[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷407及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 407及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic Who Should Be Our Superstars? You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese. 1有 些大学生热中于追星，诸如体育明星、歌星、影视明星等 2我们在其他领域却存在偶像缺失 3我的看法 Who S

2、hould Be Our Superstars? 二、 Part II Reading 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 inf

3、ormation given in the passage; N (for 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 Tips for the Solo Traveler When it comes to traveling, sometimes taking a journey alone can be great. Traveling solo allow

4、s for a time of introspection (内省 ), relaxation and self-discovery, when you can take the time to soak in the finer things the world has to offer. The independence gained by going alone allows for the opportunity to experience your choice destination exactly the way you want. Planning Your Trip (1)

5、Where to stay So youve finally decided to take advantage of some well-earned vacation time and visit Prague, the city of your dreams. Because youll be all by yourself, the planning of your trip is automatically different. One of the first questions worth addressing is how youre going to spend your t

6、ime in the beautiful Czech Republic capital. Are you going on a shoestring (用钱极少的 ) budget, or would you rather go all-out and book a room in a fancy hotel? Because traveling alone means your money is funding the trip, a wise choice would be to stay in youth hostels. Cast away the misconception that

7、 these places are unaccommodating and dirty, and accept the fact that hostels provide safe, clean, comfortable, and most importantly, cheap housing that millions of students and thrifty travelers take advantage of every year. It is relatively easy to book a room at a hostel via the Internet, and ple

8、nty of information is available about each one. On the other hand, if you cant wait to take advantage of room service and a nice bath tub, opt for a hotel. (2) Have a plan Along with securing your accommodations, prepare an itinerary (行程表 ) for each day before you leave. This plan should include eve

9、rything from visiting all the famous landmarks to some relaxation time, which is essential since youll likely be walking for miles in your comfortable shoes(invest in a good pair, it will pay off). As great as organization is, however, you may. at times, not be able to follow your plan to leave room

10、 for some spontaneity (自发性 ) on your trip. Herein lies the beauty of traveling alone: You are your own master, and while preparation is key, there is always room for a change. Important Info Prior to Takeoff One of the hardest parts of traveling in general is coming up with a list of what youll need

11、 to bring with you (or leave behind). Thinking of these all-important items becomes all the more difficult (and necessary) when you have no one else to rely on. (1) Carry a dictionary If youre heading for a foreign country, dont leave home without a bilingual (双语的 ) dictionary. Although a strong gra

12、sp of Czech will prove quite difficult, it is still important to learn phrases like “thank you“, “hello“, “please“ and “I dont know she charged money for her time“, in case youre in a disadvantageous situation. (2) Make copies of documents Make a copy of all essential travel documents such as your p

13、assport and health insurance to leave behind with someone you trust, in the event of an emergency. (3) Bring a credit card Along with cash, bring a credit card as an emergency method of payment and make sure to take note of your credit card companys customer service line in case of loss or theft. Th

14、at way, you can cancel your card immediately and have a new one delivered to you while on your trip (if possible). (4) Pack pleasure items A book to enjoy on a train ride or on the beach, a journal to record your experiences, and maps to educate yourself on the layout of the land (you can get these

15、from a tourism bureau), can make a world of a difference. With these things in mind and a positive mindset, you are now officially ready to set out on your own. Enjoy the Trip (1) Finally There Youve taken the big step, said goodbye to family and friends, endured a long plane ride, and are finally i

16、n the place you dreamed of visiting, until now. You might be quite overwhelmed by our new surroundings, but there are ways to control these feelings of over-stimulation. Instead of being an outsider looking in, try to transform yourself into a relaxed traveler who is not deterred by minor setbacks,

17、such as long lines at the train station or delays in visiting hours of certain landmarks. If you planned accordingly, then you can afford to “waste“ time at the busy tourist hotspots. Besides, youre on vacation, and have nowhere to be! Another benefit of traveling alone is the ability to explore mus

