1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 432及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Criticism. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: 1. 批评在日常生活中很常见 2. 不同的人对待批 评的态度不同 3. 我的看法 二、 Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Sc
2、anning) (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 statement contradicts the
3、 information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 Wedding Customs Around the World Wedding Ceremonies A wedding is celebrated with some kind of ceremony almost everywhere in the world. The ceremonies vary greatly among different nations and diffe
4、rent religions. But whatever the form of a marriage ceremony, it serves the important purpose of announcing to the community that a male and a female have been joined in matrimony(婚姻 ). The wedding ceremony may be a religious one performed by a churchman. In Western societies it may be a civil cerem
5、ony performed by a civil official, such as a mayor or a judge. Or it may be only a couples declaration, before witnesses, of their intention to marry. In some places a transfer of property makes a marriage binding. In other places blood is drawn from the hands of the bride and groom. The blood is mi
6、xed, sealing the union. Among some people the marriage rite consists only of the bride and grooms sharing the same food. Marriage is one of the seven important religious ceremonies of the Catholic Church. The marriage is held in a church with the service conducted by the priest in the language of th
7、e country. The couple stand at the altar(圣坛 ). The priest asks each in turn, “Do you take name of partner here present for your lawful wife/husband, according to the rite of our Holy Mother, the Church?“ in turn, each answers, “I do.“ They then repeat the marriage vows after the priest. The priest b
8、lesses the union: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.“ The priest sprinkles the couple with holy water and blesses the ring or rings. Many traditional customs are observed at Jewish weddings, although they are not requiredby Jewish law. Usually the Jewish priest
9、, the bride and groom, and their attendants stand under a decorated cover called a chupah (犹太教举行婚礼上用的彩棚 ). The present use of the chupah began during the Middle Ages among the Eastern European Jews. The Jewish priest conducts the service. During the ceremony the bride and groom make appropriate vows
10、 and take part in the ring ceremony. The Jewish priest blesses a cup of wine, from which the bride and groom both drink. The Jewish priest talks to the couple about the sacredness of marriage and responsibilities of the bride and groom. After the Jewish priest has pronounced them man and wife, a win
11、e glass is often placed on the floor. The groom steps on the glass and breaks it. Scholars disagree about the symbolism of the custom, but many believe that the breaking of the glass recalls the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem, reminding the couple that even at the moment of greatest joy, the
12、re may be sorrow. The Muslim marriage is a civil and religious contract between the bride and groom. The religious ceremonies and celebrations vary with the customs of the country in which the marriage is held. People of wealth begin the celebrations two or three days before the wedding and continue
13、 for two or three days after. The bride is elaborately dressed in bright colors and wears her finest jewelry. The wedding takes place at the home of the bride. The service is performed by Muslim priest, before at least two male witnesses or one male and two female witnesses and then the vows are exc
14、hanged. Wedding Customs Many of the customs associated with wedding ceremonies are based on neither church nor civil law. They developed from wedding customs of earliest times and come from many lands. The wearing of a bridal veil dates back to early Greek and Roman times. The veil was thought to co
15、nceal the bride from evil spirits. The veil is also believed to have been worn as an indication of the brides innocence and purity. The wedding ring is the most widely used symbol of marriage today, as it has been for centuries. The word “wedding“ comes from the old English word “wed“, which means “
16、promise“ or “pledge“. During Anglo-Saxon times a promise to marry was sealed when the bridegroom-to-be gave his sweetheart a ring. The ring, a circle with no beginning or end, was considered a symbol of being eternal. The third finger of the left hand was chosen as the ring finger because of mistake
17、n beliefs that a nerve runs from that finger to the heart. The best man has been explained as a survival of the ancient practice of wife capture, in which the bridegrooms friends helped him in his struggle to carry off a wife. The brides attendants were supposed to protect her from being captured. T
18、he honeymoon, or holiday spent by the couple after marriage, may have had its beginnings in the idea that the first month of marriage is the sweetest. The word comes from the French phrase lune de mile, which means “moon of honey“. It is believed that it was an ancient custom for a newly married cou
19、ple to take a drink containing honey on each of the first 30 days of the marriage. In ancient times people drove off any unfriendly spirits around the bridal couple by making noises, lighting fires, and waving torches. Many practices that were supposed to prevent bad luck and bring blessings to the
20、bridal pair have come down through the years. Throwing rice after a newly married couple is a very old custom. The ancients threw rice at the bride and groom to distract evil spirits. In many countries the bridal pair is showered with nuts, corn, or wheat. Tin cans or old shoes are sometimes tied to
21、 the car that carries the bride and groom away. This practice may have come out of the ancient belief that loud noises frighten bad spirits away. To assure good luck, brides often follow the old saying and wear for the wedding “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue“. Legal
22、 Requirements Every society has its own laws and requirements governing marriage. There may be regulations concerning the ages at which a couple may marry, the procedures for a license to marry, the recording of the marriage, or the type of ceremony. Each state in the United States sets its own mini
23、mum age at which a couple may marry. In most states, people must be 18 to marry without the consent of their parents. With parental consent, people may marry at 16 in most states. In most of Britain, 16 is the minimum age for marriage, and parental consent is required until the person is 18. India a
24、llows women of 14 and men of 18 to marry. The minimum age for marriage with parental consent in France is 15 for women and 18 for men, but people of 21 may marry without consent. In Italy the bride must be 14 and the groom 16. The minimum age for marriage in Japan is 16 for women and 18 for men. A m
