大学英语B4
大学英语B4试卷版 附答案
多刷题多刷题大学英语B4一、交际英语1.- Hello, I'm David Chen. Nice to meet you.- _______A.Are you?B.Nice to meet you too.C.Yes.D.Very nice.答案：B2.- Hello, could I speak to Mike please?- _________A.Who are you?B.Who is speaking?C.What's wrong?D.Why?答案：B3.-May I move your bag a little and take this seat?-____________.A.I don't mindB.It doesn't matterC.You do it pleaseD.Go ahead答案：D4.- I didn't mean to do that. Please forgive me.- _________A.Not too bad.B.That's all right.C.It's a pleasure.D.Thank you.答案：B5.- It's rather cold in here. Do you mind if I close the window?- ________A.Yes, please.B.No, please.C.Sure, please.D.I don't like it.答案：B二、阅读理解People are so busy these days that many people have no time to cook. This becomes a problem, because most families love home cooking! The food tastes good and warm, and a family meal brings everyone together. In some families, meals are often the only times everyone sees one another the same time.Another reason people enjoy home cooking is that it is often a way of showing love. A parent who makes some cookies is not just satisfying a child's sweet tooth. She or he is sending a message. The message says, "I care about you enough to spend an hour cooking what you will eatup in 15 minutes if I let you."There is also something about the smell of home cooking. The smell of home cooking pleases people of all ages. It makes most of us feel good and loved. Next time you smell a cake making, stop for a moment and pay attention to your mood（情绪）.6.Fewer people cook now because they have no time.A.TB.F答案：A7.A parent spends an hour making cookies just to satisfy her or his child's sweet tooth.A.TB.F答案：B8.The writer thinks the smell of home cooking makes peoplehappy.A.TB.F答案：A9.The main idea of this passage is that homemade cookies taste better.A.TB.F答案：B10.A family meal can bring the family members together.A.TB.F答案：AOne day a bookseller（书商）let a big box of books fall on his foot. "Go to see the doctor," said his wife. "No, "he said. "I'll wait until the doctor comes into the shop next time. Then I'll ask him about my foot. If I go to see him, I'll have to pay him."On the next day the doctor came into the shop for some books. When the bookseller was getting them ready, he told the doctor about his bad foot. The doctor looked at it."You must put that foot in hot water every night. Then you must put something on it," said the doctor.He took out a piece of paper and wrote on it. "Buy this and put it on the foot before you go to bed every night," he said."Thank you," said the bookseller. "And now, sir, here are your books.""How much?" said the doctor."Two pounds.""Good," said the doctor. "I shall not have to pay you anything.""Why?" asked the bookseller."I told you about your foot. I want two pounds for that. If people come to my house, I ask them to pay one pound for a small thing like that. But when I go to their houses, I want two pounds. And I came here, didn't I?"11.What happened to the bookseller one day?A.He lost a box of books.B.His foot was wounded by a box of books.C.He lent the doctor a box of books.D.He sold out all his books.答案：B12.The bookseller's wife asked him ______.A.to go out for some medicineB.to send somebody for a doctorC.to go to see the doctorD.to wait for the doctor to come答案：C13.The bookseller didn't take his wife's advice because ______.A.he was afraid of the doctorB.he didn't like to take medicineC.he couldn't walk by himselfD.he didn't want to pay the doctor答案：D14.The doctor paid ______ for the books.A.one poundB.two poundsC.nothingD.something答案：C15.The bookseller paid ______ money for seeing the doctor in the end.A.moreB.lessC.the same amount ofD.no答案：A三、词汇与语法16.______ he was tired he went on working.A.EvenB.YetC.AlthoughD.In spite答案：C17.Mary's brother had a talk at school yesterday afternoon, _______he?A.hadB.hadn'tC.didD.didn't答案：D18.Mary never tells anyone what she does for a ________.A.jobB.workC.professionD.living答案：D19.Jane’s dress is similar in design ______ her sister’s.A.likeB.withC.toD.as答案：C20.____ she survived the accident is miracle.A.WhatB.ThatC.AsD.Which答案：B四、完型填空This is my timetable. I study at No.3 Middle School of Dongfang. From Monday to Friday I get up ___21___ 6:30 a.m. I have ___22___ at 7:00 and then I go to school. I don't like to be late. Our classes ___23___ at 8:30 a.m. We have four classes in the morning. I often have lunch at school with my classmates.In the afternoon, we have two classes. Classes are over at 3:30, and I get home at 4:00. But sometimes I don't ___24___ school so early because I play basketball on the playground. I have supper at about 6:00. After supper I do my homework. I often watch TV, but sometimes I ___25___ to do some reading and the story books are very interesting. I usually go to bed at about 10:00 p.m.21.A.leaveB.atC.likeD.breakfastE.start答案：B22.A.leaveB.atC.likeD.breakfastE.start答案：D23.A.leaveB.atC.likeD.breakfastE.start答案：E24.A.leaveB.atC.likeD.breakfastE.start答案：A25.A.leaveB.atC.likeD.breakfastE.start答案：C五、英译汉26.He is always very active in student activities.答案：他在学生活动中一直非常积极。
