2004年英语专业四级考试全真试题及答案

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2004年英语专业四级考试试卷及答案TIME LIMIT: 140 MIN.Part ⅠWRITING ［45 MIN.］SECTION A COMPOSITION［35 MIN.］Nowadays young people tend to phone more often than write to each other. So, some say that phones will kill letter writing. What is your opinion?Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:WILL PHONES KILL LETTER WRITING?You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your view is.In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITING ［10 MIN.］Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:Your friend, Jane, has failed in the final exam, and is feeling very unhappy about it. Write a note to comfort her and give her some encouragement.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.Part Ⅳ CLOZE ［15 MIN.］Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.The normal human daily cycle of activity is of some 7-8 hours’ sleep alternation with some 16-17hours’ wakefulness and that the sleep normally coincides(26) ____ the hours of darkness. Our present concern is with how easily and to what extent this(27)____ can be modified.The question is no mere academic one. The ease with which people can change from working in the day to working at night is a(28)____ of growing importance in industry where automation(29)____ round-the-clock working of machines. It normally(30)____ from five days to one week for a person to adapt to a (31)____ routine of sleep and wakefulness, sleeping during the day and working at night. (32)____, it is often the case in industry that shifts are changed every week. This means that no sooner has he got used to one routine(33)____ he has to change to another, (34)____ much of his time is spent neither working nor sleeping very(35) ____.One answer would seem to be(36)____ periods on each shift, a month, or even three months.(37)____, recent research has shown that people on such systems will revert to go back to their(38)____ habits of sleep and wakefulness during the week-end and that this is quite enough to destroy any(39)____ to night work built up during the week. The only real solution appears to be to hand over the night shift to those permanent night workers whose(40)____ may persist through all week-ends and holidays.26.A.in B.with C.of D.over27.A.cycle B.period C.circle D.round28.A.problem B.difficulty C.trouble D.matter29.A.asks B.invites C.calls for D.reacts to30.A.takes B.spends C.demands D.asks31.A.former B.returned C.reversed D.regular32.A.Therefore B.Unfortunately C.In a word D.In comparison33.A.as B.when C.then D.than34.A.though B.so that C.while D.as35.A.efficiently B.good C.easily D.happily36.A.shorter B.better C.longer D.nicer37.A.So B.In short C.Similarly D.However38.A.new B.normal C.temporary D.favourite39.A.change B.return C.adaptation D.tendency40.A.wakefulness B.sleep C.preference D.habitPart Ⅴ GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ［15 MIN.］There are twenty-five items in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on your answer sheet.41.That trumpet player was certainly loud. But I wasn’t bothered by his loudness ____ by his lack of talent. A. so much as B. rather than C. as D. than42.____, I’ll marry him all the same.A. Was he rich or poorB. Whether rich or poorC. Were he rich or poorD. Be he rich or poor43.The government has promised to do ____ lies in its power to ease the hardships of the victims in the flood-stricken area.A. howeverB. whicheverC. whateverD. wherever44.____ if I had arrived yesterday without letting you know beforehand?A. Would you be surprisedB. Were you surprisedC. Had you been surprisedD. Would you have been surprised45.If not ____ with the respect he feels due to him, Jack gets very ill-tempered and grumbles all the time.A. being treatedB. treatedC. be treatedD. having been treated46.It is imperative that students ____ their term papers on time.A. hand inB. would hand inC. have to hand inD. handed in47.The less the surface of the ground yields to the weight of a fully-loaded truck, ____ to thetruck.A. the greater stress isB. greater is the stressC. the stress is greaterD. the greater the stress48.The Minister of Finance is believed ____ of imposing new taxes to raise extra revenue.A. that he is thinkingB. to be thinkingC. that he is to thinkD. to think49.Issues of price, place, promotion, and product are ____ conventional concerns in planning marketing strategies.A. these of the mostB. most of thoseC. among the mostD. among the many of50.____ both sides accept the agreement ____ a lasting peace be established in this region.A. Only if, willB. If only, wouldC. Should, willD. Unless, would51.Mr Wells, together with all the members of his family, ____ for Europe this afternoon.A. are to leaveB. are leavingC. is leavingD. leave52.It was suggested that all government ministers should ____ information on their financial interests.A. discoverB. uncoverC. tellD. disclose53.As my exams are coming next week, I’ll take advantage of the weekend to ____ on some reading.A. catch upB. clear upC. make upD. pick up54.I’m surprised they are no longer on speaking terms. It’s not like either of them to bear a ____.A. disgustB. curseC. grudgeD. hatred55.Mary hopes to be ____ from hospital next week.A. dismissedB. dischargedC.expelledD. resigned56.Once a picture is proved to be a forgery, it becomes quite ____. A. invaluable B. priceless C. unworthy D.worthless 57.Jimmy earns his living by ____ works of art in the museum.reviving58.I couldn’t sleep last night because the tap in the bathroom was ____.A. drainingB. droppingC. spilling 59.The book gives a brief ____ of the course of his research up tillnow.frame D. outlook60.She was sanding outside in the snow, ____ with cold.staggering61.All the rooms on the second floor have nicely ____ carpets, which are included in the price of thehouse.62.He plays tennis to the ____ of all other sports.C. extensionD. inclusion63.She answered with an ____ “No” to the request that she attend the public hearing.64.Everyone who has visited the city agrees that it is ____ with life.full65.We met Mary and her husband at a party two months ago. ____ we’ve had no further communication. D. ThereaboutsPart Ⅵ READING COMPREHENSION ［30 MIN.］SECTION A READING COMPREHENSION ［25 MIN.］In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT AIt often happens that a number of applicants with almost identical qualifications and experience all apply for the same position. In their educational background, special skills and work experience, there is little, if anything, to choose between half a dozen candidates. How then does the employer make a choice? Usually on the basis of an interview.There are many arguments for and against the interview as a selection procedure. The main argument against it is that it results in a wholly subjective decision. As often as not, emplyers do not choose the best candidate, they choose the candidate who makes a good first impression on them. Some employers, of course, reply to this argument by saying that they have become so experienced in interviewing staff that they are able to make a sound assessment of each candidate’s likely performance. The main argument in favor of the interview — and it is, perhaps, a good argument — is that an employer is concerned not only with a candidate’s ability, but with the suitability of his or her personality for the particular work situation. Many employers, for example, will overlook occasional inefficiencies from their secretary provided she has a pleasant personality.It is perhaps true to say, therefore, that the real purpose of an interview is not to assess the assessable aspects of each candidate but to make a guess at the more intangible things, such as personality, character and social ability. Unfortunately, both for the employers and applicants for jobs, there are many people of great ability who simply do not interview well. There are also, of course, people who interview extremely well, but are later found to be very unsatisfactory employees. Candidates who interview well tend to be quietly confident, but never boastful; direct and straightforward in their questions and answers; cheerful and friendly, but never over-familiar; and sincerely enthusiastic and optimistic. Candidates who interview badly tend to be at either end of the spectrum of human behavior. They are either very shy or over-confident. They show either a lack of enthusiasm or an excess of it. They either talk too little or never stop talking. They are either over-polite or rudely abrupt.66.We can infer from the passage that an employer might tolerate his secretary’s occasional mistakes, if the latter is ____A. direct.B. cheerful.C. shy.D. capable.67.What is the author’s attitude towards the interview as a selection procedure?A. Unclear.B. Negative.C. Objective.D. Indifferent.68.According to the passage, people argue over the interview as a selection procedure mainly because they have ____.A. different selection proceduresB. different puposes in the interviewC. different standards for competenceD. different experiences in interviews69.The purpose of the last paragraph is to indicate ____. A. a link between success in interview and personality B. connections between work abilities and personality C. differences in interview experience D. differences in personal behaviour TEXT BEvery year thousands of people are arrested and taken to court for shop-lifting. In Britainalone, about HK$3,000,000’s worth of goods are stolen from shops every week. This amounts to something like HK$150 million a year, and represents about 4 per cent of the shops’ total stock. As a result of this “shrinkage” as the shops call it, the honest public has to pay higher prices. Shop-lifters can be divided into three main categories: the professionals, the deliberate amateur, and the people who just can’t help themselves. The professionals do not pose much of a problem for the store detectives, who, assisted by closed circuit television, two-way mirrors and var ious other technological devices, can usually cope with them. The professionals tend to go for high value goods in parts of the shops where security measures are tightest. And, in any case, they account for only a small percentage of the total losses due to shop-lifting.The same applies to the deliberate amateur who is, so to speak, a professional in training. Most of them get caught sooner or later, and they are dealt with severely by the courts.The real problem is the person who gives way to a sudden temptation and is in all other respects an honest and law-abiding citizen. Contrary to what one would expect, this kind of shop-lifter is rarely poor. He does not steal because he needs the goods and cannot afford to pay for them. He电源，试卷料试卷steals because he simply cannot stop himself. And there are countless others who, because of age, sickness or plain absent-mindedness, simply forget to pay for what they take from the shops. When caught, all are liable to prosecution, and the decision whether to send for the police or not is in the hands of the store manager.In order to prevent the quite incredible growth in ship-lifting offences, some stores, in fact, are doing their best to separate the thieves from the confused by prohibiting customers from taking bags into the store. However, what is most worrying about the whole problem is, perhaps, that it is yet another instance of the innocent majority being penalized and inconvenienced because of the actions of a small minority. It is the aircraft hijack situation in another form. Because of the possibility of one passenger in a million boarding an aircraft with a weapon, the other 999,999 passengers must subject themselves to searches and delays. Unless the situation in the shops improves, in ten years’ time we may all have to subject ourselves to a body-search every time we go into a store to buy a tin of beans!70.Why does the honest public have to pay higher prices when they go to the shops?A. There is a “shrinkage” in market values.B. Many goods are not available.C. Goods in many shops lack var iety.D. There are many cases of shop-lifting.71.The third group of people steal things because they ____A. are mentally ill.B. are quite absent-minded.C.can not resist the temptation.D. can not afford to pay for goods.72.According to the passage, law-abiding citizens ____.A. can possibly steal things because of their povertyB. can possibly take away goods without payingC. have never stolen goods from the supermarketsD. are difficult to be caught when they steal things73.Which of the following statements is NOT true about the main types of shop-lifting?A. A big percentage of the total losses are caused by the professionals.B. The deliberate amateurs will be punished severely if they get caught.C. People would expect that those who can’t help themselves are poor.D. The professionals don’t cause a lot of trouble to the store detectives.74.The aircraft hijack situation is used in order to show that ____.A. “the professionals do not pose much of a problem for the stores”B. some people “somply forget to pay for what they take from the shops”C. “the honest public has to pay higher prices”D. the third type of shop-lifters are dangerous peopleTEXT CMy bones have