精品2016年12月大学英语四级模拟预测卷及答案(2)
2016年12月大学英语四级模拟预测卷及答案（2）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 center.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.There is a difference between science and technology. Science is a method of answering theoretical questions; technology is a method of solving practical problems. Science has to do with discovering the facts and relationships between observable phenomena in nature and with establishing theories that serve to organize these facts and relationships; technology has to do with tools, techniques, and procedures for implementing thefinding of science.Another distinction between science and technology has to do with the progress in each.Progress in science excludes the human factor. Scientists, who seek to comprehend the universe and know the truth within the highest degree of accuracy and certainty, cannot pay attention to their own or other people's likes or dislikes or to popular ideas about the fitness of things. What scientists discover may shock or anger people-as did Darwin's theory of evolution. But even an unpleasant truth is more than likely to be useful; besides, we have the choice of refusing to believe it! But hardly so with technology; we do not have the choice of refusing to hear the sonic boom produced by a supersonic aircraft flying overhead; we do not have the option of refusing to breathe polluted air; and we do not have the option of living in a non-atomic age. Unlike science progress, technology must be measured in terms of the human factor. The legitimate purpose of technology is to serve people in general, not merely some people; and future generations, not merely those who presently wish to gain advantage for themselves. Technology must be humanistic if it is to lead to a better world.21. The difference between science and technology lies in that _____.A) the former provides answers to theoretical questions while the latter to practical problemsB) the former seeks to comprehend the universe while the latter helps change the material worldC) the former aims to discover the inter-connections of facts and the rules that explain them while the latter, to discover new designs and ways of making the things we use in our daily lifeD) all of the above22. Which of the following may be representative of science?A) The improvement of people's life.B) The theory of people's life.C) Farming tools.D) Mass production.23. According to the author, scientific theories _____.A) must be strictly objectiveB) usually take into consideration people's likes and dislikesC) should conform to popular opinionsD) always appear in perfect and finished forms24. The author states that technology itself _____.A) is responsible for widespread pollution and resource exhaustionB) should serve those who wish to gain advantage for themselvesC) will lead to a better world if put to wise useD) will inevitably be for bad purpose25. The tone of the author in this passage is_____.A) positiveB) negativeC) factualD) criticalPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Americans have always been ambivalent in their attitudes toward education. On the one hand, free and universal public education was seen as necessary in a democracy, for how else would citizens learn how togovern themselves in a responsible way? On the other hand, America was always a country that offered financial opportunities for which education was not needed: on the road from rags to riches, schooling-beyond the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic-was an unnecessary detour.Even today, it is still possible for people to achieve financial success without much education, but the number of situations in which this is possible is decreasing. In today's more complex world, the opportunities for financial success is closely related to the need for education, especially higher education.Our society is rapidly becoming one whose chief product is information, and dealing with this information requires more and more specialized education. In other words, we grow up learning more and more about fewer and fewer subjects.In the future, this trend is likely to continue. Tomorrow's world will be even more complex thantoday's world, and, to manage this complexity, even more specialized education will be needed.26. The topic treated in this passage is _____.A) education in generalB) Americans' attitudesC) higher educationD) American education27. Americans' attitudes toward education have always been _____.A) certain B) contradictoryC) ambitious D) unclear28. Today, financial success is closely related to the need for _____.A) higher education B) public educationC) responsible citizens D) learning the basics29. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that _____.A) information is our only productB) education in the future will be specializedC) we are entering an age of informationD) we are living in an age of information30. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A) The History of American Education.B) The Need for Specialized Education.C) The Future of the American Educational System.D) Attitudes toward American Education.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.A growing world population and the discoveries of science may alter this pattern of distribution in the future. As men slowly learn to master diseases,control floods, prevent famines, and stop wars, fewer people die every year; and in consequence the population of the world is steadily increasing. In 1925 there were about 2,000 million people in the world; by the end of the century there may well beover 4,000 million.When numbers rise the extra mouths must be fed. New lands must be brought under cultivation, or land already farmed made to yield larger crops. In some areas the accessible land is so intensively cultivated that it will be difficult to make it provide more food. In some areas the population is so dense that the land is parceled out in units too tiny to allow for much improvement in farming methods. Were a large part of this farming population drawn off into industrial occupations, the land might be farmed much more productively by modern methods.There is now a race for science, technology, and industry to keep the output of food rising faster than the number of people to be fed. New strains of crops are being developed which will thrive in unfavorable climates: there are now farms beyond the Arctic Circle in Siberia and North America; irrigation and dry-farming methods bring arid lands under the plough, dams hold back the waters of great rivers to ensure water for the fields in all seasons and to provide electric power for new industries; industrial chemistry provides fertilizers to suit particular soils; aeroplanes spray crops to destroy locusts and many plant diseases. Every year some new means is devised to increase or to protect the food of the world.31. The author says that the world population is growing because _____.A) there are many rich valleys and fertile plainsB) the pattern of distribution is being alteredC) people are living longerD) new land is being brought under cultivation32. The author says that in densely populated areas the land might be more productively farmed if_____.A) the plots were subdividedB) a large part of the people moved to a different part of the countryC) industrial methods were used in farmingD) the units of land were made much larger33. We are told that there are now farms beyond the Arctic Circle. This has been made possible by_____.A) producing new strains of cropsB) irrigation and dry-farming methodsC) providing fertilizersD) destroying pests and disease34. Which of these words is nearest in meaning to the word "strains"?A) types B) sizesC) seeds D) harvests35. The author's main purpose is to _____.A) argue for a belief B) describe a phenomenonC) entertain D) propose a conclusionPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.For some time past it has been widely acceptedthat babies-and other creatures-learn to do things because certain acts lead to "rewards"; and there is no reason to doubt that this is true. But it used also to be widely believed that effective rewards, at least in the early stages, had to be directly related to such basic physiological(生理的) "drives" as thirst or hunger. In other words, a baby would learn if he got food or drink or some sort of physical comfort, not otherwise.It is now clear that this is not so. Babies will learn to behave in ways that produce results in the world with no reward except the successful outcome.Papousek began his studies by using milk in the normal way to "reward" the babies and so teach them to carry out some simple movements, such as turning the head to one side or the other. Then he noticed that a baby who had had enough to drink would refuse the milk but would still go on making the learned response with clear signs of pleasure. So he began to study the children's responses in situations where no milk was provided. He quickly found that children as young as four months would learn to turn their heads to right or left if the movement "switched on" a display oflights-and indeed that they were capable of learning quite complex turns to bring about this result, for instance, two left or two right, or even to make as many as three turns to one side.Papousek's light display was placed directly in front of the babies and he made the interesting observation that sometimes they would not turn back to watch the lights closely although they would "smile and bubble" when the display came on. Papousek concluded that it was not primarily the sight of the lights which pleased them, it was the success they were achieving in solving the problem, in mastering the skill, and that there exists a fundamental human urge to make sense of the world and bring it under intentional control.36. According to the author, babies learn to do things which .A) are directly related to pleasureB) will meet their physical needsC) will bring them a feeling of successD) will satisfy their curiosity37. Papousek noticed in his studies that a baby .A) would make learned responses when it saw the milkB) would carry out learned movements when it had enough to drinkC) would continue the simple movements without being given milkD) would turn its head to right or left when it had enough to drink38. In Papousek's experiment babies make learned movements of the head in order to .A) have the lights turned onB) be rewarded with milkC) please their parentsD) be praised39. The babies would "smile and bubble" at the lights because .A) the lights were directly related to some basic "drives"B) the sight of the lights was interestingC) they need not turn back to watch the lightsD) they succeeded in "switching on" the lights40. According to Papousek, the pleasure babies get in achieving something is a reflection of .A) a basic human desire to understand and control the worldB) the satisfaction of certain physiological needsC) their strong desire to solve complex problemsD) a fundamental human urge to display their learned skillsPart III Vocabulary (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 line through the center.41. It's the in this country to go out and pick flower on the first day of spring.A) case B) custom C) habit D) precedent42. He didn't take the flat because he couldn't afford the .A) hire B) fare C) rent D) salary43. I've made an for you to see the dentist at 5 o'clock tomorrow.A) appointment B) interviewC) opportunity D) assignation44. The house was poorly built; for , the roof leaked.A) short B) certainC) one thing D) sure45. the weather is concerned, I do not think it matters.A) So long as B) So far asC) As long as D) So far46. The continuous rain set the harvesting of wheat by two weeks.A) off B) back C) down D) about47. The helicopter hovered the trees.A) in B) over C) down D) up48.The mother made a shirt for the boy out of the of the cloth.A) odd and end B) odd and endsC) odds and end D) odds and ends49. Let's get this old barn. It's of no use to us.A) over B) readyC) rid of D) used to50. George's ability to learn from observations and experience greatly to his success in public life.A) owed B) contributed C) attached D) related51. I asked him where my sister was, and he the store across the street.A) nodded B) indicated C) figured D) guessed52. They are staying with us the time being until they find a place of their own.A) during B) for C) since D) in53. 