[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷927及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 927及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 Displaying Wealth Online 1目前有一些人喜欢在网上炫富 2人们对这一现象的看法不一 3你的看法 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

2、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 Preparing for Computer Disasters

3、Fires, power surges, and floods, theyre all facts of life. We read about them in the morning paper and see them on the evening news. We sympathize with the victims and commiserate over their bad luck. We also shake our heads at the digital consequences melted computers, system failures, destroyed da

4、ta. Yet, somehow, many of us continue to live by that old mantra of denial: “It wont happen to me. “ Well, the truth is, at some point youll probably have to deal with at least one disaster. Thats just how it goes, and in most aspects of our lives we do something about it. We buy insurance. We stow

5、away provisions. We even make disaster plans and run drills. But for some reason, computer disaster recovery is a blind spot for many of us. It shouldnt be. Home computers contain some of our most important information, both business and personal, arid making certain our data survives a disaster sho

6、uld be a priority. Moreover, even the smallest disaster can be a serious disruption. Personal computers have become an integral part of the smooth-running household. We use them to communicate, shop, and do homework, and theyre even more vital to home office users. When home office computers go down

7、, many small businesses grind to a halt. Fortunately, taking steps to recover from disasters and minimize their effects is quite -straightforward. With a good off site storage plan and the right tools, you can bounce back quickly and easily from minor computer disasters. And, should a major calamity

8、 strike, you can rest assured your data is safe. Offsite Storage: Major Disasters House fires and floods are among the most devastating causes of personal computer destruction. Thats why a solid offsite backup and recovery plan is essential. Although many home users faithfully back up their hard dri

9、ves, many would still lose all their data should their houses flood or burn. Thats because they keep their backups in relatively close to their computers. Their backup disks might not be in the same room as their computerstucked away in a closet or even the garagebut theyre not nearly far enough awa

10、y should a serious disaster strike. So, its important to back up your system to a removable medium and to store it elsewhere. There are many ways to approach offsite storage. It starts with choice of backup tools and storage medium. Disaster situations are stressful, and your recovery tools shouldnt

11、 add to that stress. They must be dependable and intuitive, making it easy to schedule regular backups and to retrieve files in a pinch. They must also be compatible with your choice of backup medium. Depending on your tools, you can back up to a variety of durable disk typesfrom CDs to Jaz drives t

12、o remote network servers. Although many of these storage media have high capacity, a backup tool with compression capabilities is a big plus, eliminating the inconvenience of multiple disks or large uploads. Once you select your tools and a suitable medium, you need to find a remote place to store y

13、our backups. The options are endless However, no matter where you choose, be sure the site is secure, easily accessible, and a good distance away from your home. You may also want to consider using an Internet-based backup service. More and more service providers are offering storage space on their

14、servers, and uploading files to a remote location has become an attractive alternative to conventional offsite storage. Of course, before using one of these services, make certain you completely trust the service provider and its security methods. Whatever you do, schedule backups regularly and stor

15、e them far away from your home. Come What May: Handling the Garden Variety Computer Crisis Not all home computer damage results from physical disaster. Many less menacing problems can also hobble your PC or destroy your information. Systems crash, kids “rearrange“ data, adults inadvertently delete f

16、iles. Although these events might not seem calamitous, they can have serious implications. So, once again, its important to be prepared. As with physical disasters, regular backups are essential. However, some of these smaller issues require a response thats more nuanced than wholesale backup and re

17、storation. To deal with less-than-total disaster, your tool set must be both powerful and agile. For example, when a small number of files are compromised, you may want to retrieve those files alone. Meanwhile, if just your settings are affected, youll want a simple way to roll back to your preferre

18、d setup. Yet, should your operating system fail, youll need a way to boot your computer and perform large-scale recovery. Computer crises come in all shapes and sizes, and your backup and recovery tools must be flexible enough to meet each challenge. The Right Tools for the Right Job: Gearing up for

19、 Disaster When disaster strikes, the quality of your backup tools can make the difference between utter frustration and peace of mind. Symantec understands this and offers a range of top quality backup and recovery solutions. Norton GoBack is the perfect tool for random system crashes, failed instal

20、lations, and inadvertent deletions. With this powerful and convenient solution, its simple to retrieve overwritten files or to bring your system back to its pre-crash state. Norton Ghost is a time-tested home office solution. Equipped to handle full-scale backups, its also handy for cloning hard dri

21、ves and facilitating system upgrades. A favorite choice for IT professionals, its the ideal tool for the burgeoning home office. You can buy Norton Ghost and Norton GoBack separately, or get them both when you purchase Norton System Works. Lifes disasters, large and small, often catch us by surprise

22、. However, with a little planning and the right tools, you can reduce those disasters to bumps in the road. So, dont wait another day. Buy a good set of disaster recovery tools, set up an automatic backup schedule, and perform a dry run every now and again. Then, rest easy. 2 You should_so as to min

23、imize the effects of computer disasters. （ A） take steps to recover from them （ B） call the computer company （ C） buy insurance （ D） stow away provision 3 For some reason, computer disaster recovery is_by many of us. （ A） never ignored （ B） always ignored （ C） achieved （ D） stimulated 4 You can boun

24、ce back quickly and easily from minor computer disasters with the help of （ A） making disaster plans and running drills （ B） a good offsite storage plan （ C） the right tools （ D） both B and C 5 _among the most devastating causes of personal computer destruction. （ A） Thunderbolt is （ B） House fires

25、and floods are （ C） Power surges are （ D） Kids rearranging data is 6 Its necessary for us to back up our systems to_. （ A） hard drive of the computer （ B） CDs and put them in desk （ C） some transferable medium and put it somewhere else （ D） remote network servers with which you are not familiar 7 Yo

