大学英语四级真题2004年01月及答案解析.doc

1、大学英语四级真题 2004 年 01 月及答案解析(总分：90.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数：2，分数：10.00)BSection A/B（分数：5.00）A.The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B.The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C.The size the man wants will arrive soon.D.The man could come some time later.A.The woman is watching

2、an exciting film with the man.B.The woman cant take a photo of the man.C.The woman is running toward the lake.D.The woman is filming the lake.A.Its quiet in the restaurant.B.The price is high in the restaurant.C.The restaurant serves good food.D.The restaurant is too far from their school.A.At a boo

3、king office.B.In a Hong Kong hotel.C.On a busy streetD.At an airport.A.The woman has been complaining too much.B.The womans headache will go away by itself.C.The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D.The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.A.Help the woman move the items.B.Hur

4、ry to Mr. Johnsons office.C.Help move things to Mr. Johnsons office.D.Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.A.The man should not dream of being a superstar.B.The man didnt practice hard enough.C.The man should find a new partner.D.The man should not give up.A.There is no more left.B.It doesnt app

5、eal to her.C.Its incredibly delicious.D.She has already tasted it.A.The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B.The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C.The man has bad study habits.D.The man is a diligent student.A.The man will drive the woman to school.B.The man has finished his a

6、ssignment.C.The man is willing to help the woman.D.The man is losing patience with the woman.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.The art of saying thank you.B.The secret of staying pretty.C.The importance of good mann

7、ers.D.The difference between elegance and good manners.A.They were nicer and gentler.B.They paid more attention to their appearance.C.They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D.They were more aware of changes in fashion.A.By decorating our homes.B.By being kind and generous.C.By wearing fash

8、ionable clothes.D.By putting on a little make-up.三、BPassage Two(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Children dont get enough education in safety.B.Children are keen on dangerous games.C.The playgrounds are in poor condition.D.The playgrounds are overcrowded.A.They should help maintain the equipment.B.They should keep a

9、 watchful eye on their children.C.They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D.They should teach their children how to use the equipment.A.They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B.They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.C.They may pani

10、c in front of high playground equipment.D.They can be creative when they feel secure.四、BPassage Three(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.It takes skill.B.It pays well.C.Its a full-time job.D.Its admired worldwide.A.A mother with a baby in her arms.B.A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C.A lone female with a handbag

11、at her right side.D.An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.A.The back pocket of his tight trousers.B.The top pocket of his jacket.C.A side pocket of his jacket.D.A side pocket of his trousers.A.Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B.Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guar

12、d.C.Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D.Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.五、BPart Reading (总题数：5，分数：10.00)1.The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about peoples state of mind are _.（分数：2.00）A.surprisingB.illogicalC.confusingD.questionable2.What does the author mea

13、n when he says, “we cant turn the clock back“ ( Line 1, Para. 3 ) ?（分数：2.00）A.Its impossible to slow down the pace of change.B.The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.C.Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.D.Its impossible to forget the past.3.According to an analys

14、is, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally iii 50 years ago_.（分数：2.00）A.were less isolated physicallyB.were probably less self-centeredC.probably suffered less from anxietyD.were considered less individualistic4.The first and most important thing parents should do to help

15、their children is _.（分数：2.00）A.to provide them with a safer environmentB.to lower their expectations for themC.to get them more involved sociallyD.to set a good model for them to follow5.What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.B.Childre

16、ns anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.C.Childrens anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.D.Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature.六、BPassage Two(总题数：5，分数：10.00)6.According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should _.（分数：2.00）A.demonstrate his capa

17、bilityB.give his boss a good impressionC.ask for as much money as he canD.ask for the salary he hopes to get7.What can be inferred from Beths story?（分数：2.00）A.Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.B.If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.C.People should not be

18、 content with what they have got.D.People should be careful when negotiating for a job.8.We can learn from the passage that_.（分数：2.00）A.unfairness exists in salary increasesB.most people are overworked and underpaidC.one should avoid overstating ones performanceD.most organizations give their staff

19、automatic pay raises9.To get a pay raise, a person should _.（分数：2.00）A.advertise himself on the job marketB.persuade his boss to sign a long-term contractC.try to get inside information about the organizationD.do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions10.To be successful in neg

