高校英语专业四级考试真题

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PART I DICTATION [15 MIN] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning? For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.

PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN] In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.

SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 1. The following details have been checked during the conversation EXCEPT A. number of travelers. B. number of tour days. C. flight details. D. room services. 2. What is included in the price? A. Air tickets and local transport. B. Local transport and meals. C. Air tickets, local transport and breakfast. D. Air tickets, local transport and all meals. 3. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? A. The traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance. B. The traveler is ready to buy travel insurance. C. The traveler doesn't have to buy travel insurance. D. Travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation.

Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 4. Which of the following details is CORRECT? A. Mark knows the exact number of airport buses. B. Mark knows the exact number of delegates' spouse. C. Mark doesn't know the exact number of delegates yet. D. Mark doesn't know the number of guest speakers. 5. What does Linda want to know? A. The arrival time of guest speakers. B. The departure time of guest speakers. C. The type of transport for guest speakers. D. The number of guest speakers. 6. How many performances have been planned for the conference? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Not mentioned. 7. Who will pay for the piano performance? A. Pan-Pacific Tours. B. Johnson & Sons Events. C. Conference delegates. D. An airline company.

Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 8. What is NOT missing in Mary's briefcase? A. Her cheque book. B. Her papers for work. C. Her laptop. D. Her appointment book. 9. Where was Mary the whole morning? A. At the police station. B. At a meeting. C. In her client's office. D. In the restaurant. 10. Why was Mary sure that the briefcase was hers in the end? A. The papers inside had the company's name. B. The briefcase was found in the restaurant. C. The restaurant manager telephoned James. D. The cheque book inside bore her name.

SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 11. We learn from the passage that about two-thirds of the courses are taught through A. the School of Design and Visual Arts B. the School of Social Work. C. the School of Business. D. the Arts and Sciences program. 12. What is the cost of undergraduate tuition? A. Twenty thousand dollars. B. Thirty thousand dollars. C. Twenty-seven thousand dollars. D. Thirty-eight thousand dollars. 13. International students can receive all the following types of financial assistance EXCEPT A. federal loans. B. private loans. C. scholarships. D. monthly payment plans.

Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 14. According to the passage, mothers in spend more time looking after children. A. France B. America C. Denmark D. Australia 15. Which of the following activities would Australian fathers traditionally participate in? A. Feeding and playing with children. B. Feeding and bathing children. C. Taking children to the park and to school. D. Taking children to watch sports events. 16. According to the study, the "new man" likes to A. spend more time at work. B. spend more time with children. C. spend time drinking after work. D. spend time on his computer. 17. It is suggested in the passage that the "new man" might be less acceptable in A. France. B. Britain. C. Australia. D. Denmark.

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2023年英语专业四级考试真题作文(通用11篇)

2023年英语专业四级考试真题作文〔通用11篇〕2023年英语专业四级考试真题作文〔通用11篇〕英语专业四级考试真题答案之写作篇篇1With Intelligent Machines to Do the Thinking, Will Our Brains Get Lazy?In my opinion, artificial intelligence will enable our brains to get more creative. Admittedly, a lot of work has been done by intelligent machines. It seems that the function of people has been weakened and people’s brains have been replaced. As a matter of fact, thanks to intelligent machines, people can expand their creative energy and add new varieties. Simply speaking, when people are free from tedious, repetitive, sometimes even dangerous work, work efficiency will undoubtedly be improved. As a result, people can spare more time to do what they want and pursue what they dream of, which is the premise of creativity. Moreover, creativity stems primarily fromknowledge and thinking. Once people have the opportunity to do more thinking and learning, their intelligence would be enhanced rather than weakened.Although artificial intelligence is the exhibition of people’s high degree of creative power, it should be noted that it is like a double-edged sword. The sensible choice is to embrace its advantages and cope with the problems it has aroused. This is what an advanced and rational society should be like.英语专业四级考试真题答案之写作篇篇2In recent years, with the increasingly fierce petition, more and more people are bearing great pressure from study, work and life. Under great pressure, many people begin to bee sad, hopeless and finally suffer from depression.近年来，随着竞争的日趋剧烈，越来越多的人正承受来自于学习、工作和生活的宏大压力。

