1992年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及参考答案

1992年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversation s. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A)，B)，C), and D)，and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the centre.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) Give the woman what she wants.B) Help the woman in a moment.C) Tell the woman what he is doing.D) Stop his work immediately.2. A) He wants the woman to call him again.B) He will call the woman in two weeks.C) He wants her to fix the watch within one week.D) He will fix the woman’s watch.3. A) To see the doctor.B) To go to a party.C) To make an appointment.D) To look after her children.4. A) She is eager to know what the present is.B) She is not anxious to know what it is.C) She doesn’t know what she is asked to wait for.D) She really doesn’t care about the present.5. A) The program was on too late.B) His TV set was out of order.C) He doesn’t think much of the President.D) He had a late class.6. A) The teacher postponed the conference.B) There won’t be a test this afternoon.C) The students will be attending the conference.D) The students took a science test this afternoon.7. A) She thinks his lectures are boring.B) She thinks his tests are too long.C) She doesn’t like his choice of test questions.D) She doesn’t think he prepares his lectures well enough.8. A) She thinks he talks too much.B) She thinks he is simple-minded.C) She thinks he is always very frank.D) She thinks he doesn’t like speaking.9. A) On foot.B) By bus.C) By car.D) By bike.10. A) ￡7.B) ￡9.C) ￡11.D) ￡15.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A)，B)，C), and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) They are in a good temper.B) They like music.C) They want to say something.D) They sing for enjoyment.12. A) They make some signs.B) They keep from other birds.C) They keep silent.D) They hide themselves.13. A) It spreads out its tail.B) It dances.C) It uses shells and flowers to make a garden.D) It flies high in the sky.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) They hung meat in the sun.B) They cooked meat with salt.C) They preserved meat with ice.D) They kept meat underground.15. A) He began to use chemicals.B) He preserved food with sugar.C) He kept food in cans.D) He sealed food in jars.16. A) Development of the canning industry.B) Food processing and chemicals.C) Food industry in different countries.D) Preserving food-past and present.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) In the United states.B) At Sutter’s Fort.C) In Sweden.D) In Switzerland.18. A) He left the farm.B) He kept it a secret to himself.C) He told Sutter about it.D) He tried to find more gold.19. A) Because too many people came there for gold.B) Because Sutter was not good at farming.C) Because the army occupied it.D) Because Sutter gave up farming.20. A) It made him a very rich man.B) It brought him great misfortune.C) It had little effect on his life.D) It cause the death of his wife.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A)，B)，C), and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Time was—and not so many years ago, either—when the average citizen took a pretty dim view of banks and Banking. That this was so, it should be said, was to no small extent the fault of banks and bankers themselves. Banks used to be—and a few still are—forbidding structures. Behind the little barred windows were, more often than not,elderly gentlemen whose expression of friendliness reflected the size of the customer’s account, and nothing less than a few hundred thousand in the bank could have inspired the suggestion of a smile.And yet the average bank for many year was, to the average citizen, a fearful, if necessary, instrument for dealing with business—usually big business. But somewhere in the past quarter century, banks Began to grow human, even pleasant, and started to attract the little man. It is possible that this movement began in medium-sized towns, or in small towns where people know each other by their first names, and spread to big towns. At any rate, the results have been remarkable.The movement to “humanize” hanks, of course, received a big push during the war, when more and more women were employed to do work previously performed by men. Also more and more “little” people found themselves in need of personal loans, as taxes became heavier and as the practice of installment (分期付款) buying broke down the previously long—held concept that there was something almost morally wrong about being in debt. All sorts of people began to discover that the intelligent use of credit (信贷) could be extremely helpful.21. The author believes that the unfriendly atmosphere in banks many years ago waschiefly due to ________.A) the outer appearance of bank buildingsB) unfriendliness of customers toward banksC) economic pressure of the timeD) the attitude of hankers22. The banks of many years ago showed interest only in ________.A) regular visitorsB) rich customersC) friendly businessmenD) elderly gentlemen23. When did banks begin to grow human?A) Sometime before the war.B) A few years ago.C) During the war.D) In the last century.24. What helped to push the “humanization” of banks?A) More and more “little” people became customers of banks.B) The elderly gentlemen in banks were replaced by women.C) More banks were set up in small and medium-sized towns.D) The size of the customer’s account was greatly increased.25. Average People seldom borrowed money from bank in the bank because ________.A) the bank buildings looked forbiddingB) they were comparatively rich before the warC) they thought it was not proper to be in debtD) they rarely spent more than they could earnPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Last summer, Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole announced a new rule: Unless states representing two-thirds of the country’s population pass compulsory (强制性的) seat-belt-use laws by April 1989, all new vehicles will have to be fitted with air bags or automatic seat belts.The rule wouldn’t have been necessary but for one simple fact. Even though seat belts could prevent nearly half of the deaths in fatal car accidents, 85 percent of the population simply won’t wear them.Why not? Behavioral engineers have found that there are all sorts of reasons—usually unstated. These are some of the most popular. It’s safer to be thrown from a car man trapped. According to E. Scott Geller, that’s a faulty argument. “In fact”, he says, “being thrown from a car is twenty-five times more dangerous than being trapped”.It won’t happen to me; I’m a good driver. But what about the other person who may be a terrible driver? The data show that the average incidence (发生率) for all accidents in one per driver every 10 years.My car will end up underwater or on fire, and I won’t be able to get out. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), only 0.5 percent of all injury-producing accidents occur under these conditions. “If you’re wearing a belt, you’ve got a better chance of being conscious and not having your legs broken—distinct advantages in getting out of a dangerous situation”.I’m only going a few blocks. Yet 80 percent of accidents happen at speeds or less that 25 miles per hour, 75 percent happen within 25 miles of home.26. Before 1989, in the United States ________.A) the use of seat belts was not compulsory for the majority of the populationB) a new law requiring the use of seat belts had just been passedC) people had to choose between the use of seat belts or the use of air bagsD) almost fifty percent of the people involved in car accidents were saved by seatBelts27. The word “trapped” (Para. 3, Line 3) means to be ________.A) held up in a traffic jamB) confined in the carC) caught in an accidentD) pulled into a car28. One of the reasons why many drivers refuse to wear seat belts is because ________.A) they don’t think that it is comfortable to wear seat beltsB) they don’t believe that an accident involving a terrible driver is highly probableC) they believe that no danger is involved in just driving a few blocksD) they think that few drivers are willing to wear seat belts29. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A) seat belts should be replaced by air bagsB) eighty-five percent of all drivers are likely to Break traffic rulesC) all drivers, whether good or bad, are liable to have an accident at one time oranotherD) wearing seat belts will get drivers out of dangerous situations30. The purpose of the writer in writing this passage is ________.A) to urge the government to pass the law soonerB) to tell how dangerous car-driving can beC) to criticise those who refuse to use seat beltsD) to prove the necessity of the new rulePassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.For well over 2000 years the world’s great religions have taught the virtues of a trusting heart. Now there is another reason to merit the wisdom of the ages: scientific evidence indicates that those with trusting hearts will live longer, healthier lives.As a result of the work published in the 1970s by two pioneering heart specialists, Meyer Friedman and Ray H. Rosenman, nearly every American is aware that blood Type.A people are impatient, and easily moved to hostility and anger. Many have come to believe that Type As are at a much higher risk of suffering heart attack or dying of heart disease than others.The driving force behind hostility is a cynical (愤世嫉俗) mistrust of others. If we expect others to mistreat us, we are seldom disappointed. This generates anger and leads us to respond with hostility.The most characteristic attitude of a cynic is being suspicious of the motives ofpeople he doesn’t know. Imagine you are waiting for an elevator and it stops two floors above for longer than usual. How inconsiderate (不替别人着想的) You think. In a few seconds, you have drawn hostile conclusions about unseen people and their motives.Meanwhile, your cynical mistrust is leading to noticeable physical consequences. Your voice rises. The rate and depth of your breathing increases. Your heart is beating faster and harder, and the muscles of your arms and legs become tigh t. You feel “charged up”, ready for action.If you frequently experience these feelings, you may be at increased risk of developing serious health problems. Anger can add to the risk of heart and other diseases.31. According to the author, people with trusting hearts are ________.A) usually intelligent and wiseB) usually very religiousC) less likely to get heart diseasesD) not likely to be mistreated by others32. The book by Meyer Friedman and Ray H. Rosenman most probably discusses________.A) friendliness and hostilityB) trust and mistrust of peopleC) heart diseases and death rateD) people’s characters and their blood types33. According to the passage, if you have a fixed idea in mind that people will mistreatyou, you will always find it ________.A) to be disappointingB) to be pleasingC) to be wrongD) to be so34. A cynic, in the passage, is a person ________.A) who is always ready to fightB) who usually has doubts about the people around himC) whose behaviour usually leads to serious health problemsD) whose behaviour usually seems strange to the people he knows35. The author’s intention in writing the passage is to ________.A) advise people to be patientB) analyze the danger of heart diseasesC) persuade people to be trustfulD) praise the wisdom of the old peoplePassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.“Time is a problem for kids,” states a news repo rt for a new Swiss watch. Children in some countries “learn time slowly” because “they don’t wear watches” and “parents don’t really know how to teach them time”. The kids grow up with this handicap and become adults—and then can’t get to work on time. Is there an answer to this problem? of course—it’s the Flik Flak, made by a famous Swiss watch company.The Flik Flak is being marketed as something teaching watch for children aged 4 to 10. The watch itself does not teach kids how to tell time, of course it merely “captures their imagination” by presenting the “hour” hand as a beautiful red girl named Flak and the “minute” hand as a tall blue boy named Flik. Flik points to corresponding “blue“ minutes on the dial, while Flak points to red hour numbers. The characters and the colors combined with parental help, are supposed to teach young children how to tell time.The watch comes equipped with a standard battery and a nylon band. Peter Lipkin, the United States sales manager for the Flik Flak, calls it Kidproof: if it gets dirty you can throw the whole watch in the washing machine.”The product is being sold in select department stores in Europe, Asia and the United States for a suggested price of $25. Parents who buy the watch may discover that it is one thing for kids to tell time; it’s quite another for them to be on time.36. From the news report we know that ________.A) parents are patient when teaching children timeB) parents have little idea of how to teach children timeC) children tend to learn time quicklyD) children enjoy wearing the Flik Flak watch37. The author doesn’t seem to believe ________.A) children will be on time if they have learnt how to tell timeB) a Flik Flak can help parents teach their children how to tell timeC) the Flik Flak can capture children’s imaginationD) children usually have trouble telling time if they don’t wear watches38. The word “handicap” (Para. 1, Line 4) means ________.A) displeasureB) discouragementC) disappointmentD) disadvantage39. Flik and Flak in the passage stand for ________.A) a tall boy and a beautiful girlB) the minute hand and the hour handC) the Swiss watch companyD) the designers of the watch40. The United States sales manager calls the new watch kidproof because ________.A) it is designed to teach children to be on timeB) it proves to be effective in teaching children timeC) it is made so as not to be easily damaged by childrenD) it is the children’s favourite watchPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A)，B)，C), and D). Choose the ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the centre.41. I can’t understand how you ________ these unpleasant surroundings.A) put outB) put downC) put up withD) put forward42. ________ you decide to take up you should try to make it a success.A) WhateverB) UnlessC) WheneverD) If only43. If Harry did not attend the conference last night, he ________ too much work to do.A) must have hadB) must haveC) had hadD) had to have had44. John often attends public lectures at the University of Oxford, chiefly ________ hisEnglish.A) to improveB) improvingC) to have improvedD) improved45. It was suggested at the meeting that effective measures ________ to solve theproblem.A) were takenB) be takenC) must be takenD) take46. I am ________ of your stupid conversation.A) annoyedB) worriedC) angryD) tired47. They are building the dam in ________ with another firm.A) comparisonB) associationC) touchD) tune48. Most parents encourage their children to take an active part in social events,________ those events do not interfere with their studies.A) lestB) thoughC) unlessD) provided49. Orlando, a city in Florida, ________ for its main attraction, Magic Kingdom.A) which is well knownB) is well knownC) well knownD) being well known50. He is ________ a writer as a reporter.A) moreB) ratherC) not so muchD) not much51. Jim is sorry ________ so impolite to your guest last Saturday.A) to beB) having beenC) beingD) to have been52. I suppose that when I come back in ten years’ time all these old houses ________down.A) will have been pulledB) will have pulledC) will be pullingD) will be pulled53. To be sure, some insects can build complex societies ________ different types ofindividuals performing different tasks.A) taken fromB) made ofC) composed ofD) developed from54. The students will put off the outing until next week, ________ they won’t be sobusy.A) whenB) asC) sinceD) while55. I have not found my book yet; in fact, I am not sure ________ I could have donewith it.A) whetherB) whyC) whatD) when56. If you do not fasten your safety belt, your chances of being ________ will begreater.A) beatenB) hurtC) damagedD) stricken57. “ ________” for many years, the writer suddenly became famous.A) Having ignored himB) To be ignoredC) To have been ignoredD) Having been ignored58. This bird’s large wings ________ it to fly very fast.A) ableB) enableC) unsureD) cause59. The picture exhibition bored me to death. I wish I ________ to it.A) have not goneB) did not goC) had not goneD) should not have gone60. I don’t swim not, but I ________ when I was a kid.A) used to itB) used to doing itC) used toD) used to do61. I found my daughter sitting in the kitchen, crying ________.A) stronglyB) bitterlyC) heavilyD) deeply62. You are getting too old for football. You’d better ________ tennis instead.A) take inB) take upC) take forD) take over63. When the two young people were married, the ceremony was anything ________ upto data.A) butB) besideC) exceptD) apart from64. He didn’t mention anything about the party, ________ the date.A) either evenB) even norC) even neitherD) not even65. After being rescued from the air crash, the people agreed that they had much to________.A) thankB) be thankedC) be thankfulD) be thankful for66. This new method not only saves time but also saves energy ________ operating ontwo batteries instead to four.A) inB) onC) byD) for67. What ________ to him is whether the job allows him to pursue his studies.A) mattersB) refersC) happensD) applies68. He said that very clearly so that nobody was in any ________ about what wasmeant.A) doubtB) wonderC) questionD) consideration69. It is predicted that heavy rains are ________ to flood the area in a few days.A) frighteningB) threateningC) scatteringD) warning70. In most of the United States, the morning newspaper is ________ by school agechildren.A) directedB) dischargedC) derivedD) deliveredPart IV Close (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A)，B)，C), and D) on the right side of the paper. You shouldchoose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on, the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.When television first began to expand, very few of the people who had become famous as __71__ announcers were able to be equally effective __72__ television. Some of the difficulties they experienced when they were trying to __73__ themselves to the new medium were technical. When __74__ on radio, for example, they had become __75__ to seeing on behalf of the listener. This art of seeing for others __76__ that the announcer has to be very good __77__ talking. Above all, he has to be able to __78__ a continuous sequence (序列) of visual (视觉的) images which add meaning __79__ the round the listener hears. In the __80__ of television, however, the announcer sees __81__ with the viewer. His duty, __82__, is completely different. He is there to make __83__ that the viewer does not __84__ any point of interest, to help him focus __85__ particular things, and to help him __86__ the images on the television screen. __87__ his radio colleague, he must know the __88__ of silence and how to use it at those __89__ when the pictures speak for __90__.71. A) televisionB) advertisementC) radioD) newspaper72. A) ofB) inC) atD) on73. A) adoptB) adjustC) alterD) adapt74. A) workingB) listeningC) appearingD) showing75. A) practisedB) experiencedC) determinedD) used76. A) guaranteesB) meansC) convincesD) warns77. A) atB) withC) inD) of78. A) reflectB) createC) causeD) affect79. A) toB) inC) onD) about80. A) occasionB) matterC) exampleD) case81. A) somethingB) everythingC) nothingD) anything82. A) moreoverB) thereforeC) furthermoreD) nevertheless83. A) clearB) definiteC) sureD) easy84. A) missB) ignoreC) dropD) catch85. A) toB) atC) inD) on86. A) revealB) exposeC) understandD) translate87. A) UnlikeB) BesidesC) LikeD) As88. A) priceB) costC) valueD) worth89. A) minutesB) periodsC) timesD) moments90. A) themB) himC) themselvesD) himselfPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition in no less than 100 words, on the topic: Is Failure a Bad Thing? Your compositionshould be based on the following outline (give in Chinese)1. 失败是常有的事?2. 人们对失败有各种不同的态度。

