2006年06月大学英语四级真题
2006年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及答案
2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷试卷一密封条由考生亲自启封注意事项一、将自己的校名、姓名、学校代号、准考证号写在答题纸和试卷二上。
将本试卷代号划在答题纸上。
二、试卷一、答题纸和试卷二均不得带出考场。
考试结束，监考人员收卷后考生才可离开。
三、仔细读懂题目的说明。
四、在90分钟内做完试卷一上的Part I至Part III和试卷二上的Part IV 90分钟后，监考人员收取答题纸和试卷一，然后考生再做试卷二上的作文题。
作文题答题时间为30分钟。
全部考试时间为120分钟，不得拖延时间。
五、多项选择题的答案一定要划在答题纸上，凡是写在试卷上的答案一律无效。
试卷二上的题目答案直接写在试卷二上。
六、多项选择题每题只能选一个答案；如多选，则该题无分。
选定答案后，用HB浓度以上的铅笔在相应字母的中部划一条横线。
正确的方法是：[A] [B] [C] [D]。
使用其它符号答题者不给分。
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七、如果要改动答案，必须先用橡皮擦净原来选定的答案，然后再按上面的规定重新答题。
八、在考试过程中要注意对自己的答案保密，若被他人抄袭，一经发现，后果自负。
全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what war said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once: After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you maxi read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is, the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) They went a long way to attend the party.B) They didn‟t think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2. A) To the bookstore.B) To the dentist‟s.C) To the market.D) To the post office.3. A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.4. A) Tom is usually talkative.B) Tom has a very bad temper.C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5. A) To pickup the woman from the library.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn‟t want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7. A) Attend a conference.B) Give a speech.C) Meet his lawyer.D) Make a business trip.8. A) Jessie always says what she thinks.B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.D) Jessie should know the marketing director better.9. A) Helen is talkative.B) Helen is active.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is quiet.10. A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.D) Jimmy‟s words are often not reliable.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12. A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The farmers there have brought it under control.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) A business corporation.B) The universe as a whole.C) A society of legal professionals.D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16. A) Private donations.B) Government funding.C) Grants from corporations.D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20. A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage oneDirections: There are 4 passages in this part, Each passage is followed by some questions at unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years, enhanced by chronic (长久的) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one-or two-page document describing one‟s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.●“Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of …cross-border‟ job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.”●Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your …oldest‟work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronologicalformat.”●If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient (收件人) uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as …tertiary education‟ in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.21. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because ________.A) they find foreign employees are usually more talentedB) they need original ideas from employees hired overseasC) they want to expand their business beyond home bordersD) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home22. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ________.A) is usually creative and full of initiativeB) aims to improve his foreign language skillsC) is dissatisfied with his own life at homeD) seeks either his own or his children‟s development23. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ________.A) take cultural factors into considerationB) learn about the company‟s hiring processC) follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingD) know the employer‟s personal likes and dislikes24. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to ________.A) stress their academic potential to impress the decision makerB) give the title of the university degree they have earned at homeC) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesD) highlight their keen interest in pursuing a …cross-border‟ career25. According to the author‟s last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of________.A) the different educational systems in the US and the UKB) the differences between the varieties of EnglishC) the recipient‟s preference with regard to the formatD) the distinctive features of American and British culturesQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Passage TwoEducating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women‟s education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women‟s contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on incentives (激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else‟s family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and art kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school-the prophecy (预言) becomes self-fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. Such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. Educating women also has a significant impact on health practices, including family planning.26. The author argues that educating girls in developing countries is ________.A) troublesomeB) labor-savingC) rewardingD) expensive27. By saying “... the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling...” (Lines 45, Para. 2). the authormeans that ________.A) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boysB) girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsC) girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachD) girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at home28. The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle when________.A) women care more about educationB) girls can gain equal access to educationC) a family has fewer but healthier childrenD) parents can afford their daughters‟ education29. What does the author say about women‟s education?A) It deserves greater attention than other social issues.B) It is now given top priority in many developing countries.C) It will yield greater returns than other known investments.D) It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.30. The passage mainly discusses ________.A) unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB) the potential earning power of well-educated womenC) the major contributions of educated women to societyD) the economic and social benefits of educating womenPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser (锁止器), and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a micro-processor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle‟s engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.In the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. …The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,‟ says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine management computer won‟t allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition (点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting bold of the owner‟s keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the system willsend a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal.Staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle‟s movements via the car‟s GPS unit.31. What‟s the function of the remote immobilizer fitted to a car?A) To help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief.B) To allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.C) To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.D) To prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.32. By saying “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed” (Lines 1-2. Para. 3), MartynRandall suggests that ________.A) it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingB) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftC) the thief has to make use of computer technologyD) the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old33. What is essential in making a modem car tougher to steal?A) A coded ignition key.B) A unique ID card.C) A special cellphone signal.D) A GPS satellite positioning receiver.34. Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm tothe operations centre?A) To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm.B) To keep police informed of the car‟s movements.C) To give the driver time to contact the operations centre.D) To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.35. What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A) Start the tracking system.B) Contact the car owner.C) Block the car engine.D) Locate the missing car.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Psychiatrists (精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing-older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents‟ biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.” For many, retirement b ecomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he‟s also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he‟s learned that young at heart doesn‟t mean young. Lately he‟s been taking afternoon naps (午睡) to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,”says Metcalf. “You can‟t get away from that.”Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they‟ll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they‟ll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,” says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigg er one: “that they won‟t be alive long enough to support and protect their child,” she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband. Randy, had twins. “We both wanted children,” says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.” Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,” says Dr. Silber, “and more ready to focus on parenting.”36. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?A) Older parents are often better prepared financially.B) Older parents can take better care of their children.C) Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.D) Older parents can better balance their resources against children‟s demands.37. What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes anunobtainable dream” (Lines 7-8, Para. 1)?A) They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.B) They can‟t obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.C) They can‟t get full pension unless they work some extra years.D) They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.38. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that ________.A) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic childrenB) many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageC) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy39. What‟s the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist JoanGalst?A) Approaching of death.B) Slowing down of their pace of life.C) Being laughed at by other people.D) Being mistaken for grandparents.40. What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A) They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B) Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.C) Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.D) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences it: this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose cite ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the Corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.41. People‟s expectations about the future may have more influence on their sense ofwell-being than their ________ state does.A) currentB) initialC) modernD) primitive42. After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no ________ to go to the partywith us.A) tasteB) moodC) senseD) emotion43. There is already ________ clear to show that plants and animals are being affectedby climate change.A) witnessB) certificationC) identityD) evidence44. Many women still feel that they are being ________ by a male culture, particularlyin the professional services sector.A) held backB) held forthC) held onD) held out45. The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus theirmotivation and ________.A) privilegesB) possibilitiesC) possessionsD) preferences46. It‟s good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually ________from the Bible.A) acquireB) obtainC) deriveD) result47. Tom, did it ever ________ to you that you would be punished for cheating onexams?A) happenB) occurC) reflectD) strike48. In the U.S. 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the factthat it is ________ to sell cigarettes to anyone under that age.A) liableB) liberalD) illegal49. According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal‟s mostmemorable facial ________.A) featureB) hintC) spotD) signature50. Brazil‟s constitution ________ the military use of nuclear energy.A) withdrawsB) forbidsC) interruptsD) objects51. Some people argue that the death ________ does not necessarily reduce the numberof murders.A) plotB) practiceC) penaltyD) pattern52. Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to ________ honestapplicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A) distinguishB) disguiseC) dissolveD) discount53. A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to________ the habit of smoking.A) make upB) turn upC) draw upD) pickup54. Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good ________ on a potentialemployer.B) reputationC) impressionD) reflection55. A special feature of education at MIT is the opportunity for students and faculty to________ together in research activities.A) specializeB) participateC) consistD) involve56. Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the coupleto ________ their comfortable home.A) come in forB) catch up withC) look forward toD) hold on to57. Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debateover the best ways to ________ the problem.A) relateB) tackleC) fileD) attach58. An important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the________ of your mind.A) stateB) caseC) situationD) circumstance59. Research shows that there is no ________ relationship between how much a personearns and whether he feels good about life.A) successiveB) subsequentC) significantD) sincere60. Sadly, as spending on private gardens has ________, spending on public parks hasgenerally declined.A) heightenedB) liftedC) flownD) soared61. Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn‟t produce ________ until it is toolate and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.A) trailsB) therapiesC) symptomsD) symbols62. With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old areusually the first to be ________.A) laid offB) laid asideC) laid outD) laid up63. The physical differences between men and women can be ________ directly to ourbasic roles as hunters and child-bearers.A) pursuedB) tracedC) switchedD) followed64. It is clear that the dog has a much greater ________ of its brain devoted to smellthan is the case with humans.A) compositionB) compoundC) percentD) proportion65. American college students are increasingly ________ with credit card debt and theconsequences can be rather serious.A) boostedB) burdenedC) dischargedD) dominated66. Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroom________.A) performanceB) functionC) behaviorD) display67. The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and fifeskills the learned in sports and ________ them to another area of life.A) utilizeB) employC) applyD) exert68. The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy whathad once been ________ only to the very rich.A) manageableB) measurableC) acceptableD) affordable69. Being out of work, lane can no longer ________ friends to dinners and movies asshe used to.A) urgeB) treatC) appealD) compel70. ________ by the superstars on television, the young athletes trained hard and playedintensely.A) ImitatedB) ImposedC) InsuredD) InspiredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are jour choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You shouldchoose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm‟s attention is the design of cities‟buildings and products. When we designed America‟s first so-called “green” office building in New York two decades __71__, we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the __72__ that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to __73__.Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren‟t designed for __74__ use. The “energy-efficient”sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis __75__ indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So far 20 years, we‟ve been focusing on these materials __76__ to the molecules, looking for ways to make them __77__ for people and the planet.Home builders can now use materials-such as paints that release significantly __78__ amounts of organic compounds-that don‟t __79__ the quality of the air, water, or soil. Ultimately, __80__, our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being “less bad” but on creating __81__ healthful materials that can be either safely returned to theand again. As a matter of __83__, the world‟srecyclable (the damage, we are __88__ a positiveproducts and an opportunity to‟s not just the building industry,positive approaches to design,have said they want to be greenB) offC) beforeD) away72. A) practiceB) outlookC) ideaD) scheme。
大学英语四级真题2006年06月
大学英语四级真题2006年06月(总分：712.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、{{B}}Part Ⅰ Writing{{/B}}(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.1、有些大学允许学生自由选择某些课程的任课老师。
2、学生选择老师时所考虑的主要因素是…… 3、学生自选任课老师的益处及可能产生的问题。
{{B}}On Students Choosing Lecturers{{/B}}（分数：106.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：()解析：{{B}}On Students Choosing Lecturers{{/B}} Nowadays, some universities give students the freedom to choose their own lecturers for some courses. This practice is greatly hurrahed among the students, as they can sit in classes given by the teachers to their liking who is earned, friendly and humorous. The ideal lecturer is one with a liberal teaching style, a profound and diverse academic background, and a good-humored and agreeable personality .So several factors should be taken into account in choosing a lecturer. In the first place, a learned teacher with a wide academic background should be preferred, since a learned teacher will greatly enlarge his/her students' scope of knowledge in delivering his/her lessons. Secondly, a teacher with a liberal teaching style is desirable, as such a teacher will create a relaxed and pleasant classroom atmosphere, thus making learning interesting. Last but not least, attention should also be paid to the personality of the lecturer to be chosen. A friendly teacher with a good humor will treat us as friends and offer us valuable guidance beyond the lecture itself. This campus practice can definitely urge students to take an active part in study and thus pour more efforts and interest in their learning. And it will also push teachers to improve their teaching quality. But it can inevitably bring some side-effects. Some teachers might be so popular with the students that the size of his class may be too large while others may well be neglected. Thus teachers may be encouraged to cater to their students' interest without sticking to the teaching plan.二、{{B}}Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning){{/B}}(总题数：10，分数：70.00)2.National standards for paved roads were in place by 1921.（分数：7.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：N）解析：.. and by 1921 there were 387,000 miles of paved roads.... Beyond that, there were no national standards for size, weight restrictions, or commercial signs. 相悖。
06年6月英语四级考试答案及听力原文
答案1、 C They knew none of the other guests at the party.2、 B To the dentist's3、 C Dr.Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.4、 A Tom is usually talkative.5、 D To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6、 A The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.7、 B Meet his lawyer.8、 A Jessic always says what she thinks.9、 D Helen is quiet.10、 D Jimmy's words are often not reliable.11、 C It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.12、 B They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.13、 C The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.14、 D An association of teachers and scholars15、 A Its largest expansinon took place during that period.16、 B Government funding.17、 C He started the organization Heifer International.18、 A To help starving families to become self-supporting.19、 A They should help other families the way they have been helped.20、 B It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.21. D they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home22. D seeks either his own or his children's development23. A take cultural factors into consideration24. C provide a detailed description of their study and work experiences25. B the differences between the varieties of English26. C rewarding27. A girls will turn out to be less valuable than boys28. B girls can gain equal access to education29. C It will yield greater returns than other known investments.30. D the economic and social benefits of educating women31. C To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.32. B self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theft33. A A coded ignition key.34. D To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.35. B Contact the car owner.36. B Older parents can take better care of their children.37. D They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.38. C older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodies39. A Approaching of death.40. C Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family. Vocabulary41. A current42. B mood44. A held back45. D preferences46. C derive47. B occur48. D illegal49. A feature50. B forbids51. C penalty52. A distinguish53. D pick up54. C impression55. B participate56. D hold on to57. B tackle58. A state59. C significant60. D soared61. C symptoms62. A laid off63. B traced64. D proportion66. A performance67. C apply68. D affordable69. B treat70. D Inspired71. A ago 72. C idea 73. B come 74. A indoor 75. D revealed76. B down 77. C safe 78. A reduced 79. D destroy 80. B however81. C completely 82. A or 83. B fact 84. D developed 85. A starts86. D inevitably 87. C instead 88. C adopting 89. B beneficial 90. A Entire听力原文Section A11. M: What was it like working with those young stars?W: It was a great group, I always got mad when people said that we didn’t get along, just because we’re girls, there was n ever a fight. We had a great time.Q: What does the woman mean?12. M: Are you telling me you don’t have a housekeeper?W: No, we don’t. if you make a mess, you clean up yourself.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?13. M: I hear that the Edwards are thinking of buying another house.W: Should they be doing that with all the other expenses they have o pay? Anyhow, they are over 70 now, their present house is not too bad.Q: What does the man imply?14. W: You look like you are freezing to death. Why don’t you put this on?M: Thank you, it was so warm at noon, I didn’t expect the weather to change so quickly.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?15. W: I’ll have the steak, French fries, and let’s see, chocolate ice cream for dissert.M: Oh, oh, you know these things will ruin your health, too much fat and sugar, how about ordering some vegetables and fruit instead?Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?16. W: What was it like growing up in New York’s Bronx District? Was it safe?M: To me it was, it was all I knew. My mom would send me to the shop and I’d go and buy things when I was about 8 years old.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?17. W: Nice weather, isn’t it? Oh, I’ve seen you around the office, butI don’t think we’ve met, I am Henry Smith, I work in the Market Research Section.M: Nice to meet you, Henry, I am Helen Grant, I am in the Advertising Section on the ninth floor.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?18. M: Ma’am, I hear you have an apartment for rent, can I take a look at it?W: Sure, you’re welcome any time by appointment, but I have to tell you the building is close to a railways. And if you can’t put up with the noise you might as well save the trip.