2006年1月英语四级真题及答案
2006年1月四级试题Part 1 Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be 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 center.1. A) See a doctorB) Stay in bed for a few days.C) Get treatment in a better hospital.D) Make a phone call to the doctor.2. A) The 2:00 train will arrive earlier.B) The 2:30 train has a dining car.C) The woman prefers to take the 2:30 train.D) they are gong to have some fast food on the train.3. A) She has been longing to attend Harvard University.B) She’ll consider the man’s suggestion carefully.C) She has finished her project with Dr. Garcia’s help.D) She’ll consul t Dr. Garcia about entering graduate school.4. A) Alice didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech.B) Alice needs more training in making public speeches.C) The man can hardly understand Alice’s presentation.D) The man didn’t think highly of Alice’s presentation.5. A) It’s worse than 30 years ago.B) It remains almost the same as before.C) There are more extremes in the weather.D) There has been a significant rise in temperature.6. A) At a publishing house.B) At a bookstore.C) In a reading roomD) In Prof. Jordan’s office7. A) The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.B) Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.C) Her brother can find an apartment for the man.D) The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.8. A) Priority should be given to listening.B) It’s most helpful to read English newspapers every day.C) It’s more effective to combine listening with reading.D) Reading should come before listening.9. A) It can help solve complex problems.B) It will most likely prove ineffectiveC) It is a new weapon against terrorists.D) It will help detect all kinds of liars.10. A) Help the company recruit graduate students.B) Visit the electronics company next week.C) Get a part-time job on campus before graduation.D) Apply for a job in the electronics companySection 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 center. Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It ha been proven to be the best painkiller.B) It is a possible cure for heart disease.C) It can help lower high body temperature effectively.D) It reduces the chance of death for heart surgery patients.12. A) It keeps blood vessels from being blocked.B) It speeds up their recovery after surgery.C) It in creases the blood flow to the heart.D) It adjusts their blood pressure.13. A) It is harmful to heart surgery patients with stomach bleeding.B) It should not be taken by heart surgery patients before the operation.C) It will have considerable side effects if taken in large doses.D) It should not be given to patients immediately after the operation.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) They strongly believe in family rules.B) They are very likely to succeed in life.C) They tend to take responsibility for themselvesD) They are in the habit of obeying their parents.15. A) They grow up to be funny and charming.B) They often have a poor sense of direction.C) They get less attention from their parents.D) They tend to be smart and strong-willed.16. A) They usually don’t follow family rules.B) They don’t like to take chances in their lives.C) They are less likely to be successful in life.D) They tend to believe in their parent’s ideas.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) They wanted to follow his example.B) They fully supported his undertaking.C) They were puzzled by his decision.D) They w ere afraid he wasn’t fully prepared.18. A) It is more exciting than space travel.B) It is much cheaper than space travel.C) It is much safer than space travel.D) It is less time-consuming than space travel.19. A) They both attract scientists’ attent ionB) They can both be quite challengingC) They are both thought-provoking.D) They may both lead to surprising findings.20. A) To show how simple the mechanical aids for diving can be.B) To provide an excuse for his changeable character.C) To explore the philosophical issues of space travel.D) To explain why he took up underwater exploration.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.Just five one-hundredths of an inch thick, light golden in color and with a perfect “saddle curl,” the Lay’s potato chip seems an unlikely weapon for global domination. But its maker, Frito-Lay, thinks otherwise.” Potato chips are a snack food for the world,” said Salman Amin, the company’s head of global marketing. Amin believes there is no corner of the world that can resist the charms of a Frito-Lay potato chip.Frito-Lay is the biggest snack maker in America. owned by PepsiCo. And accounts for over half of the parent company’s $3 billion annual profits. But the U.S. snack food market is largely saturated, and to grow, the company has to look overseas.Its strategy rests on two beliefs: first, a global product offers economies of scale with which local brands cannot compete, and second, consumers in the 21st century are drawn to “global” as a concept. “Global” does not mean products that are consciously identified as American, but ones than consumers-especially young people-see as part of a modern, innovative (创新的) world in which people are linked across cultures by shared beliefs and tastes. Potato chips are an American invention, but most Chinese, for instance, do not know than Frito-Lay is an American company. Instead, Riskey, the c ompany’s research and development head, would hope they associate the brand with the new world of global communications and business.With brand perception a crucial factor, Riskey ordered a redesign of the Frito-Lay logo (标识).The logo, along with the com pany’s long-held marketing image of the “irresistibility” of its chips. would help facilitate the company’s global expansion.The executives acknowledge that they try to swing national eating habits to a food created in America, but they deny that amounts to economic imperialism. Rater, they see Frito-Lay as spreading the benefits of free enterprise across the world. “We’re making products in those countries, we’re adapting them to the tastes of those countries, building businesses and employing people and changing lives,” said Steve Reinemund, PepsiCo’s chief executive.21. It is the belief of Frito-Lay’s head of global marketing that_____.A) Potato chips can hardly be used as a weapon to dominate the world marketB) Their company must find new ways to promote domestic sales.C) The light golden color enhances the charm of their company’s potato chipsD) People all over the world enjoy eating their company’s potato chips22. What do we learn about Frito-Lay from Paragraph 2?A) Its products used to be popular among overseas consumers.B) Its expansion has caused fierce competition in the snack marker.C) It gives half of its annual profits to its parent company.D) It needs to turn to the word market for development.23. One of the assumptions on which Frito-Lay bases its development strategy is that_____.A) consumers worldwide today are attracted by global brandsB) local brands cannot compete successfully with American brandsC) products suiting Chinese consumers’ needs bring more profitsD) products identified as American will have promising market value24. Why did Riskey have the Frito-Lay logo redesigned?A) To suit changing tastes of young consumers.B) To promote the company's strategy of globalization.C) To change the company’s long-held marketing image.D) To compete with other American chip producers.25. Frito-Lay's executives claim that the promoting of American food in the internationalmarket_____.A) won't affect the eating habits of the local peopleB) will lead to economic imperialismC) will be in the interest of the local peopleD) won’t spoil the taste of their chipsPassage TwoQuestion 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.In communities north of Denver, residents are pitching in to help teachers and administrators as the Vrain School District tries to solve a $13.8 million budget shortage blamed on mismanagement. ”We’re worried about our teachers and principals, and we really don’t want to lose them because of this,” one parent sail. “If we can help ease their financial burden, we will. ”Teachers are grateful, but know it may be years before the district is solvent (有偿付能力的). They feel really good about the parent support, but they realize it’s impossible for them to solve this problem.The 22,000-student district disc overed the shortage last month. “It’s extraordinary. Nobody would have imagined something happening like this at this level,” said State Treasurer Mike Coffman.Coffman and district officials last week agreed on a state emergency plan freeing up a $9.8 million loan that enabled the payroll (工资单) to be met for 2,700 teachers and staff in time for the holidays.District officials also took $1.7 million from student-activity accounts in its 38schools.At Coffman’s request, the District Attorney has begun investigating the district’s finances. Coffman says he wants to know whether district officials hid the budget shortage until after the November election, when voters approved a $212 million bond issue for schools.In Frederick, students’ parents are buying classroom supplies and offering to pay forgroceries and utilities to keep first-year teachers and principals in their jobs.Some $36,000 has been raised in donations from Safeway. A Chevrolet dealership donated $10,000 and forgave the district’s $10,750 bill for renting the driver educating c ars. IBM contributed 4,500 packs of paper.“We employ thousands of people in this community,” said Mitch Carson, a hospital chief executive, who helped raise funds. “We have children in the schools, and we see how they could be affected.”At Creek High School, three students started a website that displays newspaper articles, district information and an email forum (论坛).“Rumors about what’s happening to the district are moving at lighting speed,” said a student. “We wanted to know the truth, and spread that around instead.”26. What has happened to the Vrain School District?A) A huge financial problem has arisen.B) Many schools there are mismanaged.C) Lots of teachers in the district are planning to quit.D) Many administrative personnel have been laid off.27. How did the residents in the Vrain School District respond to the budget shortage?A) They felt somewhat helpless about it.B) They accused those responsible for it.C) They pooled their efforts to help solve it.D) They demanded a through investigation.28. In the view of State Treasurer Mike Coffman, the educational budget shortage is_________.A) unavoidableB) unthinkableC) insolvableD) irreversible29. Why did Coffman request an investigation?A) To see if there was a deliberate cover-up of the problem.B) To find out the extent of the consequences of the case.C) To make sure that the school principals were innocent.D) To stop the voters approving the $212 million bond issue.30. Three high school students started a website in order to__________.A) attract greater public attention to their needsB) appeal to the public for contributions and donationsC) expose officials who neglected their dutiesD) keep people properly informed of the crisisPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.“Humans should not try to avoid stress any more than they would shun food, love or exer cise.” said Dr. Hans Selye, the first physician to document the effects of stress on the body. While here’s on question that continuous stress is harmful, several studies suggest that challenging situations in which you’re able to rise to the occasion can be good for you..In a 2001 study of 158 hospital nurses, those who faced considerable work demands but coped with the challenge were more likely to say they were in good health than those who feltthey couldn’t get the job done.Stress that you can manage may also boost immun e (免疫的) function. In a study at the Academic Center for Dentistry in Amsterdam, researchers put volunteers through two stressful experiences. In the first, a timed task that required memorizing a list followed by a short test, subjects believed they had con trol over the outcome. In the second, they weren’t in control: They had to sit through a gory (血淋淋的) video on surgical procedures. Those who did well on the memory test had an increase in levels of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that’s the body’s first line of defense against germs. The video-watchers experienced a downturn in the antibody.Stress prompts the body to produce certain stress hormones. In short bursts these hormones have a positive effect, including improved memory function. “They can help nerv e cells handle information and put it into storage,” says Dr. Bruce McEwen of Rockefeller University in New York. But in the long run these hormones can have a harmful effect on the body and brain.“Sustained stress is not good for you,” says Richard Morim oto, a researcher at Northwestern University in Illinois studying the effects of stress on longevity (长寿), “It’s the occasional burst of stress or brief exposure to stress that could be protective.”31. The passage is mainly about______A) the benefits of manageable stressB) how to avoid stressful situationsC) how to cope with stress effectivelyD) the effects of stress hormones on memory32. The word “shun”(Line 1,Para.1) most probably means________.A) cut down onB) stay away fromC) run out ofD) put up with33. We can conclude from the study of the 158 nurses in 2001 that_______A) people under stress tend to have a poor memoryB) people who can’t get their job done experience more stressC) doing challenging work may be good for one’s heal thD) stress will weaken the body’s defense against germs34. In the experiment described in Paragraph 3,the video-watchers experienced a downturn in theantibody because______.A) the video was not enjoyable at allB) the outcome was beyond their controlC) they knew little about surgical proceduresD) they felt no pressure while watching the video35. Dr. Bruce McEwen of Rockefeller University believes that______.A) a person’s memory is determined by the level of hormones in his bodyB) stress hormones have lasting positive effects on the brainC) short bursts of stress hormones enhance memory functionD) a person’s memory improves with continued experience of stress.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.If you want to teach your children how to say sorry, you must be good at saying it yourself,especially to your own children. But how you say it can be quite tricky.If you say to your children “I’m sorry I got angry with you, but …” what follows that “but” can re nder the apology ineffective:” I had a bad day” or “your noise was giving me a headache ” leaves the person who has been injured feeling that he should be apologizing for his bad behavior in expecting an apology.Another method by which people appear to a pologize without actually doing so is to say “I’m sorry you’re upset” ; this suggests that you are somehow at fault for allowing yourself to get upset by what the other person has done.Then there is the general, all covering apology, which avoids the necessity of identifying a specific act that was particularly hurtful or insulting, and which the person who is apologizing should promise never to do again. Saying “I’m useless as a parent” does not commit a person to any specific improvement.These pseudo-apologies are used by people who believe saying sorry shows weakness. Parents who wish to teach their children to apologize should see it as a sign of strength, and therefore not resort to these pseudo-apologies.But even when presented with examples of genuine contrition (悔悟), children still need help to become aware of the complexities of saying sorry. A three-year-old might need help in understanding that other children feel pain just as he does, and that hitting a playmate over the head with a heavy toy requires an apology. A six-year-old might need reminding that spoiling other children’s expectations can require an apology. A 12-year-old might need to be shown that raiding the biscuit tin without asking permission is acceptable, but that borrowing a parent’s clothes without permission is not.36. If a mother adds ”but” to an apology,________.A) she doesn’t feel that she should have apologized.B) she does not realize that the child has been hurtC) the child may find the apology easier to acceptD) the child may feel that he owes her an apology37. According to the author, saying “I’m sorry you’re upset” most probably means”_______”A) You have good reason to get upsetB) I’m aware you’re upset ,but I’m not to blameC) I apologize for hurting your feelingsD) I’m at fault for making you upset38. It is not advisable to use the general, all-covering apology because______.A) it gets one into the habit of making empty promisesB) it may make the other person feel guiltyC)it is vague and ineffectiveD) it is hurtful and insulting39. We learn from the last paragraph that in teaching children to say sorry______.A) the complexities involved should be ignoredB) their ages should be taken into accountC) parents need to set them a good exampleD) parents should be patient and tolerant40. It can be inferred from the passage that apologizing properly is _________.A) a social issue calling for immediate attentionB) not necessary among family membersC) a sign of social progressD) not as simple as it seemsPart III Vocabulary (20minutes) 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. Some people believe that since oil is scarce, the ____of the motor industry is uncertain.A) terminal B) benefit C) fate D) estimate42. To speed up the ______of letters, the Post Office introduced automatic sorting.A) treatment B) delivery C) transmission D) departure43. These overseas students show great ______ for learning a new language.A) enthusiasm B) authority C) convention D) faith44. The defense lawyer was questioning the old man who was one of the ______of the murdercommitted last month.A) observers B) witnesses C) audiences D) viewers45. Politically these nations tend to be ______, with very high birth rates but poor education andvery low levels of literacy.A) unstable B) reluctant C) rational D) unsteady46. The chairman was blamed for letting his secretary ________too much work last week.A) take to B) take out C) take away D) take on47. "You try to get some sleep. I'll _____the patient's breakfast, "said the nurse.A) see to B) stick to C) get to D) lead to48. The London Marathon is a difficult race.