1、大学四级-1266 及答案解析(总分：712.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.人总会碰到一些灾难 2有人走不出灾难的阴影 3你如果遇到灾难会怎么做（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)The Web Way to Learn a LanguageThe young woman seated next to us at a bar revealed a vaguely exotic(异国的) air; her looks and style, we thought, made
2、it likely that she was not American born. But then she spoke in perfect American English, even ending her declarative sentences in that rising questioning tone of many young Californians. As it turns out, however, she wasnt from these parts after all; she was born in Iran and spoke only Farsi(波斯语) u
3、ntil her arrival here two years ago. What classes, we wondered, had she attended to learn the language so well? “I didnt,“ she said. “I used RosettaStone.“ Those yellow boxes sold at shopping-mall may be the most recognizable example of PC-based language learning, but it certainly isnt the only one.
4、 With the growth of Internet connectivity and social networks, companies have introduced a wide range of Internet-based language learning products, both free and fee-based, that allow students to interact in real time with instructors in other countries, gain access to their lesson plans wherever th
5、ey are in the world, and communicate with like-minded virtual pen pals who are also trying to remember if bambino means baby. Learning a language sometimes seems as difficult as dieting. The solution is to figure out how to stay interested after the novelty wears off. To counter boredom, online lang
6、uage programs have introduced crossword puzzles, interactive videos and other games to reward users for making progress. Online courses are either fee-based, free or a combination. Starter packages of fee-based programs may cost just a few hundred dollars, but the cost to reach higher levels of comp
7、rehension and speaking can easily be $1,000. While that may sound expensive, language company executives say it isnt; college courses often cost many thousands of dollars to reach the same level. So, cost aside, how do you choose which program to use? The answer is that one size doesnt fit all. “The
8、 quality of feedback is important,“ according to Mike Levy, head of the school of languages and linguistics at Griffith University. “Sites with human contact work best,“ he said. “This shows the advantage of humans compared to computers. A computer is never as subtle or intelligent.“ Pay and learn R
9、osettaStone, the best-known language program, now offers a $1,000 product that includes RosettaCourse, a traditional lesson-based module; RosettaStudio, a place where a user can talk to a native speaker via video chat; and RosettaWorld, an online community where you can play language-related games.
10、“We offer modern-day pen pals facilitated with voice,“ said Tom Adams, the companys chief executive. RosettaStone uses things like colorful flash cards to help students first learn basic words, and then connect those words to concepts and sentences. The idea, according to Mr. Adams, is for the user
11、to let go of the adult “technical questions and just get into a comfort zone, learning new sounds and trying to make sense of them.“ One of RosettaStones main competitors, TellMeMore, believes it has an advantage because its software not only teaches words and phrases, but includes a speech recognit
12、ion component that analyzes pronunciation, presents a graph of speech, and suggests how to perfect it. Other videos show students how to shape their mouths to create sounds difficult for native English speakers, like the rolling R in Spanish. With 10 levels of content, a 10,000-word vocabulary, vide
13、os of native speakers and more than 40 practice activities, TellMeMore believes it has enough material to keep a user motivated. TellMeMore charges $390 for a years access to its resources for six languages; those looking for a quick refresher can buy a $10 daily pass. Weekly, monthly and half-year
14、passes are also available. The companys product is currently available only on CD-ROM, but online versions for both Mac and Windows that will include real-time coaching are coming later this year. Free now, pay later Livemocha, a two-year-old Web start-up, offers free basic lessons in 30 languages.
