1、大学英语四级（阅读）模拟试卷 36及答案与解析 Section B Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. 0 Just how much do people know about keeping th
2、eir homes safe from burglary? Surprisingly, many of us make assumptions about home security that can actually increase our risk of a burglary by leaving us and our homes undefended. Here are some home-security myths and truths. “An alarm system doesnt do anything. If a thief really wants to, hell br
3、eak in anyway.“ A home-security system cannot stop a burglar from hitting your home. But it is a strong deterrent (威慑 ), making him think twice before targeting you. “Criminals have told me, when they were questioned, they had walked by three or four houses that had alarm stuck to their windows and
4、then hit the one that didnt,“ says Const. Jim Caldwell of the Edmonton Police Service. Thats because setting off an alarm could mean a call to police. And if a thief does break in, he is less likely to make a thorough search of the house. “Its going to be a smash-and-grab,“ says Normand Fiset, presi
5、dent of the Quebec chapter of the Canadian Security Association. “Usually theyre in and out quickly.“ “Lightning never strikes twice. If my house has already been broken into, chances are that it wont happen again.“ Research indicates that your house is 12 times more likely to be broken into again w
6、ithin the next month. Susan Halls Toronto home was burglarized a few years ago. “The police told us, Dont be surprised if they come back after youve replaced everything,“ she says. In her case they didnt, but nevertheless she promptly put her most sentimental possessions in a security box. Make it a
7、 priority to assess your home security and take steps to enhance it. If you do replace stolen merchandise, dont put the packaging boxes out on display for roadside pickup. “If I have a security system and good locks, I dont need to take other security measures.“ “A lock is only as strong as the door
8、 and the door frame,“ says Const. Donald Jenkins of the Halifax Regional Police. Steel doors are a good idea, too, but look for one with a solid-wood core, not a hollow door. And consider adding a solid-steel strip to the side of the door to prevent thieves from breaking the frame with an iron bar.
9、Other steps make a difference. Install external lighting and keep bushes trimmed around doors and windows. The more visible a thief will be while breaking into your home, the less likely it is that hell try. Beware-of-dog signs and locked gates also discourage criminals. And while it may seem obviou
10、s, if you do invest in good security features, make sure you actually use them. Caldwell recently investigated a break-and-enter case in which “the guy had the best of locks, the best of alarm systems and none of it was engaged.“ “Since I live in a good neighborhood, I dont need to worry about break
11、-ins.“ “Actually, the opposite is true,“ says Ron Noiles, senior vice-president for personal-property insurance with Aviva Canada, a major sponsor of the Neighborhood Watch program. “Criminals look for neighborhoods where the goods are good. And those are typically the ones people believe theyre saf
12、e in.“ If you take fewer safety precautions, like not locking your door, because you believe its unlikely youll suffer a break-in, youre increasing the odds of your home becoming a target. “My house is safe because someone is always home.“ Its true that most thieves seek out unoccupied houses. But h
13、ome burglary, in which criminals strike deliberately while people are home so they can let them in, do sometimes happen. “It is the most effective way of carrying out the theft because you know you wont get surprised by the owners you have them caught,“ says Fiset. And when home invasions occur, alm
14、ost half the homeowners end up injured, according to the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics. “If I keep my curtains closed during the day, thieves cant see whats inside and wont be tempted to break in.“ While closed curtains at night do keep thieves from looking inside, during the day they may s
15、erve as an ideal cover for burglars. Opening curtains in daytime also makes it look as though someone is home. “Theres little I can do to reduce property crime in my neighborhood.“ Police experts say that getting to know your neighbors is a huge factor in combating break-ins. “If someone sees an unf
16、amiliar car in your driveway or people moving secretly about your property, neighbors will be more inclined to call police,“ says Jenkins. Consider getting involved with a local Neighborhood Watch group, or contact your local police department to set one up. Here is the initial move(from experts) to
17、 protect your home Sound the Alarm! Statistics show that houses with alarm systems are less likely to be broken into, and if they are, less property is stolen. And theres an added bonus Home-insurance companies typically offer a discount on your payment once you have a security system installed. Unm
