[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷506及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 506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 title “Why Do College Students Take Part. time Jobs ?“ Your composition should be in three paragraphs and based on the outline given below in Chinese. Your composition should

2、 be no less than 120 words. Remember to write clearly. 1. 学生打工现象很普遍； 2. 为什么大学生要打工； 3. 学生打工应注意的问题。 Why Do College Students Take Part-time Jobs? 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 a

3、nswer 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 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 Coll

4、eges and Universities arc institutions of higher education that offer programs beyond the high school level. Colleges and universities provide necessary training for individuals wishing to enter professional careers. They also strive to develop students creativity, insight, and analytical skills. By

5、 acquainting students with complex ideas in an intellectually stimulating environment, colleges and universities can provide unique opportunities for personal enrichment while also preparing students for future careers. Students who live away from home during their college or university years typica

6、lly experience a major turning point in their lives that has little to do with academics or professional training. For example, college offers many recent high school graduates their first opportunity to live on their own. Campus residence halls provide common settings for students to form new bonds

7、 with peers who share similar experiences. Other students form social networks by joining student organizations or by participating in extracurricular activities. In the United States and Canada the terms college and university can describe a variety of institutions. A college may form one major div

8、ision of a university, offering programs in a specific academic field that lead to undergraduate or graduate degrees, or both. Colleges may also be independent of a university, offering four-year programs of general education that lead to a bachelors degree in the liberal arts and sciences. Some ind

9、ependent colleges offer a limited number of graduate programs, but usually their primary mission is to provide undergraduate education. Community colleges offer two-year programs of general education or vocational education. Universities generally comprise various colleges and professional schools t

10、hat make up the academic divisions of the institution. For example, a university may include a college of arts and sciences in addition to professional schools of education, law, medicine, and engineering. Universities provide higher education leading to a bachelors degree as well as professional an

11、d graduate programs leading to master s and doctoral degrees. Colleges and universities in the United States and Canada may be public institutions supported by federal, state, provincial, or municipal governments, or they may be private (independent) institutions. A. Community Colleges Community col

12、leges typically offer the first two years of general undergraduate education. Most also offer adult educational programs, vocational education, and technical training. Community colleges confer associate degrees for successful completion of most two-year programs. Many students in community colleges

13、 complete the first two years of their college education in these institutions and then transfer the credits to a four-year college. Other community college students pursue vocational, technical, and other pre-professional programs. Because community colleges typically have lower tuition rates than

14、four-year colleges and universities, they offer significant advantages to many students. B. Public Colleges and Universities Aside from a few four-year colleges supported by municipal governments or the federal government, most public colleges and universities in the United States are state institut

15、ions. In most cases, state boards of higher education provide funds for these schools and oversee their programs of instruction. Most state governments establish systems of higher education, such as the State University of New York System or the University of California System, which comprise groups

16、 of interconnected college or university campuses. State colleges and universities have diverse origins. Although some four-year institutions were originally established as state colleges and universities, many originated in the early 19th century as two-year teacher-training institutions known as n

17、ormal schools. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries these schools were reorganized and expanded into four-year teachers colleges. Later in the 20th century, another reorganization changed many teachers colleges into comprehensive colleges and universities that offer a wide range of academic pro

18、grams. Many other state educational institutions are established with funds from the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. These institutions were originally founded to offer education in agriculture, science, and engineering, but most later expanded their curriculums to become large multipurpose universit

19、ies. Federally supported higher education in the United States is mainly associated with branches of the armed services. Federal military colleges include the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York; the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; and the United States Air For

20、ce Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. These institutions provide comprehensive undergraduate programs in addition to defense training for prospective military officers. The federal government also operates the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, and the United States Me

21、rchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. In Canada, provincial governments establish boards of higher education responsible for allocating funds to provincial universities and overseeing their programs of instruction. In addition, the federal and provincial governments provide substantial fun

22、ds for all institutions of higher education, including private colleges and universities. This public funding dramatically reduces costs for students. C. Independent Colleges and Universities Independent colleges and universities are private, nonprofit institutions. Many independent colleges and uni

23、versities originated as church-related institutions, although a majority of these are no longer affiliated with religious groups. The most common independent colleges and universities include (1) liberal arts institutions that offer comprehensive undergraduate education, (2) technical or specialized

24、 institutions that prepare students in engineering, performing arts, music, nursing and other fields, and (3) large universities that include undergraduate programs in addition to graduate and professional schools. D. Graduate and Professional Schools Professional schools are typically divisions of

25、large universities. They offer specialized education in a variety of professional fields, such as education, business, medicine, law, .social work, agriculture, journalism, architecture, fine arts, nursing, engineering, and music. Some professional schools offer four-year or five-year programs leadi

26、ng to a bachelors degree, as well as graduate programs leading to masters and doctoral degrees. Other professional schools - such as schools of medicine, law, and library science - usually offer only graduate study. For example, Harvard University offers undergraduate courses related to the study of

27、 law, but the Harvard Law School offers courses for study in professional degree programs. Many large universities include graduate schools that offer masters or doctoral degree programs for advanced study in such liberal arts and science fields as history, chemistry, physics, and literature. E. Pro

