1、大学英语四级 233 及答案解析(总分：746.57，做题时间：130 分钟)一、Writing (30 minutes)(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1.What do you think about the future of earth? Are you pessimistic, or optimistic? Give your opinions on A Hundred Years from Now in a passage of about 120 words. 1. Some people are pessimistic when they think about the fut
2、ure. 2. Other people believe that man adapts very easily. 3. If we are to have a bright future, we have to take measures now. （分数：30.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.00)The Motor Car There are now over 700 million motor vehicles in the world and the number is rising by more than 40 million eac
3、h year. The average distance driven by car users is growing toofrom 8 km a day per person in western Europe in 1965 to 25 km a day in 1995. This dependence on motor vehicles has given rise to major problems, including environmental pollution, depletion of oil resources, traffic congestion and safety
4、. Problems While emissions (废气排放) from new cars are far less harmful than they used to be, city streets and motorways are becoming more crowded than ever, often with older trucks, buses and taxis, which emit excessive levels of smoke and fumes. This concentration of vehicles makes air quality in urb
5、an areas unpleasant and sometimes dangerous to breathe. Even Moscow has joined the list of capitals suffered form congestion and traffic fumes. In Mexico City, vehicle pollution is a major health hazard. Until a hundred years ago, most journeys were in the 20 km range, the distance conveniently acce
6、ssible by horse. Heavy freight could only be carried by water or rail. The invention of the motor vehicle brought personal mobility to the masses and made rapid freight delivery possible over a much wider area. Today about 90 per cent of inland freight in the United Kingdom is carried by road. Clear
7、ly the world cannot revert to the horse-drawn wagon. Can it avoid being locked into congested and polluting ways of transporting people and goods? In Europe most cities are still designed for the old modes of transport. Adaptation to the motor car has involved adding ring roads, one-way systems and
8、parking lots. In the United States, more land is assigned to car use than to housing. The fast development of city life means that life without a car is next to impossible. Mass use of motor vehicles has also killed or injured millions of people. Other social effects have been blamed on the car such
9、 as alienation and aggressive human behavior. A 1993 study by the European Federation for Transport and Environment found that car transport is seven times as costly as rail travel in terms of the external social costs it leads to such as traffic jam, accidents, pollution, loss of crop-land and natu
10、ral habitats, overuse of oil resources, and so on. Yet cars easily surpass trains or buses as a flexible and convenient mode of personal transport. It is unrealistic to expect people to give up private cars in favor of mass transit. Solution Technical solutions can reduce the pollution problem and i
11、ncrease the fuel efficiency of engines. But fuel consumption and exhaust emissions depend on which cars are preferred by customers and how they are driven. Many people buy larger cars than they need for daily purposes or waste fuel by driving aggressively. Besides, global car use is increasing at a
12、faster rate than the improvement in emissions and fuel efficiency which technology is now making possible. One solution that has been put forward is the long-term solution of designing cities and neighborhoods so that car journeys are not necessaryall essential services being located within walking
13、distance or easily accessible by public transport. Not only would this save energy and cut carbon dioxide emissions, it would also enhance the quality of community life, putting the emphasis on people instead of cars. Good local government is already bringing this about in some places. But few democ
14、ratic communities are blessed with the visionand the capitalto make such profound changes in modern lifestyles. A more practical way to solve the problem seems to be a combination of mass transit systems for travel into and around cities, with small “low emission“ cars for urban use and larger hybri
