Model Test Two
Part Ⅰ Writing （30 minutes）
Directions： For this part， you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Education Matters When You Can Find a Good Job. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below：
1. 有人认为上大学就是为了找个好工作
2. 找不到好工作再怎么读书也没有用
3. 你的观点
注意：在实考中，此部分试题在答题卡1上。
Education Matters When You Can Find a Good Job
Part ⅡReading Comprehension （Skimming and Scanning）（15 minutes）
Directions： In this part， you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.
For questions 1～7， mark Y (for YES)if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO)if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN)if the information is not given in the passage.
The Mini Cooper BMW’s Mini Cooper can trace its history back to 1957， when Leonard Lord， president of the British Motor Corporation （BMC）， decided to develop a reliable， efficient small car for consumers. Lord gave car designer Alec Issigonis the task of creating a British car that would fit in a box 10 feet long， 4 feet wide and 4 feet tall. In addition， the passenger space in the car had to comprise 60 percent of the length of the vehicle. Issigonis and his team moved from concept to production in two years， an amazingly short development cycle for an entirely new concept car. The secret to the Mini’s size was a revolutionary engine layout. The engine was mounted sideways， in the front of the car， near the front two wheels. The front wheels drove the car and the additional weight in the front of the Mini gave the car more stability when taking tight turns. The space saving engine layout created a passenger compartment with more room than you’d expect for such a small car. After the second generation of prototypes was designed， Leonard Lord decided to move the Mini into mass production. In August 1959， the first Minis rolled off the production lines and into the possession of British motorists. In 1961， a race car builder named John Cooper approached BMC with the intention of altering a Mini into a viable race car. Despite Issigonis objection， Cooper received the blessings of BMC. The result of the partnership was the first Mini Cooper， a car that won multiple races， including three victories at the Monte Carlo Rally. In 1963， Cooper made further alterations to the engine and body design. He called his new turbocharged design the Mini Cooper S.
The Evolution of Mini As years passed，BMC’s corporate structure changed many ti mes. Even the British government operated the company for several years—at a considerable loss. Despite the changes in corporate structure，the Mini didn’t change much at all. Small mechanical adjustments were made from one year to the next， but in general， a Mini from 1959 would look practically identical to one made in 1999. This was partly due to a great basic design， and partly due to the simple fact that BMC had other things to worry about than the design of a little car. In 1994，BMW purchased the Rover Group， the company that was then producing the Mini. BMW recognized the
impact of the original Mini and planned to completely re-invent it. In 2000 production on the original Mini model came to an end. By that time， more than 5，000，000 Minis had been produced and sold. BMW unveiled the new Mini Cooper concept at the Paris Auto Show. The new vehicle measured two feet longer and one foot wider than the original Mini model. New Mini Coopers came with lots of features and options. Some diehard Mini enthusiasts felt the new Mini Coopers were an entirely different breed， one that has abandoned many of Issigonis design philosophies. Others felt the new Mini Cooper was the logical descendent of the original concept.
The First Mini Generation： 2002～2006BMW introduced two Mini Cooper car models to the American market in 2002： the Mini Cooper and the Mini Cooper S. Both two-door hatchbacks were inspired by the classic Mini cars made in England from 1959 to 1999. Both were 18 inches shorter and 400 pounds lighter than the new Volkswagen Beetles （though they were 4 inches wider）. BMW offered several choices in body colors， with an optional alternative roof color. Both models also featured the center-mounted speedometer， carried over from the original Mini model. The first-generation Mini Cooper featured a 16 liter four-cylinder engine with 115 horsepower. A five-speed manual transmission was standard； an optional six speed continuously variable automatic transmission （CVT） was available. The Mini Cooper S had a more powerful engine with 168 horsepower. The standard transmission for the Mini Cooper S was a six-speed manual transmission. In 2003， BMW offered new optional packages with both the Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S models. A Sports Package included options like the antiskid system and increased the wheel size of the model. Dealers could offer different roof graphics to customize cars. In late 2003， John Cooper Works offered a tuning kit for the Mini Cooper S. This kit could boost the engine to an impressive 200 horsepower. The Mini Cooper of 2004 featured few changes from earlier models. BMW added a digital speed readout under the tachometer. A rear power socket located in the trunk of the car returned in 2004 as part of the standard Mini equipment. An optional Sport seat with larger side bolsters designed to hold drivers in place while taking tight turns at high speed became available in beige leather. In 2005， BMW offered a convertible body style for the Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S. The convertible models featured a power top with a heated glass rear window. They came with rear obstacle detection and front side airbags. They were slightly longer， thinner and taller than the hatchback models. All Mini Cooper models received a few minor changes in appearance to their headlights， grille and taillights. Again， changes in the Mini Cooper model continued to be minor. The 2006 Mini Cooper was virtually identical to earlier models. One new option was a Checkmate Package， which included the antiskid system， larger wheels， sport seats and a black and white graphics overlay.
Mini Cooper： The Next Generation The 2007 Mini Coopers are the first models in the second generation of Mini vehicles. The 2007 models are slightly larger and more powerful than the previous generation， except for the Mini Cooper Convertible， which still uses the 2002 2006 generation design. Drivers can expect new convertibles using the 2007 coupe technology in 2008. The Mini Cooper’s engine now has 118 horsepower； the engine of the Mini Cooper S is supercharged at 172 horsepower. The Mini Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible have 115 hp and 168 hp，respectively. Apart from the basic Cooper Convertible， all models have a standard six-speed manual transmission； a 6-speed automatic transmission is optional， replacing the CVT system. The basic convertible still has a standard 5-speed manual transmission or the optional CVT system.
Customization reaches a new level with the 2007 models. Owners can select from a library of graphics for roof designs， racing stripes， door handles， side view mirrors and the list goes on. The Mini USA Web site offers a “Design & Build Your Own Mini” feature with over 10，000，000 configurations.
注意：在实考中，此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. Leonard Lord is the first one to design Mini Cooper， a reliable， efficient small car for consumers.
2. The purpose of fixing the engine sides in the first Mini is to make the car more fashionable.
3. When BMW started to make its Minis in 1957， Britain was in the middle of an oil crisis and fuel efficient cars became a necessity.
4. The first Minis were sold to the public in the United States in August 1959.
5. Before 1994， Mini Cooper was produced by the Rover Group rather than BMW.
6. BMW has produced and sold 5，000，000 Mini Coopers by 2000.
7. The first BMW Mini Cooper concept was unveiled to the public in Paris after the purchase of the Mini by BMW.
8. The first generation Mini Cooper S featured an engine with horse power while the first generation Mini Cooper had an engine with horse power.
9. In 2005， BMW released its first Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S models.
10. are the first models of the second generation of Mini vehicles， slightly larger and more powerful than the previous generation， except for the convertibles.
Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension （35 minutes）
Section A
Directions： In this section， you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation， one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
注意：在实考中，此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
11. A） There are six sections of each class.
B）He has to leave since it is almost one o’clock.
C） There are dozens of classes to choose from.
D）It doesn’t matter which class the woman takes.
12. A）She’s lent the texts for just a few days.
B） She kept the texts that are still up to date.
C）She’s no longer interested in science.
D） She moved her science texts away from the other books.
13. A） He would like to know what happened.
B） He can help the woman.
C） Because of what happened， he has no time.
D） He would have helped if he had the time.
14. A） Tom thinks the team will win the championship.
B） Most people play football differently.
C）Most people are optimistic about the team’s chances of winning. D）Tom’s opinion is the same as most others.
15. A） Saying goodbye to a friend.
B） Buying a ticket for a sports event.
