大学四级-117及答案解析.doc

1、大学四级-117 及答案解析(总分：693.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.1你认为自己具备哪些条件(如能力、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（分数：106.00）_二、BPart Reading (总题数：1，分数：70.00)BAmericas Top 5 Cleanest Cities/BBWhat Is a Clean City?/BIdeally, its a place where the air quality is good, the water is safe to d

2、rink, and factories arent dumping harmful chemical waste into the environment. Its also a place where you look up and down streets that are free of garbage, and stroll through parks without wading through litter.BSan Francisco/BBBackground:/B Once a prominent shipping and manufacturing center, San F

3、rancisco now has booming financial and business sectors. Since 1980, the citys population has increased by more than a third and its per capita income ranks among the nations highest. Few places have a citizenry that is more environmentally conscious.BProblems:/B Like nearly every traffic-clogged ur

4、ban California area, San Francisco has struggled with high emissions of greenhouse gases. Its Hunters Point area is home to two polluting power plants and a highly contaminated Naval Shipyard. In 2002, a national report found that while San Franciscos source water was safe, its tap water contained h

5、igh levels of a cancer-causing pollutant known as TTHM.BSolutions:/B The citys Environment Department-something many municipalities lack-is seeking to close the power plants at Hunters Point, and the federal EPA is overseeing a massive cleanup of the shipyard there. Meanwhile, San Francisco is in th

6、e forefront of efforts to promote the use of clean-air vehicles, with its public transit leading the way. The citys bus fleet includes over 700 electric-drive vehicles, with plans to convert all the buses to this clean-air technology by 2020. As for concerns about its drinking water, San Francisco r

7、esponded by modifying its water treatment process, which brought the TTHM levels back down into the safe zone. Finally, the local government is finding ways to push energy savings.BColumbus, Ohio/BBBackground:/B Ohios capital, according to the latest census, was the only major city in the state to g

8、row in population. And Columbuss geographical expansion continues. Its economy is light on industry-less than 12% of its job force works in the manufacturing sector. The big growth has been in financial and insurance businesses, as well as retail. Meanwhile, per capita income here is slightly below

9、our 50-city average.BProblems:/B Columbuss steady development has made it tough to keep the citys watersheds clean. Also, an aging storm water and sewage system has caused overflows and backups in recent years. Litter has been a manageable problem, although Columbus has a recycling rate of just 4%,

10、which Mayor Michael Coleman calls “pitiful.“ And finally, the late 1990s were marked by a sudden increase in ugly graffiti (涂鸦) on both public and private property.BSolutions:/B The mayor recently unveiled a new initiative, “Get Green Columbus“, which established an office of Environmental Stewardsh

11、ip. Also underway is a program to update the sewage and storm water systems. To spruce up unsightly areas, Columbus has committed to removing graffiti within two days of its appearance. Through the citys Neighborhood Pride program, a handful of communities each year get a solid week of concentrated

12、cleanup, including tree trimming (修剪), bulk trash pickup and litter removal.BBuffalo, New York/BBBackground:/B Long known as a Rust Belt City where steel was king, Buffalo was hit hard when that industry went into steep decline more than two decades ago. As steel plants shut down, Buffalo was forced

13、 to rebuild its economy from the ground up. But by leveraging its assets, including a low cost of living and cheap, clean hydroelectric energy generated by nearby Niagara Falls, Buffalo has begun luring new, non-manufacturing businesses to the area.BProblems:/B A heavily polluted Buffalo River, acre

14、s of brown-fields, dwindling population, shrinking tax base and fiscal problems meant drastic cuts in city services-including cleaning. As a result, huge trash piles often accumulated in front of homes, sometimes going uncollected for days on end. At the same time, Buffalo was struggling with a siza

15、ble rat trouble.BSolutions:/B Buffalo has made great strides in containing and cleaning up brown fields and contaminated sites. Meanwhile, plans are underway to turn part of the former Bethlehem Steel site into a wind farm that will generate clean power for businesses and residents. The state is als