100 competitors had the race.A) put their names for B) entered forC) put themselves for D) taken part54. He me by two games to one.A) beat B) conquered C) gained D) won55. They have put the bird in a cage to it from flying away.A) avoid B) prevent C) forbid D) control56. In recent years, new buildings have up like mushrooms in the city.A) jumped B) sprung C) leapt D) put57. I from among the crowd an old friend of mine whom I hadn't seen for ten years.A) figured out B) picked outC) realized D) picked over58. I thought he'd never anything, but it's turned out that I was wrong.A) arrive B) amount to C) reach for D) add to59. He managed to pay off his debts.A) anyhow or other B) anyhow or anotherC) somehow or other D) somehow or another60. You'd better not Mr. Ganz. He may get angry.A) play a joke on B) play outC) play into the hands of D) play at61. We existed on nothing but the necessities.A) empty B) bare C) hollow D) undressed62. The seasons change, independent anyone's wishes.A) on B) to C) with D) of63. The mail was for two days because of the snowstorm.A) misled B) lost C) delayed D) damaged64. He has been absent class for quite some time.A) in B) for C) with D) from65. I owe a great deal my parents and teachers.A) to B) for C) toward D) of66. We must manage to do our work better with people.A) less money and fewB) less money and fewerC) little money and lessD) few money and less67. Mr. Black is to our English evening.A) more pleased than to comeB) more pleased to come thanC) more than pleased to comeD) more pleasing than to come68. You that car with the brakes out of order. You might have had a serious accident.A) ought to drive B) oughtn't do driveC) ought to have driven D) oughtn't to have driven69. If it for their support, we would be in a very difficult position.A) is not B) weren't C) was not D) be not70. If only we as we were told! This would never have happened.A) would do B) had done C) do D) didPart 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). You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.Everyone ___71___ of the President of the US___72___ the most powerful man in ___73___. But when the representatives of the 13 former British colonies ___74___ to draw up the constitution of the new country ___75___ 1788, ___76___ of them were not sure whether they ___77___ to have a President at all. There were even ___78___ who ___79___ a king, ___80___ their successful war against the British king, GeorgeIII. The decision was in doubt ___81___ the last moment. One group wanted ___82___ for life, while___83___ suggested that ___84___ not be a President, because a Committee would govern the country better; a third group ___85___ a President ___86___ term of office would last seven years but who could not stand for reelection, because they were afraid he would spend his time ___87___ votes at the next election. In the end they chose George Washington as President for four years and let him ___88___ for reelection because they trusted him. But they were ___89___ to make rules in case a future President ___90___ badly and these rules were used to get rid of President Nixon two hundreds years later.71. A) use to think B) think C) thinks D) uses to think72. A) to be B) being C) like D) as73. A) western world B) the western world C) accident D) the accident74. A) found B) met C) encountered D) put together75. A) at B) by C) on D) in76. A) a number B) a great deal C) a large amountD) the most77. A) should B) would C) needed D) must78. A) few B) a few C) little D) a little79. A) had preferred B) would have preferred C) should have preferred D) were preferring80. A) although B) however C) nevertheless D) in spite of81. A) until B) as far as C) so far as D) by82. A) that the President was electedB) that the President would be electedC) to elect the PresidentD) to be elected the President83. A) another B) other C) the other D) some other84. A) it should B) it would C) there should D) there would85. A) would have liked B) would rather C) would like D) would be liking86. A) that's B) whose C) which D) of which87. A) looking for B) to look for C) to look at D) looking at88. A) stand B) to stand C) be standing D) that he stood89. A) so careful B) too careful C) careful enoughD) enough careful90. A) would carry B) carried C) would behave D) behavedPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic "The Expenses of an Average Worker". You should study the following table carefully and base your composition on the outlines given below. You should write at least 100 words.1. The changes in the worker's expenses from 1990 to 2000.2. The possible reasons for the changes.3. My prediction.Year Food (%) Clothing (%) Daily articles (%) Entertainment (%) Education (%) Total income (yuan)1990 50 8 20 2 10 50002000 20 15 10 12 30 12000The Expenses of an Average Worker答案21. DBACC 26. DBABD 31. CDAAA 36. CCADA41. BCACB 46. BBDCB 51. BBBAB 56. BBBCA 61. BDCDA 66. BCDBB71. CDBBD 76. ACBBD 81. ACACC 86. BAACC。
精品2016年12月大学英语四级模拟预测卷及答案(1)
2016年12月大学英语四级模拟预测卷及答案（1）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 center.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Acculturation, which begins at birth, is the process of teaching new generations of children the customs and values of the parents' culture. How people treat newborns, for example, can be indicative of cultural values. In the United States it is not uncommon for parents to put a newborn in a separate room that belongs only to the child. This helps to preserve parents' privacy and allows the child to get used to having his or her own room, which is seen as a first step toward personal independence. Americanstraditionally have held independence and a closely related value, individualism, in high esteem. Parents try to instill these prevailing values in their children. American English expresses these value preferences: children should "cut the (umbilical) cord" and are encouraged not to be "tied to their mothers' apron strings." In the process of their socialization children learn to "look out for number one" and to "stand on their own two feet".Many children are taught at a very early age to make decisions and be responsible for their actions. Often children work for money outside the home as a first step to establishing autonomy. Nine-or ten-year-old children may deliver newspapers in their neighborhoods and save or spend their earnings. Teenagers (13 to 18 years) may baby-sit neighbors' homes in order to earn a few dollar a week. Receiving a weekly allowance at an early age teaches children to budget their money, preparing them for futurefinancial independence. Many parents believe that managing money helps children learn responsibility as well as appreciate the value of money.21. According to this passage, the way peopletreat newborns _____.A) is a sign of their customsB) is an indication of their level of knowledgeC) symbolizes their social systemD) varies from culture to culture22. The expression, "to cut the cord", is used to show that _____.A) children don't like their parentsB) parents don't feel close to their childrenC) parents would not like to live together with their childrenD) independence from one's family is an important personal goal in USA23. Children who are "tied to the apron strings" _____.A) are caught in their mothers' apronsB) must always wear an apron when they eatC) are very dependent on their mothersD) are independent from their parents24. American people often let their children work for money outside the home at a very early age because _____.A) children have to earn money to help the familyB) they need more moneyC) they want them to begin establishing autonomyD) children have to save money for future use25. It can be inferred from this passage that_____.A) Americans are money loversB) Americans admire independenceC) Americans are good at decision-makingD) Americans are all responsiblePassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Many people believe that the glare from snow causes snowblindness. Yet, dark glasses or not, they find themselves suffering from headaches and watering eyes, and even snowblindness, when exposed to several hours of "snow light".The United States Army has now determined that glare from snow does not cause snowblindness in troops in a snow-covered country. Rather, a man's eyes frequently find nothing to focus on in a broad expanse of barren snow-covered terrain. So his gazecontinually shifts and jumps back and forth over the entire landscape in search of something to look at. Finding nothing, hour after hour, the eyes never stop searching and the eyeballs become sore and the eye muscles ache. Nature offsets this irritation by producing more and more fluid which covers the eyeballs. The fluid covers the eyeball in increasing quantity until vision blurs, then is obscured, and the result is total, even though temporary, snowblindness.Experiments led to the Army to a simple method of overcoming this problem. Scouts ahead of a main bodyof troops are trained to shake snow from evergreen bushes, creating a dotted line as they crosscompletely snow-covered landscape. Even the scouts themselves throw lightweight, dark colored objects ahead on which they too can focus. The men following can then see something. Their gaze is arrested. Their eyes focus on a bush and having found something to see, stop scouring the snow-blanketed landscape. Byfocusing their attention on one object at a time, the men can cross the snow without becoming hopelessly snowblind or lost. In this way the problem of crossing a solid white terrain is overcome.26. To prevent headache, watering eyes and blindness caused by the glare from snow, dark glasses are _____.A) indispensableB) usefulC) ineffectiveD) available27. When the eyes are sore tears are produced to _____.A) clear the visionB) remedy snowblindnessC) ease the irritationD) loosen the muscles28. Snowblindness may be avoided by _____.A) concentrating on the solid white terrainB) searching for something to look at in snow-covered terrainC) providing the eyes with something to focus onD) covering the eyeballs with fluid29. The eyeballs become sore and the eye muscles ache because _____.A) tears cover the eyeballsB) the eyes are irritated by blinding sunlightC) the eyes are irritated by blinding snowD) there is nothing to focus on30. A suitable title for the passage would be_____.A) Snowblindness and How to Overcome ItB) Nature's Cure for SnowblindnessC) Soldiers in the SnowD) Snow VisionPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Until the 1980s, the American homeless population comprised mainly older males. Today, homelessness strikes much younger part of society. In fact, a 25-city survey by the U.S. Conference of Mayors in 1987 found that families with children make up the fastest growing part of the homeless population. Many homeless children gather in inner cities; this transient and frequently frightened student population creates additional problems-both legal and educational-for already overburdened urban school administrators and teachers.Estimates of the number of homeless Americansrange from 350,000 to three million. Likewise, estimates of the number of homeless school children vary radically. A U.S. Department of Education report, based on state estimates, states that there are220,000 homeless school-age children, about a third of whom do not attend school on a regular basis. But the National Coalition for the Homeless estimates that there are at least two times as many homeless children, and that less than half of them attend school regularly.One part of the homeless population that is particularly difficult to count consists of the "throwaway" youths who have been cast off their homes. The Elementary School Center in New York Cityestimates that there are 1.5 million of them, many of whom are not counted as children because they do not stay in family shelters and tend to live by themselves on the streets.Federal law, the Stewart McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, includes a section that addresses the educational needs of homeless children. The educational provisions of the McKinney Act are based on the belief that all homeless children havethe right to a free, appropriate education.31. In 1987, the American homeless population was made up of _____.A) older males B) school childrenC) adults D) both A and B32. The author implies in the first paragraph that _____.A) the homeless population is growing rapidlyB) there is serious shortage of school administrators and teachersC) homeless children often move from place to placeD) homeless children usually stay outside schools33. The National Coalition for the Homeless estimates that there are _____ homeless children.A) 7000,000 B) 350,000C) 440,000 D) 70,00034. One part of the homeless population isdifficult to count. The reason might be that _____.A) homeless children live on the streetsB) homeless children have no parentsC) the homeless are too young to be counted as childrenD) the homeless children are not taken as members of their families35. The aim of the McKinney Act is to _____.A) offer education for homeless childrenB) provide family shelters for homeless childrenC) reduce the number of homeless childrenD) estimate the number of homeless populationPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.If women are mercilessly exploited year after year, they have only themselves to blame. Because they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are out of fashion, they are always taken advantage of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn only a few times have to be put aside because of the change of fashion. Whenyou come to think of it, only a woman is capable of standing in front of a wardrobe(衣柜) packed full of clothes and announcing sadly that she has nothing to wear.Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time altering the dresses they have. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; necklines are lowered or raised, and so on.No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and durability(耐用). They are only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasn't at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or delicately picking her way through deep snow in high-heeled shoes.When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of women's clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchangingstyles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability? That is for you to decide.36. Designers and big stores always make money .A) by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industryB) because they are capable of predicting new fashionsC) by constantly changing the fashions in women's clothingD) because they attach great importance to quality in women's clothing37. To the writer, the fact that women alter their old-fashioned dresses is seen as .A) a waste of money B) a waste of timeC) an expression of taste D) an expression of creativity38. The writer would be less critical if fashion designers placed more stress on the of clothing.A) cost B) appearanceC) comfort D) suitability39. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A) New fashions in clothing are created for the commercial exploitation of women.B) The constant changes in women's clothingreflect their strength of character.C) The fashion industry makes an important contribution to society.D) Fashion designs should not be encouraged since they are only welcomed by women.40. By saying "the conclusions to be drawn are obvious" (Lines 1-2, Para. 4) the writer means that .A) women's inconstancy in their choice of clothing is often laughed atB) women are better able to put up with discomfortC) men are also exploited greatly by fashion designersD) men are more stable and reliable in characterPart III Vocabulary (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 line through the center.41. They went to make her feel at home.A) out B) aboutC) out of their way D) their way42. Many species of animals which once lived on the earth are no longer in .A) evidence B) effectC) essence D) existence43.China's first automatic four-color glass printer was by a worker-technician.A) discovered B) recognizedC) invented D) revealed44. When we found out that the village was short of hands for the building of the reservoir, we all went there to .A) help out B) lend our handsC) give our hands D) their rescue45. his accent, he must be from the south.A) Concerned B) DeterminedC) Judging by D) Decided by46. This middle school is attached a normal college.A) for B) by C) to D) in47. After a while he to inform me of the progress of the work.A) set off B) beginningC) began with D) proceeded48. The peasants supply the workers with food, and the workers supply the peasants with manufactured goods.A) at turn B) on turnC) in turn D) by turns49. He felt uneasy at the of his mother's illness.A) risk B) costC) thought D) point50. Peasants over 80 percent of the Chinese population.A) make B) consistC) are composed D) constitute51. The reactionary policemen broke and arrested many progressive students.A) out B) into C) in D) off52. As far as the quality of tones is concerned, this radio-set is quite .A) up to the standard B) up to no goodC) in demand D) well up in53. The mass of an object is multiplied by the speed of light squared; other words, the speed oflight is multiplied by itself.A) by B) for C) in D) with54. People do not like such persons who are always the way of others.A) on B) by C) in D) get into55. In Japan men usually have to when they reach the age of 55.A) abandon B) dismiss C) retire D) resign56. Your father likes to play golf; he's really enthusiastic it.A) by B) about C) with D) on57. I ran Alice, who was on her way to see how I was getting along.A) up B) out C) over D) into58. He felt quite when he stayed with us.A) pleasantly B) anxiously C) at ease D) easily59. In less than a year, he came to terms his life and work there.A) to B) with C) in D)for60. I a girl in Hawaii; we write to each other once a month.A) communicate by B) drop a lineC) correspond to D) correspond with61. He longed to visit Beijing, he dreamed about it.A) much so that B) so much so muchC) much so much that D) so much so that62. We should read the daily press to keep current events.A) under B) track ofC) faith with D) count of63. All the people in this village have black hair. They all each other.A) resemble as B) resemble withC) resemble D) resemble from64. It's unfortunate that our director simply sat our suggestions and did nothing about it.A) out B) in C) on D) over65. The noise was terrible, but I had to live it.A) with B) through C) down D) on66. As soon as World War II ended, Einstein urged that atomic energy put to peaceful uses.A) is B) would be C) was to D) be67. I spoke to the child kindly him.A) as not frighten B) so as not to frightenC) for not frightening D) in order to not frighten68. , she ran out of the room..A) Having tears in her eyes and turned suddenlyB) With a sudden turn, tearful eyesC) Turning suddenly, with tears in her eyesD) With tears in her eyes and suddenly turning69. We were overjoyed at the news of China her own manmade satellite.A) to have launched B) to launchC) launched D) having launched70. enter university one day, I would work very hard.A) Would I ever B) Ever would IC) Ever should I D) should I everPart IV Translation (15 minutes)Directions: Translate the five sentences from the four reading passages into Chinese.71. How people treat newborns, for example, can be indicative of cultural values.72. Often children work for money outside the home as a first step to establishing autonomy.73. So his gaze continually shifts and jumps back and forth over the entire landscape in search of something to look at.74. Estimates of the number of homeless Americans range from 350,000 to three million.75. Many women spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn.Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic "HonestyIs the Best Policy ". You should write at least 100 words and base your composition on the outlines given below.1. My understanding of the proverb "Honest Is the Best Policy" (诚实为上策).2. The results of dishonesty.3. My conclusion.Honesty Is the Best Policy答案21. ADCCB 26. CCCDA 31. DBCDA 36. CBCAD41. CDCAC 46. CDCCD 51. CACCC 56. BDCBD 61. DBCCA 66. DBCDD71. 比如说，人们如何对待新生儿可以显示出文化价值观来。
2016下半年英语四级模拟试卷及答案
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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 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.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:Every year 100 million holiday—makers are drawn to the Mediterranean.With one third of the world's tourist trade, it is the most popular of all the holiday destinations; it is also the most polluted.It has only 1 per cent of the world's sea surface, but carries more than half the oil and tar floating on the waters. Thousands of factories pour their poison into the Mediterranean, and almost every city, town and village on the coast sends its sewage, untreated, into the sea.The result is that the Mediterranean, which nurtured so many civilizations, is gravely ill—the first of the seas to fall victim to the abilities and attitudes that evolved around it. And the pollution does not merely keep back life of the sea—it threatens the people who inhabit and visit its shores The mournful form of disease is caused by sewage. Eighty five per cent of the waste from the Mediterranean's 120 coastal cities is pushed out in to the waters where their people and visitors bathe and fish. What is more, most cities just drop it in straight off the beach; rare indeed are the places like Cannes and Tel Aviv which pipe it even half a mile offshore.Not surprisingly, vast areas of the shallows are awash with bacteria and itdoesn't take long for these to reach people. Professor William Brumfitt ofthe Royal Free Hospital once calculated that anyone who goes for a swim in the Mediterranean has a one in seven chance of getting some sort of disease. Other scientists say this is an overestimate; but almost all of them agree that bathers are at risk.Industry adds its own poisons. Factories cluster round the coastline, and even the most modern rarely has proper waste treatment plant. They do as much damage to the sea as sewage. But the good news is that the countries of the Mediterraneanhave been coming together to work out how to save their common sea.21.The causes of the Mediterranean's pollution is ____.A) the oil and tar floating on the waterB) many factories put their poison into the seaC) untreated sewage from the factories and coastal citiesD) there are some sorts of diseases in the sea22.Which of following consequence of a polluted sea is not true according to the passage?A) Bring up so many civilizations.B) Various diseases in the sea.C) It threatens the inhabitants and travelers.D) One in seven chance of getting some sort of disease swimming in the sea.23.The word “sewage”refer to ____.A) poisonC) liquid materialB) wasteD) solid material24.Why does industry do much damage to the sea?A) Because most factories have proper waste treatment plants.B) Because many factories have not proper waste treatment plantseven the most modern one.C) Because just the modern factory has a waste treatment plant.D) Because neither ordinary factories nor most modern ones have proper waste treatment plants.25.What is the passage mainly about?A) Save the world.B) How the people live in the Mediterranean sea.C) How the industry dangers the sea.D) Beware the dirty sea.Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:THE CLASSROOM is a man's world, where boys get two thirds of the teachers' attention — even when they are in a minority— taunt (辱骂) the girls without punishment, and receive praise for sloppy work that would not be tolerated from girls. They are accustomed to being teachers' pets, and if girls get anything like equal treatment, they will protest eagerly and even wreck lessons.These claims are made in a book out this week, written by Dale Spender, a lecturer at the London University Institute of Education. She argues that disc rimination against girls is so deeply in co educational schools that single sex classes are the only answer.Her case is based on tape recordings of her own and other teachers' lessons. Many of them, like Spender, had deliberately set out to give girls a fair chance. “Sometimes,” says Spender, “I have even thought I have gone too far and have spent more time with the girls than the boys.” The tapes proved otherwise. In 10 taped lessons (in secondary schooland college), Spender never gave the girls more than 42 per cent of her attention (the average was 38 percent) and never gave the boys less than 58 percent. There were similar results for other teachers, both male and female.In other words, when teachers give girls more than a third of their time, they feel that they are cheating the boys of their rightful share. And so do the boys themselves. “She always asks the girls all the questions,” said one boy in a classroom where 34 per cent of the teachers' time was allocated to girls. “She doesn't like boys, and just listens to the girls.” said a boy in another class, where his sex got 63 per cent of teacher attention.Boys regarded two thirds of the teacher's time as a fair deal — and when they got less they caused trouble in class and even complained to higher authority. “It's important to keep their attention,” said one t eacher, “Otherwise,they play you up something awful.”Spender concludes that, in mixed classes, if the girls are as boisterous and pushy as the boys, they are considered “unladylike”, if they are docile and quiet, they are ignored.26.If boys are better treated in class, ____ would be better.A) single sex classes and co educational classesB) co educational classesC) single sex classesD) None of the above27.Dale Spender obtained the evidence for her claims by ____A) her own lessons in secondary school and collegeB) the other teachers' tape recordingsC) both male and female teachersD) tape recordings of her own and other teachers' lessons28.What are the boy's reactions when girls are given moreattention?A) They will keep the teachers' attention again.B) They will make some trouble and complain to the headmaster.C) They will play up the teacher something awful.D) They will feel they are cheated by teachers.29.The word “boisterous” in the last paragraph probably means ____.A) rough B) braveC)troublesome D) emotional30.The best title for this passage would be ____.A) boys are teachers' petsB) boys do better in co educational classesC) single sex classes are better than co eduationed classesD) girls do better than boysGestures aren't the only area in which the unwary traveler can get trippedup. Foreign cultures adhere to different business customs and behavior.For example:Caffeine junkies should restrain themselves in the Middle East.