1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 181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 Global Warming. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 全还应性变暖的原因 2. 提出解决的 建成议 二、 Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming a
2、nd 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 passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradict
3、s the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 Passports If youve ever traveled outside the United States, one of the most important tasks you had to complete before your trip was applying for a passport. A copy of your original birth cer
4、tificate may suffice for short trips to Mexico or the Caribbean, say on a cruise. But, generally speaking, if you want to see the world, you have to have a passport the only universally accepted form of identification. What Exactly Is a Passport and How Long Has It Been Around? Passports have been a
5、round in some form for hundreds of years. Governments learned long ago that an official document or certification one that identified a traveler as a citizen or national with a right to protection while abroad and a right to return to the country of his citizenship is a necessity. Passports, letters
6、 of transit and similar documents were used for centuries to allow individuals to travel safely in foreign lands, but the adoption of the passport by all nations is a development of the 19th and 20th centuries. According to State Department historians, except for brief periods during wartime, passpo
7、rts were not generally required for travel abroad and few obstacles were presented by foreign states passport requirements until after 1914. An executive order made on Dec. 15, 1915, required every person entering or leaving the United States to have a valid passport. In the United States, passports
8、 are issued upon application to U.S. citizens by the State Department and its 13 passport agencies in major cities, by the clerks of federal and certain state courts, certain designated post offices and by U.S. consular(领事馆的 ) authorities abroad. The passport is required for both departure from and
9、reentry to the United States. It is valid for 10 years for adults and five years for people under 18. A U.S. passport cannot simply be renewed but must be completely replaced when it expires. Applying for a Passport You can find passport applications at any regional passport agency or at designated
10、post offices or clerk of court offices. Today, you can even download and print your own passport applications. However, you still have to go in person to apply for your first pass port. You should apply for your passport several months in advance of your planned departure, making sure you fill in th
11、e dates of your up coming trip in the appropriate place on the application. If youll need visas from foreign embassies, allow more time. As a rule, it takes about 25 business days to process your pass port application and get the document sent to you. Something to think about: Lines are longest at p
12、assport agencies from January to July, resulting in longer waiting times for applicants. You might want to avoid the crowds by applying through a nearby clerk of court or post office that accepts passport applications. The passport agency processes expedited (使加快 ) passports within three working day
13、s from receipt of the application. If you choose not to pay for overnight mail, you should receive your pass port in 710 business days. You can also expedite passport renewal and you can do it by mail. Does Everybody Have to Apply in Person? The State Departments Passport Agency says you must apply
14、in person for a U.S. passport if you meet any of the following descriptions: You are 13 or older and are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time. Your previous passport was lost or stolen. Your previous passport has expired and was issued more than 12 years ago. You are applying for a passpo
15、rt for a child under age 12. Applying in Person Applying for a passport is not really difficultyit just requires following very specific rules. Follow these steps and youll have all your bases covered: 1) Complete application Form DSP11 but DO NOT sign the form until you are instructed to do so by t
16、he passport agent. 2) Present proof of U.S. citizenship: Previous U.S. passport Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state. Consular report of birth abroad Naturalization certificate Certificate of citizenship One more thing: Even though your Social Security card is not required
17、 by the passport application, it does ask for your Social Security number. What Happens to My Passport Application After I Submit It? If you apply at a passport acceptance facility, like the post of flee, the .same day that you apply, your application will be sent to Passport Services for processing
18、, and you will receive your passport by first class mail within six weeks. If you apply at a passport agency, you will receive your passport within five weeks by first class mail. Your passport will be sent to the mailing address you provided on your application. How Much Will My Passport Cost? When
19、 you consider its importance and how long it lasts, a pass port is a pretty good deal. For routine services, passports for adults 16 and older cost $60. Those age 15 and younger pay a total of $40. If you were born outside the United States and your citizenship has not yet been determined or if the
20、passport agent considers your case “complex“, getting a passport will cost more. As we discussed earlier, expediting an application will also cost more. Can I Have My Old Passport Back? Yes! Most people view their passports as important memorabilia and are eager to get them back. Thats why your prev
21、ious passport, marked “canceled“, will be returned to you with your new one. Lost or Stolen Passport Losing your passport especially if youre in a foreign country can be scary. Its the mast important item you carry with you, so its beast to keep it someplace secure. Another safety measure you can ta
22、ke is to make two photocopies of tile photo ID page of your passport. Leave one at home with family or friends and keep the other in a different place from your passport, perhaps buried in the bottom of checked luggage. This could make all the difference in getting you on your flight home in the eve
23、nt that your passport is lost or stolen. It also makes getting it replaced much easier. Youll want to report the loss of your passport as soon as possible. You can actually report a lost or stolen passport at the same time you apply for the new one. At that time, you will submit a DSP64, “Statement
24、Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport“ form. You 11 also need to fill out a Form DSP11 passport application and submit it in person, along with appropriate documentation and fees, to your nearest passport acceptance facility. 2 Although some form of certificate was used for centuries to allow individual
25、s to travel safely in foreign lands, it was in 19th and 20th centuries that the passport was adopted by all countries. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 In the United States, the passport is valid for 10 years for people under 18. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 If you are over 13 and are applying for a U.S. passport
26、 for the first time, you have to apply in person. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 It is very difficult to apply for a passport as it requires many specific rules. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 If you need a visa from foreign embassies, you should apply for it several months in advance of your passport application
27、. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 In fact, you can report a lost passport and apply for a new one at the same time. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 This passage mainly deals With the history of passports. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 According to _ made on Dec. 15, 1915, every person entering or leaving the United State
28、s is required to have a valid passport. 10 Normally, it takes _ or so to process your passport application and get the document sent to you. 11 Your passport will be sent to _ you provided on your application. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conv
29、ersations. 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 will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is
30、 the best answer. （ A） Hes thinking of taking exercise classes. （ B） Hes unhappy about his life. （ C） The classes have improved his health. （ D） His new glasses fit better than the old ones. （ A） Let her talk to Daisy about the situation. （ B） Apologize when Daisy is less angry. （ C） Return Daisys n
31、otes in a few days. （ D） Write Daisy a note of apology. （ A） Her umbrella is broken too. （ B） She needs to use her umbrella. （ C） She will get her umbrella out of the closet. （ D） She already loaned her umbrella to someone. （ A） He doesnt expect the article to be published. （ B） The woman doesnt ful
32、ly understand the article. （ C） Few readers agreed with his ideas. （ D） Very few people have read his article. （ A） Robust. （ B） Generous. （ C） Brave. （ D） Dangerous （ A） At work. （ B） At the meeting. （ C） Back at home. （ D） Away from home. （ A） At 9:30. （ B） At 10:00. （ C） At 10:45. （ D） At 11:00.
