大学英语四级真题1998年06月及答案解析.doc

1、大学英语四级真题 1998 年 06 月及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数：1，分数：10.00)BSection A/B（分数：10.00）A.In a cotton field.B.At a railway station.C.On a farm.D.On a train.A.The man is planning a trip to Austin.B.The man has not been to Austin before.C.The man doesnt like Austin.D.The man has been to A

2、ustin before.A.The size of the room.B.Long working hours.C.The hot weather.D.The fan in the room.A.The man has changed his destination.B.The man is returning his ticket.C.The man is flying to New York tomorrow morning.D.The man cant manage to go to New York as planned.A.It is difficult to identify.B

3、It has been misplaced.C.It is missing.D.It has been borrowed by someone.A.Looking for a timetable.B.Buying some furniture.C.Reserving a table.D.Window shopping.A.Cold and windy.B.Snow will be replaced by strong winds.C.It will get better.D.Rainy and cold.A.It is no longer available.B.It has been re

4、printed four times.C.The store doesnt have it now, but will have it soon.D.The information in the book is out of date.A.Henry doesnt like the color.B.Someone else painted the house.C.There was no ladder in the house.D.Henry painted the house himself.A.In a cotton field.B.At a railway station.C.On a

5、farm.D.On a train.二、BSection B/B(总题数：1，分数：3.00)BPassage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：3.00）A.They invited him to a party.B.They asked him to make a speech.C.They gave a special dinner for him.D.They invited his wife to attend the dinner.A.He was embarrasse

6、d.B.He felt greatly encouraged.C.He felt sad.D.He was deeply touched.A.Sams wife did not think that the company was fair to Sam.B.Sams wife was satisfied with the gold watch.C.Sam did not like the gold watch.D.The company had some financial problems.三、BPassage Two(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.The number of stude

7、nts they take in is limited.B.They receive little or no support from public taxes.C.They are only open to children from rich families.D.They have to pay more taxes.A.Private schools admit more students.B.Private schools charge less than religious schools.C.Private schools run a variety of programs.D

8、Private schools allow students to enjoy more freedom.A.The churches.B.The program designers.C.The local authorities.D.The state government.四、BPassage Three(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.She was found stealing in a bookstore.B.She caught someone in the act of stealing.C.She admitted having stolen something.D.She

9、said she was wrongly accused of stealing.A.A book.B.$ 3,000.C.A handbag.D.A Christmas card.A.She was questioned by the police.B.She was shut in a small room for 20 minutes.C.She was insulted by the shopper around her.D.She was body-searched by the store manger.A.They refused to apologize for having

10、followed her through the town.B.They regretted having wrongly accused her of stealing.C.They still suspected that she was a thief.D.They agreed to pay her $ 3,000 damages.五、BPart Reading (总题数：5，分数：10.00)1.The purpose of George Spilichs experiments is _.（分数：2.00）A.to test whether smoking has a positi

11、ve effect on the mental capacity of smokersB.to show how smoking damages peoples mental capacityC.to prove that smoking affects peoples regular performanceD.to find out whether smoking helps peoples short-term memory2.George Spilichs experiment was conducted in such a way as to _.（分数：2.00）A.compel t

12、he subjects to separate major information from minor detailsB.put the subjects through increasingly complex testsC.check the effectiveness of nicotine on smokersD.register the prompt responses of the subjects3.The word “bested“ ( Line 3, Para. 5) most probably means _.（分数：2.00）A.beatB.enviedC.caught

13、 up withD.made the best of4.Which of the following statements is true?（分数：2.00）A.Active smokers in general performed better than deprived smokers.B.Active smokers responded more quickly than the other subjects.C.Non-smokers were not better than other subjects in performing simple tasks.D.Deprived sm

14、okers gave the slowest responses to the various tasks.5.We can infer from the last paragraph that _.（分数：2.00）A.smokers should not expect to become airline pilotsB.smoking in emergency cases causes mental illnessC.no airline pilots smoke during flightsD.smokers may prove unequal to handling emergency

15、 cases六、BQuestions 26 to(总题数：5，分数：10.00)6.To be the competent citizens of tomorrow, people should _.（分数：2.00）A.try to lay a solid foundation in computer scienceB.be aware of how the things that they use do what they doC.learn to use a computer by acquiring a certain set of skillsD.understand that pr

16、ogramming a computer is more essential than repairing a car7.In the second paragraph “violin-making“ is mentioned to show that _.（分数：2.00）A.programming a computer is as interesting as making a violinB.our society needs experts in different fieldsC.violin-making requires as much skill as computer pro

17、grammingD.people who can use a computer dont necessarily have to know computer programming8.Learning to use a computer is getting easier all the time because _.（分数：2.00）A.programs are becoming less complicatedB.programs are designed to be convenient to usersC.programming is becoming easier and easie

