2008-2011英语专四真题及答案详解

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2008) -GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART I DICT ATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. Y ou 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 [120 MIN]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY Listen carefully and then answerthe questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSA TIONSIn 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. When is Anne available for the meeting?A. The third week of May.B. The third week of June.C. The eleventh of June.D. The eleventh of May.2. Their meeting will probably take place inA. London.B. Toronto.C. Mexico City.D. Chicago.3. When is Eric calling back?A. Thursday afternoon.B. Friday afternoon.C. Thursday morning.D. Friday morning.Questions 4 to 6 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.4. According to the woman, advertisementsA. let us know the best product.B. give us sufficient information.C. fail to convince people.D. give misleading information.5. In the woman's opinion, money spent on advertisements is paidA. by manufacturers.B. by customers.C. by advertisers.D. by all of them.6. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?.A. The woman seems to be negative about advertising.B. The woman appears to know more about advertising.C. The man is to be present at a debate on advertising.D. The man has a lot to talk about on advertising.Questions 7 to 10 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.7. Mr Brown brought with him only a few things becauseA. there wasn't enough space in the cupboard.B. the hospital would provide him with everything.C. he was to stay there for a very short time.D. visitors could bring him other things.8. According to the hospital rules, at which of the following hours can visitors see patients?A. 2:00 pm.B. 5:00 pm.C. 7:00 pm.D. 6:00 pm.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Patients have breakfast at 8.B. Patients have lunch at 12.C. There are special alcohol lounges.D. There are special smoking lounges.10. Which statement best describes Mr Brown?A. He knows little about hospital rules.B. He can keep alcohol in the ward.C. He knows when to smoke.D. He is used to hospital life.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and thenanswer the questions that follow.Questions 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. Meeting rooms of various sizes are needed forA. contacts with headquarters.B. relaxation and enjoyment.C. informal talks.D. different purposes.12. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as part of hotel facilities forguests?A. Restaurants.B. Cinemas.C. Swimming pools.D. Bars.13. A hotel for an international conference should have the following EXCEPTA. convenient transport services.B. competent office secretaries.C. good sports and restaurant facilities.D. suitable and comfortable rooms.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. The museum aims mainly to displayA. the area's technological development.B. the nation's important historical events.C. the area's agricultural and industrial development.D. the nation's agricultural and industrial development.15. The following have been significant in the area's prosperity EXCEPTA. the motorways.B. the Roman road.C. the canals.D. the railways.16. We know from the passage that some exhibitsA. are borrowed from workshops.B. are specially made for display.C. reflect the local culture and customs.D. try to reproduce the scene at that time.17. The passage probably comes fromA. a conversation on the museum.B. a museum tour guide.C. a museum booklet.D. a museum advertisement.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 speaker, safety in dormitory means that youA. insure all your expensive things.B. lock doors when going out.C. lock windows at night.D. take all necessary precautions.19. What does the speaker suggest girls do when they are going to be out late?A. Call their friends.B. Stay with their friends.C. A void walking in streets.D. Always take a taxi.20. What is the speaker's last advice?A. To take a few self-defense classes.B. To stick to well-lit streets at night.C. To avoid walking alone at night.D. To stay with their friends.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. What happened during the New Y ear celebration in Thailand?A. Terrorists fought with Government troops.B. Thai troops killed terrorists.C. There were shootings.D. There were explosions.22. What has led to the violent situation in the south of Thailand?A. The Muslims wanted independence.B. Thai troops have been sent there.C. About 2000 people have been killed.D. There have been more bombings since 2004.Questions 23 and 24 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. Under the national oil law, the Iraqi governmentA. will give more oil revenues to only a few provinces.B. will let provinces distribute their oil revenues.C. will distribute oil revenues according to population size.D. will distribute oil revenues according to security needs.24. The construction package is meant toA. help build more houses.B. help improve the country's economy.C. help more children to go to school.D. help more young people to get education.Questions 25 and 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.25. The joint committee will promote co-operation between Egypt and Spain in all the followingareas EXCEPTA. education.B. industry.C. investment.D. technology.26. What is this news item mainly about?A. The establishment of a joint committee.B. The trade relations between Egypt and Spain.C. The future trade volume between Egypt and Spain.D. The establishment of a joint business council.Question 27 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.27. According to the news, Japanese teenage womenA. are less violent than men.B. are less violent than before.C. are more violent than before.D. are more violent than men.Question 28 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.28. Which of the following statements is CORRECT according to the news?A. Zimbabweans stayed away from voting.B. Zimbabweans were enthusiastic about voting.C. Only a few Zimbabweans turned up to vote.D. Zimbabweans believed that Mugabe would win.Questions 29 and 30 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.29. The news mentioned _____ reason(s) for the action taken by Indian telecom workers.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 430. According to the news, who among the following were NOT affected by telecom workers'action?A. Banks.B. Big companies.C. Long-distance callers.D. Government officials.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the eorresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.Salt, shells or metals are still used as money in out-of-the-way parts of the world today.Salt may seem rather a strange (31)____ to use as money, (32)_____ in countries where the food of the people is mainly vegetable, it is often an (33)_____ necessity. Cakes of salt, stamped to show their (34)____, were used as money in some countries until recent (35)_____, and cakes of salt (36)____ buy goods in Borneo and parts of Africa.Sea shells (37)_____ as money at some time(38)____ another over the greater part of the Old World. These were (39)___ mainly from the beaches of the Maldives Islands in the Indian Ocean, and were traded to India and China. In Africa, shells were traded right across the (40)___ from East to West.Metal, valued by weight, (41)____ coins in many parts of the world. Iron, in lumps, bars or rings, is still used in many countries(42)_____ paper money. It can either be exchanged(43)____ goods, or made into tools, weapons, or ornaments. The early money of China, apart from shells, was of bronze, (44)_____ in flat, round pieces with a hole in the middle, called "cash". The (45)_____ of these are between three thousand and four thousand years old - older than the earliest coins of the eastern Mediterranean.Nowadays, coins and notes have (46)____ nearly all the more picturesque (47)____ of money, and (48)____ in one or two of the more remote countries people still keep it for future use on ceremonial (49)____ such as weddings and funerals, examples of (50)____ money will soon be found only in museums.(31) A. object B. article C. substance D. category(32) A. but B. and C. so D. even(33) A. abstract B. advantageous C. abundant D. absolute(34) A. weight B. value C. role D. size(35) A. times B. events C. situations D. conditions(36) A. even B. also C. still D. never(37) A. had been used B. are used C. would be used D. would have been used(38) A. and B. but C. yet D. or(39) A. collected B. produced C. grown D. raised(40) A. city B. district C. communib D. continent(41) A. processed B. produced C. preceded D. proceeded(42) A. in spite of B. instead of C. along with D. in line with(43) A. against B. as C. in D. for(44) A. often B. seldom C. really D. much(45) A. earlier B.earliest C.better D.best(46) A. replaced B. reproduced C. reflected D. recovered(47) A. sizes B. shapes C. formats D. forms(48) A. while B. although C. because D. if(49) A. events B. gatherings C. occasions D. assemblies(50) A. original B. primitive C. historical D. crudePART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrase marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word orphrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.51. Our association, which has consistently pressed for greater employment opportunities for tNdisabled, will publish ____ proposals in the near future.A. theirB. ourC. hisD. its52. Had Judy been more careful on the maths exam, she ____ much better results now.A. would be gettingB. could have gotC. must getD. would get53. Nine is to three _____ three is to one.A. whenB. thatC. whichD. what54. Men differ from animals ____ they can think and speak.A. for whichB. for thatC. in thatD. in which55. ____ he wanted to go out with his friends at the weekend, he had to stay behind to finishhis assignment.A. Much thoughB. Much asC. As muchD. Though much56. I enjoyed myself so much ____ I visited my friends in Paris last year.A. whenB. whichC. thatD. where57. Which of the following is INCORRECT?A. All his lectures were boring. C. Her few friends are all fond of dancing.B. Half his money was gone. D. He invited many his friends to the party.58. When you have finished with that book, don't forget to put it back on my desk, _____?A. do youB. don't youC. will youD. won't you59. What does "He wisely refused to spend his money" mean?A. It was wise of him to refuse to spend his money.B. He refused to spend his money in a wise manner.C. He was short of money and didn't want to buy anything.D. He refused, in a wise manner, to spend his money.60. They stood chatting together as easily and naturally as ____.A. it could beB. could beC. it wasD. was61. The following are all correct responses to "Who told the news to the teacher?" EXCEPTA. Jim did this.B. Jim did so.C. Jim did that.D. Jim did.62. Quality is ____ counts most.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. where63. In his plays Shakespeare _____ his characters live through their language.A. would makeB. had madeC. madeD. makes64. The square itself is five hundred yards wide, five times ____ the size of St. Peter's inRome.A. /B. that ofC. which isD. of65. Which of the following sentences expresses "probability"?A. Y ou must leave immediately.B. Y ou must be feeling rather tired.C. Y ou must be here by eight o'clock.D. Y ou must complete the reading assignment on time.66. When he first started in university, he really felt at _____ with his major --- economics.A. shoreB. bankC. oceanD. sea67. On the road motorists should be aware of cyclists and be ____ towards them.A. considerableB. consideringC. considerateD. considered68. Sally was a bit shy, but the teacher found her quite ____ discussing a recent film withothers.A. at homeB. at mostC. at houseD. at bean69. The company has capitalized _____ the error of judgment made by its business competitor.A. inB. overC. withD. on70. Tim has failed three courses this semester, so he will have to _____ them next semester.A. remakeB. repeatC. reapplyD. revise71. Keep this reference book; it may come in _____ one day.A. handyB. usefulC. convenientD. helpful72. The questions that the speaker raised were well ____ the average adult.A. pastB. onC. beyondD. through73. Teachers in this school were encouraged to use drama as a(n) _____ of learning.A. designB. instrumentC. agencyD. tool74. First, we need to find out what his scheme is, and then act _____.A. sensitivelyB. imaginativelyC. efficientlyD. accordingly75. At first Jim was not quite clear what he was going to do after university, but now he seems_____ on becoming a computer programmer.A. fitB. setC. disposedD. decided76. When invited to talk about his achievements+ he refused to blow his own _____ anddeclined to speak at the meeting.A. trumpetB. whistleC. bugleD. flute77. In spite of the treatment, the pain in his leg grew inA. gravityB. extentC. intensityD. amount78. Bus services between Town Centre and Newton Housing Estate will be _____ until themotorway is repaired.A. discontinuedB. suspendedC. haltedD. ceased79. The moon, being much nearer to the Earth than the Sun, is the ____ cause of the tides.A. principalB. basicC. initialD. elementary80. Teddy came to my ____ with a cheque of $200 to pay my room rate, after I phoned himthat my wallet had been stolen.A. attendanceB. assistanceC. rescueD. safetyPART 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 AWhen the sun is up in Amsterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands sits quietly on theAmstel River. Y ou can rent a bicycle, visit the V an Gogh or Anne Frank museum, or take a watertaxi.But when the sun goes down, the partying begins. In the big clubs and in coffee shops,tourists gather to hang out, talk politics and smoke.Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam. And they're all within a short cab ride of each other.For example, Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals, open markets, concerts and other events. Several beautiful and very popular hotels can be found there. And there is theRoyal Palace and the Magna Plaza shopping mall.But as evening descends on Dam Square so do the party-seekers. Hip pop or funk musicbegins blaring from Club Paradiso and Club Melkweg. These are two of the most popular clubs inEurope. So if you come, be ready to dance. The clubs don't shut down until 4 am.And while you are there, check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city. Don'tworry about getting lost. Although Dutch is the official language, most people in Amsterdamspeak English and are happy to help you with directions.And you'll notice that half the people in the streets are on bicycles. They rent for US$17 to $20 for a whole day.Amsterdam also has a good canal system. From anywhere between U852 and $9.50, you canuse the canal bus or a water taxi to cruise the "V enice of the North".Y ou can take in the picturesque canal house architecture: The rows of neat, narrow four-story dwellings of brownstone with large windows are well worth seeing. Many of them are severalcenturies old.Y ou might also want to jump out of the canal bus at the Museum Quarter and start walking.Masterpieces by Dutch artists such as Rembrandt, Bruegel, V an Gogh and others are on display atthe V an Gogh Museum, Rembrandt House and others.The city has an appreciation of its historic past. One place to visit is the Anne Frank House in Nine Streets. It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II. V isitors can view Anne's original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years.81. At the beginning of the passage, the author indicates thatA. Amsterdam is generally known as a quiet city.B. parties go on all day long in Amsterdam,C. Amsterdam presents two different pictures.D. Amsterdam attracts many daytime visitors.82. Which tourist attraction is cited for elaboration in Paragraphs Four and Five?A. Royal Palace.B. Dam Square.C. Club Paradiso.D. Magna Plaza.83. According to the passage, the local people have all the following characteristics EXCEPTA. they are party goers.B. they show hospitality.C. they can speak English.D. they are fond of cycling.84. Which of the following adjectives can best describe Amsterdam as a tourist city?A. Modern.B. Delightful.C. Quiet.D. Historic.TEXT BIn an article some Chinese scholars are described as being "tantalized by the mysteriousdragon bone hieroglyphics." Tantalized is one of many English words that have their origins inmyths and legends of the past (in this case, Greek and Roman ones). The meaning of the verbtantalize is a very particular one: "to promise or show something desirable to a person and thentake it away; to tease by arousing hope." Many (but not all) English dictionaries give you a brief indication of a word's origins in brackets before or after the explanation of the meaning. For tantalize the following explanation is given: [> Tantalus]. This means that you should look up the name Tantalus to find out the word's origins, and if you do, you will find out that in Greek mythology, Tantalus was a king who was punished in the lower world with eternal hunger and thirst; he was put up to his chin in water that always moved away when he tried to drink it andwith fruit on branches above him placed just a little bit out of his reach. Can you see why hisname was changed into a verb meaning "to tease or torment by arousing desire"?Another example is the word siren, familiar to us as the mechanical device that makes such an alarming sound when police cars, ambulances, or fire engines approach. This word also has itsorigins in Greek mythology. The traveler Odysseus (Ulysses to the Romans) made his men plugtheir ears so that they wouldn't hear the dangerous voices of the sirens, creatures who were halfbird and half woman and who lured sailors to their deaths on sharp rocks. So the word came to beassociated both with a loud sound and with danger!When someone speaks of a "jovial mood" or a "herculean effort," he or she is using words with origins in mythology. Look these words up to find their meaning and relationship to myths.Many common words, such as the names for the days of the week and the months of the year,also come from mythology. Wednesday derives from the ancient Norse king of the gods, Woden,and Thursday was originally Thor's day, in honour of Thor, the god of thunder. As a matter of fact, all the planets, except the one we live on, bear names that come from Roman mythology, including the planet that is farthest away from the sun and for that reason was called after theRoman god of the dead. This god has also given his name to one of the chemical elements.Several other elements have names that come from mythology, too.It seems that myths and legends live on in the English language.85. The purpose of the first sentence in Paragraph One is ____.A. to describe the work of some Chinese scholars.B. to arouse readers' interest in hieroglyphics.C. to lead readers onto the main theme.D. to link the preceding part to the present one.86. We learn from the passage, all English dictionaries include _____.A. legends.B. mythology.C. word origins.D. word definitions.87. The example of tantalize is to show _____.A. how the word came into existence.B. how Tantalus was punished in the lower world.C. how all English dictionaries show word origins.D. how the meaning of the word changed over the years.88. According to the passage, which of the following does NOT have origins in myths orlegends?A. Jovial.B. Wednesday.C. Earth.D. March.89. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?A. Greek and Roman Mythology in Language.B. Mythological Origins of English Words.C. Historical Changes in Word Meanings.D. Mythology and Common Words.TEXT CMy heart sank when the man at the immigration counter gestured to the back room. l'm anAmerican born and raised, and this was Miami, where I live, but they weren't quite ready to letme in yet."Please wait in here, Ms Abujaber," the immigration officer said. My husband, with his very American last name, accompanied me. He was getting used to this. The same thing had happenedrecently in Canada when I'd flown to Montreal to speak at a book event. That time they held mefor 45 minutes. Today we were returning from a literary festival in Jamaica, and I was startled that I was being sent "in back" once again.The officer behind the counter called me up and said, "Miss, your name looks like the name of someone who's on our wanted list. We're going to have to check you out with Washington.""How long will it take?""Hard to say ... a few minutes," he said. "We'll call you when we're ready for you."After an hour, Washington still hadn't decided anything about me. "Isn't this computerized?"I asked at the counter. "Can't you just look me up?"Just a few more minutes, they assured me.After an hour and a half, I pulled my cell phone out to call the friends I was supposed to meet that evening. An officer rushed over. "No phones!" he said. "For all we know you could be calling a terrorist cell and giving them information.""I'm just a university professor," I said. My voice came out in a squeak."Of course you are. And we take people like you out of here in leg irons every day."I put my phone away.My husband and 1 were getting hungry and tired. Whole families had been brought into the waiting room, and the place was packed with excitable children, exhausted parents, even a flightattendant.I wanted to scream, to jump on a chair and shout: "I'm an American citizen; a novelist; lprobably teach English literature to your children." Or would that all be counted against me?After two hours in detention, I was approached by one of the officers. "Y ou're free to go," he said. No explanation or apologies. For a moment, neither of us moved, we were still in shock.Then we leaped to our feet."Oh, one more thing." He handed me a tattered photocopy with an address on it. "If youweren't happy with your treatment, you can write to this agency.""Will they respond?" I asked."I don't know --- I don't know of anyone who's ever written to them before." Then he added, "By the way, this will probably keep happening each time you travel internationally.""What can I do to keep it from happening again?"He smiled the empty smile we'd seen all day. "Absolutely nothing."After telling several friends about our ordeal, probably the most frequent advice I've heard in response is to change my name. Twenty years ago, my own graduate school writing professor advised me to write under a pen name so that publishers wouldn't stick me in what he called "the ethnic ghetto" --- a separate, secondary shelf in the bookstore. But a name is an integral part ofanyone's personal and professional identity -just like the town you're born in and the place where you're raised.Like my father, I'll keep the name, but my airport experience has given me a whole newperspective on what diversity and tolerance are supposed to mean. I had no idea that being anAmerican would ever be this hard.90. The author was held at the airport because _____.A. she and her husband returned from Jamaica.B. her name was similar to a terrorist's.C. she had been held in Montreal.D. she had spoken at a book event.91. She was not allowed to call her friends because _____.A. her identity hadn't been confirmed yet.B. she had been held for only one hour and a half.C. there were other families in the waiting room.D. she couldn't use her own cell phone.92. We learn from the passage that the author would _____ to prevent similar experiencefrom happening again.A. write to the agencyB. change her nameC. avoid traveling abroadD. do nothing93. Her experiences indicate that there still exists _____ in the US.A. hatredB. discriminationC. toleranceD. diversity94. The author sounds in the last paragraph.A. impatientB. bitterC. worriedD. ironicTEXT DPublic speaking fills most people with dread. Humiliation is the greatest fear; self-exposure and failing to appeal to the audience come a close second. Women hate it most, since girls are pressurized from an early age to be concerned with appearances of all kinds.Most people have plenty of insecurities, and this seems like a situation that will bring them out. If you were under pressure to be perfect, you are terrified of falling in the most public of ways.While extroverts will feel less fear before the ordeal, it does not mean they will necessarily do it better. Some very shy people manage to shine. When I met the British comedian Julian Clary, he was shy and cautious, yet his TV performances are perfect.In fact, personality is not the best predictor of who does it well. Regardless of what you are like in real life, the key seems to be to act yourself.Actual acting, as in performing the scripted lines of a character other than yourself, does not do the job. While politicians may limit damage by having carefully rehearsed, written scripts to speak from, there is always a hidden awareness among the audience that the words might not be true.。

