1、大学英语四级 71 及答案解析(总分：746.58，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 a composition the topic Do “Lucky Numbers“ Really Bring Good Luck? You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Ch
2、inese) below: 1有些人认为某些数字会带来好运 2我认为数字和运气无关， （分数：30.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Hat Dogs and Apple Pie Americas favorite foods Today we tell about some of the foods that Americans like best-Americas favorites. You may have heard that Americans like hot dogs and hamburgers best of all foo
3、ds. Well, farmers and owners of public eating places might happily agree. So might the nations Meat Institute and the National Hot Dog version of a hot dog has no meat at all. It often contains tofu, made from soy plants. The hot dog is shaped like a tube. Many people say it looks like a Dachshund d
4、og. It is served between two shaped pieces of bread called a bun. Americans often say they especially like hot dogs cooked over a hot fire in the open air. People at sports events buy plenty of hot dogs. For many people, it is not just the meat that tastes so good. These people enjoy colorful and ta
5、sty additions. For example, they include a yellow or yellow-brown thickened liquid called mustard. They may also put red catsup and pieces of a white or red, strong-smelling vegetable called onion on their hot dogs. Hot dog eaters often add pickle, a salty green vegetable. Some people place barbecue
6、 sauce on top of all this. Or they use a spice called horseradish. It gives the hot dog a pleasant bite. Hot Dogs Story A hot dog is also known as a frankfurter or frank. That is because the city of Frankfurt-am-Main. Germany is often said to be the birthplace of this sausage. But the National Hot D
7、og and Sausage Council says there are other ideas about where the hot dog began. One version of hot dog history says a butcher, or meat cutter, from the German city of Coburg was responsible. It says he invented the hot dog in the late sixteen hundreds. Vienna, Austria, also claims that it created t
8、he food. The council says butchers from several countries probably brought common European sausages to America. A street salesman sold hot dogs to people in New York City in the eighteen sixties. And, in eighteen seventy one, a hot dog stand opened at the Coney Island amusement park in New York City
9、. Hamburgers Americans also eat lots of hamburgers. This ground meat comes from beef. It can be cooked in many ways. Like hot dogs, hamburgers are a favorite picnic food. Many public eating places in the United States say hamburgers are their most popular foods. People often eat them in places that
10、serve quickly prepared, moderately priced food. Like hot dog experts, hamburger historians disagree about how their subject got started. The Egyptians and Romans apparently ate ancient versions of hamburgers. In more modern days, people in Hamburg, Germany, made something like a hamburger from pork
11、and beef. First Modern Hamburger The small town of Seymour, Wisconsin, is among several American towns that claim to have created the first modern hamburger in the United States. In Seymour, a man named Charlie Nagreen tried to sell meatballs at a local fair in eighteen eighty-five. But as people wa
12、lked around, it was hard for them to handle the round pieces of meat. So Nagreen flattened the ball of meat. Then he placed this meat patty between two pieces of bread. In two thousand one, people in Seymour cooked a hamburger that weighed more than three thousand kilograms. This creation reportedly
13、 fed thirteen thousand people. Like hot dogs, Americans like their hamburgers with additions. Things like mustard, catsup, horseradish, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, tomatoes, lettuce, onion and perhaps a pickle. A hamburger with cheese melted on it is called a cheeseburger. Cooks make a “Sloppy Joe“
14、by combining hamburger meat with tomato sauce. Many people eat the Sloppy Joe mixture on a bun. Without a bun, they may get more of the loose meat on them than inside them. For many people, eating both hot dogs and hamburgers does not seem right without potatoes. They eat French fries and potato chi
15、ps with these meats. French fries are strips, or pieces, of potato cooked in oil. Potato chips are extremely thin, cooled pieces of potato. They usually are also cooked in oil. Pizza, Spaghetti and others Americans also buy or make large amounts of pizza. A basic pizza contains tomato sauce or chees
16、e, or both, on a bread-like material. Food writer Linda Stradley tells about the history of pizza on her computer Web site, “Whats Cooking America“. Ms Stradley says it could have been the Phoenicians, Greeks or Romans who invented pizza. Or, it could have been anyone who mixed flour with water and
17、cooked it on a hot stone. Italians probably brought pizza to the United States in the second half of the nineteenth century. In nineteen-oh-five, Gennaro Lombardi reportedly opened the first pizza store in New York City. In the nineteen thirties, he added tables to his pizza place. Lombardi also beg
18、an serving spaghetti. Spaghetti is a traditional Italian favorite that also has become an American favorite. It is made from flour and water and sometimes eggs. This dough is pulled into lengths and boiled. Any kinds of foods can be added to both pizza and spaghetti to add to their taste. For exampl
