1、大学英语四级（ 2013年 12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷 96及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Average Family Income and Expenses in the U.S. based on the statistics provided in the table below. Please give a brief description of the table and then describe t
2、he changes. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Section A （ A） Switch to a different flight. （ B） Go to the airport immediately. （ C） Ask the man to change the ticket for her. （ D） Buy a ticket for the ten o clock flight. （ A） Dr. Lemon has lost his patient. （ B） Dr. Lemon
3、 is waiting for a patient. （ C） Dr. Lemon is busy at the moment. （ D） Dr. Lemon has gone out to visit a patient. （ A） In a railway station. （ B） In a hotel room. （ C） In a restaurant. （ D） At the airport. （ A） She lost her way. （ B） She lost her keys. （ C） She lost her car. （ D） She lost her handbag
4、. （ A） 11:25 （ B） 11:40 （ C） 0.490278 （ D） 0.476389 （ A） He wishes to have more courses like it. （ B） He finds it hard to follow the teacher. （ C） He wishes the teacher would talk more. （ D） He doesn t like the teacher s accent. （ A） Take a walk. （ B） Listen to the music. （ C） Dance to the music. （
5、D） Give a performance. （ A） Read more than one article. （ B） Choose a better article to read. （ C） Present a different theory to the class. （ D） Read an article on political science. （ A） Weather patterns that can affect Florida. （ B） How strong winds develop into a hurricane. （ C） Memories of a rec
6、ent storm. （ D） Planning a summer vacation. （ A） Late summer is cloudy season. （ B） Late summer is hurricane season. （ C） Late summer is rainy season. （ D） Late summer is sunny season. （ A） Wind speed. （ B） Rainfall. （ C） Direction of approach. （ D） Water temperature. （ A） By month. （ B） By number.
7、（ C） By location. （ D） By name. （ A） Her professor did not like her story. （ B） She had trouble finishing her assignment. （ C） She did not like the topic she had chosen for her paper. （ D） She was taking too many courses. （ A） Take some extra time. （ B） Do writing exercise. （ C） Do some work for ano
8、ther course. （ D） Write the story ending first. （ A） To go shopping. （ B） To do research for her story. （ C） To meet with her professor. （ D） To take a break from her work. Section B （ A） Words are used as frequently as gestures. （ B） Both words and gestures are often found difficult to understand.
9、（ C） Both words and gestures are used in expressing our feeling. （ D） Gestures are more efficiently used than words. （ A） Fear. （ B） Shock. （ C） Anger. （ D） Surprise. （ A） Men. （ B） Women. （ C） Older people. （ D） Younger people. （ A） Four different vitamins have been identified till now. （ B） A lack
10、 of Vitamin B may affect one s eyesight. （ C） Vitamin A can be found in liver. （ D） Even a small quantity of Vitamin C can help people avoid colds. （ A） Vitamin A. （ B） Vitamin B. （ C） Vitamin C. （ D） Vitamin D. （ A） People should eat more to get sufficient amount of vitamins. （ B） People should hav
11、e more sunlight to ensure absorbing various vitamins. （ C） People should not overcook the vegetables. （ D） People should do more exercises. （ A） Opinions on equality between the sexes in families. （ B） The ideal of sex equality in American family. （ C） American males and females. （ D） The family a c
12、o-operative enterprise. （ A） The father s role is minor because he is a helpless parent. （ B） The fathers role is irrelevant to the healthy development of the child. （ C） The father s role is essential to the mother s role. （ D） The father s role is important to the healthy growth of the child. （ A）
13、 Ideal. （ B） Fortunate. （ C） Harmful. （ D） Unhappy. （ A） Males are basically opposed to sharing household chores. （ B） A healthy, co-operative family is a basic ingredient of a healthy society. （ C） Division of household responsibilities is not workable in practice. （ D） A woman s place is in the ho
14、me now as always. Section C 26 Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the ways by which humans pollute their 【 B1】 _. We also pollute our surroundings in various other ways. For example, people ruin natural beauty by【 B2】 _junk and litter on the land and in the water. They operate mach
15、ines and motor vehicles that fill the air with dangerous【 B3】 _and disturbing noise. Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems that mankind faces today. Air, water, and soil all harmed by pollution are【 B4】 _to the survival of all living things. Badly polluted air can cause illness
16、, and even death. Polluted water kills fish and other marine life. Pollution of the soil【 B5】 _the amount of land on which we can grow food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man s【 B6】_beautiful world. Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is as【 B7】 _as it is
17、serious. It is complicated because so much pollution is caused by things which benefit people. For example, exhaust from automobiles causes a large【 B8】 _of all air pollution. But the automobile provides transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much of the material that pollutes ai
