大学英语四级分类模拟题476及答案解析.doc

1、大学英语四级分类模拟题 476 及答案解析(总分：172.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：20.00)1.The Popularity of Body-building 1当今社会健身运动非常流行 2人们热衷健身运动的原因 3我的看法 （分数：20.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Section A(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Ever wondered why some people seem to get all the luck? According to new research, it“s

2、 just a 1 of mind. The experts have given us five 2 rules to help you make the most of life“s 3 and turns. Mary Smith and her husband Charles had been searching for a countryside home for more than a year, but every house they saw was either unsuitable or 4 . After one long Sunday of unsuccessful ho

3、use hunting in Sussex, they were anxious to get home, but got 5 at a traffic fight next to an old barn that was being renovated. “A man in a hard hat looked over at us and mouthed: “Are you looking for a house?“ “says Mary. On a whim (一时心血来潮), the couple got out to take a look and loved what they sa

4、w. Half an hour later, they agreed to buy the place. Mary and Charles could be considered fortunatethey 6 into the right person at the right time. But they agreed to investigate an unlikely prospect. Their open-mindedness gave them a break. People who spot and 7 opportunity are more open to life“s f

5、orking (分叉) paths, so they see possibilities that others miss. And if things don“t work out the way they had hoped, they brush off disappointment and launch themselves 8 toward the next fortunate circumstance. As a result, they“re happier and more 9 to achieve their goals. Psychologists have been in

6、vestigating why some people always seem to find 10 opportunitieslike the friend who always lands on their feet. It seems there may be more to luck than mere chance and the latest scientific insights can help us all lead luckier fives. A. seize B. stuck C. harmony D. golden E. intensive F. headlong G

7、. twists H. implement I. likely J. bumped K. criteria L. state M. deliberately N. incredible O. unaffordable（分数：10.00）四、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：71.00)It“s time to stop complaining. The economy might be melting down like butter in a hot pot, but for some people you, maybe? this

8、 could be a very good thing. Here“s why. At no other time in recent history has it been easier or cheaper to start a new kind of company. Possibly a very profitable company. Let“s call these start-ups LILOs, for “a little in, a lot out.“ These are Web-based businesses that cost almost nothing to get

9、 off the ground yet can turn into great moneymakers. How do you get started? All that“s required is a great idea for a product that will fill a need in the 21st century. These days you“d do best if your idea either makes people money or saves them money. And launching now will make your company stro

10、nger later you“ll learn to survive on fumes until the economy improves. That“s what John Tayman is doing. He“s an author who lives in San Francisco, where I met him; he wrote reviews for a business magazine I edited. Tayman knew little about technology and even less about business. And yet he dreame

11、d of a website that would summarize car reviews from other sources and rank every model of new car. “It“ll be like RottenT meets Kelley Blue Book,“ he explained to me during lunch one day last June. Tayman said he intended to build the site on the side while continuing to write for a living. He“d wo

12、rk on his new company only at night and on weekends. Oh, yes, and he had only about $10,000. “Good luck with that!“ I thought. Ideas are much easier to produce than they are to execute. Tayman went to work with nothing more than his PowerBook laptop. A very well-organized fellow, he quickly discover

13、ed a bunch of free stuff online instructional manuals and sites that walk you through the process from start to finish. Within months, Tayman had a virtual staff of 20 employees working for him in five different countries. MotorM went live in January. Tayman figures he has worked about 10 hours a we

14、ek on it and hasn“t spent a cent on marketing or advertising. Growth is modest but steady: nearly 10,000 people visit each week.（分数：71.00）(1).What is an advantage of starting a business now?（分数：14.20）A.It will guarantee you a big success.B.It can never be more profitable.C.It costs you much less tha

15、n ever before.D.It keeps you from useless complaining.(2).What is essential to start your business according to the passage?（分数：14.20）A.Low-cost products used to be trade.B.A good idea helping people make or save money,C.Starting the business as early as possible.D.Practical products with good quali

16、ty.(3).What is said about Tayman in the passage?（分数：14.20）A.He chooses to run his business in his spare time.B.He has raised enough funds for his business.C.He is good at Internet technology and e-commerce.D.He came up the idea when talking with his friend.(4).How did the author feel on hearing of T

17、ayman“s idea?（分数：14.20）A.He was sure that it would make profit.B.He thought Tayman was out of his mind.C.He is suspicious of his executive capability.D.He had no confidence in Tayman“s success.(5).How is layman“s website going now?（分数：14.20）A.It starts to be used by more people now.B.It has made a h