新视野大学英语第四册第二单元 B4 Unit2 Charlie Chaplin
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A poor area of south London Place of birth: _______________________ Parents: Mother — temporarily declared mad ___________________________________ Fame: a Hollywood comic star 1. __________________________ Receiving permanent fame for __________________________ the comic character of The ________ Tramp. 2. __________________________ Winning reputation in other _____________ countries.
21世纪大学实用英语综合教程B4-U7
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新编大学英语B4第三版(浙江大学出版社)短语及句子翻译1-5
新编大学英语4Unit 1beyond the reach of sb.在某人伸手够不着的地方——Keep chemicals beyond the reach of children.fall in love with somebody开始爱上某人——I think I’m falling in love with your brother. flash a smile（at sb.）对某人一笑——She flashed a sudden smile at him.lie in 在于——The difficulty lies in providing sufficient evidence.make an attempt to do sth.努力做某事, 试图做某事——The climbers will make another attempt to reach the summit today. make fun of嘲弄；拿……开玩笑——It’s wrong to make fun of the blind.end with以……结束——The festival ended with fireworks.in short简而言之，总之——In short, it’s a good idea.like clockwork 极有规律性和准确性地，顺利地——The operation went like clockwork. loose end(s) 尚待解决或解释的枝节问题——There are some annoying loose ends in the plot.miscarriage of justice 审判不公, 误判——This failure contributed to the miscarriage of justice.take on 开始具有或呈现(某种品质、形貌等)，以……面貌出现；扮演……角色——These insects can take on the color of their surroundings.under arrest 被捕，在押——A drug dealer was under arrest last night.without doubt无疑地，确实（用于强调某个观点）——Without doubt，he is a good teacher .1.活泼的举止对一个四岁孩子来说是正常的。
新视野大学英语4 第三版读写教程 第二单元答案(B4U2)
1. How do you understand the sentence "No amount of rehearsal will help you come up with the right answer" (Para. 2)?Reference:The sentence means that it is very difficult, or even impossible, for a man to give a right answer when a woman asks him how she looks, no matter how hard he thinks about it and how many different answers he tries.2. According to the text, in what way do men and women evaluate their appearance differently?Reference:Men are satisfied with being average-looking, paying little attention to their looks. In contrast, women pay great attention to their body and image, considering their appearance as not good enough even if they are in fact attractive.3. What causes women to be always dissatisfied with their looks?Reference:The interaction of many psychological and societal factors, for example, their childhood experiences with toys, and the influence of the media.4. In what way do the toys girls play with differ from those boys play with?Reference:Girls' toys are proportioned to have extreme measures of the body (e.g. in terms of height, weight and waist size), whereas boys' toys can look weird rather than handsome.5. What does the sentence "You could not imagine him saying to the others, ‘Is this accessory the right shade of violet for this outfit?'" (Para. 6) imply?Reference:It implies that men pay little attention to the details of their appearance.6. Why is the supermodel Cindy Crawford mentioned in Paragraph 7?Reference:Cindy Crawford is mentioned as an example to show that the beauty industry and the media have great influence on women's devotion to physical beauty and the use of beauty products.7. What is the author's attitude toward the claim that women care much about their appearance due to pressure from men?Reference:The author thinks that the claim is not right since men in fact pay little attention to the details of women's appearance.8. Why do women think that men are not qualified to judge whether a woman looks good or not?Reference:Women think so because men do not even care about their own appearance. For instance, a man often does not bother to clean the cream in his hair or ears after shaving.1. What are the factors that make women pay much greater attention to their appearance than do men?Reference:I think there are three main factors accounting for women's greater attention to appearance. The first are cultural traditions. It is common