[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷908及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 908及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 80 minutes to write a composition entitled “My Unforgettable Teacher“. You should write at least 120 words according to the following instructions: 1. 简要描述发生在你和老师之间的某 件令你难以忘怀之事。 2. 这件事情表明了老师的何种品德及对你产生的影响。 二、 Part II

2、 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 passage; N (f

3、or 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 Architecture Architecture, the practice of building design and its resulting products; customary usage refers only to those designs and structures that are c

4、ulturally significant. Architecture is to building as literature is to the printed word. One would say today that architecture must satisfy its intended uses, must be technically sound, and must convey aesthetic meaning. But the best buildings are often so well constructed that they go beyond their

5、original use. They then survive not only as beautiful objects, but as documents of the history of cultures, achievements in architecture that testify to the nature of the society that produced them. These achievements are never wholly the work of individuals. Architecture is a social art. Architectu

6、ral form is inevitably influenced by the technologies applied, but building technology is conservative and knowledge about it is cumulative (积累的 ). Precast (预制的 ) concrete, for instance, has not made brick out of date. Although design and construction have become highly sophisticated and are often c

7、omputer directed, this complex apparatus (器械 ) rests on preindustrial traditions inherited from thousands of years during which most structures were lived in by the people who erected them. The technical demands on building remain the elemental ones-to exclude enemies, and to avoid discomforts cause

8、d by an excess of heat or cold or by the intrusion of rain, wind, or pests. This is no trivial assignment even with the best modem technology. The availability of suitable materials fostered the crafts to exploit them and influenced the shapes of buildings. Large areas of the world were once foreste

9、d, and their inhabitants developed carpentry (木工工作 ). Although it has become relatively scarce, timber remains an important building material. Many kinds of stone lend themselves to building. Stone and marble were chosen for important monuments because they are fireproof and can be expected to endur

10、e. Stone is also a sculptural material; stone architecture was often integral with stone sculpture. The use of stone has declined, however, because a number of other materials are more adaptive to industrial use and assembly. Some regions lack both timber and stone; their peoples used the earth itse

11、lf, stuffing certain mixtures into walls or forming them into bricks to be dried in the sun. Later they baked those substances in kilns, producing a range of bricks and files with greater durability. Thus, early cultures used substances occurring in their environment and invented the tools, skills,

12、and technologies to exploit a variety of materials, creating a legacy that continues to inform more industrialized methods. Building with stones or bricks is called masonry (石建筑或砖建筑 ). The elements join together through sheer gravity or the use of bonding materials, first composed of lime and sand.

13、The Romans found natural cement that, combined with inert substances, and produced concrete. They usually faced this with materials that would give a better finish. In the early 19th century truly waterproof cement was developed, the key ingredient of modem concrete. In the 19th century also, steel

14、suddenly became abundant; rolling mills turned out shapes that could make structural frames stronger than the traditional wooden frames. Moreover, steel rods could be positioned in wet concrete so as to greatly improve the flexibility of that material, giving impetus early in the 20th century to new

15、 forms facilitated by reinforced concrete construction. The subsequent large quantity of aluminum provided cladding (surfacing) material that was lightweight and virtually maintenance free. In recent decades, elaborate systems for vertical transportation, the control of temperature and humidity, for

16、ced ventilation, artificial lighting, sanitation, control of fire, and the distribution of electricity and other services have been developed. This has added to the cost of construction and has increased expectations of comfort and convenience. In modem architectural region the word program denotes

17、the purposes for which buildings are constructed. Certain broad purposes have always been realized. The noblest workstemples, churches, mosquescelebrate the mysteries of religion and provide assembly places where gods can be propitiated (安抚 ) or where the multitudes can be instructed in interpretati

18、ons of belief and can participate in symbolic rituals. Another important purpose has been to provide physical security: Many of the worlds most permanent structures were built with defense in mind. Related to defense is the desire to create buildings that serve as status symbols. Kings and emperors

19、insisted on palaces proclaiming power and wealth, people of privilege have always been the best clients of designers, artists, and artisans, and in their projects the best work of a given period is often represented. Today large corporations, governments, and universities play the role of patron in

20、a less personal way. A proliferation (繁殖 ) of building types reflects the complexity of modem life. More people live in mass housing and go to work in large office buildings; they spend their incomes in large shopping centers, send their children to many different kinds of schools, and when sick go

21、to specialized hospitals and clinics. They linger in airports on the way to distant hotels and resorts. Each class of facility has accumulated experiences that contribute to the expertise needed by its designers. The attention of clients, architects, and users is more and more focused on the overall

22、 qualities of buildings, Parts of cities are considered mare significant than individual structures. As the total building stock gnaws, conserving buildings and adapting them for changes in use becomes more important. 2 Architecture could present both the social style and cultural characteristic. （

23、A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Traditional technologies and materials have been replaced by advanced apparatus and substances of modern society. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 We can use timber as the most crucial material to promote design and crafts. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Stone and marble are often used in scul

24、pture and monument. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 People in ancient times werent able to make diverse materials, but they could use every subject occurring in the nature. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 The Romans first found truly waterproof cement in the early 19th century. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 The reinforce

25、d concrete construction with aluminum surface enhanced structural design and reduced its costs. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 Kings and emperors constructed palaces in order to show _. 10 Various architecture designs of buildings are the evidence, which can reflect _. 11 Clients, architects, and users pay

26、 more attention to _. 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 spoken only once. After each question t

27、here 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） Jack could have run even faster. （ B） He can run faster than Jack in spite of his age. （ C） He could run faster than Jack when he was Jacks age. （ D） The woman is un