______, thousands of runners participate every year.A) Therefore B) Furthermore C) Accordingly D) Nevertheless49. The bank refused to ______him any money, so he had to postpone buying a house.A) credit B) borrow C) loan D) lease50. The more a nation's companies _______ factories abroad, the smaller that country's recordedexports will be.A) lie B) spot C) stand D) locate51. Being ignorant of the law is not accepted as a (n)______for breaking the law.A) excuse B) intention C) option D) approval52. Within two days, the army fired more than two hundred rockets and missiles at military_____in the coastal city.A) goals B) aims C) targets D) destinations53. It is said in some parts of the world, goats, rather than cows, serve as a vital _____of milk.A) storage B) reserve C) resource D) source54. "This light is too______ for me to read by. Don’t we have a brighter bulb somewhere？" saidthe elderly man.A mild B) dim C) minute D) slight55. We have arranged to go to the cinema on Friday, but we can be _____and go another day.A) reliable B) probable C) feasible D) flexible56. We are quite sure that we can ______our present difficulties and finish the task according toschedule.A) get across B) get over C) get away D) get off57. ______recent developments we do not think your scheme is practical.A) In view of B) In case of C) In memory of D) in favor of58. Jessica was ______from the warehouse to the accounting office, which was considered apromotion.A) delivered B) exchanged C) transferred D) transformed59. Mr. Smith asked his secretary to ____a new paragraph in the annual report she was typing.A) inject B) install C) invade D) insert60. There's the living room still to be _____,so that's my next project.A) abandoned B) decorated C) dissolved D) assessed61. The old paper mill has been ______to make way for a new shopping centre.A) cut down B) kept down C) torn down D) held down62. It may be necessary to stop ______ in the learning process and go back to the difficult pointsin the lessons.A) at a distance B) at intervals C) at case D) at length63. You can hire a bicycle in many places. Usually you'll have to pay a _________.A) fare B) fund C) deposit D) deal64. My grandfather had always taken a _______interest in my work, and I had an equal admirationfor the stories of his time.A) splendid B) weighty C) vague D) keen65. ________quantities of water are being used nowadays with the rapid development ofindustry and agriculture.A) Excessive B) Extensive C) Extreme D) exclusive66. John cannot afford to go to university, _______ going abroad.A) nothing but B) anything but C) not to speak of D) nothing to speak of67. Most laboratory and field studies of human behavior ______taking a situational photograph ata given time and in a given place.A) involve B) compose C) enclose D) attach68. If you don’t like to swim, you _____as well stay at home.A) should B) may C) can D) would69. Dr. Smith was always __ the poor and the sick, often providing them with free medical care.A) reminded of B) absorbed in C) tended by D) concerned about70. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on July 4,1826,the fiftieth ______of AmericanIndependence.A) ceremony B) occasion C) occurrence D) anniversaryPart ⅣCloze ( 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 center.As a physician who travels quite a lot, I spend a lot of time on planes listening for that dreaded “Is there a doctor on board?” announcement. I’ve been71 only once – for a woman who had merely fainted. But the 72 made me quite curious about how 73 this kind ofthing happens. I wondered what I would do if 74 with a real midair medical emergency-without access 75 a hospital staff and the usual emergency equipment. So 76 the New England Journal of Medicine last week 77 a study about in–flight medical events. I read it 78 interest.The study estimated that there are a(n) 79 of 30 in-flight medical emergencies on U.S. flights every day. Most of them are not 80 ; fainting and dizziness are the most frequent complaints. 81 13% of them –roughly four a day – are serious enough to 82 a pilot to change course. The most common of the serious emergencies 83 heart trouble, strokes, and difficulty breathing.Let’s face it: plane rides are 84 . For starters, cabin pressures at high altitudes are set at roughly 85 they would be if you lived at 5,000 to 8,000 feet above sea level. Most people can tolerate these pressures pretty 86 , but passengers with heart disease 87 experience chest pains as a result of the reduced amount of oxygen flowing through their blood. 88 common in-flight problem is deep venous thrombosis – the so-called economy class syndrome (综合症). 89 happens, don’t panic. Things are getting better on the in-flight-emergency front. Thanks to more recent legislation, flights with at 90 one attendant are starting to install emergency medical kits to treat heart attacks71. A) called B) addressed C) informed D) surveyed72. A) accident B) condition C) incident D) disaster73. A) soon B) long C) many D) often74. A) confronted B) treated C) identified D) provided75. A) for B) to C) by D) through76. A) before B) since C) when D) while77. A) collected B) conducted C) discovered D) published78. A) by B) of C) with D) in79. A) amount B) average C) sum D) number80. A) significant B) heavy C) common D) serious81. A) For B) On C) But D) So82. A) require B) inspire C) engage D) command83. A) include B) confine C) imply D) contain84. A) enjoyable B) stimulating C) tedious D) stressful85. A) who B) what C) which D) that86. A) harshly B) reluctantly C) easily D) casually87. A) ought to B) may C) used to D) need88. A) Any B) One C) Other D) Another89. A) Whatever B) Whichever C) Whenever D) Wherever90. A) most B) worst C) least D) best Part V Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Should the University Campus Be Open to Tourists?You should write at Least 120words following the outline given below :1．名校校园正成为旅游新热点2．校园是否应对游客开放，人们看法不同3．我认为……Should the University Campus Be Open to Tourists?2006年1月四级试题详解2006年1月参考答案1.A2.C3.D4.A5.C6.B7.A8.C9.B 10.D11.D 12.A 13.A 14. B 15.C 16.A 17.C 18.B 19.B 20.D听力原文Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A1. W: Carol told us on the phone not to worry about her.Her left leg doesn’t hurt as much as it did yesterday.M: She’d better have it examined by a doctor anyway.And I will call her about it this evening.Q: What does the man think Carol should do?2. M: There is a non-stop train for Washington and it leaves at 2:30.W: It is faster than the 2 o’clock train. Besides, we can have something to eatbefore getting on the train.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. M: Hi, Melissa, how is your project going?Have you thought about going to graduate school?W: Everything is coming along really well. I have been thinking about graduate school. But I’ll talk to my tutor Doctor Garseer first and see what she thinks.Q: What do you learn about the woman from the conversation?4. W: Did you attend Alice’s presentation last night?It was the first time for her to give a speech to a large audience.M: How she could be so calm in front of so many people is really beyond me!Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5.W: You’ve been doing weather reports for neatly 30 years.Has the weather got any worse in all these years?M: Well, not necessarily worse. But we are seeing more swings.Q: What does the man say about the weather?6. M: Excuse me, I am looking for the textbook by Professor Jordon for the Marketing course.W: I am afraid it’s out of stock. You’ll have to order it.And it will take the publisher 3 weeks to send it to us.Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?7. M: I am going to New York next week, but the hotel I booked is really expensive.W: Why book a hotel? My brother has 2 spare rooms in his apartment.Q: What does the woman mean?8. W: In my opinion, watching News on TV is a good way to learn English. What do you think?M: It would be better if you could check the same informationin English newspapers afterwards.Q: What does the man say about learning English?9. M: I hear a newly-invented drug can make people tell the truth。
2006年英语专业四级考试真题+解析
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2006)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 130 MINListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. Forthe second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your workonce more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION[15 MIN.] In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of each conversation youwill be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.1.How did Mark get there?A. By train and by car.B. By plane and by coach.C. By train and by bus.D. By bus and by plane.2.Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPT _______.A. short hairB. glassesC. moustacheD. beard3.Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A. In the third room on the right.B. In the Common Room.C. In a room at the other end.D. In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of each conversation youwill be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.4.What did Steve originally plan to do?A. To go to a park near the beach.B. To stay at home.C. To see a new film.D. To do some study.5.Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because_______.A. there was no park nearby.B. the weather wasn‘t ideal for a walk.C. it would be easier to go to a cinema.D. Steve hadn‘t seen the film yet.6.Where did they plan to meet?A. Outside the Town Hall.B. Near the bank.C. In Steve ‘s place.D. At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of each conversation you willbe given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.1C. it costs less money.8. Why didn ‘t Bill want one of them?D. it is not on the market.A. He wanted to buy one from Japan.B. He wasn ‘t sure about its quality.C. He thought it was for business use.D. He thought it was expensive.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A. She had never read the magazine herself.B. She knew who usually read the magazine.C. She was quite interested in the new deviceD. She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10. The conversation is mainly about _______.A. a new type of telephone.B. the cost of telephones.D. some features of the magazine.D. the readership of the magazine.SECTION BPASSAGESIn this section you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of each passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the passage.11.In the old days dongs were used for the following EXCEPT________.A. hunting other animals.B. driving sheepC. guarding chickens.D. keeping thieves away.12.Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B. Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.C. People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D. Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13. The passage is mainly about_______.A. what dogs can doB. how to keep dogsC. dogs and their mastersD. Reasons for keeping dogsQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of each passage, you will be given20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new place _________.A. are the same as the speaker is used toB. are expected to be rather poorC. are just as adequateD. are not yet clear 15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A. TravelingB. StudyingC. Settling downD. Teaching16. The speaker expects _________.A. fewer choices of foodB. many ways to do washingC. modern lighting facilitiesD. new types of drinking water17. From the passage we can learn thatthe 2speaker______.A. is unprepared for the new post.B. is unclear about the conditions there.C. is ready for all the difficulties there.D. is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of each passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage.18.According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A. Before 6 years of age.B. Between 6 and 10.C. After 10 years of age.D. After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPT_______.A. religious problemsB. emotional problemsC. financial problemsD. marriage problems20.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A.Boys and girl are equally energetic.B.Parents have higher expectations for boys.C.Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.21.What has happened to the Cubans?A. They set foot in Florida.B. They were drowned.C. They were flown to the U.S.D. They were sent back to Cuba.22.How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A. In a small boat.B. In an old truck.C. By swimming.D. By driving.Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A. 42 cities.B. 220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities. Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?A. 68B. 90C. 150D. 4025.Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A.The two ferries sank in different days.B.The accidents were caused by storms.C.The two ferries sank on the same river.D.More people were rescued from the first ferry.Questions 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.26. What is the news item mainly about?A. Indonesian government policies.3B. Australia ‘s support to the UN assistance mission.C. Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D. Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Question 27and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given10 seconds to answer the question. .Now listen to the news.27.The news item is mainly about a joint venture between _____.A. a US company and a UK companyB. a Swiss company and a UK companyC. two Taiwanese companiesD.A mainland company and a UScompany28.Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A. Unilever.B. Nestle.C. PepsiCo.D. Coca Cola. Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given10 seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.29. Who staged the protest on Saturday?A. The soldiers.B. The peace camp.C. The militants.D.The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. 13 soldiers were killed last week.B. 100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D.The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan.PART IV CLOZE[15 MIN.]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most (31)_______ held is that it isunlucky to walk under a ladder — even if it means (32)_______ the pavement into a busy street!(33)_____ you must pass under a ladder you can (34)_____bad luck by crossing your fingers and (35)_____them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36)_____, you may lick your finger and(37)______ a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (38)______ has dried. Another common (39)_______ is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house—it will either bring (40)______ to the person who opened it or to the whole (41)_______. Anyone openingan umbrella in fine weather is (42)_____, as it inevitably brings rain! The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43)_______ on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (44)_______.The worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (45)_____ it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (46)_________in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods. Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are (47)______ witchcraft.It is (48)_____ lucky if a black cat crosses your path— although in America the exact opposite belief prevails. Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49)_______ luck.This measure is most often taken if youthink you have said something that is tempting fate, 4such as ―my car has never (50)_______,touch wood? ‖31. A. broadlyB. widelyC. quicklyD. speedily32. A. running from B. jumping off C. stepping off D. keeping from 33. A. IfB. AsC. ThoughD. Unless 34. A. eraseB. removeC. avoidD. ease35. A. keepB. keepingC. keptD. to keep 36. A. Consequently B. However C. Comparatively D. Alternatively 37. A. make B. print C. perform D. produce38. A. labelB. symbolC. markD. cut 39. A. argumentB. superstitionC. opinionD. idea40. A. loss B. difficulty C. tragedy D. misfortune41. A. house B. household C. home D. circle42. A. unwise B. unintelligent C. unpopular D. unfortunate43. A. falls B. arrives C. drops D. happens 44. A. away B. outdoors C. indoors D. far45. A. whenB. asC. ifD. though46. A. have originated B. be originating C. be originatedD. originate47. A. concerned about B. related with C. associated withD. connected in48. A. especially B. specially C. frequently D. rarely 49. A. as B. for C. inD. of50. A. broken up B. broken offC. broken awayD. broken downPART IVGRAMMAR & VOCABULARY[15 MIN]There are twenty-fivesentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words orphrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your answer sheet. 51. _______dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I ______ play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, _______I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54. It ‘ s high time we ______ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he ________ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall sothat everyone________ an opportunity to hearthe speech.5B musthaveA ought to haveC may haveD should have57.I am surprised________ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58.Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not________ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59.It is imperative that the government ________ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has tond belongs to the city; there is ________ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61.My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk_______far.A /B suchC thatD as62.The statistics _______ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63.There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _______ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don ‘ t countD having notcounted64.It was _______ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65.There used to be a petrol station near the park, _______?A didn ‘ t itB doesn ‘ t thereC usedn ‘ t it?D didn‘ t there66.It is an offence to show ________ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67.A great amount of work has gone into _______ the Cathedral to its previous splendor.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68.The thieves fled with the local police close on their _________.A backsB necksC toesD heels69.The economic recession has meant that job________ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70.Many people nowadays save money to ________ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71.The tone of the article _______ _ the writer‘ s mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72.This is not the right _______ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listenA momentB situationC 6opportunity D circumstance73.The job of a student accommodation officer_______ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74.Our family doctor‘ s clinic_______at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75.She was so fat that she could only just ________ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76.After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was ________.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77.The reception was attended by _________ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeablein the 78. Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but ______slightlyafternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79. His_______ brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80. The couple has donated a not_______ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART V READING COMPREHENSION[25 MIN.]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each withfour suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First. Let ‘ stalk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, thefixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the― meeting‖ influencelonger.Peopleneednoto make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longerat 8 ‖ , but― text me around 8 and we‘ ll see where we all are‖ .Texting changes people as well. In their paper, ― insights into the Social and PsychologicalEffects of SMS Text Messaging‖ , two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the― talkers‖― andtextersthe-those‖ who7prefer voice to text message and those whoprefer text to voice. They found that the mobile phone‘ sindividuality and privacy gave texters theability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family wouldbe surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present aself-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There aretwo kinds that people use while speaki ng on the phone. There is the ― speakeasy the:‖ head is held high, in a self- confident way, chatting away. And there is the― spacemaker‖ : these people fo themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people ‘privacys. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps youneedn ‘ t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk .81.When people plan to meet nowadays, theyA.arrange the meeting place beforehandB.postpone fixing the place till last minuteC.seldom care about when and where to meetD.still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82.According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely tobe seen on ______.A. talkersB. the "speakeasy"C. the ― spacemaker ‖D. texters83.We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA. quite revealingB. well writtenC. unacceptable by othersD. shocking to others84.According to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile?A. talkersB. the speakeasyC. the spacemakerD. texters85.An appropriate title for the passage might be_____.A. the SMS effectB. cultural implication of mobile useC. change in the use of the mobileD. body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have.In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideasabout social class-whether a person is ― working-class ‖or ― middle-class ‖are one area in whichchanges have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachersand doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers ‘jobs were generally much lesssecure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working manwould collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it8was widely believed,having given his wifeher― housekeeping‖ , would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. Hewas-and still is –inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of theseprovide him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (orthe education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much,if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about. Working―tomorrow-class ‖people seemslowlyto be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendencyin the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people.They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in havinga good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap betweenthe well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists,there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the oldconflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86. Which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A. life style and occupationB. Attitude and incomeC. income and job securityD. job security and hobbies87. The writer seems to suggest that the description of __________is closer to truth?A. middle –class ways of spending moneyB. working-class ways of spending theweekendC. working-class drinking habitsD. middle-class attitudes88. According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?A. desiring for securityB. Making long term plansC. having priorities in lifeD. saving money89.Working -class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factorexcept_________.A. better social securityB. more job opportunitiesC. higher living standardD. better legal protection.90.Which of the following statement is incorrect?A.Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B.The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC.different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD.middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people9TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighborhood called and some times stayed to dinewith him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile.His changes of mannerdid not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He wassitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile onhis lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned,and asked me,― do you think I‘m handsome, Miss Eyre?‖The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: ?No, sir.‖―Ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.― Sir, I‘m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn‘t matter, or something like th ―No, you shouldn‘t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you haveawful faults to counterbalance your few good pointsI thought to myself that he might have too. He s eemed to read my mind, and said quickly,‖ yeyou ‘ re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different. I might have been as good as you, andperhaps wis er. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn‘ tmy character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you ‘ rethesort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you thetic and give‘rethesy m pahope. ‖It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn‘t seem to likethe totalkfinishquickly, aswas the case for the first time.― Don‘bet afraid of me, Miss Eyre. ‖He continued. ― Youdon‘ trelax or laugh very much; perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more naturalwith me, and laugh, and speak freely. You‘re like a bird in a cageyou. Whengetout of the cage,you ‘ ll fly very high. Good night.‖91. At the beginning miss Eyre ‘ s impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except_________A. busyB. sociableC. friendlyD. changeable92.In "....and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, ⋯‖ .the wordabout means_________A. aroundB. onC. outsideD. concerning93. Why did Mr. Rochester say― ..and the you stab me in the back!‖ the)？(7thpara.A. Because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife10B. Because Jane had intended to be morecritical.C. Because Jane had regretted having talked to himD. Because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94. From what Mr. Rochester told miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to________A. tell her all his troublesB. tell her his life experience.C. change her opinion of himD. change his circumstances95. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester sounded________A. rudeB. coldC. friendlyD. encouraging.TEXT DThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly butwould also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In itsfirst encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to amore relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy.The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation.After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user ‘lifes as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer‘ s own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?A. Active in communicationB. Attractive in personality.C. Enjoyable in performanceD. Unpredictable in behavior97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) _______way.A. quickB. unpredictableC. productiveD. inconspicuous.98.Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A. Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B. Being sensitive to earlier contact.C. Being ready to learn about the person's life11D.Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.。
2006年12月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(含答案)
2006年12月23日四级考试真题（最新整理版）Part ⅠWriting （30 minutes）Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled. The Importance of Reading classics. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1、许多人喜欢在除夕夜观看春节晚会2、但有些人提出取消春节晚会3、我的看法Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer sheet1.For questions 1-4, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 5-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Six Secrets of High-Energy PeopleThere’s an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already weary over the day holds. “I just can’t get started.” People say. But it’s not physical energy that most of us lack. Sure, we could all use extra sleep and a better diet. But in truth, people are healthier today than at any time in history. I can almost guarantee that if you long for more energy, the problem is not with your body.What you’re seeking is not physical energy. It’s emotional energy. Yet, sad to say life sometimes seems designed to exhaust our supply. We work too hard. We have family obligations. We encounter emergencies and personal crises. No wonder so many of us suffer from emotional fatigue, a kind of utter exhaustion of the spirit.And yet we all know people who are filled with joy, despite the unpleasant circumstances of their lives. Even as a child I observed people who were poor or disabled or ill, but who nonetheless faced life with optimism and vigor. Consider Laura Hillenbrand, who despite an extremely weak body wrote the best-seller Seabiscuit. Hillenbrand barely had enough physical energy to drag herself out of be to write. But she was fueled by having a story she wanted to share. It was emotional energy that helped her succeed.Unlike physical energy, which is finite and diminishes with age, emotional energy is unlimited and has nothing to do with genes or upbri nging. So how do you get it? You can’t simply tell yourself to be positive. You must take action. Here are six practical strategies that work.1. Do something new.Very little that’s new occurs in our lives. The impact of this sameness on our emotional ene rgy is gradual, but huge: It’s like a tire with a slow leak. You don’t it at first, but eventually you’ll get a flat. It’s up to you to plug the leak--even though there are always a dozen reasons to stay stuck in your dull routines of life. That’s where Ma ura, 36, a waitress, found herself a year ago.Fortunately, Maura had a lifeline--a group of women friends who meet regularly to discuss their lives. Their lively discussions spurred Maura to make small but nevertheless life altering changes. She joined a gym in the next town. She changed her look with a short haircut and new black T-shirts. Eventually, Maura gathered the courage to quit her job and start her own business.Here’s a challenge: If it’s something you wouldn’t ordinarily do, do it. Try a dish you’ve never eaten. Listen to music you’d ordinarily tune out. You’ll discover these small things add to your emotional energy.2. Reclaim life’s meaning.So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along the line things went state.The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. "I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something." she says. "But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life." Ivy’s solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.3. Put yourself in the fun zone.Most of us grown-ups are seriously fun-deprived. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation. A real estate broker I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. "I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like withy a little tender loving care," she says. "It’s a challenge--and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun."We all define fun differently, of course, but I can guarantee this: If you put just a bit of it into your day, you energy will increase quickly.4. Bid farewell to guilt and regret.Everyone’s past is filled with regrets that sti ll cause pain. But from an emotional energy point of view, they are dead weights that keep us from us from moving forward. While they can’t merely be willed away, I do recommend you remind yourself that whatever happened is in the past, and nothing can change that. Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continue into the present.5. Make up your mind.Say you’ve been thinking about cutting your hair short. Will it look stylish –or tooextreme?You endlessly think it over. Having the decision hanging over your head is a huge energy drain.Every time you can’t decide, you burden yourself with alternatives. Quit thinking that you have to make the right decision; instead, make a choice and don’t look back.6. Give to get.Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality; the more you give, the more you get back.. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter. You have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it.Start by asking ever yone you meet, “How are you?” as if you really want to know, then listen to the reply. Be the one who hears. Most of us also need to smile more often. If you don’t smile at the person you love first thing in the morning, you’re sucking energy out of your relationship. Finally, help another person—and make the help real, concrete. Give a massage (按摩) to someone you love, or cook her dinner, Then, expand the circle to work. Try asking yourself what you’d do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficien t.After all, if it’s true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that what’s circulating around you is the good stuff?注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
