[外语类试卷]大学英语四级（2013年12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷160（无答案）.doc

1、大学英语四级（2013 年 12 月考试改革适用）模拟试卷 160（无答案）一、Part I Writing1 Write an essay commenting on the remark “A conservation-minded campus is not only the place without extravagance and waste, but it also means a palace of harmony“. You may cite some examples to support your mew. You should write at least 120 wo

2、rds but no more than 180 words.Section A（A）People cannot always rely on X-ray to diagnose disease.（B） X-ray is always helpful in diagnosing disease.（C） X-ray will cause law suit.（D）We should use MRI instead of X-ray.（A）34.（B） 53.（C） 35.（D）43.（A）She fell down and bumped her head.（B） She got a serious

3、 disease related to her stomach.（C） She is being treated for blood clot in her head.（D）She is going from bad to worse after the operation.（A）She is operated to remove the blood clot.（B） She is going to resume her work next month.（C） She is getting worse after the diagnosis.（D）She is taking medicine

4、at home.（A）Leaders of top industrial countries met in the US for world finance.（B） Leaders of developing economies met in the US for a summit on finance.（C） Leaders of G20 leaders met in the US for a summit on economy.（D）Leaders of developing and industrial economies met in the US for a summit on fu

5、ture worlds finance.（A）5 billion.（B） 50 billion.（C） 500 billion.（D）5,000 billion.（A）When to avoid a repeat of the financial crisis.（B） When to withdraw that support without harming a recovery.（C） How to withdraw that support without harming a recovery.（D）How to avoid a repeat of the financial crisis

6、.Section B（A）From the newspaper.（B） From her classmates.（C） From her friends.（D）From the man.（A）Plant some trees on campus.（B） Organize a picnic.（C） Build a parking lot.（D）Protect the natural beauty on campus.（A）She will attend a meeting.（B） She will attend a class.（C） She will visit her friends.（D）

7、She will go to the parking lot.（A）Lend her pen to the man.（B） Go to the administration with the man.（C） Give out the handouts with the man.（D）Sign her name to support the student action union.（A）They had to stay in Denver for two days.（B） They missed seeing the Grand Canyon.（C） They started out on t

8、he wrong highway.（D）They almost didnt see Tndian Falls.（A）Highway 40.（B） Highway 14.（C） Highway 90.（D）Highway 19.（A）John was prevented from going fishing.（B） Jimmy got sick from eating too many grapes.（C） They stayed with the wifes cousin.（D）They had some trouble with their automobile.（A）Jimmy.（B） J

9、ohns cousin.（C） The man who was staying in the hotel.（D）Johns wife.Section C（A）The importance of advertisement.（B） The societys great need of advertisement.（C） The origin of advertisement.（D）The prosperity of advertisement.（A）The local governments.（B） Their owners families.（C） Advertisements.（D）The

10、audience.（A）Advertising is personal.（B） Advertisements are convincing.（C） Advertisements are unreliable.（D）Advertisements are misleading.（A）They share certain traditional customs.（B） They share certain travel places.（C） They share certain traditional foods.（D）They share the traditional music.（A）They

11、 will exchange rings.（B） They will exchange presents.（C） They will exchange promises.（D）They will exchange flowers.（A）To hold a reception party.（B） To have a big dinner.（C） To congratulate on the couple.（D）To shower the couple with rice.（A）It resembles the biological virus.（B） It works the same way

12、as the human virus.（C） It influences the human as the biological viruses do.（D）It spreads to people who use the infected computers.（A）They invade the computer and make it a place for manufacturing.（B） They spread throughout the whole system by quickly copying themselves.（C） They infect the hard disc

13、 and the whole system.（D）They spread viruses inside the computer system.（A）It is a virus that causes great damage.（B） It is a virus that once infected the IBMs computer system.（C） It is a virus that carries a Christmas greeting.（D）It is a virus that causes no harm to the computer systems.（A）It can c

14、ause no damages at all.（B） It can cause damages to the computer systems.（C） It can copy your files in computers.（D）It can format your hard drive.Section A26 The typical pre-industrial family not only had a good many children, but numerous other dependents as well grandparents, uncles, aunts and cous

