1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 361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 What Does the Expansion of College Enrollment Bring? You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below. 1
2、. 高校扩招给学生、社会带来的好处。 2高校扩操纵 高校带来的压力和挑战。 3如何解决这些问题？ 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) if the state
3、ment 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 Introduction to Education in England Education is important in England. English children are requi
4、red by law to have an education until they are 16 years old. Education is compulsory, but school is not, children are not required to attend school. They could be educated at home. Education is free for all children from 5 to 18. About 94 per cent of pupils in the UK receive free education from publ
5、ic funds, while 6 per cent attend independent fee paying schools. All government-run schools, state schools, follow the same National Curriculum. Education stages Childrens education in England is normally divided into two separate stages. They begin with primary education at the age of five and thi
6、s usually lasts until they are eleven. Then they move to secondary school, there they stay until they reach sixteen, seventeen or eighteen years of age. English children are required to attend school until they are 16 years old. At the age of 16, students write an examination called the GCSE (Genera
7、l Certificate of Secondary Education). All students are tested in mathematics, English literature, English composition, chemistry, biology, physics, history or the Classics, one modem language, and one other subject, such as art or computer studies. After completing the GCSE, some students leave sch
8、ool, others go onto technical college, whilst others continue at high school for two more years and take a further set of standardized exams, known as A levels, in three or four subjects. These exams determine whether a student is eligible for university. School Curriculum National Curriculum is bal
9、anced and broad-based, comprising of the four core subjects, Mathematics, English, Science and Information Communication Technology, together with the foundation subjects of Information Technology, Design Technology, Geography,. History, Art, Music and Physical Education. Religious education is also
10、 provided for all children to develop an understanding of the nature of religious beliefs and practices and to acknowledge the importance and influence of these in the lives of believers. Health, Social and Citizenship Education (P. H. S. C. E. ) forms part of our curriculum throughout the school an
11、d includes a developing awareness of the potential dangers of alcohol, tobacco and drags, encouraging children to be confident in saying “No! “. P.S.H.E. also includes Sex Education. Teachers deal with children s questions about the physical differences between the sexes and about human reproduction
12、 factually and honestly as they arise. Sex Education is introduced in Year 3 though films made by the BBD Films are also used in Year 5 to further develop the children s knowledge. A copy of our school s Sex Education policy is available from the school. Moreover, we have individual policies for eve
13、ry curriculum area. These are reviewed and updated regularly by members of staff who have a particular skill or interest. School Tests We need to know children s individual ability, potential and achievement. We therefore continuously assess their performance and progress. Much of this assessment is
14、 based on the teachers professional knowledge and expertise. We also carry out more structured tests at various times. Generally the compulsory testing takes place at the ages of seven, eleven and fourteen in England and Scotland (but not Wales where more informal methods of assessment are favoreD)
15、. Most young people take GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations at sixteen, and many take vocational qualifications, A/S and A levels (Advanced levels), at seventeen and eighteen when they apply for entrance of universities. Categories of School local authority maintained sch
16、ools (State Schools) Free to all children between the ages of 5-16 independent schools (Private/Public Schools) Parents pay for their childrens education. State Schools In the UK 93% of the children in England and Wales go to “state schools“. State schools are non fee-paying, funded from taxes and m
17、ost are organized by local Authorities (LA) . Parents are expected to make sure that their child has a pen, pencil, ruler etc. But the cost of other more specialized equipment, books, examination fees are covered by the school. Parents are, however, expected to pay for their child s school uniform a
18、nd items of sports wear. Charges may also be made for music lessons and for board and lodgings on residential trips. Schools may ask for voluntary contributions for school time activities-but no pupil may be left out of an activity if their parents or guardian cannot or do not contribute. Primary sc
19、hools (5-11 year olds) In the UK, the first level of education is known as primary education. These are almost always mixed sex, and usually located close to the child s home. Children tend to be with the same group throughout the day, and one teacher has responsibility for most of the work they do.
