1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 1024及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Should the University Campus Be Used as Public Parking Lots? You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words following the outline given below. 1目前一些大学开放校园作
2、为公共停车场 2有人认为这样可以资源共享，有人认为这样会扰乱教学秩序 3我认为 Should the University Campus Be Used as Public Parking Lots? 二、 Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions attached to the passag
3、e. For questions 1-7, mark： Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 The Art of Public Speaking If you were to tape
4、-record one of David Lettermans comedy routines, memorize it word for word, and stand up before your friends to recite it, would you get the same response Letterman does? Not very likely. And why not? Because you would not deliver the jokes as Letterman does. Of course, the jokes are basically funny
5、. But David Letterman brings something extra to the jokes his manner of presentation, his vocal inflections, his perfectly timed pauses, his facial expressions and his gestures. All these are part of an expert delivery. No one expects your speech class to transform you into a multimillion-dollar tal
6、k show host. Still, this example demonstrates how important delivery can be to any public speaking situation. Even a common speech will be more effective if it is presented well, whereas a wonderfully written speech can be ruined by poor delivery. This does not mean dazzling delivery will turn a min
7、dless string of nonsense into a triumphant oration(演讲 ). You can not make a good speech without having something to say. But having something to say is not enough. You must also know how to say it. What Is Good Delivery? Good delivery does not call attention to itself. It conveys the speakers ideas
8、clearly, interestingly, and without distracting the audience. If you mumble(含糊地说 )your words, gaze out the window, or talk in a dull tone, you will not get your message across. Nor will you be effective if you show off, strike a dramatic pose, or shout in ringing tones. Most audiences prefer deliver
9、y that combines a certain degree of formality with the best attributes of good conversation directness, facial expressiveness, and a lively sense of communication. Speech delivery is an art, not a science. What works for one speaker may fail for another. And what succeeds with todays audience may no
10、t with tomorrows. You can not become a skilled speaker just by following a set of rules in a textbook. In the long run, there is no substitute for experience. But take heart! A textbook can give you basic pointers to get you started in the right direction. Methods of Delivery There are four basic me
11、thods of delivering a speech: (1)reading from a manuscript Certain speeches must be delivered word for word according to a well-prepared manuscript. Examples include an engineers report to a professional meeting, or a presidents message to Congress. Absolute accuracy is essential. Every word of the
12、speech will be analyzed by the press, by colleagues, perhaps by enemies. Timing may also be a factor in manuscript speeches. Much of todays political campaigning is done on radio and television. If the candidate buys a one-minute spot and pays a great deal of money for it, that one minute of speech
13、must be just right. (2)reciting a memorized text Among the feats of the legendary orators, none leaves us more in awe than their practice of presenting even the longest and most complex speeches entirely from memory. Nowadays it is no longer customary to memorize any but the shortest of speeches, in
14、troductions, and the like. If you are giving a speech of this kind and want to memorize it, by all means do so. However, be sure to memorize it so thoroughly that you will be able to concentrate on communicating with the audience, not on trying to remember the words. Speakers who gaze at the ceiling
15、 or stare out the window trying to recall what they have memorized are no better off than those who read dully from a manuscript. (3)speaking impromptu(即兴地 ) An impromptu speech is delivered with little or no immediate preparation. Few people choose to speak impromptu, but sometimes it can not be av
16、oided. In fact, many of the speeches you give in life will be impromptu. You might be called on suddenly to “say a few words“ or, in the course of a class discussion, business meeting, or committee report, want to respond to a previous speaker. (4)speaking extemporaneously(即席地 ) In popular usage, “e
17、xtemporaneous“ means the same as “impromptu“. But technically the two are different. Unlike an impromptu speech, which is totally unexpected, an extemporaneous speech is carefully prepared and practiced in advance. In presenting the speech, the extemporaneous speaker uses only a set of brief notes o
18、r a speaking outline to jog the memory. The exact wording is chosen at the moment of delivery. This is not as hard as it sounds. Once you have your outline and know what topics you are going to cover and in what order, you can begin to practice the speech. Every time you run through it, the wording
19、will be slightly different. As you practice the speech over and over, the best way to present each part will emerge and stick in your mind. The Speakers Voice Whatever the characteristics of your voice, you can be sure it is unique. Because no two people are exactly the same physically, no two peopl
20、e have identical voices. This is why voice prints are sometimes used in criminal trials as guides to personal identity. The human voice is produced by a complex series of steps that starts with the exhalation(呼出 )of air from the lungs. As air is exhaled, it passes through the larynx(喉 )to generate s
21、ound. This sound is then made louder and modified as it resonates through the throat, mouth and nose. Finally, the sound is shaped into specific sounds by the movement of the tongue, lips, teeth and roof of the mouth. The resulting sounds are combined to form words and sentences. Nonverbal Communica
22、tion Posture, facial expression, gestures and eye contact all affect the way listeners respond to a speaker. How we use these and other body motions to communication is the subject of a fascinating area of study called kinesics(举止神态学 ). Studies have shown that in some situations these signals accoun
23、t for much of the meaning communicated by speakers. Answering Audiences Questions The question-and-answer session is a common part of public speaking, whether the occasion is a press conference, business presentation, public hearing, or classroom assignment. Depending on the situation, questioning m
24、ay take place throughout the presentation, or it may be reserved until after the speaker has completed his or her remarks. In either case, an answer to a question is often the final word an audience hears and is likely to leave a lasting impression. Effective speakers recognize that the question per
25、iod can be as important as the speech itself. 2 From the passage, we learn that David Letterman is_. （ A） a famous comedian （ B） basically funny （ C） of bad manner （ D） a speech specialist 3 Making a good speech requires the speaker to have something to say and_. （ A） turn nonsense into triumph （ B）
26、 make sure it is long enough （ C） know how to say it （ D） bear the success in mind 4 Though a textbook is important in improving speech delivery, in the long run,_. （ A） it can not make the rules for speech （ B） it can not take place of experience （ C） it can not give the basic pointers （ D） it can
27、not take place of speech methods 5 Reading from a manuscript is necessary when_. （ A） the speech must be delivered word for word （ B） the speech is very well-prepared （ C） the speech is analytical （ D） the speech is on radio and television 6 What docs the author say about reciting a memorized text?
