[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷29（无答案）.doc

1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 29（无答案）一、Part I Writing (30 minutes)1 A recent investigation shows that about 80 percent of pupils have private tutors. In this part, you are to write a composition of 120 words about The Advantages and Disadvantages of Private Tutoring.二、Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanni

2、ng) (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 statement contradicts the inform

3、ation given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.2 How to be a great test takerSometimes it seems that life is just one big test. Pop quizzes. Chapter tests. Final exams. The daunting national examinations for those planning to go to college. You cant even

4、 get your drivers license without passing a test.“Tests are a part of life,“ says Judy S. Richardson, professor of reading at Virginia Common wealth University in Richmond, Virginia. “We take tests all of the time. I recently had to take one, even at my age, just to apply for a research grant. We ma

5、y have to take them to apply for a job; or to joint the armed forces.“Importance of TestsTests are not just commonplace; theyre also important. “Our society places an emphasis on test scores,“ says Maureen D. Gillette, associate dean of the College of Education at William Paterson University in New

6、Jersey. “Most colleges and universities look at SAT or ACT tests as a measure of a students potential for success in college. Students should realize that some people and institutions will make certain judgments about them, whether accurate or not, based on test scores.“Talk about pressure! With so

7、much depending on the results, exams can be overwhelming. But they dont have to be. The right frame of mind and the use of smart test-taking strategies can help any student succeed.Benefits of TestsToo often, people take a negative view of tests. Yet they actually have some positive features, accord

8、ing to Richardson. “Tests help us practice sharp, alert thinking,“ she says. “Answering test questions involves more than knowing a specific, literal answer. It also means knowing how to read between the lines, and then apply it to a situation. That is what we are expected to do every day, and so te

9、sts may help us be ready for that daily experience.“Goals of Test-takingIn addition to these benefits, though, the primary goal in test taking is to do well. For some students, the objective might be a passing score. For others, the desired outcome might be an A grade. But what is the best guarantee

10、 of doing well in the testing process?Proper PreparationThe most basic factor, experts agree, is preparation. “Always be prepared for the test,“ Richardson advises. “Take notes, ask questions, read the material, guess what the teacher will be asking. Then when you see the test, you will have a confi

11、dent reaction. You will be able to think clearly and do better on the test.“On the other hand, failing to prepare is the biggest mistake you can make. This may seem obvious. But in addition to lacking the necessary knowledge, lack of preparation can weaken your mental state.“If you do not prepare al

12、l along, when you see the test, you may panic,“ Richardson notes. When fear creeps in, even the best student is unlikely to succeed.Making Use of Your MaterialsPreparing for exams can include a variety of strategies. At a minimum, any important material should be read at least once, and preferably m

13、ore, until you have absorbed the main points. Simply scanning over textbooks or notes is not enough.“Reading it once is not studying,“ says Dr. Michael Epstein, professor of psychology at Rider University in New Jersey. He advocates taking a structured approach in which students review information b

14、oth before a test and afterward.Before taking an exam, you should commit important concepts to memory through focused study. Try using whatever memory techniques work best for you. This might mean writing notes, asking yourself questions and then answering them aloud, or employing clever memory devi

15、ces.Managing TimeKey to the process is time management. Dont assume you can wait until the last minute and then make up for lost study time. Rather, be sure to prepare in advance. After all, you know tests will be coming up in virtually every course you take. Similarly, test dates for standardized t

16、est are published months ahead of the actual dates.“The most effective way to study for a test is to review briefly all along and then review some more before the test,“ Richardson says. “Cramming is not too effective.“Advance preparation need not be a solitary process. In fact, most teachers will w

17、ork with you because they want students to succeed. So in the days or weeks preceding an exam, make sure to consult with your teacher and determine just what to expect. According to Dr. Douglas B. Reeves, author of The 20-Minute Learning Connection: A Practical Guide for Parents Who Want to Help The

18、ir Children Succeed in School, asking questions far in advance of a test is always a good idea.Techniques of Advance Preparation“First, learn the rules of the game,“ he says. Its OK to ask the teacher what the test covers. Teachers appreciate it when students express an interest and want to do well.