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全国大学英语CET四级考试试卷及答案指导(2025年)

2025年全国大学英语CET四级考试模拟试卷及答案指导一、写作（15分）CET-4 Writing SectionDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled “The Importance of Teamwork”. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Sample Essay: The Importance of TeamworkIn today’s fast-paced and highly competitive world, the concept of teamwork has become more crucial than ever. It is often said that one can go fast alone, but to go far, one must go together. This saying underlines the importance of teamwork in achieving common goals effectively and efficiently.Teamwork allows for the pooling of diverse skills and talents, which leads to more innovative solutions and better decision-making. When individuals with different backgrounds and expertise collaborate, they bring unique perspectives to the table, fostering an environment where creativity thrives. Furthermore, working as a team builds a support system, enabling members to rely on each other during challenging times, thus reducing stress and increasing job satisfaction.Another significant benefit of teamwork is the ability to accomplish tasksthat would be impossible for an individual to handle. By dividing work among team members based on their strengths, teams can tackle complex projects, ensuring all aspects are thoroughly covered. This not only improves the quality of work but also accelerizes the completion time.In conclusion, the value of teamwork cannot be overstated. It is through collaboration and mutual support that we can achieve great things, overcome obstacles, and reach our full potential. Embracing the spirit of teamwork is essential for both personal and professional success in our interconnected world.Analysis:•Introduction: The essay begins with a clear statement about the increasing significance of teamwork in the modern era, setting up the main argument.•Body Paragraphs:•The first body paragraph discusses how teamwork enhances innovation and decision-making by combining varied skills and viewpoints.•The second body paragraph highlights the supportive nature of teamwork, emphasizing its role in managing stress and boosting morale.• A third point is made about the efficiency and effectiveness gained from dividing labor according to individual strengths, allowing for thesuccessful execution of complex tasks.•Conclusion: The concluding paragraph reinforces the thesis, summarizing the key benefits of teamwork and linking them to broader concepts ofachievement and personal growth.This sample response adheres to the word limit (156 words), maintains a coherent structure, and provides specific examples to support the main points, making it a strong example for the CET-4 writing section.二、听力理解-短篇新闻（选择题，共7分）第一题News Item 1:A new study has found that the popularity of online shopping has led to a significant increase in the use of plastic packaging. The researchers analyzed data from various e-commerce platforms and discovered that the amount of plastic packaging used in online orders has doubled over the past five years. This has raised concerns about the environmental impact of e-commerce and the need for more sustainable packaging solutions.Questions:1、What is the main issue addressed in the news?A) The decline of traditional shopping methods.B) The environmental impact of online shopping.C) The growth of e-commerce platforms.D) The advantages of plastic packaging.2、According to the news, what has happened to the use of plastic packaging in online orders over the past five years?A) It has decreased by 50%.B) It has remained stable.C) It has increased by 25%.D) It has doubled.3、What is the primary concern raised by the study regarding online shopping?A) The increase in the number of e-commerce platforms.B) The high cost of online shopping.C) The environmental impact of plastic packaging.D) The difficulty in returning products.Answers:1、B) The environmental impact of online shopping.2、D) It has doubled.3、C) The environmental impact of plastic packaging.第二题Section B: Short NewsIn this section, you will hear one short news report. At the end of the news report, you will hear three questions. After each question, there is a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.News Report:The World Health Organization announced today that it has added the ChineseSinovac COVID-19 vaccine to its list of vaccines approved for emergency use. This move will facilitate the distribution of the vaccine in lower-income countries participating in the COVAX initiative aimed at ensuring equitable access to vaccines globally. The WHO praised the Sinovac vaccine for its easy storage requirements, making it ideal for areas with less sophisticated medical infrastructure.Questions:1、According to the news report, what did the WHO announce?A)The end of the pandemicB)Approval of a new vaccineC)Launch of a global health campaignD)Increased funding for vaccine researchAnswer: B) Approval of a new vaccine2、What was highlighted about the Sinovac vaccine by the WHO?A)It is the most effective vaccine availableB)It requires simple storage conditionsC)It is cheaper than other vaccinesD)It has no side effectsAnswer: B) It requires simple storage conditions3、What is the purpose of the COVAX initiative mentioned in the report?A)To speed up vaccine developmentB)To provide financial support to vaccine manufacturersC)To ensure equal access to vaccines worldwideD)To promote travel between countriesAnswer: C) To ensure equal access to vaccines worldwide三、听力理解-长对话（选择题，共8分）第一题Part Three: Long ConversationsIn this section, you will hear 1 long conversation. The conversation will be played twice. After you hear a part of the conversation, there will be a pause. Both the questions and the conversation will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Now, listen to the conversation.Conversational Excerpt:M: Hey, Jane, how was your day at the office today?W: Oh, it was quite a challenge. I had to deal with a lot of issues. But I think I handled them pretty well.M: That’s good to hear. What were the main issues you faced?W: Well, first, we had a problem with the new software we’re tryin g to implement. It seems to be causing some technical difficulties.M: Oh no, that sounds frustrating. Did you manage to fix it?W: Not yet. I’m still trying to figure out what’s wrong. But I’m workingon it.M: That’s important. The company can’t afford a ny downtime with this software.W: Exactly. And then, I had to deal with a customer complaint. The customer was really upset because of a delayed shipment.M: That’s never a good situation. How did you handle it?W: I tried to be understanding and offered a discount on their next order. It seemed to calm them down a bit.M: That was a good move. Did it resolve the issue?W: Yes, it did. They’re satisfied now, and I think we’ve avoided a bigger problem.M: It sounds like you had a busy day. But you did a good job handling everything.W: Thanks, I’m glad you think so.Questions:1、What was the main issue the woman faced with the new software?A) It was causing problems with the computer systems.B) It was taking longer to install than expected.C) It was causing technical difficulties.D) It was not compatible with their existing systems.2、How did the woman deal with the customer complaint?A) She escalated the issue to her supervisor.B) She offered a discount on the customer’s next order.C) She apologized directly to the customer.D) She sent the customer a refund check.3、What was the woman’s impression of her day at work?A) It was uneventful and unchallenging.B) It was quite stressful but rewarding.C) It was a day filled with unnecessary meetings.D) It was a day where she didn’t accomplish much.4、What did the man say about the woman’s day at work?A) He thought it was unproductive.B) He felt she had handled everything well.C) He thought she should have asked for help.D) He believed she should take a break.Answers:1、C2、B3、B4、B第二题对话内容:Man:Hey, Sarah. I heard you’re planning to go on a trip next month. Where are you heading?Sarah:Oh, hi, Mike! Yes, I’m really excited about it. I’m going to Japan. It’s my first time there.Man:That sounds amazing! How long will you be staying? And what places are you planning to visit?Sarah:I’ll be there for two weeks. My plan is to start in Tokyo and then travel to Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima. I’ve always been fascinated by the mix of traditional and modern culture in Japan.Man: Two weeks should give you plenty of time to see a lot. Are you going alone or with someone?Sarah:Actually, I’m going with a group of friends from college. We all decided to take this trip together after graduation. It’ll be great to experience it with them.Man:That’s wonderful! Do you have everything planned out, like accommodations and transportation?Sarah:Mostly, yes. We’ve booked our flights and hotels, and we’re using the Japan Rail Pass for getting around. B ut we’re leaving some room for spontaneity too. Sometimes the best experiences come unexpectedly!Man:Absolutely, that’s the spirit of traveling. Well, I hope you have an incredible time. Don’t forget to try some local food and maybe bring back some souvenirs!Sarah:Thanks, Mike! I definitely won’t miss out on trying sushi and ramen, and I already have a list of gifts to buy for family and friends. I can’t waitto share my adventures with everyone when I get back.1、How long is Sarah planning to stay in Japan?•A) One week•B) Two weeks•C) Three weeks•D) One month答案: B) Two weeks2、Which of the following ci ties is NOT mentioned as part of Sarah’s itinerary?•A) Tokyo•B) Kyoto•C) Sapporo•D) Hiroshima答案: C) Sapporo3、Who is Sarah going to Japan with?•A) By herself•B) With her family•C) With a group of friends•D) With coworkers答案: C) With a group of friends4、What has Sarah and her friends prepared for their trip besides booking flights and hotels?•A) They have hired a personal guide.•B) They have reserved spots for cultural workshops.•C) They have purchased a Japan Rail Pass.•D) They have enrolled in a language course.答案: C) They have purchased a Japan Rail Pass.四、听力理解-听力篇章（选择题，共20分）第一题Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, check what you have written.Passage:In recent years, the concept of “soft skills” has become increasingly popular in the workplace. These are skills that are not traditionally taught in schools but are essential for success in the professional world. Soft skills include communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management.1、Many employers believe that soft skills are just as important as technical skills because they help employees adapt to changing work environments.2、One of the most important soft skills is communication. Effectivecommunication can prevent misunderstandings and improve relationships with colleagues.3、Teamwork is also crucial in today’s workplace. Being able to work well with others can lead to better productivity and innovation.4、Problem-solving skills are essential for overcoming obstacles and achieving goals. Employees who can think creatively and solve problems efficiently are highly valued.5、Time management is another key soft skill. Being able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively can help employees meet deadlines and reduce stress.Questions:1、What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of technical skills in the workplace.B) The definition and examples of soft skills.C) The increasing popularity of soft skills in the workplace.D) The impact of soft skills on employee performance.2、Why do many employers believe soft skills are important?A) They are easier to teach than technical skills.B) They are not necessary for most jobs.C) They help employees adapt to changing work environments.D) They are more difficult to acquire than technical skills.3、Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a soft skill in the passage?A) Communication.B) Leadership.C) Problem-solving.D) Time management.Answers:1、C) The increasing popularity of soft skills in the workplace.2、C) They help employees adapt to changing work environments.3、B) Leadership.Second Part: Listening Comprehension - Passage QuestionsListen to the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.Passage:Every year, millions of people flock to beaches around the world for their vacations. While enjoying the sun and sand, few give much thought to the tiny organisms that make up the very sand they’re lying on. Sand is actually made from rock particles that have been broken down over time by natural processes. However, on some unique beaches, like those found in Hawaii, the sand has a significant component of coral and shell fragments, giving it a distinctive white color. Beaches not only provide relaxation but also play a crucial role in supporting marine life and protecting coastal areas from erosion.Questions:1、What do millions of people go to the beaches for annually?2、What makes the sand on Hawaiian beaches distinctive?3、Besides providing relaxation, what other important role do beaches serve?Answers:1、Vacations.2、The presence of coral and shell fragments.3、Supporting marine life and protecting coastal areas from erosion.第三题PassageThe rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the way we shop. With just a few clicks, customers can purchase products from all over the world and have them delivered to their doorstep. However, this convenience has also brought about some challenges, particularly in terms of logistics and environmental impact.One of the biggest concerns is the environmental impact of packaging. Traditional packaging materials, such as plastic bags and boxes, are not biodegradable and often end up in landfills, contributing to pollution.E-commerce companies have started to address this issue by offering packaging-free options and promoting the use of sustainable materials.Another challenge is the issue of returns. With the ease of online shopping, customers often order more items than they need, leading to a high rate of returns. This not only increases the carbon footprint of shipping but also creates additional waste. Some companies have introduced policies to encourage customers to return fewer items, such as offering incentives for reuse or donation.Despite these challenges, the e-commerce industry is not standing still. There are innovative solutions being developed to make the process more sustainable. For example, some companies are experimenting with drone delivery to reduce the number of vehicles on the road. Others are investing in energy-efficient data centers to power their operations.1、What is one of the main concerns related to e-commerce packaging?A)The high cost of shipping materials.B)The environmental impact of non-biodegradable materials.C)The difficulty in recycling packaging materials.2、How does the high rate of returns affect e-commerce?A)It increases the demand for new packaging materials.B)It leads to a decrease in the cost of shipping.C)It creates additional waste and increases the carbon footprint.3、What is an innovative solution being developed to make e-commerce more sustainable?A)The use of reusable packaging.B)The implementation of strict return policies.C)The introduction of drone delivery.Answers:1、B2、C3、A五、阅读理解-词汇理解（填空题，共5分）First QuestionPassage:In today’s fast-paced world, conservation has become a major concern for environmentalists and policymakers alike. Preserving natural resources is not just about protecting the environment; it also plays a critical role in ensuring sustainable development and improving the quality of life for future generations. Innovative methods are being explored to achieve this goal, including the use of renewable energy sources and promoting eco-friendly practices in industries.Questions:1、The word “conservation” in the passage most likely means:A) The act of using something economically or sparingly.B) The protection of natural resources from being wasted.C) The process of changing something fundamentally.D) The act of restoring something to its original state.Answer: B) The protection of natural resources from being wasted.2、The word “innovative” in the passage is closest in meaning to:A) Outdated.B) Traditional.C) Creative.D) Unchanged.Answer: C) Creative.3、Based on the context, t he term “eco-friendly” would be best described as:A) Practices that are harmful to the environment.B) Practices that are beneficial to the environment.C) Practices that have no impact on the environment.D) Practices that focus solely on economic growth.Answer: B) Practices that are beneficial to the environment.4、The phrase “sustainable development” in the text refers to:A) Development that uses up all available resources quickly.B) Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.C) Development that focuses only on immediate economic gains.D) Development that disregards environmental concerns.Answer: B) Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.5、When the passage mentions “quality of life,” it implies:A) A decrease in living standards over time.B) An improvement in the overall conditions under which people live and work.C) The absence of any efforts to improve living conditions.D) The focus on increasing industrial activities regardless of their impact.Answer: B) An improvement in the overall conditions under which people live and work.This format closely follows the structure you might find in an actual CET Band 4 exam, with a passage followed by vocabulary questions that test understanding of context and word meanings.第二题Reading PassagesIn today’s fast-paced world, staying informed about current events is more important than ever. One of the best ways to keep up with the news is to read newspapers. However, not all newspapers are created equal. Here is an overview of some of the most popular newspapers in the world.1.The New York Times (USA): Established in 1851, The New York Times is one of the most prestigious and influential newspapers in the world. It covers a wide range of topics, including national and international news, politics, business, science, technology, and culture.2.The Guardian (UK): The Guardian is a British newspaper that has been in circulation since 1821. It is known for its liberal bias and its commitment to investigative journalism. The Guardian covers a variety of issues, including politics, the environment, and social justice.3.Le Monde (France): Le Monde is a French newspaper that was founded in 1944. It is one of the most widely read newspapers in France and is known for its in-depth reporting and analysis of global events.4.The Times (UK): The Times is another British newspaper that has been in circulation since 1785. It is a conservative newspaper that focuses on politics, business, and finance.5.El País (Spain): El País is a Spanish newspaper that was founde d in 1976. It is one of the most popular newspapers in Spain and is known for its comprehensive coverage of national and international news.Vocabulary UnderstandingChoose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. Write your answers in the spaces provided.1、The____________of The New York Times is that it is one of the most prestigious and influential newspapers in the world.a.reputationb.historyc.popularityd.bias2、The Guardian is known for its____________bias and its commitment to investigative journalism.a.liberalb.conservativec.moderated.biased3、Le Monde is one of the most widely read newspapers in France and is known forits____________reporting and analysis.a.shallowb.superficialc.in-depthd.brief4、The Times is a conservative newspaper that focuses on____________issues.a.socialb.economicc.politicald.cultural5、El País is one of the most popular newspapers in Spain and is known for its comprehensive____________of national and international news.a.reportingb.analysisc.coveraged.editorialAnswers:1、a. reputation2、a. liberal3、c. in-depth4、c. political5、c. coverage六、阅读理解-长篇阅读（选择题，共10分）第一题Reading Passage OneIn recent years, with the rapid development of the internet and mobile technology, online learning has become increasingly popular among students. Online courses, such as those offered by MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), provide students with convenient access to high-quality educational resources from around the world. However, despite the benefits of online learning, there are also some challenges and considerations that need to be addressed.1.The following passage is about:A. The advantages and disadvantages of online learningB. The impact of online learning on traditional educationC. The history of MOOCs and their role in educationD. The challenges faced by students in online learning2.According to the passage, what is one of the main benefits of online learning?A. It allows students to study at their own paceB. It provides access to a wider range of educational resourcesC. It increases the interaction between students and teachersD. It reduces the cost of education3.The passage mentions that online learning has become increasingly popular due to:A. The advancements in internet technologyB. The decline of traditional education systemsC. The desire for flexible learning schedulesD. All of the above4.What is one of the challenges mentioned in the passage that online learners may face?A. Limited access to technological devicesB. Difficulty in maintaining self-disciplineC. Lack of face-to-face interaction with teachersD. All of the above5.The passage suggests that in order to succeed in online learning, students should:A. Attend online classes regularlyB. Engage in active discussions with peersC. Set clear goals and deadlines for their studiesD. All of the above答案：1.A2.B3.D4.D5.D第二题Reading Passage OneThe rise of the Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate and accessinformation. One of the most significant impacts has been the transformation of education, with online learning becoming increasingly popular. This passage explores the benefits and challenges of online learning.The Benefits of Online Learning1.Flexibility: Online learning offers students the flexibility to study at their own pace and on their own schedule. This is particularly beneficial for working professionals and those with other commitments.2.Access to a Wide Range of Resources: Online courses often provide access to a wealth of resources, including textbooks, videos, and interactive materials that can enhance the learning experience.3.Diverse Learning Opportunities: Online learning platforms offer a wide variety of courses, ranging from traditional academic subjects to specialized and niche areas of study.4.Cost-Effective: Online courses can be more affordable than traditional classroom-based programs, especially for those who live far from educational institutions.The Challenges of Online Learning1.Self-Discipline: Online learning requires a high level of self-discipline and motivation, as students must manage their time and stay focused without the structure of a traditional classroom.2.Limited Interaction: Online courses often lack the face-to-face interaction that is common in traditional classrooms, which can impact the learning experience and social development of students.3.Technical Issues: Online learning relies heavily on technology, which can lead to technical issues that disrupt the learning process.4.Quality Assurance: With the proliferation of online courses, ensuring the quality and integrity of these courses can be a challenge.Questions:1、What is one of the main advantages of online learning mentioned in the passage?A. It is more expensive than traditional education.B. It requires students to be self-disciplined.C. It provides flexibility in studying.D. It lacks face-to-face interaction.2、According to the passage, what can online learning platforms offer that traditional classrooms might not?A. Limited access to textbooks.B. Fewer specialized courses.C. More interactive learning materials.D. No video resources.3、Which of the following is a challenge that online learning may present?A. Students can easily attend classes at a local university.B. There are no technical issues with online learning.C. It is difficult to ensure the quality of online courses.D. Online learning is always more affordable than traditional education.4、The passage suggests that online learning can be beneficial for:A. Students who prefer face-to-face interaction.B. Individuals with other commitments.C. Those who want to avoid textbooks.D. People who have no access to technology.5、What is one potential drawback of online learning that the passage discusses?A. The ability to study at any time.B. The use of a wide range of resources.C. The possibility of technical disruptions.D. The convenience of studying from home.Answers:1、C2、C3、C4、B5、C七、阅读理解-仔细阅读（选择题，共20分）第一题Reading PassagesIn the following passage, there are some blanks. For each blank there arefour choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should choose the one that best fits into the passage.The digital revolution is changing the way we live, work, and communicate. One of the most significant changes is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). AI refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, and decision-making.The potential of AI is enormous. It has the potential to transform industries, improve efficiency, and make our lives more convenient. However, with great power comes great responsibility. The ethical implications of AI are complex and multifaceted.1、The passage is mainly aboutA. the benefits of the digital revolutionB. the rise of artificial intelligenceC. the challenges of the digital revolutionD. the ethical implications of AI2、What is the main concern regarding AI mentioned in the passage?A. Its potential to disrupt traditional industriesB. Its potential to replace human jobsC. Its potential to be used for unethical purposesD. Its potential to cause social inequalities3、The author suggests that AI has the potential to。