18、onitored alarms sound a siren (警报器 ) inside or outside your house and, if youre lucky, alert a neighbor to trouble. A system that is monitored (at a cost of around $30 a month) will summon the police. The Canadian Security Associations Normand Fiset recommends having the alarm monitored rather than
19、relying on neighbors to act. “When is the last time you considered calling the cops when you heard a car alarm in a parking lot?“ he reasons. He also points out that more and more cities and towns are banning outside sirens, and an alarm that sounds only inside the house does little good. If your al
20、arm is monitored, its signal travels to the monitoring service, usually through your phone line. Service personnel will call the police when theres a problem, often phoning your home first to ensure its not a false alarm. (If it is, you simply supply your password to cancel it.) In many regions, the
21、 homeowner is accountable for a fee if police are called needlessly. The physical components of an alarm system motion detectors, magnetic door or window contacts, control panel can be either hard-wired through your home or connected with wireless-radio signals. Be sure to check that the company ins
22、talling the alarm is a member of a professional association and has any licenses required by your city or town. Magnetic contact at the doors and windows and glass-break detection will trip the alarm if the perimeter (周界 ) of the house is crossed. The alarm will be set off before the thief has set f
23、oot inside your home. Motion detectors inside are functioned if a person moves inside the home while the system is armed. Ensure that the system you select gives the option of arming the perimeter and motion sensors separately. That way, the alarm can alert you to any breaking-in even when you are h
24、ome. If you have a pet or are considering getting one, make sure your system is designed to pick up only the motion of humans. What if a thief cuts your phone line to prevent contact with the monitoring company? Although this doesnt happen often, some systems now offer wireless-phone support. The ne
25、west technology even uses your Internet connection to send out a burglary alert. 1 What is the function of an alarm system? （ A） It can do nothing to stop a thief. （ B） It stops a burglar from breaking into the house. （ C） It increases the risk of a burglary. （ D） It frightens away the burglars. 2 W
26、hat is the primary thing should people do after being burglarized? （ A） Assess home security. （ B） Replace stolen merchandise. （ C） Put the packaging boxes out. （ D） Take away the sentimental possessions. 3 Donald Jenkins of Halifax Regional Police suggest installing _. （ A） a single lock thats stro
27、ng enough （ B） wooden doors with a solid-wood core （ C） steel doors with a solid-steel strip （ D） hollow doors with a solid-steel strip 4 The houses in a good neighborhood also suffer break-ins because_. （ A） burglars look for the place where goods are good （ B） people in a good neighborhood never l
28、ock the door （ C） there is no home-security system in a good neighborhood （ D） people there dont use the good security feature properly 5 It is better for people to keep the curtains closed _. （ A） when nobody is home （ B） at night （ C） when someone is home （ D） during the day 6 Besides preventing b
29、urglary, what is the added bonus of investing alarm systems? （ A） An additional siren is offered to you. （ B） The neighbors can call the cops when there is a break-in. （ C） Home-security company offers you a discount. （ D） You can have a discount for buying a siren. 7 Once the monitored alarm is set
30、 off, _. （ A） the police will come at once （ B） your neighbors will call the police （ C） service personnel will phone your home first （ D） the home owner will be charged for a fee 8 If a thief does break into a house equipped with an alarm system, he is likely to have less time to _. 9 Thieves will
31、be usually discouraged by external lighting, well-trimmed bushes, and _ 10 An alarm system usually consists of_. 10 The Mona Lisa is showing her age, museum curators (馆长 ) in Paris said while announcing a scientific study of the 500-year-old masterpiece. The thin poplar wood【 11】 around Leonardo da
32、Vincis painting is showing signs of warping, causing curators at the Louvre “some worry“. The museum has【 12】 a study to evaluate the Mona Lisas vulnerability (易受攻击 ) to climate changes. The painting will remain on【 13】 during the testing, the Louvre said. “Its state of preservation is【 14】 the sour
33、ce of some concern,“ a statement issued by the museum said. Deterioration (变坏 ) in its wood panel was “greater than that which has been【 15】observed,“ it added. The study, to be conducted by the Centre for Research and Restoration of Museums of France, will better【 16】 what materials the painting is