been aching again, as they often do in humid weather. They ache like history: things long done with, that still remain as pain. When the ache is bad enough it keeps me from sleeping. Every night I yearn for sleep, I strive for it; yet it flutters on ahead of me like a curtain. There are sleeping pills, of course, but the doctor has warned me against them.Last night, after what seemed hours of damp turmoil, I got up and crept slipperless down the staris, feeling my way in the faint street light that came through the window. Once safely arrived at the bottom, I walked into the kitchen and looked around in the refrigerator. There was nothing much I wanted to eat: the remains of a bunch of celery, a blue-tinged heel of bread, a lemon going soft. I’ve fallen into the habits of the solitary; my meals are snatched and random. Furtive snacks, furtive treats and picnics. I made do with some peanut butter, scooped directly from the jar with a forefinger: why dirty a spoon?Standing there with the jar in one hand and my finger in my mouth, I had the feeling that someone was about to walk into the room — some other woman, the unseen, valid owner — and ask me what in hell I was doing in her kitchen. I’ve had it before, the sense that even in the course of my most legitimate and daily actions — peeling a banana, brushing my teeth — I am trespassing.At night the house was more than ever like a stranger’s. I wandered through the front room, the dining room, the parlour, hand on the wall for balance. My var ious possessions were floating in their own pools of shadow, denying my ownership of them. I looked them over with a burglar’s eye, deciding what might be worth the risk of stealing, what on the other hand I would leave behind. Robbers would take the obvious things — the silver teapot that was my grandmother’s, perhaps the hand-painted china. The television set. Nothing I really want.75.The author could not fall asleep because ____.A. it was too damp in the bedroomB. she had run out of sleeping pillsC. she was in very poor healthD. she felt very hungry76.The author did not like the food in the refrigerator because it was NOT ____.A. freshB. sufficientC. nutritiousD. delicious77.By “At night the house was more than ever like a stranger’s”(Line 1, Para. 4), the author probably means that ____.A. the house was too dark at nightB. ther were unfamiliar rooms in the houseC. she felt much more lonely at nightD. the furniture there didn’t belong to herTEXT DThe chief problem in coping with foreign motorists is not so much remembering that they are different from yourself, but that they are enormously var iable. Cross a frontier without adjusting and you can be in deep trouble.One of the greatest gulfs separating the driving nations is the Atlantic Ocean. More precisely, it is the mental distance between the European and the American motorist, particularly the South American motorist. Compare, for example, an English driver at a set of traffic lights with a Brazilian.Very rarely will an Englishman try to anticipate the green light by moving off prematurely. You will find the occasional sharpie who watches for the amber to come up on the adjacent set of lights. However, he will not go until he receives the lawful signal. Brazilians view the thing quite differently. If, in fact, they see traffic lights at all, they regard them as a kind of roadside decoration.The natives of North America are much more disciplined. They demonstrate this in their addictionto driving in one lane and sticking to it — even if it means settling behind some great truck for many miles.To prevent other drivers from falling into reckless ways, American motorists try always to stay close behind the vehicle in front which can make it impossible, when all the vehicles are moving at about 55 mph, to make a real lane change. European visitors are constantly falling into this trap. They return to the Old World still flapping their arms in frustration because while driving in the State in their car they kept failing to get off the highway when they wanted to and were swept along to the next city.However, one nation above all others lives scrupulously by its traffic regulations — the Swiss. In Switzerland, if you were simply to anticipate a traffic light, the chances are that the motorist behind you would take your number and report you to the police. What is more, the police would visit you; and you would be convicted. The Swiss take their rules of the road so seriously that a diver can be ordered to appear in court and charged for speeding on hearsay alone, and very likely found guilty. There are slight regional var iations among the French, German and Italian speaking areas, but it is generally safe to assume that any car bearing a CH sticker will be driven with a high degree of discipline.78.The fact that the Brazilians regard traffic lights as a kind of roadside decoration suggests that ____.A. traffic lights are part of street sceneryB. they simply ignore traffic lightsC. they want to put them at roadsidesD. there are very few traffic lights79. The second and third paragraphs focus on the difference between ____.A. the Atlantic Ocean and other oceansB. English drivers and American driversC. European drivers and American driversD. European drivers and South American drivers80.The phrase “anticipate the green light”(Line 1, Para. 3) is closest in meaning to ____.A. wait for the green light to be onB. forbid others to move before the green lightC. move off before the green light is onD. follow others when the green light is onSECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING ［5 MIN.］In this section there are seven passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT EFirst read the following question.81.This paper will mainly discuss ____A. China’s economic policies in general.B. China’s special economic zones.C. significance of investment in China.D. China’s recent development.Now, go through TEXT E quickly and answer question 81.Over the past decade, there have been a lot of changes in China’s economic policies. Like other developing countries which are attempting to become more export-orientated, China has started to set up free trade zones. These zones are called “Special Economic Zones”(SEZ’s) and feature var ious incentives designed to encourage foreign investment. What is the significance of these zones? Have they really played an important role in the development of significance of these zones? Have they really played an important role in the development of the economy of China? In this paper I first describe the background to the establishment of these zones. Then I describe some of the aims and characteristics of the SEZ’s. Lastly, I attempt to assess the significance of the SEZ’s in the development of the wider Chinese economy.TEXT FFirst read the following question.82.This is a letter of ____.A. introductionB. apologyC. complaintD. recommendationNow, go through TEXT F quickly and answer question 82.June 15,200Dear Sir,Your shipment of twelve thousand “Smart” watches was received by our company this morning. However, we wish to make a number of complaints concerning the serious delay in delivery and your failure to carry out our instructions with regard to this order.Late delivery of the goods has caused us to disappoint several of our most valued customers.The second complaint concerns the mismatch in colour between the watches we ordered and those delivered.As a result of the above problems, therefore, we feel that the most suitable course of action is to return to you unpaid any of the goods considered unsatisfactory. We look forward to your prompt reply.Yours sincerely,Marks SwiftManaging Director,Johnson & Sons Ltd.TEXT GFirst read the following question.83.The purpose of the pamphlet is to show ____.A. how much money the card holder can take at a cash machineB. how many more benefits the card holder can now enjoyC. how card holders can use cash machines of other banksD. how travelers canuse cash machines when abroadNow, go through TEXT G quickly and answer question 83.NEW DESIGN, MORE BENEFITSHere is your new Cashpoint Card. You can use it in exactly the same way as your present card, and the Plus sign means you can take money from your account at even more cash machines.At any of the 2,400 Lloyds Bank Cashpoint machines in the UK you can take out up to ￡200 a day so long as there is enough money in your account and check how much money is in your account, and order a new statement.You can also use the cash machines of the Bank of Scotland, Barclays Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland.When you are abroad, you can take out up to ￡200 a day in local currency from most machines with a VISA or Plus sign-so long as there is enough money in your account.TEXT HFirst read the following question.84.From its contents’ page, we know that the book mainly discusses ____.A. German development policyB. German rural developmentC. German development assistanceD. German development agenciesNow, go through TEXT H quickly and answer question 84.ContentsChapter One Basic elements: Principles and general frame work of German development policy 1 Domestic conditions and development:Basic criteria for German development policy 6Chapter Two Priority concerns of German development policy:Poverty, education, environmental protection 9Poverty 11Strategies for reducing poverty 13Education 18Environmental protection and resource conservation 33Chapter Three Implementation of German development policy:Organization, instruments and procedures 50Bilateral German development assistance 58Financial cooperation 63Technical cooperation 68Manpower cooperation 71Development assistance at EU level 76Multilateral development assistance 81TEXT IFirst read the following questions.85.Where is the museum’s main entrance?A. On the third floor.B. On the fourth floor.C. On the fifth floor.D. On the sixth floor.86.If you want to see stuffed fish and birds, which floor should you go to?A. The third floor.B. The fourth floor.C. The fifth floor.D. The sixth floor.Now, go through TEXT I quickly and answer questions 85 and 86.The Museum of Natural History is one of the most interesting museums at the University of Kansas. The museum opened in 1903, and its first exhibit was L. L. Dyche’s collection of stuffed animals. Today, the museum has over 130 exhibits on four floors.The first thing visitors see from the museum’s main entrance on the fourth floor is a very large display called a panorama. This exhibit of North American plants and animals was L. L. Dyche’s collection. Down one floor is a large collection of fossils found in the Kansas area. On the fifth floor, visitors can learn about North American Indians. Going up one more floor, visitors can see a working beehive, live snakes, stuffed fish and birds, and many other displays of Kansas plants and animals. TEXT JFirst read the following questions. 87.Wher is Cambridge?A. In the North End in Boston.B. In the suburbs of Boston.C. Near Beacon Hill in Boston.D. Near Faneuil Hall in Boston. 88.How do most people get around in Boston?A. By the subway.B. By car.C. By bus.D. On foot.Now, go through TEXT J quickly and answer questions 87 and 88.Boston is a beautiful big city with historical landmarks, museums and cultural sites. There are anumber of fine arts venues and more than 50 colleges and universities in the area, including Har var d in Cambridge, one of the bigger Botson suburbs.To see 372-year-old Boston, put on your tennis shoes and tour the streets on foot. Most of the city’s sights can be seen within a five-square-mile area in the North End, the historic center of the city. Most people use the city’s subway to get around. From Faneuil Hall to Beacon Hill to Har var d, Paul Revere’s house or the site of the Boston Massacre, visitors can find a huge chunk of the nation’s heritage in one afternoon.半径试卷调免错TEXT KFirst read the following questions.89.How many exhibits does Old Shoes Museum have?A. About 780.B. About 501.C. About 1000.D. About 930.90.Which of the following can NOT be seen inside the aquarium?A. The Oriental TV Tower.B. The underwater viewing tunnel.C. Large themed exhibition areas.D. More than 10,000 precious fish.Now, go through TEXT K quickly and answer questions 89 and 90.CITY TOURSOld Shoes MuseumBai Lu Tang, the only comprehensive museum of old shoes in China, is the best place to appreciate the history of Chinese footwear and its place in national culture. Among more than its place in national culture. Among more than 1,000 pieces, the most representative are the three-inch embroidered shoes, accessories and old photos. These rare treasure are very artistic and enjoyable. Yang Shaorong, the curator, has exhibited his collection in countries like Canada and Singapore.Place: Room 501, No 8, Lane 780, Hongzhou LuTEL: 64460977,64450432Time: 9:30 am-5:30 pmOcean AquariumThe Ocean Aquarium, located near the Oriental TV Tower, is one of the largest in Asia, and features the longest underwater viewing tunnel at 155 metres. The aquarium is divided into eight zones with 28 large themed exhibition areas, displaying more than 300 species and a total of more than 10,000 precious fish around the world.Place: 158 Yincheng Beilu, Pudong。