28、fair in his judgement. （ A） What that thing is. （ B） How long will he have to wait. （ C） Where the woman has been. （ D） Where are they going. （ A） $15.00. （ B） $12.00. （ C） $40.00. （ D） $42.00. （ A） Because she forgot to turn up the air conditioner. （ B） Because she forgot to turn on the air conditi

29、oner. （ C） Because the air conditioner was broken. （ D） Because she wanted to save electricity. （ A） The woman should ask the man by the door. （ B） The woman should get off immediately. （ C） He will tell the woman when to get off. （ D） The woman should check the map. （ A） A clerk at the airport info

30、rmation desk. （ B） A clerk at the railway station information desk. （ C） A policeman. （ D） A taxi driver. （ A） The milk had gone bad. （ B） The milk hadnt turned sour. （ C） The man had put away the milk. （ D） The woman had put the milk away. （ A） The man will not be able to sleep. （ B） Someone will e

31、nter the back door while the man is sleeping. （ C） The lock on the door will break. （ D） The man will not be able to come back. （ A） He has a lot of free time. （ B） Many of his friends are actors. （ C） She knows he likes acting. （ D） Hes looking for an acting job. （ A） One night a week. （ B） Every W

32、ednesday for three hours. （ C） Every other Thursday. （ D） Three times a week. （ A） He has to rearrange his evening schedule. （ B） His schoolwork takes up most of his time. （ C） He hasnt been in a play for a long time. （ D） He might not like the way the group works. （ A） She exceeded a school bus. （

33、B） She parked illegaIly near the school zone. （ C） She exceeded the speed limit. （ D） She ran into a school pupil. （ A） The driver didnt use her turn signals. （ B） The driver didnt come to a complete stop. （ C） The driver failed to yield to other drivers. （ D） The driver didnt horn to the passengers

34、-by. （ A） The license is only valid for 6 more months. （ B） The license is no longer valid. （ C） The driver is using someone elses license. （ D） The driver hid her license in the glove compartment. （ A） The driver gets a ticket. （ B） The officer arrests the driver. （ C） The driver is taken to court.

35、 （ D） The officer frees the driver. 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 four c

36、hoices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） How to grow melons. （ B） How to bury a pot of water in the garden. （ C） How to use water efficiently in a desert garden. （ D） How to water your plants. （ A） Its too dry to grow melons. （ B） Its a nice place to grow melons. （ C） lts too wet to grow anything. （ D） Its

37、 very dry, but melons grow well there. （ A） By burying a water-filled pot among the plants. （ B） With surface irrigation. （ C） With spray irrigation. （ D） By digging a ditch along the plants. （ A） Their roots are unknown to us. （ B） They came from France and Great Britain. （ C） They came from Europe

38、an countries. （ D） They came from America. （ A） To welcome the kings arrival. （ B） To harvest more foods. （ C） To help the king walk through their countryside. （ D） To avoid their lands being destroyed by the kings roads. （ A） By pulling down the fence. （ B） By accepting the punishment. （ C） By pret

39、ending to be mad. （ D） By overthrowing the kings rule. （ A） The United States is faced with many social problems. （ B） Various factors are responsible for the crimes in the United States. （ C） New trends have been discovered in the crimes in the United States. （ D） The crime rate in the United State

40、 is on the rise. （ A） 25 minutes. （ B） 24 minutes. （ C） 10 minutes. （ D） 7 minutes. （ A） Poverty. （ B） Homelessness （ C） High divorce rate. （ D） Lack of education. （ A） Common citizens have the right to bear arms. （ B） T.V. and radio stations and newspapers have the right to report the details of cr

41、imes. （ C） Every citizen has the right to kill others in order to protect himself. （ D） Everybody has the fight to learn how to use weapons. 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 ge

42、neral 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 these blanks, you can either use the exact word

43、s you have just heard or write down the 36 A northern cold spell gripped much of northern and eastern China yesterday, as local authorities issued terrible weather warnings and launched【 B1】 _plans to ensure safe transportation in the snow. The cold front, which brought snow showers mainly to Henan,

44、 Anhui, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces,【 B2】 _Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei and Liaoning provinces, putting pressure on the post-Spring- Festival travel【 B3】 _The bad weather has caused【 B4】 _on roads, trains and airports. Several highways surrounding Beijing were closed yesterday. Delays and【 B5】_of flights

45、 at several airports meant many【 B6】 _were unable to return to work after the week- long holiday. “At least four flights of the China Eastern Airlines were【 B7】_because of the snow,“ said a【 B8】 _with the airport in Lanzhou, capital of Northwest Chinas Gansu Province. In Shenyang, capital of Northea

46、st Chinas Liaoning Province,【 B9】 _. No major incidents of stranded passengers at railway stations were reported.【 B10】 _. Rail conditions in Zhengzhou, capital of Central Chinas Henan Province, have returned to normal after the station launched an emergency plan on Sunday in response to the heavy s

47、now, and evacuated tens of thousands of passengers.【 B11】 _.The seas in the east and south may also be hit with high winds. 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3】 40 【 B4】 41 【 B5】 42 【 B6】 43 【 B7】 44 【 B8】 45 【 B9】 46 【 B10】 47 【 B11】 Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks.

48、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 lin

49、e through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. 47 The relationship between human and dog dates back to at least 8,000 years ago. Different types of dogs were【 S1】 _for different tasks:the ancient people in west Asia, for example, trained greyhounds(灰狗 )to【 S2】 _wild asses; in medieval manuscripts, illustrations of hunting scenes show terriers(猎犬 )【 S3】 _rabbits. Recent research shows that dogs【 S4】 _another