in many cultures that people put high value on beauty when they look at women. The second is the requirement of certain jobs. For example, in China airline companies set certain criteria for appearance (e.g. in terms of height and weight) when they recruit stewards and stewardesses. Finally, the influence of the media is another strong factor which shapes women's pursuit of physical beauty. There are a lot of advertisements of cosmetics and skincare products in various media such as TV, magazines and newspapers. They often havecelebrities as the spokesperson for the advertised products, which makes women have an illusion that they could look as good as those famous stars if they use the products. In short, these three factors exert immense influence on how women value appearance.2. Are there any occasions in life where it is necessary for a person, either a woman or a man, to look good? Why or why not?Reference:• Yes. On certain formal occasions, a person, either female or male, has to pay attention to his attire. Sample cases are job interviews, business meetings, weddings, and banquets. This is because to dress properly is an important element of successful completion of these events.• No. People do not have to care what others think of them as long as they feel comfortable and satisfied with their looks themselves. After all, this is the most important source of happiness to people.3. What do you consider as the most important traits that make a person beautiful?Reference:In my opinion, the important traits of human beauty include two types, one for appearance and one for inner qualities. Features that characterize a beautiful appearance are a good-looking body, proper clothes and accessories, as well as use of makeup that matches the occasion or event one is attending. Inner qualities that make a person beautiful mainly include good manners and positive personality traits such as honesty, bravery or friendliness.4. What do you think of the relationship between wearing makeup and female beauty? In other words, do women have to apply cosmetics in order to look beautiful? Why or why not?Reference:• Yes. Women should pay great attention to their appearance and hence need to wear makeup. This is because beauty is, believe it or not, usually an important quality for women to succeed, for example, when they want to look for a job or an ideal husband.• No. What really makes a person beautiful is inner beauty rather than physical appearance. A beautiful look can't last long, but inner beauty, for example, intelligence and honesty, may make a person successful and happy throughout his life.5. If you were the head of a cosmetics company, how would you market or promote a new product?Reference:I would market a new product by three means. First, I can ask a celebrity, for example a famous movie star or a supermodel, to be the brand spokesperson on TV. This is a common practice in the advertising industry, and I think it is very effective. Second, I will hire people to distribute flyers and give away free samples of the product on the streets, so the product can reach potential customers directly. In addition, I may post advertisements on public transportation vehicles such as buses and subways. In this way, the commercials can be seen by a large number of people.Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. Each word can be used only once.Done with this activity. Time submitted: 2017-03-07 21:43 (Tuesday)Your score: 0%1.We need to improve the quality of education so that our children willnot leave school (deficient)in literary and reasoning skills.2.In a society governed by the rule of law, every citizen is subjectto possible (prosecution)if he violates the law.3.The pay gap between average workers and top corporate officers hasled to pubic (outrage)as executives receive large packages despite falling share prices.4.The delicious meal (appeased)our hunger and made us feel warmagain after having walked in the snow all day.5.The military insists on (conformity)in many areas, forexample, dress and haircut, with the primary objective of promoting group unity.6.My daughter used to play with the dog by taking a(n)(strand)of its hair and then spending a long time rubbing, combing and twisting it.7.When she left for the party, she took great care to make her necklaceand shoes (complement)her dress.8.It was necessary to provide living places for(transient)immigrants passing through the area on their way to more permanent dwellings.9.They had just moved in, so they needed to buy a number of