18、r and water, but factories provide jobs for people. Too much fertilizer or pesticide can 【 B9】 _soil, but fertilizers and pesticides are important aids to the growing of crops. Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop【 B10】 _many things that benefit them. 27 【
19、B1】 28 【 B2】 29 【 B3】 30 【 B4】 31 【 B5】 32 【 B6】 33 【 B7】 34 【 B8】 35 【 B9】 36 【 B10】 Section A 36 The great ship, Titanic, sailed for New York from Southampton on April 10th, 1912. She was carrying 1,316【 C1】 _and crew of 891. Even by modern standards, the 46,000 ton Titanic was a colossal ship. At
20、 the time, however, she was not only the largest ship that had ever been built, but was regarded as【 C2】 _, for she had sixteen watertight compartments. Even if two of these were flooded, she would still be able to float. The tragic sinking of this great liner will always be【 C3】 _, for she went dow
21、n on her first【 C4】 _with heavy loss of life. Four days after【 C5】 _out, while the Titanic was sailing across the icy water of the North Atlantic, huge iceberg was suddenly spotted by a lookout. After the alarm had been given, the great ship turned sharply to avoid a direct【 C6】 _. The Titanic turne
22、d just in time, narrowly missing the immense walk of ice which rose over 100 feet out of the water beside her. Suddenly, there was a slight【 C7】 _sound from below, and the captain went down to see what had happened. The noise had been so faint that no one thought that the ship had been damaged. Belo
23、w, the captain realized to his【 C8】_that the Titanic was sinking rapidly, for five of her sixteen watertight compartments had already been flooded! The order to【 C9】 _ship was given and hundreds of people【 C10】 _into the icy water. As there were not enough lifeboats for everybody, 1,500 lives were l
24、ost. A)prepared B)passengers C)setting D)plunged E)remembered F)collision G)abandon H)unsinkable I)horror J)qualified K)presentation L)unbelievable M)voyage N)beautiful O)trembling 37 【 C1】 38 【 C2】 39 【 C3】 40 【 C4】 41 【 C5】 42 【 C6】 43 【 C7】 44 【 C8】 45 【 C9】 46 【 C10】 Section B 46 Preparing for C
25、omputer Disasters Summary A)When home office computers go down, many small businesses grind to a halt. Fortunately, taking steps to recover from disasters and minimize their effects is quite straightforward. B)Fires, power surges, and floods, theyre all facts of life. We read about them in the morni
26、ng paper and see them on the evening news. We sympathize with the victims and commiserate over their bad luck. We also shake our heads at the digital consequencesmelted computers, system failures, destroyed data. Yet, somehow, many of us continue to live by that old mantra of denial: “It wont happen
27、 to me.“ Well, the truth is, at some point youll probably have to deal with at least one disaster. That s just how it goes, and in most aspects of our lives we do something about it. We buy insurance. We stow away provisions. We even make disaster plans and run drills. But for some reason, computer
28、disaster recovery is a blind spot for many of us. It shouldnt be. Home computers contain some of our most important information, both business and personal, and making certain our data survives a disaster should be a priority. Moreover, even the smallest disaster can be a serious disruption. Persona
29、l computers have become an integral part of the smooth-running household. We use them to communicate, shop, and do homework, and theyre even more vital to home office users. When home office computers go down, many small businesses grind to a halt. Fortunately, taking steps to recover from disasters
30、 and minimize their effects is quite straightforward. With a good offsite storage plan and the right tools, you can bounce back quickly and easily from minor computer disasters. And, should a major calamity strike, you can rest assured your data is safe. Offsite Storage: Major Disasters C)House fire
31、s and floods are among the most devastating causes of personal computer destruction. Thats why a solid offsite backup and recovery plan is essential. Although many home users faithfully back up their hard drives, many would still lose all their data should their house flood our burn. Thats because t
32、hey keep their backups in relatively close to their computers. Their backup disks might not be in the same room as their computers tucked away in a closet or even the garage but theyre not nearly far enough away should a serious disaster strike. So, its important to back up your system to a removabl
33、e medium and to store it elsewhere. D)There are many ways to approach offsite storage. It starts with choice of backup tools and storage medium. Disaster situations are stressful, and your recovery tools shouldn t add to that stress. They must be dependable and intuitive, making it easy to schedule