15、d or lean burn cars for use elsewhere. Electronically tolled highways might be used to ensure that drivers pay charges geared to actual road use. Better integration of transport systems is also highly desirable and made more feasible by modern computers. But there are solutions for countries which c
16、an afford them. In most developing countries, old cars and old technologies continue to predominate. （分数：71.00）(1).Vehicle pollution is worse in European cities than anywhere else.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).Transport by horse would be a useful alternative to motor vehicles.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).Nowaday
17、s freight is not carried by water in the United Kingdom.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Most European cities were not designed for motor vehicles.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).Technology alone cannot solve the problem of vehicle pollution.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(6).Peoples choice of car and attitude to driving is a fac
18、tor in the pollution problem.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(7).Redesigning cities would be a short-term solution.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(8).You will feel_ when breathing because of the overwhelming cars in the street.（分数：7.10）_(9).In most cities in Europe, to adapt to the fast development of motor cars would mean
19、to add_, _ and_.（分数：7.10）_(10).According to the author, the most practical way for wealthy countries will be_.（分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.She takes it as a kind of exercise.B.She wants to save money.C.She loves doing anything that is new.D.Her office isnt very far.A.It is diffi
20、cult to identify.B.It has been misplaced.C.It is missing.D.It has been borrowed by someone.A.To tie her shoes.B.Through the gate.C.To the lake.D.Under the hedge.A.Shes taking a test.B.Shes applying for a job.C.Shes having a chat with an old friend.D.Shes attending an important meeting.A.She had seen
21、 the show some time ago.B.She was deeply impressed by the performances.C.She left the show before it was over.D.She didnt think there were any more tickets available.A.No one can find the managers apartment.B.His family lives in the apartment building.C.He has no idea where to find the manager.D.He
22、only helps people rent apartments here.A.All right.B.Disappointing.C.Better than expected.D.No good at all.A.He knew someone who looked like Steve.B.Steve looks good in anything.C.He wishes he had a jacket like Steves.D.Steve should get a new jacket.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.They may not be able
23、to take their vacation.B.It may snow during their vacation.C.They me going to need more money.D.They may miss graduation.A.They are going skiing.B.Their plans include other friends.C.They will drive together.D.Their reservations have been canceled.A.Because of the possibility of bad weather.B.Becaus
24、e of the facultys contracts.C.Because of the summer schedule of classes.D.Because of the date for graduation.A.He might lose his financial aid.B.He doesnt want to attend summer classes.C.He had already missed too many.D.Hes afraid he might not graduate.A.He cant find his office key.B.He has misplace
25、d some exams.C.Hes unable to talk.D.He doesnt like his classroom.A.Mark the latest homework assignment.B.Put a cancellation notice on the classroom door.C.Make an appointment with the doctor.D.Return some exams to his students.A.Teach Dons class while hes absent.B.Give Professor Webster the key to D
26、ons office.C.Leave a message on the board in Dons classroom.D.Bring Don the homework that was due today.A.Put the homework on Dons desk.B.Leave the master key for Don.C.Give Dons students the next assignment.D.Call Don at the end of the afternoon.A.His friend gave him the wrong key.B.He didnt know w
27、here the back door was.C.He couldnt find the key to his mailbox.D.It was too dark to put the key in the lock.A.It was getting dark.B.He was afraid of being blamed by his friend.C.The birds might have flown away.D.His friend would arrive any time.A.He looked silly with only one leg inside the window.