18、rD.programs are becoming readily available to computer users9.According to the author, the phrase “learning to use a computer“( Lines 3-4, Para. 3) means learning_.（分数：2.00）A.a set of rulesB.the fundamentals of computer scienceC.specific programsD.general principles of programming10.The authors purp

19、ose in writing this passage is _.（分数：2.00）A.to stress the impact of the computer on societyB.to explain the concept of computer literacyC.to illustrate the requirements for being competent citizens of tomorrowD.to emphasize that computer programming is an interesting and challenging job七、BQuestions

20、31 to(总题数：5，分数：10.00)11.According to the author, a bachelor resists marriage chiefly because _.（分数：2.00）A.he is reluctant to take on family responsibilitiesB.he believes that life will be more cheerful if he remains singleC.he finds more fun in dating than in marriageD.he fears it will put an end to

21、 all his fun, adventure and excitement12.Raising children, in the authors opinion, is _.（分数：2.00）A.a moral dutyB.a thankless jobC.a rewarding taskD.a source of inevitable pain13.From the last paragraph, we learn that envy sometimes stems from _.（分数：2.00）A.hatredB.misunderstandingC.prejudiceD.ignoran

22、ce14.To understand what true happiness is one must _.（分数：2.00）A.have as much fun as possible during ones lifetimeB.make every effort to liberate oneself from painC.put up with pain under all circumstancesD.be able to distinguish happiness from fun15.What is the author trying to tell us?（分数：2.00）A.Ha

23、ppiness often goes hand in hand with pain.B.One must know how to attain happiness.C.It is important to make commitments.D.It is pain that leads to happiness.八、BQuestions 36 to(总题数：5，分数：10.00)16.The word “imperative“( Line 4, Para. 1) most probably refers to something _.（分数：2.00）A.superficialB.remark

24、ableC.debatableD.essential17.Which of the following groups of people still differ in their views on diversity?（分数：2.00）A.Minorities.B.Politicians.C.Professors.D.Managers.18.High corporate leaders seem to be in favor of promoting diversity so as to_.（分数：2.00）A.lower the rate of unemploymentB.win equa

25、l political rights for minoritiesC.be competitive in the world marketD.satisfy the demands of a growing population19.It can be inferred from the passage that _.（分数：2.00）A.meritocracy can never be realized without diversityB.American political circles will not accept diversityC.it is unlikely that di

26、versity will occur in the U. S. mediaD.minorities can only enter the fields where no debate is heard about diversity20.According to the passage diversity can be achieved in American society by _.（分数：2.00）A.expanding the pool of potential employeesB.promoting policies that provide skills to employees

27、C.training more engineers, scientists lawyers and business managersD.providing education for all regardless of race or sex九、BPart Vocabula(总题数：30，分数：15.00)21.The last half of the nineteenth century _ the steady improvement in the means of travel（分数：0.50）A.has witnessedB.was witnessedC.witnessedD.is

28、witnessed22.The shy girl felt _ and uncomfortable when she could not answer her teachers questions.（分数：0.50）A.amazedB.awkwardC.curiousD.amused23.Ann never dreams of _ for her to be sent abroad very soon.（分数：0.50）A.there being a chanceB.there to be a chanceC.there be a chanceD.being a chance24.It was

29、 very kind of you to do the washing-up, but you _ it.（分数：0.50）A.mustnt have doneB.wouldnt have doneC.mightnt have doneD.didnt have to do25.Frequently single-parent children _ some of the functions that the absent adult in the house would have served,（分数：0.50）A.take offB.take afterC.take inD.take on2

30、6.He gives people the impression _ all his life abroad.（分数：0.50）A.of having spentB.to have spentC.of being spentD.to spend27.A peculiarly pointed chin is his most memorable facial _.（分数：0.50）A.markB.featureC.traceD.appearance28.Id rather you _ make any comment on the issue for the time being.（分数：0.5

31、0）A.dontB.wouldntC.didntD.shouldnt29.All things_, the planned trip will have to be called off.（分数：0.50）A.consideredB.be consideredC.consideringD.having considered30.John Dewey believed that education should be a preparation for life, that a person learns by doing, and that teaching must _the curiosi

32、ty and creativity of children.（分数：0.50）A.seekB.stimulateC.shapeD.secure31.Criticism and self-criticism is necessary _ it helps us to find and correct our mistakes.（分数：0.50）A.by thatB.at thatC.on thatD.in that32.However, at times this balance in nature is_, resulting in a number of possibly unforesee

33、n effects.（分数：0.50）A.troubledB.disturbedC.confusedD.puzzled33.If she doesnt tell him the truth now, hell simply keep on asking her until she_.（分数：0.50）A.doesB.has doneC.will doD.would do34.The patients health failed to such an extent that he was put into _ care.（分数：0.50）A.tenseB.rigidC.intensiveD.ti

34、ght35.Does everyone on earth have an equal right _ an equal share Of its resources?（分数：0.50）A.byB.atC.toD.over36.Americans eat_ as they actually need every day.（分数：0.50）A.twice as much proteinB.twice protein as much twiceC.twice protein as muchD.protein as twice much37.In 1914, an apparently insigni