“Three cups of tea or coffee is usually the polite limit in offices and during social calls,” counsels “Travel Pak, ” a free publication of Alia, the Royal Jordanian Airline. “But if your host keeps going, you also may continue sipping. If you've had your fill, give your empty cup a quick twist a sort of wiggle—as you hand it back. That means “No more, thank you.”Middle East visitors also should not be surprised “if others barge ri ght into the office in the middle of your conversation with the person you are seeing,” notes “Travel Pak.” An old Arab custom calls for keeping an “opeThe British, however, consider it impolite to interrupt a visitor, even after all business has been transacted. The commercial caller is expected to be sensitive to this point, know when to stop, and initiate his or her own departure.In Japan certain guests at evening business gatherings will leave early. They should be allowed toleave without effusive good byes. The Japanese consider formal departures to be disruptive in such cases and disturbing to remaining guests.In Scandinavia and Finland business guests may be asked to shed their clothes and join their hosts in a sauna. The invitation is a sign that a goodworking relationship has been established.In the Arab world, the word “no” must be mentioned three times before it is accepted. In contrast, it is considered good business manners to make many and long efforts to pick up the check.In the People's Republic of China, gift giving is considered an insult, says Patrick J. Lewis, President of Club Universe, a Los Angeles tour operator. “If you want to give someone a gift, make sure it's modest in value.This will not be considered offensive, but it m ay be declined, ” The Chinese manner of expressing friendship and welcome is to clap. Lewis adds. “Youmay be greeted with clapping when entering a factory, hospital, commune, or school.Politeness dictates that you respond with applause, even though it may seem likeyou're clapping for yourself.”31.In the Middle East, it is considered ____.A) impolite to drink at least 3 cups of coffeeB) impolite to drink more than 3 cups of coffee unless your host drinks moreC) polite to ask the host to give you as more as he canD) polite to leave a party as early as you want32.In Japan, the guest at an evening party will ____.A) leave early without saying good byeB) stay as long as he canC) stay to have a swimming with the hostD) present their business cards immediately33.In Finland, business guests may ____.A) take flowers to the hostB) send an expensive gift to the hostC) have a swimming or sauna with the hostD) present a business card34.In China, a gift to the host means ____.A) attemption to praise the hostB) a modest mannerC) a respondence of applauseD) offended action to the host's dignity35.Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage?A) Uninvited visitors are welcome in Middle Eastern office.B) In Britain, business visitors can stay as long as they like.C) In China, people may greet a foreigner's entering a school with clapping.D) In the Arab world, saying “No” for 3 times until it is accepted.Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:What is the importance of the Afro American history to all Americans? Howcould Afro Americans contribute anything to American history when they were just slaves and servants? This is the image which many of us are taught when we go to school. This is the image many Afro Americans have of themselves also.The Afro Americans need to remake their real historical image so that it isknown and accepted in its truthfulness by themselves and the rest of the world. Men and women of darker color are human beings entitled to respect andacceptance in history.When we think of famous scientists and inventors we immediately think of men such as Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison and Jonas E.Salk. This is because we associate famous people with the Anglo Saxon race. But whatabout the Afro American inventors and scientists? How many men during World War Ⅰ owe their lives to Garrett Morgan who invented the gas mask? Garrett Morgan also invented the traffic light which saves numerous lives on our streets. Daniel Hale Williams was the first successful heart surgeon. Charles Drew saved hundreds of thousands of lives during World War II by his discoveryof the ways and means of preserving blood plasma. Percy Julian has helped millions suffering from the excruciating pain of arthritis. These men and others should be as easilyrecognized as Bell, Edison and Salk.America is made up of many different blends of cultures. These many cultures have come to enrich and diversify the American way of life. We shouldnot think, because history has neglected to include the background of a particular culture, that these people have an inferior history. We should search for the truth and set the record straight against the slanders, the stereotyping and false images which have identified these people. We should understand each of the cultures and learn of their specific contribution to America's life story.Only after we are taught the complete and accurate history of our great country and learn that the blending of cultures and backgrounds gives us ourstrength, can we go forward on the path to peace.36.The function of the first paragraph is to ____.A) present the main idea or the summary of the essayB) present an introduction to the topicC) provide background to the main themeD) present many cultures have contributed to American history37.Which of the following statements is true?A) Graham Bell, T.Edison and J.E.Salk are not very important people.B) Black people who contribute to society should have equal recognition with their white colleagues.C) We should not associate famous people with the Anglo Saxonrace only.D) G.Morgan, D.H.Williams and Charles Drew were not Afro Americans.38.Paragraph three tells us that ____.A) we should oppose slander and stereotypingB) the American way of life is richer because it is made up of many culturesC) some cultures have been completely neglectedD) Afro Americans have an inferior history39.The word “image” refers to ____.A) picture B) portray C) impression D) similar40. The main idea of the passage is ____.A) There are many Afro Americans who are famous as scientists and inventorsB) Many Afro Americans have devoted to American historyC) Afro American experience to American historyD) Afro American history must be recognized as an important part of American history。
2016年12月英语四级听力模拟试题（二）
11. A)He used to be in good health. B) He was very handsome. C)He was somewhat short. D)He looked somewhat old. 12. A)At an airport. B)At a beat dock. C)At a weather station. D)At a beach. 13. A)Telling her daughter not to worry. B)Asking the teacher for special help. C)Teaching her daughter by herself. D)Having confidence in her daughtel 14. A)Take part in the game. B)Go to Washington and Los Angeles. C)Watch the basketball game. D)Miss the game and visit friends. 15. A)She’11 9et her money backfrom the shop. B)She can exchange the T-shia for a larger one. C)She’11 have to talk to the manager about it. D)She can complain to theConsumel"8，Association. 16. A)She forgot to cancel the reservation. B)They can go to the restaurant tonight. C)She has to work late tonight. D) They don，t have a reservation. 17. A)The mall agrees that the workloadis heavy. B)The man won’t be able to go tothe lab today. C)The man thinks the woman is being unfair. D)The man feels the assignment is reasonable. 18. A)Michael brought the tape to the party. B)The tape had been returned to Jim. C)The tape couldn’t be found anywhere. D)Michael has lent his tape to Jim. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you havejust heard. 19. A)Giving up smoking. B) Birth control of the family. C)Plan for seeing a doctor. D)Arrangement for breaking engagement. 20. A)Smoking helps to lessen the pressure. B)Smoking helps him fall asleep quickly. C)He can get much happiness from smoking. D)Smoking brings more chances to make friends. 21. A)See a doctor to get 80me help. B)Read books about the harm of smokin9. C)Improve his self-controlling abilities. D) Receive mental health treatment. 22. A)Smoking is the only bad habit the man should change. B)She doesn’t love the man asdeep as before. C)She doesn’t want to have ababy if the man smokes. D)Maybe she will leave the man if hecontinues to smoke. Questions 23 t0 25 are based on theconversation you have just heard. 23. A)It is a house full of cleverly—designeddevice. B)It can help people live a much easier life. c)It is the most comfortable house available. D)It expresses the newest architectural style. 24.A)The door will openwith just a touch of the finger。
2016年12月英语四级真题及答案解析(卷二)
2016年12月英语四级真题及答案卷二英语四级考试采取“多题多卷”模式，试题顺序不统一，请依据试题进行核对！作文题目：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation: one is to take a job in a company and the other to go to a graduate school. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.参考范文：Upon graduation, virtually all college students will confront the problem of the career choice，which is truly a tough choice. Students' opinions differ greatly on this issue. Some hold that priority should be given to take a job, but others take the attitude that going to a graduate school is the most critical factor influencing their future career choices.As to myself, I prefer the latter view. A higher educational background exerts a tremendous fascination on a great number of people, with no exception to me. This phenomenon that the graduates have difficulties in finding job after their graduation can easily be found anywhere in our daily life, especially on campus. On the one hand, with the improved high education of Chinese college students which directly brought the result that there are more and more graduates every year. On the contrary, job vac ancies don’t increase that fast. More people, less food, which is the exact description of the hard condition. On the other hand, more and more people go on to pursue their master and doctor degree; more and more Chinese oversea students come back to China to hunt better working chances. It is sure that the competition is more and more fierce.Therefore, it is high time that we took effective measures to improve our own competitiveness. That is the secret of success in the future employment market after our graduation.Part ⅢReading Section A(卷二)The ocean is heating up. That's the conclusion of a new study that finds that Earth's oceans now (27)heat at twice the rate they did 18 years ago. Around half of ocean heat intake since 1865 has taken place since 1997, researchers report online in Nature Climate Change.Warming waters are known to (28)to coral bleaching(珊瑚白化) and they take up more space than cooler waters, raising sea (29). While the top of the ocean is studied, its depths are more difficult to (30)The researchers gathered 150 years of ocean temperature data in order to get better (31)of heat absorption from surface to seabed. They gathered together temperature readings collected by everything from a 19th century (32)of British naval ships to modern automated ocean probes. The extensivedata sources, (33)with computer simulations(计算机模拟), created a timeline of ocean temperature changes, including cooling from volcanic outbreaks and warming from fossil fuel (34).About 35 percent of the heat taken in by the oceans during the industrial era now residents at a (35)of more than 700 meters, the researchers found. They say they're unsure(36)whether the deep-sea warming canceled out warming at the sea's surface.A absorbB combinedC contributeD depthE emissionF.exploreG exploreH.floorI.heightsJ.indifferentK levelL.mixedM pictureN unsureO voyage参考答案：(26)A absorb(27)C contribute(28)K level(29)G explore(30)M picture(31)O voyage(32)B combined(33)E emission(34)D depth(35)N unsure参考解析文章第一句讲到海洋正在升温，不难推断出第26题应该是选absorb，absorb 为吸收的意思。
2016年12月大学英语四级真题试卷(二)(题后含答案及解析)
