1、大学四级-1453 及答案解析(总分：711.01，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.很多学生在英语学习中使用电子词典2使用电子词典的缺点3我的建议（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)Wedding Customs around the WorldWedding CeremoniesA wedding is celebrated with some kind of ceremony almost everywhere in the world. The ceremonies var
2、y greatly among different nations and different religions. But whatever the form of a marriage ceremony, it serves the important purpose of announcing to the community that a male and a female have been joined in matrimony (婚姻) .The wedding ceremony may be a religious one performed by a churchman. I
3、n Western societies it may be a civil ceremony performed by a civil official, such as a mayor or a judge. Or it may be only a couples declaration, before witnesses, of their intention to marry. In some places a transfer of property makes a marriage binding. In other places blood is drawn from the ha
4、nds of the bride and groom. The blood is mixed, sealing the union. Among some people the marriage rite consists only of the bride and grooms sharing the same food.Marriage is one of the seven important religious ceremonies of the Catholic Church. The marriage is held in a church with the service con
5、ducted by the priest in the language of the country. The couple stand at the altar (圣坛) . The priest asks each in turn, “Do you take name of partner here present for your lawful wife/husband, according to the rite of our Holy Mother, the Church?“ In turn, each answers, “I do. They then repeat the ma
6、rriage vows after the priest. The priest blesses the union: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.“ The priest sprinkles the couple with holy water and blesses the ring or rings.Many traditional customs are observed at Jewish weddings, although they are not require
7、d by Jewish law. Usually the Jewish priest, the bride and groom, and their attendants stand under a decorated cover called a chupah (犹太教举行婚礼用的彩棚) . The present use of the chupah began during The Middle Ages among the Eastern European Jews. The Jewish priest conducts the service. During the ceremony
8、the bride and groom make appropriate vows and take part in the ring ceremony. The Jewish priest blesses a cup of wine, from which the bride and groom beth drink. The Jewish priest talks to the couple about the sacredness of marriage and responsibilities of the bride and groom. After the Jewish pries
9、t has pronounced them man and wife, a wine glass is often placed on the floor. The groom steps on the glass and breaks it. Scholars disagree about the symbolism of the custom, but many believe that the breaking of the glass recalls the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem, reminding the couple tha
10、t even at the moment of greatest joy, there may be sorrow.The Muslim marriage is a civil and religious contract between the bride and groom. The religious ceremonies and celebrations vary with the customs of the country in which the marriage is held. People of wealth begin the celebrations two or th
11、ree days before the wedding and continue for two or three days after. The bride is elaborately dressed in bright colors and wears her finest jewelry. The wedding takes place at the home of the bride. The service is performed by Muslim priest, before at least two male witnesses or one male and two fe
12、male witnesses and then the vows are exchanged.Wedding CustomsMany of the customs associated with wedding ceremonies are based on neither church nor civil law. They developed from wedding customs of earliest times and come from many lands.The wearing of a bridal veil dates back to early Greek and Ro
13、man times. The veil was thought to conceal the bride from evil spirits. The veil is also believed to have been worn as an indication of the brides innocence and purity.The wedding ring is the most widely used symbol of marriage today, as it has been for centuries. The word “wedding“ comes from the o
14、ld English word “wed“, which means “promise“ or “pledge“. During Anglo-Saxon times, a promise to marry was sealed when the bridegroom-to-be gave his sweetheart a ring. The ring, a circle with no begging or end, was considered a symbol of being eternal. The third finger of the left hand was chosen as
15、 the ring finger because of mistaken beliefs that a nerve runs from that finger to the heart.The best man has been explained as a survival of the ancient practice of wife capture, in which the bridegrooms friends helped him in his struggle to carry off a wife. The brides attendants were supposed to
16、protect her from being captured.The honeymoon, or holiday spent by the couple after marriage, may have had its beginnings in the idea that the first month of marriage 5s the sweetest. The word comes from the French phrase lune de mile, which means “moon of honey“. It is believed that it was an ancie