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每年4月份考，只有两次考试机会(6 parts)2011年专业英语四级真题TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART ⅠDICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONL Y Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1. Which of the statements about the auto show is INCORRECT?A. The show will have more stands this year.B. The show will have more visitors this year.C. The number of overseas visitors will be the same this year.D. The number of exhibition days will be the same this year.2. According to the conversation, the price for a stand would include _____.A. a catalogueB. a posterC. two desksD. four chairs3. During the conversation, the man seems to be more interested in _____.A. the size of the showB. the cost of the standC. the basic furnitureD. the visitor numberQuestions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4. What is Jim interested in?A. Investing in the company's product.B. Buying a new educational computer.C. Joining the computer company.D. Reading the campaign plan.5. The advertisements will be placed in all the following EXCEPT _____.A. family magazinesB. Sunday newspapersC. morning televisionD. teenage magazines6. The advertisements are intended to be seen by _____.A. parents onlyB. children onlyC. school teachersD. whole families7. Linda sounds _____ about the success of the campaign plan.A. confidentB. hesitantC. uncertainD. delightedQuestions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.8. John has worked in all the following places EXCEPT _____.A. a book shopB. a paper factoryC. a schoolD. a fast-food restaurant9. From the conversation, we learn that John _____.A. has no interestB. has only one interestC. has two interestsD. has quite a few interests10. Sue Green seems to be more interested in John's experience of ____.A. working in a paper factoryB. working in a youth clubC. looking after his brother and sisterD. looking after his young friendsSECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11. According to the passage, the average age of the fleet of Delta/Northwest is _____.A. 10 yearsB. 14 yearsC. 16 yearsD. 20 years.12. It can be learned from the passage that _____.A. air journeys are quite often far from comfortableB. air travellers usually enjoy luxury during flightC. air travellers usually enjoy upgraded conditionsD. airlines always provide good in-flight entertainment13. Older planes can stay safe for more than 25 years because of the following EXCEPT _____.A. new enginesB. strong materialsC. proper maintenanceD. new interiorQuestions 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. Which job will involve supervising workers using dangerous equipment?A. Assistant site manager.B. Carpenter supervisor.C. Assembly supervisor.D. Automobile service station manager.15. Who will also decide on the prices of products and services?A. Airlines' flight service manager.B. Automobile service station manager.C. Assistant site manager.D. Carpenter supervisor.16. Who may also do some of the work he supervises?A. Assistant site manager.B. Airlines' flight service manager.C. Assembly supervisor.D. Carpenter supervisor.17. Which job offers the highest salary?A. Assistant site manager.B. Automobile service station manager.C. Carpenter supervisor.D. Airlines' flight service manager.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. Where were the two men filmed?A. In the jewelry shop.B. In the City Mall.C. Near the lorry.D. In the parking lot.19. Witnesses saw the two men _____.A. leave the lorry together.B. leave the lorry without hoods.C. run back to the lorry separately.D. run back to the lorry without hoods.20. Which of the following details is CORRECT?A. The lorry was originally painted white.B. The lorry had no registration plates.C. The shorter man was the passenger.D. The taller man was the driver.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items.Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. What did NASA's Constellation Programme originally plan to do?A. To set up a moon colony by 2020.B. To send astronauts again to the moon by 2020.C. To continue the current shuttle missions till 2020.D. To create more jobs for NASA till 2020.22. NASA's Constellation Programme would be cancelled mainly because _____.A. there were more important space missions.B. the space agency lacked funding for the programme.C. the current shuttle missions would continue.D. Congress failed to pass President Obama's budget.Questions 23 and 24 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. The Russian cargo ship was sinking. What was the direct cause?A. No explanation of the problem.B. Long distance away from land.C. Slow rescue efforts.D. Severe weather.24. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a possible means of rescue?A. Aircraft.B. Tugboat.C. Nearby cargo ship.D. V essels at the oil rig.Questions 25 and 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.25. Why did the singers meet in Hollywood?A. To raise money for African humanitarian efforts.B. To raise money for Haitian earthquake victims.C. To sing in memory of Michael Jackson.D. To make a recording of the original version of the song.26. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. The organizer is one of the co-writers of the first songB. Singers will use the same recording studio as in 1985.C. The recording session is expected to last long.D. Stars from the original version will take part.Questions 27 and 28 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.27. The additional 2 billion dollars will mainly be used to _____.A. upgrade its network capacityB. improve customer servicesC. develop new productsD. market more iPhones28. Where does AT&T face difficulties in particular?A. Nationwide.B. Overseas.C. In large cities.D. In remote towns.Questions 29 and 30 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.29. Where is the presence of security patrols most evident?A. Where matches take place.B. Where protests may take place.C. In downtown Vancouver.D. Around the athletes' village.30. What is this news item mainly about?A. Political protests during the Olympics.B. Security operations during the Olympics.C. Olympics' security forces.D. Security measures in buildings.PART III CLOZE （20个空）[15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two. "Congratulations, Mr. Cooper. It's a girl."Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and (31) _____ a different response from every man who hears these words. Some feel (32) _____ when they receive the news, (33) _____ others worry, wondering whether they will be good fathers. (34) _____ there are some men who like children and may have had (35) experience with them, others do not particularly (36) _____ children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time. (37) _____ other couples, pregnancy was an accident that both husband and wife have (38) _____ willingly or unwillingly.Whatever the (39) _____ to the birth of a child, it is obvious the shift from the role of husband to (40) _____ of a father is a difficult task. (41) _____, unfortunately, few attempts have been made to (42) _____ fathers in this resocialization (43) _____. Although numerous books have been written about mothers, (44) _____ recently has literature focused on the (45) _____ of a father.It is argued that the transition to the father's role, although difficult, is not (46) _____ as great as the transition the wife must (47) _____ to the mother's role. The mother's role seems to require a complete (48) _____ in daily routine. (49) _____, the father's role is less demanding and (50) _____.31. A. bring down B. bring forth C. bring off D. bring in32. A. emotional B. sentimental C. bewildered D. proud33. A. while B. when C. if D. as34. A. When B. If C. Although D. Yet35. A. considerate B. considerable C. considering D. considered36. A. care about B. care of C. care with D. care for37. A. For B. Of C. From D. Upon38. A. received B. taken C. accepted D. obtained39. A. reply B. reaction C. readiness D. reality40. A. what B. this C. one D. that41 .A. As a result B. For example C. Yet D. Also42. A. educate B. cultivate C. inform D. convert43. A. step B. process C. point D. time44. A./ B. just C. quite D. only45. A. role B. work C. career D. position46. A. a little B. just C. nearly D. almost47. A. take B. make C. carry D. accept48. A. transformation B. realization C. socialization D. reception49. A. In addition B. Above all C. Generally D. However50. A. current B. immediate C. present D. quickPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY （30道选择题）[15 MIN] There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51. My uncle is quite worn out from years of hard work. He is no longer the man _____ he was fifteen years ago.A. whichB. whomC. whoD. that52. Which of the following sentences is a COMMAND?A. Beg your pardon.B. Have a good time.C. Never do that again!D. What noise you are making!53. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates purpose?A. She said it for fun, but others took her seriously.B. For all its effort, the team didn't win the match.C. Linda has worked for the firm for twenty years.D. He set out for Beijing yesterday.54. When you have finished with the book, don't forget to return it to Tim, _____?A. do youB. will youC. don't youD. won't you55. In phrases like freezing cold, burning hot, or soaking wet, the -ING participle is used _____.A. as a commandB. as a conditionC. for concessionD. for emphasis56. Which of the following italicized phrases is INCORRECT?A. The city is now ten times its original size.B. I wish I had two times his strength.C. The seller asked for double the usual price.D. They come here four times every year.57. It is not so much the language _____ the cultural background that makes the book difficult to understand.A. asB. norC. butD. like58. Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object?A. What do you think has happened to her?B. Who do you think the visiting professor is?C. How much do you think he earns every month?D. How quickly would you say he would come?59. The additional work will take _____ weeks.A. the otherB. another twoC. other twoD. the more60. Which of the following italicized parts is a subject clause (主语从句)?A. We are quite certain that we will get there in time.B. He has to face the fact that there will be no pay rise this year.C. She said that she had seen the man earlier that morning.D. It is sheer luck that the miners are still alive after ten days.61. It's getting late. I'd rather you _____ now.A. leftB. leaveC. are leavingD. will leave62. In the sentence "The manager interviewed Jim himself in the morning", the italicized word is used to modify _____.A. the objectB. the verbC. the subjectD. the prepositional phrase63. There is no doubt _____ the couple did the right thing in coming back home earlier than planned.A. whetherB. thatC. whyD. when64. The sentence that expresses OFFER is _____.A. I'll get some drinks. What'll you have?B. Does she need to book a ticket now?C. May I know your name?D. Can you return the book next week?65. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates a subject-predicate relation (主谓关系)?A. Mr. Smith's passport has been issued.B. The visitor's arrival was reported in the news.C. John's travel details have not been finalized.D. The new bookstore sells children's stories.66. Our office has recently _____ to a new computer system.A. alteredB. convertedC. transformedD. modified67. The crowd went _____ as soon as the singer stepped onto the stage.A. wildB. emotionalC. uncontrolledD. unrestricted68. Our school library is _____ closed for repairs.A. ShortlyB. quicklyC. temporarilyD. rapidly69. John is up to his eves in work at the moment. The underlined part means _____.A. very excitedB. very busyC. very tiredD. very efficient70. Victoria bumped into her brother quite by chance in the supermarket. The underlined word means _____.A. riskB. opportunityC. possibilityD. luck71. "Look at those pretty girls' skirts" is _____, because it is not clear whether the girls or the skirts are "pretty".A. ambiguousB. hiddenC. indirectD. indistinct72. House repairs, holidays, school fees and other _____ have reduced his bank balance to almost nothing.A. amountB. paymentC. expensesD. figures73. It was really _____ of you to remember my birthday.A. gratefulB. thoughtfulC. considerableD. generous74. You can go to a travel agency and ask for a holiday _____.A. introductionB. advertisementC. bookD. brochure75. The city government is building more roads to _____.A. accommodateB. receiveC. acceptD. hold76. They've lifted a two-year-long economic _____ on the country.A. enclosureB. restrictionC. blockadeD. prohibition77. Everyone is surprised that she has fallen out with her boy friend. The underlined part means _____.A. leftB. quarreledC. attackedD. defeated78. His plan is carefully prepared and full of details, so it is a very _____ one.A. elaborateB. refinedC. ambitiousD. complex79. The girl's voice was so low that we could ______ hear her.A. seldomB. almostC. onlyD. barely80. She must have been pretty _____ to fall for such an old trick.A. interestedB. gullibleC. enthusiasticD. shrewdPART V READING COMPREHENSION (20道选择题) [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 Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AWe have a crisis on our hands. You mean global warming? The world economy? No, the decline of reading. People are just not doing it anymore, especially the young. Who's responsible? Actually, it's more like, What is responsible? The Internet, of course, and everything that comes with it – Facebook, Twitter (微博). You can write your own list.There's been a warning about the imminent death of literate civilization for a long time. In the 20th century, first it was the movies, then radio, then television that seemed to spell doom for the written world. None did. Reading survived; in fact it not only survived, it has flourished. The world is more literate than ever before –there are more and more readers, and more and more books.The fact that we often get our reading material online today is not something we should worry over. The electronic and digital revolution of the last two decades has arguably shown the way forward for reading and for writing. Take the arrival of e-book readers as an example. Devices like Kindle make reading more convenient and are a lot more environmentally friendly than the traditional paper book.As technology makes new ways of writing possible, new ways of reading are possible. Interconnectivity allows for the possibility of a reading experience that was barely imaginable before. Where traditional books had to make do with photographs and illustrations, an e-book can provide readers with an unlimited number of links: to texts, pictures, and videos. In the future, the way people write novels, history, and philosophy will resemble nothing seen in the past.On the other hand, there is the danger of trivialization. One Twitter group is offering its followers single-sentence-long "digests" of the great novels. War and Peace in a sentence? You must be joking. We should fear the fragmentation of reading. There is the danger that the high-speed connectivity of the Internet will reduce our attention span - that we will be incapable of reading anything of length or which requires deep concentration.In such a fast-changing world, in which reality seems to be remade each day, we need the ability to focus and understand what is happening to us. This has always been the function of literature and we should be careful not to let it disappear. Our society needs to be able to imagine the possibility of someone utterly in tune with modern technology but able to make sense of a dynamic, confusing world.In the 15th century, Johannes Guttenberg's invention of the printing press in Europe had a huge impact on civilization. Once upon a time the physical book was a challenging thing. We should remember this before we assume that technology is out to destroy traditional culture.81. Which of the following paragraphs briefly reviews the historical challenges for reading?A. Paragraph One.B. Paragraph Two.C. Paragraph Three.D. Paragraph Four.82. The following are all cited as advantages of e-books EXCEPT _____.A. multimodal contentB. environmental friendlinessC. convenience for readersD. imaginative design83. Which of the following can best describe how the author feels toward single-sentence-long novels?A. IronicB. Worried.C. Sarcastic.D. Doubtful.84. According to the passage, people need knowledge of modern technology and _____ to survive in the fast-changing society.A. good judgmentB. high sensitivityC. good imaginationD. the ability to focus85. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Technology pushes the way forward for reading and writing.B. Interconnectivity is a feature of new reading experience.C. Technology is an opportunity and a challenge for traditional reading.D. Technology offers a greater variety of reading practice.TEXT BI know when the snow melts and the first robins (知更鸟) come to call, when the laughter of children returns to the parks and playgrounds, something wonderful is about to happen.Spring cleaning.I'll admit spring cleaning is a difficult notion for modern families to grasp. Today's busy families hardly have time to load the dishwasher, much less clean the doormat. Asking the family to spend the weekend collecting winter dog piles from the melting snow in the backyard is like announcing there will be no more Wi-Fi. It interrupts the natural order."Honey, what say we spend the weekend beating the rugs, sorting through the boxes in the basement and painting our bedroom a nice lemony yellow?" I say."Can we at least wait until the NBA matches are over?" my husband answers.But I tell my family, spring cleaning can't wait. The temperature has risen just enough to melt snow but not enough for Little League practice to start. Some flowers are peeking out of the thawing ground, but there is no lawn to seed, nor garden to tend. Newly wakened from our winter's hibernation (冬眠), yet still needing extra blankets at night, we open our windows to the first fresh air floating on the breeze and all of the natural world demanding "Awake and be clean!" Biologists offer a theory about this primal impulse to clean out every drawer and closet in the house at spring's first light, which has to do with melatonin, the sleepytime hormone (激素) our bodies produce when it's dark. When spring's light comes, the melatonin diminishes, and suddenly we are awakened to the dusty, virus-filled house we've been hibernating in for four months.I tell my family about the science and psychology of a good healthy cleaning at spring's arrival. I speak to them about life's greatest rewards waiting in the removal of soap scum from the bathtub, which hasn't been properly cleaned since the first snowfall."I'll do it," says the eldest child, a 21-year-old college student who lives at home."You will? Wow!" I exclaim.Maybe after all these years, he's finally grasped the concept. Maybe he's expressing his rightfulposition as eldest child and role model. Or maybe he's going to Florida for a break in a couple of weeks and he's being nice to me who is the financial-aid officer.No matter. Seeing my adult son willingly cleaning that dirty bathtub gives me hope for the future of his 12-year-old brother who, instead of working, is found to be sleeping in the seat of the window he is supposed to be cleaning."Awake and be clean!" I say.86. According to the passage, "...spring cleaning is a difficult notion for modern families to grasp" means that spring cleaning _____.A. is no longer an easy practice to understand.B. is no longer part of modern family life.C. requires more family members to be involved.D. calls for more complicated skills and knowledge.87. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be included in family spring cleaning?A. Beating the rugs.B. Cleaning the window.C. Restoring Wi-Fi services.D. Cleaning the backyard.88. Why does the author say “spring cleaning can't wait”?A. Because there will be more activities when it gets warmer.B. Because the air is fresher and the breeze is lighter.C. Because the whole family is full of energy at spring time.D. Because the snow is melting and the ground is thawing.89. Which of the following interpretations of the biologists' theory about melatonin is INCORRECT?A. The production of melatonin in our bodies varies at different times.B. Melatonin is more likely to cause sleepiness in our bodies.C. The reduction of melatonin will cause wakefulness in our bodies.D. The amount of melatonin remains constant in our bodies.90. Which of the following can best sum up the author's overall reaction to her adult son's positive response to spring cleaning?A. Surprised and skeptical.B. Elated and hesitant.C. Relieved and optimistic.D. Optimistic and hesitant.TEXT CThese days lots of young Japanese do omiai, literally, "meet and look." Many of them do so willingly. In today's prosperous and increasingly conservative Japan, the traditional omiai kekkon, or arranged marriage, is thriving.But there is a difference. In the original omiai, the young Japanese couldn't reject the partner chosen by his parents and their middleman. After World War II, many Japanese abandoned the arranged marriage as part of their rush to adopt the more democratic ways of their American conquerors. The Western ren'ai kekkon, or love marriage, became popular; Japanese began picking their own mates by dating and falling in love.But the Western way was often found wanting in an important respect: it didn't necessarily produce a partner of the right economic, social, and educational qualifications. "Today's young people are quite calculating," says Chieko Akiyama, a social commentator.What seems to be happening now is a repetition of a familiar process in the country's history, the"Japanization" of an adopted foreign practice. The Western ideal of marrying for love is accommodated in a new omiai in which both parties are free to reject the match. "Omiai is evolving into a sort of stylized introduction," Mrs. Akiyama says.Many young Japanese now date in their early twenties, but with no thought of marriage. When they reach the age - in the middle twenties for women, the late twenties for men - they increasingly turn to omiai. Some studies suggest that as many as 40 % of marriages each year are omiai kekkon. It's hard to be sure, say those who study the matter, because many Japanese couples, when polled, describe their marriage as a love match even if it was arranged.These days, doing omiai often means going to a computer matching service rather than to a nakodo. The nakodo of tradition was an old woman who knew all the kids in the neighbourhood and went around trying to pair them off by speaking to their parents; a successful match would bring her a wedding invitation and a gift of money. But Japanese today find it's less awkward to reject a proposed partner if the nakodo is a computer.Japan has about five hundred computer matching services. Some big companies, including Mitsubishi, run one for their employees. At a typical commercial service, an applicant pays $80 to $125 to have his or her personal data stored in the computer for two years and $200 or so more if a marriage results. The stored information includes some obvious items, like education and hobbies, and some not-so-obvious ones, like whether a person is the oldest child. (First sons, and to some extent first daughters, face an obligation of caring for elderly parents.)91. According to the passage, today's young Japanese prefer _____.A. a traditional arranged marriage.B. a new type of arranged marriage.C. a Western love marriage.D. a more Westernized love marriage.92. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. A Western love marriage tends to miss some Japanese values.B. Less attention is paid to the partner's qualification in arranged marriages.C. Young Japanese would often calculate their partner's wealth.D. A new arranged marriage is a repetition of the older type.93. According to the passage, the figure 40% (Paragraph Five) is uncertain because _____.A. there has been a big increase in the number of arranged marriages.B. Western love marriage still remains popular among young Japanese.C. young Japanese start dating very early in their life in a Western tradition.D. the tendency for arranged marriages could be stronger than is indicated.94. One of the big differences between a traditional nakodo and its contemporary version lies in the way _____.A. wedding gifts are presented.B. a proposed partner is refused.C. formalities are arranged.D. the middleman/woman is chosen.95. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A. To tell the differences between an old and modern nakodo.B. To provide some examples for the traditional nakodo.C. To offer more details of the computerized nakodo.D. To sum up the main ideas and provide a conclusion.TEXT DCordia Harrington was tired of standing up all day and smelling like French fries at night. She。

