1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 218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 Advantages of E-Mail. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese. 1. 什么是 E-mail? 2. E-mail的好处 (快捷、方便、省时、节省费用等 )。 3. 结束语。 二、 Part I
2、I 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 passage; N (
3、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 Studying in Sydney, Australia an Overview for International Students Australia has been a popular choice for thousands of international students over many y
4、ears. Australias universities and colleges have become increasingly recognized overseas for their exceptionally high standard. In addition, Australia is conveniently close to South-East Asia (Jakarta, the capital of Australias closest Asian neighbor, Indonesia, is only 5,506 kilometers from Sydney).
5、 Revised entry procedures for overseas students have made it possible for an increasing number to study in Australia. Sydney, the largest Australian city, is the principal port of call for international airlines with services operating to Australia. Named after an ex-Governor of New South Wales, Syd
6、ney is the states capital, city. Located in the south-east of Australia in the temperate zone (温带 ), it enjoys a mild climate, averaging 14.5 hours of sunshine per day in summer and 10.25 hours in winter. It is also the largest, oldest, and perhaps most beautifully situated city in Australia. First
7、established by the British as a convict settlement in 1788, it is a modem cosmopolitan (世界性的 ) city that has developed into one of the nations major industrial, business, and manufacturing centers. Sydney is home to nearly 4.4 million people (as of 1997). The suburbs reach out from the city center a
8、nd harbor some 55 km to the north, 35 km to the west and 30 km to the south, creating a metropolitan (大城市 ) area of about 3,000 square kilometers. The 57 square kilometer harbor is one of the largest in the world, and famous for the unmistakable 134 meter high arch of the Harbor Bridge and the grace
9、ful sails of the Opera House. It is a busy waterway with ferries, freighters, hydrofoils (水翼船 ) and pleasure craft. Not far from the city center are the attractive old residential suburbs of Balmain, Glebe, and Paddington, where many people live in smart terraced houses, art galleries, pubs, and res
10、taurants abound in(充满 )the cozy streets that tend to be quite narrow, whereas the suburbs surrounding the citys colleges and universities consist mainly of family homes and multiunit blocks, an ideal situation for students looking for a home-stay, or to rent. Sydneys newer suburbs now have a large m
11、ulticultural population, and local shopping centers reflect the influences of many cultures. Sydney is home to the State Art Gallery of New South Wales, the state Conservatorium of Music, the Australian Opera, the Sydney Dance Company, and the Australian Ballet. The world-class Sydney Symphony Orche
12、stra offers superb classical music all year round. Local theatre is innovative and well supported, and large-scale overseas productions tour regularly. As well as scores of cinemas and theatres throughout the city and suburbs, there are numerous clubs which appeal to people of all ages, and cater fo
13、r (迎合 ) all tastes. Pubs are the venue (集合地点 ) for smaller modern bands, while the big-name popular music artists, both local and international, attract capacity audiences at the huge Entertainment Center in the heart of the city. Dining out In Sydney, a vast array of ethnic and local restaurants ca
14、n be found to suit all palates (口味 ) and pockets. In summer, caf6 patrons (顾客 ) often sit outside at tables under umbrellas, and enjoy the passing parade of shoppers. Students who prefer to cook at home can choose from several large weekend markets, where fresh fruit, fish, and vegetables may he bou
15、ght more cheaply than at the local supermarket. Sydney also has its own Chinatown. Shoppers delight In the heart of the city are several big department stores linked by enclosed over-the-street crossings and underground walkways. Most noticeable are the towering Centrepoint Complex and the Queen Vic
16、toria Building, both containing many shopping arcades (拱廊 ), coffee shops and restaurants. Out of town, in the suburbs, there are huge regional shopping centers. At the weekend markets, bargains can be had when shopping for clothing as well as for a wide range of assorted goods. Sporting facilities
17、Australia is recognized as one of the most sports-conscious nations in the world. Sydney boasts an impressive number of facilities for all types of indoor and outdoor sporting activities. Wherever one goes, there are golf courses, cricket pitches, football ovals, tennis and squash (垒球 ) courts, and,
18、 of course, indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Avid (渴望的 ) ice-skating and ten-pin bowling fans will find that these activities are also popular and inexpensive. Conclusion Whatever a student is interested in, it is certain to be available somewhere in Sydney. Outside the colleges and universities t
19、he scope for filling the leisure hours is enormous, while on campus the choice is equally varied. 2 Foreign students who are interested in pursuing studies in Sydney may get some useful information from this article. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 After Australia changed its procedures for recruiting overs
20、eas students, more and more foreign students are coming to study in Australia. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Sydney is the capital city of Australia. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Sydney harbor is unmistakably famous for producing hydrofoils. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 The streets of Paddington are not very wide b
21、ut scattered with restaurants and bars. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 In Sydney people can enjoy excellent performances given by the first-rate Sydney Symphony Orchestra any time of the year. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 The Entertainment Center of Sydney is only for international pop stars who attract large a
22、udiences. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 In Sydney you can also find a _ which reflects the Chinese culture. 10 In the suburbs of Sydney, _ are accessible to the international students. 11 Sydney is certain to be able to provide ways of filling the leisure hours of each overseas student both outside and _.