C） Paying a bill at the bank.
D） Arranging a plane trip.
16. A）He didn’t know how to begin to write a play.
B）He hasn’t liked plays very much in the past.
C）He didn’t want to talk about it right away.
D）He wasn’t sure what the first part was about.
17. A） Dan received them.
B） Gloria forgot about them.
C） Dan mailed them.
D） Gloria has sent for them.
18. A） His room is quite large.
B） He had to walk around the dormitory.
C）It’s hard to find enough room in the dormitory.
D）It’s his turn to inspect the dormitory room.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A）It’s only open to poetry majors.
B） It requires another class first.
C）It’s already full.
D）It’s only offered in the morning.
20. A） The class meets during his working hours.
B） The class is too far away.
C） He has another class at the same time.
D）He’s already familiar with the material.
21. A） All the other work schedules conflict with his classes.
B）He doesn’t want to ask his boss for another favor.
C） He wants to work the same schedule as his friends.
D） He likes to do his homework in the evenings.
22. A） Its course cost less.
B） It has a pool.
C） The class size is smaller.
D） It may offer the class he needs during the day.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. A） More buffalos are surviving the winter.
B） Fewer buffalos are dying of disease.
C） More buffalos are being born.
D） Few buffalos are being killed by hunters.
24. A） She is from Wyoming.
B） She needs to earn money.
C） She has been studying animal diseases.
D） Her thesis advisor is heading the project.
25. A） Collecting information about the bacteria.
B） Working on a cattle ranch.
C） Writing a paper about extinct animals.
D） Analyzing buffalo behavior.
Section B
Directions： In this section， you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage， you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question， you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）， B）， C）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：在实考中，此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. A） Banning the use of mobile phones during public performances.
B） Educating the people about the appropriate use of mobile phones.
C） Increasing the use of mobile phones in public places.
D） Warning people against using mobile phones while driving.
27. A） The show business.
B） Cinema owners.
C） Mobile phone companies.
D） Cinemagoers.
28. A） The phone user will be sent to jail.
B） The offender will have to pay some money.
C） The phone will be taken away by police.
D） The phone user will receive a warning message.
Passage Two
Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. A） For most people， love ends within 30 months.
B） For most people， breaking up is always difficult.
C） Love is never meant for lasting forever.
D） Rational couples are more likely to stay together.
30. A） From questionnaires.
B） From interviews.
C） From observations.
D） From in-class discussions.
31. A） The couples involved take to drinking cocktails.
B） The couples involved take in some special chemicals.
C） Tolerance is developed when relations are established.
D） Some couples are more concerned with the welfare of their children.
32. A） Anyone who is addicted to alcohol.
B） Anyone who falls in love quickly.
C） Anyone more addicted to cocktail of love.
D） Anyone less addicted to cocktail of love.
Passage Three
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. A） A predator is an animal of great strength and size.
B） An animal that eats plants can also be a predator.
C） An animal that kills other animals and eats plants.
D） A large animal that kills and eats small animals.
34. A） Lions. B） Frogs. C） Foxes. D） Giraffes.
35. A） People have a lot to learn about predators.
B） Predators would not kill their prey if they had enough food.
C） Tigers do not have an easy time killing their prey.
D） Predators can kill whenever they want.
Section C
Directions： 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. When the passage is read for the second time， you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks， you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally， when the passage is read for the third time，you should check what you have written.
注意：在实考中，此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
Sudanese billionaire Mo Ibrahim believes there is nothing more important for Africa than good leadership. He has created the world’s richest prize，（36） five million dollars over ten years. The winner also will receive two hundred thousand dollars every year for life. An （37） two hundred thousand dollars a year will be made available for good causes supported by the winner. The Mo Ibrahim Prize for （38） in African Leadership will be awarded for the first time in October 2007. Former heads of state and government from African countries south of the Sahara Desert will be considered. （39） must have left office in the past three years and have shown good political leadership. Former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan will lead the committee that will choose the winner. The committee will examine research from a special （40） system. The Ibrahim Index for African Governance will （41） national progress in several areas. They include economic and social development， peace and security， human rights，（42） and the rule of law. The （43）was developed at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in Cambridge，Massachusetts.Kofi Annan maintains good governance is the single most important way to end poverty and support development. （44） .As Mo Ibrahim puts it，（45） . The prize may not be given every year. （46） . These include leadership programs or financial assistance for African students.
Part Ⅳ Reading Comprehension （Reading in Depth）（25 minutes）
Section A
Directions： In this section， there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.
More than half a million students take an introductory calculus（微积分） course in any given year， and the number is growing. A large 47 have no choice. Calculus is a 48 that must be overcome on the way to a professional career in medicine or engineering. Even disciplines like history now sometimes 49 some college mathematics. But for many people who in the last few years have passed 50 such a course，the word “calculus” brings back painful memories. In many universities about half of the students who take introductory calculus fail the course. A 51 large number must take the course several times to get through. At the same time， engineering and physical sciences professors complain that even the students who pass don’t know very much about calculus and don’t know how to use it. Too often calculus is taught by 52 instructors to ill-prepared students in an environment with 53 feedback， the result is a serious 54 in the number of students pursuing advanced mathematics， and a majority of college graduates who have learned to hate mathematics. Now many educators have started a movement to 55 what is taught in an introductory calculus course，to improve the way it is taught and to bring the teaching of calculus into the computer age. Though they admit that there is nothing they could do about calculus， many of them do bring 56 suggestions. 注意：在实考中，此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。A） through F） decline K） adequate B） inexperienced G） breakdown L） proportion C） barrier H） require M） fraction D） worthwhile I） change N）competence E） dilemma J） insufficient O） surprisingly
Section B
Directions： There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A）， B）， C） and D）. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
An international research team has found evidence of the Earth’s earliest forest trees， dating back 385 million years. Upright stumps （树桩） of fossilized trees were uncovered after a flash flood in Gilboa， upstate New York， more than a century ago. However， until now， no one has known what the entire trees looked like. Two years ago， two fossils were found near Gilboa of trees which had fallen sideways， with their trunk， branches， twigs（细枝） and crown still intact. American researchers called in Dr Christopher Berry of Cardiff University， an expert who has studied tree fossils around the world for the last 17 years. Dr Berry was able to identify the trunks as being of the genus Wattieza， a tree fern like（树蕨类） plant. Small fragments of Wattieza have been found in the past， but there was no direct evidence of how large the plant could grow. The new specimens show that they reached at least 8 metres in height and formed the first known forests on earth. Dr Berry，of Cardiff’s School of Earth， Ocean and Planetary Sciences， said，“This is a spectacular find， which has allowed us to recreate these early forest ecosystems. Branches from the trees would have fallen to the floor and decayed， providing a new food chain for the bugs living below.”“This was also a significant moment in the history of the planet. The rise of the forests removed a lot of Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere. This caused temperatures to drop and the planet became very similar to its present day condition.”Dr Berry worked with colleagues from Binghampton University， New York and from New York State Museum， which discovered the two trunk fossils. Their findings are published in the scientific journal Nature in April 2007.
注意：在实考中，此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
57. The finding near Gilboa two years ago is most probably remarkable because .
A） upright stumps of fossilized trees were found in the same place two centuries ago
B） researchers had a difficult time determining the genus of the fossilized trees
C） the fossilized trees were identified as being of the genus Wattieza
D） the fossilized trees have their trunk， branches， twigs and crown still intact
58. Dr Berry was called in to .
A） lead the international research team
B） study the upright stumps of fossilized trees
C） identify the genus of the fossilized trees
D） confirm the genus of the fossilized trees
59. What is significant about the discovery of the fossilized Wattieza
A） Researchers can determine the size of a fully grown tree.
