1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 201及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a poster recruiting volunteers. You should write at Least 120 words following the outline given below: 1. 校学生会将组织志愿者活动，现招募志愿者 2. 本次志愿者活动的目的、活动安排 等 3. 报名条件及联系方式 二、 Part II Reading Comprehension (S
2、kimming 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 passage; N (for NO) if the statement c
3、ontradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 Am I depressed? Im Depressed. Youve probably heard that expression“ I am depressed!“ a hundred times or more. Maybe youve even said it yourself. Its an expression that gets used for
4、everything from chipping a nail, bad grades, relationships and even the death of a family member. But, really. what is depression? Sometimes its hard to know the difference between feeling said and feeling stuck in a deep hole. If youre experiencing the symptoms of depression, its important to know
5、how to talk about it accurately, how to identify it and what to do with it. What Its NOT? Lets start with the basics. like that depression isnt. Depression is not just feeling sad, having the blues or being angry. Feeling down every now and then-and even being sad-are normal emotions that everyone h
6、as. Even though it might not seem very good, its actually healthy to feel and express sadness and anger. When we dont get what we want, when our heart is broken, or especially when someone we love goes away, we naturally feel sad. Sadness can even turn into anger. If youve learned to express your an
7、ger and sadness in healthy ways, these emotions will continue to be an important, healthy part of your life. Its when you pretend you arent sad, or when you ignore your anger, that other problems can occur. Depression is not just being in a bad mood or feeling frustrated. All of us experience things
8、 every day that can tick us off(责备，斥责 )or make us edgy(易怒的 ). Others around us know were having a bad day, but they also see us bounce back in 24 hours. If you can bounce back emotionally, it shows that youve learned important skills to help you work through difficult situations. You know how to exp
9、ress emotions effectively. But if the bad mood stays for a long period of time, you may have a more serious problem. Depression is not just being stressed out (因心理压力过重而筋疲力尽的 ).Speaking in front of a class, taking exams, moving to a different city or even dealing with a death can be tough, but someho
10、w, its possible to find a way to get through these events without experiencing depression. Its when the stress never seems to go away that you need to look deeper at whats going on with you. Dealing with It So how do you handle the tough stuff? Here are some healthy suggestions: 1. Get social. Find
11、a small group to be a part of. This could include a therapy group on stress management, children of divorce, clubs at school, assertiveness training, etc. 2. Get Going. Find new ways to deal with your situation. For instance, instead of withdrawing when youre lonely, tell someone. Reach out. Make a
12、new friend. When youre angry, put your thoughts in a journal instead of cutting or lashing out (猛烈抨击 ) at someone. Think before you respond. But dont stuff your emotions-cry, talk, sing, run. 3. Get Physical. Exercise, proper diet, drinking lots of water and taking better care of your body can make
13、a bid difference. 4. Get direction. Set some new goals for yourself. But . If your sadness doesnt go away If you stuff your anger inside If your mood is always downcast If youve had a stressful event in your life If someone in your family has suffered from depression If you are stressed-out and anxi
14、ous most of the time. then you may be experiencing true depression. Lets Define It So what is depression? Depression is often more about anger turned inward than it is about sadness. But its usually expressed as sadness. Depression can happen at all ages, from childhood to old age, and its the Unite
15、d States No. 1 health problem. When someone is depressed, her behavior pattern change and she loses interest in activities she once enjoyed (like sports, music, friendships). The sadness usually lasts every day for most of the day and for two weeks or more. What triggers depression? A stressful even
16、t can certainly bring on depression, but some will say it happens without a specific cause. So how do you know if youre just having a bad day or are really depressed? Depression affects your thoughts, moods, behavior and even your physical health. These changes often go unrecognized or are labeled a
17、s simply a bad case of the blues. Someone whos truly battling depression will have extended periods of crying spells, feelings of helplessness (like not being able to change your situation) and hopelessness (like youll feel this way forever), irritation or agitation. A depressed person often withdra
18、ws from others. Depression seldom goes away by itself, and the greatest danger of depression is suicide. The risk of suicide increases if the depression isnt treated. But heres the good news: when treated properly, most people greatly improve and return to normal, daily activities. Now What ? What d
19、o I need to do? first, remember. one of the signs of a strong, intelligent person is to get help when you need it! You may not feel very strong, but in reality, it takes a lot of courage to step out and ask for help. The people who ask develop into healthier individuals. Tell someone you trust that
20、you think you may be dealing with the symptoms of depression. Did you get that? Its really, really important, so Im going to repeat it: tell someone you trust that you think you may be dealing with the symptoms of depression. Next, get a complete physical exam from your doctor to make sure that your
21、 depression doesnt have a hormonal or bodily cause. Tell your doctor all of the symptoms youre experiencing. If the physician feels you need to see someone else, she might refer you to a mental health professional. And who could that be? Well, it might be a psychiatrist-a medical doctor who can do m
22、ental evaluations and prescribe medication. Or it might be a Christian therapist-a licensed psychologist, licensed professional counselor or a licensed clinical social worker who can do counseling with you to work through some of your tough issues. What about medication? When I first began counselin
23、g people, I didnt recommend medication-mostly because I was not so informed as I needed to be. Over the years, though, Ive seen the benefits medication gives. Today, there are some very effective medicines that can help relieve the symptoms of depression. When medication is combined with counseling
24、to learn new, healthier thoughts and life skills, people become better. A psychiatrist or well-informed primary care physician can determine whether or not medication is needed based on the kind of depression youre battling and how long youve been struggling with it. Usually, within four to eight we
25、eks, a combination of medication and counseling can be very effective in treating depression. But sometimes treatment needs to continue for four to twelve months. Make sure that, after a period of time in the counseling process, you have a freedom and safety to talk about anything. 2 This article is
26、 mainly about how to treat patients who suffer from depression. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Occasional sadness is normal to everyone and it is healthy to express sadness and anger. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Lasting bad mood may indicate serious problems. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Get social, get mental, get
27、 going, get physical and get direction are ways to become a better self. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 In the United States, depression is a serious problem. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 Hormonal or bodily cause is the chief reason for people suffer from depression. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 It is effective to c
28、ombine medication with counseling to treat depression. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 The greatest danger of depression is _. 10 When someone is suffering depression, one of the signs of his strength and intelligence is that he _. 11 Usually, a combination of medication and counseling can show effect in tr
29、eating depression within _. 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 ques
30、tion 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） Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness. （ B） She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions. （ C） Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.