33、（ A） She can use his car. （ B） She can borrow someone elses car. （ C） She must get her car fixed. （ D） She cant borrow his car. （ A） To the Nile River. （ B） To the museum of Natural History, （ C） To Colorado. （ D） To Arizona. （ A） In a boat. （ B） In a cave. （ C） In a river. （ D） In a tree. （ A） Find
34、 some drift wood. （ B） Take some photographs. （ C） Solve a mystery. （ D） See the canyon. （ A） It has done more harm than good in the southern USA. （ B） It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers. （ C） It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds. （ D） It can be used by farmers to pr
35、otect large buildings. （ A） They will become too hard to plough. （ B） They will soon be overgrown with Kudzu. （ C） People will have to rely on kudzu for a living. （ D） People will find it hard to protect the soil. （ A） The soil there is not so suitable for the plant. （ B） The factories there have fo
36、und a good use for it. （ C） The farmers there have brought it under control. （ D） The climate there is unfavorable to its growth. （ A） They eat huge mounts of food. （ B） They usually eat twice a day. （ C） They usually eat to their hearts content. （ D） They eat much less than people assume. （ A） It h
37、as broken down before. （ B） She generally doesnt allow people to borrow it. （ C） She is trying to sell it. （ D） She bought it from a friend. （ A） It probably wont cost a lot to repair. （ B） Its probably difficult t drive. （ C） The woman could probably repay it herself. （ D） Its rather small. （ A） He
38、 will probably overcharge her. （ B） He is one of her neighbors. （ C） He only works on new ears. （ D） He had fixed her car before. （ A） Help the woman pay the mechanics bill. （ B） Help the woman fix her car. （ C） Take the woman to her home. （ D） Testdrive the womans car. Section B Directions: In this
39、 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 marked A, B, C and D. （ A） To find jobs for graduating stu
40、dents. （ B） To help education majors prepare for final exams. （ C） To offer tutorials to elementary school students. （ D） To provide funding for a community service project. （ A） Contact the elementary school. （ B） Sign up for a special class. （ C） Submit a resume to the dean. （ D） Talk to Professor
41、 Dodge. （ A） To look for a different lifestyle. （ B） To enjoy themselves. （ C） For adventure. （ D） For education. （ A） There are 200 vehicles for every kilometer of roadway. （ B） It has a dense population. （ C） There are many museums and palaces. （ D） It has many towering buildings. （ A） It is a cit
42、y of contrasts. （ B） It possesses many historical sites. （ C） It is an important industrial center. （ D） It has many big and beautiful parks. （ A） It helps develop our personalities. （ B） It enables us to acquire firsthand knowledge. （ C） It makes our life more interesting. （ D） It brings about chan
43、ges in our lifestyle. 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
44、 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 The vast project has been compared with the【 B1】 _of the Egyptian Pyramids o
45、r Chinas Three Gorges Dam. From this weekend, teams of engineers and explosives experts will start to build the worlds largest railway tunnel through the Alps in an【 B2】_to bring northern and southern Europe closer together. “We have a【 B3】 _as the custodians of the Alps,“ said Romano Prodi, the Ita
46、lian Prime Minister, before an opening【 B4】 _yesterday in Innsbruck, the starting point of the tunnel. The point is to protect the Austrian and Italian Alps from the devastating【 B5】_caused by millions of cars and lorries that move southwards every year from Germany and Europes industrial heartland.
47、 Most of the trucks currently cross on the Brenner Pass motorway: two million vehicles,【 B6】 _Mediterranean holidaymakers and freight lorries. Fifteen years ago【 B7】 _900,000 vehicles used the motorway. Again and again,【 B8】 _activists have tried to block the passes to protest against carbon emissio
48、ns that are spoiling the Alpine air and wrecking communities. When the tunnels are completed in 2016 two railway lines through the Brenner should take up the strain. The two tubes, 39 miles long, will be able to take 400 trains a day.【 B9】 _. The link is expected to transform Europe in dozens of way
49、s:【 B10】_; saving Alpine villages; transforming neglected north Italian resorts, and ensuring quick delivery of Mediterranean food to northern Europe. 【 B11】 _. Road traffic, however, will continue to rise. The EU estimates it is set to increase by 55 per cent by 2020. 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 are r
