1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 266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 An Increase in Crime. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 近年来，犯罪在很 多国家呈增长趋势； 2. 犯罪增长的原因； 3. 对遏制犯罪增长的个人看法。 二、 Part II Re
2、ading 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 (for
3、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 Transportation in the U.S. Railroads are paths of parallel metal rails that allow a wheeled vehicle to move more easily by reducing friction. Iron mils were fir
4、st used in the early 1800s to guide horse-drawn wagons. After the invention of the steam locomotive (机车 ) in 1804, steam engines replaced horses as the primary means of power. Modem locomotives commonly use electric motors or diesel (柴油机 ) engines and pull long trains of passenger or freight (货物 ) e
5、ars. The benefits of rail transportation in both speed and carrying capacity made it superior to other methods of transportation in the 1800s. In the United States and Canada, with their vast expanses of territory, the railroad became a major means of cross-country transportation. In many countries,
6、 rail continues to be the main mode of passenger travel. In Europe and Japan, major cities axe connected by high-speed passenger trains, such as the French TGV (Train Grande Vitesse) and the Japanese Shinkansen (新干线 ) trains, popularly known as bullet trains (高速火车 ). The Shinkansen train can reach s
7、peeds of 300 km/h (186 mph). Railroads have had a profound impact on civilization. Most importantly, the efficiency and speed of mil travel allow a nations population, industry, and agriculture to be established throughout that nations territory, even in previously remote areas. Rail transportation
8、has also played a significant role in urban transportation systems. Motor vehicles make up a broad class of self-propelled (机动式的 ) land-transportation devices that generally use internal-combustion engines (内燃机 ) and gasoline or diesel fuel for power. Most motor vehicles are designed to travel on ro
9、ads, but specialized vehicles with more solid construction are used for off-road travel over irregular ground. Motor vehicles range from motorcycles and automobiles for personal use to trucks, which can transport large amounts of cargo, and buses, which can carry many passengers. The first self-prop
10、elled vehicle was powered by steam. French engineer Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot built a steam-propelled vehicle in 1769. Between 1860 and 1890, innovations in steam-engine technology led to more steam-powered vehicles, primarily in France. At the beginning of the 20th century, gasoline powered automobile
11、s began to emerge as the dominant form of motor vehicle. Automobiles and other motor vehicles grew especially popular in the United States. From a relatively modest number in 1900, the number of motor vehicles in the United States reached 458,500 by 1910 and 6.2 million by 1918. At the end of the 20
12、th century, over 130 million automobiles, 69 million light trucks, and 1.2 million heavy trucks were in use in the United States, being driven an estimated 4.5 trillion km (2.8 trillion mi) per year. The heavy truck, which first came into mass production just prior to World War (1914-1918), has beco
13、me a major means of moving freight. It is a major competitor with railroads for freight business. The bus was developed in response to the apparent popularity of tiding in motor vehicles. In many nations buses are a major form of urban and intercity passenger transportation. The motorcycle is one of
14、 the most abundant forms of individual urban transportation in the world today. The growth of motorcycle or motorbike use has been especially large in Asian cities, where motorcycles provide a means of bypassing crowded automobile traffic. One of the few motor vehicles that do not use wheels is the
15、snowmobile, which uses a drive track (made of a belt of robber) and a pair of skis to move through snow. Although used for basic transportation in areas with heavy winter snows, the snowmobile is mostly used as a recreational vehicle. Over 200,000 snowmobiles are sold annually in the United States,
16、Canada, and Europe. Air travel has revolutionized global transportation by dramatically reducing the time needed to travel great distances. Journeys across nations or oceans that might have taken weeks or months can now be made in a matter of hours. With large numbers of people traveling in airplane
17、s, air transportation has become a major part of the worlds transportation system. Airplanes are heavier-than-air craft that use wings to produce lift in order to fly. Airplanes transport people from place to place and also ferry (运送 ) shipments of mail, fragile goods, and other important cargo. The
18、 airplane has also revolutionized warfare. Many aeronautical (航空学的 ) advances in technology, such as the jet engine, were achieved by military engineers and designers. The first sustained, piloted flight of an airplane was made in 1903 by American brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright at Kitty Hawk, No
19、rth Carolina. In 1914 the first commercial air service began in Florida. Commercial flights began to be flown throughout the United States, Europe, and the rest of the world. As technology improved, longer flights became possible. American aviator Charles Lindberghs solo crossing of the Atlantic Oce
20、an in 1927 helped spark public interest in air travel between continents. Advances in technology produced faster, larger, and more durable airplanes. The introduction of the turbojet (涡轮喷气飞机 ) engine in 1941 helped launch the jet age in world travel in the years after World War (1939-1945). The firs
21、t commercial jet flight in the United States, made by a Boeing 707, occurred in 1958. To handle ever-increasing passenger demand, jet aircraft were made bigger and faster. The Boeing 747 jumbo jet, which can carry over 300 passengers, entered service in 1970. The supersonic (超音波的 ) British-French Co
22、ncorde began passenger service in 1972. A helicopter obtains lift from a set of rotor blades (动叶片 ) rather than from fixed wings, as does an airplane. Helicopters are sometimes used in cities to carry travelers from suburban or downtown locations to airports. Helicopters are also used to provide med
23、ical evacuation, traffic reporting, and access to difficult-to-reach spots, such as ocean oil platforms and mountainous regions. Helicopters are also important military vehicles. Military forces use them for cargo transport, for medical evacuation, and as gun ships. The first successful helicopter l
24、iftoff occurred in 1907, when a French helicopter left the ground for a few seconds. However, more refinements were needed before helicopters became practical. Germany produced the first practical helicopter in 1936, and the United States Army brought forth its wartime helicopter in 1942. Helicopter
25、s were first used for military purposes during World War . 2 The benefits of rail transportation in both speed and carrying capacity made it superior to other methods of transportation since the 1800s. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 The efficiency and speed of motor vehicles allow a nations agriculture to
26、be established throughout the nations territory. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Motor vehicles range from motorcycles to automobiles. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 The number of rooter vehicles in the U.S. rose 15 times from 1910 to 1918. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 Most of the motor vehicles use wheels. （ A） Y （ B）
27、 N （ C） NG 7 Military forces never use railways and motorcycles. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 Air transportation has become a major part of the worlds transportation system. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 The first commercial jet flight was made by _. 10 The growth of motorcycle use has been especially large in
28、 _. 11 Helicopters were first used for military services in _. 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 b
29、e 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） She would prepare for the parry. （ B） She would give a presentation in the party. （ C） She would prepare for a presentation.