kitchen(appliances), including a microwave oven, a toaster, and a coffee maker.10.She wanted a beautiful and elegant (outfit)to attend thewedding of a friend, but couldn't find anything satisfactory in the nearby shops.Add-ion,-er,or-ist to or remove them from the following words to form new words.For each blank you can only fill in one word.Correct answerdominationorientationconfrontationcomposerbinderscannermanufacturereraseimperialistleftistterroristhumanistFill in the blanks with the newly formed words. Change the form where necessary. Each word can be used only once.1. The Internet challenges the (domination) of traditional media such asnewspapers and television as the main sources of news in modern society.2. Some scientists warn that the X-ray (scanners) now being used toscreen passengers at many airports may be harmful to the human body.3. Many people think that a(n) (humanist) should have very strongmorals, in addition to beliefs in a philosophy that focuses on human values and concerns.4. The police interviewed all six witnesses, but none of them could describeclearly how the (confrontation) began and who opened fire first.5. In politics, (leftists) are people who generally support social changesto create a more equal society and show concern for those who sufferdisadvantages.6. A study of mid-level administrators' career (orientation) showed thatmany of these managers view their current position as a temporary step on an upward path.7. The idea that the United States is a melting pot implies that racialdifferences are to be (erased)and that immigrants should give up their own cultural traditions.8. Effective measures should be taken to prevent (terrorists) fromattacking civilians, people who have no power to defend themselves from bombs and guns.9. Toyota is one of the world's largest (manufacturers) of cars, withmore than 50 plants across the globe outside Japan.10. He sent his parents some of his recent news articles in a(n) (binder) ,arranged according to their publication dates.11. This island became a colony after European (imperialists) decided touse it as their trading port in the 19th century.12. The concert to be held next month promotes music by(composers) from Africa and South America.Drag 10 words from the list to their proper places to complete the passage. Each word can be used only once.Double click on a particular blank to reset it if necessary.I was once in a relationship with a woman who was the most brilliant, creative and driven person I'd ever known. I told her these things often because she didn't see herself this way, despite (1)(achieving) great success and acclaim (称赞) in her professional field. She was also (2)(gorgeous) and sexy, though she seemed not to realize this either, so I told her these things too. But while I thought it was more important to praise her brilliance, it seemed to mean more to her that she was (3)(considered) attractive.My experience with this girlfriend exemplifies a common phenomenon in life —when it comes to complimenting a woman, men often walk a very difficult line. Of course, (4)(context)matters. In a professional setting, talking about appearance is often inappropriate, but at a singles club, it may be important. She will be very pleased if a man thinks her clothes and (5)(accessories) are pretty, or her hair looks wonderful. However, things inbetween these two cases are unclear. Women have every right to be recognized and (6)(appreciated) for their intelligence and creativity. But at the same time, they want to be admired for their looks as well, for example, their perfect skin (7)(complexion) and elegant outfits.Unfortunately, most guys don't understand this. If we receive compliments from women, they're usually about our achievements, not our looks. Most of us don't expect a woman to tell us how (8)(handsome) or sexy we are, and some of us would find it hard to regard such a(n) (9)(comment) as sincere. I'm not saying it's very hard to be a guy these days. It is important for every man to understand how to treat women with both respect and (10) (admiration). But as far as the right balance of these two is concerned, we really have no frame of reference, especially when it comes to looks.Fill in the blanks with the expressions given below. Change the form where necessary. Each expression can be used only once.1. Every month, the Community Services Center offers several lectures onhealth and fitness (in hopes of) introducing people to healthierlifestyles.2. Do you know who (came up with) the idea of having cheesecake fordessert yesterday? It