2004年6月大学英语四级真题及参考答案

2004年6月四级试题Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.A is for always getting to work on time.B is for being extremely busy.C is for the conscientious (勤勤恳恳的) way you do your job.You may be all these things at the office, and more. But when it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics.Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ago hard w ork alone doesn’t ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, despite the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics—a better job, a raise, praise—many people are still unable—or unwilling—to play the game.People assume that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior, says Deborah Comer, an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. But politics derives from the word “polite”. It can mean lobbying and forming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your superior, and then expecting something in return.In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue one’s own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some form of socializing within the office environment—not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well.The first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis, says Neil P. Lewis, a management psychologist. But if two or three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best. It’s simple human nature.Yet, psychologists say, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office. Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others associate politics with flattery (奉承), fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors.Experts suggest altering this negative picture by recognizing the need for some self-promotion.11. Office politics (Line 2, Para. 4) is used in the passage to refer to ________.A) the code of behavior for company staffB) the political views and beliefs of office workersC) the interpersonal relationships within a companyD) the various qualities required for a successful career12. To get promoted, one must not only be competent but ______.A) give his boss a good impressionB) honest and loyal to his companyC) get along well with his colleaguesD) avoid being too outstanding13. Why are many people unwilling to “play the game” (Line 4, Para. 5) ?A) They believe that doing so is impractical.B) They feel that such behavior is unprincipled.C) They are not good at manipulating colleagues.D) They think the effort will get them nowhere.14. The author considers office politics to be ________.A) unwelcome at the workplaceB) bad for interpersonal relationshipsC) indispensable to the development of company cultureD) an important factor for personal advancement15. It is the author’s view that __________.A) speaking up for oneself is part of human natureB) self-promotion does not necessarily mean flatteryC) hard work contributes very little to one’s promotionD) many employees fail to recognize the need of flatteryPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.As soon as it was revealed that a reporter for Progressive magazine had discovered how to make a hydrogen bomb, a group of firearm (火器) fans formed the National Hydrogen Bomb Association, and they are now lobbying against any legislation to stop Americans from owning one.The Constitution, said the association’s spokesman, gives everyone the right to own arms. It doesn’t spell out what kind of arms. But since anyone can now make a hydrogen bomb, the public should be able to buy it to protect themselves.Don’t you think it’s dangerous to have one in the house, particularly where there are children around?The National Hydrogen Bomb Association hopes to educate people in the safe handling of this type of weapon. We are instructing owners to keep the bomb in a locked cabinet and the fuse (导火索) separately in a drawer.Some people consider the hydrogen bomb a very fatal weapon which could kill somebody.The spokesman said, Hydrogen bombs don’t kill people—people kill people. The bomb is for self-protection and it also has a deterrent effect. If somebody knows you have a nuclear weapon in your house, they’re going to think twice about breaking in.But those who want to ban the bomb for American citizens claim that if you have one locked in the cabinet, with the fuse in a drawer, you would never be able to assemble it in time to stop an intruder (侵入者).Another argument against allowing people to own a bomb is that at the moment it is very expensive to build one. So what your association is backing is a program which would allow the middle and upper classes to acquire a bomb while poor people will be left defenseless with just handguns. 16. According to the passage, some people started a national association so as to ______.A) block any legislation to ban the private possession of the bombB) coordinate the mass production of the destructive weaponC) instruct people how to keep the bomb safe at homeD) promote the large-scale sale of this newly invented weapon17. Some people oppose the ownership of H-bombs by individuals on the grounds that _____.A) the size of the bomb makes it difficult to keep in a drawerB) most people don’t know how to handle the weaponC) people’s lives will be threatened by the weaponD) they may fall into the hands of criminals18. By saying that the bomb also has a deterrent effect the spokesman means that it _____.A) will frighten away any possible intrudersB) can show the special status of its ownersC) will threaten the safety of the owners as well2D) can kill those entering others’ houses by force19. According to the passage, opponents of the private ownership of H-bombs are very much worried that_____.A) the influence of the association is too powerful for the less privileged to overcomeB) poorly-educated Americans will find it difficult to make use of the weaponC) the wide use of the weapon will push up living expenses tremendouslyD) the cost of the weapon will put citizens on an unequal basis20. From the tone of the passage we know that the author is _______.A) doubtful about the necessity of keeping H-bombs at home for safetyB) unhappy with those who vote ;against the ownership of H-bombsC) not serious about the private ownership of H-bombsD) concerned about the spread of nuclear weaponsPassage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Sign has become a scientific hot button. Only in the past 20 years have specialists in language study realized that signed languages are unique—a speech of the hand. They offer a new way to probe how the brain generates and understands language, and throw new light on an old scientific controversy whether language, complete with grammar, is something that we are born with, or whether it is a learned behavior. The current interest in sign language has roots in the pioneering work of one rebel teacher at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., the world’s only liberal arts university for deaf people.When Bill Stokoe went to Gallaudet to teach English, the school enrolled him in a course in signing. But Stokoe noticed something odd among themselves, students signed differently from his classroom teacher.Stokoe had been taught a sort of gestural code, each movement of the hands representing a word in English. At the time, American Sign Language (ASL) was thought to be no more than a form of pidgin English (混杂英语). But Stokoe believed the hand talk his students used looked richer. He wondered might deaf people actually have a genuine language and could that language be unlike any other on Earth It was 1955, when even deaf people dismissed their signing as substandard. Stokoe’s idea was academic heresy (异端邪说).It is 37 years later. Stokoe—now devoting his time to writing and editing books and journals and to producing video materials on ASL and the deaf culture—is having lunch at a cafénear the Gallaudet campus and explaining how he started a revolution. For decades educators fought his idea that signed languages are natural languages like English, French and Japanese. They assumed language must be based on speech, the modulation (调节) of sound. But sign language is based on the movement of hands, the modulation of space. What I said, Stokoe explains, is that language is not mouth stuff—it’s brain stuff.21. The study of sign language is thought to be ________.A) a new way to look at the learning of languageB) a challenge to traditional views on the nature of languageC) an approach to simplifying the grammatical structure of a languageD) an attempt to clarify misunderstanding about the origin of language22. The present growing interest in sign language was stimulated by _______.A) a famous scholar in the study of the human brainB) a leading specialist in the study of liberal artsC) an English teacher in a university for the deafD) some senior experts in American Sign Language23. According to Stokoe, sign language is ________.3A) a substandard languageB) a genuine languageC) an artificial languageD) an international language24. Most educators objected to Stokoe’s idea because they thought _______.A) sign language was not extensively used even by deaf peopleB) sign language was too artificial to be widely acceptedC) a language should be easy to use and understandD) a language could only exist in the form of speech sounds25. Stokoe’s argument is based on his belief that _________.A) sign language is as efficient as any other languageB) sign language is derived from natural languageC) language is a system of meaningful codesD) language is a product of the brainPassage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross’s campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the world were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines. “I knew the statistics”, she said. “But putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me; like when I met Sandra, a 13- year-old girl who had lost her leg, and people like her.”The Princess concluded with a simple message: “We must stop landmines”. And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message.But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an attack on the Princess in the press. They described her as very ill-informed and a loose cannon (乱放炮的人).”he Princess responded by brushing aside the criticisms. “This is a distraction (干扰) we do not need. All I’m trying to do is help.”Opposition parties, the media and the public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess’s trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government’s policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.To try and limit the damage, the Foreign Secretary, Malcolm Rifkidnd, claimed that the Princess’s views on landmines were not very different from government policy, and that it was working towards a worldwide ban. The Defense Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was a misinterpretation or misunderstanding.For the Princess, the trip to this war-torn country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the chance to get closer to people and their problems.26. Princess Diana paid a visit to Angola in 1997 ________.A) to voice her support for a total ban of landminesB) to clarify the British government’s stand on landminesC) to investigate the sufferings of landmine victims thereD) to establish her image as a friend of landmine victims427. What did Diana mean when she said “ ... putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me(Line 5, Para.1)” ?A) She just couldn’t bear to meet the landmine victims face to face.B) The actual situation in Angola made her feel like going back home.C) Meeting the landmine victims in person made her believe the statistics.D) Seeing the pain of the victims made her realize the seriousness of the situation.28. Some members of the British government criticized Diana because ______.A) she was ill-informed of the government’s policyB) they were actually opposed to banning landminesC) she had not consulted the government before the visitD) they believed that she had misinterpreted the situation in Angola29. How did Diana respond to the criticisms?A) She paid no attention to them.B) She made more appearances on TV.C) She met the 13-year-old girl as planned.D) She rose to argue with her opponents.30. What did Princess Diana think of her visit to Angola?A) It had caused embarrassment to the British government.B) It had brought her closer to the ordinary people.C) It had greatly promoted her popularity.D) It had affected her relations with the British government.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)31. I went along thinking of nothing ______, only looking at things around me.A) in particular B) in harmony C) in doubt D) in brief32. Critics believe that the control of television by mass advertising has ______ the quality of the programs.A) lessened B) declined C) affected D) effected33. I must congratulate you ______ the excellent design of the new bridge.A) with B) of C) at D) on34. There is a fully ______ health center on the ground floor of the main office building.A) installed B) equipped C) provided D) projected35. For more than 20 years, we’ve been supporting educational programs that _____ from kindergartens tocolleges.A) move B) shift C) range D) spread36. The ______ at the military academy is so rigid that students can hardly bear it.A) convention B) confinement C) principle D) discipline37. The test results are beyond______; they have been repeated in labs all over the world.A) negotiation B) conflict C) bargain D) dispute38. I was so ______in today’s history lesson. I didn’t understand a thing.A) amazed B) neglected C) confused D) amused39. It ____ you to at least 50% off the regular price of either frames or lenses when you buy both.A) presents B) entitles C) credits D) tips40. Deserts and high mountains have always been a ______ to the movement of people from place to place.A) barrier B) fence C) prevention D) jam41. In order to make things convenient for the people, the department is planning to set up some ______shops in the residential area.A) flowing B) drifting C) mobile D) unstable542. Mr. Smith says the media are very good at sensing a mood and then ______ it.A) overtaking B) enlarging C) widening D) exaggerating43. This is not an economical way to get more water; ______, it is very expensive.A) on the other hand B) on the contrary C) in short D) or else44. It was the first time that such a ______had to be taken at a British nuclear power station.A) presentation B) precaution C) preparation D) prediction45. ______ that he wasn’t happy with the arrangements, I tried to book a different hotel.A) Perceiving B) Penetrating C) Puzzling D) Preserving46. The board of the company has decided to ______ its operations to include all aspects of the clothingbusiness.A) multiply B) lengthen C) expand D) stretch47. His business was very successful, but it was at the ______ of his family life.A) consumption B) credit C) exhaustion D) expense48. First published in 1927, the charts remain an ______ source for researchers.A) identical B) indispensable C) intelligent D) inevitable49. Joe is not good at sports, but when it______mathematics, he is the best in the class.A) comes to B) comes up to C) comes on to D) comes around to50. Doctors warned against chewing tobacco as a ______ for smoking.A) relief B) revival C) substitute D) succession51. When carbon is added to iron in proper ______the result is steel.A) rates B) thicknesses C) proportions D) densities52. You should try to ______ your ambition and be more realistic.A) reserve B) restrain C) retain D) replace53. Nancy is only a sort of ______ of her husband’s opinion and has no ideas of her own.A) sample B) reproduction C) shadow D) echo54. Now that spring is here, you can ______ these fur coats till you need them again next winter.A) put over B) put away C) put off D) put down55. There is a _____ of impatience in the tone of his voice.A) hint B) notion C) dot D) phrase56. Please ______dictionaries when you are not sure of word spelling or meaning.A) seek B) inquire C) search D) consult57. At yesterday’s party, Elizabeth’s boyfriend amused us by ______ Charlie Chaplin.A) copying B) following C) imitating D) modeling58. She keeps a supply of candles in the house in case of power ______.A) failure B) lack C) absence D) drop59. The group of technicians are engaged in a study which ______ all aspects of urban planning.A) inserts B) grips C) performs D) embraces60. The lecture which lasted about t hree hours was so ______ that the audience couldn’t help yawning.A) tedious B) bored C) clumsy D) tiredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Historians tend to tell the same joke when they are describing history education in America. It’s the one 61 the teacher standing in the schoolroom door 62 goodbye to students for the summer and calling 63 them, By the way, we won World War II.6The problem with the joke, of course, is that it’s 64 funny. The recent surveys on 65 illiteracy (无知) are beginning to numb (令人震惊) nearly one third of American 17-year-olds cannot even 66 which countries the United States 67 against in that war. One third have no 68 when the Declaration of Independence was 69 . One third thought Columbus reached the New World after 1750. Two thirds cannot correctly 70 the Civil War between 1850 and 1900. 71 when they get the answers right, some are 72 guessing.Unlike math or science, ignorance of history cannot be 73 connected to loss of international 74 . But it does affect our future 75 a democratic nation and as individuals. The 76 news is that there is growing agreement 77 what is wrong with the 78 of history and what needs to be 79 to fix it. The steps are tentative (尝试性的) 80 ; yet to be felt in most classrooms.61. A) about B) in C) for D) by62. A) shaking B) waving C) nodding D) speaking63. A) in B) after C) for D) up64. A) rarely B) so C) too D) not65. A) historical B) educational C) cultural D) political66. A) distinguish B) acknowledge C) identify D) convey67. A) defeated B) attacked C) fought D) struck68. A) sense B) doubt C) reason D) idea69. A) printed B) signed C) marked D) edited70. A) place B) judge C) get D) lock71. A) Even B) Though C) Thus D) So72. A) hardly B) just C) still D) ever73. A) exclusively B) practically C) shortly D) directly74. A) competitiveness B) comprehension C) community D) commitment75. A) of B) for C) with D) as76. A) fine B) nice C) surprising D) good77. A) to B) with C) on D) of78. A) consulting B) coaching C) teaching D) instructing79. A) done B) dealt C) met D) reached80. A) therefore B) or C) and D) asPart V Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction. You should write at least 120 words according to the following guidelines:Your role: a tour guideYour audience: a group of foreign touristsYour introduction should include:1. some welcoming words2. the schedule for the day3. a description of the place the tourists will be visiting (e.g. a scenic spot or a historical site, etc.)You should make the introduction interesting and the arrangements for the day clear to everybody.解析：Passage 1全文翻译A. 总是准时上班B. 总是非常忙碌C. 勤勤恳恳做自己的工作7也许在办公室里你符合上述的所有情况，甚至有过之而无不及。