15、Users can apply for advanced courses with additional features on a monthly or six-month basis. For $20 a month, students can submit up to eight voice recordings to a native-speaking tutor, who will then review and make recommendations for improvement within 24 hours. For $70 every six months, studen
16、ts can submit up to two examples a lesson. All students, whether using the pay or free model, can join social networking groups and speak live to people around the world who are native speakers interested in learning English. As with all social networking sites, this feature is open to misuse. Withi
17、n hours of signing up for Livemocha, I received a note from a young woman, ostensibly (假装的) from Poland, “wanting to meet me.“ The company says it has “the worlds largest community of people learning languages,“ with five million registered users in 200 countries. Financed in part by the European Un
18、ion, Babbel offers paid instruction (and a free trial lesson) in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish for $12 a month, or $6.62 a month for a six-month commitment. In addition to extended grammar and vocabulary, users can communicate with others in their desired language via private or publ
19、ic chats, or arrange to get in touch via voice. Free language learning If money is truly an object, a variety of free language learning is available from a number of sites. The British Broadcasting Corporation offers varying levels of instruction for 36 languages, with features including audio and v
20、ideo playback and translation. Looking to visit Deutschland? The German television network, Deutsche Welle, can help you make yourself understood. And for those who not only want to learn another language but another alphabet as well, try japanese-online.corn, or learn-. Applications for a smartphon
21、e No program would be complete without an accompanying smartphone application, and many exist for the iPhone and other devices. Several are simple providers of useful phrases, including the Lonely Planet Phrasebooks, the Oxford Translator Travel Pro, and World Nomads. The Ultralingua Translation Dic
22、tionary offers simultaneous translation of English and six languages. Both RosettaStone and TellMeMore say that they are developing smartphone applications as supplements to their online programs, but neither has announced a release date. Livemocha expects to have an application later this year for
23、both the Android and iPhone operating systems. The company plans on integrating text with a native speaker pronouncing the language, and providing the option for voice recording and live video feeds.（分数：70.00）(1).What made the author think the young woman was not American born?（分数：7.00）A.Her appeara
24、nces and style.B.Her English accent.C.Her body language.D.The class she attended.(2).PC-based language learning products are springing up widely, thanks to _.（分数：7.00）A.the economic globalizationB.the easier access to InternetC.the popularity of PCD.the intensity of social contact(3).Online language
25、 programs keep students interested by _.（分数：7.00）A.supplying them with healthy dietB.rewarding them With lower tuitionC.shortening the learning periodD.offering funny games as rewards(4).According to Mike Levy from Griffith University, _.（分数：7.00）A.learning online is better than attending a classB.o
26、nline courses cost less than college coursesC.its better to choose courses with human contactD.its not worth attending Internet-based programs(5).RosettaWorld is a product _.（分数：7.00）A.being a main competitor of RosettaStoneB.by which users can chat online with nativesC.including traditional lesson-
27、based moduleD.by which users can play games related to language(6).As TellMeMore believes, whats its own advantage over RosettaStone?（分数：7.00）A.Its software contains more functions.B.It charges less than RosettaStone.C.Its product is available on CD-ROM.D.It has enough material to motivate users.(7)
28、.For a package of $20 a month, Livemocha students _.（分数：7.00）A.can speak online to a native-speaking tutorB.can submit voice recordings to teachersC.are not allowed to join social network groupD.can receive recommendations each lesson(8).Babbel users can not only talk online to others in their desir
29、ed language, but learn_.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).As a smartphone application, Lonely Planet Phrasebooks simply_useful phrases.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).Neither RosettaStone nor TellMeMore has announced when to_smartphone applications.（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：3，分数：105.