18、eums and engage in other time-consuming activities. There is no pressure to rush through exhibits or cut the visit short; pace yourself and take in the masterpieces, whether youre an art lover or just an admirer. (2) Getting around Make an effort to walk everywhere-within reason, of course. This wil

19、l help you get in touch with the area (so to speak) and observe the locals in their element. Using your legs also allows you to find attractively old-fashioned shops and cafes more easily than if you were on some splendid tour bus. Your goal should be to blend in, something a planned (and perhaps ov

20、erpriced) tour wont likely offer. Wear loose, light clothing because the more comfortable you feel, the more willing you will be to stay out an extra hour to explore a section you might have overlooked. Remain enthusiastic, relaxed and prepared, and the stories you will have to share upon your retur

21、n will be priceless. Extra Tips: Bring along a camera with lots of films. Leave your itinerary with someone at home, along with the numbers of each place youre staying at. Its okay if your plans are not so detailed, but if there is a big change in your plans, you might want to email the new informat

22、ion to your “in case of emergency“ person back home. Stay safe and keep an eye out when it comes to money or your belongings; you dont have a companion to catch the pickpocket creeping up from behind. While “carpe diem (及时行乐 )“ is important, so is safety. Be carefree, but dont throw caution to the w

23、ind. 2 Traveling solo means traveling_. （ A） freely （ B） alone （ C） on vocation （ D） to Prague 3 The best place to stay for thrifty travelers is_. （ A） dirty but cheap hostels （ B） cheap houses of students （ C） clean and safe hostels （ D） hotels with room service 4 Invest a good pair of shoes and ma

24、ke sure the shoes are_. （ A） expensive （ B） comfortable （ C） tough （ D） light 5 When you organize the trip, take into the consideration that you may_. （ A） not be able to stick to it completely （ B） enjoy the beauty of the trip （ C） get a hotel room on the trip （ D） become a master of traveling 6 Th

25、e things you need to deal with before you set out DONT include_. （ A） picking a bilingual dictionary no matter where you go （ B） making copies of your passport and health insurance （ C） bringing cash and a credit card with you （ D） taking something for fun, a book, a journal, a map, etc. 7 The credi

26、t card companys customer service line can be of great help if_. （ A） you want to ask for more money （ B） you want to take a note （ C） you want another card （ D） the credit card is stolen 8 What is the suggested reaction towards the setbacks on the trip? （ A） Getting over-stimulated （ B） Keeping your

27、self busy （ C） Feeling annoyed （ D） Relaxing yourself 9 When you get around, the best way to get in touch with the area is to_. 10 When you return from your trip, it will be priceless if you can_. 11 If you make a big change in your plans, you might want to send the new information to_. Section A Di

28、rections: 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 conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the p

29、ause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） Feel sorry that she cant help the man. （ B） Lend the man her pencil and paper. （ C） Ask someone else to help the man. （ D） Give the man the notes. （ A） The pear. （ B） The weather. （ C） The seafood. （

30、 D） The cold. （ A） She can use his car. （ B） She can borrow someone elses car. （ C） She must get her car fixed. （ D） She cant borrow his car. （ A） In a library. （ B） In a bookstore. （ C） In the classroom. （ D） In a department store. （ A） A movie. （ B） A lecture. （ C） A play. （ D） A speech. （ A） He u

31、sually talks quietly. （ B） He usually assigns homework. （ C） He didnt teach class today. （ D） He noticed that the students didnt do their homework. （ A） The teacher postponed the meeting. （ B） There wont be a test this afternoon. （ C） The students will be attending the meeting. （ D） The students wil

32、l take an English test this afternoon. （ A） He enjoys writing home every week. （ B） He never fails to write home once a week now. （ C） He doesnt write home once a week now. （ D） He has been asked to write home every week. （ A） It cannot contain any commercial information. （ B） It may not be of a hig

33、h level of security. （ C） You can only use the free E-mail account at home. （ D） It is difficult to get access to the website with such service. （ A） Internet Explorer. （ B） The operating system. （ C） IE and Windows. （ D） Additional software. （ A） Print an E-mail address on her card. （ B） Check her

