[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷380及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 380及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 In this part, you are allowed 30 minuies to write a composition on the title Bargains. You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 1. 廉价商品充斥市场。 2廉价商品的真实面目。 3你的对策。 二、 Part II Re

2、ading 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

3、NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 Dont Ever Give Up on Yourself: Maureens Story How Did It Start? As a child, I was a worrier-nervous, timid and shy. At social events or in new situations, I fel

4、t afraid and my heart would race. Yet, I didnt have my first panic attack until I was 22 years old. I had just completed my junior year of college in England. It was the night before I was to return to the States. I awoke from a sound sleep with the most terrifying fee!ing of fear, and with an equal

5、ly strong urge to run outside. My heart was pounding so hard I thought it was going to explode. I was covered in sweat. It wasnt until I was in my late twenties that I experienced my next panic attack. I was under tremendous stress from events in my life. My father had been sick for many years, and

6、he was losing a long, hard battle. My father and I were very close. He was the most significant person in my life. I dont have a vocabulary to articulate (清晰明白地说 ) the intense pain I felt when he passed At the same time, I was downsized from my job, my relationship ended, my roommate and I parted wa

7、ys, and I moved to a new city. What Was the Suffering Like? At this time, the panic attacks began to happen on a daily basis. Throughout the day, I would have waves of panic washing over me. I felt afraid of everything. I experienced object distortion, drug-like states of disorientation (迷惑 ), scary

8、 (引起惊慌的 ) thoughts and shortness of breath. I had no idea what was happening to me - or why - so I just kept living my life. I told no one. The only problem was my life was getting smaller and smaller with each passing day. Eventually, it got so bad and my life was so small, I had to seek out profes

9、sional help. Diagnosis The first therapist I went to misdiagnosed me; she said I was suffering from “situational stress“. She had no knowledge of panic disorder. The therapy gave me some relief by addressing and reducing the symptoms of my panic, but it didnt address the panic itself. Thus, although

10、 my panic stopped for a while, eventually it came back. I had a similar experience with my second therapist. Again, the therapist had no experience or training in panic disorder, thus the therapy only offered temporary relief. About 5 years after I started to seek help, I finally diagnosed myself, t

11、hrough my own selfeducation. I then searched for and found a therapist who specialized in anxiety and panic. In my first session with my new therapist, I told her all my symptoms and what I had been going through all these years. To my amazement, she raised her right hand in a dismissive motion and

12、nonchalantly (冷淡地 ) said, “Its just panic. Its completely curable. Consider yourself lucky.“ I will never forget the sense of relief her words gave me. It was a turning point in my life - the point when I started to reclaim my life. My new therapist was trained in the “MAP program“, developed by Dr.

13、 David Barlow. “MAP“ is short for “Mastery of your Anxiety and Panic“. We immediately embarked upon this course of treatment, which is a cognitive-behavioral program specifically designed for overcoming panic disorder. However, before we could finish the process, my therapist moved out of state, and

14、 we had to end our work together. She referred me to the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University. The Center is run by Dr. Barlow and is the premier facility for treating panic disorder. Healing The first thing I had to do at the Center was to undergo an in-depth, four-hour eva

15、luation. The intake nurse asked me every conceivable question concerning my scary thoughts, depression, social situations, behavior, etc. After the intake, my case was discussed at the weekly staff meeting. Then, I was assigned a therapist who would work with me on a weekly basis throughout the thre

16、e-month program. The first part of the program centered on education. I learned all about the biology, psychology and history of panic. I learned what was happening to my body when I panic, why it was happening and what all the sensations meant. I also learned about the factors leading to a predispo

17、sition (易患病的体质 ) for panic. Education was a very comprehensive part of the program, and it helped me tremendously. I finally knew what was happening to me and that I wasnt crazy! My panic was simply a manifestation(表现 ) of stress. Next, I learned how I had associated my bodily sensations as triggers

18、(触发 ) for a panic attack - how I had actually created my own panic. Then, we worked on “cognitive reframing“ - changing the way I thought about my bodily sensations. One of the most important things I learned during this process was how our thoughts create chemical reactions in our brains, If I thin

19、k a certain way, a certain chemical reaction is going to take place, causing a certain result. Thus, change the thought - change the chemical reaction - and change, the result. Basically, our brain can act as our own “pharmacy“. Next, we moved on to recreating the sensations, which triggered my pani

20、c. We actually induced panic attacks! I needed to experience panic so I could use my new “cognitive reframing“ skills and develop new behavior in relation to panic. I also needed to experience panic repeatedly, so I would understand it wasnt going to hurt me. This was the most frightening thing I ha

21、ve ever done - to invite panic. Yet, the quickest way to recovery is to truly understand that panic is your own creation and there is no reason to be afraid of it. Once you do this, you take all the power out of panic. My program lasted three months and today I am panic free. I still get anxious som

22、etimes, but I dont turn it into panic. Today Today, I view my panic disorder as a gift. It helped me to become brave. In addition to my cognitive-behavioral skills, I practice deep relaxation breathing. Through my daily relaxation breathing, I have come to experience a deep sense of peace, calmness

23、and strength. My Message to Others I lived with panic - and the feeling there was something wrong with me - for well over 15 years before I found the help I needed. I had lots of false starts, but I never gave up on myself. Eventually, I accomplished my goal to become panic free. My road was bumpy.