英语专业四级考试真题及参考答案

英语专业四级考试真题及参考答案PART III LANGUAGE USAGEThere are twenty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four options marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence or answers the question. Mark hour answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.11. The Bent Pyramid outside Cairo __________ ancient Egypt’s first attempt to build a smooth-sided pyramid.A. has been believed to have beenB. was believed to beC. is believed to have beenD. is believed to be12. U.S. News ____________ rankings of colleges since 1983. They are a very popular resource for students looking to apply to university campus.A. maintainsB. is maintainingC. maintainedD. has been maintaining13. He was lured into a crime he would not ____________have committed.A. actuallyB. accidentallyC. otherwiseD. seldom14. She was once a young country wife with chickens in the backyard and a view of _____________ mountains behind the apple orchard.A. blue hazy VirginiaB. h azy blue VirginiaC. Virginia hazy blueD. Virginia blue hazy15. I long to alleviate __________, but I cannot.A. the evilB. evilC. evilsD. an evil16. Indeed, it is arguable that body shattering is the very point of football, as killing and maiming ______________.A. warB. are warC. of warD. are of war17. At ____________, photography is a chemical process, during which a light-sensitive material is altered when exposed to light.A. its most basicB. its basicC. the most basicD. the basic18. She hired a lawyer to investigate, only to learn that Gabriel had removed her name from the deed. The infinitive verb phrase “ only to learn” is used __________.A. to express an intended purposeB. to indicate a high degree of possibilityC. to reveal an undesirable consequenceD. to dramatize a stated fact19. Which of the following italicized words DOES NOT carry the metaphorical meaning?A. I wonder what’s behind this change of plan.B. Jim turned to speak to the person standing behind him.C. This work should have been finished yesterday. I’m gett ing terribly behind .D. I suppose I’m lucky because my parents were behind me all the way.20. My mother was determined to help those in need and she would have been immensely proud of what has been achieved these last 20 years. The italicized part in the sentence expresses _______.A. a hypothesisB. a suggestionC. a contradictionD. a surprise21. When the police officers who took part in the King beating were first brought to ___________, their lawyers used the videotape as evidence against the prosecution.A. justiceB. testimonyC. trialD. verdict22._________, the most controversial candidate in the election campaign, he has been strongly criticized for his crude comments about women.A. QuestionablyB. ArguablyC. ContentiouslyD. Debatably23. Prices have recently risen in order to __________ the increased cost of raw materials.A. cutB. buoyC. offerD. offset24. The celebrity says in court papers she “has no __________ of giving any authorization to anyone to proceed with a divorce.”A. recommendationB. recordingC. recollectionD. recognition25.What actually __________ a good angle — or a good selfie overall — is rooted in what we consider beautiful.A. consistsB. constitutesC. composesD. constructs26. The school is going the ________ mile to create the next generation of sporting stars thanks to its unique development program.A. finalB. furtherC. supplementaryD. extra27. The teachers’ union _________ a lawsuit against the district calling for repairing “deplorable” school condit ions.A. firedB. filedC. finedD. filled28. Last March the __________ of a 19 th century cargo ship was found by an underwater archaeological team.A. debrisB. ruinsC. remainsD. wreck29. She’s worn his designs on __________ occasions from red carpe ts to movie premieres.A. countlessB. countableC. numericalD. numeral30. A leading ___________ intelligence and operations company has released its analysis of worldwide reported incidents of piracy and crime against mariners.A. oceangoingB. oceanicC. marineD. maritimePART IV CLOZEDecide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blank. The words can be used ONCE ONLY. Mark the letter for each word on ANSWER SHEET.A. accompaniesB. automaticallyC. coupleD. goesE. indebtednessF. kindG. mannerH. mercifullyI. oneJ. obeyK. renowned L. subscribe M. unknown N. virtue O. widespreadA Few years ago, a university professor tried a little experiment. He sent Christmas cards to a sample of perfect strangers. Although he expected some reaction, the response he received was amazing—holiday cards addressed to him came pouring back from the people who had never met nor heard of him. The great majority of those who returned a card never inquired into the identity of the unknown professor. They received his holiday greeting card, and they automatically sent one in return. This study shows the action of one of the most powerful of the weapons of influence around us—the rule for reciprocation. The rule says that we should try to repay, in kind , what another person has provided us. If a woman does us a favor, we should do her one in return; if a man sends us a birthday present, we should remember his birthday with a gift of our own; if a couple invites us to a party, we should be sure to invite them to one of ours. By virtue of the reciprocity rule, then, we are obligated to the future repayment of favors, gifts, invitations, and the like. So typical is it for indebtedness to accompany the receipt of such things that a term like “much obliged” has become a synonym for “thank you,” not only in the English language but in others as well.The impressive aspect of the rule for reciprocation and the sense of obligation that goes with it is its pervasiveness in human culture. It is so widespread that after intensive study, sociologists such as Alvin Goldener can report that there is no human society that does no t subscribe to the rule.PART V READING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONSIn this section there are three passages followed by ten multiple choice questions. For each multiple choice question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE（ 1 ） The earliest settlers came to the North American continent to establish colonies that were free from the controls that existed in European societies. They wanted to escape the controls placed on their lives by kings and governments, priests and churches, noblemen and aristocrats. The historic decisions made by those first settlers have had a profound effect on the shaping of the American character. By limiting the power of the government and the churches and eliminating a formal aristocracy, they created a climate of freedom where the emphasis was on the individual. I ndividual freedom is probably the most basic of all the American values. By freedom, Americans mean the desire and the ability of all individuals to control their own destiny without outside interference from the government, a ruling noble class, the church, or any other organized authority. (2) There is, however, a price to be paid for this individual freedom: self-reliance. It means that Americans believe they should stand on their own feet, achieving both financial and emotional independence from their parents as early as possible, usually by age 18 or 21.(3) A second important reason why immigrants have traditionally been drawn to the United States is the belief that everyone has a equal chance to enter a race and succeed in the game. Because titles of nobility were forbidden in the Constitution, no formal class system developed in the U.S.(4) There is, however, a price to be paid for this equality of opportunity: competition. If much of life is seen as race, then a person must run the race in order to succeed; a person must compete with others. The pressures of competition in the life of an American begin in childhood and continue until retirement from work. In fact, any group of people who does not compete successfully does not fit into the mainstream of American life as well as those who do.(5) A third reason why immigrants have traditionally come to the United States is to have a better life. Because of its abundant natural resources, the United States appeared to be a “land of plenty where millions could come to seek their fortunes. The phrase “going from rags to riches” became a slogan for the American dream. Many people did achieve material success. Material wealth became a value to the American people, and it also became an accepted measure of social status.(6) Americans pay a price, however, for their material wealth: hard work. Hard work has been both necessary and rewarding for most Americans throughout their history. In some ways, material possessions are seen as evidence of people’s abilities. Barry Goldwater, a candidate for the presidency in 1964, said that most poor peopleare poor because they deserve to be. Most Americans would find this a harsh statement, but many might think there was some truth in it.(7) These basic values do not tell the whole story of the American character. Rather, they should be thought of as themes, as we continue to explore more facets of the American character and how it affects life in the United States.41. Para.4 seems to suggest that __________.A. Americans are born with a sense of competitionB. the pressure of competition begins when one starts workC. successful competition is essential in American societyD. competition results in equality of opportunities42. Which of the following methods does the author mainly use in explaining American values?A. ComparisonD. Cause and effectC. DefinitionD. Process analysisPASSAGE TWO(1) The Nobels are the originals, of course. Alfred Nobel, the man who invented deadly explosives, decided to try and do something good with all the money he earned, and gave prizes to people who made progress in literature, science, economics and — perhaps most importantly — peace.(2) Not all rewards are as noble as the Nobels. Even though most countries have a system of recognizing, honoring and rewarding people who have done something good in their countries, there are now hundreds of awards and award ceremonies for all kinds of things.(3)The Oscars are probably the most famous, a time for the (mostly) American film industry to tell itself how good it is and an annual opportunity for lots of big stars to give each other awards and make tearful speeches. As well as that there are also the Golden Globes, evidently for the same thing.(4) But it’s not only films---there are also Grammies, Brits, the Mercury Prize and the MTV for music. In Britain, a writer who wins the Booker Prize can expect to see their difficult, literary novel hit the bestseller lists and compete with the Da Vinci Code for popularity. The Turner Prize is an award for British contemporary artists — each year it causes controversy by apparently giving lots of money to artists whodo things like displaying their beds, putting animals in glass cases or — this year —building a garden shed.(5) Awards don’t only exist for arts. There are now awards for Sports Personalityof the Year, for European Footballer of the Year and World Footballer of the Year. This seems very strange — sometimes awards can be good to give recognition to people who deserve it, or to help people who don’t make a lot of money carry on their work without worrying about finances, but professional soccer players these days certainly aren’t short of cash!(6) Many small towns and communities all over the world also have their own award ceremonies, for local writers or artists, or just for peoplewho have graduated from high school or, got a university degree. Even the British Council has its own awards for “Innovation in English Language Teaching”.(7) Why have all these awards and ceremonies appeared recently? Shakespeare never won a prize, nor did Leonardo Da Vinc i or Adam Smith or Charles Dickens. (8) It would be possible to say, however, that in the past, scientists and artists could win “ patronage” form rich people—a king or a lord would give the artists or scientists money to have them paint their palaces or help them develop new ways of making money. With the change in social systems across the world, this no longer happens. A lot of scientific research is now either funded by the state or by private companies.(9)Perhaps award ceremonies are just the most recent phase of this process.(10) However, there is more to it than that. When a film wins an Oscar, manymore people will go and see it, or buy the DVD. When a writer wins the Nobel Prize, many more people buy their books. When a group wins the MTV awards, the ceremony is seen by hundreds of thousands of people across the world. The result? The group sells lots more records.(11) Most award ceremonies are now sponsored by big organizations or companies. This means that it is not only the person who wins the award who benefits---but also the sponsors. The MTV awards, for example, are great for publicizing not only music, but also MTV itself!(12) On the surface, it seems to be a “Win-win” situation, with everyone being happy, but let me ask you a question — how far do you think that publicity and marketing are winning here, and how much genuine recognition of achievement is taking place?4 3 . What is the author’s tone when he mentions awards such as the Oscars, the Golden Globes and Grammies (Paras. 