1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 561及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a campaign speech in support of your election to the post of chairman of the student union. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese. 1 你认为自己具备了什么条件 (能力、性格
2、、爱好等 )可以胜任学生会主席的工作 2 如果当选，你将会为本校同学做什么 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 statement agrees
3、 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 Have you ever dreamed of owning your own car7 Imagine driving down a tree-lined street with the windows down
4、on a sunny day, a warm rush of air streaming through your hair. Okay, snap out of your reverie. Before you start mapping out the route to the nearest beach, you just might want to learn some valuable car-buying tips. The Big Decision: New or Used The first thing you must decide before you begin your
5、 automobile research is whether you want a new car or a used car. Of course, there are benefits and drawbacks on both sides. If you decide to buy a used car, there are several things you need to keep in mind. First of all, there are more than 2 million car accidents annually and chances are if you a
6、re in the market for a used car, you will come in contact with at least one automobile that was in an accident. The most important thing about buying a used car is that you know everything about the history of the car, including: the number of previous owners if the car was ever involved in an accid
7、ent any previous mechanical problems the maintenance history of the car One of the largest benefits of buying a used car is that you can often get a great deal and in many cases, the car you buy may even be relatively new. Successful used car buyers often are just as happy with their used car as new
8、 car buyers are with a new vehicle. But remember, the most common car-buying horror stories do involve the purchase of used cars. When you have a good idea of what kind of car best fits your needs and budget, you can begin your research on used cars. The Internet is Your Best Friend Whether youre bu
9、ying new or used, theres no doubt that the Internet is a great tool for your car quest. If you are buying a new car, you can research the kind of car you want, the options you need, the price of the car and the price of the additional options. If youve done your homework, youll be able to walk into
10、a dealership armed with loads of valuable information. What to Know Before You Go About You: Before you start thinking about fun things like whether you want a convertible or a sports car, you need to do some self-examination. First and foremost, you need to examine your budget. You should set a rea
11、sonable price range for the car and begin to eliminate cars that are out of that price range. As a potential car buyer, you need to be realistic, dont fantasize about a $ 45,000 car when your budget will just barely support a $ 22,000 price-tag. Also, remember that trying to figure out a way to buy
12、a car that is outside your price range is really not a good idea. After all, its not much fun to have a car if you cant afford to go places in it. About the Car: When you figure out what car you want, there are some things you want to learn about the car(s)so that you can get the best deal possible
13、when youre ready to buy. You will need to know the average price of the car, so you wont overpay. You can get a good idea of the base price(the price of the car without any special options)by visiting different dealerships and comparing prices and by using the Internet to get price quotes. You shoul
14、d also get an idea of how much the dealer will add on for various options like air conditioning, a CD player or anti-lock brakes. If you can, try to find out what the dealer price is and negotiate up from that figure. Payment: Okay, so youve found the perfect car. Before you even think about purchas
15、ing it, you need to know how youre going to pay for it. If, by some miracle in todays economy, you have saved enough to pay for the entire car, you will not need financing. But most car buyers today make their purchase by paying a down payment and then financing the balance-making monthly car paymen
16、ts until the remainder of the loan is paid in full. Remember, that financing is a loan and as with all loans, you have to pay interest. Unless you dont mind paying thousands of dollars in interest, youll want to make your down payment as high as you can afford. The low Annual Percentage Rates(APR)th
17、at dealerships and car companies advertise on television are the interest rates the dealer charges for financing. Often, those low rates are only for people with perfect credit or they are an introductory rate, meaning they will go up after a certain period of time. Avoiding Common Pitfalls(陷阱 ) Car
18、 dealerships are a business. And, like any other business, they need to make money. Therefore its pretty reasonable to assume that car dealers are out to sell you a car and make the most money possible on the deal. As a consumer, you want to get the best product for the best price. To attain that go
19、al, you must avoid the common and costly pitfalls of car buying. Here are some points to ponder before you purchase: There are two times of the year in which you will get the best price on a car: the last two weeks of December and July to October. Competition gets you the best price. Know what other
20、 dealers are charging for the car and then the deal will be on your terms, not the dealers. Know your credit history and remember that it is illegal for anyone to run a credit check on you without your permission. Some car dealers actually ignore this rule. Dont give the dealer your license or socia
21、l security number. Cars that need to be ordered from the factory should NOT cost more than the cars on the lot. Dont be fooled. Be wary of letting a car dealer locate the car you want from another dealership. They often charge you unnecessary fees. It is illegal for a car to have a missing MSRP or p
22、rice invoice sticker. Dont fall for advertising. Do your own independent research. Getting the Best Price The thing that makes most car buyers nervous is that they know they are going to have to negotiate. Dont be afraid of negotiating. If you go into the dealership with a very good idea of what you
23、 want and what you want to pay, the negotiating is up to them, not you. Youve done your work and now the dealer has to work to get closest to the price you want to pay. 2 This passage aims to tell the common readers how car dealers sell cars to consumers. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Whether you make a d
24、ecision to buy a new car or a used car, both can have merits and demerits. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Successful purchase of used cars does involve the most common car-buying horror stories. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Before you walk into a dealership, youd better surf the net to find the information abou