历年英语四级真题及答案(完整版)2006年1月2011年12月.doc
2011年12月英语四级真题及答案解析完整版（P1-10）Part I Writing【标准版】Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong WillNothing runs smoothly in our life. To achieve things successfully, a strong will is essential. Life is like a Marathon. Many people can’t get to the terminal. This is not because they are lack of vitality but because their will of success is not strong enough.To take quitting smoking as an example, some regard it as a piece of cake. They make up their minds to quit it in the morning, but in the evening they feel that the smell of cigarettes is tempting. Their throats are sore, their mouths are thirsty, and their hands are shaking. After the painful mental struggle, they tell themselves that “One cigarette is enough. Just take one, and the next day I will quit it.”By doing this, they surrender to their weak will. In the end, they have quitted smoking “a hundred times”, but in no time they succeed.Just like quitting smoking, nothing succeeds without a strong will. To be successful in one’s life, a strong will means that you know where you go and you will persist on the road you choose. Undoubtedly success belongs to those who overcome their weak will and who hang in there until the last minute.【文章点评】本文属于话题类作文，只看题目“Nothing Succeeds without a strong will”考生会觉得比较抽象，难以下手。
2003年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及参考答案
2003年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the correct answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) They are both anxious to try Italian food.B) They are likely to have dinner together.C) The man will treat the woman to dinner tonight.D) The woman refused to have dinner with the man.2. A) It’s only for rent, not for sale.B) It’s not as good as advertised.C) It’s being redecorated.D) It’s no longer available.3. A) Colleagues.B) Husband and wife.C) Employer and employee.D) Mother and son.4. A) She contacts her parents occasionally.B) She phones her parents regularly at weekends.C) She visits her parents at weekends when the fares are down.D) She often call her parents regardless of the rates.5. A) The next bus is coming soon.B) The bus will wait a few minutes at the stop.C) There are only two or three passengers waiting for the bus.D) They can catch this bus without running.6. A) The assignment looks easy but actually it’s quite difficult.B) The assignment is too difficult for them to complete on time.C) They cannot finish the assignment until Thursday.D) They have plenty of time to work on the assignment.7. A) The man will go to meet the woman this evening.B) The man and the woman have an appointment at 7 o’clock.C) The woman can’t finish making the jam before 7 o’clock.D) The woman won’t be able to see the man this evening.8. A) She’s learned a lot from the literature class.B) She’s written some books about world classics.C) She’s met some of the world’s best writers.D) She’s just back from a trip round the world.9. A) The exam was easier than the previous one.B) Joe is sure that he will do better in the next exam.C) Joe probably failed in the exam.D) The oral part of the exam was easier than the written part.10. A) She is tired of driving in heavy traffic.B) She doesn’t mind it as the road conditions are good.C) She is unhappy to have to drive such a long way every day.D) She enjoys it because she’s good at driving.Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage isread for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Whenthe passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in theblanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard.For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missinginformation. You can either use the exact words you have just heard orwrite down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passageis read for the third time, you should check what you have written.It’s difficult to imagine the sea ever running out of fish. It’s so vast, so deep, so (S1) ________. Unfortunately, it’s not bottomless. Over-fishing, (S2) ________ with destructive fishing practices, is killing off the fish and (S3) ________ their environment.Destroy the fish, and you destroy the fishermen’s means of living. At least 60 (S4) ________ of the world’s commercially important fish (S5) ________ are already over-fished, or fished to the limit. As a result, governments have had to close down some areas of sea to commercial fishing.Big, high-tech fleets (S6) ________ that everything in their path is pulled out of water. Anything too small, or the wrong thing, is thrown back either dead or dying. That’s an (S7) ________ of more than 20 million metric tons every year. (S8) ________.In some parts of the world, for every kilogram of prawns (对虾) caught, up to 15 kilograms of unsuspecting fish and other marine wildlife die, simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.True, (S9) ________, then catch them in a way that doesn’t kill other innocent sea life.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 choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and a community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can beused by ordinary people.The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?Heroes are catalysts (催化剂) for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., we might still have segregated (隔离的) buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.11. Although heroes may come from different cultures, they ________.A) generally possess certain inspiring characteristicsB) probably share some weaknesses of ordinary peopleC) are often influenced by previous generationsD) all unknowingly attract a large number of fans12. According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that________.A) they have a vision from the mountaintopB) they have warm feelings and emotionsC) they can serve as concrete examples of noble principlesD) they can make people feel stronger and more confident13. Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because ________.A) they are popular only among certain groups of peopleB) their performances do not improve their fans morallyC) their primary concern is their own financial interestsD) they are not clear about the principles they should follow14. Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders who________.A) are good at demonstrating their charming charactersB) can move the masses with their forceful speechesC) are capable of meeting all challenges and hardshipsD) can provide an answer to the problems of their people15. The author concludes that historical changes would ________.A) be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualitiesB) not happen without heroes making the necessary sacrificesC) take place ff there were heroes to lead the peopleD) produce leaders with attractive personalitiesPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.According to a survey, which was based on the responses of over 188,000 students, today’s traditional-age college freshmen are “more materialistic and less altruistic (利他主义的)” than at any time in the 17 years of the poll.Not surprising in these hard times, the student’s major objective “is to be financially well off. Less important than ever is developing a meaningful philosophy of life.” It follows then that today the most popular course is not literature or history but accounting.Interest in teaching, social service and the “altruistic” fields is at a low. On the other hand, enrollment in business programs, engineering and computer science is way up.That’s no surprise either. A friend of mine (a sales representative for a chemical company) was making twice the salary of her college instructors her first year on the job—even before she completed her two-year associate degree.While it’s true that we all need a career, it is equally true that our civilization has accumulated an incredible amount of knowledge in fields far removed from our own and that we are better for our understanding of these other contributions—be they scientific or artistic. It is equally true that, in studying the diverse wisdom of others, we learn how to think. More important, perhaps, education teaches us to see the connections between things, as well as to see beyond our immediate needs.Weekly we read of unions who went on strike for higher wages, only to drive their employer out of business. No company; no job. How shortsighted in the long run!But the most important argument for a broad education is that in studying the accumulated wisdom of the ages, we improve our moral sense. I saw a cartoon recently which shows a group of businessmen looking puzzled as they sit around a conference table; one of them is talking on the intercom (对讲机): “Miss Baxter,” he says, “could you please send in someone who can distinguish right from wrong?”From the long-term point of view, that’s what education really ought to be about.16. According to the author’s observation, college students ________.A) have never been so materialistic as todayB) have never been so interested in the artsC) have never been so financially well off as todayD) have never attached so much importance to moral sense17. The students’ criteria for selecting majors today have much to do with ________.A) the influences of their instructorsB) the financial goals they seek in lifeC) their own interpretations of the coursesD) their understanding of the contributions of others18. By saying “While it’s true that... be they scientific or artistic” (Lines 1-3, Para. 5),the author means that ________.A) business management should be included in educational programsB) human wisdom has accumulated at an extraordinarily high speedC) human intellectual development has reached new heightsD) the importance of a broad education should not be overlooked19. Studying the diverse wisdom of others can ________.A) create varying artistic interestsB) help people see things in their right perspectiveC) help improve connections among peopleD) regulate the behavior of modern people20. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A) Businessmen absorbed in their career are narrow-minded.B) Managers often find it hard to tell right from wrong.C) People engaged in technical jobs lead a more rewarding life.D) Career seekers should not focus on immediate interests only.Passage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.New technology links the world as never before. Our planet has shrunk. It’s now a “global village” where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone or satellite link. And, of course, our ability to benefit from this high-tech communications equipment is greatly enhanced by foreign language skills.Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modern businesspeople who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modern markets, success overseas often helps support domestic business efforts.Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear being “out of sight and out of mind.” He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the company’s plan for success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee can succeed in a difficult assignment overseas,superiors will have greater confidence in his or her ability to cope back in the United States where cross-cultural considerations and foreign language issues are becoming more and more prevalent (普遍的).Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices with business applications, even small businesses in the United States are able to get into international markets.English is still the international language of business. But there is an ever-growing need for people who can speak another language. A second language isn’t generally required to get a job in business, but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other qualifications appear to be equalThe employee posted abroad who speaks the country’s principal language has an opportunity to fast-forward certain negotiations, and cam have the cultural insight to know when it is better to move more slowly. The employee at the home office who can communicate well with foreign clients over the telephone or by fax machine is an obvious asset to the firm.21. What is the author’s attitude toward high-tech communications equipment?A) Critical.B) Prejudiced.C) Indifferent.D) Positive.22. With the increased use of high-tech communications equipment, businesspeople________.A) have to get familiar with modern technologyB) are gaining more economic benefits from domestic operationsC) are attaching more importance to their overseas businessD) are eager to work overseas23. In this passage, “out of sight and out of mind” (Lines 2-3, Para. 3) probably means________.A) being unable to think properly for lack of insightB) being totally out of touch with business at homeC) missing opportunities for promotion when abroadD) leaving all care and worry behind24. According to the passage, what is an important consideration of internationalcorporations in employing people today?A) Connections with businesses overseas.B) Ability to speak the client’s language.C) Technical know-how.D) Business experience.25. The advantage of employees having foreign language skills is that they can________.A) better control the whole negotiation processB) easily find new approaches to meet market needsC) fast-forward their proposals to headquartersD) easily make friends with businesspeople abroadPassage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.In recent years, Israeli consumers have grown more demanding as they’ve become wealthier and more worldly-wise. Foreign travel is a national passion; this summer alone, one in 10 citizens will go abroad. Exposed to higher standards of service elsewhere, Israelis are returning home expecting the same. American firms have also begun arriving in large numbers. Chains such as KFC, McDonald’s and Pizza Hut are setting a new standard of customer service, using strict employee training and constant monitoring to ensure the friendliness of frontline staff. Even the American habit of telling departing customers to “Have a nice day” has caught on all over Israel. “Nobody wakes up in the morning and says, ‘Let’s be nicer,’” says Itsik Cohen, director of a consulting firm. “Nothing happens without competition.”Privatization, or the threat of it, is a motivation as well. Monopolies (垄断者) that until recently have been free to take their customers for granted now fear what Michael Perry, a marketing professor, calls “the revengeful (报复的) consumer.” When the government opened up competition with Bezaq, the phone company, its international branch lost 40% of its market share, even while offering competitive rates. Says Perry, “People wanted revenge for all the years of bad service.” The electric company, whose monopoly may be short-lived, has suddenly mopped requiring users to wait half a day for a repairman. Now, appointments are scheduled to the half-hour. The graceless El Al Airlines, which is already at auction (拍卖), has retrained its employees to emphasize service and is boasting about the results in an ad campaign with the slogan, “You can feel the change in the air.” For the first time, praise outnumbers complaints on customer survey sheets.26. It may be inferred from the passage that ________.A) customer service in Israel is now improvingB) wealthy Israeli customers are hard to pleaseC) the tourist industry has brought chain stores to IsraelD) Israeli customers prefer foreign products to domestic ones27. In the author’s view, higher service standards are impossible in Israel ________.A) if customer complaints go unnoticed by the managementB) unless foreign companies are introduced in greater numbersC) if there’s no competition among companiesD) without strict routine training of employees28. If someone in Israel today needs a repairman in case of a power failure, ________.A) they can have it fixed in no timeB) it’s no longer necessary to make an appointmentC) the appointment takes only half a day to makeD) they only have to wait half an hour at most29. The example of El A1 Airlines shows that ________.A) revengeful customers are a threat to the monopoly of enterprisesB) an ad campaign is a way out for enterprises in financial difficultyC) a good slogan has great potential for improving serviceD) staff retraining is essential for better service30. Why did Bezaq’s international branch lose 40% of its market share?A) Because the rates it offered were not competitive enough.B) Because customers were dissatisfied with its past service.C) Because the service offered by its competitors was far better.D) Because it no longer received any support from the government.Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions: There are 3.0. incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.31. Such crimes may be so complex that months or years go by before anyone________ them.A) discoveredB) will discoverC) would have discoveredD) discovers32. Though ________ in a big city, Peter always prefers to paint the primitive scenes ofcountry life.A) grownB) raisedC) tendedD) cultivated33. The careless man received a ticket for speeding. He ________ have driven so fast.A) can’tB) wouldn’tC) shouldn’tD) mustn’t34. If people feel hopeless, they don’t bother to ________ the skills they need tosucceed.A) adoptB) acquireC) accumulateD) assemble35. If I ________ harder at school, I would be sitting in a comfortable office now.A) workedB) were to workC) had workedD) were working36. The shop assistant was dismissed as she was ________ of cheating customers.A) accusedB) chargedC) scoldedD) cursed37. All her energies are ________ upon her children and she seems to have little timefor anything else.A) guidedB) aimedC) directedD) focused38. While crossing the mountain area, all the men carried guns lest they ________ bywild animals.A) should be attackedB) had been attackedC) must be attackedD) would be attacked39. Everyone should be ________ to a decent standard of living and an opportunity tobe educated.A) attributedB) entitledC) identifiedD) justified40. His wife is constantly funding ________ with him, which makes him very angry.A) errorsB) shortcomingsC) faultD) flaw41. Vitamins are complex ________ that the body requires in very small mounts.A) mattersB) materialsC) particlesD) substances42. Apart from caring for her children, she has to take on such heavy ________housework as carrying water and firewood.A) time-consumedB) timely-consumedC) time-consumingD) timely-consuming43. Anna was reading a piece of science fiction, completely ________ to the outsideworld.A) having been lostB) to be lostC) losingD) lost44. The police are trying to find out the ________ of the woman killed in the trafficaccident.A) evidenceB) recognitionC) statusD) identity45. All human beings have a comfortable zone regulating the ________ they keep fromsomeone they talk with.A) distanceB) scopeC) rangeD) boundary46. We have planned an exciting publicity ________ with our advertisers.A) struggleB) campaignC) battleD) conflict47. ________ the help of their group, we would not have succeeded in the investigation.A) BesidesB) Regardless ofC) But forD) Despite48. ________ much is known about what occurs during sleep, the precise function ofsleep and its different stages remains largely in the realm of assumption.A) BecauseB) ForC) SinceD) While49. John doesn’t believe in ________ medicine; he has some remedies of his own.A) standardB) regularC) routineD) conventional50. Owing to ________ competition among the airlines, travel expenses have beenreduced considerably.A) fierceB) strainedC) eagerD) critical51. They always give the vacant seats to ________ comes first.A) whoeverB) whomeverC) whoD) whom52. In Africa, educational costs are very low for those who are ________ enough to getinto universities.A) ambitiousB) fortunateC) aggressiveD) substantial53. Professor Wang, ________ for his informative lectures, was warmly received by hisstudents.A) knowingB) knownC) to be knownD) having known54. Our manager is ________ an important customer now and he will be back thisafternoon.A) calling onB) calling inC) calling upD) calling for55. A fire engine must have priority as it usually has to deal with some kind of________.A) precautionB) crisisC) emergencyD) urgency56. He said that the driver must have had an accident; otherwise he ________ by then.A) would have arrivedB) must have arrivedC) should arriveD) would arrive57. The film provides a deep ________ into a wide range of human qualifies andfeelings.A) insightB) imaginationC) fancyD) outlook58. It is high time that such practices ________.A) are endedB) be endedC) were endedD) must be ended59. Urban crowdedness would be greatly relieved if only the ________ charged onpublic transport were more reasonable.A) feesB) faresC) paymentsD) costs60. The doctor had almost lost hope at one point, but the patient finally ________.A) pulled outB) pulled throughC) pulled upD) pulled overPart 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 shouldchoose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.A language is a signaling system which operates with symbolic vocal sounds (语声), and which is used by a group of people for the purpose of communication.Let’s look at this __61__ in more detail because it is language, more than anything else, __62__ distinguishes man from the rest of the __63__ world.Other animals, it is true, communicate with one another by __64__ of cries: for example, many birds utter __65__ calls at the approach of danger; monkeys utter __66__ cries, such as expressions of anger, fear and pleasure. __67__ these various means of communication differ in important ways __68__ human language. For instance, animals’cries do not __69__ thoughts and feelings clearly. This means, basically, that they lack structure. They lack the kind of structure that __70__ us to divide a human utterance into __71__.We can change an utterance by __72__ one word in it with __73__: a good illustration of this is a soldier who can say, e.g., “tanks approaching from the north“, __74__ who can change one word and say aircraft approaching from the north”or “tanks approaching from the west”; but a bird has a single alarm cry, __75__ means “danger!”This is why the number of __76__ that an animal can make is very limited: the great tit (山雀) is a case __77__ point; it has about twenty different calls, __78__ in human language the number of possible utterances is __79__. It also explains why animal cries are very __80__ in meaning.61. A) classificationB) definitionC) functionD) perception62. A) thatB) itC) asD) what63. A) nativeB) humanC) physicalD) animal64. A) waysB) meansC) methodsD) approaches65. A) matingB) excitingC) warningD) boring66. A) identicalB) similarC) differentD) unfamiliar67. A) ButB) ThereforeC) AfterwardsD) Furthermore68. A) aboutB) withC) fromD) in69. A) inferB) explainC) interpretD) express70. A) encouragesB) enablesC) enforcesD) ensures71. A) speechesB) soundsC) wordsD) voices72. A) replacingB) spellingC) pronouncing73. A) oursB) theirsC) anotherD) others74. A) soB) andC) butD) or75. A) thisB) thatC) whichD) it76. A) signsB) gesturesC) signalsD) marks77. A) inB) atC) ofD) for78. A) whereasB) sinceC) anyhowD) somehow79. A) boundlessB) changeableC) limitlessD) ceaseless80. A) ordinaryB) alikeD) generalPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic It Pays to Be Honest. You should write at least 120 words accordingto the outline given below in Chinese.1. 当前社会上存在许多不诚实的现象2. 诚实利人利已，做人应该诚实It Pays to Be Honest2003年1月四级参考答案Part IPart IIPart IIIPart IVS1. mysteriousS2. coupledS3. ruiningS4. percentS5. speciesS6. ensureS7. averageS8. When you consider that equals a quarter of the world catch, you begin to see the size of the problem. S9. True, some countries are beginning to deal with this problem, but it’s vital we find a rational way of fishingS10. Before every ocean becomes a dead sea, it would make sense to give the fish enough time to recover, grow to full size and reproduce。
2006年12月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(含答案)
2006年12月23日四级考试真题（最新整理版）Part ⅠWriting（30 minutes）Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled. The Importance of Reading classics. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1、许多人喜欢在除夕夜观看春节晚会2、但有些人提出取消春节晚会3、我的看法Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer sheet1.For questions 1-4, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 5-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Six Secrets of High-Energy PeopleThere’s an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already weary over the day holds. “I just can’t get started.” People say. But it’s not physical energy that most of us lack. Sure, we could all use extra sleep and a better diet. But in truth, people are healthier today than at any time in history. I can almost guarantee that if you long for more energy, the problem is not with your body.What you’re seeking is not physical energy. It’s emotional energy. Yet, sad to say life sometimes seems designed to exhaust our supply. We work too hard. We have family obligations. We encounter emergencies and personal crises. No wonder so many of us suffer from emotional fatigue, a kind of utter exhaustion of the spirit.And yet we all know people who are filled with joy, despite the unpleasant circumstances of their lives. Even as a child I observed people who were poor or disabled or ill, but who nonetheless faced life with optimism and vigor. Consider Laura Hillenbrand, who despite an extremely weak body wrote the best-seller Seabiscuit. Hillenbrand barely had enough physical energy to drag herself out of be to write. But she was fueled by having a story she wanted to share. It was emotional energy that helped her succeed.Unlike physical energy, which is finite and diminishes with age, emotional energy isunlimited and has nothing to do with genes or upbri nging. So how do you get it? You can’t simply tell yourself to be positive. You must take action. Here are six practical strategies that work.1. Do something new.Very little that’s new occurs in our lives. The impact of this sameness on our emotional ene rgy is gradual, but huge: It’s like a tire with a slow leak. You don’t it at first, but eventually you’ll get a flat. It’s up to you to plug the leak--even though there are always a dozen reasons to stay stuck in your dull routines of life. That’s where Ma ura, 36, a waitress, found herself a year ago.Fortunately, Maura had a lifeline--a group of women friends who meet regularly to discuss their lives. Their lively discussions spurred Maura to make small but nevertheless life altering changes. She joined a gym in the next town. She changed her look with a short haircut and new black T-shirts. Eventually, Maura gathered the courage to quit her job and start her own business.Here’s a challenge: If it’s something you wouldn’t ordinarily do, do it. Try a dish you’ve never eaten. Listen to music you’d ordinarily tune out. You’ll discover these small things add to your emotional energy.2. Reclaim life’s meaning.So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along the line things went state.The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. "I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something." she says. "But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life." Ivy’s solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.3. Put yourself in the fun zone.Most of us grown-ups are seriously fun-deprived. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation. A real estate broker I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. "I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like withy a little tender loving care," she says. "It’s a challenge--and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun."We all define fun differently, of course, but I can guarantee this: If you put just a bit of it into your day, you energy will increase quickly.4. Bid farewell to guilt and regret.Everyone’s past is filled with regrets that sti ll cause pain. But from an emotional energy point of view, they are dead weights that keep us from us from moving forward. While they can’t merely be willed away, I do recommend you remind yourself that whatever happened isin the past, and nothing can change that. Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continue into the present.5. Make up your mind.Say you’ve been thinking about cutting your hair short. Will it look stylish –or too extreme?You endlessly think it over. Having the decision hanging over your head is a huge energy drain.Every time you can’t decide, you burden yourself with alternatives. Quit thinking that you have to make the right decision; instead, make a choice and don’t look back.6. Give to get.Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality; the more you give, the more you get back.. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter. You have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it.Start by asking ever yone you meet, “How are you?” as if you really want to know, then listen to the reply. Be the one who hears. Most of us also need to smile more often. If you don’t smile at the person you love first thing in the morning, you’re sucking energy out of your relationship. Finally, help another person—and make the help real, concrete. Give a massage (按摩) to someone you love, or cook her dinner, Then, expand the circle to work. Try asking yourself what you’d do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficien t.After all, if it’s true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that what’s circulating around you is the good stuff?注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
[大学英语]200601英语四级试卷及答案
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[大学英语]200601英语四级试卷及答案2005年12月24英语四级试卷AListening Comprehension (20 minutes)Part 1 Section A1 A) See a doctorB) Stay in bed for a few days.C) Get treatment in a better hospital.D) Make a phone call to the doctor.2 A) The 2:00 train will arrive earlier.B)The 2:30 train has a dining car.C) The woman prefers to take the 2:30 train.D) they are going to have some fast food on the train.3 A) She has been longing to attend Harvard University.B)She’ll consider the man’s suggestion carefully.C)She has finished her project with Dr. Garcia’s help.D)She’ll consult Dr. Garcia about entering graduate school.4 A)Alice didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech.B)Alice needs more training in making public speeches.C)The man can hardly under stand Alice’s presentation.D)The man didn’t think highly of Alice’s presentation.5 A)It’s worse than 30 years ago.B)It remains almost the same as before.C)There are more extremes in the weather.D)There has been a significant rise in temperature.6 A)At a publishing house.B)At a bookstore.C)In a reading roomD)In Prof. Jordan’s office7 A)The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.B)Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.C) Her brother can find an apartment for the man.D)The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.8 A)Priority should be given to listening.B)It’s most helpful to read English newspapers every day.C) It’s more effective to combine listening with reading.D)Reading should come before listening.9 A)It can help solve complex problems.B)It will most likely prove ineffectiveC)It is a new weapon against terrorists.D)It will help detect all kinds of liars.10 A)Help the company recruit graduate students.B)Visit the electronics company next week.C)Get apart-time job on campus before graduation.D)Apply for a job in the electronics companySection BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11 A)It ha been proven to be the best pain-killer.B)It is a possible cure for heart disease.C)It can help lower high body temperature effectively.D)It reduces the chance of death for heart surgery patients.12 A)It keeps blood vessels from being blocked.B)It speeds up their recovery after surgery.C)It in creases the blood flow to the heart.D)It adjusts their blood pressure.13 A)It is harmful to heart surgery patients with stomach bleeding.B)It should not be taken by heart surgery patients before the operation.C)It will have considerable side effects if taken in large doses.D)It should not be given to patients immediately after the operation.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14A)They strongly believe in family rules.B)They are very likely to succeed in life.C)They tend to take responsibility for themselvesD)They are in the habit of obeying their parents.15 A)They grow up to be funny and charming.B)They often have a poor sense of direction.C)They get less attention from their parents.D)They tend to be smart and strong-willed.16 A)They usually don’t follow family rules.B)They don’t like to take chances in their lives.C)They are less likely to be successful in life.D)They tend to believe in their parent’s ideas.