1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 701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 Owning a Car. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below. 1人们是否应该拥有车 2车的好处和不利之处 3我的观点 二、 Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (1
2、5 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 NO) if the statement contradicts the informati
3、on given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 Work-life Balance: Ways to Restore Harmony and Reduce Stress Finding work-life balance in todays frenetically (疯狂 ) paced world is no simple task. Spend more time at work than at home, and you miss out on a
4、 rewarding personal life. Then again, when you face challenges in your personal life, such as caring for an aging parent or coping with marital problems, concentrating on your job can be difficult. Whether the problem is too much focus on work or too little, when your work life and your personal lif
5、e feel out of balance, stress along with its harmful effects is the result. The good news is that you can take control of your work-life balance and give yourself the time to do the things that are most important to you. The first step is to recognize how the world of work has changed. Then you can
6、evaluate your relationship to work and apply some specific strategies for striking a healthier balance. How Work Invades Your Personal Life There was a time when employees showed up for work Monday through Friday and worked eight- to nine-hour days. The boundaries between work and home were fairly c
7、lear then. But the world has changed and, unfortunately, the boundaries have blurred for many workers. Heres why: Global economy. As more skilled workers enter the global labor market and companies outsource or move more jobs to reduce labor costs, people feel pressured to work longer and produce mo
8、re just to protect their jobs. International business. Work continues around the world 24 hours a day for some people. If you work in an international organization, you might be on call around the clock for troubleshooting or consulting. Advanced communication technology. Many people now have the ab
9、ility to work anywhere from their home, from their car and even on vacation. And some managers expect this. Longer hours. Employers commonly ask employees to work longer hours than theyre scheduled. Often, overtime is mandatory (强制性的 ). If you hope to move up the career ladder, you may find yourself
10、 regularly working more than 40 hours a week to achieve and exceed expectations. Changes in family roles. Todays married worker is typically part of a dual-career couple, which makes it difficult to find time to meet commitments to family, friends and community. Married to Your Work It can be tempti
11、ng to rack up the hours at work especially if youre trying to earn a promotion or some extra money for a childs education or a dream vacation. For others, working more hours feels necessary in order to manage the workload. But if youre spending most of your time at work, your home life will likely p
12、ay the price. Consider the pros and cons of working extra hours on your work-life balance: Fatigue. Your ability to think and your eye-hand coordination decrease when youre tired. This means youre less productive and may make more mistakes. These mistakes can lead to injury or rework and negatively
13、impact your professional reputation. Family. You may miss out on important events, such as your childs first bike ride, your fathers 60th birthday or your high-school reunion. Missing out on important milestones may harm relationships with your loved ones. Friends. Trusted friends are a key part of
14、your support system. But if youre spending time at the office instead of with them, youll find it difficult to nurture those friendships. Expectations. If you regularly work extra hours, you may be given more responsibility. This could create a never-ending and increasing cycle, causing more concern
15、s and challenges. Sometimes working overtime is important. If you work for a company that requires mandatory overtime, you wont be able to avoid it, but you can learn to manage it. Most importantly, say no when youre too tired, when its affecting your health or when you have crucial family obligatio
16、ns. Striking the Best Work-life Balance For most people, juggling (巧妙处理 ) the demands of career and personal life is an ongoing challenge. With so many demands on your time from overtime to family obligations it can feel difficult to strike this balance. The goal is to make time for the activities t
17、hat are the most important to you. Here are some ideas to help you find the balance thats best for you: Learn to say no. Whether its a co-worker asking you to spearhead (充当先锋 ) an extra project or your childs teacher asking you to manage the class play, remember that its OK to respectfully say no. W
18、hen you quit doing the things you only do out of guilt or a false sense of obligation, youll make more room in your life for the activities that are meaningful to you and bring you joy. Leave work at work. Make a conscious decision to separate work time from personal time. When with your family, for
19、 instance, turn off your cell phone and put away your laptop computer. Manage your time. Organize household tasks efficiently. Do one or two loads of laundry every day, rather than saving it all for your day off. A weekly family calendar of important dates and a daily list of to-dos will help you av
20、oid deadline panic. If your employer offers a course in time management, sign up for it. Get enough sleep. Theres nothing as stressful and potentially dangerous as working when youre sleep-deprived. Not only is your productivity affected, but also you can make costly mistakes. You may then have to w
21、ork even more hours to make up for these mistakes. Communicate clearly. Limit time-consuming misunderstandings by communicating clearly and listening carefully. Take notes if necessary. Nurture yourself. Set aside time each day for an activity that you enjoy, such as walking, working out or listenin
22、g to music. Set aside one night each week for recreation. Take the phone off the hook, power down the computer and turn off the TV. Discover activities you can do with your partner, family or friends, such as playing golf, fishing or canoeing. Making time for activities you enjoy will rejuvenate (使年
23、轻 ) you. Remember, striking a work-life balance isnt a one-shot deal. Creating balance in your life is a continuous process. Balance doesnt mean doing everything. Examine your priorities and set boundaries. Be firm in what you can and cannot do. Only you can restore harmony to your lifestyle. 2 What
24、 will happen if your work life and personal life feel out of balance? （ A） You will have little time to finish your work. （ B） You may feel stress, which will affect you negatively. （ C） You will have a lot of time to share with your family. （ D） You will never balance the combination of life and wo
