1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 180及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the title Immoral Behavior in Public. You should write at least i20 words following the outline given below in Chinese: 1我们经常在公共 场合看到各种不道德的行动，叙述你的一次相关经历 2这些不文明行为会有哪些影响 3我们应该怎样改善这
2、种现象 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 passage. For questions 1-7, mark： Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the
3、 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 Top Ten Ignores Four of Five Sacred Mountains In its October issue, the Chinese National Geography magazine announced the results of its search
4、 for the “Most Beautiful Places in China“, including a list of Top Ten Mountains that has caused some controversy. Of Chinas traditional “Five Sacred Mountains“, only Mount Tai (Shandong) made it into the Top Ten, the rest of which were: Mt. Namjagbarwa (Tibet), Mt. Gongga (Sichuan), Mt. Qomolangma
5、(Tibet), Meili Snow Mountain (Yunnan), Mount Huangshan (Anhui), Daocheng Sacred Peaks (Sichuan), Mount Chogori (Xinjiang), The Kangrinboqe Peak (Tibet) and Mount Emei (Sichuan). The state of the natural environment was a key factor in selections. Experts cast their votes on the mountains according t
6、o a whole range of criteria including: height, the surrounding environment and ecosystem and scientific interest. Mt. Namjagbarwa in the southeast of China Autonomous Region, the highest peak in the eastern section of the Himalayas, is the worlds only unconquered peak above 7,500 meters. The mountai
7、n stands 7,788 meters above sea level, capped all year round with a transparent sheet of ice and snow, and is hard to view because it is constantly encircled in fog. Once in a while, the peak of the mountain peeks out from the mist, so it is nicknamed “shy girl“. There are three huge valley glaciers
8、 between Namjagbarwa Peak and Naipeng Peak to the south that reach down to the green and immense forest. The Mountain Minya Gongga stands on the borders of Kangding, Luding and Jiulong counties, 7,556 meters above sea level. It is the highest mountain in Sichuan and the 11th highest in the world. Ar
9、ound the summit, in area of 292 square kilometers, there are 145 ice peaks whose altitudes are above 5,000 meters and 110 glaciers of various sizes. The top of Gongga is hidden in cloud almost all year round and it possesses virgin forests, snow mountains, grassland, lakes, hot springs, waterfalls a
10、nd is worshipped by the locals as a supreme holy mountain. Mt. Qomolangma, also known as Everest, is the highest mountain in the world and stands among the jagged(参差不齐的 ) landscape of the Himalayas on the border of China and Nepal. The seemingly pyramidal shape of the 8,844. 43meter mountain dominat
11、es the center of the scene if viewed from south. The northeast side of this grand mountain rises steeply without break for 3,600 meters. Like the other peaks at this high altitude, Qomolangma has been carved by glaciers that move under their own weight. The re suiting sharp peaks, steep walls, and U
12、shaped valleys characterize the almost surreal(犹如梦幻的 ) landscape. Glaciers at the base of these peaks seem to snake down every possible valley. While numerous attempts to reach its summit were made between 1921 and 1952, it was not until May 20, 1953 that Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary finally su
13、cceeded. Meili Snow Mountain is located about 10 kilometers west of Deqing City in Diqing Prefecture, Yunnan Province. As the sun rises in the east, the snowmountain looks splendid draped in gold. This scene is described in a book named The Lost Horizon. Lowaltitude modern glaciers can be found in t
14、his area, of particular interest to those engaged in geological research. Under Kawageber Peak, Mingyuchia and Sichia glaciers stretch down to the forest at an altitude of 2,700 meters; this area is accessible. However, Kawageber Peak, the highest at 6,740 meters above sea level, is still a “virgin
15、peak“ untouched till now. Meili Snow Mountain is the highest holy Tibetan Mountain in the world, shrouded in mist, cloud and mystery. Mount Huangshan, located in the southern part of Anhui Province, extends across four counties Shexian, Yixian, Taiping, and Xining. Within an area of 154 square kilom
16、eters there is a crowd of peaks, 72 of which have names indicating the shapes they resemble, and when it is cloudy the pinnacles(顶峰 ) loom in mists. Together with the Yellow River, the Yangtze River and the Great Wall, Mount Huangshan has become one of the great symbols of China. It can boast of abu
17、ndant resources and great variety of zoo logical species, for which it has been listed as a World Natural and Cultural Heritage site. Daocheng Sacred Peaks, the “Heavenly Charms in the Snow World“ wellknown among Tibetans, consist of three snow peaks whose names were, according to a legend, conferre
18、d by Dalae V. Xiannairi: the 6,032meter north peak, means Avalokiteshvara, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy; Yangmaiyong, the 5,958meter south peak, means Manjusri, the Buddhist Lord of Wisdom; Xiaruoduoji, the east peak also with an altitude of 5,958 meters, means Vajrapani, the protector and guide of
