1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 124及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 1. 目前，垃圾短信给人们的生活带来了许多的麻烦与困扰； 2. 这种现象产生的原因； 3. 如何解决这个问题。 My View on Spam Message 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
2、 questions attached to the passage. 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. 2 North Pole Ex
3、plorations If Santa Claus really does reside at the North Pole, he must live a lonely life. The North Pole isnt what most of us would consider a hospitable place as the average winter temperature there is 40 degrees below zero Fahrenheit (华氏温度 ) (-40 Celsius). And while Santas reindeer are considere
4、d Arctic animals, not much life actually calls the North Pole its permanent home. For adventurers, the North Pole is comparable to outer space: an unknown frontier thats ripe for exploration-and exploitation. The region doesnt belong to any one country, so there are always disputes about who can lay
5、 claim to the untapped natural resources there. And although the prospect of melting ice around the North Pole isnt pleasant from a global warming standpoint, it could make those resources easier to reach. North pole location There are two North Poles. The one most people think of is the geographic
6、North Pole, which is located approximately 450 miles (724 kilometers) north of Greenland, at 90 degrees north latitude. The magnetic North Pole is based on the Earths magnetic field and is slowly drifting across the Canadian Arctic Because all lines of longitude converge(向中聚集 )at the North Pole, its
7、 not technically in any time zone (or, its m every time zone, depending on your perspective). As a result, we generally use Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) at the North Pole. Coordinated Universal Time is used mostly in astronomy and navigation: Its similar to Greenwich Mean Time (the time kept on
8、the Greenwich meridian, longitude zero) but scientifically more precise. The sun sets at the North Pole in early October. The next sunrise is in early March. In between, theres a continuous twilight as the Earth moves on its axis. As a result of all this, the North Pole is obviously cold. In the win
9、ter, when the North Pole is farthest from the sun on the Earths axis, the average temperature is -40 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 Celsius) during December and January, but can dip into the negative 50s. The seawater beneath the ice of the North Pole is a relatively mild - 28 degrees F (-33 C).In the summ
10、er, the Pole averages 32 degrees F (0 C). But the North Pole isnt as cold as it used to be. History of north pole expeditions People have always had the desire to explore new places. Explorers throughout history have been motivated-at least in part-by the promise of fame and fortune, and North Pole
11、exploration is no exception. The first North Pole explorers were in search of the Northwest Passage, a route through the Arctic that would create easier trade and great wealth for the country that discovered it. When these explorers came back with tales of diamonds and coal near the Pole, the world
12、started seeing the Arctic as a frozen treasure chest. In fact, a U. S. Geological Survey estimates that nearly 25 percent of the worlds undiscovered oil and gas are buried in the Arctic, which is a big reason for the disputes among the countries that are eager to claim the region for themselves. The
13、re were occasional North Pole expeditions in the 18th century (in 1755, the British Parliament offered a reward to the first ship to come within a degree of the Pole), but it wasnt until the early 1900s that things really got going. In 1908, American Frederick Albert Cook was the first person to cla
14、im to have reached the North Pole. But his countryman Robert Edwin Peary, with support from Cooks traveling companions, disputed the claim, and Cook was widely discredited. Peary (with a team of 24 men, 19 sledges and 133 sled dogs) ended up making the first undisputed visit to the North Pole on Apr
15、il 6, 1909. But theres still some controversy attached to the claim, mostly because of Pearys improbable 37-day time frame. Most expeditions of the era took months at least-to come close to the goal. However. in April 2005. explorer Tom Avery recreated Pearys sled expedition with the same materials
16、and supplies; he beat Pearys time by five hours. Some still doubt that Peary actually made it to the exact geographic North Pole. but he usually gets the credit for being first. Trekking (艰苦跋涉 ) to the north pole So, have we inspired you to brave the elements and make your own trek to the North Pole
17、? Youre definitely going to want a heavy-duty coat and the best gear, but the most important part of your preparation may be making a warm fat layer on your own body. So start eating. Whatever your method of travel-skiing, hiking, read biking, dog sledding-you can expect to consume a couple thousand
18、 calories a day more than that during training. The fat layer you build up will also help maintain your internal temperature-your body has to work extra hard to do this in subzero temperatures. While youre making a few extra trips to the buffet, you can start planning your trek. Well begin with the