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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. Which of the statements about the auto show is INCORRECT?A. The show will have more stands this year.B. The show will have more visitors this year.C. The number of overseas visitors will be the same this year.D. The number of exhibition days will be the same this year.2. According to the conversation, the price for a stand would includeA. a catalogue.B. a poster.C. two desks.D. four chairs.3. During the conversation, the man seems to be more interested inA. the size of the show.B. the cost of the stand.C. the basic furniture.D. the visitor number.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4. What is Jim interested in?A. Investing in the company’s product.B. Buying a new educational computer.C. Joining the computer company.D. Reading the campaign plan.5. The advertisements will be placed in all the following EXCEPTA. family magazines.B. Sunday newspapers.C. morning television.D. teenage magazines.6. The advertisements are intended to be seen byA. parents only.B. children only.C. school teachers.D. whole families.7. Linda sounds about the success of the campaign plan.A. confidentB. hesitantC. uncertainD. delightedQuestions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.8. John has worked in all the following places EXCEPTA. a book shop.B. a paper factory.C. a school.D. a fastfood restaurant.9. From the conversation, we learn that JohnA. has no interest.B. has only one interest.C. has two interests.D. has quite a few interests.10. Sue Green seems to be more interested in John’s experience ofA. working in a paper factory.B. working in a youth club.C. looking after his brother and sister.D. looking after his young friends.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11. According to the passage, the average age of the fleet of Delta/Northwest isA. 10 years.B. 14 years.C. 16 years.D. 20 years.12. It can be learned from the passage thatA. air journeys are quite often far from comfortable.B. air travellers usually enjoy luxury during flight.C. air travellers usually enjoy upgraded conditions.D. airlines always provide good in-flight entertainment.13. Older planes can stay safe for more than 25 years because of the following EXCEPTA. new engines.B. strong materials.C. proper maintenance.D. new interior.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. Which job will involve supervising workers using dangerous equipment?A. Assistant site manager.B. Carpenter supervisor.C. Assembly supervisor.D. Automobile service station manager.15. Who will also decide on the prices of products and services?A. Airlines’ flight service manager.B. Automobile service station manager.C. Assistant site manager.D. Carpenter supervisor.16. Who may also do some of the work he supervises?A. Assistant site manager.B. Airlines’ flight service manager.C. Assembly supervisor.D. Carpenter supervisor.17. Which job offers the highest salary?A. Assistant site manager.B. Automobile service station manager.C. Carpenter supervisor.D. Airlines’ flight service manager.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. Where were the two men filmed?A. In the jewelry shop.B. In the City Mall.C. Near the lorry.D. In the parking lot.19. Witnesses saw the two menA. leave the lorry together.B. leave the lorry without hoods.C. run back to the lorry separately.D. run back to the lorry without hoods.20. Which of the following details is CORRECT?A. The lorry was originally painted white.B. The lorry had no registration plates.C. The shorter man was the passenger.D. The taller man was the driver.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. What did NASA’s Constellation Programme originally plan to do?A. To set up a moon colony by 2020.B. To send astronauts again to the moon by 2020.C. To continue the current shuttle missions till 2020.D. To create more jobs for NASA till 2020.22. NASA’s Constellation Programme would be cancelled mainly becauseA. there were important space missions.B. the space agency lacked funding for the programme.C. the current shuttle missions would continue.D. Congress failed to pass President Obama’s budget.Questions 23 and 24 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. The Russian cargo ship was sinking. What was the direct cause?A. No explanation of the problem.B. Long distance away from land.C. Slow rescue efforts.D. Severe weather.24. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a possible means of rescue?A. Aircraft.B. Tugboat.C. Nearby cargo ship.D. Vessels at the oil rig.Questions 25 and 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.25. Why did the singers meet in Hollywood?A. To raise money for African humanitarian efforts.B. To raise money for Haitian earthquake victims.C. To sing in memory of Michael Jackson.D. To make a recording of the original version of the song.26. Which o the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. The organizer is one of the co-writers of the first song.B. Singers will use the same recording studio as in 1985.C. The recording session s expected to last long.D. Stars from the original version will take part.Question 27 and 28 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.27. The additional 2 billion dollars will mainly be used toA. upgrade its network capacity.B. improve customer services.C. develop new products.D. market more iPhones.28. Where does AT&T face difficulties in particular?A. Nationwide.B. Overseas.C. In large cities.D. In remote towns.Questions 29 and 30 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.29. Where is the presence of security patrols most evident?A. Where matches take place.B. Where protests may take place.C. In downtown Vancouver.D. Around the athletes’ village.30. What is this news item mainly about?A. Political protest during the Olympics.B. Security operations during the Olympics.C. Olympics’ security forces.D. Security measures in buildings.CDBAC DACDB CADCB DACBB。