19、 the Buddha. The peaks cover about 800 square kilometers and are covered with snow all year round. They are regarded as sacred by the Tibetan people, and visited by a stream of devotees. Mount Chogori, which in the Balti language (related to Tibetan) means “King of the Mountains“, is also called K2
20、or Mount GodwinAusten. Some 8,611 meters high in the Karakorum range on the ChinaPakistan border, it is the second highest peak in the world. Chogori remains one of the mast respected and feared mountains in the world, as it is harder to climb than Qomolangma. All attempts to reach its summit failed
21、 until an Italian expedition led by Dr. Ardito Desio did so in 1954. The area has more 7,000meter high peaks than any other single country, and includes five of the thirteen 8,000meterhigh peaks in the world. Kangrinboqe Peak is the main peak of the Kangdese Mountains. About 6,714 meters above sea l
22、evel, the mountain is powerful and magnificent, holding a sacred position in many religions. For hundreds of years, Kangrinboqe has attracted numerous pilgrims and travelers with its many mystical stories and legends. Thousands of Chinese, overseas religious devotees, and tourists go there every yea
23、r. Devout(虔诚的 ) followers can take a year or longer to reach the sacred mountain, kowtowing all the way from afar. Mount Taishan is located in the central part of Shandong Province and is generally considered the most important of Chinas“ Five Sacred Mountains“. Standing between Jinan and Taian, it
24、covers a total area of 426 square kilometers. The main peak lies in Taian, 1,545 meters above sea level. Besides its wonderful natural landscapes, Mount Taishan was worshipped by emperors of different dynasties, and the only mountain qualified to accept the emperors offerings. Eminent ancient schola
25、rs, masters and poets all craved for it, including Confucius, Sima Qian, Li Bai and others, leaving plenty of cultural relics behind. Mount Emei rises in the southwestern part of the Chengdu Plain in Emeishan City, with its highest peak at 3,099 meters above sea level. The craggy(峭壁嶙峋 ) southern par
26、t of the mountain is crisscrossed by ravines (峡谷 ) and covered with a dense growth of plants, while the northern part features sheer precipices(悬崖 ), and waterfalls cascading down the slope. Mount Emei is called the “Mountain of Brightness“ in Buddhism. Legend goes that the Guangxiang Temple on the
27、mountaintop was where the Goddess of Benevolence performed Buddhist rituals, thus making it one of the four famous sacred mountains of Buddhism in China. There used to be over 100 temples and halls on the mountain, but only some 20 still stand. The Baoguo Temple situated at the foot of the mountain
28、is the largest temple on Mount Emei, built during the Ming Dynasty (13681644). 2 The text gives a detailed introduction to the newly selected list of Top Ten Mountains which includes the Chinese traditional “Five Sacred Mountains“. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 The vital criterion in the choosing process
29、of the top 10 mountains is the surrounding environment and ecosystem. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Since Mt. Namjagbarwa is the holy mountain, no one can conquer its peak. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Because the Mountain Minya Gongga is as high as 7,556 meters, there are many ice peaks and glaciers around th
30、e summit. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary were the first two people who reached the summit of Mt. Qomolangma. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 Kawageber Peak, the highest peak of Meili Snow Mountain, hasnt been conquered till now. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 With the plentiful and varie
31、ty of biology species, Mount Huangshan has become a World Natural and Cultural Heritage site. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 Mount Chogori has many high peaks, including five _. 10 The mount that many literators praised is _. 11 With the name of “Mountain of Brightness“ and more than 100 temples, Mount Eme
32、i is a famous _. 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 will be spoken only once. After each question there
33、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） She is happy that Prof. Emerson will be the dean. （ B） She doesnt like the professor at All. （ C） She is not surprised that Prof. Emerson will be the dean. （ D） She hopes
34、 to meet the professor soon. （ A） He is not to blame. （ B） It was his fault. （ C） He will accept all responsibility. （ D） He will be more carefully next time. （ A） Because she feels very hot in the room. （ B） Because she wants to avoid meeting people. （ C） Because she wants to smoke a cigarette outs
35、ide. （ D） Because she doesnt like the smell of smoke inside. （ A） A cook. （ B） A tailor. （ C） A lawyer. （ D） A demist. （ A） She had missed the graduation party. （ B） She would not attend. （ C） She decided to attend it. （ D） She was sorry for what she did. （ A） Its $4.00. （ B） Its $4.50. （ C） Its $5.
