大学四级-1259及答案解析.doc

1、大学四级-1259 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)1.1描述一下你在公共场所亲眼目睹的扒窃事件2谴责这种不文明行为3在构建和谐社会进程中，人人都应该有正义感Pickpocketing_（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)Alan Greenspan: the Most Powerful GuyWith the Americans Midterm Elections over, and a new Commander-in-Chief about to

2、 step in, some Americans are a little nervous about the nations future. But others feel secure, knowing that the man they consider the most powerful person in the world isnt going anywhere.Just who is this behind-the-scenes guy they think has more power than George W. Bush ever will? Hes Alan Greens

3、pan, a 74-year-old expert economist who heads the Federal Reserve, commonly known as the Fed.Unlike the president, who has to please the voters and compromise with Congress, Greenspan doesnt have to answer to anyone.But that doesnt mean his job is easy.Basically, Greenspan is in charge of keeping th

4、e nations economy stable. The economy is sort of like a balloon: blow in too much air, and it pops. But with too little air, it falls to the floor. Greenspan helps decide when to blow more air into the economy. In this case, the air in a balloon is. the amount of money in the economy. Greenspan can

5、make the economy grow by increasing the money supply, or keep the economy from inflating too much by decreasing the money supply. His goal is for the economy to grow and contract gradually. Rapid changes can harm businesses and consumers.Translating “GreenspanSpeak“In a speech lately, Greenspan hint

6、ed the Fed was concerned the economy might be slowing down too fast. What Greenspan actually said was that the Fed should “remain alert to the possibility that greater caution and weakening asset values in financial markets could signal or precipitate(促成) an excessive softening in household and busi

7、ness spending. “But what investors heard was: “I may lower interest rates which will make it easier for the companies you are investing in to borrow money. That means theyll expand and their stock will be worth more in the future.“Within hours of Greenspans remarks, so many investors bought stocks t

8、hat the Dow Jones and the NASDAQ rose by three percent and ten percent that day. The value of some companies went up by millions of dollars, just because investors had confidence in Greenspans words.Increasing InfluenceBut Greenspan doesnt just work magic by talking. He was educated at New York Univ

9、ersity and Columbia and appointed to his job in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan. And hes credited with steering the country through some difficult times since then, including a serious stock market crash just after he took the job.Another reason Greenspan has become almost a celebrity in America, is

10、 that more people are paying attention to the stock market than ever before. It used to be that only rich people and powerful corporations had the extra money to invest in stocks. But the U.S. economy has done so well in recent years, that more and more ordinary people are investing in stocks.Who is

11、 Greenspan?Hes a native New Yorker. His first focus was music: He attended New Yorks Julliard School and toured the country for a year in the early 1940s, playing in the Henry Jerome swing band(摇摆乐队). If nothing else, friends believe, this experience of US travel gave him the ability to connect disp

12、assionate(不带感情的) economic theories with the individuals they affect.“The most outstanding thing about his is he knows the American economy,“ says friend Herbert Stein, an economist.A swing into economics carried him straight into moderate Republican politics. He advised Richard Nixon in his 1968 cam

13、paign, and served briefly in the Bureau of the Budget.Seven years later, he returned to government service, replacing Mr. Stein as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers in the final days of Nixon presidency. He agreed only after being assured that Vice President Ford would keep him.In that role,

14、 he helped formulate the inflationfighting blueprint of the 1970s that reduced inflation from 11 to 6.5 percent.Greenspan is also known for taking hot morning baths that last as long as an hour, with his inbox within reach. The practice began years ago to counter a bad back.That has not kept him off

15、 Washingtons tennis courts, where he is renowned competitor. “I found his intensity remarkable and his approach shot serious,“ says one of Greenspans partners.Married to NBC newswoman Andrea Mitchell, Greenspan is also famous for his syntax(句法), or rather, the way it conceals virtually anything that

16、 could be said to be an opinion. This is partly the result of the natural silence of Fed officials, who understand that markets hang on their every word. But it is also part of Greenspans personality.One friend remembers encountering him in an airport, after violent storms had almost shut down air t