was delicious and made everyone happy.3. The pain medication left Claudia feeling rather dull and sleepy, and soonafter dinner she apologized for being such poor company and(excused herself) to bed.4. When I was young, I (was obsessed with) maps, and I sometimesspent the whole day charting land routes from one point to another.5. To make immigrants comfortable (reaching out to) police for help,more than 70 cities now bar police from asking them to prove their legal status.6. Mary was often accused of "having a strong personality" because she wasnot afraid to (voice an opinion on) subjects about which she wasknowledgeable.7. At the end of his term in office, the governor was criticized for failure to(live up to) his campaign promise.8. Results of a survey revealed that of the top 10 automobile makers (interms of) customer satisfaction, six were Japanese and two wereGerman.Write a contrast essay of no less than 200 words on the topic "How do women and men groom themselves?". You can follow the outline given below.Done with this activity. Time submitted: 2017-03-07 21:53 (Tuesday) Outline:How do women and men groom themselves?Women and men take care of their appearance in very different ways, which are mainly shown in three areas.• The variety of beauty tools and products they use• The amount of clothes they have• The amount of time they spend on grooming themselvesWomen and men behave differently in how they attend to their routinegrooming chores.My writing:When you get yourself ready to go to school or work in the morning, or attend a party in the evening, you may have to do various preparations. What youconsider as essential to prepare largely depends on whether you are a female or a male. Women and men take care of their appearance in different ways, which are mainly shown in three areas.One difference lies in the variety of beauty products that women and men use. Women have a great variety of tools and skincare products; for example, combs and clips for hair, brushes for powder foundation, and eyeliners for eyebrows, creams for face, to name just a few. Men, however, do not use so many things. They may comb their hair, but they seldom use cosmetics. Another difference involves the amount of clothes women and men have. Females usually have many more clothes than men do. You may well be familiar with movie scenes in which a woman tries on the outfits in her wardrobe one after another and still hesitates about which one to wear. Unlike females, males do not buy themselves piles of clothes as long as they still have something at home.The third difference is that women spend much more time grooming themselves than men do. It can easily take a woman half an hour or even several hours to get a perfect hair style or apply makeup to her face. In contrast, it may just take a man several minutes to tidy himself. All he needs to do is to comb his hair and put on whatever clothes he finds in the drawer.To conclude, women and men behave differently in how they attend to their routine grooming chores. Such distinctions help create the typical images of females and males in human society.Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.Done with this activity. Time submitted: 2017-03-07 21:53 (Tuesday) The originalWilliam Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent (杰出的) dramatist. His plays have been translated into a vast number of languages and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare's early works were mostly comedies and histories, which have the reputation of being among the finestmasterpieces produced in these genres (体裁) even today. Later on, Shakespeare wrote mainly tragedies, some of which, like Hamlet and King Lear, earned him fame in the entire Western literature. The most striking features of Shakespeare are his brilliant use of language and his universal themes. He contributed thousands of words to English, many of which have become embedded in the language. His themes are so universal that they transcend generations to stir the imaginations of readers and audiences worldwide. Shakespeare has influenced and inspired many writers over the centuries. His writings remain highly popular today, and they are constantly studied, performed, and reinterpreted in diverse cultures throughout the world. Shakespeare will continue to have an enormous impact on future playwrights, novelists, poets, actors, and scholars.My translation人们普遍认为，威廉•莎士比亚是最伟大的英语作家和世界杰出的戏剧家。
统考大学英语B模拟试题（4）
统考⼤学英语B模拟试题（4）试点⾼校⽹络教育部分公共基础课全国统⼀考试模拟试题⼤学英语B试卷5注意事项⼀、将你的姓名、考号填写在答题卡的规定栏内，将考号和考试科⽬在规定的栏内⽤2B铅笔涂满涂⿊。
