Talk1专四新题型(可编辑修改word版)
2019专四真题打印版(含答题卡一内容)(可编辑修改word版)
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2019)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 130 MINPART I DICTATION [10 MIN] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage, except the first sentence, will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of fifteen seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given ONE minute to check through your work once more.Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE. The first sentence of the passage is already provided.Now, listen to the passage.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]SECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure what you fill in is both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.Now listen to the talk. When it is over, you will be given TWO minutes to check your work.SECTION B CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear two conversations. At the end of each conversation, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of A, B, C and D, and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the questions.Now, listen to the conversations.Conversation OneQuestions 1 to 5 are based on Conversation One.1. A. Writer. B. Wells. C. Writer Wells. D. Susan Writer Wells.2. A. She was a career woman. B. She was then a feminist.C. She didn’t like her maiden name.D. She took her husband’s surname.3. A. She named herself after her profession. B. She named herself after her home town.C. She named herself after a day of the week.D. She named herself after the sculptor.4. A. It gives women greater equality. B. It is a good solution to an old problem.C. The problem troubling feminists still remains.D. The surname problem has partly been solved.5. A. History of surnames in America. B. Feminist movement in the 1960s.C. Traditional surnames in Europe.D. Reasons for inventing surnames.Conversation TwoQuestions 6 to 10 are based on Conversation Two.6. A. A reporter from a weekly program. B. An executive director from a company.C. A guest on a weekly program.D. A magazine editor from San Diego.7. A. To prepare a list of things that you have done. B. To let your boss know that you want a pay r ise.C. To let everybody know your achievement.D. To shamelessly promote yourself to your boss.8. A. Because the boss has the data on your work B. Because you will be given more work to do.C. Because it is unprofessional to do so.D. Because others may lose trust in you.9. A. We could earn praise from our boss. B. We may forget the good things we’ve done.C. Things change quickly in work situations.D. The boss will review our performance data.10.A. Websites. B. Radio programs. C. Research reports. D. Government documents.PART III LANGUAGE USAGE [10 MIN] There are twenty sentences in this part. Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.11.Moving from beginning to end by order of time, narration relies on a more natural pattern of organization than .A. will other types of writingB. do other types of writingC. On other types of writingD. other types of writing12.the attempted rescue mission, the hostages might still be alive.A. If it not had been forB. If had it not been forC. Had it not been forD. Had not it been for13.Members of the Parliament were poised ahead with a bill to approve construction of the oil pipeline.A. to moveB. movingC. to movingD. at moving14.Writers often coupled narration with other techniques to develop ideas and support opinions that otherwiseabstract, unclear, or unconvincing.A. may remainB. could remainC. must have remainedD. might have remained15.Protocol was enabled him to make difficult decisions without ever looking back.A. whoB. whatC. whichD. that16.The woman had persuaded him to do he was hired never to do -- reveal the combination for the lock on theentrance.A. one thingB. such one thingC. any one thingD. the one thing17.The bad news was that he could be a very dangerous person he choose to be.A. shouldB. couldC. mightD. must18.“If not us, who? If not now, when?” These two questions are used as a .A. sign of angerB. call for actionC. refusal to changeD. denial of commitment19.What is the function of the present progressive in “They are always calling me by the wrong name”?A. To express unfavorable feelings.B. To alleviate unnecessary hostility.C. To indicate uncertainty.D. To dramatize a fact.20.“Harry was compelled to resign and to come down to London, where he set up as an army coach.” The relative clause inthe sentence serves to .A. supply additional information about LondonB. describe the antecedent “London”C. put restrictions on the identity of HarryD. narrate a sequential action taken by Harry21.A group casinos has urged officials not to grant a license to a facility in the city.A. opposed toB. objected toC. posed againstD. protested against22.After the war, he worked on an island in the Pacific, helping the natives and medical understand each other’sbehavior and cultures.A. facultyB. personsC. membersD. personnel23.The subject of manners is complex. If it were not, there would not be so many feelings and so muchmisunderstanding in international communication.A. injuriousB. injuredC. injuringD. injury24.To illustrate the limits of First Amendment free speech, many have noted that the Constitution does not give you the rightto falsely “Fire!” in a crowded theater.A. yelpB. yankC. yellD. yield25.The company announced that it has achieved its mission to create a local food economy that is to anyenvironment.A. AdoptableB. amendableC. alterableD. adaptable26.Although Patterson acknowledges the disappointing season he had with the Vikings, he has no second abouthow he went about his business.A. thoughtsB. opinionsC. concernsD. reasons27.Electronic cigarettes should be subject the same taxes and limitations on public use as traditional tobaccoproducts.A. aboutB. atC. toD. on28.FC Barcelona, the most iconic club in world soccer, beat Manchester United 2-0 to claim the UEFA ChampionsLeague title.A. controversiallyB. arguablyC. debatableD. finally29.The store sells liquid vitamins designed for children under 3.A. explicitlyB. speciallyC. speculativelyD. specifically30.The three law officers on the plane came to the rescue of a fellow passenger who was allegedly trying to killherself.A. enforcementB. reinforcementC. impositionD. coercionPART IV CLOZE [10 MIN] Decide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. The words can be used ONCE ONLY. Mark the letter for each word on ANSWER SHEET TWO.To some thinkers, it is machines and their development that drive economic and cultural change. This idea is referred to as technological determinism. Certainly there can be no doubt that machines contributed to the Protestant Reformation and the decline of the Catholic Church’s power in Europe or (31) television has changed the way family members interact. Those who believe in technological determinism would argue that these changes in the cultural landscape were the (32) result of new technology.But others see technology as more neutral and claim that the way people use technology is what gives it significance. This(33) accepts technology as one of many factors that shaped economic and cultural change; technology’s influence is(34) determined by how much power it is given by the people and cultures that use it.This (35) about the power of technology is at the heart of the controversy surrounding the new communication technologies. Are we more or less powerless in the (36) of advances such as the Internet, the World Wide Web, and instant global audio and visual communication? If we are at the mercy of technology, the culture that surrounds us will not be our (37), and the best we can hope to do is make our way reasonably well in a world outside our own control. But if these technologies are indeed neutral and their power (38) in how we choose to use them, we can utilize them responsibly and (39) to construct and maintain whatever kind of culture we want. As film director and technophile Steve Spielberg explained, “Technology can be our best friend, and technology can also be the biggest party pooper of our lives. It interrupts our own story, interrupts our ability to have thought or (40), to imagine something wonderful.”PART V READING COMPREHENSION [35 MIN]SECTION A MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONSIn this section there are several passages followed by ten multiple-choice questions. For each question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE(1)Life can be tough for immigrants in America. As a Romanian bank clerk in Atlanta puts it, to find a good job “you have to be like a wolf in the forest – able to smell ou t the best meat.” And if you can’t find work, don’t expect the taxpayer to bail you out. Unlike in some European countries, it is extremely hard for an able-bodied immigrant to live off the state. A law passed in 1996 explicitly bars most immigrants, even those with legal status, from receiving almost any federal benefits.(2)That is one reason why America absorbs immigrants better than any other rich countries, according to a new study by the University of California. The researchers sought to measure the effect of immigration on the native-born in 20 rich countries, taking into account differences in skills between immigrants and natives, imperfect labor markets and the size of the welfare state in each country.(3)Their results offer ammunition for fans of more open borders. In 19 out of 20 countries, the authors calculated that shutting the doors entirely to foreign workers would make the native-born worse off. Never mind what it would do to the immigrants themselves, who benefit far more than anyone else from being allowed to cross borders to find work.(4)The study also suggests that most countries could handle more immigration than they currently allow. In America, a one-percentage point increase in the proportion of immigrants in the population made the native-born 0.05% better off. The opposite was true in some countries with generous or ill-designed welfare states, however. A one-point rise in immigration made the native-born slightly worse off in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland. In Belgium, immigrants who lose jobs can receive almost two-thirds of their most recent wage in state benefits, which must make the hunt for a new job less urgent.(5)None of these effects was large, but the study undermines the claim that immigrants steal jobs from native or drag down their wages. Many immigrants take jobs that Americans do not want, the study finds. This “smooths” the labor market and ultimately creates more jobs for locals. Native-owned grocery stores do better business because there are immigrants to pick the fruit they sell. Indian computer scientists help American software firms expand. A previous study found that because immigrants typically earn less than locals with similar skills, they boost corporate profits, prompting companies to grow and hire more locals.41.Increase in immigration in Austria fails to improve locals’ life mainly because of .A.low wages for localsB. imperfect labor marketsC. the design of the welfare systemD. inadequate skills of immigrants42.Who will favor the study results by researchers from the University of California?A.People who have legal status.B. People who run business.C. People who receive state benefits.D. People who are willing to earn less.43.It can be inferred from the passage that the author’s attitude is towards immigration.A.cautiously favorableB. slightly negativeC. strongly negativeD. quite ambiguousPASSAGE TWO(1)There was something in the elderly woman’s behavior that caught my eye. Although slow and unsure of step, the woman moved with deliberation, and there was no hesitation in her gestures. She was as good as anyone else, her movements suggested. And she had a job to do.