2016年12月大学英语四级真题试卷（二）(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. Reading Comprehension 4. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation: one is to take a job in a company and the other to go to a graduate school. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案：Going to Graduate School Is a Better Choice If given two options after graduation, that is, to take a job in a company or to go to a graduate school, I’d prefer the latter. First and foremost, it is widely acknowledged that a higher level of education means better payments and more opportunities in the future in China. Therefore, I think another two or three years’investment in graduate education must be worthwhile in the long run. Secondly, I love my major and have a strong desire to further my study so as to deeply explore some academic issues in this field. Finally, the job market for undergraduate students is too competitive for average students like me to find a satisfying job. Thus, it would be a better choice if I could obtain a master’s degree. Considering the three reasons listed above, I would choose to go to a graduate school after graduation to earn a better future.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：New York State plans to shut off the thundering waters of Niagara Falls—again. At least, the American side of the falls. This “once in a lifetime” event actually may take place twice in some folks’ lives.(1)The New York State parks system wants to turn off the falls on the American side sometime in the next two to three years to replace two 115-year-old stone bridges that allow pedestrians, park vehicles and utilities access to Goat Island. The American side of the falls were shut off in 1969 to study the buildup of rock at the base of the falls. When that happened, people came from all over the world to see the falls turned off. People are curious by nature. They want to see what’s underneath. In fact, those who first came to have a look did see something.(2)They found millions of coins on the bottom.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. Why does New York State want to turn off Niagara Falls?2. What did people find when Niagara Falls were shut off in 1969?2．A．To satisfy the curiosity of tourists.B．To replace two old stone bridges.C．To enable tourists to visit Goat Island.D．To improve utility services in the state.正确答案：B解析：新闻中提到，纽约州公园系统想在未来的两三年内关闭美国境内的尼亚加拉大瀑布，以更换行人、公园车辆和设备通往山羊岛的两座石桥，这两座石桥距今已有115年的历史了。
2016年12月cet4考试考前冲刺模拟试卷（2）
2016年12月cet4考试考前冲刺模拟试卷（2）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 Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41.Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually ____ to itsoriginal splendour.A.repairedB.renewedC.restoredD.renovated42.High speed aircraft is made of metals that can ____ both high tempe rature and pressure.A.stand byB.put up withC.withholdD.withstand43.Before the arrival of the white man, Australia was ____ only by Aborigines.A.livedB.residedC.dwelledD.inhabited44.The ____ of new scientific discoveries to industrial production methods usually make jobs easier to do.A.additionB.associationC.applicationD.affection45.In the bitter cold, the explorers managed to ____ despite the shortage of food.A.liveB.surviveC.bearD.endure46.John wants to dispose ____ his old car and buy a new one.A.onB.inC.ofD.to47.After my examination, I had a feeling of ____.A.freeB.releaseC.resortD.replace48.He failed his exam; it ____ him right because he had notstudied for the whole semester.A.servedB.gaveC.taughtD.showed49.He mumbled something and blushed as though a secret had been ____.A.imposedB.exposedposedD.opposed50.It is ____ practice to bring a present to the hostess when one is invited to dinner.A.generalualC.ordinarymon51.Safety devices ____ in preventing accidents in the workshop.A.assistB.assureC.assembleD.contribute52. ____, it is quite easy to drill a hole in it with a eraser.A.Hard a diamond isB.Hard as a diamond isC.As a diamond is hardB.How hard is a diamond53.When you go to a new country, you must ____ yourself to new mannersand customs.A.adoptB.fitC.suitD.adapt54.The hotel ____ only $50 for a double room in the slack season.A.claimsB.pricesC.chargesD.demands55.Mr. Morgan can be very sad ____, though in public he is extremely cheerful.A.in personB.in privateC.by himselfD.as individual56.The father lost his ____ just because his son failed again in the final exam.A.mindB.moodC.passionD.temper57.It was urgent that he ____ her immediately.A.callsB.calledC.callD.would call58.He is of a ____ mood; he never finishes what he starts.A.differentB.variableC.variousD.distinctive59.An Olympic Marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards, approximately ____ from Marathon to Athens.A.the distanceB.distanceC.the distance isD.is the distance60.He is a man you can rely on. He never goes back on his ____.A.wordB.wordsC.permissionD.saying61.Although the examination he had passed was unimportant, his success____ him in his later study.A.persuadedB.promisedC.urgedD.encouraged62.I hope to hear more about the activities ____ there.A.going onB.being gone onC.being happenedD.to be happened63. You should____ these tables and buy new ones.A.throw offB.throw downC.throw upD.throw away64.I don’t think I know the girl with long hair although she ____ me of someone I know.A.remembersB.recallsC.suggestsD.reminds65.Some discussion has ____ about who should be put in charge of this project.A.risenB.liftedC.raisedD.arisen66.There are some ____ flowers on the desk.A.artificialB.falseC.unrealD.untrue67.It is a ____ to hear his speech.A.boredB.boreC.boringD.boresome68.____ their suggestions, we will discuss them fully at the next meeting.A.In regard forB.In regard toC.With regard ofD.Regardless for69.Nuclear science should be developed to benefit the people ____ harm them.A.more thanB.better thanC.other thanD.rather than70.How many more decades will have to pass ____ scientists succeed in providing a cure for cancer?A.whenB.sinceC.beforeD.until下载文档。
2016年12月大学英语四级真题及完整答案(共两卷)
2016年12月大学英语四级真题（第一套）Part I Writing (30minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation: one is to take a job in a company and the other to go to a graduate school. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report 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 corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1and 2 are based on the news report you have just the heard.1. A) It was going to be renovated. C) It was dangerous to live in.B) He could no longer pay the rent. D) He had sold it to the royal family.2. A) A storm. C) A forest fire.B) A strike. D) A Terrorist attack.Questions 3and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) They lost contact with the emergency department.B) They were injured by suddenly falling rocks.C) They sent calls for help via a portable radio.D) They were trapped in an underground elevator.4. A) They provided the miner with food and water.B) They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.C) They released the details of the accident.D) They tried hard to repair the accident.Question5 to7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Raise postage rates. C) Close some of its post offices.B) Improve its services. D) Redesign delivery routes.6. A) Closing offices on holidays. C) Computerizing mail sorting processes.B) Shortening business hours. D) Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.7.A）A lot of controversy will ariseB) Taxpayers will be very pleasedC) Many people will begin to complainD) Many post office staff will lose their jobsSection BDirections:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of eachconversation,you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from four choice marked A),B),C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter an Answer sheet1 with a single line though the centre.Question8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A)He will lose part of his pay. C)He will be given a warning.B)He will go through retraining. D)He is go good terms with his workmates.9.A)He is an experienced press operator. C)He is always on time.B)He is trustworthy guy. D）He is go good terms with his workmates.10.A)She is a trade union representative. C)She is better at handing such matters.B)She is a senior manager of the shop. D)She is in charge of public relation.11.A)He is always trying to stir up trouble.B)He is skilled and experienced.C)He is very close to the manager.D)He is always complaining about low wages.Question12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)Open. C)Selfish.B)Reserved. D)Friendly.13.A)They read a book. C)They stay quiet.B)They talk about the weather D)They chat with fellow passengers.14.A)She was unwilling to make friends with workmates.B)She was never invited to a colleague’s home.C)She was eager to visit an English castle.D)She was always treated as a foreigner.15.A) House are much more quiet. C) They want a garden of their own.B) They want to have more space. D) Houses provide more privacy. Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear three or four 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 corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) They will automatically be given hiring priority.B) They don’t have to go through job interviews.C) They are likely to get much higher pay.D) They don’t have much choice of jobs.17.A) Visit the school careers services. C) Look at school bulletin boards.B) Ask their professors for help. D) Go through campus newspapers.18.A) Providing students with information about the library.B) Helping students arrange appointments with librarians.C) Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.D) Helping students find the books and journals they need.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) It tastes better. C) It is easier to grow.B) It may be sold at a higher price. D) It can better survive extreme weathers.20.A) It can grow in drier soil. C) It will replace green tea one day.B) It is immune to various diseases. D) It is healthier than green tea.21.A) It does not have a stable market.B) It has made tea farmers’ life easier.C) It does not bring the promised health benefits.D) It has been well received by many tea drinkers.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) They care more about environment.B) They decorate their homes themselves.C) They prefer unique objects of high quality.D) They need decorations to show their status.23. A) They made great contributions to society.B) They could only try to create at night.C) They were proud of their creations.D) They focused on the quality of their products.24. A) Identify fake crafts. C) Design handicrafts themselves.B) Make wise choices. D) Learn the importance of creation.25. A) To attract foreign investments. C) To arouse public interest in crafts.B) To preserve the traditional culture. D) To boost the local economy.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Many men and women have long bought into the idea that there are “male” and “female” brains, believing that explains just about every difference between the sexes.A new study（26）that belief, questioning whether brains really can be distinguished by gender.In the study, Tel Aviv University researchers（27）for sex differences the entire human brain.And what did they find? Not much. Rather than offer evidence for（28）brains as “male” or “female,” research shows that brains fall into a wide range, with most people falling right in the middle.Daphna Joel, who led the study, said her research found that while there are some gender-based（29）, many different types of brain can’t always be distinguished by gender.While the “average” male and “average” female brains were（30）different, you couldn’t tell it by lo oking at individual brain scans. Only a small（31）of people had “all-male” or “all-female” characteristics.Larry Cahill, an American neuroscientist (神经科学家),said the study is an important addition to a growing body of research questioning（32）beliefs about gender and brain function. But he cautioned against concluding from this study that all brains are the same,（33）of gender.“There’s a mountain of evidence（34）the importance of sex influences at all levels of brain function,” he told The Seattle Times.If anything, he said, the study（35）that gender plays a very important role in the brain “even when we are not clear exactly how.”Section BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Can Burglars Jam Your Wireless Security System?[A]Any product that promises to protect your home deserves careful examination. So it isn’t surprising that you’ll find plenty of strong opinions about the potential vulnerabilities of popular home-security systems.[B]The most likely type of burglary (入室盗窃) by far is the unsophisticated crime of opportunity, usually involving a broken window or some forced entry. According to the FBI, crimes like these accounted roughly two-thirds of all household burglaries in the US in 2013.The wide majority of the rest were illegal, unforced entries that resulted from something like a window being left open. The odds of a criminal using technical means to bypass a security system are so small that the FBI doesn’t even track those statistics.[C]One of the main theoretical home-security concerns is whether or not a given system is vulnerable to being blocked from working altogether. With wired setups, the fear is that a burglar (入室盗贼) might be able to shut your system down simply by cutting the right cable. With a wireless setup, you stick battery-powered sensors up around your home that keep an eye on windows, doors, motion, and more. If they detect something wrong while the syste m is armed, they’ll transmit a wireless alert signal to a base station that will then raise the alarm. That approach will eliminate most cord-cutting concerns—but what about their wireless equivalent, jamming? With the right device tuned to the right frequ ency, what’s to stop a thief from jamming your setup and blocking that alert signal from ever reaching the base station?