1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 518及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic My View on a Gap Year. You should write no more than 220 words, and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below: 1. 有人认为大学生在读期间应休学实习一年 (to have a ga
2、p year)，以获取相关的工作经验； 2. 也有人持不同的意见； 3. 我的看法。 My View on a Gap Year 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 Y
3、ES) if the statement 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 How to be a great test taker Sometimes it seems that life is just one big test. Po
4、p quizzes. Chapter tests. Final exams. The daunting national examinations for those planning to go to college. You cant even get your drivers license without passing a test. “Tests are a part of life, says Judy S. Richardson, professor of reading at Virginia Common wealth University in Richmond, Vir
5、ginia. “We take tests all of the time. I recently had to take one, even at my age, just to apply for a research grant. We may have to take them to apply for a job; or to joint the armed forces.“ Importance of Tests Tests are not just commonplace; theyre also important. “Our society places an emphasi
6、s on test scores,“ says Maureen D. Gillette, associate dean of the College of Education at William Paterson University in New Jersey. “Most colleges and universities look at SAT or ACT tests as a measure of a students potential for success in college. Students should realize that some people and ins
7、titutions will make certain judgments about them, whether accurate or not, based on test scores.“ Talk about pressure! With so much depending on the results, exams can be over whelming. But they dont have to be. The right frame of mind and the use of smart test taking strategies can help any student
8、 succeed. Benefits of Tests Too often, people take a negative view of tests. Yet they actually have some positive features, according to Richardson. “Tests help us practice sharp, alert thinking,“ she says. “Answering test questions involves more than knowing a specific, literal answer. It also mean
9、s knowing how to read between the lines, and then apply it to a situation. That is what we are expected to do every day, and so tests may help us be ready for that daily experience. Goals of Test-taking In addition to these benefits, though, the primary goal in test taking is to do well. For some st
10、udents, the objective might be a passing score. For others, the desired outcome might be an A grade. But what is the best guarantee of doing well in the testing process? Proper Preparation The most basic factor, experts agree, is preparation. “Always be prepared for the test, Richardson advises. “Ta
11、ke notes, ask questions, read the material, guess what the teacher will be asking. Then when you see the test, you will have a confident reaction. You will be able to think clearly and do better on the test.“ On the other hand, failing to prepare is the biggest mistake you can make. This may seem ob
12、vious. But in addition to lacking the necessary knowledge, lack of preparation can weaken your mental state. “If you do not prepare all along, when you see the test, you may panic,“ Richardson notes. When fear creeps in, even the best student is unlikely to succeed. Making Use of Your Materials Prep
13、aring for exams can include a variety of strategies. At a minimum, any important material should be read at least once, and preferably more, until you have absorbed the main points. Simply scanning over textbooks or notes is not enough. “Reading it once is not studying,“ says Dr. Michael Epstein, pr
14、ofessor of psychology at Rider University in New Jersey. He advocates taking a structured approach in which students review information both before a test and afterward. Before taking an exam, you should commit important concepts to memory through focused study. Try using whatever memory techniques
15、work best for you. This might mean writing notes, asking yourself questions and then answering them aloud, or employing clever memory devices. Managing Time Key to the process is time management. Dont assume you can wait until the last minute and then make up for lost study time. Rather, be sure to
16、prepare in advance. After all, you know tests will be coming up in virtually every course you take. Similarly, test dates for standardized test are published months ahead of the actual dates. “The most effective way to study for a test is to review briefly all along and then re view some more before
17、 the test,“ Richardson says. “Cramming is not too effective.“ Advance preparation need not be a solitary process. In fact, most teachers will work with you because they want students to succeed. So in the days or weeks preceding an ex am, make sure to consult with your teacher and determine just wha
18、t to expect. According to Dr. Douglas B. Reeves, author of The 20-Minute Learning Connection, A Practical Guide for Parents Who Want to Help Their Children Succeed in School, asking questions far in advance of a test is always a good idea. Techniques of Advance Preparation “First, learn the rules of
19、 the game,“ “he says. “Its OK to ask the teacher what the test covers. Teachers appreciate it when students express an interest and want to do well. You are not cheating if you ask about the material on the test and the types of questions that will be used. Another strategy is to create practice tes
20、t questions. Put yourself in the teachers shoes, “Reeves says. “How would you test someone about this material.? Of course, you cant create test questions unless you take time to read and learn the material.“ Dont just mimic the efforts of other students. Analyze your own learning style, and employ
21、methods that work best for you. “Learn the ways you learn best,“ says Richardson. “I learn by taking notes and making charts. Some learn by making diagrams. Be active in listening to your teacher and reading the material. And try to summarize in your own mind what you learned each day. You can do th
22、is in the car on the way home, on the bus, and so forth-it takes just minutes to do.“ Another tip is to hone your writing skills. “Of all the skills you can practice, the mastery of nonfiction writing is the one that will help you most in almost any test situation,“ says Reeves. “Even with a multipl
23、e-choice test, practice writing the reasons that a given answer: is right or wrong. Tackling Standardized Tests What about standardized tests such as the SAT? Many of the same strategies apply as for other types of examinations. In addition, its wise to avoid getting caught up too much in the hype o
24、ften associated with these exams. “Prepare, but dont stress out,“ says Gillette. “If you study hard during the year, take appropriate courses in school, and do some test preparation, it is likely that you will do fine.“ She adds that it can be worthwhile to take step such as purchasing commercially
