1、大学英语四级 255 及答案解析(总分：746.53，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 30 minutes to write a composition on the information shown in the following table. Write the conclusions you draw from the figures about the various ways in which people spent their holidays
2、 in 2000 as compared with 2006. Attempt to explain the reasons for these differences. Remember to write your composition neatly. （分数：30.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Indonesian Tsunami (海啸) Disaster Ing, eleven years old, isnt sure how she felt after surviving the tsunami disaster that h
3、it the western coast of Thailand on 26 December 2004. The tidal waves not only swallowed her whole native village of Baan Nam Kem, but also the life of her loving aunt, who had taken care of her after her parents separation. Another aunt is missing and has not yet been found. “What happened really s
4、addens me. I cried until I had no more tears. The only reminders of them that I could find in the debris (残骸，瓦砾) were one of their blouses and a watch.On the day of the disaster, I was staying with my grandmother in a nearby village. I got very scared when I saw the wave. It was as tall as the tops
5、of the pine trees. When it hit, I thought my grandmother and I were going to die. Luckily, a truck stopped and picked us up. We finally made it to the top of the mountain safely,“ she said, still looking frightened. “My house was completely destroyed, and I do not have the courage to go back and liv
6、e there again, let alone to swim in the sea. Im afraid that such a terrible thing might happen again.“ Ing is now staying at a temporary shelter, waiting for her mother who lives in another district to come and collect her. At the same time, she looks forward to going back to school. “I want to go b
7、ack to study, and only hope that my school will reopen soon.“ What I Witnessed Gordon Weiss, UNICEFs (联合国儿童基金会) Media coordinator of Emergency Operations, was in Aceh, the province hardest-hit by the tsunami. He gave us an eyewitness account of the disaster. A young boy clung to a plank (厚木板) . Peop
8、le were watching him from the bridge above, staring for a few moments, and then moving on. The boys dead body lay atop a sea of debris, the gentle ocean swelled, rocking him against the bridges wooden pillar (柱子，支柱). The once emerald-green (翡翠绿) rice paddy-fields (稻田) of Aceh have become graveyards
9、for thousands of people. Bloated (肿胀) , blackened bodies rose above the water and lined the narrow roads. Corpses seemed to be everywhere. On that fateful morning, farmers working on their fields watched in amazement as a wall of water appeared in the distance, then tore across a broad strip of coas
10、tal land, smashing everything in its path. The 10-meter-high wall of water carrying wood and other debris surged across the plain, crossing the two kilometers to Segun Ayon in about 4 minutes. We drove on a little closer to the sea, to the village of Pengungi. Of the 6,000 people in the area, about
11、1,000 were killed. A third of the victims were children; another third, women. The children, frightened by their experience, clung to their parents as we talked. The adults told us mat 13 of the 15 schools in this small cluster of villages had been destroyed. Many of the teachers were killed. Apart
12、from food and water, the people here pleaded for help to reopen the schools for their children, who desperately needed a safe place that could restore some normalcy (正常状态) to their shattered lives. One old woman said in broken English, “Education is medicine to these children.“ Every few hours, afte
13、rshocks (余震) shook me ground here. The stench (臭气，恶臭) of death lingered in the air. Half of the city of Banda Aceh had been destroyed, with the figures for the dead rising each hour. What We Can Do Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of United Nations, delivered his statement in Jakarta, Indonesia, 6 Janu
14、ary 2005. What happened on 26 December 2004 was an unprecedented, global catastrophe (灾难，灾祸). It requires an unprecedented, global response. For the United Nations, it is the largest natural disaster the Organization has had to respond to on behalf of the world community, in the sixty years of our e
15、xistence. It seems at times like a nightmare from which we are still hoping to awaken. We will never know the exact number of how many men, women and children perished on 26 December, and in the eleven days mat have passed since then. We do know that at least half a million people are injured; mat m
16、ore man a million people are displaced (被迫离开家园的，失去家 园的); that nearly two million people need food aid; and that many more need water, sanitation (卫生) and health care. So as we grieve for the dead and pray for those still searching for loved ones, we have a duty to the survivors. To Treat the Wounded
