its symptoms. There is no evidence (41)____ antibiotics or anti-viral medicines help, (42) _____ doctors can offer only supportive care. Patients with SARS are kept in isolation to reduce the risk of(43) ____ Scientists aren't sure yet, but some researchers think it's a (44) ____ discovered coronavirus, the family of viruses that cause some common colds.Most cases appear to have been passed (45) ____ droplets expelled when infected patients cough or sneeze. Family members of infected people and medical workers who care (46) ____ them have been most likely to (47) ____ the illness. But recent developments in Hong Kong suggest that the (48) ____ might spread through air, or that the virus might (49) ____ for two to three hours on doorknobs or other (50)____. Health experts say it is unlikely, though, that sharing an elevator briefly with an infected person would be enough to pass the virus.(31) A. detected B. caught C. disclosed D. revealed(32) A. but B. and C. or D. yet(33) A. time B. point C. aspect D. instance(34) A. from B. over C. upon D. with(35) A. hurt B. sore C. aches D. feelings(36) A. process B. advance C. progress D. convert(37) A. automatic B. artificial C. mechanical D. controlled(38) A. regularly B. ordinarily C. traditionally D. generally(39) A. will B. might C. should D. must(40) A. cultivating B. fostering C. developing D. designing(41) A. which B. that C. whether D. what(42) A. so B. but C. still D. yet(43) A. communication B. transportation C. transformation D. transmission(44) A. lately B. newborn C. newly D. renewed(45) A. under B. through C. beneath D. from(46) A. for B. over C. after D. about(47) A. acquire B. receive C. obtain D. contract(48) A. ailment B. ill-health C. disease D. infection(49) A. continue B. linger C. delay D. persist(50) A. exteriors B. outside C. surfaces D. coveringsPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51. What a nice day! How about the three of us _____ a walk in the park nearby?A. to takeB. takeC. takingD. to be taking52. If there were no subjunctive mood, English _____ much easier to learn.A. could have beenB. would'beC. will beD. would have been53. She _____ fifty or so when I first met her at a conference.A. had beenB. must beC. has beenD. must have been54. _____ the boss says, it is unreasonable to ask me to work overtime without pay.A. WhateverB. WheneverC. WhicheverD. However55. A new laptop costs about _____ of a second-hand one.A. the price of three timesB. three times the priceC. as much as the three times priceD. three times more than the price56. I was very interested in _____ she told me.A. all thatB. all whichC. all whatD. that57. We consider ______ he should have left without telling anyone beforehand.A. strange whyB. it strange whatC. it strange thatD. that strange58. It is going to be fine tomorrow. _______.A. So is it.B. So it is.C. So it does.D. So does it.59. Little _____ about her own safety, though she herself was in great danger.A. she caredB. she may careC. may she careD. did she care60. The couple had no sooner got to the station _____ the coach left.A. whenB. asC. untilD. than61. Aren't you tired? I ____ you had done enough for today.A. should have thoughtB. must have thoughtC. might have thoughtD. could have thought62. "It seems that she was there at the conference." The sentence means thatA. she seems to be there at the conference.B. she seemed to be there at the conference.C. she seems to have been there at the conference.D. she seemed to being there at the conference.63. Which of the following adverbs can NOT be used to complete " _____ everybody came"?A. NearlyB. QuiteC. PracticallyD. Almost64. In "How much do you think he earns?" how much is ______ of the sentence.A. the subjectB. the adverbialC. the objectD. the complement65. "The man preparing the documents is the firm's lawyer" has all the following possible meanings EXCEPTA. the man who has prepared the documents...B. the man who has been preparing the documents...C. the man who is preparing the documents...D. the man who willprepare the documents...66. During the TV interview, the singer announced that he was going to _____ his new album soon.A. releaseB. renewC. relieveD. rehearse67. Afterworking for the firm for ten years, he finally _____ the rank of deputy director.A. achievedB. approachedC. attainedD. acquired68. Winter is the _____ season at most hotels in this seaside town, because very few tourists come to stay.A. slowB. slackC. lowD. quiet69. Come on, Jack, tell me the story. Don't keep me in ______.A. suspenseB. suspendingC. suspensionD. suspender70. The football match was _____ because of the heavy rain.A. called overB. called upC. called outD. called off71. We had a good time there, and the food was plentiful and _____.A. conduciveB. wholesomeC. helpfulD. appreciative72. It was strange that she would _____ such an absurd idea.A. allowB. stickC. takeD. entertain73. The scientists have made an _____ study of the viruses that cause the disease.A. exhaustedB. exhaustingC. exhaustiveD. exhaustion74. Do you own your apartment or are you a ______ ?A. tenantB. customerC. clientD. proprietor75. Representatives from the companies indicated that they should go on working together in _____.A. unityB. entityC. partnersD. partnership76. We all know that Mary has had a strict _____.A. growthB. upbringingC. developmentD. cultivation77. The drink was packaged in champagne bottles and was being _____ as the real stuff.A. passed outB. passed byC. passed overD. passed off78. Last Sunday she came to visit us out of the blue. The italicized phrase meansA. unexpectedlyB. unhappilyC. untidilyD. unofficially79. The person he interviewed was _____ his former schoolmate.A. no other thanB. no more thanC. none other thanD. none the less80. The young employee has a(n)______ quality - he is totally honest.A. respectableB. admirableC. decentD. approachablePART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT ADo you realize that every time you take a step, the bones in your hip are subjected to forces between four and five times your body weight? When you are running, this force is increased further still. What happens if through disease a hip-joint ceases to be able to resist such forces? For many years hip-joints and other body joints have been replaceable either partially or completely. It is after all a simple ball and socket joint; it has certain loads imposed on it; it needs reliability over a defined life; it must contain materials suitable for the working environment. Any engineer will recognize these as characteristic of a typical engineering problem, which doctors and engineers have worked together to solve, in order to bring a fresh lease of life to people who would otherwise be disabled.This typifies the way in which engineers work to help people and create a better quality of life. The fact that this country has the most efficient agricultural industry in the world is another good example. Mechanical engineers have worked with farmers and biologists to produce fertilizers, machinery and harvesting systems. This team effort has now produced crops uniformly waist high or less so that they are better suited to mechanical harvesting. Similar advances with other crops have released people from hard and boring jobs for more creative work, whilst machines harvest crops more efficiently with less waste. Providing more food for the rapidly increasing population is yet another role for the mechanical engineer.81. According to the passage, when would most weight be imposed on hip-joints?A. When one is walking.B. When one is running.C. When one is standing.D. When one is lying down.82. Engineers regard the replacement of hip-joints as a(n) ____ Problem.A. mechanicalB. medicalC. healthD. agricultural83. According to the passage, how do engineers contribute to increasing efficiency of theagricultural industry?A. By working with farmers.B. By working in teams.C. By growing crops of the same height.D. By making agricultural machinery.84. According to the context, "This team effort'" in Paragraph Two refers toA. mechanical engineers.B. doctors and engineers.C. biologists, doctors and farmers.D. farmers, biologists and engineers.TEXT BNowadays, a cellphone service is available to everyone, everywhere. Probably thousands of people have already been using it, but I just discovered it, so I'm going to claim it and also name it: Fake Foning.The technology has been working well for me at the office, but there are infinite applications. Virtually in any public space.Say you work at a big university with lots of talky faculty members buzzing about. Now, say you need to use the restroom. The trip down the hall will take approximately one hour, because a person can't walk into those talky people without getting pulled aside for a question, a bit of gossip, a new read on a certain line of Paradise Lost. So, a cellphone. Any cellphone. Just pick it up. Don't dial. Just hold that phone to your face and start talking. Walk confidently down the hall engaged in fake conversation, making sure to tailor both the topic and content to the person standing before you whom you are trying to evade.For standard colleague avoidance, I suggest fake chatting about fake business: "Yes, I'm glad you called, because we really need to hammer out the details. What's that? Yes, I read Page 12, but if you look at the bottom of 4, I think you can see the problem begins right there."Be animated. Be engaged in your fake fone conversation. Make eye contact with the people passing, nod to them, gesture keen interest in talking to them at a later time, point to your phone, shrug and move on.Shoppers should consider fake foning anytime they spot a talky neighbor in the produce department pinching (用手捏) unripe peaches. Without your phone at your face, you'd be in for a 20-minute speech on how terrible the world is.One important caution about fake foning. The other day I was fake foning my way past a colleague, and he was actually following me to get my attention. I knew he wanted to ask about a project I had not yet finished. I was trying to buy myself some time, so I continued fake foning with my doctor. "So I don't need the operation? Oh, doctor,that is the best news."And then: Brrrrrrng! Brrrrrmg! Brrrrrmg! My phone started ringing, right there while it was planted on my face. My colleague looked at me, and I at him, and naturally I gasped. "What is the matter with this thing?" I said, pulling the phone away to look at it, and then putting it back to my ear."Hello? Are you still there?"Oops.85. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Cellphone service is popular among people.B. Cellphone has much use in office.C. Fake foning is a new cellphone service.D. Fake foning is a new discovery.86. What is fake foning?A. A strategy to avoid people.B. A device newly produced.C. A service provided everywhere.D. A skill of communication.87. In the author's opinion, in order to make fake foning look real one has toA. talk about interesting matters.B. behave politely to people passing by.C. hold the phone while walking.D. appear absorbed in conversation.88. What does the last example show?A. One effective way is to fake fone one's doctor.B. One has to be careful while fake foning.C. Fake foning may not deceive people.D. Fake foning is always quite successful.89. After his phone suddenly began ringing, the authorA. immediately started talking to the caller.B. immediately started talking to his colleague.C. put the phone away and stopped talking.D. continued with his fake conversation.90. What is the tone of the passage?A. Critical.B. Humorous.C. Serious.D. Unclear.TEXT CIt was late in the afternoon, and I was putting the final touch on a piece of writing that I was feeling pretty good about. I wanted to save it, but my cursor had frozen.I tried to shut the computer down, and it seized up altogether. Unsure of what else todo, I yanked (用力猛拉) the battery out.Unfortunately, Windows had been in the midst of a delicate and crucial undertaking. The next morning, when I turned my computer back on, it informed me that a file had been corrupted and Windows would not load. Then, it offered to repair itself by using the Windows Setup CD.I opened the special drawer where I keep CDs. But no Windows CD in there. I was forcedto call the computer company's Global Support Centre. My call was answered by a woman in some unnamed, far-off land. I find it annoying to make small talk with someone when I don't know what continent they're standing on. Suppose I were to comment on the beautiful weather we've been having when there was a monsoon at the other end of the phone? So I got right to the point."My computer is telling me a file is corrupted and it wants to fix itself, but I don't have the Windows Setup CD.""So you're having a problem with your Windows Setup CD." She has apparently been dozing and, having come to just as the sentence ended, was attempting to cover for her inattention.It quickly became clear that the woman was not a computer technician. Her job was to serve as a gatekeeper, a human shield for the technicians. Her sole duty, as far as I could tell, was to raise global stress levels.To make me disappear, the woman gave me the phone number for Windows' creator, Microsoft. This is like giving someone the phone number for, I don't know, North America. Besides, the CD worked; I just didn't have it. No matter how many times I repeated my story, we came back to the same place. She was calm and resolutely polite.When my voice hit a certain decibel (分贝), I was passed along, like a hot, irritable potato, to a technician."You don't have the Windows Setup CD, ma'am, because you don't need it," he explained cheerfully."Windows came preinstalled on your computer!""But I do need it.""Yes, but you don't have it." We went on like this for a while. Finally, he offered to walk me through the use of a different CD, one that would erase my entire system. "Of course, you'd lose all your e-mail, your documents, your photos." It was like offering to drop a safe on my head to cure my headache. "You might be able to recover them, but it would be expensive." He sounded delighted. "And it's not covered by the warranty (产品保证书)!" The safe began to seem like a good idea, provided it was full.I hung up the phone and drove my computer to a small, friendly repair place I'd heard about. A smart, helpful man dug out a Windows CD and told me it wouldn't be a problem. An hour later, he called to let me know it was ready. I thanked him, and we chatted about the weather, which was the same outside my window as it was outside his.91. Why did the author shut down her computer abruptly?A. She had saved what she had written.B. She couldn't move the cursor.C. The computer refused to work.D. The computer offered to repair itself.92. Which of the following is the author's opinion about the woman at the Global Support Centre?A. She sounded helpful and knowledgeable.B. She was there to make callers frustrated.C. She was able to solve her computer problem.D. She was quick to pass her along to a technician.93. According to the passage, the solution offered by the technician wasA. effective.B. economical.C. unpractical.D. unacceptable.94. "It was like offering to drop a safe on my head to cure my headache" in the last but one paragraph means thatA. the technician's proposal would make things even worse.B. the technician's proposal could eventually solve the problem.C. files stored on her computer were like a safe.D. erasing the entire system was like curing a headache.95. It can be inferred from the passage that the differences between the Global Support Centre and the local repair shop lie in all the following EXCEPTA. efficiency.B. location.C. setup CDs.D. attitude.TEXT DNot long ago, a mysterious Christmas card dropped through our mail slot. The envelope was addressed to a man named Raoul, who, I was relatively certain, did not live with us. The envelope wasn't sealed, so I opened it. The inside of the card was blank. Ed, my husband, explained that the card was both from and to the newspaper deliveryman. His name was apparently Raoul, and Raoul wanted a holiday tip. We were meant to put a check inside the card and then drop the envelope in the mail. When your services are rendered at 4 a.m., you can't simply hang around, like a hotel bellboy expecting a tip. You have to be direct.So I wrote a nice holiday greeting to this man who, in my imagination, fires The New York Times from his bike aimed at our front door, causing more noise with mere newsprint than most people manage with sophisticated black market fireworks. With a start, I realized that perhaps the reason for the 4 a.m. wake-up noise was not ordinary rudeness but carefully executed spite: I had not tipped Raoul in Christmases past. I honestly hadn't realized I was supposed to. This was the first time he'd used the card tactic. So I got out my checkbook. Somewhere along the line, holiday tipping went from an optional thank-you for a year of services to a Mafia-style protection racket (收取保护费的黑社会组织).Several days later, I was bringing our garbage bins back from the curb when I noticed an envelope taped to one of the lids. The outside of the envelope said MICKEY. It had to be another tip request, this time from our garbage collector. Unlike Raoul, Mickey hadn't enclosed his own Christmas card from me. In a way, I appreciated the directness. "I know you don't care how merry my Christmas is, and that's fine," the gesture said. "I want $30, or I'll 'forget' to empty your garbage bin some hot summer day."I put a check in the envelope and taped it back to the bin. The next morning, Ed noticed that the envelope was gone, though the trash hadn't yet been picked up: "Someone stole Mickey's tip!" Ed was quite certain. He made me call the bank and cancel the check.But Ed had been wrong. Two weeks later, Mickey left a letter from the bank on our steps. The letter informed Mickey that the check, which he had tried to cash, had。
