2006年英语专业四级考试真题及答案
2006年英语专业四级考试真题及答案PART Ⅲ CLOZEThere are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most （ 31 ）held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means （32）the pavement into a busy street! （33） you must pass under a ladder you can （34） bad luck by crossing your fingers and （35） them crossed until you have seen a dog. （36） , you may lick your finger and （37） a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the （38）has dried.Another common （39） is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house-it will either bring （40） to the person who opened it or to the whole （41）. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is （42）, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month （43） on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay （44）. the worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, （45） it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to （46） in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are （47）witchcraft…… it is （48） lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood （49）luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as "my car has never （50） , touch wood?"31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART Ⅳ GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54 It's high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57 I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59 It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60 Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far.A /B suchC thatD as62 The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don't countD having not counted64 It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn't itB doesn't thereC usedn't it?D didn't there66 It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67 A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69 The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70 Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71 The tone of the article __ the writer's mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72 This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen73 The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74 Our family doctor's clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75 She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77 The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79 His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80 The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART Ⅴ READING COMPREHENSIONTEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First. Let's talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the "meeting" influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer "see you there at 8", but "text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are".Texting changes people as well. In their paper, "insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging", two Britishresearchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the "talkers" and the "texters"-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the "speakeasy": the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the "spacemaker": these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn't worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.81 when people plan to meet nowadays, theyA: arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC: seldom care about when and where to meetD: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen onA: TALKERSB; the "speakeasy"c. the "spacemaker"D. texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA: quite revealingB: well writtenc: unacceptable by othersd; shocking to others84 according to the passage ,who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobilea: talkersb: the speakeasyc :the spacemakerd: texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might beA: the SMS effectb: cultural implication of mobile usec: change in the use of the mobiled: body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is "working-class" or "middle-class"-are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less thanmiddle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers' jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her "housekeeping", would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is - inclined to take alonger-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity （or the education and training） to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about "tomorrow". Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid （whatever the type of job they may have） and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A: life style and occupationB: Attitude and incomeC: income and job securityD: job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of ——is closer to truth?A: middle -class ways of spending moneyB: working-class ways of spending the weekendC: working-class drinking habitsD: middle-class attitudes88 according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?A: desiring for securityB: Making long term plansC: having priorities in lifeD: saving money89 working -class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?A: better social securityB: more job opportunitiesC: higher living standardD: better legal protection.90 Which of the following statement is incorrect?A: Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B: The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC: different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD: middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people!TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and some times stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, andsometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, "do you think I'm handsome, Miss Eyre?"The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: 'No, sir.""ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.""Sir, I'm sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn't matter, or something like that,""no, you shouldn't! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awaful faults to counterbalance your few good pointsI thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly," yes, you're right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again.I might have been very different. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn't my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you're the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you're sympathetic and give them hope."It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn't seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time."Don't be afraid of me, Miss Eyre." He continued. " you don't relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You're like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you'll fly very high. Good night."91:at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all exceptA: busyB: sociableC: friendlyD: changeable92, in "……and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…".the word about meansA: aroundB: onC: outsideD: concerning.93. why did Mr. Rochester say" ……and the you stab me in the back!" the （7thpara.A: because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB: because Jane had intended to be more critical.C: because Jane had regretted having talked to himD: because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94, from what Mr. Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted toA: Tell her all his troublesB: tell her his life experience.C: change her opinion of himD change his circumstances95, at the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester soundedA: rudeB: coldC: friendlyD: encouraging.TEXTDThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user's life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer's own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?A: Active in communicationB: Attractive in personality.C: enjoyable in performanceD: unpredictable in behaviour97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a （n）——way.A: QuickB: unpredictableC: productiveD: inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A: Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B: Being sensitive to earlier contact.C: Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD: Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99 Throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computerA: favorableB: criticalC: vagueD: hesitant100. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A: Articial relationships .B: How to form intimate relationshipsC: The affectionate machineD: Humans and computersPART Ⅵ WRITINGSection A CompositionRecently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Shenyang . The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow's money today is better, what do you think?Write on answer sheet two a compositions of about 200 words.You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what you opinion isIn the second part, support your opinion with appropriate detail.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.You should supply an appropriate title for you composition.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.Section B Note- writingWrite an answer sheet two a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:You have got to know that you classmates, Michael ,is organizing a weekend excursion for the class. And you are thinking of joining the trip, write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for information on two details related to the excursion.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.参考答案：PART Ⅲ CLOZE31. B widely 32. C stepping off 33. A If 34. C avoid 35. B keeping36. D Alternatively 37. A make 38. C mark 39. B superstition40. D misfortune 41. B household 42. D unfortunate 43. A falls44. C indoors 45. B as 46. A have originated 47. C associated with48. A especially 49.B for 50. D broken downPART Ⅳ GRA MMAR and VOCABULARY51. _D_dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I _B_play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, _D_I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54 It's high time we _A_ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he _C_ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone_C_ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57 I am surprised_A_ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not_B_ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59 It is imperative that the government _C_ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60 Land belongs to the city; there is _A_ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk_C_far.A /B suchC thatD as62 The statistics _D_ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _A_ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don't countD having not counted64 It was _A_ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, _D_?A didn't itB doesn't thereC usedn't it?D didn't there66 It is an offence to show _D_ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67 A great amount of work has gone into _B_ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their _D_.A backsB necksC toesD heels69 The economic recession has meant that job_A_ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70 Many people nowadays save money to _A_ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71 The tone of the article _B_ the writer's mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72 This is not the right _A_ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listenA momentB situationC imaginedD imitated73 The job of a student accommodation officer_D_ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74 Our family doctor's clinic _B_at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75 She was so fat that she could only just _C_ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was _A_.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77 The reception was attended by _C_ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but _D_slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79 His C brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80 The couple has donated a not_A_ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART Ⅴ READING COMPREHENSION81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they （B）A: arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC: seldom care about when and where to meetD: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on （D）A: TALKERSB; the "speakeasy"C. the "spacemaker"D. texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are （A）A: quite revealingB: well writtenC: unacceptable by othersD; shocking to others84 according to the passage , who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile （C）A: talkersB: the speakeasyC :the spacemakerD: texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might be （B）A: the SMS effectB: cultural implication of mobile useC: change in the use of the mobileD: body language and the mobile phone!86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?（B）A: life style and occupationB: Attitude and incomeC: income and job securityD: job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of ——is closer to truth?（A）A: middle -class ways of spending moneyB: working-class ways of spending the weekendC: working-class drinking habitsD: middle-class attitudes88 according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?（D）A: desiring for securityB: Making long term plansC: having priorities in lifeD: saving money89 working -class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?（D）A: better social securityB: more job opportunitiesC: higher living standardD: better legal protection.90.which of the following statement is incorrect?（A）A: Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B: The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC: different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD: middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people!91:at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except （D）A: busyB: sociableC: friendlyD: changeable92, in "……and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…".the word about means（A）。
