[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷410及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 410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 entitled A Shopping Mall in the Neighborhood. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: 1据称，在你所在的社 区将建立一个大型的购物中心 2发表你的意见并说出支持或反对的理由 A Shopping Mall in t

2、he Neighborhood 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 information

3、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 The Art of Public Speaking If you were to tape-record one of David Lettermans comedy routines, memorize it word for word, and stand

4、 up before your friends to recite it, would you get the same response Letterman does? Not very likely. And why not? Because you would not deliver the jokes as Letterman does. Of course, the jokes are basically funny. But David Letterman bring something extra to the jokes his manner of presentation,

5、his vocal inflections, his perfectly timed pauses, his facial expressions, his gestures. All these are part of an expert delivery. No one expects your speech class to transform you into a multimillion-dollar talk show host. Still, this example demonstrates how important delivery can be to any public

6、 speaking situation. Even a common speech will be more effective if it is presented well, whereas a wonderfully written speech can be ruined by poor delivery. This does not mean dazzling delivery will turn a mindless string of nonsense into a triumphant oration. You cannot make a good speech without

7、 having something to say. But having something to say is not enough. You must also know how to say it. What Is Good Delivery? Good delivery does not call attention to itself. It conveys the speakers ideas clearly, interestingly, and without distracting the audience. If you mumble (含糊的说 ) your words,

8、 gaze out the window, or talk in a dull tone, you will not get your message across. Nor will you be effective if you show off, strike a dramatic pose, or shout in ringing tones. Most audiences prefer delivery that combines a certain degree of formality with the best attributes of good conversation d

9、irectness, facial expressiveness, and a lively sense of communication. Speech delivery is an art, not a science. What works for one speaker may fail for another. And what succeeds with todays audience may not with tomorrows. You cannot become a skilled speaker just by following a set of rules in a t

10、extbook. In the long run, there is no substitute for experience. But take heart! A textbook can give you basic pointers to get you started in the right direction. Methods of Delivery There are four basic methods of delivering a speech: (1) reading from a manuscript Certain speeches must be delivered

11、 word for word, according to a well-prepared manuscript. Examples include an engineers report to a professional meeting, or a presidents message to Congress. Absolute accuracy is essential. Every word of the speech will be analyzed by the press, by colleagues, perhaps by enemies. Timing may also be

12、a factor in manuscript speeches. Much of todays political campaigning is done on radio and television. If the candidate buys a one-minute spot and pays a great deal of money for it, that one minute of speech must be just right. (2) reciting a memorized text Among the feats of the legendary orators,

13、none leaves us more in awe than their practice of presenting even the longest and most complex speeches entirely from memory. Nowadays it is no longer customary to memorize any but the shortest of speeches toasts, introductions, and the like. If you are giving a speech of this kind and want to memor

14、ize it, by all means do so. However, be sure to memorize it so thoroughly that you will be able to concentrate on communicating with the audience, not on trying to remember the words. Speakers who gaze at the ceiling or stare out the window trying to recall what they have memorized are no better off

15、 than those who read dully from a manuscript. (3) speaking impromptu (即兴的 ) An impromptu speech is delivered with little or no immediate preparation. Few people choose to speak impromptu, but sometimes it cannot be avoided. In fact, many of the speeches you give in life will be impromptu. You might

16、be called on suddenly to “say a few words“ or, in the course of a class discussion, business meeting, or committee report, want to respond to a previous speaker. (4) speaking extemporaneously (即席的 ) In popular usage, “extemporaneous“ means the same as “impromptu“. But technically the two are differe

17、nt. Unlike an impromptu speech, which is totally unexpected, an extemporaneous speech is carefully prepared and practiced in advance. In presenting the speech, the extemporaneous speaker uses only a set of brief notes or a speaking outline to jog the memory. The exact wording is chosen at the moment

18、 of delivery. This is not as hard as it sounds. Once you have your outline and know what topics you are going to cover and in what order, you can begin to practice the speech. Every time you run through it, the wording will be slightly different. As you practice the speech over and over, the best wa

19、y to present each part will emerge and stick in your mind. The Speakers Voice Whatever the characteristics of your voice, you can be sure it is unique. Because no two people are exactly the same physically, no two people have identical voices. This is why voiceprints are sometimes used in criminal t

20、rials as guides to personal identity. The human voice is produced by a complex series of steps that starts with the exhalation (呼气 ) of air from the lungs. As air is exhaled, it passes through the larynx (喉 ) to generate sound. This sound is then made louder and modified as it resonates through the

21、throat, mouth, and nose. Finally, the sound is shaped into specific sounds by the movement of the tongue, lips, teeth, and roof of the mouth. The resulting sounds are combined to form words and sentences. Nonverbal Communication Posture, facial expression, gestures, eye contact all affect the way li

22、steners respond to a speaker. How we use these and other body motions to communication is the subject of a fascinating area of study called kinesics (举止神态的 ). Studies have shown that in some situations these signals account for much of the meaning communicated by speakers. Answering Audience Questio

23、ns The question-and-answer session is a common part of public speaking, whether the occasion is a press conference, business presentation, public hearing, or classroom assignment. Depending on the situation, questioning may take place throughout the presentation, or it may be reserved until after th

24、e speaker has completed his or her remarks. In either case, an answer to a question is often the final word an audience hears and is likely to leave a lasting impression. Effective speakers recognize that the question period can be as important as the speech itself. 2 From the passage, we learn that

25、 David Letterman _. （ A） is a comedian （ B） is basically funny （ C） is of bad manner （ D） is an expert 3 Making a good speech requires the speaker to have something to say and to _. （ A） turn nonsense into triumph （ B） make sure it is enough （ C） know how to say it （ D） bear the success in mind 4 Th