17、 To prevent further suffering as a result of polluted drinking water, destroyed infrastructure, lack of food, clothing and shelter. To stop the tsunami from being followed by a second wave of death, this time from preventable causes. And in the longer term, to prevent a third wave of despair, where
18、people cant recover their livelihoods, homes or communities. The governmental response has been matched by unprecedented generosity from the general public. Consider the six-year-old boy in Shenyang, China, who donated his life savings of 22 dollars. Or the citizens of Sweden, a country of nine mill
19、ion inhabitants, who have raised more than 70 million dollars for the relief effort in Asia, while struggling to cope with the fact that almost 2,000 of their compatriots (同胞) are still missing in the tragedy. So the goodwill and concern around the world are enormous. So are the challenges facing us
20、. Another Disaster to Children The most heartbreaking the tsunami disaster has brought was on children, who account for as many as one-third of the total killed. Now, as refugees register in temporary camps, the world is confronting a different sort of tragedy: tens of thousands of children have bee
21、n either separated from their parents or orphaned. These kids, whom relief workers are calling “the Tsunami Generation,“ have become prime objects of the global outpouring of sympathy. But they are also drawing some unwanted attention. Relief workers say many orphans are suffering from both physical
22、 and psychological trauma (创伤) . A UNICEF spokesman says many are “in a state of denial.“ Some who saw their mothers drown, he says, cling to the belief that Mom has just gone to the ocean for a while, and that she will soon return. Protecting children from exploitation is another priority. Previous
23、 disasters have demonstrated that kids are targets for gangs involved in human trafficking (人口买卖) , which thrives in parts of the region. How serious is the threat? Supervisors in at least one refugee center in Sri Lanka report that people have turned up asking if they can buy children. “Bad people
24、take advantage of difficult situations,“ Bellamy says. Response to the Threat The Indonesian government responded by restricting travel for kids and banning adoptions out of Aceh. Indeed, none of the affected nations are eager to send tsunami orphans abroad. The U.S. State Department, for its part,
25、has placed a postponement on adoptions of tsunami survivors by U.S. citizens. For one thing, not all the displaced children are necessarily orphans. Some newly single parents may have dropped off their kids at shelters as they surveyed the ruins of their houses and lives. Other parents may still be
26、alive but were separated from their children during the chaos of the flood. “For every story about an orphan,“ says Paul Deveril, a UNICEF project officer in India, “theres also a story about a parent searching for their child.“ Those who still want to help have options. Both the French and Italian
27、governments have set up programs that will allow people to sponsor tsunami orphans. In the U.S., the Christian mission Gospel for Asia, based in Carrollton, Texas, is raising funds to build 10 “transition homes“ in Sri Lanka alone. But theres also the risk that with so many displaced children, local
28、 governments wont be able to find new homes for all of them, which could make thousands of orphans permanent wards (被监护人) of their respective states. Perhaps then their adoption by foreigners will not seem such a bad idea. （分数：71.00）(1).The passage mainly talks about protecting children after tsunam
29、i disaster.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).When the disaster happened, Ing was together with her grandmother in a nearby village.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).A third of the victims were women in the village of Pengungi.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).In the city of Banda Aceh, the figures for the dead rose continuously.（分数
30、：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).There were almost 2,000 Sweden tourists missing in the tragedy.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(6).We will never know the exact number of how many men, women and children perished on 26 December because there were too many tourists.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(7).The U.S. citizens cannot adopt tsunami
31、 survivors immediately after the disaster but they can still help in some other ways.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(8).The U.S. State Department postponed _of tsunami survivors by U.S. citizens.（分数：7.10）_(9).Many orphans are suffering from both _trauma.（分数：7.10）_(10).To sponsor tsunami orphans and _are two opt
32、ions for those who offer help.（分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.They are twins.B.They are classmates.C.They are friends.D.They are colleagues.A.The man is planning a trip to Austin.B.The man has not been to Austin before.C.The man doesnt like Austin.D.The man has been to Austin befor
