1、国家公共英语（四级）笔试模拟试卷 111及答案与解析 PART A Directions: For Questions 1-5, you will hear a conversation. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twi
2、ce. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below. 1 PART B Directions: For Questions 6-10, you will hear a passage. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and the questions below. 6 How long was the holiday? 7 Th
3、ey would spend three days in Cairo and seven days on _ . 8 The boat they would take is _ . 9 What kind of cabin did they stay in _ . 10 Whats used by Angela to describe the food on the boat? PART C Directions: You will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5
4、 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE. 11 Why did the woman open the door when someone knocked on i
5、t? （ A） Because she knew the two men. （ B） Because she thought it was her husband. （ C） Because she was waiting for them. （ D） Because she was afraid of them. 12 Which of the following is not among the things taken by the robbers? （ A） A camera. （ B） A wallet with 200 dollars in it. （ C） A watch. （
6、D） Some jewelry. 13 Why didnt the woman report soon after the robbers ran off? （ A） Because she fainted. （ B） Because she was too scared. （ C） Because her husband didnt allow her to. （ D） Because she was bound and gagged. 14 What is the speaker? （ A） A shop assistant. （ B） A banker teller. （ C） A re
7、gular customer. （ D） A stock broker. 15 What is the man who was buying stock trying to show? （ A） That every penny counts. （ B） He is important. （ C） He is talktive. （ D） That stocks are very important. 16 How does the speaker feel about money ? （ A） It is very important to are money. （ B） It is val
8、ueless unless its your own. （ C） Money may lead to crime. （ D） Money makes people snobbish. 17 Why do the people and the government in the United States work hard to give their children the best education available? （ A） Because they will be future leaders. （ B） Because they will be future teachers.
9、 （ C） Because they will be future engineers. （ D） Because they will be future citizen. 18 What is true of schools in the United States according to the law? （ A） They are all the same. （ B） They are entirely different. （ C） They have the same rules. （ D） They have many similarities. 19 How long shou
10、ld a student be at school in most states according to the law? （ A） Twelve years. （ B） Ten years. （ C） Eleven years. （ D） Thirteen years. 20 How are public schools in all states supported? （ A） By the government of the country. （ B） By the state government. （ C） By the citizens. （ D） By tax payers.
11、一、 Section II Use of English (15 minutes) Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. 20 Teachers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to g
12、ive serious 【 21】 _ to how they can best 【 22】 _ such changes. Growing bodies need movement and 【 23】_ , but not just in ways that emphasize competition. 【 24】 _ they .are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges; teenagers are especially self-consc
13、ious and need the 【 25】 _ that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are 【 26】_ .by others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much competition that it would be 【 27】 _ to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers, 【 28】 _
14、 , publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews, 【 29】 _ student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide 【 30】 _ opportunities for leadership, as well as for practice in successful 【 31】 _ dynamics. Making friends is extremely important to
15、 teenagers, and many shy students need the 【 32】 _ of some kind of organization with a supportive adult 【 33】 _ visible in the background. In these activities, it is important to remember that the young teenagers have 【 34】_ attention spans. A variety of activities should be organized 【 35】 _ partic
16、ipants can remain active as long as they want and then go on to 【 36】 _ else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants 【 37】 _ . This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility. 【 38】 _ they can help students acquire a sense of commitment by 【 39】 _ for roles that
17、 are within their 【 40】 _ and their attention spans and by shavings clearly stated rules. 21 【 21】 （ A） thought （ B） idea （ C） opinion （ D） advice 22 【 22】 （ A） strengthen （ B） accommodate （ C） stimulate （ D） enhance 23 【 23】 （ A） care （ B） nutrition （ C） exercise （ D） leisure 24 【 24】 （ A） If （ B）
18、Although （ C） Whereas （ D） Because 25 【 25】 （ A） assistance （ B） guidance （ C） confidence （ D） tolerance 26 【 26】 （ A） claimed （ B） admired （ C） ignored （ D） surpassed 27 【 27】 （ A） improper （ B） risky （ C） fair （ D） wise 28 【 28】 （ A） in effect （ B） as a result （ C） for example （ D） in a sense 29 【