17、nt custom for a newly married couple to take a drink containing honey on each of the first 30 days of the marriage.In ancient times people drove off any unfriendly spirits around the bridal couple by making noises, lighting fires, and waving torches. Many practices that were supposed to prevent bad
18、luck and bring blessings to the bridal pair have come down through the years. Throwing rice after a newly married couple is a very old custom The ancients threw rice at the bride and groom to distract evil spirits. In many countries the bridal pair is showered with nuts, corn, or wheat. Tin cans or
19、old shoes are sometimes tied to the car that carries the bride and groom away. This practice may have come out of the ancient belief that loud noises frighten bad spirits away. To assure good luck, brides often follow the old saying and wear for the wedding “something old, something new, something b
20、orrowed, something blue“. Legal RequirementsEvery society has its own laws and requirements governing marriage. There may be regulations concerning the ages at which a couple may marry, the procedures for a license to marry, the recording of the marriage, or the type of ceremony.Each state in the Un
21、ited States sets its own minimum age at which a couple may marry. In most states, people must be 18 to marry without the consent of their parents. With parental consent, people may marry at 16 in most states. In most of Britain, 16 is the minimum age for marriage, and parental consent is required un
22、til the person is 18. India allows women of 14 and men of 18 to marry. The minimum age for marriage with parental consent in France is 15 for women and 18 for men, but people of 21 may marry without consent. In Italy the bride must be 14 and the groom 16. The minimum age for marriage in Japan is 16
23、for women and 18 for men.A marriage license is required in the United States, Canada, and many other countries. In some countries a license to marry is not required, but after the marriage take place, it must be recorded with the state authorities. Most states in the United States require a medical
24、examination and blood test before the license is issued.（分数：70.00）(1).In this passage, which of the following is not mentioned as the one qualified to perform the wedding ceremony?（分数：7.00）A.A civil official.B.A judge.C.The brides father.D.A priest.(2).on which marriage ceremony the priest blesses t
25、he union by sprinkling the couple with holy water?（分数：7.00）A.Jewish.B.Muslim.C.Roman Catholic.D.None of the above.(3).The word “sacredness“ (Line 7, Para 4) is closest in meaning to _.（分数：7.00）A.holinessB.carefulnessC.seriousnessD.fearfulness(4).The author aims to _ when he talks about the destructi
26、on of the temple in Jerusalem.（分数：7.00）A.explain the symbolism of a customB.argue with the scholars who hold the beliefC.inform the readers of the legendD.impress the readers(5).The three marriage ceremonies mentioned in the passage all involve _.（分数：7.00）A.making marriage vowsB.drinking wineC.celeb
27、rations lasting for daysD.wearing the finest jewelry(6).In some places the bride is supposed to wear a veil because (of) _.（分数：7.00）A.it was thought to protect the bride from evil spiritsB.the bridegroom is not allowed to see the face of the bride on the wedding dayC.it indicates the brides innocenc
28、e and purityD.bothA) and(7).The minimum age for marriage in France without parental consent is _.（分数：7.00）A.21B.15C.16D.18(8).Marriage is one of the seven important _ of the Catholic Church.（分数：7.00）_(9)._,a circle with no beginning or end, was considered a symbol of being eternal.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(1
29、0).Most states in _ require a medical examination and blood test before the license is issued.（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：105.00)A.What information the person left.B.Where Margaret went.C.What Margaret said about the person.D.When the message was left.A.Sh
30、e has probably some free time this week.B.She is probably not coming on Sunday.C.Shes probably back at home.D.She has probably tried to call.A.Buy a new television before Friday,B.Check if the womans television is new.C.Fix the womans television.D.order a new television for the woman.A.The movie was
31、 more interesting than he thought.B.He had enjoyed the movie with the woman.C.The woman knew nothing about the reviews.D.He agrees with the woman about the movie.A.He almost slept through the movie.B.He wishes he could go to the movie.C.He wants to rewrite his notes.D.Hes planning to go to the movie
32、 after exam,A.He should do the experiment later.B.He must extremely careful.C.She is willing to do the experiment for him.D.Shes sure he is not right.A.The man should buy a meal ticket every month.B.Individuals pay differently for the same meal.C.Buying the meal ticket wont save the man money.D.The
