1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 829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 Optional Courses. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 选修课给学生带来很多好处 2选修课也对 学生产生一些负面影响 3我的观点 Optional Courses 二、 Part II Read
2、ing 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 NO
3、) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 2 Exceptional managers have “something special“ that sets them apart from the crowd. Its not as mysterious as it sounds. Most of the time, that something special is
4、 the sheer determination to maintain positive habits of success. Do you want to join the ranks of highly effective managers? You can start with these seven proven career boosters. 1. Increase your self-discipline If you are like most people, you find it easy to do a good job when you are in high spi
5、rits. The real test comes when you are not feeling motivated or particularly energetic. Are these good enough reasons to snap at customers or behave like a nasty martyr at work? No! As a manager, like it or not, you are a role model. You set the standard when it comes to personal behavior, so make s
6、ure that standard is high. A moment of impulsiveness can tear down years of hard work when it comes to your career and reputation. 2. Show consistent kindness Good managers dont throw their weight around or rely on intimidation to get results. Do you? Any jobespecially management positionsinvolves t
7、he support and assistance of others. You cant perform effectively as a one-man band. Thus, it is foolish to burn bridges and keep off co-workers. 3. Stretch goals What if the following words came out of an airplane loudspeaker: “Folks, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is we have lost our
8、direction finder and one engine. The good news is we have a tail wind, so wherever were going we will get there at a rate of 600 miles an hour,“ The bad news certainly outweighs the good, right? So it is with your career. Without goals that are clear in your mindgoals to which you are firmly committ
9、edyour career flight plan is tragically flawed. Working at a quick pace does not amount to much if you dont have a clear vision of the end result you are striving to achieve. 4. Welcome criticism Criticism may sting, but you must embrace feedback and not avoid it. After all, how else will you know w
10、hat to improve upon? Dont fool yourself into thinking other opinions dont matter. In the business world, your credibility and reputation play a key role in how farand how quicklyyou move ahead. Soliciting input from others always leaves you with a clearer view of your blind spots. Becoming defensive
11、 and hostile when faced with constructive criticism will insulate you from the truth and greatly limit your potential. 5. Be a solution-finder, not a problem-identifier It takes no particular talent to find fault, but many behave as though their “gift“ must be shared again and again. You may know pe
12、ople at work who constantly nit-pick about company decisions. These professional problem-identifiers generally get stuck mid-way up the career ladder. Choosing to criticize or blame your superiors for their decisions shows great disloyalty and sets a lousy example for your staff. You have a duty to
13、stand behind the powers, regardless of whether or not you agree whole-heartedly with their decisions. Do you have to suffer in silence when you disagree violently with something at work? Not at all. You can develop the habit of criticizing positively by recommending a more perfect solution. 6. Show
14、boundless enthusiasm Enthusiasm is contagious, and successful managers realize the effect their attitude has on their mood and productivity. Constantly whining(发牢骚 ) and complaining depletes(耗尽 ) valuable resources of energy. Can you afford it? The same situation, when presented to positive and nega
15、tive personalities will be perceived differently. An optimist looks forward to change and solves tough problems with enthusiasm. Good things seem to routinely come their way! Employees will absorb your energy if you Show a passion for your work. In fact, many will mold themselves after you in terms
16、of their energy level and general optimism. If you refuse to show enthusiasm, dont be surprised when you find yourself leading a lethargic(昏昏欲睡的 ), apathetic(缺乏生机的 ) team. 7. Embrace those opportunities Great opportunities are often disguised in work clothes. Do you use weaknesses within the organiz
17、ation as avenues to show your skill and leadership? Are you like so many other managers, content to sit back and wait for opportunities to appear on a silver platter? You could wait forever. Instead of waiting for“ them“ to take care of it, get busy, show some initiative and take a risk. Organizatio
18、ns change when managers seize opportunities with boldness and confidenceand encourage their staff to follow suit. Developing successful habits isnt easy. Like anything worthwhile, it takes commitment and conviction. If these habits were simple, every single manager would have already put them into p
19、ractice, and thats just not the case. Are you up to the challenge? 2 As a manager, you should set a good example to your company members. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 To achieve the set goals, good managers should, first of all have the ability to create. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Without a clear vision of
20、 the end result, you can not accomplish much even if you have a quick pace. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Criticism plays a comparatively minor role in a managers work. Therefore, a manager should ignore other peoples criticism. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 A manager who always criticize or blame his superiors
21、 for their decisions will be considered disloyal and his own staff will also follow his bad example. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 As a manager, your passion for your work is of contagious effect on your staff. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 A pessimist looks forward to change and solves tough problems with enth
22、usiasm. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 Instead of disagreeing violently, you should put forward your criticism in a _ way. 10 Good managers should _opportunities bravely and confidentlyand encourage their staff to follow their example. 11 Developing successful habits takes_and conviction. Section A Directi
23、ons: 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 pause. During the pause,
24、 you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） Shell be gone a long time. （ B） Shell be back shortly. （ C） She has too much to do. （ D） She is taking her time. （ A） She doesnt like the fishing industry. （ B） She is very tired. （ C） The fish is not fre