1992年大学英语四级试题及参考答案（1月）（3）

Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence there are four choices marked A)，B)，C) and D) .Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Anwer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. I can't understand how you ______ these unpleasant surroundings.A) put outB) put downC) put up withD) put forward42. ______ you decide to take up you should try to make it a success.A) WhateverB) UnlessC) WheneverD) If only43. If Harry did not attend the conference last night, he ______ too much work to do.A) must have hadB) must haveC) had hadD) had to have had44. John often attends public lectures at the University of Oxford, chiefly ______ hisEnglish.A) to improveB) improvingC) to have improvedD) improved45. It was suggested at the meeting that effective measures ______ to solve the proplem.A) were takenB) be takenC) must be takenD) take46. I am ______ of your stupid conversation.A) annoyedB) worriedC) angryD) tired47. They are building the dam in ______ with another firm.A) comparisonB) associationC) touchD) tune48. Most parents encourage their children to take an active part in social events, ______ those events do not interfere with their studies..A) lestB) thoughC) unlessD) provided49. Orlande, a city in Florida, ______ for its main attraction, Magic Kingdom.A) which is well knownB) is well knownC) well knownD) being well known50. He is ______ a writer as a reporter.A) moreB) ratherC) not so muchD) not much51. Jim is sorry ______ so impolite to your guest last Saturday.A) to beB) having beenC) beingD) to have been52. I suppose that when I come back in ten years' time all these old houses ______ down.A) will have been pulledB) will have pulledC) will be pullingD) will be pulled53. To be sure, some insects can build complex societies ______ different types of individuals performing different tasks.A) taken fromB) made ofC) composed ofD) developed from54. The students will put off the outing until next week, ______ they won' t be so busy.A) whenB) asC) sinceD) while55, I have not found my book yet; in fact, I am not sure ______ I could have done with it.A) whetherB) whyC) whatD) when56. If you do not fasten your safety belt, your chances of being ______ will be greater.A) beatenB) hurtC) damagedD) stricken57." ______ "for many years, the writer suddenly became famous.A) Having ignored himB) To be ignoredC) To have been ignoredD) Having been ignored58. This bird's large wings ______ it to fly very fast.A) ableB) enableC) unsureD) cause59. The picture exhibition bored me to death. I wish I ______ to it.A) have not goneB) did not goC) had not goneD) should not have gone60. I don't swim not, but I ______ when I was a kid.A) used to itB) used to doing itC) used toD) used to do61. I found my daughter sitting in the kitchen, crying ______.A) stronglyB) bitterlyC) heavilyD) deeply62. You are getting too old for football. You'd better ______ tennis instead.A) take inB) take upC) take forD) take over63. When the two young people were married, the ceremory was anything ______ up to data.A) butB) besideC) exceptD) apart from64. He didn't mention anything about the party, ______ the date..A) either evenB) even norC) even neitherD) not even65. After being rescued from the air crash, the people agreed that they had much to ______.A) thankB) be thankedC) be thankfulD) be thankful for66. This new method not only saves time but also saves energy ______ operating on two batteries instead to four.A) inB) onC) byD) for67. What ______ to him is whether the job allows him to pursue his studies.A) mattersB) refersC) happensD) applies68. He said that very clearly so that nobody was in any ______ about what was meant.A) doubtB) wonderC) questionD) consideration69. It is predicted that heavy rains are ______ to flood the area in a few days.A) frighteningB) threateningC) scatteringD) warning70. In most of the United States, the morning newspaper is ______ by schoolage children.A) directedB) dischargedC) derivedD) delivered。