(2)It was a few years ago, and I had taken a part-time holiday-season job in a video store at the local shopping mall. From inside the store, I’d begun to see the people rushing by outside in the mall’s concourse as a river of humanity.(3)The elderly woman had walked into the store along with a younger woman who I guessed was her daughter. The daughter was displaying a serious case of impatience, rolling her eyes, huffing and sighing, checking her watch every few seconds. If she had possessed a leash, her mother would have been fastened to it as a means of tugging her along to keep step with the rush of other shoppers.(4)The older woman detached from the younger one and began to tick through the DVDs on the nearest shelf. Afterthe slightest hesitation, I walked over and asked if I could help her find something. The woman smiled up at me and showed me a title scrawled on a crumpled piece of paper. The title was unusual and a bit obscure. Clearly a person looking for it knew a little about movies, about quality.(5)Rather than rushing off to locate the DVD for the woman, I asked her to walk with me so I could show her where she could find it. Looking back, I think I wanted to enjoy her company for a moment. Something about her deliber ate movements reminded me of my own mother, who’d passed away the previous Christmas.(6)As we walked along the back of the store, I narrated its floor plan: old television shows, action movies, cartoon, science fiction. The woman seemed glad of the unrushed company and casual conversation.(7)We found the movie, and I complimented her on her choice. She smiled and told me it was one she’d enjoyed when she was her son’s age and that she hoped he would enjoy it as much as she had. Maybe, she said with a hint of wistfulness, he could enjoy it with his own young children. Then, reluctantly, I had to return the elderly woman to her keeper, who was still tapping her foot at the front of the store.(8)I escorted the older woman to the queue at the cash register and then stepped back and lingered near the younger woman. When the older woman’s turn in line came, she paid in cash, counting out the dollars and coins with the same sureness she’d displayed earlier.(9)As the cashier tucked the DVD into a plastic bag, I walked over to the younger woman.(10)“Is that your mom?” I asked.(11)I halfway expected her to tell me it was none of my business. But possibly believing me to be tolerant of her impatience, she rolled her eyes and said, “Yeah.” There was exasperation in her reply, half sigh and half groan.(12)Still watching her mother, I said, “Mind some advice?”(13)“Sure,” said the daughter.(14)I smiled to show her I wasn’t criticizing. “Cherish her,” I said. And then I answered her curious expression by saying, “When she’s gone, it’s the little moments that’ll come back to you. Moments like this. I know.”(15)It was true. I missed my mom still and remembered with melancholy clarity the moments when I’d used my impatience to make her life miserable.(16)The elderly woman moved with her deliberate slowness back to her daughter’s custody. Together they made their way toward the store’s exit. They stood there for a moment, side by side, watching the rush of the holiday current and for their place in it. Then the daughter glanced over and momentarily regarded her mother. And slowly, almost reluctantly, she placed her arm with apparently unaccustomed affection around her mother’s shoulders and gently guided her back into the crowds.44.What does “she had a job to do” (Para. 1) mean according to the context?A.She had a regular job in the store.B. She was thinking of what to buy.C. She wanted to ask for help.D. She wanted to buy a DVD.45.What does the title of the DVD reveal according to the shop assistant?A.The elderly woman had some knowledge about movies.B.The elderly woman liked movies for young children.C.The elderly woman preferred movies her son liked.D.The elderly woman liked both old and new movies.46.In the passage the elderly woman’s daughter is described as being .A.impoliteB. uncaringC. naïveD. miserly47.While looking for the DVD with the old woman, the shop assistant was .A.hesitantB. indifferentC. frustratedD. patientPASSAGE THREE(1)Reading award-winning literature may boost your ability to read other people, a new study suggests. Researchers at the New School for Social Research, in New York City, found that when they had volunteers read works of acclaimed “literary fiction”, it seemed to temporarily improve their ability to interpret other people’s emotions. The same was not true of nonfiction or “popular” fiction, the mystery, romance and science-fiction books that often dominate bestseller lists.(2)Experts said the findings, reported online in Science, suggest that literature might help people to be more perceptive and engaged in their lives.(3)“Reading literary fiction isn’t just for passing the time. It’s not just an escape,” said Keith Oatley, a professor emeritus of cognitive psycho logy at the University of Toronto. “It also enables us to better understand others, and then take that into our daily live.”(4)Oatley was not involved in the new research, but worked on some of the first studies to suggest that reading literature can boost people’s empathy for others. His team has found that those who read a lot of fiction tend to show greater empathy for others. His teams has found that those who read a lot of fiction tend to show greater empathy on standard tests, but the same is not true of avid nonfiction fans.(5)But, the study by Oatley and his team cannot prove that literature boosts empathy – empathetic folks may just be drawn to reading fiction, whereas the new study does offer some “cause-and-effect” evidence, Oatley said. For the study, researchers set up a series of five experiments in which participants read either literary fiction, popular fiction, nonfiction or nothing at all before taking some standard tests. One of the tests is known as “Reading the Mind in the Eyes”. People have to look at photos of actors’ eyes, and then guess what emotion is being expressed in each. The test is considered a measure of empathy. Overall, study participants fared better on the test after reading literary fiction, versus the other three conditions.(6)It was a small improvement, according to the principal researcher David Comer Kidd, “It’s not alike taking people from a (gra de) ‘C’ to an ‘A’,” he said. But Kidd added, the effect was seen after only about 10 minutes’ reading, and it was a statistically strong finding, meaning it’s unlikely to have been due to chance.(7)“Literary” fiction has no hard-and-fast definition. So Kidd and his colleagues chose contemporary works that have won or been finalists for outstanding literary awards. They included “The Round House”, by Louise Erdrich, “Salvage the Bones”, by Jesmyn Ward and the short story “Corrie” by Alice Munro. And “popular” fiction included best-sellers like “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn, and Danielle Stelle’s “The Sins of the Mother”.(8)What’s so special about literary fiction? “For one, it’s usually more focused on characters than on plot,” Kidd noted. But beyond that, he said there is usually no single “authoritative narrator” who takes us through the story. “It demands that the reader almost become a writer and fill in the gaps. You really have to think about the characters,” Kidd said.(9)Oatley agreed. “Alice Munro doesn’t tell you what to think,” he said. “You, yourself, have to make inferences about characters. And that’s often what we’re doing in our real-life conversations.” Or at least that’s what people could do.(10)Reading literary fiction could also offer a way to “practice” your social skills and use them more in real life, according to another researcher not involved in the study. “It’s like how pilots train in a flight simulator,” said Raymond Mar, an associate p rofessor of psychology at York University, in Toronto, who has collaborated with Oatley. “This is a great study,” Mar said of the new study. But he added that the overall research in this area is “still in its infancy” and on e key question is whether literary fiction really is better than other fiction.(11)Mar and his colleagues recently found that fans of romance novels tended to do best on tests of empathy. Unlike the current study, Mar’s study did not test people after having them read different types of fiction. So it’s possible that there is something else about romance-novel reader that makes them more understanding of others.(12)Still, according to Mar, it’s too early to tell people to trade in their Danielle Steel for Alice Munro, at least if the goal is boosting empathy.(13)It’s also possible that plays, movies or even TV shows could build your empathy muscles, according to Kidd. But reading may be special, he said, because it provides no visuals and you have to engage your imagination more.(14)Everyone agreed that the findings suggest literature is important beyond entertainment or improving vocabulary. “There’s a common belief that reading literature is frivolous, or not practical,” Mar said. “But there is a growing body of evidence that it’s important in skill s that we need in our lives.”48.According to the new study, what kind of books are likely to help people better understand others’ feelings?A.Science fiction.B. Romance novelsC. Literary fictionD. Nonfiction.49.Which of the following statements is CORRECT according to the passage?A.Oatley and his colleague were involved in the new study.B.Mar and his team also tested people after reading fiction.C.Kidd and his team had people read prestigious fiction.D.Kidd and his team were uncertain about their study results.50.Which of the following is NOT a special feature of literary fiction?A.More focus on character description.B. Presence of an authoritative narrator.C. Demand on readers’ ability to infer.D. Presence of readers’ empathetic feelings.SECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSIn this section, there are five short answer questions based on the passages in Section A. Answer the questions with NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS in the space provided on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE51.Why did the statement “…, don’t expect the taxpayer to bail you out.” mean? (Para. 1)PASSAGE TWO52.Why did the shop assistant lead the elderly woman to find the DVD instead of finding it for her?53.What does the last sentence in Para. 16 imply about the daughter’s attitude towards her mother?PASSAGE THREE54.What are the two main advantages of reading literary fiction according to the passage?55.Why is reading special when compared with plays and movies?PART VI WRITING [45 MIN]Read carefully the following excerpt and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 WORDS, in which you should:1)summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then2)comment on Brewer’s view that parents should join in with their kids rather than limit their media consumption.You can support yourself with information from the excerpt.Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE.How much screen time is too much for kids?Parents have been advised to limit media consumption of their children, but research suggests it’s the nature of it that matters.For any parents in the digital age, battles with their kids over screen time and devices have become a depressing part of fami ly life. Many parents will now be relieved to hear that recent research suggests that it’s not so much the length, but the nature of the screen time that matters.Jocelyn Brewer, a psychologist who specializes in the concept of “digital nutrition”, likens media diets to what’s on our plates: rather than counting calories (or screen time), think about what you’re eating.“It’s not just about whether you consume any potential digital junk foods, but also your relationship to technology and the role it plays in your family life,” say Brewer.For young children, the most important thing is whether parents and kids are playing, watching and browsing together.A study of 20,000 parents published late last year by the Oxford Internet Institute and Cardiff University determined that there was no correlation between limiting device use and children’s well-being. The study’s lead a uthor Dr Andrew Pryzbylski said: “Our findings suggest the broader family context, how parents set rules about digital screen time, and if they’re actively engaged in exploring the digital world together, are more important than the raw screen time.“The c onsensus is that screen time, in and of itself, is not harmful –and reasonable restrictions vary greatly, depending on a child’s behavior and personality. There is little point in worrying about how man minutes a day your kids are spending with screens,” say Brewer. “Instead, parents should be doing what they can do to ensure that what they’re watching, playing and reading is high-quality, age-appropriate and safe –and joining in wherever possible.”PART I DICTATION[听写]从此处开始作答SLANGWe often use slang expressions when we talk because they are so vivid and colorful.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A TALKRevision of Essay DraftThe initial revision should focus on the essay as a whole.The first step: (1)•The rough draft--containing too little or too much material--discussing things unrelated to (2) •How to revise (1)(2)--provide (3) to convince your readers (3) --eliminate unrelated materialThe second step: revise for organization•Group similar ideas in the proper order•Produce an outline from the draft to check (4) (4)The third step: revise for length•Mind the stated length•Stick to (5) (5)Revise for (6) of the essay (6) •(7) by breaking up some longer sentences (7) •Use short sentences to make important points•Use long sentences to (8) (8) •Eliminate (9) expressions (9) •Use fresh and interesting descriptions•Write with (10) as much as possible (10) •Write in the active voice。
英语专业四级听力 新题型
英语专业四级听力新题型Here are some sample paragraphs for the new type of TEM-4 (Test for English Majors Band 4) listening comprehension section, following the given requirements:Paragraph 1: Daily Routine.Oh, mornings are so peaceful. I love waking up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window. A quick cup of coffee, and then it's time to hit the books. But hey, a little music in the background always helps me focus.Paragraph 2: Classroom Discussion.You know, sometimes in class, the professor brings up a topic that really gets everyone talking. It's amazing how different perspectives can spark such lively debates. I always find myself learning so much from those discussions.Paragraph 3: Library Ambiance.The library is such a serene place. The hushed whispers and the occasional turning of pages create a unique atmosphere. I love losing myself in a good book there, away from all the distractions.Paragraph 4: Travel Adventures.Last summer, I went on this incredible trip to Europe. The sounds of different languages, the bustling markets,and the sound of the train wheels rolling over the tracks... It was all so exciting!。
年英语专业四级真题试卷及其参考答案(可编辑修改word版)
S E C T I ON A C ON V E R S A T I ON SIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully andthen answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1.T h e f o ll o w i n g d e t a il s h a v e b ee n c h e c k e d d u r i n g t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n E XC E P TA.number of travelers.B.number of tour days.C.flight details.D.room services.2.W h a t i s i n c l u d e d i n t h e p r i c e?A.Air tickets and local transport.B.Local transport and meals.C.Air tickets, local transport and breakfast.D.Air tickets, local transport and all meals.3.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g s t a t e m e n t s i s C O RR E C T?A.The traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance.B.The traveler is ready to buy travel insurance.C.The traveler doesn't have to buy travel insurance.D.Travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of'the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g d e t a il s i s C O RR E C T?A.Mark knows the exact number of airport buses.B.Mark knows the exact number of delegates' spouse.C.Mark doesn't know the exact number of delegates yet.D.Mark doesn't know the number of guest speakers.5.W h a t do e s L i n d a w a n t t o k n o w?A.The arrival time of guest speakers.B.The departure time of guest speakers.C.The type of transport for guest speakers.D.The number of guest speakers.6.H o w m a n y p e r f o r m a n c e s h a v e b ee n p l a nn e d t b r t h e c o n f e r e n c e?A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Not mentioned.7.W h o w ill p a y f o r t h e p i a n o p e r f o r m a n c e?A.Pan-Pacific Tours.B.Johnson & Sons Events.C.Conference delegates.D.An airline company.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of'the conversation,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.8.W h a t i s NO T m i ss i n g i n M a r y's b r i e f c a s e?A.Her cheque book.B.Her papers for work.C.Her laptop.D.Her appointment book.9.W h e r e w a s M a r y t h e w h o l e m o r n i n g?A.At the police station.B.At a meeting.C.In her client's office.D.In the restaurant.10.W h y w a s M a r y s u r e t h a t t h e b r i e f c a s e w a s h e r s i n t h e e n d?A.The papers inside had the company's name.B.The briefcase was found in the restaurant.C.The restaurant manager telephoned James.D.The cheque book inside bore her name.S E C T I ON B P A SS A G E SIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, yott will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11.W e l e a r n f r o m t h e p a ss a g e t h a t a bo u t t w o-t h i r d s o f t h e c o u r s e s a r e t a u g h t t h r o u g hA.the School of Design and Visual Arts.B.the School of Social Work.C.the School of Business.D.the Arts and Sciences program.12.W h a t i s t h e c o s t o f un d e r g r a d u a t e t u i t i o n?A.Twenty thousand dollars.B.Thirty thousand dollars.C.Twenty-seven thousand dollars.D.Thirty-eight thousand dollars.13.I n t e r n a t i o n a l s t u d e n t s c a n r e c e i v e a ll t h e f o ll o w i n g t y p e s o f f i n a n c i a la ss i s t a n c e E XC E P TA.federal loans.B.private loans.C.scholarships.D.monthly payment plans.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e p a ss a g e,m o t h e r s i n s p e n d m o r e t i m e l oo k i n g a f t e rc h ild re n.A.FranceB.AmericaC.DenmarkD.Australia15.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g a c t i v i t i e s w o u l d A u s t r a li a n f a t h e r s t r a d i t i o n a ll yp a r t i c i p a t e i n?A.Feeding and playing with children.B.Feeding and bathing children.C.Taking children to the park and to school.D.Taking children to watch sports events.16.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e s t u d y,t h e"n e w m a n"li k e s t oA.spend more time at work.B.spend more time with children.C.spend time drinking after work.D.spend time on his computer.17.I t i s s u gg e s t e d i n t h e p a ss a g e t h a t t h e"n e w m a n"m i g h t b e l e ss a cc e p t a b l e i nA.France.B.Britain.C.Australia.D.Denmark.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.T h e s e r v i c e s o f t h e n e w p a r t n e r s h i p a r e p r o v i d e d m a i n l y t oA.mothers of infected babies.B.infected children and women.C.infected children in cities.D.infected women in cities.19.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g d e t a il s a bo u t F a m il y H e a l t h I n t e r n a t i o n a l i s I N C O RR E C T?A.It is a nonprofit organization.B.It provides public health services.C.It carries out research on public health.D.It has worked in five countries till now.20.T h e e x a m p l e o f C a m bod i a m a i n l y s h o w sA.the importance of government support.B.the importance of public education efforts.C.the progress the country has made so far.D.the methods used to fight AIDS.S E C T I ON C N E W S B R O A D C A STIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer thequestions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e n e w s,t h e v i c t i m w a sA.a 17-year-old girl.B.a 15-year-old boy.C.a 23-year-old woman.D.an l 8-year-old man.22.W e l e a r n f r o m t h e n e w s t h a t t h e s u s p e c t s w e r e a rr e s t e dA.one month later.B.two months later.C.immediately.D.two weeks later.Questions 23 and 24 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.23.T h e I r a q i p a r li a m e n t c a n v o t e o n t h e s e c u r i t y a g r ee m e n t o n l y a f t e rA.all parties have agreed on it.B.the US troops have pulled out.C.the cabinet has reviewed it.D.the lawmakers have returned from Mecca.24.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e n e w s,t h e U S t r oop s a r e e x p e c t e d t o c o m p l e t e l y p u ll o u t b yA. mid-2009.B. the end of 2009.C. mid-2011.D. the end of 2011.Questions 25 and 26 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.25.T h e f o ll o w i n g a r e i n v o l v e d i n t h e op e r a t i o n s t o r e s c u e t h e c h il d r e n i n H o n d u r a s EXCEPTA.the police.B.the district attorney.C.the prison authorities.D.Institute of Childhood and Family.26.W h a t p un i s h m e n t w o u l d p a r e n t s f a c e i f t h e y a ll o w e d t h e i r c h il d r e n t o b e g?A.To be imprisoned and fined.B.To have their children taken away.C.To be handed over to the authorities.D.None.Question 27 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item. you will be given 5seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.27.W h a t i s t h e n e w s i t e m a bo u t?A.Coastlines in Italy.B.Public use of the beach.C.Swimming and bathing.D.Private bathing clubs.Question 28 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.28.