1994年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

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篇1：1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

part ⅰ listening comprehension (20 minutes)

section a

directions: in this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. at the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. both the conversation and the question 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. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

example:you will hear:

you will read:

a) at the office. b) in the waiting room.

c) at the airport. d) in a restaurant.

from the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. this is most likely to have taken place at the office. therefore, a) “at the office” is the best answer. you should choose on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.

sample answer [a] [b] [c] [d]

1.a)get some change from jane. b)go to look for a payphone.

c)use the woman's phone. d)pay for the phone call.

2.a)at an art gallery. b)in a department store.

c)at a bookstore. d)in a workshop.

3.a)she will help the man to catch up. b)she is worried about the man's health.

c)she has bought the man an uptodate map. d)she's bought the man a pair of glasses today.

4.a)he is going to give a talk on fishing. b)he is eager to meet susan's parents.

c)he has the same hobby as susan's father. d)he thinks fishing is a good way to kill time.

5.a)he finds the presentation hard to follow. b)he speaks highly of the presentation.

c)he considers the presentation very dull. d)he thinks professor white has chosen an interesting topic.

6.a)a bookshelf. b)a typewriter. c)some stocks. d)high quality paper.

7.a)they set off early. b)they wait for a fine day.

c)they go sightseeing. d)they go to the seaside.

8.a)he liked to show off in class. b)he was the first person she met at school.

c)he had a funny face. d)he was late for school on the first day.

9.a)her car can stand any crash. b)her car is kept in good condition.

c)her car is not as good as his. d)her car is maintained as well as his.

10.a)she is too busy to go. b)she's willing to go swimming.

c)she doesn't want to wait long. d)she enjoys the wonderful weather.

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 choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c), and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

passage one

questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11.a)he was a tax collector. b)he was a government official.

c)he was once a friend of the ruler. d)he was once a shcool teacher in india.

12.a)to reward outstanding tax collectors. b)to declare new ways of collecting tax.

c)to collect money from the persons invited. d)to entertain those who had made great contributions to the government.

13.a)they were excused from paying income tax.

b)they were given some silver and gold coins by the ruler.

c)they tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for.

d)they enjoyed being invited to dinner at the ruler's palace.

passage two

questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14.a)they liked travelling. b)the reasons are unknown.

c)they were driven out of their homes. d)they wanted to find a better place to live in.

15.a)they are unfriendly to gypsies. b)they admire the musical talent of the gypsies.

c)they are envious of gypsies. d)they try to put up with gypsies.

16.a)they are now taught in their own language. b)they are now allowed to attend local schools.

c)special schools have been set up for them. d)permanent homes have been built for them.

passage three

questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17.a)the causes are familiar. b)the causes are not well understood. [page]

c)the causes are obvious. d)the causes are very complicated.

18.a)improved highway design. b)better public transportation.

c)regular driver training. d)stricter traffic regulations.

19.a)highway crime. b)drivers' errors. c)poor traffic control. d)confusing road signs.

20.a)increasing people's awareness of traffic problems. b)enhancing drivers' sense of responsibility.

c)building more highways. d)designing better cars.

part ⅱ reading comprehension (35 minutes)

section a

directions: there are 4 passages in this part. 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 and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

passage one

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.

dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like wild animals. they will spboil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively,fight other dogs and even bite you. nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong thing. the key to preventing or treating behavior problems us learning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behavior to outlets that are acceptable in the domestic setting.

one of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself is to obedience train (驯服) it. obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem.training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want it to do.

training is also an easy way to establish the social rank order. when your dog o

beys a simple request of “come here, sit,” it is showing obedience and respect for you. it is not necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the dog pack (群) by using extreme measures. you can teach your dog its subordinate (从属的)role by teaching it to show submission to you. most dogs love performing tricks for you to pleasantly accept that you are in charge.

training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog.it can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. a well |trained dog is more confident and can more safely be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained animal.