3 & 4)A. Amused.B. Appreciative.C. Sarcastic.D. Serious.44. According to Para. 4, what would happen to award winning writers?A. They would enjoy a much larger readership.B. They would turn to popular novel writing.C. They would continue non-fiction writing.D. They would try controversial forms of art.45. Which of the following statements best sums up Para. 6?A. Awards ceremonies are held for local people.B. Awards ceremonies are held on important occasions.C. Awards ceremonies are held in certain professions.D. Awards ceremonies are held for all sorts of reasons.46. According to Para. 8, one difference between scientists and artists in the past and those at present lies in_____________.A. nature of workB. personal contactC. source of fundingD. social status47. It can be concluded from Para. 12 that the author thinks awards ________.A. promote market rather than achievementsB. do good to both market and popularityC. help those who are really talentedD. are effective in making people popularPASSAGE THREE(1) Knowing that Mrs. Mallard suffered from a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband’s death.(2) It was her sister Josephine who told her, in broken sentences. Her hu sband’s friend Richards was there, too. It was he who had been in the newspaper office when news of the railroad disaster was received, with Brently Mallard’s n ameleading the list of “killed”. He had only taken the time to assure himself of its truth by a second telegram.(3) She wept at once, in her sister’s arms. When the storm of sadness had spent itself she went away to her room alone. She would have no one follow her.(4) There stood, facing the open window, a comfortable armchair. Into this she sank, pressed down by a physical exhaustion that h aunted her body and seemed to reach into her soul.(5) She could see in the open square before her house the tops of trees. The delicious breath of rain was in the air. The notes of a distant song which someone was singing reached her, and countless sparrows were twittering in the eaves). (6) There were patches of blue sky showing here and there through the clouds that had met and piled above the other in the west facing her window.(7) She sat with her head thrown back upon the cushion of the chair, quite motionless, except when a sob came up into her throat and shook her, as a child who has cried itself to sleep continues to sob in its dreams.(8) She was young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and evena certain strength. But now there was a dull stare in her eyes, whose gaze was fixed away off yonder on one of those patches of blue sky. It was not a glance of reflection, but rather indicated a suspension of intelligent thought.(9) There was something coming to her and she was waiting for it, fearfully. What was it? She did not know; it was too subtle and elusive to name. But she felt it, creeping out of the sky, reaching toward her through the sounds, the scents, the color that filled the air.(10) Now her bosom rose and fell tumultuously. She was beginning to recognize this thing that was approaching to possess her, and she was striving to beat it back with her will-as powerless as her two white slender hands would have been. (11) When she abandoned herself a little whispered word escaped her slightly parted lips. She said it over and over under her breath: "Free, free, free!" The vacant stare and the look of terror that had followed it went from her eyes. They stayed keen and bright. Her pulses beat fast, and the coursing blood warmed and relaxed every inch of her body.(12) She knew that she would weep again when she saw the kind, tender hands folded in death; the face that had never looked save with love upon her, fixed and gray and dead. But she saw beyond that bitter moment a long procession of years to come that would belong to her absolutely. And she opened and spread her arms out to them in welcome.(13) There would be no one to live for her during those coming years; she would live for herself. There would be no powerful will bending her in that blindpersistence with which men and women believe they have a right to impose a private will upon a fellow-creature.(14) And yet she had loved him-sometimes. Often she had not. What did it matter! What could love, the unsolved mystery, count for in face of this possession of self-assertion, which she suddenly recognized as the strongest impulse of her being!(15) “ Free! Body and soul free!” she kept whispering.(16) Josephine was kneeling before the closed door with her lips to the keyhole, imploring for admission. "Louise, open the door! I beg; open the door-you will make yourself ill. What are you doing, Louise? For heaven's sake open the door." (17) "Go away. I am not making myself ill." No; she was drinking in a very elixir ( 长生不老药 ) of life through that open window.(18) Her fancy was running riot along those days ahead of her. Spring days, and summer days, and all sorts of days that would be her own. She breathed a quick prayer that life might be long. It was only yesterday she had thought with a shudder that life might be long.(19) She arose at length and opened the door to her sister's importunities. There was a feverish triumph in her eyes, and she carried herself unwittingly like a goddess of Victory. She clasped her sister's waist, and together they descended the stairs. Richards stood waiting for them at the bottom.(20) Some one was opening the front door with a latchkey. It was Brently Mallard who entered, a little travel-stained, composedly carrying his gripsack and umbrella. He had been far from the scene of accident, and did not even know there had been one. He stood amazed at Josephine's piercing cry; at Richards' quick motion to screen him from the view of his wife.(21) But Richards was too late.(22) When the doctors came they said she had died of heart disease-of joy that kills.48. How did Mrs Mallard get t he news of her husband ’ s death?A. Her husband’s friend told her.B. She had read it from the paper.C. Her sister Josephine told her.D. Her doctor broke the news to her.49. When Mrs Mallard was alone in her room, she ___________.A. sat in an armchair all the timeB. sat with her back facing the windowC. sat and then walked around for whileD. sat in a chair and cried all the time.50. How did she feel about her love towards her husband?A. She hated her husband.B. She was indifferent now.C. She found it hard to describe.D. She had loved him all along.SECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSIn this section there are five short answer questions based on the passages in Section A. Answer the questions with NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS in the space provided on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE51. Of all the values mentioned in the passage, which one is regarded as the most fundamental?Individual freedom.PASSAGE TWO52. What can be inferred from the sentence “Not all awards are as noble as the Nobels.” according to Para. 2?The author doubts the significance of some awards.53. What conclusion can be drawn from Para. 5?The author thinks it unreasonable to award rich people.PASSAGE THREE54. What was Mrs Mallard’s mood when she was left alone in the room?Secret joy over the expectation of future freedom.55. The doctors said that Mrs Mallard died of heart disease — of joy that kills. What do you think is the real cause of her death?Fright and disillusionment at the sight of he r “dead” husband.PART VI WRITING( 略 )高等学校商务英语专业四级样题Module IListening Comprehension（35%）Section OneIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question.Question 1 to 5 are based on an interview. A t the end of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview.1. What is the specific field of study for John ’ s dissertation?A. the current state of universit ies in San FranciscoB. western philosophyC. philosophy with an emphasis on Buddhist studiesD. eastern religions2. Which is NOT True about Suen Mok ?A. It has got a very good program for ten day meditation retreats .B. Their meditation programs teach only foreigners .C. Their meditation programs teach meditation techniques.D. It is not the only temple John studies.3. What is so special about Tam Krabok ?A. It teach es people to meditate and overcome their drug addiction.B. I t organizes meditation retreats for foreigners.C. It organ izes workshops to promote Thailand’s version of Buddhism .D. It teaches people the essence of Theravada .4. How many people have been cured in Tam Krabok?A. about one hundredB. about one thousandC. about one hundred thousandD. more than one hundred thousand5. Which of the following statement is Not True according to the interview?A. O pium was il legal in Thailand until 1959 .B. O pium was legal in Thailand until 1959 .C. Drug addiction is a big problem in many different countries.D. In John ’ s understanding, B uddhism basically tr ies to help people live better lives .Section TwoIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and fill in blanks that follow.Questions 6 to 10 are based on a news broadcast. A t the end of the news broadcast you will be given 10 seconds to fill in each of the following five blanks.Now listen to the interview.6. The number of new homes being constructed across Australia rose by 15 per cent in the December quarter, which is since 2001.7. Department store owner David Jones says sales are expected to slow over the next few months as taxpayer handouts and the dr y up.8. The World Bank has warned China's facing a big problem.9. The World Bank revised up its forecasts for China's from 8.7 to 9.5 per cent this year.10. The World Bank’ s quarterly China report suggested that higher migrant wages could help boost rural incomes and reduce the between rural and city lifestyles.Section ThreeIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on an interview. A t the end of the interview you will be given 5 minutes to answer the following three questions.Now listen to the interview.11. Describe the impact of the economic downturn on teenagers who left school without completing year 12 in 2008 .12. Describe the current economic downturn in Australia.13. How did the retail industry perform in this economic downturn?Module IIBusiness Reading and Writing 40% (50 minutes)Section A 5%Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in Blanks 14-18 with the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheets.America sounds increasingly determined to push its exports, and its attitude to China has 14 . Mr Obama has set a goal of 15 exports in five years and has promised to “get much tougher” over what it regards as unfair competition from China. Speculation is rising in Washington, DC, that the Treasury will brand China a currency “manipulator” in its next exchange-rate report. With America’s unemployment at 9.7% and the mid-term elections approaching, the appeal of China-bashing is rising in Congress, too. Several senators recently revived a mothballed demand that the Commerce Department should investigate China’s currency regime as an unfair trade 16 .Beijing, in turn, shows little sign of budging on the yuan, even though the latest figures show surprisingly strong export growth and higher-than-expected 17 . Zhou Xiaochuan, the head of China’s central bank, caused a brief flurry in currency markets when he argued on March 6th that keeping the yuan stable against the dollar was “part of our 18 of policies for dealing with the global financial crisis” from which China would exit “sooner or later”. But he made it quite clear that China would be cautious and gave no hint that sudden exit was imminent. In recent days various other Chinese officials have put even more emphasis on the stability of the currency, bristled at outside pressure to hurry up and denounced American “politicisation” of the exchange-rate issue.14 . A. stabled B. h arden ed C. toughed D. firmed15 . A. two B. twice C. doubling D. double16 . A. surplus B. allowance C. help D. subsidy17 . A. inflation B. appreciation C. depreciation D. stagflation18 . A. parcel B. package C. bundle D. seriesSection B 5%Directions: Look at the tables and graphs below. For each table or graph, there are one or two statements describing it. Choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Question19 is based on the following graph.19 . When did Hong Kong inflation rate rise to 2.9%?A. June, 2010B. August 2010 C . November 2010 D. January 2011 Questions 20-21 are based on the following graph .20. In which month did China ’ s Mont hly Passenger Vehicle Sales drop to about 63% on a year-on-year basis?A. August 2009B. October 2009 C . February 2010 D. March 201021 . Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. The growth rate of China ’ s monthly passenger veh icle sales fell most notably in February 2010.B. China ’ s monthly passenger vehicle sales climbed to the peak at the end of 2009.C. From August 2009 to December 2009, the monthly passenger vehicle sales continued to increase in number.D. In terms of the monthly sales volume, June 2010 witnessed the lowest sales volume.Questions 22-23 are based on the following graph .22. According to the graph, in which year does the growth rate drop most dramatically?A. 2008B. 2009 C . 2010 D. 201123 . Which of the following statement is INCORRECT ?A. The sales volume of China ’ s online game industry in 20 08 added up to 20.78 billion Yuan .B. The year-on-year growth rate of China ’ s online game industry is estimated to drop to 9.7% in 2012 .C. The growth rate on a year-on-year basis dropped 9.8% in 2010 than that of the year 2009.D. The sales volume of China ’ s online game industry in 20 14 will climb to an estimated 46.11 billion Yuan.Section C 10%。