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Conversation 1W: Please have a seat, Mr. Saunders. I received your job resume last week, and it was very impressed.M: Thank you!W: We are a small financial company trading mostly stocks and bonds may I ask why you are so interested in working for us?M: Your company has an impressive reputation and I’ve always wanted to work for a smaller company.W: That’s good to hear. Would you mind telling me a little bit about your present job?M: I’m currently working in a large international company in charge of a team of 8 brokers. We buy and sell stocks for major clients worldwide.W: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this position?M: As a head broker, I have a lot of experiences in the stock market, I deal with the clients on the daily bases, and I enjoy working with people.W: Well, you might just be the person we’ve been looking for. Do you have any questions?M: Aha, if I were hired, how many accounts would I be handling?W: you will be working with two other head brokers, in another words, you will be handling about a third of our clients.M: And who would I report to?W: Directly to me.M: I see. What kind of benefits package do you offer?W: Two weeks of paid vacation in your first year employment, you are also been entitled to medical and dental insurance, but this is something you should discuss with our Personnel Department. Do you have any other questions?M: No not at the moment.W: Well, I have to discuss you application with my colleagues and we’ll get back to you early next week.M: OK, thanks, it’s been nice meeting you!W: Nice meeting you too! And thanks for coming in today.19. What’s the purpose of Mr. Saunders’ visit?20. What is Mr. Saunders’ current job?21. What can we conclude from the conversation?Conversation 21W: Pardon?M: The book! You haven’t turned the page in the last ten minutes.W: No, Jim, I suppose I haven’t. I need to get through it, though, bu t I keep drifting away.M: So it doesn’t really hold your interest?W: No, not really. I wouldn’t bother with it, to be honest, but I have to read it for a seminar. I’m at a university.M: It’s a labor of labor then rather than a labor of love.W: I should say, I don’t like Dickens at all really, the author, indeed, I am starting to like the whole course less and less.M: It’s not just the book,, it’s the curse as well?W: Yeah, in a way, although the curse itself isn’t really that bad, a lot of it is pretty good, in fact, and the lecturer is fine, as to me, I suppose, you see, I want to do philosophy rather than English, but my parents took me out of it.M: So the courses are OK as such, it’s just that had if been left to you, you would choose a different one.W: Oh, they had my best interest and heart of course, my parents, they always do, don’t they? They believe that my job prospect would be pretty limited with the degree of philosophy. Plus, they give me a really generous allowance, but I am beginning to feel that I’m wasting my time and their money. They would be so disappointed though if I told them I was quitting.22. Why can’t Karen concentrate on the book?23. Why is Karen starting to like the course less and less?24. Who thinks Philosophy graduates have limited job opportunities?25. What is Karen thinking of doing?Section BPassage OneIn Greece, only rich people will rest in peace for ever when they die. Most of the population, however, will be undisturbed for only three years, then they will be dug up, washed, compressed into a small tin box, and placed in a bone room. If the body has only partially decayed, it is reburied in a smaller cheaper grave, but not for long, the body will be dug up again some time later when it has fully decayed. Buying a piece of land for a grave is the only way to avoid this process. The cost of the grave is so great that most p0eople choose to rent the grave for three years and even after it has been dug up, lasting peace is still not guaranteed. If no one pays for renting space in the bone room, the skeleton is removed and stored in a building in a poor part of the town. Lack of space in Athens is the main reason why the dead are dug up after the three years. The city is so overcrowded that sometimes dead bodies are kept in the hospitals for over a week until a grave is found. Athens’ city council wants to introduce cremation, that is burning dead bodies as a means of dealing with the problems. But the Greek church resists this practice, they believe the only place where people burn is hell, so burning dead bodies is against the Greek concept of life after death. To save space, the church suggested burying the bodies standing up instead of lying down. Some people proposed building multi-storey underground grave yards.26. What must Greeks do to keep the dead resting in ever-lasting peace?27. Why are most dead bodies in Athens dug up after three years?28. What suggestions does the church give about the burying of dead bodies?29. What practice does the Greek church object to?Passage TwoIf you visit a big city anywhere in the world, you will probably find a restaurant would serve the food of your own native country. Most large cities in theoffer international sample of foods. Many people enjoy eating the food of other nations. This is probably one reason why there are so many different kinds of restaurants in theUnited States. A second reason is that many Americans come from other part of the world. They enjoy tasting the foods of their native lands. In the city of Detroit, for example, there are many people from western Europe, Greece, Latin America, and the Far East. There are many restaurants in Detroit which serve the foods of these areas. There are many other international restaurants too. Americans enjoy the foods in these restaurants as well as the opportunity to better understand the people and their way of life. One of the most common international restaurants to be found in theUnited States is the Italian restaurant. The restaurant may be a small business run by a single family. The mother of the family cooks all of the dishes, and the father and children serve the people who come to eat there. Or it may be a large restaurant owned by several different people who worked together in the business. Many Italian dishes that Americans enjoy are made with meats, tomatoes and cheese, they are very delicious and tasty.30. Why are there so many international restaurants in the United States?31. Why do Americans like to go to international restaurants apart from enjoying the foods there?32. How is a typical Italian family restaurant run in theUnited States?Passage ThreeOne winter day in 1891, a class at a training school in Massachusetts, U.S.A, went into the gym for their daily exercises. Since the football season had ended, most of the young man felt they were in for a boring time.But their teacher, James Nasmith had other ideas. He had been working for a long time on a new game that would have the excitement of the American football. Nasmith showed the men a basket he had hung at the each end of the gym, and explained that they were going to sue a round European football, at first everybody tried to throw the ball into the basket no matter where he was standing. “Pass! Pass!” Nasmith kept shouting, blowing his whistle to stop the excited players. Slowly, they began to understand what was wanted of them. The problem with the new game, which was soon called “basketball”， was getting the ball out of the basket. They used ordinary food baskets with bottoms and the ball, of course, stayed inside. At first, someone had to climb up every time a basket was scored. It was several years before someone came up with the idea of removing the bottom of the basket and letting the ball fall through. There have been many changes in the rules since then, and basketball has become one of the world’s most popular sports.33. What did Nasmith do to entertain his students one winter day?34. According the speaker, what was the problem with the new game?35. How was the problem with the new game solved?Section CFor Americans, time is money. They say, “you only get so much time in this life; you’d better use it wisely.” The （36） ________ will not be better than the past or present, as American are （37） ________ to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activity. Thus Americans （38）________ a “well-organized” person, one who has a written list of thins to do and a （39） ________ for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is （40）________ of other people’s time. They do not （41）________ people’s time with conversation or other activity that has no （42） ________ beneficial outcome.The American attitude toward time is not （43） ________ shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to regard time as （44）________________________________. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the states is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day.In the contest （45）________________________________, McDonald’s, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a country where many people want to spend the least amount of time preparing an d eating meals. As McDonald’s restaurants （46） ________________________________, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness.36. future37. trained38. admire39. schedule40. considerate41. waste42. visible43. necessarily44. something that is simply there around them, not something they can use45. the fast food industry can be seen as a clear example of American cultural product46. spread around the world, they have been viewed as symbols of American society and culture（注：可编辑下载，若有不当之处，请指正，谢谢!）。
英语四级真题-2006年6月【声音字幕同步PPT】
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2006年6月24日大学英语新四级真题参考答案
2006年6月24日大学英语新四级真题参考答案Part I Writing (30 minute)On Students Selecting Lecturers范文：On Students Choosing LecturersNowadays, some universities give students the right to choose who teaches some of their classes. This has led to some debate over whether students should be given this much power.There are several factors that students consider when choosing a lecturer, including the teaching style of the lecturer, the lecturer's academic background, and the lecturer's reputation among students. The ideal lecturer is one who has an interesting teaching style, a diverse academic background, and a good reputation among students.There are both positive and negative aspects to allowing students to choose their lecturers. Giving students the choice encourages them to take ownership for their classes, and also puts pressure on teachers to improve their teaching quality.However, the factors that students consider might not be the ones that lead to the highest quality of education. Schools might end up with lecturers who teach interesting classes without much content.Part II Reading comprehension (skimming and scanning) (15 minute)参考答案：1.Y N NG 2. Y N NG 3.Y NO NG 5. Y N NG 6.Y N NG 7.Y N NG参考答案：08. personal freedom of mobility参考答案：09. 75 percent参考答案：10. his vision and leadershipPart ⅢListening ComprehensionPart IV Reading comprehension (reading in depth)参考答案：47. P phenomenon48. B strength49. E tropical50. L bringing51. K starvation52. J destructive53. N worth54. A estimate55. O strike56. I completely57. D people's honesty levels across a range of communications media58. C people are most likely to lie in email communication59. A They are afraid of leaving behind traces of their lies.60. B salesmen may feel less restrained to exaggerate61. C suitable media should be chosen for different communication purposes62. D founded on shared ideals63. B Offended64. C terrorists might take advantage of their illegal status65. C there are other ways of enforcing the law66. D Her fate remains uncertainPart V Cloze (15 minutes)67 C for68 B before59 A ensure70 A through71 D repeats72 B affect73 D even74 A means75 C records76 B produced77 C with78 D same79 D purposes80 B program81 C with82 A then83 C concept84 B after85 D As86 A whatPart VI T ranslation87. Having spent some time in the city, he had no trouble ________________(找到去历史博物馆的路).参考答案：finding the way to the history museum88. ______________________(为了挣钱供我上学)，Mother often takes on more work than is good for her.参考答案：In order to support my university studies (to finance my education)89. The professor required that __________________(我们交研究报告)。
2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷
2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷试卷一密封条由考生亲自启封注意事项一、将自己的校名、姓名、学校代号、准考证号写在答题纸和试卷二上。
将本试卷代号划在答题纸上。
二、试卷一、答题纸和试卷二均不得带出考场。
考试结束，监考人员收卷后考生才可离开。
三、仔细读懂题目的说明。
四、在90分钟内做完试卷一上的Part I至Part III和试卷二上的Part IV 90分钟后，监考人员收取答题纸和试卷一，然后考生再做试卷二上的作文题。
作文题答题时间为30分钟。
全部考试时间为120分钟，不得拖延时间。
五、多项选择题的答案一定要划在答题纸上，凡是写在试卷上的答案一律无效。
试卷二上的题目答案直接写在试卷二上。
六、多项选择题每题只能选一个答案；如多选，则该题无分。
选定答案后，用HB浓度以上的铅笔在相应字母的中部划一条横线。
正确的方法是：[A] [B] [C] [D]。
使用其它符号答题者不给分。
划线要有一定粗度，浓度要盖过字母底色。
七、如果要改动答案，必须先用橡皮擦净原来选定的答案，然后再按上面的规定重新答题。
八、在考试过程中要注意对自己的答案保密，若被他人抄袭，一经发现，后果自负。
全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what war said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once: After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you maxi read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is, the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office”is the best answer. Y ou should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) They went a long way to attend the party.B) They didn‟t think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2. A) To the bookstore.B) To the dentist‟s.C) To the market.D) To the post office.3. A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.4. A) Tom is usually talkative.B) Tom has a very bad temper.C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5. A) To pickup the woman from the library.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn‟t want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7. A) Attend a conference.B) Give a speech.C) Meet his lawyer.D) Make a business trip.8. A) Jessie always says what she thinks.B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.D) Jessie should know the marketing director better.9. A) Helen is talkative.B) Helen is active.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is quiet.10. A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.D) Jimmy‟s words are often not reliable.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12. A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The farmers there have brought it under control.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage T woQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) A business corporation.B) The universe as a whole.C) A society of legal professionals.D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16. A) Private donations.B) Government funding.C) Grants from corporations.D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20. A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage oneDirections: There are 4 passages in this part, Each passage is followed by some questions at unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years, enhanced by chronic (长久的) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one-or two-page document describing one‟s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.●“Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of …cross-border‟ job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.”●Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your …oldest‟work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronologicalformat.”●If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient (收件人) uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as …tertiary education‟in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.21. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because ________.A) they find foreign employees are usually more talentedB) they need original ideas from employees hired overseasC) they want to expand their business beyond home bordersD) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home22. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ________.A) is usually creative and full of initiativeB) aims to improve his foreign language skillsC) is dissatisfied with his own life at homeD) seeks either his own or his children‟s development23. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ________.A) take cultural factors into considerationB) learn about the company‟s hiring processC) follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingD) know the employer‟s personal likes and dislikes24. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to ________.A) stress their academic potential to impress the decision makerB) give the title of the university degree they have earned at homeC) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesD) highlight their keen interest in pursuing a …cross-border‟ career25. According to the author‟s last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of________.A) the different educational systems in the US and the UKB) the differences between the varieties of EnglishC) the recipient‟s preference with regard to the formatD) the distinctive features of American and British culturesQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Passage T woEducating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women‟s education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women‟s contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on incentives (激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else‟s family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and art kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school-the prophecy (预言) becomes self-fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. Such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. Educating women also has a significant impact on health practices, including family planning.26. The author argues that educating girls in developing countries is ________.A) troublesomeB) labor-savingC) rewardingD) expensive27. By saying “... the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling...” (Lines 45, Para. 2). the authormeans that ________.A) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boysB) girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsC) girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachD) girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at home28. The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle when________.A) women care more about educationB) girls can gain equal access to educationC) a family has fewer but healthier childrenD) parents can afford their daughters‟ education29. What does the author say about women‟s education?A) It deserves greater attention than other social issues.B) It is now given top priority in many developing countries.C) It will yield greater returns than other known investments.D) It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.30. The passage mainly discusses ________.A) unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB) the potential earning power of well-educated womenC) the major contributions of educated women to societyD) the economic and social benefits of educating womenPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser (锁止器), and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a micro-processor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle‟s engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.In the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. …The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,‟ says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine management computer won‟t allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition (点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting bold of the owner‟s keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the system willsend a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal.Staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle‟s movements via the car‟s GPS unit.31. What‟s the function of the remote immobilizer fitted to a car?A) To help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief.B) To allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.C) To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.D) To prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.32. By saying “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed”(Lines 1-2. Para. 3), MartynRandall suggests that ________.A) it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingB) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftC) the thief has to make use of computer technologyD) the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old33. What is essential in making a modem car tougher to steal?A) A coded ignition key.B) A unique ID card.C) A special cellphone signal.D) A GPS satellite positioning receiver.34. Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm tothe operations centre?A) To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm.B) To keep police informed of the car‟s movements.C) To give the driver time to contact the operations centre.D) To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.35. What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A) Start the tracking system.B) Contact the car owner.C) Block the car engine.D) Locate the missing car.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Psychiatrists (精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing-older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active c hild. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents‟ biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.” For many, retirement b ecomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he‟s also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he‟s learned that young at heart doesn‟t mean young. Lately he‟s been taking afternoon naps (午睡) to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,”says Metcalf. “Y ou can‟t get away from that.”Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they‟ll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they‟ll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,” says Joann Galst, a New Y ork psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigg er one: “that they won‟t be alive long enough to support and protect their child,” she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband. Randy, had twins. “We both wanted children,” says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.” Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,” says Dr. Silber, “and more ready to focus on parenting.”36. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?A) Older parents are often better prepared financially.B) Older parents can take better care of their children.C) Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.D) Older parents can better balance their resources against children‟s demands.37. What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes anunobtainable dream” (Lines 7-8, Para. 1)?A) They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.B) They can‟t obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.C) They can‟t get full pension unless they work some extra years.D) They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.38. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that ________.A) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic childrenB) many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageC) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy39. What‟s the biggest fear of older parents according to New Y ork psychologist JoanGalst?A) Approaching of death.B) Slowing down of their pace of life.C) Being laughed at by other people.D) Being mistaken for grandparents.40. What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A) They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B) Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.C) Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.D) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences it: this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose cite ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the Corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.41. People‟s expectations about the future may have more influence on their sense ofwell-being than their ________ state does.A) currentB) initialC) modernD) primitive42. After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no ________ to go to the partywith us.A) tasteB) moodC) senseD) emotion43. There is already ________ clear to show that plants and animals are being affectedby climate change.A) witnessB) certificationC) identityD) evidence44. Many women still feel that they are being ________ by a male culture, particularlyin the professional services sector.A) held backB) held forthC) held onD) held out45. The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus theirmotivation and ________.A) privilegesB) possibilitiesC) possessionsD) preferences46. It‟s good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually ________from the Bible.A) acquireB) obtainC) deriveD) result47. Tom, did it ever ________ to you that you would be punished for cheating onexams?A) happenB) occurC) reflectD) strike48. In the U.S. 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the factthat it is ________ to sell cigarettes to anyone under that age.A) liableB) liberalD) illegal49. According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal‟s mostmemorable facial ________.A) featureB) hintC) spotD) signature50. Brazil‟s constitution ________ the military use of nuclear energy.A) withdrawsB) forbidsC) interruptsD) objects51. Some people argue that the death ________ does not necessarily reduce the numberof murders.A) plotB) practiceC) penaltyD) pattern52. Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to ________ honestapplicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A) distinguishB) disguiseC) dissolveD) discount53. A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to________ the habit of smoking.A) make upB) turn upC) draw upD) pickup54. Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good ________ on a potentialemployer.B) reputationC) impressionD) reflection55. A special feature of education at MIT is the opportunity for students and faculty to________ together in research activities.A) specializeB) participateC) consistD) involve56. Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the coupleto ________ their comfortable home.A) come in forB) catch up withC) look forward toD) hold on to57. Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debateover the best ways to ________ the problem.A) relateB) tackleC) fileD) attach58. An important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the________ of your mind.A) stateB) caseC) situationD) circumstance59. Research shows that there is no ________ relationship between how much a personearns and whether he feels good about life.A) successiveB) subsequentC) significantD) sincere60. Sadly, as spending on private gardens has ________, spending on public parks hasgenerally declined.A) heightenedB) liftedC) flownD) soared61. Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn‟t produce ________ until it is toolate and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.A) trailsB) therapiesC) symptomsD) symbols62. With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old areusually the first to be ________.A) laid offB) laid asideC) laid outD) laid up63. The physical differences between men and women can be ________ directly to ourbasic roles as hunters and child-bearers.A) pursuedB) tracedC) switchedD) followed64. It is clear that the dog has a much greater ________ of its brain devoted to smellthan is the case with humans.A) compositionB) compoundC) percentD) proportion65. American college students are increasingly ________ with credit card debt and theconsequences can be rather serious.A) boostedB) burdenedC) dischargedD) dominated66. Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroom________.A) performanceB) functionC) behaviorD) display67. The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and fifeskills the learned in sports and ________ them to another area of life.A) utilizeB) employC) applyD) exert68. The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy whathad once been ________ only to the very rich.A) manageableB) measurableC) acceptableD) affordable69. Being out of work, lane can no longer ________ friends to dinners and movies asshe used to.A) urgeB) treatC) appealD) compel70. ________ by the superstars on television, the young athletes trained hard and playedintensely.A) ImitatedB) ImposedC) InsuredD) InspiredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are jour choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You shouldchoose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm‟s attention is the design of cities‟buildings and products. When we designed America‟s first so-called “green” office building in New Y ork two decades __71__, we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the __72__ that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to __73__.Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren‟t designed for __74__ use. The “energy-efficient”sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis __75__ indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So far 20 years, we‟ve been focusing on these materials __76__ to the molecules, looking for ways to make them __77__ for people and the planet.Home builders can now use materials-such as paints that release significantly __78__ amounts of organic compounds-that don‟t __79__ the quality of the air, water, or soil. Ultimately, __80__, our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being “less bad” but on creating __81__ healthful materials that can be either safely returned to theand again. As a matter of __83__, the world‟srecyclable (whether we likethe damage, we are __88__ a positiveproducts and an opportunity toIt‟s not just the building industry,positive approaches to design,have said they want to be greenB) offC) beforeD) away72. A) practiceB) outlookC) ideaD) scheme。
2006年06月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(含答案)
8. The greatest benefit brought about by the interstate system was___________
9.Trucks using the interstate highways deliver more than__________________
10.The interstate system was renamed after Eisenhower in recognition_____________
Long-span, segmented-concrete, cable-stayed bridges such as Hale Boggs in Louisiana and the Sunshine Skyway in Florida ,and remarkable tunnels like Fort Mchenry in Maryland and Mr. baker in Washington developed under the nation's physical challenges, Traffic control systems and methods of construction developed under the interstate program soon influenced highway construction around the world, and were invaluable in improving the condition of urban streets and traffic patterns.