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17A)They wanted to follow his example.B)They fully supported his undertaking.C)They were puzzled by his decision.D)They were afraid he wasn’t fully prepared.18 A)It is more exciting than space travel.B)It is much cheaper than space travel.C)It is much safer than space travel.D)It is less time-consuming than space travel.19 A)They both attract scientists’ attentionB)They can both be quite challengingC)They are both thought-provoking.D)They may both lead to surprising findings.20 A)To show how simple the mechanical aids for diving can be.B)To provide an excuse for his changeable character.C)To explore the philosophical issues of space travel.D)To explain why he took up underwater exploration.Part IIReading comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Just five one-hundredths of an inch thick, light golden in color and with a perfect “saddle curl,” the Lay’s potato chip seems an unlikely weapon for global domination. But its maker.Frito-Lay. Thinks otherwise.” Potato chips are a snack food for the world,” said Salman Amin,the company’s head of global marketing. Amin believes there is no corner of the world that can resist the charms of a Frito-Lay potato chip.Frito-Lay is the biggest snack maker in America. owned by PepsiCo. And accounts for overhalf of the parent company’s $3 billion annual profits. But the U.S. snack food market is largely saturated, and to grow. the company has to look overseas.Its strategy rests on two beliefs: first a global product offers economies of scale with whichlocal brands cannot compete. And second, consumers in the 21stcentury are drawn to “global” as a concept. ”Global” does not mean products that are consciously identified as American, but ones than consumes-especially young people-see as part of a modem, innovative(创新的)world inwhich people are linked across cultures by shared beliefs and tastes. Potato chips are an Americaninvention, but most Chinese, for instance, do not know than Frito-Lay is an American company.Instead, Riskey, the company’s research and development head, would hope they associate thebrand with the new world of global communications and business.With brand perception a crucial factor, Riskey ordered a redesign of the Frito-Lay logo(标识).The logo, along with the company’s long-held marketing image of the “irresistibility” of itschips. would help facilitate the company’s global expansion.The executives acknowledge that they try to swing national eating habits to a food created inAmerica, but they deny that amounts to economic imperialism. Rater, they see Frito-Lay as spreading the benefits of free enterprise across the world. “We’re making products in those countries, we’re adapting them to the tastes of those countries, building businesses and employing people and changing lives,” said Steve Reinemund, PepsiCo’s chief executive.21.It is the belief of Frito-Lay’s head of global marking that_____.A) Potato chips can hardly be used as a weapon to dominate the world marketB) Their company must find new ways to promote domestic sales.C) The light golden color enhances the charm of their company’s potato chipsD) People the world over enjoy eating their company’s potato chips22.What do we learn about Frito-Lay from Paragraph 2?A) Its products use to be popular among overseas consumers.B) Its expansion has caused fierce competition in the snack marker.C) It gives half of its annual profits to its parent company.D) It needs to turn to the word market for development.23.One of the assumptions on which Frito-Lay bases its development strategy is that_____. A)consumers worldwide today are attracted by global brandsB)local brands cannot compete successfully with American brandsC)products suiting Chinese consumers’ needs bring more profitsD)products identified as American will have promising market value24.Why did Riskey have the Frito-Lay logo redesigned?A)To suit changing tastes of young consumers.B)To promote the company's strategy of globalization.C)To change the company’s long-held marketing image.D)To compete with other American chip producers.25.Frito-Lay's executives claim that the promoting of American food in the international market_____.A)won't affect the eating habits of the local peopleB)will lead to economic imperialismC)will be in the interest of the local peopleD)won’t spoil the taste of their chipsPassage TwoQuestion 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.In communities north of Denver, residents are pitching in to help teachers and administratorsas the Vrain school District tries to solve a $13.8 million budget shortage blamed on mismanagement. ”We’re worried about our teachers and principals, and we really don’t want tolose them because of this,” one parent sail. “If we can help ease their financial burden, we will. ”Teachers are grateful, but know it may be years before the district is solvent(有综合能力的).They feel really good about the parent support, but they realizeit’s impossible for then to solvethis problem.The 22,000-student district discovered the shortage last month.“It’s extraordinary. Nobody wouldhave imagined something happening like this at this level,” said State Treasurer Mike Coffman.Coffman and district officials last week agreed on a state emergency plan freeing yp a $9.8 million loan that enabled the payroll(工资单) to be met for 2,700 teachers and staff in time for the holidays.District officials also took $1.7 million from student-activity accounts its 38schools. At Coffman’s request, the District Attorney has begun investigating the district’s finances.Coffman says he wants to know whether district officials hid the budget shortage until after the November election., when voters approved a $212 million bond issue for schools. In Frederick, students’ parents are buying classroom supplies and offering to pay for groceries and utilities to keep first-year teachers and principals in their jobs.Some $36,000 has been raised in donations from Safeway. A Chevrolet dealership donated $10,000 and forgave the district’s $10,750 bill for renting the driver educating cars. IBM contributed 4,500 packs of paper.“We employ thousands of people in this community,” said Mitch Carson, a hospital chiefexecutive, who helped raise funds. “We have children in the school, and we see how they could be affected.”At Creek High School, three students started a website that displays newspaper articles, district information and an email forum(论坛)。
2006年12月23日大学英语新四级(CET-4)真题试卷四级真题+答案详解+听力原文
2006年12月23日大学英语新四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Writing (30 minutes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minute to write a short essay on the topic of students selecting their lectures. You should write at least 120 wordsfollowing the outline given bellow:1. 许多人喜欢在除夕夜看春节晚会2. 但有些人提出取消春节晚会3. 我的看法Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minute to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given inthe passage;N (for NO) if statement contradicts the information given in thepassage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For question 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Six Secrets of High-Energy PeopleThere’s an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already weary over the day holds. “I just can’t get started,” people say. But it’s not physical energy that most of us lack. Sure, we could all use extra sleep and a better diet. But in truth, people are healthier today than at any time in history. I can almost guarantee that if you long for more energy, the problem is not with your body.What you’re seeking is not physical energy. It’s emotional energy. Yet, sad to say, life sometimes seems designed to exhaust our supply. We work too hard. We have family obligations. We encounter emergencies and personal crises. No wonder so many of us suffer from emotional fatigue, a kind of utter exhaustion of the spirit.And yet we all know people who are filled with joy, despite the unpleasant circumstances of their lives. Even as a child, I observed people who were poor, or disabled, or ill, but who nonetheless faced life with optimism and vigor. Consider Laura Hillenbrand, who despite an extremely weak body, wrote the best-seller Seabiscuit.Hillenbrand barely had enough physical energy to drag herself out of bed to write. But she was fueled by having a story she wanted to share. It was emotional energy that helped her succeed.Unlike physical energy, which is finite and diminishes with age, emotional energy is unlimited and has nothing to do with genes or upbringing. So how do you get it? You can’t simply tell yourself to be positive. You must take action. Here are six practical strategies that work.1. Do something new.Very little that’s new occurs in our lives. The impact of this sameness on our emotional energy is gradual, but huge: It’s like a tire with a slow leak. You don’t notice it at first, but eventually you’ll get a flat. It’s up to you to plug the leak—even though there are always a dozen reasons to stay stuck in your dull routines of life. That’s where Maura, 36, a waitress, found herself a year ago.Fortunately, Maura had a lifeline—a group of women friends who meet regularly to discuss their lives. Their lively discussions spurred Maura to make small but nevertheless life altering changes. She joined a gym in the next town. She changed her look with a short haircut and new black T-shirts. Eventually, Maura gathered the courage to quit her job and start her own business.Here’s a challenge: If it’s something you wouldn’t ordinarily do, do it. Try a dish you’ve never eaten. Listen to music you’d ordinarily tune out. You’ll discover these small things add to your emotional energy.2. Reclaim life’s meaning.So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along the line things went stale.The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. “I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something,” she says. “But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life.” Ivy’s solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.3. Put yourself in the fun zone.Most of us grown-ups are seriously fun-deprived. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation. A real estate broker I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. “I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like with a little tender loving care,” she says. “It’s a challenge—and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun.”We all define fun differently, of course, but I can guarantee this: If you put just a bit of it into your day, you energy will increase quickly.4. Bid farewell to guilt and regret.Everyone’s past is filled with regrets that still cause pain. But from an emotional energy point of view, they are dead weights that keep us from moving forward. While they can’t merely be willed away, I do recommend you remind yourself that whatever happened is in the past, and nothing can change that. Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continue into the present.5. Make up your mind.Say you’ve been thinking about cutting your hair short. Will it look stylish—or too extreme?You endlessly think it over. Having the decision hanging over your head is a huge energy drain.Every time you can’t decide, you burden yourself with alternatives. Quit thinking that you have to make the right decision; instead, make a choice and don’t look back. 6. Give to get.Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality; the more you give, the more you get back. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter, you have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it.Start by asking everyone you meet, “How are you?” as if you really want to know, then listen to the reply. Be the one who hears. Most of us also need to smile more often. If you don’t smile at the person you love first thing in the morning, you’re sucking energy out of your relationship. Finally, help another person—and make the help real, concrete. Give a massage (按摩) to someone you love, or cook her dinner. Then, expand the circle to work. Try asking yourself what you’d do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficient.After all, if it’s true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that what’s circulating around you is the good stuff?注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2006年1月英语四级听力真题及答案
2006年1月英语四级听力真题11. A) See a doctor.B) Stay in bed for a few days.C) Get treatment in a better hospital.D) Make a phone call to the doctor.12. A) The 2:00 train will arrive earlier.B) The 2:30 train has a dining car.C) The woman prefers to take the 2:30 train.D) they are gong to have some fast food on the train13. A) She has been longing to attend Harvard University.B) She’ll consider the man’s suggestion carefully.C) She has finished her project with Dr. Garcia’s help.D) She’ll consult Dr. Garcia about entering graduate school.14. A) Alice didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech.B) Alice needs more training in making public speeches.C) The man can hardly understand Alice’s presentation.D) The man didn’t think highly of Alice’s pr esentation.15. A)It’s worse than 30 years ago.B)It remains almost the same as before.C)There are more extremes in the weather.D)There has been a singificant rise in temperature.16. A) At a publishing house.B) At a bookstore.C) In a reading room.D) In Prof. Jordan’s office.17 A) The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.B) Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.C) Her brother can find an apartment for the man.D) The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.18. A) Priority should be given to listening.B) It’s most helpful to read English newspapers every day.C) It’s more effective to combine listening with reading.D) Reading should come before listening.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A)They are discussing where to put the furniture.B)They are complaining about running out of hot water.C)They are planning to rent one of the rooms.D)They are talking about the condition of an apartment.20.A)Whether the rent is too high.B)Whether the rent cover the water,electricity and gas.C)Whether there is a good supply of hot water.D)Whether there are too many peiple expecting to rent these rooms.21.A)$250 B)$500 C)$750 D)$100022.A)There scarcely are people expecting to rent these rooms.B)They have a very nice talking.C)The man is child-free.D)The man offers the most reasonable rent.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A)The hotel doesn’t open that day.B)She doesn’t work that day.C)There is no free room that day.D)The hotel is full of books.24.A)Because he wants to give his wife a surprise on their anniversary.B)Because the woman can’t cancel his reservation record.C)Because he doesn’t appreciate the woman’s calling.D)Because he doesn’t understand what the woman means.25.A)The hotel receptionist is not serious.B)The hotel’s advice is a great help to him.C)The hotel’s charge is reasonable.D)The hotel reservation sevice is very poor.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) It has been proven to be the best pain-killer.B) It is a possible cure for heart disease.C) It can help lower high body temperature effectively.D) It reduces the chance of death for heart surgery patients.27. A) It keeps blood vessels from being blocked.B) It speeds up their recovery after surgery.C) It in creases the blood flow to the heart.D) It adjusts their blood pressure.28. A) It is harmful to heart surgery patients with stomach bleeding.B) It should not be taken by heart surgery patients before the operation.C) It will have considerable side effects if taken in large doses.D) It should not be given to patients immediately after the operation. Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) They strongly believe in family rules.B) They are very likely to succeed in life.C) They tend to take responsibility for themselves.D) They are in the habit of obeying their parents.30. A) They grow up to be funny and charming.B) They often have a poor sense of direction.C) They get less attention from their parents.D) They tend to be smart and strong-willed.31. A) They usually don’t follow family r ules.B) They don’t like to take chances in their lives.C) They are less likely to be successful in life.D) They tend to believe in their parent’s ideas.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) They wanted to follow his example.B) They fully supported his undertaking.C) They were puzzled by his decision.D) They were afraid he wasn’t fully prepared.33. A) It is more exciting than space travel.B) It is much cheaper than space travel.C) It is much safer than space travel.D) It is less time-consuming than space travel.34. A) They both attract scientists’ attention.B) They can both be quite challenging.C) They are both thought-provoking.D) They may both lead to surprising findings.35. A) To show how simple the mechanical aids for diving can be.B) To provide an excuse for his changeable character.C) To explore the philosophical issues of space travel.D) To explain why he took up underwater exploration.Section CVery few people can get a college degree before 11，but Michael was an (36)___.He started high school when he was 5，finishing in just nine months. He became the (37)___youngest college graduate when he was 10 years and 4 months old ,earning an (38)/___degree .Now at 11 Michael’s wor king on a master’s degree in (39)___intelligence .But Michael’s (40)___hasn’t always come easy .(41)___his intelligence ,he still lacks important life (42)___.In one class, he had to struggle to understand (43)___novels, because, he says “I’m 11.I’ve nev er been in love before .”Another challenge was his size. (44)_____________________________________________.He likes computers so much (45) _______________________________________________.He wants to make robots do all the heavy tasks .(46)_______________________________________________________________________。
