1、大学四级-1218 及答案解析(总分：713.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.机动车被看作是空气污染的首要原因2提出解决这一问题的方法3并说明原因（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：4，分数：70.00)Story ReaderAbout Story ReaderParents dearly hope their children learn to read well. They also hope their children learn to read quickly and easily,
2、 so that theyre ready for the demands put on them by school and the world.Kids want to learn how to read, but they also crave entertainment, whether its quiet and passive or dynamic and interactive. The aims of the Story Reader line of electronic books are to entertain children and to introduce them
3、 to the process of learning how to read in a gentle and enjoyable way. In this article, well show you how Story Reader works and if it accomplishes that goal.Story Reader is a compact, roughly 12-inch-by-12-inch plastic case (with a canting handle) that opens to reveal an actual book that fits snugl
4、y into the Reader itself. Story Readers core feature is that it “reads“ the book aloud to a child as he follows along. The child turns the pages when prompted by the Stow Reader or at his own pace.Books have both text and illustrations. The electronic book responds to the childs wishes. The Story Re
5、ader speaks the text for the current page. If the child turns back a few pages, the Reader recognizes that page and reads it again. Kids react well to this interactivity because it instills a sense of control over the story. There are Three Story Reader ProductsThe basic Story Reader, introduced in
6、2003, is as described above and is intended for kids three years of age and older. Each book has a small companion cartridge that slides into a port on the case and contains the audio encoded into its memory for the stow.The device has a volume control but no on/off switcha deliberate choice so kids
7、 can simply open it up and begin reading. It takes four AAA batteries (or operates on household current with an optional adaptor) and retails for around $20. Find out more information ablaut the more than 60 titles at the Story Reader website.Early in 2006, Publications International, Ltd.Story Read
8、ers publisherintroduced My First Story Reader, designed for newborns to kids up to age three. As with the original, a narrator reads the stow aloud, this time from a 12-page book made from a heavier paperstock that includes sound effects and music to enliven the experience.My First Story Reader feat
9、ures two play modes, one with narration, the other that asks questions about the images on each page. The child can press any of three buttons to answer basic qnestions about shapes and colors. The last two pages of each My First Story Reader book features a sing-along rhyming melody. My First Story
10、 Reader retails for about $20.Late in 2006, Publications International introduced a video version of Story Reader called Story Reader Video Plus for kids up to the age of seven. Retailing for about $35, it combines a stand-alone Story Reader with an “Animated Story Mode“ that plays through your tele
11、vision and includes a “Learning Game Mode“.The Animated Story Mode works just as it soundswhen you connect it to your television through color-coded cables, the stow appears on screen and changes as your child turns the pages. Kids get to the Learning Game Mode by turning to the last page of the boo
12、k. There, they can choose from five educational games. While it depends on the story, generally there are pattern games, memory games, and platform games. Similar to Nintendo games like Super Mario Brothers, in a platform game the child uses the included controller to guide him through the environme
13、nt and conquer obstacles.Story Reader Video Plus isnt a video game, technically, and Publications International bills the Story Reader line more as electronic books than toys. This reassures many parents, and its why Story Reader is sold in bookstores and in the book section of major retailers. What
14、 about the Educational Underpinnings of Story Reader?Studies show an alarming decline in reading rates among all age groups in America, especially among the young. Children are bombarded on a daily basis with multiple forms of entertainment that compete with traditional learning.Kids naturally emula
15、te the adults in their lives, and seeing their parents and other family members enjoy reading is a powerful motivator. Establishing and keeping a Read-At-Home Night helps families spend time together and helps form lifelong reading habits in children.Heres how you do it:Set aside one night a week in
16、 your household and call it “Read-At-Home Hour“-or anything you prefer. Establish atime allotment that works for your family, for example, 30 minutes or an hour.Minimize interruptions from the TV, computer, and video games-and turn on the telephone answering machine.Choose one book for the entire fa