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PARTⅠDICTION [15 MIN]Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]SECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1.How did Mark get there?A.By train and by car.B.By plane and by coach.C.By train and by bus.D.By bus and by plane.2.Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA.short hair.B.glasses.C.moustache.D.beard.3.Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A.In the third room on the right.B.In the Common Room.C.In a room at the other end.D.In Room 501. Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4.What did Steve originally plan to do?A.To go to a park near the beach.B.To stay at home.C.To see a new film.D.To do some study.5.Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA.there was no park nearby.B.the weather wasn’t ideal for a walk.C.it would be easier to go to a cinema.D.Steve hadn’t seen the film yet.6.Where did they plan to meet?A.Outside the Town Hall.B.Near the bank.C.In Steven’s place.D.At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.7.The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA.it has colour.B.it has a moving image.C.it costs less money.D.it is not on the market.8.Why didn’t Bill want one of them?A.He wanted to buy one from Japan.B.He wasn’t sure about its quality.C.He thought it was for business use.D.He thought it was expensive.9.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A.She had never read the magazine herself.B.She knew who usually read the magazine.C.She was quite interested in the new device.D.She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10.The conversation is mainly aboutA.a new type of telephone.B.the cost of telephone.C.some features of the magazine.D.the readership of the magazine.SECTION B PASSAGESQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11.In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA.hunting other animals.B.driving sheep.C.guarding chickens.D.keeping thieves away.12.Which of the following is CORRECT?A.Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B.Dogs still performed all the duties they used to do.C.People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D.Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13.The passage is mainly aboutA.what dogs can do.B.how to keep dogs.C.dogs and their masters.D.reasons for keeping dogs. Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14.According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA.are the same as the speaker is used to.B.are expected to be rather poor.C.are just as adequate.D.are not yet clear.15.What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A.Travelling.B.Studying.C.Settling down.D.Teaching.16.The speaker expectsA.fewer choices of food.B.many ways to do washing.C.modern lighting facilities.D.new types of drinking water.17.From the passage we learn that the speakerA.is unprepared for the new post.B.is unclear about the conditions there.C.is ready for all the difficulties there.D.is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A.Before 6 years of age.B.Between 6 and 10.C.After 10 years of age.D.After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA.religious problems.B.emotional problems.C.financial problems.D.marriage problems.20.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A.Boys and girls are equally energetic.B.Parents have higher expectations for boys.C.Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered. SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.21.What has happened to the Cubans?A.They set foot in Floria.B.They were drowned.C.They were flown to the U.S.D.They were sent back to Cuba.22.How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A.In a small boat.B.In an old truck.C.By swimming.D.By driving.Questions 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A.42 cities.B.220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?A. 68.B.90.C. 150.D. 40.25.Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A.The two ferries sank on different days.B.The accidents were caused by storms.C.The two ferries sank on the same river.D.More people were rescued from the first ferry.Questions 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.26.What is the news item mainly about?A.Indonesian government policies.B.Australia’s support to the UN assistance mission.C.Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D.Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA.a US company and a UK company.B.a Swiss company and a UK company.C.two Taiwanese companies.D.a mainland company and a US company.28.Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A.Unilever.B.Nestle.C.PepsiCo.D.Coca Cola.Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29.Who staged the protect on Saturday?A.The soldiers.B.The peace camp.C.The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCOPPECT?A.13 soilders were killed last week.B.100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D.The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan.PART ⅢCLOZE [15 MIN]There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most ( 31 )＿held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder--- even if it means (32)＿the pavement into a busy street! (33)＿you must pass under a ladder you can (34)＿bad luck by crossing your fingers and (35)＿them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36)＿, you may lick your finger and (37)＿a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (38)＿has dried.Another common (39)＿is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house---it will either bring (40)＿to the person who opened it or to the whole (41)＿. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is (42)＿, as it inevitably brings rain! The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43)＿on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (44)＿.The worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (45)＿it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (46)＿in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are (47)＿witchcraft. It is (48)＿lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails. Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49)＿luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as “my car has never (50)＿, touch wood?”31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART IV GRAMMAR＆VOCABULARY [15MIN]51. __ dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __ play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __ I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54. It’s high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone __ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57. I am surprised __ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not __ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59. It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to attract60. Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk __ far.A /B suchC thatD as62. The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don’t countD having not counted64. It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn’t itB doesn’t thereC usedn’t it?D didn’t there66. It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67. A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68. The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69. The economic recession has meant that job __ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70. Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71. The tone of the article __ the writer’s mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72. This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen!A momentB situationC opportunityD circumstance73. The job of a student accommodation officer __ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74. Our family doctor’s clinic __ at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75. She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC drippingD floating77. The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78. Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __ slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79. His __ brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80. The couple has donated a not __ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION [25MIN]TEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First, let’s talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, is that a mobile number corresponds to a person, while a landline goes to a place. If you call my mobile, you get me. If you call my fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting” influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer “see you there at 8”, but “text me aroun d 8 and we’ll see where we all are”.Texting changes people as well. In their paper, “insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging”,two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers” and the “texters”-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone’s individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the “speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the “spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out ot her people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people’s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn’t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.81 when people plan to meet nowadays, theyA arrange the meeting place beforehandB postpone fixing the place till last minuteC seldom care about when and where to meetD still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen onA TALKERSB the "speakeasy"C the “spacemaker”D texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA quite revealingB well writtenC unacceptable by othersD shocking to others84 according to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile?A TalkersB T he “speakeasy”C T he “spacemaker”D Texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might beA The SMS effectB Cultural implication of mobile useC Change in the use of the mobileD Body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is “working-class” or “middle-class”--are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers’ jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house as a top priority, but he also considered the education of his children as extremely important. Both of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve job-security, combined with a general rise in the standard of living since the mid-fifties of the 20th century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in previous generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gapbetween the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups. 86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A Life style and occupationB Attitude and incomeC Income and job securityD Job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of＿＿is closer to truth?A middle –class ways of spending moneyB working-class ways of spending the weekendC working-class drinking habitsD middle-class attitudes88 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a typical feature of the middle -class?A Desiring for securityB Making long-term plansC Having priorities in lifeD Saving money89 Working-class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factors EXCEPTA better social securityB more job opportunitiesC higher living standardD better legal protection.90.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowing.C Differences in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.D Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people.TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenl y turned, and asked me, “do you think I’m handsome, Miss Eyre?”The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: ‘No, sir.”“A h, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.”“Sir, I’m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn’t matter, or something like that,”“No, you shouldn’t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points.”I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,“Yes, you’re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different.I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn’t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you’re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you’re sympathetic and give them hope.”It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn’t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.“Don’t be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.” He continued. “you don’t relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You’re like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you’ll fly very high. Good night.”91. At the beginning Miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr.Rochester were all EXCEPTA busyB sociableC friendlyD changeable92. In "....and all my knowledge of him was li mited to occasional meetings about the house,…”(the second paragraph), the word “about” meansA aroundB onC outsideD concerning.93. Why did Mr.Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" (the 7th paragraph)?.A Because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife.B Because Jane had intended to be more critical.C Because Jane had regretted having talked to him.D Because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94. From what Mr.Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted toA tell her all his troubles.B tell her his life experience.C change her opinion of him.D change his circumstances.95. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester soundedA rudeB coldC friendlyD encouraging.TEXT DThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction with other people enjoyable would be imitated as closely as possible, and the machine would appear to be charming, and easygoing.Its informal conversational style would make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that people obtain from interpersonal friendships. The machine would participate in interesting conversation that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user’s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer’s own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the ideal companion machine?A Active in communicationB Attractive in personality.C enjoyable in performance.D unpredictable in behaviour97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n)___ way.A quickB unpredictableC productiveD inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B Being sensitive to earlier contact.C Being ready to learn about the person's life.D Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99Throughout the passage, the author is ____ in his attitude towards the computerA favourableB criticalC vagueD hesitant100. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A Artificial relationships .B How to form intimate relationshipsC The affectionate machineD Humans and computers。
