1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 203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 topic A Letter Inviting A Foreign Teacher To Visit An Exhibition. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese. Write you composition on t
2、he Answer Sheet. 1. 邀请的原因； 2. 通知参加展览的时间和地点； 3. 其他 (双方如何见面等 )。 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)
3、 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 Starbucks Secret Ingredient How you can incorporate coffee chain chairman Howard Schu
4、ltz persuasive communication skills in your workplace. If youve set foot in a Starbucks recently, theres no doubt youve been exposed to marketing for Akeelah and the Bee, the story of a young girl who thies to make it to a national spelling bee (拼写比赛获得者 ). The movie opened Apr. 28 and represents the
5、 coffee chains first major push into theatrical releases-part of a joint-marketing agreement with Lions Gate to promote the film (see BW Online, 5/1/06, “Howard Schultz Looking For His Next Act“). In many ways the story of a poor child with big dreams reflects the upbringing of Starbucks Chairman Ho
6、ward Schultz, who grew up in the housing projects of Brooklyn and now oversees the Seattle-headquartered coffee empire (see BW Online, 4/26/06, “Starbucks Perks Up Socially Conscious Films“). In the past few weeks I have seen Schultz profiled on 60 Minutes and the new CNBC show American Made. I foun
7、d it inspiring that Schultz has maintained a very strong, persuasive, and consistent message since the time he granted me an interview for my book. His powerful communication skills define a leader who knows not only what he stands for, but also the values he promotes, and who knows how to make an e
8、motional connection with his listeners. In fact, Schultz majored in communications in college, took public-speaking courses, and credits much of his ability to win over investors, customers, and employees to his communication skills. There are three qualities that I think help Schultz stand out as a
9、 persuasive business communicator. My observations and three lessons you can incorporate into your own workplace follow: SHARES HIS PASSION. Schultz is fiercely passionate about what he does. But understand that his passion is not only about the coffee. He sells much more. You see, while Schultz lov
10、es coffee, hes passionate about creating a workplace that treats people with dignity and respect. Thats the message he conveys consistently to employees, customers, and investors. In Schultzs book, Pour Your Heart Into It, the word “passion“ appears on nearly every other page. But he doesnt leave hi
11、s enthusiasm on its pages. In conversation, Schultz exudes an authentic, unbridled passion for his employees and their lives. It rubs off on his listeners. “You either have a tremendous love for what you do, and passion for it, or you dont,“ Schultz told me. “So whether Im talking to a barista, a cu
12、stomer, or investor, I really communicate how I feel about our company, our mission, and our values. Its our collective passion that provides a competitive advantage in the marketplace because we love what we do and were inspired to do it better. When youre around people who share a collective passi
13、on around a common purpose, theres no telling what you can do.“ Lesson 1: Dig deep to identify what you are truly passionate about (hint: its not always the product itself) and convey that message to employees, customers, and colleagues. When you are passionate, you come across as excited, energetic
14、, and enthusiastic-all of the qualities people like to see in others. And if people like you, theyre more likely to do business with you or to back your vision. While Schultzs passion rubs off on employees, it was his enthusiasm mixed with the ability to paint a vivid picture of what he was trying t
15、o accomplish that convinced skeptical investors to back his original concept. Schultz makes his money off coffee beans-whole, ground, or what have you-but what hes really selling is a blend of coffee and romance. Schultz has succeeded in painting a picture of comfort and community-a third “destinati
16、on“ between work and home. During a now-famous trip to Italy, Schultzs life changed forever when he took his first sip of espresso and steamed milk and looked around the cafe on a piazza in Milan. The Italians were passionate about their coffee drinking and treated it as a way to socialize. Schultz
17、transported this vision back to the U.S.-painting a vivid picture of Italys espresso-bar culture and how Starbucks could replicate that experience. His pitch helped to transform a small Seattle coffee-bean store into a global brand serving some 40 million people a week. Lesson 2: Inspire your collea
18、gues, investors, or employees by painting a picture of a world made better by your service, product, company, or cause. The very first line of Schultzs book has nothing and everything to do with Starbucks. Schultz begins by writing, “On a cold January day in 1961, my father broke his ankle at work.“
19、 The story of how his fathers injury left his family with no income, no insurance, and no safety net marked a turning point in Schultzs life. He consistently tells this story to employees, journalists; and shareholders as a way of inspiring his audiences to support his vision. I was not surprised to
20、 hear it again in the CNBC program. “What does your dad being laid up by a bad ankle have to do with roasting coffee beans?“ I once asked Schultz. “On many levels, the experiences I had as a young child formed my values and my understanding of what it meant for people to be left behind, “he responde
21、d.“ We hire 300 people a day. Its very important new people understand that when I started this company I had nothing-what drove me then and what drives me today is to build a different type of company, to create an environment in which people are respected and dignified in the workplace. “Schultz b
22、elieves that personal stories inspire those around him by creating shared values. Lesson 3: To get the most out of people, a leader has to tap into their emotions as well as their minds. People can relate to stories. They can see themselves in other peoples stories. The ability to use stories to get
23、 people to buy into ones vision with their hearts is a powerful leadership capability. Schultz never would have achieved his vision if it hadnt been for the passion and dedication of those around him. It was, and continues to be, essential that his staff all share a common vision. Through persuasive
24、 communication skills, Schultz made his dreams come true and continues to share them with thousands of employees, investors, and customers around the world. 2 Starbucks has begun to make efforts to promote a movie. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Schultz majored in Business Management when he was at univers
25、ity. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Schultz is passionate about not only coffee, but also music and art. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Collective passion helps Schultzs team to have advantage over other companies. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 Schultz abilit in putting forward original ideas helps him in part to win i
26、nvestment. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 Starbucks serves about 100 million people a week. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 The first line of Schultz book has nothing to do with Starbucks. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 Schultz is passionate about creating a workplace that treats people with _. 10 The experience Schultz
27、had as a young child formed his _. 11 To get most out of people, a leader should know their _. 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 conve
28、rsation 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） The doctor has stopped seeing new patients. （ B） The doctors office will be closed tomorrow.