1990年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案_大学英语四级CET4历年真题

part 1 listening comprehension (20 minutes)section adirections: in this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. at the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. after each question there will be pause. during the pause, you must read the four choices marked a), b), c) and d), and decide which is the best answer. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a line through the centre.example: you will hear:you will read:a) at the office. c) at the airport.b) in the waiting room. d) in a restaurant.from the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. this is most likely to have taken place at the office. there fore, a) “at the office” is the best answer. you should choose [a] on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.sample answer [a][b][c][d]1. (a) the man wants to go to los angeles.(b) the man wants to go to san francisco.(c) there are no flights to los angeles for the rest of the day.(d) there are two direct flights to los angeles within the next two hours.2. (a) he enjoys writing home every week.(b) he never fails to write a weekly letter home.(c) he doesn’t write home once a week now.(d) he has been asked to write home every week.3. (a) because she has got an appointment.(b) because she doesn’t want to.(c) because she has to work.(d) because she wants to eat in a new restaurant.4. (a) the teacher postponed the meeting.(b) there won’t be a test this afternoon.(c) the students will be attending the meeting.(d) the students will take an english test this afternoon.5. (a) on the whole, she liked the film.(b) she didn’t see the film.(c) the film was very exciting.(d) the film wasn’t as good as she’d expected.6. (a) around 5:00. (c) at 2:00(b) around 3:00. (d) at 1:007. (a) he had to work overtime. (c) his car ran out of gas.(b) he was held up in traffic. (d) he had a traffic accident.8. (a) john smith isn’t in right now.(b) john smith can’t come to the phone right now.(c) john smith doesn't want to speak to the caller.(d) the caller dialed the wrong number.9. (a) yesterday. (c) two days ago.(b) three days ago. (d) early last week.10.(a) she got up later than usual. (c) she forgot she had classes.(b) the bus was late. (d) her clock was slow.section bdirections: in this section, you will hear 3 short passages. at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d), then mark the correspondingletter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.passage onequestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. (a) 4,000 years ago. (c) 2,000 years ago.(b) 3,000 years ago. (d) 1,000 years ago.12. (a) the small bowl was put above the large bowl.(b) the large bowl was put above the small bowl. [page](c) the small bowl was put inside the large bowl.(d) the large bowl consisted of two equal parts.13. (a) horsemen. (c) drops of water.(b) brass doors. (d) metal balls.passage twoquestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. (a) they are the most attractive women in britain.(b) they are the most popular film stars.(c) they are the first women news announcers on british television.(d)they appear almost every night in tv plays.15. (a) at 10 in the evening. (c) at 9 in the morning.(b) at 9 in the evening. (d) at 10 in the morning.16. (a) people still talk a lot about it.(b) fewer people watched susan’s programme from then on.(c) anna’s photographs appeared frequently in newspapers.(d) the number of viewers of her programme that day increased by millions.passage threequestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. (a) it is completely flat. (c) it has many large lakes.(b) it has few rivers. (d) it is hilly.18. (a) the soil has been overworked. (c) the weather is too dry.(b) the climate is cold. (d) the soil is sandy.19. (a) by raising cattle. (c) by working in factories.(b) by working on farms. (d) by raising sheep.20. (a) at school (c) from books.(b) from their parents. (d) in factories.part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)directions: there are 4 reading passages in this part. each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. for each of them there are four choices marked a),b) c) and d). you should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.passage onequestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:oceanography has been defined as “the application of all sciences to the study of the sea”.before the nineteen century, scientists with an interest in the sea were few and far between. certainly newton considered some theoretical aspects of it in his writings, but he was reluctantto go to sea to further his work.for most people the sea was remote, and with the exception of early intercontinental travelers or others who earned a living from the sea, there was little reason to ask many questions about it, let alone to ask what lay beneath the surface. the first time that question “what is at the bottom of the oceans?” had to be answered with any commercial consequence was when the layingof a telegraph cable from europe to america was proposed. the engineers had to know the depth profile（起伏形状）of the route to estimate the length of cable that had to be manufactured.it was to maury of the us navy that the atlantic telegraph company turned, in 1853, for information on this matter. in the 1840s, maury had been responsible for encouraging voyages during which soundings（测身）were taken to investigate the depths of the north atlantic and pacific oceans. later, some of his findings aroused much popular interest in his book the physical geography of the sea.the cable was laid, but not until 1866 was the connection made permanent and reliable. at the early attempts, the cable failed and when it was taken out for repairs it was found to be covered in living growths, a fact which defied contemporary scientific opinion that there was no life in the deeper parts of the sea. [page]within a few years oceanography was under way. in 1872 thomson led a scientific expedition(考察), which lasted for four years and brought home thousands of samples from the sea. their classification and analysis occupied scientists for years and led to a five-volume report, the last volume being published in 1895.21. the proposal to lay a telegraph cable from europe to america made oceanographic studies take on ______.a) an academic aspect c) a business aspectb) a military aspect d) an international aspect22. it was ______ that asked maury for help in oceanographic studies.a) the american navyb) some early intercontinental travelersc) those who earned a living from the sead) the company which proposed to lay an undersea cable23. the aim of the voyages maury was responsible for in the 1840s was ______.a) to make some sounding experiments in the oceansb) to collect samples of sea plants and animalsc) to estimate the length of cable that was neededd) to measure the depths of the two oceans24. “defied” in the 5th paragraph probably means “______”.a) doubted c) challengedb) gave proof to d) agreed to25. this passage is mainly about ______.a) the beginnings of oceanographyb) the laying of the first undersea cablec) the investigation of ocean depthsd) the early intercontinental communicationspassage twoquestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit which he may count towards a degree. in many american universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses each lasting for one semester. a typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester. normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesters each year. it is possible to spread the period of work for the degree over a longer period. it is also possible for a student to move between one university andanother during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.for every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded, and the record is available for the student to show to prospective employers. all this imposes a constant pressure and strain of work, but in spite of this some students still find time for great activity in student affairs. elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. the effective word of maintaining discipline is usually performed by students who advise the academic authorities. any student who is thought to have broken the rules, for example, by cheating has to appear before a student court. with the enormous numbers of students, the operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity. a student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career. [page]26. normally a student would at least attend _____ classes each week.a) 36 b) 20c) 12 d) 1527. according to the first paragraph an american student is allowed _______.a) to live in a different universityb) to take a particular course in a different universityc) to live at home and drive to classesd) to get two degrees from two different universities28. american university students are usually under pressure of work because _______.a) their academic performance will affect their future careersb) they are heavily involved in student affairsc) they have to observe university disciplined) they want to run for positions of authority29. some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probably because ______.a) they hate the constant pressure strain of their studyb) they will then be able to stay longer in the universityc) such positions help them get better jobsd) such positions are usually well paid30. the student organizations seem, to be effective in ______.a) dealing with the academic affairs of the universityb) ensuring that the students observe university regulationsc) evaluating students’ performance by bringing them before a courtd) keeping up the students’ enthusiasm for social activitiespassage threequestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:do you find getting up in the morning so difficult that it’s painful? this might be called laziness, but dr. kleitman has a new explanation. he has proved that everyone has a daily energy cycle.during the hours when you labor through your work you may say that you’re “hot”. that’s true. the time of day when you feel most energetic is when your cycle of body temperature is at its peak, for some people the peak comes during the forenoon. for others it comes in the afternoon or evening. no one has discovered why this is so, but it leads to such familiar monologues (自言自语)as: “ get up, john! you’ll be late for work again!” the possible explanation to the trouble is that john is at his temperature-and-energy peak in the evening. much family quarrelling ends when husbands and wives realize what these energy cycles mean, and which cycle each member of the familyhas. you can’t change your energy cycle, but you can learn to make your life fit it better. habit can help, dr. kleitman believes. maybe you’re sle epy in the evening but feel you must stay up late anyway. counteract（对抗）your cycle to some extent by habitually staying up later than you want to. if our energy is low in the morning but you have an important job to do early in the day, rise before your u sual hour. this won’t change your cycle, but you’ll get up steam（鼓起干劲）and work better at your low point.get off to a slow start which saves your energy. get up with a leisurely yawn and stretch. sit on the edge of the bed a minute before putting your feet on the floor. avoid the troublesome search for clean clothes by laying them out the night before. whenever possible, do routine work in the afternoon and save tasks requiring more energy or concentration for your sharper hours. [page]31. if a person finds getting up early a problem, most probably ______.a) he is a lazy personb) he refuses to follow his own energy cyclec) he is not sure when his energy is lowd) he is at his peak in the afternoon or evening32. which of the following may lead to family quarrels according to the passage?a) unawareness of energy cycles.b) familiar monologues.c) a change in a family member’s energy cycle.d) attempts to control the energy cycle of other family members.33. if one wants to work more efficiently at his low point inthe morning, he should _____.a) change his energy cycle c) get up earlier than usualb) overcome his laziness d) go to bed earlier34. you are advised to rise with a yawn and stretch because it will ______.a) help to keep your en ergy for the day’s workb) help you to control your temper early in the dayc) enable you to concentrate on your routine workd) keep your energy cycle under control all day35. which of the following statements is not true?a) getting off to work wit a minimum effort helps save one’s energy.b) dr. kleitman explains why people reach their peaks at different hours of day.c) habit helps a person adapt to his own energy cycle.d) children have energy cycles, too.passage fourquestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:we find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed ability teaching. on the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched. we feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming (把……按能力分班)pupils. it does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates. it can have a bad effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child. after all, it can be quite discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual ability. this is only one aspect of their total personality. we are concerned to develop the abilities of all our pupils. to the full, not just their academic ability. we also valuepersonal qualities and social skills, and we find that mixed-ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning.in our classrooms, we work in various ways. the pupils often work in groups: this gives them the opportunity to learn to co-operate, to share, and to develop leadership skills. they also learn how to cope with personal problems as well as learning how to think, to make decisions, to analyze and evaluate, and to communicate effectively. the pupils learn from each other as well as from the teacher.sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individual tasks and assignments, and they can do this at their own speed. they also have some formal class teaching when this is appropriate. we encourage our pupils to use the library, and we teach them the skills they need in order to do this efficiently. an advanced pupil can do advanced work: it does not matter what age the child is. we expect our pupils to do their best, not their least, and we give them every encouragement to attain this goal. [page]36. in the passage the author’s attitude towards “mixed-ability teaching” is _______.a) critical c) approvingb) questioning d) objective37. by “held back” (line 1) the author means “______”a) made to remain in the same classesb) forced to study i the lower classesc) drawn to their studiesd) prevented from advancing38. the author argues that a teacher’s chief concern should be the development of the student’s______.a) personal qualities and social skillsb) total personalityc) learning ability and communicative skillsd) intellectual ability39. which of the following is not mentioned in the third paragraph?a) group work gives pupils the opportunity to learn to work together with other.b) pupils also learn to develop their reasoning abilities.c) group work provides pupils with the opportunity to learn to be capable organizers.d) pupils also learn how to participate in teaching activities.40. the author’s purpose in writing this pas sage is to ______.a) argue for teaching bright and not-so-bright pupils in the same classb) recommend pair work and group work for classroom activitiesc) offer advice on the proper use of the libraryd) emphasize the importance of appropriate formal classroom teachingpart iii vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)directions: there are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d). choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single time through the centre.41. the bridge was named _____ the hero who gave his life for the cause of the people.a) after c) byb) with d) from42. there were no tickets _______ for friday’s performance.a) preferable c) possibleb) considerable d) available43. it wasn’t such a good dinner ____ she had promised us.a) that c) asb) which d) what44. they decided to chase the cow away _______ it did more damage.a) unless c) beforeb) until d) although45. ____ student with a little common sense should be able to answer the question.a) each c) eitherb) any d) one46. all ____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.a) what is needed c) the thing neededb) for our needs d) that is needed47. ____ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all.a)when compared c) while comparingb) compare d) comparing48. ____ she first heard of the man referred to as a specialist.a) that was from stephen c) it was from stephen thatb) it was stephen whom d) it was stephen that49. if these shoes are too big, ask the clerk to bring you a smaller ____.a) suit c) oneb)set d) pair50. many new ____ will be opened up in the future for thosewith a university education.a) opportunities c) realitiesb) necessities d) probabilities51. he must have had an accident, or he _____ then.a) would have been here c) should be hereb) had to be here d) would be here52. it was essential that the application forms ______ back before the deadline (截止日期). [page]a) must be sent c) be sentb) would be sent d) were sent53. we ______ our breakfast when an old man came to the door.a) just have had c) just hadb) have just had d) had just had54. the rain was heavy and _____ the land was flooded.a) consequently c) constantlyb) continuously d) consistently55. the children went there to watch the iron tower ______.a) to erect c) erectingb) be erected d) being erected56. the engine _____ smoke and steam.a) gives up c) gives awayb) gives in d) gives off57. the manager promised to keep me _____ of how our business was going on.a) to be informed c) informedb) on informing d) informing58. don't _____ this news to the public until we give you the go-ahead.a) release c) relateb) relieve d) retain59. she never laughed, _____ lost her temper.a) or she ever did c) or did she everb) nor did she ever d) nor she ever did60. the goals _____ he had fought all his life no longer seemed important to him.a) after which c) with whichb) for which d) at which61. i should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable and _____ in a quiet neighborhood.a) all in all c) after allb) above all d) over all62. _____ we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.a) for now c) ever sinceb) now that d) by now63. what you have done is _____ the doctor's orders.a) attached to c) resistant tob) responsible to d) contrary to64. john regretted _____ to the meeting last week.a) not going c) not having been goingb) not to go d) not to be going65. they _____ in spite of the extremely difficult conditions.a) carried out c) carried onb) carried off d) carried forward66. mrs. brown is supposed _____ for italy last week.a) to have left c) to leaveb) to be leaving d) to have been left67. my camera can be _____ to take pictures in cloudy or sunny conditions.a) treated c) adoptedb) adjusted d) remedied68. a new technique ______, the yields as a whole increased by 20 per cent.a) wording out c) having been worded outb) having worded out d) to have been worded out69. children who are over-protected by their parents may become ______.a) hurt c) spoiledb) damaged d) harmed70. when mr. jones gets old, he will _____ over his business to his son.a) take c) thinkb) hand d) getpart iv cloze (15 minutes)directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are four choices marked (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the right side of the paper. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.the united states is well-known for its network of major highways designed to help a driver get from one place to another in the shortest possible time. 71 these wide modern roads are generally 72 and well maintained, with 73 sharp curves and many straight 74 , a direct route is not always the most 75 one. large highways often pass 76 scenic areas and interesting small towns. furthermore, these highways generally 77 large urban centres which means that they become crowded with 78 traffic during rush hours, 79 the "fast, direct" way becomes a very slow route. [page]however, there is 80 always another route to take 81 you are not in a hurry. not far from the 82 new "superhighways", there are often older, 83 heavily traveled roads which go through the countryside. 84 of these are good two-lane (双车道) roads; others are uneven roads 85 through the country. these secondary routes may go up steep slopes, along high 86,or down frightening hillsides to towns 87 in deep valleys. through these less direct routes, longer and slower, they generally go to places 88 the air is clean and the scenery (风景) is beautiful, and the driver may have a 89 to get a fresh, clean 90 of the world.71. (a) although (b) because (c) since (d) therefore72. (a) stable (b) splendid (c) smooth (d) complicated73. (a) little (b) few (c) much (d) many74. (a) selections (b) separations (c) series (d) sections75. (a) terrible (b) possible (c) enjoyable (d) profitable76. (a) to (b) into (c) over (d) by77. (a) lead (b) connect (c) collect (d) communicate78. (a) large (b) fast (c) light (d) heavy79. (a) when (b)for (c)but (d) that80. (a) yet (b) still (c)almost (d) quite81. (a) unless (b) if (c) as (d) since82. (a) relatively (b) regularly (c) respectively (d) reasonably83. (a) and (b)less (c) more (d) or84. (a) all (b) several (c) lots (d) or85. (a) driving (b) crossing (c) curving (d) traveling86. (a) rocks (b) cliffs (c) roads (d) paths87. (a) lying (b) laying (c) laid (d) lied88. (a) there (b) when (c) which (d) where89. (a) space (b) period (c) chance (d) spot90. (a) view (b) variety (c) visit (d) virtuepart v writing (30 minutes)directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition about what would happen if there were no power in three paragraphs. you are given the first sentence or part of the first sentence of each paragraph. your part of the composition should be no less than 100 words, not including the words given. remember to write clearly. you should write this composition on the composition sheet.1. ever since early this century, electricity has become an essential part of our modern life.2. if there were no electric power.3. therefore.参考答案90.1part i 1——20 题1. a2. c3. c4. b5. d6. b7. b8. d9. c 10. a11. a 12. a 13. d 14. c 15. a 16. d 17. d 18. a 19. c 20. bpart ii—part iii 21—90题21. c 22. d 23. d 24. c 25. a 26. b 27. b 28. a 29. c 30. b31. d 32. a 33. c 34. a 35. b 36. c 37. d 38. b 39. d 40. a41. a 42. d 43. c 44. c 45. b 46. d 47. a 48. c 49. d 50. a51. a 52. c 53. d 54. a 55. c 56. d 57. c 58. a 59. b 60. b61. b 62. b 63. d 64. a 65. c 66. a 67. b 68. c 69. c 70. b71. a 72. c 73. b 74. d 75. c 76. d 77. b 78. d 79. a 80. c81. b 82. a 83. b 84. d 85. c 86. b 87. a 88. d 89. c 90. c。

