公共英语四级-(无语音，只提供参考)4及答案解析.doc

1、公共英语四级-(无语音，只提供参考)4 及答案解析(总分：102.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、PART LISTENING COM(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、SECTION A(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Ten Tips for Reducing Stress While in CollegeStress is something you can control. Follow these ten tips to learn how to control it.1. Most Importantly: Dont Stress About Being Stresseda)the b

2、est way to handle stress: not get more stressed about beingstressed;b)If youre stressed out, (1) it and figure out how to handle it.2. Get Some Sleepa)Getting more sleep can help your mind refocus, (2) , andrebalance.b)One good nights sleep can be all you need.3. Get Some FoodGo to eat something tha

3、t is (3) . 4. Get Some Exercisea)Exercise doesnt necessarily have to be violent;b)It can mean a (4) , 30-minute walk.5. Get Some Quiet Timea) (5) in college is rare.b)Finding a few quiet moments is necessary.6. Get Some Social Timea)Your brain is like a muscle which needs (6) b) Having a social life

4、 is an important part of your college experience.7. Get Some FunTry to figure out how to make the stressful thing a little more(7) . 8. Get Some DistanceIts okay to take a step back and focus on yourself for a little while,especially if you are stressed and your (8) are at risk.9. Get a Little Helpa

5、)Dont be afraid to make an appointment if you think it will help.b)It may help you realize that what you are so stressed about areactually pretty (9) .10. Get Some Perspectivea)College life can be (10) b)Keep your eye on the prize and then head out and change theworld !（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:

6、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:_三、SECTION B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).How long has Mrs Miller been an HR officer?A. 5 years. B. 7 years. C. 8 years. D. 9 years.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to Mrs Miller, which of the following is NOT a good starter?A. Ask about the duties of the

7、 job. B. Ask about the prospects of the company.C. Ask about holidays and payment. D. Present the candidates qualifications.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Before going to the interview, you should review the following EXCEPT _.A. the original advertisement that you answerB. the correspondence from your prospe

8、ctive employerC. photocopies of your letter of applicationD. brief personal information of the prospective employer（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following dress is proper at an interview, according to Mrs Miller?A. A low-cut dress with miniskirt. B. A casual T-shirt and worn-out jeans.C. A punk-

9、style haircut with baggy trousers. D. A plain and dull gray suit.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Which of the following posture is NOT appropriate according to Mrs Miller?A. Shake hands firmly. B. Rest elbows on the interview table.C. Speak politely and naturally. D. Put briefcase on the floor beside the chair

10、分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.四、SECTION C(总题数：3，分数：4.00)1.Who have taken part in discussions with the governor of Brazil Central Bank?A Some representatives of the United States.B The leaders of the countries which lent Brazil money.C Representatives of the worlds important commercial banks.D Representatives of

11、 those countries which have to pay huge foreign debts.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：2.00）(1).Which statement is NOT true ?AThe girl was living with her mother. BThe landlady witnessed the crime.CThe girl and the suspect probably were dating. DThe girl was found dead on the floor.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).We can l

12、earn from the news that_. Apolice provided detail in formations about the girlBTobago has a population of 1.2 millionChomicide increased in TobagoDTobago is generally a peaceful island（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.What is President Bushs proposal to help the sub-prime mortgage holders?A. Granting loans from th

13、e Central Bank.B. Waiving mortgage holders debts.C. Modernizing the Federal Housing Administration.D. Restructuring companies that offer sub-prime loans.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.五、PART READING COMPR(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、TEXT A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)In the evenings, they go to the mall. Once a week or more. Sometimes, th

14、ey even leave the dinner dishes in the sink so they will have enough time to finish all the errands. The father never comeshe hates shopping, especially with his wife. Instead, he stays at home to read the paper and put around his study. To do things that the other dads must be doing in the evenings

15、 To summon the sand to come rushing in and plug up his ears with its roaring silence.Meanwhile, the mother arms herself with returns from the last trip. Her two young daughters forget games of flashlight tag or favorite TV shows and strap on tennis shoes and seatbelts: and theyre off. On summer nig

16、hts, when its light until after the fireflies arrive, the air is heavy and moist. The daughters unroll their windows and stick the whole of their heads out into the slate blue sky, feeling full force the sweaty, honey suckle air. In the cold mall, their rubber soles squeak on shiny linoleum squares.