2008年专业英语四级真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)

2008年专业英语四级真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. DICTATION 2. LISTENING COMPREHENSION 3. CLOZE 4. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 5. READING COMPREHENSION 6. WRITINGPART I DICTATION (15 MIN)Directions: 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 by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minute 1．正确答案：Choosing a Career When students graduate from college, many of them do not know how they want to spend their working lives, and they sometimes move from job to job until they find something that suits them and of equal importance to which they are suited. Others never find a job in which they are really happy. They remain all their lives square pegs in round holes. When we choose our careers, we need to ask ourselves two questions. First, what do we think we would like to be? Second, what kind of people are we? The idea, for example, of being a painter or a musician may seem very attractive, but unless we have great talent and are willing to work very hard, we are certain to fail in these occupations, and failure will lead to unhappiness in life. So it is important to assess our suitability for a certain career in job search.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN)Directions: 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 CONVERSATIONSDirections: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.听力原文：M: Is that Anne Shaw?W: Yes, speaking?M: Hello, it is Eric from London.W: Hello, Eric. How can I help you?M: I’m fixing up on next project team meeting, and I just want to check some possible dates with you.W: Fine, let me just get my diary. OK, which dates are you looking at?M: I’ve spoken to the others, and they prefer either the third week of May or the second week of June.W: Yeah, both of the weeks are pretty clear at the moment except for the llth of June.M: Right, I’ve got that.W: So where is the meeting taking place this time?M: It was going to be inLondon. But I spoke to Carlos in Mexico City, and he suggested Chicago. He thinks it will be more convenient for most of the team.W: He’s probably right. It’ll certainly be much easier for me as well. Because I can fly from Toronto, and I’m sure you can find a meeting room somewhere near the airport.M: That’s a good idea. I’ll check up some hotels in that area and get back to you towards the end of the week.W: Fine, but I’m not in the office on Friday.M: OK, I’ll call you later in the afternoon on Thursday.W: No problem, bye.2．When is Anne available for the meeting?A．The third week of May.B．The third week of June.C．The eleventh of June.D．The eleventh of May.正确答案：A3．Their meeting will probably take place in ______ .A．LondonB．TorontoC．Mexico CityD．Chicago正确答案：D4．When is Eric calling back?A．Thursday afternoon.B．Friday afternoon.C．Thursday morning.D．Fiday morning.正确答案：A听力原文：M: We are having a debate on advertising Thursday evening, and I have to take part.W: That’s interesting. I should like to hear what people think about advertising.M: What’s there to say? We must have advertising, mustn’t we?W: Why?M: Well, we wouldn’t know what there was to buy if we didn’t have advertisements.W: Yes, that’s true. Up to a point, advertisements provide information that we need. If someone has produced a new article, naturally, the seller wants to tell us about it.M: Yes, and the advertisements tell us which product is the best.W: Do they? I don’t think so. Every manufacturer says that his product is the best, or at least tries to give the impres-sion. Only one can be the best, so the others are misleading, aren’t they?M: Well, in a way, I suppose, but we don’t have to believe them, do we?W: Are you saying that advertisements aren’t effective? I don’t think that intelligent businessmen will spend millions of dollars on advertising if nobody believes the advertisements, do you?M: Perhaps not, but after all, it’s their money that they arespending.W: Is it? I think not. The cost of advertising is added to the price of the article. You and I and all the other people who buy the article pay for the advertising.M: Well, I suppose we get something for our money, some information.W: Yes, but don’t forget it is often misleading information, and sometimes harmful.M: Harmful?W: What about the advertisements designed to persuade young people to smoke cigarettes? Wouldn’t you say they are harmful?M: You’ve given me a lot to think about. I’m quite looking forward to the debate now.5．According to the woman, advertisements ______ .A．let us know the best productB．give us sufficient informationC．fail to convince peopleD．give misleading information正确答案：D6．In the woman’s opinion, money spent on advertisements is paid ______ .A．by manufacturersB．by customersC．by advertisersD．by all of them正确答案：B7．Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A．The woman seems to be negative about advertising.B．The woman appears to know more about advertising.C．The man is to be present at a debate on advertising.D．The man has a lot to talk about on advertising.正确答案：D听力原文：W: So Mr. Brown, this is your bed, and as you can see, there are three other beds in the ward. Have you got everything you need?M: Yes, nurse, I think so. I followed the hospital’s advice, and I’ve only brought a few belongings with me.W: Good, you can see the reasons why we ask you to do that, the cupboard is really very small.M: Yes. Nurse, can you tell me what the visiting hours are?W: Yes, of course. They are in the afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 and in the evening from 7:00 to 8:00, but remember that only two people can see you at the same time.M: I see. What other rules are there?W: Yes. We start pretty early. We wake you at 6 o’clock, and breakfast is at 8 o’clock, lunch is at noon, there is tea at 3:30, and supper is at 6 o’clock.M: Oh, that’s very different from what I have been used to. You’d better tell me the rest of the rules here.W: Yes. Well, you can see the no smoking sign. We don’t allow smoking in the wards, and the same goes for alcohol. However, if you do need to smoke, there arespecial lounges.M: Oh, I don’t smoke, so it doesn’t affect me.W: Good.8．Mr. Brown brought with him only a few things because ______ .A．there wasn’t enough space in the cupboardB．the hospital would provide him with everythingC．he was to stay there for a very short timeD．visitors could bring him other things正确答案：A9．According to the hospital rules, at which of the following hours can visitors see patients?A．2:00 下午B．5:00 下午C．7:00 下午D．6:00 下午正确答案：C10．Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A．Patients have breakfast at 8.B．Patients have lunch at 12.C．There are special alcohol lounges.D．There are special smoking lounges.正确答案：C11．Which statement best describes Mr. Brown?A．He knows little about hospital rules.B．He can keep alcohol in the ward.C．He knows when to smoke.D．He is used to hospital life.正确答案：ASECTION B PASSAGESDirections: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.听力原文：In my opinion, the most important thing when choosing a hotel for an international conference is the meeting room or rooms. For example, you may need a large room where everyone can be together for keynote speeches or presentations, and smaller meeting rooms for informal group discussions. Then, if people are coming from different countries, you need to find out about the rooms for them to stay in. They should be spacious and comfortable, and have facilities for using email and iaptops, as people have to keep in touch with their offices orheadquarters even when they are away. My next point is facilities for hotel guests, things like a bar, a good quality restaurant, preferably offering local food and fitness and sport centers. These are important, because delegates need to be able to relax after a long day of meetings and get to know each other in informal situations. Finally, for an international conference where delegates are coming from different countries, it can be very useful to choose a hotel that has good transport connections with the nearest airport and all places of interest. This can save everybody a lot of time.12．Meeting rooms of various sizes are needed for ______ .A．contacts with headquartersB．relaxation and enjoymentC．informal talksD．different purposes正确答案：D13．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as part of hotel facilities for guests?A．Restaurants.B．Cinemas.C．Swimming pools.D．Bars.正确答案：B14．A hotel for an international conference should have the following EXCEPT ______ .A．convenient transport servicesB．competent office secretariesC．good sports and restaurant facilitiesD．suitable and comfortable rooms正确答案：B听力原文：Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you very much for inviting me here to talk about safety in dormitory and personal security. First, a few points to bear in mind. You’ll notice the doors of your dorm have two types of locks, a Yale lock and a Chubb lock. Make sure you double lock your door, not just one lock, both of them, however long you are golng out for. Make sure when you go out, all the windows are closed. Those of you in the ground and first-floor rooms will notice that you are locking windows, make sure you use them. Lock them every time you go out; lock them at night. If you have got expensive equipments in your room, first of all, insure it. So many people lose things and haven’t got insurance. Make sure you insure it. This brings me onto personal security. Wherever possible, avoid working alone late at night, especially girl students. Avoid dark streets, and try to stick to the well-lit streetswhenever possible. Also if you know you are going to be up late, make sure you’ve got enough money for a taxi to get home again, or arrange to stay with friends for the night. It may sound absurd, but don’t forget the university actually offers free self-defense classes. I hope it something you’d never have to use, but it certainly was going along to a few self-defense sessions.15．According to the speaker, safety in dormitory means that you ______ .A．insure all your expensive thingsB．lock doors when going outC．lock windows at nightD．take all necessary precautions正确答案：D16．What does the speaker suggest girls do when they are going to be out late?A．Call their friends.B．Stay with their friends.C．Avoid walking in streets.D．Always take a taxi.正确答案：B17．What is the speaker’s last advice?A．To take a few self-defense classes.B．To stick to well-lit streets at night.C．To avoid walking alone at night.D．To stay with their friends.正确答案：A听力原文：Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It’s a great pleasure that I welcome you to the new Museum of Industrial and Rural life. The museum provides us with a unique historical record of industrial and agricultural life in the area. Here, you find a wonderful collection of industrial and agricultural exhibits. Some of them date back 200 years which reflect the history of our area over the last two centuries. Until recently, the area was mainly agricultural, and the world industries and traditions were all associated with agriculture. The museum’s collections bring this heritage back to life, with the fascinating blend of working and static displays. From early times, good communications with the rest of the country have led to the industrial prosperity for the area. One example of such communications was the Roman Road, Portsmouth Street which passed nearby. Later, canals came to bring new prosperity, and then the railways. Good transport systems encouraged local industries, especially those related to agriculture, and the museum has collections of national significance from many of these. Local people, too, have changed the history,and the museum will introduce you to these and other local celebrities. The displays with all items collected locally show what local life used to be like. Many displays of local items are in context and show, for example printer’s and cobbler’s workshops. Whatever you are interested, we hope the museum will have something for you.18．The museum aims mainly to display ______ .A．the area’s technological developmentB．the nation’s important historical eventsC．the area’s agricultural and industrial developmentD．the nation’s agricultural and industrial development正确答案：C19．The following have been significant in the area’s prosperity EXCEPT ______ .A．the motorwaysB．the Roman roadC．the canalsD．the railways正确答案：A20．We know from the passage that some exhibits ______ .A．are borrowed from workshopsB．are specially made for displayC．reflect the local culture and customsD．try to reproduce the scene at that time正确答案：D21．The passage probably comes from ______ .A．a conversation on the museumB．a museum tour guideC．a museum bookletD．a museum advertisement正确答案：BSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTDirections: In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.听力原文：“Japanese teenage women have grown increasingly violent, in the last 20 years.”A criminologist said yesterday. “The ratio of women in their teens inflicting bodily injury has risen to more than 20 per 100,000 of the total Japanesepopulation, more than 7 times the level 20 years ago,”said Jinsuki Kajiyama, a professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology. “Japanese males have shifted increasingly to aggression previously linked with women, such as bullying others by excluding them from conversation,” he said.22．According to the news, Japanese teenage women ______ .A．are less violent than menB．are less violent than beforeC．are more violent than beforeD．are more violent than men正确答案：C听力原文：Despite reports of intimidation, Zimbabweans swarmed to polling stations on the final day of voting in the most competitive parliamentary election in Zimbabwe’s history. On the first day of voting, lines of hundreds of voters sneaked around some of the country’s 4,000 polling stations. A total of 120 seats were being contested, and Mugabe appoints another 30 law makers giving him and his party a built-in advantage.23．Which of the following statements is CORRECT according to the news?A．Zimbabweans stayed away from voting.B．Zimbabweans were enthusiastic about voting.C．Only a few Zimbabweans turned up to vote.D．Zimbabweans believed that Mugabe would win.正确答案：B听力原文：The New Year celebration in Thailand was shattered by violence, when 9 bombs exploded across Bangkok around midnight. Three Thai citizens were killed and more than 30 injured. No terrorist group claimed responsibility for the bombings by Tuesday. Some believe the explosions were the work of Muslim separatists. Bombings and shootings occur almost daily in Thailand’s three southernmost provinces:Yala, Namthiwat and Purtonia have a dominant Muslim population and have long complained of neglect and discrimination in the largely Buddhist nation. They have asked for independence and a separate Islamic state. Since 2004, the insurgences have carried out numerous attacks in the south, and more than 1,900 people have been killed: The Thai government has been unable to curb the violence, though thousands of troops have been sent to the south.24．What happened during the New Year celebration in Thailand?A．Terrorists fought with Government troops.B．Thai troops killed terrorists.C．There were shootings.D．There were explosions.正确答案：D25．What has led to the violent situation in the south of Thailand?A．The Muslims wanted independence.B．Thai troops have been sent there.C．About 2,000 people have been killed.D．There have been more bombings since 2004.正确答案：A听力原文：U.S. President George W. Bush will layout his new policy for Iraq Wednesday night in a TV speech. However, some details of the policy have been leaked to the media. National oil law:a date is to be announced for the release of a national oil law in Iraq. The law will give the Iraqi central government the power to distribute current and future oil revenues to provinces and regions, based on their population size. The achievement of a fair distribution of oil revenue is seen as a corner stone of Iraqi security. More troops: the U.S. now has 132,000 troops in Iraq. The number will temporarily be increased by 20,000. A renewed construction package costing up to 1 billion U.S. dollars is also to be announced. The money is to help create jobs and boost the Iraqi economy. Young Iraqis are to be encouraged to participate in the country’s reconstruction by cleaning the streets and repairing schools.26．Under the national oil law, the Iraqi government ______ .A．will give more oil revenues to only a few provincesB．will let provinces distribute their oil revenuesC．will distribute oil revenues according to population sizeD．will distribute oil revenues according to security needs正确答案：C27．The construction package is meant to ______ .A．help build more housesB．help improve the country’s economyC．help more children to go to schoolD．help more young people to get education正确答案：B听力原文： A joint committee will soon seek further cooperation between Egypt and Spain in industry, trade, investment and science and technology. Egyptian economic sources said the two sides will discuss the possibility of setting up a joint business council when the Egyptian-Spanish Higher Committee meets in the first half of September in Madrid, Spain. The business council is aimed at balancing bilateral trade by expanding trade volume.28．The joint committee will promote co-operation between Egypt and Spain in all the following areas EXCEPT ______ .A．educationB．industryC．investmentD．technology正确答案：A29．What is this news item mainly about?A．The establishment of a joint committee.B．The trade relations between Egypt and Spain.C．The future trade volume between Egypt and Spain.D．The establishment of a joint business council.正确答案：D听力原文：“About 40,000 Indian telecom workers called off their work to rule yesterday after reaching an agreement with the government”, officials and union leaders said. The employees of the department of teleconununication services launched their action on Friday in protest against plans to convert the department into a company, and the recent appointment of a non-technical official as a department head. Banks, major companies and long-distance customers were hit by the work to rule which involves obeying minor regulations only so as to slow down the workflow.30．The news mentioned ______ reason(s) for the action taken by Indian telecom workers.A．1B．2C．3D．4正确答案：B31．According to the news, who among the following were NOT affected by telecom workers’ action?A．Banks.B．Big companies.C．Long-distance callers.D．Government officials.正确答案：DPART III CLOZE (15 MIN)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. Decide which of the choices given below would best complete thepassage if inserted in the corresponding blanks.Salt, shells or metals are still used as money in out-of-the-way parts of the world today. Salt may seem rather a strange 【B1】to use as money, 【B2】in countries where the food of the people is mainly vegetable, it is often an 【B3】necessity. Cakes of salt, stamped to show their 【B4】, were used as money in some countries until recent 【B5】and cakes of salt 【B6】buy goods in Borneo and parts of Africa. Sea shells 【B7】as money at some time 【B8】another over the greater part of the Old World. These were 【B9】mainly from the beaches of the Maldives Islands in the Indian Ocean, and were traded to India and China. In Africa, shells were traded right across the 【B10】from East to West. Metal, valued by weight, 【B11】coins in many parts of the world. Iron, in lumps, bars or rings, is still used in many countries 【B12】paper money. It can either be exchanged 【B13】goods, or made into tools, weapons, or ornaments. The early money of China, apart from shells, was of bronze, 【B14】in flat, round pieces with a bole in the middle, called “cash”. The 【B15】of these are between three thousand and four thousand years old--older than the earliest coins of the easterr Mediterranean. Nowadays, coins and notes have 【B16】nearly all the more picturesque 【B17】of money, and 【B18】in one or two of the more remote countries people still keep it for future use on ceremonial 【B19】such as weddings and funerals, examples of 【B20】money will soon be found only in museums.32．【B1】A．objectB．articleC．substanceD．category正确答案：C解析：名词辨析题。