B） No other fossil of Wattieza has been found before.
C） Researchers can recreate the early forest ecosystems.
D） The plant formed the first known forests in the world.
60. When were the first known forests likely to exist in the world
A） Before Wattieza appeared on the earth.
B） When Wattieza grew on the earth.
C） After Wattieza disappeared from the earth.
D） Before the earth entered the Ice Age.
61. What happened after the rise of the first forests in the world
A） Carbon Dioxide was removed from the atmosphere.
B） The earth gradually became cold and entered the Ice Age.
C） The ecosystem was modified similar to the one at present.
D） A new food chain was formed for bush bugs.
Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
Thomas Alva Edison held 1，093 patents for different inventions. Many of them， like the lightbulb，the phonograph， and the motion picture camera， were brilliant creations that have a huge influence on our everyday life. However， not everything he created was a success； he also had a few failures. One concept that never took off was Edison’s interest in using cement to build things. He formed the Edison Portland Cement Co. in 1899， and made everything from cabinets （for phonographs）to pianos and houses. Unfortunately， at the time， concrete was too expensive and the idea was never accepted. Cement wasn’t a total failure， though. His company was hired to build Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. From the beginning of the creation of motion pictures， many people tried to combine film and sound to make “talking” motion pictures. Edison himself attempted in combining sound with pictures made by Edison’s assistant， W.K.L. Dickson. By 1895， Edison had created the Kinetophone—a Kinetoscope （peep hole motion picture viewer） with a phonograph that played inside the cabinet. Sound could be heard through two ear tubes while the viewer watched the images. Although the initial novelty of the machine drew attention， the decline of the Kinetoscope business and Dickson’s departure from Edison ended any further work on the Kinetophone. By 1915 Edison abandoned the idea of sound motion pictures. The greatest failure of Thomas Edison’s career was his inability to create a practical way to mine iron ore. He worked on mining methods through the late 1880s and early 1890s to supply the Pennsylvania steel mills
demand for iron ore. In order to finance this work， he sold all his stock in General Electric(GE)， but was never able to create a separator that could extract iron from unusable，low grade ores. Eventually， Edison gave up the idea， but by then he had lost all the money he d invested.
注意：在实考中，此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
62. By citing the number of patents held by Edison， the author tries to .
A） affirm Edison was a man of exceptional creativity
B） illustrate the impact of Edison s inventions on everyday life
C） downplay the few failures Edison had in his life
D）maintain that Edison’s greatness cannot be diminished by his failures
63. Which of the following does NOT contribute to Edison’s failure in using cement as a construction material
A） He attempted in building everything with cement.
B） Cement was too expensive to be used as a construction material.
C） His company was hired to build Yankee stadium in New York.
D） The public did not accept his perception of cement.
64. Edison abandoned his idea of sound motion pictures partly because .
A） people would prefer to see motion pictures in theaters
B） he could not synchronize sounds with a motion picture
C） he did not have enough money to invest in the project
D） he lost one of his able assistants W.K.L Dickson
65. Why did Edison abandon his idea of creating a practical way to mine iron ore
A） He intended to separate iron from unstable， low-grade ores.
B） He lost all his money raised from selling his GE stock.
C） All his money invested in the project were lost in the end.
D） His idea of creating an iron ore separator failed to materialize.
66. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A） Thomas Alva Edison： the Failed Inventions.
B） Thomas Alva Edison： the Great Inventor.
C） Thomas Alva Edison： the Untold Story.
D） Thomas Alva Edison： the Ambitious Investor.
Part Ⅴ 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
注意：在实考中，此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
Mexican culture and history 67 back to some of the most powerful indigenous civilizations of the pre-encounter Americas. 68 to Spanish arrival， the Aztecs already had a 69 musical legacy， with the establishment of formal music schools called cuicalli. The sacred 70 and rhythms of the Aztecs still resonate today，and the Náhuatl language is still71 spoken throughout Mexico. During the nearly three centuries of Spanish colonial rule， Mexican music 72 much of Spain s regional forms， and merged these traditions with the indigenous 73 that endured. The population also was
a 74 of this mixture， 75 to as mestizo. But by the early 19th century， Mexicans sought their independence 76 Spain and
began to 77 other European forms， 78 the polka and the waltz. Following the independence period （roughly 100 years），the revolutionary period established Mexico’s79 as an independent nation，and 80 the way for one of the country’s most important and 81 forms： the corrido.82 during the early 20th century， the corrido is an epic ballad form that in many ways chronicled（记载） the events of Mexico’s revolution （1910-1917）， from tales of its heroes 83， to battles， crimes and betrayal. The Spanish poetic forms such as the romance and the copla became popular literary choices， and the instrumental accompaniment ranged 84 a single guitarist to a variety of small ensembles. In time， many o f the country’s unique regional forms would include the corrido as 85 repertoire（演出剧目）. More than 100 years later， the corrido has continued to 86 Mexico’s regional music.
67. A） day B） date
C） call D） bring
68. A） Following B） Until
C） Till D） Prior
69. A） significant B） crucial
C） critical D） momentous
70. A） instruments B） tools
C） appliances D） facilities
71. A） narrowly B） closely
C） widely D） limitedly
72. A） developed B） adopted
C） replaced D） imitated
73. A） components B） parts
C） factors D） elements
74. A） sign B） indication
C） reflection D） exhibit
75. A） considered B） referred
C） inferred D） labeled
76. A） of B） on
C） off D） from
77. A） recognize B） embrace
C） establish D） formalize
78. A） notably B） specially
C） insignificantly D） uniquely
79. A） position B） place
C） status D） footing
80. A） led B） guided
C） moved D） paved
81. A） enduring B） endured
C） maintaining D） maintained
82. A） Emerged B） Surfaced
C） Developed D） Appeared
83. A） exploitations B） exploits
C） explorations D）explorings
84. A） from B） across
C） within D） over
85. A） standing B） accepted
C） popular D） standard
86. A） exit B） dominate
C） include D） reflect
Part Ⅵ Translation（5 minutes）
Directions：Complete the sentences by translating into English (the Chinese given in brackets). Please write your translation on Answer Sheet 2.
注意：在实考中，此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答，只需写出译文部分。
87. Wherever you go，（你都会注意到这种产品的广告）.
88. Not surprisingly，the researcher could hardly find convincing grounds，（以支持他的理论）.
89. （事关紧急）for every human who might be interested in knowing many species are being endangered.
90. I don’t think it necessary （每遇到一个生词都要查词典）.
91. （他被称之为书呆子） for the simple reason that he spares no efforts reading.
大学英语四级考试标准试卷答案与解析
Model Test Two
Part Ⅰ Writing ??Education Matters When You Can Find a G ood Job.
Some of us think that the real purpose of receiving university education is to find a good job. Otherwise, it is no use for us receiving such education. As a matter of fact, I do not agree with this viewpoint. I do acknowledge that education plays an important role in the process of looking for a job. By going to university, we can acquire much knowledge and prepare ourselves for the jobs that we will take after graduation. However, university education is simply more important than ensuring us to find good jobs. The real purpose of university education, in my view, is to teach us to become more responsible and to be contributing citizens. We have to realize that after we leave school, we should make the world a better place with our hard work and sacrifices if necessary. Therefore, I believe that education does not matter if we are equipped with more skills. It matters only if we learn to understand the responsibility that we owe to society.