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第⼀部分：英语知识运⽤（共10⼩题；每⼩题2分，满分20分）此部分共有10个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请你从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填⼊空⽩处的最佳选项并，⽤铅笔A〕〔B〕〔C〕〔D〕1. —Can I speak to the manager?—__________________________.A. May I ask who’s calling, please?B. No.C. Yes. Go ahead.D. Who is the manager?2. —Hello, is Sheila at home?—______________A. Who is Sheila?B. She’s in Boston today. May I take a message?C. Sheila is my sister.D. Yes. Go ahead.3. —Hilton Hotel. May I help you?—________________________.A. Yes. I’d like to make a reservation for a single room for the weekend.B. Sorry to bother you.C. Today is a fine day, huh?D. I am from America.4. ___ _____________________________.___ Certainly. What is the message?A. Can I order now?B. Would you please help me?C. May I leave a message for him?D. Would you please ask him?5. —Is this the right way to the post office?—___________A. No. It isn’t.B. Oh, you are right.C. Oh, I’m sorry.D. Yes. It’s three blocks ahead.6. —________________________?—About a four-hour drive.A. How far is it from here to Boston?B. How often do you go to Boston?C. How do you go Boston?D. How long is it from here to Boston?7. —_____________________________.—It’s a pleasure. I hope you get there safely.A. Thank you very much for the directions.B. Sorry to hear that.C. Can you tell me the way to the railway station?D. Excuse me, I am stranger here.8. —Would you like me to call her?—______________________.A. No. You can’t.B. No. thanks. I’ll call her myself.C. would you like to help me?D. Sorry.9. —__________________________.—You’re welcome. I’m glad you like it.A.Is there anything I can do for you?B.Can I help with the gift?C.Do you mind if I give you a gift?D.Thank you very much for the lovely gift.10. —I apologize.—______________________.A. No problemB. You are welcomeC. It’s so kind of you.D. It’s my pleasure.第⼆部分：阅读理解（共20⼩题；每⼩题2分，满分40分）此部分共有4篇短⽂，每篇短⽂后有5个问题，每个问题后有4个选项，请你从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填⼊空⽩处的最佳选项，并⽤铅笔将答题卡上的相应字母涂⿊。
2020年7月专升本统考大学英语试卷B.04
大学英语B4一、交际英语1.- Would you like to come over tonight?- _________A.Yes, last night.B.Yes, over there.C.Sure, I'd love to.D.Yeah, I liked it too.答案：C2.- Is that seat taken?- _________A.Please don't worry.B.I don't think so.C.Why not?D.It's very nice.答案：B3.- May I see your tickets, please?- ________A.Sure.B.No, you can't.C.No, they are mine.D.Yes, you can.答案：A4.- Excuse me, how much is the jacket?- It's 499 Yuan. ________A.Oh, no. That's OK!B.How do you like it?C.Which do you prefer?D.Would you like to try it on?答案：D5.- Thank you for inviting me.- _______A.I really had a happy time.B.Oh, it's too late.C.Thank you for coming.D.Oh, so slowly?答案：C二、阅读理解Once there were two brothers who were twins. They looked exactly alike. They both have the same dark brown hair ,blue eyes and beautiful teeth. They were both 5 feet, 10 inches tall and both weighed 150 pounds.They not only looked alike but also behaved alike on the telephone. Not even their family could tell the difference. They dressed alike, listened to the same music, and read the same books. They even laughed at the same jokes.When they were twenty three, they both got married and a year later both had sons. The years went by and as they began to grow old , they both wore glasses and eventually (最后)they both became bald.Then one day, one of the brothers got sick and died. A few days later, a man stopped the other twin on the street."Excuse me for asking," he said, "but was it you or your brother who died ?"6.It was not easy to tell the two men from each other because they were twins.A.TB.F答案：A7.The twin brothers had different colored hair.A.TB.F答案：B8."They both became bald" means they got sick.A.TB.F答案：B9.The only difference between the twins was one got sick and died.A.TB.F答案：A10.The man stopped the other twin on the street because he didn't know which of them died.A.TB.F答案：AWhen John and Victoria Falls arrived in New York City for one-year stay, they did not bring very many things with them. They had planned either to live in a furnished apartment or to buy used furniture. But they soon learned about a new system that more and more people are using. The renting of home furnishings (bed, tables, dishes, and so on) has become one of America’s fastest growing businesses.What kinds of people rent their home furnishings instead of buying them? People who are international business or government officials, foreign students,airline workers, young married couples - people whose job or business