1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 691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 How to Face Frustration by commenting on the famous saying, “ Our greatest glory consists not in falling, but in rising every time we fall. “ You should write at least 120
2、words but no more than 180 words. How to Face Frustration 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
3、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 The Writers Life A survey of Britains youth found that many aspire (立志 ) to become writer
4、s. They clearly dont know how hard it is, writes Alix Christie. Britains most respected writers have at least one trait in common; all had childhoods immersed (浸泡 ) in a passion for reading, enabled by public libraries. At a time when government cuts threaten to close some 450 libraries around the c
5、ountry, the British library has released “The Writing Life“ , a new two-CD set of writers discussing their life, their work and their fondness for libraries. In gathering these interviews, the British Library was not aiming for an argument. But as affordable access to literature becomes increasingly
6、 unstablein libraries or booksellers large and smallthis collection is a reminder of its importance. That isnt to say that the authors here speak with an agenda. The pleasure of this series is in hearing writers convey their private thoughts on their profession. We learn that Beryl Bainbridge thinks
7、 “theres no such thing as the imagination. “ Ian McEwan “always felt something of an outsider. “ Hilary Mantel believes that “ In the ideal world, all writers would have a Catholic childhood, or belong to some other religion which does the equivalent for them. “ Howard Jacobson, the most recent Book
8、er prize winner, spent more of his youth collecting books than reading them. Michael Holroyd, a biographer, fears that literature “ has become the younger brother of the performing arts. “ Judging from the terrible online reaction to excerpts (摘要 ) published in the Guardian, not all readers are read
9、y for a glimpse at the appalling arrogance (自大 ) and shocking self-doubt that puzzled most writers. But for those who seriously attempt to writefor whom this collection is clearly intendedthese voices offer great encouragement. “ Such a lot of it is about keeping up your confidence,“ says last years
10、 Booker prize winner Mantel, whose own first novel took nearly 20 years to make it into print. Stunned by a survey that showed “ writer“ as the number one career goal of British youthahead of astronaut and footballerSarah Oreilly at the British Library saw the project as a way to put across the real
11、 challenges that come with the profession. Chosen from hundreds of hours of picked interviews, the excerpts “ provide a useful suggestion to the idea that the writing life is a fascinating life,“ she says. Indeed, aspiring writers should anticipate inhabiting a “place of total and complete solitude
12、(独处 ),“ offers Linda Grant, a novelist included in the collection. Yet these CDs are instructive, too, with authors weighing in on developing characters, finding ideas, researching context and figuring out how it all works together. The factual details of when, where and howpencil, pen or computer?
13、Morning or night? Each day or as the spirit calls? are as varied as the writers. If there is a single bit of common advice, it is to (in the words of Penelope lively): “read, read, read“. About this, everyone agrees. “You learn how to structure a novel from looking at the great novels of the past,“
14、says Philip Hensher, a novelist. As Peter Porter, a late Australian poet asks, “If literature had no effect on you, why would you write it?“ “ Writers are made by reading,“ says Mantel. “ By the time I was 18 I had read such a huge number of novels that I think I knew how to write one, because I do
15、think thats how its done. that you learn the different ways as patterns, almost like visual patterns. “ Nearly all, too, say the chief delight of writing is the wonderful process of discovery. “ You dont have very much choice in the matter,“ says Michael Frayn, a playwright and novelist. “The thing
16、seems to have some kind of reality in ones head. it seems to be something that one is discovering rather than inventing. “ For U. A. Fanthorpe, a late poet, “ There is a way in which the poem exists before you write it. “ Adds Dame P. D. James, a famous crime novelist, “I dont think we choose our st