26、u should_after selecting your tools and a suitable medium. （ A） find a distant place to store your backups （ B） bounce back quickly （ C） trust Internet-based backup service （ D） rest easy 8 According to the information we get in “Come What May: Handling the Garden Variety Computer Crisis“, which of

27、the following statements is not true? （ A） Systems crash can also hobble your PC. （ B） Kids “rearranging“ data may destroy your information. （ C） Adults inadvertently deleting files will lead to a information destruction. （ D） Only physical disaster can damage your computer. 9 The backup and recover

28、y tools must be_to deal with various computer crises. 10 The quality of. your backup tools determines whether you are frustrated or _ when disaster strikes. 11 You should prepare for your computer disasters_. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conve

29、rsations. 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 decide which is

30、the best answer. （ A） The girls got on well with each other. （ B） Its understandable that girls dont get along. （ C） She was angry with the other young stars. （ D） The girls lacked the courage to fight. （ A） The woman does her own housework. （ B） The woman needs a housekeeper. （ C） The womans house

31、is in a mess. （ D） The woman works as a housekeeper. （ A） The Edwards are quite well-off. （ B） The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses. （ C） Itll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house. （ D） Its too expensive for the Edwards to live in their present house. （ A） The woman didnt e

32、xpect it to be so warm at noon. （ B） The woman is sensitive to weather changes. （ C） The weather forecast was unreliable. （ D） The weather turned cold all of a sudden. （ A） At a clinic. （ B） In a supermarket. （ C） At a restaurant, （ D） In an ice cream shop. （ A） The woman did not feel any danger gro

33、wing up in the Bronx. （ B） The man thinks it was quite safe living in the Bronx district. （ C） The woman started working at an early age to support her family. （ D） The man doesnt think it safe to send an 8-year-old to buy things. （ A） The man has never seen the woman before. （ B） The two speakers w

34、ork for the same company. （ C） The two speakers work for the same floor. （ D） The woman is interested in market research. （ A） The woman cant tolerate any noise. （ B） The man is looking for an apartment. （ C） The man has missed his appointment. （ D） The woman is going to take a train trip. （ A） He w

35、ent around aimlessly. （ B） He asked the wrong people. （ C） He left the city center. （ D） He couldnt speak the language. （ A） She turned a deaf ear to him. （ B） She helped him whole-heartedly. （ C） She got angry and flew into a fury. （ D） She called in the police. （ A） Interesting. （ B） Wonderful. （

36、C） Awful. （ D） Frightening. （ A） Walk the dog. （ B） Clean the house. （ C） Go to the doctors. （ D） Finish her assignment. （ A） 12:30 PM. （ B） 2:00 下午 （ C） 4:30 下午 （ D） 5:30 下午 （ A） Exciting. （ B） Rewarding. （ C） Disappointing. （ D） Exhausting. （ A） They cant decide on a video. （ B） Susans mother is g

37、oing to use it. （ C） Susans mother is going to ask her to do something else. （ D） The machine isnt working. 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. Af

38、ter you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） They are read on the computer screen. （ B） They are published in European languages. （ C） They are broadcast on television and the radio. （ D） They are designed in the form of small-sized books.

39、 （ A） Language learners. （ B） Magazine collectors. （ C） European journalists. （ D） Professional travelers. （ A） They are very easy to read. （ B） They are cheap and popular. （ C） They are translated into English. （ D） They are convenient for the users. （ A） The advantage of refrigeration. （ B） Food p

40、reservation in the summer. （ C） Cooking food in the summer. （ D） Fun in the summer. （ A） Cookies. （ B） Milk. （ C） Chickens. （ D） Ice-cream. （ A） Eat it immediately. （ B） Throw it away. （ C） Try a little. （ D） Cook it thoroughly. （ A） She broke her record. （ B） She didnt stop at a red light. （ C） She

41、 saw an accident. （ D） She stopped at a red light. （ A） Because her eyesight was too poor with old age. （ B） Because she was too old. （ C） Because she wanted to make a new record. （ D） Because she had a terrible physical condition. （ A） She tried hard to thread a needle with a small eye. （ B） She di

42、d sewing with a needle and thread. （ C） She showed the judge her clean driving record. （ D） She threaded a needle with a small eye very easily. （ A） Mrs. Brown was punished by the police officer. （ B） Mrs. Brown broke her record by driving at a red light. （ C） Mrs. Brown has never broken her clean r

43、ecord. （ D） Mrs. Brown was too old to drive a car. 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 to fill in the

44、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 In the past, American families tended to he qui

45、te large. Parents raising five or more children were common. Over the years, the size of the family has【 B1】 _. One reason for this is an increase in the cost of living. On the average, children attend schools for more years than they used to, making them financially【 B2】 _on their families longer.

46、Moreover, children nowadays are better dressed and have more money to spend on【 B3】 _. The parents usually take charge of all the【 B4】 _. Meanwhile, families are less close than they used to be. More and more American mothers work away from home. The breakup of the family or. cum when the parents【 B

47、5】 _. A lot of children in the U.S. live part of their young lives with only one parent, Children【 B6】_themselves when their parents separate. They grow up feeling【 B7】 _as they are moved back and forth between parents. Usually one parent is【 B8】 _for raising the children, These single parents must

48、care for the childrens emotional and psychological needs while also supporting them financially.【 B9】 _. Single parents often marry other single parents.【 B10】 _. The situations of many American families today are not good.【 B11】 _. The rate of childbirth is rising. Perhaps Americans have learned ho

49、w important families are. 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. 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 le