may force them to move frequently from one city to another. They save a lot of trouble and the cost of moving their furniture each time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach their new homes. Young people with little money do not want to buy cheap furniture that they may soon dislike. They prefer to wait until they have enough money to buy furniture they really like. Meanwhile, they find they can rent better quality furniture than they could afford to buy.One family, who now have a large, beautiful home of their own, liked their rented furniture so much that they decided to keep renting it instead of buying new things. But usually people don’t like to tell others about it. The idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and they are not sure what their neighbors might think.11.Which of the following has become one of America’s fastest growing businesses?A.Selling home furnishings.B.Renting furnished apartments.C.Selling used furniture.D.Renting home furnishings.答案：D12.Why do some people prefer to rent furniture?A.Because the furniture they get in this way is new.B.Because it saves them a lot of money.C.Because it saves them much trouble and money.D.Because they can always get better quality furniture in this way.答案：C13.What can you infer from the passage?A.The idea of renting furniture is not acceptable.B.Renting furniture is not popular in the couple’s home town.C.Only those who don’t have enough money to rent furniture.D.People usually grow to like the furniture they have rented.答案：B14.Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?A.Rent or Buy?B.A New Way of Getting Home Furnishings.C.Furnished Apartments.D.A New Idea.答案：B15.Young people liked renting home furniture because_________.A.they have less moneyB.they don’t want to buy old furnitureC.the new furniture is of good qualityD.they don’t have much money and don’t want to buy the cheap furniture答案：D三、词汇与语法16.Are you going to fix the car yourself, or are you going to have it _______?A.fixingB.to fixC.fixD.fixed答案：D17.She wonders ____will happen to her private life in the future.A.thatB.itC.thisD.what答案：D18.I often see ______ the road on his way home.A.he crossB.him crossC.him crossedD.he crossing答案：B19.He _______ lives in the house where he was born.A.alreadyB.yetC.stillD.ever答案：C20.Don’t forget ________ the window before leaving the room.A.to have closedB.to closeC.having closedD.closing答案：B四、完型填空Nobody likes staying at home for a holiday, especially when the weather is fine. Last September, we decided to ___21___ a day in the country. The only difficulty was that manypeople had just the same idea. We moved out of the city slowly behind a long line of cars, but at last we came to a ___22___ country road, and after some time we stopped at a farm which is a long distance from the city. We had enough food with us and got it out of the car. When ___23___ was ready, we sat down near a path at the foot of a hill. It was quiet around the farm until we heard something ringing at the top of the ___24___. What we saw made us ___25___ our things and ran back to the car as quickly as we could. There were about two hundred sheep coming to us down the path.21.A.quietB.everythingC.hillD.pick upE.spend答案：E22.A.quietB.everythingC.hillD.pick upE.spend答案：A23.A.quietB.everythingC.hillD.pick upE.spend答案：B24.A.quietB.everythingC.hillD.pick upE.spend答案：C25.A.quietB.everythingC.hillD.pick upE.spend答案：D五、英译汉26.A good memory is a great help in learning a language.答案：好的记忆有助于语言的学习。
大学英语综合课程 B4-Unit 5 Text A Study
Cruelty
Unit Five
Cruelty
1. The introduction of the author 2. Predication of Text A 3. The main idea 4. Text organization 5. Text A study
William Somerset Maugham
Explanation: I think they must have small insight or great vanity. small insight 目光短浅 great vanity 狂妄自大 我想这种人不是目光短浅，就是狂妄自大。
As far as I Explanation: am concerned
William Somerset Maugham
His masterpiece, the partly autobiographical novel Of Human Bondage appeared in 1915, a story of the painful growth to self-realization of a lonely, sensitive young physician with a clubfoot.
A Friend in Need
Look at the title, and then predict what the text is about, or what kinds of plot are possible under such a title.
Predication of the text
Upon first seeing the title, readers may think: "Oh, no. Another story about how people helped their friend in need!" However, when they finish reading it, readers will find it is an entirely different story: Those who appear to be friendly may turn out to be so evil-minded as to be ready to strike a cruel blow at a friend in need.