19、e, people like these foods with different meats on top. Or they like toppings of small fish called anchovies, or vegetables called mushrooms. Some people like all the additions at once. Another favorite food, macaroni, is similar to spaghetti. Many Americans remember that their mothers made macaroni
20、 cooked with cheese on cold winter days. People sometimes call this dish “comfort food“, because it makes them feel better. Others praise hot soups prepared in their childhood homes. Some people say chicken soupchicken pieces in liquidcan cure anything. Still others say New England clam chowder help
21、s them think. This soup contains the shellfish clams floating in a milky liquid. Another version of clam chowder has tomato sauce. It looks red. Chocolate To end a meal, or between meals, Americans often eat chocolate in some form. They eat millions and millions of kilograms of chocolate a year. Cho
22、colate is produced from cocoa beans. It is used in sweet foods like candy, pies, puddings and cakes. Many people say chocolate makes them feel happier. People have praised chocolate for its taste for many years. Some studies have shown that it can help chase away mild feelings of sadness. But chocol
23、ate often has a large amount of fat. However, some experts now say a moderate amount of chocolate can be healthful. For example, the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center in Ohio notes that chocolate contains substances called antioxidants. Antioxidants are thought to help the body fight damage caused by na
24、tural processes and harmful substances in the environment. The Heart Center suggests choosing dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate. And it warns that people should restrict themselves to a moderate amount. Pie Like people in many parts of the world, Americans love pie. These sweet dishes have fr
25、uit, nuts or some other filling in a crust. Some people say pies are the best comfort food ever. That can be debated. Pie can be the most inviting food ever. A red strawberry pie or a yellow Key lime pie can defeat the strongest resolution of people trying to lose weight. But apple pie may be a top
26、American favorite. Over time, this dish has come to be strongly linked to the United States. When someone or something seems especially American, people say it is “as American as apple pie.“ （分数：71.00）(1).All Americans agree that hot dogs and hamburgers are their favorite foods.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2
27、).A hot dog is usually made from pork, beef, turkey and tofu.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council say Germany is the birthplace of the hot dog.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Unlike hot dogs, hamburgers are a favorite picnic food.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).A “Sloppy Joe“ combines chees
28、e and hamburger meat together.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(6).In the first half of the nineteenth century, Italians probably brought pizza to the United States.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(7).Many Americans remember that their fathers made macaroni cooked with cheese on hot summer days.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(8).Some swe
29、et foods, _, contain chocolate.（分数：7.10）_(9).The Heart Center warn public, _concerning the amount of chocolate consuming.（分数：7.10）_(10).The author_ that “pies are the best comfort food ever“.（分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.The man doesnt want to see Mr. Williams.B.Mr. Jones is in a
30、n inferior position than Mr. Williams.C.Mr. Jones used to be in charge.D.Mr. Williams doesnt want to do tomorrow.A.They need to make more efforts.B.Theyll have more work to do tomorrow.C.The others have done the greater part of it.D.Theyve finished more than half of it.A.She was feeling very sorry.B
31、.She felt a bit annoyed.C.She was in a hurry.D.She was in her office.A.Jane was telling a lie.B.The woman wasnt being sincere.C.Jane has already come back from Paris.D.Jane wasnt in Paris that day.A.The knife belongs to him.B.Bob should mind his own business.C.The man once borrowed Bobs knife.D.Bobs
32、 knife isnt as good as that of the man.A.Hell miss the meeting that afternoon.B.Hell have an appointment with the host.C.He wont miss the meeting.D.He is very hardworking.A.Because she wont fulfill her promise.B.Because her mother would be very angry.C.Because she cant finish the job ahead of schedu
33、le.D.Because she would be the last to finish the job.A.He always talks on the phone for that long if its toll free.B.They have so much free time to talk on the phone for that long.C.They talked on the phone for too long.D.He wants to know what they talked about.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.Books.B.M
34、ultimedia materials.C.Serial like journals and magazines.D.Not given.A.Because some book in the library are very expensive.B.Because some books in the library are rare.C.Because sometimes students need certain materials urgently.D.Because some students wont return the books they borrow.A.One dollar.
