1、大学英语四级 120 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 allowed thirty minutes to write an application letter. You should write at least 120 words according to the guidelines given below in Chinese. 假设你是一名即将毕业的计算机专业的大学生,看到北京日报上登载的一家电脑公司招 聘程序设计员的职位,你想应聘这个
2、职位,请以王强的名义写一封求职信。 (分数:30.00)_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数:1,分数:71.00)Takeover hostility Acquisitions of Chinese enterprises by foreign companies are increasingly being challenged amidst a growing mood of “ economic patriotism. “ The former National Bureau of Statistics Commissioner Li Deshui is one of
3、 the most prominent of the critics. During last months session of the National Peoples Congress(NPC) , the countrys law -making body, he warned that the acquisition of promising local companies by multinational investors was creating monopolies in a number of sectors. “ If China lets multinationals
4、malicious mergers and acquisitions go ahead freely, China can only act as labour in the global supply chain,“ said Li, worrying that Chinese brands and the innovation ability of the national industry would disappear gradually and core parts, key technologies and high value added of Chinas leading en
5、terprises might be completely controlled by multinationals. His pointed criticism generated wide media exposure and created fears of a foreign mergers and acquisitions (M it only makes matters worse. “ Compared with other regions around the world, the M necklines are lowered or raised, and so on. No
6、 one can claim that the fashion industry (53)_ anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and durability. They are only interested in (54)_ appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount o
7、f (55)_ , as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasnt at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or delicately picking her way through deep snow in high-heeled shoes. When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the
8、conclusions to be drawn are (56)_ . Do the constantly changing fashions of womens clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stabili
9、ty and reliability? That is for you to decide. Word Bank A) fashion I) evidence B) announcing J) casually C) introduced K) discomfort D) advantage L) burden E) contributes M) outward F) tremble N) intentional G) blame O) replace H) obvious (分数:10.00)A.B.C.D.E.F.G.A.B.C.D.E.F.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.
10、E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.A.B.C.D.E.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.九、Cloze (15 minutes)(总题数:1,分数:71.00)Communicating clearlyto your boss, co-workers, friends, children, spouseis a critical part of your success and your 【B1】 to improve the cond
11、itions you live and work in. Many people think that good communication is born, not 【B2】 , and that some people are just 【B3】 good speakers and motivators. They think the rest of us are just 【B4】 to sit on the sidelines. Communication is a habit. And being a habit, it can be 【B5】 and mastered. It is
12、 【B6】 an important habit, in fact, that it 【B7】 its own step, its own place 【B8】 the path to success. Its also a little different. 【B9】 the other good habits you are trying to 【B10】. this one is not just 【B11】 self-directed control and inner focus. Communication is interaction outside yourself, with
13、 other people, and about the ability to gauge a 【B12】 so that you 【B13】 the right thing at the right time. Life is about the 【B14】 with other people: those above us (our boss), those 【B15】 us (our colleagues and friends), and those who look up to us (our employees and children). The 【B17】 of communi
14、cation is about how to make 【B16】 with each of these groups so that they can help you achieve your 【B18】 , and you, in turn, can help them achieve theirs. For even though you are on the road to self-improvement, its not a 【B19】 youre taking in a vacuum. If you cant communicate with people, you have
15、dramatically 【B20】 you chances for success. (分数:71.00)A.abilityB.partC.desireD.intensionA.formedB.builtC.producedD.madeA.clearlyB.naturallyC.obviouslyD.simplyA.destinedB.devotedC.delightedD.decidedA.affectedB.createdC.moldedD.learnedA.butB.justC.suchD.soA.deservesB.declaresC.affirmsD.confirmsA.along