2004年6月英语四级A卷真题原文及答案

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. Passage One Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage. A is for always getting to work on time. B is for being extremely busy. C is for the conscientious（勤勤恳恳的） way you do your job. You may be all these things at the office ， and more. But when it comes to getting ahead ， experts say， the ABCs of business should include a P， for politics ， as in office politics. Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ag Hard work alone doesn‘t ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas ， both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet， despite the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics —a better job ， a raise， praise —many people are still unable—or unwilling—to “play the game.” “People assume that office politics involves some manipulative（⼯于⼼计的） behavior，” says Deborah Comer， an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. “But politics derives from the word ‘polite’。

大学英语四级试卷和答案-2004 12月四级A卷答案

2004年12月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: I n this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each questionthere will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Example:You will hear:You will read: A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport. D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the mo rning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) The man enjoys traveling by car. B) The man lives far from the subway.C) The man is good at driving. D) The man used to own a car.（D）2. A) Tony should continue taking the course. B) She approves of Tony’sdecision.C) Tony can choose another science course. D) She can’t meet Tony so early inthe morning.（A）3. A) She has to study for the exam. B) She is particularly interested in plays.C) She’s eager to watch the new play.D) She can lend her notes to the man.（A）4. A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.（C）5. A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper. B) Most students find a jobby reading advertisements.C) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.D) Most students don’t want jobs advertised in the newspapers.（B）6. A) Move the washing machine to the basement. B) Turn the basement into aworkshop.C) Repair the washing machine. D) Finish his assignment.（D）7. A) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor. B) The professor haschanged his reading assignment.C) Some of the students are not on the professor’s list.D) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.（C）8. A) She doesn’t want to talk about the contest.B) She’s mo dest about hersuccess in the contest.C) She’s spent two years studying English in Canada.D) She’s very proud of hersuccess in the speech contest.（B）9. A) Talking about sports. B) Writing up local news. C) Reading newspapers. D)Putting up advertisements.（C）10. A) They shouldn’t change their plan.B) They’d better change their mind.C) The tennis game won’t last long.D) Weather forecasts are not reliable.（A）Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Whenthe passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanksnumbered from SI to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. Forblanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missinginformation. You can either use the exact words you have just heard orwrite down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passageis read for the third time, you should check what you have written.There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment—most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1) ________ models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2) ________ a range of different models to see which is the best (S3) ________ for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (S4) ________ with the different cameras being assessed, our researchers (S5) ________ the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more—(S6) ________ as much as another $200—on buying (S7) ________ lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. (S8) ________ whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive.The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (S9) ________. All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it. (S10) ________.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu (流感) may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to q uickly tell the two apart. That’s because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses—flu A, B and C. There is no cure for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine (疫苗), which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA.But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common cold have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to look for.Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain reliefbecause of the risk of Reye syndrome (综合症)，a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.11. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help ________.A) shorten the duration of the illness B) the patient buy medicine over thecounterC) the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs D) prevent people from catchingcolds and the flu（A）12. We learn from the passage that ________.A) one doesn’t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the fluB) aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the fluC) delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous systemD) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or theflu（D）13. According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively, ________.A) one should identify the virus which causes it B) one should consult adoctor as soon as possibleC) one should take medicine upon catching the disease D) one should remain alertwhen the disease is spreading（C）14. Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?A) A stuffy nose. B) A high temperature. C) A sore throat. D) Adry cough.（B）15. If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents ________.A) are advised not to give them aspirin B) should watch out for signs ofReye syndromeC) are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccinationD) should prevent them from mixing with people running a fever（A）Passage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答问卷者) listed “to give children a good start academically” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented (强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. SomeJapanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools. Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children’s chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.16. We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe ________.A) Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than AmericanparentsB) Japan’s economic success is a result of its scientific achievementsC) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instructionD) Japan’s higher education is superior to theirs（C）17. Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance to________.A) problem solving B) group experience C) parental guidance D)individually-oriented development（B）18. In Japan’s preschool education, the focus is on ________.A) preparing children academically B) developing children’s artistic interestsC) tapping children’s potential D) shaping children’s character（D）19. Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to ________.A) broaden childr en’s horizon B) cultivate children’s creativityC) lighten children’s study load D) enrich children’s knowledge（C）20. Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-basedkindergartens?A) They can do better in their future studies. B) They can accumulate more groupexperience there.C) They can be individually oriented when they grow up.D) They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.（D）Passage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Lead deposits, which accumulated in soil and snow during the 1960’s and 70’s, were primarily the result of leaded gasoline emissions originating in the United States. In the twenty years that the Clean Air Act has mandated unleaded gas use in the United States, the lead accumulation worldwide has decreased significantly.A study published recently in the journal Nature shows that air-borne leaded gas emissions from the United States were the leading contributor to the high concentration of lead in the snow in Greenland. The new study is a result of the continued research led by Dr. Charles Boutron, an expert on the impact of heavy metals on the environment at the National Center for Scientific Research in France. A study by Dr. Boutron published in 1991 showed that lead levels in arctic (北极的) snow were declining.In his new study, Dr. Boutron found the ratios of the different forms of lead in the leaded gasoline used in the United States were different from the ratios of European, Asian and Canadian gasolines and thus enabled scientists to differentiate (区分) the lead sources. The dominant lead ratio found in Greenland snow matched that found in gasoline from the United States.In a study published in the journal Ambio, scientists found that lead levels in soil in the Northeastern United States had decreased markedly since the introduction of unleaded gasoline.Many scientists had believed that the lead would stay in soil and snow for a longer period.The authors of the Ambio study examined samples of the upper layers of soil taken from the same sites of 30 forest floors in New England, New York and Pennsylvania in 1980 and in 1990. The forest environment processed and redistributed the lead faster than the scientists had expected.Scientists say both studies demonstrate that certain parts of the ecosystem (生态系统) respond rapidly to reductions in atmospheric pollution, but that these findings should not be used as a license to pollute.21. The study published in the journal Nature indicates that ________.A) the Clean Air Act has not produced the desired resultsB) lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increaseC) lead will stay in soil and snow longer than expectedD) the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow（D）22. Lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gasin the US ________.A) was discouraged B) was enforced by law C) was prohibited by law D)was introduced（B）23. How did scientists discover the source of lead pollution in Greenland?A) By analyzing the data published in journals like Nature and Ambio.B) By observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area.C) By studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in Northeastern America.D) By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in variouscountries.（D）24. The authors of the Ambio study have found that ________.A) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expectedB) lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal withC) lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the USD) the upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions（A）25. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that scientists ________.A) are puzzled by the mystery of forest pollution B) feel relieved by the useof unleaded gasolineC) still consider lead pollution a problem D) lack sufficient means tocombat lead pollution（C）Passage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long-term maintenance of body weight. Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to “light” beer and low-calorie bread than increase physical exertion. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one-fourth of overweight adults who were trying to shed pounds said they were combining exercise with their diet.In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric-expenditure charts: for example, one would have to briskly walk three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry (小甜饼). Even exercise professionals concede half a point here. “Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight,” says York Onnen, program director of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.Still, exercise’s supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.If you have been sedentary (极少活动的) and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year’s time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.26. What is said about the average American in the passage?A) They tend to exaggerate the healthful effect of “light” beer.B) They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.C) They pre fer “light” beer and low-calorie bread to other drinks and food.D) They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.（B）27. Some people dislike exercise because ________.A) they think it is physically exhausting B) they find it hard to exercise while ona dietC) they don’t think it possible to walk 3 miles every dayD) they find consulting caloric-expenditure charts troublesome（B）28. “Even exercise professionals concede half a point here” (Line 3, Para. 2) means“They ________”.A) agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work off byexerciseB) partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reductionC) are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one’s new weightD) are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight（B）29. What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Center’s study?A) Controlling one’s calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.B) Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight. C) Weight reduction isimpossible without exercise.D) One could lose ten pounds in a year’s time if there’s no increase in food intake.（C）30. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?A) To justify the study of the Boston University Medical Center.B) To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.C) To support the statement made by York Onnen. D) To show the mosteffective way to lose weight.（D）Part III V ocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.31. The machine looked like a large, ________, old-fashioned typewriter.A) forceful B) clumsy C) intense D) tricky（B）32. Though she began her ________ by singing in a local pop group, she is now afamous Hollywood movie star.A) employment B) career C) occupation D) profession（B）33. Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to ________ with the local police.A) inquire B) consult C) register D) resolve（C）34. Considering your salary, you should be able to ________ at least twenty dollars aweek.A) put forward B) put up C) put out D) put aside（D）35. As he has ________ our patience, we’ll not wait for him any longer.A) torn B) wasted C) exhausted D) consumed（C）36. These teachers try to be objective when they ________ the integrated ability of theirstudents.A) justify B) evaluate C) indicate D) reckon（B）37. Mrs. Morris’s daughter is pretty and ________, and many girls envy her.A) slender B) light C) faint D) minor（A）38. Tomorrow the mayor is to ________ a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour ofthe city.A) coordinate B) cooperate C) accompany D) associate（C）39. I’m ________ enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to competeagainst three strong teams.A) realistic B) conscious C) aware D) radical（B）40. Can you give me even the ________ clue as to where her son might be?A) simplest B) slightest C) least D) utmost（B）41. Norman Davis will be remembered by many with ________ not only as a greatscholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.A) kindness B) friendliness C) warmth D) affection（D）42. Salaries for ________ positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A) legal B) optional C) voluntary D) temporary（D）43. Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society.________, it has affected the traditional role of men.A) Above all B) In all C) At most D) At last（A）44. Science and technology have ________ in important ways to the improvement ofagricultural production.A) attached B) assisted C) contributed D) witnessed（C）45. As an actor he could communicate a whole ________ of emotions.A) frame B) range C) number D) scale（B）46. This is what you should bear in mind: Don’t ________ a salary increase before youactually get it.A) hang on B) draw on C) wait on D) count on（D）47. The ship’s generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated ________instead of mechanically.A) artificially B) automatically C) manually D) synthetically（C）48. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn’t ________ her grip on myarm.A) loosen B) remove C) relieve D) dismiss（A）49. He never arrives on time and my ________ is that he feels the meetings are useless.A) preference B) conference C) inference D) reference（C）50. Mrs. Smith was so ________ about everything that no servants could please her.A) specific B) special C) precise D) particular（D）51. Last night he saw two dark ________ enter the building, and then there was theexplosion.A) features B) figures C) sketches D) images（B）52. It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone without ________.A) exception B) exclusion C) modification D) substitution（A）53. His temper and personally show that he can become a soldier of the top ________.A) circle B) rank C) category D) grade（B）54. During the lecture, the speaker occasionally ________ his point by relating his ownexperiences.A) illustrated B) hinted C) cited D) displayed（A）55. Only those who can ________ to lose their money should make high-riskinvestments.A) maintain B) sustain C) endure D) afford（D）56. He found the ________ media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.A) sufficient B) constant C) steady D) plenty（B）57. There has been a collision ________ a number of cars on the main road to town.A) composing B) consisting C) involving D) engaging（C）58. ________ elephants are different from wild elephants in many aspects, includingtheir tempers.A) Cultivated B) Regulated C) Civil D) Tame（D）59. Ten days ago the young man informed his boss of his intention to ________.A) resign B) reject C) retreat D) replace（A）60. As one of the world’s highest paid models, she had her face ________ f or fivemillion dollars.A) deposited B) assured C) measured D) insured（D）Part IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You shouldchoose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The __61__ you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually __62__ you money or can add __63__ the cost.Take the __64__ example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might __65__ that you are making the __66__ buy if you choose one __67__ look you like and which is also the cheapest __68__ price. But when you get it home you may find that it __69__ twice as long as a more expensive __70__ to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well __71__ your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.So what principles should you __72__ when you go out shopping?If you __73__ your home, your car or any valuable __74__ in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long __75__.Before you buy a new __76__, talk to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular __77__.Before you buy an expensive __78__, or a service, do check the price and __79__ is on offer. If possible, choose __80__ three items or three estimates.61. A) form B) fashion C) way D) method（C）62. A) save B) preserve C) raise D) retain（A）63. A) up B) to C) in D) on（B）64. A) easy B) single C) simple D) similar（C）65. A) convince B) accept C) examine D) think（D）66. A) proper B) best C) reasonable D) most（B）67. A) its B) which C) whose D) what（B）68. A) for B) with C) in D) on（C）69. A) spends B) takes C) lasts D) consumes（B）70. A) mode B) copy C) sample D) model（D）71. A) cause B) make C) leave D) prove（B）72. A) adopt B) lay C) stick D) adapt（A）73. A) reserve B) decorate C) store D) keep（D）74. A) products B) possession C) material D) ownership（B）75. A) run B) interval C) period D) time（A）76. A) appliance B) equipment C) utility D) facility（A）77. A) function B) purpose C) goal D) task（B）78. A) component B) element C) item D) particle（C）79. A) what B) which C) that D) this（A）80. A) of B) in C) by D) from（D）Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a campaign speech in support of your election to the post of chairman of the student union. Youshould write at least 120 words following the outline given below inChinese:1. 你认为自己具备了什么条件(能力、性格、爱好等)可以胜任学生会主席的工作2. 如果当选，你将为本校同学做些什么A Campaign Speech2004年12月四级参考答案Part IS8. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.S9. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag. S10. T he only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.Part II Reading ComprehensionPart IV ClozeA Campaign SpeechToday I am very glad to run for the president of the stude nts’union. I am junior in Chemical Department. Since I came into the university, I have always been the monitor of my class. I have done a very good job for my classmates, and my classmates and my teachers all give me a good praise. I am good at communication and organizing. And I like to help others.Moreover, I have a variety of hobbies, for example, basketball, football, pingpong, etc. I am sure that I am qualified for this position. If I become the president, I will try my best to do well. I will organize some suitable activities for you. I will do many things for you to reach your demands as well. I am sincerely hope you will give me a chance, and please believe me that I will be a good president. Thank you.2004年12月大学英语四级听力原文Section A Listening Comprehension。