17、 The younger daughter tries not to step on any cracks. The older daughter keeps a straight-ahead gazer her sullen eyes count down each errand as its done.It is not until the third or, on a good night, the fourth errand that the trouble begins. The girls have wandered over to examine rainbow beach to

18、wels, perhaps, or some kind of pink ruffled bedspread. The mothers voice finds them from a few aisles away.Dinner squirms in the daughters stomachs. Now comes that what-if-I-threw-up-right-this-second? or where-is-a-rabbit-hole-for-me-to-fall-into? feeling that they get around this time of evening,

19、at the mall. The older one shakes her ponytails at the younger one. Her blue eyes hiss the careful-dont-cry warning, but the younger ones cheeks only get redder. Toe by toe, the daughters edge towards housewares where they finger lace placemats or trace patterns in the store carpet with sneakered so

20、les. The mothers voice still finds them, shaking with rage. Finally, heels slapping in her sandals, she strides towards them and then keeps going. They follow, catching her word-trail, “Stupid people. Stupid, stupid, stupid. I HATE stupid people.“ Its the little skips between steps the younger one t

21、akes to keep up with her mothers long, angry legs. Its the car door slamming and the seat belt buckle yanked into place. Its those things that tell the daughters how the next few hours will go.In the car, the older one sighs and grinds her back teeth. The younger one feels her face get hotter and he

22、r eyes start to swell. She stares at an ice cream stain on the back of the front seat and sees a pony, a flower, and a fairy in that splash of chocolate mint chip. The mother begins on both at once. “And when we get home, if your shoes are still in the TV room, Im throwing them out. Same for books.

23、No more shit house. No more lazy, ungrateful kids.“ And so on and so on through the black velvet sky and across the Hershey bar roads. On into the house with a slap or two. “Youll be happy when Im in my grave,“ wails at them as they put on their nightgowns and brush their teeth. The older one sets a

24、 stone jaw and the younger one tries not to sob as she opens wide, engulfing her small hand and scrubbing each and every molar.The father is not spared. The volcanic mother saves some up just for him. “Fucking lousy husband. Do-nothing father.“ And on like that for an hour or so more. Then in the da

25、rkest part of the night, its bare feet and cool hands on a small sweaty forehead. Kisses and caresses and “Sorry Mom got a little mad.“ Promises for that pink ruffled bedspread or maybe a new stuffed animal. Long fingers rake through the younger ones curls. “Tomorrow evening, well get you some kind

26、of treat. Right after dinner, well go to the mall./（分数：5.00）(1).From the first paragraph, we get the impression thatA the father is inert. B their life is bustling.C the evenings are exciting. D the mother is constantly nagging.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the passage, the two daughters seem to

27、A enjoy the evenings shopping in the beginning.B be reluctant to run errands with the mother.C enjoy browsing various kinds of items.D be glad to help their mother with housework.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The word “squirms“ in the fourth paragraph probably meansA moves. B squirts.C wriggles. D digests.（分

28、数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe the mother?A Irritable. B Remorseful.C Amiable. D Discontented.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Which category of writing does the text belong to?A Narration. B Description.C Persuasion. D Exposition.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.七、TEXT B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)W

29、hen the Dow rockets 300 points or the stocks of retailers, say, get decimated, I devour the news. Heres my admission: Im a buy-and-hold investor, and a lazy one at that. My employer prohibits us news folks to trade equities on a short-term basis, but even if it didnt, Id still buy and hold.The bulk

30、of my portfolio is in, two retirement accounts, and neither stock-market gyrations nor major financial earthquakes prompt me to tweak my allocations. I simply hold a fairly routine mix of low-cost U. S. and international-stock mutual funds, plus a bond fund, and I stick to it.Sure, the markets get v

31、olatile but I figure that, eventually, average historical returns will work in my favor. And, to my mind, stock-market trading, if youre not spending many hours a week working on it, is little more than a guessing game.The fact is, a buy-and-hold investor with a decently diversified portfolio should

32、 celebrate her ability to remain firm in the face of financial-news tidal waves which prompt many, less staunch, to jump in and out of investments, often at the worst possible time.Some might say the staunch investor is akin to a passenger on the Titanic, refusing a lifeboat to safety due to misguid

