[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷873及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 873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 topic Long Holidays. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 长假给大学生带来的好处 2. 长假可能给大学生带的问题 3. 我应当怎样利用好长假 Long Holidays 二、 Part II R

2、eading 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 passage; N (for

3、 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 allows for a time of introspection (内省 ),

4、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) Where to stay So youve finally decide

5、d 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 time in the beautiful Czech Republic c

6、apital. 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 these places are unaccommodating and

7、 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 plenty of information is available about

8、 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 everything from visiting all the famous

9、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 for some spontaneity (自发性 ) on your

10、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 to bring with you (or leave behind).

11、 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 grasp of Czech will prove quite difficul

12、t, 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 passport and health insurance to leave

13、 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. That way, you can cancel your card imme

14、diately 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 from a tourism bureau), can make a wo

15、rld 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 in the place you dreamed of visiting,

16、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, such as long lines at the train stati

17、on 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 museums and engage in other time-consumi

18、ng 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 will help you get in touch with the area

19、 (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 overpriced) tour wont likely offer. Wea

20、r 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 return will be priceless. Extra Tips: Brin

21、g 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 information to your “in case of emergency“ pe

22、rson 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 wind. 2 Traveling solo means traveling

23、_. （ 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 make sure the shoes are_. （ A） expensiv

24、e （ 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 The things you need to deal with before

25、 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 credit card companys customer service line

26、 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 yourself busy （ C） Feeling annoyed （ D） R

27、elaxing 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 Directions: In this section, you will h

28、ear 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 must read the four choices

29、marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） We dont know yet. The interview is later this morning. （ B） The woman felt nervous during the interview. （ C） The woman had to answer some tough questions. （ D） The woman interviewed a confident applicant who asked some difficult questi

30、ons. （ A） The man and woman are students. （ B） The man thought the speech was more interesting than the woman did. （ C） The man and woman have been listening to a politician. （ D） The woman slept during the speech. （ A） At the airport. （ B） In an office. （ C） In a shop. （ D） In a car. （ A） The man a

31、nd woman spent more time than expected on certain points on the agenda. （ B） The man and woman have a lot of other things to do. （ C） The woman has many meeting today. （ D） Nothing on the agenda was important. （ A） Nothing. （ B） It is more interested in experienced people than qualified people. （ C）

32、 It is more interested in qualified people than experienced people. （ D） It is equally interested in qualified people and experienced people. （ A） He is definitely learning Chinese. （ B） He is definitely learning English. （ C） He is probably learning a foreign language. （ D） He is learning interpers

33、onal skills. （ A） It is going to rain. （ B） The woman feels cold. （ C） There is a cold wind. （ D） They dont have umbrellas. （ A） A teacher and student. （ B） An employer and employee. （ C） A grandparent and grandchild. （ D） Two new friends. （ A） eating all of the food. （ B） using the right knives, fo

34、rks and glasses. （ C） going to the toilet. （ D） drinking too much wine. （ A） drink wine. （ B） eat vegetarian food. （ C） make noise when you eat. （ D） never talk with your mouth full. （ A） on the table. （ B） on your elbow. （ C） under the table. （ D） on your lap. （ A） Next Thursday. （ B） Next Tuesday.

35、 （ C） This weekend. （ D） Tomorrow night. （ A） Thursday. （ B） Friday. （ C） Saturday. （ D） Sunday. （ A） He is going to write a paper. （ B） He is going to a football game. （ C） He is going to sleep all morning. （ D） He is going downtown with some guys. （ A） Brother and sister. （ B） Mother and son. （ C）

36、 Teacher and student. （ D） Classmates. 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 the fou

37、r choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） He might be at risk of losing his job. （ B） He would get useful information. （ C） He would build bonds with others. （ D） He would be offended by others. （ A） We mustnt gossip about the boss. （ B） The principal is narrow-minded. （ C） Gossip may hurt everyone invol

38、ved. （ D） Gossip tells people how power is used. （ A） It can help people build up confidence. （ B） It can improve mutual understanding. （ C） It can eliminate gambling and drinking. （ D） It can perfect food chains in organizations. （ A） How to earn more money. （ B） How to save money. （ C） How to give

39、 your money away. （ D） How to spend money. （ A） How to succeed in career. （ B） How to resolve personal problems. （ C） How to deal with business. （ D） How to make money. （ A） Because people have more free time to spend than before. （ B） Because people meet more problems than their parents. （ C） Becau

40、se people have more, choices from How to hooks than any other books. （ D） Because modern life is more difficult to deal with. （ A） To look for two of her close friends. （ B） To stay at home and study. （ C） To share an apartment with friends. （ D） To move out and live alone. （ A） She couldnt find a g

41、ood place to stay. （ B） Her friend and she couldnt afford the rent. （ C） A friend left her for works sake. （ D） She quarreled with her friends. （ A） Because her home was far away from school. （ B） Because her parents asked her to do so. （ C） Because she was bored living outside. （ D） Because the pla

42、ce where she lived caught fire. （ A） Because she was disappointed in the college. （ B） Because she kept moving all the time and couldnt concentrate on studying. （ C） Because her home was too far away from school and it was inconvenient. （ D） Because she was not interested in study at all. Section C

43、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 fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have j

44、ust 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 Blood is vital to maintaining a stable body temperature; in humans, body temperature normally fluctuates wit

45、hin a degree of 37.0 . Heat production and heat【 B1】 _in various parts of the body are balanced out by heat transfer【 B2】_tile bloodstream. This is accomplished by varying the【 B3】 _of blood vessels in the skin. When a person becomes【 B4】 _, the vessels dilate(膨胀 )and an increased volume of blood fl

46、ows through the skin. Heat dissipates(消散 )through the skin, effectively【 B5】 _the body temperature. The increased flow of blood in the skin makes the skin appear【 B6】 _or flushed. When a person is cold, the skin may become pale as the【 B7】 _narrow, diverting blood from the skin and reducing heat los

47、s. About 55 percent of the blood is【 B8】 _of a liquid known as plasma(血浆 ).【 B9】 _: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood, vital fluid found in humans and other animals that provides important nourishment to all body organs and tissues and carries away waste materials. Sometimes r

48、eferred to as “the river of life,“【 B10】 _ An adult human has about 5 to 6 liters of blood, which is roughly 7 to 8 percent of total body weight.【 B11】 _.The volume of blood in an individual fluctuates. 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3】 40 【 B4】 41 【 B5】 42 【 B6】 43 【 B7】 44 【 B8】 45 【 B9】 46 【 B10】 47 【 B

49、11】 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 passage 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