2006年英语专业四级真题听力答案
听力原文参考The internetThe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors, or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists workingaround the clock forever. This is the magic of the internet.Yet the internet has the potential for good and bad. One can find well-organized information-rich websites. At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. Mostwebsites are known as different internet applications. These include online games, chat rooms and so on. These applications have great power, too. Sometimes, the power can be so great that young people may easily become victimsto their attraction. So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART ⅢCLOZE31.B widely 32.C stepping off 33.A If 34.C avoid 35.B keeping36.D Alternatively 37.A make 38.C mark 39.B superstition 40.D misfortune41.B household 42.D unfortunate 43.A falls 44.C indoors 45.B as46.A have originated 47.C associated with 48.A especially 49.B for 50.D broken downPART ⅣGRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. _D_dull he may be, he is certainly A．very successful top executive.A．AlthoughB．whateverC．AsD．However52. If only I _B_play the guitar as well as you!A．wouldB．couldC．shouldD．might53. The party, _D_I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A．by whichB．for whichC．to whichD．at which54 It’s high time we _A_ cutting down the rai nforests.A．stoppedB．had to stopC．shall stopD．stop55．The student saiD．there were A．few points in the essay he _C_ impossible to comprehend. A．has foundB．was findingC．had foundD．would find56．Loudspeakers were fixeD．in the hall so that everyone_C_ an opportunity to hear the speech. A．ought to haveB．must haveC．may haveD．should have57．I am surprised_A_ this city is A．dull place to live in.A．that you should thinkB．by what you are thinkingC . that you would thinkD．with what you were thinking58．Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not_B_ for her work.A．enough goodB．good enoughC．as good enoughD．good as enough59．It is imperative that the government _C_ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.B．shall attractC．attractD．has to60．LanD．belongs to the city; there is _A_ thing as private ownership of land.A．no suchB．not suchC．not such aD．no such61．My daughter has walkeD．eight miles today. We never guesseD．that she coulD．walk_C_far.A．/B．suchC．thatD．as62．The statistics _D_ that living standards in the areA．have improveD．drastically in recent times.A．provesB．is provingC．are provingD．prove63．There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _A_ the spoilt ones.A．not countingB．not to countC．don’t countD．having not counted64．It was _A_ we haD．hopedA．more a success thanB．a success more thanC．as much of a success asD．a success as much as65．There used to be a petrol station near the park, _D_?A．didn’t itB．doesn’t thereC．usedn’t itD．didn’t there66．It is an offence to show _D_ against people of different races.B．differenceC．separationD．discrimination67．A．great amount of work has gone into _B_ the Cathedral to its previous splendour. A．refreshingB．restoringC．renovatingD．renewing68．The thieves fled with the local police close on their _D_.A．backsB．necksC．toesD．heels69．The economic recession has meant that job_A_ is a rare thing.A．securityB．safetyC．protectionD．secureness70．Many people nowadays save money to _A_ for their old age.A．caterB．supplyC ．provideD．equip71．The tone of the article _B_ the writer’s mooD．at the time.A．reproducedB．reflectedC．imaginedD．imitated72．This is not the right _A_ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen. A．momentB．situationC．imagineD．imitated73．The job of a student accommodation officer_D_ a great many visits to landladies. A．concernsB．offersC．asksD．involves74．Our family doctor’s clinic _B_at the junction of two busy roads.A．restsB．standsC．staysD．seats75．She was so fat that she could only just _C_ through the door.A．assembleB．appearC. squeezeD．gather76．After the heavy rain, A．builder was calleD．to repair the roof, which was _A_. A．leakingB．tricklingC．prominentD．noticeable77．The reception was attended by _C_ members of the local community.A．excellentB．conspicuousC．prominentD．noticeable78．Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but _D_slightly in the afternoon.A．regainedB．recoveredC．restoredD．revived79．His brain has worked away on the ideA．of a universal cure.A．richB．quickC．productiveD．fertile80．The couple has donated a not_A_ amount of money to the foundation. A．inconsiderableB．inconsiderateC．inaccurateD．incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they （B）A．arrange the meeting place beforehandB．postpone fixing the place till last minuteC．seldom care about when and where to meetD．still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on （D）A．TALKERSB．the "speakeasy"C．the “spacemaker”D．texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are （A）A．quite revealingB．well writtenC．unacceptable by othersD．shocking to others84 according to the passage , who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile （C）A．talkersB．the speakeasyC．the spacemakerD．texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might be （B）A．the SMS effectB．cultural implication of mobile useC．change in the use of the mobileD．body language and the mobile phone!86．which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?（B）A．life style and occupationB．Attitude and incomeC．income and job securityD．job security and hobbies87．the writer seems to suggest that the description of ------- is closer to truth?（A）A．middle –class ways of spending moneyB．working-class ways of spending the weekendC．working-class drinking habitsD．middle-class attitudes88．according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?（D）A．desiring for securityB．Making long term plansC．having priorities in lifeD．saving money89．working -class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?（D）A．better social securityB．more job opportunitiesC．higher living standardD．better legal protection90．which of the following statement is incorrect?（A）A．Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B．The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC．different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD．middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people91．at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except （D）A．busyB．sociableC．friendlyD．changeable92．in "....and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…”.the word about means（A）A．aroundB．onC．outsideD．concerning.93．why did Mr. Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" （the 7th paragraph.）(B) A．because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB．because Jane had intended to be more critical.C．because Jane had regretted having talked to himD．because Jane had said something else to correct herself94．from what Mr. Rochest told miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to (B)A．Tell her all his troublesB．tell her his life experience.C．change her opinion of himD change his circumstances95．at the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester sounded(D)A．rudeB．coldC．friendlyD．encouraging96．which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine? (D)A．Active in communicationB．Attractive in personality.C．enjoyable in performanceD．unpredictable in behaviour97．the computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) ---------way. (D)A．QuickB．unpredictableC．productiveD．inconspicuous98．which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships? (B)A．Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B．Being sensitive to earlier contact.C．Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD．Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99．throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computer (A) A．favourableB．criticalC．vagueD．hesitant100．which mgiht be the most appropriate title of the passage?(C)A．Articial relationshios .B．How to form intimate relationshipsC．The affectionate machineD．Humans and computers。
2009年英语专四真题参考答案
2009年英语专四听写参考答案（沪江网友版本）For many people in the west, New Year’s Eve is the biggest party of the year. It’s time to get togethor with friends or family and welcome in the coming year. New Year’s parties can take place in different places. Some people hold a house party; others attend street parties, while some just go for a few drinks with their friends. Big cities have large and spectacular fireworks displays. There is one thing that all New Year’s Eve parties have in common, the countdown to midninght. When the clock strikes 12, people give a loud cheer and sing songs. It’s also popular to make a promise in the New Year. This is called a New Year’s resolution. Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and keeping fit. However the promise is often broken quite quickly and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days.听力部分参考答案（24EN版本）1. B2.C3.D4.C5. A6.D7.B8.C9. A 10.D11.C 12.A 13.B 14. B 15. D16.A. 17.D 18.C 19.D 20.A21.B 22.C 23.A 24.B 25.A26.A 27.B 28.C 29.A 30.C完形填空参考答案（周玉亮版本）31. A detected 32. B and 33. B point 34. D with 35. C aches36. A progress 37. C mechanical 38. D generally 39. B might 40. C developing41. B that 42. A so 43. D transmission 44. C newly 45. B through46. A for 47. D contract 48. C disease 49. B linger 50. C surfaces转自[英美者]-英语专业网站：/cn/Html/TEM/Test4/1956715.html 词汇与语法(24EN版本)51. C 52. B 53. D 54. A 55. B56. A 57. C 58. A 59. D 60. D61. A 62. C 63. B 64. C 65. D66. A 67. C 68. B 69. A 70. D71. B 72. D 73. C 74. A 75. D76. B 77. D 78. A 79. C 80. C阅读部分（24EN版本）转自[英美者]-英语专业网站：/cn/Html/TEM/Test4/960618.html Text A81. B When one is running82. A Mechanical83. D By making agricultural machinery84. D Farmers, biologists and engineersText B85. D Fake foning is a new discovery86. A A strategy to avoid people87. D Appoeared absorded in conversation88. B One has to be careful while fake foning89. B Immediately started tallking to his colleague.90. B HumorousText C91. B She couldn't move the cursor92. B She was there to make the callers frustrated93. D Unacceptable94. A The technician's proposal would make things even worse95. C setup CDsText D96. C He used it to ask for a Christmas tip97. B Didn't realize why Raoul delivered the paper that way98. D Forced99. B He failed to collect the money from the bank100.A ED was desperate to correct his mistake转自[英美者]-英语专业网站：/cn/Html/TEM/Test4/044709.html。
2006年英语专四听力原文和答案
2006年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONThe InternetThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communication. /lmagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors ,/or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists /working around the clock forever./This is the magic of the Internet. /Y et the Internet has the potential for good and bad. /0ne can find well-organized information-rich websites./At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. /Most websites are known as different Internet applications./These include online games, chat rooms and so on./These applications have great power too. /Sometimes the power can be so great /that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. /So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. /We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.M: Hello.W: Oh, hello, you must be a new student. Did you find us, Ok?M: Well, I got a bit lost and I had to ask a stranger, but I got here eventually.W; Oh, dear. Have you come far today?M; Only from Britain. I was staying with my brother.W: Oh, good. (1) How did you get here?M: (1) My brother took me to the railway station and I got a bus at this end.W: Aha, well, you'd better tell me your name, so I can find your form.M: It 's Mark Bern.W: Bern, Bern. Ah, yes. Oh, you've changed since this photo. (2) What happened to your beard and moustache, and you are not wearing glasses, either?M: No, I thought I'd better look smarter.W: Here is the key to your room. It is 501.M: Thanks. How do I get there?W: Go to the end of this corridor, turn left and it's the third door on the right.M: Thank you. Oh, there is a meeting for new students. What time is that?W: (3) Half past five in the Common Room on the ground floor at the other end of the corridor.M: Thanks a lot. Bye.Key: 1.C 2.A 3.BQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.W: Hi, Steve, how are things?M: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?W: Oh, I was just wondering if you wanted to go out tonight.M: Well, (4)1 was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What have you got in mind?W: I thought we could just go for a walk, maybe down to that park near the beach.M: Tonight? (5) Y ou must be joking. It's too cold.W: Oh, yes. It's too cold, but I still want to go out somewhere. That new Tom Cruise's film is on in town. How about that?M: Ok, what time does it start?W: Oh, I think it's half past eight or something. I will just get the paper and have a look. Just turn on for a minute. Look, the film got fantastic review in the paper last week. M: Ok,ok. (6) Where are we going to meet?W: (6)lt'd be easier if we met at the cinema.M: Ok. Where is it?W: Oh, you know, the Olyang.M: Where is that?W: (6) Near the Town Hall and opposite the bank.M: Oh, yeah. I know where it is. Ok, look, I will meet you there at fifteen past eight. Key：4.D 5.B 6.DQuestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.W: What are you reading. Bill?M: It's this week's New Scientist ,whyI .W: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. (9) But I've never actually read it myself. It's for real scientists—or can ordinary people like me understand it?M: Oh, it's for anyone really. It usually has articles and stories about character affairs and about science as well as papers about new development and research. I am reading about new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to as well as hear him.W: Oh,I've heard about it. (7)/(9)ls it on the market yet? Can I buy one?M: No, not this one. (8) But the company has made other models to try out on business. This one is special because its color and the image is moving.W: Oh, that's interesting.M: Y ou see the first video phones that what they called were made in Japan. But they can only show a still, black and white image. So this video phone is much better than that. (8) Mind you and I'm not sure I want one, would you?W: (8) Well, no. I don't think I would. I bet it costs a lot of money. Does it say how much it costs?M: Y es, the early black and white ones cost several hundred pounds, (7) but the one the story is about costs several thousand pounds.W: En. Why does anybody want one, do you think?M: Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it. (10) It's like a face-to-face conversation. So maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided.W: (9) Y es, I suppose so.Key: 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.ASECTION B PASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following passage.If you're in a western country, you often see people walking their dogs. It is still true that a dog is the most useful animal in the world. (13) However the reason why one keeps the dog has changed. (11) Once upon a time, a man met a dog and wanted it to help him in the fight against other animals. And the dog listened to him and did what he told him to do. Later people used dogs for hunting other animals. And dogs did not eat what they got until their masters agreed. (11) Dogs were also used for driving sheep and guarding chickens. But now people in towns and cities do not need dogs to fight other animals any more. Of course, they keep them to frighten thieves. But the most important reason for keeping dogs is that they feell only in the