1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 575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: The Damage of public Facilities. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese. 1. 公共设施破坏严重的问题有待解决 2. 解决办法有哪些 3. 你的看法。 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 Rivals No More How to help siblings(兄弟 ,姐妹 )become pals “I didnt start it. She hit me first.“ “He ruined my new Play-Station game. Cant he leave my stuff alone?
4、“ “Why do I have to give way to him all the time? Its not fair!“ Sound familiar? If youve got two or more children, you probably know how intense and hurtful sibling rivalry can beover the most trivial of things. “In our house, sometimes there is a quarrel over who gets to roller-skate down the driv
5、eway first,“ says Pat Weston, a mother of four. Resolving the conflicts, however, is far from a trivial matter. These early conflicts with siblings affect self-confidence and self-reliance, future friendships and family harmony, according to experts. Even the ways adults handle problems can refer ba
6、ck to early battles with a brother or sister. As a parent or guardian, how do you play up warmth, sharing and cooperationwhile under standing feelings of jealousy, anger and aggression? Try these tips for peace. See the big picture. Too often grown-ups step in at the “shriek stage“ of a conflict, sa
7、ys parent educator and author Elizabeth Crary. “So they miss the whole picture.“ The child who creates commotion(骚乱 )with a hostile act, such as hitting, may actually be the victim of repeated offensive actions from a sneakier sibling. “When a parent understands what is really going on, she can help
8、 both children,“ Crary explains. Observing your kids also allows for lots of opportunities to encourage instances of their good behavior: “I like the way you let your brother look at your baseball cards.“ Focus on feelings. When theyre angry, children are too nervous and confused to process in forma
9、tion correctly. Crary advises working between crises to teach calm-down techniqueshow to breathe deeply or shake out the “marls,“ for example. When everyone is less angry, try helping your kids to identify and express their underlying emotions, and listen sensitively to each ones side. At first, esp
10、ecially with very young children, you may need to do some prompting. For example: “I can see youre sad that your sister doesnt feel like sharing her crayons right now.“ or, “You seem upset that Mummy spends so much time feeding the baby.“ When kids learn that their feelings will be respected, they o
11、ften become more considerate of others. Rely on rules. In the Di Micele kitchen, the walls are devoted to the childrens artwork, all on the theme of getting along. With three boys under age six, parents Sabrina and Eric make a special effort to explain and reinforce the rules for harmony. “Still,“ S
12、abrina admits, “its hard. We all have to work on this.“ It takes time and patience, but rules do reduce conflict. “Children understand rules and want boundaries,“ says Hildy Ross, professor of psychology at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. “Without them, issues dont get resolved.“ Ross
13、 found that parents actually enforce their rules inconsistently, only about half the time. During busy periods, perhaps they do not follow through, or even forget the rules they created. Aggressive acts by kids generate more notice than violations against propertytaking a toy, or not sharing, for in
14、stance. “But property and individual rights are important to kids, and so is consistency,“ says Ross. A possession a child prizes should be protected to limit confrontations. Privacy and personal space deserve protection too. And to avoid remote-control fights, be clear about the schedule for TV, vi
15、deo or computer games. A timer or calendar can prevent countless “Its my turn!“ quarrels. Let kids own the answer. When establishing rules or handling conflicts, help children find solutions on their own. A three-step plan is a good idea. First, define the issue: “What are you fighting over?“ Next,
16、promote understanding by asking each child to repeat the others point of view: “What did your brother say about playing with his Lego toys?“ Finally, see if the kids can brainstorm a solution. Working together, the Di Miceli boys decided to watch “Sesame Street“ on the big family television. If olde
17、st brother Chase got bored, he could watch cartoons on the TV set upstairs. Chase also exchanged computer time. He gets to use the Playhouse Disney games before school, and four-year-old Grayson takes his turn in the afternoon. “Children are more thoughtful, creative and agreeable when they have so-
18、so in solving their problems,“ Ross explains. Model good behavior. Mum is typically the referee(裁判员 )in disputes, but according to one study, Dads positive influence has more weight when it comes to cooperation. “Affectionate fathers who showed how to share and take turns taught children a style of
19、interaction that in creased cooperation,“ states Brenda Volling, associate professor of psychology at the University of Michigan. Parents can create teachable moments by playing family board games that promote cooperation. Or they can set the stage for pretend play that allows each child to have an
20、exciting role.(“Your sister wants to be a police officer, so how about if you become a firefighter?“) Kids are highly motivated to have close, loving relationships within the family, say the experts. And cooperation with one another spirals(盘旋移动 )outwards in their lives, attracting friends who appre
21、ciate their skills. Says Volling, “Showing kids how to express their feelings, compromise and have fun together is a lifelong gift.“ Those early sibling bonds really do mean a lot. 2 The passage offers some advice on how to solve children rivalry at school. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Early conflicts wi
22、th siblings affect ones self-confidence and self-reliance, future friendships and family harmony. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Grown-ups arriving at the “shriek stage“ of a conflict tend to make wrong judgment. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 The child who is hit by his sibling may be to blame for his previous o
23、ffensive actions. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 Good relationship between siblings helps children grow up to be emotional. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 Parents should protect their childrens privacy and personal space. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 Father is a typical referee in children disputes. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C）
