大学英语四级38及答案解析.doc

1、大学英语四级 38 及答案解析(总分：746.57，做题时间：130 分钟)一、Writing (30 minutes)(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay in honor of teachers on the occasion of “Teachers Day”. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: 1.向老师致以节日祝贺 2.从一件难忘的事回忆老师的教诲和无

2、私的奉献 3.我如何回报老师的关爱 （分数：30.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Panasonic NV-F55MC operating Instructions . Installation () Connection to a TV set 1. Connect the external aerial (天线) to the RF Input Socket (插座) on the VTR (Videotape Recorder). 2. Connect the aerial terminal on your TV set to the

3、RF Output Socket on the VTR with the supplied DIN-DIN Coaxial Cable. ?In places with higher temperature and high humidity (湿度), people with sensitive skin may feel some electricity. In this case, use the Separate Transformer Adaptor. 3. Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Mains Socket of the VTR to

4、the mains outlet. 4. If the TV set is equipped with separate video and audio input sockets, it is recommended to connect the VTR to the TV set with separate video and audio cables. () Connection to a Stereo Amplifier 1. Connect the Audio Input Sockets on the VTR to the REC OUT Sockets on the Stereo

5、Amplifier. 2. Connect the Audio Output Sockets on the VTR to the PLAYBACK Sockets on the Stereo Amplifier. . Tuning the TV Set to the Video Playback Channel () Video Playback Channel Adjustor 1. Turn the TV set on and select the AV program position or another program position that is not occupied by

6、 another TV station. 2. Press the VTR ON/OFF Switch to turn the VTR on. ?The corresponding indicator lights up. 3. Set the Karaoke Switch to “1“ or “2“. 4. Tune the selected program position of the TV set to UHF approx, channel C25 ( PAL D) or E38 (PAL I/SECAM D. K. ). Confirm on your TV set that th

7、e blue screen appears. ( C25: China channel 25; E38: Europe standard channel 38) ?If UHF channel E38 (C25) is already occupied by a TV station in your area, the video playback channel can be changed between channel 32 to 40 (24 to 27) on the back of the VTR by using a small screwdriver. 5. Set the K

8、araoke Switch to “NORMAL“. Your TV is now ready to receive the RF output signal from the VTR. 6. To check, playback a pre-recorded tape and confirm that the picture quality is satisfactory. () RF Selector Use the RF Selector to select the color TV system used by the TV set to be connected. () PAL/ME

9、SECAM Selector This selector should be set according to the color TV system used during recording and play back. When the MESECAM Indicator is lit, the MESECAM is selected. . The Video Cassette () Inserting a Video Cassette 1. Insert the video cassette as shown. The VTR will be turned on automatical

10、ly and the cassette will be automatically drawn into the VTR. 2. When a video cassette is inserted, the “ mark will appear. ?When a video cassette with broken erasure (擦除) prevention tab (for example a pre recorded tape) is inserted, playback will start immediately. ?Use the VHS video cassette tapes

11、 only. ?We recommend the “Panasonic Hi-Fi“ high grade video cassette tapes for improved picture and sound quality. () Removing a Video Cassette Press the Eject (弹出) Button. Simply press the Eject button, the VTR turns itself on, ejects the cassette and turns itself off again. . Karaoke Playback () P

12、reparation 1. Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to “OFF“. 2. Insert a Karaoke video cassette. 3. Turn the TV set on and select the video playback channel. 4. Set the Noise Filter/Edit Selector to “OFF“. 5. Connect a microphone to the Microphone Socket on the VTR. 6. Set Karaoke Switch

13、to “1“ or “2“. 7. Select a desired tune. () Singing along with a video cassette 1. Press the Play Button to begin the playback. 2. Adjust the sound volume of the Microphone to the proper volume with the Microphone Mixing Level Control while singing. ?If the volume is too high, the sound from the spe