34、 made of. The painting, whose【 17】 smile attracts millions of visitors to the Louvre, is displayed behind glass to protect it from【 18】 changes and camera flashes. It will be put in a specially【 19】 room in the Louvre early next year. The Mona Lisa was painted between 1503-1506 and was thought to be
35、 named after the sitter, most likely the Florentine wife of Francesco del Giocondo. It moved to France with da Vinci in the early 16th Century, where it has【 20】 except for a short spell when it was stolen in 1911. The painting was discovered two years later in a Florence hotel. A. mysterious B. pre
36、viously C. dose D. commissioned E. charity F. climatic G. intentionally H. redecorated I. interfere I. display K. determine L. currently M. panel N. suspicious O. remained 11 【 11】 12 【 12】 13 【 13】 14 【 14】 15 【 15】 16 【 16】 17 【 17】 18 【 18】 19 【 19】 20 【 20】 20 In only two decades Asian Americans
37、 have become the fastest-growing U.S. minority. As their children began moving up through the nations schools, it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was emerging. Their achievements are reflected in the nations best universities, where mathematics, science and engineering department
38、s have taken on a decidedly Asian character. This special liking for mathematics and science is partly explained by the fact that Asian-American students who began their educations abroad arrived in the U.S. with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of English. They are also i
39、nfluenced by the promises of a good job after college. Asians feel there will be less unfair treatment in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more objectively. And the return on the investment in education is more immediate in something like engineering than with an arts d
40、egree. Most Asian-American students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer. An effective measure of parental attention is homework. Asian parents spend more time with their children
41、 than American parents do, and it helps. Many researchers also believe there is something in Asian culture that breeds success, such as ideals that stress family values and emphasize education. Both explanations for academic success worry Asian Americans because of fears that they feed a typical rac
42、ial image. Many can remember when Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants were the victims of social isolation. Indeed, it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship. 21 While making tremendous achievements at college, Asian-American students _
43、. （ A） feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of English （ B） are afraid mat their academic successes bear a strong Asian character （ C） still worry about unfair treatment in academic areas （ D） generally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents 22 What are the major factors
44、 that determine the success of Asian Americans? （ A） Solid foundation in basic mathematics and Asian culture. （ B） Hard work and intelligence. （ C） Hard work and a limited knowledge of English. （ D） Asian culture and the American educational system. 23 Few Asian-American students major in human scie
45、nces mainly because_. （ A） their English is not good enough （ B） they are afraid they might meet with unfair judgment in these areas （ C） there is a wide difference between Asian and Western cultures （ D） they know little about American culture and society 24 Why do the two “explanations“ (Line 1, P
46、ara. 3) worry Asian Americans? （ A） They are afraid that they would again be isolated from American society in general. （ B） People would think that Asian students rely on their parents for success. （ C） Asian Americans would be a threat to other minorities. （ D） American academic achievements have
47、taken on too strong an Asian character. 25 The authors tone in this passage is_. （ A） sympathetic （ B） doubtful （ C） critical （ D） objective 25 The struggle against malnutrition (营养不良 ) and hunger is as old as man himself, and never across the face of our planet has the outcome been more in doubt. M
48、alnutrition tortures an estimated 400 million to 1.5 billion of the worlds poor. Even in the rich U.S., poverty means malnutrition for an estimated ten to twenty million. Hardest hit are children, whose growing bodies demand two and a half times more protein, than those of adults. Nutrition experts
49、estimate that 70 percent of the children in low-income countries are affected. Badly-shaped bodies tell the sad story of malnutrition. Medical science identifies two major types of malnutrition which usually occur in combination. The first, kwashiorkor, is typified by the bloated (肿胀的 ) look, the opposite of what we associate with starvation. Accumulated fluids pushing against wasted muscles account for the plumpness (丰满 ) of hands, feet, belly and face. Caused by an acute lack of protein