26、ough textbooks are important in improving speech delivery, in the long run, it can not take the place of _. （ A） rules （ B） experience （ C） basics （ D） pointers 5 Reading from a manuscript is necessary when _. （ A） the speech must be delivered word for word （ B） the speech is very well-prepared （ C）

27、 the speech is analytical （ D） the speech is on radio and television 6 What does the author say about reciting a memorized text? （ A） It is only customary to memorize the shortest speeches. （ B） It should be encouraged to do so though it is not customary today. （ C） Speakers should try to remember a

28、ll the words all the time. （ D） It is always better than reading through the manuscript. 7 The difference between impromptu speech and the extemporaneous speech is _. （ A） the impromptu speech can not be avoided （ B） people choose to speak extemporaneously （ C） impromptu speech is delivered with som

29、e preparation （ D） extemporaneous speech is prepared in advance 8 What should people do when they have got the outline? （ A） To know what topics they are going to cover. （ B） To cover the topics in order. （ C） To begin to practice the speech. （ D） To stick the outline in their mind. 9 Voiceprints ca

30、n be used in criminal trials as guides to personal identity because everybodys voice is _. 10 In addition to words, the way listeners respond to a speaker can also be affected by _. 11 The session the audience most probably hears at last and gives the lasting impression is _. Section A Directions: I

31、n 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 pause, you m

32、ust read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） It will be very far. （ B） It will take place, as planned. （ C） It was canceled on Saturday. （ D） The arrangements are uncertain so far. （ A） She painted it by herself. （ B） She hired her brother to paint it. （

33、C） It needs to be painted. （ D） It isnt beautifully painted. （ A） She was slimmer then. （ B） She was 140 pounds then. （ C） She was 160 pounds then. （ D） She was in very good figure then. （ A） The audience helped the pianist. （ B） The audience shook the pianists hand. （ C） The audience disliked the p

34、ianists performance. （ D） The audience applauded the pianists performance. （ A） She feels fine. （ B） She feels sick. （ C） She feels better. （ D） She feels tired. （ A） The students took a physical test that afternoon. （ B） The students had to take part in the physical labor. （ C） The teacher put off

35、the physical labor. （ D） There wont be a physical test this afternoon. （ A） Sing the song for his friends first. （ B） Continue to practice the song for a week. （ C） Pretend that he is performing for his friends. （ D） Join in the acting group to make a few friends. （ A） The woman will arrive at the s

36、tation in ten minutes. （ B） The woman has fifteen minutes to get to the station. （ C） The man thinks he will be able to reach the station in ten minutes. （ D） The man thinks he will not be able to get to the station on time. （ A） He works in a publishing company. （ B） He cooks at home. （ C） He is a

37、teacher or lecturer. （ D） He has no regular job. （ A） He saves much money because he neednt drive car or take bus. （ B） He doesnt have to get up on time every day. （ C） He can easily earn much money. （ D） He has a lot of time to cook a meal at home. （ A） Because he can earn much money to support his

38、 family. （ B） Because his wife agrees with his present working way. （ C） Because his present work is creative. （ D） Because his work is useful to the people and the community. （ A） He is very interested in it. （ B） He is indifferent to it. （ C） He is surprised about it. （ D） He is angry with it. （ A

39、） Its low purchase price. （ B） Its wide availability. （ C） Its good nutritional value. （ D） Its higher water content. （ A） In a few weeks. （ B） In two or three months. （ C） In about two years. （ D） In ten years. （ A） Newspaper of low price. （ B） Newspaper with attractive headline. （ C） Newspaper wit

40、h sports page. （ D） Newspaper with business section. 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 best answe

41、r from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Its about the decision the jury has made. （ B） Its about the trial of two young boys. （ C） Its about the response of the public. （ D） Its about the prosecution of a toddler. （ A） The two boys were accused of killing a child about two years old. （ B）

42、 The two boys were accused of lying. （ C） The two boys were accused of kidnapping a young child. （ D） The two boys were accused of premeditated murder. （ A） Because this was the second week of the trial. （ B） Because this was the third and the last week of the trial. （ C） Because this was the first

43、trial. （ D） Because this was the third trial. （ A） He could be fired. （ B） He could be put to death. （ C） He could be put in jail. （ D） He could be driven out of his village. （ A） Far away from the Queen. （ B） In front of the King. （ C） In front of the important officer. （ D） In the middle of the ta

44、ble. （ A） Along a railway. （ B） Along a big river. （ C） Around the palace. （ D） Along an important road. （ A） About 25 percent of the population. （ B） Less than 23 percent of the population. （ C） About 76 percent of the population. （ D） Less than 1 percent of the population. （ A） Farmers had less mo

45、ney to spend than other Americans. （ B） Farmers earned about one-third the income of non-farmers. （ C） Farmers earned almost as much money as the non-farmers. （ D） Farmers earned more money than the average American Families. （ A） Because it is higher than the income of the average American families

46、. （ B） Because farmers have little money left after paying all necessary expenses. （ C） Because the situation in small farms and large farms is quite different. （ D） Because 2004 is the best year for farm families. （ A） Industrial workers earn income from their factory business. （ B） The percentage

47、of industrial workers in the labor force is declining. （ C） The payment for industrial workers is gradually decreasing. （ D） Industrial workers are paid differently from service workers. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the firs

48、t 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 in the missing information. For t

49、hese blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 36 Almost 20,000 whales have been slaughtered since a【 B1】 _on commercial whaling was introduced in 1986 and the death【 B2】 _is rising each year. Norway and Japan killed over 1,000 whales in 1999 and they plan to kill even more. As the【 B3】 _concerns increase, whaling is no longer the issue as it was or【 B4】_to be. With little public awareness of the increasing whale slaughter, there has be