19、gear. Youll need several layers of clothing for the same reason you need the extra fat. The problem with such a demanding trek is that if your layers are too heavy, you could overheat, and sweat would immediately freeze to your skin. So, thinner, loose-fitting base layers made of sweat- wicking mate
20、rial are your best bet. For your feet. youll probably want to invest in some snowshoes, because the snow and ice can get pretty deep. And so you dont get lost. youll definitely want to bring a GPS system. Planning a north pole expedition You also need to know when to go. The two-month period between
21、 March and May is your best bet. If you make the trip before March, dont expect a lot of sightseeing, because it will be dark the- entire time-not to mention a lot colder. But if you go much later than May, youll encounter melting conditions. There isnt any actual land underneath the North Pole. so
22、you probably shouldnt attempt that unless you feel like swimming in the Arctic Ocean. Now that you have the time. youll need a place to begin your journey. If youre coming from the Canadian side. Resolute Bay is where youll start. From there, youll take a four-hoar ride in a small plane, after which
23、 youll refuel and fly the rest of the way to your jumping-off place, Ward Hunt Island. Time frames for North Pole raps vary, depending on your mode of transportation. If you take a dog-sledding or skiing trip to the North Pole with Polar Adventures. for example, expect a weeklong training camp and a
24、 two-to-three-week trek. The cost for a dogsled trek can top $ 50,000. 2 The North Pole is such a place with extremely unpleasant weather conditions for life that _. （ A） it delivers an undisturbed home for many animals （ B） most creatures cannot adapt to its environment （ C） only Santa Claus likes
25、living there with his reindeer （ D） only a few kinds of creatures cant bear its coldness 3 What has caused the disputes among countries at the North Pole? （ A） The rich natural resources. （ B） The unknown frontier. （ C） The melting ice. （ D） The global warming effect. 4 From this passage, we know th
26、at the magnetic North Pole _. （ A） overlaps exactly on the geographic North Pole （ B） is set according to the Earths magnetic field （ C） moves along the Canadian Arctic （ D） locates 90 degrees north latitude 5 Why is Coordinated Universal Time mostly used at the North Pole? （ A） Because it is more p
27、recise than Green Mean Time. （ B） Because it is preferred by astronomers and navigators. （ C） Because it is similar to Greenwich Mean Time. （ D） Because it is technically based on time zone. 6 How was the treasure of the Arctic transported from the frozen land? （ A） By the U. S. airforce. （ B） By th
28、e railway of Canada. （ C） By the Northwest Passage. （ D） By the oil pipes through the Arctic. 7 Who was the first undisputed explorer to the North Pole? （ A） Frederick Albert Cook. （ B） Tom Avery. （ C） Santa Claus. （ D） Robert Edwin Peary. 8 The most important preparation for the North Pole explorat
29、ion is_. （ A） a fat layer on your own body （ B） a heavy-duty coat （ C） the best travel gear （ D） dog sledding 9 Overweight during the exploration of the North Pole would make you sweat, which would at once _. 10 According to the passage, the best time to go for the North Pole exploration is _. 11 If
30、 you start from the Canadian side, the jumping-off place should be _. 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 asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions
31、 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） They have two children already. （ B） They will start a family as soon as they get married. （ C） Lisa wishes to have c
32、hildren, but her husband doesnt. （ D） They dont want children for the time being. （ A） Gas station. （ B） Lost and Found department. （ C） Police station. （ D） Bar. （ A） Because she was sick. （ B） Because her husband was sick. （ C） Because probably someone had been hurt. （ D） Because her husband neede
33、d an ambulance. （ A） In a library. （ B） In a court. （ C） In a hospital. （ D） In a restaurant kitchen. （ A） Sebring High School. （ B） Melrose Community College. （ C） Clark High School. （ D） Community College. （ A） Shes got heart trouble. （ B） Shes got high blood pressure. （ C） Shes got a lung disease
34、. （ D） Shes got headaches. （ A） In a restaurant. （ B） In a private home. （ C） In a department store. （ D） In an art supply shop. （ A） 15. （ B） 135. （ C） 50 （ D） 150 （ A） His notes are poor. （ B） He has missed a couple of classes. （ C） His vision is getting worse. （ D） He doesnt have any money to buy
35、 notes. （ A） At a library. （ B） At a laboratory. （ C） At a copy shop. （ D） At a coffee shop. （ A） That they skip class. （ B） That they study together. （ C） That they get some rest. （ D） That they go to the cafeteria. （ A） All students pay the same amount per year. （ B） Students choose how many meals
36、 a week they will pay for. （ C） Students get money back for meals they dont eat. （ D） Some students get free meals. （ A） When they get the meal. （ B） At the beginning of the week. （ C） At the beginning of the year. （ D） At the end of the year. （ A） They can invite guests to meals at a reduced price.
