[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷976及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 976及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write A Letter of Application. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 所修专业、学习成绩 2. 英语水平 3. 能力及业余爱好 A Letter of Application 二、 Part II Reading Comprehens

2、ion (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 state

3、ment contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 How Should You Build up Your Vocabulary Exactly what do you do during a normal day? How do you spend your time? Paul T. Rankin very much wanted an answer to that question. To g

4、et it, he asked sixty-eight individuals to keep an accurate, detailed record of what they did every minute of their waking hours. When he consolidated (巩固 ) his findings, he discovered that the average individual spent 70 percent of his waking time doing one thing only-communication. That meant eith

5、er reading, writing, speaking or listening. Put that evidence alongside of the research findings uncovered by the Human Engineering Laboratories. In exploring aptitudes and careers involving, among other things, data from 30,000 vocabulary tests given yearly, they discovered that big incomes and big

6、 vocabularies go together. Vocabulary, more than any other factor yet known, predicts financial success. And it all fits. Each word you add to your vocabulary makes you a better reader, writer, speaker and listener. Furthermore, linguistic scientists are quick to point out that we actually think wit

7、h words. If that is so, new words make us better thinkers as well as communicators. No wonder more words are likely to mean more money. What better reason for beginning right now to extend your vocabulary? Take reading. What exactly do you read? Common sense says you read words. Research confirms th

8、at fact. “Vocabulary in context“ contributes 39 percent to comprehension. That s more than any other factor isolated and studied-even more than intelligence. And “word discrimination“ contributes more to speed of reading than any other factor-28 percent. In short, your efforts to improve vocabulary

9、will pay off in both comprehension and speed. Suppose, as you re reading along, you lumtebs across a strange word. Did you find your self stopping for a closer look at lumtebs? Pardon the spelling slip. That s actually the word stumble (偶然发现 ). The letter just got mixed around. Obviously you now kno

10、w that strange words do slow you down-or even stop you completely. Furthermore, strange words hinder (妨碍 ) comprehension. Which is easier to understand, “eschew garrulity“ or “avoiding talking too much“? What you need is a vital ,dynamic approach to vocabulary building. Hybrid (混合种 ) corn combines t

11、he best qualities of several varieties to ensure maximum productivity. A hybrid approach to vocabulary should, in the same way, ensure maximum results. That s why you should use the CPD formula. Through Context When students in a college class were asked what should be done when they came across an

12、unknown word in their reading, 84 percent said, “Look it up in file dictionary.“ If you do, however, you short-circuit the very mental processes needed to make your efforts most productive. But there s another reason. Suppose someone asks you what the word fast means. You answer, “speedy or swift“.

13、But does it mean that in such contexts as “fast color“, “fast woman“, or “fast friend“? And if a horse is fast, is it securely tied or galloping (飞驰 ) at top speed? It could be either. It all depends. On the dictionary? No, on context-on how the word is actually used. After all, there are over twent

14、y different meanings for fast in the dictionary. But the dictionary doesn t tell you which meaning is intended. That s why it makes such good sense to begin with context. Through Word Parts Now for the next step. Often unfamiliar words contain one or more parts, which, if recognized, provide definit

15、e help with meaning. Suppose you read that someone “had a predilection for reading mysteries“. The context certainly isn t too helpful. But do you see a prefix, suffix or root that you know? Well, there s the familiar prefix pre-, meaning “before. Look back at the context and try inserting “before“.

16、 Reading mysteries apparently comes “before“ other kinds of reading. Yes, a predilection-or preference is something put “before“ something else. Or take the word monolithic. Try to isolate the parts. There is the prefix mono-, meaning “one“, and the root lith, meaning “stone“. Finally, there s the s

17、uffix -ic, meaning “consisting of“. Those three parts add up to this definition: “consisting of one stone“. To speed up your use of word parts, you will be introduced to the fourteen most important words in the English language. The prefix and root elements in those few words are found in over 14,00

18、0 words of desk dictionary size. With those amazingly useful shortcuts, you can build vocabulary, not a snail s pace, one word at a time, but in giant strides, up to a thou sand words at a time. Your second step, then, is to look for familiar word parts. If they do not give you exact meanings, they

19、should at least bring you much closer. Through the Dictionary Now you can see why you should consult the dictionary last, not first. Youve looked carefully at the context. Youve looked for familiar word parts. Now you play Sherlock Holmes an exciting role. You hypothesize. In light of context or wor

20、d parts, you try to solve a mystery. What exactly does that strange word mean? Only after you go through the mental gymnastics to come up with a tentative definition should you open the dictionary to see if you re right. After all, those first two steps or approaches spark a stronger than usual inte

21、rest in that dictionary definition. You re now personally involved. Did you figure out the word meaning? Your heightened interest will lead to a better memory of both word and meaning. It also encourages your development of the habits needed to accelerate your progress. And when you see in black and

22、 white the definition you had expected, what a feeling of accomplishment is yours. In that way, the CPD Formula provides the exact dynamic interplay of approaches for maximum effectiveness. Well, there it is, your new formula Context, Parts, Dictionary. Use it! The exercises that follow will give yo

23、u specific, step-by-step help in sharpening your awareness of contextual clues, learning the most useful word parts, and using the dictionary with increased accuracy and ease. The results will be like the money in the bank. 2 This passage is meant to teach readers how to enlarge their vocabularies b

24、y means of the CPD Formula. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Paul T. Rankin found that the average individual spent most of his waking time reading, writing, speaking or listening. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 The research findings of the Human Engineering Laboratories showed that incomes and vocabularies are clo

25、sely related. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Intelligence is the most important factor in reading comprehension. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 Most students will consult the dictionary when they encounter a new word, which is of great help to them. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 Through word parts, you can build you vo