28、prietary Institutions Proprietary institutions are private, for-profit, postsecondary institutions. They generally focus on preparing students for specialized careers in fields such as business, performing arts, commercial art, travel, music, fine arts, computer technology, and electronics. For exam

29、ple, the DeVry Inc. / Keller Graduate School of Management operates several campuses of the DeVry Institute of Technology, a for-profit institution that offers courses of study in accounting, business, computer information systems, electronics, and telecommunications. Proprietary institutions often

30、employ practicing professionals as part-time or adjunct instructors to offer training directly related to the field of specialization. 2 The passage gives an overview of the types of universities in US and Canada. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Most first-year students welcome this increased independence w

31、hen living away from home, family, and friends. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 The colleges that are not attached to universities may provide undergraduate or graduate programs. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 The US federal government bears the responsibility to sponsor most of the public colleges. （ A） Y （ B） N

32、（ C） NG 6 The community colleges are popular among many students because it calls for less tuition fees. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 Independent colleges and universities are similar to proprietary institutions in that they are both institutions on non-state funds. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 All types of c

33、olleges and universities provide programs that last no more than four years. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 Many state colleges and universities develop from the_ operated about 200 years ago. 10 Most of the military institutions are financially supported by the_. 11 _colleges and universities are associat

34、ed with the churches at the very beginning of their development. 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 conversation and the questions will

35、 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） She is suggesting going to the coast. （ B） She likes her home so much. （ C） It is rather expensive to go abroad. （ D） Her

36、husband doesnt like to go to the coast. （ A） To visit the Modem Museum. （ B） To make a good plan. （ C） To visit museums. （ D） To visit a music school. （ A） He will drink coffee after the discussion. （ B） He will have coffee later. （ C） He will drink the coffee before the discussion. （ D） He will wai

37、t for his turn to get the coffee. （ A） At five oclock. （ B） At five thirty. （ C） At four thirty. （ D） At four o clock. （ A） He feels it was unfair. （ B） He thinks it was very successful. （ C） He thinks that he could have done better. （ D） He didnt answer all of the questions. （ A） It was reported on

38、 the radio. （ B） She read it in the morning news. （ C） The man called her immediately. （ D） She was in the neighborhood. （ A） Playing the piano. （ B） Making a photocopy. （ C） Typing. （ D） Taking a picture. （ A） Disturbed. （ B） Indifferent. （ C） Delighted. （ D） Annoyed. （ A） It is a common meeting po

39、int for students. （ B） It is served by public transport. （ C） It is near the department. （ D） It is between the Student Union and the library. （ A） He doesnt. （ B） He wants the woman and students to be good friends. （ C） The woman knows more about it than he does. （ D） He thinks its important for th

40、e woman to be more than just a face. （ A） To show the students a good time. （ B） To introduce the students to the woman. （ C） To show the students key buildings on the campus. （ D） To make sure that the students dont have any problems. （ A） To represent his firm. （ B） To pay a social call. （ C） To h

41、ave an interview. （ D） To service a computer. （ A） As a valuable employee. （ B） As an unqualified employee. （ C） As an average employee. （ D） As a troublesome employee. （ A） Surprised. （ B） Bored. （ C） Uncertain. （ D） Hopeful. （ A） An employees age. （ B） An employees performance. （ C） An employees l

42、oyalty. （ D） An employees length of service. 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 answer from t

43、he four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） A drink. （ B） A small meal. （ C） A type of cake. （ D） A type of sandwich. （ A） Cucumber sandwiches. （ B） Sandwiches are not eaten during afternoon tea. （ C） T cuna sandwiches. （ D） Cheese sandwiches. （ A） late at night. （ B） In the early morning. （ C） at lu

44、nchtime. （ D） in the early evening. （ A） 31st December. （ B） 25th December. （ C） 1st January. （ D） 25th November. （ A） flowers. （ B） fruit and nuts. （ C） Christmas trees. （ D） rainbows and sunshine. （ A） Jesus Christ. （ B） Santa Claus. （ C） Father Christmas. （ D） Mary （ A） his parents. （ B） his frie

45、nds. （ C） his grandparents. （ D） his aunt and uncle. （ A） tuna. （ B） trout. （ C） cod. （ D） salmon. （ A） he really missed him. （ B） he cried a lot. （ C） he didnt care. （ D） his grandfather didnt die. （ A） under his bed. （ B） next to his shoes. （ C） under the table. （ D） in the closet. Section C Direc

46、tions: 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 h

47、eard. 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 Tens of thousands of the poorest part-time students are to get extra money to help pay university fees and meet r

48、ising living costs, ministers will announce today. The students grant will rise by more than 25%, while the money【 B1】 _through “hardship funds“ will【 B2】 _. The announcement follows growing concern that those institutions with a high proportion of part-time students will lose when【 B3】 _fees for fu

49、ll-time courses start next year. The education secretary, Ruth Kelly, said yesterday that such students played a crucial role in higher education, and the【 B4】 _measures would ensure part-time undergraduate courses remained open to all. There are around 500,000 part-timers in higher education in England. The government expects 85,000 to【 B5】_from the financial package Yesterday David Latchman, of Birkbeck College, London, which educates thousands of part-timers, said the【 B6】 _