17、mily to read aloud together, or encourage individual family members to choose theirown books to read quietly. Electronic books can work in this context, as well.Finally, sit down, relax, and read.（分数：49.00）(1).The aims of the Story Reader line of electronic books are_.（分数：7.00）A.to entertain and tea
18、ch childrenB.to play with the childC.to ease the parents burdenD.to ease the teachers burden(2).Story Readers key characteristic is that_.（分数：7.00）A.it “reads“ the book which the child likesB.it “reads“ the book while the child playsC.it “reads“ the book while the child follows alongD.it “reads“ the
19、 book while the parent works(3).Children_are suitable users of the basic Story Reader.（分数：7.00）A.up to six months oldB.up to age oneC.up to age twoD.up to age three(4).The basic Story Reader for sale is about_.（分数：7.00）A.12 dollarsB.20 dollarsC.35 dollarsD.60 dollars(5).My First Story Reader is char
20、acteristic with_.（分数：7.00）A.two play modesB.three play modesC.four play modesD.five play modes(6).Story Reader Video Plus is a video version of Story Reader designed for_.（分数：7.00）A.newborns to kids up to age threeB.newborns to kids up to age sevenC.children up to the age of fiveD.children up to the
21、 age of seven(7).How many games can children choose from the Animated Story Mode?（分数：7.00）A.fourB.fiveC.sixD.seven2.If the Story Reader speaks the text fol the current page，but the child turns back a few pages，it will 1.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_3.Late in 2006，WC can infer that there were 1Story Reader produc
22、ts（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_4.Like Super Mario Brothers children in a platform game use the included controllers to 1.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、Part Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Section A(总题数：4，分数：105.00)Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each con
23、versation, 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 the best answer. Then mark the c
24、orresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.（分数：35.00）A.They have two children already.B.Lisa wishes to have children, but her husband doesnt.C.They will start a family as soon as they get married.D.They dont want children for the time being.A.Gas station.B.Police sta
25、tion.C.Lost and Found department.D.Bar.A.Because she was sick.B.Because probably someone had been hurt.C.Because her husband was sick.D.Because her husband needed an ambulance.A.In a library.B.In a hospital.C.In a court.D.In a restaurant kitchen.A.Sebring High School.B.Clark High School.C.Melrose Co
26、mmunity College.D.Community College.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.Theyve lost their suitcases.B.They cant find their dormitory.C.Their dorm rooms have been given to other students.D.Theyve missed the bus to their dormitory.A.Its far from the academi
27、c buildings.B.No buses go to it.C.There are few first-year students living there.D.Its older than the other dormitories.A.Its fast.B.It runs at inconvenient times.C.It runs at convenient times.D.Its slow.A.They can get exercise.B.Its boring.C.They can go by bike.D.Its interesting.Questions 23 to 25
28、are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.She preferred homestay families.B.Her aunt needed the room for her cousin.C.She didnt like her cousin.D.Her aunt didnt like her.A.Eighteen months.B.Twelve months.C.Six months.D.Fifteen months.A.General English.B.Academic English.C.Medicin
29、e.D.Medical English.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.In the second half of the 19th century.B.In the 1960s.C.In the first half of the 20th century.D.In the early 1800s.A.Movies with sound.B.Nylon.C.The radi
30、o.D.The computer.A.Improved living conditions.B.New ways to help people get over diseases.C.Many inventions in industry.D.Industrialization in developing countries.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.By taxing public services.B.By making people pay for private
31、 bills.C.By providing needed servicesD.By collecting taxes.A.Nobody would take care of the city.B.There would be no schools.C.There would be no protection from crime.D.People would be very happy.A.Education.B.Public security.C.Administration.D.Transportation.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passa
32、ge you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.In Washington.B.In London.C.In New York.D.In Yorkshire.A.Chewing gums.B.Earphones.C.Magazines.D.Seat belts.A.Cocktail.B.Gum.C.Earphone.D.Computer.A.The stewardess.B.A passenger.C.My friend.D.The pilot.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the g
33、reatest (36) who ever livedHe thought that people could be fiee when they wrote musicBefore his time，music was composed for a special (37) _Often it was church muficOr，music was written to (38) at parties and concertsBeethoven was born in Germany in 1770He was a very musical childThe boy learned to