35、B.30 cents.C.60 cents.D.90 cents.A.He is interested in it.B.He is fed up with it.C.He feels inspired about it.D.He likes it more than before.A.The manager wasnt in the office.B.The manager was so demanding that he was afraid to speak out.C.The manager didnt give him a chance to talk.D.The manager is
36、 always on the road.A.To find a new job in a bank.B.To keep the position.C.To apply for going abroad.D.To talk with the general manager.A.The difference between classical music and rock music.B.Why classical music is popular with math students.C.The effect of music on the results of math tests.D.How
37、 to improve your reasoning ability.A.Because it stimulates your nerve activity.B.Because it keeps you calm.C.Because it strengthens your memory.D.Because it improves your problem solving strategies.A.Piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability.B.The effects of music do not last long.C.Th
38、e more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be.D.Music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your memory.A.Because it was their hometown.B.Because they wanted to help the AIDS patients.C.Because they were doing their summer social topics.D.They were learning medicine and doing r
39、esearch on HIV.A.To warn the girls against him.B.To show his dislike of the patient.C.To tell them the fact.D.To gossip about the patient.A.They went to hospital to check HIV.B.They taught their friends knowledge about AIDS.C.Their friends were afraid to get close to them.D.They were infected.A.Ding
40、 will certainly go back to her hometown.B.Ding will stay at university.C.The 8-year-old child will be worse.D.The 8-year-old child will have a happy time.A.Watching traditional plays.B.Visiting the magnificent libraries.C.Boating on the river.D.Cycling in narrow streets.A.There are many visitors the
41、re.B.There are many students there.C.There are many old streets there.D.There are many bicycles there.A.He thinks the city is too crowded.B.He likes the place very much.C.He thinks the streets are too narrow.D.He admires the comfortable life of the students there.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)American
42、society is not nap friendly. In fact, says David Dinges, a sleep (36) 1at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. “Theres even a (37) 2against admitting we need sleep.“ Nobody wants to be caught napping or found (38) 3at work. To quote a proverb: “Some sleep five hours, nature requires se
43、ven, laziness nine and (39) 4eleven.“ The way not to fall at work is to take naps when you need them. “We have to totally change our (40) 5toward napping“, says Dr. William Dement of Stanford University, the godfather of sleep research. Last year a national commission led by Dement (41) 6an “America
44、n sleep debt“ which one member said was as important as the national debt. The commission was (42) 7about the dangers of sleepiness: people causing (43) 8accidents or falling while driving. This may be why we have a new sleep policy in the White House. According to recent reports, the President is t
45、rying to take a half hour nap every afternoon. (44) 9. We seem to have “a mid-afternoon quiet phase“ also called “a secondary sleep gate“. (45) 10. Clearly, we were born to nap. We Superstars of Snooze dont nap to replace lost shut eye or to prepare for a night shift. Rather, we “snack“ on sleep, wh
46、enever, wherever and at whatever time we feel like it. (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:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_七、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：2，分数：355.00)It is possible to stop most drug addiction in the United States within a very short time. Simply make all drug
47、s available and sell them at cost. Label each drug with a precise description of what effectgood and badthe drug will have on the taker. This will require heroic honesty. For the record, I have triedoncealmost every drug and like none, disproving the popular theory that taking a single smoke of opium will enslave the mind. Nevertheless many drugs are bad for certain people to take and they should be told why in a sensible way. Along with advice and warning? it might be good for our citizens to recall that the United Sta
