1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 263及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a paper entitled Should Net Bars Be Closed. Net bars are causing various social problems and recently some net bars have been shut down in your city. There has been a discussion on the issue in a
2、 newspaper. Write a letter in the name of Li Ming to the newspaper. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: 1. Describe the present situation of net bars, 2. Analyze the advantagesand disadvantages of net bars, 3. Give your opinion on the issue. 二、 Part II Reading Comp
3、rehension (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 (for NO) if the
4、 statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 The Olympic Games Origins The ancient Greeks first had the idea of, getting men together every four years to hold and witness sporting events. All wars and fighting had t
5、o stop while the athletes and their supporters came together in the town of Olympia for a few days to compote in a few events, mostly related to wars: throwing the javelin (标枪 ), running, wrestling (摔跤 ), boxing and so on. The first written reference to the Games is 776 B.C. They lasted until 389 A.
6、D. The idea of having the modem Games was suggested in the mid-19th century but they werent a world event until 1896. Besides being postponed because of wars, they have been held since then every four years in different cities around the world. Symbols The Olympic Games have many important symbols t
7、hat most people recognize. The five rings that appear on the Olympic flag represent the five continents. The flag is raised in the host city and then flown to the next one where it is kept until the next Games. The Olympic torch, a major part of the ancient Games, was brought back in 1928 and is car
8、ried with great fanfare (号角 ) and publicity to the host city where it lights the burning flame of the Games. It is kept burning until the close of the Games. The torch, fanfare and flag are clearly evident in the Opening Ceremony, when everyone formally welcomes the participants and the Games can be
9、gin. Here we find the dramatic and colorful March of Nations, in which all the athletes from each country go into the stadium to the sound of their countrys national song and march behind their flags, thus becoming representatives of their countries. Medals In the ancient Games, only the winner was
10、celebrated. Each winner was given a simple crown of olive leaves to wear on his head. This was the only reward for his victory. Those who came in second or third got nothing. Interestingly, when the Games started again in 1896, silver medals were given to the first place winners. Later in 1904 in th
11、e St. Louis Games, gold was the top prize. Now, of course we have gold for first place, silver for second and bronze for third. Motto The Olympics official motto is “Citius, Altius, Fortius“. This is Latin for “Swifter, Higher, Stronger“. This is said to represent the Olympic spirit, supposed to be
12、present throughout the Games and generally held to be a celebration of brotherhood, competition, sportsmanship, goodwill and peace. The Games help us see how similar we are, and help us celebrate our humanity. People As in ancient times, those who participate in the Games are famous for the rest of
13、their lives. Today, its estimated that some 100,000 people have competed in the Games. These athletes, all supposed to be amateurs (people who play and get no money for their play), have to qualify or win regional and national events. They often play on their countries national teams. When they star
14、t playing, they become competitors or opponents on the playing field. Officials and scorekeepers monitor their play, and judges score their performances. Spectators watch the events, and fans cheer the athletes on. Helping the athletes in their chosen sports are their trainers and coaches. Helping t
15、he athletes in their business affairs are their agents and managers. Sometimes athletes have sponsors and after the Games are over the athletes become spokesmen for companies. The Olympic Games also require people to take on the jobs of announcers, commentators and broadcasters. These people comment
16、 on, report and describe the events that are happening and tell us about the standings of the countries and the athletes who play the Games. Unfortunate events in world history (the 1972 Munich Olympics) mean that security is a major concern for the Games. Thus the Olympics also employs those who ar
17、e responsible for the safe-being of the athletes and spectators, including police (city, provincial and federal) and even national troops or soldiers. They are against common criminals (thieves, pickpockets.) and terrorists. Events The ancient Games had only a few events. Foot racing was in every ga
18、me and each race had a variety of lengths the longest being the marathon named after the Greek city and famous battle. The pentathlon (五项全能 ), supposedly developed by Jason of Golden Fleece fame, had five events: running, jumping, wrestling, discus (铁饼 ) throwing and javelin throwing, which were all
19、 scored together. Three pentathlon events were important and popular enough to have their own events. Wrestling, discus throwing and the javelin were all recorded in the Homeric poems and were seen as vital for all men to be skilled in. The javelin throw was separated into two categories: length and
20、 accuracy (aimed at a specific target). Boxing was one of the oldest events and was written about by Homer. Today, of course, there are many more events. Competition Athletes compete or play against each other in hopes of winning. That might mean crossing the finish line first or putting on a perfec
21、t performance. Throughout the Games, the players are supposed to play with a spirit of sportsmanship, which can be defined as the character and conduct worthy of a sportsman. This means that they are to play with honor, seeking only to do their very best in their sport, and not specifically to defea
22、t the other players. When the playing begins, the events have preliminaries, or official trials or contests, in which athletes have to meet specified minimum requirements. This is for the setting of standards and for athletes to gain the fight to compete in the final contest. Sometimes it seems that
23、 the spirit and the joy of the Games have been lost to commercialism and the overpowering desire to focus only on victory. Unfortunately, some athletes and coaches have taken to cheating or taking drugs, in an attempt to gain an unfair advantage. The drugs that can encourage muscle strength and ener
24、gy are one of the banned substances that give athletes an extra, and illegal, advantage. In spite of the problems of cheating and taking drugs, and nationalism which can cause division, the Games carry on and remain popular. This is possibly because the Games show us what we as humans are capable of