2006年-2012年12月份英语四级考试真题及答案解析(完美版) (1)
2006 年 6月英语四级考试真题(新题型)PartI W riting (30minutes) Directions:Forthispart,youareallowed30minutestowriteashortessayonthetopicofstudentsselectingtheirlectu rers. You should write a t lea st 120 w ords following the outline g iven below: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注意：实考中，此部分试题在答题卡1 上。
On Students Selecting L ecturersPar t II R eading C omprehension ( Skimming and Scanning) (15 minules) Directions: In this pa r t, you will ha ve 15 minutes to g o over the pa ssa g e quickly a nd a nswer the questions on AnswerSheet 1.Forquestions1-7,markY(forYES)ifthestatementagreeswiththeinformationgiveninthepassage;N(forNO)ifthestatementcontradictstheinformationgiveninthepassage;NG(forNOTGIVEN)iftheinformationisnotgiveninthepassage.For questions 8 -10 , com plete the sentences w ith the inform a tion g iven in the passage.High waysEarly in the 20 th century, most of the streets and roads in the U .S . w ere made of dirt, brick, and cedar woodblocks.Builtforhorse,carriage,andfoottraffic,theywereusuallypoorlycaredforandtoonarrowtoaccommodate ( 容纳 )automobiles.W i th the increase in auto production, private turnpike(收费公路 ) companies under local authorities beganto spring up, and by 1921 there w ere 387 ,000 miles of paved roads. M any w ere built using specifications of 19 th century ScottishengineersThomasTelfordandJohnMacAdam(forwhomthemacadamsurfaceisnamed),whosespecificationsstressedtheimportanceofadequatedrainage.Beyondthat,therewerenonationalstandardsforsize, w eightrestrictions, or com mercial sig ns. During W orld W ar I, roads throug hout the country w ere nearly destroy ed bythe w eig ht of trucks. W hen General Eisenhow er returned from Germany in 1919 , a fter serving in the U . S . A nny 'sfirsttranscontinental motor convoy ( 车队 ) , he noted: "The old convoy had started me thinking about g ood, two-lanehig hw ay s, but Germany 's A utobahn or m otorw a y had m a de me see the w i sdom of broader ribbons across the land. ' It w ould take another w a r before the federal g overnment w ould act on a national hig hw a y sy stem. During WorldWar Il ,a trem endous increase in trucks and new roads w ere required. The w a r demonstrated how critical hig hw a ys w ere to the defense effort. Thirteen per cent of defense plants received a l l their supplies by truck, and a lmost a l lotherplants shipped more than half of their products by vehicle. The w a r a lso revealed that local control of hig hw ay s had ledto a confusing variety of desig n standards. Even federal and state hig hw ay s did not follow basic standards. S omestates a l low ed trucks up to 36 ,000 pounds, w hile others restricted any thing over 7 ,000 pounds. A g overnment studyrecom mended a national hig hw a y sy s tem of 33 ,920 m iles, and C ong ress soon passed the Federal-A id Hig hw ay A ctof1944 , w hich called for strict, centrally controlled desig n criteria.The interstate hig hw ay sy stem w as finally launched in 1956 and has been hailed as one of the g reatest public w orks projects of the century.To build i ts 44 ,000 -mile w eb of hig hw ay s , bridg es, and tunnels, hundreds of uniqueeng ineering desig ns and solutions had to be w orked out. C onsider the many g eog raphic features of the country: mountains,steepgrades,wetland,rivers,desertsandplains.Variablesincludedtheslopeoftheland,theabilityofthepavem ent to support the load, the intensity of road use, and the nature of the underly ing soil. U rban a reas wereanotherproblem. Innovative desig ns of roadw ay s , tunnels, bridg es, overpasses, and interchang es that could run throug h orby pass urban areas soon beg an to w eave their w a y across the country, forever a l tering the face of America.Long-span, segmented-concrete, cable-stayed bridges such as Hale Boggs in Louisiana and the Sunshine SkywayinFlorida,andremarkabletunnelslikeFortMcHenryinMarylandandMt.BakerinWashington,metmanyofthe nation's phy sical challeng es. Traffic control sy stem s and m ethods of construction developed under the interstateprogramsooninfluencedhighwayconstructionaroundtheworld,andwereinvaluableinimprovingtheconditionofurbanstree tsand tra fficpatterns.Today, the intersta te sy stem l inks every major city in the U . S . , and the U . S . w i th C anada and M ex ico. Built w ith safety in m ind, the hig hw a y s have w ide lanes and shoulders, dividing m edians or barriers, long entry and exitlanes, curves eng ineered for safe turns, and l imited access. The death rate on hig hw a y s i s half that of a l l other U . S. roads( 0 .86 deaths per 100 million passeng er m i les com pared to 1 .99 deaths per 100 million on a l l otherroads).B y opening the North A merican continent, hig hw a y s have enabled consumer g oods and services to reachpeoplein rem ote and rural areas of the country, spurred the g row th of suburbs, and provided people w i th g reater options interm s of jobs, access to cultural prog ram s, health care, andother benefits. A bove a l l , the interstate sy stemprovidesindividuals w i th w hat they cherish most: personal ! ~eedom ofmobility.The interstate sy stem has been an essent-iai elem ent of the nation's econom ic g row th in term s of shipping andjobcreation:morethan75percentofthenation'sfreightdeliveriesarrivebytruck;andmostproductsthatarrivebyra i l or a i r use interstates for the last leg of the journey by vehicle. Not only has the hig hw a y sy stem affectedthe Americaneconomybyprovidingshippingroutes,ithasledtothegrowthofspin-offindustrieslikeservicestations,motels,restaurants,andshoppingcenters.Ithasallowedtherelocationofmanufacturingplantsandot herindustriesfrom urban a reas to rural.B y the end of the century there w as an im mense netw ork of paved roads, residential streets, expressw ay s ,andfreewaysbuilttosupportmillionsofvehicles.ThehighwaysystemwasofficiallyrenamedforEisenhowertohonorhisvisi 0 n and leadership. The y ear construction beg an he sa id: "Tog ether, the united forces of our communicationandtransportation sy stems are dy nam ie elem ents in the very nam e w e bear---U nited S ta tes. W i thout them, w e w ould bea mere a l l iance of many separate parts."注意：实考中，8-10题在答题卡1上1..Nationalstandardsforpavedroadswereinplaceby1921.2.. General Eisenhow er felt that the broad German motorw a y s made more sense than the tw o-lane hig hw ays of America.3..Itwasinthe1950sthattheAmericangovernment finallytookactiontobuildanationalhighwaysystem.4.. M any of the problems presented by the country 's g eog raphical features found solutions in innovativeengineering projects.5.. In spite of safety considerations, the death rate on interstate hig hw a y s i s still hig her than that of otherAmericanroads.6..TheinterstatehighwayssystemprovidesaccessbetweenmajormilitaryinstallationsinAmerica.7.. S ervice sta tions, motels and restaurants promoted the development of the intersta te hig hw ay system.1. [ Y] [ N][N G]2. [ Y] [ N][N G]3. [ Y] [ N] [N G]4. [ Y] [ N][N G]5. [ Y] [ N][N G]6. [ Y] [ N] [N G]7.[ Y] [ N] [N G]8.. The g reatest benefits broug ht about by the interstate sy stem was9 . Trucksusing the the interstate hig hw a y s deliver more than10 . Theinterstate sy stem w a s renamed a fter Eisenhow er in recog nitionofPa r tIII L istening Comprehension (35minutes) SectionADirections: In this section, you will hea r 8 short conversa tions a nd 2 long conversa tions. At the endofea chconver sa tion, one or more questious will be a sked a bout wha t wa s sa id. Both the conversa tion a nd the questionswill be spoken only once. After ea ch question there w i l l be a pa use. During the pa use, you must rea d the fourchoicesma rked A), B), C ) a nd D), a nd decide which i s the best a nswer. Then ma r k the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a sing le l ine through thecentre.11.. A ) The g i rls g ot on w ell w i th eachother. B ) It's understandable that g i rls don't g et a long.C ) S he w as ang ry w ith the other y oungstars. D) The g irls lacked the courag e to fight.12.. A ) The w oman does her ow n housework~t B ) The w oman needs a housekeeper.C ) The w eather house i s in amess. D) The w eather w orks as a housekeeper.13.. A ) The Edw a rds are quite w e lloff.B ) The Edw ards should cut dow n on their l iving expenses.C)It'llbeunwisefortheEdwardstobuyanotherh0use.D)It'stooexpensivefortheEdwardstoliveintheirpresenthouse.14..A)Thewomandidn'texpectittobesowarmatnoon.B)Thewomanissensitivetoweatherchanges.C ) The w eather forecast w asunreliable. D) The w eather turned cold a l l of asudden.15.. A ) A t aclinic. B ) In asupermarket.C ) A t arestaurant. D) In an ice creamshop.16..A)ThewomandidnotfeelanydangergrowingupintheBronx.B)ThemanthinksitwasquitesafelivingintheBronxdistrict.C ) The w oman started w orking a t an early ag e to support herfamily.D)The man doesn't think i t safe to send an 8 -y ear-old to buy things.17.. A ) The man has never seen the w om an before. B ) The tw o speakers w ork for the samecompany.C ) The tw o speakers w ork on the samefloor. D) The w oman is interested in market research.18.. A ) The w oman can't tolerate any noise. B ) The m an i s looking for an apartment.C)Themanhasmissedhisappointment. D) The w om an is g oing to take a tra in trip. Questions 19to21 are based on the conversation y ou have just heard.19..A)Tomakeabusinessreporttothewoman.B ) To be interview ed for a job in the w oman's company.C ) To resig n from his position in the w oman's company.D) To ex chang e stock market information w i th the woman.20..A)Heisheadofasmalltradingcompany. B)Heworksinaninternationalinsurancecompany.C ) He leads a team of brokers in a big company. D) He i s a public relations officer in a sm a l lcompany.21.. A ) The w oman thinks M r. S annders i s asking for m ore than they canoffer.B ) M r. S aunders w i l l share one third of the w oman'sresponsibilities.C )M r. S aunders believes that he deserves morepaidvacations.D)ThewomanseemstobesatisfiedwithMr.Saunders'spastexperience.Questions22to25arebasedontheconversationyouhavejustheard.22.. A ) S he's w orried about theseminar. B ) The man keeps interrupting her.C ) S he finds it too hard. D) S he lacks interest in it.23..A)Thelecturersareboring. B)Thecourseispoorlydesigned.C ) S he prefers Philosophy to Eng lish. D) S he enjoy s l iteraturemore.24.. A ) Karen'sfriend. B ) Karen'sparents. C ) Karen'slecturers. D)Karenherself.25 . A ) C hang ing hermajor. B ) S pending less of her parents'money.C ) Getting transferred to the Eng lishDepartment. D) L eaving theuniversity.SectionBD i rections: In this section, you will hea r 3 short pa ssa g es. At the end of ea ch pa ssa g e , you will hea rsomequestions.Both the pa ssa g e a nd the questions will be spoken only once. After you hea r a question, you must choosethebest a nswer from the four choices ma rked A), B), C ) a ndD ) . Then ma r k the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a sing le l ine throug h thecentre.PassageOneQuestions26to29arebasedonthepassageyouhavejustheard.26 . A ) R ent a grave. B ) B ury thebody.C ) B ury the dead near achurch. D) B uy a piece of l and for agrave.27 . A ) To solve the problem of lack of l a , id: B)Toseewhethertheyhavedecayed.C ) To follow the Greek relig ious practice. D) T 0 m ove them to a muhi-storey g ravey ard.28.. A ) They should be buried l y ing down. B I They should be buried standing up.C)Theyshouldbebuffedafterbeingwashed. D)Theyshouldbeburiedwhenpartiallydecayed.29.. A ) B urning dead bodies toashes. B ) S toring dead bodies in a rem oteplace.C ) Placing dead bodies in a boneroom. D) Dig g ing up dead bodies after three years. PassageTwoQuestions30to32arebasedonthepassageyouhavejustheard. 30 . A ) M anyforeig n tourists visit the U nited S ta tes every year.B ) A mericans enjoy eating out w i th theirfriends.C ) The United S ta tes is a country of im migrants.D) A m ericans prefer foreig n foods to their ow nfood.31.. A ) They can make friends w i th people from other countries.B ) They can g et to know people of other cultures and their li festyles.C ) They can practise speaking foreig n lang uag esthere.D) They can meet w ith businessmen from a l l over the world.32..A)Thecouplecookthedishesandthechildrenhelpthem.B)Thehusbanddoesthecookingandthewifeservesasthewaitress.C)Themotherdoesthecookingwhilethefatherandthechildrenwaitontheguests.D)Ahiredcookpreparesthedishesandthefamilymembersservetheguests.PassageThreeQuestions33to35arebasedonthepassageyouhavejustheard. 33 . A ) He tookthem to w a tch a basketball g am e.B ) He tra ined them to pla y Europeanfootball.C ) He let them compete in g etting balls out ofabasket.D)Hetaughtthemtoplayanexcitingnewgame.34.. A ) The play ers found the basket too hig h to reach.B ) The play ers had trouble g etting the ball out of the basket.C ) The play ers had difficulty understanding the complexrules.D)The play ers soon found the g am e boring,35.. A ) B y rem oving the bottom of the basket B ) B y low ering the position of thebasket.C ) B y simplify ing the complexrules. D) B y a l tering the size of thebasket.SectionCD i rections: In this section, you will hea r a pa ssa g e three times. When the pa ssa g e i s rea d for the fi r st time, youshould l i sten ca refully for i ts g enera l idea . When the pa ssa g e i s rend for the second time, you a re required to fi l l in theblanksnumberedfrom36to43withtheexactwordsyouhavejustheard.Forblanksnumberedfrom44to46youarerequired to fi ll in the missing informa tion. F or these bla nks, you ca n either use the exa ct words you ha ve just hea rdorwrite down the ma in points in your own words. F ina l ly, when the pa ssa g e is rend for the third time, you should checkwha t you ha vewritten.注意：实考中，该试题在答题卡2上。
英语四级CET4历年真题及答案
2006-2009年大学英语四级真题试卷2009年6月大学英语四级真题试卷Part I Writing (30 minutes) Free admission to museums1. 越来越多的博物馆免费对外开放的目的是什么？2. 也会带来一些问题3. 你的看法？Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)How Do You See Diversity?As a manager, Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for some of the positions with her company .During one interview, she noticed that the candidate never made direct eye contact. She was puzzled and somewhat disappointed because she liked the individual otherwise.He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions, but the fact that he never looked her in the eye said “untrustworthy,” so she decided to offer the job to her second choice.“It wasn’t until I attended a diversity workshop that I rea lized the person we passed over was the perfect person,” Tiffany confesses. What she hadn’t known at the time of the interview was that the candidate’s “different” behavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding . He was an Asian-American raised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown by averting(避开) your eyes.“I was just thrown off by the lack of ye contact; not realizing it was cultural,” Tiffany says. “I missed out ,but will not miss that opportunity again.”Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive as different. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse, it is becoming essential to expand our under-standing of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions .Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult ,employers who can eliminate invalid biases(偏爱) from the process have a distinct advantage .My company, Mindsets LLC ,helps organizations and individuals see their own blind spots . A real estate recruiter we worked with illustrates the positive difference such training can make .“During my Mindsets coaching session ,I was taught how to recruit a diversified workforce.I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets .The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company .When the real estate market began to change, it was because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to stay in the real estate market much longer than others in the same profe ssion.”Blinded by GenderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervising a diverse workforce . “Through one of the sessions ,I discovered my personal bias ,” he recalls . “I learned I had not been looking at a person as a whol e person , and being open to differences .” In his case , the blindness was not about culture but rather gender .