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g i s NO T m e n t i o n e d i n t h e n e w s?A.The airport was shut down for Friday.B.There was a road accident involving two buses.C.Local shops were closed earlier than usual.D.Bus service was stopped for Friday.Questions 29 and 30 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.29.H o w m a n y p e op l e w e r e r e s c u e d f r o m t h e a p a r t m e n t b u il d i n g?A. 17.B. 24.C. 21.D. 41.30.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g d e t a il s i n t h e n e w s i s C O RR E C T?A.The rescue operation involved many people.B.The cause of the explosions has been determined.C.Rescue efforts were stopped on Thursday.D.The explosions didn't destroy the building.P A R T III C L O Z E[15M I N]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage it" inserted in thecorresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on ANSWER SHEET TWO.How men first learned to invent words is unknown; (31) , the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain (32) to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, (33) they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (34) certain signs, called letters, which could be (35) to represent those sounds, and which could be (36) . Those sounds, whether spoken, (37) written in letters, we call words.The power of words, then, lies in their (38) the things they bring up before our minds. Words become (39) with meaning for us by experience; (40). the longer we live, the more certain words (41) to us the happy and sad events of our past: and the more we (42) , the more the number of words that mean something to us (43)Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal (44) to our minds and emotions. This (45).and telling use of words is what we call (46) style. Above all, the real poet is a master of (47) . He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music,and which (48) their position and association can (49) men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will (50) our speech or writing silly and vulgar.(31)A. in addition B. in other words C. in a word D. in summary(32)A. sounds B. gestures C. signs D. movements(33)A. such that B. as that C. so that D. in that(34)A. in B. with C. of D. upon(35)A. spelt B. combined C. written D copied(36)A. written down B. handed down C. remembered D. observed(37)A. and B. yet C. also D. or(38)A. functions B. associations C. roles D. links(39)A. filled B. full C. live D. active(40)A. but B. or C. yet D. and(41 ) A. reappear B. recall C. remember D. recollect(42)A. read and think B. read and recall C. read and learn D. read and recite(43)A. raises B. increases C. improves D. emerges(44)A. intensively B. extensively C. broadly D. powerfully(45)A. charming B. academic C. conventional D. common(46)A. written B. spoken C. literary D. dramatic(47)A. signs B. words C. style D. sound(48)A. in B. on C. over D. by(49)A. move B. engage C. make D. force(50)A. transform B. change C. make D. convertP A R T I V G R A MM A R&V O C A B U L A R Y[15M I N]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.51.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g i t a li c i z e d p h r a s e s i n d i c a t e s C A U S E?A.Why don't you do it for the sake of your friends?B.I wish I could write as well as you.C.For all his efforts, he didn't get an A.D.Her eyes were red from excessive reading.52.N a n c y's go n e t o w o r k b u t h e r c a r's s t ill t h e r e.S h e b y b u s.A.must have goneB.should have goneC.ought to have goneD.could have gone53.H e f ee l s t h a t h e i s n o t y e t t o t r a v e l a b r o a d.A.too strongB.enough strongC.so strongD.strong enough54.A f t e r s ee m e d a n e n d l e ss w a i t,i t w a s h i s t u r n t o e n t e r t h e p e r s o nn e lm a n a g e r's o ff i c e.A.thatB.itC.what55.F oo l J e rr y i s,h e c o u l d n o t h a v e do n e s u c h a t h i n g.A.whoB.asC.likeD.that56.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g s e n t e n c e s i s I N C O RR E C T?A.They each have two tickets.B.They cost twenty yuan each.C.Each they have bought the same book.D.They were given two magazines each.57.S h e s e l do m go e s t o t h e t h e a t r e,?A.doesn't sheB.does sheC.would sheD.wouldn't she58.D r J o hn s o n i s h e a d o f t h e d e p a r t m e n t,a n e x p e r t i n t r a n s l a t i o n.A.orB.eitherC.butD.and59.W h e n o n e h a s good h e a l t h,s h o u l d f ee l f o r t un a t e.B.theyC.heD.we60.I t i s n e c e ss a r y t h a t h e t h e a ss i g n m e n t w i t h o u t d e l a y.A.hand inB.hands inC.must hand inD.has to hand in61.I n t h e s e n t e n c e"I t's n o u s e w a i t i n g f o r h e r",t h e i t a li c i z e d p h r a s e i s).A.the objectB.an adverbialC.a complementD.the subject62.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g s e n t e n c e s i s I N C O RR E C T?A.All his lectures are very interesting.B.Half their savings were gone.C.Many his friends came to the party.D.Both his sisters are nurses.63.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g s e n t e n c e s h a s a n ob j e c t c o m p l e m e n t?A.The directors appointed John manager.B.I gave Mary a Christmas present.C.You have done Peter a favour.D.She is teaching children English.64.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g w o r d s c a n NO T b e u s e d t o c o m p l e t e"W e'v e s ee n t h e f il m"?A.beforeB.recentlytelyD.yet65.s h o u l d n o t b e c o m e a s e r i o u s d i s a d v a n t a g e i n li f e a n d w o r k.A.To be not tallB.Not being tallC.Being not tallD.Not to be tall66.D u e t o p e r s o n a li t y,t h e t w o c o ll e a g u e s n e v e r go t o n w e ll i n w o r k.A.contradictionB.conflictC.confrontationpetition67.D u r i n g t h e s u mm e r v a c a t i o n,k i d s a r e o f t e n s ee n h a n g i n g i n t h e s t r ee t s.A.aboutB.onC.overD.out68.T h e r e w e r e150a t t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o n f e r e n c e t h i s s u mm e r.A.spectatorsB.viewersC.participantsD.onlookers69.S c h oo l s t a r t e d o n a c o l d d a y i n F e b r u a r y.A.severeB.bitterC.suchD.frozen70.I n t h e f a c e o f un e x p e c t e d d i ff i c u l t i e s,h e d e m o n s t r a t e d a t a l e n t f o r q u i c k,a c t i o n.A.determiningB.defensiveC.demandingD.decisive71.T h e t e a m h a s b ee n w o r k i n g o v e r t i m e o n t h e r e s e a r c h p r o j e c t.telyB.just nowteD.long ago72.B e c a u s e o f t h e e c o n o m i c c r i s i s,i n d u s t r i a l o u t p u t i n t h e r e g i o n r e m a i n e dA.motionlessB.inactiveC.stagnantD.immobile73.T h e po li c e h a d d i ff i c u l t y i n t h e f a n s f i'o m r u s h i n g o n t o t h e s t a g e t o t ak e p h o t o s w i t h t h e s i n g e r.A.limitingB.restrainingC.confiningD.restricting74.J o a n i s i n t h e do r m,p u tt i n g t h e f i n a l t o h e r s p ee c h.A.detailsB.remarksmentsD.touches75.H i s i n g a m b li n g h a s e v e n t u a ll y b r o u g h t a bo u t h i s r u i n.A.indulgenceB.habitC.actionD.engagement76.T h e t e a c h e r t o l d t h e s t u d e n t s t o s t a y i n t h e c l a ss r oo m a n d t h e y d i d.A.absolutelyB.accidentallyC.accordinglyD.accurately77.Y o u c a n a c t u a ll y s ee t h e d ee r a t c l o s e r a n g e w h il e d r i v i n g t h r o u g h t h a t a r e a. T h e i t a li c i z e d p h r a s e m e a n s.A.clearlyB.very nearC.quicklyD.very hard78.H e li s t e n e d h a r d b u t s t ill c o u l d n't w h a t t h e y w e r e t a l k i n g a bo u t.A.make overB.make upC.make uponD.make out79.F o r t h e a d v e r t i s e d po s i t i o n,t h e c o m p a n y o ff e r s a(n)s a l a r y a n d b e n e f i t sp a c ka g e.A.generousB.plentifulC.abundantD.sufficient80.A s t h e r e w a s n o r o a d,t h e t r a v e l e r s u p a r o c k y s l op e o n t h e i r w a y b a c k.A.ranB.hurriedC.scrambledD.crawledP A R T V R E A D I N G C O M P R E H E N S I ON[25M I N]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.TEXT AWhat is the nature of the scientific attitude, the attitude of the man or woman who studies and applies physics, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, medicine or any other science? We all know that science plays an important role in the societies in which we live. Many people believe, however, that our progress depends on two different aspects of science. The first of these is the application of the machines, products and systems of applied knowledge that scientists and technologists develop. Through technology, science improves the structure of society and helps man to gain increasing control over his environment.The second aspect is the application by all members of society of the special methods of thought and action that scientists use in their work.What are these special methods of thinking and acting? First of all, it seems that a successful scientist is full of curiosity - he wants to find out how and why the universe works. He usually directs his attention towards problems which he notices have no satisfactory explanation, and his curiosity makes him look for underlying relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected. Moreover, he thinks he can improve the existing conditions and enjoys trying to solve the problems which this involves.He is a good observer, accurate, patient and objective and applies logical thought to the observations he makes. He utilizes the facts he observes to the fullest extent. For example, trained observers obtain a very large amount of information about a star mainly from the accurate analysis of the simple lines that appear in a spectrum.He is skeptical - he does not accept statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available - and therefore rejects authority as the sole basis for truth. Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully and objectively to verify them.Furthermore, he is not only critical of the work of others, but also of his own, since he knows that man is the least reliable of scientific instruments and that a number of factors tend to disturb objective investigation.Lastly, he is highly imaginative since he often has to look for relationships in data which are not only complex but also frequently incomplete. Furthermore, he needs imagination if he wants to make hypotheses of how processes work and how events take place.These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful scientist or technologist thinks and acts.81.M a n y p e op l e b e li e v e t h a t s c i e n c e h e l p s s o c i e t y t o p r og r e ss t h r o u g hA.applied knowledge.B.more than one aspect.C.technology only.D.the use of machines.82.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g s t a t e m e n t s i s I N C O RR E C T a bo u t c u r i o s i t y?A.It gives the scientist confidence and pleasure in work.B.It gives rise to interest in problems that are unexplained.C.It leads to efforts to investigate potential connections.D.It encourages the scientist to look for new ways of acting.83.