全国大学英语CET四级考试试卷及解答参考(2025年)

2025年全国大学英语CET四级考试自测试卷及解答参考一、写作（15分）Task 1: WritingWrite an essay of 150-170 words on the following topic:“Online Education: Blessing or Curse?”You should write in three parts.1.State your view on whether online education is a blessing or a curse.2.Support your view with relevant reasons and examples.3.Provide a conclusion based on your analysis.Sample Essay:Online education has become increasingly popular in recent years, but whether it is a blessing or a curse is a topic of debate. In my opinion, online education is a blessing due to its flexibility and accessibility.Firstly, the flexibility of online education allows students to study at their own pace and schedule. This is particularly beneficial for working professionals or individuals with other commitments who cannot attend traditional classes. For example, I have been taking online courses to supplement my work experience, and it has been incredibly convenient.Secondly, online education breaks down geographical barriers, making quality education accessible to people in remote areas. This has the potential to bridge the education gap between urban and rural regions.However, some argue that online education lacks the personal interaction and hands-on experience that traditional classrooms offer. While this is a valid concern, advancements in technology, such as virtual reality, have made it possible to replicate some aspects of face-to-face learning.In conclusion, while online education does have its limitations, its benefits in terms of flexibility and accessibility outweigh the drawbacks. As long as the technology continues to evolve, online education can be a powerful tool for learning and development.Analysis:This essay effectively addresses the topic by first stating the writer’s opinion that online education is a blessing. The essay then proceeds to support this view with two main reasons: the flexibility it offers and its ability to overcome geographical barriers.The essay provides specific examples to illustrate these points, such as the writer’s own experience with online courses. This adds credibility to the argument.Finally, the essay acknowledges the potential drawbacks of online education but counters them by discussing technological advancements that can mitigate these issues. The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces thewriter’s overall view.The essay maintains a clear structure, with each paragraph focusing on a specific aspect of the argument, and it is written in a coherent and logical manner.二、听力理解-短篇新闻（选择题，共7分）第一题News Item 1:A new study reveals that the world’s largest ocean current, the Gulf Stream, is showing signs of slowing down due to climate change. This could have significant implications for weather patterns and marine ecosystems. The study, published in the journal “Nature,” suggests that the warming of the Arctic Ocean is disrupting the balance of the current, which flows from the North Atlantic towards Europe.Questions:1、What is the main concern raised by the new study on the Gulf Stream?A) Its warming is causing more extreme weather.B) It is showing signs of slowing down.C) It is being disrupted by human activities.D) It is flowing towards the Arctic Ocean.Answer:B) It is showing signs of slowing down.2、According to the study, what is the likely impact of the slowing down of the Gulf Stream?A) Increased rainfall in Europe.B) Enhanced marine biodiversity.C) Cooler temperatures in the North Atlantic.D) No significant change in weather patterns.Answer:C) Cooler temperatures in the North Atlantic.3、Where was the study on the Gulf Stream published?A) “Science”B) “Nature”C) “The New York Times”D) “BBC News”Answer:B) “Nature”第二题News Item 1A team of archaeologists has discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman city in the heart of modern-day Serbia. The city, named Napoca, is believed to have been a significant trading center during the Roman Empire. Excavations have revealed well-preserved buildings, roads, and even a Roman bathhouse. The discovery has sparked interest among historians and experts who are hoping to learn more aboutRoman life and trade in the region.Questions:1、What is the main focus of the recent archaeological discovery?A) A Roman bathhouseB) A well-preserved buildingC) A 2,000-year-old Roman cityD) A Roman trading center2、What is the estimated age of the city discovered?A) 1,000 yearsB) 1,500 yearsC) 2,000 yearsD) 3,000 years3、What is the significance of the discovery to historians?A) It provides evidence of Roman conquestB) It reveals details about Roman trade routesC) It shows the decline of the Roman EmpireD) It confirms the existence of a mythological cityAnswers:1、C2、C3、B三、听力理解-长对话（选择题，共8分）第一题听力原文：A. Man: Hi, Laura. You look tired. What’s wrong?B. Laura: Oh, it’s nothing really. I’ve been studying for the CET-4 exam for the past few weeks. It’s been a lot of work.A. Man: I know it’s important, but maybe you should take a break. What exactly are you studying for?B. Laura: Well, the listening section is one of the most challenging parts for me. I keep missing the main ideas of the conversations.A. Man: That’s a common issue. You should practice listening to English news or podcasts. It helps improve your comprehension skills.B. Laura: Yeah, I’ve been trying to do that, but it’s not easy. Do you have any specific tips?A. Man: One thing you can do is to summarize the main points of what you hear after each conversation. It helps reinforce your understanding.B. Laura: That sounds like a good idea. Maybe I should give it a try.A. Man: And remember, don’t stress too much. Just take it one step at a time.Questions:1、What is the main topic of the conversation?A. The importance of taking a break.B. The challenges of the CET-4 exam.C. The benefits of listening to English podcasts.D. How to improve listening comprehension for the CET-4 exam.2、What is Laura’s main problem with the CET-4 exam?A. She is unable to remember the vocabulary.B. She struggles with the reading section.C. She finds the writing part particularly difficult.D. She is having trouble with the listening comprehension.3、What does the man suggest Laura do to improve her listening skills?A. She should stop listening to English news.B. She should focus more on reading instead.C. She should practice summarizing after listening.D. She should skip the listening section entirely.4、What advice does the man give Laura at the end of the conversation?A. She should give up on the CET-4 exam.B. She should take more breaks and relax.C. She should try to study more each day.D. She should not worry too much about the exam.Answers:1、D2、D3、C4、B第二题听力原文：W: Hi, Mike. How’s your preparation for the CET-4 exam going?M: Not too bad, I think. I’ve been studying hard for the listening section, but I’m still not very confident about it.W: You know, the listening part can be quite challenging, especially the long conversations. Have you been practicing them?M: Not as much as I should have. I usually just listen to the audio once and try to understand as much as I can. But it’s not very effective.W: Maybe you should try listening to the conversations multiple times. That way, you can get used to the accents and the speed of the speakers.M: That sounds like a good idea. I’ll start doing that from now on.W: Also, it’s important to focus on the main ideas and key details in the conversations. Don’t get too caught up in trying to understand every single word.M: You’re right. I tend to do th at sometimes and it ends up confusing me.W: Well, the more you practice, the better you’ll get. Just keep at it.Questions:1、What is the main topic of the conversation?A) Preparing for the CET-4 examB) The challenges of the CET-4 listening sectionC) Studying strategies for the CET-4 examD) Practicing for the CET-4 long conversations2、What does Mike usually do to prepare for the listening section?A) Listen to the audio once and try to understand as much as possibleB) Read the questions first and then listen for the answersC) Use a dictionary to look up difficult words while listeningD) Skip the difficult parts and focus on the easy ones3、What advice does the woman give Mike about listening to the long conversations?A) Listen to them once and move on to the next taskB) Listen to them multiple times to get familiar with the accents and speedC) Take notes while listening to capture all the detailsD) Only listen to the parts that you are interested in4、What does the woman imply about Mike’s approa ch to studying for the listening section?A) It’s too passive and not effectiveB) It’s too aggressive and overwhelmingC) It’s just right and he doesn’t need to change anythingD) It’s too focused on understanding every single wordAnswers:1、B2、A3、B4、A四、听力理解-听力篇章（选择题，共20分）第一题Passage OneIn the world of business, everyone knows that the first thing to do when you start a new job is to make a good impression. This is especially true if you are starting a new job at a large corporation. You can do this by making sure you are dressed appropriately, being on time, and being friendly to everyone you meet. However, there is another important thing that you can do to make a good impression: you can write a thank-you note.A thank-you note is a written message that you send to someone after they have helped you in some way. It shows that you appreciate their help and that you are grateful for their kindness. It is a simple way to show that you care about the people you work with.Many people do not send thank-you notes because they think it is too much trouble. However, writing a thank-you note is not as difficult as you might think. It does not have to be long or formal. It can be as simple as a few sentences expressing your gratitude.There are a few things to keep in mind when writing a thank-you note. First, it is important to write it as soon as possible after the event that promptedit. This shows that you are genuinely grateful. Second, it is important to be specific about what the person did to help you. This shows that you are paying attention to details. Finally, it is important to be sincere in your gratitude.Sending a thank-you note is a small gesture that can have a big impact. It can make a person feel appreciated and valued, and it can also help you build a positive relationship with them.Questions:1、What is the main purpose of writing a thank-you note?A) To show that you are lazy.B) To show that you appreciate someone’s help.C) To show that you are angry.D) To show that you are not interested in the person.2、Why do some people not send thank-you notes?A) They think it is too difficult.B) They think it is too much trouble.C) They think it is not necessary.D) They think it is not polite.3、What should you do when writing a thank-you note?A) Write it as soon as possible.B) Write it as soon as possible, but not too soon.C) Write it after a few days.D) Write it after a week.Answers:1、B2、B3、A第二题Passage OneFor many people, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s a place where families gather to cook, eat, and share stories. But the kitchen has also become a symbol of modern life and the way we live.In the past, kitchens were often small and inefficient. Women spent hours cooking over hot stoves, and the kitchen was a place of hard work. Today, kitchens are designed to be comfortable and functional. Modern appliances like refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves make cooking easier and more efficient.However, the kitchen has also become a place of controversy. Some people argue that the kitchen is becoming too focused on convenience and efficiency, and that it’s losing its traditional role in the home. They believe that cooking should be a more hands-on experience, involving family members and creating a sense of community.Others argue that the kitchen is an essential part of modern life. They believe that the convenience of modern appliances allows people to spend more time with their families and pursue other interests.