16、B.forC.withD.onA.UnlikeB.LikeC.AsD.DespiteA.maintainB.trainC.nourishD.establishA.merelyB.aboutC.theD.forA.circumstanceB.plightC.situationD.surroundingA.conveyB.expressC.tellD.transferA.talkingB.contactingC.mixingD.dealingA.aroundB.besideC.underD.byA.natureB.craftC.artD.techniqueA.friendsB.contactC.p
17、eaceD.throughA.resultsB.effectsC.purposesD.goalsA.journeyB.routeC.processD.courseA.lostB.ruinedC.narrowedD.worsen十、Translation (5 minu(总题数:5,分数:177.50)3.The shop assistant was dismissed as she _ (被指控欺骗顾客), (分数:35.50)_4.The Smiths are planning to sell the house,_(和家具在一起). (分数:35.50)_5.The violent tor
18、nado that struck in August last year_ (已经引起全球科学家的高度重视).(分数:35.50)_6._(我不大想去参加那个聚会) , but Id better put in an appearance.(分数:35.50)_7.The film was_(不紧凑)(分数:35.50)_大学英语四级 120 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 allowed thirty minutes to write an ap
19、plication letter. You should write at least 120 words according to the guidelines given below in Chinese. 假设你是一名即将毕业的计算机专业的大学生,看到北京日报上登载的一家电脑公司招 聘程序设计员的职位,你想应聘这个职位,请以王强的名义写一封求职信。 (分数:30.00)_正确答案:( An Application Letter Dear Sir, I am writing this letter to recommend myself as a qualified candidate f
20、or the position of programmer you have advertised in Beijing Daily. I am twenty two years of age, and will graduate with a bachelors degree in Computer Science this summer. I think that I am competent to perform the duties outlined in your advertisement, for my education and experience are both in l
21、ine with the requirements for the job you offer. In addition to my university courses, I have had work experience in programming and operating computers during my school years. Your advertisement indicates to me that the job opening in your company is exactly what I am looking for. It is the kind of
22、 challenge Id like to meet. Ill highly appreciate your time and consideration concerning my desire for employment in your company. I look forward to talking further with you about the advertised position, and am enclosing a resume for your information. Yours faithfully, Wang Qiang )解析:二、Reading Comp
23、rehensio(总题数:1,分数:71.00)Takeover hostility Acquisitions of Chinese enterprises by foreign companies are increasingly being challenged amidst a growing mood of “ economic patriotism. “ The former National Bureau of Statistics Commissioner Li Deshui is one of the most prominent of the critics. During
24、last months session of the National Peoples Congress(NPC) , the countrys law -making body, he warned that the acquisition of promising local companies by multinational investors was creating monopolies in a number of sectors. “ If China lets multinationals malicious mergers and acquisitions go ahead
25、 freely, China can only act as labour in the global supply chain,“ said Li, worrying that Chinese brands and the innovation ability of the national industry would disappear gradually and core parts, key technologies and high value added of Chinas leading enterprises might be completely controlled by
26、 multinationals. His pointed criticism generated wide media exposure and created fears of a foreign mergers and acquisitions (M it only makes matters worse. “ Compared with other regions around the world, the M necklines are lowered or raised, and so on. No one can claim that the fashion industry (5
27、3)_ anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and durability. They are only interested in (54)_ appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of (55)_ , as long as they look right. There
28、 can hardly be a man who hasnt at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or delicately picking her way through deep snow in high-heeled shoes. When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are (56)_ . Do the
29、constantly changing fashions of womens clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability? That is for you to deci
30、de. Word Bank A) fashion I) evidence B) announcing J) casually C) introduced K) discomfort D) advantage L) burden E) contributes M) outward F) tremble N) intentional G) blame O) replace H) obvious (分数:10.00)A.B.C.D.E.F.G. 解析:A.B.C.D.E.F. 解析:A.B.C.D. 解析:A.B. C.D.解析:A.B.C.D. E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N. 解析:A.
31、B.C.D.E. F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O. 解析:A.B.C.D.E. 解析:A.B.C. D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M. 解析:A. B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K. 解析:A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H. 解析:九、Cloze (15 minutes)(总题数:1,分数:71.00)Communicating clearlyto your boss, co-workers, friends, children, spouseis a critical part of your success and your 【B1】 to improve the con