30、00)A.She contained her happiness.B.She pretended to be cheerful.C.She thought the exam was hard.D.She was awfully pleased with her grades.A.A carpenter.B.A painter.C.A gardener.D.A barber.A.Go for a later movie.B.Order his food quickly.C.Go to another restaurant.D.Decide which movie to watch.A.She w
31、ill deliver a speech at the convention.B.She is the only representative of her division.C.She helps to build a marketing system.D.She works in the marketing department.A.She forgot to make a call to the man.B.Her answering machine was broken.C.She didnt get the mans messages.D.She couldnt remember t
32、he mans number.A.She hasnt heard from the teacher for three days.B.They have extra time to complete the assignment.C.She just found out the medical paper three days ago.D.They wont see the teacher until three days later.A.Have a meal.B.Go shopping.C.Go to the movie.D.Play badminton.A.He works three
33、nights every two weeks.B.He works four times as much as he did before.C.He has twice as much work as he used to have.D.He has three free days for every four days he works.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).What kind of license does the man have?（分数：7.0
34、0）A.An international drivers license.B.An Arizona drivers license.C.A regular license.D.A limited license.(2).What is the difference between a regular license and a five-year license?（分数：7.00）A.A regular license will cost much more money.B.A regular license has a shorter effective period.C.A five-ye
35、ar license is much easier to get for students.D.A five-year license is more popular among students.(3).In what condition can the international drivers license be used in the U.S.?（分数：7.00）A.An Italian student studies for two years.B.An Italian immigrant resides for ever.C.A Spanish tourist is on a v
36、isit for half a year.D.A Spanish teacher teaches for three years.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）(1).What happened when the man was out?（分数：7.00）A.Someone phoned.B.Someone came.C.The woman went out.D.The woman phoned the man.(2).Why is the man angry wit
37、h the woman?（分数：7.00）A.She didnt take Mr. Cooper to the restaurant.B.She didnt phone him when Mr. Cooper came.C.She has lost the card he had given to her.D.She made an excurse for her fault.(3).What did the man think he had given to the woman?（分数：7.00）A.An information card of a restaurant.B.His own
38、business card.C.Mr. Coopers business card.D.A note of what to do.(4).What is most probably the relationship between the woman and the man?（分数：7.00）A.A student and a teacher.B.The secretary and the boss.C.A salesgirl and a customer.D.The wife and the husband.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Passage One（分数：
39、28.00）(1).What do we know about the practice of celebrating the New Year on January 1?（分数：7.00）A.Many countries dislike it.B.All countries observe it.C.It began with the Americans.D.It began with the Romans.(2).Why did people in old times make noise in the New Year?（分数：7.00）A.To show how happy they
40、were.B.To drive away the evil spirits.C.To warn the thieves and robbers.D.To sell their drums and sticks.(3).How do young people in Denmark celebrate the New Year?（分数：7.00）A.Sing and dance in the square till midnight.B.Throw pieces of pottery against friends houses.C.Kiss each other when the clock s
41、trikes midnight.D.Go from house to house and make noises.(4).What does the speaker tell us about black-eyed peas?（分数：7.00）A.It is the favorite food of young people.B.It is the last food of the past year.C.It brings good luck to people.D.It is good for peoples health.Passage Two（分数：21.00）(1).Why do s
42、ome people feel guilty when they drink coffee?（分数：7.00）A.They are not allowed to drink coffee.B.They think coffee does no good to them.C.They think coffee is too expensive.D.They should not drink coffee when working.(2).What will drinking too much coffee cause in the long-term?（分数：7.00）A.Sleeping pr
43、oblems.B.Stomach problems.C.Bad emotions.D.High blood pressure.(3).In what way can caffeine benefit ones health according to the speaker?（分数：7.00）A.It improves ones brain function.B.It increases ones blood flow.C.It cleans the water of the bodys ceils.D.It keeps one away from depression.Passage Thre
44、e（分数：21.00）(1).Why does the electric car seem to be the best alternative so far?（分数：7.00）A.It is comfortable.B.It is best made.C.It causes no pollution.D.It makes less noise.(2).What is the big problem with an electric car?（分数：7.00）A.Its battery is not powerful enough.B.Its battery is of enormous si
45、ze.C.It costs too much money.D.It breaks down easily.(3).What are the automobile engineers trying to do?（分数：7.00）A.Improve the batteries of electric cars.B.Increase the number of electric cars.C.Design a new device for electric cars.D.Look for new ways to improve safety.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Si
46、nce we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal(人与人之间的) relationships. One strength of the human condition is our (36) to give and receive support from one another under stressful circumstances. Social support (37) of the exchange of resources among p
47、eople (38) on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to cope with major life changes and (39) problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over a range of illnesses, from depression to
48、heart disease, (40) that the presence of social support helps people fight off illness, and the (41) of such support makes poor health more likely. Social support (42) stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives, and (43) may let us know that they value us. (44) . Second, other people ofte
49、n provide us with informational support. (45) .Third, we typically find that engaging in leisure-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs (46) .Finally, other people may give us helpful support-financial aid, material resources, and needed services-that reduces stress by helping us resolve and cope with our problems.（分数：77.00）填空项 1:_