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the passage you have just heard.1、What was the role of the kitchen in the past?A) A place for family gatherings.B) A symbol of modern life.C) A place of hard work.D) A place for convenience.2、How has the kitchen changed over time?A) It has become smaller and less efficient.B) It has become larger and more comfortable.C) It has become more focused on cooking.D) It has become more traditional.3、What is the main controversy about modern kitchens?A) Whether they are too convenient.B) Whether they are too traditional.C) Whether they are too modern.D) Whether they are too small.Answers:1、C2、B3、A第三题Passage OneIn the United States, the average worker spends over two hours each day commuting to and from work. This has led to a significant increase in the number of people who are suffering from what is known as “commuter stress”. Researchers have found that long commutes can have a negative impact on both mental and physical health.The first reason for this is that commuting takes up a large part of a person’s day. This means that they have less time for personal activities and relaxation. For example, a worker who commutes for an hour each way may only have two hours a day to spend with family or pursue hobbies.The second reason is that commuting can be quite stressful. Many people find the daily commute to be a source of anxiety and frustration. The traffic, the crowded buses or trains, and the general noise and confusion of city life can be overwhelming for some people.The third reason is that commuting can be dangerous. Each year, thousands of people are injured or killed in traffic accidents on their way to and from work.Despite all these negative aspects, many people continue to commute long distances to work. Some do it because they have no other choice. Others do it because they believe that it is worth the effort to have a better-paying job.Questions:1、What is the main idea of this passage?A. The negative effects of commuting on people’s health.B. The reasons why people choose to commute.C. The importance of having a good-paying job.D. The convenience of public transportation.2、Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for commuting stress?A. Time-consuming.B. Anxiety and frustration.C. Lack of personal time.D. Health problems.3、What can be inferred from the passage about the attitude of the author towards commuting?A. He strongly supports it.B. He is indifferent to it.C. He is against it.D. He thinks it is worth the effort.Answers:1、A2、D3、C五、阅读理解-词汇理解（填空题，共5分）第一题Passage:In recent years, the importance of environmental sustainability has been increasingly recognized by governments and individuals alike. The concept of a circular economy, where resources are reused and waste is minimized, has gained significant traction. One of the key components of this approach is the use of biodegradable materials. These materials break down naturally over time, reducing the environmental impact of waste. Companies around the world are now investing in research and development to create more sustainable products.1.The concept of a circular economy focuses on:a) Maximizing resource usageb) Minimizing waste and reusing resourcesc) Increasing economic growthd) Reducing carbon emissions2.The passage suggests that biodegradable materials are:a) Unnecessary for environmental sustainabilityb) Not effective in reducing wastec) A recent inventiond) Only used by a few companies3.The phrase “significant traction” can be best replaced with:a) Strong oppositionb) Minimal interestc) Rapid acceptanced) Slow progress4.When the passage mentions “research and development,” it refers to:a) The study of ancient civilizationsb) The process of creating new products and technologiesc) The analysis of economic trendsd) The exploration of outer space5.The author’s main argument in the passage is that:a) Circular economy is not feasibleb) Biodegradable materials are the only solution to environmental issuesc) Governments and individuals are not taking environmental sustainability seriouslyd) The importance of environmental sustainability is widely acknowledged and actions are being takenAnswers:1.b) Minimizing waste and reusing resources2.b) Not effective in reducing waste3.c) Rapid acceptance4.b) The process of creating new products and technologies5.d) The importance of environmental sustainability is widely acknowledged and actions are being taken第二题Reading Passage:The rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop. With just a few clicks, consumers can purchase products from around the world and havethem delivered to their doorstep. This convenience has not only changed shopping habits but has also had a significant impact on traditional brick-and-mortar stores. As a result, retailers are increasingly adopting digital technologies to enhance customer experiences and stay competitive.1.The phrase “revolutionized the way people shop” in the first sentence can be best described as:a) transformedb) increasedc) reducedd) maintained2.The word “convenience” in the second paragraph refers to:a) efficiencyb) difficultyc) costd) safety3.The word “significant” in the second paragraph can be replaced with:a) smallb) majorc) minord) negligible4.The phrase “brick-and-mortar stores” is used to describe:a) online storesb) e-commerce platformsc) physical storesd) manufacturers5.The word “enhance” in the last paragraph means:a) reduceb) improvec) destroyd) ignoreAnswers:1.a) transformed2.a) efficiency3.b) major4.c) physical stores5.b) improve六、阅读理解-长篇阅读（选择题，共10分）第一题Reading PassageIn recent years, the importance of environmental issues has been increasingly recognized globally. The impact of human activities on the planet’s ecosystems has led to various environmental crises, prompting governments and individuals to take action. One of the most significant environmental challenges is climate change, which is causing extreme weatherpatterns, rising sea levels, and loss of biodiversity. This passage discusses some of the key environmental issues facing the world today and explores potential solutions.Questions1、What is the main topic of the passage?A. The benefits of environmental protectionB. The causes of climate changeC. The importance of global environmental issuesD. The effects of extreme weather on ecosystems2、According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of climate change?A. Rising sea levelsB. Loss of wildlifeC. Increased industrial productionD. Extreme weather patterns3、The passage suggests that taking action on environmental issues is:A. A responsibility of only governmentsB. A concern primarily for rich countriesC. Important for everyone in the worldD. Not necessary as long as the economy grows4、Which of the following solutions is mentioned in the passage as a potential way to combat climate change?A. Reducing the use of fossil fuelsB. Encouraging more industrial developmentC. Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes awayD. Only focusing on economic growth5、The author’s tone towards environmental issues in the passage can best be described as:A. IndifferentB. OptimisticC. PessimisticD. CriticalAnswers1、C2、C3、C4、A5、D第二题Reading passageIn recent years, the Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and access information. One of the most significant impacts of the Internet is on education, where it has opened up new possibilities for learning and teaching. The following passage discusses the benefits and challenges ofintegrating the Internet into the educational system.The Benefits of the Internet in Education1.Increased Access to Information: The Internet provides students with access to a vast amount of information, which can enhance their learning experience. With just a few clicks, students can access research papers, educational videos, and interactive learning materials.2.Interactive Learning: Online platforms allow for interactive learning experiences, where students can engage in discussions, participate in group projects, and receive immediate feedback from teachers and peers.3.Flexibility: The Internet enables students to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for adult learners who may have other commitments such as work or family responsibilities.4.Global Collaboration: The Internet connects students and educators from around the world, allowing for global collaboration on projects and discussions. This exposure to diverse perspectives can enrich the learning experience.Challenges of Integrating the Internet into Education1.Digital Divide: Not all students have equal access to the Internet, which can create a digital divide and hinder educational opportunities for some students.2.Distractions: The Internet can be a source of distraction, leading to decreased focus and productivity in the learning process.3.Cybersecurity Concerns: With the increased use of the Internet, there isa greater risk of cyberattacks and data breaches, which can compromise student and teacher information.4.Teacher Training: Educators need to be trained to effectively integratetechnology into their teaching methods, which can be a significant challenge.Questions1、What is one of the primary benefits of the Internet in education mentioned in the passage?A. Enhanced teacher-student interactionB. Increased access to informationC. Improved student attendanceD. Reduced need for textbooks2、According to the passage, how does the Internet contribute to the learning experience?A. By providing a more traditional classroom settingB. By offering a flexible learning scheduleC. By eliminating the need for physical textbooksD. By limiting student interaction3、What is a potential challenge of using the Internet in education as described in the passage?A. Increased student engagementB. Decreased reliance on teachersC. The digital divideD. Improved student grades4、How does the Internet impact the way students learn, according to the passage?A. It makes learning more passiveB. It allows for immediate feedbackC. It hinders group collaborationD. It increases the need for physical books5、What is mentioned as a concern related to the Internet’s role in education?A. The ease of online communicationB. The risk of data breachesC. The reduction in student motivationD. The elimination of traditional classroomsAnswers1、B. Increased access to information2、B. By offering a flexible learning schedule3、C. The digital divide4、B. It allows for immediate feedback5、B. The risk of data breaches七、阅读理解-仔细阅读（选择题，共20分）First QuestionPassage Title: The Digital Divide and Its Impact on EducationIn the age of rapid technological advancement, the term ‘digital divide’ has become increasingly relevant. It refers to the gap between those who haveready access to computers and the Internet, and those who do not, due to socioeconomic or other barriers. The digital divide is particularly significant in education, where it can exacerbate existing inequalities. Schools in affluent areas tend to have better technology resources than those in poorer areas. This disparity can lead to students from less privileged backgrounds falling behind their peers when it comes to digital literacy and, consequently, academic performance.However, there are initiatives aimed at closing this gap. Non-profit organizations, government programs, and private companies are working together to provide affordable or free Internet access and devices to underprivileged communities. Teachers are also being trained to integrate technology effectively into their lessons, ensuring that all students benefit from digital learning tools. Despite these efforts, challenges remain, including the need for ongoing support and the integration of technology into curricula in a way that is meaningful and enhances learning outcomes.1、What does the term ‘digital divide’ refer to?A. The difference in academic performance between studentsB. The gap between people with and without access to modern technologyC. The separation of technology use in urban and rural areasD. The distinction between online and offline educational resourcesAnswer: B2、According to the passage, how does the digital divide affect education?A. It creates disparities in technology resources between schools.B. It leads to uniform levels of digital literacy among students.C. It ensures equal access to information for all students.D. It encourages collaboration between affluent and poor communities.Answer: A3、Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an initiative to close the digital divide?A. Providing free Internet accessB. Training teachers to use technology in lessonsC. Increasing the price of digital devicesD. Efforts by non-profit organizations and private companiesAnswer: C4、What challenge remains in closing the digital divide according to the passage?A. There is no need for continued support after initial setup.B. Technology is fully integrated into all school curricula.C. Ongoing support and meaningful curriculum integration are still needed.D. All students now have equal access to digital learning tools.Answer: C5、What can be inferred about the impact of the digital divide on student outcomes?A. Students from all backgrounds perform equally well in digital literacy.B. Digital literacy has no effect on academic performance.C. Students lacking access to technology may lag behind their peers.D. The digital divide has been completely resolved in education.Answer: CThis example should fit within the structure and style expected for CET Level 4 examinations while providing a coherent passage followed by relevant multiple-choice questions.第二题Reading PassagePassage 1In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the field of environmental science. This field focuses on the study of the environment and the ways in which human activities affect it. One of the most pressing issues in environmental science is climate change, which is causing significant global impacts. As a result, many individuals and organizations are actively working to find solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change.The following passage discusses various strategies being employed to combat climate change.Climate Change Solutions1.Renewable EnergyRenewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, are becoming increasingly popular as alternatives to fossil fuels. These sources are abundant, sustainable, and have minimal environmental impact. Countries around the world are investing in。