6月17日英语四级考试试题(B卷)及参考答案
6月17日英语四级考试试题(B卷)及参考答案6月17日英语四级考试试题(B卷)及参考答案6月17日英语四级考试试题(B卷)及参考答案2006年6月大学英语四级考试college english testband four--(4ssh 1)试卷一密封条由考生亲自启封注意事项一、将自己的校名、姓名、学校代号、准考证号写在答题纸和试卷二上。
将本试卷代号划在答题纸上。
二、试卷一、答题纸和试卷二均不得带出考场。
考试结束，监考人员收卷后考生才可离开。
三、仔细读懂题目的说明。
四、在90分钟内做完试卷一上的part i至part iii和试卷二上的part iv。
90分钟后，监考人员收取答题纸和试卷一，然后考生再做试卷二上的作文题。
作文题答题时间为30分钟。
全部考试时间为120分钟，不得拖延时间。
五、多项选择题的答案一定要划在答题纸上，凡是写在试卷上的答案一律无效。
试卷二上的题目答案直接写在试卷二上。
六、多项选择题每题只能选一个答案；如多选，则该题无分。
选定答案后，用hb浓度以上的铅笔在相应字母的中部划一条横线。
正确的方法是：[a) [b ] [c] [d]。
使用其它符号答题者不给分。
划线要有一定粗度，浓度要盖过字母底色。
七、如果要改动答案，必须先用橡皮擦净原来选定的答案，然后再按上面的规定重新答题。
八、在考试过程中要注意对自己的答案保密，若被他人抄袭，一经发现，后果自负。
全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会partⅰlistening comprehension (20 minutes)section adirections: in this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. at the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what war said. both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once: after each question there will be a pause. during the pause, you maxi read the four choices marked a), b), c) and d), and decide which is, the best answer. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.example: you will hear:you will read:a) at the office. b) in the waiting room. c) at the airport. d) in a restaurantfrom the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. this conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. therefore, a) "at the office" is the best answer. you should choose [a] on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.sample answer [a] [b] [c] id]1. a) they went a long way to attend the party.b) they didn't think much of the food and drinks.c) they knew none of the other guests at the party.d) they enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2. a) to the bookstore. c) to the market.b) to the dentist's. d) to the post office.3. a) dr. andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.b) she disagrees with dr. andrews on many occasions.c) dr. andrews used to keep his patients waiting.d) she dislikes dr. andrews as much as the new physician.4. a) tom is usually talkative. c) tom has dozens of things to attend to.b) tom has a very bad temper. d) tom is disliked by his colleagues.5. a) to pickup the woman from the library.b) to make a copy of the schedule for his friend.c) to find out more about the topic for the seminar.d) to get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. a) the woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.b) the woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.c) the man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.d) the man doesn't want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7. a) attend a conference. c) meet his lawyer.b) give a speech. d) make a business trip.8 a) jessie always says what she thinks.b) jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.c) jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.d) jessie should know the marketing director better. t9. a) heien is talkative. c) helen is sociable.b) helen is active. d) helen is quiet.10. a) jimmy will regret marrying a frenchwoman. b) jimmy is not serious in making decisions.c) jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house. d) jimmy's words are often not reliable.section bdirections: in this section, you will hear 3 short passages. at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.passage onequestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. a) it can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.b) it was brought to the northern usa by asian farmers.c) it has done more harm than good in the southern usa.d) it was introduced into the usa to kill harmful weeds.12. a) people will have to rely on kudzu for a living.b) they will soon be overgrown with kudzu.c) they will become too hard to plough.d) people will find it hard to protect the soil.13. a) the farmers there have brought it under control.b) the factories there have found a good use for it.c) the climate there is unfavorable to its growth.d) the soil there is not so suitable for the plant.passage twoquestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. a) a business corporation. c) a society of legal professionals.b) the universe as a whole. d) an association of teachers and scholars.15. a) its largest expansion took place during that period.b) its role in society went through a dramatic change.c) small universities combined to form bigger ones.d) provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16. a) private donations. c) grants from corporations.b) government funding. d) fees paid by students.passage threequestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you havejust heard.17. a) he was wounded in the spanish civil war.b) he was interested in the study of wild animals.c) he started the organization heifer international.d) he sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. a) to help starving families to become self-supporting.b) to make plans for the development of poor communities.c) to teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.d) to distribute food to the poor around the world.19. a) they should help other families the way they have been helped.b) they should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.c) they should submit a report of their needs and goals.d) they should provide food for the local communities.20. a) it has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.b) it has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.c) it has promoted international exchange of farmingtechnology.d) it has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in america.partⅱreading comprehension (35 minutes) 北京导航李勇全、郑景婷、王轶群提供directions: there are 4 passages in this part, each passage is followed by some questions at unfinished statements. for each of them there are four choices marked a) , b) , c) and d). you should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years. enhanced by chronic (长久的) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. they may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. they may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn asecond language.when applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (cv). the two terms generally mean the same thing: a one- or two-page document describing one's educational qualifications and professional experience. however, guidelines for preparing a r6sum6 are constantly changing. the best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. the challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. the following list is a good place to start.●"educational requirements differ from country to country. in almost every case of 'cross- border' job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience. " daohangtigong●pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. chronological order means listing your 'oldest' work experience first. reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. ifyou find no specific guidelines. the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format. "●if you are submitting your resume in english, find out if the recipient （收件人) uses british english or american english because there are variations between the two versions. for example, university education is often referred to as 'tertiary education' in the united kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the united states. a reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.21. companies are hiring more foreign employees becausea) they find foreign employees are usually more talentedb) they need original ideas from employees hired overseasc) they want to expand their business beyond home bordersd) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home22. the author believes that an individual who applies to work overseasa) is usually creative and full of initiativeb) aims to improve his foreign language skillsc) is dissatisfied with his own life at homed) seeks either his own or his children's development23. when it comes to resume writing, it is best toa) take cultural factors into considerationb) learn about the company's hiring processc) follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingd) know the employer's personal likes and dislikes24. when writing about qualifications, applicants are advised toa) stress their academic potential to impress the decision makerb) give the title of the university degree they have earned at homec) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesd) highlight their keen interest in pursuing a 'cross-border' career25. according to the author's last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware ofa) the different educational systems in the us and the ukb) the differences between the varieties of englishc) the recipient's preference with regard to the formatd) the distinctive features of american and british culturesquestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:北京导航李勇全、郑景婷、王轶群提供educating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. women's education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women's contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. and economics, with its emphasis on incentives (激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else's family and bear children. girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and art kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school - the prophecy （预言) becomes self- fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.an educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. she is likely to have fewer but healthierchildren and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. the education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. the vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. but it has enormous economic advantages as well. most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. educating women also has a significant impact on health practices, including family planning.26. the author argues that educating girls in developing countries isa) troublesome c) rewardingb) labor-saving d) expensive27. by saying "... the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling ..." (lines 45. para. 2). the author means thata) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boysb) girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsc) girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachd) girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at home28. the author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle whena) women care more about educationb) girls can gain equal access to educationc) a family has fewer but healthier childrend) parents can afford their daughters' education29. what does the author say about women's education?a) it deserves greater attention than other social issues.b) it is now given top priority in many developing countries.c) it will yield greater returns than other known investments.d) it has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.30. 7be passage mainly discussesa) unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesb) the potential earning power of well-educated womenc) the major contributions of educated women to societyd) the economic and social benefits of educating womenpassage three北京导航李勇全、郑景婷、王轶群提供questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. but he is in for an unwelcome surprise. the car is fitted with a remote immobiliser (锁止器), and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.the idea goes like this. a control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a micro- processor and memory, and a gps (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. ff the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle's engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted. daoahngtigongin the uk, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. 'the pattern of vehicle crime has changed,' says martyn randall, a security expert. he says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. but only if the car is more than 10 years old.modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their enginemanagement computer won't allow them to start unless they receive a unique id code beamed out by the ignition (点火) key. in the uk, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.but determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting bold of the owner's keys. and key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.if the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their id, the system will send a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. the hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the gps signal.staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle's movements via the car's gps unit.31. what's the function of the remote immobilizer fitted to a car?a) to help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief.b) to allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.c) to prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.d) to prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.32. by saying 'the pattern of vehicle crime has changed' (lines 1-2. para. 3). martyn randall suggests thata) it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingb) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftc) the thief has to make use of computer technologyd) the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old33. what is essential in making a modem car tougher to steal?a) a coded ignition key. c) a special cellphone signal.b) a unique id card. d) a gps satellite positioning receiver.34. why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm to the operations centre?a) to leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm.b) to keep police informed of the car's movements.c) to give the driver time to contact the operations centre.d) to allow for possible errors in the gps system.35. what will the operations centre do first after receivingan alarm?a) start the tracking system. c) block the car engine.b) contact the car owner. d) locate the missing car.passage four北京导航李勇全、郑景婷、王轶群提供questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:psychiatrists 精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing - older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. but raising kids takes money and energy. many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents' biggest, and often unspoken, fear. having late-life children, says an economics professor. often means parents, particularly fathers, "end up retiring much later." for many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream.henry metcalf. a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. but he's also worried that his energy will give out first. sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he's learned that young at heart doesn't mean young. lately he's been taking afternoon naps (午睡) daohangto keep up his energy. "my body is aging," says metcalf. "you can't get away from that."often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. "they worry they'll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they'll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school," says joann galst, a new york psychologist. but at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one: "that they won't be alive long enough to support and protect their child," she says.many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. after marrying late and undergoing years of fertilily (受孕) treatment, marilyn nolen and her husband. randy, had twins. "we both wanted children," says marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. the twins have given the couple what they desired for years, "a sense of family." kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. 'the dads are older, more mature," says dr. silber, "and more ready to focus on parenting."36. why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset inchild rearing?a) older parents are often better prepared financially.b) older parents can take better care of their children.c) older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.d) older parents can better balance their resources against children's demands.37. what does the author mean by saying "for many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream" (lines 7-8, para.1)?a) they are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.b) they can't obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.c) they can't get full pension unless they work some extra years.d) they have to go on working beyond their retirement age.38. the author gives the example of henry metcalf to show thata) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic childrenb) many people are young in spirit despite their advanced agec) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesd) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy39. what's the biggest fear of older parents according to new york psychologist joan galst?a) approaching of death. c) being laughed at by other people.b) slowing down of their pace of life. d) being mistaken for grandparents.40. what do we learn about marilyn and randy nolen?a) they thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.b) not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.c) not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.d) they believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.part iii vocabulary (20 minutes)directions: there are 30 incomplete sentences it: this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d). choose cite one answer that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.4l. people's expectations about the future may have more influence on their sense of well-being than their state does.a) current c) modernb) initial d) primitive42. after working all day, he was so tired that he was in no to go to the party with us.a) taste c) senseb) mood d) emotion43. there is already clear to show that plants and animals are being affected by climate change.a) witness c) identityb) certification d) evidence44. many women still feel that they are being by a male culture, particularly in the professional services sector.a) held back c) held onb) held forth d) held out45. the findings paint a unique picture of the shoppinghabits of customers, plus their motivation anda) privileges c) possessionsb) possibilities d) preferences46. it's good to know that quite a few popular english expressions actually from the bible.a) acquire c) deriveb) obtain d) result47. tom, did it ever to you that you would be punished for cheating on exams?a) happen c) reflectb) occur d) strike48. in the us, 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the fact that it is to sellcigarettes to anyone under that age.a) liable c) irrationalb) liberal d) illegal49. according to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal's most memorable faciala) feature c) spotb) hint d) signature50. brarll's constitution the military use of nuclear energy.a) withdraws c) interruptsb) forbids d) objects51. some people argue that the death does not necessarily reduce the number of murders.a) plot c) penaltyb) practice d) pattern52. many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to honest applicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.a) distinguish c) dissolveb) disguise d) discount53. a study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to the habit of smoking.a) make up c) draw upb) turn up d) pickup54. almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good on a potential employer.a) illusion c) impressionb) reputation d) reflection55. a special feature of education at mit is the opportunity for students and faculty to togetherin research activities.a) specialize c) consistb) participate d) involve56. although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the couple totheir comfortable home.a) come in for c) look forward tob) catch up with d) hold on to57. although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debate over the best ways tothe problem.a) relate c) fileb) tackle d) attach58. an important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the of your mind.a) state c) situationb) case d) circumstance59. research shows that there is no relationship between how much a person earns and whether he feels good about life.a) successive c)significantb) subsequent d) sincere60. sadly, as spending on private gardens has , spending on public parks has generally declined. a) heightened c) flownb) lifted d) soared61. lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn't produce until it is too late and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.a) trails c) symptomsb) therapies d) symbols62. with the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old are usually the first to bea) laid off c) laid outb) laid aside d) laid up63. the physical differences between men and women can be directly to our basic n as hunters and child-bearers.a) pursued c) switchedb) traced d) followed64. it is clear that the dog has a much greater of its brain devoted to smell than is the case with humans.a) composition c) percentb) compound d) proportion65. american college students are increasingly with credit card debt and the consequences can be rather serious.a) boosted c) dischargedb) burdened d) dominated66. numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classrooma) performance c) behaviorb) function d) display67. the most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and fife skills the learned in sports and them to another area of life.a) utilize c) applyb) employ d) exert68. the technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy what had once been only to the very rich.a) manageable c) acceptableb) measurable d) affordable69. being out of work, lane can no longer friends to dinners and movies as she used to.a) urge c) appealb) treat d) compel70. by the superstars on television, the young athletes trained hard and played intensely.a) imitated c) insuredb) imposed d) inspiredpart iv cloze (15 minutes)directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are jour choices marked a). b). c) and d) on the right side of the paper. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.the part of the environmental movement that draws my firm's attention is the design of cities. buildings and products. when we designed america's first so-called "green" office building in new york two decades 7l_, we felt very alone. but today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the 72 that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to 73 .back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren't designed for 74 use. the "energy-efficient" sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis 75 indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. so far 20 years. we've been focusing on these materials 76 to the molecules, looking for ways to make them 77 for people andthe planet.home builders can now use materials-such as paints that release significantly _78_ amounts of organic compounds -that don't 79 the quality of the air, water, or soil. ultimately. 80_, our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being "less bad" but on creating 81 healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil _82_ reused by industry again and again. as a matter of _83, the world's largest carpet manufacturer has already _ 84_"_ a carpet that is fully and safely recyclable (可循环用的).look at it this way: no one __85 out to create a building that destroys the planet. but our current industrial systems are } 86 causing these conditions, whether we like it or not. so 87_ of simply trying to reduce the damage, we are _88_ a positive approach. we're giving people high-quality, healthful products and an opportunity to make choices that have a 89 effect on the world. it's not just the building industry, either. 90_ cities are taking these environmentally positive approaches to design, planning and building. portland, seattle and boston have said they want to be green cities. chicago wants to be the greenest city in the world.71. a) ago c) before b) off d) away。