23、 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 will be a pause.
24、 During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） He was short of money. （ B） He lost his money. （ C） He broke his back. （ D） He broke his leg. （ A） Susan should not be driving. （ B） Susan is not going to the party. （ C） Susan is not a
25、driver. （ D） Susan is not kind enough to give the woman a ride. （ A） In a dining room. （ B） In a hotel. （ C） In an elevator. （ D） In a free market. （ A） Nobody knew how much the yelling bothered the goalkeeper. （ B） There was a good reason for the goalkeepers poor play. （ C） The goalkeeper deserved
26、to be criticized （ D） Few players break their wrists at football games. （ A） A bus passenger. （ B） A cabin passenger. （ C） A bus conductor. （ D） A train passenger. （ A） He has just returned from a long vacation. （ B） He doesnt have enough time to take more classes. （ C） He was sick, but he is gettin
27、g better. （ D） Only three classes are available to him right now. （ A） 80. （ B） 20. （ C） 40, （ D） 60. （ A） He is unpleasant to be with. （ B） He is an introverted person. （ C） He is very enthusiastic. （ D） He is easy going. （ A） Doctor Thomas. （ B） Doctor Thomas wife. （ C） Doctor Thomas assistant. （
28、D） The manager of a hotel. （ A） A high fever. （ B） A sore Throat. （ C） A runny nose. （ D） A serious headache and cough. （ A） Find another doctor. （ B） Drink more water and take it easy. （ C） Go to the hospital. （ D） See Doctor Thomas tomorrow afternoon. （ A） About 240. （ B） About 205. （ C） About 65.
29、 （ D） About 270. （ A） Turtles live in or near water. （ B） Turtles live on land. （ C） Sea turtles. （ D） Turtles in North America. （ A） In the Arctic. （ B） In the Antarctic. （ C） In North America. （ D） In South America. （ A） Philosophy. （ B） Psychology. （ C） Logic. （ D） Law. （ A） He is waiting for Pro
30、fessor Johnson to have an interview. （ B） He is waiting for Professor Johnson to take the homework. （ C） He is working as the assistant of Professor Johnson. （ D） He is asking the woman for some advice. （ A） She is the assistant of Professor Johnson. （ B） She knew a lot about the school. （ C） She wo
31、rked as Professor Johnsons assistant before. （ D） She has been a teacher. （ A） Assign the homework. （ B） Grade the homework and record the grades. （ C） Operate the computer. （ D） Learn to be a teacher. （ A） The opportunity to improve his computer skills. （ B） The payment from this job. （ C） The time
32、 spent on the job. （ D） The trouble in the job. （ A） The Hopman Cup. （ B） The Masters Series. （ C） The Wimbledon Championships. （ D） The ATP Tour. （ A） Lawn court. （ B） Clay court. （ C） Plastic court. （ D） Sand court. （ A） The first Monday in June. （ B） The first Monday in July. （ C） The first Monda
33、y in August. （ D） The first Monday in September. （ A） Tennis has four “Grand Slam“ Tournaments. （ B） The seeding of tennis players is decided by their performance in tournaments. （ C） The Wimbledon Championships can last for a fortnight at most. （ D） The Tennis Championships at Wimbledon was first p
34、layed in 1877. 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 with t
35、he 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 34 Boxing matches were very popular in England two hundred years ago. In those days, b
36、oxers fought with bare【 B1】 _ for prize money. They were known as “prize-fighters“. However, boxing was very【 B2】 _ , for there were no rules and a prize-fighter could be seriously【 B3】 _ or even killed during a match. One of the most famous【 B4】 _ in boxing history was Daniel Mendoza, who was born