19、 You are not cheating if you ask about the material on the test and the types of questions that will be used.Another strategy is to create practice test questions. “Put yourself in the teachers shoes,“ Reeves says. “How would you test someone about this material? Of course, you cant create test ques

20、tions unless you take time to read and learn the material.“ Dont just mimic the efforts of other students. Analyze your own learning style, and employ methods that work best for you.“Learn the ways you learn best,“ says Richardson. “I learn by taking notes and making charts. Some learn by making dia

21、grams. Be active in listening to your teacher and reading the material. And try to summarize in your own mind what you learned each day. You can do this in the car on the way home, on the bus, and so forthit takes just minutes to do.“Another tip is to hone your writing skills. “Of all the skills you

22、 can practice, the mastery of nonfiction writing is the one that will help you most in almost any test situation,“ says Reeves. “Even with a multiple-choice test, practice writing the reasons that a given answer is right or wrong.“Tackling Standardized TestsWhat about standardized tests such as the

23、SAT? Many of the same strategies apply as for other types of examinations. In addition, its wise to avoid getting caught up too much in the hype often associated with these exams.“Prepare, but dont stress out,“ says Gillette. “If you study hard during the year, take appropriate courses in school, an

24、d do some test preparation, it is likely that you will do fine.“She adds that it can be worthwhile to take steps such as purchasing commercially made practice test material, studying in small groups as well as alone, doing practice problems, and using the answer key to discuss right and wrong answer

25、s.“With measures like these, good students should have all the preparation they need,“ Gillette notes. “Many parents spend a lot of money on test preparation courses. Some people may value this route, but I really do not think it is necessary.“On-line PreparationIf youd like to learn more about test

26、-taking strategies, cheek out books on the subject along with Web sites such as the one provided by the National Council of Teachers of English at www.ncte.org. But dont depend too heavily on the World Wide Web.“Remember, you can drown in Internet information,“ Reeves says. “When you are preparing f

27、or a test, you need focus, not 300 pages downloaded from the Web. Learn the rules of the game, get the information you need, and then write practice questions and practice responses. Thats your best plan.“2 The passage gives a general description of the ways to prepare for tests.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG3 Mos

28、t colleges and universities look at SAT or ACT tests as a measure of a students potential for success in college.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG4 For some students, the objective might be a D.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG5 Simply scanning over textbooks or notes is not enough.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG6 Before taking an exam, you shouldnt

29、commit important concepts to memory through focused study.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG7 Cramming is not too effective although it may be your only option.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG8 You are not cheating if you ask about the material on the test and the types of questions that will be used.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG9 Some learn by tak

30、ing notes and making charts and others learn by _.10 Dont depend too heavily on the _.11 When you are preparing for a test, you need focus, not 300 pages _.Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more

31、 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 the best answer.（A）The man asks Carol to attend Mr. Wh

32、ites class with him.（B） The man asks Carol to lend him the notes from the history class.（C） If Mr. White had a history class last Monday.（D）The man asks Carol for the notes from the science class.（A）The man thinks his rent is very cheap.（B） The man thinks his rent is very expensive.（C） The man think

33、s he lives in a good area.（D）The man thinks his rent is reasonable.（A）The man wants to see a thrilling movie.（B） The man really loves watching romance movies.（C） The man doesnt want to see a movie.（D）The man wants to see an action movie.（A）He knows her from their elementary school science class.（B）

34、She knows him from computer science class.（C） They went to the same high school.（D）She is his sister.（A）The man is thinking of going around the world for a third time.（B） The woman wants to go on vacation.（C） James wants to go on vacation.（D）The man hasnt decided where to go on vacation.（A）The woman

35、 is thinking about applying for a job.（B） They are discussing a movie.（C） They are planning a surprise party for a friend.（D）The man is applying for university.（A）Kim is addicted to cleaning.（B） Kim is usually reliable.（C） They all enjoy cleaning.（D）They wish that Kim would be more focused on the ho