20、otiations, one must _.（分数：2.00）A.meet his boss at the appropriate timeB.arrive at the negotiation table punctuallyC.be good at influencing the outcome of the interactionD.be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikes七、BPassage Three(总题数：5，分数：5.00)11.The trend toward casual dining has resulted in

21、 _.（分数：1.00）A.bankruptcy of fine china manufacturersB.shrinking of the pottery industryC.restructuring of large enterprisesD.economic recession in Great Britain12.Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining?（分数：1.00）A.Family members need more time to relax.B.Busy schedules leave

22、people no time for formality.C.People want to practice economy in times of scarcity.D.Young people wont follow the etiquette of the older generation13.It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton is_.（分数：1.00）A.a retailer of stainless steel tablewareB.a dealer in stonewareC.a pottery chain

23、storeD.a producer of fine china14.The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is _.（分数：1.00）A.the increased value of the poundB.the economic recession in AsiaC.the change in peoples way of lifeD.the fierce competition at home and abroad15.Refined table manners, though less popular than bef

24、ore in current social life, _.（分数：1.00）A.are still a must on certain occasionsB.are bound to return sooner or laterC.are still being taught by parents at homeD.can help improve personal relationships八、BPassage Four(总题数：5，分数：5.00)16.After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along S

25、outh Carolinas shore line are required _.（分数：1.00）A.to be easily reinforcedB.to look smarter in designC.to meet stricter building standardsD.to be designed in the shape of cubes17.The award-winning beach house is quite strong because _.（分数：1.00）A.it is strengthened by steel rodsB.it is made of redwo

26、odC.it is in the shape of a shellD.it is built with timber and concrete18.Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to_.（分数：1.00）A.withstand peak winds of about 200 km / hrB.anchor stronger pilings deep in the sandC.break huge sea waves into smaller onesD.prevent wat

27、er from rushing into the house19.The main function of the shell is_.（分数：1.00）A.to strengthen the pilings of the houseB.to give the house a better appearanceC.to protect the wooden frame of the houseD.to slow down the speed of the swelling water20.It can be inferred from the passage that the shell sh

28、ould be_.（分数：1.00）A.fancy-lookingB.waterproofC.easily breakableD.extremely strong九、BPart Vocabula(总题数：30，分数：15.00)21.He asked us to _ them in carrying through their plan.（分数：0.50）A.provideB.arouseC.assistD.persist22.A good many proposals were raised by the delegates,_ was to be expected.（分数：0.50）A.t

29、hatB.whatC.soD.as23.He was such a _ speaker that he held our attention every minute of the three-hour lecture.（分数：0.50）A.specificB.dynamicC.heroicD.diplomatic24.Arriving home, the boy told his parents about all the _ which occurred in his dormitory.（分数：0.50）A.occasionsB.mattersC.incidentsD.issues25.

30、The opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to _ through.（分数：0.50）A.pressB.squeezeC.stretchD.leap26.They are trying to _ the waste discharged by the factory for profit.（分数：0.50）A.exposeB.exhaustC.exhibitD.exploit27.The manager urged his staff not to _ the splendid opportunity

31、分数：0.50）A.dropB.missC.escapeD.slide28._I admire David as a poet, I do not like him as a man.（分数：0.50）A.Much asB.Only ifC.If onlyD.As much29.Because of a _ engagement, Lora couldnt attend my birthday party last Saturday.（分数：0.50）A.pioneerB.prematureC.priorD.past30.The continuous rain _ the harvesti

32、ng of the wheat crop by two weeks.（分数：0.50）A.set backB.set offC.set outD.set aside31.Not having a good command of English can be a serious _ preventing you from achieving your goals.（分数：0.50）A.obstacleB.faultC.offenseD.distress32.Its very _ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.（分数：0.50）

33、A.concernedB.carefulC.considerableD.considerate33.Many a player who had been highly thought of has _ from the tennis scene.（分数：0.50）A.disposedB.disappearedC.discouragedD.discarded34.Shes fainted. Throw some water on her face and shell_.（分数：0.50）A.come roundB.come alongC.come onD.come out35.All their

34、 attempts to _ the child from the burning building were in vain.（分数：0.50）A.regainB.recoverC.rescueD.reserve36.Computer technology will _ a revolution in business administration.（分数：0.50）A.bring aroundB.bring aboutC.bring outD.bring up37.The university has launched a research center to develop new wa