21. behavior problems of dogs are believed to _______.

a) be just part of their nature b) worsen in modern society

c) occure when they go wild d) present a threat to the community

22. the primary purpose of obedience training is to _______.

a) teach the dog to perform clever tricks

b) make the dog aware fo its owner's authority

c) provide the dog with outlets for its wild behavior

d) enable the dog to regain its normal behavior

23. effective communication between a dog and its owner is _______.

a) essential to solving the dog's behavior problems

b) the foundation for dogs to perform tasks

c) a good way to teach the dog new tricks

d) an extreme measure in obedience training

24. why do pet dogs love performing tricks for their masters?

a) to avoid being punished. b) to show their affection for their masters.

c) to win leadership of the dog pack. d) to show their willingness to obey.

25. when a dog has received effective obedience training, its owner _______.

a) can give the dog more rewards b) will enjoy a better family life

c) can give the dog more freedom d) will have more confidence in himself

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.

engineering students are supposed to be examples of practicality and rationality

, but when it comes to my college education i am an idealist and a fool. in highschool i wanted to be an electrical engineer and, of course, any sensible student with my aims would have chosen a college with a large engineering department,famous reputation and lots of good labs and research equipment. but that's not what i did.[page]

i chose to study engineering at a small liberal |arts(文科) university that doesn't even offer a major in electrical engineering. obviously, this was not a practical choice; i came here for more noble reasons. i wanted a broad education that would provide me with flexibility and a value system to guide me in my career. i wanted to open my eyes and expand my vision by interacting with people who weren't studying science or engineering. my parents, teachers and other adults praised me for such a sensible choice. they told me i was wise and mature beyond my 18 years, and i believed them.

i headed off to college sure i was going to have an advantage over those students who went to big engineerng “factories” where they didn't care if you had values or were flexible. i was going to be a complete engineer: technical genius and sensitive humanist(人文学者) all in one.

now i'm not so sure. somewhere along the way my noble ideals crashed into reality, as all noble ideals eventually do. after three years of struggling to balance math, physics and engineering courses with liberal arts courses, i have learned there are reasons why few engineering students try to reconcile (协调) engineering with liberal |arts courses in college.

the reality that has blocked my path to become the typical successful student is

that engineering and the liberal arts simply don't mix as easily as i assumed in high school. individually they shape a person in very different ways; together they threaten to confuse. the struggle to reconcile the two fields of study is difficult.

26. the author chose to study engineering at a small liberal-arts university because

he _______.

a) wanted to be an example of practicality and rationality

b) intended to be a combination of engineer and humanist

c) wanted to coordinate engineering with liberal-arts courses in college

d) intended to be a sensible student with noble ideals

27. according to the author, by interacting with people who study liberal arts,

engineering students can _______.

a) balance engineering and the liberal arts

b) receive guidance in their careers

c) become noble idealists

d) broaden their horizons

28. in the eyes of the author, a successful engineering student is expected _______.

a) to have an excellent academic record

b) to be wise and mature

c) to be imaginative with a value system to guide him

d) to be a technical genius with a wide vision

29. the author's experience shows that he was _______.

a) creative b) ambitious c) unrealistic d) irrational

30. the word “they” in “... together they threaten to confuse.” (line 3, para. 5)

refers to _______.

a) engineering and the liberal arts b) reality and noble ideals

c) flexibility and a value system d) practicality and rationality

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.

priscilla ouchida's “energy |efficient” house turned out to be a horrible dream. when she and her engineer husband married a few years ago, they built a $100,000, three -bedroom home in california. tightly sealed to prevent air leaks,the house was equipped with small double |paned(双层玻璃的) windows and several other energy |saving features. problems began as soon as the couple moved in, however. priscilla's eyes burned. her throat was constantly dry. she suffered from headaches and could hardly sleep. it was as though she had suddenly developed a strange illness.

experts finally traced the cause of her illness. the leyel of of formaldehyde(甲醛) gas in her kitchen was twice the maximum allowed by federal standards for chemical workers. the source of the gas? her new kitchen cabinets and wall |to |wall carpeting.

