[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷326及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 326及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Private Schools in China. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 我 国私立学校的现状。 2私立学校受欢迎的原因。 3私立学校可能带来的副作用。 二、 Part II Rea

2、ding Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions attached to the passage. For questions 1-7, mark： Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for N

3、O) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 Road Trips Four good wheels take you off the beaten path. Getting theres half the fun, as the old saying goes. With an international driving licence, a road map

4、and a good set of wheels, you are your own guide, and the journey is personal. Stopping to take in not-in-the-guidebook sites or unexpected scenery and exploring out-of-the-way villages can be done without the pressure of mass tourism. Here we present a trio of great driving trips from three countri

5、es: in Australia from Darwin to Ayers Rock; in Vietnam from Hanoi to Halong Bay; and in England through Devon and Cornwall. CRUISING INTO THE RED CENTRE The Stuart Highway, which stretches like a long black ribbon 1,500 km through the Northern Territories-from Darwin in the “Top End“ to Alice Spring

6、s in the “Red Centre“-passes through one of the most rugged landscapes on earth. Waterfalls, canyons, open savanna and grasslands are scattered with ghostlike gum trees and rock formations resembling a moonscape lining the highway. Fill the car with fuel, stock up on plenty of water, slip a Yothu Yi

7、ndi CD in the sound system and drive. Before hopping on Stuart Highway, head east for Kakadu National Park, one of the worlds most stunningly varied tropical environments as well as the spiritual home of Gagudju, an aboriginal (土著的 ) group who have lived in the park for more than 25,000 years. Some

8、aboriginal rock paintings date back to beyond 35,000 years. Saltwater crocodiles that grow up to 25 feet also live in the park, so tourists are wise to obey the warning signs. In the Northern Territories drivers should be wary of wandering kangaroos, camels (Australia has more than Saudi Arabia), do

9、nkeys and wild horses. Convenient stops can be made every 100 to 200 km for fuel and the infamous Aussie meat pie. Accommodations are plentiful, but nothing beats night out camping under the southern stars. One stop worth making: Pine Creek, an 1870s mining town where you can still pan for gold. Far

10、ther south, the atmosphere of Alice Springs reflects its red-gold surroundings. Nearby are two very different attractions, the unlikely Chateau Hornsby Winery and the Virginia Camel Farm, where guests can swap (交换 ) their cars for camels. About 6 hours drive from Alice Spring is Ayers Rock (Uluru in

11、 aboriginal language), Australias most famous natural landmark and one of the most important sacred sites for aboriginal people. DRIVING OUT TO TIME Vietnam has plenty to offer to the road-tripping traveler, but the countrysides sometimes difficult driving conditions-and a scarcity of road signs-mea

12、n that driving yourself isnt necessarily the best option. The solution: hire a car and driver. “Well do the driving-you ask lots of questions,“ says Bui Tuan Ngoc of the Huong Hai Tourist Co. , which takes the visitors on a drive-sail excursion (游览 ) that provides a unique glimpse of Northern Vietna

13、m. On the four-hour drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay, travelers pass through tranquil scenes that have changed little in hundreds of years. Men and women wearing conical hats to ward off (避开，挡住 ) the sun toil with bent backs in rice fields that change color with the seasons. Several villages along the

14、 way-Bat Trang is one-display traditional pottery at the roadside. Try your hand at bargaining for items such as plates, bowls and laughing Buddhas which are molded, fired and hand-painted using methods dating from the 16th century. At Halong Bay, the blood-red sails of the Huong Hai (Chinese-style)

15、 junk unfurl (展开 ) and the boat makes its way past bizarre karst (石炭岩地区常见的地形 ) formations and caves, grottoes and waterfalls. Legend says that Halongs 3,000 islands were created when a dragon split mountains into pieces with its tail to prevent an enemy pursuing Vietnamese boats. In each of Halong B

16、ays many coves small fishing boats offer crabs (螃蟹 ), prawns (对虾 ) and red snapper. Days on board are spent swimming, snorkeling, kayaking or lazing on deck watching red sails flap in the warm breeze. As dusk falls guests can try their hand at fishing for squid or simply relax in the moonlight as th