17、raffic on the East Coast. Asked about the weather, the Fed chairman said hesitantly that is was “OK.“He couldnt even bring himself to be conclusive about the weather!“ says the friend.Greenspans Next MoveAfter years of very high growth, the American economy is starting to slow down. Recently, corpor

18、ations have been making less money and people are starting to have a harder time finding jobs.Greenspan is hoping to ease the economy into a soft landingto make the car come to a gentle stop instead of hitting a brick wall. If he succeeds, the country will avoid two possible problems: rising prices

19、and high unemployment.At the Feds meeting, Greenspan and the other members decided that the economy was growing at an OK rate, but that there is a possibility of a serious slowdown. If they are worried that the whole economy is starting to sink, they could lower interest rates at the next meeting in

20、 an attempt to encourage people to borrow and spend.While theres no way to know what they will decide, one thing is certain: the decisions that Greenspan and the Federal Reserve Board make will affect everyone who earns, borrows or spends money.（分数：70.00）(1).If the economy of America was the balloon

21、, the air in the balloon would be _.（分数：7.00）A.businessB.moneyC.the FedD.government(2).Within hours after Greenspans remarks, _.（分数：7.00）A.the indexes of stocks roseB.people lost confidenceC.the Fed became concernedD.the economy slowed down(3).In recent years, those who invest in stocks are _.（分数：7.

22、00）A.only rich people and big corporationsB.celebrities and powerful corporationsC.corporations as well as ordinary peopleD.rich people, ordinary people and corporations(4).Before Greenspan became an economist, his first interest was in _.（分数：7.00）A.travelB.musicC.politicsD.education(5).Greenspan of

23、ten takes hot morning baths that last as long as an hour. Thats because _.（分数：7.00）A.he can have his inbox within reachB.he can ready for the tough dayC.its good for his backD.he has had the habit for years(6).Greenspan is famous for his syntax, in other words, _.（分数：7.00）A.he is skillful for hiding

24、 his opinionB.he has excellent grammar and vocabularyC.he always lies to the American publicD.he gives lots of well-known speeches(7).Why did Greenspan answer the question about weather hesitantly?（分数：7.00）A.Because he needed to see clearly what the weather was like.B.Because he has a habit of being

25、 careful with his words.C.Because he was thinking about something important.D.Because he didnt know the person who asked him the question.(8).People are starting to have a harder time finding jobs is mentioned to show that _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).If Greenspan failed to ease the economy into a soft lan

26、ding, there would be two problems: _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).When Greenspan and other members of the Fed want to encourage people to borrow and spend, they _.（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)A.He is pleased the exhibit has closed.B.He has already seen the e

27、xhibit.C.He is disappointed the exhibit has closed.D.He already knew the exhibit had closed.A.The professor has graded the paper.B.The professor has been in the meeting all week.C.The professor hates to grade the paper.D.The professor has read his paper on the meeting.A.The traffic.B.The weather.C.T

28、heir health.D.Their timetable.A.The man knows Dr. Brown very well.B.The woman should see doctors, but not Dr. Brown.C.Dr. Brown is not a senior doctor.D.Dr. Brown is a very qualified doctor.A.The woman will send the man to his office tomorrow.B.The man will go downtown with the woman tomorrow.C.The

29、man will have to leave earlier than usual.D.The woman cant give the man a ride tomorrow.A.He doubts the woman will like the novel.B.He hasnt started reading the novel yet.C.He enjoyed reading the novel.D.Hell lend the woman the novel after he has read it.A.Buy a car from the woman.B.Help the woman p

30、aint her car.C.Buy a new car from the car market.D.Look for a less expensive car.A.The woman does not like the loud music.B.The woman does not like music.C.The woman has the same taste with the man.D.The woman used to like music.Questions 19 to 22 are bused on the conversation you have just heard.（分

31、数：28.00）A.From Monday to Friday, 8:30-5:00.B.From Monday to Friday, 3:00-6:30.C.6 days a week.D.15 hours a week.A.Hairdresser.B.Shop assistant.C.Cook.D.Shorthand typist.A.Cook.B.Shorthand typist.C.Shop assistant.D.None of the above.A.Contact with the employers directly.B.Waiting for tomorrows progra

