1、大学英语四级 2 及答案解析(总分：746.56，做题时间：130 分钟)一、Writing (30 minutes)(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1.For this part ,you are required to write a composition about “What Would Happen If There Were No Power“ in three paragraphs. You are given the first sentence or part of the first sentence of each paragraph. Your composition
2、 should be nm less than 120 words. Remember to write your composition neatly. 1. Ever since early the last century, electricity has become an essential part of our modern life. _. 2. If there were no electric power, _. 3. Therefore, _. （分数：30.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.00)How to be a gre
3、at test taker Sometimes it seems that life is just one big test. Pop quizzes. Chapter tests. Final exams. The daunting national examinations for those planning to go to college. You cant even get your drivers license without passing a test. “Tests are a part of life, says Judy S. Richardson, profess
4、or of reading at Virginia Common wealth University in Richmond, Virginia. “We take tests all of the time. I recently had to take one, even at my age, just to apply for a research grant. We may have to take them to apply for a job; or to joint the armed forces.“ Importance of Tests Tests are not just
5、 commonplace; theyre also important. “Our society places an emphasis on test scores,“ says Maureen D. Gillette, associate dean of the College of Education at William Paterson University in New Jersey. “Most colleges and universities look at SAT or ACT tests as a measure of a students potential for s
6、uccess in college. Students should realize that some people and institutions will make certain judgments about them, whether accurate or not, based on test scores.“ Talk about pressure! With so much depending on the results, exams can be over whelming. But they dont have to be. The right frame of mi
7、nd and the use of smart test taking strategies can help any student succeed. Benefits of Tests Too often, people take a negative view of tests. Yet they actually have some positive features, according to Richardson. “Tests help us practice sharp, alert thinking,“ she says. “Answering test questions
8、involves more than knowing a specific, literal answer. It also means knowing how to read between the lines, and then apply it to a situation. That is what we are expected to do every day, and so tests may help us be ready for that daily experience. Goals of Test-taking In addition to these benefits,
9、 though, the primary goal in test taking is to do well. For some students, the objective might be a passing score. For others, the desired outcome might be an A grade. But what is the best guarantee of doing well in the testing process? Proper Preparation The most basic factor, experts agree, is pre
10、paration. “Always be prepared for the test, Richardson advises. “Take notes, ask questions, read the material, guess what the teacher will be asking. Then when you see the test, you will have a confident reaction. You will be able to think clearly and do better on the test.“ On the other hand, faili
11、ng to prepare is the biggest mistake you can make. This may seem obvious. But in addition to lacking the necessary knowledge, lack of preparation can weaken your mental state. “If you do not prepare all along, when you see the test, you may panic,“ Richardson notes. When fear creeps in, even the bes
12、t student is unlikely to succeed. Making Use of Your Materials Preparing for exams can include a variety of strategies. At a minimum, any important material should be read at least once, and preferably more, until you have absorbed the main points. Simply scanning over textbooks or notes is not enou
13、gh. “Reading it once is not studying,“ says Dr. Michael Epstein, professor of psychology at Rider University in New Jersey. He advocates taking a structured approach in which students review information both before a test and afterward. Before taking an exam, you should commit important concepts to
14、memory through focused study. Try using whatever memory techniques work best for you. This might mean writing notes, asking yourself questions and then answering them aloud, or employing clever memory devices. Managing Time Key to the process is time management. Dont assume you can wait until the la
15、st minute and then make up for lost study time. Rather, be sure to prepare in advance. After all, you know tests will be coming up in virtually every course you take. Similarly, test dates for standardized test are published months ahead of the actual dates. “The most effective way to study for a te
16、st is to review briefly all along and then re view some more before the test,“ Richardson says. “Cramming is not too effective.“ Advance preparation need not be a solitary process. In fact, most teachers will work with you because they want students to succeed. So in the days or weeks preceding an e
17、x am, make sure to consult with your teacher and determine just what to expect. According to Dr. Douglas B. Reeves, author of The 20-Minute Learning Connection, A Practical Guide for Parents Who Want to Help Their Children Succeed in School, asking questions far in advance of a test is always a good