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51. _______dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I ______ play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, _______I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54. It‟s high time we ________ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he ________ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone________ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57. I am surprised________ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not________ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59. It is imperative that the government ________ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60. Land belongs to the city; there is ________ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk_______far.A /B suchC thatD as62. The statistics _______ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _______ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC d on‟t countD having not counted64. It was _______ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, _______?A didn‟t itB doesn‟t thereC usedn‟t it?D didn‟t there66. It is an offence to show ________ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67. A great amount of work has gone into _______ the Cathedral to its previous splendor.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68. The thieves fled with the local police close on their _________.A backsB necksC toesD heels69. The economic recession has meant that job________ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70. Many people nowadays save money to ________ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71. The tone of the article ________ the writer‟s mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72. This is not the right _______ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listenA momentB situationC opportunityD circumstance73. The job of a student accommodation officer_______ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74. Our family doctor‟s clinic ________at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75. She was so fat that she could only just ________ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was ________.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77. The reception was attended by _________ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78. Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but ______slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79. His_______ brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80. The couple has donated a not_______ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN.]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First. Let‟s talk about culture. The difference be tween the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting” influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer “see you there at 8”, but “text me around 8 and we‟ll see where we all are”.Texting changes people as well. In their paper, “insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging”, two Br itish researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers” and the “texters”-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice. They found that the mobile phone‟s individuality and privacy gave texters th e ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the “speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the “spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people‟s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobi le makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn‟t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.81. When people plan to meet nowadays, theyA. arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC. seldom care about when and where to meetD. still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82. According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on ______.A. talkersB. the "speakeasy"C. the “spacemaker”D. texters83. We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA. quite revealingB. well writtenC. unacceptable by othersD. shocking to others84. According to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile?A. talkersB. the speakeasyC. the spacemakerD. texters85. An appropriate title for the passage might be_____.A. the SMS effectB. cultural implication of mobile useC. change in the use of the mobileD. body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person i s “working-class”or “middle-class” are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that wor kers‟ jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only didhe regard buying a house of these provide him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few yearsfor the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whateverthe type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that theold conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86. Which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A. life style and occupationB. Attitude and incomeC. income and job securityD. job security and hobbies87. The writer seems to suggest that the description of __________is closer to truth?A. middle –class ways of spending moneyB. working-class ways of spending the weekendC. working-class drinking habitsD. middle-class attitudes88. According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?A. desiring for securityB. Making long term plansC. having priorities in lifeD. saving money89. Working -class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factor except_________.A. better social securityB. more job opportunitiesC. higher living standardD. better legal protection.90. Which of the following statement is incorrect?A. Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B. The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC. different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD. middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class peopleTEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighborhood calledand some times stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode outa great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing todo with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine.As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, “do you think I‟m handsome, Miss Eyre?”The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: …No, sir.”“Ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.”“Sir, I‟m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn‟t matter, or something like that,”“N o, you shouldn‟t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in theback! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good pointsI thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,” yes, you‟re right. I have plenty of faults. I wen t the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn‟t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you‟re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you‟re sympathetic and give them hope.”It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn‟t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.“Don‟t be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.” He continued. “You don‟t relax or laugh very much; perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more na tural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You‟re like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you‟ll fly very high. Good night.”91. A t the beginning miss Eyre‟s impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except_________A. busyB. sociableC. friendlyD. changeable92. In "....and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…”.the word about means_________A. aroundB. onC. outsideD. concerning93. Why did Mr. Rochester say “..and the you stab me in the back!” the (7thpara.)？A. Because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB. Because Jane had intended to be more critical.C. Because Jane had regretted having talked to himD. Because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94. From what Mr. Rochester told miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to________A. tell her all his troublesB. tell her his life experience.C. change her opinion of himD. change his circumstances95. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester sounded________A. rudeB. coldC. friendlyD. encouraging.TEXT DThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptableas a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user‟s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer‟s own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?A. Active in communicationB. Attractive in personality.C. Enjoyable in performanceD. Unpredictable in behavior97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) _______way.A. quickB. unpredictableC. productiveD. inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A. Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B. Being sensitive to earlier contact.C. Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD. Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99. Throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computerA. favorableB. criticalC. vagueD. hesitant100. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A. Artificial relationships.B. How to form intimate relationshipsC. The affectionate machineD. Humans and computers51. 正确答案为D).however引导的让步状语从句,意思是无论(怎么样),从句需要倒装,即However+adj/adv+主+谓. However dull he may be=Dull as he may be. although和as引导让步状语从句,指”尽管”, whatever用来引导名词从句,意思是: 无论什么. 句意: 无论他多么地令人感到乏味.他还是一位非常成功的顶级行政人员.52. 正确答案为B). could表示能够,是一种能力. If only引导的虚拟语气,表示”要是….该多好啊!”. 句意: 要是我能像你那样把吉他弹得那么好该多好啊!53. 正确答案为D). at which. 先行词the party作介词at的宾语. 即I was the guest of honor at the party. 关系代词指代the party.54. 正确答案为A). stopped. It is (high) time的意思是到了做…的时候了. 从句中一般用过去时构成虚拟语气. 此句型为历年专四考试常考句型.55. 正确答案为C). had found. 考察定语从句的时态. 定语从句中的”找到问题”这一动作发生先于主句动词said,所以用had found构成过去完成时.56. 正确答案为C).may. so that引导目的状语从句,表示为了让每个人都有机会听到讲座. 其他选项均不符合题意. ought to have done=should have done本应该做而实际未做. must have done表示对过去的肯定猜测.57. 正确答案为A).本句中should表示惊讶语气, 故不能省略. 句意:你居然会认为在这个城市居住是很无聊的,这点让我很惊讶.58. 正确答案为B). enough修饰形容词副词时需要后置, 且不能和as结构连用.59. 正确答案为C). attract 考核的是虚拟语气的用法. It is imperative that sb (should)+do/V, should可以省略. 该句型在专四考试中极为常见. 句意:当务之急是征服应该吸引更多投资到造船业.60. 正确答案为D). no such. There is no such (a) thing as…固定用法. 意思是: It is impossible to ….没有….e.g. There is no such a thing as free lunch. 天下没有免费的午餐.61. 正确答案为C). that=so. 那么,如此. The weather today is not that cold as is reported.62. 正确答案为D). prove. statistics表示数字数据时谓语动词用复数. The statistics prove/show that…,这里表示的是一种客观状态,没有明显时态标志,所以用一般时态.63. 正确答案为A). not counting. 伴随状语. 表示不把…计算在内.=not including.64. 正确答案为C).这题是本年专四语法考试中最难的一道题目. as much of a …as是固定结构,类似的结构还有more of a …than, less of a…than, 如果是这些比较结构,则名词只能放在比较结构中, 如: It was as much of a success as I had hoped. He is more of a sportsman than his brother. We can let you have as many copies as you need. 所以选项A的正确形式应该是more of a success than…, B选项只能将名词置于比较结构中间.65. 正确答案为D).考察反意疑问句. there be 的反意疑问句就用there来进行反问.66. 正确答案为D).discrimination歧视. show discrimination against sb歧视某人distinction区别,差别. difference不同, separation分开. 句意:对不同种族的人表现出歧视是一种冒犯行为.67. 正确答案为B). restoring:使…恢复到以前面貌, 通常和to连用. refresh使…精神爽快, renovate更新,革新. renew更新68. 正确答案为D).heels. on/at one‟s heels紧跟在某人后面. 固定搭配,句意为:小偷逃跑了,当地的警察紧随其后追赶.69. 正确答案为A). security. job security是商务英语中的词汇,意思是工作保障,职业安全感. e.g. The workers agreed to forgo a pay increase for the sake of greater job security. 工人们为了工作更保险, 同意放弃增加工资的要求. secure较safe更加抽象,这里工作保障应属于抽象范畴, 且secure的名词形式是security而非secureness.70. 正确答案为C) provide for准备,筹备…., cater for迎合, supply sth to sb为某人提供…, equip with用…装备, 句意: 现在许多人存钱是为了防老.71. 正确答案为B). reflect反映. reproduce复制,繁殖,再生产. imagine想象, imitate模仿. 句意:这篇文章的语调反映了当时作者的心态.72. 正确答案为A). moment时候, situation情况, opportunity机会, circumstance 环境. 句意:现在不是让我帮你的时候,我忙得连听你话的时间都没有.73. 正确答案为D). involve包含,涉及,使陷入…中. concern涉及到, offer提供不符合题意. 句意:学生住宿管理人员的工作包括拜访房东.74. 正确答案为B). stands位于=lies in, rest停卧,安防, stay停留, seat坐下. 根据句意,选B. 我们的家庭医生的诊所位于两条繁忙道路的交叉点,75. 正确答案为C). squeeze oneself through从….中挤过去, assemble集合,聚集, appear出现, gather聚集. 她太胖了只能勉强从门口挤过去.76. 正确答案为A). leaking漏. trickle滴流,细流,drip滴落, float漂浮,漂动. 这里意思是维修正在漏水的房顶. 只有leaking合适.77. 正确答案为C). prominent杰出的, 突出的,显著的. excellent非常好的. conspicuous 显而易见的, noticeable易见的. 参加这次招待会的是当地的显赫人士.78. 正确答案为B). recover指身体,心情的恢复,康复,(经济)的恢复; regain恢复,复得,restore归还,修复(到原来的面貌). revive复苏,恢复: may imply recovery from a deathlike state通常是指到了谷底然后复苏,振兴. 题目中提到fell sharply然后下午come back up. revive强调一个由死/谷底反弹的一个过程. 故这里选recover比较合适. 且在商务英语的环境中,recover的使用频率和范围都要比revive广.79. 正确答案为D). quick敏捷的,迅速的. rich丰富的,富裕的, productive 多产的, fertile 有创造力的，思想丰富的80. 正确答案为A). inconsiderable少量的. a not inconsiderable amount of=a large amount of, inconsiderate不体谅的,考虑欠缺的,inaccurate不精确的,.incomparable无与伦比的. 句意:这对夫妇向这个基金会捐助了数目可观的一笔钱.PART V READING COMPREHENSIONTEXT A81. 正确答案为B).根据文章第三段结尾部分可以知道:如今人们相约见面不必事先约定好,而是通过发送即时短信不断变化的,因此应该选B. A选项是在20年前的时候, C选项不符文章意思, D选项与文章内容相反.82. 正确答案为D).文章第五段开始提到:手机的个性化和隐蔽性使爱发短信的人得以在短信中彰显自己全新的个性特点. 然后又谈到发短信的人的信息如果给家里人看到的话肯定会让他们大吃一惊,因为这和平时的自己有很大不同. 所以由此得出结论:社会和心理变化主要是在爱发短信的人身上得以体现. (B,C选项都是跨段内容,首先排除)83. 正确答案为A). B选项文章中没有提及, C选项意思错误,应该是让他人吃惊而非不能接受, D选项以偏概全,文章中是让家人吃惊而非其他所有人.故排除下来应该选A:短信揭示真实的性格.84. 正确答案为C).根据第六段结尾部分得知:spacemaker在用手机通话时不愿让别人听见.85. 正确答案为B). 文章从第三段开始都围绕着cultural implication在展开. A选项过偏, C选项过广, D选项文章没有太多涉及.TEXT B86. 正确答案为C).从第二段的前两句话得知:生活方式和态度上的不同是源于收入和工作安全保障问题.87. 正确答案为A).从第三段首句可以判断:对中产阶级消费模式的描写更接近事实. 故选A.88. 正确答案为D).第三段论述了中产阶级的特点:inclined to take a longer-term view, priority, security, D saving money未涉及到.89. 正确答案为B).第四段明确指出: working-class安全感提高的三个因素: 社会安全保障,法律保障和生活水平的提高,只有更多的工作就业机会没有提及. 故选B.90. 正确答案为A).选项A说英国社会的各个方面都在发生缓慢的变化.与第一段第二句话意思不符.TEXT C91. 正确答案为C).文章前两段很明确的提到了忙碌(occupied with business),社交(in the afternoon gentlemen ….dine with him)和性情变化无常(sometimes pass me coldly and sometimes bow and smile),只有友好的没有提及.92. 正确答案为A).很多情况下,about=around在…附近, 选项中on 和concerning都是关于的意思,可以排除,outside意思不够准确.93. 正确答案为B).从前句的criticize就能得出答案. 当Eyre欲帮Jane解释时,Rochester认为Eyre不过是对他更为严厉的批评. stab sb in the back意思是中伤某人,不能字面理解成用刀刺杀的意思.94. 正确答案为C).从Mr. Rochester的言辞中应该可以得出, 他不是在讲述他个人的经历麻烦,而是试图将之前的种种推卸到环境问题上,试图改变Eyre对他的成见.95. 正确答案为D).文章最后一段,Rochester期待Eyre能随着时间推移,在今后的交往中更自然,说笑变得无拘无束.首先排除rude和cold. 希望Eyre走出束缚,越飞越高得出, Rochester现在的语气是encouraging.TEXT D96. 正确答案为D). 文章第一段就提到了unpredictable一词,但是前面用了个副词slightly修饰,仅仅有一点不确定性,所以选D. 其他选项在第一段中都有详细说明.97. 正确答案为D).第二段第四行说到:The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression ….友谊建立的过程是一个细微的,难以察觉的过程.98. 正确答案为B).答案从最后一段中找. B选项是从It would have a familiarity with the user‟s life as revealed in earlier contact中断章取义出来的. 其他三个选项皆有明确提到.99. 正确答案为A).从文章最后一句: the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner可以看出作者对computer的态度是赞许的,文章中也多次使用了褒义形容词: ideal, friendly, enjoyable, benefits, good-humored, etc.100. 正确答案为C).文中提到了computer和人之间的friendship,可见他们之间的affectionate relationship. A 选项面过广, B选项文章中没有涉及, D选项面过广.。
2006年英语专四考试答案