专业英语四级-71_真题-无答案

专业英语四级-71(总分100,考试时间90分钟)READING COMPREHENSIONTEXT AIn a recent book entitledThe Psychic Life of Insects, Professor Bouvier says that we must be careful not to credit the little winged fellow with intelligence when they behave in what seems like an intelligent manner. They may be only reacting. I would like to confront the Professor with an instance of reasoning power on the part of an insect which cannot be explained away in any other manner.During the summer, while I was at work on my doctoral thesis, we kept a female wasp at our cottage. It was more like a child of our own than a wasp, except that it looked more like a wasp than a child of our own. That was one of the ways we told the difference.It was still a young wasp when we got it and for some time we could not get it to eat or drink, it was so shy. Since it was female, we decided to call it Miriam.One evening I had been working late in my laboratory fooling around with some gin and other chemicals, and in leaving the room I tripped over a line of diamonds which someone had left lying on the floor and knocked over my card index which contained the names and addresses of all the larvae worth knowing in North American. The cards went everywhere.I was too tired to stop to pick them that night. As I went, however, I noticed the wasp was flying about in circles over the scattered cards. "Maybe Miriam will pick them up", I said half laughingly to myself, never thinking for one moment that such would be the case.When I came down the next morning Miriam was still asleep in her box, evidently tired out. And well she might have been. For there on the floor lay the cards scattered all about just as I had left them the night before. The faithful little insect had buzzed about all night trying to come to some decision about picking them up and arranging them in the boxes for me, and then had figured out for herself that, as she knew practically nothing on larvae of any sort except wasp larvae, she would probably make more of a mess of rearranging them than if she had left them on the floor for me to fix. It was just too much for her to tackle, and discouraged, she went over and lay down in her box, where she cried herself to sleep.1. Professor Bouvier most probably agrees that ______.A. insects" reasoning power has nothing to do with intelligenceB. wasps can only behave in an instinctive mannerC. wasps are different from other winged creaturesD. the issue of insects" intelligence need further research2. The author took the wasp Miriam to his cottage because ______.A. Miriam was treated like a childB. Miriam was the pet of the familyC. the author was studying insects for his doctoral thesisD. the author wanted to prove that insects have intelligence3. When the card index scattered on the floor, the author ______.A. decided to pick them up the next morningB. believed Miriam would pick them upC. didn"t understand why Miriam flew about over the cardsD. found it ridiculous that Miriam would pick them up4. By saying "And well she might have been" (Para. 6), the author thinks that Miriam was ______.A. exhaustedB. intelligentC. energeticD. depressed5. Which of the following statements was based on facts rather than on the author"s pure thinking?A. Miriam cried herself to sleep.B. Miriam had buzzed about all night.C. Miriam could only tell wasp larvae.D. Miriam had left the cards on the floor.An "apple polisher" is one who gives gifts to win friendship or special treatment. It is not exactly a bribe, but is close to it.All sorts of people are apple polishers, including politicians and people in high offices—just about everybody. Oliver Cromwell, the great English leader, offered many gifts to win the support of George Fox and his party, but failed.There are other phrases meaning the same thing as "apple-polishing"—"soft-soaping" or "buttering-up". A gift is just one way to "soft-soap" somebody, or to "butter him up". Another that is just as effective is flattery, giving someone high praise-telling him how good he looks, or how well he speaks, or how talented and wise he is.Endless are the ways of flattery. Who does not love to hear it? Only an unusual man can resist the thrill of being told how wonderful he is. In truth, flattery is good medicine for most of us, who get so little of it.We need it to be more sure of ourselves. It cannot hurt unless we get carried away by it. But if we just lap it up for its food value and nourishment, as a cat laps up milk, then we can still remain true to ourselves.Sometimes, however, flattery will get you nothing from one who has had too much of it. A good example is the famous 12th century legend of King Canute of Denmark and England. The king got tired of listening to the endless sickening flattery of his courtiers. They overpraised him to the skies, as a man of limitless might.He decided to teach them a lesson. He took them to the seashore and sat down. Then he ordered the waves to **ing in. The tide was too busy to listen to him. The king was satisfied. This might show his followers how weak his power.6. Which of the following activities has nothing to do with "apple-polishing"?A. A boy tells his girlfriend how pretty she looks.B. An employee tells her boss how good he is at management.C. A knight is said to be of limitless power by his followers.D. A teacher praises her students for their talent and wisdom.7. What does the writer want to prove with Cromwell"s example?A. Everybody can be an apple-polisher.B. Cromwell was not a good apple-polisher.C. George Fox and his party were not apple-polishers.D. There are people who don"t like being apple-polished.8. Which of the following statements about flattery is true according to the writer?A. Too much flattery can carry us away.B. Flattery is too empty to do people any good.C. Flattery can get you nothing but excessive pride.D. Flattery is one of the ways to apple-polish people.9. King Canute of Denmark and England took his followers to the seashore because ______.A. he was sick of his normal lifeB. he disliked being overpraised any moreC. he wanted them to realize how wise he wasD. he wanted them to see how weak he was as a king10. The author thinks that flattery can do good to those who ______.A. are politicians or in high officesB. lack confidenceC. are really excellentD. think highly of themselvesTEXT BAs medical evidence mounts that we are indeed what we eat, consuming a healthier diet has become almost a national passion in the United States. The food-for-fitness phenomenon began in the late "70s when a U.S. **mittee on nutrition reached grim conclusion that six out of the ten leading causes of death—such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke—might be linked to diet. The government issued dietary guidelines advising Americans to eat a variety of foods, maintain proper weight, and limit intake of fat, salt, sugar, and alcohol.For most Americans, what to eat is a matter of personal choice, rather than one of supply. An excellent nationwide food distribution system assures that fresh produce is readily available in all parts of the country, regardless of the season. Taking advantage of this abundance, many people are forsaking traditional meat-and- potatoes and in favor of lighter meals of salads, fruits, and vegetables.The single most dramatic change in the American diet has been a reduction in consumption of animal fat, which is thought to increase the risk of heart disease and may contribute to the high U.S. incidence of breast and colon cancer. Margarine and vegetable oils have replaced butter and lard in many homes, and half of all milk now drunk in the United States is low-fat. Fish and poultry are increasingly popular sources of protein as consumption of red meat declines. The food industry has responded to concern about fat by producing leaner cuts of meat and cholesterol-free substitutes for eggs.One of the most significant trends in the American way of eating is the healthful change in restaurant food. 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Generally it now is difficult to tell in which direction trans-Atlantic teenage influences are flowing.Also, a pattern of conformity dominates Europe youth as in this country, though in Britain the object is to wear clothes that "make the wearer stand out," but also make him "in," such as tight trousers and precisely tailored jackets.Worship and emulation of "idols" in the entertainment field, especially the "pop" singers and other performers is pervasive. There"s also the same exuberance and unpredictability in sudden fad switches. In Paris, buyers of stores catering to the youth market carefully watch what dress is being worn by a popular television teenage singer to be ready for a sudden demand for copies. In Stockholm other followers of teenage fads call the youth market "attractive but irrational."The most obvious differences between the youth market in Europe and that in the United States is in size. 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I"m afraid I wasn"t really in the best mental shape once I finally landed; my memories of processing through customs are sketchy reconstructions based on small flashes of recollection.What I remember most about that arrival is my luggage. Terry Pratchett and Neil Stephenson have both written amusingly about unwary travellers carrying too much baggage. I have to say that it"s a lot less amusing when it"s happening to you. I had imagined that the process on arrival would be like arrival at an American airport: I would pull the luggage off the conveyor and put it on a trolley, trundle it 100 yards, and load it into some sort of car. Accordingly, I didn"t really consider space or weight: I had two huge bags, each loaded to the 701b flight luggage limit. I had a giant cardboard box containing a full **puter system and two cubic yards of packing peanuts. I had another big box containing my bicycle. I was moving, after all, and this seemed a fairly minimal set of things to take for a stay of at least a year.The gentleman who **pany sent to greet me at the airport was cheerful about my situation. A lot of people who he met, he told me, had similar situations. There was a shipping office conveniently located within the airport which could freight whichever items weren"t immediately necessary to the apartment which would become mine. It didn"t matter that the larger box had gone squishy and organic, and was slowly leaking peanuts; the **panies were extremely talented here. In fact, he was very nice about everything—but he never once offered to help carry anything.I shipped off my cardboard boxes, but I hadn"t planned for a situation in which it would matter how much luggage I had, so necessary items were scattered between the two bags. We left for **pany guest house where I"d be staying: the cheerful semi-**pany man leading, and me following with 701b in each hand. We rode the train toward Chiba, with each of my bags taking up a pair of seats, and the two of us standing between them. We left the train station and started walking to the house. It wasn"t too far, he told me: less than two kilometers. We had the advantage of good weather, too: the temperature wasn"t expected to break 30 degrees, and the humidity was only 70.