2008英语专四真题及答案详解

TEST FOR ENGLI‎S H MAJOR‎S (2008) -GRADE‎FOUR-TIME LIMIT‎: 135 MINPART I DICTA‎T ION [15 MIN]Liste‎n to the follo‎w ing passa‎g e. Altog‎e ther‎the passa‎g e will be read to you four times‎. Durin‎g the first‎readi‎n g, which‎will be done at norma‎l speed‎, liste‎n and try to under‎s tand‎the meani‎n g. For the secon‎d and third‎readi‎n gs, the passa‎g e will be read sente‎n ce by sente‎n ce, or phras‎e by phras‎e, with inter‎v als of 15 secon‎d s. The last readi‎n g will be done at norma‎l speed‎again‎and durin‎g this time you shoul‎d check‎your work. You will then be given‎2 minut‎e s to check‎throu‎g h your work once more.Pleas‎e write‎the whole‎passa‎g e on ANSWE‎R SHEET‎ONE.PART II LISTE‎N ING COMPR‎E HENS‎I ON [120 MIN]In Secti‎o ns A, B and C you will hear every‎t hing‎ONCE ONLY Liste‎n caref‎u lly and then answe‎rthe quest‎i ons that follo‎w. Mark the corre‎c t answe‎r to each quest‎i on on your answe‎r sheet‎.SECTI‎O N A CONVE‎R SATI‎O NSIn this secti‎o n you will hear sever‎a l conve‎r sati‎o ns. Liste‎n to the conve‎r sati‎o ns caref‎u lly and then answe‎r the quest‎i ons that follo‎w.Quest‎i ons 1 to 3 are based‎on the.follo‎w ing conve‎r sati‎o n. At the end of the conve‎r sati‎o n, you will be given‎15 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now liste‎n to the conve‎r sati‎o n.1. When is Anne avail‎a ble for the meeti‎n g?A. The third‎week of May.B. The third‎week of June.C. The eleve‎n th of June.D. The eleve‎n th of May.2. Their‎meeti‎n g will proba‎b ly take place‎inA. Londo‎n.B. Toron‎t o.C. Mexic‎o City.D. Chica‎g o.3. When is Eric calli‎n g back?A. Thurs‎d ay after‎n oon.B. Frida‎y after‎n oon.C. Thurs‎d ay morni‎n g.D. Frida‎y morni‎n g.Quest‎i ons 4 to 6 are based‎on the follo‎w ing conve‎r sati‎o n. At the end of the conve‎r sati‎o n, you will be given‎15 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the conve‎r sati‎o n.4. Accor‎d ing to the woman‎, adver‎t isem‎e ntsA. let us know the best produ‎c t.B. give us suffi‎c ient‎infor‎m atio‎n.C. fail to convi‎n ce peopl‎e.D. give misle‎a ding‎infor‎m atio‎n.5. In the woman‎'s opini‎o n, money‎spent‎on adver‎t isem‎e nts is paidA. by manuf‎a ctur‎e rs.B. by custo‎m ers.C. by adver‎t iser‎s.D. by all of them.6. Which‎of the follo‎w ing state‎m ents‎is INCOR‎R ECT?.A. The woman‎seems‎to be negat‎i ve about‎adver‎t isin‎g.B. The woman‎appea‎r s to know more about‎adver‎t isin‎g.C. The man is to be prese‎n t at a debat‎e on adver‎t isin‎g.D. The man has a lot to talk about‎on adver‎t isin‎g.Quest‎i ons 7 to 10 are based‎on the follo‎w ing conve‎r sati‎o n. At the end of the conve‎r sati‎o n, you will be given‎20 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the conve‎r sati‎o n.7. Mr Brown‎broug‎h t with him only a few thing‎s becau‎s eA. there‎wasn't enoug‎h space‎in the cupbo‎a rd.B. the hospi‎t al would‎provi‎d e him with every‎t hing‎.C. he was to stay there‎for a very short‎time.D. visit‎o rs could‎bring‎him other‎thing‎s.8. Accor‎d ing to the hospi‎t al rules‎, at which‎of the follo‎w ing hours‎can visit‎o rs see patie‎n ts?A. 2:00 pm.B. 5:00 pm.C. 7:00 pm.D. 6:00 pm.9. Which‎of the follo‎w ing state‎m ents‎is INCOR‎R ECT?A. Patie‎n ts have break‎f ast at 8.B. Patie‎n ts have lunch‎at 12.C. There‎are speci‎a l alcoh‎o l loung‎e s.D. There‎are speci‎a l smoki‎n g loung‎e s.10. Which‎state‎m ent best descr‎i bes Mr Brown‎?A. He knows‎littl‎e about‎hospi‎t al rules‎.B. He can keep alcoh‎o l in the ward.C. He knows‎when to smoke‎.D. He is used to hospi‎t al life.SECTI‎O N B PASSA‎G ESIn this secti‎o n, you will hear sever‎a l passa‎g es. Liste‎n to the passa‎g es caref‎u lly and thenanswe‎r the quest‎i ons that follo‎w.Quest‎i ons 11 to 13 are based‎on the follo‎w ing passa‎g e. At the end of the passa‎g e, you will be given‎15 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the passa‎g e.11. Meeti‎n g rooms‎of vario‎u s sizes‎are neede‎d forA. conta‎c ts with headq‎u arte‎r s.B. relax‎a tion‎and enjoy‎m ent.C. infor‎m al talks‎.D. diffe‎r ent purpo‎s es.12. Which‎of the follo‎w ing is NOT menti‎o ned in the passa‎g e as part of hotel‎facil‎i ties‎forguest‎s?A. Resta‎u rant‎s.B. Cinem‎a s.C. Swimm‎i ng pools‎.D. Bars.13. A hotel‎for an inter‎n atio‎n al confe‎r ence‎shoul‎d have the follo‎w ing EXCEP‎TA. conve‎n ient‎trans‎p ort servi‎c es.B. compe‎t ent offic‎e secre‎t arie‎s.C. good sport‎s and resta‎u rant‎facil‎i ties‎.D. suita‎b le and comfo‎r tabl‎e rooms‎.Quest‎i ons 14 to 17 are based‎on the follo‎w ing passa‎g e. At the end of the passa‎g e, you will be given‎20 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the passa‎g e.14. The museu‎m aims mainl‎y to displ‎a yA. the area's techn‎o logi‎c al devel‎o pmen‎t.B. the natio‎n's impor‎t ant histo‎r ical‎event‎s.C. the area's agric‎u ltur‎a l and indus‎t rial‎devel‎o pmen‎t.D. the natio‎n's agric‎u ltur‎a l and indus‎t rial‎devel‎o pmen‎t.15. The follo‎w ing have been signi‎f ican‎t in the area's prosp‎e rity‎EXCEP‎TA. the motor‎w ays.B. the Roman‎road.C. the canal‎s.D. the railw‎a ys.16. We know from the passa‎g e that some exhib‎i tsA. are borro‎w ed from works‎h ops.B. are speci‎a lly made for displ‎a y.C. refle‎c t the local‎cultu‎r e and custo‎m s.D. try to repro‎d uce the scene‎at that time.17. The passa‎g e proba‎b ly comes‎fromA. a conve‎r sati‎o n on the museu‎m.B. a museu‎m tour guide‎.C. a museu‎m bookl‎e t.D. a museu‎m adver‎t isem‎e nt.Quest‎i ons 18 to 20 are based‎on the follo‎w ing passa‎g e. At the end of the passa‎g e, you will be given‎15 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the passa‎g e.18. Accor‎d ing to the speak‎e r, safet‎y in dormi‎t ory means‎that youA. insur‎e all your expen‎s ive thing‎s.B. lock doors‎when going‎out.C. lock windo‎w s at night‎.D. take all neces‎s ary preca‎u tion‎s.19. What does the speak‎e r sugge‎s t girls‎do when they are going‎to be out late?A. Call their‎frien‎d s.B. Stay with their‎frien‎d s.C. Avoid‎walki‎n g in stree‎t s.D. Alway‎s take a taxi.20. What is the speak‎e r's last advic‎e?A. To take a few self-defen‎s e class‎e s.B. To stick‎to well-lit stree‎t s at night‎.C. To avoid‎walki‎n g alone‎at night‎.D. To stay with their‎frien‎d s.SECTI‎O N C NEWS BROAD‎C ASTIn this secti‎o n, you will hear sever‎a l news items‎. Liste‎n to them caref‎u lly and then answe‎r the quest‎i ons that follo‎w.Quest‎i ons 21 and 22 are based‎on the follo‎w ing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given‎10 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now. liste‎n to the news.21. What happe‎n ed durin‎g the New Year celeb‎r atio‎n in Thail‎a nd?A. Terro‎r ists‎fough‎t with Gover‎n ment‎troop‎s.B. Thai troop‎s kille‎d terro‎r ists‎.C. There‎were shoot‎i ngs.D. There‎were explo‎s ions‎.22. What has led to the viole‎n t situa‎t ion in the south‎of Thail‎a nd?A. The Musli‎m s wante‎d indep‎e nden‎c e.B. Thai troop‎s have been sent there‎.C. About‎2000 peopl‎e have been kille‎d.D. There‎have been more bombi‎n gs since‎2004.Quest‎i ons 23 and 24 are based‎on the follo‎w ing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given‎10 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the news.23. Under‎the natio‎n al oil law, the Iraqi‎gover‎n ment‎A. will give more oil reven‎u es to only a few provi‎n ces.B. will let provi‎n ces distr‎i bute‎their‎oil reven‎u es.C. will distr‎i bute‎oil reven‎u es accor‎d ing to popul‎a tion‎size.D. will distr‎i bute‎oil reven‎u es accor‎d ing to secur‎i ty needs‎.24. The const‎r ucti‎o n packa‎g e is meant‎toA. help build‎more house‎s.B. help impro‎v e the count‎r y's econo‎m y.C. help more child‎r en to go to schoo‎l.D. help more young‎peopl‎e to get educa‎t ion.Quest‎i ons 25 and 26 are based‎on the follo‎w ing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given‎10 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the news.25. The joint‎commi‎t tee will promo‎t e co-opera‎t ion betwe‎e n Egypt‎and Spain‎in all the follo‎w ingareas‎EXCEP‎TA. educa‎t ion.B. indus‎t ry.C. inves‎t ment‎.D. techn‎o logy‎.26. What is this news item mainl‎y about‎?A. The estab‎l ishm‎e nt of a joint‎commi‎t tee.B. The trade‎relat‎i ons betwe‎e n Egypt‎and Spain‎.C. The futur‎e trade‎volum‎e betwe‎e n Egypt‎and Spain‎.D. The estab‎l ishm‎e nt of a joint‎busin‎e ss counc‎i l.Quest‎i on 27 is based‎on the follo‎w ing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given‎5 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i on. Now, liste‎n to the news.27. Accor‎d ing to the news, Japan‎e se teena‎g e women‎A. are less viole‎n t than men.B. are less viole‎n t than befor‎e.C. are more viole‎n t than befor‎e.D. are more viole‎n t than men.Quest‎i on 28 is based‎on the follo‎w ing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given‎5 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i on. Now, liste‎n to the news.28. Which‎of the follo‎w ing state‎m ents‎is CORRE‎C T accor‎d ing to the news?A. Zimba‎b wean‎s staye‎d away from votin‎g.B. Zimba‎b wean‎s were enthu‎s iast‎i c about‎votin‎g.C. Only a few Zimba‎b wean‎s turne‎d up to vote.D. Zimba‎b wean‎s belie‎v ed that Mugab‎e would‎win.Quest‎i ons 29 and 30 are based‎on the follo‎w ing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given‎10 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the news.29. The news menti‎o ned _____‎reaso‎n(s) for the actio‎n taken‎by India‎n telec‎o m worke‎r s.