37、in 17614. The use of gloves was not【 B5】 _ until 1860 when the Marquis of Queensberry drew up the first set of rules. Though【 B6】 _ a prize-fighter, Mendoza did much to change crude prize-fighting into a sport. In his day, Mendoza enjoyed【 B7】 _ popularity. He was【 B8】 _ by the rich and the poor ali
38、ke. Mendoza rose to fame swiftly after a boxing-match when he was only fourteen. This attracted the attention of Richard Humphries, who was then the most eminent boxer in England.【 B9】 _ . In fact, Mendoza soon became so successful that Humphries turned against him. The two men quarreled bitterly an
39、d it was clear that the argument could only be settled by a fight.【 B10】 _. It was not until his third match that he finally beat Humphries and became Champion. Meanwhile, he founded a highly successful Academy.【 B11】 _ . Despite this, he was so extravagant that he was always in debt. After he was d
40、efeated by another boxer, he was quickly forgotten and died in poverty in 18316. 35 【 B1】 36 【 B2】 37 【 B3】 38 【 B4】 39 【 B5】 40 【 B6】 41 【 B7】 42 【 B8】 43 【 B9】 44 【 B10】 45 【 B11】 Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for eac
41、h 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 o
42、f the words in the bank more than once. 45 The way in which people use social space reflects their social relationships and their ethnic identity. Early immigrants to America from Europe brought with them a 【 S1】 _ style of living, which they retained until late in the 18th century. Historical recor
43、ds document a group-oriented 【 S2】 _ , in which one room was used for eating, entertaining guests, and sleeping. People ate soups from a communal pot, 【 S3】 _ drinking cups, and used a common pit toilet. With the development of ideas about individualism, people soon began to shift to the use of 【 S4
44、】 _ cups and plates; the eating of meals that included meat, bread, and vegetables 【 S5】 _ on separate plates; and the use of private toilets. They began to build their houses with separate rooms to 【 S6】 _ guests living rooms, separate bedrooms for sleeping, separate work areas kitchen, laundry roo
45、m, and separate bathrooms. In Mexico, the meaning and organization of domestic space is 【 S7】 _ different. Houses are organized around a patio, or courtyard. Rooms open onto the patio, where all kinds of 【 S8】 _ activities take place. Individuals do not have 【 S9】 _ bedrooms. Children often sleep wi
46、th parents, and brothers or sisters share a bed, emphasizing familial interdependence. Rooms in Mexican houses are locations for multiple activities that, in 【 S10】 _ , are rigidly separated in the United States. A) outdoor B) shared C) slightly D) contrast E) strikingly F) contained G) collective H
47、) entertain I) domestic J) contrary K) served L) existence M) invite N) separate O) individual 46 【 S1】 47 【 S2】 48 【 S3】 49 【 S4】 50 【 S5】 51 【 S6】 52 【 S7】 53 【 S8】 54 【 S9】 55 【 S10】 Section B Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinish
48、ed statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. 55 The fact that blind people can “see“ things using other parts of their bodies apart from their eyes may help us to understand our feelings about color. If they can sense color differ
49、ences then perhaps we, too, are affected by color unconsciously. Manufacturers have discovered by trial and error that sugar sells badly in green wrappings that blue foods are considered unpleasant, and the cosmetics should never be packaged in brown. These discoveries have grown into a whole discipline of color psychology that now finds application in everything fro
