大学四级-1114及答案解析.doc

1、大学四级-1114 及答案解析(总分：712.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.假设你的学校要召开运动会，你作为该校学生会的发言人在开幕式上发言，请写一份开幕词，包括以下内容：1表明自己的身份和发言的主要内容；2对到场的领导和老师给予的支持表示感谢，并阐述做体育运动的益处；3预祝此次运动会取得圆满成功。An Opening Speech（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)Impact of Media on Distance EducationMedia is everywh

2、ere; it has become a part of our daily life. The media plays a dominant role in the learning process and has opened new dimensions in learning. Now education is no longer a constraint (约束) for anyone. Media has brought education to the doorstep of each and every individual. All forms of mediathe new

3、spaper, radio, television and the Internet are equally important in imparting education. As the technology is progressing, the different educational modules (模块) are being channeled through certain community access centers like community radio system, televisions, internet, community multi-media cen

4、ters, etc. Media literacy or education does not only mean to be entertained by media but to learn something from it.Distance education is often defined as institution-based, formal education where the learning group is separate, and where interactive telecommunications systems are used to connect le

5、arners, resources, and instructors.The original distance education by correspondence has been upgraded by twenty-first century technology. Distance education has vastly benefited from the media boom with telecasts and broadcasts limiting the dependence on the written word. In the past, distance educ

6、ation was primarily delivered through mail and was called correspondence course. The medium of instruction was mainly through books, paper documents and other printed materials. Contrary to classroom learning, instructions provided by professors or teachers were delivered in print to the learners wh

7、o didnt have the opportunity to have interactive classes. Queries and notes were interchanged between teachers and students and vice versa.But now the trend is fully replaced by colourful computer-based graphic resources. Computer-based education has changed the traditional offerings of corresponden

8、ce education. This medium of education converts the traditional static resources into interactive and interesting online modules for the learners. Moreover, online-learning retains most of the characteristics of the classical form of distance learning, while offering more sophisticated learning mate

9、rials at a much reduced rate.At present, the concept of distance education with the help of media has gained wide popularity. The media boom with telecasts and broadcasts has to a large extent limited the dependence on the written word. Moreover, with the emergence of the Internet as a global media,

10、 the concept of distance learning has been revolutionized. From the age-old days, distance learning was mainly provided through correspondence. But the introduction of the Internet has changed the concept of distance learning to a great extent.Nowadays, distance learning programmes are increasingly

11、being delivered through computer technologies but the traditional media is not totally useless as it helps in effective learning. We can define quality online education as a people-oriented, instructor-led activity, where the level of communication should be comparable with on-campus education. Due

12、to the connectivity of the Internet, distance education is often called online learning because the Internet-connected computers bring the teacher and learner face to face, which substitutes/replaces classroom learning. Moreover, the Internet has also facilitated the students to study online from an

13、y location and at any convenient time.There are numerous factors which have contributed to the increasing popularity of the distance education through media. With the introduction of online learning in universities, distance learning has gained immense importance. Online learning has assumed the rol

14、e of an important media for imparting distance education. It also went to the extent of providing quality online courses which have become almost comparable to the traditional classroom learning. Now students can get access to a broad range of disciplines from any location. With the mingling of onli

15、ne learning and distance education, education is no longer a constraint for any class of the society.Distance education can also be termed as Interactive Telecommunications system. Interactive telecommunications systems broadly mean that the instructors and the learners use a variety of technologica

16、l resources while teaching and learning from a distance. Nowadays, many universities have come up with the idea of transferring its on-campus learning into online learning.Now we see an excessive use of media in education. Media has made its presence felt everywhere, be it by television, radio or co

17、mputers, the most popular medium of imparting education. Unlike the past, education and examination is no longer monotonous (乏味的). With the introduction of media, education has assumed a different role. We can see that before the board exams or any competitive exams, different medias like television

18、, radio, etc. come out with different education-related programs to help students to deal with their study materials. These media channels rope in different intellectuals, professors and teachers of different institutions to guide the students with their valuable suggestions and give them necessary

19、moral boost to cope up with their burden of studies.The most important advantage of online distance education is to earn a degree from ones home or workplace. In traditional distance learning, interaction is limited to a certain point and feedback from the other side is often delayed because of slow

20、 postal systems. It has helped a large number of people to pursue education, who dont even have the time to enroll for regular courses. Moreover, it is usually easier and less competitive to obtain admission for the online courses.In case of online distance courses, learning is more fun and interact

21、ive. It is also flexible. It is possible to incorporate charts, maps, graphs, moving images, slides, video clippings and even audio recordings with the course material. It helps to understand the entire syllabus without the help of a teacher. The students are able to interact with their peers throug

22、h online class projects, e-mails and also with the help of online conferencing. This interaction with the help of media using e-mail, conference calls and chat makes learning easier and entertaining. It substitutes the face-to-face experiences of traditional learning. The availability of online libr

23、aries with their huge collection of books has also made the learning process easier and worthwhile.Speaking about the economic side of online distance learning, it is seen that most of the time, the expense of a regular course is much higher than the online courses. The media-related online distance

24、 learning is relatively economical than the traditional class-room learning. Nevertheless, keeping in mind its positive effects on individuals, these computer-based distance education continues to grow.（分数：70.00）(1).According to the author, education is sure to be limited to a certain scope without

25、the use of media.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(2).Correspondence course was the major form of distance education in the past with the teaching being fulfilled through mail.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(3).Computer-based education has taken place of correspondence course because it offers colorful pictures as well as words.（分

26、数：7.00）填空项 1:_(4).The appearance of distance learning produces a big effect on the society and leads to the revolution of a whole age.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(5).With the use of the Internet, the traditional media has been out of date because of its ineffectiveness in distance education.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(6).

