1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 665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 on the topic of Reuse of Textbooks in Schools. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below. 1目前有些中小学开始循环使 用课本，好处是 2也可能会产生一些问题 3我对此的看法 Reuse of Textbooks in
2、 Schools 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 with the information given i
3、n 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 Raising Wise Consumers Almost anyone with a profit motive is marketing to innocents. Help your kids understand its OK not to have it all.
4、Here are five strategies for raising wise consumers. 1. Lead by example While you may know that TV commercials stimulate desire for consumer goods, youll have a hard time telling your kids on the virtues of turning off the tube if you structure your own days around the latest sitcom (情景喜剧 ) or reali
5、ty show. The same principle applies to money matters. It does no good to lecture your kids about spending, saving and sharing when doing out their pocket money if you spend every free weekend afternoon at the mall. If you suspect your own spending habits are out of whack (紊乱 ), consider what financi
6、al advisor Nathan Dungan says in his book Wasteful Sons and Material Girls: How Not to Be Your Childs ATM. “In teaching your child about money, few issues are as critical as your own regular consumer decisions,“ he writes. “In the coming weeks, challenge yourself to say no to your own wants and to o
7、pt for less expensive options.“ 2. Encourage critical thinking With children under six, start by telling them, “Dont believe everything you see,“ says Linda Millar, vice-president of education for Concerned Childrens Advertisers, a non-profit group of 26 Canadian companies helping children and their
8、 families to be “media and life wise“. Show them examples of false or exaggerated advertising claims, such as a breakfast cereal (谷类 ) making you bigger and stronger. Shari Graydon, a media educator and past president of MediaWatch, suggests introducing children to the “marketing that doesnt show“ t
9、he mascots (吉祥物 ) and websites that strengthen brand loyalty, the trading toys that cause must-have-it fever and the celebrity endorsements (代言 ). “Explain that advertisers pay millions of dollars for celebrities to endorse a product, and that the people who buy the product end up sharing the cost,“
10、 she says. 3. Supervise with sensitivity According to a survey conducted by the Media Awareness Network in 2001, nearly 70 per cent of children say parents never sit with them while they surf the Net and more than half say parents never check where theyve been online. The states for TV habits paint
11、a similar picture. A 2003 Canadian Teachers Federation study of childrens media habits found that roughly 30 per cent of children in Years Three to Six claim that no adult has input into their selection of TV shows; by Year Eight, the figure rises to about 60 per cent. “Research suggests that kids b
12、enefit more from having parents watch with them than having their viewing time limited,“ says Graydon, noting that many children have TV sets in their bedrooms, which effectively free them from parental supervision. And what exactly does “supervision“ mean? “Rather than ridiculing your childs favori
13、te show, which will only create distance between you, you can explain why certain media messages conflict with the values youd like to develop in your child,“ Graydon says. If youre put off by coarse language in a TV show, tell your child that hearing such language sends the (false) message that thi
14、s is the way most people communicate when under stress. If violence in a computer game disturbs you, point out that a steady diet of onscreen violence can weaken sensitivity towards real-life violence. “And when you do watch a show together,“ adds Graydon, “discuss some of the hidden messages, both
15、good and bad.“ 4. Say no without guilt Im not proud to admit it, but when Tara asked me if I could take her shopping, I ended up saying yes. More precisely, I told her that if she continued to work hard and do well in school, I would take her over the school holidays. The holidays have now passed an
16、d I still havent taken her, but I have no doubt shell remind me of it soon enough. When I do take her, I intend to set firm limits (both on the price and the clothing items) before we walk into the store. Still, I wonder why I gave in so quickly to Taras request. Author Thompson says that my status