17、yle. I think that it on the contrary. “ All would-be writers should listen to this series, as it corrects some common misconceptions. No, the work does not emerge complete and perfect, like Athena from Zeuss head. Texts are written and rewritten dozens of times. Anne Fine, a childrens writer, says s
18、he has filled boxes three-feet high with drafts for any given book. No, the media appearances are not really what writers enjoy. “ The book should do the speaking and I should stay at home,“ says Holroyd. But, he complains, now “you have to go out and blow the trumpet and bang the drum in front of y
19、our book. I think that because were no longer a literary culture. it isnt the word that speaks; you have to perform the word a bit; you have to demonstrate it; you have to appear; you have to be the book. “ This imperative (必要性 ) of celebrity (名声 ) is whats most harmful, says Wendy Cope, a poet. “ I
20、m very depressed with this whole thing of young people just wanting to be famous for the sake of being famous. If you want to be a writer, a serious writer, your focus has to be on writing as well as you can and all those other things are occasional. “ While true, this also shows that many of these
21、writers came of age in a much quieter, gentler time. If Shakespeare were writing now, said Porter, he too would be forced to make the rounds of morning news shows. Contemporary authors who desire for a quiet life, such as Harper Lee and Anne Tyler, wouldnt stand a chance in todays noise. And yet, th
22、e writing life continues to capture its victims. The final word on the series goes to Maureen Duffy, a poet and novelist, who in turn quotes a poem by Gerald Manley Hopkins: “ What I do is me, for that I came. “ One hopes the Library of Congress will be inspired to capture Americas most important wr
23、iters the same way. 2 What is the quality most famous writers share in Britain? （ A） They have great interest in reading books in their childhood. （ B） They have great passion for going outside with friends. （ C） They have intense interest in reading stories about writers. （ D） They have no interest
24、 in playing with their friends at all. 3 What is the attraction of “The writing life“ ? （ A） It emphasizes the importance of library. （ B） It provokes a spirited argument. （ C） It displays the public side of writers. （ D） It conveys the private thoughts of writers. 4 The collection of “The Writing L
25、ife“ is intended for_. （ A） those who are arrogant （ B） those who doubt themselves （ C） people who need encouragement （ D） people who attempt to be writers 5 What does Sarah Oreilly say about the project of “The Writing Life“? （ A） It involves hundreds of hours of interviews with famous writers. （ B
26、） It shows to the youths that being a writer is quite interesting. （ C） It makes readers understand challenges a writer may confront. （ D） It sells better than series introducing astronaut and footballer. 6 What is the shared idea of writers about being a good writer? （ A） You should read as many bo
27、oks as you can. （ B） You should learn the structure of the great novels of the past. （ C） You should learn the way of appreciating the literature. （ D） You should learn the ideas of the great books. 7 From the view of writers, writing is hardly_. （ A） a wonderful process of discovery （ B） a fascinat
28、ing process of inventing （ C） a natural process of describing ideas in writers mind （ D） a process of finding the style in the writers mind 8 What does the series of “The Writing Life “show about writers and their works? （ A） Writers works emerge complete and perfect. （ B） Writers texts were refined
29、 many times. （ C） Writers enjoy their media appearances. （ D） Writers need not to speak for their works. 9 Wendy Cope is disappointed, because youngsters desire to be a famous writer for the sake of_. 10 The author believes that it is harder for todays author to live_. 11 Through the series of “The
30、Writing Life“ , the Library of Congress is expected 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 spok
31、en 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 professor wanted to change the classroom. （ B） Too many students were absent from the class. （ C） Too many students showed up.