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e p a ss a g e,a s u cc e ss f u l s c i e n t i s t w o u l d n o tA.easily believe in unchecked statements.B.easily criticize others' research work.C.always use his imagination in work.D.always use evidence from observation.84.W h a t do e s t h e p a ss a g e m a i n l y d i s c u ss?A.Application of technology.B.Progress in modem society.C.Scientists' ways of thinking and acting.D.How to become a successful scientist.85.W h a t i s t h e a u t h o r's a tt i t u d e t o w a r d s t h e t op i c?A.Critical.B.Objective.C.Biased.D.Unclear.TEXT BOver the past several decades, the U.S., Canada, and Europe have received a great deal of media and even research attention over unusual phenomena and unsolved mysteries. These include UFOs as well as sightings and encounters with "nonhuman creatures" such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster. Only recently has Latin America begun to receive some attention as well. Although the mysteries of the Aztec, Mayan, and Inca civilizations have been known for centuries, now the public is also becoming aware of unusual, paranormal phenomena in countries such as Peru.The Nazca "lines" of Peru were discovered in the 1930s. These lines are deeply carved into a flat, stony plain, and form about 300 intricate pictures of animals such as birds, a monkey, and a lizard. Seen at ground level, the designs are a jumbled senseless mess. The images are so large that they can only be viewed at a height of 1,000 feet - meaning from an aircraft. Yet there were no aircraft in 300 B.C., when it is judged the designs were made. Nor were there then, or are there now, any nearby mountain ranges from which to view them. So how and why did the native people of Nazca create these marvelous designs? One answer appeared in 1969, when the German researcher and writer Erich von Daniken proposed that the lines were drawn by extraterrestrials as runways for their aircraft. The scientific community did not take long to scoffat and abandon von Daniken's theory. Over the years several other theories have been put forth, but none has been accepted by the scientific community.Today there is a new and heightened interest in the Nazca lines. It is a direct result of the creation of the Internet. Currently there are over 60 sites dedicated to this mystery from Latin America's past, and even respected scientists have joined the discussion through e-mail and chat rooms.Will the Internet help explain these unsolved mysteries? Perhaps it is a step in the right direction.86.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g s t a t e m e n t s i s I N C O RR E C T?tin America has long received attention for unusual phenomena.B.Public attention is now directed towards countries like Peru.C.Public interest usually focuses on North America and Europe.D.Some ancient civilizations have unsolved mysteries.87.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e p a ss a g e,t h e N a z c a li n e s w e r e f o un dA.in mountains.B.in stones.C.on animals.D.on a plain.88.W e c a n i n f e r f r o m t h e p a ss a g e t h a t t h e h i g h e r t h e li n e s a r e s ee n,t h e t h ei m a g e s t h e y p r e s e n t.A.smallerrgerC.clearerD.brighter89.T h e r e h a s b ee n i n c r e a s i n g i n t e r e s t i n t h e N a z c a li n e s m a i n l y b e c a u s e o fA.the participation of scientists.B.the emergence of the lnternet.C.the birth of new theories.D.the interest in the Internet.90.T h e a u t h o r i s a bo u t t h e r o l e o f t h e l n t e r n e t i n s o l v i n g m y s t e r i e s.A.cautiousB.pessimisticC.uncertainD.optimisticTEXT CGraduation speeches are a bit like wedding toasts. A few are memorable. The rest tend to trigger such thoughts as, "Why did I wear such uncomfortable shoes?"But graduation speeches are less about the message than the messenger. Every year a few colleges and universities in the US attract attention because they've managed to book high-profile speakers. And, every year, the media report some of these speakers' wise remarks.Last month, the following words of wisdom were spread:"You really haven't completed the circle of success unless you can help somebody else move forward." (Oprah Winfrey, Duke University)."There is no way to stop change; change will come. Go out and give us a future worthy of the world we all wish to create together." (Hillary Clinton, New York University)."'This really is your moment. History is yours to bend." (Joe Biden, Wake Forest University).Of course, the real "get" of the graduation season was first lady Michelle Obama's appearance at the University of California, Merced. "Remember that you are blessed," she told the class of 2009, "Remember that in exchange for those blessings, you must give something back... As advocate and activist Marian Wright Edelman says, 'Service is the rent we pay for living ... it is the true measure, the only measure of success'."Calls to service have a long, rich tradition in these speeches. However, it is possible for a graduation speech to go beyond cliche and say something truly compelling. The late writer David Foster Wallace's 2005 graduation speech at Kenyon College in Ohio talked about how to truly care about other people. It gained something of a cult after it was widely circulated on the Internet. Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs' address at Stanford University that year, in which he talked about death, is also considered one of the best in recent memory.But when you're sitting in the hot sun, fidgety and freaked out, do you really want to be lectured aboutthe big stuff?. Isn't that like trying to maintain a smile at your wedding reception while some relative gives a toast that amounts to "marriage is hard work"? You know he's right; you just don't want to think about it at that particular moment. In fact, as is the case in many major life moments, you can't really manage to think beyond the blisters your new shoes are causing.That may seem anticlimactic. But it also gets to the heart of one of life's greatest, saddest truths: that our most "memorable" occasions may elicit the fewest memories. It's probably not something most graduation speakers would say, but it's one of the first lessons of growing up.91.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e p a ss a g e,m o s t g r a d u a t i o n s p ee c h e s t e n d t o r e c a ll m e m o r i e s.A.greatB.trivialC.unforgettableD.unimaginative92."B u t g r a d u a t i o n s p ee c h e s a r e l e ss a bo u t t h e m e ss a g e t h a n t h e m e ss e n g e r"i se x p l a i n e dA.in the final paragraph.B.in the last but one paragraph.C.in the first paragraph.D.in the same paragraph.。
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TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS—GRADE FOUR—MODEL TEST ONEPART I DICTATION [10 MIN] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]SECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at the task on the ANSWER SHEETONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure what you fill in is both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.Now, listen to the talk. When it is over, you will be given TWO minutes to check your work.SECTION B CONVERSATIONSIn this section, you will hear two conversations. At the end of the conversion, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of A, B, C and D, and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the questions.Now, listen to the conversations.Conversation OneQuestions 1 to 5 are based on Conversation One.1. A. A two-storied and four-bedroom house located in a small town.B.A town house with two floors, two bedrooms, and four bedrooms.C.A two-bedroom town house with four bathrooms, two floors.D.A two-storied house located in a street with an area of 1080m2 .2. A. $ 250,000.B. $ 260,000.C. $ 253,000.D. $ 263,000.3. A. His credit score is of average level.B.His credt score is of advanved level.C.He pays on time occasionally.D.He keeps records of the credit.4. A. His gross monthly income is sufficient.B.His preference of a moderate life of loan.C.The interest of the 30-year one is beyong his capacity.D.His unwillingness to pay much money.5. A. Credit.B.Life of the loan.C.Bank policy.D.Income.Conversation TwoQuestions 6 to 10 are based on Conversation Two.6. A. When you want to save more money.B.When you want to get a discount.C.When the gift is on your shopping list.D.When the gift is worth the money.7. A. Limit 1.B.Limit 3.C.Limit 5.D.Limit 6.8. A. If I buy the goods, I will save more money.B.If I don’t buy the goods, there will be no such goods.C.If I buy the goods, I will get a free gift.D.If I don’t buy the goods, they will raise the price.9. A. In order to let you conpare prices when buying.B.In order to let you ignore the high price.C.In order to let you buy things in advance.D.In order to let you wait to buy some better things.10. A. “Stay focused” are the key words when shopping.B.Kellt Grant tells us to make a shopping list and check it twice when shopping.C.Kelly Grant recommends the “shop now, save later” shopping way.D.Coupons are the things that the stores want you to come back again.PART III LANGUAGE USAGE [10 MIN]There are twenty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.11.Among the sentences below, it is sentence that denotes “future of present cause”.A.The hugely successful British boy band will split soon.B.The hugely successful British boy band may be splitting soon.C.The hugely successful British boy band is going to split soon.D.The hugely successful British boy band is splitting soon.12.The following determiners can be used with uncountable nouns EXCEPT .A.heaps ofB.lots ofC.umpteenD.quantities of13.Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?A.Mr White is principal of the school, and an expert in translation.B.He is not man enough, and that’s all.C.Jack grew wheat on his farm during the day, and he studied astrnomy at night.D.He didn’t stay up late, and he was tardy for school.14.There was a storm I had never experienced before.A.such asB.as whichC.with whichD.for such15.This rule to everyone who for the post.A.will apply… will applyB.applies… will applyC.will apply… appliesD.applies…. is applying16.Who in but the President himself!A.is comingB.should comeC.cameD.has come17.Which of the following prepositional phrases can function as an adverbial?A.I don’t want a book with a torn cover.B.The grass was wet with rain.C.It is in bad taste to boost.D.Between four and six will suit me.18.Though the young lady was very pretty and gracious, she was none happier for her beauty.A.theB.muchC.moreD.enough19.Which of the following best explains the meaning of “Shall my daughter do your shopping for you?”A.Do you agree to my daughter doing your shopping for you?B.Are you willing to let my daughter do your shopping for you?C.Do you want my daughter to do your shopping for you?D.Am I willing to let my daughter do your shopping for you?20.There is no reason they should limit how much vitamin you take, they can limit how much water you drink.A.norB.no more thanC.not more thanD.any more than21.Harry took a of his drink and then put the glass down.A.tasteB.lickC.mouthD.sip22.As he made no to our quarrel, I assumed he had forgiven me.A.referenceB.statementmentD.mention23.At the casualty department my brother had his injury .A.curedB.healedC.relievedD.treated24.In the majority of cases, this is a vital operation.A.tremendousB.handsomeC.broadD.wide25.caused the accident has not yet been found.A.WhatB.WhateverC.WhicheverD.Which26.What happens to her? She’s been behaving very strange late.A.byB.ofC.forD.till27.My young brother has really gotten under my skin. The underlined part means .A.made me angryB.made me tiredC.made me excitedD.made me annoyed28.