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2006年06月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题总分：100分及格：60分考试时间：120分Part IV Reading Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)(1)Questions{TSE}are based on the following passage. Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years, enhanced by chronic （长久的）personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent. Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language. When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae （CV）. The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one-or two-page document describing one’s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate （公司）culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start. ●“Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of ‘cross-border’job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.”●Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listin g your …oldest‟ work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first.&nbs(2)The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ________.A. isusuallycreativeandfullofinitiativeB. aimstoimprovehisforeignlanguageskillsC. isdissatisfiedwithhisownlifeathomeD. seekseitherhisownorhischildren‟sdevelopment(3)When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ________.A. takeculturalfactorsintoconsiderationB. learnaboutthecompany‟shiringprocessC. followappropriateguidelinesforjobhuntingD. knowtheemployer‟spersonallikesanddislikes(4)When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to ________.A. stresstheiracademicpotentialtoimpressthedecisionmakerB. givethetitleoftheuniversitydegreetheyhaveearnedathomeC. provideadetaileddescriptionoftheirstudyandworkexperiencesD. highlighttheirkeeninterestinpursuinga…cross-border‟career(5)According to the author‟s last piece of advic e, the applicants should be aware of ________.A. thedifferenteducationalsystemsintheUSandtheUKB. thedifferencesbetweenthevarietiesofEnglishC. therecipient‟spreferencewithregardtotheformatD. thedistinctivefeaturesofAmericanandBritishcultures(6)Questions{TSE}are based on the following passage. Passage Two Educating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women‟s education may be unusual territo ry for economists, but enhancing women’s contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on incentives （激励）, provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education. Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else’s family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and art kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school-the prophecy （预言）becomes self-fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle （恶性循环）of neglect. An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle. Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages&nbs(7)By saying “... the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling...”（Lines 45, Para. 2）. the author means that ________.A. girlswillturnouttobelessvaluablethanboysB. girlswillbecapableofrealizingtheirowndreamsC. girlswilleventuallyfindtheirgoalsinlifebeyondreachD. girlswillbeincreasinglydiscontentedwiththeirlifeathome(8)The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle when ________.A. womencaremoreabouteducationB. girlscangainequalaccesstoeducationC. afamilyhasfewerbuthealthierchildrenD. parentscanaffordtheirdaughters‟education(9)What does the author say about women‟s education?A. ItdeservesgreaterattentionthanothersocialissuesB. ItisnowgiventoppriorityinmanydevelopingcountriesC. ItwillyieldgreaterreturnsthanotherknowninvestmentsD. Ithasarousedtheinterestofagrowingnumberofeconomists(10)The passage mainly discusses ________.A. unequaltreatmentofboysandgirlsindevelopingcountriesB. thepotentialearningpowerofwell-educatedwomenC. themajorcontributionsofeducatedwomentosocietyD. theeconomicandsocialbenefitsofeducatingwomen(11)Questions{TSE}are based on the following passage. Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser （锁止器）, and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again. The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a micro-processor and memory, and a GPS （全球定位系统）satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle’s engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted. In the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. …The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,‟ says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old. Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine management computer won’t allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamedout by the ignition （点火）key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997. But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting bold of the owner‟s keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system. If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the sy(12)By saying “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed”（Lines 1-2. Para. 3）, Martyn Randall suggests that ________.A. ittakesalongertimeforthecarthieftodothestealingB. self-preparedtoolsarenolongerenoughforcartheftC. thethiefhastomakeuseofcomputertechnologyD. thethiefhaslostinterestinstealingcarsover10yearsold(13)What is essential in making a modem car tougher to steal?A. AcodedignitionkeyB. AuniqueIDcardC. AspecialcellphonesignalD. AGPSsatellitepositioningreceiver(14)Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm to the operations centre?A. ToleavetimefortheoperationscentretogiveanalarmB. Tokeeppoliceinformedofthecar‟smovementsC. TogivethedrivertimetocontacttheoperationscentreD. ToallowforpossibleerrorsintheGPSsystem(15)What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A. StartthetrackingsystemB. ContactthecarownerC. BlockthecarengineD. Locatethemissingcar(16)Questions{TSE}are based on the following passage. Psychiatrists （精神病专家）who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing-older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands ofan active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents‟biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.” For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream. Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he‟s also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he’s learned that young at heart doesn’t mean young. Lately he’s been taking afternoon naps （午睡）to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,”says Metcalf. “You can’t get away from that.” Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they‟ll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they‟ll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,” says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one: “that they won‟t be alive long enough to support and protect their child,” she says. Many late-life parents, though,&nb(17)What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream”（Lines 7-8, Para. 1）?A. TheyarereluctanttoretirewhentheyreachtheirretirementageB. The ycan‟tobtaintheretirementbenefitstheyhavedreamedofC. Theycan‟tgetfullpensionunlesstheyworksomeextrayearsD. Theyhavetogoonworkingbeyondtheirretirementage(18)The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that ________.A. olderparentsshouldexercisemoretokeepupwiththeirathleticchildrenB. manypeopleareyounginspiritdespitetheiradvancedageC. olderparentstendtobeconcernedabouttheiragingbodiesD. takingafternoonnapsisagoodwaytomaintainenergy(19)What‟s the biggest fear of older par ents according to New York psychologist Joan Galst?A. ApproachingofdeathB. SlowingdownoftheirpaceoflifeC. BeinglaughedatbyotherpeopleD. Beingmistakenforgrandparents(20)What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A. TheythoughttheywereanexampleofsuccessfulfertilitytreatmentB. NotuntiltheyreachedmiddleagedidtheythinkofhavingchildrenC. NotuntiltheyhadthetwinsdidtheyfeeltheyhadformedafamilyD. TheybelievedthatchildrenbornofolderparentswouldbesmarterPart III V ocabulary (20 minutes)(1)People‟s expectations about the future may have more influence on their sense of well-being than their ________ state does.A. currentB. initialC. modernD. primitive(2)After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no ________ to go to the party with us.A. tasteB. moodC. senseD. emotion(3)There is already ________ clear to show that plants and animals are being affected by climate change.A. witnessB. certificationC. identityD. evidence(4)Many women still feel that they are being ________ by a male culture, particularly in the professional services sector.A. heldbackB. heldforthC. heldonD. heldout(5)The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus their motivation and ________.A. privilegesB. possibilitiesC. possessionsD. preferences(6)It‟s good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually ________ from the Bible.A. acquireB. obtainC. deriveD. result(7)Tom, did it ever ________ to you that you would be punished for cheating on exams?A. happenB. occurC. reflectD. strike(8)In the U.S. 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the fact that it is ________ to sell cigarettes to anyone under that age.A. liableB. liberalC. irrationalD. illegal(9)According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal‟s most memorable facial ________.A. featureB. hintC. spotD. signature(10)Brazil‟s constitution ________ the military use of nuclear energy.A. withdrawsB. forbidsC. interruptsD. objects(11)Some people argue that the death ________ does not necessarily reducethe number of murders.A. plotB. practiceC. penaltyD. pattern(12)Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to ________ honest applicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A. distinguishB. disguiseC. dissolveD. discount(13)A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to ________ the habit of smoking.A. makeupB. turnupC. drawupD. pickup(14)Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good ________ on a potential employer.A. illusionB. reputationC. impressionD. reflection(15)A special feature of education at MIT is the opportunity for students and faculty to ________ together in research activities.A. specializeB. participateC. consistD. involve(16)Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the couple to ________ their comfortable home.A. comeinforB. catchupwithC. lookforwardtoD. holdonto(17)Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debate over the best ways to ________ the problem.A. relateB. tackleC. fileD. attach(18)An important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the ________ of your mind.A. stateB. caseC. situationD. circumstance(19)Research shows that there is no ________ relationship between how mucha person earns and whether he feels good about life.A. successiveB. subsequentC. significantD. sincere(20)Sadly, as spending on private gardens has ________, spending on public parks has generally declined.A. heightenedB. liftedC. flownD. soared(21)Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn‟t produce ________ until it is too late and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.A. trailsB. therapiesC. symptomsD. symbols(22)With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old are usually the first to be ________.A. laidoffB. laidasideC. laidoutD. laidup(23)The physical differences between men and women can be ________ directly to our basic roles as hunters and child-bearers.A. pursuedB. tracedC. switchedD. followed(24)It is clear that the dog has a much greater ________ of its brain devoted to smell than is the case with humans.A. compositionB. compoundC. percentD. proportion(25)American college students are increasingly ________ with credit card debt and the consequences can be rather serious.A. boostedB. burdenedC. dischargedD. dominated(26)Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroom ________.A. performanceB. functionC. behaviorD. display(27)The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and fife skills the learned in sports and ________ them to another area of life.A. utilizeB. employC. applyD. exert(28)The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy what had once been ________ only to the very rich.A. manageableB. measurableC. acceptableD. affordable(29)Being out of work, lane can no longer ________ friends to dinners and movies as she used to.A. urgeB. treatC. appealD. compel(30)________ by the superstars on television, the young athletes trained hard and played intensely.A. ImitatedB. ImposedC. InsuredD. InspiredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)(1)There are{TSE}blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are jour choices marked A）, B）, C）and D）on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm‟s attention is the design of cities‟ buildings and products. When we designed America‟s first so-called “green” office building in New York two decades __71__, we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the __72__ that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to __73__. Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren‟t designed for __74__ use. The “energy-efficient” sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis __75__ indoor air quality problems caused bymaterials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So far 20 years, we‟ve been focusing on these materials __76__ to the molecules, looking for ways to make them __77__ for people and the planet. Home builders can now use materials-such as paints that release significantly __78__ amounts of organic compounds-that don‟t __79__ the quality of the air, water, or soil. Ultimately, __80__, our basic design strategy is focused not sim ply on being “less bad” but on creating __81__ healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil __82__ reused by industry again and again. As a matter of __83__, the world‟s largest carpet manufacturer has already __84__ a carpet that is (2)A. practiceB. outlookC. ideaD. scheme(3)A. goB. comeC. arriveD. continue(4)A. indoorB. inwardC. relevantD. flexible(5)A. displayedB. discoveredC. exhibitedD. revealed(6)A. backB. downC. nextD. near(7)A. comfortableB. cautiousC. safeD. stable(8)A. reducedB. revisedC. descendedD. delayed(9)A. denyB. depressC. dissolveD. destroy(10)A. besidesB. howeverC. anyhowD. anyway(11)A. partiallyB. exactlyC. completelyD. superficially(12)A. orB. andC. butD. nor(13)A. interestB. factC. principleD. course(14)A. sketchedB. constructedC. researchedD. developed(15)A. startsB. pullsC. looksD. makes(16)A. basicallyB. originallyC. traditionallyD. inevitably(17)A. becauseB. outC. insteadD. regardless(18)A. adjustingB. admittingC. adoptingD. adapting(19)A. functionalB. beneficialC. preciousD. sensible(20)A. EntireB. TotalC. FullD. Complete答案和解析Part IV Reading Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)(1) :D(2) :D(3) :A(4) :C(5) :B(6) :C(7) :A(8) :B(9) :C(10) :D(11) :C(12) :B(13) :A(14) :D(15) :B(16) :C(17) :D(18) :C(19) :A(20) :CPart III V ocabulary (20 minutes)(1) :A(2) :B(3) :D(4) :A(5) :D(6) :C(7) :B(8) :D(9) :A(10) :B(11) :C(12) :A(13) :D(14) :C(15) :B(16) :D(17) :B(18) :A(19) :C(20) :D(21) :C(22) :A(23) :B(24) :D(25) :B(26) :A(27) :C(28) :D(29) :B(30) :DPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)(1) :A(2) :C(3) :B(4) :A(5) :D(6) :B(7) :C(8) :A(9) :D(10) :B(11) :C(12) :A(13) :B(14) :D(15) :A(16) :D(17) :C(18) :C(19) :B(20) :A。
2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷
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四、在90分钟内做完试卷一上的Part I至Part III和试卷二上的Part IV 90分钟后，监考人员收取答题纸和试卷一，然后考生再做试卷二上的作文题。
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五、多项选择题的答案一定要划在答题纸上，凡是写在试卷上的答案一律无效。
试卷二上的题目答案直接写在试卷二上。
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全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what war said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once: After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you maxi read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is, the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) They went a long way to attend the party.B) They didn‟t think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2. A) To the bookstore.B) To the dentist‟s.C) To the market.D) To the post office.3. A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.4. A) Tom is usually talkative.B) Tom has a very bad temper.C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5. A) To pickup the woman from the library.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn‟t want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7. A) Attend a conference.B) Give a speech.C) Meet his lawyer.D) Make a business trip.8. A) Jessie always says what she thinks.B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.D) Jessie should know the marketing director better.9. A) Helen is talkative.B) Helen is active.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is quiet.10. A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.D) Jimmy‟s words are often not reliable.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12. A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The farmers there have brought it under control.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) A business corporation.B) The universe as a whole.C) A society of legal professionals.D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16. A) Private donations.B) Government funding.C) Grants from corporations.D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20. A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage oneDirections: There are 4 passages in this part, Each passage is followed by some questions at unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years, enhanced by chronic (长久的) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one-or two-page document describing one‟s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.●“Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of …cross-border‟ job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.”●Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your …oldest‟workexperience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format.”●If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient (收件人) uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as …tertiary education‟ in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.21. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because ________.A) they find foreign employees are usually more talentedB) they need original ideas from employees hired overseasC) they want to expand their business beyond home bordersD) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home22. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ________.A) is usually creative and full of initiativeB) aims to improve his foreign language skillsC) is dissatisfied with his own life at homeD) seeks either his own or his children‟s development23. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ________.A) take cultural factors into considerationB) learn about the company‟s hiring processC) follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingD) know the employer‟s personal likes and dislikes24. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to ________.A) stress their academic potential to impress the decision makerB) give the title of the university degree they have earned at homeC) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesD) highlight their keen interest in pursuing a …cross-border‟ career25. According to the author‟s last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of________.A) the different educational systems in the US and the UKB) the differences between the varieties of EnglishC) the recipient‟s preference with regard to the formatD) the distinctive features of American and British culturesQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Passage TwoEducating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women‟s education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women‟s contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on incentives (激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else‟s family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and art kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school-the prophecy (预言) becomes self-fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. Such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. Educating women also has a significant impact on health practices, including family planning.26. The author argues that educating girls in developing countries is ________.A) troublesomeB) labor-savingC) rewardingD) expensive27. By saying “... the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling...” (Lines 45, Para. 2). the authormeans that ________.A) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boysB) girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsC) girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachD) girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at home28. The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle when________.A) women care more about educationB) girls can gain equal access to educationC) a family has fewer but healthier childrenD) parents can afford their daughters‟ education29. What does the author say about women‟s education?A) It deserves greater attention than other social issues.B) It is now given top priority in many developing countries.C) It will yield greater returns than other known investments.D) It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.30. The passage mainly discusses ________.A) unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB) the potential earning power of well-educated womenC) the major contributions of educated women to societyD) the economic and social benefits of educating womenPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser (锁止器), and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a micro-processor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle‟s engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.In the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. …The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,‟ says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine management computer won‟t allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition (点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting bold of the owner‟s keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts ofvehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the system will send a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal.Staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle‟s movements via the car‟s GPS unit.31. What‟s the function of the remote immobilizer fitted to a car?A) To help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief.B) To allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.C) To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.D) To prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.32. By saying “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed” (Lines 1-2. Para. 3), MartynRandall suggests that ________.A) it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingB) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftC) the thief has to make use of computer technologyD) the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old33. What is essential in making a modem car tougher to steal?A) A coded ignition key.B) A unique ID card.C) A special cellphone signal.D) A GPS satellite positioning receiver.34. Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm tothe operations centre?A) To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm.B) To keep police informed of the car‟s movements.C) To give the driver time to contact the operations centre.D) To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.35. What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A) Start the tracking system.B) Contact the car owner.C) Block the car engine.D) Locate the missing car.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Psychiatrists (精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing-older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents‟ biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.” For many, retirement b ecomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he‟s also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he‟s learned that young at heart doesn‟t mean young. Lately he‟s been taking afternoon naps (午睡) to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,”says Metcalf. “You can‟t get away from that.”Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they‟ll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they‟ll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,” says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigg er one: “that they won‟t be alive long enough to support and protect their child,” she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband. Randy, had twins. “We both wanted children,” says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.” Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,” says Dr. Silber, “and more ready to focus on parenting.”36. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?A) Older parents are often better prepared financially.B) Older parents can take better care of their children.C) Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.D) Older parents can better balance their resources against children‟s demands.37. What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes anunobtainable dream” (Lines 7-8, Para. 1)?A) They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.B) They can‟t obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.C) They can‟t get full pension unless they work some extra years.D) They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.38. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that ________.A) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic childrenB) many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageC) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy39. What‟s the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist JoanGalst?A) Approaching of death.B) Slowing down of their pace of life.C) Being laughed at by other people.D) Being mistaken for grandparents.40. What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A) They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B) Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.C) Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.D) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences it: this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose cite ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the Corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.41. People‟s expectations about the future may have more influence on their sense ofwell-being than their ________ state does.A) currentB) initialC) modernD) primitive42. After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no ________ to go to the partywith us.A) tasteB) moodC) sense43. There is already ________ clear to show that plants and animals are being affectedby climate change.A) witnessB) certificationC) identityD) evidence44. Many women still feel that they are being ________ by a male culture, particularlyin the professional services sector.A) held backB) held forthC) held onD) held out45. The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus theirmotivation and ________.A) privilegesB) possibilitiesC) possessionsD) preferences46. It‟s good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually ________from the Bible.A) acquireB) obtainC) deriveD) result47. Tom, did it ever ________ to you that you would be punished for cheating onexams?A) happenB) occurC) reflectD) strike48. In the U.S. 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the factthat it is ________ to sell cigarettes to anyone under that age.B) liberalC) irrationalD) illegal49. According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal‟s mostmemorable facial ________.A) featureB) hintC) spotD) signature50. Brazil‟s constitution ________ the military use of nuclear energy.A) withdrawsB) forbidsC) interruptsD) objects51. Some people argue that the death ________ does not necessarily reduce the numberof murders.A) plotB) practiceC) penaltyD) pattern52. Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to ________ honestapplicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A) distinguishB) disguiseC) dissolveD) discount53. A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to________ the habit of smoking.A) make upB) turn upC) draw upD) pickup54. Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good ________ on a potentialemployer.A) illusionB) reputationC) impressionD) reflection55. A special feature of education at MIT is the opportunity for students and faculty to________ together in research activities.A) specializeB) participateC) consistD) involve56. Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the coupleto ________ their comfortable home.A) come in forB) catch up withC) look forward toD) hold on to57. Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debateover the best ways to ________ the problem.A) relateB) tackleC) fileD) attach58. An important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the________ of your mind.A) stateB) caseC) situationD) circumstance59. Research shows that there is no ________ relationship between how much a personearns and whether he feels good about life.A) successiveB) subsequentC) significantD) sincere60. Sadly, as spending on private gardens has ________, spending on public parks hasgenerally declined.A) heightenedB) liftedC) flownD) soared61. Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn‟t produce ________ until it is toolate and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.A) trailsB) therapiesC) symptomsD) symbols62. With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old areusually the first to be ________.A) laid offB) laid asideC) laid outD) laid up63. The physical differences between men and women can be ________ directly to ourbasic roles as hunters and child-bearers.A) pursuedB) tracedC) switchedD) followed64. It is clear that the dog has a much greater ________ of its brain devoted to smellthan is the case with humans.A) compositionB) compoundC) percentD) proportion65. American college students are increasingly ________ with credit card debt and theconsequences can be rather serious.A) boostedB) burdenedC) dischargedD) dominated66. Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroom________.A) performanceB) functionC) behaviorD) display67. The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and fifeskills the learned in sports and ________ them to another area of life.A) utilizeB) employC) applyD) exert68. The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy whathad once been ________ only to the very rich.A) manageableB) measurableC) acceptableD) affordable69. Being out of work, lane can no longer ________ friends to dinners and movies asshe used to.A) urgeB) treatC) appealD) compel70. ________ by the superstars on television, the young athletes trained hard and playedintensely.A) ImitatedB) ImposedC) InsuredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are jour choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You shouldchoose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm‟s attention is the design of cities‟buildings and products. When we designed America‟s first so-called “green” office building in New York two decades __71__, we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the __72__ that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to __73__.Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren‟t designed for __74__ use. The “energy-efficient”sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis __75__ indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So far 20 years, we‟ve been focusing on these materials __76__ to the molecules, looking for ways to make them __77__ for people and the planet.Home builders can now use materials-such as paints that release significantly‟t __79__ the quality of the air, water, or“lessAs a matter of __83__, the world‟srecyclablethe damage, we are __88__ a positiveproducts and an opportunity to‟s not just the building industry,positive approaches to design,have said they want to be green cities. Chicago wants to be the greenest city in the world.71. A) agoB) offC) beforeD) away72. A) practice。