16、o overseeing a Buffalo River cleanup, already successful enough to draw boaters and fishermen back to the waterway. As for the trash problems, Buffalo undertook an award-winning restructuring of its garbage collection system. A fleet of 13 high-tech street sweepers, deployed 24 hours a day during no

17、n-winter months, now helps keep the streets clear of debris. And the city has dramatically curbed the rat problem by distributing large, securely covered garbage bins to every residence in the city.BSan Jose, California/BBBackground:/B This areas booming high-tech business during the 1980s and 1990s

18、 earned it the name Silicon Valley. Numerous semiconductor and computer chip manufacturers brought in huge numbers of highly educated workers, driving up house values and living costs. Then the dot-com bust hit, and San Jose suddenly lost 200,000 jobs. Now the city is seeking to reinvent itself as a

19、 center for innovation and research in diverse fields.BProblems:/B In the early 1980s, a leaking underground storage tank was found to be polluting the drinking water of 65,000 people near a semiconductor plant. Besides the high-tech contamination, the Valleys rapid growth resulted in extensive spra

20、wl, which means traffic and air pollution.BSolutions:/B The widespread pollution gave rise to a strong grass-roots environmental movement that pressured industry to clean up its mess. Industry responded by going the extra mile, setting higher standards for itself than required. The EPA, meanwhile, i

21、s overseeing the containment and cleanup of the Superfund sites. Because of the groundwater pollution, the Santa Clara Valley Water District became a national leader in testing and protecting drinking water.BPortland, Oregon/BBBackground:/B Portland, long an important port and shipbuilding center, n

22、ow also has a burgeoning high-tech sector, and a robust manufacturing base in paper, metal products and sportswear. Nonetheless, the per capita income is below the average for the 50 cities in our analysis.BProblems:/B The sewer system is ancient and poorly designed, combining storm water runoff wit

23、h sewage in the same piping system. Industries in Multnomah County, Portlands home, continue to spew an estimated 1.85 million pounds of toxics into the air, water and land.BSolutions:/B Portland belongs to the countrys only elected regional government, which means the city coordinates its planning

24、and growth decisions with its neighbors. This arrangement has allowed Portland to make far-ranging decisions, such as the establishment of a growth boundary around its urban center. Land inside this invisible circle is fair game for development; outside the circle theres only open space and farmland

25、. The result is not only a well-preserved agricultural region just outside the city, but also a vibrant, livable urban area where public transportation rules.（分数：70.00）(1).In 2002, it is reported the tap water in San Francisco was safe, while the source water contained high levels of a cancer-causin

26、g pollutant.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(2).Columbus and Portland are among the five cities to have a per capita income slightly below the average of 50 cities.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(3).Sewage and water systems are the main problems of Columbus.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(4).Buffalo, known as a Rust Belt City, has witnessed gre

27、at development of steel industry in the past two decades.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(5).Buffalo is planning to convert part of the former Bethlehem Steel site into a wind farm to generate clean power.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(6).Silicon Valley, once a high-tech business center, now is facing severe pollution from high-

28、tech industries.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(7).Portland is a metropolitan city with a population of roughly two million.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(8).The successful cleanup of Buffalo River has attracted _ back to the water.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).San Jose is now trying to reestablish itself as a centre for _ in various fie

29、lds.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).In the early 1980s, the drinking water of 65,000 people in Silicon Valley was found to be polluted by _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、BPart Listenin(总题数：7，分数：252.00)Section AQuestions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：56.00）A.Where was the massage left.B.Wha

30、t the person said about Margaret.C.When the message was left.D.What information the person left.A.Shes probably been in and out all week.B.She is probably not here on Sunday.C.She has probably no free time this week.D.She has probably tried to call.A.Check if the status of the television is ready.B.