30、 （ D） She would be busy with the party of tomorrow morning. （ A） He liked the lecture very much. （ B） He regretted going to the lecture. （ C） He thought he should finish his research report first. （ D） He thought he had spent too much time on the research report. （ A） In the gymnasium. （ B） In the o
31、ffice. （ C） In the restaurant. （ D） In the hospital. （ A） He would like to lend some money to the woman. （ B） He thought the woman shouldnt buy a summer dress. （ C） He is also short of money. （ D） His money has been used to pay for the rents. （ A） Return the magazine to Mary. （ B） Chase Jimmy and ge
32、t the magazine back. （ C） Apologize to Mary. （ D） Buy a new magazine at the bus station. （ A） 5:55. （ B） 6:25. （ C） 6:00. （ D） 5:30. （ A） Doctor and patient. （ B） Friends. （ C） Husband and wife. （ D） Boyfriend and girlfriend. （ A） The movie is boring. （ B） The movie is interesting. （ C） The woman li
33、kes the movie very much. （ D） The man doesnt like the movie. （ A） 6:30 P.M. （ B） 3:30 P.M. （ C） 9:30 P.M. （ D） 7:00 P.M. （ A） It carded the man to a spaceship. （ B） It left the man in the car. （ C） It walked with the man alongside the road. （ D） It fought against the man. （ A） The man needs to sec a
34、 doctor for some counseling. （ B） The man has been frightened by the UFO. （ C） The man shouldnt go to the party. （ D） The man has been hurt by the beast and needs to see a doctor. （ A） Play jokes on others. （ B） Say “April Fool“ to others. （ C） Celebrate the New Year. （ D） Celebrate the adoption of
35、calendar. （ A） People might put sugar in the salt container to fool others. （ B） People might change the time of others alarm clock. （ C） People might tell a lie to give others a shock. （ D） Media might make false news to fool the public. （ A） It began from the seventeenth century. （ B） It originate
36、d from Europe. （ C） It is forbidden in some countries. （ D） Those who are fooled have to say “April Fool“. （ A） Bilingual (双语的 ) electronic dictionaries. （ B） Bilingual book dictionaries. （ C） Dictionaries with pictures. （ D） Dictionaries with idioms or slang. （ A） He was wandering on the street. （
37、B） He was working in the park. （ C） He was walking home from work. （ D） He was driving home from work. （ A） Skirt and sweater. （ B） Sweater and basketball shoes. （ C） Gloves and dress. （ D） Dress and football shoes. （ A） Very old. （ B） Very strong. （ C） Very pretty. （ D） Very cold. （ A） A woman who
38、likes to take left shoes of others （ B） A man who is cruel to others. （ C） A man who is odd but harmless to others. （ D） A woman who behaves strangely in the park. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both th
39、e 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） You should try to talk with yourself. （ B） You should think about people that can help you. （ C） You should try to draw on a positive imag
40、ination. （ D） You should write down several positive sentences. （ A） How to face misfortune. （ B） How to face success. （ C） How to keep a positive attitude. （ D） How to imagine positively. （ A） William Smart. （ B） Mrs. Dodd. （ C） President Lyndon Johnson. （ D） President Nixon. （ A） 1910. （ B） 1909.
41、（ C） 1966. （ D） 1972. （ A） First Sunday in June. （ B） Second Sunday in June. （ C） Third Sunday in June. （ D） Decided by each President. （ A） To honor only your father. （ B） To honor all fathers around you. （ C） To honor father-like figures. （ D） To honor Mrs. Dodds father. Section C Directions: In t
42、his 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 the exact words you have just heard. For b
43、lanks 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 Todays lecture is on the subject of Pronunciation Achievement Factors. As an introduction we should ask ourselves three ques
44、tions. Why should it be difficult for adults to learn【 B1】 _pronunciation in a foreign language? Secondly, why do some people achieve better results than others? And thirdly, what factors【 B2】 _who will achieve good pronunciation? There have been several research studies【 B3】 _factors that affect pe
45、rformance. Firstly, and perhaps the most【 B4】 _was the mother tongue. The closer the students own language is to English to start with, the【 B5】 _the chance of high achievement. Secondly, he discovered that the learners【 B6】 _towards pronunciation makes a difference: students who believe in the impo
46、rtance of pronunciation tend to make more progress. Thirdly,【 B7】_with native speakers of the language has strong【 B8】 _effects on pronunciation. Fourthly, and possibly the least important, was the students own natural ability.【 B9】 _, but are far less significant than the other three factors. Two o
47、ther factors were tested but found to be of little overall importance: the sex of the student and the personality-【 B10】 _. What conclusions can be drawn from these studies? We cant change the first factor- the mother tongue-but we can control the second and third.【 B11】 _. 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3
48、】 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 one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefu
49、lly 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 of the words in the bank more than once. 47 Public Education in the United States is programs of instruction【 S1】 _to children, adolescents, and adults in the United States through schools and colleges【 S2】 _by state and local governments. Unlike the nationally