18、uge profit since January.C.It still copies free stuff from the Internet.D.It has a capacity of 10,000 visits per week.六、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Europe“s monetary union is a huge economic experiment. Nobody really knows what is going to happen. The fans of EMU say that it will cut trading costs an

19、d create a true single market. This could unleash a new economic dynamism that will strengthen companies, create jobs and ensure stocks. They predict that prices in many EMU countries will come down and boost the spending power of consumers, which in turn will help the economy. The critics of the si

20、ngle market currency say that it is the first step towards a closer political union, creating a European super state. They warn that a centrally set interest rate will not suit all regions of the euro-zone and could actually increase the economic tensions in Europe. Whatever the outcome, no move tow

21、ards integrating Europe has ever been so bold. The governor of the French national bank likens it to launching a rocket, others say they are thrilled that a project talked about since the 1960s and long doubted is now happening. The euro and its guardian, the European Central Bank, will now have to

22、prove themselves in the world economy and the world“s financial system. On 1 January 1999, the euro became the official currency. From then on, the value of the euro against the dollar and all other currencies, including those of the four Member States staying out of the euro zone, will fluctuate ac

23、cording to market conditions. Although euro notes and coins will not appear until 1 January 2002, the new currency can be used by consumers, retailers, companies of all kinds and public administrations from 1 January 1999 in the form of “written money“that is, by means of checks, traveler“s checks,

24、bank transfers, credit cards and electronic purses.（分数：71.00）(1).What“s the author“s attitude toward the future of the euro in Europe?（分数：14.20）A.Thrilled.B.Suspicious.C.Optimistic.D.neutral.(2).Critics of euro hold that _.（分数：14.20）A.a single currency may not be suitable to all its member countries

25、B.a political alliance is better than an economic unionC.the prices in the member countries will declineD.the purchasing power of consumers in the member countries will decline(3).In 2000, the euro _.（分数：14.20）A.will not circulate as notes or coinsB.will not be used in global transactionsC.can be ob

26、tained from the European Central BankD.cannot be used by governments(4).The author implies that _.（分数：14.20）A.the single currency does not suit the whole EuropeB.the single currency will become successful in the global financial marketC.European Central Bank may probably encounter troubles concernin

27、g the single currency after January 1, 1999D.the single currency will increase the tensions in the global financial market(5).According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?（分数：14.20）A.The euro will help build a true single market and reduce trading costs.B.The euro will act against th

28、e dollar and other currencies.C.The single currency has long been expected in Europe.D.The euro will contribute significantly toward European unity.大学英语四级分类模拟题 476 答案解析(总分：172.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：20.00)1.The Popularity of Body-building 1当今社会健身运动非常流行 2人们热衷健身运动的原因 3我的看法 （分数：20.00）_正确

29、答案：()解析：The Popularity of Body-buildingIn recent years, body-building enjoys favor from people who wish to shape their body or become healthier. An investigation suggests that a growing number of people begin to show enthusiasm for body-building exercises such as yoga, aerobics, and Pilates. Various

30、 fitness clubs have sprung up in the neighborhood. The reasons for the prevalent trend of body-building may be as follows. Firstly, nowadays a lot of people work for a whole day at desk without any exercises, which can give rise to a series of health problems. So they would like to offset the lack o

31、f physical activity through exercises in the fitness club. Secondly, body building helps participants maintain the flexibility of their body and get into better shape. Many exercises are effective in cutting down weight. Last but not least, body-building exercises enable participants to get full rel

32、axation. After a workout in the gym, they will enjoy a sound sleep and release all the pressure. In my view, the popularization of body-building suggests that people become more health-conscious and focus on the quality of life. As a fashionable, healthy lifestyle, body-building will attract more an

33、d more followers.二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Section A(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Ever wondered why some people seem to get all the luck? According to new research, it“s just a 1 of mind. The experts have given us five 2 rules to help you make the most of life“s 3 and turns. Mary Smith and her husband

34、Charles had been searching for a countryside home for more than a year, but every house they saw was either unsuitable or 4 . After one long Sunday of unsuccessful house hunting in Sussex, they were anxious to get home, but got 5 at a traffic fight next to an old barn that was being renovated. “A ma

35、n in a hard hat looked over at us and mouthed: “Are you looking for a house?“ “says Mary. On a whim (一时心血来潮), the couple got out to take a look and loved what they saw. Half an hour later, they agreed to buy the place. Mary and Charles could be considered fortunatethey 6 into the right person at the

36、 right time. But they agreed to investigate an unlikely prospect. Their open-mindedness gave them a break. People who spot and 7 opportunity are more open to life“s forking (分叉) paths, so they see possibilities that others miss. And if things don“t work out the way they had hoped, they brush off dis