36、usework.（A）Doctor and patient.（B） Student and teacher.（C） Sales assistant and customer.（D）Manager and office clerk.（A）To a bar opening.（B） To a cinema opening.（C） To an art gallery opening.（D）To an office opening.（A）Gregs mobile phone.（B） Gregs home phone.（C） Gregs office phone.（D）She doesnt call hi

37、m back.（A）Her boyfriend, Greg.（B） Her boyfriend, John.（C） Her Roommate.（D）Her classmate.（A）Yes, a very nice man.（B） No, nobody likes him.（C） Hes OK.（D）She doesnt have a boss.（A）Shes a waitress.（B） Shes an engineer.（C） Shes a computer programmer.（D）Shes a computer technician.（A）No, its not famous.（B）

38、 Yes, its very famous.（C） No, he doesnt like cartoons.（D）Yes, he works there too.（A）Have a chat with her boss.（B） Quit her job.（C） Come to work in his company.（D）Talk to her co-workers.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear som

39、e 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 choices marked A, B, C and D.（A）Family, buffet and serving.（B） Take away, restaurant and snacks.（C） Home cooking and fast food.（D）French, Chinese and Ita

40、lian.（A）Evening meal.（B） Afternoon tea.（C） Breakfast.（D）Snacks.（A）Hug them.（B） Shake hands.（C） Shout at them.（D）Kiss them.（A）5 years old.（B） 10 years old.（C） 7 years old.（D）16 years old.（A）10, 000 pounds per year.（B） Its very expensive.（C） Nothing, its free.（D）2 pounds per day.（A）A-levels.（B） GCSE.（

41、C） GRE.（D）IELTS.（A）England.（B） Korea.（C） France.（D）America.（A）Blue Friday.（B） Black Friday.（C） Shopping Friday.（D）Harvest Friday.（A）The cowboys and the Indians.（B） The British and the French.（C） The Pilgrims and the Indians.（D）The Pilgrims and the cowboys.（A）Turkey and pumpkin pie.（B） Chicken and pu

42、mpkin pie.（C） Pork and apple pie.（D）Turkey and apple pie.Section CDirections: 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

43、 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 37 Abel Xavier, Middlesbroughs Portuguese def

44、ender, has failed a drug test and been suspended from all football by FIFA, footballs world governing body. Xaviers urine 【B1】 _ after Boros UEFA Cup tie in Xanthi, Greece, was found to be positive. Xavier is protesting his 【B2】_ to the club. Xavier is believed to have been taking a supplement to 【B

45、3】_ a virus.For the time 【B4 】_ Middlesbrough are 【B5】_ by Xavier, though they are making no public statements, but a further test will now follow on Xaviers sample and, if that is found to be positive, then the defender, who turns 33 next month, may be banned for a 【B6】 _ period that his career is

46、effectively over. UEFA is overseeing the investigation as the test was taken after a game under its 【B7】_ and the relevant 【B8 】_ is due to meet and report next Monday.Boro would confirm only that Xavier had failed one test. An UEFA spokesman said: “The next step would be to examine the B sample. If

47、 that was positive, he would face sanctions laid out in the protocol passed between FIFA and WADA(World Anti-Doping Agency).“【B9 】_, although Edgar Davids, now of Tottenham, was banned four years ago for eight months having been found with nandrolone in his system while at Juventus. 【B10】_. Shortly

48、after Jaap Stam left Old Trafford he was banned for three months and fined $50, 000 for testing positive for nandrolone. 【B11 】_.37 【B1 】38 【B2 】39 【B3 】40 【B4 】41 【B5 】42 【B6 】43 【B7 】44 【B8 】45 【B9 】46 【B10 】47 【B11 】Section BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is follow

49、ed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice.48 Quietly, almost unnoticed by a world sunk into the Great Depression, Germany on Jan. 30, 1933, was handed to a monster. Adolf Hitler arrived, not in jackboots at the head of his Nazi legions but on cat paws, creeping in the side door.The president, Field Marshal Paul yon Hin