31、（ D） She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician. （ A） His parents decided to get a rabbit later. （ B） His parents refused to get the rabbit. （ C） Bobby got the rabbit he asked for. （ D） Bobby happened to find a rabbit. （ A） Wimbledon is a tennis game. （ B） The woman seems to like to talk
32、about sports and watch sports games on TV. （ C） The man is trying to invite the woman to join him in some sports. （ D） The woman wants the man to play tennis with her. （ A） He is looking at something that the woman showed him. （ B） He is cooking in the kitchen. （ C） He is reading. （ D） He is getting
33、 into the kitchen. （ A） The man should sit in the back of the classroom. （ B） The man should go to class. （ C） The homework was very easy. （ D） Shes further behind in her work than the man is. （ A） The husband hasnt told the truth. （ B） The wife has just come back from the hairdressers. （ C） The wif
34、e is overwhelmed by her husbands compliment. （ D） The husband seldom noticed his wifes hair style before. （ A） She doesnt like cheap things. （ B） She bought something cheaper. （ C） It was too expensive. （ D） It was two dollars cheaper than usual. （ A） Visiting the Brownings. （ B） Writing a postcard.
35、 （ C） Looking for a postcard. （ D） Filling in a form. （ A） One where you can accept and forgive faults. （ B） One where you understand moods. （ C） One where you chat. （ D） One where you dont feel hurt if a friend doesnt feel like seeing you. （ A） Playboys. （ B） Well-to-do fellows. （ C） Male and femal
36、e. （ D） good-for-nothing guys. （ A） They often go to him for help. （ B） They meet every now and then. （ C） They usually criticize each other. （ D） They bring him a lot of pleasure. （ A） To teach and train citizens. （ B） To save natural resources. （ C） To protect persons and property. （ D） To collect
37、 taxes. （ A） By selling coal and other natural products. （ B） By selling services that make life comfortable. （ C） By selling land containing oil. （ D） By selling public land. （ A） Taxes and services for the public. （ B） Peoples attitude toward taxes. （ C） Environmental pollution and protection. （ D
38、） Police efforts to protect people. （ A） Because they have a driving license. （ B） Because they have received special training. （ C） Because the traffic conditions in London are good. （ D） Because the traffic system of the city is not very complex. （ A） To see some relatives. （ B） To buy some toys.
39、（ C） To sightsee. （ D） To go to the seashore. （ A） The car was not moving fast enough. （ B） Their clothing was warm enough. （ C） The air outside was also hot. （ D） They were not feeling good. （ A） The weather was so hot. （ B） He had done enough study. （ C） He did not want to stay in the library any
40、longer. （ D） He wanted to have fun. （ A） Waiting for Sues parents to arrive. （ B） Waiting for the car to be repaired. （ C） Sight-seeing in Chicago. （ D） Visiting friends in Indiana. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some
41、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 should help other families the way they have been helped. （ B） They should offer all baby animals to their poor nei
42、ghbor. （ C） They should submit a report of their needs and goals. （ D） They should provide food for the local communities. （ A） It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world. （ B） It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries. （ C） It has promoted international exchange of fa
43、nning technology. （ D） It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America. （ A） The role of the print media. （ B） Radio news as a substitute for newspapers. （ C） The relationships between different media. （ D） Televisions effect on the movie industry. （ A） Many newspaper reporters also
44、work in the radio industry. （ B） Newspapers discourage people from listening to the radio. （ C） Radio is a substitute for newspapers in peoples homes. （ D） People who listen to the radio alto buy newspapers. （ A） Motion picture popularity declined. （ B） Old motion pictures were often broadcast on te
45、levision. （ C） Television had no effect on movie attendance. （ D） Movie attendance increased due to advertising on television. （ A） To demonstrate the importance of televised sports. （ B） To explain why television replaced radio broadcasting. （ C） To provide an example of something motion pictures c
46、ant present. （ D） To illustrate another effect of television. 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 f
47、ill 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 blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 36 London has been a【 B1】 _ city for ne
48、arly 1,000 years, and many of its【 B2】 _ buildings still stand. The most famous of these are the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and St. Pauls Cathedral, but most visitors also want to see he Houses Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the many【 B3】 _ museums. Once, London was a small Roman town on
49、the【 B4】 _ bank of the Thames, but slowly it grew into one of the worlds【 B5】 _ cities with more than 7 million people. Places now in the heart of London, like Westminster, once stood in the middle of green fields. Many small【 B6】 _ , like Hampstead, became part of London, but they still keep some of their old【 B7】 _ . Different areas of London seem like different cities. The West End is a rich mans world of shops, offices and【 B8】 _