27、Now students have a variety of course choices when registering for an online learning no matter where they are.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(7).Interactive online learning cart be realized when teachers and students use technological resources in education.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(8).Instructors from different instituti

28、ons can be integrated as a whole to offer students both academic suggestions and courage on _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).Unlike traditional distance learning, online learning doesnt use postal system, therefore can avoid _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).Students can turn to methods such as online class projects, e-m

29、ails and online conferencing to fulfill _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、Part Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Section A(总题数：3，分数：105.00)Questions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：56.00）A.He was offered a movie ticket.B.He received a traffic ticket.C.He works very carefully.D.He always

30、 drives carelessly.A.She prefers apples for dessert.B.She wants to have some oranges.C.She doesnt want to have dessert.D.She prefers bananas for dessert.A.He likes the black and white sweater.B.He doesnt like either.C.He likes the white dress.D.He likes all of them.A.He needs a long-sleeved shirt.B.

31、It doesnt fit him very well.C.He hasnt had time to try it on yet.D.He is not sure he likes the style.A.The woman did her share in doing the job.B.The woman did not help to help fulfill the plan.C.The man took for granted the womans help.D.The man doesnt thank the woman for her help.A.She doesnt like

32、 to go shopping.B.She preferred shopping to studying.C.She doesnt live near shops.D.She went shopping yesterday.A.She likes the first one though it is expensive.B.She doesnt like both of them.C.Shes going to choose the cheaper one to save money.D.She prefers the expensive one with less maintaining c

33、ost.A.The apples are delicious.B.The apples might not be so good.C.The apples are not in the season.D.The apples are very good.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.He uses it for his job.B.He spends too much time on the bus.C.He lives too far from the univ

34、ersity.D.He would feel safer at night with a car.A.Ask about the mile-age.B.Avoid buying an old ear.C.Get a mechanical inspection.D.Check the service records.A.He is an expert of car sales.B.He is a mechanic of cars.C.He is the owner of the ear.D.He is an inspector.Questions 22 to 25 are based on th

35、e conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.In a shop today.B.In a street today.C.In the street yesterday.D.In a shop yesterday.A.It sold sport shoes near a bank.B.It sold sport shoes but soon went bankrupt.C.It sold sport suits near a bank.D.It sold sport suits but soon went bankrupt.A.Because h

36、is beer was not fine.B.Because he sold hard drinks.C.Because he sold beer.D.Because his hard drinks were not fine.A.Some people didnt support him.B.Some people are jealous of him.C.His wife wanted him to give up his business.D.He has no confidence to run his business any more.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70

37、.00)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.Take with them a gift for the host.B.Take with them a gift for the hosts children.C.Take with them a gift for the hosts wife.D.Take with them a gift for everyone of the hosts family.A.A gift of money.B.A gift

38、showing appreciation.C.Fruits for the entire family.D.Sweets for the children.A.On weekend party.B.On birthday party.C.On overnight party.D.On the wedding.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.Because all the buildings in the city look alike.B.Because

39、 there are no signs to direct them.C.Because no tour guides are available.D.Because the university is everywhere in the city.A.They award their own degrees.B.They select their own students.C.They set their own exams.D.They organize their own laboratory work.A.They were not treated equally until 1881

40、.B.They were not awarded degrees until 1948.C.They have no exams until 1948.D.Very few of them are engaged in research.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.It has a negative effect on the natural environment.B.The quality of our life is decreased.C

41、.The worlds population is approaching certain limits on growth.D.Natural resources are used up.A.Because it can create the capital needed to improve our quality of life.B.Because it can provide natural resources to industry.C.Because it can make the quality ot life decrease.D.Because it can control

42、the worlds population.A.The advantages of the economic growth.B.The disadvantages of the economic growth.C.The importance of the economic growth.D.The debate about whether the economic growth is desirable.A.The author is in favor of economic growth.B.The author is against continued economic growth.C

43、.The author does not show his point of view.D.The author is very glad to join the discussion.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Advertising is a way of bringing (36) to the public for the purpose of selling a product, a service, an idea, or an (37) . The information is transmitted by means of (38) word or o

44、ver the air. It may be presented as a simple (39) of fact, or as more often, it may be offered in colorful or even (40) language. All advertising is intended to (41) people to do some specific things, such as buy a product, order a service, join an organization, or (42) a meeting and so on. Each adv

45、ertisement is paid for by a person, a group, an organization, or a business (43) seeking to advance his or its goals.In a modern society, everyone uses advertising in one way or another. A person may obtain a job by answering a classified ad, or sometimes called a small ad. It is placed in a newspap

46、er by those wishing to sell or buy something, lease or rent something, offer or get employment, etc. (44) . In choosing food products and other items of daily living, he is usually guided or influenced by advertising. (45) .Advertising has certainly played, an important part in making modern goods a

47、nd services available to the general public, it hastened containers acceptance of such new products as cars, telephones, electric refrigerators, and frozen foods. (46) .（分数：77.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_七、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Section

48、 A(总题数：1，分数：90.00)Thanksgiving is Americas national holiday for giving thanks to God. Thanksgiving Day has a special (47) for Americans because it is traced back to that group of people who were among the first to come to the New World in search of freedom.In 1620, 102 sea weary (疲倦的) Pilgrims landed on the peninsula of Cape Cod. Their ship, the Mayflower, had (48) to go to Virginia, but it made its la