20、 Parents are strongly encouraged to help their children, particularly with reading and writing, and small mounts of homework are set to all children, even during the early years at school. Secondary Schools (11-16 year olds) Most children transfer at the age of 11 usually to their nearest secondary
21、school, though the law allows parents in England and Wales to express preferences for other schools too. A place has to be offered at the parents preferred school unless the school has more applicants than places; in that case it will admit the children who have the highest priority under its publis
22、hed admission arrangements which can vary a little in different places. Most secondary schools cater for both sexes. They tend to be much larger than primary schools. Grammar Schools are selective, they offer academically oriented general education. Entrance is based on a test of ability, usually at
23、 11. Grammar schools are single sexed schools, i.e. children either go to a Boys Grammar School or a Girls Grammar School. Comprehensive Schools They are non-selective, they do not select pupils on grounds of ability. Comprehensive schools are mixed sexed schools. High Schools They are also non-sele
24、ctive. Children of all abilities attend these schools. High Schools are single sexed schools. Fee Paying Schools/Independent Schools 7 % of the children in England go to independent schools. Independent schools are private schools and public schools. Parents pay for their children to attend these sc
25、hools. Nursery/Kindergarten 2 to 4 years Pre-preparatory 3 or 4 to 7 years Preparatory 7 to 11 or 13 years Public 11 or 13 to 18 years Prep(预备 ) schools A preparatory school is a school to prepare pupils to go to a public school. Public Schools A public school is an independent secondary school. Pub
26、lic schools in England are not nm by the government. The entrance exams used by most public schools are known as Common Entrance exams and are taken at the age of 11 (girls) or 13 (boys) .The most famous public schools are Eton, Harrow and Winchester. Higher Education Around 30% of the 18 to 19 year
27、 olds enter full-time higher education. The formal entry requirements to most degree courses are two A-levels at grade E or above. In practice, most offers of places require qualifications in excess of this. 2 Family can choose to give their children school education or home education, and all gover
28、nment-run schools, state schools are free of charge. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 High school education is not compulsory by law, but only after high school can students have opportunity to enter university. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Every education area must strictly follow National Curriculum that is mad
29、e up of four core subjects, such as Mathematics, English, Science and Information Communication Technology and other foundation subjects, such as Geography, History and se on, as well as religions education and sex education. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Religious education is to develop an understanding
30、 of the nature of religious beliefs and practice among people and make every citizen believe in God. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 To assess the students performance and progress many tests am arranged at various stages of learning. But there is no competitive examination to enter tile universities and ev
31、ery one can study in university if they like to. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 Schools in England fall into two categories: One is public schools, which his maintained by local authorities and free to all children; the other is private schools or independent schools, which parents need to pay for their ch
32、ildrens education. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 The majority of children attend state schools where the tuition is free but parents need to pay for stationery, books, examination fees, school uniform and sports wear and other boarding and lodging. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 _are usually located close to the
33、 child s home and parents are encouraged to help their children with reading and writing and other activities. 10 _select pupils on grounds of their ability in the test and are usually single sexed schools i.e. children either go to boys school or girls school. 11 Public schools are independent seco
34、ndary school nm privately. The applicants must take_at the age of 11 for gifts and 13 for boys. 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 conv
35、ersation 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） He often misses Lily s parties. （ B） He has other plans tonight. （ C） He is looking forward
36、 to attending the party. （ D） He wants to know if he should bring anything to the party. （ A） Listen to the radio. （ B） Listen to some music. （ C） Fix it if her theory is right. （ D） See if the CD player is working. （ A） One. （ B） Three. （ C） Seven. （ D） Eleven. （ A） See it later when he is not so b
37、usy. （ B） Not see it since he has seen it before. （ C） Wait for the video to come out. （ D） Never see it, since its not his type. （ A） Buy a re-charger. （ B） Buy some batteries. （ C） Buy the dictionary from her; （ D） Use hers for a while. （ A） He wants to get a cup of tea himself. （ B） He doesnt wan
38、t any cup of tea. （ C） He doesnt want the woman to bother him. （ D） She doesnt want to go back to sleep so soon. （ A） She should try to see if the schedule could be changed. （ B） She should change her major. （ C） She should change her mind. （ D） She shouldnt have so many finals. （ A） She doesnt have
39、 a roommate. （ B） She will have a roommate this year. （ C） She doesnt like to have a roommate. （ D） She prefers having a roommate. （ A） It remains to be decided. （ B） To go on a voyage. （ C） To go to Egypt. （ D） To stay at home to look after everything. （ A） Hes not very much interested in the count
40、ry. （ B） His wife doesnt seem to have much interest in the country. （ C） No one is there to take care of his house. （ D） The travel cost might be too high. （ A） One can have a comfortable journey. （ B） One can enjoy the beautiful scene of the sea. （ C） One can have a better rest during the voyage. （
41、 D） One can enjoy all kinds of activities on beard. （ A） Ken and Barbara are eating out tonight. （ B） Rob and Anna are entertaining their friends at home. （ C） Anna is cooking a big meal for a family party. （ D） Old friends are gathering in Rob s home to celebrate his birthday. （ A） Helping the host
42、ess in the kitchen. （ B） Walking around and admiring the host s newly decorated house. （ C） Chatting with the host and hostess. （ D） Having some drink. （ A） Because she has drunk too much already. （ B） Because she isnt a good drinker. （ C） Because shes going to drive tonight. （ D） Because she doesnt
43、 like brandy. （ A） They will be glad to return their kindness. （ B） They will invite them to their house soon. （ C） They have had a very happy time. （ D） They have seldom had such a good dinner. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you wi
44、ll 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） College students. （ B） American youth. （ C） American population. （ D） American families. （ A） 17 million. （
45、 B） 7 million. （ C） 107 million. （ D） 70 million. （ A） Making a better life for all people. （ B） Making a better life for themselves only. （ C） Making trouble in their families. （ D） Making trouble in society. （ A） Wealth. （ B） Health. （ C） Habit. （ D） Disease. （ A） Realize their dreams. （ B） Go out
46、 to work. （ C） Make much money. （ D） Work efficiently. （ A） Get up early to take in fresh air. （ B） Do exercises every day. （ C） Go to doctors for examination regularly. （ D） Strengthen our muscles. （ A） The relationship between the speaker and Susan. （ B） The arrangement of the speakers marriage ce
47、remony. （ C） The speakers parents opinion of Susan. （ D） The speakers plan for the future. （ A） At Susans home. （ B） In a swimming pool. （ C） On a tennis ground. （ D） At a dance party. （ A） Her boy friend talks about marriage. （ B） Her boy friends parents dont like her. （ C） Her boy friend is not ve
48、ry intelligent. （ D） Her boy friend works as a salesman. （ A） He wants to marry Susan before 24. （ B） He wants to save enough money for his marriage. （ C） He wants to stop the relation with Susan. （ D） He wants to get married and set up a business of his own. Section C Directions: In this section, y
49、ou 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 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 computer brings both the【 B1】 _