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension （Skimming and Scanning）
［文章大意］本文介绍了Mini Cooper车型的发展及演变史。Mini Cooper开创了实用、经济、小巧型汽车的先河，它历经了几次改革与创新，新的车型相继面世，如Mini Cooper S敞蓬车型，2007款新车型。
1. N
题干说明里昂纳多是第一位为消费者设计了可靠、经济的Mini Cooper。第一段作者提到里昂纳多将此设计任务交给了设计师阿莱。故题干错误。
2. N
题干说明给第一辆Mini Copper装备发动机侧面是为了让汽车更时尚。文中第二段最后一句话表明此举是
为了让这款小车有更大的空间。
3. NG
题干说明当宝马在1957年开始制造Mini cooper时，英国处在燃油危机中，经济型汽车有其存在的必要性。作者在文中并没提及这一点。
4. N
题干说明第一批Mini Cooper是在1959年8月卖给美国大众的。文中第三段作者提及第一批Mini下线并为英国车主所拥有。
5. Y
题干说明1994年前Mini由Rover公司制造，而不是宝马公司。从文中第六段第一句可知，直到1994年宝马公司才收购Rover公司，在此之前Mini Cooper一直由Rover公司生产。
6. N
题干说明宝马公司至2000年生产并销售了5，000，000 辆Mini Cooper。第六段最后一句作者提到，至2000年宝马公司生产并销售了500多万辆Mini Cooper。
7. Y
题干指出宝马在购买Mini之后，在巴黎宝马Mini Cooper概念对大众揭开面纱。文中第七段开始，作者指出宝马在巴黎汽车展揭开了新Mini Cooper概念的面纱。
8. 168/115
文中第九段中作者详细描述了第一代Mini Cooper S和第一代Mini Cooper发动机的马力，分别为168和115 horsepower。
9. convertible
文中第十二段开始作者提到2005年宝马公司为Mini Cooper和Mini Cooper S 提供了活顶车型。
10. The 2007 Mini Coopers
题干提问除了Mini Cooper敞蓬车型，第二代Mini的第一批车型中，哪种体型更大、动力更强。阅读文章第十四段可知，2007款Mini Cooper体型更大、动力更强。
Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension
11. D12. B13. B14. C15. D
16. D17. C18. C19. B 20. A
21. B22. D23. A24. C25. A
26. A 27. D28. B29. A30. B
31. C32. D33. B34. D35. C
36. worth
37. additional
38. Achievement
39. Candidates
40. rating
41. measure
42. democracy
43. index
44. He explains the idea behind the prize is to produce better leadership and governance in Africa
45. the prize is not meant to reform dishonest leaders, nor will it end corruption in Africa
46. If no excellent candidate is identified, the money will be used for other important causes
Part Ⅳ Reading Comprehension（Reading in Depth）
Section A
47. L：proportion
这里需要填一个名词，a large proportion 指的是大部分的学生，proportion“比例，部分”，而fraction 指的是“小部分，片断，分数”。
48. C：barrier
这里仍然需要填个名词，根据句意：微积分学在医药学或工程学的职业生涯中是一个必须被克服的障碍，barrier“障碍物，屏障”符合题意，为正确选项。
49. H：require
这里需要填个动词，根据句意：现在，甚至像历史这样的学科有时都需要学生学习一些高等数学知识。require“需要，要求”。
50. A：through
根据上下文，这里要填个介词，pass through“经过，通过”，指的是通过这类考试的学生，备选项中只有through为介词。
51. O：surprisingly
这里的词用来修饰形容词large, 故需要填个副词，备选项中只有一个副词surprisingly“令人惊讶地”。
52. B：inexperienced
这个词用来修饰instructor, 应该填个形容词。在备选项中的四个形容词inexperienced, worthwhile, insufficient和adequate中，inexperienced“无经验的，不熟练的”符合句意，表示无经验的老师们。
53. J：insufficient
这里应该填个形容词，来修饰名词feedback。insufficient feedback,指的是不足的反馈。
54. F：decline
根据前面几个句子传达的信息：因为微积分学使大部分学生头痛，所以使得学习高等数学的学生人数出现了大幅下降。decline“下降”符合句意，为正确答案。
55. I：change
start to do sth., 故这里应该填个动词原形，根据句意：现在，许多教育家们已经开始改变在微积分学入门的课程里所教授的内容了。
56. D：worthwhile
这里应该填个形容词，修饰suggestions, 这句表达的意思是：尽管这些教育家们承认他们在微积分学方面做不了什么，但是他们中有不少确实带来了一些非常有用的建议。worthwhile“值得做的，值得出力的”符合句意。
Section B
Passage One
［文章大意］文章开始提到，一个国际调查组发现了地球上最早可追溯到385，000，000年前的森林树木的证据。一个多世纪以前，在偏僻的纽约北部树木化石的笔直树干经过洪水的冲刷后暴露在外面，然而至今都无人知道此树木的原始整体模样。随后此文介绍了多位考古学者对树木化石标本的多种研究。
57． D题干提问为什么两年前在Gilboa附近的发现可能是最不平常的。文中第一段中，作者提到一个世纪之前人们只是发现了笔直的树桩化石，直到现在没有人知道完整的树的样子，但是两年前，在Gilboa附近发现的两个树的化石是有完整的树干、树枝、末梢和树顶的。
58． C题干提问Dr. Berry被请来做什么。对应文章第二段末句，Dr Berry能够鉴别化石树的种类。59． C题干提问发现Wattieza化石的重要意义是什么。文中第四段Dr Berry说这是一个壮观的发现，它向我们再现了早期的森林生态系统。
60． B题干提问首个被知道的森林可能是什么时间存在于这个世界上的。对应文章第三段，过去发现了Wattieza的小碎片，但是这里没有直接的证据知道这种植物可以长多大。这种新的样本显示了它们至少能长到8米，而且形成了地球上的首个森林。
61． C题干提问地球上首个森林生长之后发生了什么。对应文中第五段，森林的生长带走了空气中的大量
二氧化碳，导致了温度的下降，并且当时星球就变得与其当今的情形很相似。
Passage Two
［文章大意］爱迪生毕生拥有1093个不同发明的专利权，比如电灯、留声机等都是对人们生活有着巨大影响的伟大创造。但不是他的所有发明都是成功的，其中包括一些失败，例如有声运动图片等等。
62． A题干提问通过引用爱迪生发明专利的数目，作者意图是什么。四个备选答案中，答案A最合适，确定爱迪生是个具有特殊创造性的人。
63． C根据题干中的关键词cement定位到文中第二段，答案A、B、D在第二段中被提到均是导致此想法失败的原因，而答案C证明了cement 作为建筑材料并不是完全失败的。
64． D题干提问爱迪生放弃了有声电影的想法部分是因为什么原因。文中第三段中提到了两个原因：一个Kinetoscope生意的衰落；二是爱迪生助手Dickson的离职。答案D正好是其中的原因之一。
65． D题干提问爱迪生为什么会放弃发明分离铁矿技术的想法。在文章最后一段，作者介绍爱迪生想发明一种分离器，为此把所有通用电器的股票都给卖了，但是也没有成功。
66． A题干提问四个选项中，哪一个做本文的标题最合适。本篇文章的内容全是引用了爱迪生实验失败的例子，故选答案A。
Part Ⅴ Cloze
67. B固定搭配。 date back to ［date from］从……时就有, 回溯到, 远在……（年代）。
68. D固定搭配。? prior to （adv.）在前, 居先。本句句意为：在西班牙人到来之前，阿兹特克人已经有了非常重要的音乐遗产，并建立了正规的音乐学校cuicalli。
69. A形容词辨析。句意同68题，这里需要一个形容词修饰legacy。significant有意义的、重要的；crucial至关重要的；critical评论的；momentous重大的。
70. A名词辨析。? 这里需要一个名词与rhythms并列作主语，表示“乐器”。instruments 器具、乐器；tools工具；appliances用具；facilities设备、工具。
71. C副词辨析。? 本句句意为：阿兹特克人神圣的乐器和旋律仍然在今天产生共鸣，并且Náhuatl 语言仍然在墨西哥被广泛地使用。narrowly精细地；closely接近地；widely广泛地；limitedly有限地。72. B动词辨析。? 这里需要一个谓语动词，表示“采用、吸收”。本句句意为：在西班牙殖民的近三个世纪里，墨西哥音乐吸收了许多西班牙的地方风格，并且将传统的与本土元素融合在一起。develop发展；adopt采用、采纳；replace替代；imitate模仿。
73. D名词辨析。? 这里需要补充一个名词，表示“本土的元素”，句意同72题。component成分；part 部分；factor因素；element元素、要素。
74. C名词辨析。? 本句句意为：人口是这种融合的一个反映，例如混血儿。sign标记；indication 指示、暗示；reflection 反射、映像；exhibit展品。
75. B固定搭配。 refer to 提到, 谈到。句意同74题。
76. D介词辨析。本句句意为：19世纪早期，墨西哥人从西班牙寻求了独立，并且开始接触吸收其他欧洲文艺形式。故这里选用介词from。
77. B动词辨析。? 句意同76题。recognize认可、承认；embrace接受、采纳；establish建立；formalize 使正式。
78. A副词辨析。? 句意同76题。notably 尤其、特别；specially特别地；insignificantly无关紧要地；uniquely独特地。
79. C名词辨析。? 本句句意为：接下来的独立时期，革命阶段确立了墨西哥作为独立国家的身份，并且为国家最重要和最持久流传的文艺形式之一做好了准备。position位置；place位置、地方；status地位、身份、状况；footing立足处。
80. D固定搭配。? pave the way for为……铺平道路, 为……做好准备，句意同79题。
81. A形容词辨析。句意同79题，这里需要一个形容词表示“持久的”，enduring。
82. C动词辨析。? 本句句意为：经过20世纪早期发展，Corrido成为了一个壮丽的史诗民歌形式，它以多种形式记载了1910～1917年墨西哥的革命事件，包括英雄的事迹、战争、犯罪、叛变等传说。emerge 显现；surface浮出表面；develop发展；appear出现。
83. B词形辨析。exploit 虽然大多作动词使用，但也可作名词，表示“英勇的行为或壮举”。exploitation(n.)剥削、开发、利用；exploit(v.) 开发、宣传；exploration(n.) 探险、勘测；exploring(adj.)扫描的、探索的。