city. For a child, a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with; for a young wife, a dog is her child when she does not have her own; for old people, a dog is also a child when their real children have grown up and left. (12) Now people do not have to use a dog, but they keep it as a friend,just like a member of the family.Key: 11.D 12.A 13.DQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.I am going to work in a totally new environment. I'll have to get used to different working conditions. I am used to working in quite high-tech sort of industry that has got lots of machinery and everything. But now I am going to a place that(14) has no machinery as such, apart from a typewriter. The place has no electricity at all, no photocopiers,all the things that you just take for granted here. They just won't be there any more. I'll be staying near the school in quite a small village. And (15)1 will be staying in a teacher's house, living with two or three other volunteer teachers. I'll have to get used to not having the variety of different foods that you have here like twenty different varieties of breakfast serial. (16) And the range of food there is much smaller, not many choices. I'll also have to get used to getting water from a well, not having electricity which means gas lamps in the evening; which means the difficulty of preparing for the next day's lessons in poor light; which means different ways of getting your clothes washed. (17) There will be all sorts of big differences like that, but I'll have to get used to when I arrive there.Key: 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.CQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.The most common type of child abuse you know is beating with the hands or with an instrument usually a cane in some places. Nearly a third of the abused children we see are (18) in the age group between six and ten, and about sixty-five percent of them are boys. (18) This is the age group when children are first to expect to study hard and parents have great expectations of their progresses in school. Boys of course attractmore abuse such as beating because (20) once again parental expectations are high, and boys tend to be more energetic and difficult to control than girls. Most experts seem to agree that the child abuse is caused by a combination of social and psychological factors. Families who beat their children are not particularly different from other people. (20) The only difference that exists between them is that they lack skills in the establishing good relationships with their children. These families too .generally speaking, have other problems such as (19) marriage problems or financial problems. Some parents are hurting their children because they strongly believe in the use of traditional discipline methods. But many of them have (19) emotional problems. (20) They are often the victims of violence themselves. Sometimes they even bear an unreasonable hatred for a child because they believe that the child has brought the family bad luck.Key: 18.B 19.A 20.CSECTION C NEW BROADCASTNews Item I(21) American coast guard officials in Florida say they have returned to Cuba a group of would-be migrants who try to (22) make their way to the United States in an unusual vessel, a floating truck. They said one of their planes spotted the Cubans more than halfway through their journey, and the coast guard could not believe their eyes when they saw the vessel. The Cubans had attached floats and propellers to (22) a 1951 shabby truck.Key: 21.D 22.BNews Item 2All large and medium-sized Chinese cities will have greater air quality monitoring by 2010, says a government official. The government has spent 150 million yuan on air quality monitoring systems across China since 2000 when officials began paying greater attention to air quality monitoring. (23) More than 220 cities now have air quality monitoring systems and 42 others will have systems in place by the end of this year.Key：23.DNews Item 3(25) Storms sank two river ferries in southern Bangladesh on Sunday and some (24)90 passengers were reported missing while at least another 68 died. One of the packed ferries carrying around 150 people capsized early on Sunday on the Meghna river and (25)50 were rescued. A second ferry sank on the same river just one kilometer away leaving 40 passengers missing after (25) 6 were rescued.Key：24.B 25.ANews Item 4(26) The Indonesian government has given official approval for an Australian consulate in Dili. The first Australian consulate officials will travel to the East Timorcapital next week as well as serving the consular needs of Australian in the region. The consulate will facilitate Australian support to the United Nation's assistance mission in East Timor. The announcement follows in principle their agreement reached on the opening of the consulate between Australian prime minister and Indonesian president in Barley last month.Key：26.CNews Item 5(27) PepsiCo of the US and Unilever of the UK have become the latest foreign entrance in China's competitive bottle tea market. The two companies launched Lipton's iced tea in Guangzhou last week in a 50-50 venture. (28) “PepsiCo is contributing its bottling facilities and distribution networks to the alliance while Unilever provides the famous tea brand and recipe.”company executive said. China has a growing bottle tea market estimated to be worth 10 billion Yuan. It has been dominated in recent years by two Taiwanese brands .Master Kang and Uni-President. Three other big brands. Nestle, Guangdong based Jianiibao and Lipton, have just entered the market this year. Swiss company Nestle is working in conjunction with Coca Cola.Key：27.A 28.CNews Item 6(29) The Isreali peace camp has launched tfa,e biggest protest in years (30) with more than 100 000 people protesting on Saturday and demanding the country leave Gaza, after Palestinian militants dealt Israel's army its deadliest blow since 2002. Crowds at Tel Aviv's main square added to the growing call for withdrawal from the war-torn territory. (30) The killing of 13 soldiers by militants in the Gaza strict last week has deepened already strong support in Israel for Prime Minister Sharon's Gaza pullout plan which is being delayed by hardliners in his right-wing Likud party.Key: 29.B 30.D1. Typical of the grassland dwellers of the continent is the American antelope, or pronghorn.1.美洲羚羊，或称叉角羚，是该大陆典型的草原动物。
2009英语专业四级考试试题及参考答案
2009英语专业四级考试试题及参考答案Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. Durin g the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase b y phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check throug h your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then ans wer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and t hen answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, y ou will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. Mark is unhappy because ofA. his Chemistry homework.B. a girl in his class.C. Linda’s words.D. Friday night’s party.2. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Linda is Jane’s friend.B. Mark is Jane’s boyfriend.C. John is Jane’s boyfriend.D. Mark and John are good friends.3. Did Mark eventually take Linda’s advice?A. No.B. Partly.C. Completely.D. Not mentioned.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, y ou will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. About the scratch on the product, the shop assistant thinks thatA. the customer made it himself.B. there was definitely not one then.C. the customer should have checked.D. the customer was making trouble.5. The customer was ______ when told he might not have worn the headphones properly.A. annoyedB. surprisedC. indifferentD. worried6. How many complaints did the customer make about the product altogether?A. Five.B. Four.C. Three.D. Two.7. The shop could exchange the product if the customerA. makes no more complaints.B. can produce the receipt.C. is still unhappy with it.D. brings it back within a week.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.8. Joe Smith telephoned Victoria forA. the menu.B. the place.C. the reception.D. the campaign.9. When will the lunch be held?A. Friday next week.B. Thursday next week.C. April 30th.D. This week.10. All the following information is new to Victoria EXCEPTA. how many people to attend it.B. why to hold it.C. where to hold it.D. what to cook.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. People choose London for post-Christmas shopping becauseA. shops open early in the morning.B. shops stay open for longer hours.C. they can buy really cheap things.D. they can shop with their friends.12. We learn from the passage thatA. people are very keen on sales.B. post-Christmas sales start at 3:30am.C. post-Christmas sales last for a day.D. sales include only a few items.13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Some people buy Christmas presents in the sales.B. Some people shop online during the sales.C. Some people buy presents for next Christmas.D. Online retailers offer better post-Christmas sales.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. Ballroom dancing used to be associated withA. TV shows.B. old people.C. celebrities.D. professional dancers.15. According to the passage, recent popularity of ballroom dancing is the result ofA. the participation of celebrities.B. the designing of colourful costumes.C. the benefits it brings.D. a TV programme.16. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the TV show?A. Performers have to be formally dressed on the show.B. Each professional dancer dances with a celebrity.C. People on the show perform a different dance every week.D. The show runs for about four months.17. According to the passage, the TV show has the greatest impact onA. old people.B. middle-aged people.C. kids and young people.D. all of the above.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be give n 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18. According to New Zealand’s rules about naming children, which of the following names isNOT acceptable?A. Spiderman.B. Gandalf.C. 2win.D. Arsenal.19. According to the passage, unusual names come fromA. popular culture.B. parents’ invention.C. sports.D. all of the above.20. All of the following countries have strict rules about naming children EXCEPTA. Algeria.B. Germany.C. Japan.D. Argentina.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the quest ions that follow.Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be giv en 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. Why were the fishing crew stranded on Oct. 10th?A. They went to a remote area.B. Their fishing boats collided.C. They tried to repair their boats.D. They decided to stay in the boats.22. How did they survive during those three months?A. On supplies they brought with them.B. On supplies sent to them by rescue teams.C. On supplies left at the military base.D. Not mentioned in the passage.23. How were the crew rescued eventually?A. By helicopter.B. By boat.C. By radio contact.D. By a search team.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be gi ven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.24. Juan Carlos has been King of SpainA. since 1981.B. for 32 years.C. for 70 years.D. for 17 years.25. What is the news item mainly about?A. The King’s birthday.B. The stability of the monarchy.C. Criticism from both the left and the right.D. The King’s public defence of his reign.Questions 26 and27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be giv en 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.26. The three suicide bombings occurred inA. November and December.B. October and November.C. November.D. December.27. Did people die in the bombings?A. No one died in the bombings.B. Yes. In one of the bombings.C. Yes. In two of the bombings.D. Yes. In all the bombings.Questions 28 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be giv en 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.28. What is the purpose of the national survey?A. To collect data on sources of pollution.B. To identify pollution in rivers and lakes.C. To help control environmental pollution.D. To help control industrial wastes.29. According to the news item, efforts of environmental protection are especially affected byA. lack of technology.B. rapid economic growth.C. unknown pollution sources.D. shortage of manpower.30. Which of the following details is CORRECT according to the news item?A. Census offices are set up by government departments.B. A main centre receives reports from provinces.C. A database is set up for each province.D. Data will be reviewed and analyzed in mid-2009.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresp onding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.Scientists around the world are racing to learn how to rapidly diagnose, treat and stop the spread of a new, deadly disease. SARS -- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome --- was (31) ____ for the first tim e in February 2003 in Hanoi, (32) _____ since then has infected more than 1,600 people in 15 countries, killing 63. At this (33) _____, there are more questions than answers surrounding the disease.Symptoms start (34) _____ a fever over 100.4 degrees F, chills, headache or body (35)____. Within a week, the patient has a dry cough, which might (36) _____ to shortness of breath. In 10% to 20% of cases, patients require (37)_____ ventilation to breathe. About 3.5% die from the disease. Symptoms (38)____ begin in two to seven days, but some reports suggest it (39) ____ take as long as 10 days. Scie ntists are close to (40) ____ a lab test to diagnose SARS. In the meantime, it is diagnosed by its sympt oms. There is no evidence (41)____ antibiotics or anti-viral medicines help, (42) _____ doctors can offeronly supportive care. Patients with SARS are kept in isolation to reduce the risk of(43) ____ Scientists aren’t sure yet, but some researchers think it’s a (44) ____ discovered coronavirus, the family of viruses that cause some common colds.Most cases appear to have been passed (45) ____ droplets expelled when infected patients cough or sneeze. Family members of infected people and medical workers who care (46) ____ them have been mo st likely to (47) ____ the illness. But recent developments in Hong Kong suggest that the (48) ____ mig ht spread through air, or that the virus might (49) ____ for two to three hours on doorknobs or other (5 0)____. Health experts say it is unlikely, though, that sharing an elevator briefly with an infected person would be enough to pass the virus.