[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷630及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 630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 Universities Taking Donations. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below. 1目前大学接受社会捐赠现象 很普遍 2人们对这一现象看法不同 3你的看法 Universities Taking Donations

2、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 given in the pas

3、sage; 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. 1 100 Candles on Her Next Cake, and Three Rs to Get Her There Esther Turtle is nearing the end of the 10th decade of a remarkably productive and adve

4、nturous life. If all continues to go as well as it has to date, next July 1 she will join the rapidly growing group of centenarians (a person who is 100 years old or older), whose numbers in the United States have increased to 96,548 in 2009 from 38,300 in 1990, according to the Census Bureau. At ag

5、e 92, Mrs. Turtle (best known as Faity, her childhood nickname) wrote a memoir (回忆录 ) with the title “No Rocking Chair for Me“ displaying an acute memory of events, names, dates and places that she retains as she approaches 100. At 30 years her junior, I couldnt begin to recall the kinds of details

6、that remain fresh in her still very active mind. I can only hope, should I live that long, to be as vibrant and physically fit as she is. What, I asked, is the secret to her long life? Is it genetics? Perhaps, but its hard to say. Her parents died at ages 42 and 50, leaving her an orphan at age 11,

7、along with a brother and two sisters, one of whom did live to 96. Genes do play a role in longevity. Dr. Nir Barzilai, a geneticist at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, reports that centenarians are 20 times as likely as the average person to have a long-lived relative. But a Swed

8、ish study of identical twins separated at birth and reared apart concluded that only about 20 to 30 percent of longevity is genetically determined. Lifestyle seems to be the more dominant factor. As Mrs. Turtle said in loud and clear tones that didnt show her advanced age: “Youve got to work, be che

9、erful and look for something fun to do. Its a whole attitude. “If you respect what the doctors tell you to do, you can live a long life, but you have to do it.“ Her memoir and replies to my questions revealed three critical attributes that might be dubbed longevitys version of the three Rs: resoluti

10、on, resourcefulness and resilience. Throughout her long life, shes taken hardships in stride and converted many into building blocks. And she has stuck firmly to a set of rules of a careful diet, hard work, regular exercise and a very long list of community service, all while raising three children.

11、 Like many if not most other centenarians, according to the findings of the New England Centenarian Study at Boston University, Mrs. Turtle is an extrovert who has many friends, a healthy dose of self-respect and strong ties to family and community. She continues to enjoy her youthful passions for t

12、he theater and opera. A study of centenarians in Sardinia found that they tend to be physically active, have extensive social networks and maintain strong ties with family and friends. They are also less likely to be depressed than the average 60-year-old. Do optimists live longer than pessimists? Y

13、es, studies indicate. Dr. Hilary A. Tindle of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, found that among 97,000 women followed for eight years, those believed to be optimistic were significantly less likely to die from heart disease and all causes than were pessimistic women. The optimists were a

14、lso less likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes(糖尿病 ) or high cholesterol, suggesting they take better care of their health. Indeed, the pessimists were more likely to be overweight, smoke cigarettes and avoid exercise, indicating, Dr. Tindle says, that negative thinkers make poorer lifestyle

15、choices than positive thinkers. A Walking Example Faity Turtle could serve as a model for that studys findings. Each morning, she does an hour of yoga (瑜伽 ) and other floor exercises， then dresses and goes out on the street or to the top of her Manhattan apartment building for a half-hour walk befor

16、e breakfast. Her usual breakfast: orange juice, cereal, a banana and black coffee. Then she works at her desk, mostly corresponding with her 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, now 3. “So many birthdays one or two a month,“ she said. Lunch may be soup or meat, a

17、slice of toast, with tea and fruit for dessert. The afternoon includes an hours nap and another walk, often combined with grocery shopping. Dinner is home-cooked, of perhaps lamb, pork chops or roast chicken. Mrs. Tuttle, whose husband, Ben, died in 1988, lives with a dear friend, Allene Hatch, 84,