35、ys of _ bacteria which have become resistant to drug treatments.（分数：0.50）A.regulatingB.haltingC.interruptingD.combating38.The _goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research and teaching, particularly the gap between researchers and teachers.（分数：0.50）A.jointB.intensiveC.overallD.decisiv

36、e39.The rapid development of communications technology is transforming the _ in which people communicate across time and space.（分数：0.50）A.routeB.transmissionC.visionD.manner40.When I go out in the evening I use the hike_ the car if I can.（分数：0.50）A.rather thanB.regardless ofC.in spite ofD.other than

37、41.There is no _ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimental situations in a lab.（分数：0.50）A.rigidB.solidC.smoothD.harsh42.Every culture has developed _ for certain kinds of food and drink, and equally strong negative attitudes to-ward others.（分数：0.50）A.preferencesB.expect

38、ationsC.fantasiesD.fashions43.It is reported that Uruguay understands and _ China on human rights issues.（分数：0.50）A.grantsB.changesC.abandonsD.backs44.Only a few people have _ to the full facts of the incident.（分数：0.50）A.accessB.resortC.contactD.path45.His trousers _ when he tried to jump over the f

39、ence.（分数：0.50）A.crackedB.splitC.brokeD.burst46.So far, _ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of the Atlantic coast.（分数：0.50）A.governingB.blowingC.prevailingD.ruling47.The author was required to submit an _ of about 200 words together with his research paper.（分数：0.50）A.editi

40、onB.editorialC.articleD.abstract48.As the old empires were broken up and new states were formed, new official tongues began to _at an increasing rate.（分数：0.50）A.bring upB.build upC.spring upD.strike up49.Many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital,_ they have no schedules to keep.（分

41、数：0.50）A.even thoughB.forC.as ifD.since50.Some plants are very _ to light; they prefer the shade.（分数：0.50）A.sensibleB.flexibleC.objectiveD.sensitive十、BPart Cloze/(总题数：20，分数：10.00)A.veryB.exactC.rightD.usualA.officialsB.parentsC.expertsD.schoolsA.AlsoB.EvenC.ThenD.HoweverA.fatigueB.confusionC.dutyD.p

42、uzzleA.thereB.weC.theyD.itA.viaB.underC.byD.forA.questionsB.answersC.standardsD.rulesA.offB.withoutC.beyondD.fromA.singleB.pieceC.pageD.otherA.dropB.shortC.cutD.lackA.acquireB.earnC.gatherD.reachA.exercisesB.defectsC.mistakesD.testsA.perfectB.betterC.unusualD.completeA.forgetB.refuseC.missD.ignoreA.

43、haveB.prepareC.makeD.performA.classesB.groupsC.gradesD.termsA.aboutB.noC.muchD.fewA.previouslyB.rarelyC.merelyD.consistentlyA.withB.inC.outD.upA.finishingB.loweringC.reducingD.declining十一、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：15.00)71.BA Letter of Reply to a Friend/B 1. 建议报考的专业及理由； 2. 报考该专业的基本条件； 3. 应当如何备考。（分数：15.

44、00）_大学英语四级真题 2004 年 01 月答案解析(总分：90.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数：2，分数：10.00)BSection A/B（分数：5.00）A.The man could buy a shirt of a different color. B.The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C.The size the man wants will arrive soon.D.The man could come some time later.解析：听力原文 M: I like th

45、e color of this shirt. Do you have a larger size? W: This is the largest in this color. Other colors come in all sizes. Q: What does the woman imply?A.The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B.The woman cant take a photo of the man. C.The woman is running toward the lake.D.The woman is f

46、ilming the lake.解析：听力原文 M: Look, the view is fantastic. Could you take a picture of me with the lake in the background? W: I am afraid I just ran out of film. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A.Its quiet in the restaurant. B.The price is high in the restaurant.C.The restaurant serves good f

47、ood.D.The restaurant is too far from their school.解析：听力原文 M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only wed gone to the school dining hall. W: But the food isnt everything. Isnt it nice just to get away from all the noise? Q: What can we learn from the conversation?A.At a booking office.B.In a

48、 Hong Kong hotel.C.On a busy streetD.At an airport. 解析：听力原文 W: Can I help you, sir? M: Yes, can you show me the way to Gate 9 for Flight 901 to Hong Kong? I am quite confused here. Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.The woman has been complaining too much.B.The womans headache will go away by itself.C.The woman should have s