(31) A. detected B. caught C. disclosed D. revealed(32) A. but B. and C. or D. yet(33) A. time B. point C. aspect D. instance(34) A. from B. over C. upon D. with(35) A. hurt B. sore C. aches D. feelings(36) A. process B. advance C. progress D. convert(37) A. automatic B. artificial C. mechanical D. controlled(38) A. regularly B. ordinarily C. traditionally D. generally(39) A. will B. might C. should D. must(40) A. cultivating B. fostering C. developing D. designing(41) A. which B. that C. whether D. what(42) A. so B. but C. still D. yet(43) A. communication B. transportation C. transformation D. transmission(44) A. lately B. newborn C. newly D. renewed(45) A. under B. through C. beneath D. from(46) A. for B. over C. after D. about(47) A. acquire B. receive C. obtain D. contract(48) A. ailment B. ill-health C. disease D. infection(49) A. continue B. linger C. delay D. persist(50) A. exteriors B. outside C. surfaces D. coveringsPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases mar ked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers o n Answer Sheet Two.51. What a nice day! How about the three of us _____ a walk in the park nearby?A. to takeB. takeC. takingD. to be taking52. If there were no subjunctive mood, English _____ much easier to learn.A. could have beenB. would’beC. will beD. would have been53. She _____ fifty or so when I first met her at a conference.A. had beenB. must beC. has beenD. must have been54. _____ the boss says, it is unreasonable to ask me to work overtime without pay.A. WhateverB. WheneverC. WhicheverD. However55. A new laptop costs about _____ of a second-hand one.A. the price of three timesB. three times the priceC. as much as the three times priceD. three times more than the price56. I was very interested in _____ she told me.A. all thatB. all whichC. all whatD. that57. We consider ______ he should have left without telling anyone beforehand.A. strange whyB. it strange whatC. it strange thatD. that strange58. It is going to be fine tomorrow. _______.A. So is it.B. So it is.C. So it does.D. So does it.59. Little _____ about her own safety, though she herself was in great danger.A. she caredB. she may careC. may she careD. did she care60. The couple had no sooner got to the station _____ the coach left.A. whenB. asC. untilD. than61. Aren’t you tired? I ____ you had done enough for today.A. should have thoughtB. must have thoughtC. might have thoughtD. could have thought62. "It seems that she was there at the conference." The sentence means thatA. she seems to be there at the conference.B. she seemed to be there at the conference.C. she seems to have been there at the conference.D. she seemed to being there at the conference.63. Which of the following adverbs can NOT be used to complete " _____ everybody came"?A. NearlyB. QuiteC. PracticallyD. Almost64. In "How much do you think he earns?" how much is ______ of the sentence.A. the subjectB. the adverbialC. the objectD. the complement65. "The man preparing the document s is the firm’s lawyer" has all the following possible meanings EXCEPTA. the man who has prepared the documents...B. the man who has been preparing the documents...C. the man who is preparing the documents...D. the man who willprepare the documents...66. During the TV interview, the singer announced that he was going to _____ his new album soo n.A. releaseB. renewC. relieveD. rehearse67. Afterworking for the firm for ten years, he finally _____ the rank of deputy director.A. achievedB. approachedC. attainedD. acquired68. Winter is the _____ season at most hotels in this seaside town, because very few tourists come to stay.A. slowB. slackC. lowD. quiet69. Come on, Jack, tell me the story. Don’t keep me in ______.A. suspenseB. suspendingC. suspensionD. suspender70. The football match was _____ because of the heavy rain.A. called overB. called upC. called outD. called off71. We had a good time there, and the food was plentiful and _____.A. conduciveB. wholesomeC. helpfulD. appreciative72. It was strange that she would _____ such an absurd idea.A. allowB. stickC. takeD. entertain73. The scientists have made an _____ study of the viruses that cause the disease.A. exhaustedB. exhaustingC. exhaustiveD. exhaustion74. Do you own your apartment or are you a ______ ?A. tenantB. customerC. clientD. proprietor75. Representatives from the companies indicated that they should go on working together in _____.A. unityB. entityC. partnersD. partnership76. We all know that Mary has had a strict _____.A. growthB. upbringingC. developmentD. cultivation77. The drink was packaged in champagne bottles and was being _____ as the real stuff.A. passed outB. passed byC. passed overD. passed off78. Last Sunday she came to visit us out of the blue. The italicized phrase meansA. unexpectedlyB. unhappilyC. untidilyD. unofficially79. The person he interviewed was _____ his former schoolmate.A. no other thanB. no more thanC. none other thanD. none the less80. The young employee has a(n)______ quality - he is totally honest.A. respectableB. admirableC. decentD. approachablePART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark you r answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT ADo you realize that every time you take a step, the bones in your hip are subjected to forces betwe en four and five times your body weight? When you are running, this force is increased further still. Wh at happens if through disease a hip-joint ceases to be able to resist such forces? For many years hip-join ts and other body joints have been replaceable either partially or completely. It is after all a simple ball and socket joint; it has certain loads imposed on it; it needs reliability over a defined life; it must contai n materials suitable for the working environment. Any engineer will recognize these as characteristic of a typical engineering problem, which doctors and engineers have worked together to solve, in order to bri ng a fresh lease of life to people who would otherwise be disabled.This typifies the way in which engineers work to help people and create a better quality of life. Th e fact that this country has the most efficient agricultural industry in the world is another good example. Mechanical engineers have worked with farmers and biologists to produce fertilizers, machinery and harv esting systems. This team effort has now produced crops uniformly waist high or less so that they are b etter suited to mechanical harvesting. Similar advances with other crops have released people from hard a nd boring jobs for more creative work, whilst machines harvest crops more efficiently with less waste. Pr oviding more food for the rapidly increasing population is yet another role for the mechanical engineer.81. According to the passage, when would most weight be imposed on hip-joints?A. When one is walking.B. When one is running.C. When one is standing.D. When one is lying down.82. Engineers regard the replacement of hip-joints as a(n) ____ Problem.A. mechanicalB. medicalC. healthD. agricultural83. According to the passage, how do engineers contribute to increasing efficiency of the agricultural industry?A. By working with farmers.B. By working in teams.C. By growing crops of the same height.D. By making agricultural machinery.84. According to the context, "This team effort’" in Paragraph Two refers toA. mechanical engineers.B. doctors and engineers.C. biologists, doctors and farmers.D. farmers, biologists and engineers.TEXT BNowadays, a cellphone service is available to everyone, everywhere. Probably thousands of people ha ve already been using it, but I just discovered it, so I’m going to claim it and also name it: Fake Fonin g.The technology has been working well for me at the office, but there are infinite applications. Virtu ally in any public space.Say you work at a big university with lots of talky faculty members buzzing about. Now, say you need to use the restroom. The trip down the hall will take approximately one hour, because a person ca n’t walk into those talky people without getting pulled aside for a question, a bit of gossip, a new read on a certain line of Paradise Lost.So, a cellphone. Any cellphone. Just pick it up. Don’t dial. Just hold that phone to your face and st art talking. Walk confidently down the hall engaged in fake conversation, making sure to tailor both the topic and content to the person standing before you whom you are trying to evade.For standard colleague avoidance, I suggest fake chatting about fake business:"Yes, I’m glad you called, because we really need to hammer out the details. What’s that? Yes, I r ead Page 12, but if you look at the bottom of 4, I think you can see the problem begins right there."Be animated. Be engaged in your fake fone conversation. Make eye contact with the people passing, nod to them, gesture keen interest in talking to them at a later time, point to your phone, shrug and m ove on.Shoppers should consider fake foning anytime they spot a talky neighbor in the produce department pinching (用手捏) unripe peaches. Without your phone at your face, you’d be in for a 20-minute speech on how terrible the world is.One important caution about fake foning. The other day I was fake foning my way past a colleague, and he was actually following me to get my attention. I knew he wanted to ask about a project I had not yet finished. I was trying to buy myself some time, so I continued fake foning with my doctor. "So I don’t need the operation? Oh, doctor, that is the best news."And then: Brrrrrrng! Brrrrrmg! Brrrrrmg! My phone started ringing, right there while it was planted on my face. My colleague looked at me, and I at him, and naturally I gasped. "What is the matter with this thing?" I said, pulling the phone away to look at it, and then putting it back to my ear."Hello? Are you still there?"Oops.85. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Cellphone service is popular among people.B. Cellphone has much use in office.C. Fake foning is a new cellphone service.D. Fake foning is a new discovery.86. What is fake foning?A. A strategy to avoid people.B. A device newly produced.C. A service provided everywhere.D. A skill of communication.87. In the author’s opinion, in order to make fake foning look real o ne has toA. talk about interesting matters.B. behave politely to people passing by.C. hold the phone while walking.D. appear absorbed in conversation.88. What does the last example show?A. One effective way is to fake fone one’s doctor.B. One has to be careful while fake foning.C. Fake foning may not deceive people.D. Fake foning is always quite successful.89. After his phone suddenly began ringing, the authorA. immediately started talking to the caller.B. immediately started talking to his colleague.C. put the phone away and stopped talking.D. continued with his fake conversation.90. What is the tone of the passage?A. Critical.B. Humorous.C. Serious.D. Unclear.TEXT CIt was late in the afternoon, and I was putting the final touch on a piece of writing that I was feeli ng pretty good about. I wanted to save it, but my cursor had frozen. I tried to shut the computer down, and it seized up altogether. Unsure of what else todo, I yanked (用力猛拉) the battery out.Unfortunately, Windows had been in the midst of a delicate and crucial undertaking. The next morni ng, when I turned my computer back on, it informed me that a file had been corrupted and Windows w ould not load. Then, it offered to repair itself by using the Windows Setup CD.I opened the special drawer where I keep CDs. But no Windows CD in there. I was forced to call the computer company’s Global Support Centre. My call was answered by a woman in some unnamed, f ar-off land. I find it annoying to make small talk with someone when I don’t know what continent they’re standing on. Suppose I were to comment on the beautiful weather we’ve been having when there was a monsoon at the other end of the phone? So I got right to the point."My computer is tellin g me a file is corrupted and it wants to fix itself, but I don’t have the Wind ows Setup CD.""So you’re having a problem with your Windows Setup CD." She has apparently been dozing and, having come to just as the sentence ended, was attempting to cover for her inattention.It quickly became clear that the woman was not a computer technician. Her job was to serve as a gatekeeper, a human shield for the technicians. Her sole duty, as far as I could tell, was to raise global stress levels.To make me dis appear, the woman gave me the phone number for Windows’ creator, Microsoft. Thi s is like giving someone the phone number for, I don’t know, North America. Besides, the CD worked;I just didn’t have it. No matter how many times I repeated my story, we came back to the same place. She was calm and resolutely polite.When my voice hit a certain decibel (分贝), I was passed along, like a hot, irritable potato, to a te chnician."You don’t have the Windows Setup CD, ma’am, because you don’t need it," he explain ed cheerfull y."Windows came preinstalled on your computer!""But I do need it.""Yes, but you don’t have it." We went on like this for a while. Finally, he offered to walk me thro ugh the use of a different CD, one that would erase my entire system. "Of course, you’d lose all your e -mail, your documents, your photos." It was like offering to drop a safe on my head to cure my headac he. "You might be able to recover them, but it would be expensive." He sounded delighted. "And it’s no t covered by the warranty (产品保证书)!" The safe began to seem like a good idea, provided it was ful l.I hung up the phone and drove my computer to a small, friendly repair place I’d heard about. A s mart, helpful man dug out a Windows CD and told me it wouldn’t be a problem. An hour later, he call ed to let me know it was ready. I thanked him, and we chatted about the weather, which was the same outside my window as it was outside his.91. Why did the author shut down her computer abruptly?A. She had saved what she had written.B. She couldn’t move the cursor.C. The computer refused to work.D. The computer offered to repair itself.92. Which of the following is the author’s opinion about the woman at the Global Support Centre?A. She sounded helpful and knowledgeable.B. She was there to make callers frustrated.C. She was able to solve her computer problem.D. She was quick to pass her along to a technician.93. According to the passage, the solution offered by the technician wasA. effective.B. economical.C. unpractical.D. unacceptable.94. "It was like offering to drop a safe on my head to cure my headache" in the last but one parag raph means thatA. the technician’s proposal would make things even worse.B. the technician’s proposal could even tually solve the problem.C. files stored on her computer were like a safe.D. erasing the entire system was like curing a headache.95. It can be inferred from the passage that the differences between the Global Support Centre and t he local repair shop lie in all the following EXCEPTA. efficiency.B. location.C. setup CDs.D. attitude.TEXT DNot long ago, a mysterious Christmas card dropped through our mail slot. The envelope was address ed to a man named Raoul, who, I was relatively certain, did not live with us. The envelope wasn’t seale d, so I opened it. The inside of the card was blank. Ed, my husband, explained that the card was both f rom and to the newspaper deliveryman. His name was apparently Raoul, and Raoul wanted a holiday tip. We were meant to put a check inside the card and then drop the envelope in the mail. When your ser vices are rendered at 4 a.m., you can’t simply hang around, like a hotel bellboy expecting a tip. You ha ve to be direct.So I wrote a nice holiday greeting to this man who, in my imagination, fires The New York Times from his bike aimed at our front door, causing more noise with mere newsprint than most people mana ge with sophisticated black market fireworks.With a start, I realized that perhaps the reason for the 4 a.m. wake-up noise was not ordinary ruden ess but carefully executed spite: I had not tipped Raoul in Christmases past. I honestly hadn’t realized I was supposed to. This was the first time he’d used the card tactic. So I got out my checkbook. Somewh ere along the line, holiday tipping went from an optional thank-you for a year of services to a Mafia-sty le protection racket (收取保护费的黑社会组织).Several days later, I was bringing our garbage bins back from the curb when I noticed an envelope taped to one of the lids. The outside of the envelope said MICKEY. It had to be another tip request, thi s time from our garbage collector. Unlike Raoul, Mickey hadn’t enclosed his own Christmas card from。
09年英语专四听力原文和答案.doc