25、 and that humanity is capable of engaging in friendly competition. We should keep in mind what the father of the modem Games, Baron Pierre de Courbertin, once said: Olympism is not a system, it is a state of mind.“ 2 In history, Olympic Games and wars influenced each other mutually. （ A） Y （ B） N （
26、C） NG 3 When the game is over in one city, the torch will be handed to the host city of the next game. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 In the ancient games, these coming in the first could get the medal and the crown made of olive leaves. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 In Olympic history, the gold medal does not a
27、lways represent the top prize. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 Some athletes not only take part in sports but also involve themselves in business. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 The job of the policemen in Olympic Games is to ensure the security of the athletes. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 In Homers time, wrestling, d
28、iscus throwing, the javelin and boxing had been taken in Olympic Games. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 Those who comment on, report and describe the Olympic Games are _. 10 In the preliminaries, athletes should meet the _ to gain the right to compete in the final contest. 11 The substances which can give a
29、thletes an extra and illegal advantage are _ in the Olympic Games. 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 wi
30、ll 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） Ask about the high cost for repairs. （ B） Take the car to the garage presently. （ C） Fix the car presently. （ D） Pay for
31、 the repairs. （ A） Because she is sick. （ B） Because she bas to go to the International Students Association. （ C） Because she has to go to work. （ D） Because she does not want to go. （ A） Seven o clock. （ B） Eight oclock. （ C） Seven thirty. （ D） Nine o clock. （ A） He went to see the foreign student
32、 advisor. （ B） He went to Washington. （ C） He went to the passport Office. （ D） He reported it to the passport Office. （ A） To school. （ B） Home. （ C） To the grocery store. （ D） To her friends house. （ A） Friday morning. （ B） Friday afternoon. （ C） Saturday morning. （ D） Saturday afternoon. （ A） At
33、a concert. （ B） At an art gallery. （ C） At a flower shop. （ D） At a restaurant. （ A） At lunch. （ B） At the office. （ C） In class. （ D） At home. （ A） T-bone steak beer. （ B） Fried chicken steak Sprite. （ C） Boiled chicken salad. （ D） Roast beef rice. （ A） Ranch. （ B） Italian. （ C） French. （ D） German
34、y. （ A） The baker was hurt at work and cant prepare them. （ B） The oven is broken and hasnt been repaired. （ C） They are served only on Sundays. （ D） The pies have been sold out. （ A） Requesting ones business card directly. （ B） Accepting ones card but not continuing contract with him. （ C） Putting
35、ones business card in the card file. （ D） Refusing a request for your business card directly. （ A） Saying“ Thank you“ and putting it away. （ B） Saying“ Thank you“ and examining it briefly. （ C） Saying“ Thank you“ and putting it in your card file. （ D） Saying “Thank you” and passing it to your secret
36、ary. （ A） To recall someones name and title. （ B） To arrange the next meeting. （ C） To record the meeting one is attending. （ D） To promote understanding between businessmen. （ A） You can imagine that you are a sport professional. （ B） You can imagine your cause. （ C） You can imagine a beautiful pic
37、ture. （ D） You can imagine the outcome that you want. （ A） To convince him to go on a canoe trip. （ B） To invite him to a cookout. （ C） To ask if she can borrow his car. （ D） To tell him about a trip she took. （ A） A lunch. （ B） A tent. （ C） A canoe. （ D） A sleeping bag. （ A） Swimming. （ B） Driving.
38、 （ C） Sleeping outdoors. （ D） Canoeing. （ A） To find out whether he wants to go canoeing. （ B） To tell him whether her car is repaired. （ C） To find out what kind of food he is bringing. （ D） To tell him what time they are leaving. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passage
39、s. 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） Animal skins. （ B） Suitable strands. （ C） All vines. （ D） All stems of
40、 plants. （ A） Silk worms. （ B） Traders. （ C） Textile manufacturers. （ D） Silk weavers. 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 ti
41、me, you are required to fill 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 32 The word “p
42、lastic“ comes from the Greek word “plastikos“ and is used to describe something which can be easily shaped. You will see what a【 B1】 _name this is for “plastics“. No other【 B2】 _in the history of the world has been used for so many different【 B3】 _. But what special qualities do plastics have? The【
43、B4】 _of plastics is one of their most【 B5】 _qualities. Think how easy it is to lift plastic【 B6】 _! Think, too, how light plastic containers are! A【 B7】 _man can carry many more plastic containers than containers made of wood or【 B8】 _or glass. It is quite extraordinary how many different kinds and
44、qualities of plastics there are.【 B9】 _They can be made so strong that they will last almost for ever, or so thin and cheap【 B10】 _They can be made as clear as glass or completely black.【 B11】 _.They can even be made to look like wood or leather or rubber or stone. 33 【 B1】 34 【 B2】 35 【 B3】 36 【 B4
45、】 37 【 B5】 38 【 B6】 39 【 B7】 40 【 B8】 41 【 B9】 42 【 B10】 43 【 B11】 Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully befor
46、e 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 of the words in the bank more than once. 43 White House, official【 S1】 _of the president of the U.S., built in its o
47、riginal form between 1792 and 1800, and【 S2】 _in Washington, D.C. Known variously through its history as the Presidents Palace, the Presidents House, and the Executive Mansion, the building has always been most popularly known as the White House. This title became【 S3】 _in 1901, when Theodore Roosev
48、elt had the name【 S4】_on his stationery. It has been the home of every president in American history with the【 S5】 _of George Washington, who approved the act that led to its construction. Although the White House has been subject to numerous【 S6】 _and additions, it has【 S7】 _its classically simple
49、character. The White House was【 S8】 _by the Irish American architect who won the $500 public architectural contest. The cornerstone was laid on October 13, 1792, and the building was essentially【 S9】 _in 1800, when John Adams and his family began to reside there in November. During the War of 1812, British troops set fire to the structure on August 4, 1814, destroying the interior. Hobart supervised its reconst
