[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷857及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 857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 entitled Life in a Big City. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 大城市生活的优越性 2. 大城市生 活存在的突出问题 3. 你对大城市生活的看法 二、 Part II Reading Comprehe

2、nsion (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 NO) if the sta

3、tement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 Nova Scotia Outdoors The Great Outdoors Nova Scotia is Canadas Ocean Playground, known for its spectacular coastal scenery, picturesque coves and harbors, and charming seasid

4、e towns and villages. Inland are lakes, forests, rivers, valleys, and highlands. We invite you to explore our coastline, to discover our natural attractions, our parks, and our wilderness areas. Youre sure to find a special comer of Nova Scotia to call your own. Nova Scotia boasts an accessible wild

5、erness. There are great tracts of public land and coastline all across the province. Parks, hiking trails, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, lakes and streams are all within reach. There are guides and outfitters (旅行用品商店 ) to help you get the most from our great outdoors. Or you can explore on your own

6、 find a secluded beach, hike to a sparkling waterfall, paddle to a backcountry campsite. Get in touch with nature - and maybe with yourself- outdoors in Nova Scotia. National Parks Nova Scotia is graced with two spectacular national parks offering a full range of outdoor activities. Cape Breton High

7、lands National Park stretches across the nor. hem and most rugged tip of Cape Breton Island, between the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. Within its 366 square miles, the park encompasses a great variety of wildlife and landscape: a magnificent highland plateau with windswept barrens, de

8、ep-walled canyons, picturesque waterfalls, sandy beaches, and spectacular cliffs plunging into the sea. Throngh it all winds the Cabot Trail, one of the worlds most scenic drives. For golfers, the Highlands Links is one of the worlds finest courses. For skiers this area offers some of Atlantic Canad

9、as best skiing. Accommodations vary from motels and cabins located in nearby communities to serviced and semi-serviced campgrounds, located along the Cabot Trail. In the park itself, choose everything from backcountry campsites to full-service trailer hookups. Kejimkujik National Park, in the remote

10、 center of southwestern Nova Scotia, preserves pristine (原始的 ) freshwater lakes, rivers, and boreal forest in their natural state. Island-studded lakes with wilderness campsites and an extensive network of waterways make this a canoeists paradise. Family camping, hiking, cycling, swimming, fishing a

11、nd, in winter, cress-country skiing are also popular activities. Camping Nova Scotia is a campers haven, offering everything from tent-and-trailer villages to wilderness campsites accessible only by canoe. You can camp in the woods, beside a stream, or on a hill overlooking the ocean. Campsites are

12、available in both national parks, 22 provincial parks, and about 130 privately operated campgrounds. All privately owned campgrounds in Nova Scotia have been inspected by government inspectors and have approved water and toilet facilities. For your safety; comfort, and enjoyment we encourage you to

13、use our fine assortment (各类 ) of campgrounds. We ask you not to camp or park your camping vehicle overnight in any area that is not designated as a campground. Bird Watching Nova Scotia is located on the busy Atlantic flyway for migrating bird species. Late August through September is the best time

14、to see the flocks of migrants as they converge(聚集 ) by the thousands on Nova Scotias beaches to feed before continuing their southward journey. Nova Scotias bird species are typical of the Acadian forest biome of the northeast and the Atlantic shore biome. The province shelters a large population of

15、 bald eagle some 250 nesting pairs seen quite readily and most frequently along the shores of Cape Bretons Bras d Or Lakes. Other uncommon species include the rare Atlantic puffin, which nests on cliffs of the Bird Islands off the coast of Cape Dauphin, and rite endangered piping plover. Beaches Whe

16、rever you are in Nova Scotia, theres sure to be beach not far away. Nova Scotia is nearly surrounded by the ocean, and there am sandy beaches along every shore. Inland, countless freshwater lakes and rivers also provide sandy shores for swimming and sunbathing. Some beaches am small and secluded, of