[D]Jamming concerns are nothing new, and they’re not unique to security systems. Any device that’s built to receive a wireless signal at a specific frequency can be overwhelmed by a stronger signal coming in on the same frequency. For comparison, let’s say you wanted to “jam” a conversation between two people—all you’d need to do is yell in the listener’s ear.[E] Security devices are required to list the frequencies they broadcast on—that means that a potential thief can find what they need to know with minimal Googling. They will, however, need so know what system they’re looking for. If you have a sign in your yard declaring what se tup you use, that’d point them in the right direction, though at that point, we’re talking about a highly targeted, semi-sophisticated attack, and not the sort forced-entry attack that makes up the majority of burglaries. It’s easier to find and acquire jamming equipment for some frequencies than it is for others.[F] Wireless security providers will often take steps to help combat the threat of jamming attacks. SimpliSafe, winner of our Editor’s Choice distinction, utilizes a special system that’s capable of separating incidental RF interference from targeted jamming attacks. When the system thinks it’s being jammed, it’ll notify you via push alert(推送警报).From there, it’s up to you to sound the alarm manually.[G] SimpliSafe was singled out in one recent article on jamming, complete with a video showing the entire system being effectively bypassed with handheld jamming equipment. After taking appropriate measures to contain the RF interference to our test lab, we tested the attack out for ourselves, and were able to verify that it’s possible with the right equipment. However, we also verified that SimpliSafe’santi-jamming system works. It caught us in the act, sent an alert to my smartphone, and also listed our RF interference on the system’s event log. The team behind the article and video in question make no mention of the system, or whether or not in detected them.[H]We like the unique nature of that software. It means that a thief likely wouldn’t be able to Google how the system works, then fig ure out a way around it. Even if they could, SimpliSafe claims that its system is always evolving, and that it varies slightly from system to system, which means there wouldn’t be a universal magic formula for cracking it. Other systems also seem confident on the subject of jamming. The team at Frontpoint addresses the issue in a blog on its site, citing their own jam protection software and claiming that there aren’t any documented cases of successful jam attack since the company began offering wireless security sensors in the 1980s.[I] Jamming attacks are absolutely possible. As said before, with the right equipment and the right know-how, it’s possible to jam any wireless transmission. But how probable is it that someone will successfully jam their way into your home and steal your stuff?[J] Let’s imagine that you live in a small home with a wireless security setup that offers a functional anti-jamming system. First, a thief is going to need to target your home, specifically. Then, he’s going to need to know the technical details of your system and acquire the specific equipment necessary for jamming your specific setup. Presumably, you keep your doors locked at night and while you’re away. So the thief will still need to break in. That means defeating the lock somehow, or breaking a window. He’ll need to be jamming you at this point, as a broken window or openeddoor would normally release the alarm. So, too, would the motion detectors in your home, so the thief will need to continue jamming once he’s inside and searching for things to steal. However, he’ll need to do so without tripping the anti-jamming system, the details of which he almost certainly does now have access to.[K]At the end of the day, these kinds of systems are primarily designed to protect against the sort of opportunistic smash-and-grab attack that makes up the majority of burglaries. They’re also only a single layer in what should ideally be a many-sided approach to securing your home, one that includes common sense things like sound locks and proper exterior lighting at night. No system is impenetrable, and none can promise to eliminate the worst case completely. Every one of them has vulnerabilities that a knowledgeable thief could theoretically exploit. A good system is one that keeps that worst-case setting as improbable as possible while also offering strong protection in the event of a less-extraordinary attack.36. It is possible for burglars to make jamming attacks with the necessary equipmentand skill.37. Interfering with a wireless security system is similar to interfering with aconversation.38. A burglar has to continuously jam the wireless security device to avoid triggeringthe alarm, both inside and outside the house.39. SimpliSafe provides devices that are able to distinguish incidental radiointerference from targeted jamming attacks.40. Only a very small proportion of burglaries are committed by technical means.41. It is difficult to crack SimpliSafe as its system keeps changing.42. Wireless devices will transmit signals so as to activate the alarm once somethingwrong is detected.43. Different measures should be taken to protect one’s home from burglary inaddition to the wireless security system.44. SimpliSafe’s device can send a warning to the house owner’s cellphone.45. Burglars can easily get a security device’s frequency by Internet search.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.As a person who writes about food and drink for a living. I couldn’t tell you the first thing about Bill Perry or whether the beers he sells are that great. But I can tell you that I like this guy. That’s because he plans to ban tipping in favor of paying his servers an actual living wage.I hate tipping.I hate it because it’s an obligation disguised as an option. I hate it for thepost-dinner math it requires of me. But mostly, I hate tipping because I believe I would be in a better place if pay decisions regarding employees were simply left up to their employers, as is the custom in virtually every other industry.Most of you probably think that you hate tipping, too. Research suggests otherwise. You actually love tipping! You like to feel that you have a voice in how much money your server makes. No matter how the math works out, you persistently view restaurants with voluntary tipping systems as being a better value, which makes it extremely difficult for restaurants and bars to do away with the tipping system.One argument that you tend to hear a lot from the pro-tipping crowd seems logical enough: the service is better when waiters depend on tips, presumably because they see a benefit to successfully veiling their contempt for you. Well, if this were true, we would all be slipping a few 100-dollar bills to our doctors on the way out their doors, too. But as it turns out, waiters see only a tiny bump in tips when they do an exceptional job compared to a passable one. Waiters, keen observers of humanity that they are, are catching on to this; in one poll, a full 30% said they didn’t believe the job they did had any impact on the tips they received.So come on, folks: get on board with ditching the outdated tip system. Pay a little more upfront for your beer or burger. Support Bill Perry’s pub, and any other bar or restaurant that doesn’t ask you to do drunken math.46. What can we learn about Bill Perry from the passage?A) He runs a pub that serves excellent beer.B) He intends to get rid of the tipping practice.C) He gives his staff a considerable sum for tips.D) He lives comfortably without getting any tips.47. What is the main reason why the author hates tipping?A) It sets a bad example for other industries.B) It adds to the burden of ordinary customers.C) It forces the customer to compensate the waiter.D) It poses a great challenge for customers to do math.48. Why do many people love tipping according to the author?A) They help improve the quality of the restaurants they dine in.B) They believe waiters deserve such rewards for good service.C) They want to preserve a wonderful tradition of the industry.D) They can have some say in how much their servers earn.49. What have some waiters come to realize according to a survey?A) Service quality has little effect on tip size.B) It is in human mature to try to save on tips.C) Tips make it more difficult to please customers.D) Tips benefit the boss rather that the employees.50. What does the author argue for in the passage?A) Restaurants should calculate the tips for customers.B) Customers should pay more tips to help improve service.C) Waiters deserve better than just relying on tips for a living.D) Waiters should be paid by employers instead of customers.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.In the past, falling oil prices have given a boost to the world economy, but recent forecasts for global growth have been toned down, even as oil prices sink lower and lower. Does that mean the link between lower oil prices and growth has weakened?Some experts say there are still good reasons to believe cheap oil should heat up the world economy. Consumers have more money in their pockets when they’re paying less at the pump. They spend that money on other things, which stimulates the economy.The biggest gains go to countries that import most of their oil like China, Japan, and Ind ia, But doesn’t the extra money in the pockets of those countries’ consumers mean an equal loss in oil producing countries, cancelling out the gains? Not necessarily, says economic researcher Sara Johnson. “Many oil producers built up huge reserve funds when prices were high, so when prices fall they will draw on their reserves to support government spending and subsidies(补贴) for their consumers.”But not all oil producers have big reserves, In Venezuela, collapsing oil prices have sent its economy into free-fall.Economist Carl Weinberg believes the negative effects of plunging oil prices are overwhelming the positive effects of cheaper oil. The implication is a sharp decline in global trade, which has plunged partly because oil-producing nations can’t af ford to import as much as they used to.Sara Johnson acknowledges that the global economic benefit from a fall in oil prices today is likely lower than it was in the past. One reason is that more countries are big oil producers now, so the nations suffering from the price drop account for a larger share of the global economy.Consumers, in the U.S. at least, are acting cautiously with the savings they’re getting at the gas pump, as the memory of the recent great recession is still fresh in their mind. And a number of oil-producing countries are trimming their gasolinesubsidies and raising taxes, so the net savings for global consumers is not as big as the oil price plunge might suggest.51. What does the author mainly discuss in the passage?A) The reasons behind the plunge of oil prices.B) Possible ways to stimulate the global economy.C) The impact of cheap oil on global economic growth.D) The effect of falling oil prices on consumer spending.52. Why do some experts believe cheap oil will stimulate the global economy?A) Manufacturers can produce consumer goods at a much lower cost.B) Lower oil prices have always given a big boost to the global economy.C) Oil prices may rise or fall but economic laws are not subject to change.D) Consumers will spend their saving from cheap oil on other commodities.53. What happens in many oil-exporting countries when oil prices go down?A) They suspend import of necessities from overseas.B) They reduce production drastically to boost oil prices.C) They use their money reserves to back up consumption.D) They try to stop their economy from going into free-fall.54. How does Carl Weinberg view the current oil price plunge?A) It is one that has seen no parallel in economic history.B) Its negative effects more than cancel out its positive effects.C) It still has a chance to give rise to a boom in the global economy.D) Its effects on the global economy go against existing economic laws.55. Why haven’t falling oil prices boosted the glo bal economy as they did before?A) People are not spending all the money they save on gas.B) The global economy is likely to undergo another recession.C) Oil importers account for a larger portion of the global economy.D) People the world over are afraid of a further plunge in oil prices.Part IV Translation (30minutes)Directions: For this part,you are allowed 30minutes to transtate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.在中国文化中，红色通常象征着好运、长寿和幸福，在春节和其他喜庆场合，红色到处可见。
12月CET4模拟试卷及答案