2004年6月英语四级真题及答案

2021 年 12 月英语四六级考试押题直播：F%3Fmod%3Dspecial%26act%3Dcet2013超级课程表，可交流学习的大学生手机课程表，500 万大学生用户2004 年6 月四级试题2004 年6 月四级A 卷真题原文及答案Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.Example: You will hear:You will read:A)At the office. C) At the airport.B)In the waiting room. D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1.A) The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B)The woman had forgotten Mark’s phone number.C)The woman made a phone call to Mark yesterday.D)2.A) The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B)The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C)The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D)3. A) At 1030. B) At 1025. C) At 1040. D) At 1045.4.A) The man no longer smokes.B)The man is under pressure from his wife.C)The man usually follows his wife’s advice.D)The man refuses to listen to his doctor’s advice.5.A) Move to a big city.B)C)Go back to school.D)Work in New York.6.A) Quit delivering flowers.B)Work at a restaurant.C)Bring her flowers every day.D)Leave his job to work for her. r>7.A) She can find the right person to help the man.B)She can help the man out.C)She’s also in need of a textbook.D)She picked up the book from the bus floor.8.A) The man was confused about the date of the appointment.B)The man wants to change the date of the appointment.C)The man is glad he’s got in touch with the doctor.D)9.A) The two speakers are at a loss what to do.B)The man is worried about his future.C)The two speakers are seniors at college.D)10.A) She has learned a lot from the novel.B)She also found the plot difficult to follow.C)She usually has difficulty remembering names.D)She can recall the names of most characters in the novel.The Library of Congress is America’s national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, (S1) publications as well as letters of (S2) interest. It also has maps, photographs, art (S3) , movies, sound recordings and musical (S4) . All together, it has more than 100 million objects.The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for public holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is (S5) to take books out of the building.The Library of Congress was (S6) in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol Building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about 3,000 books. They were all (S7) that year when the Capitol was burned down during America’s war with Britain.To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson’s collection included 7,000 books in seven languages.(S8) . Today, three buildings hold the library’s collection. (S9). It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It。

2004年英语专业四级语法词汇部分及答案详解

2004年41. That trumpet player was certainly loud. But I wasn’t bothered by his loudness ____ by his lack of talent.A. so much asB. rather thanC. asD. than答案：A 参考译文：那个喇叭手的确引人注意，但与其说我讨厌他的吵闹，倒不如说他没天分。

试题分析：本题考查的是固定搭配的用法。

详细解答：not so much …as意为“与其说是，倒不如说是”。

故选项A为正确答案。

42.____, I’ll marry him all the same.A. Was he rich or poorB. Whether rich or poorC. Were he rich or poorD. Be he rich or poor答案：D 参考译文：无论他贫贱与否，我都会嫁给他。

试题分析：本题为语法题，考查的是虚拟语气的固定用法详细解答：Be he rich or poor 相当于whether he is rich or poor。

故选项D为正确答案。

43. The government has promised to do ____ lies in its power to ease the hardships of the victims in the flood-stricken area.A. howeverB. whicheverC. whateverD. wherever答案：C 参考译文：政府决定允偌尽其职责去减轻洪水区受害者的损失。

试题分析：本题考查代词的用法。

详细解答：whatever引导宾语从句，作主句的宾语，在从句中作主语。

而选项A,B,D意思说不通。

44.____ if I had arrived yesterday without letting you know beforehand?A. Would you be surprisedB. Were you surprisedC. Had you been surprisedD. Would you have been surprised答案：A 参考译文：如果昨天没有提前通知你，我就来了，你会觉得奇怪吗？试题分析：本题考查的是虚拟语气的用法。

2004年1月大学英语四级考试试题及参考答案（1）

Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Example: You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] ID]1.A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.D) The man could come some time later.2.A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B) The woman can’t take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake.D) The woman is filming the lake.3.A) It’s quiet in the restaurant.B) The price is high in the restaurant.C) The restaurant serves good food.D) The restaurant is too far from their school.4.A) At a booking office.B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) On a busy street.D) At an airport.5.A) The woman has been complaining too much.B) The woman’s headache will go away by itself.C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6.A) Help the woman move the items.B) Hurry to Mr.Johnson’s office.C) Help move things to Mr.Johnson’s office.D) Put off his appointment with Mr.Johnson.7.A) The man should not dream of being a superstar.B) The man didn’t practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner.D) The man should not give up.8.A) There is no more left.B) It doesn’t appeal to her.C) It’s incredibly delicious.D) She has already tasted it.9.A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10.A) The man will drive the woman to school.B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) The art of saying thank you.B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12.A) They were nicer and gentler.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13.A) By decorating our homes.B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes.D) By putting on a little make-up.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) Children don’t get enough education in safety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15.A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16.A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the porential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage ThereQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.]17.A) It takes skill.B) It pays well.C) It’s full-time job.D) It’s admired worldwide.18.A) A mother with a baby in her arms.B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19.A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket.D) A side pocket of his trousers.20.A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.。