33、price of a meal varies according to the date.A.She finished her model a week ago.B.She completed her model quickly.C.She will help him build his model.D.She thinks she can find him a model.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.He wasnt present at the lectur
34、e.B.He didnt appreciate the lecture.C.He didnt listen to the lecture attentively.D.He disliked some part of the lecture.A.The Arctic land.B.Iceberg.C.Active volcano.D.Ice age.A.The ice in the Antarctic will never melt.B.The disasters caused by icebergs are all over the world.C.The Antarctic is hot w
35、ith volcanoes.D.Volcano can protect ice sheet from melting.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.She is Professor Jamisons nephew.B.She is working for Professor Jamison.C.She used to do the job herself.D.She just finished interview for the job.A.It can be e
36、ven higher.B.Its very good.C.Its the same as that of post office.D.It varies with the persons experience.A.He wonders if he has enough time for the job.B.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 exam
37、ination papers.B.Researching in the library.C.Teaching an economics course.D.Grading homework sets.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.She sat back and relaxed.B.She worked out a new English program.C.She decided to retire.D.She ente
38、red university.A.8 years.B.16 years.C.20 years.D.30 years.A.Bring a fear of aging among young students on the campus.B.Bring a great deal of useful experience to the university.C.Improve human relationships in university.D.Improve the reputation of the university.A.She is learning how to teach minor
39、ity students.B.She is learning how to make sound judgments.C.She is learning to perceive, not to judge.D.She is learning English and Drama.Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.How to improve your reasoning ability.B.Why classical music is popular with math stud
40、ents.C.The difference between classical music and rock music.D.The effects of music on the results of math tests.A.Because it keeps you calm.B.Because it strengthen your memory.C.Because it stimulates your nerve activity.D.Because it improves your problem-solving strategies.A.The effects of music do
41、 not last long.B.Piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability.C.Music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your memory.D.The more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.To prevent car accide
42、nts.B.To monitor the drivers health.C.To drive the car automatically.D.To measure the drivers pulse.A.It sends out signals for help.B.It takes over the driving immediately.C.It stops the car automatically.D.It sounds an alarm to warm the driver.A.It can measure the drivers alcohol level in the blood
43、.B.It bases its analysis on the drivers heartbeat.C.It can quicken the drivers response to emergencies.D.It monitors the signals transmitted from the driver% brain.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：76.00)Memory is our most important possession. Without memory, you wouldnt know who you are. You couldnt think abou
44、t the past or plan for the future. Memory is (36) for everything we do as human beings. Its (37) that we have this magical time machine in our heads that (38) us to record experiences and then use that information at a later time. (39) how the brain makes and (40) memories has to be one of the most
45、important of all scientific (41) .People who feel they must (42) for having a bad memory should stop using a poor memory as an excuse for forgetting things. The only people who have a poor memory are those whose memory function has been (43) by disease or damage. (44) . You must associate it with so
46、mething. You must exercise it or risk losing its effectiveness. (45) . Second, cramming for finals is a very bad way to learn something that will last. Information from cramming will come in and go out. (46) .（分数：76.01）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_七、Pa
47、rt Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Section A(总题数：1，分数：90.00)Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.People who have (47) difficulty with reading, writing, listening or working with numbers might have a learning disability. We talked last week about a reading disorder, dyslexia (说话障碍) . T
48、oday we discuss a (48) disorder, dysgraphia (书写困难) .Writing is not a (an) (49) skill. Not only does it require the ability to organize and (50) ideas in the mind, it also (51) the ability to get the muscles in the hands and fingers to form those ideas, letter by letter, on paper.Experts say teachers and parents should suspect dysgraphia if a childs handwriting is unusually difficult to read. Letters might be sized or
