[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷952（无答案）.doc

1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 952（无答案）一、Part I Writing (30 minutes)1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write A Letter to Apologize to your friend. You had an appointment with your friend on Sunday. Unfortunately you broke the appointment because your mother fell ill. Write a letter about 120 words to apolog

2、ize for failing to keep the appointment. Your letter should follow the outline given below in Chinese:1. 就失约向你的朋友道谦2. 解释失约的原因3. 建议另外约定一个时间二、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 t

3、he 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 information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.1 Community Colle

4、geCommunity Colleges, institutions of higher education offer two-year programs of general study or technical or vocational training. Many students receive the first two years (freshman and sophomore years) of postsecondary education at community colleges before pursuing a bachelors degree at a four-

5、year institution. Community colleges offer a variety of programs and degrees, including certificate programs that require less than two years of work in a specific field of study; terminal associate degrees in professional and technical programs; and associate degrees that may be transferred toward

6、the completion of a bachelors degree. Most community colleges are nonprofit, public institutions supported by state and local taxes, but there are also independent schools that operate on a for-profit basis.Two-year postsecondary institutions were first established in the United States in the early

7、20th century. These schools were called junior colleges because their main function was to offer only the beginning level of general college study. Credits earned at junior colleges could be transferred to another institution where students could complete their final years of college, Now called com

8、munity colleges, these two-year institutions still offer courses of general academic study to recent high school graduates. However, they also try to serve the educational needs of a greater segment of the community, including older students and workers. Today, most community colleges 6ffer technica

9、l, vocational and adult education programs in addition to general academic programs.For many students, community colleges offer distinct advantages over four-year institutions. For example, most public community colleges charge comparatively low tuition rates, so a greater segment of the community c

10、an afford to attend. Public community colleges also have relatively flexible admissions policies. They generally require only a high school diploma or its equivalent, an application to the institution, and occasionally acceptance into one of the institutions programs. Community colleges strive to of

11、fer courses in convenient locations, so students may enroll in institutions near their homes. In addition, the schools attempt to offer courses at convenient times, allowing many students to attend on a part-time basis while they work.In 1996 there were 1462 two-year colleges in the United States, i

12、ncluding 1047 public institutions and 415 private institutions. Nearly all of these schools are members of the American Association of Community Colleges, which represents member institutions before public legislatures, conducts educational research, monitors national trends, and publishes informati

13、on on issues affecting community colleges. Two-year institutions in the United States enroll approximately 5.5 million students annually who take courses for college credit. Nearly half of all first-year college students in the United States are enrolled in two-year institutions. In Canada, most com

14、munity colleges are members of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC). Canadian community colleges offer a similar range of programs as those in the United States. They serve approximately 375,000 full-time and 180,000 part-time students.Community colleges typically offer a wide range

15、 of programs to meet the educational needs of a varied student population. These programs include (1) courses in the arts and sciences and other general academic areas to provide a foundation for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges; (2) technical, vocational programs and courses; (3)

16、 developmental programs designed to provide a range of needed academic and living skills, such as courses in English as a second language for non-English speaking immigrants; and (4) part-time continuing (adult) education in general, cultural, and vocational studies.Students planning to transfer the

17、ir credits to four-year colleges take community college courses in the liberal arts and sciences. Many community colleges have special arrangements with one or more four-year colleges to facilitate the transfer of course credits. As at four-year institutions, community colleges typically arrange ins

18、truction in the arts and sciences by academic department. For example, students at community colleges may take courses in such departments as history, biology, or political science.The vocational and technical programs provide training for a variety of positions in the workforce. They are designed t

19、o prepare students for entry-level employment positions, help them to upgrade and improve existing skills, or prepare them for job changes into different fields. Community colleges must therefore respond quickly to employment and economic trends in the communities they serve. Many community colleges

20、 have established advisory committees whose members represent the businesses, industries, and public agencies in the community. Such committees update the college on local employment needs and trends. Community colleges can also draw upon professionals, businesses, and service agencies in the distri

21、ct for off-campus applied learning arrangements. Among the courses of study offend in these programs are graphic design, automotive-service technology, computer information systems, criminal justice, hotel-motel management, health-related fields, and real estate.Developmental programs at community c

22、olleges help students improve their basic academic and learning skills for continuing education, usually on a part-time basis. Many of these students are immigrants who may have limited English or reading skills. Developmental programs typically include programs to gain citizenship, develop literacy

23、, and learn English as a second language. Most community colleges also offer developmental programs to prepare students for the General Educational Development (GED) test, which gives adults who did not graduate from high school the opportunity to earn the equivalent of a high school diploma.Adult-e

24、ducation courses, which may be for credit or noncredit, are based on students personal needs as well as those of the community. They include courses that relate to social, intellectual, and recreational interests, such as nutrition, travel, cooking, interior design, antiques, drama, and the arts. Ma

25、ny community colleges also offer programs for children and teenagers. Unlike students at many four year institutions, students at community colleges live at home rather than in dormitories or other student housing on the campus. For this reason, fraternities (兄弟会) and sororities (姐妹会) are either abs

26、ent or are not a major feature at student life at community colleges.Two-year college students reflect the same diversity of race, gender, and culture as students at four year institutions. Many of the students in community colleges have recently graduated from high school and range from 18 to 20 ye