the ouchidas are victims of indoor air pollution, which is not given sufficient attention partly because of the nation's drive to save energy. the problem itself isn't new. “the indoor environment was dirty long before energy conservation came along,” says moschandreas, a pollution scientist at geomet technologies in maryland. “energy conservation has tended to accentuate the situation in some cases.”[page]

the problem appears to be more troublesome in newly constructed homes rather than old ones. back in the days when energy was cheap, home builders didn't worry much about unsealed cracks. because of such leaks, the air in an average home was replaced by fresh outdoor air about once an hour. as a result, the pollutants generated in most households seldom built up to dangerous levels.

31. it can be learned from the passage that the ouchidas' house_______.

a) is well worth the money spent on its construction

b) is almost faultless from the point of energy conservation

c) failed to meet energy conservation standards

d) was designed and constructed in a scientific way

32. what made the ouchidas' new house a horrible dream?

a) lack of fresh air.

b) poor quality of buildig materials.

c) gas leakage in the kitchen.

d) the newly painted walls

33. the word “accentuate”(line 4, para. 3) most probably means “________”.

a) relieve b) accelerate c) worsen d) improve

34. why were cracks in old houses not a big concern?

a) because indoor cleanness was not emphasized.

b) because energy used to be inexpensive.

c) because environmental protection was given top priority.

d) because they were technically unavoidable.

35. this passage is most probably taken from an article entitled “________” .

a) energy conservation b) house building crisis

c) air pollution indoors d) traps in building consruction

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.

in 1993, new york state ordered stores to charge a deposit on beverage(饮料) containers. within a year, consumers had returned millions of aluminum cans and glass and plastic bottles. plenty of companies were eager to accept the aluminum and glass as raw materials for new products, but because few could figure out what to do with the plastic, much of it wound up buried in landfills (垃圾填埋场). the problem was not limited to new york. unfortunately, there were too few uses for second |hand plastic.

today, one out of five plastic soda bottles is recycled (回收利用) in the united states. the reason for the change is that now there are dozens of companies across the country buying discarded plastic soda bottles and turning them into fence posts, paint brushes, etc.

as the new york experience shows, recycling involves more than simply separating

valuable materials from the rest of the rubbish. a discard remains a discard until somebody figures out how to give it a second life-and until economic arrangements exist to give that second life value. without adequate markets to absorb materials collected for recycling, throwaways actually depress prices for used materials.

shrinking landfill space, and rising costs for burying and burning rubbish are forcing local governments to look more closely at recycling. in many areas, the east coast especially, recycling is already the least expensive waste |management option. for every ton of waste recycled, a city avoids paying for its disposal, which, in parts of new york, amounts to savings of more than $100 per ton. recycling also stimulates the local economy by creating jobs and trims the pollution control and energy costs of industries that make recycled products by giving them a more refined raw material.

36. what regulation was issued by new york state concerning beyerage containers?

a) beverage companies should be responsible for collecting and reusing discarded

plastic soda bottles.

b) throwaways should be collected by the state for recycling.

c) a fee should be charged on used containers for recycling.

d) consumers had to pay for beverage containers and could get their money back on

returning them.

37. the returned plastic bottles in new york used to _______.

a) end up somewhere underground

b) be turned into raw materials

c) have a second |life value

d) be separated from other rubbish

38. the key problem in dealing with returned plastic beverage containers is_______.

a) to sell them at a profitable price

b) how to turn them into useful things

c) how to reduce their recycling costs[page]

d) to lower the prices for used materials

39. recycling has become the first choice for the disposal of rubbish because _______.

a) local governments find it easy to manage

b) recycling has great appeal for the jobless

c) recycling causes little pollution

d) other methods are more expensive

40. it can be concluded from the passage that _______.

a) rubbish is a potential remedy for the shortage of raw materials

b) local governments in the u.s. can expect big profits from recycling

c) recycling is to be recommended both economically and environmentally

d) lanfills will still be widely used for waste disposal

part ⅲ vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)

section a

directions: there are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked a) , b) , c) and d) . choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the anwer sheet with a single line through the centre.