32、ditions you live and work in. Many people think that good communication is born, not 【B2】 , and that some people are just 【B3】 good speakers and motivators. They think the rest of us are just 【B4】 to sit on the sidelines. Communication is a habit. And being a habit, it can be 【B5】 and mastered. It i
33、s 【B6】 an important habit, in fact, that it 【B7】 its own step, its own place 【B8】 the path to success. Its also a little different. 【B9】 the other good habits you are trying to 【B10】. this one is not just 【B11】 self-directed control and inner focus. Communication is interaction outside yourself, wit
34、h other people, and about the ability to gauge a 【B12】 so that you 【B13】 the right thing at the right time. Life is about the 【B14】 with other people: those above us (our boss), those 【B15】 us (our colleagues and friends), and those who look up to us (our employees and children). The 【B17】 of commun
35、ication is about how to make 【B16】 with each of these groups so that they can help you achieve your 【B18】 , and you, in turn, can help them achieve theirs. For even though you are on the road to self-improvement, its not a 【B19】 youre taking in a vacuum. If you cant communicate with people, you have
36、 dramatically 【B20】 you chances for success. (分数:71.00)A.ability B.partC.desireD.intension解析:此处上下文的意思是:“清楚地与人交流是改善生活和工作条件的能力。”A.formedB.builtC.producedD.made 解析:“good communication isnot made”(擅长交流是天生的,不是后天形成的。)其中,动宾搭配“make communication”符合英语惯用法。A.clearlyB.naturally C.obviouslyD.simply解析:此处的意思是“有些人就
37、是天生擅长讲话”。其他三个选项A)明显地。C)显然,D)仅仅,只不过,都与上下文意恩不符。A.destined B.devotedC.delightedD.decided解析:此句意为“其他人注定被置于局外”。其他三个选项B)投入的;C)欣喜的;D)确定的,都与上下文意思不符。A.affectedB.createdC.moldedD.learned 解析:此句意为“交流既然是一种习惯,就可能学会”。其他三个选项A)影响,B)创造,C)塑造,都与上下文意思不符。A.butB.justC.such D.so解析:此处的句形结构为“suchthat”,意思是“事实上,交流是如此重要的习惯,以至于”。
38、A.deserves B.declaresC.affirmsD.confirms解析:此处的意思是“在走向成功的道路上,交流应该占有自己的位置”。其他三个选项B)断言,宣告;C)确定,肯定;D)确定,批准都与上下文意思不符。A.alongB.forC.withD.on 解析:“path”前应该用介词“on”。A.Unlike B.LikeC.AsD.Despite解析:此处的意思是“与其他好习惯不同,这个习惯不仅是”。其他三个选项与上下文意思不符。A.maintainB.trainC.nourishD.establish 解析:此处动宾搭配“establish good habits”符合英语
39、惯用法。其他三个选项 A)维持;B)训练,C)滋养,都与上下文意思不符。A.merelyB.about C.theD.for解析:此处应综合考虑本句及下一句的结构“this one is not just aboutcommunication isabout the ability”。A.circumstanceB.plightC.situation D.surrounding解析:“the ability to gauge a situation”(判断形势的能力)。其他三个选项A)(广义)情况(通常 pl);B)困境;D)环境。都与上下文意思不符。A.convey B.expressC.t
40、ellD.transfer解析:“you convey the right thing at the right time”(在适当的场合说恰当的话)。其他三个选项B)表达,表示;C)告诉;D)转移,都与上下文意思不符。A.talkingB.contactingC.mixingD.dealing 解析:“Life is about the dealing with other people”(生活在于与他人交往)。其他三个选项A)谈话;B)接触,C)混合,都与上下文意思不符。A.around B.besideC.underD.by解析:此处的上下文结构为:“those above us,tho
41、se around us,and those who look up to us”。A.natureB.craftC.art D.technique解析:“the art of communication”(交流的技巧)。其他三项A)本性;B)手艺;D)技术,都与上下文意思不符。A.friendsB.contact C.peaceD.through解析:“to make contact with”(和接触)。其他 3 个选项都与上下文意思不符。它们构成的短语分别意为 A)make friends with 与交友;C)make peace with 与讲和;D)make through wit
42、h 完成。A.resultsB.effectsC.purposesD.goals 解析:“achieve your goals”(实现你的目标)。选项 A)结果,成效;B)影响;C)意图,目的,通常指具体的目标,在这里不是最好的选择;D)(比较长远的)目标,在此处是正确选择。A.journey B.routeC.processD.course解析:“its not a journey youre taking in a vacuum”(这并非真空中的旅程)。其他三个选项B)路线;C)步骤;D)进程,都与上下文意思不符。A.lostB.ruinedC.narrowed D.worsen解析:“y
43、ou have dramatically narrowed your chances for success”(大大减小了你成功的机会)。其他三个选项A)失去;B)毁坏;D)恶化,都与上下文意思不符。十、Translation (5 minu(总题数:5,分数:177.50)3.The shop assistant was dismissed as she _ (被指控欺骗顾客), (分数:35.50)_正确答案:(was charged with cheating the customers)解析:本题考查的是语态和动词固定短语“指控”的用法。charge 与 with 搭配表示“指控”。此
44、外,charge 还常被考查其“收费”的意思,用法为 charge sbsome money for(doing)sth意为“因(做了)某事而收某人一笔钱”,如:The driver charged me¥20 for taking me to the airport司机把我送到机场,收了我 20 元。4.The Smiths are planning to sell the house,_(和家具在一起). (分数:35.50)_正确答案:(together with the furniture)解析:此处考查 together with 的用法。5.The violent tornado
45、that struck in August last year_ (已经引起全球科学家的高度重视).(分数:35.50)_正确答案:(has aroused great attention among scientists throughout the world)解析:6._(我不大想去参加那个聚会) , but Id better put in an appearance.(分数:35.50)_正确答案:(I dont really want to go to the party)解析:7.The film was_(不紧凑)(分数:35.50)_正确答案:(lacking in pace)解析:be lacking in something 不足,不够