15、ins. Such “extended“ families were suited for survival in slow paced【C1】_societies. But such families are hard to【C2】_. They are immobile. Industrialism demanded masses of workers ready and able to move off the land in pursuit of jobs, and to move again whenever necessary. Thus the extended family【C

16、3】_shed its excess weight and the so-called “nuclear“ family emerged a stripped-down, portable family unit【C4 】_only of parents and a small set of children.This new style of family, far more【C5】_than the traditional extended family, became the standard model in all the industrial countries. Super-in

17、dustrialism, however, the next stage of eco-technological development,【C6】_even higher mobility Thus we may expect many among the people of the future to carry the streamlining process, a step further by remaining children, cutting the family down to its more【C7 】_components, a man and a woman. Two

18、people, perhaps with matched careers, will prove more efficient at navigating through education and social status, through job changes and geographic relocations, than the ordinarily child-cluttered family.A【C8】_maybe the postponement of children, rather than childlessness. Men and women today are o

19、ften torn in【C9】_between a commitment to career and a commitment to children. In the future, many【C10】_will side aside this problem by deferring the entire task of raising children until after retirement.A)transplant B)solution C)gradually D)transport E)elementalF)conflict G)continually H)mobile I)c

20、ouples J)agriculturalK)including L)compromise M)requires N)primary O)consisting27 【C1 】28 【C2 】29 【C3 】30 【C4 】31 【C5 】32 【C6 】33 【C7 】34 【C8 】35 【C9 】36 【C10 】Section B36 In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given i

21、n one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Drivers License Test TipsA)This article will provide yo

22、u with some simple tips for passing your drivers license test. Adequate preparation is absolutely essential, without which any number of drivers license test tips will be redundant.B)Getting a drivers license is a big step in anyones life. It gives an individual the luxury to drive a car anytime he

23、or she pleases, as driving without passing a drivers license test is against the law. For some people, the stress can be too much to handle and as a result they may mess up on the drivers license test. There are some simple drivers license test tips that anyone can follow, to be assured of passing t

24、he test and getting their drivers license.C)The most important of all the tips for passing your drivers license test is to be prepared. This can only be achieved by you through hours and hours of sincere and diligent practice. If you are not sufficiently prepared for your drivers license test, all t

25、he drivers license tips for passing your drivers license test will be utterly pointless and redundant. You can read as many drivers license test tips as you want, but if you are not practicing enough, then all these driving test tips will be in vain. Enrolling yourself in driving schools is advisabl

26、e for this purpose.D)Now, if youre wondering how to prepare for your driving test, the first thing you need to know is what the driving test instructors and officials are going to be looking for. The following are the qualities that the instructors will be on the lookout for and also the parameters

27、that the scoring will be conducted on.E)Starting the vehicle: The instructor will be observing you right from the time you start the vehicle. He will note if you turn your head to look back and if you follow all the safety regulations that are required to be followed while starting a vehicle. Here a

28、re some tips on learning to drive a car.F)Control of the vehicle: He will pay close attention to how much control you actually have over the vehicle. Your abilities with the gas pedal, the brake, the steering wheel and other controls will be scrutinized.G)Steering: Not many road test tips stress on

29、the importance of steering. This quality is closely analyzed by the instructor and obviously if your steering is wayward(任性的), the chances of passing the drivers license test are very slim.H)Driving in traffic: Keeping calm and avoiding panic attacks while driving in traffic is of utmost importance.