17、f the beaten path, wild and unfettered; others have been developed as parks, with picnic areas, change rooms, and lifeguard service. Our beach parks are ideal for a quick dip, a picnic, or a stroll along the sand. Parks am listed in the Activity / Picnic Parks section, or you can inquire at local vi

18、sitor information centers. If there am red-and-yellow flags at the beach, the supervised swimming area is between the flags; please stay within this area. At some beaches, buoys(浮标 ) may also be used to mark off the safe swimming area. Whale Watching Nova Scotia is one of the finest places on the ea

19、stern seaboard for whale watching. The Bay of Fundy is especially good, attracting large concentrations of migrating whales that come to feed in the planktonrich (富含浮游生物 ) waters during summer. Finback, humpback, pilot, and minke are the most common species. The rare fight whale also frequents the b

20、ay. Whale-watching charters are extremely popular, and advance reservations are advised. There are charters in the Bay of Fundy, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence of Cape Breton Island, along the Eastern Shore, and along the South Shore. Fishing Saltwater Fishing Nova Scotia is surrounded by some of the r

21、ichest fishing grounds in the world, and there are plenty of opportunities for saltwater sport fishing. Bluefin tuna, shark, and bluefish are the most popular gamefish. Charter boats can also take you to pollock, mackerel, haddock, cod, and halibut. Striped bass are available in certain areas and ca

22、n be fished from shore or in boats close to shore. Tackle and bait are supplied by most charter boats. Saltwater fishing charters are included in the Boat Tours and Charters section. Freshwater Fishing Nova Scotia has been a favorite angling destination for more than a century. Speckled trout and At

23、lantic salmon are the most popular species. Anglers can also try for brown trout, rainbow trout, American shad, small-mouth bass, and yellow perch. Many of Nova Scotias rivers ate posted for fly fishing only, and anglers should be aware of the scheduled rivers, seasons, license requirements, and bag

24、 limits. Licensed outfitters and tackle shops can supply this information. 2 Cape Breton Highlands National Park is much larger than Kejimkujik National Park and therefore attracts more visitors. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Cape Breton Highlands National Park is located in the southwestern and most rugg

25、ed tip of Cape Breton Island. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 The Cabot Trail in the Kejumkujik National Park is famous for its scenic drive. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Kejumkujik National Park is a canoeists paradise for its island-studded lakes and an extensive network of waterways. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 V

26、isitors are asked not to go to the privately owned campgrounds in Nova Scotia because their safety, comfort, and enjoyment cant be guaranteed. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 In Nova Scotias beach parks, safe swimming areas are clearly marked either by buoys or by redand-yellow flags. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG

27、8 Nova Scotia offers whale-watching charters, and visitors are advised to make reservations in advance. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 _in Cape Breton Highlands National Park is one of the worlds finest golf courses. 10 The best time for bird-watching in Nova Scotia is_. 11 The most popular species for fre

28、shwater fishing in Nova Scotia are speckled trout and_. 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 be spoke

29、n 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 feels angry. （ B） She feels tired. （ C） She feels hungry. （ D） She feels disappointed. （ A） He is always happy with his life. （

30、 B） He is not easy to deal with. （ C） He is always complaining. （ D） He is careless about his children. （ A） She cant rest well. （ B） She has too much to read. （ C） She has to finish a job on time. （ D） She doesnt Nike her reading class. （ A） In a kitchen. （ B） In a market. （ C） In a garden. （ D） At

31、 a picnic. （ A） They had a misunderstanding four years ago. （ B） They really like each other very much. （ C） Theyve been angry with one another for a long time. （ D） Theyve never learned how to express their feelings. （ A） Run in town. （ B） Jogging more carefully. （ C） Buy shoes from a catalog. （ D）

32、 Find an easier place to exercise. （ A） Saying goodbye to a friend. （ B） Buying a ticket for a sports event. （ C） Paying a bill at the bank. （ D） Arranging a plane trip. （ A） She is going to stay at home. （ B） She is going to fix the telephone. （ C） She is going to call the telephone company. （ D） S