35、ficant event in a remote part of Eastern Europe _ Europe into a great War.（分数：0.50）A.insertedB.imposedC.pitchedD.plunged38.The British are not so familiar with different cultures and other ways of doing things, _ is often the case in other countries.（分数：0.50）A.asB.whatC.soD.that39.There are few elec

36、tronic applications _ to raise fears regarding future employment oppommities than robots.（分数：0.50）A.likelyB.more likelyC.most likelyD.much likely40.We had to_ a lot of noise when the children were at home.（分数：0.50）A.go in forB.hold on toC.put up withD.keep pace with41.What he said just now had littl

37、e to do with the question _ discussion.（分数：0.50）A.onB.inC.underD.at42.We need a chairman_.（分数：0.50）A.for whom everyone has confidenceB.in whom everyone has confidenceC.who everyone has confidence ofD.whom everyone has confidence on43.Over a third of the population was estimated to have no_ to the he

38、alth service.（分数：0.50）A.assessmentB.assignmentC.exceptionD.access44.Excuse me. If your calls not too urgent, do you mind_ mine first?（分数：0.50）A.I makeB.if I makeC.me to makeD.that I make45.Professor Taylors talk has indicated that science has a very strong _ on the everyday life of nonscientists as

39、well as scientists.（分数：0.50）A.motivationB.perspectiveC.impressionD.impact46.After a few rounds of talks, both sides regarded the territory dispute _.（分数：0.50）A.being settledB.to be settledC.had settledD.as settled47.Hoods cause billions of dollars worth of property damage（分数：0.50）A.relativelyB.actua

40、llyC.annuallyD.comparatively48.We are all for your proposal that the discussion _.（分数：0.50）A.be put offB.was put offC.should put offD.is to put off49.These goods are _ for export, though a few of them may be sold on the home market.（分数：0.50）A.essentiallyB.completelyC.necessarilyD.remarkably50.The co

41、urse normally attracts 20 students per year, _ up to half will be from overseas.（分数：0.50）A.in whichB.for whomC.with whichD.of whom十、BPart Cloze/(总题数：20，分数：10.00)A.asB.afterC.sinceD.beforeA.coursesB.disciplinesC.majorsD.subjectsA.deeplyB.widelyC.wellD.muchA.fulfillB.finishC.completeD.accomplishA.atte

42、ndB.participateC.studyD.belongA.acquiredB.consideredC.orderedD.requiredA.decoratedB.dressedC.coatedD.wornA.decidedB.intendedC.settledD.determinedA.powerB.abilityC.possibilityD.qualityA.adoptedB.acceptedC.receivedD.permittedA.makeB.undergoC.takeD.passA.gettingB.puttingC.fallingD.sittingA.offerB.affor

43、dC.grantD.supplyA.ForB.AmongC.InD.OnA.processesB.proceduresC.projectsD.provisionsA.applicationB.usageC.useD.utilityA.majorB.prominentC.keyD.greatA.amusingB.misleadingC.alarmingD.confusingA.beforeB.aboutC.onD.atA.fitB.suitC.yieldD.adapt十一、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：15.00)71.1.有些人认为某些数字会带来好运。 2.我认为数字和运气无关

44、 BDo “Lucky Numbers“ Really Bring Good Luck?/B（分数：15.00）_大学英语四级真题 1998 年 06 月答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数：1，分数：10.00)BSection A/B（分数：10.00）A.In a cotton field.B.At a railway station.C.On a farm.D.On a train. 解析：听力原文 W: Look at that big field of cotton. And theres a farm with some

45、beautiful houses. M: You really get to know the country when you go by train, dont you? Q: Where did the conversation most probably take place?A.The man is planning a trip to Austin.B.The man has not been to Austin before. C.The man doesnt like Austin.D.The man has been to Austin before.解析：听力原文 W: I

46、m thinking of going to Austin for a visit. Do you think its worth seeing? M: Well, I wish I had been there. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A.The size of the room.B.Long working hours.C.The hot weather. D.The fan in the room.解析：听力原文 M: Its so hot today. I simply cant work. I wish there wer

47、e a fan in this room. W: So do I. Ill fall asleep if I stay here any longer. Q: What are they complaining about?A.The man has changed his destination.B.The man is returning his ticket.C.The man is flying to New York tomorrow morning.D.The man cant manage to go to New York as planned. 解析：听力原文 M: Excu

48、se me, I have a ticket for the 6 oclock flight to New York. But Im afraid I cant make it. Is there a seat available for tomorrow morning? W: Let me see. Im sorry. All the morning flights have been booked up. The earliest we can get for you is the two oclock flight in the afternoon. Q: What does the conversation tell us?A.It is difficult to identify.B.It has been misplaced. C.It is missing.D.It has been borrowed by someone.解析：听力原文 W: J