—I’m glad to see you looking so well.—Yes, I feel as as a fiddle.A.wellB.fitC.fineD.fresh29.The local wine is rather rough, but you’ll soon a taste for it!A.receiveB.adoptC.acquireD.accept30.The rays of the morning sun begin to shine through windows, casting a glow ofgold over the landscape.A.carved antique woodenB.antique carved woodenC.antique wooden carvedD.wooden antique carvedPART IV CLOZE [10 MIN]Decide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blank. The words can be used ONCE ONLY. Mark the letter for each word on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Painting, the execution of forms and shapes on a surface by means of (31) , has been continuously practiced by humans for some 20,000 years. Together with other activities that may have been (32) in origin but have come to be designated as artistic such as music or dance, painting was one of the earliest ways in which man (33) to express his own personality and his (34) understanding of an existence beyond the material world. Unlike music and dance, however, examples of early forms of painting have survived to the present day. The modern eye can derive aesthetic as well as antiquarian satisfaction from the 15,000-year-old- cave murals of Lascaux-- some examples (35) to the considerable powers of draftsmanship of these early artists. And painting, unlike other arts, exhibits universal qualities that make it easy for viewers of all nations and civilizations to understand and appreciate.The major (36) examples of early painting anywhere in the world are found in Western Europe and the Soviet Union. But some 5,000 years ago, the areas in which important paintings were executed (37) to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and neighboring regions. Therefore, Western shared a European cultural tradition the Middle East and Mediterranean Basin and, later, the countries of the New World.Western painting is (38) distinguished by its concentration on the representation of the human (39) , whether in the heroic context of antiquity or the religious context of the early Christian and medieval world. The Renaissance extended this tradition through a(n) (40) examination of the natural world and an investigation of balance, harmony, and perspectives in the visible world, linking painting to the developing sciences of anatomy and optics.PART V READING COMPREHENSION [35 MIN]SECTION A MUTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONSIn this section there are three passages followed by ten multiple choice questions. For each multiple choice question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONEGiven the lack of fit between gifted students and their schools, it is not surprising that such students often have little good to say about their school experience. In one study of 400 adults who had achieved distinction in all areas of life, researchers found that three-fifths of these individuals either did badly in school or were unhappy in school. Few MacArthur Prize fellows, winners of the MacArthur Award for creative accomplishment, had good things to say about their precollegiate schooling if they had not been placed in advanced programs.Anecdotal reports support this. Pablo Picasso, Charles Darwin, Mark Twain, Oliver Goldsmith, and William Butler Yeats all disliked school. So did Winston Churchill, who almost failed out of Harrow, an elite British school. About Oliver Goldsmith, one of his teachers remarked, "Never was so dull a boy. " Often these children realize that they know more than their teachers, and their teachers often feel that these children are arrogant, inattentive, or unmotivated.Some of these gifted people may have done poorly in school because their gifts were not scholastic. Maybe we can account for Picasso in this way. But most fared poorly in school not because they lacked ability but because they found school unchallenging and consequently lost interest. Yeats described the lack of fit between his mind and school: "Because I had found it difficult to attend to anything less interesting than my own thoughts, I was difficult to teach."As noted earlier, gifted children of all kinds tend to be strong-willed nonconformists. Nonconformity and stubbornness (and Yeats's level of arrogance and self-absorption) are likely to lead to Conflicts with teachers.When highly gifted students in any domain talk about what was important to the development of their abilities, they are far more likely to mention their families than their schools or teachers. A writing prodigy studied by David Feldman and Lynn Goldsmith was taught far more about writing by his journalist father than his English teacher. High-IQ children, in Australia studied by Miraca Gross had much more positive feelings about their families than their schools. About half of the mathematicians studied by Benjamin Bloom had little good to say about school. They all did well in school and took honors classes when available, and some skipped grades.41.The author quotes the remarks of one of Oliver Goldsmith's teachers .A．to provide support for his argument.B.to illustrate the strong will of some gifted children.C.to explain how dull students can also be successful.D.to show how poor Oliver's performance was at school.42.Pablo Picasso is listed among the many gifted children who .A．paid no attention to their teachers in class.B.contradicted their teachers much too often.C.could not cope with their studies at school successfully.D.behaved arrogantly and stubbornly in the presence of their teachers.43.Many gifted people attributed their success .A．mainly to parental help and their education at home.B.both to school instruction and to their rparents' coaching.C.more to their parents' encouragement than to school training.D.less to their systematic education than to their talent.PASSAGE TWOA controversy erupted in the scientific community in early 1998 over the use of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid ) fingerprinting in criminal investigations. DNA fingerprinting was introduced in 1987 as a method to identify individuals based on a pattern seen in their DNA, the molecule of which genes are made. DNA is present in every cell of the body except red blood cells. DNA fingerprinting has been used successfully in various ways, such as to determine paternity where it is not clear who the father of a particular child is. However, it is in the area of criminal investigations that DNA fingerprinting has potentially powerful and controversial uses.DNA fingerprinting and other DNA analysis techniques have revolutionized criminal investigations by giving investigators powerful new tools in the attempt to trove guilt, not just establish innocence. When used in criminal investigations, a DNA fingerprint pattern from a suspect is compared with a DNA fingerprint pattern obtained from such material as hairs or blood found at the scene of a crime. A match between the two DNA samples can be used as evidence to convict a suspect.The controversy in 1998 stemmed form a report published in December 1991 by population geneticists Richard C. Lewontin of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., and Daniel L. Hartl called into question the methods to calculate how likely it is that a match between two DNA fingerprints might occur by chance alone. In particular, they argued that the current method cannot properly determine the likelihood that two DNA samples will match because they came from the same individual rather than simply from two different individuals who are members of the same ethnic group. Lewontin and Hartl called for better surveys of DNA patterns methods are adequate.In response to their criticisms, population geneticists Ranajit Chakraborty of the University of Texas in Dallas and Kenneth K.Kidd of Yale University in New Haven, Conn., argued that enough data are already available to show that the methods currently being used are adequate. In January 1998, however, the federal Bureau of Investigation and laboratories that conduct DNA tests announced that they would collect additional DNA samples form various ethnic groups in an attempt to resolve some of these questions. And, in April, a National Academy of Sciences called for strict standards and system of accreditation for DNA testing laboratories.44.Before DNA fingerprinting is used, suspects .A.would have to leave their fingerprints for further investigationsB.would have to submit evidence for their innocenceC.could easily escape conviction of guiltD.could be convicted of guilt as well45.The attitude of the Federal Bereau of Investigation shows that .A.e nough data are yet to be collected form various ethnic groups to confirm the unlikelihoodof two DNA samples coming from two individual membersB.enough data of DNA samples should be collected to confirm that only DNA samples formthe same person can matchC.e nough data are yet to be collected from various ethnic groups to determine the likelihood oftwo different DNA samples coming form the same personD.a dditional samples from various ethnic groups should be collected to determine that twoDNA samples are unlikely to come from the same person46.The National Academy of Sciences holds the stance that .A.DNA testing should be systematizedB.only authorized laboratories can conduct DNA testingC.it is authorized to work out standards for testingD.it has the right to accredit laboratories for DNA testingPASSAGE THREEA few months ago I was nominated for Governor of the great State of New York, to run against Stewart L. Woodford and John T. Hoffman, on an independent ticket. I somehow felt that I had one prominent advantage over these gentlemen, and that was, good character. It was easy to see by the newspapers, that if ever they had known what it was to bear a good name, that time had gone by. It was plain that in these latter years they had become familiar with all manner of shameful crimes. But at the very moment that I was exalting my advantage and joying in it in secret, there was a muddy undercurrent of discomfort "riling" the deeps of my happiness -- and that was, the having to hear my name bandied about in familiar connection with those of such people.But after all, I could not recede. I was fully committed and must go on with the fight. As I was looking listlessly over the papers at breakfast, I came across this paragraph, and I may truly say I never was so confounded before:PERJURY. -- Perhaps, now that Mr. Mark Twain is before the people as a candidate for Governor, he will condescend to explain how he came to be convicted of perjury by thirty-four witnesses, in Wakawak, Cochin China, in 1863, the intent of which perjury was to rob a poor native widow and her helpless family of a meagre plantain patch, their only stay and support in their bereavement and their desolation. Mr. Twain owes it to himself, as well as to the great people whose suffrages he asks, to clear this matter up. Will he do it?I thought I should burst with amazement! Such a cruel, heartless charge -- I never had seen Cochin China! I never had beard of Wakawak! I didn't know a plantain patch from a kangaroo! I did not know what to do. I was crazed and helpless. I let the day slip away without doing anything at all.