09年英语专四听⼒原⽂和答案.doc09年英语专四听⼒原⽂和答案.doc2009年专四听⼒答案PART I DICTATIONNew Year's EveFor many people in the west, New Year's Eve is the biggest party of the year. /lt's the time to get together with friends or family/and welcome in the coming year. / New Year's parties can take place in different places. /Some people hold a house party; others attend street parties;/ while some just go for a few drinks with their friends. /Big cities have large and spectacular fireworks displays. / There is one thing that all New Year's Eve parties have in common,/ the countdown to midnight./ When the clock strikes 12, people give a loud cheer and sing songs./ It's also popular to make a promise in the New Year. /This is called a New Year's resolution. / Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and keeping fit. /However, the promise is often broken quite quickly /and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.W: Hi, Mark. How are you?M: (2) Actually, I'm really fed up, Linda. It's Jean.W: (2) Jean? Who is Jean?M: Oh, nobody really. (1) Just a most stunningly attractive girl in my year school.W: Oh, is that all? (1) So what's the problem?M: (1) Well, the thing is I just don't know how to make her notice me, or...W: Wait a minute. I've got a brilliant idea I (3) Why don't you try talking to her?M: (3)But I wouldn't know what to say. 1...W: Look, she's in your chemistry class, isn't she? You're good at chemistry. (3) You could offer to help her with her chemistry homework. How about that?M: Not bad. Just one problem.W: What?M: (3) She's better than me at chemistry.W: OK, then? (3) Well, there is that party at John's on Friday night. You could invite her.M: ( 2/3 ) Just another small problem. John's her boyfriend.Key:1.B 2.C 3.AQuestions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.W: Yes, can I help you?M: Yes, you see I bought this personal stereo at your shop three days ago. And I'm afraid that it hasn't really matched up to what I was told about it.W: I see. What exactly is the matter?M: (4/6) Well, first of all, there's this large scratch across the front of it.W: But you should have noticed that when you bought it.M: But it was in the box and all sealed up.W: (4) Well, I am sorry, but it really is your responsibility to check the goods when you buy them. How were w ere to know that it wasn't you who made the scratch?M: That's ridiculous. (6) But, anyway, it's not the most important thing. I really am not happy about this other thing.W:And what is that?M: Look, it says here that the noise from it should be undetectable by other people,W: Yes, that's right.M: But people can hear it and it's really embarrassing on the bus and the underground.W: Well, I am sorry. (5)But it must be the way you are wearing the headphones. M: (5) Look, I know how to put earphones in my ears. Thank you very much. But what I want to know is what you are going to do about it all.W: (7) Well, I suppose we could exchange it for another model if you really aren't happy with it.M: No, I certainly am not.W: (7) Well, if I just could have the receipt.M: Yes, well there is a slight problem about this receipt.Key: 4.C 5.A 6D 7.B.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation.W: Hello, Happy Time Catering Services Victoria speaking. How can I help you? M: Hello, Victoria. This is Joe Smith from Country Holidays. (8/9) I wonder if you could do some catering for us next week. (10) We're having a small reception. It's to launch our summer holiday advertising campaign. Would you b e free? W: When exactly is it, Mr. Smith?M: April 21st, that's Thursday. Oh, sorry, no. (9)lt should be Friday.W: Oh, Yes, I can do that. ( 10) Where will you be holding at?M: We thought we would have had it at head office and use the conference room because there is enough room for everyone there.W: OK, what aort of things would you like?M: Just a light lunch I think. So that People can eat while they move around and talk to each other. ( 10)You did something similar for us last year. We will be happy to have the same menu again.W: Right, I will look at my dairy and see what you had last time. Oh, I nearly forgot to ask you, (10) how many should I cater for?Key: 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.CQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.(18) Recently, a couple in New Zealand were forbidden from naming their baby son 4Real. Even though New Zealand has quite liberal rules about naming children, names beginning with a number are not allowed. They decided to call him Superman instead. In many countries around the world, unusual names for children are becoming more popular, especially since the increasing trend for celebrities to give their children unusual names. (19) Some parents choose names which come from popular culture. For example, there have been six boys named Gandalf after the character in the Lord of the Rings novels and films. Equally names related to sport are fairly common—since 1984, 36 children have been called Arsenal af ter the football team. Other parents like to make up names, or combine names to make their own unique version, a method demonstrated by Jordan, the British model, who recently invented the name Tidarnii for her daughter by combining the names Thea and Amy (the two grandmothers) - She was quoted as saying that the accent and double letters were added tomake the name 'more exotic'. (20) Other countries have much stricter rules when it comes to naming children. Countries including Japan, Denmark, Spain, Germany and Argentina have an approved list of names from which parents must choose.Key: 18.C 19.D 20.ASECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item IEleven fishing boat crew who had been stranded （处于困境的，搁浅的）since October in a remote part of Russia's Far East have been rescued after sheltering nearly three months at an abandoned military base. (21 )The eight men and three women took refuge at the base after their small boat collided on October 10th. Their attempts to fix one of the boats did not succeed, (22) and they had to remain at the abandoned base where there were only flour and -cooking fat. Other supplies at the base, which was abandoned in 2003 including Christmas ornaments, and the crew members put them up on a small tree inside their quarters, but supplies began running low and early this week, five set off on foot across snow fields. On Friday, after fours days of trudg ing, they reached a working military radio station, (23) the center called rescuers and helicopters were sent to take th e eleven to the regional capital.Key:21.B 22.C 23.ANews Item 2(24) Spain's King Juan Carlos with 32 years on the throne turns 70 Saturday, but after years of undeniable adulation [,? d??’le??。
2006年专业英语四级考试真题及答案
2006年专业英语四级考试真题及答案PART I DICTATION [15 MIN.]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [15 MIN.]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of each conversation you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.1、How did Mark get there?A. By train and by car.B. By plane and by coach.C. By train and by bus.D. By bus and by plane2. Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA. short hairB. glasses.C. mustache.D. beard3. Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A. In the third room on the right.B. In the Common Room.C. In a room at the other end.D. In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.4. What did Steve originally plan to do?A. To go to a park near the beach.B. To stay at home.C. To see a new film.D. To do some study.5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA. there was no park nearby.B. the weather wasn't ideal for a walk.C. it would be easier to go to a cinema.D. Steve hadn't seen the film yet.6. Where did they plan to meet?A. Outside the Town Hall.B. Near the bank.C. In Steve's place.D. At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.7. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA. it has color.B. it has a moving image.C. it costs less money.D. it is not on the market.8. Why didn't Bill want one of them?A. He wanted to buy one from Japan.B. He wasn't sure about its quality.C. He thought it was for business use.D. He thought it was expensive.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A. She had never read the magazine herself.B. She knew who usually read the magazine.C. She was quite interested in the new device.D. She agreed with Bill at the end of conversation.10. The conversation is mainly aboutA. a new type of telephoneB. the cost of telephones.C. some features of the magazine.D. the readership of the magazine.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.11. In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA. hunting other animals.B. driving sheep.C. guarding chickens.D. keeping thieves away.12. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B. Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.C. People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D. Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13. The passage is mainly aboutA. what dogs can doB. how to keep dogsC. dogs and their mastersD. reasons for keeping dogs.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA. are the same as the speaker is used to.B. are expected to be rather poor.C. are just as adequate.D. are not yet clear.15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A. Travelling.B. Studying.C. Settling down.D. Teaching.16. The speaker expectsA. fewer choices of food.B. many ways to do washing.C. modern lighting facilities.D. new types of drinking water.17. From the passage we can learn that the speakerA. is unprepared for the new post.B. is unclear about the conditions there.C. is ready for all the difficulties there.D. is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.18. According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A. Before 6 years of age.B. Between 6 and 10.C. After 10 years of age.D. After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA. religious problems.B. emotional problems.C. financial problems.D. marriage problems.20. Which of the following statement is CORRECT?A. Boys and girls are equally energetic.B. Parents have higher expectations for boys.C. Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D. Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.21. What has happened to the Cubans?A. They set foot in Florida.B. They were drowned.C. They were flown to the U.S.D. They were sent back to Cuba.22. How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A. In a small boat.B. In an old truck.C. By swimming.D. By driving.Questions 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A. 42 cities.B. 220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.24. Al together how many people were reported missing?A. 68B. 90.C. 150.D. 40.25. Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The tow ferries sank on different days.B. The accidents were caused by storms.C. The two ferries sank on the same river.D. More people were rescued from the first ferry.Questions 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.26. What is the news item mainly about?A. Indonesian government policies.B. Australia's support to the UN assistance mission.C. Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D. Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA. a US company and a UK company.B. a Swiss company and a UK company.C. two Taiwanese companies.D. a mainland company and a US company.28. Who will provide the distribution net works in the joint venture?A. Unilever.B. Nestle.C. PepsiCo.D. Coca Cola.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.29. Who staged the protest on Saturday?A. The soldiers.B. The peace camp.C. The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. 13 soldiers were killed last week.B. 100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D. The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan.PART ⅢCLOZEThere are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most （31 ）held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means （32）the pavement into a busy street! （33）you must pass under a ladder you can （34）bad luck by crossing your fingers and （35）them crossed until you have seen a dog. （36）, you may lick your finger and （37）a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the （38）has dried.Another common （39）is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house-it will either bring （40）to the person who opened it or to the whole （41）. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is （42）, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month （43）on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay （44）. the worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, （45）it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to （46）in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are （47）witchcraft……it is （48）lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood （49）luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as "my car has never （50）, touch wood?"31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART ⅣGRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54 It's high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hearthe speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57 I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59 It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60 Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far.A /B suchC thatD as62 The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don't countD having not counted64 It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn't itB doesn't thereC usedn't it?D didn't there66 It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67 A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69 The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70 Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71 The tone of the article __ the writer's mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72 This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen73 The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74 Our family doctor's clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75 She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77 The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79 His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cureA richB quickC productiveD fertile80 The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparableREADINGTEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well. First. Let's talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thingthat has changed our culture forever, is the "meeting" influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer "see you there at 8", but "text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are".Texting changes people as well. In their paper, "insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging", two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the "talkers" and the "texters"-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the "speakeasy": the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the "spacemaker": these people focus on themselves and keep out other people. Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn't worry so much. After all, it is good to talk81. When people plan to meet nowadays, they ________.A. arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC. seldom care about when and where to meetD. still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82. According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on ________.A. talkersB. the "speakeasy"c. the "spacemaker"D. texters83. We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are ________.A. quite revealingB. well writtenC. unacceptable by othersD. shocking to others84. According to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile ________.A. talkersB. the speakeasyC. the spacemakerD. texters85. An appropriate title for the passage might be ________.A. The SMS Effect.B. Cultural Implication of Mobile Use.C. Change in the Use of the Mobile.D. Body Language and the Mobile Phone.TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal – or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class – whether a person is "working-class" or "middle-class" – are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers' jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her "housekeeping", would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about "tomorrow". Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86. Which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A. life style and occupationB. Attitude and incomeC. income and job securityD. job security and hobbies87. The writer seems to suggest that the description of – is closer to truth?A. middle –class ways of spending moneyB. working-class ways of spending the weekendC. working-class drinking habitsD. middle-class attitudes88. According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle-class?A. desiring for securityB. Making long term plansC. having priorities in lifeD. saving money89. Working-class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factor EXCEPT?A. better social securityB. more job opportunitiesC. higher living standardD. better legal protection.90. Which of the following statement is incorrect?A. Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B. The gap between working-class and middle-class young people is narrowing.C. Different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.D. Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighbourhood called and some times stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, "do you think I'm handsome, Miss Eyre?"The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: 'No, sir." "ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.""Sir, I'm sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn't matter, or something like that,""no, you shouldn't! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awaful faults to counterbalance your few good points I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly," yes, you're right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been verydifferent. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn't my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you're the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you're sympathetic and give them hope."It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn't seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time."Don't be afraid of me, Miss Eyre." He continued. "you don't relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You're like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you'll fly very high. Good night."91: at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all exceptA. busyB. sociableC. friendlyD. changeable92. in ".... and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…". the word about means ________.A. aroundB. onC. outsideD. concerning.93. Why did Mr. Rochester say "... and the you stab me in the back!" in the 7th para.?A. because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB. because Jane had intended to be more critical.C. because Jane had regretted having talked to himD. because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94. From what Mr. Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to ________.A. tell her all his troublesB. tell her his life experience.C. change her opinion of himD. change his circumstances95. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester sounded ________.A. rudeB. coldC. friendlyD. encouraging.TEXT DThe ideal companion machine-the computer-would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhathesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own. Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user's life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer's own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?A. Active in communicationB. Attractive in personality.C. enjoyable in performanceD. unpredictable in behaviour97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) – way.A. QuickB. unpredictableC. productiveD. inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A. Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B. Being sensitive to earlier contact.C. Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD. Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99. throughout the passage, the author is ________ in his attitude toward the computer ________.A. favourableB. criticalC. vagueD. hesitant100.Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A. Articial relationshios.B. How to form intimate relationshipsC. The affectionate machineD. Humans and computersPART Ⅵ WRITINGSECTION A COMPOSITION1、Recently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xian, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing and Shenyang. The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow's money today is better. What do you think?Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words.You are to write in three parts.In the first par, state specifically what your opinion is.In the second part, support your opinion with appropriate details.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. You should supply an appropriate title for your composition.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTEWRITINGWrite on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:1、You have got to know that your classmate, Michael, is organizing a weekend excursion for the class. And you are thinking of joining the trip. Write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for information on two details related to the excursion.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. 答案：PART Ⅰ DICTATION1、[听力原文]THE INTERNETThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors, or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists working around the clock forever. This is the magic of the Internet. Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. One can find well-organized, information-rich websites. At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. Most websites are known as different Internet applications. These include online games, chat rooms and so on. These applications have great power too. Sometimes the power can be so great that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1、C[听力原文]1-3。
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2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案真题：Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minute to write a short essay on the topic of students selecting their lectures. You should write at least 120words following the outline given bellow:1. 越来越多的博物馆免费对外开放的目的是什么？2. 也会带来一些问题3. 你的看法？Free admission to museumsPart II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A),B),C) and D). For questions8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.How Do You See Diversity?As a manager, Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for some of the positions with her company .During one interview, she noticed that the candidate never made direct eye contact. She was puzzled and somewhat disappointed because she liked the individual otherwise.He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions, but the fact that he never looked her in the eye said “untrustworthy,” so she decided to offer the job to her second choice.“It wasn‟t until I attended a diversity workshop that I realized the person we passed over was the perfect person,” Tiffany confesses. What she hadn‟t known at the time of the interview was that the candidate‟s “different”behavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding . He was an Asian-American raised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown by averting(避开) your eyes.“I was just thrown off by the lack of ye contact; not realizing it was cultural,”Tiffany says. “I missed out ,but will not miss that opportunity again.”Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive as different. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse, it is becoming essential to expand our under-standing of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions .Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult ,employers who can eliminate invalid biases(偏爱) from the process have a distinct advantage .My company, Mindsets LLC ,helps organizations and individuals see their own blind spots . A real estate recruiter we worked with illustrates the positive difference such training can make .“During my Mindsets coaching session ,I was taught how to recruit a diversified workforce. I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets .The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company .When the real estate market began to change, it was because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to stay in the real estate market much longer than others in the same profession.”Blinded by GenderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervising a diverse workforce . “Through one of the sessions ,I discovered my personal bias ,”he recalls . “I learned I had not been looking at a person as a whole person , and being open to differences .”In his case , the blindness was not about culture but rather gender .“I had a management position open in my department ;and the two finalists were a man and a woman . Had I not attended this workshop , I would have automatically assumed the man was the best candidate because the position required quite a bit of extensive travel . My reasoning would have been that even though both candidates were great and could have been successful in the position , I assumed the woman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel .”Dale‟s assumptions are another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking that limits an organization‟s ability to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce .“I learned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into the situation , I needed to present the full range of duties, responsibilities and expectations to all candidates and allow them to make an informed decision .”Dale credits the workshop , “because it helped me make decisions based on fairness .”Year of the Know-It-AllDoug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops .He recalls a major lesson learned from his own employee.“One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-American employee put in a request to take time off to celebrate Chinese New Year . In my ignorance , I assumed he had his dates wrong , as the first of January had just passed .When I advised him of this , I gave him a long talking-to about turning in requests early with the proper dates .“He patiently waited , then when I was done , he said he would like Chinese New Year did not begin January first , and that Chinese New Year ,which is tied to the lunar cycle ,is one of the most celebrated holidays on the Chinese calendar . Needless to say , I felt very embarrassed in assuming he had his dates mixed up . But I learned a great deal about assumptions , and that the timing of holidays varies considerably from culture to culture .“Attending the diversity workshop helped me realize how much I could learn by simply asking questions and creating dialogues with my employees , rather than making assumptions and trying to be a know-it-all ,”Doug admits . “The biggest thing I took away from the workshop is learning how to be more …inclusive‟to differences.”A better Bottom LineAn open mind about diversity not only improves organizations internally , it is profitable as well . These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales .”Most of my customers speak English as a second language . One of the best things my company has done is to contract with a language service that offers translations over the phone . It wasn‟t until my boss received Mindsets‟training that she was able to understand how important inclusiveness was to customer service . As result , our customer base has increased .”Once we start to see people as individuals . and discard the stereotypes , we can move positively toward inclusiveness for everyone . Diversity is about coming together and taking advantage of our differences and similarities . It is about building better communities and organizations that enhance us as individuals and reinforce our shared humanity .When we begin to question our assumptions and challenge what we think we have learned from our past , from the media, peers , family , friends , etc , we begin to realize that some of our conclusions are flawed(有缺陷的) or contrary to our fundamental values . We need to train our-selves to think differently , shift our mindsets and realize that diversity opens doors for all of us ,creating opportunities in organizations and communities that benefit everyone .1.What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate?A)He just wouldn‟t look her in the eye.B)He was slow in answering her questions.C)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.D)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant .2. Tiffany‟s misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from .A) Racial stereotypes. C) Racial stereotypes.B) Invalid personal bias . D) Emphasis on physical appearance3. What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalization accordingto the author?A) Hiring qualified technical and management personnel.B) Increasing understanding of people of other cultures.C) Constantly updating knowledge and equipment.D) Expanding domestic and international markets.4. What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?A) A real estate agency. C) A cultural exchange organization.B) A personnel training company. D) A hi-tech company5. After one of the workshops ,account executive Dale realized that .A) He had hired the wrong person.B) He could have done more for his company.C) He had not managed his workforce well.D) He must get rid of his gender bias.6. What did Dale think of Mindsets LLC‟s workshop?A) It was well-intentioned but poorly conducted.B) It tapped into the executives‟ full potential.C) It helped him make fair decisions.D) It met participants‟ diverse needs.7. How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-American employee‟srequest for leave?A)He told him to get the dates right. C)He flatly turned it downB)He demanded an explanation. D)He readily approved it.8. Doug felt when he realized that his assumption was wrong.9. After attending Mindsets‟workshops, the participants came to know theimportance of to their business.10. When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes , we canachieve diversity and benefit from the between us.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 questionswill be asked about what was said .Both the conversation and thequestions will be spoken only once .After each question there will be apause . During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer sheet 2with a single line through thecentre.11. A) She expected more people at her party.B) She enjoys entertaining small children.C) She threw a surprise party for her friendD) She has always enjoyed great popularity.12. A) They are not used to living in a cold place.B) They feel lucky to live in Florida.C) They are going to have a holiday.D) They have not booked their air tickets yet.13. A) He was pleased to get the medal. C) He used to be a firefighter.B) He was very courageous. D) He was accused of causing a fire.14. A) Make a profitable investment. C) Get parts for the machine from Japan.B) Buy a new washing machine D) Have the old washing machine fixed.15. A) He is pleased with his exciting new job.B) He finds the huge workload unbearable.C) He finds his office much too big for him.D) He is not so excited about his new position.16. A) The woman is going to hold a big party tomorrow.B) The man has no idea what the right thing to do is.C) The woman doesn‟t know how to get to the party.D) The man offers to drive the woman to the party.17. A) Drawing up a business plan. C) Finalizing a contract.B) Discussing a term paper. D) Reviewing a co-authored article.18. A) She ordered some paper. C) She chatted online with a friendB) She had the printer repaired. D) She filled in an application form Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) His health is getting worse. C) His past life upsets him a good deal.B) He can no longer work at sea. D) He has not got the expected pension.20. A) She passed away years ago. C) She has been working at a clinic.B) She used to work as a model. D) She has been seriously ill for years.21. A) She has made lots of money as a doctor.B) She is going to take care of her old dad.C) She has never got on with her father.D) She is kind and generous by nature.22. A) He dines out with his wife every weekend.B) He is excellent but looks had-tempered.C) He does not care about his appearance.D) He is not quite popular with his patients.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) The man has sent the order to the woman by mistakeB) Some of the telephone systems don‟t work properlyC) Some of the packs do not contain any manuals.D) The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.24. A) Send a service engineer to do the repairs.B) Consult her boss about the best solution.C) Pass the man‟s order to the right person.D) The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.25. A) Ideal. C) PartialB) Temporary D) CreativeSection BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages .At the end of each passage .You will hear some questions. Boss the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C) and D).Then the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) It is entertaining. C) It takes lots of time.B) It is a costly hobby. D) It requires training.27. A) They can harm nearby plants. C) They fight each other for food.B) They may catch some disease. D) They may pollute the environment.28. A) Place the food on warmer spots. C) Avoid using any contaminated food.B) Use prepared feed mixtures only. D) Continue the feeding till it gets warm. Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) He will betray even his best friends.B) He is able to make up good excuses.C) He will lie whenever he wants.D) He tries to achieve his goal at any cost30. A) She made him apologize C) She broke up with him.B) She readily forgave him D) She refused to answer his calls.31. A) Buy her a new set of tires. C) Lend her his batteries.B) Help clean her apartment. D) Move furniture for her.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) The atmosphere they live in is rather unreal.B) Their parents put too much pressure on them.C) It‟s hard for them to get along with other kids.D) They have to live in the shadow of their parents.33. A) He always boasts about his rich father.B) He will grow up to be good for nothing.C) He has too much to know the value of things.D) He is too young to manage his inherited property.34. A) She wants Amanda to get professional care.B) She has no experience in raising children.C) She wants to show off her wealth.D) She has no time to do it herself.35. A) The lifestyle depicted in Hollywood movies.B) The worship of money, beauty and pleasure.C) The attention the media focuses on them.D) The pursuing of perfection in performance.Section CDirections : In this section , you will hear a passage three times .When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea .When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill inthe blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have justheard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in themissing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact wordsyou have just heard or write down the main points in your own words.Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should checkwhat you have written .Around 120 years ago, Ebbinghaus began his study of memory. He(36) .on studying how quickly the human mind can remember (37) . One result of his research is known as the total time hypothesis(假设), which simply means the amount you learn (38) on the time you spend trying to learn it . This can be taken as our first rule of learning.Although it is usually true that studying for four hours is better than studying for one, there is still the question of how we should use the four hours. For example, is it better to study for four hours (39) or to study for one hour a day for four days in a (40) ?. The answer, as you may have (41) , is that it is better to spread out the study times. This (42) , through which we can learn more (43) .by dividing our practice time, is known as the distribution of practice effect. Thus, (44).But we‟re not finished yet. We haven‟t considered how we should study over very short periods of time. (45).Should you look at the same word in rapid succession, or look at the word and then have some delay before you look at it again ?(46).Part IV Reading Comprehension (reading in depth) (25 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a wordbank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully beforemaking your choices. Each choice in bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the wordsin the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Every year in the first week of my English class, some students inform me that writhing is too hard. They never write, unless assignments 47 it . They fine the writing process 48 and difficult.How awful to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it- 49 English , with its rich vocabulary . Being able to speak but not write is like living in an 50 mansion(豪宅) and never leaving one small room . When I meet students who think they can‟t write, I know as a teacher my 51 is to show them the rest of the rooms . My task is to build fluency while providing the opportunity inherent in any writing activity to 52 the moral and emotional development of my students . One great way to do this is by having students write in a journal in class every day.Writing ability is like strength training. Writing needs to be done 53 , just like exercise ; just as muscles grow stronger with exercise , writing skills improve quickly with writing practice. I often see a rise in student confidence and 54 after only a few weeks of journal writing .Expressing oneself in writing is one of the most important skills I teach to strengthen the whole student. When my students practice journal writing, they are practicing for their future academic, political, and 55 lives . They build skills so that some day they might write a great novel, a piece of sorely needed legislation, or the perfect love letter. Every day that they write in their journals puts them a step 56 to fluency , eloquence (雄辩), and command of language .Section BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choiceand mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.The January fashion show, called FutureFashion , exemplified how far green design has come. Organized by the New York-based nonprofit Earth Pledge, the show inspired many top designers to work with sustainable fabrics for the first time. Several have since made pledges to include organic fabrics in their lines.The designers who undertake green fashion still face many challenges. Scott Hahn, cofounder with Gregory of Rogan and Loomstate, which uses all-organic cotton, says high-quality sustainable materials can still be tough to fine . “Most designers with existing labels are finding there aren‟t comparable fabrics that can just replace what you‟re doing and shat your customers are used to,” he says. For example, organic cotton and non-organic cotton are virtually indistinguishable once woven into a dress. But some popular synthetics, like stretch nylon, still have few eco-friendly equivalents.Those who do make the switch are finding they have more support. Last year the influential trade show Designers & Agents stopped charging its participation fee for young green entrepreneurs(企业家) who attend its two springtime shows in Los Angeles and New York and gave special recognition to designers whose collections are at least 25% sustainable . It now counts more than 50 green designers, up from fewer than a dozen two years ago. This week Wal-Mart is set to announce a majorinitiative aimed at helping cotton farmers go organic: it will buy transitional(过渡型的) cotton at higher prices , thus helping to expand the supply of a key sustainable material . “Mainstream is about to occur,” says Hahn.Some analysts(分析师) are less sure . Among consumers, only 18%are even aware that ecofashion exists, up from 6% four years ago. Natalie Hormilla, a fashion writer, is an example of the unconverted consumer, when asked if she owned any sustainable clothes, she replied: “Not that I‟m aware of.” Like most consumers, she finds little time to shop, and when she does, she‟s on the hunt for “cute stuff that isn‟t too expensiv e.” By her own admission, green just isn‟t yet on her mind. But –thanks to the combined efforts of designers, retailers and suppliers –one day it will be.57. What is said about FutureFashion?A) It inspired many leading designers to start going green.B) It showed that designers using organic fabrics would go far.C) It served as an example of how fashion shows should be organized.D) It convinced the public that fashionable clothes should be made durable.58. According to Scott Hahn, one big challenge to designers who will go organic isthat .A) much more time is needed to finish a dress using sustainable materials .B) they have to create new brands for clothes made of organic materials .C) customers have difficulty telling organic from non-organic materials .D) quality organic replacements for synthetics are not readily available .59. We learn from Paragraph 3 that designers who undertake green fashion .A) can attend various trade shows free .B) are readily recognized by the fashion worldC) can buy organic cotton at favorable prices .D) are gaining more and more support .60. What is Natalie Hormilla‟s attitude toward ecofashion?A) She doesn‟t seem to care about it. C) She is doubtful of its practical value.B) She doesn‟t think it is sustainable D) She is very much opposed to theidea61. What does the author think of green fashion?A) Green products will soon go mainstream.B) It has a very promising future.C) Consumers have the final say.D) It will appeal more to young people.Passage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Scientists have devised a way to determine roughly where a person has lived using a strand(缕) of hair , a technique that could help track the movements of criminal suspects or unidentified murder victims .The method relies on measuring how chemical variations in drinking water show up in people‟s hair.“You‟re what you eat and drink, and that‟s recorded in you hair,”said Thure Cerling, a geologist at the University of Utah.While U.S diet is relatively identical, water supplies vary. The differences result from weather patterns. The chemical composition of rainfall changes slightly as raid clouds move.Most hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water are stable , but traces of both elements are also present as heavier isotopes(同位素) . The heaviest raid falls first .As a result, storms that form over the Pacific deliver heavier water to California than to Utah.Similar patterns exist throughout the U.S. By measuring the proportion of heavier hydrogen and oxygen isotopes along a strand of hair, scientists can construct a geographic timeline. Each inch of hair corresponds to about two months.Cerling‟s team collected tap water samples from 600 cities and constructed a mop of the regional differences. They checked the accuracy of the map by testing 200 hair samples collected from 65 barber shops.They were able to accurately place the hair samples in broad regions roughly corresponding to the movement of raid systems.“It‟s not good for pinpointing (精确定位),”Cerling said . “It‟s good for eliminating many possibilities.”Todd Park, a local detective, said the method has helped him learn more about an unidentified woman whose skeleton was found near Great Salt Lake.The woman was 5 feet tall. Police recovered 26 bones, a T-shirt and several strands of hair.When Park heard about the research, he gave the hair samples to the researchers. Chemical testing showed that over the two years before her death, she moved about every two months.She stayed in the Northwest, although the test could not be more specific than somewhere between eastern Oregon and western Wyoming.“It‟s still a substantial area,” Park said “But it narrows it way down for me.”62. What is the scientists‟ new discovery?A) One‟s hair growth has to do with the amount of water they drink.B) A person‟s hair may reveal where they have lived.C) Hair analysis accurately identifies criminal suspects.D) The chemical composition of hair varies from person to person.63. What does the author mean by “You‟re what you eat and drink” (Line 1, Para.3)?A) Food and drink affect one‟s personality development.B) Food and drink preferences vary with individuals.C) Food and drink leave traces in one‟s body tissues.D) Food and drink are indispensable to one‟s existence.64. What is said about the rainfall in America‟s West?A) There is much more rainfall in California than in Utah.B) The water it delivers becomes lighter when it moves inland.C) Its chemical composition is less stable than in other areas.D) It gathers more light isotopes as it moves eastward.65. What did Cerling‟s team produce in their research?A) A map showing the regional differences of tap water.B) A collection of hair samples from various barber shops.C) A method to measure the amount of water in human hair.D) A chart illustrating the movement of the rain system.66. What is the practical value of Cerling‟s research?A) It helps analyze the quality of water in different regions.B) It helps the police determine where a crime is committed.C) It helps the police narrow down possibilities in detective work.D) It helps identify the drinking habits of the person under investigation.Part V Cloze (15 minutes)Kimiyuki Suda should be a perfect67. A) profit C) income customer for Japan‟s car-makers. He‟s a young,Part VI Translation (5 minutes)Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given inbrackets. Please write your translation on Answer Sheet 2.87. Soon after he transferred to the new school , Ali found that he had (很Alarmed by this state of 79 , the JapanAutomobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) 80 a comprehensive study of the market in 2006. It found that a 81 wealth gap, demographic (人口结构的) changes and 82 lack of interest in cars led Japanese to hold their 83 longer , replace their cars with smaller ones 84 give up car ownership altogether .JAMA 85 a further sales decline of 1.2 percent thisyear. Some experts believe that if the trend continues for much longer , further consolidation (合并) in the automotive sector is 86 . 79. A) mess C) growth B) boom D) decay 80. A) proceeded C) launched B)relieved D) revised 81. A) quickening C) strengthening B) widening D) lengthening 82. A) average C) abundant B) massive D) general 83. A) labels C) vehicles B) cycles D) devices 84. A) or C) but B) until D) then 85. A) concludes C) reckons B) predicts D) prescribes 86. A) distant C) temporaryB) likely D) immediate难跟上班里的同学)in math and English.88. If she had returned an hour earlier , Mary (就不会被大雨淋湿了).89. It is said that those who are stressed or working overtime are (更有可能增加体重).90. (很多人所没有意识到的) is that Simon is a lover of sports.and football in particular.91.The study shows that the poor functioning of the human body is (与缺乏锻炼密切相关)参考答案Part I WritingFree Admission to Museums（满分版）Nowadays, an increasing number of museums are admission-free to visitors home and abroad. The hidden reason behind t his is not hard to analyze as there‟s a growing awareness for the authorities regarding the urgency of popularization of culture, knowledge and history with every average person in our society. Only with free access to this live …database‟, can most people fully enjoy what museums could offer to them.However, free admission to museums might lead to some social problems as well. The most obvious problem is that it might give museums a very heavy economic burden which directly impedes the sustainable development of these organizations. As a result, our government has to work out other ways to collect funds from different channels, which might be difficult to operate or control. On the other hand, free admission attracts too many visitors, some of which might not be well-purposed and do some conscious or unconscious damage to the valuable treasures which used to be well-preserved in the museums.As a university student, I am in favor of the free-admission conduct. Yet it is proposed that some measures should be taken to solve the potential problems caused by it. For example, museums can make some regulations to guide the behavior of visitors or set some …closed‟ days for museums for regular maintenance. Only in this way can free-admission to museums become a long-lasting phenomenon and have sustainable development.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) 阅读答案1. A. He just wouldn‟t look her in the dye。
2009英语专四听力真题及答案
2009英语专四听力真题及答案PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. Mark is unhappy because of _______.A. his Chemistry homeworkB. a girl in his classC. Linda’s wordsD. Friday night's party参考答案：BTIP：对话中Mark提到I am already fed up, Linda. It's Jane. 可见他是为了一个女孩子而烦恼。
下文Well, the thing is that I just don't know how to make her notice me. 提示他的问题在于不知如何吸引那个女孩的注意力，故选B。
2. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Linda is Jane’s friend.B. Mark is Jane’s boyfriend.C. John is Jane's boyfriend.D. Mark and John are good friends.参考答案：CTIP：根据对话结尾处Just another small problem. John's her boyfriend. 可知正确答案是C。
2006年英语专业四级真题答案
2006专四答案解析PART I DICTATIONThe InternetThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications./ Imagine a book that never ends, a library with million floors,/or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists/ working around the clock forever. This is the magic of the Internet. /Y et the Internet has the potential for good and bad. /One can find well-organized information-rich websites. /At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. /Most websites are known as different Internet applications. /These include online games, chartrooms and so on. /These applications have great power, too. Sometimes the power can be so great/ that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. /So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem./ We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONS1.正确答案为C). 在回答女士提问”How did you get here?”时,男士回答:My brother tookme to the railway station and I got a bus…”,所以由此得出答案C: 火车站和公共汽车.2.正确答案为A). 女士在验证照片时注意到了男士模样的变化:what happened to your beardand moustache, and you are not wearing glasses, either?可见glasses, moustache和beard都是男士具备的特征,唯独没有提到short hair.3.正确答案为B). 女士在回答男士what time is that的时候顺便说了会议地点:Half past fivein the Common Room on the …. 可以得出会议地点在the Common Room.4.正确答案为D). Steve在谈话中提到:I was thinking of going to the university library to do abit of study. 居中的was thinking of意思就是originally plan to do.5.正确答案为B). Maggie本打算去海边的公园散步,Steve指出It’s too cold. 由此改为去看一部新上映的影片. 可见最后决定去看电影是因为天气不适合外出散步.6.正确答案为D). 在回答Steve提出的问题”Where are we going to meet?”时, Maggie回答说:It would be easier if we met at the cinema. 可见两人是约在电影院见面.7.正确答案为C). 女士问:Is it on the market yet?”男士回答说No. 可见还没上市. 接着又说到its color and the image is moving. 谈到价格时说到costs several thousand pounds可见the new device价格不菲.所以选C.8.正确答案为C). AB与对话内容不一致. 对话中谈论新电话的价格发生在Bill说:Mindyou and I’m not sure I want one, would you?之后,而且是女士首先肯定价格贵,所以排除D.只有C是答案,对话中Bill提到: But the company has made other models to try out on business. 对话末尾也谈到商业机构需要这样的联系工具.9.正确答案为B). 对话中在论及杂志的读者群时,女士说:It’s for real scientists or canordinary people like me understand it? 男士回答:Oh, it’s for anyone really. 可见女士对杂志的读者群不了解,所以选B. 谈话开始女士也说:But I never actually read it myself. 所以排除A. 对话中女士也就新产品询问了许多信息,可见她quite interested in the new device.排除C. 结尾女士回答:Y es, I suppose so. 可见两人达成一致看伐.排除D.10.正确答案为A). 谈话有杂志引起,展开了对一种新型电话各方面的讨论,所以选A. SECTION B PASSAGES11.正确答案为D). in the old days和材料中的once upon a time同义. 材料中说到:used dogsfor hunting other animals, for driving sheep and guarding chickens, D选项是现在的作用. 12.正确答案为A). 材料中指出:Now people do not have to use a dog, but they keep it as afriend, just like a member of the family.所以答案为A. 在对比狗过去和现在的作用时,可见狗的作用发生了变化,所以排除BC. 然后谈到养狗的人群时,child, young wife, old people 都提到了,排除D.13.正确答案为D). 整个材料主要围绕狗在过去和现在的作用及变化展开的,也就是围绕着养狗的原因展开的.14.正确答案为B). 材料中说到no machinery, no electricity, no photocopies可见那里的工作条件很差.15.