2004年英语四级真题CET1

2004年英语四级真题CET12004年6月19日试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example: Y ou will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clo ck in the morning and have to finish at 2 inB) At 10:25. D) At 10:45.4. A) The man no longer smokes.B) The man is under pressure from his wife.C) The man usually follows his wife's advice.D) The man refuses to listen to his doctor's advice.5. A) Move to a big city. C) Go back to school.B) Become a teacher. D) Work in New York.6. A) Quit delivering flowers. C) Bring her flowers every day.B) Work at a restaurant. D) Leave his job to work for her.7. A) She can find the right person to help the man.B) She can help the man out.C) She's also in need of a textbook.D) She picked up the book from the bus floor.8. A) The man was confused about the date of the appointment.B) The man wants to change the date of the appointment.C) The man is glad he's got in touch with the doctor.D) The man can't come for the appointment at 4:15.9. A) The two speakers are at a loss what to do.B) The man is worried about his future.C) The two speakers are seniors at college.D) The woman regrets spending her time idly.10. A) She has learned a lot from the novel.B) She also found the plot difficult to follow.C) She usually has difficulty remembering names.D) She can recall the names of most characters in the novel.Section B Compound DictationDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage isread for the first time, you should listencarefully for its general idea. When thepassage is read for the second time, youare required to fill in the blanks numberedfrom SI to S7 with the exact words youhave just heard. For blanks numberedfrom S8 to SIO you are required to fill inthe missing information. You can eitheruse the exact words you have just heard orwrite down the main points in your ownwords. Finally, when the passage is readfor the third time, you should check whatyou have written.The Library of Congress is America’s national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, (S1)______________________________________ _ publications as well as letters of (S2)_________________________ interest. It also has maps, photographs, art (S3)____________________, movies, sound recordings and musical (S4)__________________. All together, it has more than 100 million objects.The Library of Congress is open to the publicMonday through Saturday, except for public holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is (S5)_________ to take books out of the building. The Library of Congress was (S6)__________________ in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about 3,000 books. They were all (S7)_______________ that year when the Capitol was burned down during America’s war with Britain.To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson’s collection included 7,000 books in seven languages.(S8)____________________________________ __________________________________. Today, three buildings hold the library’s collection.(S9)____________________________________ __________________________________. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It alsogets materials through its copyright office. (S10) _________________________________________ _________________________. This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is published in the United States.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) Direction: There are 4 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by somequestions or unfinished statements. Foreach of them there are four choicesmarked A), B) C) and D). You shoulddecide on the best choice and mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.A is for always getting to work on time.B is for being extremely busy.C is for the conscientious (勤勤恳恳的) wayyou do your job.You may be all these things at the office, and more. But when it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics.Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ago: Hard work alone doesn't ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, despite the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics — a better job, a raise, praise —many people are still unable — or unwilling — to "play the game." "People assume that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior," says Deborah Comer, an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. "But politics derives from the word 'polite'. It can mean lobbying and forming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your superior, and then expecting something in return."In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue one's own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some form Of Socializing within the office environment —not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well. "The first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis,'" says Neil P Lewis, a management psychologist. “But if two or three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best. It's simple human nature.”Yet, psychologists say, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office. Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others associate politics with flattery (奉承), fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors.Experts suggest altering this negative picture by recognizing the need for some self-promotion.11. "Office politics" (Line 2, Para. 4) is used in the passage to refer to _______.A) the code of behavior for company staffB) the political views and beliefs of office workersC) the interpersonal relationships within a companyD) the various qualities required for a successful career12. To get promoted, one must not only be competent but _______.A) give his boss a good impression B) honest and loyal to his companyC) get along well with his colleagues D) avoid being too outstanding13. Why are many people unwilling to "play the game" (Line 4, Para. 5)?A) They believe that doing so is impractical.B) They feel that such behavior isunprincipled.C) They are not good at manipulating colleagues.D) They think the effort will get them nowhere.14. The author considers office politics to be _______.A) unwelcome at the workplaceB) bad for interpersonal relationshipsC) indispensable to the development of company cultureD) an important factor for personal advancement15. It is the author's view that _______.A) speaking up for oneself is part of human natureB) self-promotion does not necessarily mean flatteryC) hard work contributes very little to one's promotionD) many employees fail to recognize the needof flatteryPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:As soon as it was revealed that a reporter for Progressive magazine had discovered how to make a hydrogen bomb, a group of firearm (火器) fans formed the National Hydrogen Bomb Association, and they are now lobbying against any legislation to stop Americans from owning one.“The Constitution,”said the association’s spokesman, “gives everyone the right to own arms. It doesn’t spell out what kind of arms. But since anyone can now make a hydrogen bomb, the public should be able to buy it to protect themselves.”"Don't you think it's dangerous to have one in the house, particularly where there are children around?""The National Hydrogen Bomb Associationhopes to educate people in the safe handling of this type of weapon. We are instructing owners to keep the bomb in a locked cabinet and the fuse (导火索) separately in a drawer.""Some people consider the hydrogen bomb a very fatal weapon which could kill somebody." The spokesman said, "Hydrogen bombs don't kill people — people kill people. The bomb is for self-protection and it also has a deterrent effect. If somebody knows you have a nuclear weapon in your house, they're going to think twice about breaking in.""But those who want to ban the bomb for American citizens claim that if you have one locked in the cabinet, with the fuse in a drawer, you would never be able to assemble it in time to stop an intruder (侵入者).""Another argument against allowing people to own a bomb is that at the moment it is very expensive to build one. So what your association is backing is a program which would allow the middle and upper classes to acquire a bombwhile poor people will be left defenseless with just handguns."16. According to the passage, some people started a national association so as to _______.A) block any legislation to ban the private possession of the bombB) coordinate the mass production of the destructive weaponC) instruct people how to keep the bomb safe at homeD) promote the large-scale sale of this newly invented weapon17. Some people oppose the ownership of H-bombs by individuals on the grounds that _______.A) the size of the bomb makes it difficult to keep in a drawerB) most people don't know how to handle the weaponC) people's lives will be threatened by the weaponD) they may fall into the hands of criminals18. By saying that the bomb also has a deterrent effect the spokesman means that it _______.A) will frighten away any possible intrudersB) can show the special status of its ownersC) will threaten the safety of the owners as wellD) can kill those entering others' houses by force19. According to the passage, opponents of theprivate ownership of H-bombs are very much worried that _______.A) the influence of the association is too powerful for the less privileged to overcomeB) poorly-educated Americans will find it difficult to make use of the weaponC) the wide use of the weapon will push up living expenses tremendouslyD) the cost of the weapon will put citizens on an unequal basis20. From the tone of thepassage we know that the author is _______. A) doubtful about the necessity of keeping H-bombs at home for safetyB) unhappy with those who vote against the ownership of H-bombsC) not serious about the private ownership of H-bombsD) concerned about the spread of nuclear weaponsPassage ThreeQuesti0ns 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Sign has become a scientific hot button. Only in the past 20 years have specialists in language study realized that signed languages are unique — a speech of the hand. They offer a new way to probe how the brain generates and understands language, and throw new light on an old scientific controversy: whether language, complete with grammar, is something that we are born With, or whether it is a learnedbehavior. The current interest in sign language has roots in the pioneering work of one rebel teacher at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., the world's only liberal arts university for deaf people.When Bill Stokoe went to Gallaudet to teach English, the school enrolled him in a course in signing. But Stokoe noticed something odd: among themselves, students signed differently from his classroom teacher.Stokoe had been taught a sort of gestural code, each movement of the hands representing a word in English. At the time, American Sign Language (ASL) was thought to be no more than a form of pidgin English (混杂英语). But Stokoe believed the "hand talk" his students used looked richer. He wondered: Might deaf people actually :have a genuine language? And could that language be unlike any other on Earth? It was 1955, when even deaf people dismissed their signing as "substandard". Stokoe's idea was academic heresy (异端邪说).It is 37 years later. Stokoe —- now devoting his time to writing and editing books and journals and to producing video materials on ASL and the deaf culture — is having lunch at a cafe near the Gallaudet campus and explaining how he started a revolution. For decades educators fought his idea that signed languages are natural languages like English, French and Japanese. They assumed language must be based on speech, the modulation (调节) of sound. But sign language is based on the movement of hands, the modulation of space. "What I said," Stokoe explains, "is that language is not mouth stuff — it's brain stuff."21. The study of sign language is thought to be ______.A) a new way to look at the learning of