24、There were days when I didnt know if I had the courage to endure the severe panic attacks I was experiencing in therapy, but my desire to recover was stronger than my fear. Dont ever give up on yourself and your ability to rid yourself of panic. Panic is a learned behavior. If you have mastered the

25、skill of bringing on panic attacks, give yourself a pat on the back for having learned to do that! Now, it is time for a new goal: to master the art of living a life free of panic. “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.“ -Abraham Lincoln

26、2 The author wasnt afraid of anything before he entered the college. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 The symptoms of panic are the same as heart attack. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 After the two therapists had misdiagnosed him, the author diagnosed himself. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Before the author took a three

27、-month program, he had undergone a four-hour evaluation. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 According to the passage, the author had a predisposition for panic. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 Chemical reactions in our brains change with what we think. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 The author still suffered from panic, but

28、he would never give up on himself. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 The author moved to a new city because he suffered from _. 10 The turning point in the authors life is _. 11 The most frightening thing the author did during the program is _. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conv

29、ersations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation 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 a

30、nd D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） Fie is a guide in the forest. （ B） He is always pleased to sit by a fire. （ C） He has won the first prize. （ D） He was very brave. （ A） To choose a mountain. （ B） To decide on a mountain. （ C） To find the highest mountain. （ D） To climb the highest mou

31、ntain. （ A） July. （ B） August. （ C） September. （ D） October. （ A） She couldnt recognize him. （ B） She was surprised to see him. （ C） She wanted to make a miracle. （ D） She didnt believe her eyes. （ A） Cold. （ B） Warm. （ C） Hot. （ D） Mild. （ A） He cant sleep. （ B） He doesnt know the time. （ C） He has

32、 to finish his homework. （ D） He doesnt want to sleep. （ A） He is going to change his job. （ B） He isnt doing well with his work. （ C） He is doing pretty well now. （ D） He doesnt like his work. （ A） He couldnt afford the bus. （ B） He got up too late to catch the bus. （ C） His car got stuck in the dr

33、iveway. （ D） Something happened to his car. （ A） To see a customer. （ B） To check out the arrangements for the exhibition. （ C） To see Gregg Anderson. （ D） To sign a contract. （ A） On Tuesday next week. （ B） On Monday this week. （ C） On Monday afternoon next week. （ D） On Tuesday morning next week.

34、（ A） To discuss the final arrangements with the woman. （ B） To see the restaurant where the reception is held. （ C） To place an order with the woman. （ D） To arrange for someone to meet him at the airport. （ A） The railway has less of an influence now than previously on peoples lives. （ B） Chinese p

35、eople depend more on the railway than other means of transport. （ C） People used to depend on the railway. （ D） Many residents are very interested in purchasing personal cars. （ A） Because there are fewer passengers taking buses. （ B） Because city transport has been financially in difficulty. （ C） B

36、ecause they take up a lot of road space. （ D） Because they have polluted the city air. （ A） Yes, the government does. （ B） No, the government doesnt. （ C） The government has taken steps to curb the purchase. （ D） The government neither encourages nor curbs the purchase of personal cars. （ A） Its che

37、ap. （ B） Its fast. （ C） Its comfortable. （ D） Both B and C. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bes

38、t answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） A real change in body chemistry. （ B） Importance of much sunlight. （ C） Effects of less sunlight in winter. （ D） Relationship between sunlight and health. （ A） It may make people dizzy. （ B） It may burn ones clothes. （ C） It may cause skin ca

39、ncer or damage eyes. （ D） It may do great damage to crops. （ A） Because it can treat emotional problems and stone kinds of cancer. （ B） Because it can make stores brighter. （ C） Because it can make skin tender. （ D） Because people want to stay away from dark places. （ A） Because the childrens colleg

40、e education fee is too high. （ B） Because people may live longer than they expected. （ C） Because you need to celebrate your 95th birthday. （ D） Because you may become a burden on your children. （ A） Ill live to about the same age as my parents did. （ B） The author thinks that it is dangerous to liv

41、e longer. （ C） Youll probably live longer than 90% of the people at your age. （ D） Women usually live longer than men. （ A） Retirement Guide. （ B） How to Estimate Life Expectancy. （ C） The Youngest Baby Boomers. （ D） How to Live Longer. （ A） 130. （ B） 3,900. （ C） 13,000. （ D） 1,300. （ A） Because mar

42、keting groups have collected consumers information for years. （ B） Because marketing groups can send messages around the world for free. （ C） Because people keep down junk mail to a manageable level. （ D） Because it is cheaper to mail packages to large groups of people. （ A） Wasted time. （ B） Connec

43、tion costs. （ C） Lost emails. （ D） All of the above. （ A） Vegetarian women are more likely to have girls. （ B） Non-vegetarian women are more likely to have girls. （ C） Vegetarian women are more likely to have boys. （ D） Vegetarian women are more likely to smoke during pregnancy. Section C Directions

44、: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When 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.

45、 For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 36 President Bush has proposed to increase the study of foreign languages in American schools. The new plan is called the

46、 National Security Language Initiative. It will【 B1】_the departments of State, Education and Defense, and the director of National【 B2】 _ The plan calls for teaching foreign languages to more children, as early as the age of four. It also【 B3】 _to increase foreign language instruction in college and

47、【 B4】_ school. The hope is to bring more foreign language speakers into government service. And it calls for【 B5】 _an effort begun three years ago to increase the number of【 B6】 _ officers who speak foreign languages. 【 B7】 _ officials will ask for one hundred fourteen million dollars in two thousan

48、d seven to start the【 B8】 _. They say too many American children learn only English.【 B9】 _ Officials say money would be used to help foreign-language students pay for their education in exchange for future service.【 B10】 _.And it calls for bringing more foreign language teaching assistants to the U

49、nited States. Officials say the United States does not have enough foreign language teachers.【 B11】 _ .Yet less than one-third of American elementary schools teach languages other than English. And experts say most of these schools just teach the basics, not how to speak a foreign language well. 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3】 40 【 B4】 41 【 B5】 42 【 B6】 43 【 B7】 44 【 B8】 45 【 B9】 46 【 B10】 47 【 B11】 Section A