18、 idea. Techniques of Advance Preparation “First, learn the rules of the game,“ “he says. “Its OK to ask the teacher what the test covers. Teachers appreciate it when students express an interest and want to do well. You are not cheating if you ask about the material on the test and the types of ques
19、tions that will be used. Another strategy is to create practice test questions. Put yourself in the teachers shoes, “Reeves says. “How would you test someone about this material.? Of course, you cant create test questions unless you take time to read and learn the material.“ Dont just mimic the effo
20、rts of other students. Analyze your own learning style, and employ methods that work best for you. “Learn the ways you learn best,“ says Richardson. “I learn by taking notes and making charts. Some learn by making diagrams. Be active in listening to your teacher and reading the material. And try to
21、summarize in your own mind what you learned each day. You can do this in the car on the way home, on the bus, and so forth-it takes just minutes to do.“ Another tip is to hone your writing skills. “Of all the skills you can practice, the mastery of nonfiction writing is the one that will help you mo
22、st in almost any test situation,“ says Reeves. “Even with a multiple-choice test, practice writing the reasons that a given answer: is right or wrong. Tackling Standardized Tests What about standardized tests such as the SAT? Many of the same strategies apply as for other types of examinations. In a
23、ddition, its wise to avoid getting caught up too much in the hype often associated with these exams. “Prepare, but dont stress out,“ says Gillette. “If you study hard during the year, take appropriate courses in school, and do some test preparation, it is likely that you will do fine.“ She adds that
24、 it can be worthwhile to take step such as purchasing commercially made practice test material, studying in small groups as well as alone, doing practice problems, and using the answer key to discuss right and wrong answers. “With measures like these, good students should have all the preparation th
25、ey need,“ Gillette notes. “Many parents spend a lot of money on test preparation courses. Some people may value this route, but I really do not think it is necessary.“ On-line Preparation If youd like to learn more about test-taking strategies, check out books on the subject along with Web sites suc
26、h as the one provided by the National Council of Teachers of English at www. ncte. org. But dont depend too heavily on the World Wide Web. “Remember, you can drown in Internet information,“ Reeves says. “When you are preparing for a test, you need focus, not 300 pages downloaded from the Web. Learn
27、the rules of the game, get the information, you need, and then write practice questions and practice responses. Thats your best plan.“ （分数：71.00）(1).The passage gives a general description of the ways to prepare for tests. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).Most colleges and universities look at SAT or ACT test
28、s as a measure of a students potential for success in college. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).For some students, the objective might be a D. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Simply scanning over textbooks or notes is not enough. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).Before taking an exam, you shouldnt commit important concepts to m
29、emory through focused study. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(6).Cramming is not too effective although it may be your only option. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(7).You are not cheating if you ask about the material on the test and the types of questions that will be used. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(8).Some learn by taking notes
30、 and making charts and others learn by 1. （分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(9).Dont depend too heavily on the 1. （分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(10).When you are preparing for a test, you need focus, not 300 pages 1. （分数：7.10）填空项 1:_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.$240.B.$290.C.$250.D.$200.A.Doctor and patient.B.Passenger
31、and bus driver.C.Daughter and mother.D.Customer and merchant.A.His roommate stays awake all night.B.He wants to play his recorder at night.C.The present room is too expensive.D.He needs a quieter place to live in.A.She had to agree that her husband watches the game.B.She doesnt mind her husbands wat
32、ching the game.C.She can do very much about his watching the game.D.She wants very much to watch the game herself.A.The teacher postponed the conference.B.There wont be a test this afternoon.C.The students will be attending the conference.D.The students postponed the science test themselves.A.He fee