25、rk. 3 The boundaries between work and home have blurred for the following reasons, EXCEPT （ A） global economy （ B） changes in family roles （ C） advanced communication technology （ D） high divorce rate 4 What will happen if youre spending most of your time at work? （ A） You will lose both health and
26、wealth. （ B） You will be hated by your loved ones. （ C） You will lose all your friends. （ D） You may be given more responsibility. 5 According to the passage, youd better say no to mandatory overtime when_. （ A） you get bored with the work （ B） you are not interested in the work （ C） you cant get ad
27、ditional allowance （ D） you have crucial family obligations 6 What does the underlined sentence mean? （ A） You should do the things people ask you to do without feeling guilty. （ B） You shouldnt do the things people ask you to do if you dont want to. （ C） To do things people ask you to do can bring
28、you a lot of joy. （ D） To do things for yourself is more meaningful than to do things for others. 7 What will NOT happen if you dont get enough sleep? （ A） You will feel stressed while working. （ B） You will have no sense of exhaustion. （ C） You can make costly mistakes. （ D） You will have low produ
29、ctivity. 8 What does the real balance mean according to the author? （ A） Examining priorities and deciding what is the most important to you. （ B） Doing everything you want to do whether you can do it or not. （ C） Saying yes to everybody in order to maintain good relationships. （ D） Being firm that
30、working overtime will strike a work-life balance. 9 Spend more time at work than at home, and you wont have enough time to enjoy your_. 10 You have slow responses and your eye-hand coordination decreases when youre_. 11 You can save a lot of time and avoid misunderstandings if you communicate clearl
31、y and_. 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 a
32、 pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） Tony is a better runner than he was. （ B） Tony doesnt deserve the honor. （ C） Tony is the best runner he has ever met. （ D） He was a better runner at Tonys age. （ A） The woman did
33、 not feel any danger growing up in the Bronx. （ B） The man thinks it was quite safe living in the Bronx district. （ C） The woman started working at an early age to support her family. （ D） The man doesnt think it safe to send an 8-year-old to buy things. （ A） In a hospital. （ B） At the office. （ C）
34、At home. （ D） In a phone box. （ A） Jack will buy the apartment as long as his wife isnt against it. （ B） Jack cant afford to buy it if there is no help from his wife. （ C） Jack hasnt been able to pay so much money yet. （ D） Jack isnt sure that there exists such noise around the apartment. （ A） The b
35、ad weather of this coming Sunday. （ B） Her husbands absence. （ C） Her husbands conservative mind. （ D） The hardship of being a widow. （ A） He makes more money than the woman. （ B） Hes satisfied with his job. （ C） He had trouble finding a job. （ D） He doesnt like working outdoors. （ A） She failed to
36、understand the lecture. （ B） She made an appointment with his lecture. （ C） She promised to join the other dancing party. （ D） She was too afraid to enjoy the party. （ A） She cant pay the rent. （ B） She hasnt got the receipt. （ C） The heater doesnt work at all. （ D） The faucet is leaking. （ A） The m
37、an is worried about his presentation. （ B） The man is in a good shape. （ C） The mans mother is a medical professor. （ D） The man has to drink herbal tea three times a day. （ A） Take the medicine three times a day. （ B） Stay in bed for three days. （ C） Go to see another doctor. （ D） Take more fruits.
38、 （ A） Talk to another friend. （ B） Take Carlas suggestion. （ C） See the same doctor again. （ D） Stay in bed until Friday. （ A） At a travel agency. （ B） In a bank. （ C） At a restaurant. （ D） At a library. （ A） Tuesday morning. （ B） Sunday. （ C） Wednesday afternoon. （ D） Monday morning. （ A） Less than
39、 three hours drive. （ B） More than three hours drive. （ C） More than five hours drive. , （ D） About a days drive. （ A） The man hasnt decided whether to go for a trip. （ B） The cost of the trip is determined by distance. （ C） They offer special trips if there are more than twelve people. （ D） Guided
40、tours are offered to give students a good focus for the visit. 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
41、best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Twenty-four hours a week. （ B） Twenty-eight hours a week. （ C） Twenty hours a week. （ D） Eight hours a week. （ A） Men. （ B） Women. （ C） The managerial class. （ D） The professional class. （ A） Those on BBC 2. （ B） Those on Channel 4. （ C） T
42、hose on BBC 1. （ D） Both A and B. （ A） The effects of the new drugs. （ B） The growing demand for new drugs. （ C） The attack in forged medicines. （ D） The decreasing quality of medicine. （ A） In the poorest regions. （ B） In the calamitous areas. （ C） In the developing countries. （ D） In the wealthy c
43、ountries. （ A） There is no effective system. （ B） Criminals are producing better methods. （ C） More and more forged medicines appear in the market. （ D） An international expert group hasnt been created. （ A） The Presidential Palace was not located there. （ B） It contained many old buildings in 1801.
44、 （ C） It was not the first capital of the United States. （ D） Thomas Jefferson was a new comer there in 1801. （ A） A scientist. （ B） A writer. （ C） An architect. （ D） A carpenter. （ A） A hotel for visiting kings. （ B） A place for the president to live, work and meet his guests. （ C） A museum for col
45、onial American tools and gadgets. （ D） A meeting place for newspaper reporters. （ A） Because he did not enjoy elaborate parties. （ B） Because he and his wife did not have appropriate clothes. （ C） Because the food in the area was not good. （ D） Because he could not understand foreign languages. Sect
46、ion 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 second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you
47、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 For Americans, time is money. They say, “You only get so much time in this life; youd better use it wi
48、sely.“ The 【 B1】 _ will not be better than the past or present, as Americans are 【 B2】 _ to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activities. Thus, Americans 【 B3】 _a “well-organized“ person, one who has a written list of things to do and a 【 B4】 _for doing them. The ideal person
49、 is punctual and is 【 B5】 _of other peoples time. They do not 【 B6】 _peoples time with conversation or other activity that has no 【 B7】 _beneficial outcome. The American attitude toward time is not 【 B8】 _shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to 【 B9】 _. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the States is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely