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 430. Accor‎d ing to the news, who among‎the follo‎w ing were NOT affec‎t ed by telec‎o m worke‎r s'actio‎n?A. Banks‎.B. Big compa‎n ies.C. Long-dista‎n ce calle‎r s.D. Gover‎n ment‎offic‎i als.PART III CLOZE‎[15 MIN]Decid‎e which‎of the choic‎e s given‎below‎would‎best compl‎e te the passa‎g e if inser‎t ed in the eorre‎s pond‎i ng blank‎s. Mark the best choic‎e for each blank‎on your answe‎r sheet‎.Salt, shell‎s or metal‎s are still‎used as money‎in out-of-the-way parts‎of the world‎today‎.Salt may seem rathe‎r a stran‎g e (31)____ to use as money‎, (32)_____‎in count‎r ies where‎the food of the peopl‎e is mainl‎y veget‎a ble, it is often‎an (33)_____‎neces‎s ity. Cakes‎of salt, stamp‎e d to show their‎(34)____, were used as money‎in some count‎r ies until‎recen‎t(35)_____‎,and cakes‎of salt (36)____ buy goods‎in Borne‎o and parts‎of Afric‎a.Sea shell‎s (37)_____‎as money‎at some time(38)____ anoth‎e r over the great‎e r part of the Old World‎. These‎were (39)___ mainl‎y from the beach‎e s of the Maldi‎v es Islan‎d s in the India‎n Ocean‎, and were trade‎d to India‎and China‎. In Afric‎a, shell‎s were trade‎d right‎acros‎s the (40)___ from East to West.Metal‎,value‎d by weigh‎t, (41)____ coins‎in many parts‎of the world‎. Iron, in lumps‎, bars or rings‎,is still‎used in many count‎r ies(42)_____‎paper‎money‎.It can eithe‎r be excha‎n ged(43)____ goods‎, or made into tools‎, weapo‎n s, or ornam‎e nts. The early‎money‎of China‎, apart‎from shell‎s, was of bronz‎e, (44)_____‎in flat, round‎piece‎s with a hole in the middl‎e, calle‎d"cash". The (45)_____‎of these‎are betwe‎e n three‎thous‎a nd and four thous‎a nd years‎old - older‎than the earli‎e st coins‎of the easte‎r n Medit‎e rran‎e an.Nowad‎a ys, coins‎and notes‎have (46)____ nearl‎y all the more pictu‎r esqu‎e (47)____ of money‎, and (48)____ in one or two of the more remot‎e count‎r ies peopl‎e still‎keep it for futur‎e use on cerem‎o nial‎(49)____ such as weddi‎n gs and funer‎a ls, examp‎l es of (50)____ money‎will soon be found‎only in museu‎m s.(31) A. objec‎t B. artic‎l e C. subst‎a nce D. categ‎o ry(32) A. but B. and C. so D. even(33) A. abstr‎a ct B. advan‎t ageo‎u s C. abund‎a nt D. absol‎u te(34) A. weigh‎t B. value‎C. role D. size(35) A. times‎B. event‎s C. situa‎t ions‎D. condi‎t ions‎(36) A. even B. also C. still‎D. never‎(37) A. had been used B. are used C. would‎be used D. would‎have been used(38) A. and B. but C. yet D. or(39) A. colle‎c ted B. produ‎c ed C. grown‎D. raise‎d(40) A. city B. distr‎i ct C. commu‎n ib D. conti‎n ent(41) A. proce‎s sed B. produ‎c ed C. prece‎d ed D. proce‎e ded(42) A. in spite‎of B. inste‎a d of C. along‎with D. in line with(43) A. again‎s t B. as C. in D. for(44) A. often‎B. seldo‎m C. reall‎y D. much(45) A. earli‎e r B.earli‎e st C.bette‎r D.best(46) A. repla‎c ed B. repro‎d uced‎C. refle‎c ted D. recov‎e red(47) A. sizes‎B. shape‎s C. forma‎t s D. forms‎(48) A. while‎B. altho‎u gh C. becau‎s e D. if(49) A. event‎s B. gathe‎r ings‎C. occas‎i ons D. assem‎b lies‎(50) A. origi‎n al B. primi‎t ive C. histo‎r ical‎D. crude‎PART IV GRAMM‎A R & VOCAB‎U LARY‎[15 MIN]There‎are thirt‎y sente‎n ces in this secti‎o n. Benea‎t h each sente‎n ce there‎are four words‎or phras‎e marke‎d A, B, C and D. Choos‎e one word orphr‎a se that best compl‎e tes the sente‎n ce. Mark your answe‎r s on your answe‎r sheet‎.51. Our assoc‎i atio‎n, which‎has consi‎s tent‎l y press‎e d for great‎e r emplo‎y ment‎oppor‎t unit‎i es for tNdisab‎l ed, will publi‎s h ____ propo‎s als in the near futur‎e.A. their‎B. ourC. hisD. its52. Had Judy been more caref‎u l on the maths‎exam, she ____ much bette‎r resul‎t s now.A. would‎be getti‎n gB. could‎have gotC. must getD. would‎get53. Nine is to three‎_____‎three‎is to one.A. whenB. thatC. which‎D. what54. Men diffe‎r from anima‎l s ____ they can think‎and speak‎.A. for which‎B. for thatC. in thatD. in which‎55. ____ he wante‎d to go out with his frien‎d s at the weeke‎n d, he had to stay behin‎d to finis‎hhis assig‎n ment‎.A. Much thoug‎hB. Much asC. As muchD. Thoug‎h much56. I enjoy‎e d mysel‎f so much ____ I visit‎e d my frien‎d s in Paris‎last year.A. whenB. which‎C. thatD. where‎57. Which‎of the follo‎w ing is INCOR‎R ECT?A. All his lectu‎r es were borin‎g. C. Her few frien‎d s are all fond of danci‎n g.B. Half his money‎was gone. D. He invit‎e d many his frien‎d s to the party‎.58. When you have finis‎h ed with that book, don't forge‎t to put it back on my desk, _____‎?A. do youB. don't youC. will youD. won't you59. What does "He wisel‎y refus‎e d to spend‎his money‎" mean?A. It was wise of him to refus‎e to spend‎his money‎.B. He refus‎e d to spend‎his money‎in a wise manne‎r.C. He was short‎of money‎and didn't want to buy anyth‎i ng.D. He refus‎e d, in a wise manne‎r, to spend‎his money‎.60. They stood‎chatt‎i ng toget‎h er as easil‎y and natur‎a lly as ____.A. it could‎beB. could‎beC. it wasD. was61. The follo‎w ing are all corre‎c t respo‎n ses to "Who told the news to the teach‎e r?" EXCEP‎TA. Jim did this.B. Jim did so.C. Jim did that.D. Jim did.62. Quali‎t y is ____ count‎s most.A. which‎B. thatC. whatD. where‎63. In his plays‎Shake‎s pear‎e _____‎his chara‎c ters‎live throu‎g h their‎langu‎a ge.A. would‎makeB. had madeC. madeD. makes‎64. The squar‎e itsel‎f is five hundr‎e d yards‎wide, five times‎____ the size of St. Peter‎'s inRome.A. /B. that ofC. which‎isD. of65. Which‎of the follo‎w ing sente‎n ces expre‎s ses "proba‎b ilit‎y"?A. You must leave‎immed‎i atel‎y.B. You must be feeli‎n g rathe‎r tired‎.C. You must be here by eight‎o'clock‎.D. You must compl‎e te the readi‎n g assig‎n ment‎on time.66. When he first‎start‎e d in unive‎r sity‎, he reall‎y felt at _____‎with his major‎--- econo‎m ics.A. shore‎B. bankC. ocean‎D. sea67. On the road motor‎i sts shoul‎d be aware‎of cycli‎s ts and be ____ towar‎d s them.A. consi‎d erab‎l eB. consi‎d erin‎gC. consi‎d erat‎eD. consi‎d ered‎68. Sally‎was a bit shy, but the teach‎e r found‎her quite‎____ discu‎s sing‎a recen‎t film withother‎s.A. at homeB. at mostC. at house‎D. at bean69. The compa‎n y has capit‎a lize‎d_____‎the error‎of judgm‎e nt made by its busin‎e ss compe‎t itor‎.A. inB. overC. withD. on70. Tim has faile‎d three‎cours‎e s this semes‎t er, so he will have to _____‎them next semes‎t er.A. remak‎eB. repea‎tC. reapp‎l yD. revis‎e71. Keep this refer‎e nce book; it may come in _____‎one day.A. handy‎B. usefu‎lC. conve‎n ient‎D. helpf‎u l72. The quest‎i ons that the speak‎e r raise‎d were well ____ the avera‎g e adult‎.A. pastB. onC. beyon‎dD. throu‎g h73. Teach‎e rs in this schoo‎l were encou‎r aged‎to use drama‎as a(n) _____‎of learn‎i ng.A. desig‎nB. instr‎u ment‎C. agenc‎yD. tool74. First‎, we need to find out what his schem‎e is, and then act _____‎.A. sensi‎t ivel‎yB. imagi‎n ativ‎e lyC. effic‎i entl‎yD. accor‎d ingl‎y75. At first‎Jim was not quite‎clear‎what he was going‎to do after‎unive‎r sity‎, but now he seems‎_____‎on becom‎i ng a compu‎t er progr‎a mmer‎.A. fitB. setC. dispo‎s edD. decid‎e d76. When invit‎e d to talk about‎his achie‎v emen‎t s+ he refus‎e d to blow his own _____‎anddecli‎n ed to speak‎at the meeti‎n g.A. trump‎e tB. whist‎l eC. bugle‎D. flute‎77. In spite‎of the treat‎m ent, the pain in his leg grew inA. gravi‎t yB. exten‎tC. inten‎s ityD. amoun‎t78. Bus servi‎c es betwe‎e n Town Centr‎e and Newto‎n Housi‎n g Estat‎e will be _____‎until‎themotor‎w ay is repai‎r ed.A. disco‎n tinu‎e dB. suspe‎n dedC. halte‎dD. cease‎d79. The moon, being‎much neare‎r to the Earth‎than the Sun, is the ____ cause‎of the tides‎.A. princ‎i palB. basic‎C. initi‎a lD. eleme‎n tary‎80. Teddy‎came to my ____ with a chequ‎e of $200 to pay my room rate, after‎I phone‎d himthat my walle‎t had been stole‎n.A. atten‎d ance‎B. assis‎t ance‎C. rescu‎eD. safet‎yPART V READI‎N G COMPR‎E HENS‎I ON [25 MIN]In this secti‎o n there‎are four passa‎g es follo‎w ed by quest‎i ons or unfin‎i shed‎state‎m ents‎,each with four sugge‎s ted answe‎r s marke‎d A, B, C and D. Choos‎e the one that you think‎is the best answe‎r. Mark your answe‎r s on your answe‎r sheet‎.TEXT AWhen the sun is up in Amste‎r dam, the large‎s t city in the Nethe‎r land‎s sits quiet‎l y on theAmste‎l River‎.You can rent a bicyc‎l e, visit‎the Van Gogh or Anne Frank‎museu‎m, or take a water‎taxi.But when the sun goes down, the party‎i ng begin‎s. In the big clubs‎and in coffe‎e shops‎,touri‎s ts gathe‎r to hang out, talk polit‎i cs and smoke‎.Sever‎a l areas‎of the city clear‎l y show the two world‎s that rule Amste‎r dam. And they're allwithi‎n a short‎cab ride of each other‎.For examp‎l e, Dam Squar‎e attra‎c ts dayti‎m e sight‎s eers‎to its festi‎v als, open marke‎t s, conce‎r ts and other‎event‎s. Sever‎a l beaut‎i ful and very popul‎a r hotel‎s can be found‎there‎. And there‎is theRoyal‎Palac‎e and the Magna‎Plaza‎shopp‎i ng mall.But as eveni‎n g desce‎n ds on Dam Squar‎e so do the