26、cabulary up to a thousand words at a time. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 Readers should consult the dictionary last but not first because it costs too much time. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 If one has a larger vocabulary, he or she will be a better thinker and a better _. 10 Just like Hybrid corn, the CPD for

27、mula should also ensure _. 11 By using context and word parts, readers heightened interest will lead 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. Bo

28、th 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 the best answer. （ A） The man and woman study the same course. （ B） Jim lives nearer to the university

29、 than the man. （ C） The man lives nearer to the university than Jim. （ D） The man and woman live together. （ A） The bank. （ B） The car park. （ C） The lake. （ D） The office. （ A） 112. （ B） 117. （ C） 132. （ D） 123. （ A） A long time, its a quiet area. （ B） Not long, its a busy area. （ C） 5 minutes. （ D

30、） 30 minutes or so. （ A） She thinks she has broken her arm. （ B） She has an upset stomach. （ C） She thinks she has broken her leg. （ D） She has a bad cold. （ A） Because she has nothing else to do that evening. （ B） Because she likes the man. （ C） Because she has once read a book written by the man.

31、（ D） Because she is interested in the topic of the lecture. （ A） A restaurant. （ B） A bar. （ C） A library. （ D） A classroom. （ A） The menu. （ B） The bill. （ C） The wine list. （ D） The special food of the day. （ A） A poet. （ B） A novel. （ C） The physics test. （ D） The oral presentation. （ A） To go ou

32、t for exercise. （ B） To go out for shopping. （ C） To go to the library to borrow a book on William Carlos Williams. （ D） To help the woman with her oral presentation. （ A） In the classroom. （ B） In the dinning hall. （ C） In the womans room. （ D） In the mans room. （ A） The girls father （ B） The girls

33、 teacher. （ C） The girls friend. （ D） An interviewer. （ A） Separating different types of garbage. （ B） Disposing of trash properly. （ C） Having a family clean-up party. （ D） Placing more trashcans on the streets. （ A） Save money. （ B） Cut down on waste. （ C） Protect the forests. （ D） Keep the enviro

34、nment clean. （ A） Visit a recycling center. （ B） Clean a neighbourhood park. （ C） Collect newspapers. （ D） Meet her friends in her neighbourhood. 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

35、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） Gathering non-relevant materials. （ B） Stealing another persons idea. （ C） Sharing notes with someone else. （ D） Handing in assignments late. （ A） In the st

36、udents own words. （ B） In direct quotations. （ C） In short phrases. （ D） In shorthand. （ A） It should be assimilated thoroughly. （ B） It should be enclosed in quotation marks. （ C） It should be paraphrased by the student. （ D） It should be authorized by the author. （ A） Crimes committed by young peo

37、ple. （ B） Crimes committed by needy people. （ C） Influence on young people. （ D） Stealing and violence. （ A） They are usually poor and in need. （ B） They do not have as much freedom or money as they want. （ C） They live in an environment where everybody knows each other. （ D） They are not satisfied

38、with the adult world. （ A） The family and the school. （ B） The adults and the mass media. （ C） The society and the young people. （ D） The young people themselves. （ A） shortage of days. （ B） superstition. （ C） inability to divide the year. （ D） too many months. Section C Directions: In this section,

39、 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 just heard. For blanks number

40、ed 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 33 More and more foreign students experience their independent life in the quest to gain a western education. They are surrounded by an【 B1

41、】 _culture, environment and social norms, while being away from family and friends. What would【 B2】_overseas students do in their preparations to study overseas? Get to know your new home before you land in it. There is no【 B3】 _for good preparation. Arm yourself with background knowledge by【 B4】 _i

42、nformation about the country you are going to. Learning about the history, culture, tradition, language and even【 B5】 _such as food, music, transport, weather and social activities of your new host country are all【 B6】 _. Thanks to the Internet, most of this can be found at the【 B7】 _of a button. At

43、titude is everything. Dont【 B8】 _the power of the mind in determining how events turn out. Decide how to approach any situation, before you are placed in it. For example,【 B9】 _ Pack using your head and your heart. Its not easy being practical when deciding what to pack. Whatever you bring,【 B10】 _.

44、 This includes practical items such as study materials, old class notes, favorite textbooks or pens and even the contact details of previous teachers.【 B11】 _. 34 【 B1】 35 【 B2】 36 【 B3】 37 【 B4】 38 【 B5】 39 【 B6】 40 【 B7】 41 【 B8】 42 【 B9】 43 【 B10】 44 【 B11】 Section A Directions: In this section,

45、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 le

46、tter for each item with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. 44 With 950 million people, India ranks second to China among the most populous(人口多的 )countries. But since China launched a family planning program in 1971, India has been【 S1】 _the

47、 gap. Indians have reduced their birth rate but not nearly as much as the Chinese have. If current growth rates continue, Indias population Will【 S2】 _Chinas around the year 2028 at about 1.7 billion. Should that happen, it wont be the【 S3】 _of the enlightened women of Kerala, a state in southern In

48、dia. While India as a whole adds almost 20 million people a year, Keralas population is virtually【 S4】 _. The reason is no【 S5】 _: nearly two thirds of Kerala women practice birth control, compared with about 40% in the entire nation. The difference lies in the emphasis put on health programs, inclu

49、ding birth control, by the state authorities. And an educational tradition and matrilineal(母系的 )customs in parts of Kerala help girls and boys get【 S6】 _good schooling. While one in three Indian women is【 S7】 _, 90% of those in Kerala can read and write. Higher literacy rates【 S8】 _family planning. “Unlike our parents, we know that we can do more for our children if we have fewer of them,“ says Leila Cherian, 33,