29、 （ C） The doctors schedule is filled tomorrow. （ D） The doctor can see the woman tomorrow. （ A） She disagrees with the man. （ B） The weather doesnt interest her. （ C） She likes this kind of weather. （ D） The weather is generally cooler and drier. （ A） The test was considerably easy. （ B） The test wa
30、s tough. （ C） The first question was hard. （ D） All the questions in the test were easy. （ A） Secretary. （ B） Reporter. （ C） Teacher. （ D） Shop assistant. （ A） She likes classical musical more than modem music. （ B） She likes modem music more than classical music. （ C） She likes classical music only
31、. （ D） She doesnt like modem music. （ A） She has confidence in him. （ B） She is surprised at the news. （ C） She has also won a scholarship. （ D） She isnt interested in the news. （ A） The woman also passed the examination. （ B） She didnt expect all those surprises. （ C） She admired him for his clever
32、ness. （ D） She was jealous of the man. （ A） On a bus. （ B） On a plane. （ C） On a train. （ D） In a taxi. （ A） They are going to invite some friends to play cards. （ B） They plan to go to a Chinese restaurant. （ C） They will go to see a horror movie. （ D） None of the above. （ A） At 6:30. （ B） At 8:00.
33、 （ C） At 5:30. （ D） At 6:00. （ A） At 6:00, at Rex. （ B） At 6:00, at Sunny Woods. （ C） At 5:30, at Sunny Woods. （ D） At 8:00, at the theatre. （ A） Mechanic. （ B） Bank employee. （ C） Bank guard. （ D） Policeman. （ A） They pressed the alarm. （ B） They tried to stop him. （ C） They stood aside watching hi
34、m gathering the money. （ D） They were too frightened to do anything. （ A） The sacks he carried were too small. （ B） The policeman arrived. （ C） He had a heart attack at that moment. （ D） He was not allowed to carry large boxes or sacks. （ A） Lack of confidence. （ B） Lack of intelligence. （ C） Carele
35、ssness. （ D） Absent-mindedness. （ A） Soft and yellow. （ B） Hard and red. （ C） Medium and blue. （ D） Medium and red. （ A） 1.40. （ B） 2.80. （ C） 0.89. （ D） 1.78. （ A） 4.20. （ B） 2.80. （ C） 2.29. （ D） 1.78. （ A） Cars Magazine. （ B） Readers Digest. （ C） Neither of them. （ D） Both of them. Section B Dire
36、ctions: 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 marked A, B, C and D. （ A） A system which t
37、rains computer experts. （ B） A system which trains doctors. （ C） A group of experts who can provide professional advice. （ D） A computer program which can provide professional advice. （ A） Many doctors and engineers are sent to the villages to make up for the shortage of experts. （ B） It is not easy
38、 to see the shortage of experts in the villages. （ C） Expert systems are owned by wealthy farmers and businessmen. （ D） Expert medical systems are widely used in developing countries. （ A） Because it is better than other foods. （ B） Because it tastes good. （ C） Because it provides comfort and pleasu
39、re. （ D） Because it serves as a special food for guests. （ A） Because they think they will not be able to stop eating it. （ B） Because they know it is not good for them. （ C） Bemuse they know that they will feel ill after eating it. （ D） Both A and B. （ A） Because it contains some stimulants. （ B） B
40、ecause it contains cola. （ C） Because it contains sugar. （ D） Because it contains coffee. （ A） People are ignorant of the harm in eating too much chocolate. （ B） People love chocolate very much although they hate it at the same time. （ C） People know nothing about healthy eating. （ D） People pay les
41、s attention to their health nowadays. 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 number
42、ed 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 The number of US【 B1】 _ over the age of 65 who live alone is
43、【 B2】_ to rise 21 percent over the next ten years, to more than 12 million. The nations rapidly aging【 B3】 _ has 1ed to the【 B4】 _ of a host of new businesses. 【 B5】 _ of the children of the elderly in the United States today have jobs and most do not live near their aging parents. The elderly busin
44、esses have【 B6】 _ up to fill the gap, offering【 B7】 _ , medical assistance, meals and【 B8】 _ support. “Our name is Parents Services,“ the brochure for one company reads, “We will be there for your parents when you cannot be.“ 【 B9】 _ . “Tel-Assure,“ a St. Louis, Missouri computer telephone service,
45、employs a software program to check on its elderly customers twice daily. “Good morning Phyllis. This is your Tel-Assure call. If you are okay, press one on your telephone keypad, if you need the assistance of someone in your caring circle, press two.“ 【 B10】 _ . If there is still no response, the s
46、ervice alerts her family or friends. Analysts say the new industry demonstrates that【 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 are required to select on
47、e 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
48、 not use any of the words in the bank more than once. 47 In the past fifty years, American society has changed a great deal. Fifty years ago, most Americans lived in small communities. They 【 S1】 _ moved from one area to another and knew their neighbors at least by 【 S2】 _ if not by close, personal
49、【 S3】 _ . Life was so personal in those days that people often 【 S4】 _ about it. They said that a person could not even stay home from church on Sunday without the whole town knowing about it. It was difficult to have 【 S5】 _ in a small community like that, but there was usually a sense of security, of belonging, and of community togetherness in such places. Except for church and the local movie theater, th