36、00. （ D） Its $6.00. （ A） Tony should continue taking the course. （ B） She approves of Tonys decision. （ C） Tony can choose another science course. （ D） She cant meet Tony so early in the morning. （ A） Some students at the back cannot hear the professor. （ B） The professor has changed his reading ass
37、ignment. （ C） Some of the students are not on the professors list. （ D） The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment. （ A） Jane. （ B） The father. （ C） The letter. （ D） Phone bill. （ A） Its $ 30.94. （ B） Its $140.44. （ C） Its $130.94. （ D） Its $ 300.44. （ A） Between midnight and 6 am. （ B
38、） In the evenings. （ C） After 6 pm. （ D） Before 6 pm. （ A） He was a gardener. （ B） He worked in an advertising agency. （ C） He worked on a farm. （ D） He ran a village shop. （ A） It was stressful. （ B） It was peaceful. （ C） It was colorful. （ D） It was boring. （ A） The decline in his health. （ B） His
39、 desire to start his own business. （ C） The crisis in his family life. （ D） His dream of living in the countryside. （ A） They liked traveling. （ B） The reasons are unknown. （ C） They were driven out of their homes. （ D） They wanted to find a better place to live in. （ A） Her difficulties at her hous
40、e. （ B） Finding a place to live. （ C） The parties she went to. （ D） Her friends house. （ A） Two. （ B） Three. （ C） Four. （ D） Five. （ A） Food. （ B） Rent. （ C） Light. （ D） Heating. （ A） More food. （ B） More expense. （ C） More noise. （ D） More freedom. Section B Directions: In this section, you will he
41、ar 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 marked A, B, C and D. （ A） They grow up to be funny and charming. （ B） They oft
42、en have a poor sense of direction: （ C） They get less attention from their parents. （ D） They tend to be smart and strongwilled. （ A） They usually dont follow family rules. （ B） They dont like to take chances in their lives. （ C） They are less likely to be successful in life. （ D） They tend to belie
43、ve in their parents ideas. （ A） Students from America. （ B） Students from England. （ C） Students from Australia. （ D） Students from Japan. （ A） Those who know how to program computers. （ B） Those who get special aid from their teachers. （ C） Those who are very hardworking. （ D） Those who have welled
44、ucated parents. （ A） Japanese students study much harder than Columbian students. （ B） Columbian students score higher than Japanese students in math. （ C） Columbian students are more optimistic about their math skills. （ D） Japanese students have better conditions for study. （ A） Physics. （ B） Math
45、ematics. （ C） Environmental science. （ D） Life science. 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
46、 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 blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 36 In the past, American families tended to h
47、e quite large. Parents raising five or more children were common. Over the years, the size of the family has【 B1】 _. One reason for this is an increase in the cost of living. On the average, children attend schools for more years than they used to, making them financially【 B2】 _on their families lon
48、ger. Moreover, children nowadays are better dressed and have more money to spend on【 B3】 _. The parents usually take charge of all the【 B4】 _. Meanwhile, families are less close than they used to be. More and more American mothers work away from home. The breakup of the family or. cum when the paren
49、ts【 B5】 _. A lot of children in the U.S. live part of their young lives with only one parent, Children【 B6】_themselves when their parents separate. They grow up feeling【 B7】 _as they are moved back and forth between parents. Usually one parent is【 B8】 _for raising the children, These single parents must care for the childrens emotional and psychological needs while also supporting them financially.【 B9】 _. Single parents often marry other single parents.【 B10】 _. The