27、ars of age. However, community colleges also have a large number of what are sometimes called nontraditional students, or older adults who take courses for occupational training and personal interests rather than for academic credits. An increasing number of students, estimated at between 10 and 20

28、percent of total enrollments, already have college degrees. These students attend community colleges to upgrade their skills, move into new careers, or to learn more about a topic of personal interest.2 Many students will earn associate degrees in community college before pursuing bachelors degree a

29、t a four-year institution.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG3 Only degrees earned at independent community colleges, which are for profit, could be transferred to another institution.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG4 Compared with university, community college offers much convenience and freedom for students.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG5 Community

30、 colleges enrollment is increased rapidly in Canada and most European countries.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG6 Non-English speaking immigrants occupy a large percentage of the total number in community college.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG7 Informed by its advisory committees, community college is likely to change its subjects

31、 and contents.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG8 Developmental programs at community colleges put emphasize on promoting immigrants literacy.（A）Y（B） N（C） NG9 Adult-education courses are always made up of three aspects including _.10 Students at community colleges live at home rather than in dormitories, so they have

32、less opportunity to attend _.11 Community college was composed of a rich variety of students, which differ in _.Section ADirections: 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

33、. 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）Talk to his sister.（B） Look at a map.（C） Go on a diet.（D）Tell the man why. （A）D

34、o whatever has been planned.（B） Have a picnic and go camping.（C） Eat out and see a play.（D）Go to the beach. （A）The weather was better.（B） The weather was a little bit warmer.（C） The weather was a little bit colder.（D）The weather was cooler than expected. （A）Mr. Steward is honest.（B） Mr. Steward look

35、s honest.（C） Mr. Steward looks dishonest.（D）Mr. Steward is dishonest. （A）He did quite well with it.（B） He has money problem now.（C） He is in need of qualified staff.（D）He could not carry it on any more. （A）$2.00.（B） $6.00.（C） $4.00.（D）$5.00. （A）They will spend the summer in Italy.（B） They are both f

36、rom Europe.（C） They are both students.（D）They are both interested in art. （A）Not getting what she wants.（B） A custom that is new to her.（C） Calling up customers.（D）Some of her good friends. （A）Searching for reference material.（B） Watching a film of the 1930s.（C） Writing a course book.（D）Looking for

37、a job in a movie studio.（A）Its too broad to cope with.（B） Its a bit outdated.（C） Its controversial.（D）Its of little practical value.（A）At the end of the online catalogue.（B） At the Reference Desk.（C） In the New York Times.（D）In the Readers Guide to Periodical Literature.（A）She is Professor Jamisons

38、nephew.（B） She used to do the job herself.（C） She is working for Professor Jamison.（D）She just finished interview for the job.（A）It can be even higher.（B） Its the same as that of post office.（C） Its very good.（D）It varies with the persons experience.（A）He wonders if he has enough time for the job.（B

39、） He is afraid he is not experienced enough.（C） He is afraid that the job may be boring.（D）He thinks Professor Jamison has chosen one.（A）Correcting examination papers.（B） Teaching an economics course.（C） Researching in the library.（D）Grading homework sets.Section BDirections: In this section, you wi

40、ll 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 choices marked A, B, C and D.（A）Fourth.（B） Fifth.（C） Tenth.（D）Twelfth.（A）They do n

41、othing but watch the process.（B） They talk about the whole thing all the time.（C） They follow the first guy jumping out the window and land safely.（D）They jump out the window and get killed.（A）Because he is a superman.（B） Because he catches the updraft of a air vent near the ground.（C） Because he is

42、 protected by God.（D）Because he is drunk.（A）She enjoyed removing others drinks.（B） She became more and more forgetful.（C） She preferred to do everything by herself.（D）She wanted to keep her house in good order.（A）She had already finished them.（B） His mother had taken them away.（C） She forgot where s

43、he had left them.（D）Someone in his family was holding them.（A）The speakers mother often made them confused.（B） The speakers family members had a poor memory.（C） The speakers mother helped them to form a good habit.（D）The speakers wife was surprised when she visited his mother.（A）The Bachelors degree

44、.（B） The Associate degree.（C） The Masters degree.（D）The Doctors degree. 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 requ

45、ired 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 words you have just heard or write down the 33 Geography is the study of t

46、he relationship between people and the land. Geographers(地理学家)compare and contrast(67)places on the earth. But they also(68)beyond the individual places and consider the earth as a(69). The word geography(70)from two Greek words, ge, the Greek word for “earth“ and graphic,(71)means “to write.“ The E

47、nglish word geography means “to describe the earth.“(72). geography books focus on a small area(73)a town or city. Others deal with a state, a region, a nation, or an(74)continent. Many geography books deal with the whole earth. Another(75)to divide the study of(76)is to distinguish between physical

48、 geography and cultural geography. The former focuses on the natural world; the(77)starts with human beings and(78)how human beings and their environment act(79)each other. But when geography is considered as a single subject,(80)branch can neglect the other. A geographer might be described(81)one w

49、ho ob serves, records, and explains the(82)between places. If all places(83)alike, there would be lit tie need for geographers. We know, however,(84)no two places are exactly the same. Geography,(85), is a point of view, a special way of(86)at places.34 【B1 】35 【B2 】36 【B3 】37 【B4 】38 【B5 】39 【B6 】40 【B7 】41 【B8 】42 【B9 】43 【B10 】44 【B11 】Section ADirections: 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