37、 （ B） They receive cards that allow them to be served first. （ C） They can help decide what will be on the menu. （ D） They pay less per meal than those who eat there at times. （ A） By paying for single meals. （ B） By buying a weekend meal card. （ C） By ordering their meals in advance, （ D） By borrow
38、ing a students meal card. 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, you must choose the best answer from the four choices mar
39、ked A, B, C and D. （ A） The Black Plague. （ B） Common Animal pests. （ C） Enemy of Humanity. （ D） Causes of World Hunger. （ A） They eat or spoil crops. （ B） They attack birds and animals. （ C） They destroy dams and buildings. （ D） They carry diseases. （ A） In India. （ B） Throughout the world. （ C） In
40、 Europe, （ D） Both A and B. （ A） The island of Guam. （ B） The battles on Guam during World War II. （ C） Yokoi Shoichis marriage. （ D） A Japanese soldier who hid on Guam. （ A） They met Yokoi Shoichi when he arrived. （ B） They saw a display of Shoichis clothing and equipment. （ C） They went to a depar
41、tment store to meet him. （ D） They attended Yokoi Shoichis wedding. （ A） Because he hated the war. （ B） Because he felt shame and dishonor. （ C） Because he wanted to stay away from his friends and foes alike. （ D） Because he didnt know that Japan had lost the war. （ A） The writer enjoys sleeping ver
42、y much. （ B） Bill Gates does not know how to enjoy himself. （ C） The writer doesnt like money at all. （ D） Mental well-being is the most important thing. （ A） Material life. （ B） Spiritual life. （ C） Sports life. （ D） Working life. （ A） It is very commercial. （ B） It is very insecure. （ C） It is ver
43、y noisy. （ D） It is very unfriendly. （ A） Importance of A Good Nights Sleep （ B） Taking Good Care of Oneself （ C） The Best Things Money Cannot Buy （ D） How to Enjoy Life Thoroughly Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time
44、, 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 just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these b
45、lanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 37 Mark Twain, who wrote the story were going to read, traveled quite a lot often because circumstamces, usually【 B1】 circumstances, forced him to. He was born in Florida, Missouri in 1835 and moved to Hannibal, Missouri
46、 with his family when he was about 4 years old. Most people think he was born in Hannibal but that isnt true. After his father died when he was about 12, Twain worked in Hannibal for a while and then left, so he could【 B2】 more money. He worked for a while as a typesetter on【 B3】 newspapers and then
47、 got a job as a river【 B4】 on the Mississippi. Twain loved this job and many of his books show it. The river job didnt last, however, because of the【 B5】 of the Civil War. Twain, was in the【 B6】 Army for just 2 weeks and then he and his whole【 B7】 went west to get away from the war and the army. In
48、Nevada and California Twain【 B8】for silver and gold without much luck, but did succeed as a writer.【 B9】 .【 B10】 .【 B11】 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3】 40 【 B4】 41 【 B5】 42 【 B6】 43 【 B7】 44 【 B8】 45 【 B9】 46 【 B10】 47 【 B11】 Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You
49、 are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. 48 There are many wedding traditions in the West. And most of their【 S1】 have t