31、Help the woman buy a new television before Friday.C.Fix the womans television.D.Order a new television for the woman.A.The movie did not get any reviews.B.The movie was worth the price.C.Its a pity the woman didnt watch the movie.D.He agrees with the woman about the movie.A.He was preparing for next

32、 weeks exam.B.He wishes he could go to the movie.C.He didnt like watching movies.D.He has seen the movie before.A.She is a chemist and has to do lots of experiments.B.He must be extremely careful.C.He is very careless during the experiment.D.She doesnt think the man is right.A.The man should buy a m

33、eal ticket every month.B.Paying each meal separately will save lots of money.C.Buying the meal ticket wont save the man money.D.The price of each meal is different.A.She will help him make the model.B.She completed her model quickly.C.She is very smart and clever.D.She thinks he can also finish it q

34、uickly.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.A man was killed by a car.B.A car was smashed by a falling object.C.Another car hit and smashed the mans car.D.A piece of wood blocked the street.A.The man had his old car insured.B.The man was sad that his car w

35、as not smashed.C.The man was confident that his car was safe.D.The man never reads newspaper.A.He didnt see the incident.B.He didnt have his car repaired.C.He was unable to repair his car.D.He could not claim anything from the insurance company.A.He was annoyed.B.He was happy.C.He was interested in

36、the insurance.D.He didnt show any reaction.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.The advertising price of the products.B.How to develop the quality of the drugs.C.How to promote their products.D.HOW to satisfy people with more medicine.A.To use a series of

37、full page newspaper with doctors recommendation.B.To offer to return the purchase price if the customers are not satisfied.C.To advertise through television commercials.D.To launch a campaign on all the specialist medical journals.A.She is very interested in the new products.B.The man likes what she

38、 suggested.C.She will have to think of new ideas.D.She was not sure of the regulations.BSection B/BBPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.Because the UN didnt want the problems influence peoples daily life.B.Because the UN wanted to attract peoples

39、attention to the water problems.C.Because the UN wanted to reduce the consumption of water.D.Because the UN estimated that the population will increase soon.A.More than 8,000 million.B.More than 6,000 million.C.More than 2,000 millionD.More than 1,000 million.A.To reduce half of the number of people

40、 who lack safe drinking water by 2015.B.To arouse political desire to meet future water demands.C.To release a report on water development and water problems in the world.D.To maintain sustainable development of South Africa till 2015.BPassage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have

41、just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.To improve the teaching of all the courses in American schools.B.To improve the marks of exams in American schools.C.To improve the foreign language teaching in American schools.D.To improve the development of the students intelligence.A.Because children are more interested

42、in learning foreign languages.B.Because children may become clerks in different department.C.Because children may remember more words of a foreign language.D.Because children may learn a foreign language more easily than adults.A.Investing more money in studying the teaching methods of foreign langu

43、ages.B.Hiring more foreign language teaching assistants in American schools.C.Starting earlier foreign language teaching in American elementary schools.D.Sending more American students to other countries to study their language.BPassage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just

44、heard./B（分数：28.00）A.American agriculture.B.American industry.C.American GDP.D.American economy.A.10 percent.B.0.9 percent.C.0.8 percent.D.50 percent.A.Because of the application of new technology and methods.B.Because of farmers intelligence and luck.C.Because of the increase in agriculture export.D

45、.Because of the increase in agriculture import.A.Canada, Japan and Mexico.B.Japan, Canada and Asia.C.Japan, the European Union and Asia.D.Canada, Mexico and Europe.BSection C/BFrench Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie says her government is U(36) /Uto help train Iraqs police and military but rule

46、s out sending French U(37) /U there. The French official made her U(38) /U Friday in Washington, where she is U(39) /U to smooth relations that soured over Frances opposition to the U. S.-led war in Iraq.Ms. Alliot Marie told a U(40) /U at the Center for U(41) /U and International Studies in Washing

47、ton that France would be U(42) /U to help train Iraqs future military and police forces, U(43) /U to what France and Germany are doing in Afghanistan.Ms. Alliot-Marie, a close political ally of President Chirac, U(44) /U, which soured over French opposition to the U. S. -led war in Iraq.“U (45) /U ,“ said Michele Alliot-Marie. “We simply want to promote our vision of things as we respect that of others. U(46) /U（分数：77.00）(1).（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_