**pany man had it easy: he wasn"t carrying anything. As for me, I"ll just say that when you go to experience a foreign land, attempting a 2km walk while carrying 1401b of stuff in the first humidity of summer while exhausted is not the recommended starting point.It"s kind of funny, but I didn"t immediately feel like I was anywhere new. Yes, the roads were narrow, the people were Asian, and the writing was funny, but I"d seen each of those elements before. 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The author would most probably describe the experience of unwary travelers with too much luggage other than himself as ______.A. interestingB. ridiculousC. painfulD. pleasing3. When the gentleman greeted the author, ______.A. he took the author"s luggage to the shipping officeB. he told the author he had never expected so much luggageC. he showed the author to the shipping officeD. he refused to help the author with his luggage4. The author didn"t ship off the two bags because ______.A. items in them were of higher valueB. items in them weren"t available in JapanC. they **paratively lighterD. they were of more immediate use5. 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Jim Kennard also designed a microwave-sized remote submersible that they deployed to go down and take the shipwreck"s video. The shipwreck is quite deep in Lake Ontario, so the remote machine with video was very useful."Right away we saw the quarter gallery, the windows in the stem, the cannons," said Jim Kennard. "There was no mistaking. That"s when we started getting excited." The discovery of the ship wreck was confirmed by the HMS Ontario expert Canadian Arthur Britton Smith, who authored the definitive book on the HMS Ontario.The loss of the HMS Ontario, is one of the worst-ever disasters recorded on Lake Ontario. In her time the HMS Ontario was the most-feared ship on the Great Lakes. It was 1780 and the Yankeeswere threatening to storm across Lake Ontario and seize Montreal from the British. But the intimidating 226-ton Ontario--22 cannons, two 80-foot masts, a beamy hull with cargo space for 1000 barrels, was intimidating. On Oct. 31, 1780, she sailed into a storm with around 120 passengers on board and was never seen again. The British tried to keep the news of the ship wreck hush.The HMS Ontario appears to be in perfect shape and the HMS Ontario has aged remarkably well though zebra mussels cover much of the woodwork. Leaning on a 45-degree angle, her masts still jut straight up from her decks where several guns lie upside-down and a brass bell, brass cleats and the stem lantern are perfectly visible. The Seven windows across her stem still have glass. Shipwrecks in cold freshwater are well preserved, that is why great lakes shipwrecks are prized. At 500 feet deep, where the HMS Ontario lies, there is no light and no oxygen to speed up the decomposition, and little marine life to feed on the wood.There was no evidence of the roughly 113 Canadian men, women, children and American prisoners who went down with the ship—the passengers—mostly Canadian soldiers from the 34th regiment—were never found. Nobody knows for sure how many passengers perished on the Ontario; the British kept their prisoner counts secret.Out of worries over looting, Mr. Jim Kennard and Mr. Dan Scoville are not revealing the HMS Ontario"s location. The vessel sits in water up to 500 feet deep and cannot be reached by anyone other than experienced divers. It is not believed to have any shipwreck treasure on it as was reported other than a few shipwreck coins that belonged to the passengers.Kennard said he and his partner have gathered enough ship wreck video of the ship that it will not be necessary to return to the site. He added that they hope to make a documentary about the discovery with the video of the shipwreck.The Great Lakes host many shipwreck locations and there are an estimated 4,700 shipwrecks in total, of which 500 are in Lake Ontario. Freshwater shipwrecks are famous for their preservation of the vessels and make popular diving spots.6. The two discoverers of the HMS Ontario saw its video ______.A. with the help of a scanning sonar systemB. with the help of a remote submersibleC. on an Ontario TV channelD. on a DVD about history7. The HMS Ontario was most probably a ______.A. cruise linerB. fishing boatC. war shipD. cargo ship8. Great Lakes shipwrecks are highly valued because ______.A. they are well protected against decompositionB. they need to be explored with high technologyC. they are of great use to the research of historyD. they have much well-preserved treasure on board9. What is NOT true about the HMS Ontario?A. No trace of human being has been found in the shipwreck.B. The passengers were evacuated before the ship sank.C. The ship used to belong to the British Navy.D. There was not much treasure on the ship.10. What will Jim and Dan do with the HMS Ontario shipwreck?A. They will take it to the surface when they get more financial fund.B. They will make it a popular diving spot.C. They will reveal the location of the ship when the video is released.D. They will leave the shipwreck where it is.11. Which paragraph is NOT about the finding of Jim and Dan?A. Paragraph 3.B. Paragraph 4.C. Paragraph 5.D. Paragraph 6.TEXT DThe 35-year-old Beijing woman is watching an ad showing a giant television made by the **pany Haler. A stream of introduction for the television floats in and out of view, including one about receiving electronic mail over the tube. A suffer tides the waves between skyscrapers, his wash leaving an "@" in the water. The ad is "too direct", she tells an interviewer. "There is this guy talking, telling me all about the product, showing me some images. We get it—but we don"t like it."Since a Shanghai television station aired China"s first TV commercial in 1979, most have been the plain, straightforward, tell-the-name-of-the-product-and-what-it-does kind. Those started disappearing in the U.S. in the late 1960s in favor of more subtle pitches using irony and humor. Now a study says **mercials don"t have to talk down to consumers anymore either—at least the one-third of them living in China"s prosperous cities, and who most interest advertisers.Even the Western agencies that win awards elsewhere for hip, **mercials usually keep it simple in China. After all this country only began flirting with capitalism 20 years ago and is fairly new to advertising. And to consumer culture, too. China is still a developing nation where an income of just $2,000 a year qualifies an urban household as middle-class. On the other hand, city people who once aspired to own the "big three"—a television, refrigerator and washing machine—have already moved up to DVD players and mobile phones. And with a population of 1.3 billion, the world"s largest, China is a huge market. That is why the world"s **panies, from Coca-Cola to Procter & Gamble, are battling it out in China. Advertisers spent more than $500 million dollars through the first half of the year, estimates market researcher, making China the largest advertising market in Asia after Japan.The prevailing view of many of those advertisers and their agencies is that the Chinese don"t yet get clever or subtle advertising and they prefer a straightforward ad with lots of information. But the April survey of almost 500 people in five China"s largest cities discovered "a savvy urban population, tired of a diet of "boring" ads and hungry to be treated as the sophisticated decision-makers they are." In short, the Chinese appreciation of what makes a good ad is no different from their counterparts anywhere else in the world.1. The 35-year-old woman was dissatisfied with the Haier ad because ______.A. there is too much misleading information about itB. its function is too similar to that of a computerC. its advertisement was too difficult to understandD. it has been advertised in a simple-minded way2. By saying that "**mercials don"t have to talk down to consumers", the author suggests that ______.A. the plain and straight-forward way of advertising should be abolishedB. it is not necessary to take up irony and humor in advertisementC. advertisers are more interested in how to attract the high-class citizensD. those disappearing in the U.S. may be just appropriate in China3. What can we learn about the consumer culture in China?A. It is not as complicated as that outside China.B. It has not been fully understood yet.C. Its influence on advertising is still limited.D. It is one of the most important products of capitalism.4. The author will agree that China"s middle-class households ______.A. are interested in inventive ads instead of simple onesB. earn less than the overseas middle-class householdsC. contribute most to China"s consumer marketD. no longer aspire to own the "the big three"5. The passage mainly intends to discuss ______.A. the most effective ways of advertising in ChinaB. the development of advertising styles in ChinaC. consumers" view on the ads in ChinaD. a misconception on the ads in ChinaSome products respond to consumers" needs; others, like Sony"s airboard, seek to create them. Like sending e-mails from the pool, or curling up in bed with your favorite sitcom. This futuristic **bines the functions of a television, a DVD player and the Internet into a portable tablet the size of a place mat. If it catches on, it could change the concept of being digital at home.At 1.5kg, the airboard is light enough to carry anywhere in the house, and can send and receive data wirelessly from a base station hooked up to home-entertainment equipment. A 10.4-inc. (26-cm) LCD screen delivers vivid moving images or can serve as a digital photo album, and a touch-panel display eliminates the need for a keyboard. Sony, which began selling the device in Japan late last year, praises it as the Walkman of the information age. "It is amazing," **pany president Kunitake Ando, who loftily describes the device as a gateway connecting the home to the outside world and eventually linking all appliances within. "The wireless environment will become **mon pretty soon."I tried out the airboard in my Tokyo apartment, and I have to admit: it"s way cool. First of all, airboarding is easy. I didn"t crack the instruction manual once to get the thing set up—and this is from someone who has trouble finding the "record" button on the VCR. Relaxing on my balcony, I could call up the airboard"s on-screen remote control and start playing video. By pressing another button, I could Net surf or check my e-mail account, while a split screen let me simultaneously watch my movie. The airboard"s base station—the size of a shoe box—doubles as a stand and battery charger. There is a slot for inserting a Sony memory stick, the gum-stick-sized cassette used to store photos and other digital files.But the airboard is not for everybody. At $1,065, it costs as much as a laptop but isn"t meant for **puting. Checking e-mail is easy, but a 56-kbps modem makes for pretty slow surfing. The touch panel is fine for sending quick messages, but pushing the on-screen buttons is tedious for anything。