34、hardware and software. （ C） Pay the ISP for the E-mail account. （ D） Try to get a free E-mail account. （ A） Tennis sets. （ B） Computer and TV set. （ C） Bookcase and book shelf. （ D） Refrigerator and kitchen stuff. （ A） Give them to the second and third year students for free. （ B） Sell them to the s

35、econd-hand bookshop. （ C） Advertise them in the student newspaper for sale. （ D） Advertise them on the university notice boards. （ A） It may not pay well. （ B） It may not come on time. （ C） It may not take your goods. （ D） It may charge the quote. （ A） Love for beauty and a desire to impress other p

36、eople. （ B） A desire to express oneself and a display of ones wealth. （ C） Individual taste and love for beauty. （ D） Individual taste and a desire to express oneself. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Bot

37、h 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） People dont often eat English food. （ B） People dont like English food. （ C） People who travel to Britain eat English food in English

38、home. （ D） People who travel to Britain dont know much about English food. （ A） The speaker thinks that we live to eat, but not eat to live. （ B） The speaker doesnt think that we should eat when living. （ C） The speaker thinks that we eat to live, but not live to eat. （ D） The speaker thinks that we

39、 eat to live and live to eat. （ A） The criticism of English food by visitors is unfair. （ B） It is impossible to find good English food in large towns. （ C） As well as food people also travel to Britain for shopping and sightseeing. （ D） If people complain about English food, they will get better fo

40、od. （ A） Red Cross workers are in many countries. （ B） Red Cross only exists in the United States. （ C） Red Cross is another name for world hospital. （ D） Many people who are in need work in Red Cross. （ A） Supplying blood for people who need. （ B） Providing a number of services for the public. （ C）

41、 Helping the sick and wounded during the war. （ D） Aiding people who were injured in an earthquake. （ A） In 1875. （ B） In 1895. （ C） In 1881. （ D） In 1818. （ A） In 1992. （ B） In 2000. （ C） In 2004. （ D） In 1972. （ A） By watching some films about World Environment Day. （ B） By listening to some lectu

42、res and planting trees, etc. （ C） By planting trees, having some green concerts, bicycle parades, etc. （ D） By delivering some speeches about World Environment Day. （ A） On 5 June. （ B） On 20 March. （ C） On 15 July. （ D） On 26 April. （ A） Desert and Icea Hot Topic. （ B） Rivers and Oceansa Hot Topic.

43、 （ C） Melting Icea Hot Topic. （ D） Trees and Foresta Hot Topic. Section C Directions: 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

44、 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 in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 36 For a moment it felt like being in

45、 some part of China.【 B1】 _, Chinese snacks, lion and dragon dances, even lucky【 B2】 _wrapped in red paper, everything, well almost everything,【 B3】 _with Spring Festival was there. But all that was happening in London, in British capitals Chinatown, to be precise. The parade that【 B4】 _its way yest

46、erday from Chinatown to Trafalgar Square, welcoming the Year of the Rat, had something for every visitor【 B5】 _in the celebrations of the local Chinese community. Red lanterns lit up the Chinatown【 B6】 _, and mascots of the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympic Games added extra color to the festivit

47、ies. The celebrations began on February 6 when UK and Chinese Olympic【 B7】 _at Oxford Circus switched on the newly designed Chinese lanterns for the two-month-long “China in London“ festival. The athletes included British 400m Olympic【 B8】 _and former BMX biker Iwan Thomas, former Olympic triple-jum

48、p champion Jonathan Edwards, and Chinese Olympic gold medalist Tian Liang, known as the “Prince of Diving.“ A stuntman took to a 14-foot ramp, performing extreme BMX(bicycle motor-cross riding)skits high in the air.【 B9】 _. Londons most prestigious cultural organizations, such as the British Museum,

49、 will hold more than 500 events during the third “China in London“ festival.【 B10】 _. Illustrating the importance of the festival, London Mayor Ken Livingstone said: “【 B11】_“, which will continue to grow as we approach the Beijing Games. 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 a