1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 915（无答案）一、Part I Writing (30 minutes)1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write A Letter of Application. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 在 China Daily 看到招聘电脑程序员的广告 2. 介绍自己的学习和工作经历 3. 请求面试二、Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimmi
2、ng 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 statement contradic
3、ts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.1 Preparing for More Expensive Degrees in EnglandBalancing a tight budget is one of the most difficult aspects of being a student. A recent survey from the European Council of Doctoral Candidate
4、s and Junior Researchers found that money issues are the most critical concerns for young researchers in Europe, ahead of working conditions, training, and supervision.Starting in 2012, money is likely to become an even more important concern for students as universities in England are allowed to ch
5、arge undergraduates up to 9 000 per year in tuition fees as a way of dealing with government funding cuts. Thats a nearly threefold increase from the current fees, which are capped at 3 375.The funding cuts are set to affect postgraduate education, too, with most English universities expected to inc
6、rease postgraduate tuition to cover any remaining shortfall. Just how severe the changes will be for postgraduates is uncertain, but many experts advise caution. “All universities are trying to encourage students to think more seriously about how theyre going to manage,“ says Sheila King, financial
7、support coordinator at Cardiff University in Wales.So, what do students need to know about the changes? Details and debtThe details are complicated. Universities in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales will be allowed to raise tuition to the same extent as in England, but in those places the new fe
8、es will apply only to students coming from the rest of the United Kingdom. For example, Scottish students do not currently pay tuition and will not be expected to do so after 2012unless they attend universities in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland.A further inequity is that under EU regulations, u
9、niversities must charge students from the rest of the European Union the same amount as home students. This means that fees for EU students will be heavily subsidized (补贴) by universities in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales (but not England), while English students in these three countries will
10、 pay more than EU students attending the same universities.Whatever the tuition bill, full-time undergraduates in England will have to either pay up front or apply for a loan from the government, which they need not begin paying back until they have completed their degree and are earning more than 2
11、1 000 per year. Full-time undergraduates can apply, in addition, for a maintenance loan to contribute to accommodation, food, and travel costs. Part-time students will be able to apply for a tuition loan but not a maintenance loan.The main concern of career advisers and student-support workers is th
12、e substantial debt that most students in England will face after graduation. For a standard 3-year degree charged at 9 000 per year science courses are among the most expensive to runthe average debt from student loans, including maintenance, is expected to be around 43 000. The British Medical Asso
13、ciation estimates that medical students could graduate more than 70 000 in debt. The benefits of part-time workOne way of dealing with the new financial burden would be to work part time. According to the 2010 Sodexo University Lifestyle Survey, more than one-quarter of all undergraduate students in
14、 the United Kingdom worked part time during their studies that yeara percentage that is now expected to rise. For those doing a second undergraduate degree, a job may be the only option, as they will not be eligible for government loans.Juggling part-time work and studies can be toughbut a job or pa
15、id internship can have benefits beyond the financial. “There is a recognition and a demand for students to be as employable as possible when they finish their degree, and part of that is gaining relevant work experience,“ King says.“My internships helped me during my masters as I had already had 3 m
16、onths of experience using different equipment and writing a lab book,“ says Mike Stock, who began a Ph. D. in geology this year after doing internships with the Atomic Weapons Establishment, the international oil and natural gas company Petro-Canada, and a research assistantship at the University of