33、e.A.The size of the room.B.Long working hours.C.The hot weather.D.The fan in the room.A.The man has changed his destination.B.The man is returning his ticket.C.The man is flying to New York tomorrow morning.D.The man cant manage to go to New York as planned.A.It is difficult to identify.B.It has bee
34、n misplaced.C.It is missing.D.It has been borrowed by someone.A.Looking for a timetable.B.Buying some furniture.C.Reserving a table.D.Window shopping.A.Cold and windy.B.Snow will be replaced by strong winds.C.It will get better.D.Rainy and cold.A.It is no longer available.B.It has been reprinted fou
35、r times.C.The store doesnt have it now, but will have it soon.D.The information in the book is out of date.A.Henry doesnt like the color.B.Someone else painted the house.C.There was no ladder in the house.D.Henry painted the house himself.A.In a cotton field.B.At a railway station.C.On a farm.D.On a
36、 train.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.A door guard.B.A manager.C.A policeman.D.A shop assistant.A.To have a look at her bag.B.To make an apology to her.C.To hear her complaints.D.To offer her some help.A.In a supermarket.B.At a restaurant.C.In a Street.D.In a bookstore.A.Obediently.B.Indifferently.C.F
37、uriously.D.Reluctantly.A.A seafood restaurant.B.A very fancy restaurant.C.An exclusive restaurant.D.An Italian restaurant.A.It is urban in tone.B.It is up to date.C.It is expensive.D.It is brilliant in colour.A.Red meat.B.White wine.C.Chicken.D.Dessert and coffee.A.Because they have a driving licens
38、e.B.Because they have received special training.C.Because the traffic conditions in London are good.D.Because the traffic system of the city is not very complex.A.Two to four months.B.About three weeks.C.At least half a year.D.Two years or more.A.Government officers are hard to please.B.The learner
39、has to go through several tough tests.C.The learner usually fails several times before he passes it.D.The driving test usually lasts two months.A.Because they dont want their present bosses to know what theyre doing.B.Because they want to earn money from both jobs.C.Because they cannot earn money as
40、 taxi drivers yet.D.Because they look forward to further promotion.A.Soldiers.B.Mayor.C.Rescue workers.D.A fire brigade official.A.There was something wrong with his brains.B.A soldier shot and wounded him.C.He couldnt see the settlements mayor.D.He wanted to make himself known.A.At least 3.B.At lea
41、st 20.C.At least 25 .D.No one.A.People knew of Fly Spy in the past.B.A very small radio station is placed in the body of each spy.C.It is easy for people to discover a fly spy.D.These spies are sent flying everywhere in the world.A.For scouting.B.For collecting rubbish.C.For amusement.D.For collecti
42、ng peoples secrets.A.Two square meters.B.Two square millimeters.C.Less than two square millimeters.D.Twice the size of two square millimeters.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Police in London have warned people to remain cautious following the bomb attacks during Thursday mornings rush hour on the citys t
43、ransport system. The attacks are (36) 1 to have killed at least fifty people and injured around seven hundred more. (37) 2on television just hours after the attacks, the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, promised an (38) 3investigation by the police and security services to track down those (39) 4
44、. Mr. Blair also said he knew those behind the attacks had acted in the name of Islam but he (40) 5that the overwhelming majority of Muslims abhorred (憎恨)the (41) 6as much as he did. The first attack came just before nine in the morning on a train close to the main station in the citys financial (42
45、) 7; minutes later the worst incident occurred: a bomb (43) 8 in a deep underground line, killing more than twenty people. (44) 9 throwing debris (破片)onto a nearby track and involving a further two trains. The fourth explosion ripped the roof off a bus. (45) 10, and (46) 11 （分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填
46、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、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：2，分数：355.00)Some people would say that the Englishmans home is no longer his castle, that it has become his workshop. This is partly because the average Englishman is keen on working with his own hands and partl
47、y because he feels, for one reason or another, that he must do for himself many household for which, some years ago, he would have hired professional help. The main reason for this is a financial one. The high cost of labour has meant that builders and decorators cost have reach a level which makes them prohibitive for houseproud English-people of modest means. So, if they wish to keep their houses looking bright and smart, they have to tackle some of the repairs and decorating themselves. As a result, there has grown up in the post-war years what is sometimes referred