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If there is a sales tax of eight percent in that state, then the cost of the cigarettes is twenty-seven cents. This figure includes the sales tax. Some states use income tax in addition to sales tax to raise their revenues. The state tax laws are diverse and confusing. The third tax is for the city. This tax comes in two forms: property tax(people who own a home have to pay taxes on it)and excise tax, which is charged on cars in a city. The cities use these funds for education, police and fire departments, public works and municipal buildings. Since Americans pay such high taxes, they often feel that they are working one day each week just to pay their taxes. People always complain about taxes. They often protest that the government uses their tax dollars in the wrong way. They say that it spends too much on useless and impractical programs. 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The Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)and other federal disability laws prohibit discrimination against students whose psychiatric(精神病的)disabilities "substantially limit a major life activity" and mandates that colleges and universities provide them with "reasonable accommodations"—such as lower course loads and extended deadlines. Despite that very clearly stated law, dozens of current students across the country told Newsweek they were punished for seeking help: kicked out of campus housing with nowhere else to go, abruptly forced to withdraw from school and even involuntarily committed to psychiatric wards. "Colleges are very accustomed to accommodating learning and physical disabilities, but they don't understand simple ways of accommodating mental health disabilities, " says Professor Peter Lake, an expert on higher education law and policy who sees widespread fear and reluctance across the board to "promote diversity that encompasses mental disabilities and mood disorders." Lake often tells skeptics about a man who suffered from clinical depression and constantly talked about suicide: His name was Abraham Lincoln. "We don't want to remove these people, " Lake says. "We want to expand the definition of diversity to make sure they're included." Most lifetime cases of mental health conditions begin by the age of 24, and thanks to a variety of factors, including rising antidepressant(抗抑郁药)prescription rates and stigma reduction efforts, college students are more and more likely to ask campus counselors for assistance. The number of students seeking counseling for "severe" psychological problems jumped from 16 percent in 2000 to 39 percent in 2012; the percentage of students who report suicidal thoughts has risen along with it. "Schools should encourage students to seek treatment. But a lot of policies I see involve excessive use of discipline and involuntary leaves of absence, and they discourage students from asking for the help they need, " says Karen Bower, a private attorney who specializes in disability discrimination cases in higher education. "Ultimately, that makes the campus less safe. " Two large-scale studies found that around 10 percent of college student respondents had thought about suicide in the past year, but only 1. 5 percent admitted to having made a suicide attempt. Combined with data from other studies, that suggests that the odds that a student with suicidal thoughts will actually commit suicide are 1 , 000 to 1. "Thus, policies that impose restrictions on students who manifest suicidal thought will sweep in 999 students who would not commit suicide for every student who will end his or her life, " Paul S. Appelbaum writes in Law & Psychiatry: "Depressed? Get Out!" "Colleges don't want people who are suicidal around, so what's supposed to happen to them?" says Ira Burnim, legal director of the DC Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. "We're going to lock them in a bomb shelter?" Kicking students off campus for mental health issues typically does more harm than good by isolating them from their support systems when what they really need is stability and empathy, he says. Moreover, it's often a completely unnecessary overreaction.（分数：6.00）(1).Students with mental disabilities might be punished in the following ways EXCEPT______.（分数：2.00）A.getting out of campus dormsB.dropping out of schoolsC.staying in psychiatric wardsD.prolonging academic years √解析：(2).Increasing college students turn to professional counselors for help because______.（分数：2.00）A.great efforts have been made to weaken the feeling of disgrace √B.it is encouraged to decrease the dose of medicineC.it is more economical for students without incomeD.mental health conditions become more severe than before解析：解析：细节题。

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