14、aker may become distorted (扭曲). ?If acoustic (声音的) feedback occurs, turn the microphone volume down, use the microphone farther away from the speakers, hold the microphone so that it is not pointed toward the speakers, or turn the volume of the TV set down. 3. Adjust the echo effect to your taste wi

15、th the Echo Control while singing. ?It is possible to apply the echo effect to the sound from both Microphone 1 and 2 at the same time. 4. Press the Stop Button to stop the playback. . Making Karaoke Tapes () Preparation 1. Make the necessary connections as shown in the connection diagram. 2. Press

16、the Input Signal Selector on the Remote Controller to select the “Al“ program position (or select with the Channel Up or Down Button on the VTR). 3. Set the VTR System Selector to “PAL/MESECAM“, “4.43“ or “3.58“ according to the color TV system of the video source. 4. Connect the VTR to a TV set equ

17、ipped with separate video and audio input sockets and using the same color TV system as the video source. () Cautions for Making Karaoke Tapes When making Karaoke tapes, be sure to adhere to the following points. 1. Select the SP mode on the VTR for recording. 2. Make sure that the length of the int

18、ervals between tunes ( soundless parts) is more than 6 seconds. ?Make sure that the noise level of these parts is kept to an absolute minimum. 3. Record only tunes with a length of more than 40 seconds. 4. When making Karaoke tapes, use the Pause/Still Button for editing. ?This minimizes noise at th

19、e points where successive recordings are joined. . Recording from a TV Broadcast Signal () Preparation 1. Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to “OFF“. 2. Insert a video cassette with tile erasure prevention tab intact. 3. Set the Tape Speed Selector to “SP“ or “LP“. 4. Adjust the audio

20、recording level as shown. () Tape Speed Selector (SP/LP) For recording, either of two tape speeds can be selected. During playback, the VTR will automatically select the correct speed. ?SP Mode: For better picture quality. ?LP Mode: For longer recording time. The picture quality in the LP mode is no

21、t as good as that in the SP mode. () Recording 1. Select on the VTR, the program position (channel) to be recorded. In order to confirm proper reception, turn on the TV set and select the video playback channel 2. Press the Record Button. 3. To finish the recording, press the Stop Button. Note: If t

22、he Karaoke Switch is not set to “NORMAL“, recording is not possible. Confirm that the VTR System Selector is set to “PAL/MESECAM“. （分数：71.00）(1).This passage is mainly about how to use a videotape recorder. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).We should always connect the VTR to the TV set with the supplied DIN-D

23、IN Coaxial Cable. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).It is unnecessary to turn on the VTR while tuning the TV set to the Video Playback Channel. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).When we are to remove a video cassette from a VTR, we should first turn on the VTR and then press the Eject Button. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).While

24、 playing back Karaoke, if there is acoustic feedback, we should turn the micro phone volume down and put the microphone farther away from the speaker. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(6).The Edit Button is available for editing when we are making Karaoke. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(7).While making recordings of the TV

25、broadcast signal, if we choose the SP mode, we will have better picture quality. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(8).While installing, ff one feels some electricity, he can use _. （分数：7.10）_(9).If you want to enjoy better picture and sound quality, it is recommended that you use the _ video cassette tapes. （分数：7

26、.10）_(10).While making Karaoke tapes, we should see to it that the length of the intervals between tunes is more than _ seconds. （分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.She felt it was tiring.B.She felt it was very nice.C.She thought it took less time.D.She thought it was expensive.A.His a

27、dvisor.B.His teacher.C.His partnerD.His boss.A.Both of them have overcome their fear of heights.B.The woman is afraid of high places, but the man is not.C.They are both afraid of high places.D.Both of them like to stand on high places.A.Franks car was accidentally lost.B.Frank was killed in a car ac

28、cident.C.Frank fell out of a car.D.Frank survived a car accident.A.At a church.B.At a library.C.At a bank.D.At a theatre.A.He should sit in the smoking section.B.He should ask the stewardess for help.C.He should move to another part of the plane.D.He should put out his cigarette at once.A.He doesnt