41. it is important that the hotel receptionist _______ that guests are registered correctly.

a) has made sure b) made sure c) must make sure d) make sure

42. i suggested he should _______ himself to his new conditions.

a) adapt b) adopt c) regulate d) suit

43. i'll never forget _______ you for the first time.

a) to meet b) meeting c) to have met d) having to be meeting

44. cancellation of the flight _______ many passengers to spend the night at the airport.

a) resulted b) obliged c) demanded d) recommended

45. that young man still denies _______ the fire behind the store.

a) start b) to start c) having started d) to have started

46. _______ in a recent science competition, the three students were awarded scholarships totaling $21,000.

a) judged the best b) judging the best

c) to be judged the best d) having judged the best

47. wihtout proper lessons, you could _______ a lot of bad habits when playing the piano.

a) keep up b) pick up c) draw up d) catch up

48. everything we eat and drink contains some salt; we can meet the body's need for it from natural sources without turning _______ the salt bottle.

a) up b) to c) on d) over

49. he always did well at school _______having to do part-time jobs every now and then.

a) in spite of b) regardless of c) on account of d) in case of

50. ______ receiving financial support from family, community or the government is allowed, it is never admired.

a) as b) once c) although d) lest

51. all the key words in the article are printed in _______ type so as to attract readers' attention.

a) dark b) dense c) black d) bold

52. the basic features of the communication process are identified in one question:who says _______ through what channel to whom?

a) how b) when c) what d) such

53. i didn't _______ to take a taxi but i had to as i was late.

a) assume b) suppose c) mean d) hope

54. the hours _______ the children spend in their one-way relationship with television people undoubtedly affect their relationships with real-life people.

a) in which b) on which c) when d) that

55. i'd rather have a room of my own, however small it is, than _______ a room with someone else.

a) share b) to share c) sharing d) to have shared

56. in disneyland, every year, some 800,000 plants are replaced because disney refused to _______ signs asking his “guests” not to step on them.

a) put down b) put out c) put up d) put off

57. _______ difficulties we may come across, we'll help one another to overcome them.

a) wherever b) whatever c) however d) whenever

58. so many directors _______, the board meeting had to be put off.

a) were absent b) been absent c) had been absent d) being absent

59. on new year's eve,new york city holds an outdoor _______ which attracts a crowd of a million or more people.

a) incident b) event c) case d) affair

60. american football and baseball are becoming known to the british public through televised _______ from the united states.

a) transfer b) deliveries c) transportation d) transmissions

61. he will surely finish the job on time _______ he's left to do it in his own way.

a) in that b) so long as c) in case d) as far as[page]

62. if this kind of fish becomes _______, future generations may never taste it at all.

a) minimum b) short c) seldom d) scarce

63. the bank is reported in the local newspaper _______ in broad daylight yesterday.

a) being robbed b) having been robbed

c) to have been robbed d) robbed

64. agriculture was a step in human progress _______ which subsequently there was not anything comparable until our own machine age.

a) in b) for c) to d) from

65. the same factors push wages and prices up together, the one _______ the other.

a) emphasizing b) reinforcing c) multiplying d) increasing

66. no one had told smith about _______ a lecture the following day.

a) there being b) there be c) there would be d) there was

67. operations which left patients _____ and in need of long periods of recovery time now leave them feeling relaxed and comfortable.

a) exhausted b) abandoned c) injured d) deserted

68. i was halfway back to the cottage where my mother lived ______ susan caught up with me.

a) when b) while c) until d) though

69. _______ the temperature falling so rapidly, we couldn't go on with the experiment.

a) since b) for c) as d) with

70. the bed has been _______ in the family.it was my great-grandmother's originally.

a) handed out b) handed over c) handed down d) handed round

part ⅳ cloze (15 minutes)

directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are four choices marked a) , b) , c) and d) on the right side of the paper. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line throught the centre.