1993年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

1993年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案1993年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案1993年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案part i listening comprehension (20 minutes)section a1. (a) go over the list. (c) list everything her friend needs.(b) do some shopping. (d) go for an outing.2. (a) the man did most of the talking.(b) the man and the woman robbed the bank.(c) the woman was wearing a black sweater.(d) the man and the woman had dark hair.3. (a) the traffic. (c) their health.(b) the weather. (d) their time-table.4. (a) john missed a test. (c) john has stolen a car.(b) john has kept his job. (d) john was called a thief.5. (a) to buy frank a new car. (c) to help frank sell his car.(b) to drive frank's car. (d) to help frank repair his car.6. (a) english. (c) education.(b) english and education. (d) neither english noreducation.7. (a) as big as she expected. (c) not as big as she expected.(b) much bigger than she expected. (d) so small that she is not satisfied.8. (a) the rent is too high. (c) he doesn't want to live in the suburbs.(b) he can't afford the high taxes. (d) it's too far away from his office.9. (a) no. he has to finish his homework. (c) yes. he'll go after he finished his homework.(b) no. he doesn't like going to the club. (d) yes. he'll write his paper after he returns.10. (a) because maria doesn't like football. (c) because he didn't have the time.(b) because maria fell ill. (d) because he can't stand football.section bpassage onequestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. (a) his friend bought them for him. (c) he booked themquite a while ago.(b) he bought them himself. (d) he got them free of charge.12. (a) her husband was taking her out to the theater.(b) her husband had got her a job in his office.(c) her husband was going to buy her some nice gifts.(d) her husband had found his lost money.13. (a) he had lost the tickets for the theater. (c) he had left his briefcase at home.(b) he had lost his briefcase. (d) he had left the ticket in the office.passage twoquestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. (a) lack of electricity. (c) lack of clean water.(b) shortage of books. (d) shortage of experts.15. (a) a system which trains doctors.(b) a group of experts who can provide professional advice.(c) a computer program which can provide professional advice.(d) a system which trains computer experts.16. (a) it is not easy to see the shortage of experts in the villages.(b) many doctors and engineers are sent to the villages to make up for the shortage of experts.(c) expert medical systems are widely used in developing countries.(d) expert systems are owned by wealthy farmers and businessmen.passage threequestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. (a) to learn spanish. (c) to see the ancient art.(b) to tour the city. (d) to visit friends.18. (a) by taxi. (c) by subway.(b) by bus. (d) by foot.19. (a) he got lost. (c) he lost his map.(b) a taxi was faster. (d) the policeman advised him to.1. (a) he was greatly disappointed.(b) he was pleased to get there finally.(c) he was pleased with his knowledge of spanish.(d) he was at a loss about what to do. part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)passage onequestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.with fifteen years britain and other nations should be well on with the building of huge industrial complexes for the recycling of waste. the word rubbish could lose its meaning because everything which goes into the dumps (垃圾堆) would be made into something useful. even the most dangerous and unpleasant wastes would provide energy if nothing else.the latest project is to take a city of around half a million inhabitants and discover exactly what raw materials go into it and what go out. the aim is to find out how much of these raw materials could be provided if a plant for recycling waste were built just outside the city. this plant would recycle not only metal such as steel, lead and copper, but also paper and rubber as well.another new project is being set up to discover the best ways of sorting and separating the rubbish. when this project is complete, the rubbish will be processed like this: first, it will pass through sharp metal bas which will tear open the plastic bags in which rubbish is usually packed; then it will pass through a powerful fan to separate the lightest elements from the heavy solids; after that grounders and rollers will break upeverything that can be broken. finally, the rubbish will pass under magnets (磁铁) , which will remove the bits of iron and steel; the rubber and plastic will then be sorted out in the final stage. [page]the first full-scale giant recycling plants are perhaps fifteen years away. indeed, with the growing cost of transporting rubbish to more distant dumps, some big cities will be forced to build their own recycling plants before long.21. the phrase "be well on with ..." (para.1, line 1) most probably means _____.(a) have completed what was started (c) have achieved a great deal in(b) get ready to start (d) put an end to22. what is not mentioned as a part of the recycling process described in paragraph 3?(a) breaking up whatever is breakable.(b) sharpening metal bars.(c) separating light elements from the heavy ones.(d) sorting out small pieces of metal.23. what's the main reason for big cities to build their own recycling plants?(a) to deal with wastes in better way.(b) to protect the environment from pollution.(c) to get raw materials locally.(d) to get big profits from those plants.24. the first full-scale huge recycling plants ______.(a) began to operate fifteen years ago(b) will probably take less than fifteen years to build(c) will be built fifteen years later(d) will probably be in operation in fifteen years25. the passage is mainly about ______.(a) a cheap way to get energy (c) new ways of recycling wastes(b) the location of recycling plants (d) the probably of city environmentpassage twoquestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:by 1970, according to a world wildlife fund report, only about 4,500 tigers survived throughout the world-half of them in india. mr. foresters, who followed and counted tiger footprints, estimated that in may 1972 only about 1,800 tigers existed in india. project tiger supported by w.w.f. was immediately launched. nine tiger reserves were created, with armed guards protecting them.the project provided opportunities for researchers from india and abroad to study tigers in the reserves and gather previously unavailable information about their habits. studies show that a male tiger may control a hunting territory of between 10 and 20 sq. kms. depending on its age, size and strength. the territory of male includes the smaller territories of three or four tigressess. a tiger marks the boundaries of its territories by spraying urine (尿) and other bodily liquids on bushes. but it tries to avoid territorial fights, being guided by the distinctive body smell of other tigers. tigers fight to death only when a tigress is defending her young, or when a tiger is guarding a tigress from the attentions of other males.the popular image of the tiger is that of a merciless and unconquerable hunter. but studies show that it catches only one of 20 victims (牺牲品) it tries to attack.fears have recently developed that project tiger has been too successful. it has enabled the tiger population to double (by mid-80 s), but india's human population has also grown out of control. currently it is 750 million and likely to be 900 million by the end of the century. land problem is becoming serious and many rural people feel bitter about the fact that some rich forests are reserved for tigers. a growing number ofattacks by tigers on man has added to the hostility (敌意).26. the ultimate aim of project tiger is to _____.(a) study the growth rate of tigers (c) promote the breeding of young tigers(b) protect tigers from being killed (d) analyze the behavioral patterns of tigers27. studies have shown that ______.(a) a tigress never attacks until attacked(b) the tigress is not as fierce as the tigers(c) a tiger usually fights another tiger to defend its own territory(d) the tiger is not an efficient hunter as is commonly described28. according to the passage, a tiger's territory _____.(a) remains unchanged (c) expands as the tiger grows up(b) is often defended by tigresses (d) is the cause of most fights29. some people are afraid that project tiger _____.(a) has been carried too far (c) has failed to achieve its goal(b) has not received enough attention (d) is not worth the money spent on it [page]30. the author seems _____.(a) to be enthusiastic about project tiger(b) to have a matter-of-fact attitude towards project tiger(c) to have a hostile attitude towards project tiger(d) to be satisfied with project tigerpassage threequestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.in only two decades asian americans have become the fastest-growing u.s. minority (少数民族). as their children began moving up through the nation's schools, it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was emerging. their achievements are reflected in the nation's best universities, where mathematics, science and engineering departments have taken on a decidedly asian character. this special liking for mathematics and science is partly explained by the fact that asian-american students who began their educations abroad arrived in the u.s. with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of english. they are also influenced by the promise of a good job after college. asians feel there will be less unfair treatment in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more objectively. and the return on the investment in education is more immediate in something like engineering than with anarts degree.most asian-american students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the american educational system has to offer. an effective measure of parental attention is homework. asian parents spend more time with their children than american parents do, and it helps. many researchers also believe there is something in asian culture that breeds success, such ideals that stress family values and emphasize education.both explanations for academic success worry asian americans because of fears that they feed a typical racial (种族的) image. many can remember when chinese, japanese and filipino immigrants (移民) were the victims of social isolation. indeed, it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all asian immigrants the right to citizenship.31. while making tremendous achievements at college, asian-american students ______.(a) feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of english(b) are afraid that their academic successes bear a strong asian character(c) still worry about unfair treatment in society(d) generally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents32. what are the major factors that determine the success of asian americans?(a) a solid foundation in basic mathematics and asian americans?(b) hard work and intelligence.(c) parental help and a limited knowledge of english.(d) asian culture and the american educational system.33. few asian-american students major in human sciences mainly because ______.(a) their english is not good enough(b) they are afraid they might meet with unfair judgement in these areas(c) there is a wide difference between asian and western cultures(d) they know little about american cultures and western cultures34. why do the two "explanations" (para. 3, line 1) worry asian americans?(a) they are afraid that they would again be isolated from american society in general.(b) people would think that asian students rely on their parents for success.(c) asian american would be a threat to other minorities.(d) american academic achievements have taken on too strong an asian character.35. the author's tone in this passage is _____.(a) sympathetic (b) doubtful (c) critical (d) objectivepassage fourquestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.like fine food, good writing is something we approach with pleasure and enjoy from the first taste to the last. and good writers, good cooks, do not suddenly appear full-blown. quite the contrary, just as the cook has to undergo an intensive training, mastering the skills of his trade, the writer must sit at his desk and devote long hours to achieving a style in his writing, whatever its purpose-schoolwork, matters of business, or purely social communication. you may be sure that the more painstaking the effort, the more effective the writing, and the more rewarding. [page]there are still some remote places in the world where you might find a public scribe to do your business or social writing for you, for a fee. there are a few managers who are luckyenough to have the service of that rate kind of secretary who can take care of all sorts of letter writing with no more than a quick note to work from. but for most of us, if there is any writing to be done, we have to do it ourselves.we have to write school papers, business papers or home papers. we are constantly called on to put words to paper. it would be difficult to count the number of such words, messages, letters, and reports put into the mails or delivered by hand, but the daily figure must be enormous. what is more, everyone who writes expects, or at least hopes. we want whatever we write to be read, from first word to last, not just thrown into some "letters-to-be-read" file (档案) or into a wastepaper basket. this is the reason we bend our efforts toward learning and practicing the skill of interesting, effective writing.36. in this passage, good writing is compared to fine food because _____.(a) both writers and cooks have to work long hours every day(b) both are essential to life(c) both writers and cooks can earn a good living(d) both are enjoyable37. a public "scribe" (para 2, line 1) is _____.(a) a secretary who does your business or social writing(b) a machine that does writing for you(c) a public school where writing is taught(d) a person who ears a living by writing for others38. according to the passage, some managers don't have to do any letter writing because _____.(a) they rely on quick notes (c) they have a computer to do it(b) they have excellent secretaries (d) they prefer making phone calls39. according to the author, if your letter is thrown into some "letter-to-be-read" file, ______.(a) it will receive immediate attention (c) it is likely to be neglected(b) it will be dealt with by the secretary (d) it is meant to be delivered soon40. the purpose of the author in writing this passage is _____.(a) to explain and persuade (c) to interest and entertain(b) to comment and criticize (d) to argue and demonstratepart iii vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)41. if you smoke in a non-smoking section people _____.(a) have objected (b) objected (c) must object (d) will object42. there was a _____ drop in support for the union in the 1974 election.(a) delicate (b) distinct (c) distant (d) downward43. the computer works very fast, _____ data at the speed of light.(a) having handled (b) handing (c) handled (d) hands44. through out his life, henry moore _____ an interest in encouraging art in the city of leeds.(a) contained (b) secured (c) reserved (d) maintained45. they claim that _____ 1,000 factories closed down during the economic crisis.(a) sufficiently (b) approximately (c) considerably (d) properly46. if you happen to _____ my lost papers while you're looking for your book, please let me know at once by telephone.(a) come across (b) come up (c) come to (d) properly47. her fluency in english gives her an advantage _____ other girls for the job.(a) above (b) over (c) than (d) with48. it is _____ impossible to find a good educational computer program in this part of the country.(a) barely (b) hardly (c) merely (d) nearly49. what he told us about the affair simply doesn't make any _____.(a) sense (b) idea (c) meaning (d) significance50. as a mother, she is too _____ towards her daughter, she should let her see more of the world.(a) hopeful (b) protective (c) modest (d) confident51. "doesn't he know that it is not _____?" "yes, he does."(a) truth (b) some truth (c) the truth (d) any truth52. that tree looked as if it _____ for a long time.(a) hasn't watered (b) didn't water (c) hadn't been watered(d) wasn't watered53. hitler set out to conquer all of europe in the belief that the germans were the master _____.(a) race (b) human (c) blood (d) brains54. ever since picasso's painting went on exhibit, there _____ large crowds at the museum every day. [page](a) is (b) has been (c) have been (d) are being55. don't forget to walk the dog while i am away, _____.(a) can you (b) shall you (c) do you (d) will you56. it is a pity that we should stay at home when we have ______ weather.(a) so fine (b) such a fine (c) such fine (d) so fine a57. there were beautiful clothes _____ in the shop windows.(a) spread (b) displayed (c) exposed (d) located58. mr. smith advised us to withdraw ______.(a) so that to get not involved (c) so as not to get involved(b) so as to get not involved (d) so that not to get involved59. _____ in a seemingly endless war, the general was forced to evaluate the situation again.(a) since the loss of 50,000 soldiers (c) having lost over 50,000 soldiers(b) because of 50,000 soldiers having lost (d) 50,000 soldiers were lost60. knowing something as a whole is far from knowing all its _____.(a) instance (b) character (c) items (d) details61. ____ for your laziness, you could have finished the assignment by now.(a) had it not been (b) it were not (c) weren't it (d) had not it been62. the minister had his secretaries ____ a press conference.(a) arrange (b) to arrange (c) arranging (d) arranged63. she left the reception early because she ____ get up early the next morning.(a) needed (b) might (c) used to (d) had to64. let's not wait any longer, he might not ____ at all.(a) turn over (b) turn up (c) used to (d) turn down65. anne couldn't concentrate ____ what she was doing while her family were watching tv.(a) to (b) on (c) for (d) in66. my wife said in her letter that she would appreciate ____ from you sometime.(a) to have heard (b) to hear (c) having heard (d) hearing67.____ men have learned much from the behavior of animals in badly new.(a) that (b) those (c) what (d) whether68. it's necessary ____ the dictionary immediately.(a) that he will return (c) that he return(b) that he returned (d) that he has to return69. franklin's ability to learn from observations and experience ____ greatly to his success inpublic life.(a) contributed (b) owed (c) attached (d) related70. the manager assured the customer that his complaint would be seen ____ immediately.(a) to (b) at (c) on (d) withpart iv cloze (15 minutes)customs officers at a london airport yesterday found 500,000 pounds worth of drugs which were being smuggled (走私) into britain in boxes marked "urgent medical supplies." the 71 might have suspected for some time 72 drugs were being brought into the country in this way. the 73 is believed to be the work of a 74 international group. four men were arrested at 75 airport and help for questioning, 76 it is unlikely that they are the organizers. in 77 they declared that they were 78 of what the boxes contained and 79 acted in good faith in bringing 80 into britain. this is the third time 81 six months that attempts have been made to smuggle 82 goods through customs by declaring them to 83 medical supplies. they are frequently 84 in special containers and a 85 is given that they may be 86 if they are not handled with care. " 87 are determined to put a 88 to this practice, " said one of the customs officers today. " 89 is no way these people are goingto get away 90 this any longer. we have the full co-operation of the international police who are as anxious as we are to track down the main source of supply."71. (a) authorities (b) commanders (c) leaders (d) directors72. (a) what (b) that (c) although (d) when73. (a) operation (b) behavior (c) movement (d) development74. (a) well-constructed (b) well-designed (c) well-composed (d) well-organized75. (a) an (b) some (c) the (d) one76. (a) but (b) so (c) because (d) as77. (a) turn (b) return (c) case (d) fact78. (a) unconscious (b) unaware (c) unfamiliar (d) unknown79. (a) were (b) had (c) have (d) being80. (a) all (b) it (c) them (d) such81. (a) of (b) for (c) by (d) in82. (a) immoral (b) criminal (c) illegal (d) irregular83. (a) get (b) be (c) become (d) sell84. (a) parked (b) picked (c) passed (d) packed [page]85. (a) warning (b) note (c) symbol (d) signature86. (a) harmed (b) injured (c) damaged (d) hurt87. (a) some (b) we (c) they (d) those88. (a) stop (b) hold (c) stay (d) step89. (a) it (b) this (c) there (d) that90. (a) off (b) in (c) for (d) withpart v writing (30 minutes)directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic positiveand negative aspects of sport. you should write no less than 100 words and youshould base your composition on the outline (given in chinese) below:1. 运动的积极因素；2. 运动的消极因素；3. 你的体会93.1part i 1—20 题1. c2. a3. d4. c5. c6. a7. a8. d9. a 10. d11. d 12. c 13. a 14. a 15. b 16. c 17. c 18. b 19. b 20. dpart ii——part iv 21——90 题21. b 22. b 23. a 24. c 25. c 26. b 27. d 28. c 29. a 30. b31. c 32. d 33. b 34. a 35. d 36. d 37. d 38. b 39. c 40. a41. d 42. b 43. b 44. d 45. b 46. a 47. b 48. d 49. a 50. b51. c 52. c 53. a 54. c 55. d 56. c 57. b 58. c 59. c 60. d61. a 62. a 63. d 64. b 65. b 66. d 67. a 68. c 69. a 70. a 71. a 72. b 73. a 74. d 75. c 76. a 77. d 78. b 79. b 80. c 81. d 82. c 83. b 84. d 85. a 86. c 87. b 88. a 89. c 90. d 1993年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案相关内容:。

英语四级真题1992年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及参考答案

1992年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension(20minutes) Section A1.A)The man should stay a little longer.B)The man should leave at once.C)The man will miss the train.D)The man must try to catch the last train.2.A)Walking.B)Boating.C)Shopping.D)Driving.3.A)Twenty minutes.B)Twenty-five minutes.C)Fifty minutes.D)Fifty-five minutes.4.A)Go and buy a new dress.B)Try to get some tickets.C)Go and see a performance.D)Do some sewing at home.5.A)Do the work for the woman.B)Take care of the woman.C)Work together with the woman.D)Drive the woman home.6.A)The man is showing the woman round the city.B)The woman is asking the way.C)The man is a stranger to the city.D)The two persons are talking about sending letters.7.A)Buying a car costs too much.B)Driving lessons are too expensive.C)Taking the bus is more convenient.D)Driving is too dangerous.8.A)By twelve o’clock.B)By three o’clock.C)By nine o’clock.D)By two o’clock.9.A)She is going to see her uncle there.B)She has a relative who once lived there.C)She will visit the city soon.D)She used to have an apartment there.10.A)7:30B)8:00C)8:30D)7:00Section BPassage OneQuestions11to13are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A)In green forests.B)In the North Pole region.C)In the Pacific Ocean.D)In dry deserts.12.A)Snakes like warmth.B)Snakes like to stay in the sun.C)Snakes are used to extra-hot weather.D)Snakes are good swimmers.13.A)They are unintelligent.B)They are not very intelligent.C)They are fairly intelligent.D)They are very intelligent.Passage TwoQuestions14to16are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A)He was talking to a policeman.B)He was making a phone call.C)He was watching a film.D)He was shopping.15.A)Her beautiful figure.B)Her unusual height.C)Her attractive manners.D)Her fashionable handbag.16.A)He was arrested by the police.B)He was only making a joke.C)He had taken the woman’s bag by mistake.D)He was acting in a film.Passage Three Questions18to20are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A)6million dollars.B)25million dollars.C)70million dollars.D)400million dollars.18.A)An engine room.B)A big kitchen.C)A high building.D)A great theatre.19.A)More than200.B)More than300.C)More than400.D)More than600.20.A)The giant jet will be forced to land.B)The giant jet will crash.C)The mechanical pilots will do the job.D)The engines of the giant jet will stop working.Part II Reading Comprehension(35minutes)Passage OneQuestions21to25are based on the following passage.Looking back on my childhood,I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made.Although we were all brought up in the same way,my brothers and sisters soon abandoned their pressed flowers and insects.Unlike them,I had no ear for music and languages.I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic.Before world I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary.I have only the dim memory of the house we lived in,of my room and my toys.Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents,aunts,uncles and cousins who gathered next door.But I do have a crystal-clear memory of the dogs,the farm animals,the local birds and,above all the insects.I am a naturalist,not a scientist.I have a strong love of the natural world,and my enthusiasm has led me into varied investigations.I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil while reading about other people’s observations and discoveries.Then something happens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind.Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to the riddle(谜),because it all seems to fit together.This has resulted in my publishing300papers and books,which some might honour with the title of scientific research.But curiosity,a keen eye,a good memory and enjoyment of the animal and plant world do not make a scientist:one of the outstanding and essential qualities require is self-discipline,quality I lack.A scientist requires not only self-discipline but all training, determination and a goal.A scientist,up to a point,can be made.A naturalist is born.If you can combine the two,you get the best of both worlds.21.The first paragraph tells us that the author________.A)was born to a naturalist’s familyB)lost his hearing when he was a childC)didn’t like his brothers and sistersD)was interested in flowers and insects in his childhood22.The author can’t remember his relatives clearly because________.A)he didn’t live very long with themB)he was fully occupied with observing natureC)he was too young when he lived with themD)the family was extremely large23.It can be inferred from the passage that the author was________.A)no more than a born naturalistB)a naturalist but not a scientistC)a scientist as well as a naturalistD)first of all a scientist24.The author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because hethinks he________.A)lacks some of the qualities required of a scientistB)has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmeticC)just reads about other people’s observations and discoveriesD)comes up with solutions in a most natural way25.According to the author,a born naturalist should first of all be________.A)full of ambitionB)full of enthusiasmC)knowledgeableD)self-disciplinedPassage TwoQuestions26to30are based on the following passage.Sporting activities are essentially modified forms of hunting behaviour.Viewed biologically,the modern footballer is in reality a member of a hunting group.His killing weapon has turned into a harmless football and his prey(猎物)into a goalmouth.If his aim is accurate and he scores a goal,he enjoys the hunter’s triumph of killing his prey.To understand how this transformation has taken place we must briefly look back at our forefathers.They spent over a million years evolving(进化)as cooperative hunters. Their very survival depended on success in the hunting-field.Under this pressure their whole way of life,even their bodies,became greatly changed.They became chasers, runners,jumpers,aimers,throwers and prey-killers.They cooperated as skillful male-group attackers.Then about ten thousand years ago,after this immensely long period of hunting their food,they became farmers.Their improved intelligence,so vital to their old hunting life,was put to a new use—that of controlling and domesticating their prey.The hunt became suddenly out of date.The food was there on the farms,awaiting their needs.The risks and uncertainties of the hunt were no longer essential for survival.The skills and thirst for hunting remained,however,and demanded new outlets. Hunting for sport replaced hunting for necessity.This new activity involved all the original hunting sequencer but the aim of the operation was no longer to avoid starvation. Instead the sportsmen set off to test their skill against prey that were no longer essentialto their survival,to be sure,the kill may have been eaten,but there were other,much simpler ways of obtaining a meaty meal.26.The author believes that sporting activities________.A)are forms of biological developmentB)are essentially forms of taming the preyC)have actually developed from huntingD)have changed the ways of hunting27.For over a million years,our forefathers were basically________.A)any member of the opposing teamB)the goal-mouthC)the goal keeperD)the football28.For over a million years,our foregathers were basically________.A)co-operating hunters,B)successful farmersC)runners and jumpersD)skillful sportsmen29.The word“operation”(Para.4,Line4)refers to________.A)domesticating animalsB)huntingC)prey killingD)sports activities30.Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?A)It is farming that gives human beings enough leisure time for sporting activities.B)Farming is very important in human civilization because it saves human beingsfrom risks and uncertainties of hunting for survival.C)It is hunting that provides human beings with much simpler ways of obtainingmeaty meals.D)Sporting activities satisfy the desire of modern man to exercise hunting skillswhich his forefathers developed for survival.Passage ThreeQuestions31to35are based on the following passages.The world is known to us through many senses,not just hearing,smell,vision,and at close range,touch and taste.Our skins let us know whether the air is moist or dry,whether surfaces are wet without being sticky or slippery.From the uniformity of slight pressure,we can be aware how deeply a finger is thrust into water at body temperature,even if the finger is enclosed in a rubber glove that keeps the skin completely dry.Many other animals,with highly sensitive skins,appear to be able to learn still more about their environment. Often they do so without employing any of the five senses.By observing the capabilities of other members of the animal kingdom,we come to realise that a human being has far more possibilities than are utilised.We neglect ever so many of our senses in concentrating on the five major ones.At the same time,a comparison between animals and man draws attention to the limitations of each sense. The part of the spectrum(光谱)seen by colour-conscious man as red is non-existent for honey-bees.But a bee can see far more in flowers than we,because the ultra-violet(紫外线)to which our eyes are blind is a stimulating(刺激的)part of the insect’s spectrum, and,for honey-bees at least,constitutes a separate colour.31.From the passage,we realise that________.A)man possesses as many senses as animalsB)man possesses a few more senses than animalsC)man possesses far more senses than the five major onesD)man has fully utilised his senses32.Which of the following is TRUE?A)The honey-bee is blind to red.B)Man is more colour-conscious than the honey-bee.C)The honey-bee can see far more colours than man.D)Man is sensitive to the ultra-violet.33.We can realise how deeply a finger is put into water at body temperature________.A)from the sense of direct touchB)through skin contactC)from the even distribution of pressureD)through the difference in temperature34.The phrase“sensitive skins”(Para.2Line6)most probably means________.A)skins that are sticky or slipperyB)skins that are delicateC)skins that are completely dryD)skins that are quick to feel and respond35.What is the main idea of the passage?A)All senses have their limitations.B)Man has not fully utilized all his senses.C)Insects are more sensitive to colours than man.D)Man is not as good as animals in learning about the environment.Passage FourQuestions36to40are based on the following passage.America is a country on the move.In unheard-of numbers,people of all ages are exercising their way to better health.According to the latest figures,59percent of American adults exercise regularly-up12percent from just two years ago and more than double the figure of25years ago.Even non-exercisers believe they would be more attractive and confident if they were more active.It is hard not to get the message.The virtues of physical fitness are shown on magazine covers,postage stamps,and television ads for everything from beauty soaps to travel books.Exercise as a part of daily life did not catch on until the late1960s when research by military doctors began to show the health benefits of doing regular physical exercises. Growing publicity(宣传)for races held in American cities helped fuel a strong interest in the ancient sport of running.Although running has leveled off in recent years as Americans have discovered equally rewarding-and sometimes safer-forms of exercise, such as walking and swimming,running,remaining the most popular form of exercise.As the popularity of exercise continues to mount,so does scientific evidence of its health benefits.The key to fitness is exercising the major muscle groups vigorously(强有力的)enough to approximately double the heart rate and keep it doubled for20to30 minutes at a time.Doing such physical exercises three times or more a week will produce considerable improvements in physical health in about three months.36.According to the passage,what was the percentage of American adults doing regularphysical exercises two years ago?A)About70%B)Almost50%C)Nearly60%D)More than12%37.A growing interest in sports developed after________.A)research showed their health benefitsB)people got the message from magazine covers and postage stampsC)scientific evidence of health benefits was shown on TV adsD)an increasing number of races were held in American cities38.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase“leveled off”(Para.2,Line8)?A)“become very popular”B)“stopped being popular”C)“stopped increasing in popularity”D)“reached its lowest level in popularity”39.It can be learnt from the passage that the health benefits of exercise________.A)are yet to be provedB)are to be further studiedC)are self-evidentD)are supported by scientific evidence40.Which of the following would be the best TITLE for the passage?A)Exercise-The Road to Health.B)Different Forms of Exercise.C)Scientific Evidence of Health Benefits.D)Running A Popular Form of Sport.Part III Vocabulary and Structure(20minutes)nguage has always been—as the phrase goes—the mirror to society.English is no________.A)explanationB)excuseC)exceptionD)expectation42.An investigation was made into the accident,________fifty people were killed.A)for thatB)whereC)whenD)in which43.Some confusion has________about who can join the association.A)arisenB)liftedC)raisedD)retained44.It was unwise of him to________the unreliable data in his speech.A)add toB)refer toC)keep toD)point to45.The money will be used to keep a space vehicle on the moon busy________backto the earth photographs and other information about the surface of the moon.A)to sendB)being sentC)to be sentD)sending46.The ceremony was not for the________of the dead,but for the comfort of theliving.A)purposeB)sakeC)respectD)impression47.Even if I had known her address,I________time to write to her.A)can not have hadB)will not have hadC)must not have hadD)might not have had48.It suddenly occurred to Anne that money couldn’t________all that Bob hadsuffered in the past five years.A)make up forB)make outC)live up toD)live through49.I think the Red Team will win the final game;it’s________that they will.A)almost surelyB)rather possiblyC)very likelyD)quite certainly50.Television was not invented by any one person.________into being overnight.A)Nor has it sprungB)Nor does it springC)Nor did it springD)Nor can it spring51.She accused the man________breaking into her house.A)ofB)forC)atD)with52.He often stopped at the sound of his own steps and was afraid to look________shoulder.A)overB)backC)roundD)beyond53.Go straight into the cave and find out what’s in there,________?A)don’t youB)do youC)will youD)can you54.The persons that have the greatest influence________children are their teachers.A)inB)onC)forD)to55.Cambridge has announced plans to establish a business school________themaster’s degree in business administration.A)representingB)presentingC)offeringD)supplying56.Many Europeans________the continent of Africa in the19th century.A)explodedB)exploredC)exposedD)expanded57.The police are________the records of all those involved in the crime.A)looking intoB)looking afterC)looking outD)looking on58.Building that railway was very difficult and involved________ten tunnels.A)digB)having dugC)to have dugD)digging59.________with the picture.Mary tore it to pieces.A)Dissatisfying thoroughlyB)Being thoroughly dissatisfiedC)To dissatisfy thoroughlyD)To be thoroughly dissatisfied60.________you are familiar with the author’s ideas,try reading all the sections asquickly as you possibly can.A)As long asB)Ever sinceC)So thatD)Now that61.________its hot sun and beautiful beaches.Hawaii is a fine place to live in or tovisit.A)AsB)WithC)FromD)For62.Bob’s leg got hurt________the Purple Mountains.A)while he is climbing upB)while we were climbing upC)while we climbed upD)while he climbed up63.There are certain________when you must interrupt people who are in the middleof doing something.A)conditionsB)situationsC)occasionsD)environments64.The time is not far away________modern communications will becomewidespread in China’s vast countryside.A)whenB)asC)untilD)before65.It was proposed that the matter________discussed at the next meeting.A)will beB)hasC)beD)would be66.He didn’t go to the party,but he does wish he________there.A)would beB)has beenC)would have beenD)had been67.Pick me up at8o’clock.I________my bath by then.A)may haveB)will be havingC)can have hadD)will have had68.She was so angry that she felt like________something at him.A)to throwB)to have thrownC)throwingD)having thrown69.You should hire a more________manager than the one you currently have.A)sufficientB)effectiveC)respectiveD)efficient70.Pupils who pass the test will be________to the next grade.A)promotedB)proceededC)progressedD)proposedPart IV Close(15minutes)What do we mean by a perfect English pronunciation?In one__71__there are as many different kinds of English as there are speakers of it.__72__two speakers speak in exactly the same__73__,we can always hear differences__74__them,and the pronunciation of English__75__a great deal in different geographical__76__How do we decide what sort of English to use as a__77__This is not a question that can be __78__in the same.Way for all foreign learners of English__79__you live in a part of the world,__80__India or West Africa,where there is a long__81__of speaking English for general communication purposes,you should__82__to acquire a good variety of the pronunciation of this area.It would be a__83__in these circumstances to use as a model BBC English or__84__of the sort.On the other hand,if you live in a country__85__there is no traditional use of English,you must take__86__your model some form of__87__English pronunciation.It does not__88__very much which form you choose.The most__89__way is to take as your model the tort of English you can __90__most often.71.A)meaningB)caseC)senseD)situation72.A)NotB)NoneC)NoD)Nor73.A)wayB)formC)sortD)type74.A)fromB)amongC)ofD)between75.A)variesB)changesC)shiftsD)alters76.A)partsB)areasC)countriesD)spaces77.A)directionB)modelC)symbolD)guide78.A)givenB)respondedC)answeredD)satisfied79.A)BecauseB)WhenC)Whether80.A)likeB)inC)asD)near81.A)traditionB)useC)customD)habit82.A)proposeB)aimC)selectD)tend83.A)fashionB)nonsenseC)mistakeD)possibility84.A)everythingB)nothingC)thingsD)anything85.A)thatB)whereC)whichD)wherever86.A)asB)withC)onD)to87.A)practicalB)domesticD)native88.A)careB)affectC)matterD)trouble89.A)sensitiveB)effectiveC)ordinaryD)careful90.A)listenB)findC)noticeD)hearPart V Writing(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write a composition based on, the following two questions:1.你在英语学习中有哪些困难?2.你是如何克服这些困难的?Your composition should be no less than100words.Write this composition on the Answer Sheet.Remember to write it clearly.How I Overcame my Difficulties in Learning English1992年6月四级参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension1.B2.C3.C4.A5.B6.D7.C8.D9.A10.D 11.D12.B13.D14.A15.A 16.B17.B18.C19.C20.APart II Reading Comprehension21.A22.D23.C24.B25.D 26.B27.C28.B29.B30.D 31.A32.B33.D34.A35.C 36.C37.A38.D39.C40.BPart III Vocabulary and Structure41.D42.A43.D44.A45.B 46.C47.C48.C49.B50.A 51.C52.C53.B54.D55.B 56.D57.C58.B59.C60.A 61.D62.D63.A64.B65.DPart IV Close71.B72.B73.D74.A75.B 76.A77.D78.D79.C80.C 81.C82.D83.A84.C85.A 86.D87.C88.D89.A90.B。

1992年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷以及答案范文

A) no more than a born naturalist
B) a naturalist but not a scientist
C) a scientist as well as a naturalist
D) first of all a scientist（C）
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Section B
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11.A) In green forests.
B) In the North Pole region.
D) Fifty-five minutes.（C）
4.A) Go and buy a new dress.
B) Try to get some tickets.
C) Go and see a performance.
D) Do some sewing at home.（A）
5.A) Do the work for the woman.
C) In the Pacific Ocean.
D) In dry deserts.（D）
12.A) Snakes like warmth.
B) Snakes like to stay in the sun.

1992年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷

1992 年 6 月大学英语四级 (CET-4) 真题试卷1/18 1992 年 6 月大学英语四级 (CET-4) 真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1.A) The man should stay a little longer.B)The man should leave at once.C)The man will miss the train.D)The man must try to catch the last train.2.A) Walking.B)Boating.C)Shopping.D)Driving.3.A) Twenty minutes.B)Twenty-five minutes.C)Fifty minutes.D)Fifty-five minutes.4.A) Go and buy a new dress.B)Try to get some tickets.C)Go and see a performance.D)Do some sewing at home.5.A) Do the work for the woman.B)Take care of the woman.C)Work together with the woman.D)Drive the woman home.6.A) The man is showing the woman round the city.B)The woman is asking the way.C)The man is a stranger to the city.D)The two persons are talking about sending letters.7.A) Buying a car costs too much.B)Driving lessons are too expensive.C)Taking the bus is more convenient.D)Driving is too dangerous.8. A) By twelve o’ clock.B) By three o’ clock.C) By nine o’ clock.D) By two o’ clock.9.A) She is going to see her uncle there.B)She has a relative who once lived there.C)She will visit the city soon.D)She used to have an apartment there.10.A) 7:30B)8:00C)8:30D)7:00Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) In green forests.B)In the North Pole region.C)In the Pacific Ocean.D)In dry deserts.12.A) Snakes like warmth.B)Snakes like to stay in the sun.C)Snakes are used to extra-hot weather.D)Snakes are good swimmers.13.A) They are unintelligent.B)They are not very intelligent.C)They are fairly intelligent.D)They are very intelligent.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) He was talking to a policeman.B)He was making a phone call.C)He was watching a film.D)He was shopping.15.A) Her beautiful figure.B)Her unusual height.C)Her attractive manners.D)Her fashionable handbag.16.A) He was arrested by the police.B)He was only making a joke.C) He had taken the woman’ s bag by mistake.D) He was acting in a film.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A) 6 million dollars.B)25 million dollars.C)70 million dollars.D)400 million dollars.18.A) An engine room.B)A big kitchen.C)A high building.D)A great theatre.19.A) More than 200.B)More than 300.C)More than 400.D)More than 600.20.A) The giant jet will be forced to land.B)The giant jet will crash.C)The mechanical pilots will do the job.D) The engines of the giant jet will stop working.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Looking back on my childhood, I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made.Although we were all brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon abandonedtheir pressed flowers and insects. Unlike them, I had no ear for music and languages. I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic.Before world I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the dim memory of the house we lived in, of my room and my toys. Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who gathered next door. But I do have a crystal-clear memory of the dogs, the farm animals, the local birds and, above all the insects.I am a naturalist, not a scientist. I have a strong love of the natural world, and my enthusiasm has led me into varied investigations. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil while reading about other people ’observations and discoveries. Then something happens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to theriddle (谜), because it all seems to fit together. This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books, which some might honour with the title of scientific research.But curiosity, a keen eye, a good memory and enjoyment of the animal and plant world do not make a scientist: one of the outstanding and essential qualities require is self-discipline, quality I lack. A scientist requires not only self-discipline but all training, determination and a goal. A scientist, up to a point, can be made. A naturalist is born. If you can combine the two, you get the best of both worlds.21.The first paragraph tells us that the author ________.A) was born to a naturalist’ s familyB)lost his hearing when he was a childC)didn ’ t like his brothers and sistersD)was interested in flowers and insects in his childhood22.The author can ’ t remember his relatives clearly because ________.A)he didn ’ t live very long with themB)he was fully occupied with observing natureC)he was too young when he lived with themD)the family was extremely large1992年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷1992 年 6 月大学英语四级 (CET-4) 真题试卷5/1823.It can be inferred from the passage that the author was ________.A)no more than a born naturalistB)a naturalist but not a scientistC)a scientist as well as a naturalistD)first of all a scientist24.The author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because hethinks he ________.A)lacks some of the qualities required of a scientistB)has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmeticC) just reads about other people’ s observationseriesand discovD)comes up with solutions in a most natural way25.According to the author, a born naturalist should first of all be ________.A)full of ambitionB)full of enthusiasmC)knowledgeableD)self-disciplinedPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Sporting activities are essentially modified forms of hunting behaviour. Viewedbiologically, the modern footballer is in reality a member of a hunting group. His killingweapon has turned into a harmless football and his prey (猎物 ) into a goalmouth. If hisaim is accurate and he scores a goal, he enjoys the hunter’ s triumph of killing his prey.To understand how this transformation has taken place we must briefly look backat our forefathers. They spent over a million years evolving (进化 ) as cooperativehunters. Their very survival depended on success in the hunting-field. Under thispressure their whole way of life, even their bodies, became greatly changed. Theybecame chasers, runners, jumpers, aimers, throwers and prey-killers. They cooperatedas skillful male-group attackers.Then about ten thousand years ago, after this immensely long period of huntingtheir food, they became farmers. Their improved intelligence, so vital to their old huntinglife, was put to a new use—that of controlling and domesticating their prey. The huntbecame suddenly out of date. The food was there on the farms, awaiting their needs.The risks and uncertainties of the hunt were no longer essential for survival.The skills and thirst for hunting remained, however, and demanded new outlets.Hunting for sport replaced hunting for necessity. This new activity involved all the originalhunting sequencer but the aim of the operation was no longer to avoid starvation.Instead the sportsmen set off to test their skill against prey that were no longer essentialto their survival, to be sure, the kill may have been eaten, but there were other, much simpler ways of obtaining a meaty meal.26.The author believes that sporting activities ________.A)are forms of biological developmentB)are essentially forms of taming the preyC)have actually developed from huntingD)have changed the ways of hunting27.For over a million years, our forefathers were basically ________.A)any member of the opposing teamB)the goal-mouthC)the goal keeperD)the football28.For over a million years, our foregathers were basically ________.A)co-operating hunters,B)successful farmersC)runners and jumpersD)skillful sportsmen” (Parane.4,4)Lirefers to ________.29.The word “ operationA)domesticating animalsB)huntingC)prey killingD)sports activities30.Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?A)It is farming that gives human beings enough leisure time for sporting activities.B)Farming is very important in human civilization because it saves humanbeings from risks and uncertainties of hunting for survival.C)It is hunting that provides human beings with much simpler ways ofobtaining meaty meals.D)Sporting activities satisfy the desire of modern man to exercise hunting skillswhich his forefathers developed for survival.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passages.The world is known to us through many senses, not just hearing, smell, vision,and at close range, touch and taste.Our skins let us know whether the air is moist or dry, whether surfaces are wet without being sticky or slippery. From the uniformity of slight pressure, we can be aware how deeply a finger is thrust into water at body temperature, even if the finger is enclosed in a rubber glove that keeps the skin completely dry. Many other animals, with highly sensitive skins, appear to be able to learn still more about their environment. Often they do so without employing any of the five senses.By observing the capabilities of other members of the animal kingdom, we come to realise that a human being has far more possibilities than are utilised. We neglect everso many of our senses in concentrating on the five major ones. At the same time, a comparison between animals and man draws attention to the limitations of each sense.The part of the spectrum (光谱 ) seen by colour-conscious man as red is non-existent for honey-bees. But a bee can see far more in flowers than we, because theultra-violet (紫外线 ) to which our eyes are blind is a stimulating (刺激的 ) part of the insect ’s spectrum, and, for honey-bees at least, constitutes a separate colour.31.From the passage, we realise that ________.A)man possesses as many senses as animalsB)man possesses a few more senses than animalsC)man possesses far more senses than the five major onesD)man has fully utilised his senses32.Which of the following is TRUE?A)The honey-bee is blind to red.B)Man is more colour-conscious than the honey-bee.C)The honey-bee can see far more colours than man.D)Man is sensitive to the ultra-violet.33.We can realise how deeply a finger is put into water at body temperature ________.A)from the sense of direct touchB)through skin contactC)from the even distribution of pressureD)through the difference in temperature34. The phrase“ sensitive skins” (Para. 2 Line 6) most probably means ________.A)skins that are sticky or slipperyB)skins that are delicateC)skins that are completely dryD)skins that are quick to feel and respond35.What is the main idea of the passage?A)All senses have their limitations.B)Man has not fully utilized all his senses.C)Insects are more sensitive to colours than man.D)Man is not as good as animals in learning about the environment.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.America is a country on the move. In unheard-of numbers, people of all ages are exercising their way to better health. According to the latest figures, 59 percent of American adults exercise regularly-up 12 percent from just two years ago and more than double the figure of 25 years ago. Even non-exercisers believe they would be more attractive and confident if they were more active.It is hard not to get the message.The virtues of physical fitness are shown on magazine covers, postage stamps, and television ads for everything from beauty soaps to travel books.Exercise as a part of daily life did not catch on until the late 1960s when research by military doctors began to show the health benefits of doing regular physical exercises. Growing publicity (宣传 ) for races held in American cities helped fuel a strong interest in the ancient sport of running. Although running has leveled off in recent years as Americans have discovered equally rewarding-and sometimes safer-forms of exercise, such as walking and swimming, running, remaining the most popular form of exercise.As the popularity of exercise continues to mount, so does scientific evidence of its health benefits. The key to fitness is exercising the major muscle groups vigorously (强有力的 ) enough to approximately double the heart rate and keep it doubled for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Doing such physical exercises three times or more a week will produce considerable improvements in physical health in about three months.36.According to the passage, what was the percentage of American adults doingregular physical exercises two years ago?A)About 70%B)Almost 50%C)Nearly 60%D)More than 12%37. A growing interest in sports developed after ________.A)research showed their health benefitsB)people got the message from magazine covers and postage stampsC)scientific evidence of health benefits was shown on TV adsD)an increasing number of races were held in American cities1992年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷1992 年 6 月大学英语四级 (CET-4) 真题试卷9/1838. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase“ leveled off” (PaLine 8)?A)“ become very popular”B)“ stopped being popular”C) “ stopped increasing in popularity”D) “ reached its lowest level in popularity”39.It can be learnt from the passage that the health benefits of exercise ________.A)are yet to be provedB)are to be further studiedC)are self-evidentD)are supported by scientific evidence40.Which of the following would be the best TITLE for the passage?A)Exercise-The Road to Health.B)Different Forms of Exercise.C)Scientific Evidence of Health Benefits.D)Running A Popular Form of Sport.Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)nguage has always been—as the phrase goes—the mirror to society. English is no________.A)explanationB)excuseC)exceptionD)expectation42.An investigation was made into the accident, ________ fifty people were killed.A)for thatB)whereC)whenD)in which43.Some confusion has ________ about who can join the association.A)arisenB)liftedC)raised1992年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷1992 年 6 月大学英语四级 (CET-4) 真题试卷10/18D)retained44.It was unwise of him to ________ the unreliable data in his speech.A)add toB)refer toC)keep toD)point to45.The money will be used to keep a space vehicle on the moon busy ________ backto the earth photographs and other information about the surface of the moon.A)to sendB)being sentC)to be sentD)sending46.The ceremony was not for the ________ of the dead, but for the comfort of theliving.A)purposeB)sakeC)respectD)impression47.Even if I had known her address, I ________ time to write to her.A)can not have hadB)will not have hadC)must not have hadD)might not have had48. It suddenly occurred to Anne that money couldn’ t all that Bob hadsuffered in the past five years.A) make up forB) make outC) live up toD) live through49. I think the Red Team will win the final game; it’ s ________ that they will.A)almost surelyB)rather possiblyC)very likelyD)quite certainly50.Television was not invented by any one person. ________ into being overnight.A)Nor has it sprungB)Nor does it springC)Nor did it springD)Nor can it spring51.She accused the man ________ breaking into her house.A)ofB)forC)atD)with52.He often stopped at the sound of his own steps and was afraid to look ________shoulder.A)overB)backC)roundD)beyond’ s in there, ________?53.Go straight into the cave and find out whatA)don ’ t youB)do youC)will youD)can you54.The persons that have the greatest influence ________ children are their teachers.A)inB)onC)forD)to55.Cambridge has announced plans to establish a business school ________ themaster ’ s degree in business administration.A)representingB)presentingC)offeringD)supplying56.Many Europeans ________ the continent of Africa in the 19th century.A)explodedB)exploredC)exposedD)expanded57.The police are ________ the records of all those involved in the crime.A)looking intoB)looking afterC)looking outD)looking on58.Building that railway was very difficult and involved ________ ten tunnels.A)digB)having dugC)to have dugD)digging59.________ with the picture. Mary tore it to pieces.A)Dissatisfying thoroughlyB)Being thoroughly dissatisfiedC)To dissatisfy thoroughlyD)To be thoroughly dissatisfied60.________ you are familiar with the author ’ideas, try reading all the sections asquickly as you possibly can.A)As long asB)Ever sinceC)So thatD)Now that61.________ its hot sun and beautiful beaches. Hawaii is a fine place to live in orto visit.A)AsB)WithC)FromD)For62.Bob’ s leg got hurt ________ the Purple Mountains.A)while he is climbing upB)while we were climbing upC)while we climbed upD)while he climbed up63.There are certain ________ when you must interrupt people who are in themiddle of doing something.A)conditionsB)situationsC)occasionsD)environments64.The time is not far away ________ modern communications will becomewidespread in China’ s vast countryside.A)whenB)asC)untilD)before65.It was proposed that the matter ________ discussed at the next meeting.A)will beB)hasC)beD)would be66.He didn ’ t go to theparty, but he does wish he ________ there.A)would beB)has beenC)would have beenD)had been67.Pick me up at 8 o’ clock. I ________ my bath by then.A)may haveB)will be havingC)can have hadD)will have had68.She was so angry that she felt like ________ something at him.A)to throwB)to have thrownC)throwingD)having thrown69.You should hire a more ________ manager than the one you currently have.A)sufficientB)effectiveC)respectiveD)efficient70.Pupils who pass the test will be ________ to the next grade.A)promotedB)proceededC)progressedD)proposedPart IV Close (15 minutes)What do we mean by a perfect English pronunciation? In one __71__ there are as many different kinds of English as there are speakers of it. __72__ two speakers speak in exactly the same __73__, we can always hear differences __74__ them, and the pronunciation of English __75__ a great deal in different geographical __76__ How do we decide what sort of English to use as a __77__ This is not a question that can be__78__ in the same. Way for all foreign learners of English __79__ you live in a part of the world, __80__ India or West Africa, where there is a long __81__ of speaking English for general communication purposes, you should __82__ to acquire a good variety of the pronunciation of this area. It would be a __83__ in these circumstances to use as a model BBC English or __84__ of the sort. On the other hand, if you live in a country__85__ there is no traditional use of English, you must take __86__ your model some form of __87__ English pronunciation. It does not __88__ very much which form you choose. The most __89__ way is to take as your model the tort of English you can__90__ most often.71.A) meaningB)caseC)senseD)situation72.A) NotB)NoneC)NoD)Nor73.A) wayB)formC)sortD)type74.A) fromB)amongC)ofD)between75.A) variesB)changesC)shiftsD)alters76.A) partsB)areasC)countriesD)spaces77.A) directionB)modelC)symbolD)guide78.A) givenB)respondedC)answeredD)satisfied79.A) BecauseB)WhenC)WhetherD)If80.A) likeB)inC)asD)near81.A) traditionB)useC)customD)habit82.A) proposeB)aimC)selectD)tend83.A) fashionB)nonsenseC)mistakeD)possibility84.A) everythingB)nothingC)thingsD)anything85.A) thatB)whereC)whichD)wherever86.A) asB)withC)onD)to87.A) practicalB)domesticC)newD)native88.A) careB)affectC)matterD)trouble89.A) sensitiveB)effectiveC)ordinaryD)careful90.A) listenB)findC)noticeD)hearPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on, the following two questions:1.你在英语学习中有哪些困难 ?2.你是怎样战胜这些困难的 ?Your composition should be no less than 100 words. Write this composition onthe Answer Sheet. Remember to write it clearly.How I Overcame my Difficulties in Learning English1992 年 6 月四级参照答案18/181992 年 6 月四级参照答案Part I Listening Comprehension1.B2.C3.C4.A5.B6.D7.C8.D9.A10.D11.D12.B13.D14.A15.A16.B17.B18.C19.C20.APart II Reading Comprehension21.A22.D23.C24.B25.D26.B27.C28.B29.B30.D31.A32.B33.D34.A35.C36.C37.A38.D39.C40.BPart III Vocabulary and Structure41.D42.A43.D44.A45.B46.C47.C48.C49.B50.A51.C52.C53.B54.D55.B56.D57.C58.B59.C60.A61.D62.D63.A64.B65.D66.A67.A68.B69.C70.CPart IV Close71.B72.B73.D74.A75.B76.A77.D78.D79.C80.C81.C82.D83.A84.C85.A86.D87.C88.D89.A90.B。