33、ed loyalty to the idea of “buy and hold.“ But as long as three prerequisites are satisfied, that investor is among the most prudent savers around: a well-diversified investment plan, invested in low-cost index funds, with a long-term outlook.In fact, if youre not going to be an active, pay-attention

34、every-day investor, setting up a simple plan and then forgetting about it may be the best retirement-savings decision you make. “What is often problematic is the middle ground. People will set something up and then follow it intermittently and on a whim make changes,“ says John Nofsinger, associate

35、 professor of finance at Washington State University and author of “The Psychology of Investing.“Those who follow the markets tangentially but dont take time for deeper analysis tend to buy high and sell low. If, like me, youre not going to spend time daily on your plan, then set it and forget it.No

36、te that, unless you have a rock-solid pension plan from your employer and significant other assets, youre going to need to invest, Interest rates on cash simply wont get most savers to a well-funded retirement. What to do?1. Create a plan. That means investing in low-cost index funds covering the U.

37、S. stock market, perhaps 10% to 25% of your portfolio in international stock funds, plus exposure to bonds (a typical scenario is 70% or 80% in stocks and 30% or 20% in bonds), and perhaps some portion in a money-market or cash-type account. Keep in mind that your focus is not to beat the market.2.

38、Once your plan is in place, ignore it. “I do virtually nothing. I do less than I do for my car. Theres not even a need to change the oil,“ Mr. Statman says. If rebalancing worries you, dont even do that except perhaps once every few years. And make sure you focus on getting back to your investment p

39、lan, rather than chasing the winners of the moment. “If the stock market went up that year and maybe bonds didnt, so you take a little out of the stock market and put it in bonds to reallocate to where your targets originally were, I think thats a good strategy,“ Mr. Nofsinger says.3. Accept risk. Y

40、es, stock-market investing is risky. But over the long haul, investors are rewardedif they adopt a long-term outlook and diversified investment plan. “Risk is not something you want, but oftentimes risk does go hand in hand with return,“ says Peng Chen, chief investment officer of Ibbotson Associate

41、s, an investment research and consulting firm owned by Morningstar in Chicago. Keep in mind: Avoid this risk with money you need soon, say, in the next year or two. And remember that the more you invest in one company, sector or country, the more risk youre taking on.4. Stay in for the long haul. We

42、 have no idea whats coming tomorrow, and past stock-market performance does not predict future results. But what is your alternative? Stick all your cash in a money-market account, a CD or, slightly riskier, bonds? You are not avoiding risk with this plan, simply shifting to the risk inflation will

43、trump your return.5. Do what you can. The investment options available through your retirement plan may not be ideal. Invest there for the employer match, but ensure diversification through an account outside your employer plan, perhaps an individual retirement account or Roth IRA.（分数：5.00）(1).Why d

44、oes the author choose to be “a buy-and-hold investor“?A Because his employer prohibits him to trade equities on a short-term basis.B Because he believes that long-term return will balance out short-term fluctuation.C Because he is misguided by the loyalty to the idea of “buy and hold.“D Because he i

45、s an active investor and keeps an eye on stock markets every day.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The word “volatile“ in the third paragraph meansA explosive. B transient. C unstable. D lively.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).When the author mentions the Titanic analogy,A he is in favor of it. B his view is balanced.C he i

46、s slightly critical of it. D he is strongly critical of it.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following is NOT one of the authors suggestions on investment?A Create a reasonable investment plan with a decently diversified portfolio.B Forget about the investment plan completely, once it is in place.C

47、Remember that risk comes with return in stock-market investment.D Stay in the investment market with a long-term vision.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).This passage mainly focuses onA a well-diversified investment plan. B investing in low-cost index funds.C a long-term investment outlook. D accepting risk in s

48、tock markets.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.八、TEXT C(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Though not the ideal shape for a Christmas stocking , this slim little volume could nevertheless make a welcome seasonal gift. Launched in Britain at the end of October, and covering just under 100 pages (with paragraphs inset almost to the middle of the page) , it is not much more than an extended essay. But it presents an interesting idea eloquently and clearly, offering digestible brain food amid a surfeit of turkey and television.The author, Gerard Fairtlough, was a senior executive With Shell for many years