18、an artist and author affectionately known as Squeaky, with whom she shares work in the kitchen. Stay-at-home evenings are spent reading or watching “a good movie“ on television, she said. Mrs. Tuttle recently gave up a lifelong passion for horseback riding, but she still drives, though not on public

19、 roads, only on a 300-acre farm in northern New York that the Turtles had the wisdom to acquire when land was cheap. Her children built homes on the property and now live there in retirement, providing Mrs. Tuttle with nearby loving company all summer and during the spring and fall weekends she spen

20、ds at the farm. The Benefits of Coping As good as her health is (no high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes), it is not perfect. She describes herself as “an artificial woman from the waist up“, with an artificial breast to replace the cancerous one removed 20 years ago, a heart pacemaker

21、installed about a decade ago, a hearing aid and contact lenses. Although she has rejected dairy foods for most of her life and follows a diet low in sugar and rich in meats and fats, she was only recently found to have weak bones. Nor has she always enjoyed a rich lifestyle. Though born into an acco

22、mplished, well-to-do family, her parents early death (the children were taken in by an aunt with limited means) and her decision to pursue an acting career led to a hardscrabble (拮据的 ) existence that persisted through the early years of her marriage and life on a farm with three small children and n

23、o electricity. According to one study, survivors of traumatic (创伤的 ) life events learn to cope better with stress and poverty and are more likely to live to 100. Instead of trauma, there are many measures one can take to facilitate a long and productive life. Why live to 100 if those last years will

24、 be spoiled by physical and emotional misery? 2 What is said about people who are 100 years old or older in the United States? （ A） They are still capable of working. （ B） Their population increases rapidly. （ C） They pose as a burden to the family. （ D） They like taking adventures. 3 What do we kno

25、w about Esther Tuttle at age 92? （ A） Her mind was still very active. （ B） She suffered from memory loss. （ C） She became physically weak. （ D） She couldnt recall details of events. 4 What does a Swedish study show? （ A） Parents play a key role in a childs longevity. （ B） People with religious belie

26、f usually live longer. （ C） The way of life contributes most to longevity. （ D） The length of life is strongly linked with genes. 5 The New England Centenarian Study at Boston University finds that_. （ A） centenarians are more likely to get depressed （ B） most people over 100 have a happy family lif

27、e （ C） old people are not interested in social activities （ D） many centenarians enjoy being with other people 6 Dr. Hilary A. Tindle suggested in his study that_. （ A） women are more likely to live a long life compared with men （ B） negative thinkers have a healthier way of living than positive thi

28、nkers （ C） optimistic people care less about their health than pessimistic people （ D） people who think positively live longer than those thinking negatively 7 One thing that Faity Tuttle does each morning is_. （ A） having food rich in fat （ B） phoning with her family （ C） taking some physical activ

29、ity （ D） doing some grocery shopping 8 What do we know about Mrs. Turtles farm in northern New York? （ A） It belongs to her children now. （ B） It was bought at a low price. （ C） She enjoys a happy retirement there. （ D） She used to ride horses there. 9 With no high blood pressure or diabetes, Mrs. T

30、urtles health can be regarded as good but not_. 10 After her parents passed away, Mrs. Turtle lived with her aunt who is of_. 11 One study showed that those living through traumatic life events are better able to deal with_. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations

31、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 and D, and

32、decide which is the best answer. （ A） He fell ill on the jet plane. （ B） He has been working too hard. （ C） He went to bed too late last night. （ D） He hasnt adapted to the new time yet. （ A） The man doesnt have a strong enough will. （ B） The man loves horror films. （ C） The man will see the film an

33、yway. （ D） The man studied for the whole night last night. （ A） Not to worry about the ticket. （ B） Buy a ticket at a higher price. （ C） Book an air ticket in advance. （ D） Wait for others to cancel their booking. （ A） The young man had some unusual problems. （ B） The problem is common for young peo