12月CET4模拟试卷及答案12月CET4模拟试卷及答案篇1professor kumar bhatt, founder and head of warwick manufacturing group(wmg), and rob meakin, a personnel director at marconi, have developed a partnership to train engineers and managers to becomee-literate. the new knowledge partnership will include a team of 40 marconi managers in what professor bhatt calls electronic engineering management or e2. a wide range of engineering and non-engineering companies has expressed interest in these exciting programs.professor bhatt believes that e-commerce is changing the business environment to a huge extent. many chief executives do not understand the power of the new technologies and, in some cases, are actually resisting change. he says that “as long as enough industry leaders realize its potential benefits, e-businesswill make possible a second productivity revolution in britain. this could take the economy close to eliminating the still substantial competitiveness gap with its main rivals. over the last five years in the us there has been a 30% improvement in manufacturing sector productivity because of information technology. in britain we can achieve more than that and successful e-business will be worth billions to the uk economy.”already britain makes more use of computer-aided design and manufacture (cad/cam) and management information technology systems than other european countries, and has a government that actively promotes e-business. but, observes professor bhatt, britain has never used technology as a growth driver. “the thing about electronic engineering management is that you can keep your legacy systems; you just need tolink those systems with an information engine. at the touch of a buttonit will allow project managers to see the status of a project, identify problems precisely and make virtually immediate decisions based on information that will be much more complete than in the past.”the e2 program is the result of an alliance by the warwick manufacturing group with america’s leading e-commerce studycenter,carnegie mellon. the latter will be responsible for training many of the marconi managers in america, where the group has half its business. in britain, professor bhatt has linked up with sun microsystems, oracle and parametric technology, to set up amulti-million pound e2 design and manufacturing center at theuniversity which will be used for training and research.professor bhatt believes that e-commerce is changing business tosuch an extent that wmg is likely to be renamed warwick electronicmanufacturing group. but, he warns “the move to globalize because ofe-commerce is racing ahead. although the net allows british industryto overtake their european peers, it also offers asian countries toleapfrog(相互超越) the west. for the first time it is not the privilegeof the western world because this technology is universal.”a) they do not understand a possible second productivity revolution in britain.d) they sometimes are against the change resulted from new technologies.23.according to the passage, what do you know about e-business in britain?d) e-business has great potential and will make changes in the country.a) britain can be competitive to us in the area of information technology.b) britain has already taken the advantages of running engineering management.c) as with many other european countries, britain has made use of computer-aided systems.d) e-commerce has offered opportunities to european countries to eliminate the competitiveness gap with all the rivals.a)britain is going to catch up with all other european countries in the field of electronic engineering managementc)the e-commerce has offered asian countries the chance to overtake britain and the rest of europeemotional maturity means knowing that another person cannot fill up the hole in your heart. that is your responsibility. you need to love and affirm yourself day-by-day, moment-by-moment. that is the spiritual challenge of your life and everybody’s life. without your love for yourself, nothing works. no amount of love from your partner is enough. the search for love from other people is like the alcoholic’s search forhappiness in a bottle. the more he drinks, the less satisfied he feels and the more he wants to drink.we are all addicted to falling in love. but after we’ve “fallen” a few times and broken our emotional bones, we hopefully wise up a bit. we know that the high of falling in love is not going to last. we know that sooner or later we will have to get real with each other. that is the difference between romance and partnership. romance is an attempt tokeep the addiction going. it has a very short half-life. partnership is the dance of two ordinary people learning to live together day by day.it is a very challenging school that we enroll in. it is sometimes a lot more work than play. and it certainly requires a lot more psychological adjustment than years of therapy! we don’t just graduate from this school in a year or two. it takes many years, perhaps even a lifetime,for us to master the curriculum. your partners are imperfect human beings, just like you. they were not the “wrong” partners any morethan you were. probably, they reflected your own level of realism and emotional maturity. that’s usually the way it works. so don’t wasteyour time thinking you simply made some bad choices. the only bad choice you made was forgetting who has the full time job loving you. i knowthat you know who this is !we keep remembering that they are not perfect, nor we are. love isnot a game of perfection. it is a game of overwhelming imperfection.the amazing thing is that love survives all of our mistaken attempts to control our partners and our relationships.d) love lies in the maturity of emotion which is essential to a partnership or relationship27.which of the following statements is true according to the passage?b) as long as we are emotionally mature, we can always enjoy the high of falling in love.c) love doesn’t die even if we make wrong attempts to control our partners.a) the more we try to control our partners and relationships, the better we can enjoy loveb) the more frequently we fall in love, the more intelligent we’ll bec) the more emotionally mature a couple are, the more harmonious they will live29.by saying “they were not the ‘wrong’ partners any more than you were.”(para 3), the author means ___.b) in some partnership or relationship, he or she tries to control the other.c) through psychological adjustment and therapy, one will feel satisfied with love.d) partnership is a school from which it is not easy for us to graduate.in a growing number of conflicts around the world, one or both sides attempt to label the other as “terrorist” in an effort to win support for their own causes. yet as the so-called “terrorists group” often proclaim, a clear distinction between a terrorist action and a non-terrorist military operation is frequently difficult to establish. most governments argue that terrorism is defined by violent methods to achieve political ends which are undertaken by organizations not recognized bythe world community as legitimate representatives of a nation; furthermore, random acts of violence, like attacks on school buses or shopping centers, are labeled as “terrorist”. political organization as the ira(irishrepublican army) and the plo (palestine liberation organization) have been dubbed(称为) “terrorists”, by the governments of england and israel because of their tactics and their non-official statuses as representatives of accurately defined nations. in the case of the plo, however, its election to power under yasser arafat has now confused its former recognition as terrorist. even the ira is earning status as an authentic opposition voice to the continued presence of british troops on irish soil.all this simply highlights the problems of separating what is a legitimate political organization with “the right” to employ violence to achieve political ends from so-called terrorist groups. inseparable from this issue is historical precedence(地位先后) and the degree of power and prestige an organization or nation has on the world stage. for example, while most independent observes would agree that the ira setting off a bomb in a london subway station confirms its notoriety, they would be less certain that israel’s recent bombing of a refugee camp is equally “terrorist”, despite the fact that many more innocent people were killed and injured in the latter incident than in the former. this raises the question, though certainly not for the first time, whether legitimate, even democratically elected, governments are also capable of terrorist action. is there always a clear moral distinction between the behavior of normally respected nations and that of “rogue”(流氓) organizations? what does seem clear from these reflections is not that terrorist actions are in any way justified, but that the use of such labels is sometimes based on a political needrather than on superior moral or ethical grounds.a) non-official status of a political organization involves terrorist suspicion.it is curious how much one despises and condemns the vices which one does not happen to possess. i am indeed not a severe man, nor would i permit myself to become intolerant of those failings which i share with others. but, having no particular temptation to be untruthful, i find myself believing that when one comes to think of it, truth is the major virtue and lying the most blameworthy of all the vices.i should like, therefore, to get my mind a little clearer on the truth question. i flatter myself, as i have said, that i am a truthful man: a man who, when he tells a lie, is careful not to forget that he has done so, andwho takes infinite precautions to prevent his being found out. this, in the end, is the only test by which you can distinguish the liar from the man of truth. the latter which is bothered by untruthfulness, is worried and anxious. the real liar, however, is merely amused: he doesn’t mind in the least even if he is subsequently exposed: he regards the truthful man as somewhat of a fool.but this surely is one of the many false statements with which the real liar will try hard to idealize his failing. it may be inevitabe and even just to tell lies, but it cannot seriously be argued that such habits are intelligent. a lie is always an act of mental cowardice, whereas intelligence is brave. and yet there was bismarck, and yet there was napoleon-surely intelligent man, and surely liars. the problem, therefore, is not so simple as it seems. it was simple enough, in those old days, to define with approximate accuracy when a given statement ceased to be the truth and became a lie. the essential test was whether the maker of a false statement knew that he was saying something false, and consciously wished his audience to accept, and to remain under, this false impression. life in civilized communities is a process of adjusting the personal to the social, of conforming the individual impression to the joint impressions of the common people. this process of adjustment leads inevitably and rightly to a certain unconscious deception. absolute truth, whether unconscious or even conscious, is thus impossible. it is to relative truth only that we can hope to aspire.a) a person shows strong disapproval of the vices an individual doesn’t havec) one may be tempted to untruthfulness when one comes to think of itd) untruthfulness is a serious fault of character which he condemns strongly38.the essential distinction between a truthful person and a liar lies in the fact that ___.b) the latter takes great care to hinder his untruths from being exposedc) the former is willing to confess his untruthfulness when he tells a liec) argue that their habits of telling lies are intelligent rather than foolishb) in modern society, nobody can escape the risk of making a false statement, intentionally or unintentionallydirections:there are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d). choose the one that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.41.a great deal of ___ for our success should go to michael lee, head of our team.42.they question whether a fair way can be ___ to tell which employees really perform better than their fellow employees.43.the report indicates that it is financially ___ to build a water power station in the area.44.somehow she felt that she herself had to some extent been the cause of all the trouble,and suffered___.45.the gas company ___ a leak in the main line and evacuated all the tenants of the building.46.at the 27th olympic games she ___ two gold and one silver medals in the track and field events.47.more than 790,000 youths were reported to have____the national master’s entrance examination last year.48.as a general rule, people with a great deal of ___ often have admiring friends and bitter enemies.49.after she gave birth to a child, she was ___ to go back to work in order to make the ends meet.50.that football club tried to ___ the famous player with offers of a tremendous sum of money.51.many animal can ___ with their surroundings because of their protective