2006年英语专四考试答案听力:31424 12241 42223 34232 32312 43123完型:12113 24142 32124 21323单选:31424 12231 34322 43212 13433 21432阅读:32214 21341 31324 14211听写：1.the interne is the most rignicant progress in the ield of comm2. Would you mind waiting a few minutes? Ms Ellis is being examined by her physician at this moment.3. Joan is in hospital. I'd like to send her a handbag she can use later in the law office, where she is employed.4. Mary and I work in the same office. We are on five days and off two days in a week. Every time I see her, she is wearing a different silk scarf.5. We'll come aboard Southeast Service to Red Hill, East Corydon and Victoria, with changes in Red Hill for Gilford.6. What we need here is a clerk who is carel and CONSIDERATE. Let's write that in the ad: carelness and consideration are a must.7. I used to think Emily was honest and trust-worthy, but nowI know better.8. The first train to Green Hill leaves at 6:28. There is a train every hour on the hour and every 28 minutes PAST the hour.9. The trouble is no matter how hard he tried, Malcolm didn't seem to get anywhere.大作文：大作文Economiztaion is the virtue of our country during thousandsof years. But nowadays, there are increaingly extravagant phenomenain university.. It is estimated that over 50% of academician consumemore than 1000yuan every month.. And most of consumable are without availat all.. The education of thrift stare in the face.Maybe the reasons canbe listed as follows. The first one is develop of the ecomic. Besides, thedispute of splosh is inveteracy in the mind of our student.To sum up, themain cause is due toconcept of the saving. It is high time that somethingwere done upon it. For one thing,we must adjust our mind to consuption withreason.. On the other hand, we should distract our vim on studying . Allthese measures will certainly reduce the number of armless spending.小作文Dear Ms. or Mr. :First of all, a great honour to participate in thisopportunity to travel, and we also hope that all of us in this journeypleasant, and now some of the things on tourism to you to ask some questions.Firstly, I would like to know the journey and the total days in variousspecific tourist attractions have long time. Futhermore, thenumber ofaccommodation standards, I think it should be four-star, hope, and thatprice is about the number of accommodation. Thirdly, I enrolled in the 10's,the number will not vary too, would like to have better professional guidesaccompany. Finally, we need to pay some type of premium costs?. Moreover,if I have to take a 10-year-old child then how much money I need to payI hope you can give me an accurate answer as soon as I reply pots seeingyou, thank you!I wish you good health and business is booming!。
2006年12月英语四级真题及答案解析(标准完整版)
2006年12月英语四级考试真题Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minute to write a short essay on the topic of students selecting their lectures. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given bellow:1. 许多人喜欢在除夕夜看春节晚会2. 但有些人提出取消春节晚会3. 我的看法注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。
students selecting their lecturesPart II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minute to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For question 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Six Secrets of High-Energy PeopleThere’s an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already wear y over the day holds. “I just can’t get started,” p eople say. But it’s not physical energy that most of us lack. Sure, we could all use extra sleep and a better diet. But in truth, people are healthier today than at any time in history. I can almost guarantee that if you long for more energy, the problem is not with your body.What you’re seeking is not physical energy. It’s emotional energy. Yet, sad to say, life sometimes seems designed to exhaust our supply. We work too hard. We have family obligations. We encounter emergencies and personal crises. No wonder so many of us suffer from emotionalfatigue, a kind of utter exhaustion of the spirit.And yet we all know people who are filled with joy, despite the unpleasant circumstances of their lives. Even as a child, I observed people who were poor, or disabled, or ill, but who nonetheless faced life with optimism and vigor. Consider Laura Hillenbrand, who despite an extremely weak body, wrote the best-seller Seabiscuit. Hillenbrand barely had enough physical energy to drag herself out of bed to write. But she was fueled by having a story she wanted to share. It was emotional energy that helped her succeed.Unlike physical energy, which is finite and diminishes with age, emotional energy is unlimited and has no thing to do with genes or upbringing. So how do you get it? You can’t simply tell yourself to be positive. You must take action. Here are six practical strategies that work.1. Do something new.Very little that’s new occurs in our lives. The impact of thi s sameness on our emotional energy is gradual, but huge: It’s like a tire with a slow leak. You don’t notice it at first, but eventually you’ll get a flat. It’s up to you to plug the leak—even though there are always a dozen reasons to stay stuck in your d ull routines of life. That’s where Maura, 36, a waitress, found herself a year ago.Fortunately, Maura had a lifeline—a group of women friends who meet regularly to discuss their lives. Their lively discussions spurred Maura to make small but nevertheless life altering changes. She joined a gym in the next town. She changed her look with a short haircut and new black T-shirts. Eventually, Maura gathered the courage to quit her job and start her own business.Here’s a challenge: If it’s something you wouldn’t ordinarily do, do it. Try a dish you’ve never eaten. Listen to music you’d ordinarily tune out. You’ll discover these small things add to your emotional energy.2. Reclaim life’s meaning.So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along the line things went stale.The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. “I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something,” she says. “But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life.” Ivy’s solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.3. Put yourself in the fun zone.Most of us grown-ups are seriously fun-deprived. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation. A real estate broker I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. “I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like with a little tender loving care,” she says. “It’s a challenge—and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun.”We all define fun differently, of course, but I can guarantee this: If you put just a bit of it into your day, you energy will increase quickly.4. Bid farewell to guilt and regret.Everyone’s pa st is filled with regrets that still cause pain. But from an emotional energy point of view, they are dead weights that keep us from moving forward. While they can’t merely be willed away, I do recommend you remind yourself that whatever happened is in the past, and nothing can change that. Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continue into the present.5. Make up your mind.Say you’ve been thinking about cutting your hair short. Will it look stylish—or too extreme?You endlessly think it over. Having the decision hanging over your head is a huge energy drain.Every time you can’t decide, you burden yourself with alternatives. Quit thinking that you have to make the right decision; instead, make a choice and don’t look back.6. Give to get.Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality; the more you give, the more you get back. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter, you have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it.Start by asking everyone you meet, “How are you?” as if you really want to know, then listen to the reply. Be the one who hears. Most of us also need to smile more often. If you don’t smile at the person you love first thing in the morning, you’re sucki ng energy out of your relationship. Finally, help another person—and make the help real, concrete. Give a massage (按摩) to someone you love, or cook her dinner. Then, expand the circle to work. Try asking yourself what you’d do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficient.After all, if it’s true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that what’s circulating around you is the good stuff?注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2006年度全国英语专业四级试题及答案（1）
作⽂： 1.Your Attitude toward Finacial Plan, Money Savings and Spending.2.NOTE: Apply a Exturation听⼒原⽂参考The internetThe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications.Imagine a book that never rend, a library with milion floors,or imagine a research project with thousands of sientists working around the clock forever.This is the magic of the internet.As the internet has potential for good or bad,one can find where organized information of websites.At the same time,one can also find waste for websites.Most websites are known as different internet of applications.These include online games,check rooms and so on.These applications have great power,too.Sometimes,the power can be so great.That young people may easily become victims to their attraction.So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem.We must work togerther to use its power for better rents.第⼆个版本[环球时代提供]，这个基本差不多了。
2006年英语专业四级考试试题及答案
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2006) -GRADE FOUR- TIME LIMIT: 190 MIN PART I DICTATION [15 MIN] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence sentence by by by sentence, sentence, sentence, or or or phrase phrase phrase by by by phrase, phrase, phrase, with with with intervals intervals intervals of of of 15 15 15 seconds. seconds. seconds. The The The last last reading reading will will will be be be read read read at at at normal normal normal speed speed speed again again again and and and during during during this this this time time time you you you should should should check check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [15 MIN] In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several several conversations. conversations. conversations. Listen to Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. most (31) (32) that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means a busy street! (33) you must pass under a ladder you can (34) (35) (36) , you may lick your finger and (37) not look again at the shoe until the (38) common (39) Another common bring (40) either bring is (42) , , as (41) . . Anyone weather is (43) (44) . . the (45) (46) (47) Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are it is (48) (49) Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood tempting fate, such as "my car has never (50) If only I The party, It's high time we cutting down the rainforests. C) shall stop D) stop 55.The student said there were a few points in the essay he impossible to comprehend. A) has found B) was finding C) had found D) would find 56.Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone an opportunity to hear the speech. A) ought to have B) must have C) may have D) should have 57.I am surprised this city is a dull place to live in. A) that you should think B) by what you are thinking C) that you would think D) with what you were thinking 58.Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not for her work. A) enough good B) good enough C) as good enough D) good as enough 59.It is imperative that the government more investment into the shipbuilding industry. A) attracts B) shall attract C) attract D) has to nd belongs to the city; there is thing as private ownership of land. A) no such a B) not such C) not such a D) no such 61.My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk far. A) / B) such C) that D) as 62.The statistics that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times. A) proves B) is proving C) are proving D) prove 63.There are only ten apples left in the baskets, the spoilt ones. A) not counting B) not to count C) don't count D) having not counted 64.It was we had hoped A) more a success than B) a success more than C) as much of a success as D) a success as much as 65.There used to be a petrol station near the park, ? A) didn't it B) doesn't there C) usedn't it? D) didn't there 66.It is an offence to show against people of different races. A) distinction B) difference C) separation D) discrimination 67.A great amount of work has gone into the Cathedral to its previous splendour. A) refreshing B) restoring C) renovating D) renewing 68.The thieves fled with the local police close on their . A) backs B) necks C) toes D) heels 69.The economic recession has meant that job is a rare thing. A) security B) safety C) protection D) secureness 70.Many people nowadays save money to for their old age. A) cater B) supply C) provide D) equip 71.The tone of the article the writer's mood at the time. A) reproduced B) reflected C) imagined D) imitated 72.This is not the right to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen. 无选项73.The job of a student accommodation officer a great many visits to landladies. A) concerns B) offers C) asks D) involves 74.Our family doctor's clinic at the junction of two busy roads. A) rests B) stands C) stays D) seats 75.She was so fat that she could only just through the door. A) assemble B) appear C) squeeze D) gather 76.After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was . A) leaking B) trickling C) prominent D) noticeable 77.The reception was attended by members of the local community. A) excellent B) conspicuous C) prominent D) noticeable 78.Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but slightly in the afternoon. A) regained B) recovered C) restored D) revived 79.His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure. A) rich B) quick C) productive D) fertile 80.The couple has donated a not amount of money to the foundation. A) inconsiderable B) inconsiderate C) inaccurate D) incomparable When people plan to meet nowadays, they . mostly likely to be seen on . We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are . . An appropriate title for the passage might be . The The stereotype stereotype stereotype of of of what what what a a a middle-class middle-class middle-class man man man did did did with with with his his his money money money was was was perhaps perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very very few few few cases cases cases did did did workers workers workers have have have the the the opportunity opportunity opportunity (or (or (or the the the education education education and and and training) training) training) to to make such long-term plans. Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn earn as as as much, much, much, if if if not not not more, more, more, than than than their their their middle-class middle-class middle-class supervisors. supervisors. supervisors. Social Social Social security security security and and laws laws to to to improve improve improve century, century, century, have have have made made made it it it less less less necessary necessary necessary than than than before before before to to to worry worry worry about about “tomorrow”. Working “tomorrow”. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority -class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position. The The changes changes changes in in in both both both life-styles life-styles life-styles and and and attitudes attitudes attitudes are are are probably probably probably most most most easily easily easily seen seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, clothes, they they they spend spend spend their their their money money money in in in having having having a a a good good good time, time, time, and and and save save save for for for holidays holidays holidays or or longer-term longer-term plans plans plans when when when necessary. necessary. necessary. There There There seems seems seems to to to be be be much much much less less less difference difference difference than than than in in precious precious generations. generations. generations. Nevertheless, Nevertheless, Nevertheless, we we we still still still have have have a a a wide wide wide gap gap gap between between between the the the well-paid well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there there will will will always always always be be be a a a possibility possibility possibility that that that new new new conflicts conflicts conflicts and and and jealousies jealousies jealousies will will will emerge, emerge, emerge, or or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups. 86. Which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past? A) life style and occupation B) Attitude and income C) income and job security D) job security and hobbies 87. The writer seems to suggest that the description of is closer to truth? A) middle –class ways of spending money B) working-class ways of spending the weekend C) working-class drinking habits D) middle-class attitudes 88. According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class? A) desiring for security B) Making long term plans C) having priorities in life D) saving money 89. Working -class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factor except ? A) better social security B) more job opportunities . house,…”.the word about means. . At the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester sounded . qualities qualities that that that make make make interaction interaction interaction comfortable, comfortable, comfortable, and and and yet yet yet the the the machine machine machine would would would remain remain slightly slightly unpredictable unpredictable unpredictable and and and therefore therefore therefore interesting. interesting. interesting. In In In its its its first first first encounter encounter encounter it it it might might might be be somewhat somewhat hesitant, hesitant, hesitant, but but but as as as it it it came came came to to to know know know the the the user user user it it it would would would progress progress progress to to to a a a more more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add add its its its own own own suggestions, suggestions, suggestions, information, information, information, and and and opinions; opinions; opinions; it it it would would would sometimes sometimes sometimes take take take the the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own. Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce produce irritation. irritation. irritation. After After After experiencing experiencing experiencing a a a wealth wealth wealth of of of powerful, powerful, powerful, well-timed well-timed well-timed friendship friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept accept the computer as the computer as far far more than a more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend. An An artificial artificial artificial relationship relationship relationship of of of this this this type type type would would would provide provide provide many many many of of of the the the benefits benefits benefits that that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user‟s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The The computer‟s computer‟s computer‟s own own own personality personality personality would would would be be be lively lively lively and and and impressive, impressive, impressive, and and and it it it would would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner. 96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine? A) Active in communication B) Attractive in personality. C) enjoyable in performance D) unpredictable in behaviour 97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) way. A) quick B) unpredictable C) productive D) inconspicuous. 98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships? A) Being able to pick up an interesting conversation. B) Being sensitive to earlier contact. C) Being ready to learn about the person's life D) Having a pleasant and adaptable personality. 99. Throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computer. A) favourable B) critical 81. B) 82. D) 83. A) 84. C) 85. B) 86. B) 87. A) 88. D) 89. D) 90. A) 91. D) 92. A) 93. B) 94. B) 95. D) 96. D) 97. D) 98. B) 99. A) 100. C) 。
2006年英语专业四级考试全真试题
2006年英语专业四级考试试题PART Ⅲ CLOZEThere are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most （31 ）held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means （32）the pavement into a busy street! （33）you must pass under a ladder you can （34）bad luck by crossing your fingers and （35）them crossed until you have seen a dog. （36）, you may lick your finger and （37）a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the （38）has dried.Another common （39）is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house-it will either bring （40）to the person who opened it or to the whole （41）. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is （42）, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month （43）on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay （44）. the worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, （45）it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to （46）in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are （47）witchcraft…… it is （48）lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood （49）luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as "my car has never （50）, touch wood?"31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART Ⅳ GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54 It's high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57 I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59 It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60 Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far.A /B suchC thatD as62 The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don't countD having not counted64 It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn't itB doesn't thereC usedn't it?D didn't there66 It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67 A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69 The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70 Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71 The tone of the article __ the writer's mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72 This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen73 The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74 Our family doctor's clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75 She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77 The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79 His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80 The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART Ⅴ READING COMPREHENSIONTEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First. Let's talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the "meeting" influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer "see you there at 8", but "text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are".Texting changes people as well. In their paper, "insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging", two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the "talkers" and the "texters"-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the "speakeasy": the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the "spacemaker": these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn't worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.81 when people plan to meet nowadays, theyA: arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC: seldom care about when and where to meetD: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen onA: TALKERSB; the "speakeasy"c. the "spacemaker"D. texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA: quite revealingB: well writtenc: unacceptable by othersd; shocking to others84 according to the passage ,who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobilea: talkersb: the speakeasyc :the spacemakerd: texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might beA: the SMS effectb: cultural implication of mobile usec: change in the use of the mobiled: body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is "working-class" or "middle-class"-are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers' jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her "housekeeping", would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is - inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity （or the education and training）to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about "tomorrow". Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend theirmoney in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid （whatever the type of job they may have）and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A: life style and occupationB: Attitude and incomeC: income and job securityD: job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of —— is closer to truth?A: middle -class ways of spending moneyB: working-class ways of spending the weekendC: working-class drinking habitsD: middle-class attitudes88 according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?A: desiring for securityB: Making long term plansC: having priorities in lifeD: saving money89 working -class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?A: better social securityB: more job opportunitiesC: higher living standardD: better legal protection.90 Which of the following statement is incorrect?A: Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B: The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC: different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD: middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people!TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and some times stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, "do you think I'm handsome, Miss Eyre?"The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: 'No, sir.""ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.""Sir, I'm sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn't matter, or something like that,""no, you shouldn't! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awaful faults to counterbalance your few good pointsI thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly," yes, you're right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. Itwasn't my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you're the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you're sympathetic and give them hope."It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn't seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time."Don't be afraid of me, Miss Eyre." He continued. " you don't relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You're like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you'll fly very high. Good night."91:at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all exceptA: busyB: sociableC: friendlyD: changeable92, in "……and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…".the word about meansA: aroundB: onC: outsideD: concerning.93. why did Mr. Rochester say" ……and the you stab me in the back!" the （7thpara.A: because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB: because Jane had intended to be more critical.C: because Jane had regretted having talked to himD: because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94, from what Mr. Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted toA: Tell her all his troublesB: tell her his life experience.C: change her opinion of himD change his circumstances95, at the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester soundedA: rudeB: coldC: friendlyD: encouraging.TEXTDThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user's life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer's own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?A: Active in communicationB: Attractive in personality.C: enjoyable in performanceD: unpredictable in behaviour97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a （n）——way.A: QuickB: unpredictableC: productiveD: inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A: Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B: Being sensitive to earlier contact.C: Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD: Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99 Throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computerA: favorableB: criticalC: vagueD: hesitant100. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A: Articial relationships .B: How to form intimate relationshipsC: The affectionate machineD: Humans and computersPART Ⅵ WRITINGSection A CompositionRecently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Shenyang . The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow's money today is better, what do you think?Write on answer sheet two a compositions of about 200 words.You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what you opinion isIn the second part, support your opinion with appropriate detail.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.You should supply an appropriate title for you composition.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.Section B Note- writingWrite an answer sheet two a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:You have got to know that you classmates, Michael ,is organizing a weekend excursion for the class. And you are thinking of joining the trip, write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for information on two details related to the excursion.