languageB) a challenge to traditional, views on the nature of languageC) an approach :to simplifying the grammatical structure of a languageD) an attempt to clarify misunderstanding about the origin of language22. The, present growing interest in sign language was stimulated by ________.A) a famous scholar in the study of the human brainB) a leading specialist in the study of liberal artsC) an English teacher in a university for the deafD) Some senior experts in American Sign Language23. According to Stokoe, sign language is ________.A) a Substandard language C) an artificial languageB) a genuine language D) an international language24. Most educators objected to Stokoe's idea because they thought _______.A) sign language was not extensively used even by deaf peopleB) sign language was too artificial to be widely acceptedC) a language should be easy to use and understandD) a language could only exist in the form of speech sounds25. Stokoe's argument is based on his belief that _______.A) sign language is as efficient as any other languageB) sign language is derived from natural languageC) language is a system of meaningful codesD) language is a product of the brainPassage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angolain 1997, to support the Red Cross's campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the World were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines. "I knew the statistics," she said. "But putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me; like When I met Sandra, a 13-year-old girl who had lost her leg, and people like her."The Princess concluded, with a simple message: "We must stop landmines". And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message.But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an, attack on the Princess in the press. They described her as "very ill-informed" and a "loose cannon (乱放炮的人)."The Princess responded by brushing aside thecriticisms: "This is a distraction (干扰) we do not need. All I'm trying to do is help." Opposition parties, the media and the Public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess's trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government's policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.To try and limit the damage, the Foreign Secretary, Malcolm Rifkind, claimed that the Princess's views on landmines were not very different from government policy, and that it was "working towards" a worldwide ban. The Defence Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was "a misinterpretation or misunderstanding."For the Princess, the trip to this war-torn country was an excellent opportunity to use herpopularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the Chance to get closer to people and their problems.26. Princess Diana paid a visit to Angola in 1997 ________.A) to voice her support for a total ban of landminesB) to clarify the British government's stand on landminesC) to investigate the sufferings of landmine victims thereD) to establish her image as a friend of landmine victims27. What did Diana mean when she said "...putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me" (Line 5, Para. 1)?A) She just couldn't bear to meet the landmine victims face to face.B) The actual situation in Angola made her feel like going back home.C) Meeting the landmine victims in person made her believe the statistics.D) Seeing the pain of the victims made her realize the seriousness of the situation.28. Some members of the British government criticized Diana because _______.A) she was ill-informed of the government's policyB) they were actually opposed to banning landminesC) she had not consulted the government before the visitD) they believed that she had misinterpreted the situation in Angola29. How did Diana respond to the criticisms?A) She paid no attention to them.B) She made more appearances on TV.C) She met the 13-year-old girl as planned.D) She rose to argue with her opponents.30. What did PrincessDiana think of her visit to Angola?A) It had caused embarrassment to the British government.B) It had brought her closer to the ordinary people.C) It had greatly promoted her popularity.D) It had affected her relations with the British government.Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Choosethe ONE that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.31. I went along thinking of nothing ______,only looking at things around me,A) in particular C) in doubtB) in harmony D) in brief32. Critics believe that the control of televisionby mass advertising has ______ the quality of the programs.A) lessened C) affectedB) declined D) effected33. I must congratulate you ______ the excellentdesign of the new bridge.A) with C) atB) of D) on34. There is a fully ______ health center on theground floor of the main office building.A) installed C) providedB) equipped D) projected35. For more than 20 years, we've beensupporting educational programs that ______ from kindergartens to colleges.A) move C) rangeB) shift D) spread36. The ______ at the military academy is sorigid that students can hardly bear it.A) convention C) principleB) confinement D) discipline37. The test results are beyond ______; theyhave been repeated in labs all over the world.A) negotiation C) bargainB) conflict D) dispute38. I was so ______ in today's history lesson. Ididn't understand a thing.A) amazed C) confusedB) neglected D) amused39. It ______ you to at least 50% off the regularprice of either frames or lenses when you buy both.A) presents C) creditsB) entitles D) tips40. Deserts and high mountains have alwaysbeen a ______ to the movement of people from place to place.A) barrier C) preventionB) fence D) jam41. In order to make things convenient for thepeople, the department is planning to set up some ______ shops in the residential area.A) flowing C) mobileB) drifting D) unstable42. Mr. Smith says: "The media are very goodat sensing a mood and then ______ it."A) overtaking C) wideningB) enlarging D) exaggerating43. This is not an economical way to get morewater; ______ , it is very expensive.A) on the other hand C) in shortB) on the contrary D) or else44. It was the first time that such a ______ hadto be taken at a British nuclear power station.A) presentation C) preparationB) precaution D) prediction45. ______ that he wasn't happy with thearrangements, I tried to book a different hotel.A) Perceiving C) PuzzlingB) Penetrating D) Preserving46. The board of the company has decided to______ its operations to include all aspectsof the clothing business.A) multiply C) expandB) lengthen D) stretch47. His business was very successful, but it wasat the ______ of his. family life.A) consumption C) exhaustionB) credit D) expense48. First published in 1927, the charts remainan ______ source for researchers.A) identical C) intelligentB) indispensable D) inevitable49. Joe is not good at sports, but when it ______mathematics, he is the 'best in the class.A) comes to C) comes on toB) comes up to D) comes around to50. Doctors warned against chewing tobacco asa ______ for smoking.A) relief C) substituteB) revival D) succession51. When carbon is added to iron in proper______ the result is steel.A) rates C) proportionsB) thicknesses D) densities52. You should try to ______ your ambition andbe more realistic.A) reserve C) retainB) restrain D) replace53. Nancy is only a sort of ______ of herhusband's opinion and has no ideas of her own.A) sample C) shadowB) reproduction D) echo54. Now that spring is here, you can ______these fur coats till you need them again next winter.A) put over C) put offB) put away D) put down55. There is a ______ of impatience in the toneof his voice.A) hint C) dotB) notion D) phrase56. Please ______ dictionaries when you are notsure of word spelling or meaning.A) seek C) searchB) inquire D) consult57. At yesterday's party, Elizabeth's boyfriendamused us by ______ Charlie Chaplin.A) copying C) imitatingB) following D) modeling58. She keeps a supply of candles in the house incase of power ______A) failure C) absenceB) lack D) drop59. The group of technicians are engaged in astudy which ______ all aspects of urban planning.A) inserts C) performsB) grips D) embraces60. The lecture which lasted about three hourswas so ______ that the audience couldn't help yawning.A) tedious C) clumsyB) bored D) tiredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the followingpassage. For each blank there are fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D) on theright side of the paper. You should choosethe ONE that best fits into the passage.Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line throughthe centre.Historians tend to tell the same joke when they are describing history education in America. It's the one __61__ the teacher standing in the schoolroom door __62__ goodbye to students for the summer and calling __63__ them, "By the way, we won World War II."The problem with the joke, of course, is that it's __64__ funny. The recent surveys on __65__ illiteracy (无知) are beginning to numb (令人震惊): nearly one third of American 17-year-olds cannot even __66__ which countries the United States __67__ against in that war. One third have no __68__ when the Declaration of Independence was __69__. One third thoughtColumbus reached the New World after 1750. Two thirds cannot correctly __70__ the Civil War between 1850 and 1900. __71__ when they get the answers right, some are __72__ guessing.Unlike math or science, ignorance of history cannot be __73__ connected to loss of international __74__. But it does affect our future __75__ a democratic nation and as individuals.The __76__ news is that there is growing agreement __77__ what is wrong with the __78__ of history and what needs to be __79__ to fix it. The steps are tentative (尝试性) __80__ yet to be felt in most classrooms.61. A) about B) in C) for D) by62. A) shaking B) waving C) noddingD) speaking63. A) in B) after C) for D) up64. A) rarely B) so C) too D) not65. A) historical B) educational C)cultural D) political66. A) distinguish B) acknowledge C)identify D) convey67. A) defeated B) attacked C) foughtD)struck68. A) sense B) doubt C) reason D) idea69. A) printed B) signed C) markedD)edited70. A) place B) judge C) get D) lock71. A) Even B) Though C) Thus D) So72. A) hardly B) just C) still D)ever73. A) exclusively B) practically C)shortly D) directly74. A) competitiveness B) comprehension C)community D) commitment75. A) of B) for C) with D) as76. A) fine B) nice C) surprising D) good77. A) to B) with C) on D) of78. A) consulting B) coaching C)teaching D) instructing79. A) done B) dealt C) met D) reached80. A) therefore B) or C) and D)asPart V Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a compositionentitled A Brief Introduction to a TouristAttraction. You should write at least 120words according to the followingguidelines:Your role: a tour guideYour audience: a group of foreign touristsYour introduction should include:●some welcoming words●the schedule for the day● a description of the place thetourists will be visiting(e.g. a scenic spot or a historical site, etc.)You should make the introductioninteresting and the arrangementsfor the day clear to everybody.A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction1. D2. C3. C4. A5. C6. D7.B 8. A 9.C 10. C11. C 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. B 16. A 17. C 18. A 19.21. C 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. B 29.31. A 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. C 36. D 37. D 38. C 39.41. C 42. D 43. B 44. B 45. A 46. C 47. D 48. B 49.51. C 52. B 53. D 54. B 55. A 56. D 57. C 58.A 59.61. A 62. B 63. B 64. D 65. A 66. C 67. C 68. D 69.71. A 72. B 73. D 74. C 75. D 76. D 77. C 78. C 79. S1 popular S2 historical S3 printsS4 instrumentsS5 permitted S6 established S7destroyedS8 In 1897, the library moved into its ownbuilding across the street from theCapitol.S9 The library provides books and materials tothe US Congress and also lends books toother American libraries, government。