25、arriage license is required in the United States, Canada, and many other countries. In some countries a license to marry is not required, but after the marriage take place, it must be recorded with the state authorities. Most states in the United States require a medical examination and blood test b
26、efore the license is issued. 2 In this passage, which of the following is not mentioned as the one qualified to perform the wedding ceremony? （ A） A civil official. （ B） A judge. （ C） The brides father. （ D） A priest. 3 On which marriage ceremony the priest blesses the union by sprinkling the couple
27、 with holy water? （ A） Jewish. （ B） Muslim. （ C） Roman Catholic. （ D） None of the above. 4 The word “sacredness“ (Line 7, Para 4) is closest in meaning to _. （ A） holiness （ B） carefulness （ C） seriousness （ D） fearfulness 5 The author aims to_ when he talks about the destruction of the temple in Je
28、rusalem. （ A） explain the symbolism of a custom （ B） argue with the scholars who hold the belief （ C） inform the readers of the legend （ D） impress the readers 6 The three marriage ceremonies mentioned in the passage all involve _. （ A） making marriage vows （ B） drinking wine （ C） celebrations lasti
29、ng for days （ D） wearing the finest jewelry 7 In some places the bride is supposed to wear a veil because (of)_. （ A） it was thought to protect the bride from evil spirits （ B） the bridegroom is not allowed to see the face of the bride on the wedding day （ C） it indicates the brides innocence and pu
30、rity （ D） both A and C 8 The minimum age for marriage in France without parental consent is _. （ A） 21 （ B） 15 （ C） 16 （ D） 18 9 Marriage is one of the seven important _ of the Catholic Church. 10 _, a circle with no beginning or end, was considered a symbol of being eternal. 11 Most states in _ , r
31、equire a medical examination and blood test before the license is issued. 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 quest
32、ions 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） That they pay attention to the time. （ B） That they are careful of their examination. （ C） That they prepare for
33、the exam early. （ D） That they wait a moment after class. （ A） She wants to watch TV. （ B） She will listen to music. （ C） She will rest at home. （ D） She intends to do some shopping. （ A） She feels that the trip will take too long. （ B） The students havent chosen a professor. （ C） Professor Smith ha
34、s to choose the destination first. （ D） Its not certain the trip will take place. （ A） Before 9 oclock. （ B） At 10 oclock. （ C） At about 9:15. （ D） After 9:50. （ A） He lent her an extra pen. （ B） He offered her a pencil. （ C） He said he didnt have an extra pencil. （ D） He didnt want to help her. （ A
35、） Keep his leg in the same position. （ B） Cross his legs a different way. （ C） Shift his weight to the other leg. （ D） Move his leg around. （ A） She hasnt heard from the professor in a week. （ B） The class has extra time to complete the assignment. （ C） She only just found out about the economics pa
36、per. （ D） She wont see the professor until next week. （ A） See a doctor. （ B） Stay in bed for a few days. （ C） Get treatment in a better hospital. （ D） Make a phone call to the doctor. （ A） She wants to buy things at a discount using the card （ B） She hopes to establish a good credit rating （ C） She
37、 doesnt want to borrow money from her parents （ D） She is not going to pay off her credit card bill （ A） People generally have a difficult time getting out of debt （ B） Students often apply for more credit cards than they need （ C） The interest rates on student cards are very high （ D） Students can
38、come up with a budget due to credit cards （ A） She hopes that someone will give her the money （ B） She plans on getting rid of her student credit cards （ C） She is going to return the items she purchased on the card （ D） She is going to find a better paying job to cover her expenses （ A） He saw the
39、office on his way home from work. （ B） A friend referred him to Dr. Carters office. （ C） He found Dr. Carters number in the phone book. （ D） He found Dr. Carters number on the Internet. （ A） He has to pick up his took kits. （ B） He has to take a bus home. （ C） He has to open his store in the morning
40、. （ D） He has to pick up his kids. （ A） The mans telephone number is 647-0547. （ B） The mans telephone number is 643-0547. （ C） The man was scheduled to meet the doctor at 8:15 A.M. Thursday. （ D） The man was scheduled to meet the doctor at 8: 00A.M Thursday. （ A） He hurt his knee when a tall ladder
41、 fell on him. （ B） He injured his ankle when he fell from a ladder. （ C） He sprained his hand when he fell off the roof of his house. （ D） His foot has a paint can on because he likes painting the house. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passag
42、e, 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） The degree of violence in programs is too high （ B） There shouldnt be any commercials on televisio
43、n （ C） Watching too much television is undesirable for children （ D） Television programs in the United States are of low quality （ A） A recreational program. （ B） An educational program. （ C） A program for cartoons. （ D） A program for commercials （ A） They will become inactive and dull （ B） They wil
44、l not go to cinemas as often （ C） They will forget to do their homework。 （ D） They will imitate what they see in the programs （ A） Different kinds of crimes。 （ B） Increasingly high crime rate in the U.S. （ C） Seasonal changes in the natural environment （ D） The relations between changes in the seaso
45、n and crime patterns （ A） February. （ B） May （ C） July （ D） August （ A） Few people get married in June. （ B） Most people read serious books in summer. （ C） More people have mental problems in June than in other months （ D） One is most likely to make the best performance on examinations in summer （ A
46、） The central government cannot be too powerful. （ B） Bigger states have more power than smaller ones. （ C） The central government can put a limit on state taxes. （ D） The states and the central government have the same powers. （ A） The games shouldnt be held in Salt Lake City. （ B） The games have m
47、et their environmental goals. （ C） The games did little to protect the environment. （ D） The games have caused lasting damages to the area. （ A） Sports competition （ B） Cultural exchange （ C） Economic development （ D） Environmental protection （ A） Building ski jumps farther away from the city. （ B）
48、Developing better public transportation in the city. （ C） Planting more trees around the fields. （ D） Promoting the use of cleaner energy. 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 gene
49、ral 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 Knowledge may be acquired through conversation, watching television or traveling, but the deepest and most【 B1】 _way is thro