84. A介词辨析。? 本句句意为：西班牙的诗歌形式变成了流行的文艺选择，并且乐器伴奏从一个单独的吉它到多样的合唱曲。range from...to...包括从……到……之间的各类事物。
85. D形容词辨析。这里需要一个形容词修饰repertoire，句意为：最后，许多国家独特的地方形式中将包括Corrido作为标准曲目。standing固定的、常设的；accepted公认的； popular流行的；standard 标准的。
86. B动词辨析。这里需要一个及物动词，表示“支配、影响”。句意为：一百多年后，Corrido继续对墨西哥地方音乐产生支配作用。exit退出；dominate?? 支配、占优势；include包括；reflect反映、反射。
Part Ⅵ Translation
87. you will notice the product advertised
88. on which to base his theory
89. It is an urgent matter
90. to look up （in the dictionary） every new word you come across
91. He is referred to as a book worm
Tape Script of Listening Comprehension
Model Test Two
Section A
11. W：I can’t decide whether to take anthropology or geology this term. Can you give me some suggestions?
M：It’s six of one and half a dozen of the other. I’m afraid that you have to make the decision by yourself.
Q： What does the man mean?
12. M： So you have moved to work in another city after your graduation. Did you really give away all your science texts when you left?
W： Not really, you know, only the out-of-date ones.
Q： What does the woman mean?
13. W：I don’t imagine you would have time to help me with this, though I would appreciate it if I could use some of your help.
M：As it happens, I would. Let’s see what you have.
Q： What does the man mean?
14. M：Tom seems to think this year’s football season will be disappointing. He insists that the team is in no position to compete for the championship.
W：That’s his opinion. Most others think differently.
Q： What does the woman mean?
15. W：I’ll make your flight reservations by phone now, and then write out the ticket for you. M：That’s fine. Can you tell me the departure time again? I won’t be able to leave before Friday. Q：What’s the man doing?
16. W： I saw you went to the play. Did you think it was a good one?
M：What I didn’t understand was the very beginning. Maybe I haven’t gone to the theater for too long.
Q： What does the man mean?
17. M：Gloria, how’s everything with the dance? Are you going to send out invitat ions? W：No, I got Dan to do it. I have something else in hand and can’t spare myself any time for that.
Q： What happened to the invitations?
18. W：Your dormitory room isn’t very large, is it?
M： I can hardly turn around in it. What can I do about it? I c an’t afford to move out.
Q： What does the man mean?
Conversation One
W： Hi, Mark! How is it going?
M： Well, not so great.
W：What’s wrong?
M：I’ve got a big problem with the poetry course that’s required for my major.
W： Is that all filled up?
M： No, no, there is plenty room, but there is a pre-condition. I’ve got to take an introduction to poetry before I can take the special course on poets of the 1960s and the introductory course is only offered in the evenings.
W：You don’t like evening classes?
M： No, that’s not the point. I have to work in the cafeteria every evening. I need the money to pay my tuition.
W： Can you ask someone to switch hours with you? Maybe you could just switch a couple of evenings, since the course probably only meets two times a week.
M：I wish I could. My boss just did me a favor by putting me on evenings, and he’ll hit the ceiling if I ask to change again.
W： Wait a minute! I have an idea. Have you checked the courses over at the community college? They might offer the introductory poetry course during the day.
M：Hey! That’s a great idea. I’m free this afternoon. I think I’ll go over and check it out. W： Yeah, their courses are actually cheaper and you can transfer the credits over here.
M：Thanks for the advice. I’ll let you know what happens.
W： Sure, Mark! Good luck!
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What prevents the man from taking the course on the poets of the 1960s?
20. What problem does the man have with the introduction to poetry class?
21. Why doesn’t the man want to change his work schedule?
22. Why does the man want to take a class at the community college?
Conversation Two
M：Hello, Jane. I’d like to talk to you about a research project that you might be interested in. A friend of mine is working in Yellow Stone National Park this summer.
W： A research project in Yellow Stone?
M： Yes, she is working with the buffalo population. Their heads have been increasing in size lately which is good in theory.
W： Yeah, but I thought they were in danger of becoming extinct.
M： Well, apparently because of all the winter tourists, paths are created in the snow. More buffalos are surviving the harsh winters because the paths make it easier for the buffalos to move around and find food.
W： But I heard some of the herds are infected with bacteria. Is that true?
M：Yes, it’s true. And because the buffalo population is increasing, the disease begins to spread to the cattle ranches that border the park.
W：That’s bad news. Isn’t it?
M： Yes. And it caused a lot of controversy. Some of the ranches even want to destroy the buffalo heads.
W：That’s awful. Have they made much progress with the research?
M： So far they have been collecting tissue samples from dead buffalos to see if bacteria are present.
W：I’d really be interested in working on this. You know I’ve been researching diseased animal population.