“I had a management position open in my department ;and the two finalists were a man and a woman . Had I not attended this workshop , I would have automatically assumed the man was the best candidate because the position required quite a bit of extensive travel . My reasoning wouldhave been that even though both candidates were great and could have been successful in the position , I assumed the woman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel .”Dale’s assumptions are another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking that limits an organization’s ability to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce .“I l earned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into the situation , I needed to present the full range of duties, responsibilities and expectations to all candidates and allow them to make an informed decision .” Dale credits the workshop , “because it helped me make decisions based on fairness .”Year of the Know-It-AllDoug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops .He recalls a major lesson learned from his own employee.“One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-American employee put in a request to take time off to celebrate Chinese New Year . In my ignorance , I assumed he had his dates wrong , as the first of January had just passed . When I advised him of this , I gave him a long talking-to about turning in requests early with the proper dates .“He patiently waited , then when I was done , he said he would like Chinese New Year did not begin January first , and that Chinese New Year ,which is tied to the lunar cycle ,is one of the most celebrated holidays on the Chinese calendar . Needless to say , I felt very embarrassed in assuming he had his dates mixed up . But I learned a great deal about assumptions , and that the timing of holidays varies considerably from culture to culture .“Attending the dive rsity workshop helped me realize how much I could learn by simply asking questions and creating dialogues with my employees , rather than making assumptions and trying to be a know-it-all ,” Doug admits . “The biggest thing I took away from the workshop is learning how to be more ‘inclusive’ to differences.”A better Bottom LineAn open mind about diversity not only improves organizations internally , it is profitable as well . These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales .”Most of my customers speak English as a second language . One of the best things my company has done is to contract with a language service that offers translations over the phone . It wasn’t until my boss received Mindsets’ tra ining that she was able to understand how important inclusiveness was to customer service . As result , our customer base has increased .”Once we start to see people as individuals . and discard the stereotypes , we can move positively toward inclusiveness for everyone . Diversity is about coming together and taking advantage of our differences and similarities . It is about building better communities and organizations that enhance us as individuals and reinforce our shared humanity .When we begin to question our assumptions and challenge what we think we have learned from our past , from the media, peers , family , friends , etc , we begin to realize that some of our conclusions are flawed(有缺陷的) or contrary to our fundamental values . We need to train our-selves to think differently , shift our mindsets and realize that diversity opens doors for all of us ,creating opportunities in organizations and communities that benefit everyone .1.What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate?A)He jus t wouldn’t look her in the eye.B)He was slow in answering her questions.C)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.D)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant .2. Tiffany’s misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from.A) Racial stereotypes. C) Racial stereotypes.B) Invalid personal bias . D) Emphasis on physical appearance3. What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalization according to theauthor?A) Hiring qualified technical and management personnel.B) Increasing understanding of people of other cultures.C) Constantly updating knowledge and equipment.D) Expanding domestic and international markets.4. What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?A) A real estate agency. C) A cultural exchange organization.B) A personnel training company. D) A hi-tech company5. After one of the workshops ,account executive Dale realized that .A) He had hired the wrong person.B) He could have done more for his company.C) He had not managed his workforce well.D) He must get rid of his gender bias.6. What did Dale think of Mindsets LLC’s workshop?A) It was well-intentioned but poorly conducted.B) It tapped into the executives’ full potential.C) It helped him make fair decisions.D) It met participants’ diverse needs.7. How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-American employee’s reques t forleave?A)He told him to get the dates right. C)He flatly turned it downB)He demanded an explanation. D)He readily approved it.8. Doug felt when he realized that his assumption was wrong.9. After attending Mindsets’ workshops, the participants came to know the importance ofto their business.10. When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes , we can achievediversity and benefit from the between us.Part IV Reading Comprehension (reading in depth) (25 minutes)Every year in the first week of my English class, some students inform me that writhing is too hard. They never write, unless assignments 47 it . They fine the writing process 48 and difficult.How awful to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it- 49 English , with its rich vocabulary . Being able to speak but not write is like living in an 50 mansion(豪宅) and never leaving one small room . When I meet students who think they can’t write, I know as a teacher my 51 is to show them the rest of the rooms . My task is to build fluency while providing the opportunity inherent in any writing activity to 52 the moral and emotional development of my students . One great way to do this is by having students write in a journal in class every day.Writing ability is like strength training. Writing needs to be done 53 , just like exercise ;just as muscles grow stronger with exercise , writing skills improve quickly with writing practice.I often see a rise in student confidence and 54 after only a few weeks of journal writing .Expressing oneself in writing is one of the most important skills I teach to strengthen the whole student. When my students practice journal writing, they are practicing for their future academic, political, and 55 lives . They build skills so that some day they might write a great novel, a piece of sorely needed legislation, or the perfect love letter. Every day that they write in their journals puts them a step 56 to fluency , eloquence(雄辩), and command ofPassage OneThe January fashion show, called FutureFashion , exemplified how far green design has come. Organized by the New York-based nonprofit Earth Pledge, the show inspired many top designers to work with sustainable fabrics for the first time. Several have since made pledges to include organic fabrics in their lines.The designers who undertake green fashion still face many challenges. Scott Hahn, cofounder with Gregory of Rogan and Loomstate, which uses all-organic cotton, says high-quality sustainable materials can still be tough to fine . “Most designers with existing labels are finding there aren’t comparable fabrics that can just replace what you’re doing and shat your customers are used to,” he says. For example, organic cotton and non-organic cotton are virtually indistinguishable once woven into a dress. But some popular synthetics, like stretch nylon, still have few eco-friendly equivalents.Those who do make the switch are finding they have more support. Last year the influential trade show Designers & Agents stopped charging its participation fee for young green entrepreneurs(企业家) who attend its two springtime shows in Los Angeles and New York and gave special recognition to designers whose collections are at least 25% sustainable . It now counts more than 50 green designers, up from fewer than a dozen two years ago. This week Wal-Mart is set to announce a major initiative aimed at helping cotton farmers go organic: it will buy transitional(过渡型的) cotton at higher prices , thus helping to expand the supply of a key sustainable material . “Mainstream is about to occur,” says Hahn.Some analysts(分析师) are less sure . Among consumers, only 18%are even aware that ecofashion exists, up from 6% four years ago. Natalie Hormilla, a fashion writer, is an example of the unconverted consumer, when asked if she owned any sustainable clothes, she replied: “Not that I’m aware of.” Like most consumers, she finds little time to shop, and when she does, she’s on the hunt for “cute stuff that isn’t too expensive.” By her own admission, green just isn’t yet on her mind. But –thanks to the combined efforts of designers, retailers and suppliers –one day it will be.57. What is said about FutureFashion?A) It inspired many leading designers to start going green.B) It showed that designers using organic fabrics would go far.C) It served as an example of how fashion shows should be organized.D) It convinced the public that fashionable clothes should be made durable.58. According to Scott Hahn, one big challenge to designers who will go organic isthat .A) much more time is needed to finish a dress using sustainable materials .B) they have to create new brands for clothes made of organic materials .C) customers have difficulty telling organic from non-organic materials .D) quality organic replacements for synthetics are not readily available .59. We learn from Paragraph 3 that designers who undertake green fashion .A) can attend various trade shows free .B) are readily recognized by the fashion worldC) can buy organic cotton at favorable prices .D) are gaining more and more support .60. What is Natalie Hormilla’s attitude toward ecofashion?A) She doesn’t seem to care about it. C) She is doubtful of its practical value.B) She doesn’t think it is sustainable D) She is very much opposed to the idea61. What does the author think of green fashion?A) Green products will soon go mainstream.B) It has a very promising future.C) Consumers have the final say.D) It will appeal more to young people.Passage TwoScientists have devised a way to determine roughly where a person has lived using a strand(缕) of hair , a technique that could help track the movements of criminal suspects or unidentified murder victims .The method relies on measuring how chemical variations in drinking water show up in people’s hair.“You’re what you eat and drink, and that’s recorded in you hair,” said Thure Cerling, a geologist at the University of Utah.While U.S diet is relatively identical, water supplies vary. The differences result from weather patterns. The chemical composition of rainfall changes slightly as raid clouds move.Most hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water are stable , but traces of both elements are also present as heavier isotopes (同位素) . The heaviest raid falls first .As a result, storms that form over the Pacific deliver heavier water to California than to Utah.Similar patterns exist throughout the U.S. By measuring the proportion of heavier hydrogen and oxygen isotopes along a strand of hair, scientists can construct a geographic timeline. Each inch of hair corresponds to about two months.Cerling’s team collected tap water samples from 600 cities and constructed a mop of the regional differences. They checked the accuracy of the map by testing 200 hair samples collected from 65 barber shops.They were able to accurately place the hair samples in broad regions roughly corresponding to the movement of raid systems.“It’s not good for pinpointing (精确定位),” Cerling said . “It’s good for eliminating manypossibilities.”Todd Park, a local detective, said the method has helped him learn more about an unidentified woman whose skeleton was found near Great Salt Lake.The woman was 5 feet tall. Police recovered 26 bones, a T-shirt and several strands of hair.When Park heard about the research, he gave the hair samples to the researchers. Chemical testing showed that over the two years before her death, she moved about every two months.She stayed in the Northwest, although the test could not be more specific than somewhere between eastern Oregon and western Wyoming.“It’s still a substantial area,” Park said “But it narrows it way down for me.”62. What is the scientists’ new discovery?A) One’s hair growth has to do with the amount of water they drink.B) A person’s hair may reveal where they have live d.C) Hair analysis accurately identifies criminal suspects.D) The chemical composition of hair varies from person to person.63. What does the author mean by “You’re what you eat and drink” (Line 1, Para.3)?A) Food and drink affect one’s personality d evelopment.B) Food and drink preferences vary with individuals.C) Food and drink leave traces in one’s body tissues.D) Food and drink are indispensable to one’s existence.64. What is said about the rainfall in America’s West?A) There is much more rainfall in California than in Utah.B) The water it delivers becomes lighter when it moves inland.C) Its chemical composition is less stable than in other areas.D) It gathers more light isotopes as it moves eastward.65. What did Cerling’s team produce i n their research?A) A map showing the regional differences of tap water.B) A collection of hair samples from various barber shops.C) A method to measure the amount of water in human hair.D) A chart illustrating the movement of the rain system.66. Wh at is the practical value of Cerling’s research?A) It helps analyze the quality of water in different regions.B) It helps the police determine where a crime is committed.C) It helps the police narrow down possibilities in detective work.D) It helps identify the drinking habits of the person under investigation.Part V Cloze (15 minutes)Kimiyuki Suda should be a perfect customer for Japan’s car-makers. He’s a young, successful executive at an Internet-services company in Tokyo and has plenty of disposable 67 . He used to own Toyota’s Hilux Surf, a sport utility vehicle. But now he uses68 subways and grains . “It’s not inconvenient at all ,” he says 69 , “having a car is so 20th century.”Suda reflects a worrisome 70 in Japan; the automobile is losing its emotional appeal, 71 among the young ,who prefer to spend their money on the latest electronic devices. 72 mini-cars and luxury foreign brands are still popular ,everything in between is 73 .Last years sales fell 6.7 percent, 7.6 percent 74 you don’t count the mini-car market . There have been75 one-year drops in other nations :sales in Germany fell 9 percent in 2007 76 a tax increase . But experts say Japan is77 in that sales have been decreasing steadily 78 time. Since 1990, yearly new-car sales have fallen from 7.8 million to 5.4 million units in 2007. Alarmed by this state o f 79 , the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA)80 a comprehensive study of the market in 2006. It found that a 81 wealth gap, demographic(人口结构的) changes and 82 lack of interest in cars led Japanese to hold their 83 longer , replace their cars with smaller ones 84 give up car ownership altogether .JAMA85 a further sales decline of 1.2 percent this year. Some experts believe that if the trend continues for much longer , further consolidation (合并) in the automotive sector is 86 .Part VI Translation (5 minutes)87. Soon after he transferred to the new school , Ali found that he had (很难跟上班里的同学)in math and English.88. If she had returned an hour earlier , Mary (就不会被大雨淋湿了).89. It is said that those who are stressed or working overtime are (更有可能增加体重).90. (很多人所没有意识到的) is that Simon is a lover of sports. and footballin particular.91.The study shows that the poor functioning of the human body is (与缺乏锻炼密切相关)67. A) profit C) incomeB) payment D) budget68. A) mostly C) occasionallyB) partially D) rarely69. A) Therefore C) OtherwiseB) Besides D) Consequently70. A) drift C) currentB) tide D) trend71. A) remarkably C) speciallyB) essentially D )particularly72. A) While C) WhenB) Because D) Since73. A) surging C) slippingB) stretching D) shaking74. A) unless C) asB) if D) after75. A) lower C) broaderB) slighter D) larger76. A) liable to C) thanks toB) in terms of D) in view of77. A) unique C) mysteriousB) similar D) strange78. A) over C) onB) against D) behind 79. A) mess C) growthB) boom D) decay80. A) proceeded C) launchedB)relieved D) revised81. A) quickening C) strengtheningB) widening D) lengthening82. A) average C) abundantB) massive D) general83. A) labels C) vehiclesB) cycles D) devices84. A) or C) butB) until D) then85. A) concludes C) reckonsB) predicts D) prescribes86. A) distant C) temporaryB) likely D) immediate2008年6月大学英语四级试题及参考答案Part Ⅰ Writing (30 minutes)to write A Letter of Apology according to the outline given below.1.娱乐活动多种多样2.娱乐活动可能使人们受益，也可能有危害性3.作为大学生，我的看法。