1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 903及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a paper entitled Should Net Bars Be Closed. Net bars are causing various social problems and recently some net bars have been shut down in your city. There has been a discussion on the issue in a
2、 newspaper. Write a letter in the name of Li Ming to the newspaper. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: 1. Describe the present situation of net bars, 2. Analyze the advantagesand disadvantages of net bars, 3. Give your opinion on the issue. 二、 Part II Reading Comp
3、rehension (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
4、 statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 Transportation in the U.S. Railroads are paths of parallel metal rails that allow a wheeled vehicle to move more easily by reducing friction. Iron mils were first used in
5、 the early 1800s to guide horse-drawn wagons. After the invention of the steam locomotive (机车 ) in 1804, steam engines replaced horses as the primary means of power. Modem locomotives commonly use electric motors or diesel (柴油机 ) engines and pull long trains of passenger or freight (货物 ) ears. The b
6、enefits of rail transportation in both speed and carrying capacity made it superior to other methods of transportation in the 1800s. In the United States and Canada, with their vast expanses of territory, the railroad became a major means of cross-country transportation. In many countries, rail cont
7、inues to be the main mode of passenger travel. In Europe and Japan, major cities axe connected by high-speed passenger trains, such as the French TGV (Train Grande Vitesse) and the Japanese Shinkansen (新干线 ) trains, popularly known as bullet trains (高速火车 ). The Shinkansen train can reach speeds of 3
8、00 km/h (186 mph). Railroads have had a profound impact on civilization. Most importantly, the efficiency and speed of mil travel allow a nations population, industry, and agriculture to be established throughout that nations territory, even in previously remote areas. Rail transportation has also p
9、layed a significant role in urban transportation systems. Motor vehicles make up a broad class of self-propelled (机动式的 ) land-transportation devices that generally use internal-combustion engines (内燃机 ) and gasoline or diesel fuel for power. Most motor vehicles are designed to travel on roads, but s
10、pecialized vehicles with more solid construction are used for off-road travel over irregular ground. Motor vehicles range from motorcycles and automobiles for personal use to trucks, which can transport large amounts of cargo, and buses, which can carry many passengers. The first self-propelled vehi
11、cle was powered by steam. French engineer Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot built a steam-propelled vehicle in 1769. Between 1860 and 1890, innovations in steam-engine technology led to more steam-powered vehicles, primarily in France. At the beginning of the 20th century, gasoline powered automobiles began to
12、 emerge as the dominant form of motor vehicle. Automobiles and other motor vehicles grew especially popular in the United States. From a relatively modest number in 1900, the number of motor vehicles in the United States reached 458,500 by 1910 and 6.2 million by 1918. At the end of the 20th century
13、, over 130 million automobiles, 69 million light trucks, and 1.2 million heavy trucks were in use in the United States, being driven an estimated 4.5 trillion km (2.8 trillion mi) per year. The heavy truck, which first came into mass production just prior to World War (1914-1918), has become a major
14、 means of moving freight. It is a major competitor with railroads for freight business. The bus was developed in response to the apparent popularity of tiding in motor vehicles. In many nations buses are a major form of urban and intercity passenger transportation. The motorcycle is one of the most
15、abundant forms of individual urban transportation in the world today. The growth of motorcycle or motorbike use has been especially large in Asian cities, where motorcycles provide a means of bypassing crowded automobile traffic. One of the few motor vehicles that do not use wheels is the snowmobile
16、, which uses a drive track (made of a belt of robber) and a pair of skis to move through snow. Although used for basic transportation in areas with heavy winter snows, the snowmobile is mostly used as a recreational vehicle. Over 200,000 snowmobiles are sold annually in the United States, Canada, an
17、d Europe. Air travel has revolutionized global transportation by dramatically reducing the time needed to travel great distances. Journeys across nations or oceans that might have taken weeks or months can now be made in a matter of hours. With large numbers of people traveling in airplanes, air tra
18、nsportation has become a major part of the worlds transportation system. Airplanes are heavier-than-air craft that use wings to produce lift in order to fly. Airplanes transport people from place to place and also ferry (运送 ) shipments of mail, fragile goods, and other important cargo. The airplane
19、has also revolutionized warfare. Many aeronautical (航空学的 ) advances in technology, such as the jet engine, were achieved by military engineers and designers. The first sustained, piloted flight of an airplane was made in 1903 by American brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright at Kitty Hawk, North Caroli
20、na. In 1914 the first commercial air service began in Florida. Commercial flights began to be flown throughout the United States, Europe, and the rest of the world. As technology improved, longer flights became possible. American aviator Charles Lindberghs solo crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in 1927
21、 helped spark public interest in air travel between continents. Advances in technology produced faster, larger, and more durable airplanes. The introduction of the turbojet (涡轮喷气飞机 ) engine in 1941 helped launch the jet age in world travel in the years after World War (1939-1945). The first commerci
22、al jet flight in the United States, made by a Boeing 707, occurred in 1958. To handle ever-increasing passenger demand, jet aircraft were made bigger and faster. The Boeing 747 jumbo jet, which can carry over 300 passengers, entered service in 1970. The supersonic (超音波的 ) British-French Concorde beg
23、an passenger service in 1972. A helicopter obtains lift from a set of rotor blades (动叶片 ) rather than from fixed wings, as does an airplane. Helicopters are sometimes used in cities to carry travelers from suburban or downtown locations to airports. Helicopters are also used to provide medical evacu
24、ation, traffic reporting, and access to difficult-to-reach spots, such as ocean oil platforms and mountainous regions. Helicopters are also important military vehicles. Military forces use them for cargo transport, for medical evacuation, and as gun ships. The first successful helicopter liftoff occ