25、t your desired car. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 If your budget supports a $ 22,000 price-tag, you will be able to buy a convertible or a sports car priced at $ ,00 （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 The base price of a car refers to the price of the car without any special options. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 It is ge
26、nerally believed that cars in fashion and with various options sell well. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 Low rates are sometimes an_, meaning they will go up after a certain period of time. 10 One of the best times of the year for you to get the lowest price on a car is_of December. 11 What makes most car
27、buyers nervous is that they know they have to_. 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 be spoken only o
28、nce. 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） 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） The 2:00
29、 train will arrive earlier. （ B） The 2:30 train has a dining car. （ C） The woman prefers to take the 2:30 train. （ D） They are going to have some fast food on the train. （ A） She has been longing to attend Harvard University. （ B） She will consider the mans suggestion carefully. （ C） She has finishe
30、d her project with Dr. Garcias help. （ D） She will consult Dr. Garcia about entering graduate school. （ A） Alice didnt seem to be nervous during her speech. （ B） Alice needs more training in making public speeches. （ C） The man can hardly understand Alices presentation. （ D） The man didnt think high
31、ly of Alices presentation. （ A） Its worse than 30 years ago. （ B） It remains almost the same as before. （ C） There are more extremes in the weather. （ D） There has been a significant rise in temperature. （ A） At a publishing house. （ B） At a bookstore. （ C） In a reading room. （ D） In Prof. Jordans o
32、ffice. （ A） The man can stay in her brothers apartment. （ B） Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel. （ C） Her brother can find an apartment for the man. （ D） The man should have booked a less expensive hotel. （ A） Priority should be given to listening. （ B） Its most helpful to read Englis
33、h newspapers every day. （ C） Its more effective to combine listening with reading. （ D） Reading should come before listening. （ A） Sherry （ B） Sandy （ C） Susan （ D） Sharon （ A） Education. （ B） Accounting. （ C） Marketing. （ D） Computer. （ A） He is a graduate majoring in TESL. （ B） He has not got a de
34、gree in any field. （ C） He is good at international business. （ D） He has one or two years of experience. （ A） Late in the afternoon. （ B） Early in the morning. （ C） At midnight. （ D） At noon. （ A） 5 billion years. （ B） 4 billion years. （ C） 4.5 billion years. （ D） 5.4 billion years. （ A） He is too
35、pessimistic about mankind. （ B） He is too much influenced by cable TV. （ C） He has something wrong with his mind. （ D） He is exaggerating about what he has seen. （ A） He quit his job to go back to school. （ B） He was recently laid off from his job. （ C） He is working fewer hours these days. （ D） He
36、can no longer depend on his parents. 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
37、choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Synthetic fuel. （ B） Solar energy. （ C） Alcohol. （ D） Electricity. （ A） Air traffic conditions. （ B） Traffic jams on highways. （ C） Road conditions. （ D） New traffic rules. （ A） Go through a health check. （ B） Take little luggage with them. （ C） Arrive early for bo
38、arding. （ D） Undergo security cheeks. （ A） Beauty. （ B） Loyalty. （ C） Luck. （ D） Durability. （ A） He wanted to follow the tradition of his country. （ B） He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriage. （ C） It was through that a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heart. （ D） It w
39、as supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck. （ A） The two people can learn about each other s likes and dislikes. （ B） The two people can have time to decide if they are a good match. （ C） The two people can have time to shop for their new home. （ D） The two people can earn eno
40、ugh money for their wedding. （ A） She was found stealing in a bookstore. （ B） She caught someone in the act of stealing. （ C） She admitted having stolen something. （ D） She said she was wrongly accused of stealing. （ A） A book. （ B） $3,000.00 （ C） A handbag. （ D） A Christmas card. （ A） She was quest
41、ioned by the police. （ B） She was shut in a small room for 20 minutes. （ C） She was insulted by the shopper around her. （ D） She was body - searched by the store manager. （ A） They refused to apologize for having followed her through the town. （ B） They regretted having wrongly accused her of steali
42、ng. （ C） They still suspected that she was a thief. （ D） They agreed to pay her $ 3,000 damages. 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
43、 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 V
44、ery few people can get college degree before 11, but Michael was an【 B1】_. He started high school when he was 5, finishing in just nine months. He became the【 B2】 _youngest college graduate when he was 10 years and 4 months old, earning an【 B3】 _degree. Now at 11 Michaels working on a masters degree
45、 in【 B4】 _intelligence. But Michaels【 B5】 _hasnt always come easy,【 B6】 _his intelligence. He still lacks important life【 B7】 _. In one class, He had to struggle to understand【 B8】 _novels, because, he says, “Im 11. Ive never been in love before.“ Another challenge was his size.【 B9】 _. He likes com
46、puters so much【 B10】 _. He wants to make robots do all the heavy tasks.【 B11】 _. 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3】 40 【 B4】 41 【 B5】 42 【 B6】 43 【 B7】 44 【 B8】 45 【 B9】 46 【 B10】 47 【 B11】 Section B Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished s
47、tatements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. 47 Statuses are marvelous human inventions that enable us to get along with one another and to deter mine where we “fit“ in society. As we go about our everyday lives, we mentally attempt t
48、o place people in terms of their statuses. For example, we must judge whether the person in the library is a reader or a librarian, whether the telephone caller is a friend or a salesman, whether the unfamiliar person on our property is a thief or a meter reader, and so on. The statues we assume oft
49、en vary with the people we encounter, and change throughout life. Most of us can, at very high speed, assume the statuses that various situations require. Much of social interaction consists of identifying and selecting among appropriate statuses and allowing other people to assume their statuses in relation to us. This means that we fit our actions to those of other people based on a constant mental process of appraisal and interpretati