37、appointment and launch themselves 8 toward the next fortunate circumstance. As a result, they“re happier and more 9 to achieve their goals. Psychologists have been investigating why some people always seem to find 10 opportunitieslike the friend who always lands on their feet. It seems there may be

38、more to luck than mere chance and the latest scientific insights can help us all lead luckier fives. A. seize B. stuck C. harmony D. golden E. intensive F. headlong G. twists H. implement I. likely J. bumped K. criteria L. state M. deliberately N. incredible O. unaffordable（分数：10.00）解析：L 考点 名词辨析 解析

39、state of mind 意为“心境，精神状态”，符合题意，故答案为 L。解析：D 考点 形容词辨析 解析 golden rules 意为“重要原则，金科玉律”，符合题意，故答案为 D。解析：G 考点 名词辨析 解析 twists and turns 意为“迂回曲折”，比喻生活的坎坷，符合题意，故答案为 G。解析：O 考点 形容词辨析 解析 此处意为“他们看过的房子要么不合适，要么价格太高”，unaffordable 意为“付不起的”，符合题意，故答案为 O。解析：B 考点 动词辨析/形容词辨析 解析 备选项中的形容词均不符合题意，动词选项中的 got stuck 意为“被卡住，不能动”，故

40、答案为B。解析：J 考点 动词辨析 解析 此处意为“他们在合适的时间碰上了合适的人”，bumped into 意为“撞上，偶然碰见”，符合题意，故答案为 J。解析：A 考点 动词辨析 解析 seize opportunity 为固定搭配，意为“抓住机会”，符合题意，故答案为 A。解析：F 考点 副词辨析 解析 此处意为“如果事与愿违，他们就抛开失望情绪并向下一个幸运前景前进”，备选项M(deliberately)意为“故意地”，F(headlong)意为“快速地”，故答案为 F。解析：I 考点 形容词辨析 解析 此句意为“因此，他们更快乐并更有可能达成自己的目标。”be likely to 意

41、为“有可能”，符合题意，故答案为 I。解析：N 考点 形容词辨析 解析 此处意为“心理学家一直在研究为什么有些人似乎总能够发现令人难以置信的机遇”。Incredible 意为“难以置信的，非凡的”，符合题意，故答案为 N。四、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：71.00)It“s time to stop complaining. The economy might be melting down like butter in a hot pot, but for some people you, maybe? this could

42、be a very good thing. Here“s why. At no other time in recent history has it been easier or cheaper to start a new kind of company. Possibly a very profitable company. Let“s call these start-ups LILOs, for “a little in, a lot out.“ These are Web-based businesses that cost almost nothing to get off th

43、e ground yet can turn into great moneymakers. How do you get started? All that“s required is a great idea for a product that will fill a need in the 21st century. These days you“d do best if your idea either makes people money or saves them money. And launching now will make your company stronger la

44、ter you“ll learn to survive on fumes until the economy improves. That“s what John Tayman is doing. He“s an author who lives in San Francisco, where I met him; he wrote reviews for a business magazine I edited. Tayman knew little about technology and even less about business. And yet he dreamed of a

45、website that would summarize car reviews from other sources and rank every model of new car. “It“ll be like RottenT meets Kelley Blue Book,“ he explained to me during lunch one day last June. Tayman said he intended to build the site on the side while continuing to write for a living. He“d work on h

46、is new company only at night and on weekends. Oh, yes, and he had only about $10,000. “Good luck with that!“ I thought. Ideas are much easier to produce than they are to execute. Tayman went to work with nothing more than his PowerBook laptop. A very well-organized fellow, he quickly discovered a bu

47、nch of free stuff online instructional manuals and sites that walk you through the process from start to finish. Within months, Tayman had a virtual staff of 20 employees working for him in five different countries. MotorM went live in January. Tayman figures he has worked about 10 hours a week on i

48、t and hasn“t spent a cent on marketing or advertising. Growth is modest but steady: nearly 10,000 people visit each week.（分数：71.00）(1).What is an advantage of starting a business now?（分数：14.20）A.It will guarantee you a big success.B.It can never be more profitable.C.It costs you much less than ever before. D.It keeps you from useless complaining.解析：解析 根据题干中的 starting a business 将本题出处定位于第 2 段第 2 句。 第 2 段第 2 句提到，要想开一家新的公司，在近些年找不到比现在更容易或更便宜的时候了。C 中的costs.much less 对应原文中的 cheaper，故为答案。A 是针对该段中 Possibly a very profitable company.所设的干扰项；B 属于过度推断；D 是针对文章第 1 段第 1 句 It“s time to stop com