25、made practice test material, studying in small groups as well as alone, doing practice problems, and using the answer key to discuss right and wrong answers. “With measures like these, good students should have all the preparation they need,“ Gillette notes. “Many parents spend a lot of money on tes
26、t preparation courses. Some people may value this route, but I really do not think it is necessary.“ On-line Preparation If youd like to learn more about test-taking strategies, check out books on the subject along with Web sites such as the one provided by the National Council of Teachers of Englis
27、h at www. ncte. org. But dont depend too heavily on the World Wide Web. “Remember, you can drown in Internet information,“ Reeves says. “When you are preparing for a test, you need focus, not 300 pages downloaded from the Web. Learn the rules of the game, get the information, you need, and then writ
28、e practice questions and practice responses. Thats your best plan.“ 2 The passage gives a general description of the ways to prepare for tests. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Most colleges and universities look at SAT or ACT tests as a measure of a students potential for success in college. （ A） Y （ B） N （
29、 C） NG 4 For some students, the objective might be a （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Simply scanning over textbooks or notes is not enough. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 Before taking an exam, you shouldnt commit important concepts to memory through focused study. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 Cramming is not too effec
30、tive although it may be your only option. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 You are not cheating if you ask about the material on the test and the types of questions that will be used. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 Some learn by taking notes and making charts and others learn by _. 10 Dont depend too heavily on the
31、 _. 11 When you are preparing for a test, you need focus, not 300 pages _. 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 ques
32、tions 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） The party is almost over. （ B） She likes the mans idea. （ C） Games have already been added. （ D） Shell talk to h
33、im when the TV program is finished. （ A） He welcomes her telephoning any time. （ B） He will telephone her as often as be can. （ C） He is not that far away if she wants to visit. （ D） He doesnt believe that she will really miss him. （ A） She will do the jobs for him. （ B） She will inform him of what
34、he missed. （ C） She will inform him of the dates. （ D） She doesnt think they have been doing that much to be concerned. （ A） Greg used to be so informal in his dress. （ B） Greg used to be very formal in his dress. （ C） Greg is normally not very conscious of his style. （ D） Greg spent 180 dollars on
35、his new leather jacket. （ A） The exam format is not any easier. （ B） The exam format hasnt been introduced yet. （ C） The exam format is still underway. （ D） The exam format hasnt been tested yet. （ A） The professor will change his mind. （ B） The professor may change his mind. （ C） Its best not to ma
36、ke the professor angry. （ D） The professor wouldnt change his mind. （ A） In New York. （ B） On the telephone. （ C） In the office of a restaurant. （ D） In the kitchen of a restaurant. （ A） He will reconsider the womans position later. （ B） He will allow the woman to miss class. （ C） He should consider
37、 lowering the womans grade. （ D） He suggest that the student try to reschedule the operation. （ A） A novel about a president, （ B） A political science hook. （ C） A listing of election results. （ D） A text for one of his courses. （ A） To the managers office. （ B） To the paperback section. （ C） To the
38、 textbook area. （ D） To the publishers indexes. （ A） Only those used in the university. （ B） Only those printed at the university. （ C） Only those currently available from publishers. （ D） Only those in the field of political science. （ A） He cant find his office key. （ B） He has misplaced some exam
39、s. （ C） He is unable to speak. （ D） He doesnt like his classroom. （ A） Mark the latest homework assignment. （ B） Put a cancellation notice on the classroom door. （ C） Make an appointment with the doctor. （ D） Return some exams to his students. （ A） Teach Davids Class while he is absent. （ B） Give Pr
40、ofessor Winston the key to Davids office. （ C） Leave a message on the board in Davids classroom. （ D） Bring David the homework that was due today. （ A） To put the homework on Davids desk. （ B） To leave the master key for David. （ C） To give Davids students the next assignment. （ D） To call David at
41、the end of the afternoon. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. 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 mar
42、ked A, B, C and D. （ A） Its large number of bicycle clubs. （ B） Its network of superhighways. （ C） Its geographic variety. （ D） Its mild climate. （ A） Go on a bicycle tour. （ B） Repair their bicycles. （ C） Take rest about road safety. （ D） Participate in a bicycle race. （ A） To save money on equipme
43、nt. （ B） To help keep participants from getting lost. （ C） To instruct newcomers about bicycle maintenance. （ D） To ensure that everyone knows about the historical sites: （ A） Criticizing others on bus. （ B） Amusing people in pubic. （ C） Enjoying talking to people. （ D） Listening to peoples in publi
44、c. （ A） Playing a word game. （ B） Arguing with each other. （ C） Whispering to each other. （ D） Talking about their families. （ A） Surprising. （ B） Amusing. （ C） Quite boring. （ D） Extremely exciting. （ A） A man w. ho is courageous. （ B） A man who knows his faults. （ C） A man who knows his weakness.
45、（ D） A man who has a clear knowledge of himself. （ A） People became courageous. （ B） Socrates taught young men evil things. （ C） Socrates ideas did harm to their ruling. （ D） People were encouraged to ask questions about themselves. （ A） 25 days. （ B） 30 days. （ C） 35 days. （ D） 40 days. （ A） Socrat
46、es was hanged by the rulers of Rome. （ B） Socrates was calm and cheerful after he was arrested. （ C） Socrates ideas had a great influence upon the Western culture. （ D） Socrates friends and pupils did a lot to help Socrates out of prison. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passag
47、e 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 ar
48、e 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 When a consumer finds that an item she or he bought is faulty or does not live up to the manufacturers【 B1】 _for it, the first, step is to present the guarante
49、e at the store of purchase. In most eases, this action will【 B2】 _results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer may use to gain satisfaction. A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the “higher up“ the consumer takes his or her【 B3】 _, the faster he or she can expect it to be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumers favor,【 B4】 _be or she has a just claim