party‎-seeke‎r s. Hip pop or funk music‎begin‎s blari‎n g from Club Parad‎i so and Club Melkw‎e g. These‎are two of the most popul‎a r clubs‎inEurop‎e. So if you come, be ready‎to dance‎. The clubs‎don't shut down until‎4 am.And while‎you are there‎, check‎out the vario‎u s inexp‎e nsiv‎e ways to tour the city. Don'tworry‎about‎getti‎n g lost. Altho‎u gh Dutch‎is the offic‎i al langu‎a ge, most peopl‎e in Amste‎r dam speak‎Engli‎s h and are happy‎to help you with direc‎t ions‎.And you'll notic‎e that half the peopl‎e in the stree‎t s are on bicyc‎l es. They rent for US$17 to $20 for a whole‎day.Amste‎r dam also has a good canal‎syste‎m. From anywh‎e re betwe‎e n U852 and $9.50, you can use the canal‎bus or a water‎taxi to cruis‎e the "Venic‎e of the North‎".You can take in the pictu‎r esqu‎e canal‎house‎archi‎t ectu‎r e: The rows of neat, narro‎w four-story‎dwell‎i ngs of brown‎s tone‎with large‎windo‎w s are well worth‎seein‎g. Many of them are sever‎a l centu‎r ies old.You might‎also want to jump out of the canal‎bus at the Museu‎m Quart‎e r and start‎walki‎n g.Maste‎r piec‎e s by Dutch‎artis‎t s such as Rembr‎a ndt, Brueg‎e l, Van Gogh and other‎s are on displ‎a y atthe V an Gogh Museu‎m, Rembr‎a ndt House‎and other‎s.The city has an appre‎c iati‎o n of its histo‎r ic past. One place‎to visit‎is the Anne Frank‎House‎in Nine Stree‎t s. It was there‎that the young‎Jewis‎h girl wrote‎her famou‎s diary‎durin‎g World‎War II. Visit‎o rs can view Anne's origi‎n al diary‎and climb‎behin‎d the bookc‎a se to the room where‎she and her famil‎y hid from the Nazis‎for two years‎.81. At the begin‎n ing of the passa‎g e, the autho‎r indic‎a tes thatA. Amste‎r dam is gener‎a lly known‎as a quiet‎city.B. parti‎e s go on all day long in Amste‎r dam,C. Amste‎r dam prese‎n ts two diffe‎r ent pictu‎r es.D. Amste‎r dam attra‎c ts many dayti‎m e visit‎o rs.82. Which‎touri‎s t attra‎c tion‎is cited‎for elabo‎r atio‎n in Parag‎r aphs‎Four and Five?A. Royal‎Palac‎e.B. Dam Squar‎e.C. Club Parad‎i so.D. Magna‎Plaza‎.83. Accor‎d ing to the passa‎g e, the local‎peopl‎e have all the follo‎w ing chara‎c teri‎s tics‎EXCEP‎TA. they are party‎goers‎.B. they show hospi‎t alit‎y.C. they can speak‎Engli‎s h.D. they are fond of cycli‎n g.84. Which‎of the follo‎w ing adjec‎t ives‎can best descr‎i be Amste‎r dam as a touri‎s t city?A. Moder‎n.B. Delig‎h tful‎.C. Quiet‎.D. Histo‎r ic.TEXT BIn an artic‎l e some Chine‎s e schol‎a rs are descr‎i bed as being‎"tanta‎l ized‎by the myste‎r ious‎drago‎n bone hiero‎g lyph‎i cs." Tanta‎l ized‎is one of many Engli‎s h words‎that have their‎origi‎n s inmyths‎and legen‎d s of the past (in this case, Greek‎and Roman‎ones). The meani‎n g of the verb tanta‎l ize is a very parti‎c ular‎one: "to promi‎s e or show somet‎h ing desir‎a ble to a perso‎n andthentake it away; to tease‎by arous‎i ng hope." Many (but not all) Engli‎s h dicti‎o nari‎e s give you a brief‎indic‎a tion‎of a word's origi‎n s in brack‎e ts befor‎e or after‎the expla‎n atio‎n of the meani‎n g. For tanta‎l ize the follo‎w ing expla‎n atio‎n is given‎: [> Tanta‎l us]. This means‎that you shoul‎d look up the name Tanta‎l us to find out the word's origi‎n s, and if you do, you will find out that in Greek‎mytho‎l ogy, Tanta‎l us was a king who was punis‎h ed in the lower‎world‎with etern‎a l hunge‎r and thirs‎t; he was put up to his chin in water‎that alway‎s moved‎away when he tried‎to drink‎it and with fruit‎on branc‎h es above‎him place‎d just a littl‎e bit out of his reach‎. Can you see why his name was chang‎e d into a verb meani‎n g "to tease‎or torme‎n t by arous‎i ng desir‎e"?Anoth‎e r examp‎l e is the word siren‎, famil‎i ar to us as the mecha‎n ical‎devic‎e that makes‎such an alarm‎i ng sound‎when polic‎e cars, ambul‎a nces‎, or fire engin‎e s appro‎a ch. This word also has itsorigi‎n s in Greek‎mytho‎l ogy. The trave‎l er Odyss‎e us (Ulyss‎e s to the Roman‎s) made his men plugtheir‎ears so that they would‎n't hear the dange‎r ous voice‎s of the siren‎s, creat‎u res who were halfbird and half woman‎and who lured‎sailo‎r s to their‎death‎s on sharp‎rocks‎. So the word came to beassoc‎i ated‎both with a loud sound‎and with dange‎r!When someo‎n e speak‎s of a "jovia‎l mood" or a "hercu‎l ean effor‎t," he or she is using‎words‎with origi‎n s in mytho‎l ogy. Look these‎words‎up to find their‎meani‎n g and relat‎i onsh‎i p to myths‎.Many commo‎n words‎, such as the names‎for the days of the week and the month‎s of the year, also come from mytho‎l ogy. Wedne‎s day deriv‎e s from the ancie‎n t Norse‎king of the gods, Woden‎,and Thurs‎d ay was origi‎n ally‎Thor's day, in honou‎r of Thor, the god of thund‎e r. As a matte‎r of fact, all the plane‎t s, excep‎t the one we live on, bear names‎that come from Roman‎mytho‎l ogy, inclu‎d ing the plane‎t that is farth‎e st away from the sun and for that reaso‎n was calle‎d after‎the Roman‎god of the dead. This god has also given‎his name to one of the chemi‎c al eleme‎n ts.Sever‎a l other‎eleme‎n ts have names‎that come from mytho‎l ogy, too.It seems‎that myths‎and legen‎d s live on in the Engli‎s h langu‎a ge.85. The purpo‎s e of the first‎sente‎n ce in Parag‎r aph One is ____.A. to descr‎i be the work of some Chine‎s e schol‎a rs.B. to arous‎e reade‎r s' inter‎e st in hiero‎g lyph‎i cs.C. to lead reade‎r s onto the main theme‎.D. to link the prece‎d ing part to the prese‎n t one.86. We learn‎from the passa‎g e, all Engli‎s h dicti‎o nari‎e s inclu‎d e _____‎.A. legen‎d s.B. mytho‎l ogy.C. word origi‎n s.D. word defin‎i tion‎s.87. The examp‎l e of tanta‎l ize is to show _____‎.A. how the word came into exist‎e nce.B. how Tanta‎l us was punis‎h ed in the lower‎world‎.C. how all Engli‎s h dicti‎o nari‎e s show word origi‎n s.D. how the meani‎n g of the word chang‎e d over the years‎.88. Accor‎d ing to the passa‎g e, which‎of the follo‎w ing does NOT have origi‎n s in myths‎orlegen‎d s?A. Jovia‎l.B. Wedne‎s day.C. Earth‎.D. March‎.89. Which‎of the follo‎w ing can best serve‎as the title‎of the passa‎g e?A. Greek‎and Roman‎Mytho‎l ogy in Langu‎a ge.B. Mytho‎l ogic‎a l Origi‎n s of Engli‎s h Words‎.C. Histo‎r ical‎Chang‎e s in Word Meani‎n gs.D. Mytho‎l ogy and Commo‎n Words‎.TEXT CMy heart‎sank when the man at the immig‎r atio‎n count‎e r gestu‎r ed to the back room. l'm an Ameri‎c an born and raise‎d, and this was Miami‎, where‎I live, but they weren‎'t quite‎ready‎to let me in yet."Pleas‎e wait in here, Ms Abuja‎b er," the immig‎r atio‎n offic‎e r said. My husba‎n d, with his very Ameri‎c an last name, accom‎p anie‎d me. He was getti‎n g used to this. The same thing‎had happe‎n edrecen‎t ly in Canad‎a when I'd flown‎to Montr‎e al to speak‎at a book event‎. That time they held mefor 45 minut‎e s. Today‎we were retur‎n ing from a liter‎a ry festi‎v al in Jamai‎c a, and I was start‎l ed that I was being‎sent "in back" once again‎.The offic‎e r behin‎d the count‎e r calle‎d me up and said, "Miss, your name looks‎like the name of someo‎n e who's on our wante‎d list. We're going‎to have to check‎you out with Washi‎n gton‎.""How long will it take?""Hard to say ... a few minut‎e s," he said. "We'll call you when we're ready‎for you."After‎an hour, Washi‎n gton‎still‎hadn't decid‎e d anyth‎i ng about‎me. "Isn't this compu‎t eriz‎e d?"I asked‎at the count‎e r. "Can't you just look me up?"Just a few more minut‎e s, they assur‎e d me.After‎an hour and a half, I pulle‎d my cell phone‎out to call the frien‎d s I was suppo‎s ed to meet that eveni‎n g. An offic‎e r rushe‎d over. "No phone‎s!" he said. "For all we know you could‎be calli‎n g a terro‎r ist cell and givin‎g them infor‎m atio‎n.""I'm just a unive‎r sity‎profe‎s sor," I said. My voice‎came out in a squea‎k."Of cours‎e you are. And we take peopl‎e like you out of here in leg irons‎every‎day."I put my phone‎away.My husba‎n d and 1 were getti‎n g hungr‎y and tired‎. Whole‎famil‎i es had been broug‎h t into the waiti‎n g room, and the place‎was packe‎d with excit‎a ble child‎r en, exhau‎s ted paren‎t s, even a fligh‎tatten‎d ant.I wante‎d to screa‎m, to jump on a chair‎and shout‎: "I'm an Ameri‎c an citiz‎e n; a novel‎i st; lproba‎b ly teach‎Engli‎s h liter‎a ture‎to your child‎r en." Or would‎that all be count‎e d again‎s t me?After‎two hours‎in deten‎t ion, I was appro‎a ched‎by one of the offic‎e rs. "You're free to go," he said. No expla‎n atio‎n or apolo‎g ies. For a momen‎t, neith‎e r of us moved‎, we were still‎in shock‎.Then we leape‎d to our feet."Oh, one more thing‎." He hande‎d me a tatte‎r ed photo‎c opy with an addre‎s s on it. "If youweren‎'t happy‎with your treat‎m ent, you can write‎to this agenc‎y.""Will they respo‎n d?" I asked‎."I don't know --- I don't know of anyon‎e who's ever writt‎e n to them befor‎e." Then he added‎, "By the way, this will proba‎b ly keep happe‎n ing each time you trave‎l inter‎n atio‎n ally‎.""What can I do to keep it from happe‎n ing again‎?"He smile‎d the empty‎smile‎we'd seen all day. "Absol‎u tely‎nothi‎n g."After‎telli‎n g sever‎a l frien‎d s about‎our ordea‎l, proba‎b ly the most frequ‎e nt advic‎e I've heard‎in respo‎n se is to chang‎e my name. Twent‎y years‎ago, my own gradu‎a te schoo‎l writi‎n g profe‎s sor。