M：That’s why I thought of you. I took the liberty of mentioning your name to my friend. She hopes you can spend the whole summer out there.
W： We ll, I was going to work on my thesis a lot in July, but I’m sure my advisor wouldn’t want me to pass up this opportunity.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. Why is the buffalo population increasing?
24. Why does the man think Jane would be interested in going to Yellow Stone?
25. How will Jane probably spend the summer?
Section B
Passage One
Increasingly New Yorkers are placing and receiving calls when they go to the movies. But now if a new law does become effective soon, the very act of talking into a mobile phone in a cinema or any other place of public performance could become illegal and result in a fine. The proposed law has strong support from cinemagoers. “It is annoying when people in a movie theatre use th eir mobiles. You end up missing parts of the film,” said one New Yorker. The use of mobile phones in live theatres and concert halls would also be included in the prohibition. Many people in the show business support the proposed law. The problem is that the ban will be difficult to apply because it will be hard to catch mobile phone users. Mobile phone companies are not too happy. They believe such act would invade an area of common sense and courtesy. But council members are determined; they want to modify anti-social behavior and send a message: you just need to turn the mobile off, put it in your pocket and enjoy the show. In 2001, New York became the first state to outlaw use of mobile phones by drivers.
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. What is the main objective of the proposed law in New York?
27. Who does the speaker say are most supportive of the proposed law?
28. What will happen if the use of a mobile phone in public is outlawed?
Passage Two
Forget the traditional Valentine card message; love is not forever. In fact, for most people, it lasts no more than 30 months. After that, according to research on the nature of romance, couples
have to choose between breaking up and deciding that they are easy enough with each other to stay together. The conclusions of Professor Cindy Hazan from Cornell University, based on 5,000 interviews across 37 cultures and medical tests on couples challenge the romantic ideal, suggesting instead that men and women are biologically an d mentally predisposed to be “in love” for only 18-30 months. That is just long enough for a couple to meet, mate, and produce a child. There is evidence that what we call love is created by a chemical cocktail in the brain. Some chemicals are registered together only during the initial stages of a relationship. But even the most ardent lovers develop a tolerance to the effects of these chemicals, as a drunken person becomes immune to a single glass of alcohol. Love becomes a habit, especially if there are children. The study also indicates that most men fall in love more quickly and easily than women and most relationships are terminated by women. This suggests that women are less addicted to the cocktail of love.
Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. Which of the following is Professor Hazan’s conclusion?
30. How did Professor Hazan obtain the evidence for his study?
31. Why do some relations last longer according to the professor?
32. Who is more likely to end a relation?
Passage Three
The living things in an ecosystem affect each other in many ways. The consumers that kill other animals for food are called predators. The word predator usually brings to mind pictures of lions and wolves, but such creatures as owls, frogs, and humans are also predators. Some predators, carnivores such as lions, depend entirely on the animals they kill, while many others, such as foxes and humans, eat plants too. Some people think of predators as “bad”, though humans themselves are the greatest predators the world has known. Sometimes individual predators attack farm animals, and so they have to be controlled. Too often, however, people try to exterminate entire populations of predators, with the mistaken idea that they are doing good. People usually believe that predators have an easy time killing defenseless prey. But studies of predators and their prey show that this isn’t so. After observing tigers in Africa, Dr George Miller wrote：“Their acute senses, great speed, strength and size, and f ormidable claws and teeth have given many naturalists the impression that they can kill whenever they want... My experience shows quite the contrary：the tiger has to work quite hard for its meals.”
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. What is TRUE of a predator according to the passage?
34. Which of the following are NOT mentioned as predators?
35. What is the observation of Dr. Miller?
Section C
Sudanese billionaire Mo Ibrahim believes there is nothing more important for Africa than good leadership. He has created the world’s richest prize, （36） worth five million dollars over ten years. The winner also will receive two hundred thousand dollars every year for life. An （37）additional two hundred thousand dollars a year will be made available for good causes supported by the winner. The Mo Ibrahim Prize for （38） Achievement in African Leadership will be awarded for the first time in October 2007. Former heads of state and government from African countries south of the Sahara Desert will be considered. （39） Candidates must have left office in the past three years and have shown good political leadership. Former United Nations Secretary General
Kofi Annan will lead the committee that will choose the winner. The committee will examine research from a special （40） rating system. The Ibrahim Index for African Governance will （41） measure national progress in several areas. They include economic and social development, peace and security, human rights, （42） democracy and the rule of law. The （43） index was developed at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Kofi Annan maintains good governance is the single most important way to end poverty and support development. （44） He explains the idea behind the prize is to produce better leadership and governance in Africa. As Mo Ibrahim puts it, （45） the prize is not meant to reform dishonest leaders, nor will it end corruption in Africa. The prize may not be given every year. （46） If no excellent candidate is identified, the money will be used for other important causes. These include leadership programs or financial assistance for African students.
大学英语四级考试新题型样卷答案 Part I Writing A Campaign Speech Good evening，ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for coming to this election campaign today. With the trust and complete support of my team, I am delighted to announce that I am running for chairman of the Student Union. As a diligent man with pleasant personality, I have been always considered to be a good team member. Meanwhile, as a big fan of sports I fully realize the importance of teamwork and advocate the spirit of being quicker and stronger. I possess strong determination to take firm steps toward achieving the objectives of my team. In addition, my working experience with the Student Union in the past two years will be extremely helpful to my future work here if I get elected. A sign of a really strong organization is that it can change its leadership without hindering its progress and without damaging its values. If I am elected, I believe I have the capability to lead the Union to advance in the right direction. I will cooperate well with my fellow members of the Union and take innovative measures, including establishing a student-information center, forming a teacher-student-friendship association, to make the Union a true assistance t o students’study and life here as well as a bridge of communication between teachers and students. Thank you very much! Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) 1.Y 2.Y 3.N 4.N 5.Y 6.N 7.NG 8. municipalities and construction companies 9. $10 to $40 10. drop-off stations Part III Listening Comprehension Section A 11-15 DBACB 16-20 CDCDB 21-25 BCAAD Section B
英语四级推荐用书（精华版） 一、英语基础薄弱考生适用资料 （一）词汇：《星火·图解速记》 推荐理由：轻薄便携，记忆量小。不仅是这本词汇书，其他轻薄浓缩的词汇书同样适合英语基础薄弱的同学。用最快的速度过一遍单词，然后赶快过真题吧，搞定真题文章中的生词，你的词汇量一定能快速提升！ （二）真题：巨微英语《四级真题·逐句精解》 推荐理由：第一本“专为基础薄弱考生恶补基础”的英语四级真题。逐句注释文章词汇，还对词汇的常见考点（相关搭配，熟词辟义）做了归纳；为了帮大家攻克语法，逐句讲解文章，剖析句子结构，还用了结构图的形式，力求详尽透彻。只要这一本真题，完美替代词汇书语法书！ （三）各题型专项：历年真题+真题详解 推荐理由：英语基础薄弱的考生，只需要针对性的、全面的研读真题即可。可以在某段时间，只针对一种题型进行专训，既可以快速掌握解题思路和解题技巧，又可以获悉英语四级的命题趋势和命题特点，可谓一举两得。 （四）课外阅读：英文原版《小王子》，《爱丽丝梦游仙境》 推荐理由：对于英语基础薄弱的同学来说，带着趣味性学英语是再好不过的，这两本英文原版书都是入门级的，比外刊文章简单的多，
没有过多的难词。课余时间阅读这些书，不仅能学到生词，学到好的句子，也能培养学英语的兴趣。 二、英语基础的较好考生适用资料 （一）词汇：新东方《四级词汇·词根+联想记忆法》 推荐理由：对于英语基础较好的同学来说，词汇量应该也是比较好的。那么在备考四级的过程中，你要做的就是将这本全面的词汇书通读一遍，标记处少数还未掌握的词汇，然后对这些词汇重点记忆。 （二）真题：《大学英语四级真题·汇编王》 推荐理由：如果英语基础已经足够扎实了，最好的备考方法就是大量刷题了。这本真题包含今年的18套真题，是目前最全的真题了。此外，只要十几块钱，这么美丽的价格，多刷几遍也不心疼啊。 （三）各题型专项：华研系列 推荐理由：华研的真题不够尽善尽美，但是各题型专训做的很不错。至于为什么说适用于英语基础较好的同学呢？因为这个系列有一个特点，解析比较简略，解析包含了许多专业术语。英语基础较好的同学使用起来毫无压力，但是英语基础不够好的同学可能用起来会比较吃力。 （四）课外阅读：各类外刊杂志《时代周刊》《卫报》等 推荐理由：英语四级的考题的题源就是这些外刊，并且是近五年
2017年12月大学英语四级考试真题及答案（第一套）Part I Writing （25 minutes） Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short easy on how to best handle the relationship between doctors and patients. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Part II Listening Comprehension （25 minutes） Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard. 1. A) Her friend Erika. C) Her grandfather. B) Her little brother. D) Her grandmother. 2. A) By taking pictures for passers-by. C) By selling lemonade and pictures. B) By working part time at a hospital. D) By asking for help on social media. Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard. 3. A) Finding cheaper ways of highway construction. B) Generating electric power for passing vehicles. C) Providing clean energy to five million people. D) Testing the efficiency of the new solar panel. 4. A) They can stand the wear and tear of natural elements. B) They can be laid right on top of existing highways. C) They are only about half an inch thick. D) They are made from cheap materials. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard. 5. A) Endless fighting in the region. C) Inadequate funding for research. B) The hazards from the desert. D) The lack of clues about the species. 6. A) To observe the wildlife in the two national parks. B) To identify the reasons for the lions’ disappearance. C) To study the habitat of lions in Sudan and Ethiopia.