25、urred in 1907, when a French helicopter left the ground for a few seconds. However, more refinements were needed before helicopters became practical. Germany produced the first practical helicopter in 1936, and the United States Army brought forth its wartime helicopter in 1942. Helicopters were fir
26、st used for military purposes during World War . 2 The benefits of rail transportation in both speed and carrying capacity made it superior to other methods of transportation since the 1800s. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 The efficiency and speed of motor vehicles allow a nations agriculture to be establi
27、shed throughout the nations territory. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Motor vehicles range from motorcycles to automobiles. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 The number of rooter vehicles in the U.S. rose 15 times from 1910 to 1918. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 Most of the motor vehicles use wheels. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG
28、 7 Military forces never use railways and motorcycles. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8 Air transportation has become a major part of the worlds transportation system. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 The first commercial jet flight was made by _. 10 The growth of motorcycle use has been especially large in _. 11 Hel
29、icopters were first used for military services in _. 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 o
30、nly 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） Go to the football match with the woman. （ B） Ask the woman to help him do his assignment. （ C） Finish the last two chapters of his hi
31、story assignment. （ D） Take part in the football match. （ A） Her arm needs an X-ray check. （ B） She played the basketball too long each time. （ C） She broke her arm in a basketball match. （ D） There is nothing serious with her arm. （ A） He is optimistic about final cures. （ B） He is confident that w
32、ill help. （ C） He is doubtful that it helps. （ D） He is pessimistic about modem medicine. （ A） He prefers to see a reporter this afternoon. （ B） He has to read the report first. （ C） He is ready to help the woman. （ D） He cant help the woman at present. （ A） Families with cars. （ B） Americans heavy
33、dependence on cars. （ C） Roads and highways. （ D） Traffic problems in America. （ A） The movie will not be shown. （ B） All the tickets have been sold out. （ C） The movie is interesting. （ D） The movie was shown last night. （ A） He hates his job. （ B） He enjoys his job. （ C） He wants to find another j
34、ob. （ D） He is indifferent to his job. （ A） The work is being done slowly. （ B） He needs someone to do the corrections. （ C） He will finish the translation in time. （ D） His dictionary is very helpful. （ A） American heroes in history. （ B） The importance of American heroes. （ C） Modern American hero
35、es. （ D） American heroism. （ A） To show respect to this modern American hero. （ B） To indicate how important Dr. Martin Luther King is. （ C） To illustrate what a modem hero is. （ D） To set an example for American modem heroes. （ A） Personal development. （ B） Simple daily problems. （ C） National cris
36、es. （ D） Political issues. （ A） Doctor. （ B） Gardener. （ C） Accountancy. （ D） Teaching. （ A） He doesnt like office work. （ B） He is a university graduate. （ C） The money is not too bad and theres plenty of fresh air. （ D） It is a good job. （ A） A nurse. （ B） A teacher. （ C） An accountant. （ D） A doc
37、tor. （ A） To get more information right now. （ B） To give up his work right now. （ C） To have a discussion with his wife. （ D） To think very seriously about that. 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
38、 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） A plate. （ B） A pear. （ C） A ball. （ D） An egg. （ A） How most mathematicians work. （ B） Accidental discovery about the earths shape. （ C） H
39、ow to track an orbit. （ D） How astronauts use computers to measure the size of satellite. （ A） To prove the earth was round. （ B） To gather information for planning space flights. （ C） Because all spacecraft had to carry computers. （ D） Because it can measure the size of the satellite. （ A） A lot of
40、 money. （ B） The owners name. （ C） An old photo. （ D） A credit card. （ A） The speaker had met the young woman somewhere before. （ B） The young woman was the speakers neighbor. （ C） The young woman often had dinner with the speakers uncle. （ D） The young woman looked rather like the girl in the photo
41、. （ A） The police had found the owner of the purse. （ B） The speaker had found the woman in the photo. （ C） The speaker had found both the mother and the daughter in the photo. （ D） The speaker had found both the purse and its owner. （ A） City officials. （ B） Experts in various institutions. （ C） Ne
42、wly-graduated university students. （ D） Some famous scientists. （ A） Languages, mathematics and literature. （ B） History, physics and languages. （ C） Chemistry, languages and mathematics. （ D） Science, languages and history. （ A） 15. （ B） 16. （ C） 17 （ D） 18 （ A） The program received great support f
43、rom the public. （ B） The students have more interest and responsibility for their learning. （ C） Philadelphia saved a lot of money through the program. （ D） The students have a heavier load of homework to do every day. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When
44、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 44 to 46 you are required to fill i
45、n the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 36 It should be kept in mind that crying is the natural province of the infant. Babies come into this world and most immediately begin crying, and they will use this communication【 B
46、1】 _of pre-language development to communicate all their【 B2】 _. But, studies also show that boys cries may be ignored for【 B3】_longer, and especially in certain cultures, girls cries are【 B4】 _to immediately. From birth we may be taught there are immediate【 B5】 _for crying, or that it is of little
47、purpose, depending on our【 B6】 _. Whether or not people cry as adults may have much to do with the way their society treats tears. In many societies, tears in men are only【 B7】 _at a few occasions, perhaps a funeral. This is【 B8】_indeed; especially when boy children are told not to cry regularly,【 B
48、9】 _. Instead, anger becomes the preferred emotion because it is more “male“, and men may need to work very long and hard to access the grief behind anger.【 B10】 _. When people cry, especially women, they may be viewed as “emotional“ as though this is a negative characteristic. On the other hand, mo
49、st experts will point out that【 B11】_. 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 passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corres