17、as a baby boomer may provide a clue. “We boomer parents spring from a consumer culture in which having the right stuff helps you fit in,“ she explains. “Our research has shown that even parents in poor homes will buy Game Boys over necessities.“ In fact, 68 per cent of parents routinely give in to t
18、heir kids requests. To counteract this tendency, Graydon says parents have to “learn, or relearn, how to say no“. And what if the child calls you a miser or reminds you that her best friend has four Barbies and she doesnt even have one? Graydon suggests practicing this mantra (祷文 )： “We create our o
19、wn family rules according to our own family values. We create our own family rules according to our own family values. We create.“ 5. Offer alternatives As parents know, saying “You cant have that“ only intensifies a kids desire for whatever “that“ is. Rather than arbitrarily restricting their TV or
20、 computer time to protect them from media influence, Jeff Derevensky, a professor of applied child psychology at McGill University, suggests creating a list of mutually acceptable alternatives. “If you want to encourage your children to build towers or play board games, be prepared to participate,“
21、he says. “Many kids will do these activities with their parents but not With other kids.“ Miranda Hughes, a part-time physician and mother of four, fills her home with such basics as colored pencils and paints, craft materials, board and card games, building toys, a piano with the lid permanently op
22、en, sheet music and books of all kinds. “I also offer my own time whenever possible,“ she says. Although Hughes has a television in her house, “complete with 150 channels“, she says her kids watch only about an hour a week. “I havent had to implement any rules about TV or computer use,“ she says. “T
23、heres usually something else my kids would rather be doing.“ 2 According to Nathan Dungan, the most important issue in teaching your child about money is_. （ A） the way you spend your money （ B） suspecting your own habits of spending （ C） the way your child spend his or her money （ D） the amount of
24、money at the childs disposal 3 From the passage we know that Linda Millar_. （ A） suggests believing nothing both we see and hear （ B） believes a cereal makes you bigger and stronger （ C） is a mother of six children and directs a non-profit organization （ D） warns us keeping away from exaggerated adv
25、ertising claims 4 Shari Graydon suggests that children should be aware of_. （ A） brand loyalty （ B） invisible marketing （ C） the must-have-it fever （ D） exaggerated advertisements 5 According to the study of childrens media habits, how many of children in Year Eight claim to have selected TV shows w
26、ithout parental supervision? （ A） Roughly 30 per cent. （ B） About 60 per cent. （ C） Nearly 70 per cent. （ D） Approximately 50 per cent. 6 Shari Graydon noted that children benefit more when_. （ A） parents watch TV shows with them （ B） parents effectively limit their TV-viewing time （ C） media messag
27、es dont conflict with their values （ D） parents set a TV in their bedrooms without supervision 7 When parents watch TV shows with their children, they should_. （ A） skip violent programs which can lead to real-life violence （ B） avoid communicating with each other by coarse language （ C） discuss som
28、e of the good and bad invisible messages （ D） supervise each other with sensitivity 8 Graydon suggests that to avoid having the tendency to routinely give in to their childs requests parents should_. （ A） create rules according to their family values （ B） set firm limits to whatever he or she reques
29、ts （ C） satisfy his or her needs as little as possible （ D） learn to say no to their child without guilt 9 Author Thompson says that boomer parents, who were born in a_,believe that having the right stuff helps one fit in. 10 Jeff Derevensky suggests that to protect children from media influence, pa
30、rents may as well create a list of_. 11 The passage is intended to teach parents how to raise their kids to be_ 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 sai
31、d. Both the conversation 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） A class reunion. （ B） A birthday party. （ C） A retirement party. （ D） A fac
32、ulty reception. （ A） Its tedious. （ B） Its absurd. （ C） Its justifiable. （ D） Its understandable. （ A） Jazz. （ B） Rock and roll. （ C） Classical music. （ D） Country music. （ A） She is a little tired. （ B） She is going to study in the library. （ C） She wants to listen to the music. （ D） She is going t