19、 29】 （ A） displaying （ B） describing （ C） creating （ D） exchanging 30 【 30】 （ A） durable （ B） excessive （ C） surplus （ D） multiple 31 【 31】 （ A） group （ B） individual （ C） personnel （ D） corporation 32 【 32】 （ A） consent （ B） insurance （ C） admission （ D） security 33 【 33】 （ A） particularly （ B） bar
20、ely （ C） definitely （ D） rarely 34 【 34】 （ A） similar （ B） long （ C） different （ D） short 35 【 35】 （ A） if only （ B） now that （ C） so that （ D） even if 36 【 36】 （ A） everything （ B） anything （ C） nothing （ D） something 37 【 37】 （ A） off （ B） down （ C） out （ D） alone 38 【 38】 （ A） On the contrary （ B
21、） On the average （ C） On the whole （ D） On the other hand 39 【 39】 （ A） making （ B） standing （ C） planning （ D） taking 40 【 40】 （ A） capabilities （ B） responsibilities （ C） proficiency （ D） efficiency Part B Directions: Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing
22、A, B, C or D . Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. 40 A 1973 Supreme Court decision and related Senate hearings focused Congressional criticism on the 1966 Freedom of Information Act. Its unconditional exemption of any material stamped“ classified “ i, e., containing information considered relevant
23、 to national security forced the Court to uphold non-disclosure in EPA v. Mink. Justice Potter Stewart explained that the Act provided “no means to question a decision to stamp a document secret “. Senate witnesses testified that the wording of certain articles in the Act permitted bureaucrats to di
24、scourage requests for newsworthy documents. In response, a House committee drafted HR 12471,proposing several amendments to the Act. A provision was reworded to ensure release of documents to any applicant providing a“ reasonable description“ exact titles and numbers were no longer to be mandatory.
25、The courts were empowered to review classified documents and rule on their status. The Senate companion bill, S 2543, included these provisions as well as others: standardization of search and copy fees, sanctions against non-compliant Federal employees, and a provision for non-exempt portions of a
26、classified document to be released. The Justice and Defense departments objected to the changes as “costly, burdensome, and inflexible“. They argued that the time limits imposed on response“ might actually hamper access to information“. The Pentagon asserted that judicial review of exemptions could
27、pose a threat to national security. President Ford, upon taking office in August 1974, concurred (同意 ). HR 12471 passed in March 1974;S 2543 was approved in May after the adoption of further amendments to reduce the number of unconditional exemptions granted in 1966. The Hart Amendment , for instanc
28、e, mandated disclosure of law enforcement records, unless their release would interfere with a trial or investigation, invade personal privacy, or disclose an informers identity. This amendment provoked another Presidential objection: Millions of pages of FBI records would be subject to public scrut
29、iny, unless each individual section were proven exempt. Before submitting the legislation to Ford: a joint conference of both houses amalgamated (混合 ) the two versions of the bill, while making further changes to incorporate Fords criticisms. The administration of disciplinary sanctions was transfer
30、red from the courts to the executive branch; provisions were included to accord due weight to departmental expertise in the evaluation of“ classified“ exemptions. The identity of confidential sources was in all cases to be protected. Ford nevertheless vetoed (否决 ) the bill, but was overridden by a t
31、wo-thirds vote in both houses. 41 It can be inferred that the provisions of the 1966 Freedom of Information Act permitted all of the following EXCEPT? （ A） Agency denial of a request for information not accompanied by the title and number of the specific document. （ B） Release of law enforcement rec
32、ords which might have revealed the identity of an informer. （ C） Delay in the release of potentially newsworthy documents. （ D） Unreasonable charges for the reproduction of requested documents. 42 Which of the following statements about the legislative process is supported by the passage? （ A） The r
33、equirement for agreement between the House and Senate helps prevent the pas- sage of extreme legislation. （ B） The roles of the three branches of government in the legislative process are determined by the Constitution. （ C） A Presidential veto is likely to be overridden only when there is strong vo
34、ter interest in the proposed legislation. （ D） The final version of a bill may incorporate concessions to opponents of the proposed bill. 43 According to the passage, the Justice and Defense Departments opposed the proposed revision of the Freedom of Information Act on the grounds that it_. （ A） was