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2006年6月17日大学英语四级考试COLLEGE ENGLISH TEST—Band Four---(4SSH 1)试卷一※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※密封条由考生亲自启封注意事项一、将自己的校名、姓名、学校代号、准考证号写在答题纸和试卷二上。
将本试卷代号划在答题纸上。
二、试卷一、答题纸和试卷二均不得带出考场。
考试结束，监考人员收卷后考生才可离开。
三、仔细读懂题目的说明。
四、在90分钟内做完试卷一上的Part I至Part III和试卷二上的Part IV。
90分钟后，监考人员收取答题纸和试卷一，然后考生再做试卷二上的作文题。
作文题答题时间为30分钟。
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五、多项选择题的答案一定要划在答题纸上，凡是写在试卷上的答案一律无效。
试卷二上的题目答案直接写在试卷二上。
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全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会PartⅠ Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what war sai d. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once: After each question therewill be a pause. During the pause, you maxi read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is,the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Example: You will hear:You will read:A) At the office. B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport. D) In a restaurantFrom the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. Y ou should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] ID]1. A) They went a long way to attend the party. B) They didn't think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party. D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2. A) To the bookstore. B) To the dentist's. C) To the market. D) To the post office.3. A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness. B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting. D)She dislikes Dr Andrews as much as the new physician.4. A) Tom is usually talkative. C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.B) Tom has a very bad temper. D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5. A) To pickup the woman from the library. B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar. D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn't want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7. A) Attend a conference. B) Give a speech. C) Meet his lawyer. D) Make a business trip.8 A) Jessie always says what she thinks. B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss. D) Jessie should know the marketing director better.9. A) Helen is talkative. B) Helen is active C) Helen is sociable. D) Helen is quiet.10. A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman. B) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.C) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house. D) Jimmy's words are often not reliable.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings. B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA. D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12. A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living. B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough. D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The farmers there have brought it under control. B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth. D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage T woQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) A business corporation. C) A society of legal professionals.B) The universe as a whole. D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period. B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones. D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16. A) Private donations. C) Grants from corporations.B) Government funding. D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war. B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International. D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting. B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals. D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20. A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.PartⅡ Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions:There are 4 passages in this part, Each passage is followed by some questions at unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years. enhanced by chronic (长久的) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one- or two-page document describing one's educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a r6sum6 are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.●"Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of 'cross- border' job hunting, juststating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience. "●Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological ordermeans listing your 'oldest' work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format. "●If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient （收件人) uses British English or AmericanEnglish because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as 'tertiary education' in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.21. Companies are hiring more foreign employees becauseA) they find foreign employees are usually more talented B) they need original ideas from employees hired overseasC) they want to expand their business beyond home borders D) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home22. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseasA) is usually creative and full of initiative B) aims to improve his foreign language skillsC) is dissatisfied with his own life at home D) seeks either his own or his children's development23. When it comes to resume writing, it is best toA) take cultural factors into consideration B) learn about the company's hiring processC) follow appropriate guidelines for job hunting D) know the employer's personal likes and dislikes24. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised toA) stress their academic potential to impress the decision makerB) give the title of the university degree they have earned at homeC) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesD) highlight their keen interest in pursuing a 'cross-border' career25. According to the author's last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware ofA) the different educational systems in the US and the UK B) the differences between the varieties of EnglishC) the recipient's preference with regard to the format D) the distinctive features of American and British culturesQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Educating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women's education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women's contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on incentives (激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else's family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and are kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school —the prophecy （预言) becomes self-fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent foreach additional year of schooling. Such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. Educating women also has a significant impact on health practices, including family planning.26. The author argues that educating girls in developing countries isA) troublesome B) labor-saving C) rewarding D) expensive27. By saying "... the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling ..." (Lines 45. Para. 2). the author means thatA) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boys B) girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsC) girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachD) girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at home28. The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle whenA) women care more about education B) girls can gain equal access to educationC) a family has fewer but healthier children D) parents can afford their daughters' education29. What does the author say about women's education?A) It deserves greater attention than other social issues. B) It is now given top priority in many developing countries.C) It will yield greater returns than other known investments.D) It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.30. The passage mainly discussesA) unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countries B) the potential earning power of well-educated womenC) the major contributions of educated women to society D) the economic and social benefits of educating womenPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser (锁止器), and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a micro-processor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. ff the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle's engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.In the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. 'The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,' says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine management computer won't allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition (点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting bold of the owner's keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the system will send a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal.Staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle's movements via the car's GPS unit.31. What's the function of the remote immobilizer fitted to a car?A) To help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief. B) To allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.C) To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.D) To prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.32. By saying 'The pattern of vehicle crime has changed' (Lines 1-2. Para. 3), Martyn Randall suggests thatA) it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealing B) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftC) the thief has to make use of computer technology D) the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old33. What is essential in making a modern car tougher to steal?A) A coded ignition key. C) A special cellphone signal.B) A unique ID card. D) A GPS satellite positioning receiver.34. Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm to the operations centre?A) To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm. B) To keep police informed of the car's movements.C) To give the driver time to contact the operations centre. D) To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.35. What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A) Start the tracking system. C) Block the car engine.B) Contact the car owner. D) Locate the missing car.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:Psychiatrists 精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing - older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents' biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, "end up retiring much later." For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he's also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he's learned that young at heart doesn't mean young. Lately he's been taking afternoon naps (午睡) to keep up his energy. "My body is aging," says Metcalf. "You can't get away from that."Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. "They worry they'll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they'll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school," says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one: "that they won't be alive long enough to support and protect their child," she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertilily (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband. Randy, had twins. "We both wanted children," says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, "a sense of family." Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. 'The dads are older, more mature," says Dr. Silber, "and more ready to focus on parenting."36. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?A) Older parents are often better prepared financially.B) Older parents can take better care of their children.C) Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.D) Older parents can better balance their resources against children's demands.37. What does the author mean by saying "For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream" (Lines 7-8, Para. 1)?A) They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.B) They can't obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.C) They can't get full pension unless they work some extra years.D) They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.38. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show thatA) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic childrenB) many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageC) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy39. What's the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist Joan Galst?A) Approaching of death. C) Being laughed at by other people.B) Slowing down of their pace of life. D) Being mistaken for grandparents.40. What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A) They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B) Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.C) Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.D) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.Part III V ocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences it: this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) andD). Choose cite ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the Corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.4l. People's expectations about the future may have more influence on their sense of well-being than their state does.A) current C) modern B) initial D) primitive42. After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no to go to the party with us.A) taste C) sense B) mood D) emotion43. There is already clear to show that plants and animals are being affected by climate change.A) witness C) identity B) certification D) evidence44. Many women still feel that they are being by a male culture, particularly in the professional services sector.A) held back C) held on B) held forth D) held out45. The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus their motivation andA) privileges C) possessions B) possibilities D) preferences46. It's good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually from the Bible.A) acquire C) derive B) obtain D) result47. Tom, did it ever to you that you would be punished for cheating on exams?A) happen C) reflect B) occur D) strike48. In the US, 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the fact that it is to sell cigarettesto anyone under that age.A) liable C) irrational B) liberal D) illegal49. According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal's most memorable facialA) feature C) spot B) hint D) signature50. Brarll's constitution the military use of nuclear energy.A) withdraws C) interrupts B) forbids D) objects51. Some people argue that the death does not necessarily reduce the number of murders.A) plot C) penalty B) practice D) pattern52. Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to honest applicants from the growing number ofdishonest ones.A) distinguish C) dissolve B) disguise D) discount53. A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to the habit of smoking.A) make up C) draw up B) turn up D) pickup54. Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good on a potential employer.A) illusion C) impression B) reputation D) reflection55. A special feature of education at MIT is the opportunity for students and faculty to together in research activities.A) specialize C) consist B) participate D) involve56. Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the couple to their comfortable home.A) come in for C) look forward to B) catch up with D) hold on to57. Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debate over the best ways to the problem.A) relate C) file B) tackle D) attach58. An important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the of your mind.A) state C) situation B) case D) circumstance59. Research shows that there is no relationship between how much a person earns and whether he feels good about life.A) successive C)significant B) subsequent D) sincere60. Sadly, as spending on private gardens has , spending on public parks has generally declined.A) heightened C) flown B) lifted D) soared61. Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn't produce until it is too late and has spread beyond the chest tothe brain, liver or bones.A) trails C) symptoms B) therapies D) symbols62. With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old are usually the first to beA) laid off C) laid out B) laid aside D) laid up63. The physical differences between men and women can be directly to our basic n as hunters and child-bearers.A) pursued C) switched B) traced D) followed64. It is clear that the dog has a much greater of its brain devoted to smell than is the case with humans.A) composition C) percent B) compound D) proportion65. American college students are increasingly with credit card debt and the consequences can be rather serious.A) boosted C) discharged B) burdened D) dominated66. Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroomA) performance C) behavior B) function D) display67. The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and fife skills the learned in sports andthem to another area of life.A) utilize C) apply B) employ D) exert68. The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy what had once been only to the very rich.A) manageable C) acceptable B) measurable D) affordable69. Being out of work, lane can no longer friends to dinners and movies as she used to.A) urge C) appeal B) treat D) compel70. by the superstars on television, the young athletes trained hard and played intensely.A) Imitated C) Insured B) Imposed D) InspiredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are jour choices marked A). B). C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Part V. Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a poster recruiting volunteers. You should write at Least 120 words following the outline given below:1．校学生会将组织一次暑假志愿者活动，现招募志愿者2．本次志愿者活动的目的、活动安排等3．报名条件及联系方式Volunteers Needed。
2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷
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四、在90分钟内做完试卷一上的Part I至Part III和试卷二上的Part IV 90分钟后，监考人员收取答题纸和试卷一，然后考生再做试卷二上的作文题。
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全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what war said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once: After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you maxi read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is, the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) They went a long way to attend the party.B) They didn‟t think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2. A) To the bookstore.B) To the dentist‟s.C) To the market.D) To the post office.3. A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.4. A) Tom is usually talkative.B) Tom has a very bad temper.C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5. A) To pickup the woman from the library.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn‟t want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7. A) Attend a conference.B) Give a speech.C) Meet his lawyer.D) Make a business trip.8. A) Jessie always says what she thinks.B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.D) Jessie should know the marketing director better.9. A) Helen is talkative.B) Helen is active.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is quiet.10. A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.D) Jimmy‟s words are often not reliable.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12. A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The farmers there have brought it under control.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) A business corporation.B) The universe as a whole.C) A society of legal professionals.D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16. A) Private donations.B) Government funding.C) Grants from corporations.D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20. A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage oneDirections: There are 4 passages in this part, Each passage is followed by some questions at unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years, enhanced by chronic (长久的) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one-or two-page document describing one‟s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.●“Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of …cross-border‟ job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.”●Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your …oldest‟work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format.”●If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient (收件人) uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as …tertiary education‟ in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.21. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because ________.A) they find foreign employees are usually more talentedB) they need original ideas from employees hired overseasC) they want to expand their business beyond home bordersD) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home22. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ________.A) is usually creative and full of initiativeB) aims to improve his foreign language skillsC) is dissatisfied with his own life at homeD) seeks either his own or his children‟s development23. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ________.A) take cultural factors into considerationB) learn about the company‟s hiring processC) follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingD) know the employer‟s personal likes and dislikes24. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to ________.A) stress their academic potential to impress the decision makerB) give the title of the university degree they have earned at homeC) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesD) highlight their keen interest in pursuing a …cross-border‟ career25. According to the author‟s last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of________.A) the different educational systems in the US and the UKB) the differences between the varieties of EnglishC) the recipient‟s preference with regard to the formatD) the distinctive features of American and British culturesQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Passage TwoEducating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women‟s education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women‟s contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on incentives (激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else‟s family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and art kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school-theprophecy (预言) becomes self-fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. Such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. Educating women also has a significant impact on health practices, including family planning.26. The author argues that educating girls in developing countries is ________.A) troublesomeB) labor-savingC) rewardingD) expensive27. By saying “... the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling...” (Lines 45, Para. 2). the authormeans that ________.A) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boysB) girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsC) girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachD) girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at home28. The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle when________.A) women care more about educationB) girls can gain equal access to educationC) a family has fewer but healthier childrenD) parents can afford their daughters‟ education29. What does the author say about women‟s education?A) It deserves greater attention than other social issues.B) It is now given top priority in many developing countries.C) It will yield greater returns than other known investments.D) It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.30. The passage mainly discusses ________.A) unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB) the potential earning power of well-educated womenC) the major contributions of educated women to societyD) the economic and social benefits of educating womenPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser (锁止器), and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a micro-processor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle‟s engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.In the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. …The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,‟ says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine management computer won‟t allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition (点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting bold of the owner‟s keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the system will send a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal.Staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle‟s movements via the car‟s GPS unit.31. What‟s the function of the remote immobilizer fitted to a car?A) To help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief.B) To allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.C) To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.D) To prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.32. By saying “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed” (Lines 1-2. Para. 3), MartynRandall suggests that ________.A) it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingB) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftC) the thief has to make use of computer technologyD) the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old33. What is essential in making a modem car tougher to steal?A) A coded ignition key.B) A unique ID card.C) A special cellphone signal.D) A GPS satellite positioning receiver.34. Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm tothe operations centre?A) To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm.B) To keep police informed of the car‟s movements.C) To give the driver time to contact the operations centre.D) To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.35. What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A) Start the tracking system.B) Contact the car owner.C) Block the car engine.D) Locate the missing car.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Psychiatrists (精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be anasset in child rearing-older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents‟ biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.” For many, retirement b ecomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he‟s also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he‟s learned that young at heart doesn‟t mean young. Lately he‟s been taking afternoon naps (午睡) to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,”says Metcalf. “You can‟t get away from that.”Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they‟ll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they‟ll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,” says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigg er one: “that they won‟t be alive long enough to support and protect their child,” she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband. Randy, had twins. “We both wanted children,” says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.” Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,” says Dr. Silber, “and more ready to focus on parenting.”36. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?A) Older parents are often better prepared financially.B) Older parents can take better care of their children.C) Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.D) Older parents can better balance their resources against children‟s demands.37. What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes anunobtainable dream” (Lines 7-8, Para. 1)?A) They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.B) They can‟t obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.C) They can‟t get full pension unless they work some extra years.D) They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.38. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that ________.A) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic childrenB) many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageC) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy39. What‟s the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist JoanGalst?A) Approaching of death.B) Slowing down of their pace of life.C) Being laughed at by other people.D) Being mistaken for grandparents.40. What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A) They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B) Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.C) Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.D) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences it: this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose cite ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the Corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.41. People‟s expectations about the future may have more influence on their sense ofwell-being than their ________ state does.A) currentB) initialC) modernD) primitive42. After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no ________ to go to the partywith us.B) moodC) senseD) emotion43. There is already ________ clear to show that plants and animals are being affectedby climate change.A) witnessB) certificationC) identityD) evidence44. Many women still feel that they are being ________ by a male culture, particularlyin the professional services sector.A) held backB) held forthC) held onD) held out45. The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus theirmotivation and ________.A) privilegesB) possibilitiesC) possessionsD) preferences46. It‟s good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually ________from the Bible.A) acquireB) obtainC) deriveD) result47. Tom, did it ever ________ to you that you would be punished for cheating onexams?A) happenC) reflectD) strike48. In the U.S. 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the factthat it is ________ to sell cigarettes to anyone under that age.A) liableB) liberalC) irrationalD) illegal49. According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal‟s mostmemorable facial ________.A) featureB) hintC) spotD) signature50. Brazil‟s constitution ________ the military use of nuclear energy.A) withdrawsB) forbidsC) interruptsD) objects51. Some people argue that the death ________ does not necessarily reduce the numberof murders.A) plotB) practiceC) penaltyD) pattern52. Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to ________ honestapplicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A) distinguishB) disguiseC) dissolve53. A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to________ the habit of smoking.A) make upB) turn upC) draw upD) pickup54. Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good ________ on a potentialemployer.A) illusionB) reputationC) impressionD) reflection55. A special feature of education at MIT is the opportunity for students and faculty to________ together in research activities.A) specializeB) participateC) consistD) involve56. Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the coupleto ________ their comfortable home.A) come in forB) catch up withC) look forward toD) hold on to57. Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debateover the best ways to ________ the problem.A) relateB) tackleC) fileD) attach58. An important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the________ of your mind.A) stateB) caseC) situationD) circumstance59. Research shows that there is no ________ relationship between how much a personearns and whether he feels good about life.A) successiveB) subsequentC) significantD) sincere60. Sadly, as spending on private gardens has ________, spending on public parks hasgenerally declined.A) heightenedB) liftedC) flownD) soared61. Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn‟t produce ________ until it is toolate and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.A) trailsB) therapiesC) symptomsD) symbols62. With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old areusually the first to be ________.A) laid offB) laid asideC) laid outD) laid up63. The physical differences between men and women can be ________ directly to ourbasic roles as hunters and child-bearers.A) pursuedB) tracedC) switchedD) followed64. It is clear that the dog has a much greater ________ of its brain devoted to smellthan is the case with humans.A) compositionB) compoundC) percentD) proportion65. American college students are increasingly ________ with credit card debt and theconsequences can be rather serious.A) boostedB) burdenedC) dischargedD) dominated66. Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroom________.A) performanceB) functionC) behaviorD) display67. The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and fifeskills the learned in sports and ________ them to another area of life.A) utilizeB) employC) applyD) exert68. The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy whathad once been ________ only to the very rich.A) manageableB) measurableC) acceptableD) affordable69. Being out of work, lane can no longer ________ friends to dinners and movies asshe used to.A) urgeB) treatC) appealD) compel70. ________ by the superstars on television, the young athletes trained hard and playedintensely.A) ImitatedB) ImposedC) InsuredD) InspiredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are jour choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You shouldchoose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm‟s attention is the design of cities‟buildings and products. When we designed America‟s first so-called “green” office building in New York two decades __71__, we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the __72__ that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to __73__.Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren‟t designed for __74__ use. The “energy-efficient”sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis __75__ indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So far 20 years, we‟ve been focusing on these materials __76__ to the molecules, looking for ways to make them __77__ for people and the planet.。
2006年6月大学英语四级听力原文及答案
2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what war said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once: After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you maxi read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is, the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1. M: I think the hostess really went out of her way to make the party a success.W: Yes, the food and drinks were great, but if only we had known a few of the other guests.Q: What did the two speakers say about the party?A) They went a long way to attend the party.B) They didn’t think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2. M: Can you stop by the post office and get me some envelopes and 39 cents’ stamps?W: Well, I am not going to stop by the post office, but I can buy you some at the bookstore after I see the dentist on Market street.Q: Where will the woman go first?A) To the bookstore.B) To the dentist’s.C) To the market.D) To the post office.3. M: How do you like the new physician who replaced Dr. Andrews?W: He may not seem as agreeable or as thorough as Dr. Andrews, but at least he doesn’t keep patients waiting for hours. Q: What can we infer from the woman’s answer?A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.4. W: Tom must be in a bad mood today. He hasn’t said half a dozen words all afternoon.M: Oh, really? That’s not like the Tom we know.Q: What does the man imply?A) Tom is usually talkative.B) Tom has a very bad temper.C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5. W: Do you have the seminar schedule with you? I’d like to find out the topic for Friday.M: I gave it to my friend, but there should be copies available in the library. I can pick one up for you.Q: What does the man promise to do?A) To pickup the woman from the library.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. W: I wonder if you could sell me the Psychology textbooks. You took the course last semester, didn’t you?M: As a matter of fact, I already sold them back to the school bookstore.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn’t want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7. W: Here is this week’s schedule, Tony. On Monday, there isthe board meeting. Your speech to the lion’s club is on Tuesday afternoon. Then on Wednesday you have an appointment with your lawyer and…M: Wait, you mean the business conference on Tuesday is cancelled?Q: What will the man do this Tuesday?A) Attend a conference.B) Give a speech.C) Meet his lawyer.D) Make a business trip.8. M: Can you believe it? Jessie told her boss he was wrong to have fired his marketing directorW: Yeah, but you know Jessie. If she has something in mind, everyone will know about it.Q: What does the woman mean?A) Jessie always says what she thinks.B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.D) Jessie should know the marketing director better.9. M: We’ve got three women researchers in our group: Mary, Betty and Helen. Do you know them?W: Sure. Mary is active and sociable. Betty is the mosttalkative woman I’ve ever met. But guess what? Helen’s just the opposite.Q: What do we learn from the woman’s remark about Helen?A) Helen is talkative.B) Helen is active.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is quiet.10.W: Jimmy said that he was going to marry a rich French businesswoman.M: Don’t be so sure. He once told me that he had bought a big house. Yet he’s still sharing an apartment with Mark.Q: What does the man imply?A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.D) Jimmy’s words are often not reliable.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. Unless you have visited the southern United States, you probably have never heard of Kudzu. Kudzu, as any farmer in the south will sadly tell you, is a super-powered weed. It is a strong climbing plant. Once it gets started, Kudzu is almost impossible to stop. It climbs to the tops of the tallest trees. It can cover large buildings. Whole barns and farm houses have been known to disappear from view. Wherever it grows, its thick twisting stems are extremely hard to remove. Kudzu was once thought to be a helpful plant. Originally found in Asia, it was brought to America to help protect the land from being swallowed by the sea. It was planted where its tough roots which grow up to five feet long could help hold back the soil. But the plant soon spread to places where it wasn’t wanted. Farmers now have to fight to keep it from killing other plants. In a way, Kudzu is a sign of labor shortage in the south. Where there is no one to work the fields, Kudzu soon takes over. The northern United States faces no threat from Kudzu. Harsh winters kill it off. The plant loves the warmth of the south, but the south surelydoesn’t love it. If someone could invent some use for Kudzu and remove it from southern farmland, his or her fortune would be assured.11. What do we learn about “Kudzu” from the passage?A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12. What will happen if the fields are neglected in the southern United States?A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. Why isn’t Kudzu a threat to the northern United States?A) The farmers there have brought it under control.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. The word “university” comes from the Latin word “universitas”,meaning “the whole”. Later, in Latin legal language, “universitas” meant a society or corporation. In the Middle Ages, the word meant “ an association of teachers and scholars”. The origins of universities can be traced back to the 12th to14th centuries. In the early 12th century, long before universities were organized in the modern sense, students gathered together for higher studies at certain centers of learning. The earliest centers in the Europe were at Bolonia in Italy, founded in 1088. Other early centers were set up in France, the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany from 1150 to 1386. The first universities in Britain were Oxford and Cambridge. They were established in 1185 and 1209 respectively. The famous London University was founded in 1836. This was followed by the foundation of several universities such as Manchester and Birmingham, which developed from provincial colleges. It was in the 1960’s that the largest expansion of higher education took place in Britain. This expansion took 3 basic forms: existing universities were enlarged, new universities were developed from existing colleges and completely new universities were set up. In Britain, finance for universities comes from three source: the first, and the largest source, is grants from the government, the secondsource is fees paid by students and the third one is private donations. All the British universities except one receive some government funding. The exception is Buckingham, which is Britain’s only independent university.14. What did the word “Universitas” mean in the Middle Ages?A) A business corporation.B) The universe as a whole.C) A society of legal professionals.D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. Why was the 1960s so significant for British Higher Education?A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16. What is the main financial source for British universities?A) Private donations.B) Government funding.C) Grants from corporations.D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. One of the biggest problems in developing countries is hunger. An organization called Heifer International is working to improve the situation. The organization sends farm animals to families and communities around the world. An American farmer, Dan West, developed the idea for Heifer International in the 1930s. Mr. West was working in Spain where he discovered a need for cows. Many families were starving because of the civil war in that county. So Mr. West asked his friends in the United States to send some cows. The first Heifer animals were sent in 1944. Since that time, more than 4,000,000 people in 115 countries have had better lives because of Heifer animals. To receive a Heifer animal, families must first explain their needs and goals. They must also make a plan which will allow them to become self-supporting. Local experts usually provide training. The organization says that animals must have food, water, shelter, health care and the ability to reproduce. Without them, the animals will not remain healthy and productive. Heifer International also believes that families must pass on some of their success to others in need. This belief guarantees that each person who takes part in the program also becomes a giver. Every family that receives a Heifer animal mustagree to give that animal’s first female baby to other people in need . Families must also agree to pass on the skills and training they receive from Heifer International. This concept helps communities become self-supporting.17. What does the speaker tell us about Mr. West?A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. What is the ultimate goal of Heifer International?A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. What are families required to do after they receive support from Heifer International?A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20. What is the major achievement of Heifer International?A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.2006年6月17日四级参考答案Part I1. C2. B3. C4. A5. D6. A7. B8. A9. D 10.D11. C 12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A 16. B 17.C 18. A 19. A 20. B。
2006年6月大学英语四级考试试题及参考答案
2006年6月大学英语四级考试试题及参考答案PartⅠListening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what war said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once: After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you maxi read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is, the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1.A) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.B) They knew none of the other guests at the party.C) They didn't think much of the food and drinks.D) They went a long way to attend the party.2. A) To the dentist's. C) To the post office.B) To the market. D) To the bookstore.3. A) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.B) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.C) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.D) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.4. A) Tom is usually talkative. C) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.B) Tom has a very bad temper. D) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.5. A) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.D) To pickup the woman from the library.6. A) The man doesn't want to sell his textbooks to the woman.B) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.C) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.D) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.7. A) Give a speech. C) Attend a conference.B) Meet his lawyer. D) Make a business trip.8 A) Jessie should know the marketing director better.B) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.C) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.D) Jessie always says what she thinks.9. A) Helen is quiet. C) Helen is sociable.B) Helen is talkative. D) Helen is active.10. A) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy's words are often not reliable.D) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.D) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.12. A) They will become too hard to plough.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The farmers there have brought it under control.D) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) The universe as a whole. C) An association of teachers and scholars.B) A society of legal professionals. D) A business corporation.15. A) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.B) Its largest expansion took place during that period.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.16. A) Private donations. C) Government funding.B) Fees paid by students. D) Grants from corporations.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was interested in the study of wild animals.B) He started the organization Heifer International.C) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To make plans for the development of poor communities.B) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.C) To help starving families to become self-supporting.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.B) They should provide food for the local communities.C) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.D) They should help other families the way they have been helped.20. A) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.B) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.C) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.D) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.PartⅡReading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions at unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A) , B) , C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneEducating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women's education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women's contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on incentives (激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else's family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and art kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school - the prophecy（预言) becomes self- fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. Such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. Educating women also has a significant impact on health practices, including family planning.21. The author argues that educating girls in developing countries is ____.A) rewarding C) expensiveB) troublesome D) labor-saving22. By saying "... the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling ..." (Lines 45. Para. 2), the author means that ____.A) girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachB) girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at homeC) girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsD) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boys23. The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle when ___.A)women care more about educationB) parents can afford their daughters' educationC) girls can gain equal access to educationD) a family has fewer but healthier children24. What does the author say about women's education?A)It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.B)It will yield greater returns than other known investments.C) It is now given top priority in many developing countries.D) It deserves greater attention than other social issues.25. The passage mainly discusses ____.A) unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB) the major contributions of educated women to societyC) the economic and social benefits of educating womenD) the potential earning power of well-educated womenPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Psychiatrists ( 精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing - older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents' biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, "end up retiring much later." For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he's also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he's learned that young at heart doesn't mean young. Lately he's been taking afternoon naps (午睡) to keep up his energy. "My body is aging," says Metcalf. "You can't get away from that."Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. "They worrythey'll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they'll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school," says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one: "that they won't be alive long enough to support and protect their child," she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband. Randy, had twins. "We both wanted children," says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, "a sense of family."Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. 'The dads are older, more mature," says Dr. Silber, "and more ready to focus on parenting."26. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?A) Older parents can better balance their resources against children's demands.B) Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.C) Older parents are often better prepared financially.D) Older parents can take better care of their children.27. What does the author mean by saying "For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream" (Lines 7-8, Para. 1)?A) They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.B) They can't get full pension unless they work some extra years.C) They can't obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.D) They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.28. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that ____.A)many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageB) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energyC) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic children29. What's the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist Joan Galst?A) Being laughed at by other people. C) Being mistaken for grandparents.B) Slowing down of their pace of life. D) Approaching of death.30. What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A) They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B) Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.C) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.D) Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years. enhanced by chronic (长久的) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons.They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one- or two-page document describing one's educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a r6sum6 are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.