30、 Many people get extremely stressed and nervous, when they are in the midst of traffic and one of the very crucial tips to pass road test for drivers license is to stay calm and composed when driving in traffic. Also read more on road safety and car safety.I)Traffic signs and lane discipline: This i

31、s another area that the instructors will be rating you on. Your ability to observe lane discipline and your recognition of the various traffic signs plays a major role in your passing the test. Keep these drivers license test tips in mind to pass the test in your very first attempt.J)Stopping: Stopp

32、ing the car smoothly and at the right place is a critical skill to have. When the instructor asks you to stop the car, the timing, the positioning and the technique of doing so are important driving test tips to bear in mind.K)Backing up and distance judgment: Your backing up skills and your ability

33、 to judge the distances between your vehicle and other entities will also be carefully scrutinized. If you cannot back up your vehicle satisfactorily, parking would be very troublesome for you and a major source of hazard to you and to others around you.L)Hill parking: One of the essential tips for

34、passing your drivers license test is to master the art of hill parking. This is not as easy as it seems and can become a major source of anxiety in a driver. If you can display good skills at hill parking, it proves that you have developed good control over the vehicle.M)Arm signals and driving etiq

35、uette: Another aspect that you will be judged on is your efficiency at giving the right arm signals at the right time. Your respect for other drivers on the road and the amount of courtesy you show them also plays a part in your final rating on the drivers license test. Read more about defensive dri

36、ving techniques and tips and defensive driving courses.N)Drivers who are well aware and informed about all the rules and regulations that need to be followed have a better chance of clearing their drivers license test. The primary goal of these drivers license test tips is to instill(慢慢灌输)a responsi

37、ble and mature frame of mind in every individual. These road test tips will be pointless unless you develop a calm demeanor and unless you are aware of all the rules that must be followed while driving.O)Here are a few more basic drivers license test tips that you should keep in mind when youre lear

38、ning how to prepare for your driving test. Always use the restroom before your test begins. Not doing so will cause more anxiety during the test. Memorize all the traffic signs and their significance well in advance before the test. Use your rear view mirrors efficiently and regularly. Ensure that y

39、ou are well on time for your test and are carrying all the required documents and paperwork. Get adequate sleep the previous night and do not give the test with an empty stomach. Stick to the permitted speed limit. Do not drive too fast and do not drive too slow either.P)Passing a drivers license te

40、st is not simple and unless you are well versed in driver education, you could face a lot of difficulties. At the end of the day, remember that the instructors also want you to pass the test, so do your best to stay calm and composed and believe in your ability to pass the test. This cannot be reins

41、tated enough, but the key to passing your drivers license test is practice.37 According to this article, the importance of steering is emphasized by not many road test tips.38 Your timing, positioning and technique should be considered by yourself when you stop your test car.39 Some people may fail

42、their drivers license tests because they have too much stress.40 Hill parking as one of the essential tips for your license test is not easy as it seems.41 The tips in this article primarily aimed at instilling a responsible and mature frame of mind in you.42 In order to pass your drivers license te

43、st, you should practice.43 Your drivers license test begins in practice when you start your test car.44 During the preparation process, a few more basic tips should be kept in mind.45 You should sleep adequately the night before your test.46 A lot of difficulties could be faced if you are not well v

44、ersed in driver education.Section C46 Large companies need a way to reach the savings of the public at large. The same problem, on a smaller scale, faces practically every company trying to develop new products and create new jobs. There can be little of raising the sort of sums needed from friends

45、and people we know, and while banks may agree to provide short-term finance, they are generally unwilling to provide money on a permanent basis for long term projects. So companies turn to the public, inviting people to lend them money, or take a share in the business in exchange for a share in futu

46、re profits. This they do by issuing stocks and shares in the business through the Stock Exchange. By doing so, they can put into circulation the savings of individuals and institutions, both at home and overseas.When the saver needs his money back, he does not have to go to the company with whom he

47、originally placed it. Instead, he sells his shares through a stockbroker(证券经纪人)to some other saver who is seeking to invest his money.Many of the services needed both by industry and by each of us are provided by the government or by local authorities. Without hospitals, roads, electricity, telephon

48、es, railways, this country could not function. All these require continuous spending on new equipment and new development if they are to serve us properly, requiring more money than is raised through taxes alone. The government, local authorities, and nationalized industries therefore frequently nee

49、d to borrow money to finance major capital spending, and they, too, come to the Stock Exchange.There is hardly a man or woman in this country whose job or whose standard of living does not depend on the ability of his or her employers to raise money to finance new development. In one way or another, this new money must come from the savings of the country. The Stock Exchange exists to provide a channel through which these savings can reach those who need finance.47 The first paragraph indicates that