35、 an attempt to curtail their own departmental power （ B） was an attempt to block public access to information （ C） would violate national security agreements （ D） would pose administrative problems 44 The authors attitude toward the objections of the Justice and Defense Departments to the proposed a
36、mendments to the freedom of Information Act could best be described as_. （ A） offended （ B） impartial （ C） supportive （ D） cynical 45 Which of the following is in accordance with President Fords position on disclosure of FBI? （ A） FBI records should not be reviewed section by section before being re
37、leased to the public. （ B） FBI records should only be withheld from release if such release constitutes a threat to national security. （ C） It would be too expensive and time-consuming to identify exempt sections of FBI records. （ D） FBI records should be exempt from the provisions of the Freedom of
38、 Information Act. 45 “I do. “ To Americans those two words carry great meaning. They can even change your life. Especially if you say them at your own wedding. Making wedding vows is like signing a contract. Now Americans dont really think marriage is a business deal. But marriage is serious busines
39、s. It all begins with engagement. Traditionally, a young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her. If the father agrees, the man later proposes to her. Often he tries to surprise her by“ popping the question“ in a romantic way. Sometimes the couple just decides together that
40、 the time is right to get married. The man usually gives his fiancee a diamond ring as a symbol of their engagement. They may be engaged for weeks, months or even years. As the big day approaches, bridal showers and bachelors parties provide many useful gifts. Today many couples also receive counsel
41、ing during engagement. This prepares them for the challenges of married life. As the ceremony begins ,the groom and his attendants stand with the minister, facing the audience. Music signals the entrance of the brides attendants ,followed by the beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeats t
42、heir vows. Traditionally, they promise to love each other for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health. But sometimes the couple has composed their own vows. They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage commitment. Finally the minister announces the big mo
43、ment: “I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride !“ Almost every culture has rituals to signal a change in ones life. Marriage is one of the most basic life changes for people of all cultures. So its no surprise to find many traditions about getting married.even in America. Yet each
44、couple follows the traditions in a way that is uniquely their own. 46 “popping the question“ ( L. 3, Para. 2 ) means_. （ A） asking whether her father agrees （ B） asking a short question （ C） making the marriage proposal （ D） expressing his love 47 Most wedding ceremonies are held in_. （ A） the City
45、Hall （ B） a hotel （ C） a scenic spot （ D） the church 48 Which of the following is true about wedding vows? （ A） Making vows is like signing a contract of love. （ B） They are composed by the newly weds. （ C） They are announced by the minister. （ D） They are exchanged at the wedding reception. 49 What
46、 can you infer from the passage? （ A） Marriage is the most effective way to ensure long time happiness. （ B） America is a country with comparatively less rituals and traditions. （ C） Single girls like to attend wedding ceremony, each wish herself the next to marry. （ D） Counseling before a marriage
47、prepares the young couple for a new life. 50 Which is one of the most basic life changes for people of all cultures? （ A） Getting married. （ B） Making vows. （ C） Exchanging marriage diamond ring. （ D） All of the above. 50 “ Progress“ was the watchword(口号 ) of the first two decades of the 20th Centur
48、y. World-wide attempts to deal with rapid industrial growth brought changes in technology, ideas, and political and social institutions that were to shape the century. Advances in communication: the telegraph, radio, motion pictures, sped knowledge of events throughout cities and rural areas. Airpla
49、nes and automobiles widened the geographic boundaries of peoples lives. In December 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright successfully flew the first powered heavier-than-air vehicle. In 1908 Henry Ford introduced his Model-T, a mass-produced automobile available at the affordable price of $ 850. In 1920, KDKA broadcast the first radio reporting of presidential election results. The Progressives who held politica