17、 Southampton. Planning for postgraduate studiesOngoing uncertainty over the impact of the funding cuts means that many universities havent yet set their postgraduate charges for 2012. According to a recent National Survey of UK Tuition Fees, the average cost of a taught masters degree program across
18、 147 UK higher education institutions rose 24% in just 1 year, from 4 989 in 20102011 to the current 6 184. The fee is expected to increase even more dramatically in 2012. “Ultimately, the decision on postgraduate fees will depend on calculations about what they need to do to survive as a university
19、,“ says a University of Southampton Student Services representative who prefers not to be named.In the United Kingdom, approximately 19 000 Ph. D. s are partly or fully funded by the research councils. Universities and industry partners also offer funded postgraduate positions and a range of bursari
20、es (助学金)， scholarships, and awards. However, many universities are now unsure how many positions they will be able to support in 2012. This could leave some Ph. D. students struggling for funding, since the government does not provide loans to support postgraduate study. One view held by careers spe
21、cialists is that an increasingly competitive job market, paired with difficult economic times, might encourage more students to pursue postgraduate degrees. “If there are fewer funding opportunities available for postgraduate study and more applicants, each available position will become very compet
22、itive,“ says the Southampton University Student Services representative.This makes it all the more important for aspiring postgraduate students to seek funding early, especially if they have financial commitments such as a mortgage (抵押) or a family. One approach is to apply for funding as broadly as
23、 possible. “After my undergraduate degree in mathematics, I was awarded a 4 000 scholarship from the Society for Underwater Technology,“ says Graeme MacGilchrist, who began a Master of Science in oceanography this year. As UK students brace for tough times, the key message from career advisers and s
24、tudent representatives is that students can ease the situation by starting to plan now. “We cant do anything about the level of fees, but we can do something to help students help themselves,“ King says.2 University students in England will be probably charged higher tuition fees to_.（A）handle the r
25、educed government funding（B） cover the rising living expenses（C） improve their learning environment（D）gain more internship opportunities3 What are students encouraged to do in face of postgraduate tuition changes according to Sheila King?（A）To find a job immediately after graduating from college.（B）
26、 To ponder over dealing with the likely rise in tuition fees.（C） To put off the pursuit of postgraduate education.（D）To have a rather clear picture of the future career.4 If a Scottish student wants to attend a university in Wales, he will probably pay_.（A）no tuition fees before 2012（B） the same tui
27、tion tees as in Scotland（C） more tuition fees than in Scotland（D）fewer tuition fees than in Scotland5 Who can apply for a maintenance loan as well as a tuition loan?（A）Full-time postgraduates.（B） Part-time postgraduates.（C） Full-time undergraduates.（D）Part-time undergraduates.6 What do career advise
28、rs and student-support workers mainly concern?（A）Students find it hard to afford the high costs of living.（B） Students have great difficulty in completing their masters degree.（C） Students may be offered low salary in their first job.（D）Students will have to bear the huge debt after graduation.7 The
29、 undergraduates who want to pursue a second degree_.（A）dont have to work part-time（B） cant apply for government loans（C） will have a hard time paying back the loans（D）are qualified for a maintenance loan8 What does King say to those who have just finished their degree?（A）They should land a job as so
30、on as possible.（B） They need to be careful in getting employed.（C） They should make learning a lifelong experience.（D）They need to pay back the loans as soon as possible.9 The Southampton University Student Services representative thinks that postgraduate fees will be based on calculations to mainta
31、in_.10 Without loans from the government to postgraduate study, some Ph.D. students have to_11 Career advisers and student representatives imply that students can start to plan now in order to_.Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the
32、 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, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.