2004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案_4

2004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案2004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案2004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案guage be unlike any other on earth? it was 1955, when even deaf peopie dismissed their signing as "substandard". stokoes idea was academic heresy (异端邪说).it is 37 years later. stokoe - now devoting his time to writing and editing books and journals and to producing video materials on asl and the deaf culture - is having lunch at a caf6 near the gallaudet campus and explaining how he started a revolution. for decades educators fought his idea that signed languages are natural languages like english, french and japanese. they assumedlanguage must be based on speech, the modulation (调节) of sound. but sign language is based on the movement of hands, the modulation of space. "what i said," stokoe explains, "is that language is not mouth stuff- its brain stuff."11. the study of sign language is thought to bea) an approach to simplifying the grammatical structure ofa languageb) an attempt to clarify misunderstanding about the origin of languagec) a challenge to traditional views on the nature of languaged) a new way to took at the learning of language [c]12.the present growing interest in sign language was stimulated bya) a leading specialist in the study of liberal artsb) an english teacer in a university for the deaf"c) some senior experts in american sign languaged) a famous scholar in thestudy of the human brain13. according to stokoe, sign language isa) an international language c) an artificial languageb) a substandard language d) a genuine language [d]14. most educators objected to stokoes idea because they thoughta) a language should be easy to use and understandb) sign language was too artificial to be widely acceptedc) a language could only exist in the form of speech soundsd) sign language was not extensively used even by deaf people [c]15. stokoes argument is based on his belief thata) language is a product of the brainb) language is a system of meaningful codesc) sign language is derived from natural languaged) sign language is as efficient as any other language [a]passage twoquestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.a is for always getting to work on time.b is for being extremely busy.c is for the conscientious ( 勤勤恳恳的) way you do your job.you may be all these things atthe office, and more. but when it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the abcs of business should include a p, for politics, as in office politics.dale carnegie suggested asmuch more than 50 years ag hard work alone doesnt ensure career advancemen. you have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind thescefies. yet, despite the ovious rewards of engagingin office politics - a better job, a raise, praise- many people are still unable or unwilling - to "play the game.""people assume that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior," says deborah comer, an assistant professor of management at hofstra university. "but politics derives from the word polite. it can mean lobbying and forming associations. it can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying, to please your superior, and thenexpecting something in return."in fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue ones own self-interest in the workplace. in many cases, this involves some form of socializing within the office environment - not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well."the first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis," says neil p. lewis, a management psychologist. "but if two or three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or shelikes best. its simple human nature."yet, psychologists say, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office. somepeople, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. still others associate politics withfiattery 奉承), fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors. 共7页，当前第2页22004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案相关内容:。

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2004年英语专业四级考试全真试题 WRITING ［45 MIN.］ SECTION A COMPOSITION［35 MIN.］ Nowadays young people tend to phone more often than write to each other. So, some say that phones will kill letter writing. What is your opinion? Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: WILL PHONES KILL LETTER WRITING? You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state specifically what your view is. In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks. SECTION B NOTE-WRITING ［10 MIN.］ Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Your friend, Jane, has failed in the final exam, and is feeling very unhappy about it. Write a note to comfort her and give her some encouragement. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Part Ⅱ DICTATION ［15 MIN.］ Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times: During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO. Part Ⅲ 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 your answer sheet. SECTION A STATEMENT In this section you will hear seven statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. 1.Where is Lily working now? A. In the police department. B. In a drama society. C. In a university. D. In a primary school. 2.Passengers must check in to board Flight 5125 by ____. A. 11:00 B. 11:20 C. 11:30 D.11:50 3.Which of the following statements is true? A. There is a strike across the country. B. Many trains have been cancelled. C. A few trains have been cancelled. D. There is a strike in the North Region. 4.The death and missing numbers in the floods are respectively ____. A. 60/9. B. 16/9. C.9/60. D. 9/16. 5.What is John supposed to do on Sunday? A. Call the office. B. Revise his paper. C. Solve the problem. D. Hand in the paper. 6.What do we know about Mary Jackson? A. She is the speaker’s friend. B. She likes stories. C. She is an author. D. She gave a gift. 7.What do we know about the speaker? A. The speaker can get good tips. B. The speaker pays for the meals. C. The speaker can get good wages. D. The speaker lives comfortably. 8.What will the speaker probably do next? A. To buy some medicine. B. To buy a new cupboard. C. To ignore the matter. D. To investigate the matter. SECTION B CONVERSATION In this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. 9.When will they discuss the agenda? A. Before dinner. B. During dinner. C. After dinner. D. Tomorrow. 10.What can be inferred about the woman? A. She’ll be travelling during the vacation. B. She’ll be working during the vacation. C. She’s looking forward to going home. D. She will offer her help to Jane. 11.What is the cause of their complaint? A. The place. B. The heat. C. The workload. D. The facilities. 12.What can be concluded about Janet? A. She has come to the party. B. She is hosting the party. C. She hasn’t turned up. D. She is planning a party. 13.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. At a bus station. C. In a restaurant. D. At an airport. 14.What does the woman intend to do? A. Get a job on campus. B. Get her resume ready. C. Visit the company. D. Apply for a job with PICC. 15.What are the man and woman doing? A. Listening to the radio. B. Looking at the photos. C. Watching television. D. Reading a newspaper.