17、e limestone cliffs turn into centurions to guard over their sleep. TRAVELING A WORLD AWAY Few things in life are better for rejuvenating (使年轻 ) soul than a touch of moorland (高沼地 ) magic. About three hours southwest of London-and a world away from its hectic pace-the traveler arrives in a part of th

18、e West Country still haunted by the ghost of King Arthur. Here, youll find some of the finest stretches of unspoiled countryside in England, from the rolling hills cloaked in purple heather and yellow gorse to the magnificent, cliff studded coastline. Devon and Cornwall are the most southwesterly co

19、unties of England, famous for their rural fishing villages and mystical legends. Without ever raking you any farther than 35 miles from the sea, a cobweb (蜘蛛网 ) of roads links farming villages that have changed little in 500 years, seaside towns such as Penzance and Torquay and imposing castles, cat

20、hedrals (大教堂 ) and abbeys (修道院 ). Torquay, on the “English Rivers“ is one of Englands most popular seaside resorts. Agatha Christie lived here and used many of the towns settings in her widely read mysteries. To the West, Plymouth still retains the site where Sir Francis Drake played bowls before de

21、fending Britain against the Spanish Armade. From its oldest section, the Barbican, the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America on the Mayflower on Sept. 6, 1620. A bit farther south, the Cornish fishing village of Mousehole, once a major port, retains the unspoiled charm of centuries past. Visitors sho

22、uld try the off-the-calorie-scale cream teas or value-for-money pub lunches accompanied by glasses of West Country cider (苹果酒 ). Drive north along the east coast and find the Big Sheep at Bideford, a working family farm turned wacky tourist attraction that combines traditional rural crafts such as s

23、heepdog trialing and cheese making, with novelties like sheep racing. End your journey by heading inland toward Exeter; just south of the city, Powderham Castle near the River Exe is set in the middle of an ancient deer park, the setting for the movie “The Remains of the Day.“ If you find yourself a

24、t the end of your day, head back to Exeter for a stay at the Hite Hart, a 15th-century inn that is said to have stabled Oliver Cromwells horses-and where you can now garage your car. 2 It is wise for tourists to obey the warning signs when they visit Kakadu National Park. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Dri

25、vers dont have to watch out for wandering kangaroos, camels, donkeys and wild horses when they drive in the Northern Territories in Australia. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 The aboriginal group Gagudju in Kakadu National Park has evolved fast these years. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 There are sufficient road

26、signs in the countryside of Vietnam, so tourists can drive themselves. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 The methods the villagers of Bat Trong use to mold, fire and hand-paint pottery can date back to 16th century. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 Devon and Cornwall are famous for castles, cathedrals and abbeys. （ A）

27、 Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 Agatha Christie lived in Penzance and used many of the towns. settlngs in her widely read mysteries. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 Australias most famous natural landmark and one of the most important sacred sites for aboriginal people is _. 10 In each of Halong Bays many coves, guests

28、 can try their hand at _, as dusk falls. 11 The Cornish fishing village of Mousehole was once _. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the con

29、versation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） Typing an report. （ B） Going to hospital. （ C） Driving her car. （ D） Buying some fruit. （

30、A） He is going to give a talk on fishing. （ B） He thinks fishing is a good way to kill time. （ C） He has the same hobby as Susans father. （ D） He is eager to meet Susans parents. （ A） A taxi driver. （ B） A bus conductor. （ C） A postal clerk. （ D） A bank clerk. （ A） To be an honest and responsible pe

31、rson. （ B） To learn at least one foreign language. （ C） To learn computer knowledge. （ D） To know what is necessary. （ A） Collect papers for the man. （ B） Check the paper for typing errors. （ C） Do the typing once again. （ D） Read the whole newspaper. （ A） The man will drive the woman to school. （ B

32、） The man has finished his assignment. （ C） The man is willing to help the woman. （ D） The man is losing patience with the woman. （ A） The mans daughters educational expenses. （ B） The womans daughters educational expenses. （ C） The mans daughters lack of money. （ D） The woman s daughter s laziness.