29、have enough money to buy a car.B.He really doesnt want to buy a car.C.he plans to buy a car in a little while.D.He will have enough money for a car soon.A.It is customary to throw money towards the performer.B.The man is rich and can afford to throw money towards the performer.C.The man doesnt want

30、his money any more.D.The performer hasnt showed yet.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.In central London.B.Near a police station.C.By the tube station.D.On a side street.A.Green.B.Red.C.White.D.Black.A.It was stolen.B.It was given a ticket.C.She couldnt find it.D.She found it towed away by the police.A.Sh

31、e went to a police station nearby.B.She talked to a policeman on patrol.C.She took a taxi as a policeman advised her to do.D.She telephoned the police for help.A.In Manchester.B.In London.C.In Birmingham.D.In Belfast.A.This afternoon.B.This evening.C.Tomorrow morning.D.Tomorrow afternoon.A.Right now

32、.B.This evening.C.This afternoon.D.Tomorrow morning.A.One hour.B.Half an hour.C.Around 20 minutes.D.As long as Susan wishes.A.4 yearsB.5 yearsC.8 yearsD.at least 9 yearsA.biologyB.chemistryC.philosophyD.medicineA.Each student must pass a national examination.B.Students who do best in the studies hav

33、e a greater chance.C.They can seek to enter a number of medical schools.D.Chances to gain the entrance are many.A.A person is doing a job which he likes very much.B.A person is doing a job which he doesnt like.C.A person is doing a job which he is not suited for.D.A person is doing a job which he th

34、inks very important.A.Because it will make a person earn a lot of money.B.Because many people in the world dont want to be square pegs.C.Because good jobs make them happy.D.Because it will make full use of their talents.A.Businessmen, managers and accountants.B.Chemists, physicists and biologists.C.

35、Governors, doctors and teachers.D.Engineers, public servants and news reporters.A.sending them to the shop for some milk.B.telling them a dog has died.C.your shoe lace is undoneD.eating something delicious food on the ableA.her father lost a pen.B.her father didnt know where his penny was.C.she told

36、 the father that he lost a penny.D.her father wanted to buy something.A.she fooled her father.B.she wanted her father to pick it up.C.her father was looking for the penny.D.all of the above were not true.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)You probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in differ

37、ent ways, depending on the situation they are in. This is very (36) 1. All languages have two general levels of (37) 2: a formal level and an informal level. English is no (38) 3. The difference in these two levels is the situation in which you use a (39) 4level. Formal language is the kind of langu

38、age you find in textbooks, (40) 5books, and in business letters. You would also use formal English in compositions and (41) 6that you write in school. Informal language is used in conversation with (42) 7, family members and friends, and when we write (43) 8notes or letters to close friends. Formal

39、language is different from informal language in several ways. First, formal language tends to be more polite. (44) 9. For example, I might say to a friend or family member, “Close the door, please, “(45) 10. Another difference between formal and informal language is some of the vocabulary. (46) 11.

40、Lets say that I really like soccer. If Im talking to my friend I might say “Im just crazy about soccer!“ But if I were talking to my boss, I would probably say “I really enjoy soccer.“ （分数：10.00）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、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：2

41、，分数：355.00)Psychiatrists (精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balanci

42、ng their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, par

43、ticularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.“ For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream. Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But hes also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, bu

44、t hes learned that young at heart doesnt mean young. Lately hes been taking afternoon naps (午睡) to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,“ says Metcalf. “You cant get away from that.“ Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and

45、older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry theyll be mistaken for grandparents, or that theyll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,“ says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigg

46、er one: “that they wont be alive long enough to support and protect their child,“ she says. Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband. Randy, had twins. “We both

47、wanted children,“ says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.“ Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,“ says Dr. Silber, “and more ready to focus on parenting.“ （分数：177.50）(1).Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?（分数：35.50）A.Older parents are often better prepared financially.B.Older parents can take better care of their children.C.Older