24、 NG 9 Sibling rivalry even over the most trivial of things can be _. 10 Hildy Ross found that only about half the time do parents actually _. 11 According to Brenda Volling, children can learn a style of interaction that increased cooperation from fathers who are _ and who showed how to share and ta
25、ke turns. 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 once. After each question there will be
26、 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） Customer and assistant. （ B） Father and daughter. （ C） Dentist and patient. （ D） Teacher and student. （ A） The man went to the lecture, but the woman didnt. （ B） The woman went
27、to the lecture, but the man didnt. （ C） Neither of speakers went to the lecture. （ D） Both speakers went to the lecture. （ A） Intensive Reading. （ B） Extensive Reading. （ C） Literature. （ D） Listening. （ A） The woman goes to a full-time school and works part time. （ B） The woman has to work to suppo
28、rt herself. （ C） The womans classes are not difficult. （ D） The woman takes evening courses. （ A） Because Maria doesnt like football. （ B） Because Maria fell iii. （ C） Because he didnt have the time. （ D） Because he cant stand football. （ A） Jack survived the accident. （ B） Jack was the only victim
29、of the accident. （ C） Jack saved all the other passengers. （ D） It did little damage to Jacks car. （ A） The plane is full. （ B） The plane is late. （ C） The plane has broken down. （ D） The flight is canceled. （ A） Because all rooms are taken. （ B） Because many spare rooms are available. （ C） Because
30、there are only double rooms. （ D） Because there is just a single room. （ A） To the science museum. （ B） To the art museum. （ C） To the state museum. （ D） To the history museum. （ A） The cost of the ticket. （ B） The number of the platform. （ C） The ticket machine. （ D） The stops of the train. （ A） Ab
31、out every five minutes. （ B） About every six minutes. （ C） About every seven minutes. （ D） About every eight minutes. （ A） To help international students prepare to enter institutions of higher learning. （ B） To teach students how to use English in their daily lives and at work. （ C） To provide work
32、 opportunities for graduating students in the community. （ D） To provide, from basic communication courses to content-based classes. （ A） Literature. （ B） US Culture. （ C） TOEFL. （ D） Business English. （ A） May 29th. （ B） June 29th. （ C） July 29th. （ D） April 29th. （ A） $2030. （ B） $2,013.00 （ C） $2
33、,300.00 （ D） $2,330.00 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 marked
34、 A, B, C and D. （ A） Watching traditional plays. （ B） Visiting the magnificent libraries. （ C） Boating on the river. （ D） Cycling in narrow streets. （ A） There are many visitors there. （ B） There are many students there. （ C） There are many old streets there. （ D） There are many bicycles there. （ A）
35、 He thinks the city is too crowded. （ B） He likes the place very much. （ C） He thinks the streets are too narrow. （ D） He admires the comfortable life of the students there. （ A） He was good at writing about interesting people. （ B） It was much easier to write stories about people. （ C） He believed
36、that people are always eager to learn about other people. （ D） He thought people played an important role in world events. （ A） Action. （ B） World News. （ C） Enterprise. （ D） Faces and Places. （ A） He is a sportsman. （ B） He is a photographer. （ C） He is an actor. （ D） He is a publisher. （ A） About
37、seven million. （ B） Nearly half of the American population. （ C） 25% of American people. （ D） We dont know exactly from the passage. （ A） 25%. （ B） 1/3. （ C） 50%. （ D） 40%. （ A） Because they are older than young people. （ B） Because the young people will soon be in charge of the nation. （ C） Because
38、 the students today have strong opinions. （ D） Because the youths ideas are important. （ A） The lives of their parents. （ B） Making a better life for all people. （ C） The trouble in American families. （ D） The strong opinions. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three time
39、s. 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 t
40、o fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 36 Boy, tourism really is a big business these days. Its【 B1】 _. It involves hotels, transportation, restaurants, shops, and thousands of people. The tour companies keep tell
41、ing us what a good thing it is. about how much we can learn about people and【 B2】 _, but sometimes I【 B3】 _if this is really true. A【 B4】 _that I know went abroad last summer. They traveled with a tour group. Its interesting to compare their experiences with some of the experiences of other people i
42、n the same tour group. My friends,【 B5】 _, had some【 B6】 _, or friends, actually, along the【 B7】 _of their tour. In some of the cities they were going to, they knew some local people. When they got to different places, they could go out with some of the local people and they could eat some of the lo
43、cal food and maybe see some of the local【 B8】 _. Other members of the tour group, however, never got away from the group at all. They never went out and did a thing on their own.【 B9】 _. I understand why people wouldnt go out on their own【 B10】 _. But it seems to me that【 B11】 _. If tour companies e
44、mphasized that, everyone really would learn about other people and other customs. 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3】 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 ea
45、ch blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully 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
46、of the words in the bank more than once. 47 Rob Sapp, 27, from Kent, loved games when he was attending school. In fact, he loved games so much that he decided to become a PE teacher himself. At the private school he at tended PE was【 S1】 _traditional, consisting of rugby(橄榄球 ), hockey(曲棍球 ), cricket
47、 and athletics. What he teaches is very【 S2】 _. “Today you find you are teaching a huge range of sports, basketball, softball, tennis, net-ball, volleyball as well as fitness training. But the biggest【 S3】 _that Ive noticed is the big push to get girls more included in PE. Often, they arent interest
48、ed in the traditional sports and we have to work harder,“ he says. The new sports on offer mean new【 S4】 _for teachers, but things have changed. In primary schools all teachers are now trained to teach PE on top of【 S5】 _subjects such as maths and English; students training to teach PE in secondary
49、schools have to have done some sports at degree to【 S6】 _for teacher training. So how has training for sports teachers changed? “Forty years ago,“ says Len Almond of Loughborough University, “if you were training to be a sports teacher you would have three hours of athletics every week, four hours of gymnastics, three hours of swimming, lots of different games and a small number of theory lectures and some on how to te