33、 （ A） The man will have two required courses next semester. （ B） The woman has not made a decision yet. （ C） The man will have to make a decision. （ D） The woman will have two elective courses next tern. （ A） 7:30 to 9:30. （ B） 6:00 to 8:00. （ C） 6:30 to 8:30. （ D） 7:00 to 9:00. （ A） In her room. （

34、B） In the restaurant. （ C） In the hall. （ D） In the kitchen. （ A） apple. （ B） peach. （ C） grape. （ D） orange. （ A） To make an appointment to look at a house. （ B） To get information about special housing. （ C） To ask about getting a loan to buy a house. （ D） To renew the housing contract. （ A） He ha

35、s more than one child. （ B） His wife is a graduate student. （ C） He is a full time student. （ D） He works at the university housing office. （ A） He earns less than $10,000 a year. （ B） Hes looking for a full-time job. （ C） He thinks his rent is too high. （ D） He plans to go hack to graduate school.

36、（ A） She isnt there in the morning. （ B） Her assistant isnt there in the morning. （ C） She wont have the forms he needs until the afternoon. （ D） She isnt as busy in the afternoon. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some q

37、uestions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） The difference between classical music and rock music. （ B） Why classical music is popular with math students. （ C） The e

38、ffects of music on the results of math tests. （ D） How to improve your reasoning ability. （ A） Because it stimulates your nerve activity. （ B） Because it keeps you calm. （ C） Because it strengthens your memory. （ D） Because it improves your problem solving strategies. （ A） Piano music could interfer

39、e with your reasoning ability. （ B） The effects of music do not last long. （ C） Tile more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be. （ D） Music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your memory. （ A） Informal language and polite forms. （ B） Formal language and polite forms. （ C） F

40、ormal language and impolite forms. （ D） Informal language and casual forms. （ A） To show special courtesy. （ B） To make themselves understood. （ C） To show their art of language. （ D） To show their superiority. （ A） Happy. （ B） Unhappy. （ C） Unusual. （ D） Bored. （ A） They want to change the way Engl

41、ish is taught. （ B） They learn English to find well-paid jobs. （ C） They want to have up-to-date knowledge of English. （ D） They know clearly what they want to learn. （ A） Professionals. （ B） College students. （ C） Beginners. （ D） Intermediate learners. （ A） Courses for doctors. （ B） Courses for bus

42、inessmen. （ C） Courses for reporters. （ D） Courses for lawyers. （ A） Three groups of learners. （ B） The importance of business English. （ C） English for Specific Purposes. （ D） Features of English for different purposes. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. Whe

43、n the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill

44、 in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 36 President Coolidges statement, “The business of America is business,“ still points an important 【 B1】 _today that business institutions have more【 B2】 _in American society that

45、any other kind of【 B3】 _, including the government. Why do business institutions【 B4】 _this great prestige? One reason is that Americans view business as being more firmly based on the【 B5】_of competition than other institutions in【 B6】 _. Since competition is seen as the major source of progress an

46、d【 B7】 _by most Americans, competitive business institution are respected. Competition is not only good in itself, it is the means by which other basic American values such as individual freedom,【 B8】 _of opportunity, and hard work are protected. Competition protects the freedom of the individual by

47、 ensuring that there is no monopoly(垄断 )of power. In contrast to one, all-powerful government, many businesses compete against each other for profits.【 B9】 _Where many businesses compete for the customers dollar, they cannot afford to treat them like inferiors or slaves. A contrast is often made bet

48、ween business, which is competitive, and government, which is a monopoly. 【 B10】 _, even though government leaders are elected by the people and business leaders are not. Many Americans believe, then, that competition is as important, or even more important, that democracy in preserving freedom. Com

49、petition in business is also believed to strengthen the ideal of equality of opportunity. 【 B11】 _.Competitive success is commonly seen the American alternative to social rank based on family background. 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3】 40 【 B4】 41 【 B5】 42 【 B6】 43 【 B7】 44 【 B8】 45 【 B9】 46 【 B10】 47 【 B11】 Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of