阅读答案 Section A 选词填空(卷1) 26. E constructed 27. O undertaken 28. F consulted 29. M range 30. N scale 31. I eventually 32. K necessarily 33. L production 34. A cheaper 35. J height Section B 段落信息匹配卷1 36—K 37—D 38—M 39—G 40—B 41—L 42—H 43—F 44—J 45—C Section C 仔细阅读 Passage one 46. A. Seneca's thinking is still applicable today 问题：What are researchers rediscovering through their studies 解析：问题题干中的“researchers”和“today”是解题的关键，对应到文中第一段的“Now scientists are bringing this ancient wisdom up-to-date”。选项中“Seneca’s thinking “ 对应到“this ancient wisdom” ，而“still applicable”对应到“bring…up-to-date”,故答案为A。 47.B. It is a teaching tool under development 问题：What do we learn about “Betty’s Brain”？ 解析：根据“Betty’s Brian”定位，定位到第三段，而该段的段首便强调“ But the most cutting-edge tool under development is the “teaching agent” “ ,意味着整段文字要叙述的主要是和“ tool “有关的信息，且选项中的”under development”和原文信息重合，故答案为B。 48 C. It helps them learn their academic subjects better.
大学英语四级考试专家预测试卷 Total score: 710 Total time allowed: 130 minutes Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled To Curb Spending? You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: 1. 现在许多大学生花钱大手大脚; 2. 有人认为社会整体生活水平提高了，大学生花钱多一些无可厚非; 3. 你的看法。 Part II Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A Directions:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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 Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre. 1. A) The author isn’t an expert in economy. B) She has a better theory about the economy. C) She isn’t sure that the author’s idea would work. D) The author spends too much time arguing about details. 2. A) 7:45. B) 7:15. C) 7:30. D) 8:00.
Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a news report to your campus newspaper on a volunteer activity organized by your Student Union to assist elderly people in the neighborhood. You should write at least 120 words but no more than180 words. 【参考范文】 On June 14, Friday, a volunteer activity where many students took an active part in visiting the local Nursing House was organized by the Student Union and it turns out to be a big success. The activity was aimed at encouraging students to visit the elderly at the Nursing House and help elderly people deal with their troubles both physical and psychological. Many students volunteered to participate in this good deed and were engaged in helping the elderly here out by making their meals, washing their clothes and chatting with them. When asked about those volunteers’feelings about such an experience, all of them responded with a smile, saying “what a wonderful practice and I really appreciate this experience, for it makes me learn to care more for others in need.” All in all, the activity turns out to be a success not only for the visited elderly but for those students involved. 【参考范文译文】 6月14日，星期五，学生会组织了一个参观当地敬老院的志愿活动，许多学生都积极参与其中，该活动取得了巨大的成功。 此次志愿活动旨在拜访当地敬老院的老人们并对他们各个方面的困难提供帮助。许多学生主动加入到此次善举当中，帮老人们洗衣做饭、谈心解闷，竭尽所能提供帮助。问及参与此次活动的感想时，他们毫无例外地回道“真是太有意义了，很感谢这次经历，它让我懂得要去更加关爱那些有困难的人” 总而言之，此次活动取得了巨大成功，不仅仅对那些老人来说受益多多，对于参与的学生来说也是意义良多。 Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section A The center of American automobile innovation has in the past decade moved 2,000 miles away. It has26 from Detroit to Silicon Valley, where self-driving vehicles are coming into life. In a27to take production back to Detroit, Michigan lawmakers have introduced28 that could make their state the best place in the country, if not the world, to develop self-driving vehicles and put them on the road. “Michigan’s29 in auto research and development is under attack from several states and countries which desire to 30our leadership in transportation. We can’t let happen,” says Senator Mike Kowall, the
2018年12月大学英语四级真题完整版（第3套） Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges of studying abroad.You should write at least 120 words but no more than180 words. PartⅡListening Comprehension (25 minutes) Part ⅢReading Comprehension ( 40 minutes) Section A Directions:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. R ead the passage t hrough carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once． Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage. Have you ever used email to apologize to a colleague?D elivered a 26to a subordinate (下属) with a voice-mail message? Flown by plane across the country just to deliver important news in person? The various communication options at our fingertips today can be good for 27and productivity---and at the same time very troublesome. With so many ways to communicate, how should a manager choose the 28when the message to be delivered is bad or unwelcome news one that’s best --- 29business communication consultants and etiquette for the recipient? We’ve (礼仪) experts to come up with the following guidelines for 30using the alterative ways of delivering difficult messages. First of all, choose how personal you want to be. A face-to-face communication is the most 31 .Other choices, in descending order of personalization, are: a real-time phone call, a voice-mail message, a handwritten note, a typewritten letter, and the most 32is email. Some of these may change order according to the 33 situation or your own preferences; for example, a handwritten note might seem more personal than voice mail. How do you decide on the best choice for the difficult message you’ve got to deliver? “My 34concern is: How can I soften or civilize this says etiquette expert Dana Casperson. “So when I apologize, I usually message?” choose in-person first, or a phone conversation as my top alternative, and maybe a
2017年12月英语四级真题 Part I Writing(25 minutes) Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on how to best handle the relationship between parents and children.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Part II Listening Comprehension(25 minutes) Section A Directions:In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each news report,you will hear two or three questions.Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard. 1.A)Her friend Erika.C)Her grandfather. B)Her little brother.D)Her grandmother. 2.A)By taking pictures for passers-by.C)By selling lemonade and pictures. B)By working part time at a hospital.D)By asking for help on social media. Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard. 3.A)Finding cheaper ways of highway construction. B)Generating electric power for passing vehicles. C)Providing clean energy to five million people. D)Testing the efficiency of the new solar panel. 4.A)They can stand the wear and tear of natural elements. B)They can be laid right on top of existing highways. C)They are only about half an inch thick.