34、regular backups and to retrieve files in a pinch. They must also be compatible with your choice of backup medium. Depending on your tools, you can back up to a variety of durable disk types from CDs to Jaz drives to remote network servers. Although many of these storage media have high capacity, a b
35、ackup tool with compression capabilities is a big plus, eliminating the inconvenience of multiple disks or large uploads. E)Once you select your tools and a suitable medium, you need to find a remote place to store your backups. The options are endless. However, no matter where you choose, be sure t
36、he site is secure, easily accessible, and a good distance away from your home. You may also want to consider using an Internet-based backup service. More and more service providers are offering storage space on their servers, and uploading files to a remote location has become an attractive alternat
37、ive to conventional offsite storage. Of course, before using one of these services, make certain you completely trust the service provider and its security methods. Whatever you do, schedule backups regularly and store them far away from your home. Come What May: Handling the Garden Variety Computer
38、 Crisis F)Not all home computer damage results from physical disaster. Many less menacing problems can also hobble your PC or destroy your information. Systems crash, kids “rearrange“ data, adults inadvertently delete files. Although these events might not seem calamitous, they can have serious impl
39、ications. So, once again, it s important to be prepared. As with physical disasters, regular backups are essential. However, some of these smaller issues require a response that s more nu-anced than wholesale backup and restoration. To deal with less-than-total disaster, your tool set must be both p
40、owerful and agile. For example, when a small number of files are compromised, you may want to retrieve those files alone. Meanwhile, if just your settings are affected, youll want a simple way to roll back to your preferred setup. Yet, should your operating system fail, youll need a way to boot your
41、 computer and perform large-scale recovery. Computer crises come in all shapes and sizes, and your backup and recovery tools must be flexible enough to meet each challenge. The Right Tools for the Right Job: Gearing up for Disaster G)When disaster strikes, the quality of your backup tools can make t
42、he difference between utter frustration and peace of mind. Symantec understands this and offers a range of top quality backup and recovery solutions. Norton GoBack is the perfect tool for random system crashes, failed installations, and inadvertent deletions. With this powerful and convenient soluti
43、on, it s simple to retrieve overwritten files or to bring your system back to its pre-crash state. Norton Ghost is a time-tested home office solution. Equipped to handle full-scale backups, its also handy for cloning hard drives and facilitating system upgrades. A favorite choice for IT professional
44、s, it s the ideal tool for the burgeoning home office. You can buy Norton Ghost and Norton GoBack separately, or get them both when you purchase Norton System Works. H)Lifes disasters, large and small, often catch us by surprise. However, with a little planning and the right tools, you can reduce th
45、ose disasters to bumps in the road. So, don t wait another day. Buy a good set of disaster recovery tools, set up an automatic backup schedule, and perform a dry run every now and again. Then, rest easy. 47 Its necessary for us to back up our systems to some transferable medium and to put it somewhe
46、re else. 48 Not all damage of your computer caused by physical disaster. 49 The quality of your backup tools determines whether you are frustrated or have a peaceful mind when disaster strikes. 50 For some reason, computer disaster recovery is always ignored by many of us. 51 Taking steps to recover
47、 from computer disasters can minimize bad effects. 52 House fires and floods are the most devastating causes of personal computer destruction. 53 With a good offsite storage plan and the right tools, you can bounce back quickly in minor computer disasters. 54 Preparation for computer disasters shoul
48、d do from time to time. 55 Backup and recovery tools must be flexible enough to deal with various computer crises. 56 You should find a distant place to store your backups after selecting your tools and a suitable medium. Section C 56 Gestures arent the only area in which the unwary traveler can get
49、 tripped up. Foreign cultures adhere to different business customs and behavior. For example, Caffeine junkies should restrain themselves in the Middle East. “Three cups of tea or coffee is usually the polite limit in offices and during social calls,“ counsels “Travel Pak,“ a free publication of Alia, the Royal Jordanian Airline. “But if your host keeps going, you also may continue sipping. If youve had your fill, give your empty cup a q