● "Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of 'cross- border' job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience. "● Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your 'oldest' work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format. "● If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient （收件人) uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as 'tertiary education' in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.31. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because_______ .A) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at homeB) they find foreign employees are usually more talentedC)they need original ideas from employees hired overseasD）they want to expand their business beyond home borders32. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ____.A) is usually creative and full of initiativeB) aims to improve his foreign language skillsC)seeks either his own or his children's developmentD) is dissatisfied with his own life at home33. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ____.A) know the employer's personal likes and dislikesB) follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingC) learn about the company's hiring processD) take cultural factors into consideration34. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to ____.A) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesB) give the title of the university degree they have earned at homeC)highlight their keen interest in pursuing a 'cross-border' careerD) stress their academic potential to impress the decision maker35. According to the author's last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of ____.A) the recipient's preference with regard to the formatB) the different educational systems in the US and the UKC)the differences between the varieties of EnglishD) the distinctive features of American and British culturesPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser (锁止器), and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a micro- processor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle's engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.In the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. 'The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,' says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine management computer won't allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition (点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting bold of the owner's keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the system will send a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal.Staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle's movements via the car's GPS unit.36. What's the function of the remote immobilizer fitted to a car?A) To allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.B) To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.C）To help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief.D）To prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.37. By saying 'The pattern of vehicle crime has changed' (Lines 1-2. Para. 3). Martyn Randall suggests that ____.A) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftB)the thief has to make use of computer technologyC)it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingD) the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old38. What is essential in making a modem car tougher to steal?A) A GPS satellite positioning receiver.C) A special cellphone signal.B) A unique ID card. D) A coded ignition key.39. Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm to the operations centre?A) To give the driver time to contact the operations centre.B) To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.C) To keep police informed of the car's movements.D) To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm.40. What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A) Start the tracking system. C) Contact the car owner.B) Locate the missing car.D) Block the car engine.Part III V ocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences it: this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose cite ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.41. A special feature of education at MIT is the opportunity for students and faculty to____ together in research activities.A)involve C) specializeB) participate D) consist42. American college students are increasingly_____ with credit card debt and the consequences can be rather serious.A)discharged C) boostedB) dominated D) burdened43. Some people argue that the death_____ does not necessarily reduce the number of murders.A) penalty C) patternB) plot D) practice44. A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to_____ the habit of smoking.A)turn up C) make upB) pick up D) draw up45. The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and fife skills the learned in sports and_____ them to another area of life.A) apply C) employB) utilize D) exert46. Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to_____ honest applicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A) dissolve C) discountB) disguise D) distinguish47. Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good_____ on a potential employer.A) illusion C) reflectionB) impression D) reputation48. Being out of work, lane can no longer_____ friends to dinners and movies as she used to.A) treat C) urgeB) appeal D) compel49. Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the couple to_____ their comfortable home.A) look forward to C) hold on toB) catch up with D) come in for50. The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus their motivation and_____.A) possessions C) privilegesB) possibilities D) preferences51. With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old are usually the first to be_____.A) laid aside C) laid outB) laid up D) laid off52. People's expectations about the future may have more influence on their_____ sense of well-being than their state does.A) primitive C) currentB) modern D) initial53. _____by the superstars on television, the young athletes trained hard and played intensely.A) Imitated C) ImposedB) Insured D) Inspired54. The physical differences between men and women can be_____ directly to our basic n as hunters and child-bearers.A) switched C) pursuedB) traced D) followed55. Many women still feel that they are being_____ by a male culture, particularly in the professional services sector.A) held out C) held forthB) held on D) held back56. The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy what had once been_____ only to the very rich.A) manageable C) affordableB) acceptable D) measurable57. After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no___ to go to the party with us.A) mood C) senseB) emotion D) taste58. It is clear that the dog has a much greater____ of its brain devoted to smell than is the case with humans.A) composition C) compoundB) proportion D) percent59. There is already clear_____ to show that plants and animals are being affected by climatechange.A) witness C) identityB) evidence D) certification60. Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroom____.A) function C) performanceB) behavior D) display61. In the US, 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the fact that it is____ to sell cigarettes to anyone under that age.A) illegal C) liberalB) irrational D) liable62. Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debate over the best ways to ____the problem.A) relate C) attachB) file D) tackle63. Sadly, as spending on private gardens has____, spending on public parks has generally declined.A) lifted C) heightenedB) flown D) soared64. It's good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually ______from the Bible.A) acquire C) resultB) derive D) obtain65. According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal's most memorable facial_____.A) feature C) hintB) signature D) spot66. An important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the____ of your mind.A) case C) stateB) circumstance D) situation67. Brazil's constitution ____ the military use of nuclear energy.A) withdraws C) objectsB) interrupts D) forbids68. Tom, did it ever_____ to you that you would be punished for cheating on exams?A) strike C) occurB) happen D) reflect69. Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn't produce____ until it is too late and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.A) symbols C) trailsB) symptoms D) therapies70. Research shows that there is no____ relationship between how much a person earns and whether he feels good about life.A) successive C) significantB) sincere D) subsequentPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are jour choices marked A). B). C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm's attention is the design of cities, buildings and products. When we designed America's first so-called "green" office building in New York two decades _71_ , we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the _72_ that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to _73_ .Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren't designed for _74_ use. The "energy-efficient" sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis _75_ indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So far 20 years. we've been focusing on these materials _76_ to the molecules, looking for ways to make them _77_ for people and the planet.Home builders can now use materials-such as paints that release significantly _78_ amounts of organic compounds -that don't _79_ the quality of the air, water, or soil. Ultimately, _80_, our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being "less bad" but on creating _81_ healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil _82_ reused by industry again and again. As a matter of _83_, the world's largest carpet manufacturer has already _84_ a carpet that is fully and safely recyclable (可循环利用的).Look at it this way: No one _85_ out to create a building that destroys the planet. But our current industrial systems are _86_ causing these conditions, whether we like it or not. So _87_ of simply trying to reduce the damage, we are _88_ a positive approach. We're giving people high-quality, healthful products and an opportunity to make choices that have a _89_ effect on the world. It's not just the building industry, either. _90_ cities are taking these environmentally positive approaches to design, planning and building. Portland, Seattle and Boston have said they want to be green cities. Chicago wants to be the greenest city in the world.71. A) off B) away C) before D) ago72. A) practice B) idea C) outlook D) scheme73. A) go B) continue C) come D) arrive74. A) relevant B) indoor C) flexible D) inward75. A) revealed B) displayed C) exhibited D) discovered76. A) back B) near C) down D) next77. A) cautious B) comfortable C) stable D) safe78. A) reduced B) revised C) delayed D) descended79. A) destroy B) deny C) dissolve D) depress80. A) anyway B) besides C) anyhow D) however81. A) exactly B) completely C) partially D) superficially82. A) and B) nor C) or D) but。
2006年6月大学英语四级考试真题与答案
2006年6月四级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.B) They knew none of the other guests at the party.C) They didn’t think much of the food and drinks.D) They went a long way to attend the party.2. A) To the dentist’s.B) To the market.C) To the post office.D) To the bookstore.3. A) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.B) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.C) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.D) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.4. A) Tom is usually talkative.B) Tom has a very bad temper.C) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.D) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.5. A) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.D) To pick up the woman from the library.6. A) The man doesn’t want to sell his textbooks to the woman.B) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.C) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.D) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.7. A) Give a speech.B) Meet his lawyer.C) Attend a conference.D) Make a business trip.8. A) Jessie should know the marketing director better.B) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.C) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.D) Jessie always says what she thinks.9. A) Helen is quiet.B) Helen is talkative.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is active.10. A) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy’s words are often not reliable.D) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.D) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.12. A) They will become too hard to plough.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The farmers there have brought it under control.D) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) The universe as a wholeB) A society of legal professionals.C) An association of teachers and scholars.D) A business corporation.15. A) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.B) Its largest expansion took place during that period.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.16. A) Private donations.B) Fees paid by students.C) Government funding.D) Grants from corporations.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was interested in the study of wild animals.B) He started the organization Heifer International.C) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To make plans for the development of poor communities.B) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.C) To help starving families to become self-supporting.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.B) They should provide food for the local communities.C) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.D) They should help other families the way they have been helped.20. A) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.B) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.C) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.D) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions:There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Educating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women’s education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women’s contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on incentives (激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else’s family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and are kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school-the prophecy (预言) becomes self-fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. Such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. Educating women also has a significant impact on health practices, including family planning.21. The author argues that educating girls in developing countries is _________.A) rewarding B) troublesome C) expensive D) labor-saving22. By saying “…the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling…” (Lines 4-5, Para. 2), the author means that __________.A) girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachB) girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at homeC) girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsD) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boys23. The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle when ________A) women care more about educationB) parents can afford their daughters’ educationC) girls can gain equal access to educationD) a family has fewer but healthier children24. What does the author say about women’s education?A) It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.B) It will yield greater returns than other known investments.C) It is now given top priority in many developing countries.D) It deserves greater attention than other social issues.25. The passage mainly discusses __________.A) unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB) the major contributions of educated women to societyC) the economic and social benefits of educating womenD) the potential earning power of well-educated womenPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Psychiatrists (精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing ---- older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents’ biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.”For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he’s also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he’s learned that young at heart doesn’t mean young. Lately he’s been taking afternoon naps (午睡) to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,” says Metcalf, “You can’t get away from that.”Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they’ll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they’ll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,” says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one: “that they won’t be alive long enough to support and protect their child,” she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband, Randy, had twins. “We both wanted children,” says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twinshave given the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.”Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,” says Dr. Silber, “and more ready to focus on parenting.”26. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?A) Older parents can better balance their resources against children’s demands.B) Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.C) Older parents are often better prepared financially.D) Older parents can take better care of their children.27. What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream”(Lines 7-8, Para. 1)?A) They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.B) They can’t get full pension unless they work some extra years.C) They can’t obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.D) They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.28. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that _________.A) many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageB) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energyC) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic children.29. What’s the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist Joann Galst?A) Being laughed at by other people.B) Slowing down of their pace of life.C) Being mistaken for grandparents.D) Approaching of death.30. What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A) They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B) Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.C) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.D) Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years, enhanced by chronic (长久的) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one-or two-page document describing one’s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司的) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiringdecision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.●Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of“cross-border” job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be an adequatedescription. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any relatedexperience.●Pay attention to the resume format you use---chronological or reverse-chronologicalorder. Chronological order means listing your “oldest”work experience first.Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first.Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find nospecific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format.●If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient (收件人) usesBritish English or American English because there are variations between the twoversions. For example, university education is often referred to as “tertiary education” inthe United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A readerwho is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.31. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because___________.A) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home.B) they find foreign employees are usually more talentedC) the need original ideas from employees hired overseasD) they want to expand their business beyond home borders32. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ___________.A) is usually creative and full of initiativeB) aims to improve his foreign language skillsC) seeks either his own or his children’s developmentD) is dissatisfied with his own life at home33. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to __________A) know the employer’s personal likes and dislikesB) follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingC) learn about the company’s hiring processD) take cultural factors into consideration34. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to ________.A) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesB) give the title of the university degree they have earned at homeC) highlight their keen interest in pursuing a “cross-border” careerD) stress their academic potential to impress the decision maker35. According to the author’s last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of ________A) the recipient’s preference with regard to the formatB) the different educational systems in the US and the UKC) the differences between the varieties of EnglishD) the distinctive features of American and British culturesPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in for anunwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser (锁止器), and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a microprocessor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle’s engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.In the UK a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,” says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine management computer won’t allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition (点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting hold of the owner’s keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the system will send a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal.Staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle’s movements via the car’s GPS unit.36. What’s the function of the remote immobiliser fitted to a car?A) To allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.B) To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.C) To help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief.D) To prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.37. By saying “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed”(Lines 1-2, Para.3), Martyn Randall suggests that _________.A) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftB) the thief has to make use of computer technologyC) it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingD) the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old38. What is essential in making a modern car tougher to steal?A) A GPS satellite positioning receiverB) A unique ID cardC) A special cellphone signalD) A coded ignition key39. Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm to the operations centre?A) To give the driver time to contact the operations centreB) To allow for possible errors in the GPS systemC) To keep police informed of the car’s movementsD) To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm40. What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A) Start the tracking system.B) Locate the missing car.C) Contact the car owner.D) Block the car engine.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. A special feature of education at MIT is the opportunity for students and faculty to _________together in research activities.A) involve B) participate C) specialize D) consist42. American college students are increasingly __________ with credit card debt and theconsequences can be rather serious.A) discharged B) dominated C) boosted D) burdened43. Some people argue that the death ___________ does not necessarily reduce the number ofmurders.A) penalty B) plot C) pattern D) practice44. A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to __________ thehabit of smoking.A) turn up B) pick up C) make up D) draw up45. The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and life skills theylearned in sports and ___________ them to another area of life.A) apply B) utilize C) employ D) exert46. Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to ________ honest applicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A) dissolve B) disguise C) discount D) distinguish47. Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good _______ on a potential employer.A) illusion B) impression C) reflection D) reputation48. Being out of work, Jane can no longer ______ friends to dinners and movies as she used to.A) treat B) appeal C) urge D) compel49. Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the couple to _______ their comfortable home.A) look forward to B) catch up with C) hold on to D) come in for50. The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus their motivation and __________.A) possessions B) possibilities C) privileges D) preferences51. With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old are usually the first to be __________.A) laid aside B) laid up C) laid out D) laid off52. People’s expectations about the future may have more influence on their sense of well-being than their __________ state does.A) primitive B) modern C) current D) initial53. __________ by the superstars on television, the young athletes trained hard and playedintensely.A) Imitated B) Insured C) Imposed D) Inspired54. The physical differences between men and women can be ________ directly to our basic roles as hunters and child-bearers.A) switched B) traced C) pursued D) followed55. Many women still feel that they are being ________ by a male culture, particularly in the professional services sector.A) held out B) held on C) held forth D) held back56. The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy what had once been _________ only to the very rich.A) manageable B) acceptable C) affordable D) measurable57. After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no ________ to go to the party with us.A) mood B) emotion C) sense D) taste58. It is clear that the dog has a much greater _________ of its brain devoted to smell than is the case with humans.A) composition B) proportion C) compound D) percent59. There is already clear _________ to show that plants and animals are being affected by climate change.A) witness B) evidence C) identity D) certification60. Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroom _________.A) function B) behavior C) performance D) display61. In the US. 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the fact that it is __________ to sell cigarettes to anyone under that age.A) illegal B) irrational C) liberal D) liable62. Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debate over the best ways to __________ the problem.A) relate B) file C) attach D) tackle63. Sadly, as spending on private gardens has _________, spending on public parks has generally declined.A) lifted B) flown C) heightened D) soared64. It’s good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually _________ from the Bible.A) acquire B) derive C) result D) obtain65. According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal’s most memorable facial __________.A) feature B) signature C) hint D) spot66. An important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the _______ of your mind.A) case B) circumstance C) state D) situation67. Brazil’s constitution ________ the military use of nuclear energy.A) withdraws B) interrupts C) objects D) forbids68. Tom, did it ever ________ to you that you would be punished for cheating on exam?.A) strike B) happen C) occur D) reflect69. Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn’t produce _________ until it is too late andhas spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.A) symbols B) symptoms C) trails D) therapies70. Research shows that there is no__________ relationship between how much a person earns and whether he feels good about life.A) successive B) sincere C) significant D) subsequentPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm’s attention is the design of cities, buildings and products. When we designed America’s first so-called “green”office building in New York two decades 71 , we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the 72 that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to 73 .Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren’t designed for 74 use. The “energy-efficient” sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis 75 indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So for 20 years, we’ve been focusing on these materials 76 to the molecules, looking for ways to make them 77 for people and the planet.Home builders can now use materials----such as paints that release significantly 78 amounts of organic compounds ----that don’t 79 the quality of the air, water, or soil. Ultimately, 80 , our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being “less bad” but on creating 81 healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil 82 reused by industry again and again. As a matter of 83 , the world’s largest carpet manufacturer has already 84 a carpet that is fully and safely recyclable (可循环利用的).Look at it this way: No one 85 out to create a building that destroys the planet. But our current industrial systems are 86 causing these conditions, whether we like it or not. So 87 of simply trying to reduce the damage, we are 88 a positive approach. We’re giving people high-quality, healthful products and an opportunity to make choices that have a 89 effect on the world.It’s not just the building industry, either, 90 cities are taking these environmentally positive approaches to design, planning and building. Portland, Seattle and Boston have said they want to be green cities. Chicago wants to be the greenest city in the world.71. A) off B) away C) before D) ago72. A) practice B) idea C) outlook D) scheme73. A) go B) continue C) come D) arrive74. A) relevant B) indoor C) flexible D) inward75. A) revealed B) displayed C) exhibited D) discovered76. A) back B) near C) down D) next77. A) cautious B) comfortable C) stable D) safe78. A) reduced B) revised C) delayed D) descended79. A) destroy B) deny C) dissolve D) depress80. A) anyway B) besides C) anyhow D) however。