32、m.C.Call the Radio Station.D.Each of the above will be OK.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.A newspaper.B.The government.C.A construction firm.D.A private company.A.Because her husband likes her to work for a firm.B.Because she prefers working for the g

33、overnment.C.Because self-employed work is very demanding.D.Because self-employed work is sometimes insecure.A.Because she needs money to start a family.B.Because she is not qualified with the government.C.Because she has preferences in private company.D.Because its more likely to get promotion in pr

34、ivate company.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.Its about the decision the jury has made.B.Its about the trial of two young boys.C.Its about the response of the public.D.Its about the prosecution of a toddler.A.The two boys were ac

35、cused of killing a child about two years old.B.The two boys were accused of lying.C.The two boys were accused of kidnapping a young child.D.The two boys were accused of premeditated murder.A.Because this was the second week of the trial.B.Because this was the third and the last week of the trial.C.B

36、ecause this was the first trial.D.Because this was the third trial.Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.He could be fired.B.He could be put to death.C.He could be put in jail.D.He could be driven out of his village.A.Far away from the Queen.B.In front of the Ki

37、ng.C.In front of the important officer.D.In the middle of the table.A.Along a railway.B.Along a big river.C.Around the palace.D.Along an important road.A.Salt.B.A horse.C.Rice.D.Ten sheep.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.Southeast of Anchorage.B.South of An

38、chorage.C.Southwest of Anchorage.D.East of Anchorage.A.For at least two more days.B.For at least one more day.C.For two more days.D.For one more day.A.Between Anchorage and Portage.B.Between Seward and Anchorage.C.Between Anchorage and Fairbanks.D.Between Fairbanks and Seward.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77

39、.00)The idea “happiness“, to be sure, will not sit still for easy (36) : the best one can do is to try to set some (37) to the idea and then work in (38) the middle. To think of happiness as acquisitive and (39) will do to set the (40) extremes. To think of it as the idea one senses in, say, a (41)

40、man of India will do to set the spiritual extreme. That holy mans idea of happiness is in needing nothing from outside himself. In wanting nothing, he (42) nothing. He sits immobile, (43) in contemplation, free even of his own body. Or nearly free of it. If devout admirers bring him food he eats it;

41、 if not, he starves indifferently. Why be concerned? (44) . Contemplation is his joy and he achieves it through a fantastically demanding discipline, (45) .Is he a happy man? Perhaps his happiness is only another sort of illusion. But who can take it from him? And who will dare say (46) ?（分数：77.00）填

42、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 A(总题数：1，分数：90.00)More than forty women have been killed in the war in Iraq. Hundreds of others have been (47) . The war began in March of 2003. Two (48) published books tell two d

43、ifferent stories of women who served in Iraq.One is by Janis Karpinski. She was the Army general who (49) military police at prisons in Iraq. These included the Army Reserve soldiers who (50) the Abu Ghraib Prison near Baghdad.Some have received prison (51) for mistreating prisoners at Abu Ghraib. M

44、iz Karpinski became the highest-level officer to be punished in connection with the (52) . She left the service in July after being reduced from a brigadier general (准将) to a colonel (上校).Her book is called “One Womans Army: The Commanding General of Abu Ghraib Tells Her Story.“ Miz Karpinski says s

45、he was unfairly blamed for conditions beyond her control. She also tells of her difficulties as a rising woman (53) in the Army.Another former member of the Army, Kayla Williams, wrote a book called “Love My Rifle More Than You.“ The name is taken from a (54) song. Miz Williams was an Arabic transla

46、tor in Iraq. She says her book describes what it is like to be young and (55) in the Army. One famous (56) called it “a frank, shocking and honest look at life in the military.“ A) abusedF) case K) marching B) femaleG) commanded L) simply C) woundedH) soldier M) guarded D) officerI) reviewer N) beau

47、tiful E) treatmentsJ) recently O) sentences（分数：90.00）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:_九、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：44.50)Our real American foods have come from our soil and have been used by many groupsthose who already lived here and those who have come here to