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.2006年英语专业四级考试参考答案听力原文参考The internetThe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. Imagine a book that never rend, a library with million floors, or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists working around the clock forever. This is the magic of the internet.As the internet has potential for good or bad, one can find where organized information of websites. At the same time, one can also find waste for websites. Most websites are known as different internet of applications. These include online games, check rooms and so on. These applications have great power, too. Sometimes, the power can be so great. That young people may easily become victims to their attraction. So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. We must work together to use its power for better rents.PART Ⅲ CLOZE31. B widely 32. C stepping off 33. A If 34. C avoid 35. B keeping36. D Alternatively 37. A make 38. C mark 39. B superstition40. D misfortune 41. B household 42. D unfortunate 43. A falls44. C indoors 45. B as 46. A have originated 47. C associated with48. A especially 49.B for 50. D broken downPART Ⅳ GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. _D_dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I _B_play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, _D_I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54 It's high time we _A_ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he _C_ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone_C_ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57 I am surprised_A_ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not_B_ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59 It is imperative that the government _C_ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60 Land belongs to the city; there is _A_ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk_C_far.A /B suchC thatD as62 The statistics _D_ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _A_ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don't countD having not counted64 It was _A_ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, _D_?A didn't itB doesn't thereC usedn't it?D didn't there66 It is an offence to show _D_ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67 A great amount of work has gone into _B_ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their _D_.A backsB necksC toesD heels69 The economic recession has meant that job_A_ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70 Many people nowadays save money to _A_ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71 The tone of the article _B_ the writer's mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72 This is not the right _A_ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listenA momentB situationC imaginedD imitated73 The job of a student accommodation officer_D_ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74 Our family doctor's clinic _B_at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75 She was so fat that she could only just _C_ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was _A_.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77 The reception was attended by _C_ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but _D_slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79 His C brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80 The couple has donated a not_A_ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART Ⅴ READING COMPREHENSION81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they （B）A: arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC: seldom care about when and where to meetD: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on （D）A: TALKERSB; the "speakeasy"C. the "spacemaker"D. texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are （A）A: quite revealingB: well writtenC: unacceptable by othersD; shocking to others84 according to the passage , who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile （C）A: talkersB: the speakeasyC :the spacemakerD: texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might be （B）A: the SMS effectB: cultural implication of mobile useC: change in the use of the mobileD: body language and the mobile phone!86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?（B）A: life style and occupationB: Attitude and incomeC: income and job securityD: job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of —— is closer to truth?（A）A: middle -class ways of spending moneyB: working-class ways of spending the weekendC: working-class drinking habitsD: middle-class attitudes88 according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?（D）A: desiring for securityB: Making long term plansC: having priorities in lifeD: saving money89 working -class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?（D）A: better social securityB: more job opportunitiesC: higher living standardD: better legal protection.90.which of the following statement is incorrect?（A）A: Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B: The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC: different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD: middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people!91:at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except （D）A: busyB: sociable。
2006年06月大学英语四级真题
2006年06月大学英语四级真题一、Writing （本大题1小题．每题14.0分，共14.0分。
For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition . You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: ）第1题1、有些大学允许学生自由选择某些课程的任课老师。
2、学生选择老师时所考虑的主要因素是……3、学生自选任课老师的益处及可能产生的问题。
On Students Choosing Lecturers【正确答案】：On Students Choosing LecturersNowadays, some universities give students the freedom to choose their own lecturers for some courses. This practice is greatly hurrahed among the students, as they can sit in classes given by the teachers to their liking who is earned, friendly and humorous.The ideal lecturer is one with a liberal teaching style, a profound and diverse academic background, and a good-humored and agreeable personality .So several factors should be taken into account in choosing a lecturer. In the first place, a learned teacher with a wide academic background should be preferred, since a learned teacher will greatly enlarge his/her students' scope of knowledge in delivering his/her lessons. Secondly, a teacher with a liberal teaching style is desirable, as such a teacher will create a relaxed and pleasant classroom atmosphere, thus making learning interesting. Last but not least, attention should also be paid to the personality of the lecturer to be chosen. A friendly teacher with a good humor will treat us as friends and offer us valuable guidance beyond the lecture itself.This campus practice can definitely urge students to take an active part in study and thus pour more efforts and interest in their learning. And it will also push teachers to improve their teaching quality. But it can inevitably bring some side-effects. Some teachers might be so popular with the students that the size of his class may be too large while others may well be neglected. Thus teachers may be encouraged to cater to their students' interest without sticking to the teaching plan.二、Cloze（共20小题,共10.0分）There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D] on theright side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.第1题Do you wake up every day feeling too tired, or even upset? If so, then a new alarm clock could be just for you.The clock, called Sleep Smart, measures your sleep cycle, and wait (1) you to be in your lightest phase of sleep (2) rousing you. Its makers say that should (3) you wake up feeling refreshed every morning.As you sleep you pass (4) a sequence of sleep states--light sleep, deep sleep and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep--that (5) approximately every 90 minutes .The point in that cycle at which you wake up can (6) how you feel later, and many (7) have a greater impact than how much or little you have slept .Being roused during a light phase (8) you are more likely to wake up energetic.Sleep Smart (9) the distinct pattern of brain waves (10) during each phase of sleep, via a headband equipped (11) electrodes (电极) and a microprocessor. This measures electrical activity of the wearer's brain, in much the (12) way as some machines used for medical and research (13) , and communicates wirelessly with a clock unit near the bed. You (14) the clock with the latest time at (15) you want to be wakened, and it (16) duly(适当地) wakes you during the last light sleep phase before that. The (17) was invented by a group of students at Brown University in Rhode Island (18) a friend complained of waking up tired and performing poorly on a test." (19) sleep-deprived people ourselves, we started thinking of (20) to do about it, "says Eric Shashoua", a recent college graduate and now chief executive officer of Axon Sleep Research Laboratories, a company created by the students to develop their idea.A besideB nearC forD around【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：0.5分【答案解析】动词与介词搭配：wait for sb to do sth；。
2006年英语专业四级考试试题及答案
2006年英语专业四级考试试题及答案2006年英语专业四级考试试题PART Ⅲ CLOZEThere are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most （ 31 ） held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means （32） the pavement into a busy street! （33） you must pass under a ladder you can （34） bad luck by crossing your fingers and （35） them crossed until you have seen a dog. （36） , you may lick your finger and （37） a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the （38） has dried.Another common （39） is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house-it will either bring （40） to the person who opened it or to the whole （41）. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is （42）, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month （43） on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay （44）. the worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, （45）it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to （46） in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are （47） witchcraft...... it is （48） lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood （49） luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as "my car has never （50） , touch wood?"31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART Ⅳ GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54 It's high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57 I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59 It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60 Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far.A /B suchC thatD as62 The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don't countD having not counted64 It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn't itB doesn't thereC usedn't it?D didn't there66 It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67 A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69 The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70 Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71 The tone of the article __ the writer's mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72 This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen73 The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74 Our family doctor's clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75 She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77 The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79 His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80 The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART Ⅴ READING COMPREHENSIONTEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First. Let's talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the "meeting" influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer "see you there at 8", but "text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are".Texting changes people as well. In their paper, "insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging", two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the "talkers" and the "texters"-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the "speakeasy": the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the "spacemaker": these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn't worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.81 when people plan to meet nowadays, theyA: arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC: seldom care about when and where to meetD: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen onA: TALKERSB; the "speakeasy"c. the "spacemaker"D. texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA: quite revealingB: well writtenc: unacceptable by othersd; shocking to others84 according to the passage ,who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobilea: talkersb: the speakeasyc :the spacemakerd: texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might beA: the SMS effectb: cultural implication of mobile usec: change in the use of the mobiled: body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is "working-class" or "middle-class"-are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers' jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her "housekeeping", would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is - inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity （or the education and training）to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about "tomorrow". Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid （whatever the type of job they may have） and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A: life style and occupationB: Attitude and incomeC: income and job securityD: job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of -- is closer to truth?A: middle -class ways of spending moneyB: working-class ways of spending the weekendC: working-class drinking habitsD: middle-class attitudes88 according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?A: desiring for securityB: Making long term plansC: having priorities in lifeD: saving money89 working -class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?A: better social securityB: more job opportunitiesC: higher living standardD: better legal protection.90 Which of the following statement is incorrect?A: Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B: The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowing C: different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear D: middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people!TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and some times stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetingsabout the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, "do you think I'm handsome, Miss Eyre?"The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: 'No, sir.""ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.""Sir, I'm sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn't matter, or something like that,""no, you shouldn't! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awaful faults to counterbalance your few good pointsI thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly," yes, you're right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn't my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you're the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you're sympathetic and give them hope."It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn't seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time."Don't be afraid of me, Miss Eyre." He continued. " you don't relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You're like a birdin a cage. When you get out of the cage, you'll fly very high. Good night."91:at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except A: busyB: sociableC: friendlyD: changeable92, in "......and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,...".the word about meansA: aroundB: onC: outsideD: concerning.93. why did Mr. Rochester say" ......and the you stab me in the back!" the （7thpara.A: because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB: because Jane had intended to be more critical.C: because Jane had regretted having talked to himD: because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94, from what Mr. Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to A: Tell her all his troublesB: tell her his life experience.C: change her opinion of himD change his circumstances95, at the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester soundedA: rudeB: coldC: friendlyD: encouraging.TEXTDThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, andsound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user's life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer's own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?A: Active in communicationB: Attractive in personality.C: enjoyable in performanceD: unpredictable in behaviour97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a （n） --way.A: QuickB: unpredictableC: productiveD: inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A: Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B: Being sensitive to earlier contact.C: Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD: Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99 Throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computerA: favorableB: criticalC: vagueD: hesitant100. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A: Articial relationships .B: How to form intimate relationshipsC: The affectionate machineD: Humans and computersPART Ⅵ WRITINGSection A CompositionRecently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Shenyang . The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow's money today is better, what do you think?Write on answer sheet two a compositions of about 200 words.You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what you opinion isIn the second part, support your opinion with appropriate detail.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.You should supply an appropriate title for you composition.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.Section B Note- writingWrite an answer sheet two a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:You have got to know that you classmates, Michael ,is organizing a weekend excursion for the class. And you are thinking of joining the trip, write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for information on two details related to the excursion.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.2006年英语专业四级考试参考答案听力原文参考The internetThe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. Imagine a book that never rend, a library with million floors, or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists working around the clock forever. This is the magic of the internet.As the internet has potential for good or bad, one can find where organized information of websites. At the same time, one can also find waste for websites. Most websites are known as different internet of applications. These include online games, check rooms and so on. These applications have great power, too. Sometimes, the power can be so great. That young people may easily become victims to their attraction. So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. We must work together to use its power for better rents.[环球时代提供的答案]PART Ⅲ CLOZE31. B widely 32. C stepping off 33. A If 34. C avoid 35. B keeping36. D Alternatively 37. A make 38. C mark 39. B superstition40. D misfortune 41. B household 42. D unfortunate 43. A falls44. C indoors 45. B as 46. A have originated 47. C associated with48. A especially 49.B for 50. D broken downPART Ⅳ GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. _D_dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I _B_play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, _D_I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54 It's high time we _A_ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he _C_ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone_C_ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57 I am surprised_A_ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not_B_ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59 It is imperative that the government _C_ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60 Land belongs to the city; there is _A_ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk_C_far.A /B suchC thatD as62 The statistics _D_ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _A_ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don't countD having not counted64 It was _A_ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, _D_?A didn't itB doesn't thereC usedn't it?D didn't there66 It is an offence to show _D_ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67 A great amount of work has gone into _B_ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their _D_.A backsB necksC toesD heels69 The economic recession has meant that job_A_ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70 Many people nowadays save money to _A_ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71 The tone of the article _B_ the writer's mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72 This is not the right _A_ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listenA momentB situationC imaginedD imitated73 The job of a student accommodation officer_D_ a great many visits tolandladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74 Our family doctor's clinic _B_at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75 She was so fat that she could only just _C_ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was _A_.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77 The reception was attended by _C_ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but _D_slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79 His C brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80 The couple has donated a not_A_ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART Ⅴ READING COMPREHENSION81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they （B）A: arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC: seldom care about when and where to meetD: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on （D）A: TALKERSB; the "speakeasy"C. the "spacemaker"D. texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are （A）A: quite revealingB: well writtenC: unacceptable by othersD; shocking to others84 according to the passage , who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile （C）A: talkersB: the speakeasyC :the spacemakerD: texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might be （B）A: the SMS effectB: cultural implication of mobile useC: change in the use of the mobileD: body language and the mobile phone!86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?（B）A: life style and occupationB: Attitude and incomeC: income and job securityD: job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of -- is closer to truth?（A）A: middle -class ways of spending moneyB: working-class ways of spending the weekendC: working-class drinking habitsD: middle-class attitudes88 according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?（D）。
外语考试-2006年英语专业四级真题及答案（详解）
Teisei の外国語試験資料整合ーセット20006年英语专业四级考试真题及答案（详细解析）TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2006)-GRADE FOUR-PART ⅠDICTIONListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN] In In Sections Sections Sections A A A B B B and and and C C C you you you will will will hear hear hear everything everything everything ONCE ONCE ONCE ONL ONL ONLY Y . . Listen Listen Listen carefully carefully carefully and and and then then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two. SECTION A CONVERSA TIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 1.How did Mark get there? A.By train and by car. B.By plane and by coach. C.By train and by bus. D.By bus and by plane. 2.Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPT A.short hair. B.glasses C.moustache. D.beard. 3.Where is the meeting for new students to be held? A.In the third room on the right. B.In the Common Room. C.In a room at the other end. D.In Room 501. Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 4.What did Steve originally plan to do? A.To go to a park near the beach. B.To stay at home. C.To see a new film. D.To do some study. 5.Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because A.there was no park nearby. B.the weather wasn ’t ideal for a walk. C.it would be easier to go to a cinema. C.it would be easier to go to a cinema. D.Steve hadn D.Steve hadn ’t seen the film yet. 6.Where did they plan to meet? A.Outside the Town Hall. B.Near the bank. C.In Steven ’s place. D.At the cinema. P ART Questions Questions 7 7 7 to to to 10 10 10 are are are based based based on on on the the the following following following conversation. conversation. conversation. At At At the the the end end end of of of the the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 7.The following details are true about the new device EXCEPT A.it has colour. B.it has a moving image. C.it costs less money. D.it is not on the market. 8.Why didn ’t Bill want one of them? A.He wanted to buy one from Japan. B.He wasn ’t sure about its quality. C.He thought it was for business use. D.He thought it was expensive. 9.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman? A.She had never read the magazine herself. B.She knew who usually read the magazine. C.She C.She was was was quite quite quite interested interested interested in in in the the the new new new device. device. D.She D.She agreed agreed agreed with with with Bill Bill Bill at at at the the the end end end of of of the the conversation. 10.The conversation is mainly about A.a new type of telephone. B.the cost of telephone. C.some features of the magazine. D.the readership of the magazine. SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 11.In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPT A.hunting other animals. B.driving sheep. C.guarding chickens. D.keeping thieves away. 12.Which of the following is CORRECT? A.Dogs are now treated as part of a family. B.Dogs still performed all the duties they used to do. C.People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before. D.Only old people are seen walking their dogs. 13.The passage is mainly about A.what dogs can do. B.how to keep dogs. C.dogs and their masters. D.reasons for keeping dogs. Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 14.According to the passage, the working conditions in the new place A.are the same as the speaker is used to. B.are expected to be rather poor. C.are just as adequate. D.are not yet clear. 15.What is the speaker going to do in the new place? A.Travelling. B.Studying. C.Settling down. D.Teaching. 16.The speaker expects A.fewer choices of food. B.many ways to do washing. C.modern lighting facilities. D.new types of drinking water. 17.From the passage we learn that the speaker A.is unprepared for the new post. B.is unclear about the conditions there. C.is ready for all the difficulties there. D.is eager to know more about the post. Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 18.According to the passage,when are children first expectd to study hard? A.Before 6 years of age. B.Between 6 and 10. C.After 10 years of age. D.After 12 years of age. 19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPT A.religious problems. B.emotional problems. C.financial problems. D.marriage problems. 20.Which of the following statements is CORRECT? A.Boys and girls are equally energetic. B.Parents have higher expectations for boys. C.Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids. D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news. 21.What has happened to the Cubans? A.They set foot in Floria. B.They were drowned. C.They were flown to the U.S. D.They were sent back to Cuba. 22.How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.? A.In a small boat. B.In an old truck. C.By swimming. D.By driving. Questions 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 23.How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the ned of this year? A.42 cities. B.220 cities. C. 150 cities. D. 262 cities. Questions 24 and25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 24. Altogether how many people were reported missing? A. 68. B.90. C. 150. D. 40. 25.Which of the following details is INCORRECT? A.The two ferries sank on different days. B.The accidents were caused by storms. C.The two ferries sank on the same river. D.More people were rescued from the first ferry. Questions 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 26.What is the news item mainly about? A.Indonesian government policies. B.Australia’s support to the UN assistance mission. C.Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor. D.Talks between Australia and Indonesia. Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture between A.a US company and a UK company. B.a Swiss company and a UK company. C.two Taiwanese companies. D.a mainland company and a US company. 28.Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture? A.Unilever. B.Nestle. C.PepsiCo. D.Coca Cola. Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 29.Who staged the protect on Saturday? A.The soldiers. B.The peace camp. C.The militants. D. The hardliners. 30. Which of the following details about the news is INCOPPECT? A.13 soilders were killed last week. B.100,000 people participated in the protest. C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza. D.The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan. Ⅲ CLOZE There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most ( 31 )＿held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder--- even if it means (32)＿ the pavement into a busy street! (33)＿ you must must pass pass pass under under under a a a ladder ladder ladder you you you can can can (34(34)＿ bad bad luck luck luck by by by crossing crossing crossing your your your fingers fingers fingers and and and (35(35)＿ them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36)＿ , you may lick your finger and (37)＿ a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (38)＿ has dried. Another Another common common common (39(39)＿ is is that that that it it it is is is unlucky unlucky unlucky to to to open open open an an an umbrella umbrella umbrella in in in the the the house---it house---it house---it will will will either either bring (40)＿ to the person who opened it or to the whole (41)＿. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is (42)＿, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43)＿ on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better better stay stay stay (44(44)＿.The .The worst worst worst misfortune misfortune misfortune that that that can can can happen happen happen to to to a a a person person person is is is caused caused caused by by by breaking breaking breaking a a mirror, mirror, (45(45)＿ it it brings brings brings seven seven seven years years years of of of bad bad bad luck! luck! luck! The The The superstition superstition superstition is is is supposed supposed supposed to to to (46(46)＿ in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods. Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are (47)＿ witchcraft.. it is (48)＿ lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49)＿ luck.This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as ―my car has never (50)＿ , touch wood?ǁ 31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily 32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from 33. A If B As C Though D Unless 34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease 35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep 36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively 37. A make B print C perform D produce 38. A label B symbol C mark D cut 39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea 40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune 41. A .house B household C home D circle 42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate 43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens 44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far 45. A when B as C if D though 46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate 47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in 48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely 49. A as B for C in D of 50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken down PART IV GRAMMAR＆VOCABULARY 51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive. A Although B whatever C As D However 52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you! A would B could C should D might 53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable. A by which B for which C to which D at which 54. It‘s high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stopped B had to stop C shall stop D stop 55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend. A has found B was finding C had found D would find 56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech. A ought to have B must have C may have D should have 57. I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in. A that you should think B by what you are thinking C that you would think D with what you were thinking 58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work. A enough good B good enough C as good enough D good as enough 59. It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry. A attracts B shall attract C attract D has to 60. Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land. A no such a B not such C not such a D no such 61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far. A / B such C that D as 6２. The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times. A proves B is proving C are proving D prove 63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones. A not counting B not to count C don‘t count D having not counted64. It was __ we had hoped A more a success than B a success more than C as much of a success as D a success as much as 65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, __? A didn‘t it B doesn‘t there C usedn‘t it? D didn‘t there66. It is an offence to show __ against people of different races. A distinction B difference C separation D discrimination 67. A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour. A refreshing B restoring C renovating D renewing 68. The thieves fled with the local police close on their __. A backs B necks C toes D heels 69. The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing. A security B safety C protection D secureness 70. Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age. A cater B supply C provide D equip 71. The tone of the article __ the writer‘s mood at the time. A reproduced B reflected C imagined D imitated 72. This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen! A.moment B.situation C.opportunity D.circumstance 73. The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies. A concerns B offers C asks D involves 74. Our family doctor‘s clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A rests B stands C stays D seats 75. She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door. A assemble B appear C squeeze D gather 76. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __. A leaking B trickling C dripping D floating 77. The reception was attended by __ members of the local community. A excellent B conspicuous C prominent D noticeable 78. 78. Share Share Share prices prices prices on on on the the the Stock Stock Stock Exchange Exchange Exchange plunged plunged plunged sharply sharply sharply in in in the the the morning morning morning but but but __slightly __slightly __slightly in in in the the afternoon. A regained B recovered C restored D revived 79. His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure. A rich B quick C productive D fertile 80. The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation. A inconsiderable B inconsiderate C inaccurate D incomparable P ART Ⅴ READING COMPREHENSION TEXT A In the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well. First. Let‘s talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line fixed-line phone, phone, phone, is is is that that that a a a mobile mobile mobile number number number corresponds corresponds corresponds to to to a a a person, person, person, while while while a a a landline landline landline goes goes goes to to to a a place.If place.If you you you call call call my my my mobile, mobile, mobile, you you you get get get me. me. me. If If If you you you call call call my my my fixed-line fixed-line fixed-line phone, phone, phone, you you you get get get whoever whoever answers it. This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the ―meetingǁ influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting meeting place. place. place. Now, Now, Now, however, however, however, a a a night night night out out out can can can be be be arranged arranged arranged on on on the the the run. run. run. It It It is is no no lon lon longer ger ger ―see ―see you there at 8ǁ, but ―text me around 8 and we ’ll see where we all areǁ.Texting changes people people as well. as well. In In their their their paper, paper, paper, ―insights ―insights into into the the the Social Social Social and Psychological and Psychological Effects Effects of of of SMS SMS SMS Text Text Text Messagingǁ, Messagingǁ, two two British British British researchers researchers researchers distinguished distinguished distinguished between between between two two two t t ypes ypes of of mobile phone users: the ―talkersǁ and the ―textersǁ-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice. They They found found found that that that the the the mobile mobile mobile phone‘s phone‘s phone‘s individuality individuality individuality and and and privacy privacy privacy gave gave gave texters texters texters the the the ability ability ability to to express express a a a whole whole whole new new new outer outer outer personality. personality. personality. Texters Texters Texters were were were likely likely likely to to to report report report that that that their their their family family family would would would be be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well. Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the ―speakeasyǁ: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the ―spacemakerǁ: thes e people focus on themselves and keep out other people. Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people‘s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn‘t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk. 81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they A: arrange the meeting place beforehand B. postpone fixing the place till last minute C: seldom care about when and where to meet D: still love to work out detailed meeting plans. 82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on A: TALKERS B; the "speakeasy" c. the ―spacemakerǁD. texters 83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are A: quite revealing B: well written c: unacceptable by others d; shocking to others 84 according to the passage ,who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile a: talkers b: the speakeasy c :the spacemaker d: texters 85 an appropriate title for the passage might be A: the SMS effect b: cultural implication of mobile use c: change in the use of the mobile d: body language and the mobile phone! TEXT B Over the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is ―working -classǁ or “middle-middle-classǁclassǁ-are one area in which changes have been extremely slow. In In the the the past, past, past, the the the working-class working-class working-class tended tended tended to to to be be be paid paid paid less less less than than than middle-class middle-class middle-class people, people, people, such such such as as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers‘ jobs were generally much less less secure, secure, secure, distinct distinct distinct differences differences differences in in in life-styles life-styles life-styles and and and attitudes attitudes attitudes came came came into into into existence. existence. existence. The The The typical typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her ―housekeepingǁ, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house as a top priority, but he also considered the education of his children as extermely important. Both of these these provided provided provided him him him and and and his his his family family family with with with security. security. security. Only Only Only in in in very very very few few few cases cases cases did did did workers workers workers have have have the the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans. Nowadays, Nowadays, a a a great great great deal deal deal has has has changed. changed. changed. In In In a a a large large large number number number of of of cases cases cases factory factory factory workers workers workers earn earn earn as as much, much, if if if not not not more, more, more, than than than their their their middle-class middle-class middle-class supervisors. supervisors. supervisors. Social Social Social security security security and and and laws laws laws to to to improve improve job-security,combined with a general rise in the standard of living since the mid-fifties of the 20th century, century, have have have made made made it it it less less less necessary necessary necessary than than than before before before to to to worry worry worry about about about ―tomorrowǁ. ―tomorrowǁ. Working Working-class -class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position. The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. people. They They They generally generally generally tend tend tend to to to share share share very very very similar similar similar tastes tastes tastes in in in music music music and and and clothes, clothes, clothes, they they they spend spend spend their their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in previous generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups. 86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past? A: Life style and occupation B: Attitude and income C:Income and job security D: Job security and hobbies 87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of ＿＿＿＿ is closer to truth? A: middle –class ways of spending money B: working-class ways of spending the weekend C: working-class drinking habits D: middle-class attitudes 88 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a typical feature of the middle -class? A: Desiring for security B: Making long-term plans C: Having priorities in life D: Saving money 89 89 Working-class Working-class Working-class people's people's people's sense sense sense of of of security security security increased increased increased as as as a a a resulf resulf resulf of of of all all all the the the follwoing follwoing follwoing factors factors EXCEPT? A:better social security B: more job opportunities C: higher living standard D: better legal protection. 90.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A:Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society. B:The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowing. C: Differences in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear. D: Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people. TEXT C For several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal. During During this this this time, time, time, all all all my my my knowledge knowledge knowledge of of of him him him was was was limited limited limited to to to occasional occasional occasional meetings meetings meetings about about about the the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them. One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, ―do you think I‘m handsome, Miss Eyre?ǁThe answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: ‗No, sir.ǁ“Ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.ǁ“Sir, I‘m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn‘t matter, or something like that,ǁ“N o, you shouldn‘t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! ou Y ou have have have honesty honesty honesty and and and feeling. feeling. feeling. There There There are are are not not not many many many girls girls girls like like like you. you. you. But But But perhaps perhaps perhaps I I I go go go too too too fast. fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points.ǁI thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,“Y es, you‘re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different.I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn‘t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you‘re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you‘re sympathetic and give them hope.ǁIt seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn‘t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time. “Don‘t Don‘t be afraid be afraid of me, me, Miss Miss Miss Eyre.ǁ Eyre.ǁ Eyre.ǁ He He He continued. continued. continued. ― you ― you don‘t don‘t relax or relax or laugh laugh very very very much, much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, a nd speak freely. You‘re like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you‘ll fly very high. Good night.ǁ91:At the beginning Miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr.Rochester were all EXCEPT A.busy B:sociable C: friendly D: changeable 92,In "....and all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…ǁ(the second paragraph),t he word ―aboutǁ means the word ―aboutǁ meansA:around B:on C:outside D:concerning. 93. why did Mr.Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" (the 7th paragraph)?. 。