34、play the (39) and piano，but he was not happy at homeHis mother died when he was in his teensAfter that，his father was often drunk and (40) Beethoven became a (41) in a rich familyHis students mother was very kind tO the young teacher She helped him meet many famous (42) One ofthem was MozartHe said，
35、“That boy will give the world something worth listening to”When Beethoven was in his twenties，he began to go deafThe deafness changed his behaviorsHe became (43) and moody (44) .Beethoven died when he was 57 years old (45) . (46) .（分数：77.00）(1).Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the greatest (36) who e
36、ver livedHe thought that people could be fiee when they wrote musicBefore his time，music was composed for a special (37) _Often it was church muficOr，music was written to (38) at parties and concertsBeethoven was born in Germany in 1770He was a very musical childThe boy learned to play the (39) and
37、piano，but he was not happy at homeHis mother died when he was in his teensAfter that，his father was often drunk and (40) Beethoven became a (41) in a rich familyHis students mother was very kind tO the young teacher She helped him meet many famous (42) One ofthem was MozartHe said，“That boy will giv
38、e the world something worth listening to”When Beethoven was in his twenties，he began to go deafThe deafness changed his behaviorsHe became (43) and moody (44) .Beethoven died when he was 57 years old (45) . (46) .（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(2).Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the greatest (36) who ever livedHe
39、thought that people could be fiee when they wrote musicBefore his time，music was composed for a special (37) _Often it was church muficOr，music was written to (38) at parties and concertsBeethoven was born in Germany in 1770He was a very musical childThe boy learned to play the (39) and piano，but he
40、 was not happy at homeHis mother died when he was in his teensAfter that，his father was often drunk and (40) Beethoven became a (41) in a rich familyHis students mother was very kind tO the young teacher She helped him meet many famous (42) One ofthem was MozartHe said，“That boy will give the world
41、something worth listening to”When Beethoven was in his twenties，he began to go deafThe deafness changed his behaviorsHe became (43) and moody (44) .Beethoven died when he was 57 years old (45) . (46) .（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(3).Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the greatest (36) who ever livedHe thought that
42、 people could be fiee when they wrote musicBefore his time，music was composed for a special (37) _Often it was church muficOr，music was written to (38) at parties and concertsBeethoven was born in Germany in 1770He was a very musical childThe boy learned to play the (39) and piano，but he was not hap
43、py at homeHis mother died when he was in his teensAfter that，his father was often drunk and (40) Beethoven became a (41) in a rich familyHis students mother was very kind tO the young teacher She helped him meet many famous (42) One ofthem was MozartHe said，“That boy will give the world something wo
44、rth listening to”When Beethoven was in his twenties，he began to go deafThe deafness changed his behaviorsHe became (43) and moody (44) .Beethoven died when he was 57 years old (45) . (46) .（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(4).Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the greatest (36) who ever livedHe thought that people coul
45、d be fiee when they wrote musicBefore his time，music was composed for a special (37) _Often it was church muficOr，music was written to (38) at parties and concertsBeethoven was born in Germany in 1770He was a very musical childThe boy learned to play the (39) and piano，but he was not happy at homeHi
46、s mother died when he was in his teensAfter that，his father was often drunk and (40) Beethoven became a (41) in a rich familyHis students mother was very kind tO the young teacher She helped him meet many famous (42) One ofthem was MozartHe said，“That boy will give the world something worth listenin
47、g to”When Beethoven was in his twenties，he began to go deafThe deafness changed his behaviorsHe became (43) and moody (44) .Beethoven died when he was 57 years old (45) . (46) .（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(5).Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the greatest (36) who ever livedHe thought that people could be fiee wh
48、en they wrote musicBefore his time，music was composed for a special (37) _Often it was church muficOr，music was written to (38) at parties and concertsBeethoven was born in Germany in 1770He was a very musical childThe boy learned to play the (39) and piano，but he was not happy at homeHis mother died when he was in his teensAfter that，his father was often drunk and (40) Beethoven became a (41) in a rich familyHis students mother was very kind tO the young teacher She helped him meet many
