1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 702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 Should Class Attendance Be Required ? You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below. 1很多大学实行上课点名制出 勤 2是否有必要实行这种制度 3自己的观点 二、 Part II Reading Comprehe
2、nsion (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 NO) if the sta
3、tement 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. Here are five strategies for raising
4、 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 reality show. The same principle applies
5、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 financial advisor Nathan Dungan says in his
6、 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 opt for less expensive options. “ 2. En
7、courage 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 nonprofit group of 26 Canadian companies helping children and their families by media- and life-wise. Sho
8、w 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 Media Watch, suggests introducing children to “the marketing that doesnt show“ the mascots (吉祥物 ) and websites that stren
9、gthen 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,“ she says. 3. Supervise with Sensitivity
10、According to a survey conducted by the Media Awareness Network in 2001, nearly 70 percent 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 a similar picture. A 2003 Canadian Teacher
11、s 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 benefit more from having parents watch with
12、 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 favorite show, which will only create distance b
13、etween 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 heating such language sends the (false) message that this is the way most people communicate when
14、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 good and bad“. 4. Say No Without Guilt Im
15、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 and I still havent taken her, but I have no
16、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 as a baby boomer may provide a clue. “We b
17、oomer 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 their kids requests. To counteract (对抗 ) th
18、is 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 (芭比娃娃 ) and she doesnt even have one? Graydon suggests practising this mantra (祷文 ) :“We create our own family rules according to
19、 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 computer time to protect t
20、hem 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. “ he says. “Many kids will d
21、o 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 open, sheet music and books
22、 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. “Theres usually something el
23、se 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 money at the childs dispos
24、al 3 From the passage we know that Linda Millar_. （ A） suggests believing nothing both we see and hear （ B） believes a cereal making us bigger and stronger （ C） is a mother of six children and directs a non-profit organization （ D） warns us keeping away from false or exaggerated advertising claims 4
25、 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 watch their selected TV shows without par
26、ental 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 messages dont co
27、nflict with their values （ D） a TV is set in their own bedrooms without supervision 7 When parents watch TV shows with their children, they should_. （ A） leap over violent programs which can lead to real-life violence （ B） avoid communicating with each other by coarse language （ C） discuss some of t
28、he 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 theft family rules according to their family values （ B） set firm limits to whatever he or she
29、 requests （ 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 influ
30、ence, parents 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 wha
31、t was said. 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） She ought not to worry too much. （ B） She should take care of her
32、own child. （ C） He told her to be more careful. （ D） He did not agree with what she said. （ A） Once a week. （ B） Once two weeks. （ C） Twice a week. （ D） Once a month. （ A） She doesnt want to have it known to others. （ B） She didnt save her face in the robbery. （ C） She still could not forget the rob
33、bery. （ D） She insisted that she report to the police. （ A） Their telephone was out of order. （ B） Their heating system was out of order. （ C） Their repairmen were out of place. （ D） Their work-sites were out of place. （ A） The woman is a teacher. （ B） The woman is visiting a doctor. （ C） The man is
34、 not clear about the requirements. （ D） The woman can write a paper for the course. （ A） She has agreed to lend her car to her cousin. （ B） She has lent her car to James. （ C） Her car was stolen. （ D） Her car was under repair. （ A） She went shopping all day long. （ B） She sought something cheaper. （
35、 C） She wanted to open a store. （ D） She liked to go window-shopping. （ A） She was considerate. （ B） She was careless. （ C） She was annoyed. （ D） She was delighted. （ A） Professor and student. （ B） Boss and worker. （ C） Interviewer and interviewee. （ D） Clerk and customer. （ A） She was born there. （
36、 B） She likes its dynamic economy. （ C） She loves its beautiful environment. （ D） She once worked there. （ A） Diligent. （ B） Indifferent. （ C） Competent. （ D） Inefficient. （ A） Hospital employees only. （ B） Many City Hall officials. （ C） Many Packer Hall residents. （ D） The engineering students only
37、. （ A） It begins from a campus. （ B） Its five miles long. （ C） It goes around the city hall. （ D） It takes a few days to cover. （ A） Joe will keep it. （ B） It will be used for a new hospital. （ C） It will be divided among the participants. （ D） Joe will share it with those who made pledges. （ A） Ele
38、ven dollars for the event. （ B） One dollar for the event. （ C） 30 cents per mile. （ D） 25 cents per mile. 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. Afte
39、r you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） The Washington Federation of Teachers. （ B） The National Labor Union. （ C） The American Federation of Teachers. （ D） The Washington Labor Union. （ A） The influence from Asian countries. （ B） The g
40、rowing competition from foreign students. （ C） The growing competition for entrance into top universities. （ D） The teachers need of extra income. （ A） The federal government. （ B） Students. （ C） The school. （ D） The Teachers Association. （ A） He was very rich. （ B） He was anxious to get it. （ C） Hi
41、s business was very successful. （ D） He wanted to make the jeweler believe him. （ A） It must be a little bigger than the black one. （ B） It must be exactly as big and good as the black one. （ C） It must have exactly the same quality as the black one. （ D） It must be worth no more than $ 25,000. （ A）
42、 5000 （ B） 20000 （ C） 25000 （ D） 30000 （ A） People feel more comfortable and light-hearted in beautifully decorated rooms. （ B） The color and general appearance of a room influence the behavior and attitudes of the people in it. （ C） The University of Kansas has studied the effects of color. （ D） Pe
43、ople in beautiful rooms tend to give higher ratings to photographs of faces than people in ugly rooms do. （ A） They spent longer time in room. （ B） They covered more area. （ C） They walked much faster. （ D） They get out soon. （ A） They made visitors appreciate the paintings more. （ B） They made visi
44、tors unable to evaluate. （ C） They made visitors tend to give lower ratings to the paintings. （ D） They made visitors tend to walk more slowly. （ A） Comfortable, attractive rooms. （ B） Ugly rooms. （ C） White-colored rooms. （ D） Dark-brown colored rooms. Section C Directions: In this section, you wil
45、l 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 have just heard. For blanks numbered from
46、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 If 1999 was the year of e-commerce and it was, oh it was! then the guy who built A must be the years 【 B1】 _mover. Fearless multibillionaire(亿万富
47、翁 ) leader of the Webs biggest store, Bezos 【 B2】 _a company that adds customers so fast that it doesnt have time to make money. In the 【 B3】 _, he has made life miserable for anyone else trying to sell goods 【 B4】 _. Amazon has spent the past year using its giant 【 B5】 _base and its one-click order
48、ing system, Amway-like network and here-every-one-knows-your-name customer service to 【 B6】 _Microsoft-like into nearly everyone elses business. Music and video competitors CDNow and Nzk had to combine to fight off Amazons 【 B7】 _. A summer move into toys and electronics helps explain why the 【 B8】
49、_company has been building a network of 75,000-sq-m ware houses across the country. 【 B9】_. Where Bezos doesnt build, he buys. 【 B10】 _of such e-commerce startups as Drugstore. com and Pets. com. Once a Wall Street man who cooked up financial models for D. E. Shaw, Bezos set off for Seattle in 1994, writing the business plan for A on the plane. 【 B11】 _ 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3】 40 【 B4】