[Mem. -- During the rest of the campaign this paper never referred to me in any other way than as "the infamous perjurer Twain."]Next came the "Gazette," with this:WANTED TO KNOW. -- Will the new candidate for Governor deign to explain to certain of his fellow-citizens (who are suffering to vote for him!) the little circumstance of his cabin-mates in Montana losing small valuables from time to time, until at last, these things having been invariably found on Mr. Twain's person or in his "trunk" (newspaper he rolled his traps in), they felt compelled to give him a friendly admonition for his own good, and so tarred and featheredhim and rode him on a rail, and then advised him to leave a permanent vacuum in the place he usually occupied in the camp. Will he do this?Could anything be more deliberately malicious than that? For I never was in Montana in my life. [After this, this journal customarily spoke of me as "Twain, the Montana Thief."]I got to pick up papers apprehensively -- much as one would lift a desired blanket which he had some idea might have a rattlesnake under it.By this time anonymous letters were getting to be an important part of my mail matter. This form was common:How about that old woman you kicked of...Shortly the principal Republican journal "convicted" me of wholesale bribery, and the leading Democratic paper "nailed" an aggravated case of blackmailing to me.[In this way I acquired two additional names: "Twain, the Filthy Corruptionist," and "Twain, the Loathsome Embracer."]There was no possible way of getting out of it, and so, in deep humiliation, I set about preparing to "answer" a mass of baseless charges and mean and wicked falsehoods. But I never finished the task, for the very next morning a paper came out with a new horror, a fresh malignity, and seriously charged me with burning a lunatic asylum with all its inmates, because it obstructed the view from my house. This threw me into a sort of panic. And at last, as a due and fitting climax to the shameless persecution that party rancor had inflicted upon me, nine little toddling children of all shades of color and degrees of raggedness were taught to rush on to the platform at a public meeting and clasp me around the legs and call me PA!I gave up. I hauled down my colors and surrendered. I was not equal to the requirements of a Gubernatorial campaign in the State of New York, and so I sent in my withdrawal from the candidacy, and in bitterness of spirit signed it,"Truly yours,"Once a decent man, but now MARK TWAIN, I. P., M. T., B. S., D. T., F. C., and L. E."47.According to Para.1, Twain felt uncomfortable probably because .A.he was afraid that his good fame would be blackenedB.he felt reluctant to associate with the evil peopleC.it brought no honor to the victor in an unequal contestD.it was too late to recede from a problematic competiton48.The Gazatte accused Twain of .A.throwing away his friend’s belongingsB.making a practical joke of his enemiesC.stealing and hiding a mate’s precious stuffD.occupying the camp of another person49.To injure Twain’s reputation, his rivals tried all the following EXCEPT .A.media disinformationB.letters if false accusationC.anonymous blackmailsD.humiliation in publicSECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSIn this section, there are five short answer questions based on the passages in Section A. Answer the questions with NO more than TEN words in the space provided on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE50.What makes gifted students often have little good to say about their school experience?PASSAGE TWO51.What is the main idea of the passage?PASSAGE THREE52.What does the word “ apprehensively” probably mean in Para.10?53.What may be the title for the passage?PART VI WRITING [45 MIN]Read carefully the following excerpt, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should:·summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then·comment on whether surveillance cameras are beneficial or not.You should support yourself with information from the excerpt.Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE.——THE END ——ANSWER SHEET 1PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONCoral ReefsI.Coral reefs facing a precarious situation1)Warmer oceans due to (1)2)Death of corals: Temperatures rise (2) than average summer maximum3)Reasons why coals die at high temperatures: (3) between corals and algae destroyed. II.New study on corals in the Persian Gulf1)Phenomenon:Algae there can bear as hot as (4)2)Findings:A.Algae inside the Persian Gulf corals is (5)B.Survival of corals in the Persian Gulf: dependent on the (6) of the algae3)Method:Step 1: Samples from (7) within the Persian Gulf, the (8) Gulf of Oman, and the Red SeaStep 2: (9) the samples for the (10) associated with the peculiar algaeStep 3: (11) of the peculiar algae itself examined4) (12) :Algae in the Perish Gulf gradually (13) the extreme heat of the Persian Gulf5)Conclusion: The traits remain (14)6)Implication: The finding may help maintain the (15) of algae in oceansPART I DICTATION KeyPART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A TALK(1) climate change(2) a degree higher(3) the symbiotic relationship(4) 35 ℃(5) a different species(6) heat tolerance(7) 23 reefs(8) adjacent(9) Screen(10) unique DNA signature(11) Analyze the genetics(12) Explanation :(13) adapt to/ tolerate(14) to be identified(15) bio-diversitiesSECTION B CONVERSATIONS1~5 B B C D A6~10 C D B B CPART III LANGUAGE USAGE11~15C CD A C 16~20B B A B D 21~25D A D B B 26~30B A BC BPART IV CLOZE31~35 G L C A B36~40 N O E M JPART V READING COMPREHENSION41~43 A C B44~46 C B B47~49 A C C50.The lack of fit between gifted students and their schools.51.The controversial use of DNA fingerprinting.52.With anxiety and worry.53.Running / Campaigning for Governor.。
2023年专四全真试题
2023年专四全真试题2023年专四考试是中国大学英语专业四级考试，是国内大学英语专业学位的重要考试之一。
考试内容主要涵盖英语听力、阅读、写作和翻译四个部分。
以下是2023年专四全真试题，希望对考生们有所帮助。
听力部分：Section A1. What is the woman’s opinion about the party?2. What does the man suggest the woman do?3. What does the woman ask the man to do?4. What will the man do next?5. What does the woman mean?Section B6. What is the main topic of the conversation?7. What does the man say about the book?8. What does the man imply about the woman?9. What will the woman do after the conversation?10. What does the man say about the tickets?Section CPassage One11. What is the speaker mainly talking about?12. What does the speaker say about the effect of music on the brain?13. What can be inferred about the speaker’s son?14. What is the speaker’s o pinion about music education?15. What does the speaker suggest parents do?Passage Two16. What is the passage mainly about?17. What does the speaker say about the benefits of gardening?18. What can be inferred about the speaker?19. What does the speaker suggest people do to start gardening?20. What does the speaker say about the relationship between gardening and mental health?阅读部分：Passage 121. What does the passage say about the popularity of vegetarianism?22. What is the author’s attitude towards vegetarianism?23. What does the passage say about the health benefits of a vegetarian diet?24. What does the passage suggest about the environmental impact of meat production?25. What does the author suggest people do at the end of the passage?Passage 226. What does the passage say about the importance of sleep?27. What does the passage suggest about the effects of sleep deprivation?28. What does the passage recommend people do to improve sleep quality?29. What does the passage say about the impact of technology on sleep?30. What does the passage suggest about the relationship between sleep and mental health?写作部分：题目：学生是否应该有兼职工作写作要求：1. 陈述你对学生兼职工作的观点；2. 举例说明学生兼职工作的好处和坏处；3. 提出你的建议。
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考生可能因为语言表达能力不足，或者在答题时过于紧张，导致答案表述混乱，影响阅卷老师的理解。
答案1：阅读简答题的特点是需要考生在理解文章的基础上，用简洁的语言回答问题；要求考生具备较高的阅读能力和语言表达能力。
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在回答问题之前，考生需要先快速浏览全文，了解文章的主题和结构。
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根据问题中的关键词，考生需要快速定位到文章的相关段落或句子，并仔细阅读。
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在提炼关键信息时，考生需要注重理解文章的主旨和细节，并能够用自己的语言进行转述。
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简答题主要考察考生对文章的理解能力，包括对细节的把握、对整体内容的概括以及对作者意图的推断。
专四新题型改革(2016)
关于英语专业四级考试(TEM4）题型调整的说明外语专业教学测试专家委员会经过讨论，通过英语专业四级考试（TEM4）题型调整方案，并决定从2016年起对TEM4考试的试卷结构和测试题型作局部调整。
总则一、考试目的：本考试旨在考核英语专业二年级学生综合运用各项基本技能的能力以及学生对语音、词汇、语法、语篇等英语语言知识的掌握程度。
二、考试性质与范围：本考试属于标准参照性教学检查类考试。
考试范围包括听、读、写技能以及语法、词汇知识。
三、考试时间、对象与命题：本考试在英语专业本科第四学期举行，每年一次。
考试对象为高校英语专业二年级学生。
本考试由外语专业教学测试专家委员会组织有关测试专家命题，外语专业教学测试办公室负责考试的实施。
四、考试形式：为了有效地考核学生综合运用各项基本技能的能力，既兼顾考试的科学性、客观性，又考虑到考试的可行性，本考试采用多种试题形式，以保证考试的效度和信度。
五、考试内容：本考试共有六个部分：听写、听力理解、语言知识、完型填空、阅读理解、写作。
整个考试需时130分钟。
I、听写(Part I: Dictation)1. 测试要求：(a) 能在全面理解内容的基础上逐字逐句写出所听材料。
(b) 考试时间lo分钟。
2. 测试形式：本部分采用作答题形式。
所听材料共念四遍。
第一遍用正常速度朗读，录音语速为每分钟120个单词，让学生听懂材料大意。
第二、三遍朗读时意群、分句和句子之间留出15秒的空隙让学生书写。
第四遍再用正常速度朗读，让学生检查。
3.测试目的：测试学生听力理解能力、拼写熟练程度以及正确运用标点符号的能力。
4. 选材原则：(a)题材广泛，以学生日常校园和社会生活话题为主。
(b)听写材料难度略低于中等难度。
(c)听写材料长度约80-90个单词。
II. 听力理解(Part II: Listening Comprehension)1.测试要求：(a)能听懂英语国家人士关于日常生活、社会生活和学习的演讲和会话。
专四新题型写作讲义
专四新题型写作讲义1. 专四写作题型简介2.四级作⽂考试要求测试要求:能根据所给的作⽂题⽬、图表或阅读材料等，写⼀篇200个单词左右的作⽂。
能做到内容相关、充实，语⾔通顺，⽤词恰当，表达得体。
考试时间45分钟。
测试形式：本部分为作答题，要求学⽣根据题⽬要求作答。
本部分为命题作⽂，⽂章体裁主要属于说明⽂、议论⽂或记叙⽂的范围。
测试⽬的：测试学⽣的基本书⾯表达能⼒。
3.如何安排45分钟的考试时间：4.评分标准写作Lesson 1:如何缩写1.如何对所给材料提出SUMMARY第⼀，字数要求。
缩写的字数不超过原⽂的三分之⼀缩写评分要求第⼆，缩写必须准确表述⽂摘的主题和中⼼内容第三，缩写必须全⾯抓住材料的所有要点2.如何抓住材料要点语篇分析训练1. 材料的主题/话题（topic）是什么：2. 材料的要点是什么3.专四材料常见类型和常见⽂章发展模式：观点型问题解决型因果分析型4.summary 的写作框架Step 1: 引出topic （⼀句话）Step 2: 介绍材料观点（⼀句话）Step 3: 概括要点（2-5句话）常见要点类型：原因、解决办法、积极/消极影响、范例分析Read carefully the following excerpt on term-time holiday arguments in the UK, and then write your response In NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should:1)summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then2)comment on whether parents should take children out of school for holiday during term time in order to save moneyYou should support yourself with information from the excerptMarks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marksTerm-time holidays will be banned (2016年真题）Parents are to be banned by Michael Gove, UK’s Education Secretary, from taking their children out of school to save money on holidays.He is to abolish the right of head teachers to "authorise absence" from the classroom, which has been used to let families take term-time breaks, and will warn them they face fines for their children not being at school“Any time out of school has the potential to damage a child’s education, " a senior source at the Department for Education said this weekend. "That is why the government will end the distinction between authorised and unauthorised absence.”“This is part of the government’s wider commitment to bring down truancy levels in our schools. There will also be stricterpenalties for parents and schools.”The tough measures on truancy are part of a wider attempt by Mr. Gove to make education more academically rigorous and to tackle a culture in the educationalestablishment which he believes has accepted "excuses for failure.”Russell Hobby, the general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, said the measure would discourage parents from trying to put pressure on heads to sanction term time holidays. "The high cost of holidays outside of term time is still an issue but ultimately a child's education is more important than a holiday, "he said.卷⼀：Term-time Holidays Should Be BannedWhether the term-time holidays should be banned has aroused an heaten discussion for a longtime. Some in favor of hold that the more popular term-time holidays they are, the more bad influence children will have. However, some against it because they think take their children out of school for holiday during term time can save much money.From my point of view, I am inclined to ban the term-time holidays,….评价:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________卷⼆Term-time Holidays Should Be BannedAs is known to all, it pays too much if we go on holidays outside of term time. As a result, some parents are inclined to take their children out of school to save money on holidays.Recently, a hot discussion about whether term-time holidays should be banned attracts our attention. In terms of this topic, Michael Gove, UK’S Education Secretary, is in favor of it. As experts said, any time out of school was likely to damage a child's education. The authoratatives contend that parents should be fined for their mistakes. On the other hand, some people think the punishment is excessive but a child’s education is more important than a holiday.From my perspective, I hold the view that term-time holidays should be banned for following reasons:…评价:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________卷三My Opinion on the Term-time HolidaysThe latest news on the term-time holidays reveals that parents are to be banned from taking their children away from school during term-time. Those who break this new rule will face fines as a result.The regulation was established, according to a senior source at the Department for Education, mainly because t he time out of school would do harm to children’s educational development. He also mentioned that the regulation was an integral part of government's practice to lower the truancy levels in schools. This rigorous measure is believed to resolve the cultural problems in the education eventually. Additionally, the general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers considered the measure useful as it would prevent parents from too much pressure.To the best of my belief, it is unwise to ban parents from taking their children out of school for holiday in purpose of saving money. Firstly,….评价:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________卷四As can be seen from the excerpt, in UK, there is a frequent occurrence among parents to take their children out of school to enjoy holidays during normal term time. This is partly due to the cost of journey since this behavior will save them money. However, it can be summarized that parents are banned by UKS Education Department from taking their children out of academic study to go on holidays. What's more, those who violate the regulations would be fined and punished.评价:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________卷五New research has shown that nearly four out of ten parents in the UK have taken their children out of school to go on holidays. Cost is the main reason given by parents for sacrificing their children's education. Parents are to be banned, however, by UKS Education Authority from taking their children out of school to go on holidays during term time.评价:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6.真题研析2017年专四作⽂题⽬Read carefully the following excerpt and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should1) summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then2) comment on whether our brains will get lazy in a world run by intelligent machines.You can support yourself with information from the excerpt.Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marksWith intelligent machines to do the thinking, will our brains get lazyChanging technology stimulates the brain and increases intelligence. But that may only be true if the technology challenges us. In a world run by intelligent machines, our lives could get a lot simpler. Would that make us less intelligentArtificial intelligence is taking over many human jobs. For instance, planes are being flown much of the time by automatic pilots. And the complex problem of controlling air traffic around large modern airports is also achieved by artificial intelligence that operates well beyond the capability of mere human air traffic controllers.Artificial intelligence is embedded in many features of modern life for the simple reason that intelligent machines can already outperform humans, including some aptitudes where there was once thought to be a human advantage, such as playing chess, and writing poetry, or even novels.As machines get smarter, they will do more of our thinking for us and make life easier. In the future, the electronic assistant will develop to the point that it serves similar functions as a real living butler, fulfilling requests such as: "Organize a dinner party for six on Thursday and invite the usual guests.”At that point, our long struggle with challenging technologies is at an end. Like Bertie Wooster, we can take it easy knowing that the hard work of planning and organizing is being done by a better brain -----the electronic assistant. Starved of mental effort, our brains will regress.SUMMARY:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2018年专四作⽂题⽬Read carefully the following report, and then write your response inNO LESS THAN 200words, In which you should:1) summarize the main message of the report, and then2)comment on the two points made by Stephen Corry, Survivals DirectorYou can support yourself with information from the reportMarks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality, Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marksWrite your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE.Report exposes the dark side of conservationA report launched by Survival International---the global movement for tribal people right’s------ reveals how conservation has led to the eviction of millions of tribal people from protected areas, "since protected areas "like national parks should generally be no go " for miming, agriculture, dams, roads and pipelines.Survival's report shows that nearly all protected areas are, or have been, the ancestral homelands of tribal peoples, whohave been dependent on, and managed them for thousands of years. But in the name of "conservation", tribal peoples are being "illegally driven out" from these lands and accuse “poaching"; meanwhile, tourists and fee-paying big game hunters are welcomed in.Bushman Daugoo Xukuri from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana said, " I sit and look around the country. Wherever there are bushmen, there is game. Why Because we know how to take care of animals.”Survival's report concludes that the current model of conservation needs a radical shakeup. Conservation must stick to international law, protect tribal peoples' rights to their lands, listen to them. and then be prepared to back them up as much as they can.Survivals Director Stephen Corry said, “Millions are being spent by conservationists every year, and yet the environment's in deepening crisis. It's time to wake up and realize that there is another way and it's much, much better. Firstly, tribal peoples' rights have to be acknowledged and respected. Secondly, they have to be treated as the best experts at defending their own lands. Conservationists must realize it's they, themselves, who are junior partners.”SUMMARY:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2019年专四作⽂题⽬Read carefully the following excerpt and then write your response in NO LESS THAN200 WORDS, in which you should 1) summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then2)comment on Brewer's view that parents should join in with their kids rather than limit their media consumption,You can support yourself with information from the excerpt.Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREEHow much screen time is too much for kidsParents have been advised to limit media consumption of their children, but research suggests it's the nature of it that matters.For many parents in the digital age, battles with their kids over screen time and devices have become a depressing part of family life. Many parents will now be relieved to hear that recent research suggests that it’s not so much the length, but the nature of the screen time that matters.Jocelyn Brewer, a psychologist who specializes in the concept of "digital nutrition" likens media diets to what's on our plates: rather than counting calories (or screen time) think about what you’ re eating."It's not Just about whether you consume any potential digital Junk foods, but also your relationship to technology and the role it plays in your family life, "says Brewer.For young children, the most important thing is whether parents and kids are playing, watching or browsing together.A study of 20,000 parents published late last year by the Oxford Internet Institute and Cardiff University determined that there was no correlation between limiting device use and children's well-being. The study's lead author Dr. Andrew Pryzbylski said: "Our findings suggest the broader family context, how parents set rules about digital screen time, and if they are actively engaged in exploring the digital world together, are more important than the raw screen time.”“The consensus is that screen time, in and of itself, is not harmful ---and reasonable restrictions vary greatly, depending on a child's behavior and personality. There is little point in worrying about how many minutes a day your kids are spending with screens, says Brewer. "Instead, parents should be doing what they can to ensure that what they are watching, playing and reading is high quality, age-appropriate and safe-----and joining in wherever possible.”SUMMARY:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7.模拟训练模拟题⼀Read carefully the following excerpt on Historical Debate on Animal Experimentation, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 WORDS, in which you shouldthe main message of the excerpt, and thenon whether we should use animals for experimentation purpose or notYou should support yourself with information from the excerpt。