2006年06月大学英语四级真题及答案
2006年06月大学英语四级真题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.B) They knew none of the other guests at the party.C) They didn’t think much of the food and drinks.D) They went a long way to attend the party.2. A) To the dentist’s.B) To the market.C) To the post office.D) To the bookstore.3. A) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.B) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.C) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.D) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.4. A) Tom is usually talkative.B) Tom has a very bad temper.C) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.D) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.5. A) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.1D) To pick up the woman from the library.6. A) The man doesn’t want to sell his textbooks to the woman.B) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.C) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.D) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.7. A) Give a speech.B) Meet his lawyer.C) Attend a conference.D) Make a business trip.8. A) Jessie should know the marketing director better.B) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.C) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.D) Jessie always says what she thinks.9. A) Helen is quiet.B) Helen is talkative.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is active.10. A) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy’s words are often not reliable.D) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corre sponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage One2Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.D) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.12. A) They will become too hard to plough.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The farmers there have brought it under control.D) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.Passage T woQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) The universe as a wholeB) A society of legal professionals.C) An association of teachers and scholars.D) A business corporation.15. A) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.B) Its largest expansion took place during that period.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.16. A) Private donations.B) Fees paid by students.C) Government funding.3D) Grants from corporations.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was interested in the study of wild animals.B) He started the organization Heifer International.C) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To make plans for the development of poor communities.B) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.C) To help starving families to become self-supporting.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.B) They should provide food for the local communities.C) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.D) They should help other families the way they have been helped.20. A) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.B) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.C) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.D) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Educating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women’s education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women’s contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on4incentives (激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else’s family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and are kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school-the prophecy (预言) becomes self-fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of c hoices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. Such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. Educating women also has a significant impact on health practices, including family planning.21. The author argues that educating girls in developing countries is _________.A) rewarding B) troublesome C) expensive D) labor-saving22. By saying “…the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling…” (Lines 4-5, Para. 2), the author means that __________.A) girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachB) girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at homeC) girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsD) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boys23. The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle when ________A) women care more about educationB) parents can afford their daughters’ educationC) girls can gain equal access to educationD) a family has fewer but healthier children24. What does the author say about women’s education?A) It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.B) It will yield greater returns than other known investments.5C) It is now given top priority in many developing countries.D) It deserves greater attention than other social issues.25. The passage mainly discusses __________.A) unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB) the major contributions of educated women to societyC) the economic and social benefits of educating womenD) the potential earning power of well-educated womenPassage T woQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Psychiatrists(精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing ---- older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents’ biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.” For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he’s also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he’s learned that young at heart doesn’t mean young. Lately he’s been taking afternoon naps (午睡) to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,” says Metcalf, “Y ou can’t get away from that.”Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they’ll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they’ll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,” says Joann Galst, a New Y ork psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one: “that they won’t be alive long enough to support and protect their child,” she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband, Randy, had twins. “We both wanted children,” says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.”Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,” says Dr. Silber, “and more ready to focus on parenting.”626. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?A) Older parents can better balance their resources against children’s demands.B) Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.C) Older parents are often better prepared financially.D) Older parents can take better care of their children.27. What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream” (Lines 7-8, Para. 1)?A) They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.B) They can’t get full pension unless they work some extra years.C) They can’t obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.D) They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.28. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that _________.A) many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageB) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energyC) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic children.29. What’s the biggest fear of older parents according to New Y ork psychologist Joann Galst?A) Being laughed at by other people.B) Slowing down of their pace of life.C) Being mistaken for grandparents.D) Approaching of death.30. What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A) They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B) Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.C) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.D) Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.Passage Three7Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years, enhanced by chronic (长久的) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one-or two-page document describing one’s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司的) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.●Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of “cross-border” job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.●Pay attention to the resume format you use---chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your “oldest”workexperience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format.●If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient (收件人) uses British English or American English because there are variationsbetween the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as “tertiary education”in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.31. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because___________.A) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home.B) they find foreign employees are usually more talentedC) the need original ideas from employees hired overseasD) they want to expand their business beyond home borders32. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ___________.A) is usually creative and full of initiativeB) aims to improve his foreign language skills8C) seeks either his own or his children’s developmentD) is dissatisfied with his own life at home33. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to __________A) know the employer’s personal likes and dislikesB) follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingC) learn about the company’s hiring processD) take cultural factors into consideration34. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to ________.A) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesB) give the title of the university degree they have earned at homeC) highlight their keen interest in pursuing a “cross-border” careerD) stress their academic potential to impress the decision maker35. According to the author’s last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of ________A) the recipient’s preference with regard to the formatB) the different educational systems in the US and the UKC) the differences between the varieties of EnglishD) the distinctive features of American and British culturesPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser (锁止器), and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a microprocessor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle’s engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.In the UK a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,” says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years9old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine management computer won’t allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition (点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting hold of the owner’s keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the system will send a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal.Staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle’s movements via the car’s GPS unit.36. What’s the function of the remote immobiliser fitted to a car?A) To allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.B) To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.C) To help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief.D) To prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.37. By saying “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed” (Lines 1-2, Para.3), Martyn Randall suggests that _________.A) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftB) the thief has to make use of computer technologyC) it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingD) the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old38. What is essential in making a modern car tougher to steal?A) A GPS satellite positioning receiverB) A unique ID cardC) A special cellphone signalD) A coded ignition key39. Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm to the operations centre?A) To give the driver time to contact the operations centre10B) To allow for possible errors in the GPS systemC) To keep police informed of the car’s movementsD) To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm40. What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A) Start the tracking system.B) Locate the missing car.C) Contact the car owner.D) Block the car engine.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. A special feature of education at MIT is the opportunity for students and faculty to _________ together in research activities.A) involve B) participate C) specialize D) consist42. American college students are increasingly __________ with credit card debt and the consequences can be rather serious.A) discharged B) dominated C) boosted D) burdened43. Some people argue that the death ___________ does not necessarily reduce the number of murders.A) penalty B) plot C) pattern D) practice44. A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to __________ the habit of smoking.A) turn up B) pick up C) make up D) draw up45. The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and life skills they learned in sports and ___________ them to another area of life.A) apply B) utilize C) employ D) exert46. Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to ________ honest applicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A) dissolve B) disguise C) discount D) distinguish47. Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good _______ on a potential employer.A) illusion B) impression C) reflection D) reputation48. Being out of work, Jane can no longer ______ friends to dinners and movies as she used to.11A) treat B) appeal C) urge D) compel49. Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the couple to _______ their comfortable home.A) look forward to B) catch up with C) hold on to D) come in for50. The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus their motivation and __________.A) possessions B) possibilities C) privileges D) preferences51. With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old are usually the first to be __________.A) laid aside B) laid up C) laid out D) laid off52. People’s expectations about the future may have more influence on their sense of well-being than their __________ state does.A) primitive B) modern C) current D) initial53. __________ by the superstars on television, the young athletes trained hard and played intensely.A) Imitated B) Insured C) Imposed D) Inspired54. The physical differences between men and women can be ________ directly to our basic roles as hunters and child-bearers.A) switched B) traced C) pursued D) followed55. Many women still feel that they are being ________ by a male culture, particularly in the professional services sector.A) held out B) held on C) held forth D) held back56. The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy what had once been _________ only to the very rich.A) manageable B) acceptable C) affordable D) measurable57. After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no ________ to go to the party with us.A) mood B) emotion C) sense D) taste58. It is clear that the dog has a much greater _________ of its brain devoted to smell than is the case with humans.A) composition B) proportion C) compound D) percent59. There is already clear _________ to show that plants and animals are being affected by climate change.A) witness B) evidence C) identity D) certification60. Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroom _________.A) function B) behavior C) performance D) display61. In the US. 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the fact that it is __________ to sell cigarettes to anyone under that age.12A) illegal B) irrational C) liberal D) liable62. Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debate over the best ways to __________ the problem.A) relate B) file C) attach D) tackle63. Sadly, as spending on private gardens has _________, spending on public parks has generally declined.A) lifted B) flown C) heightened D) soared64. It’s good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually _________ from the Bible.A) acquire B) derive C) result D) obtain65. According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal’s most memorable facial __________.A) feature B) signature C) hint D) spot66. An important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the _______ of your mind.A) case B) circumstance C) state D) situation67. Brazil’s constitution ________ the military use of nuclear energy.A) withdraws B) interrupts C) objects D) forbids68. Tom, did it ever ________ to you that you would be punished for cheating on exam?.A) strike B) happen C) occur D) reflect69. Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn’t produce _________ until it is too late and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.A) symbols B) symptoms C) trails D) therapies70. Research shows that there is no__________ relationship between how much a person earns and whether he feels good about life.A) successive B) sincere C) significant D) subsequentPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm’s attention is the design of cities, buildings and products. When we designed America’s first so-called “green” office building in New Y ork two decades 71 , we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the 72 that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to 73 .Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren’t designed for 74 use. The “energy-efficient”sealed commercial13buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis 75 indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So for 20 years, we’ve been focusing on these materials 76 to the molecules, looking for ways to make them 77 for people and the planet.Home builders can now use materials----such as paints that release significantly 78 amounts of organic compounds ----that don’t 79 the quality of the air, water, or soil. Ultimately, 80 , our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being “less bad” but on creating 81 healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil 82 reused by industry again and again. As a matter of 83 , the world’s largest carpet manufacturer has already 84 a carpet that is fully and safely recyclable (可循环利用的).Look at it this way: No one 85 out to create a building that destroys the planet. But our current industrial systems are 86 causing these conditions, whether we like it or not. So 87 of simply trying to reduce the damage, we are 88 a positive approach. We’re giving people high-quality, healthful products and an opportunity to make choices that have a 89 effect on the world.It’s not just the building industry, either, 90 cities are taking these environmentally positive approaches to design, planning and building. Portland, Seattle and Boston have said they want to be green cities. Chicago wants to be the greenest city in the world.71. A) off B) away C) before D) ago72. A) practice B) idea C) outlook D) scheme73. A) go B) continue C) come D) arrive74. A) relevant B) indoor C) flexible D) inward75. A) revealed B) displayed C) exhibited D) discovered76. A) back B) near C) down D) next77. A) cautious B) comfortable C) stable D) safe78. A) reduced B) revised C) delayed D) descended79. A) destroy B) deny C) dissolve D) depress80. A) anyway B) besides C) anyhow D) however81. A) exactly B) completely C) partially D) superficially82. A) and B) nor C) or D) but83. A) principle B) course C) interest D) fact84. A) developed B) sketched C) researched D) constructed85. A) looks B) pulls C) starts D) makes14。
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2006年06月大学英语四级真题
一、Writing （本大题1小题．每题14.0分，共14.0分。
For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition . You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: ）
第1题
1、有些大学允许学生自由选择某些课程的任课老师。
2、学生选择老师时所考虑的主要因素是……
3、学生自选任课老师的益处及可能产生的问题。
On Students Choosing Lecturers
【正确答案】：
On Students Choosing Lecturers
Nowadays, some universities give students the freedom to choose their own lecturers for some courses. This practice is greatly hurrahed among the students, as they can sit in classes given by the teachers to their liking who is earned, friendly and humorous.
The ideal lecturer is one with a liberal teaching style, a profound and diverse academic background, and a good-humored and agreeable personality .So several factors should be taken into account in choosing a lecturer. In the first place, a learned teacher with a wide academic background should be preferred, since a learned teacher will greatly enlarge his/her students' scope of knowledge in delivering his/her lessons. Secondly, a teacher with a liberal teaching style is desirable, as such a teacher will create a relaxed and pleasant classroom atmosphere, thus making learning interesting. Last but not least, attention should also be paid to the personality of the lecturer to be chosen. A friendly teacher with a good humor will treat us as friends and offer us valuable guidance beyond the lecture itself.
This campus practice can definitely urge students to take an active part in study and thus pour more efforts and interest in their learning. And it will also push teachers to improve their teaching quality. But it can inevitably bring some side-effects. Some teachers might be so popular with the students that the size of his class may be too large while others may well be neglected. Thus teachers may be encouraged to cater to their students' interest without sticking to the teaching plan.
二、Cloze（共20小题,共10.0分）There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D] on the
right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
第1题
Do you wake up every day feeling too tired, or even upset? If so, then a new alarm clock could be just for you.
The clock, called Sleep Smart, measures your sleep cycle, and wait (1) you to be in your lightest phase of sleep (2) rousing you. Its makers say that should (3) you wake up feeling refreshed every morning.
As you sleep you pass (4) a sequence of sleep states--light sleep, deep sleep and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep--that (5) approximately every 90 minutes .The point in that cycle at which you wake up can (6) how you feel later, and many (7) have a greater impact than how much or little you have slept .Being roused during a light phase (8) you are more likely to wake up energetic.
Sleep Smart (9) the distinct pattern of brain waves (10) during each phase of sleep, via a headband equipped (11) electrodes (电极) and a microprocessor. This measures electrical activity of the wearer's brain, in much the (12) way as some machines used for medical and research (13) , and communicates wirelessly with a clock unit near the bed. You (14) the clock with the latest time at (15) you want to be wakened, and it (16) duly(适当地) wakes you during the last light sleep phase before that. The (17) was invented by a group of students at Brown University in Rhode Island (18) a friend complained of waking up tired and performing poorly on a test." (19) sleep-deprived people ourselves, we started thinking of (20) to do about it, "says Eric Shashoua", a recent college graduate and now chief executive officer of Axon Sleep Research Laboratories, a company created by the students to develop their idea.
A beside
B near
C for
D around
【正确答案】：C
【本题分数】：0.5分
【答案解析】
动词与介词搭配：wait for sb to do sth；。