33、o make a reservation. （ A） Not to wait for him. （ B） To clean up her room. （ C） To get her report back. （ D） Not to fetch the raincoat. （ A） He doesnt always listen. （ B） He has an ear infection. （ C） Hes never missed a meeting. （ D） He has to attend another meeting. （ A） He is a rather tedious pers
34、on. （ B） He has just left the hospital. （ C） He doesnt have a healthy diet. （ D） He is a better cook than the woman. （ A） She will be available on Friday. （ B） Friday is the most suitable time for her. （ C） She can meet the man any day except Friday. （ D） She cant arrange a meeting recently due to h
35、er tight schedule. （ A） Shes in a meeting. （ B） Shes out of the office. （ C） Shes talking with another customer. （ D） Shes ill at home. （ A） Information on after-sales service. （ B） A picture of the newest computers. （ C） A list of software products. （ D） A brochure of newest laptop computers. （ A）
36、Jack Cordell, 5601288. （ B） Jack Kordell, 5601287. （ C） Jack Cordel, 5601287. （ D） Jack Kordell, 5601288. （ A） She has seen a doctor recently. （ B） Shes concerned about medical care. （ C） Shes unable to attend the study session. （ D） She mentions the need for some medical tests. （ A） To suggest chan
37、ges in the tuition fees. （ B） To improve the study skills of university students. （ C） To give people the opportunity to speak with a politician. （ D） To discuss graduation requirements for political science majors. （ A） Preparing for an important test. （ B） Funding for university education. （ C） Wi
38、nning the confidence of voters. （ D） Graduate school application procedures. （ A） Suggest a topic for a research paper. （ B） Tell her what to study for the history test. （ C） Write a favorable letter of recommendation. （ D） Advise her about how to run an election campaign. Section B Directions: In t
39、his 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 A, B, C and D. （ A） Easy Ways to Make Friends （
40、B） Ups and Downs in Friendship （ C） How to Mend a Troubled Friendship （ D） How to Take the Lead in Making Friends （ A） Only if we have much in common. （ B） Only if we know our friends mistakes. （ C） Only if we treat our disagreements wisely. （ D） Only if we have known one another for long. （ A） Stic
41、k to our own points of view. （ B） Make an apology first. （ C） Avoid making mistakes. （ D） Change our lifestyles. （ A） It needs your bravery. （ B） It may increase your wealth. （ C） It will cost much of your savings. （ D） It can hardly keep the value of your savings. （ A） To compare clocks to human be
42、ings. （ B） To tell readers what clocks look like. （ C） To describe why clocks can rule the planet Earth. （ D） To suggest human beings are controlled by a clock. （ A） To introduce the culture of antique clocks. （ B） To offer some advice on collecting antique clocks. （ C） To compare different ways to
43、make a future profit. （ D） To explain convenient and reliable ways of telling time. （ A） Willpower and hardship. （ B） Pleasure, joy and hardship. （ C） Freedom, joy and pleasure. （ D） Joy, freedom and willpower. （ A） Eat more. （ B） Take exercises. （ C） Avoid stressful stuff. （ D） Be loved. （ A） Your
44、blood will flow slowly. （ B） You will wrinkle less and look younger. （ C） You will be able to walk hours every day. （ D） You will have more willpower to quit smoking. （ A） Smokers are more mature than those who dont smoke. （ B） Sometimes people wont feel the stress even when they are stressed. （ C）
45、When we exercise and eat right, only our brain and face are benefited. （ D） Our diet, lifestyle and perception of stress have great impact on ourselves. 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 carefull
46、y 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 th
47、e exact words you have just heard or write down the 36 Russia is the largest economic power that is not a member of the World Trade Organization. But that may 【 B1】 _. Last Friday, the European Union said it would support Russias【 B2】 _to become a WTO member. Representatives of the European Union me
48、t with Russian 【 B3】 _in Moscow. They signed a trade agreement that took six years to 【 B4】 _. Russia called the trade agreement 【 B5】 _. It agreed to slowly increase fuel prices within the country. It also agreed to permit competition in its communications industry and to remove some 【 B6】 _to trad
49、e. In 【 B7】 _for European support to join the WTO, Russian President Putin said that Russia would speed up the process to approve the Kyoto Protocol, international 【 B8】_agreement to reduce the production of harmful industrial gases. 【 B9】 _ Russia had signed the Kyoto Protocol, but has not yet approved it. 【 B10】 _. But currently, nations producing only 44 percent have approved the Protocol. Russia produces abou