正确答案为D). 材料中提到the difficulty of preparing for the next day’s lessons in poorlight和living with two or three other volunteer teachers.可见说话者也是一个教师志愿者,职责工作当然是教学.16.正确答案为A). 文中说到:I’ll have to get used to not having the variety of different foodsthat you have here like twenty different varieties of breakfast serial. 可见当地食物种类少,从水井里打水,没有电而使用油灯,洗衣服的方式也有所不同. 所以选A.17.正确答案为C). 听力结尾提到:There will be sorts of big differences like that, but I’ll haveto get used to when I arrive there. 可以看出说话者明知新地点工作地点条件恶劣,但是已经下定决心去习惯当地的生活.18.正确答案为B). 材料中先提到了the age group between six and ten之后又说this is the agegroup when children are first to expected to study hard. 所以选B.19.正确答案为A). 在讲述虐待孩子的家庭一般都会有一些问题的时候,先后提到了marriage problems, financial problems, emotional problems就是没有提到religious problems.20.正确答案为C).听力材料中提到男孩子遭受挨打多,是因为once again parentalexpectations are high, and boys tend to be more energetic and difficult to control than girls.由high和more energetic排除AB. 接着又提到The only difference that exists between them is that they lack skills in the establishing good relationships with their children. 有些家长缺乏和孩子建立良好关系的技巧,所以C正确. D选项的ill-educated未接受良好教育的,材料中并没有体现.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTS21.正确答案为D). 首句American coast guard officials in Florida say they have returned toCuba a group of would-be migrants…其中return与D中的send back同义.22.正确答案为B). 新闻中先后两次提到来自古巴的非法移民偷渡时使用的工具:in anunusual vessel—a floating truck和a 1951 shabby truck.23.正确答案为D). 新闻中对安装了空气质量监控系统的城市进行介绍:More than 220 citiesnow have air quality monitoring systems and 42 others will have systems in place by the end of this year.所以年底将有220+42=262个城市安装了空气质量监控系统.24.正确答案为B). 新闻首句就对两起事故进行了总的概述:Storms sank two river ferries insouthern Bangladesh on Sunday and some 90 passengers were reported missing while at least another 68 died. 得知报告的失踪人数为90.25.正确答案为A). 新闻的内容是:周日风暴造成两艘渡船在同一河流上沉没. 所以排除BC.两艘渡轮中获救的人数分别是50和6,排除D. 所以选A.26.正确答案为C). 首句:The Indonesian government has given official approval for anAustralian consulate in Dili. 与C选项同义. 新闻广播的一大特点就是首句介绍其主要内容. East Timor东帝汶. Dili帝力.27.正确答案为A).新闻开头就给出了进行合资的两家企业的名称:PepsiCo of the US andUnilever of the UK.28.正确答案为C). 对于两家公司的责任分配. PepsiCo is contributing its bottling facilities anddistribution networks to the alliance while Unilever provides the famous tea brand and recipe.得知:PepsiCo提供装瓶设备和销售网络,而Unilever提供品牌和配方.PepsiCo百事公司,Unilever联合利华, Lipton立顿, Master Kong康师傅, Uni-president统一,Nestle雀巢公司,Jianlibao健力宝公司, Coca Cola可口可乐公司29.正确答案为B). 新闻开头就指出了抗议活动的发起方:The Israeli peace camp.30.正确答案为D). 首句也提到了参加抗议活动的人数及原因:…with more than 100,000people protesting on Saturday and demanding the country leave Gaza. 所以排除 BC. 从新闻最后得知13名战士遇害是事实,排除A. 而总理Sharon赞成撤退计划. 所以答案是D.PART III CLOZE31. 正确答案为B). widely. the most widely held 普遍/广泛认为… broadly广大地, quickly迅速地,speedily迅速地.32. 正确答案为C). stepping off：从…走下来,走过去. 文中意思是:从人行道走到繁忙的大街上. 联系前句中的walk和后面的pavement into a busy street可以选出用step一词. run from…to…表示从某地跑到某地, jump off从…跳下,keep from远离…33. 正确答案为A). If. if引导的条件状语从句.意思是:如果….. as引导原因状语从句,表示原因, though引导让步状语从句.表示虽然. unless引导条件状语从句,意思是:除非…文中的意思是: 如果你必须穿过梯子,你可以通过交叉手指…来避免不幸.34. 正确答案为C). avoid:避免.躲避. A. erase表示擦掉,清楚某事物的痕迹. B. remove表示将某人或某物移到别处, D. ease表示减轻或消除痛苦,忧虑或不适,使…放松. 根据题意, 选C 35. 正确答案为B).keeping. 这句话中,通过by引导的方式状语,可以知道and连接两个并列动作.也就是说,crossing和keeping是并列的动作,其形式也应该是一致的.36. 正确答案为A). alternatively或者,替换地. consequently因此. however然而, comparatively 比较地. 根据词义和前一句的意思,得知应该选a表示接下来又提出另一种方法作为一个替代的办法.37.正确答案为A). make a cross固定用法,表示”画一个十字”→西方人士表示祝愿祈福的手势.38. 正确答案为C). mark符号,记号. label表示标签,标记(上面通常是标记物品的名称,性质等),symbol象征,标志(含有特殊意义),cut(刀或剪刀留下的)伤口,破口. 根据题意得知.此处应选C mark,指代前面所画的十字记号.39. 正确答案为B).superstition迷信. argument争论,辩论. opinion意见,观点. idea主意,想法. 在专四考试的完型中,重复性是选择的一个重要依据,文章第一句就出现了superstition,第二段第一句就出现另一个常见的______,显而易见应该选择superstition.40. 正确答案为D). misfortune不幸. loss损失,失败. difficulty困难. tragedy悲剧. 再联系前一句的unlucky不难选出misfortune. 在屋子里打开伞会给打开伞的人或屋子里的人带来不幸.41. 正确答案为B). household同住一所房子的人,家人. house房屋. home家,本国. circle圆,循环. 知道词义后不难选出household.42. 正确答案为C). unpopular不受欢迎的. 任何在晴天打开伞的人都是不受欢迎的,因为那会带来雨. unwise不明智的,愚蠢的, unintelligent不聪明的, unfortunate不幸的.43. 正确答案为A). fall来临,发生,适逢(某一日期). arrive到达(某地). drop降落. happen 发生,碰巧做某事. 句子意思是:一个月的13号恰逢星期五.44. 正确答案为C). indoors. stay indoors呆在室内. stay away保持距离. 想要避免不好的事情发生最好呆在屋子里不要出去.45. 正确答案为B).as引导原因状语从句,表示因为. when引导时间状语从句,if表示如果,引导条件状语从句,though引导让步状语从句. 打碎镜子会带来不幸,因为它会导致7年的坏运气.46. 正确答案为A).have originated. 文中指迷信始自古代,且该动词是已经发生了的,故用不定式的完成时.47. 正确答案为C).associate with与…联系在一起. be concerned about对…担心,忧虑. be related to/with表示与…有关系的. 只有be connected with. 尽管黑猫是和巫术联系在一起,他们在英国一般呗认为是吉利的.48. 正确答案为A). especially尤其,特别. specially特意地,专门地. frequently频繁地, rarely不经常地. 尤其是当一只黑猫在你面前穿过时,就会很幸运.49. 正确答案为B). for表示目的,为了…. as作为, in表示在…里面, of属于…的. 手触摸木头以带来好运.50. 正确答案为D). break down(因机械,电力等故障)停止运转,失灵. break up解散,撞碎. break off使…折断. break away逃脱,挣脱(束缚).PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY51. 正确答案为D).however引导的让步状语从句,意思是无论(怎么样),从句需要倒装,即However+adj/adv+主+谓. However dull he may be=Dull as he may be. although和as引导让步状语从句,指”尽管”, whatever用来引导名词从句,意思是: 无论什么. 句意: 无论他多么地令人感到乏味.他还是一位非常成功的顶级行政人员.52. 正确答案为B). could表示能够,是一种能力. If only引导的虚拟语气,表示”要是….该多好啊!”. 句意: 要是我能像你那样把吉他弹得那么好该多好啊!53. 正确答案为D). at which. 先行词the party作介词at的宾语. 即I was the guest of honor at the party. 关系代词指代the party.54. 正确答案为A). stopped. It is (high) time的意思是到了做…的时候了. 从句中一般用过去时构成虚拟语气. 此句型为历年专四考试常考句型.55. 正确答案为C).had found. 考察定语从句的时态. 定语从句中的”找到问题”这一动作发生先于主句动词said,所以用had found构成过去完成时.56. 正确答案为C). may. so that引导目的状语从句,表示为了让每个人都有机会听到讲座. 其他选项均不符合题意. ought to have done=should have done本应该做而实际未做. must have done表示对过去的肯定猜测.57. 正确答案为A).本句中should表示惊讶语气, 故不能省略. 句意:你居然会认为在这个城市居住是很无聊的,这点让我很惊讶.58. 正确答案为B). enough修饰形容词副词时需要后置, 且不能和as结构连用.59. 正确答案为C).attract 考核的是虚拟语气的用法. It is imperative that sb (should)+do/V,should可以省略. 该句型在专四考试中极为常见. 句意:当务之急是征服应该吸引更多投资到造船业.60. 正确答案为D). no such. There is no such (a) thing as…固定用法. 意思是: It is impossible to ….没有…. e.g. There is no such a thing as free lunch. 天下没有免费的午餐.61. 正确答案为C). that=so. 那么,如此. The weather today is not that cold as is reported.62. 正确答案为D). prove. statistics表示数字数据时谓语动词用复数. The statistics prove/show that…,这里表示的是一种客观状态,没有明显时态标志,所以用一般时态.63. 正确答案为A). not counting. 伴随状语. 表示不把…计算在内.=not including.64. 正确答案为C).这题是本年专四语法考试中最难的一道题目. as much of a …than是固定结构,类似的结构还有more of a …than, less of a…than, 如果是这些比较结构,则名词只能放在比较结构中, 如: It was as much of a success as I had hoped. He is more of a sportsman than his brother. We can let you have as many copies as you need. 所以选项A应该是more of a success than…, B选项只能将名词置于比较结构中间.65. 正确答案为D).考察反意疑问句. there be 的反意疑问句就用there来进行反问.66. 正确答案为D).discrimination歧视. show discrimination against sb歧视某人distinction 区别,差别. difference不同, separation分开. 句意:对不同种族的人表现出歧视是一种冒犯行为.67. 正确答案为B).restoring:使…恢复到以前面貌, 通常和to连用. refresh使…精神爽快, renovate更新,革新. renew更新68. 正确答案为D). heels. on/at one’s heels紧跟在某人后面. 固定搭配,句意为:小偷逃跑了,当地的警察紧随其后追赶.69. 正确答案为A).security. job security是商务英语中的词汇,意思是工作保障,职业安全感.e.g. The workers agreed to forgo a pay increase for the sake of greater job security. 工人们为了工作更保险, 同意放弃增加工资的要求. secure较safe更加抽象,这里工作保障应属于抽象范畴, 且secure的名词形式是security而非secureness.70. 正确答案为C) provide for准备,筹备…., cater for迎合, supply sth to sb为某人提供…, equip with用…装备, 句意:现在许多人存钱是为了防老.71. 正确答案为B). reflect反映. reproduce复制,繁殖,再生产. imagine想象, imitate模仿. 句意:这篇文章的语调反映了当时作者的心态.72. 正确答案为A).moment时候, situation情况, opportunity机会, circumstance 环境. 句意:现在不是让我帮你的时候,我忙得连听你话的时间都没有.73. 正确答案为D). involve包含,涉及,使陷入…中. concern涉及到, offer提供不符合题意. 句意:学生住宿管理人员的工作包括拜访房东.74. 正确答案为B). stands位于=lies in, rest停卧,安防, stay停留, seat坐下. 根据句意,选B. 我们的家庭医生的诊所位于两条繁忙道路的交叉点,75. 正确答案为C). squeeze oneself through从….中挤过去, assemble集合,聚集, appear出现, gather聚集. 她太胖了只能勉强从门口挤过去.76. 正确答案为A). leaking漏. trickle滴流,细流,drip滴落, float漂浮,漂动. 这里意思是维修正在漏水的房顶. 只有leaking合适.77. 正确答案为C). prominent杰出的, 突出的,显著的. excellent非常好的. conspicuous 显而易见的, noticeable易见的. 参加这次招待会的是当地的显赫人士.78. 正确答案为B). recover指身体,心情的恢复,康复,(经济)的恢复; regain恢复,复得,restore 归还,修复(到原来的面貌). revive复苏,恢复: may imply recovery from a deathlike state通常是指到了谷底然后复苏,振兴. 题目中提到fell sharply然后下午come back up. revive强调一个由死/谷底反弹的一个过程. 故这里选recover比较合适. 且在商务英语的环境中,recover的使用频率和范围都要比revive广.79. 正确答案为B). quick敏捷的,迅速的. rich丰富的,富裕的, productive 多产的, fertile肥沃的,富饶的 a quick student/be quick to do sth/quick wits80. 正确答案为A).inconsiderable少量的. a not inconsiderable amount of=a large amount of, inconsiderate不体谅的,考虑欠缺的,inaccurate不精确的,.incomparable无与伦比的. 句意:这对夫妇向这个基金会捐助了数目可观的一笔钱.PART V READING COMPREHENSIONTEXT A81. 正确答案为B).根据文章第三段结尾部分可以知道:如今人们相约见面不必事先约定好,而是通过发送即时短信不断变化的,因此应该选B. A选项是在20年前的时候, C选项不符文章意思, D选项与文章内容相反.82. 正确答案为D).文章第五段开始提到:手机的个性化和隐蔽性使爱发短信的人得以在短信中彰显自己全新的个性特点. 然后又谈到发短信的人的信息如果给家里人看到的话肯定会让他们大吃一惊,因为这和平时的自己有很大不同. 所以由此得出结论:社会和心理变化主要是在爱发短信的人身上得以体现. (B,C选项都是跨段内容,首先排除)83. 正确答案为A). B选项文章中没有提及, C选项意思错误,应该是让他人吃惊而非不能接受, D选项以偏概全,文章中是让家人吃惊而非其他所有人.故排除下来应该选A:短信揭示真实的性格.84. 正确答案为C).根据第六段结尾部分得知:spacemaker在用手机通话时不愿让别人听见.85. 正确答案为B). 文章从第三段开始都围绕着cultural implication在展开. A选项过偏, C选项过广, D选项文章没有太多涉及.TEXT B86. 正确答案为C).从第二段的前两句话得知:生活方式和态度上的不同是源于收入和工作安全保障问题.87. 正确答案为A).从第三段首句可以判断:对中产阶级消费模式的描写更接近事实. 故选A.88. 正确答案为D).第三段论述了中产阶级的特点:inclined to take a longer-term view, priority, security, D saving money未涉及到.89. 正确答案为B).第四段明确指出: working-class安全感提高的三个因素: 社会安全保障,法律保障和生活水平的提高,只有更多的工作就业机会没有提及. 故选B.90. 正确答案为A).选项A说英国社会的各个方面都在发生缓慢的变化.与第一段第二句话意思不符.TEXT C91. 正确答案为C).文章前两段很明确的提到了忙碌(occupied with business),社交(in the afternoon gentlemen ….dine with him)和性情变化无常(sometimes pass me coldly and sometimes bow and smile),只有友好的没有提及.92. 正确答案为A).很多情况下,about=around在…附近, 选项中on 和concerning都是关于的意思,可以排除,outside意思不够准确.93. 正确答案为B).从前句的criticize就能得出答案. 当Eyre欲帮Jane解释时,Rochester认为Eyre不过是对他更为严厉的批评. stab sb in the back意思是中伤某人,不能字面理解成用刀刺杀的意思.94. 正确答案为C).从Mr. Rochester的言辞中应该可以得出, 他不是在讲述他个人的经历麻烦,而是试图将之前的种种推卸到环境问题上,试图改变Eyre对他的成见.95. 正确答案为D).文章最后一段,Rochester期待Eyre能随着时间推移,在今后的交往中更自然,说笑变得无拘无束.首先排除rude和cold. 希望Eyre走出束缚,越飞越高得出, Rochester 现在的语气是encouraging.TEXT D96. 正确答案为D). 文章第一段就提到了unpredictable一词,但是前面用了个副词slightly修饰,仅仅有一点不确定性,所以选D. 其他选项在第一段中都有详细说明.97. 正确答案为D).第二段第四行说到:The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression ….友谊建立的过程是一个细微的,难以察觉的过程.98. 正确答案为B).答案从最后一段中找. B选项是从It would have a familiarity with the user’s life as revealed in earlier contact中断章取义出来的. 其他三个选项皆有明确提到.99. 正确答案为A).从文章最后一句: the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner可以看出作者对computer的态度是赞许的,文章中也多次使用了褒义形容词: ideal, friendly, enjoyable, benefits, good-humored, etc.100. 正确答案为C).文中提到了computer和人之间的friendship,可见他们之间的affectionate relationship. A选项面过广, B选项文章中没有涉及, D选项面过广.PART IV WRITINGSECTION A COMPOSITIONSaving Money or Spending Tomorrow’s MoneyRecently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi’an, Chengdu and Shanghai, etc. To my surprise, almost 67 percent of students regarded saving money as a good habit. As far as I am concerned, spending tomorrow’s money today is a better and wiser option.First of all, spending tomorrow’s money may improve our living standards and enable us to live a happy and well-to-do life. Still remember the wide-spread story about two old ladies—one is American and the other is Chinese. In her life the American lady spent tomorrow’s money, enjoying the capacious houses, luxurious cars and all the modern electrical appliances. Before she died, she had paid off all her loans, and she said she had no regret in her life and she had led a happy life. On the other hand, the Chinese one just saved money, living a hard life. When she died, she finally could afford the luxurious houses with her savings, but she had no time to enjoy it any longer. What a poor lady!What’s more, spending tomorrow’s money also plays a significant role in the economy of our country. Since it can spur people to make more money to enjoy life, the consumerism by this trend will undoubtedly drive forward our economy. With the country’s economy developed, the best beneficiary is our common people. In other word, it is the best way to ensure a life free frompoverty and anxiety about future.All in all, with benefits to both our personal lives and the development of the country, spending tomorrow’s money in advance will be a sensible choice, comparing with a life of saving money all life long which will surely brings us poverty.SECTION B NOTE-WRITINGApril 23rd, 2006Dear Michael,I’m so happy to learn that you are planning a weekend excursion for our class. I’m eager to join the short journey. Could you tell me more about the journey such as when it will be and where we are going so that I can make preparations ahead of time?I’ll be looking forward to your reply. Thanks in advance.Y ours,Larry。
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2006I Dictation The InternetThe Internet is the most significant progress/ in the field of communications. /Imagine a book that never ends a library with a million floors. /Or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists working around the clock forever. /This is the magic of the Internet. /Yet the Internet has potential for good and bad. /One can find well-organized, information-rich websites. /At the same time one can also find wasteful websites. /Most websites are known as different Internet applications. /These include online games, chat rooms and so on. /These applications have great power too./ Sometimes the power can be so great that young people/ may easily become victims to their attraction./ So, we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. /We must work together to use its power for better ends.01-05 CABDB 06-10 DCDBA 11-15 DADBD 16-20 ACBAC 21-25 DBDBA 26-30 CACBD 2007I. Dictation AdvertisingAdvertising has already become a specialized activity in modern times. /In today’s business world, supply is usually greater than demand. /There is great competition between manufacturers of the same kind of product/ because they want to persuade customers to buy their particular brand. /They always have to remind their customers/ of the name and qualities of their products by advertising./ The manufacture advertises in newspapers and on the radio. /He sometimes employs sales girls to distribute samples of their products. /He sometimes advertises on the Internet as well./ In addition, he always has advertisements put into television programs that will accept them. /Manufactures often spend huge sums of money on advertisements. /We buy a particular product because we think that is the best. /We usually think so because the advertisements say so. /People often don’t ask themselves /if the advertisements are telling the truth when they buy advertised products from shops.II. Listening Comprehension01-05 BDACA 06-10 DBCAC11-15 AABAC 16-20 BCBDA21-25 BDCAC 26-30 ABACB 2008I Dictation Choosing a CareerWhen students graduate from college, /many of them do not know how they want to spend their working lives./ And they sometimes move from job to job /until they find something that suits them /and of equal importance to which they are suited. /Others never find a job in which they are really happy./ They remain all their lives square pegs in round hole. /When we choose our careers, we need to ask ourselves two questions./ First, what do we think we would like to be. /Second, what kind of people are we. /The idea, for example, of being a painter or a musician may seem very attractive, /but unless we have great talents and willing to work very hard /we are certain to fail in these occupations. /And failure will lead to unhappiness in life./ So it is important to assess our suitability for a certain career in job search.II Listening Comprehension01-05ADADB 06-10DACCA 11-15DBBCA 16-20CBDDA 21-25DACBA 26-30BCBBD2009I Dictation New Year’s EveFor many people in the West, New Year’s Eve is the biggest party of the year./ It’s time to get together with friends or family/ and welcome in the coming year. /New Year’s p arties can take place in different places. /Some people hold a house party; /others attend street parties, /while some just go for a few drinks with their friends./Big cities have large and spectacular fireworks displays. /There is one thing that all New Y ear’s Eve parties have in common,/ the countdown to midnight. /When the clock strikes 12, people give a loud cheer and sing songs. /It’s also popular to make a promise in the New Year. /This is called a New Year’s resolution./ Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and keeping fit./ However the promise is often broken quite quickly /and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days.II Listening Comprehension01-05BCACA 06-10DBCAD 11-15CADBD 16-20ACCDA 21-25BCABA 26-30ABCAB听写评分标准：1. 听写共分15小节，每节1分，扣分一律写在试卷右边的空白处。
大错误下面画线。
小错误用圆圈表示，重复错误用三角记号表示。
2. 每节最多扣1分。
3. 重复错误，仅扣一次分。
4. 错误共分两类：小错误（minor mistakes）和大错误（major mistakes），分别扣0.25分和0.5分。
A. 小错误：1）单词拼写错一到两个字母。
例：steadily → steadly； harbor → habor两个字母以下的词、次序颠倒算小错。
2）标点符号错误（含大小写）。
例：World War I → world war one, and then adopted → . And then adopted3) 冠词、单复数错误。
例：until the beginning → until beginning; parent → parents4）小错误扣分标准：小错误在一节中出现一次，留作总计；出现两次：扣0.5分；出现三次：扣0.5分后留作总计；出现四次：扣1分。
5）未扣分小错误的扣分标准：累计2 ~ 4 个：扣0.5分累计5 ~ 8 个：扣1分B. 大错误：漏写、加词、造词、换词（冠词作小错计）、大移位、时态错误，每个错误扣0.5分。