32、 （ D） The professor didnt show up. （ A） She usually goes home for lunch. （ B） She spends her lunch time shopping. （ C） She likes to spend her lunch time at the library. （ D） She falls asleep during lunch time at the library. （ A） Meet a client. （ B） Prepare the dinner. （ C） Date with a friend. （ D）
33、Pick up the woman. （ A） Tomorrow will be a good day. （ B） The weatherman is good at his work. （ C） The storm will get worse tomorrow. （ D） The weather forecast is always incorrect. （ A） The woman will forgive Jenny for being late. （ B） The woman is usually late for a date like Jenny. （ C） The womans
34、 talk with Jenny will be in vain. （ D） The womans talk with Jenny will be joyful. （ A） He is a big fan of classical music. （ B） He wants to learn classical music. （ C） He prefers heavy metal music to classical music. （ D） He wants to go to classical music concert again. （ A） Go to Professor Lees off
35、ice. （ B） Go to the library for some materials. （ C） Finish his assignment with Kate. （ D） Help Kate with her assignment. （ A） When to signal to turn while driving. （ B） Who should be responsible for the traffic accident. （ C） Why careless driving and speeding lead to accident. （ D） How to prevent t
36、raffic accident happening. （ A） The price and the location of the house. （ B） The payment date and the contents of the house. （ C） The policies of the insurance company. （ D） The amount of deductibles. （ A） The fees will be lower. （ B） The fees will be higher. （ C） The insurance company will pay mor
37、e. （ D） The insurance company will pay the same. （ A） The highest deductible is $2,000. （ B） The policyholders have to pay $ 2,000 for any claim. （ C） The policies will be cancelled after the first year. （ D） They usually sign one-year contract first. （ A） She has to leave for the school soon. （ B）
38、She wants to pay for tuition earlier. （ C） She feels so stressed and worried about it. （ D） She wants to apply for grants and scholarships. （ A） Something she is good at. （ B） Busy but offer high salary. （ C） Something related to her hobby. （ D） High salary without hard work. （ A） Make the final dec
39、ision later. （ B） Take the major that she likes best. （ C） Take the major that she is best at. （ D） Choose more than one major. （ A） To take a tour around the world. （ B） To see some new sceneries. （ C） To learn more new things. （ D） To get a good job without hard work. Section B Directions: In this
40、 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） The position which the system p
41、rovides. （ B） The information transmitted from satellites. （ C） The satellites that revolve around the earth. （ D） The portable device installed in vehicles. （ A） The accuracy of GPS system. （ B） The cost of GPS devices. （ C） The weight of GPS devices. （ D） The speed of information transmission. （ A
42、） Because it provides precise direction. （ B） Because it is affordable to ordinary users. （ C） Because it is the trend of the century. （ D） Because it is portable for anyone. （ A） Changes from childhood to adulthood. （ B） Measures to improve colleague relationship. （ C） Methods to improve handwritin
43、g. （ D） Letters to your favorite baseball player. （ A） You need much practice to reach perfection. （ B） You must start learning at your early years. （ C） You cant expect to be the best. （ D） You must try with your full efforts. （ A） Move the paper from time to time when necessary. （ B） Choose a pen
44、of proper weight. （ C） Write forcefully with your index finger. （ D） Use the power of your shoulders and forearms. （ A） Physical appearance. （ B） Mental health. （ C） Body language. （ D） Social behavior. （ A） It is controlled by the brain activity. （ B） It is decisive in evaluating potential threat.
45、（ C） It is believed to narrow the physical gap. （ D） It is important for interacting with people. （ A） Work harder to find out the threat. （ B） Stop working because of the fear. （ C） Try hard to regulate emotions. （ D） Act positively to react to danger. （ A） Consider different situations. （ B） Take
46、eye contact into account. （ C） Respond positively to the situation. （ D） Pay attention to facial expression. 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
47、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 d
48、own the 36 Accomplished teachers of world languages are keenly aware that young people learn in various ways. They use their knowledge of child in designing and providing【 B1】 _instruction to their students. They【 B2】 _and make professional accommodations for variations in students age levels, cogni
49、tive, physical, and motor【 B3】 _, gender, multiple intelligences, and learning styles.【 B4】 _also plays an important role in student success. Students with low【 B5】 _ or little confidence about their ability to learn another language might benefit from extra【 B6】 _ from the teacher. Of course, all students can benefit from positive teacher【 B7】 _. Teachers might have students work in groups so that they can also benefit from the help and positive【 B8】 _