33、ls sorry for those students.B.He considers the punishment excessive.C.He thinks it good to punish the students.D.He disapproves of what the professor did.A.At the party.B.Back from the trip.C.Back at home.D.Still on the trip.A.Hell make up his mind tomorrow.B.Shirleys leaving tomorrowC.Shirley will
34、find a way to go.D.Shirley cant attend the dance.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.In the office.B.In the market place.C.At a bus terminal.D.At a graduation party.A.Overseas sales.B.Local counseling.C.Accounting.D.Teaching.A.Dan.B.Donna.C.Mrs Morton.D.Pete.A.They were worn out.B.They were dirty.C.They we
35、re of a dull colour.D.They were out of style.A.They were too casual.B.They were too dressy.C.They were uncomfortable.D.They were not charming enough.A.None.B.One.C.Two.D.Three.A.Computers have become part of our daily lives.B.Computers have disadvantages as well as advantages.C.People have different
36、 attitudes to computers.D.More and more families will own computers.A.Computers can bring financial problems.B.Computers can bring unemployment.C.Computers can be very useful in families.D.Computerized robots can take over some unpleasant jobs.A.Computers may change the life they have been accustome
37、d to.B.Spending too much time on computers may spoil peoples relationship.C.Buying computers may cost a lot of money.D.Computers may take over from human beings altogether.A.Affectionate.B.Disapproving.C.Approving.D.Neutral.A.It takes skill.B.It pays well.C.Its a full-time job.D.Its admired worldwid
38、e.A.A mother with a baby in her arms.B.A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C.A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D.An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.A.The back pocket of his tight trousers.B.The top pocket of his jacket.C.A side pocket of his jacket.D.A side pocket of his trous
39、ers.A.Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B.Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C.Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D.Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.A.Pleasing.B.Careful.C.Wonderful.D.Suitable.A.Egypt, Greece and Rome.B.The Mediterranean.C.Its hig
40、hway for trade and diplomacy.D.All the lands on the shores of the Mediterranean.A.Ten decades.B.A quarter of century.C.One decade.D.One-tenth of year.A.171 kilometres an hour.B.10 kilometres an hour.C.65 metres an hour.D.Some 17 kilometres an hour.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Recently a group of Swedi
41、sh research scientists carried out a (36) 1 of childrens attitudes to the future. They worked with 10-and 11-year-old children from ten schools (37) 2 in rural and urban areas all over the whole of Sweden. There were two main steps of the (38) 3. First, all the children were asked to write an essay
42、on the topic “The Future; 2000 AD“. Then the scientists went round to the (39) 4 schools to talk to the children, basing their (40) 5 on the general questions “What problems are we (41) 6 now?“ and “What will the future be like?“ A pattern soon (42) 7. It showed that there was (43) 8 agreement about
43、 which problems were important and how the problems should be dealt with. (44) 9 . (45) 10. Summing up the results of the , one of its leaders said, “Weve obviously got to pay more attention to our children. After all, (46) 11.“ （分数：10.00）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
44、:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_七、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：2，分数：355.00)Bringing up children is hard work, and you are often to blame for any had behavior of your children. If so, Judith Rich Hams has good news for you. Parents, she argues, have no important long term effects on the development of the. personality o
45、f their children. Far more important are their playground friends and neighborhood companions. Ms Harris takes to bits the assumption which has dominated developmental psychology for almost half a century. Ms Harriss attack on the developmentalists “nurture“ argument looks likely to reinforce doubts
46、 that the profession was already having. If parents matter, why is it that two adopted children, reared in the same home, are no more similar in personality than two adopted children reared in separate homes? Or that a pair of identical twins, reared in the same home, are no more alike than a pair o
47、f identical twins reared in different homes? Difficult as it is to track the precise effects of parental upbringing, it may be harder to measure the exact influence of the peer group in childhood and adolescence. Ms Harris points to how children from immigrant homes soon learn not to speak at school
48、 in the way their parents speak. But acquiring a language is surely a skill, rather than a characteristic of the sort developmental psychologists hunt for. Certainly it is different from growing up tensely or relaxedly, or from learning to be honest or hardworking or generous. Easy though it may be to prove that parents have little impact on those qualities, it will be hard to prove that peers have vastly more. Moreover, mum and dad surely c