34、ple. （ C） Its not common for young men to leave home. （ D） It was a problem for John when he left home. （ A） The man will have no choices left. （ B） The man had better go there quickly. （ C） The man should go when he has spare time. （ D） The books are a bit scratched and are of poor quality. （ A） Sh

35、e cant afford the time for the trip. （ B） She will manage to leave this month. （ C） She has to change the time for the trip. （ D） She hasnt decided where to go next month. （ A） It is located near a large residential area. （ B） It is open around-the-clock on weekends. （ C） It is the same as other ban

36、ks in any way. （ D） It provides convenience and quality service. （ A） He will go to see a doctor about his coughing. （ B） He has had a heart attack because of smoking. （ C） He is coughing because of too much smoking. （ D） He has a serious lung disease and heart attack already. （ A） Tennis sets. （ B）

37、 Computer and TV set. （ C） Bookcase and book shelf. （ D） Refrigerator and kitchen stuff. （ A） Sell them to the second-hand bookshop. （ B） Advertise them on the university notice boards. （ C） Advertise them in the student newspaper for sale. （ D） Give them to the second- and third-year students for f

38、ree. （ A） It may not pay well. （ B） It may not come on time. （ C） It may not take the goods. （ D） It may charge the quote. （ A） Rise. （ B） Fall. （ C） V-shape. （ D） Zigzag. （ A） To create stability in their lives. （ B） To embrace changes of thought. （ C） To adapt to the disintegrated family life. （ D

39、 To return to the practice in the 60s and 70s. （ A） They were afraid of losing face. （ B） They were willing to stay together. （ C） They wanted to go against the trend. （ D） They feared the complicated procedures. （ A） They would have enjoyed a happier life. （ B） They would have had difficulty being

40、 promoted. （ C） They would have been shifted around the country. （ D） They would have tasted little bitterness of disgrace. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you wil

41、l 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 the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） They rarely ruin trees. （ B） They drink only every 3.4 days. （ C） They search for food in large groups. （ D）

42、 They protect food sources for their young. （ A） Examples and conclusions. （ B） Evidence and argument. （ C） Stories and explanation. （ D） Facts and descriptions. （ A） Overheating the earth can be stopped. （ B） Not all animal species are so adaptable. （ C） The planets will become hotter and hotter. （

43、 D） Not all animals are as smart as desert elephants. （ A） 90. （ B） 108. （ C） 180 （ D） 668 （ A） Englands Footballer of the Year. （ B） A soccer coach in West Germany. （ C） A medalist for his sportsmanship. （ D） A member of the Order of the British Empire. （ A） Editing Sunday Sport. （ B） Working for C

44、apital Radio. （ C） Managing professional soccer teams. （ D） Developing a sports marketing company. （ A） They lost their home. （ B） They were in financial difficulty. （ C） They worked in a school cafeteria. （ D） They were employed by a truck company. （ A） They helped their neighbors to find jobs. （ B

45、 They left the family farm to live in an old house. （ C） They gave away their possessions to their neighbors. （ D） They had their children during the Great Depression. （ A） They wanted to save money. （ B） They decided to open a store. （ C） They couldnt afford expensive things. （ D） They wanted to b

46、uy gifts for local kids. （ A） The community of Alto was poor. （ B） The summer camp was attractive to the parents. （ C） Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy from the Hatches. （ D） The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage th

47、ree 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. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are re

48、quired 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 Today we talk about the difference between a college and a university. Colleges and universities have a lot in【 B1】 _. They prepare young adults for work. They pro

49、vide a greater【 B2】 _of the world and its past. And they help students learn to【 B3】 _the arts and sciences. Students who attend either a college or a university【 B4】 _take four years to complete a program of study. But one difference is that many colleges do not offer【 B5】 _study programs or support research projects. Universities often are much larger than colleges. Universities carry out a lot of research. They offer more programs in different areas of study, for undergraduate