25、sh enough. （ D） She feels uncomfortable at work. （ A） The stories on television are not always the same. （ B） Watching TV is more helpful than reading a newspaper. （ C） The newspaper may give different information. （ D） A combination of reading and listening is most effective. （ A） She will not make
26、 the decision for him. （ B） She doesnt want to give him any help. （ C） She will help him later. （ D） She will give him some advice. （ A） It was impossible for him to come to the party. （ B） He stayed home to study for his exam. （ C） Everybody was surprised by his attendance at the party. （ D） He had
27、 expected to come to the party for a long time. （ A） She cares more about grades than the man does. （ B） Grades are not important to her. （ C） Her senior project is more difficult for her. （ D） Her senior project is more important right now. （ A） She agrees that they met before. （ B） She is on her w
28、ay to the seminar. （ C） She met Professor Dean at the mans office. （ D） She wants to meet the man at the seminar. （ A） Aunt Jane was excited. （ B） Aunt Jane was disappointed. （ C） Aunt Jane was angry. （ D） Aunt Jane was surprised. （ A） Which major the woman will be choosing. （ B） An anthropology cou
29、rse the woman is taking. （ C） How to find a job in publishing. （ D） Which anthropology professors the man recommends. （ A） It is not as difficult as she had thought it would be. （ B） She would like her professor to explain it more clearly, （ C） She took a class on it last semester. （ D） Her professo
30、r will write a book on it soon. （ A） Her professor. （ B） A classmate. （ C） Her former boss. （ D） A foreign diplomat. （ A） He is a teacher of English in Cambridge. （ B） He is a specialist in computer science. （ C） He is a consultant to a Scottish company. （ D） He is a British tourist to China. （ A） 2
31、2 . （ B） 23 . （ C） 25 . （ D） 34 . （ A） With an English family, （ B） In a flat near the college. （ C） With a language teacher. （ D） In a student dormitory. （ A） Certain things cannot be learned from books. （ B） Foreign students had better live on campus. （ C） Choice of where to live varies from perso
32、n to person. （ D） British families usually welcome foreign students. 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 choos
33、e the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） The Black Plague. （ B） Common Animal pests. （ C） Enemy of Humanity. （ D） Causes of World Hunger. （ A） They eat or spoil crops. （ B） They attack birds and animals. （ C） They destroy dams and buildings. （ D） They carry diseases. （ A） I
34、n India. （ B） Throughout the world. （ C） In Europe, （ D） Both A and B. （ A） Teenagers are more efficient in learning. （ B） Children learn languages more easily than adults. （ C） Adults are more logical than children. （ D） The ability to learn languages increases with age. （ A） In their teens. （ B） I
35、n their twenties. （ C） At an old age. （ D） In their thirties. （ A） Adults have more self-control than children. （ B） Adults can use logical thinking to think. （ C） Adults have more knowledge than children. （ D） Adults accept new things more easily than children. （ A） How to Make Violins. （ B） Expens
36、ive Violins. （ C） Stradivariuss Secret. （ D） Italian Violin Makers. （ A） Hundreds of violins every day. （ B） Over 100,000 violins during his career. （ C） Only one violin. （ D） Hundreds of violins during his career. （ A） His notes were never found. （ B） His notes were left to his sons. （ C） His notes
37、 were found by other violin makers. （ D） There were not any written notes about his secret. （ A） Special properties of wood of the violin. （ B） The shape and construction of the instrument. （ C） Different steps involved in the violins construction. （ D） The special coat of paint on the violin. Secti
38、on 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 h
39、ave 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 President Bush has proposed to increase the study of foreign languages in American schools. The new pla
40、n is called the National Security Language Initiative. It will【 B1】 _the departments of State, Education and Defense, and the director of National【 B2】 _ The plan calls for teaching foreign languages to more children, as early as the age of four. It also【 B3】 _to increase foreign language instructio
41、n in college and【 B4】 _ school. The hope is to bring more foreign language speakers into government service. And it calls for【 B5】 _an effort begun three years ago to increase the number of【 B6】_ officers who speak foreign languages. 【 B7】 _ officials will ask for one hundred fourteen million dollar
42、s in two thousand seven to start the【 B8】 _. They say too many American children learn only English.【 B9】_ Officials say money would be used to help foreign-language students pay for their education in exchange for future service.【 B10】 _.And it calls for bringing more foreign language teaching assi
43、stants to the United States. Officials say the United States does not have enough foreign language teachers.【 B11】_ .Yet less than one-third of American elementary schools teach languages other than English. And experts say most of these schools just teach the basics, not how to speak a foreign lang
44、uage well. 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 each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the pass
45、age. 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 of the words in the bank more than once. 47 Growing up as an Asian in B
46、ritain is much more than a question of facing discrimination and trying to find a decent job - especially for a girl. She has to keep a delicate,【 S1】_between two cultures: her own and the British. Seetha Crishna has written a booklet called Girls of Asian Origin in Britain. In it the girls she is m
47、ost concerned with are those who are【 S2】 _different because they have gone through the British educational system and have therefore emerged with an【 S3】 _which is distinct from that of their parents. They speak English with regional English accents, they look【 S4】 _in Western clothes, and they so
48、not necessarily choose to work in a factory. But they are unmistakably Asian and they are still held by their Asian【 S5】 _roots. At home, Asian girl may find herself conforming to the traditions and values of her parents, while at school she tends to【 S6】 _the attitudes and appetites of her British
49、contemporaries. As a result, Seetha Crishna found girls existing at two levels - and inclined to【 S7】_both. “But unless they can successfully accept both, they will【 S8】 _constantly from one level to the other, feeling trapped between the two - at【 S9】 _cost to their own confidence and happiness.“ For teenage girls, the main【 S10】 _is to match the social life which their parents expect them to live with that e