coloring.52.the strange phenomenon has ___ and puzzled many scientists for more a century.53.as we all know, the same gestures may have different ___ which vary from one culture to another.54.with the advent of pc and home-information systems, we’ll one day be able to ___ most business dealings from home.55.it was an awful accident. i wonder how you managed to ___ without a scratch.56.this difficult problem we face in the project has to be tackled before we can ___ to others.57.while most scientists agree that the greenhouse effect is coming, there are not enough data yet to say with absolute ___ what its consequences will be.58.it is a___that in such a rich and prosperous country there should be so many poverty-stricken people.59.it’s a well-known fact that truth will in the end ___ over falsehood, and right over wrong.60.we can’t choose whether we will pay income tax or not, for payment of income tax is ___.61.it’s generally agreed that fluctuations in birth rate are ___ to a number of economic factors.62.it’s always better to ___ a problem before it arises than to search for a solution to it afterwards.63.it takes tremendous courage to ___ a belief that is not shared by many others.64.as a good employer, he knows how to make full use of the ___ of his employees’ talents and abilities.65.over the years jazz has changed and developed but it has essentially ___ its fundamental characteristics.66.economics is a subject that ___ all people’s lives whether they are conscious of it or not.67.when one gets a good ___ into a problem, he will usually find a way to approach it or solve it.68.she cares much about other people’s opinions about her and is particularly ___ to personal criticisms.69.my secretary has typed out the first___of the report,but i must revise it before i submit to the conference.70.they reported the loss in the financial fraud and gave all the necessary ___ to the police.directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic economic development and moral decline. you should write at least 150 words and you should base your compositiononthe outline (given in chinese) below:这是一篇议论文。
12月英语四级模拟试卷及答案（2）
12月英语四级模拟试卷及答案（2）2016年12月英语四级模拟试卷及答案Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:People with disabilities comprise a large part of the population. It is estimated that over 35 million Americans have physical, mental, or other disabilities. About half of these disabilities are “developmental”, i. e. , they occur prior to the individual’s twenty-second birthday, often form genetic conditions, and are severe enough to effect three or more areas of development, such as mobility, communication, employment, etc. Most other disabilities are considered “adventitious”, i.e. , accidental or caused by outside forces.Prior to the 20th century, only a small percentage of people with disabilities survived for long. Medical treatment for these disabilities was unavailable. Advancements in medicine and social services have created a climate in which people with disabilities can expert to have such basic needs as food, shelter, and medical treatment. Unfortunately, these basic are often not available. Civil liberties such as the right to vote, marry, get an education, and again employment have historically been denied on the basic of disability.In recent decades, the disability rights movement has been organized to flight against these infringements (侵害) of civil rights. Congress responded by passing major legislation recognizing people with disabilities as protected class under civil rights statutes.Still today, people with disabilities must fight to live their lives independently. It is estimated that more than half of qualified Americans with disabilities are unemployed, and a majority ofthose who do work are underemployed. About two-thirds live at or below the official poverty level.Significant barriers, especially in transportation and public awareness, prevent disabled people from taking part in society. For example, while no longer prohibited by law from marrying, a person with no access to transportation is effectively excluded from community and social activities which might lead to the development of long-term relationships.It will only be when public attitudes advance as far as laws are that disabled people will be fully able to take to their right place in society.16. ”developmental” disability .A. develops very slowly over timeB. is caused forcesC. occurs in youth and affects developmentD. is getting more and more severe17. Most disabled people used to die early because .A. disabilities destroyed major bodily functionsB. they were not very well looked afterC. medical techniques were not availableD. they were too poor to get proper treatment18. In the author’s opinion, to enable the disabled people to take their rightful place in society, .A. more laws should be passedB. public attitudes should be changedC. government should provide more aidsD. more public facilities should be act up19. Which of the following cannot be inferred from the passage?A. Many disabled people may remain single for their whole life.B. The public tends to look down upon the disabled people.C. The disabled people feel inferior to those surrounding them.D. Discriminatory (有差别的) laws prevent the disabled from mixing with others.20. The best title for this passage might be .A. Handicaps of People with DisabilitiesB. The Difficulties of the DisabledC. The Causes for DisabilitiesD. Medical Treatments for DisabilitiesPart II Vocabulary and Structure (共40小题，每小题1分，共40分)Directions: In this part there are forty incomplete sentences. Each sentence is followed by four choices. Choose the one that best completes the sentence and then mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.21. It’s still early in the morning. There isn’t in the office.A. anyoneB. everyoneC. nobodyD. any people22. is not known what they discussed in the meeting.A. ThatB. HeC. ThisD. It23. Yhe sad news broke her and she has been gloomy ever since.A. feelingsB. emotionsC. mindD. heart24. He is much of a gentleman to fight.A. soB. asC. veryD. too25. Not until this term to realize how important this subject is to his future career as a diplomat.A. he beganB. ha has begunC. did he beginD. that ha has begun26. who would like to go on the trip should put their nameson the list.A. ThoseB. TheseC. SomebodyD. The ones27. A bottle weighs less after air is taken out, proves that air has weight.A. weB. itC. whichD. what28. How long ?A. you suppose did it lastB. do you suppose it lastedC. did you suppose it lastD. you suppose it lasted29. Smmith had some trouble the man’s accent.A. to understandB. understandingC. for understandingD. with understanding30. The next few days could be for the peace negotiation.A. maximumB. practicalC. criticalD. urgent31. He quite a lot when he was young.A. used to travelB. used to travelingC. was used to travelD. would used to travel32. You me your telephone number in case someone wants to contact you.A. had better giveB. had better givenC. had better to giveD. had better gave33. Mary used to the room with Linda.A. separateB. divideC. holdD. share34. —Must we hand in our exercise-books now?—No, you .A. mustn’tB. don’tC. needn’tD. can’t35. She pulled away from the window anyone should see them.A. lestB. even thoughC. unlessD. only if36. Not a has been found so far that can help the police find the criminal.A. factB. clueC. symbolD. sign37. She would make a teacher far superior the average.A. overB. thanC. beyondD. to38. Radio is different from television in it sends and receives pictures.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. this39. Tom and jack have returned but students of the group haven’t come back yet.A. otherB. the othersC. othersD. another40. It half a year since we to study in this university.A. is; comeB. is; have comeC. has been; cameD. has been; have come41. The fact that something is cheap doesn’t mean it is of low quality.A. necessarilyB. especiallyC. essentiallyD. practically42. They set off by car and the nearest town.A. made forB. made afterC. made outD. made to43. Take this baggage and you can find enough room.A. put it whichB. put it in whichC. put it at whereD. put it wherever44. He doesn’t want that he’s going away.A. . to be knownB. him to be knownC. that to be knownD. it to be known45. The noise around was terrible, but I had to it.A. keep away fromB. keep up withC. live withD. live on46. He that his guests were bored, although they were listening politely.A. impressedB. sensedC. inferredD. identified47. On Sundays I prefer at home to out.A. to say; goB. stay; goingC. staying; goingD. staying; go48. I’d like to write to him, but what’s the ? He never writes back.A. significanceB. businessC. pointD. purpose49. There were opinions as to the best location for the new school.A. disagreeingB. conflictingC. rejectingD. reverting50. by the news of his father’s death, he could hardly uttera word.A. To be stunnedB. StunnedC. To stunD. Stunning51. , we’d better make some changes in the plan.A. That is the caseB. That been the caseC. That to be the caseD. That being the case52. They have equipped the office with the business machines.A. lastB. latterC. latestD. later53. The police found that George had still another of income.A. originB. sourceC. basisD. means54. An open-minded teacher doesn’t always one single teaching method.A. set asideB. take overC. take onD. stick to55. Much to the student’s , the exam was postponed.A. burdenB. concernC. reliefD. requirement56. Children normally feel a lot of about their first day at school.A. anxietyB. differenceC. feelingsD. trouble57. The weather was hot that she decided to have the barber her hairstyle.A. rather; to changeB. so; changeC. much too; changeD. too; changed58. She meet her former instructor on the bus.A. delighted toB. happened toC. pleased toD. tended to59. Just as no two words are truly synonymous no two different expressions can mean exactly the same thing.A. ratherB. alsoC. yetD. so60. The new engineer’s suggestions were in the r evised plan.A. entitledB. engagedC. embodiedD. estimated下载文档。
2016年12月英语四级考试模拟试卷及答案（二）
Part I Reading Comprehension (共20⼩题，每⼩题2分，共40分) Directions: In this part there are four passages. Each passage is followed by four comprehension questions. Read the passage and answer the questions. Then mark your answer on the Answer Sheet. Passage 1 Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage: In Washington D.C., 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is a very special address. It is the address of the White House, the home of the president of the United States. Originally the White House was gray and was called the Presidential Palace. It was built from 1792 to 1800. at this time, the city of Washington itself was being built; it was to be the nation’s new capital city. George Washington, the first president, and Pierre Charles L’Enfant, a French engineer, chose the place for the new city. L’Enfant then planned they city. The president’s home was an important part of the plan. A contest was held to pick a design for the president’s home. An architect named James Hoban won. He designed a large three-story house of gray stone. President Washington never lived in the President Palace. The first president to live there was John Adams, the second president of the United States, and his wife Mrs. Adams did not really like hew new house. In her letters, she often complained about the cold. Fifty fireplaces were not enough to keep the house warm! In 1812 the United States and Britain went to war. In 1814 the British invaded Washington. Theu burned many buildings, including the Presidential Palace. After the war James Hoban, the original architect, partially rebuilt the president’s homes. To cover the marks of the fire, the building was painted white. Before long it became known as the White House. The White House is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States. Every year more than 1.5 million visitors go through the five rooms that are open to the public. 1. The White House was built in Washington . A. because a French engineer was invited to design it B. because President George Washington liked to live in it C. because the British invaders lived in it in 1812-1814 D. because it was to be the nation’s capital city 2. The Presidential Palace was .A. painted gray and whiteB. made of gray stoneC. made of white stoneD. made very warm in winter 3. The president’s home and the city of Washington were .A. built by the American armyB. built by the British troopsC. planned by George WashingtonD. planned by the French 4. The original home of the president needed to be rebuilt . A. because John Adam’s wife did not like it B. because it was cold in winter even with 50 fireplaces C. because it had burned down during the war D. because George Washington was not willing to live in it 5. The new presidential home was painted white to .A. cover the marks of fireB. attract tourist from FranceC. to please Mrs. John AdamsD. keep it warm in winter。