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大学英语B4一、交际英语1、- May I speak to Dr. Brown?- _________A：Yes, he is not in at the moment.B：No, you can't.C：Yes, this is Brown speaking.D：Sorry, speaking.答案：C2、-- I have passed the maths exam!-- _________. Congratulations!A：SorryB：Come onC：Well doneD：Bad luck答案：C3、---Can you help clean the window?---________.A：I'd like thatB：Sure, go aheadC：Sorry, but I have to meet my uncleD：It's none of my business答案：C4、- Why didn't you come to my birthday party yesterday? - ________A：Excuse me, my friend sent me a flower.B：Fine, I never go to birthday parties.C：Ha…ha, I like swimming.D：Sorry, but my wife had a car accident.答案：D5、- That's a beautiful dress you have on!- __________A：Oh, thanks. I got it yesterday.B：Sorry, it's too cheap.C：Hey you can have it.D：See you later.答案：A二、阅读理解1、All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy, happy and help them to live longer.Sports change with the season. People play different games in winter and summer.Games and sports often grow out of people's work and everyday activities. The Arabs use horses or camels in much of their everyday life; they use them in their sports, too.Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them. Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers.Some sports or games go back to thousands of years ago, like running or jumping. Chinese boxing, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet. People are inventing new sports or games all the time.People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game they often become good friends. Sports help to train a person's character. One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace.(1)、According to this passage we know that people began to play about one hundred years ago.A：TB：F答案：B(2)、The writer didn't tell us in this passage that basketball was invented in America.A：TB：F答案：A(3)、People all over the world enjoy sports because sports are interesting.A：TB：F答案：B(4)、From this passage we can see that according to the author sports and games are significant to our life in many respects.A：TB：F(5)、The writer's attitude towards sports is positive.A：TB：F答案：A2、Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go in to their offices or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up early in the morning and reach home late in the evening.One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one's own.Then, in the country one can really get away from the noise and hurry of busy working lives. Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night and during weekends and on summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spend one's free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers and vegetables come up, one has got the reward together with those who have shared the secret of Nature.Some people, however, take no interest in country things: for them, happiness lies in the town, with its cinemas and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance-halls and restaurants. Such people would feel that their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London. An occasional walk in one of the parks and a fortnight's (two weeks) visit to the sea every summer is all the country they want: the rest they are quite prepared to leave to those who are glad to get away from London every night.(1)、Which of the following statements is NOT true?_________A：People who love Nature prefer to live outside the city.B：People who work in London prefer to live in the country.C：Some people enjoying city life prefer to work and live inside London.D：Many nature lovers, though working in London, prefer to live outside the city.答案：B(2)、With the same money ________, one can buy a little house with a garden in the country.A：getting a small flat with a gardenB：having a small flat with a gardenC：renting a small flat without a gardenD：buying a small flat without a garden(3)、When the garden is in blossom, it means that one ________ has been rewarded.A：living in the countryB：having spent time working in the gardenC：having a garden of his ownD：having been digging, planting and watering答案：B(4)、People who think happiness lies in the town would feel that _______ if they had to live outside London.A：their life was meaninglessB：their life was invaluableC：they didn't deserve a happy lifeD：they were not worthy of their happy life答案：A(5)、The underlined phrase get away from in the 3rd paragraph refers to ________.A：deal withB：do away withC：escape fromD：prevent from答案：C三、词汇与语法1、Who else, _______ Mary, took part in the English speech contest?A：besidesB：additionalC：exceptD：without答案：A2、There ________ a book and some magazines on the desk.A：isB：areC：haveD：has答案：A3、On ________ side of the street there are some trees.A：bothB：eitherC：everyD：all答案：B4、A sudden noise of a fire-engine made him___to the door.A：hurryingB：hurriedC：hurryD：to hurry答案：C5、Therefore, other things ____ equal, the number of workers that employers want decreases.A：isB：areC：beingD：having答案： C四、完型填空Mr. Clarke works in a middle school. He likes reading and often borrows some books from the library. He keeps ___1___ to the radio every morning and reading newspapers after supper. So he knows much and teaches well. His students worship（崇拜）him very much.Mike, Mr. Clarke's little son, is only nine. He ___2___ likes reading books. And he often asks his father some qusetions. Mr. Clarke always thinks he's too ___3___ to understand him and chooses the easiest ones to answer. Of course the boy is not pleased with that.One day Mike read ___4___ about the lights and was interested in it. When his father told him to do some housework, he went on thinking of it. He asked him ___5___ questions, and his father answered all. Then his father said proudly, "Fathers always know more than sons!"The boy thought for a while and said, "I don't think so!"(1)、A：a fewB：listeningC：alsoD：youngE：something答案：B(2)、A：a fewB：listeningC：alsoD：youngE：something答案：C(3)、A：a fewB：listeningC：alsoD：youngE：something答案：D(4)、A：a fewB：listeningC：alsoD：youngE：something答案：E(5)、A：a fewB：listeningC：alsoD：youngE：something答案： A五、英译汉(1)、In Foreign Languages Department，a checking machine is used to correct the students' test papers.(2)、He was too tired to go on reading.(3)、Riding bicycles can save energy.(4)、I'm going to run for the bus as soon as the bell rings.六、写作Instructions:建议你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的题目和提纲用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。