1995年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案_大学英语四级CET4历年真题

part i listening comprehension (20 minutes) section a1. (a) go out to work. (c) be calm and patient.(b) listen carefully to john. (d) do the easiest thing.2. (a) he doesn't like to talk. (c) he is friendly.(b) he is a very kind man. (d) he is not a pleasant person.3. (a) the doctor won't see her tomorrow. (c) the doctor is busy all day today.(b) the doctor is busy tomorrow. (d) the doctor will see her today.4. (a) young people are too quick in making decisions. (c) young people lose their jobs easily.(b) young people seldom stay long on the same job. (d) young people are too eager to succeed.5. (a) she felt it was tiring. (c) she thought it took less time.(b) she felt it was very nice. (d) she thought it was expensive.6. (a) they are having breakfast. (c) they are preparing a hot soup.(b) they are eating some fruit. (d) they are drinking cold milk.7. (a) the woman doesn't want to spend christmas with the man.(b) the woman is going home for christmas party.(c) the woman has not been invited to the christmas party.(d) the woman is going to spend christmas abroad.8. (a) by car. (c) by place.(b) by bus. (d) by train.9. (a) it closes at four on weekdays. (c) it isn't open on sundays.(b) he doesn't know its business hours. (d) it is open till four on sundays.10. (a) tennis shoes. (c) nothing yet.(b) some clothes. (d) music records.section bpassage onequestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. (a) in about 20 years. (c) in a couple of weeks.(b) within a week. (d) as early as possible.12. (a) yes, of course. (c) not mentioned.(b) possibly not. (d) definitely not.13. (a) her complaint was ignored. (c) the store apologized for their mistake.(b) the store sent her the correct order. (d) the store picked up the wrong items.passage twoquestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. (a) the prison gates always open. (c) the prison has no armed guards.(b) its prisoner can work outside. (d) the prison is open to the public.15. (a) the prisoners are provided with jobs on release. (c) it is run on the principle of trusting prisoners.(b) its prisoners are seldom made to work overtime. (d) it has no security measures.16. (a) one year. (c) thirteen years.(b) two years. (d) fourteen years.17. (a) doubtful. (c) critical.(b) positive. (d) indifferent.passage threequestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. (a) it's good for training one's character but not good for one's health.(b) it cannot prepare pupils to be good citizens.(c) it has less effect on a child's character than sports and games.(d) it's as important as after-class activities.19. (a) because pupils there have to spend most of the time studying.(b) because the school authorities insist on traditional ways of teaching.(c) because the school authorities have neglected discipline.(d) because pupils there are too fond of playing.20. (a) practical work. (c) teacher's encouragement.(b) collective activities. (d) book knowledge.part ii reading comprehension ( 35 minutes)passage onequestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.people tend to be more impressed by evidence that seems to confirm some relationship. thus many are convinced their dreams are prophetic (预言的) because a few have come true; they fail to notice the many that have not. consider also the belief that "the phone always rings when i'm in the shower." if it does ring while you are in the shower, the event will stand out and be remembered. if it doesn't ring, that nonevent probably won't even register （留下印象）.people want to see order, pattern and meaning in the world. consider, for example, the common belief that things like personal misfortunes, plane crashes, and deaths "happen inthrees." such beliefs stem from the tendency of people to allow the third event to define the time period. if three plane crashes occur in a month, then the period of time that counts as their "happening together" is one month; if three crashes occur in a year, the period of time is stretched. flexible end points reinforce such beliefs.[page]we also tend to believe what we want to believe. a majority of people think they are more intelligent, more fair-minded and more skilled behind the wheel of an automobile than the average person. part of the reason we view ourselves so favorably is that we use criteria that work to our advantage. as economist thomas schelling explains, "everybody ranks himself high in qualities he values: careful drivers give weight to care, skilled drivers give weight to skill, and those whoare polite give weight to courtesy, " this way everyone ranks high on his own scale.perhaps the most important mental habit we can learn is to be cautious (谨慎的) in drawingconclusions. the "evidence " of everyday life is sometimes misleading.21. in the first paragraph the author states that ____ .(a) dreams cannot be said to be prophetic even though a few have come true.(b) dreams are prophetic because some of them did come true.(c) dreams may come true if clearly remembered.(d) dreams and reality are closely related.22. by "things like ..." "happen in threes" (para. 3, line 2), the author indicates that people believe ____ .(a) personal misfortunes tend to happen every now and then.(b) personal misfortunes, plane crashes, and deaths usually happen together.(c) misfortunes tend to occur according to certain patterns.(d) misfortunes will never occur more than three times to a person in his lifetime.23. ten word "courtesy" (para. 4, line 6) probably means ____.(a) good manners. (b) appropriate speech.(c) friendly relations. (d)satisfactory service.24. what can be inferred from the passage? ____(a) happenings that go unnoticed deserve more attention.(b) in a series of misfortunes the third one is usually the most serious.(c) people tend to make use of evidence that supports their own beliefs.(d) believers of misfortunes happening in threes are cautious in interpreting events.25. it can be concluded from the passage that ____ .(a) there is some truth even in the wildest dreams.(b) one should take notice of other people's merits.(c) there is no order or pattern in world events.(d) we should not base our conclusions on accidental evidence.passage twoquestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.it has been thought and said that africans are born with musical talent. because music is so important in the lives of many africans and because so much music is performed in africa, we are inclined to think that africans are musicians. the impression is strengthened when we look at ourselves and find that we havebecome largely a society of musical spectators (旁观). music is important to us, but most of us can be considered consumers rather than producers of music. we have records, television, concerts, and radio to fulfill many of our musical needs. in most situations where music is performed in our culture it is not difficult to distinguish the audience from the performers, but such is often not the case in africa. alban ayipaga, a kasena semiprofessional musician from northern ghana, says that when his flute (长笛) and drum ensemble (歌舞团) is performing. "anybody can take part". this is true , but kasena musicians recognize that not all people are equally capable of taking part in the music. some can sing along with the drummers, but relatively few can drum and even fewer can play the flute along with the ensemble. it is fairly common in africa for there to be an ensemble of expert musicians surrounded by others who join in by clapping, singing, or somehow adding to the totality of musical sound. performances often take place in an open area (that is, not on a stage) and so the lines between the performing nucleus and the additional performers, active spectators, and passive spectators may be difficult to draw from our point of view.26. the difference between us and africans, as far as music is concerned, is that _____.(a) most of us are consumers while most of them are producers of music(b) we are musical performers and they are semiprofessional musicians [page](c) most of us are passive spectators while they are active spectators.(d) we are the audience and they are the additional performers.27. the word "such" (line 6) refers to the fact that ______.(a) music is performed with the participation of the audience(b) music is performed without the participation of the audience(c) people tend to distinguish the audience from the performers(d) people have records, television sets and radio to fulfill their musical needs28. the author of the passage implies that _____.(a) all africans are musical and therefore much music is performed in africa(b) not all africans are born with musical talent although music is important in their lives(c) most africans are capable of joining in the music by playing musical instruments(d) most africans perform as well as professional musicians29. the word "nucleus" (line 13) probably refers to _____.(a) musicians famous in africa(b) musicians at the center of attention(c) musicians acting as the core in a performance(d) active participants in a musical performance30. the best title for this passage would be ______.(a) the importance of music to african people(b) differences between african music and music of other countries(c) the relationship between musicians and their audience(d) a characteristic feature of african musical performancespassage threequestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.most people would agree that, although our age exceeds allprevious ages in knowledge, there has been no corresponding increase in wisdom. but agreement ceases as soon as we attempt to define "wisdom" and consider means of promoting it.there are several factors that contribute to wisdom. of these i should put first a sense of proportion: the capacity to take account of all the important factors in a problem and to attach to each its due weight. this has become more difficult than it used to be owing to the extent and complexity of the special knowledge required of various kinds of technicians. suppose, for example, that you are engaged in research in scientific medicine. the work is difficult and is likely to absorb the whole of your mind. you have no time to consider the effect which your discoveries or inventions may have outside the field of medicine. you succeed (let us say) as modern medicine has succeeded, in enormously lowering the infant death-rate, not only in europe and america, but also in asia and africa. this has the entirely unintended result of making the food supply inadequate and lowing the standard of life in the parts of the world that have the greatest populations. to take an even more dramatic example, which is in everybody's mind at the present time; you study the makeup of the atom from a disinterested (无利害关系的) desire for knowledge, and by chance place in the hands of a powerful mad man the means of destroying the human race.therefore, with every increase of knowledge and skill, wisdom becomes more necessary, for every such increase augments (增强)our capacity for realizing our purposes, and therefore augments our capacity for evil, if our purpose are unwise.。

1992年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷以及答案范文

I am a naturalist, not a scientist. I have a strong love of the natural world, and my enthusiasm has led me into varied investigations. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil while reading about other people’s observations and discoveries. Then something happens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to theriddle(谜), because it all seems to fit together. This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books, which some might honour with the title of scientific research.
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Before world I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the dim memory of the house we lived in, of my room and my toys. Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who gathered next door. But I do have a crystal-clear memory of the dogs, the farm animals, the local birds and, above all the insects.

1992年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷

1992年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Time was—and not so many years ago, either—when the average citizen took a pretty dim view of banks and Banking. That this was so, it should be said, was to no small extent the fault of banks and bankers themselves. Banks used to be—and a few still are—forbidding structures. Behind the little barred windows were, more often than not, elderly gentlemen whose expression of friendliness reflected the size of the customer’s account, and nothing less than a few hundred thousand in the bank could have inspired the suggestion of a smile.21. The author believes that the unfriendly atmosphere in banks many years ago was chiefly due to ________.A) the outer appearance of bank buildingsB) unfriendliness of customers toward banksC) economic pressure of the timeD) the attitude of hankers22. The banks of many years ago showed interest only in ________.A) regular visitorsB) rich customersC) friendly businessmenD) elderlygentlemen23. When did banks begin to grow human?A) Sometime before the war.B) A few years ago.C) During the war.D) In the last century.24. What helped to push the “humanization” of banks?A) More and more “little” people became customers of banks.B) The elderly gentlemen in banks were replaced by women.C) More banks were set up in small and medium-sized towns.D) The size of the customer’s account was greatly increased.25. Average People seldom borrowed money from bank in the bank because________.A) the bank buildings looked forbiddingB) they were comparatively rich before the warC) they thought it was not proper to be in debtD) they rarely spent more than they could earnQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Last summer, Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole announced a new rule:Unless states representing two-thirds of the country’s population pass compulsory (强制性的) seat-belt-use laws by April 1989, all new vehicles will have to be fitted with air bags or automatic seat belts.26. Before 1989, in the United States ________.A) the use of seat belts was not compulsory for the majority of the populationB) a new law requiring the use of seat belts had just been passedC) people had to choose between the use of seat belts or the use of air bagsD) almost fifty percent of the people involved in car accidents were saved by seatBelts27. The word “trapped” (Para. 3, Line 3) means to be ________.A) held up in a traffic jamB) confined in the carC) caught in an accidentD) pulled into a car28. One of the reasons why many drivers refuse to wear seat belts is because________.A) t hey don’t think that it is comfortable to wear seat beltsB) they don’t believe that an accident involving a terrible driver is highlyprobableC) they believe that no danger is involved in just driving a few blocksD) they think that few drivers are willing to wear seat belts29. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A) seat belts should be replaced by air bagsB) eighty-five percent of all drivers are likely to Break traffic rulesC) all drivers, whether good or bad, are liable to have an accident at one time oranotherD) wearing seat belts will get drivers out of dangerous situations30. The purpose of the writer in writing this passage is ________.A) to urge the government to pass the law soonerB) to tell how dangerous car-driving can beC) to criticise those who refuse to use seat beltsD) to prove the necessity of the new ruleQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.For well over 2000 years the world’s great religions have taught the virtues of a trusting heart. Now there is another reason to merit the wisdom of the ages: scientific evidence indicates that those with trusting hearts will live longer, healthier lives.31. According to the author, people with trusting hearts are ________.A) usually intelligent and wiseB) usually very religiousC) less likely to get heart diseasesD) not likely to be mistreated by others32. The book by Meyer Friedman and Ray H. Rosenman most probably discusses________.A) friendliness and hostilityB) trust and mistrust of peopleC) heart diseases and death rateD) people’s characters and their blood types33. According to the passage, if you have a fixed idea in mind that people willmistreat you, you will always find it ________.A) to be disappointingB) to be pleasingC) to be wrongD) to be so34. A cynic, in the passage, is a person ________.A) who is always ready to fightB) who usually has doubts about the people around himC) whose behaviour usually leads to serious health problemsD) whose behaviour usually seems strange to the people he knows35. The author’s intention in writing the passage is to ________.A) advise people to be patientB) analyze the danger of heart diseasesC) persuade people to be trustfulD) praise the wisdom of the old people Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.“Time is a problem for kids,” states a news report for a new Swiss watch. Children in some countries “learn time slowly” because “they don’t wear watches” and “parents don’t really know how to teach them time”. The kids grow up with this handicap and become adults—and then can’t get to work on time. Is there an answer to this problem? of course—it’s the Flik Flak, made by a famous Swiss watch company.36. From the news report we know that ________.A) parents are patient when teaching children timeB) parents have little idea of how to teach children timeC) children tend to learn time quicklyD) children enjoy wearing the Flik Flak watch37. The author doesn’t seem to believe ________.A) children will be on time if they have learnt how to tell timeB) a Flik Flak can help parents teach their children how to tell timeC) the Flik Flak can capture children’s imaginationD) children usually have trouble telling time if they don’t wear watches38. The word “handicap” (Para. 1, Line 4) means ________.A) displeasureB) discouragementC) disappointmentD) disadvantage39. Flik and Flak in the passage stand for ________.A) a tall boy and a beautiful girlB) the minute hand and the hour handC) the Swiss watch companyD) the designers of the watch40. The United States sales manager calls the new watch kidproof because________.A) it is designed to teach children to be on timeB) it proves to be effective in teaching children timeC) it is made so as not to be easily damaged by childrenD) it is the children’s favourite watchPart II Reading Comprehension21. D 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. C26. A 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. D31. C 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. C36. B 37. A 38. D 39. B 40. C。

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