28、（ A） It is only customary to memorize the shortest speeches. （ B） It should be encouraged though it is not customary today. （ C） Speakers should try to remember all the words all the time. （ D） It is always better than reading through the manuscript. 7 The difference between the impromptu speech and
29、 the extemporaneous speech is that_. （ A） the impromptu speech can not be avoided （ B） people choose to speak extemporaneously （ C） impromptu speech is delivered with some preparation （ D） extemporaneous speech is prepared in advance 8 What should people do when they have got the outline? （ A） Know
30、what topics they are going to cover. （ B） Cover the topics in order. （ C） Begin to practice the speech. （ D） Stick the outline in their mind. 9 Voice prints can be used in criminal trials as guides to personal identity because everybodys voice is_. 10 In addition to words, the way listeners respond
31、to a speaker can also be affected by_. 11 The session that the audience most probably hear at last and leaves the lasting impression is_ Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be
32、 asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） He has decided how to spend his money. （ B） He has
33、 no idea about the cost of living. （ C） He has already saved enough money to go around Africa. （ D） He has decided to use the money to pay his tuition next year. （ A） Wrapping a product for a customer at a shop. （ B） Buying the box and scissors at a shop. （ C） Weighing the box and scissors at a post
34、 office. （ D） Wrapping a parcel to be mailed at a post office. （ A） The woman should finish her paper first. （ B） Hed like to postpone working on the paper. （ C） It wont take long to finish the paper tomorrow. （ D） He wants to know why the paper hasnt been finished. （ A） Nowadays cooking books are n
35、ot popular anymore. （ B） The book on cooking is useful to her father. （ C） Her father doesnt have time to cook. （ D） Her father likes reading more than cooking. （ A） She got a pair of funny glasses some time ago. （ B） Many people asked her why she wore makeup. （ C） She has only made some changes for
36、 her glasses. （ D） People around her dont like her new look very much. （ A） The final exam might include something in Chapter 5. （ B） The final exam might include materials that are not discussed in class. （ C） The professor will probably talk about Chapter 5 in class next day. （ D） The professor wi
37、ll tell the students what will be tested in advance. （ A） The restaurant is not busy since Christmas. （ B） The restaurant closes early since Christmas. （ C） She promises there will be a table available at 7:00. （ D） She is not sure whether there is a table available at that time. （ A） Tell him more
38、about the painting exhibition. （ B） Take a course about painting before going to the museum. （ C） Invite someone else to the painting exhibition. （ D） Ask Daisy about the details of the painting course. （ A） There was a serious traffic accident. （ B） A driver was killed in her specially-built car. （
39、 C） A woman fell onto a car from a high building. （ D） A car was broken into pieces by a falling object. （ A） She had her car hit by a falling piece of concrete. （ B） She was fined for speeding in South Street. （ C） She had been unable to park her specially-built car. （ D） She could not claim anythi
40、ng from the insurance company. （ A） Very indifferent. （ B） Awfully annoyed. （ C） Greatly pleased. （ D） Extremely regretful. （ A） Making a complaint. （ B） Making an apology. （ C） Asking for help. （ D） Applying for a borrowers card. （ A） In a hotel. （ B） In a library. （ C） In a supermarket. （ D） In a
41、travel agency. （ A） The book has been returned on September 27. （ B） The book has been sold out on September 27. （ C） The book has been checked out on September 27. （ D） The book has been due on September 27. （ A） The librarians were irresponsible. （ B） The librarians forgot to check the book in. （
42、C） The book was put on a wrong shelf. （ D） The number on the book was not clear. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, yo
43、u must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） The present situation of job market. （ B） Suggestions on how to increase chances for a job. （ C） Why students should do an internship. （ D） How to increase hourly wage. （ A） The job market needs more graduates this year.
44、（ B） More students dont want to work immediately after graduation. （ C） It is more difficult to find a job this year for a graduate. （ D） The employers dont want to hire graduates because they want to save money. （ A） Students are never paid when taking an internship. （ B） Students can get only expe
45、rience by doing an internship. （ C） Students can get a job if they had completed an internship. （ D） Students who had completed an internship benefit a lot. （ A） He may select a private school rather than a public school. （ B） He can apply for financial aid or scholarship. （ C） He can work part-time
46、 in the university. （ D） He may lower his cost on board and lodging. （ A） It largely depends on the majors. （ B） It is increasing sharply in recent years. （ C） It is the same for all the undergraduates. （ D） It varies greatly among different students. （ A） The cost is charged according to a law. （ B
47、） The cost will be reduced according to the new system. （ C） Out-of-state students often pay more for the same program. （ D） International students pay the most for their study. （ A） $8 000. （ B） $50 000. （ C） $75 000. （ D） $92 000. （ A） The Columbia University. （ B） The State Government. （ C） The C
48、ongress. （ D） The President. （ A） The interests of the loans will be lowered. （ B） People can pay back less every month. （ C） The income tax will be cut down. （ D） The total amount of debt could be reduced. （ A） The government is trying to relieve graduates from heavy debt. （ B） There are a lot of d
49、ifferent programs to help students pay their tuition. （ C） The government encourages students to choose public-service jobs. （ D） The total expense in American universities is too high. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have ju