33、（A）Go to sleep.（B） Watch the program later.（C） Change the channel.（D）Set the alarm clock. （A）Shes reading a very long book.（B） The man is mistaken.（C） She needs to read the page carefully.（D）Shes working on a long assignment. （A）She doesnt understand.（B） She wonders how many roofs were damaged.（C） S
34、he isnt surprised.（D）She closed the windows to prevent damage. （A）She wont be able to get the book before class.（B） The books there are too expensive.（C） She hopes to get a good deal on some second-hand books.（D）The textbook she needs isnt in yet. （A）She didnt bring the tickets.（B） She doesnt want t
35、o attend the concert.（C） She forgot her money.（D）She wont be able to get the student discount. （A）Doris wrote it for her.（B） She didnt want Doris to borrow it.（C） She enjoyed it but Doris didnt（D）Doris purchased it for her. （A）The man should buy a vacuum cleaner.（B） The mans parents are eager to see
36、 their son.（C） The mans parents should come at another time.（D）The mans apartment is dirty. （A）They were never sent.（B） They eventually arrived.（C） They were taken away.（D）They went to the wrong address. （A）Electricity bills.（B） The cost of living.（C） The heating system.（D）Types of energy.（A）It is r
37、ather expensive.（B） It cannot provide enough hot water.（C） It cannot be used for heating the living room.（D）It produces a lot of work and dust.（A）About 2.（B） About 3.（C） About 4.（D）About 5.（A）Talking with his teacher about his schoolwork.（B） Preparing software.（C） Talking to an interviewer.（D）Writin
38、g programs.（A）History.（B） Geography.（C） Mathematics.（D）Art.（A）Logic.（B） Writing.（C） History.（D）Mathematics.（A）An adviser.（B） A computer programmer.（C） A product designer.（D）A school teacher.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hea
39、r some questions. Both the 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）He found the painting hung in Moscow when he went there.（B） He read a book in which the present location of the pain
40、ting is mentioned.（C） He received a letter informing him where his painting is now.（D）He originally hung the painting in his living room but later found it gone.（A）85 years ago.（B） During the Vietnam War.（C） Immediately after the Vietnam War.（D）In the 1980s.（A）He doesnt mind that there are so many r
41、eproductions.（B） He believes its a good idea to sell the reproductions.（C） He knows clearly the art market will be improved soon.（D）He thinks some measures should be taken to identify the originals from the copies.（A）There were no planets without moons.（B） There was no air or water on Jupiter.（C） Li
42、fe was not possible in outer space.（D）The mystery of life could not be resolved.（A）It has a number of active volcanoes.（B） It has an atmosphere like the earths.（C） It has a large ocean under its surface.（D）It has deep caves several miles long.（A）Light is not an essential element to it.（B） Life can f
43、orm in very hot temperatures.（C） Every form of life undergoes evolution.（D）Oxygen is not needed for some life forms.（A）It is the smallest one of all the stars.（B） It is the nearest one to the earth.（C） It is the biggest one of all the stars.（D）It is the farthest one from the earth.（A）The moon.（B） Ot
44、her planets.（C） Both A and B.（D）Neither A nor B.（A）Do much research in many fields of science.（B） Understand people in other countries better.（C） Both A and B.（D）Neither A nor B.（A）The earth is a planet.（B） Stars in the sky are actually as small as they look.（C） Satellites are all made by men.（D）Men
45、 can conquer other planets.Section CDirections: 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 t
46、o 43 with the exact words you have 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 37 A canine cop took early【B1】after bosses at South Yorkshire Police noted
47、his poor motivationand a fondness for making friends with noisy drunkards, his former【B2】said Monday.Buster, who spent six months as a police dog, has been【B3】with a family in Sheffield, near this town in northern England, Police Constable David Stephenson said.“He has a lack of drive and【B4】when as
48、ked to do operational work,“ Stephenson told The Associated Press. “Hes just a lovely pet.“Two-year-old Buster【B5】well at the start of his 14-week training program, but his work【 B6】deteriorated and the problem 【B7 】once he started patrolling the streets, he said.【B8】 . His handler couldnt believe w
49、hat the dog was doing.【B9】 Stephenson said. “You would have expected him to use his nose to locate him.“【B10 】. “He just stopped working,“ Stephenson said. “He just lay down and there was nothing we could do. He has got a very low drive for finding people.“In Rotherham at bar closing times, the streets are often crowded with drunken revellers.【B11 】his former handler said.37 【B1 】38 【B2 】39 【B3 】40 【B4 】41 【B5 】42 【B6 】43 【B7 】44 【B8 】45 【B9 】46 【B10 】47 【B11 】Section ADirect