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2018年6月四级考试真题（第三套） PartⅠ Writing (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance of speaking ability and how to develop it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension 说明：2018年6月四级真题全国共考了两套听力。本套的听力内容与第二套的完全一样，只是选项的顺序不一样而已，故在本套中不再重复给出。 Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. An office tower on Miller Street in Manchester is completely covered in solar panels. They are used to create some of the energy used by the insurance company inside. When the tower was first 26 in 1962, it was covered with thin square stones. These small square stones became a problem
历年来英语四级考试格式 考试答题的顺序 1.作文分数106.5分 2.快速阅读71分 3.听力部分248.5分 4.是一篇篇章词汇理解和两篇传统的阅读理解，177.5分 5.是完形填空（极大可能考这个）71分 6.翻译，汉译英并且需译部分只是一般的短句翻译。35.5分 CET-4考试内容 一、试卷构成和成绩报道 就所测试的语言能力而言，试点阶段的四级考试由以下四个部分构成：1）听力理解；2）阅读理解；3）完型填空或改错；4）写作和翻译。 听力理解部分分值比例为35%；其中听力对话15%，听力短文20%。听力对话部分包括短对话和长对话的听力理解；听力短文部分包括选择题型的短文理解和复合式听写。 阅读理解部分分值比例为35%；其中仔细阅读部分（Reading in Depth）25%，快速阅读部分（Skimming and Scanning）10%。仔细阅读部分分为：a）选择题型的篇章阅读理解；b）篇章层次的词汇理解（Banked Cloze）或短句问答（Short Answer Questions）。快速阅读理解部分测试的是浏览阅读和查读能力。 完型填空或改错部分分值比例为10%。完型填空部分采用多项选择题型，改错部分的要求是辨认错误并改正。
写作和翻译部分分值比例为20%；其中写作部分（Writing）15%，翻译部分（Translation）5%。写作的体裁包括议论文、说明文、应用文等；翻译部分测试的是句子、短语或常用表达层次上的中译英能力。 具体比例搭配如下： 作文15%（有14分、12分、8分、6分、2分和0分四个档次，用时30分钟） 快速阅读10%(7个判断题每个1%，3个填空题也是1%，单词拼写错误不给分，用时15分钟) 听力35%（短对话8个，每个1%，长对话8个，每个1%，短文10个，每个1%，填词7个，每个0.5%，3个句子分别为2%，2%，2.5%。用时35分钟） 篇章阅读20%+词汇阅读5%（传统阅读10个，一个2%，选词阅读10%，一个0.5%。用时25分钟） 完型填空10%（20个小题，一题0.5%。用时15分钟） 翻译5%（一题1%。用时5分钟） 快速阅读的答题方式不一定 写作：30分钟， 107分（15%） 快速阅读 15分钟，70分（10%）
大学英语四级考试真题及答案 Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes) 注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Creating a Green Campus. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: 1. 建设绿色校园很重要 2. 绿色校园不仅指绿色的环境…… 3. 为了建设绿色校园，我们应该…… Creating a Green Campus Part ⅡReading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For question 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Colleges taking another look at value of merit-based aid Good grades and high tests scores still matter—a lot—to many colleges as they award financial aid. But with low-income students projected to make up an ever-larger share of the college-bound population in coming years, some schools are re-examining whether that aid, typically known as “merit aid”, is the most effective use of precious institutional dollars. George Washington University in Washington, D.C., for example, said last week that it would cut the value of its average merit scholarships by about one-third and reduce the number of recipients(接受者), pouring the savings, about $2.5 million, into need-based aid. Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., made a similar decision three years ago. Now, Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., says it will phase out merit scholarships altogether. No current merit-aid recipients will lose their scholarships, but need-based aid alone will be awarded beginning with students entering in fall 2008. Not all colleges offer merit aid; generally, the more selective a school, the less likely it is to do so. Harvard and Princeton, for example, offer generous need-based packages, but many families who don’t meet need eligibility(资格)have been willing to pay whatever they must for a big-name school. For small regional colleges that struggle just to fill seats, merit aid can be an important revenue-builder because many recipients still pay enough tuition dollars over and above the scholarship amount to keep the institution running. But for rankings-conscious schools in between, merit aid has served primarily as a tool to recruit top students and to improve their academic profits. “They’re trying to buy students,”says Skidmore College economist Sandy Baum. Studies show merit aid also tends to benefit disproportionately students who could afford to enroll without it. “As we look to the future, we see a more pressing need to invest in need-based aid,”says Monica Inzer, dean of admission and financial aid at Hamilton, which has offered merit scholarships for 10 years. During that time, it rose in US News & World Repor t’s ranking of the best liberal arts colleges, from 25 to 17. Merit aid, which benefited about 75 students a year, or about 4% of its student body, at a cost of about $ 1 million a year, “served us well,”Inzer says, but “to be
大学英语四级改革阅读理解新题型——匹配题 练习1 Caring for elderly parents catches many unprepared [A ] Last July, Julie Baldocchi，s mother had a massive stroke and was paralyzed. Baldocchi suddenly had to become a family caregiver, something that she wasn"t prepared for. “I was flying by the seat of my pants,” says Baldocchi, an employment specialist in San Francisco. Both of her parents are 83, and she knew her father couldn’t handle her mother’s care. The hospital recommended putting her mother in a nursing home. Baldocchi wasn’t willing to do that. But moving her back into her parents’ home created other problems. Baldocchi, 48, is married and lives about a mile away from her parents. She has a full-time job and has back problems that make it difficult for her to lift her mother. “I couldn’t do it all,” she says. “But I didn’t even know how to find help.” [B] With help from the Family Caregiver Alliance, she eventually hired a live-in caregiver. “But even if you plan intellectually and legally, you’re never ready for the emotional impact,” Baldocchi says. In the first two months after her mother’s stroke, she lost about 30 pounds as stress mounted. More than 42 million Americans provide family caregiving for an adult who needs help with daily activities, according to a 2009 survey by the AARP. An additional 61.6 million provided at least some care during the year. And many are unprepared. [C] While many parents lack an advance care directive, it’s the most basic and important step they can take. The directive includes several parts, including: a durable power of attorney, which gives someone legal authority to make financial decisions on another’s behalf; a health care proxy, which is similar to the power of attorney, except it allows someone to make decisions regarding medical treatment; and a living will that outlines instructions for end-of-life care. (For example, parents can say if they want to be kept alive by artificial measures.) “It’s invaluable for the kids, because it’s hard to make those decisions for a parent,”says Jennifer Cona, an elder- law attorney at Genser Dubow Genser & Cona in Melville, N.Y. An advance care directive is the first line of defense if a situation arises, says Kathleen Kelly, executive director of the Family Caregiver Alliance, which supports and educates caregivers. Without an advance directive, the family will have to petition the court to be appointed the parent’s legal guardian, says https://www.doczj.com/doc/ad14833563.html,. [D] It’s important for families to talk about long-term care so the adult children know their parents，preferences, wishes and goals, says Lynn Feinberg, a caregiving expert at AARP. But it’s not an easy conversation. Elderly parents are sometimes suspicious of their children’s financial motives, says Susan John, a financial planner at Financial Focus in Wolfeboro, N.H.