33、he is going to work in the telephone company. （ A） Theory class. （ B） Professor Sanford. （ C） Classical literature. （ D） Basics in English class. （ A） He wants her to be his tutor. （ B） He wants to ask for her advice. （ C） He hopes to be introduced to her professor. （ D） He hopes to discuss theoreti

34、cal issues with her. （ A） Theory. （ B） Writing. （ C） Reading. （ D） Classical literature. （ A） Writing a memo. （ B） Watching a film. （ C） Taping some music. （ D） Making a video recording. （ A） She is going to study abroad. （ B） She is talented in foreign languages. （ C） She signed up for intensive Ja

35、panese. （ D） She received a recommendation from a foreign university. （ A） He told her about an interesting movie. （ B） He gave her a good grade in her Japanese class. （ C） He recorded some tapes especially for her. （ D） He helped her get into the program. （ A） Mastery of a foreign language. （ B） Fl

36、exibility and open-mindedness. （ C） Money to pay the extra tuition cost. （ D） Maturity and common sense. 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

37、 you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） The Arctic coast. （ B） The west coast. （ C） The east coast. （ D） The central plain （ A） Ten-month frost. （ B） Modification. （ C） Humidity. （ D） No summer. （ A） The west coast. （ B） The Arctic coast

38、. （ C） Southern Ontario. （ D） Atlantic Canada. （ A） Watching traditional plays. （ B） Visiting the magnificent libraries. （ C） Boating on the river. （ D） Cycling in narrow streets. （ A） There are many visitors there. （ B） There are many students there. （ C） There are many old streets there. （ D） Ther

39、e are many bicycles there. （ A） Only sellers. （ B） Only shopkeepers. （ C） Only buyers. （ D） Both buyers and sellers. （ A） At a police station. （ B） At a jewellery shop. （ C） At a detectives office. （ D） At the scene of a robbery. （ A） Because he was suspected of several robberies. （ B） Because he re

40、fused to pay in cash. （ C） Because he said he didnt want to buy a necklace in the shop. （ D） Because he used a worthless cheque. （ A） Using cheques sometimes may embarrass the cheque holder. （ B） Cheques are valuable in themselves. （ C） Using cheques is always convenient for a cheque holder. （ D） Un

41、der no circumstances can a shopkeeper refuse to accept a cheque. 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 t

42、o 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 Professional sports are very popu

43、lar in the United States, and they are big business. The most【 B1】 sports are baseball, football and basketball. Each has its own【 B2】 , and millions of supporters. 【 B3】 teams are named for the cities where they are【 B4】 . Their strongest supporters live in these cities. When a team plays in a cham

44、pionship game, most people in the city follow the game with interest and【 B5】 . Basketball is well-known around the world. Professional basketball games in the United States are played【 B6】 during the winter months. From November to April one can find a professional basketball game several nights a

45、week in most large American cities. ,Basketball is an American sport. It has been called the national【 B 7】 . The game is played in the evenings nearly every day of the week and on【 B8】 as well. The season begins in April and finishes with the World Series in October. 【 B9】 . Football has become the

46、 most popular professional sport in the U. S. It is played on Sundays during the fall from August to January. 【 B10】 . Both games require strength and special skills. Professional Athletes are very well paid. The most famous athletes make millions of dollars for their playing skill. 【 B11】 . 36 【 B1

47、】 37 【 B2】 38 【 B3】 39 【 B4】 40 【 B5】 41 【 B6】 42 【 B7】 43 【 B8】 44 【 B9】 45 【 B10】 46 【 B11】 Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the pass

48、age through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. 47 There is much discussion about whether econom

49、ic growth is desirable. At an earlier period, our desire for material wealth may have been【 S1】 Now, however, this desire for more than we need is causing serious problems. Even though we have good【 S2】 , we may be producing too much, too fast. Those who【 S3】 economic growth argue that we must slow down. They believe that society is approaching certain limits on growth. These include the【 S4】 supply of natural resources, the possible【 S5】 effects of industry on the natural environment, and the continuing increa