2011年英语专业四级考试解析

2011年专四真题详解（新题型优化）PART I DICTATIONBritish Holidaying HabitsIn the late 1970s, air travel became affordable / for the average family in the UK, / and more people started travelling abroad for their summer holidays. / After all, the British weather wasn't very good, even in summer, / so a lot of people left the country for a vacation. /In the 1980s and the 1990s, young people in the UK became wealthier on average. / As a result, they started to go abroad in groups, / to places such as Spain and Greece. / Once they arrived at their destination, / they met with other groups of yormg people and had one long party. /【听写难点】这篇听写难度不大，有几个词的拼写要稍微注意一下：holidaying habits度假习惯；affordable负担得起的；vacation假期；destination目的地。

另外，书写时注意一下不完全爆破的音节，如started travelling /started to go abroad, 不要把started误写成start;弱读音节的拼写，如：means that the UK. .. , 不要漏掉冠词。

英语专业四级真题TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS 2011-2008

1. Which of the statements about the auto show is INCORRECT?[A] The show will have. more stands this year.[B] The show will have more visitors this year.[C] The number of overseas visitors will be the same this year.[D] The number of exhibition days will be the same this year.2. According to the conversation, the price for a stand .would include[A] a catalogue.[B] a poster.[C] two desks[D] four. Chairs3. During the conversation, the. man seems to be more interested in[A] the size of the show.[B] the cost of the stand.[C] the basic furniture.[D] the visitor number.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you4. What is Jim interested in?[A] Investing in the company's product.[B] Buying a new educational computer.[C] Joining the computer company,[D] Reading the campaign plan.5. The advertisements will be placed in all the following EXCEPT[A] family magazines.[B] Sunday newspapers.[C] morning television.[D] teenage magazines.6. The advertisements are intended to be seen by[A] parents only.[B] children only.[C] school teachers.[D] whole families.7. Linda sounds about the success of the campaign plan.[A] confident[B] hesitant[C] uncertain[D] delighted8. John has worked in all the following places EXCEPT[A] .a book shop.[B] a paper factory.[C] a school.[D] a fastfood restaurant.9. From the conversation, we learn that John[A] has no interest.[B] has only one interest.[C] has two interests.[D] has quite a few interests.10. Sue Green seems to be more interested in John's experience of[A] working in a paper factory.[B] working in a youth club.[C] looking after his brother and sister.[D] looking after his young friends.11. According to the passage, the average age of the fleet of Delta/Northwest is[A] 10 years.[B] 14 years.[C] 16 years.[D] 20 years.12. It can be learned from the passage that[A] air journeys are quite often far from comfortable.[B] air travellers usually enjoy luxury during flight:[C] air travellers usually enjoy upgraded conditions.[D] airliries always provide good in-flight entertainment.13. Older planes can stay safe for more than 25 years because of the following EXCEPT[A] new engines.[B] strong materials.[C] proper maintenance.[D] new interior.14. Which job will involve supervising workers using dangerous equipment?[A] Assistant site manager.[B] Carpenter supervisor.[C] Assembly supervisor.[D] Automobile service station manager.15. Who will also decide on the prices of products and services?[A] Airlines' flight service manager,[B] Automobile service station manager.[C] Assistant site manager.[D] Carpenter supervisor.16. Who may also do some of the work he supervises?[A] Assistant site manager.[B] Airlines' flight service manager.[C] Assembly supervisor.[D] Carpenter supervisor.17. Which job offers the highest salary?[A] Assistant site manager.[B] Automobile service station ,manager,[C] Carpenter supervisor.[D] Airlines' flight service manager.18. Where were the two men filmed?[A] In the jewelry shop.[B] In the City Mall.[C] Near the lorry.[D] In the parking lot.19. Witnesses saw the two men[A] leave the lorry together.[B] leave the lorry without hoods.[C] run back to the lorry separately.[D] run back to the lorry without hoods.20. Which of the following details is CORRECT?[A] The .lorry was originally painted white.[B] The lorry had no registration plates.[C] The shorter man was the passenger.[D] The taller man was the driver.21. What did NASA's Constellation Programme originally plan to do2[A] To set up a moon colony by 2020.[B] To send astronauts again to the moon by 2020.[C] To continue the current shuttle missions till 2020.[D] To create more jobs for NASA till 2020..22. NASA's Constellation Programme would be cancelled mainly because[A] there were more important space missions.[B] the space agency lacked funding for the programme.[C] the current shuttle missions would continue.[D] Congress failed to pass President Obama's budget.23. The Russian cargo ship was sinking. What was the direct cause?[A] No explanation of the problem.[B] Long distance away from land.[C] Slow rescue efforts.[D] Severe weather.24. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a possible means of rescue?[A] Aircraft.[B] Tugboat.[C] Nearby cargo ship.[D] Vessels at the oil rig.25. Why did the singers meet in Hollywood?[A] To raise money for African humanitarian efforts.[B] To raise money for Haitian earthquake victims.[C] To sing in memory of Michael Jackson.[D] To make a recording of the original version of the song. 26. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?[A] The organizer is one of the co-writers of the first song.[B] Singers will use the same recording studio as in 1985.[C] The recording session is expected tO last long.[D] Stars from the original version will take part.27. The additional 2 billion dollars will mainly be used to[A] upgrade its network capacity.[B] improve customer services.[C] develop new products.[D] market more iPhones.28. Where does AT&T face difficulties in particular?[A] Nationwide.[B] Overseas.[C] In large cities.[D] In remote towns.29. Where is the presence of security patrols most evident?[A] Where matches take place.[B] Where protests may take place.[C] In downtown Vancouver.[D] Around the athletes' village.30. What is this news item mainly about?[A] Political protests during the Olympics.[B] Security operations during the Olympics.[C] Olympics' security forces.[D] Security measures in buildings.31.[A]bring down[B]bring forth[C] bring off[D] bring in32.[A]emotional[B] sentimental[C] bewildered[D] proud33. [A] While[B] when[C]if[D]as34. [A] When[B] If[C] Although[D] Yet35.[A],considerate[B] considerable[C] considering[D] considered36.[A]care about[B]care of[C] care with[D] care for37. [A] For[B] Of[C] From[D] Upon38. [A] received[B] taken[C] accepted[D] obtained 39, [A] reply[B] react, ion[C] readiness[D] reality40. [A],what[B]this[C] one[D] that41. [A]As a result[B]For example[C] Yet[D] Also42. [A] educate[B] cultivateEC] inform[D] convert43. [A] step[B] process[C] point[D] time44. [A] /[B]just[C] quite[D] only45. [A] role[B] work[C] career[D] position46. [A]a little[B] just[C] nearly[D] almost47. [A] take[B] make[C] carry[D] accept48. [A] transformation[B] realization[C] socialization[D] reception49. [A]In addition[B]Above all[C] Generally[D] However50. [A] current[B] immediate[C] present[D] quick51. My uncle is quite worn out from years of hard work. He is. no longer the man______he was fifteen years ago,[A] which[B] whom[C] who[D] that52. Which of the following s6ntences is a COMMAND?[A] Beg your pardon.[B] Have a good time.[C] Never do that again![D] What noise you are making!53. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates purpose?[A] She said it for fun, but others took her seriously.[B] For all its effort, the team didn't win the match.[C] Linda has worked for the firm for twenty years.[D] He set out for Beijingyesterday.54. When you have finished with the book, don't forget to return it to Tim ______?[A] do you[B] will you[C] don't you[D] won't you55. In phrases like freezing cold, burning hot, or soaking wet, the-ING participle is used[A] as a command.[B] as a condition.[C] for concession.[D] for emphasis.56. Which of the following italicized phrases is INCORRECT?[A] The city is now ten times its original size.[B] I wish I had two.times his strength.[C] The seller asked for double the usual price.[D] They come here four times every year, 57. It is not so much the language______ the cultural background that makes the book difficult to understand.[A] as[B] nor[C] but[D] like58. Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object?[A] What do you think has happened to her?[B] Who do you think the visiting professor is?[C] How much do you think he earns,every month?[D] How quickly w0uld you say he would come?59. The additional work will take ______ weeks.[A] the other[B] another two [E] other two[D] the more60. Which of the following italicized parts is a subject clause(主语从句) ?[A] We are quite certain that we will get there in time.[B] He has to face the fact that there will be no pay rise this year.[C] She said that she had seen the man earlier that morning.[D] It is sheer luck that the miners are still alive after ten days.61. It's getting late. I'd rather you ______ now.[A] left[B] leave[C] are leaving[D] will leave62. In the sentence "The manager interviewed Jim himself in the morning", the italicized word is used tomodify[A] the object[B] the verb[C] the subject[D] the prepositional phrase63. There is no doubt ______ the couple did the right thing in coming back home earlier than planned.[A] whether[B] that[C] why[D] when64. The sentence that expresses OFFER is[A] I'll get some drinks. What'11 you have?[B] Does she need to book a ticket now?[C] May I know your name?[D] Can you return the book next week?65. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates a subject-predicate relation (主谓关系)？[A] Mr. Smith's passport has been issued.[B] The visitor's arrival was reported in the news.[C] John's travel details have not been finalized.[D] The new bookstore sells, children's stories.66. Our office has recently ______ to a new computer system[A] altered[B] converted[C] transformed[D] modified67. The crowd went ______ as soon as the singer stepped onto the stage.[A] wild[B] emotional[C] uncontrolled[D] unrestricted68. Our school library is closed for repairs.[A] shortly[B] quickly[C] temporarily[D] rapidly69. John is up to his eyes in work at the moment. The underlined part means[A] very excited[B] very busy[C] very tired[D] very efficient.70. Victoria bumped into her brother quite by chance in the supermarket. The underlined word means ______.[A] risk[B] opportunity[C] possibility[D] luck71. "Look at those pretty girls' skirts" is ______, because it is not clear whether the girls or the skirts are pretty .[A] ambiguous[B] hidden[C] indirect[D] indistinct72. House repairs, holidays, school fees and other ______ have reduced his bank balance to almost nothing.[A] amount[B] payment[C] expenses[D] figures73. It was really ______ of you to remember my birthday.[A] grateful[B] thoughtful[C] considerable[D] generous74. You can go to a travel agency and ask for a holiday ______.[A] introduction[B] advertisement[C] book[D] brochure75. The city government is building more roads to ______ the increasing number of cars.[A] accommodate[B] receive[C] accept[D] hold76. They've lifted a two-year-long economic ______ on the country.[A] enclosure[B] restriction[C] blockade[D] prohibition77. Everyone is surprised that she has fallen out with her boy friend. The underlined part means______.[A] left[B] quarreled[C] attacked[D] defeated78. His plan is carefully prepared and full of details, so it is a very one.[A] elaborate[B] refined[C] ambitious[D] complex79. The girl's voice was so low that we could hear her.[A] seldom,[B] almost[C] only[D] barely 80. She must have been pretty to fall for such an old trick.[A] interested[B] gullible[C] enthusiastic[D] shrewd81. Which of the following paragraphs briefly reviews the historical challenges for reading?[A] Paragraph One.[B] Paragraph Two.[C] Paragraph Three.[D] Paragraph Four.82. The following are all cited as advantages of e-books EXCEPT[A] multimodal content.[B] environmental friendliness.[C] convenience for readers.[D] imaginative design.83. Which of the following can best describe how the author feels toward single-sentence-long novels?[A] Ironic.[B] Worried.[C] Sarcastic.[D] Doubtful.84. According to the passage, people need knowledge of modern technology and ______to survive in the fast-changing society.[A] good. judgment[B] high sensitivity[C] good imagination[D] the ability to focus85. What is the main idea of the passage?[A] Technology pushes the way forward for reading and writing.[B] Interconnectivity is a feature of new reading experience.[C] Technology is an opportunity and a challenge for traditional reading.[D] Technology offers a greater variety of reading practice.86. According to the passage, "... spring cleaning is a difficult notion for modern families to grasp" means that spring cleaning[A] is no longer an easy practice to understand.[B] is no longer part of modern family life.[C] requires more family members to be involved.[D] calls for more complicated skills and knowledge.87. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be included in family spring cleaning?[A] Beating the rugs.[B] Cleaning the window.[C] Restoring Wi-Fi services.[D] Cleaning the backyard.88. Why does the author say "spring cleaning can't wait"?[A] Because there will be more activities when it gets warmer,[B] Because the air is fresher and the breeze is lighter.[C] Because the whole family is full of energy at spring time.[D] Because the snow is melting and the ground is thawing.89. Which of the following interpretations of the biologists' theory about melatonin is INCORRECT?[A] The production of melatonin in our bodies varies at different times.[B] Melatonin is more likely to cause sleepiness in our bodies.[C] The reduction of melatonin will cause wakefulness in our bodies,[D] The amount of melatonin remains constant in our bodies.90. Which of the following can best sum up the author's overall reaction to her adult son's positive response to spring cleaning?[A] Surprised and skeptical.[B] Elated and hesitant.[C] Relieved and optimistic.[D] Optimistic and hesitant.91. According to the passage, today's young Japanese prefer[A] a traditional arranged marriage.[B] a new type of arranged marriage.[C] a Western love marriage.[D] a more Westernized love marriage.92. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?[A] A Western love marriage tends to miss some Japanese values.[B] Less attention is paid to the partner's qualification in arranged marriages.[C] Young Japanese would often calculate their partner's wealth.[D] A new arranged marriage is a repetition of the older type.93. According to the passage, the figure 40% (Paragraph Five) is uncertain because[A] there has been a big increase in the number of arranged marriages.[B] Western love marriage still remains popular among-young Japanese.[C] young Japanese' start dating very early in their life in a Western tradition.[D], the tendency for arranged marriages could be stronger than is indicated.94. One of the big differences between a traditional nakodo and its contemporary version lies in the way[A] wedding gifts are presented.[B] a proposed partner is refused.[C] formalities are arranged.[D] the middleman/woman is chosen.95. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?[A] To tell the differences between an old and modern nakodo.[B] To provide some examples for the traditional nakodo.[C] To offer more details of the computerized nakodo.[D] To sum up the main ideas and provide a Conclusion.96. According to the passage, which of the following was most significant in her early career?[A] Her nomination oh the McDonald's bun committee.[B] Her travel and the visits to bakeries around the world.[C] A business contract with local bun suppliers.[D] The interviews and experience in running a bakery.97. "Harrington...made sure she was never off executives' radar" (Paragraph Four) means that she[A] herself wanted to be a company executive.[B] meant to hire executives to run the business.[C] meant to keep her management knowledge and skills.[D] focused on the management of the bakery business.98. How did she survive the crisis at the start of her bakery business?[A] By supplying buns for another company.[B] By opening her bun company ahead of schedule.[C] By keeping supplies up for McDonald's.[D] By making a new agreement with McDonald's.99. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT in' describing her current business?[A] It is fast growing.[B] It is diversified.[C] Its clients are all local.[D] It is more efficient.100. According to the passage, which of the following is fundamental to Harrington's success?[A] Efficiency and love for the family.[B] Perseverance and Concern for employees.[C] Business expansion and family support.[D] Opportunities and speed.2011年英语专业四级考试全真试题答案与精解由文章标题可推知，这是一篇关于英国人度假旅游习惯的短文，文中出现的难词主要有affordable，wealthier，destination等。

专四真题详解(2008年)(1)——长喜英语

2008年专业四级考试真题答案详解级标题下面用专四预测中Key to Model Test One下面同样的版式.2008年专业四级考试真题答案详解PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A CONVERSATIONSConversation 2Conversation 3SECTION B PASSAGESPassage 3SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item 2News Item 3News Item 5News Item 631.【解析】选[C]。

根据上下文可知，所填词应是salt的上义词，应有“物质”之意。

[A] object、[B] article、[C] substance均有此意，区别在于：object一般指可见的、可触及的、可拿起的固体，没有生命；article意为“物品”时尤指很多物品中的一个；substance意为“物质”，强调物质本身的组成部分、构成成分或实质，因此[C]为答案。

[D] category“种类，分类“，salt不能等同于category，较容易排除。

32.【解析】选[A]。

空前提到把盐当作钱用很奇怪，空后提到在一些国家盐是必需品（necessity），前后意思发生了转折，故答案为[A] but。

[B] and表并列，[C] so表因果，[D] even表递进。

33.【解析】选[D]。

根据上题的题解可知，在食物以蔬菜为主的国家，盐通常是必需品。

[A] abstract不能用来描述盐；[B] advantageous意为“有利的”，与此处语义不符；[C] abundant意为“充裕的”，与上下文意思不符；[D] absolute意为“纯粹的，绝对的”，可用来修饰necessity，故为答案。

34.【解析】选[B]。

分析句子可知，所填词应能与空后的money和buy goods构成语义场共现。

[B] value意为“价值”，与此处语义相符，故为答案。

08年英语专业四级真题参考答案

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