28、B.He knew the policeman wouldnt believe him.C.The torch light made him look very foolish.D.He realized that he had made a mistake.A.Because the bird couldnt repeat the mans name.B.Because the bird screamed all day long.C.Because the bird uttered the wrong word.D.Because the bird failed to say the na
29、me of the town.A.The man.B.A thief.C.The parrot.D.The fourth chicken.A.The bird had finally understood his threat.B.The bird managed to escape from the chicken house.C.The bird had learned to scream back at him.D.The bird was living peacefully with the chicken.A.Clean.B.Powerful.C.Cheap.D.Secure.A.3
30、1%.B.33%.C.58%.D.24%.A.Advantages of nuclear-generated electricity.B.Nuclear-and-coal-generated electricity.C.Nuclear-generated electricity becoming one of the basic props supporting the U. S. economy.D.U. S. energy independence.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)For Americans, time is money. They say, “ Yo
31、u only get so much time in this life, youd better use it wisely. “The (36) 1without be better than the past or present, as Americans are (37) 2to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activities. Thus, Americans (38) 3a “well-organized“ person, one who has a written list of thing
32、s to do and a (39) 4for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is (40) 5of other peoples time. They do not (41) 6peoples time with conversation or other activity that has no (42) 7beneficial outcome. The American attitude toward time is not (43) 8shared by others, especially non-Europeans. The
33、y are more likely to regard time as (44) 9. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the States is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day. In this context (45) 10. McDonalds, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a c
34、ountry where many people want to spend the least amount of time preparing and eating meals. As McDonalds restaurants (46) 11, bringing not just hamburgers, but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness. （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:_填空项 1:_填空项
35、 1:_七、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：2，分数：355.00)Vacations are what keep us going: fantasies of sunny, sandy beaches on rainy, gray days when the kids are bouncing off the walls; touring a quiet museum instead of listening to your boss barking in the next office; hiking a mountain rather than sitting in r
36、ush-hour traffic. But vacations, by their nature, are also a change an interruption of the familiar flow of people, places and routines. Thats why adults find travel exciting and why it can be hard on kids. To ensure that your next vacation is low on stress and disappointment and high on enjoyment,
37、you have got to take careful stock of your familys strengths, weaknesses, dreams and realities. The biggest drawback to traveling with infants is the mind-boggling (十分惊人的) array of gear and accessories (附属品) they require and the frequency with which they must sleep and eat. While it is a logistical
38、(后勤的) challenge to make plans that fit around your infants routines, it is a fact that sticking to regular eating and sleeping patterns will dramatically increase your chances of keeping your baby happy and contented. However, it is also a fact that as soon as you get used to one routine, your baby
39、will attempt to foil your plans by developing a new one. So be sure to create an itinerary (路程) that is flexible. You might all go to a museum in the morning, but if your baby starts to retreat, be prepared to go back to the hotel. If he is doing well, stay in town for lunch. You might then plan to
40、sit by the pool for most of the afternoon or arrange for the adults to split up for a couple of hours one staying with the baby and the other enjoying a solo activity or special time with an older child. If you use this approach, you will likely have fewer problems than if you choose an itinerary th
41、at locks you into a full days activities, hours away from your accommodations. （分数：177.50）(1).Adults tend to find travel exciting because _.（分数：35.50）A.the kids can bounce off the walls with them on the sunny, sandy beachesB.they can stop their boss from barking in a quiet museumC.they dont have to
42、repeat the regular patterns of their lifeD.no familiar people will interrupt them when they are on vacations(2).To make sure that you can fully enjoy your next vacation, you should first_.（分数：35.50）A.reduce the stress and the disappointment from your workB.teach your children how to handle themselve
43、s in the middle of an adventureC.put your stock in a carefully chosen place for the sake of the safetyD.consider the overall state of your family(3).We can infer from the passage that _.（分数：35.50）A.it is quite demanding for parents to make flexible plans on the basis of their infants routinesB.child
44、ren are quick at getting used to the planned routine and are content with itC.parents have to experience a series of frustrations in traveling with their infantsD.the settlement on a destination mainly depends on the interests of the infants(4).The word “dramatically“ (line 4, para.2) most probably
45、means _.（分数：35.50）A.slowlyB.greatlyC.habituallyD.necessarily(5).The best title for this passage would be _.（分数：35.50）A.Popular Family VacationB.Museum An Ideal Place for VacationC.The Less-stress Family VacationD.The Ever-Rising Family VacationSuffering from an acute lack of heroes after losing two
46、world wars, Germany has reclaimed Albert Einstein as one of its greatest national figures even though the Jewish physicist fled the Nazis hating his native country. A century after the German-born scientist formulated his famous theory of relativity in Switzerland, and 50 years after his death on Ap
47、ril 18, 1955, Einstein is being reclaimed by the country he rejected. Celebrations of the so-called “Einstein Year“ of 2005 are taking place around the world, but nowhere are the tributes to the man with the droopy (下垂的) eyes and bushy grey hair so laden with historical baggage as in Germany. Germanys rediscovery of Einstein began in 2003 when he was picked by millions of television viewers in a survey as one of the “best Germans“ of all time. The German government has gone all out to un