for the past two years, i have been working on students' evaluation of classroom teaching. i have kept a record of informal conversations 71 some 300 students from at 72 twenty-one colleges and universities. the students were generally 73 and direct in their comments 74 how course work could be better 75 . most of their remarks were kindly 76 - with tolerance rather than bitterness-and frequently were softened by the 77 that the students were speaking 78 some, not all, instructors. nevertheless, 79 the following suggestions and comments indicate, students feel 80 with things-as-they-are in the classroom.

professors should be 81 from reading lecture notes. “it makes their 82 monotonous (单调的).”

if they are going to read, why not 83 out copies of the lecture? then we 84 need to go to class. professors should 85 repeating in lectures material that is in the textbook. “ 86 we've read the material, we want to 87 it or hear it elaborated on, 88 repeated.” “a lot of students hate to buy a 89 text that the professor has written 90 to have his lectures repeat it.”

71. a) involving b) counting c) covering d) figuring

72. a) best b) least c) length d) large

73. a) reserved b) hard-working c) polite d) frank

74. a) over b) at c) on d) of

75. a) presented b) submitted c) described d) written

76. a) received b) addressed c) made d) taken

77. a) occasion b) truth c) case d) fact

78. a) on b) about c) at d) with

79. a) though b) as c) whether d) if

80. a) dissatisfied b) unsatisfactory c) satisfied d) satisfactory

81. a) interfered b) interrupted c) discouraged d) disturbed

82. a) voices b) sounds c) pronunciation d) gestures

83. a) hold b) leave c) drop d) give

84. a) couldn't b) wouldn't c) mustn't d) shouldn't

85. a) refuse b) prohibit c) prevent d) avoid

86. a) once b) until c) however d) unless

87. a) remember b) argue c) discuss d) keep

88. a) yet b) not c) and d) or

89. a) desired b) revised c) required d) deserved

90. a) about b) how c) but d) only

part writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: how to succeed in a job interview?you should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline given in chinese below:

1 面试在求职过程中的作用

2 取得面试成功的因素：仪表、举止谈吐、能力、专业知识、自信、实事求是……

how to succeed in a job interview?

201月大学英语四级考试试参考详细答案和录音文字材料[page]

年1月大学英语四级考试试卷 录音文字材料

part ⅰ listening comprehension

section a

1.m:hi,jane,do you have some changes?i have to make a call on the payphone.

w:payphone?why not use my mobilephone?here you are.

q:what will the man most probably do?

2.m:can you tell me the title of this oil painting?

w:sorry,i don't know for sure,but i guess it is an early 18 century work.let me look it up in the catalog.

q:where does this conversation most probably take place?

3.m:i am worried about those classes i missed when i was sick.

w:i will try to bring you up today on what we've done.

q:what does the woman mean?

4.w:hey dan.i hear you're meeting susan's parents for the first time.

m:yeah,next weekend.fortunately,her father loves to fish,so we will have so mething to talk about.

q:what can be infered about dan?

5.w:professor white's presentation seemed to go on forever.i was barely able to stay awake.

m:how could you sleep through it?it is one of the best that i have ever heard on this topic.

q:what does the man think of professor white's presentation?

6.w:i am looking for quality paper to type my essay.i don't see any on the shelf.

m:i saw some in the stockroom this morning.i will go and check.

q:what does the woman want to buy?

7.m:it seems that we'll have another fine day tomorrow.let's go to the seaside.

w:o.k.but we'll have to leave very early,or else we'll get caught in the traffic.

q:what does the woman suggest?

8.m:do you know james?he is in your class.

w:certainly.in fact he was the first person i got to know in my class.i still remember the look on his face when he showed up late on the first day of school.

q:why did the woman remember james so well?

9.w:the man at the garage thinks that i take good care of my car.

m:so do i. i can't see any scratches on the outside,and the inside is clean ,too.

q:what does the man think of the woman's car?

10.m:wonderful day,isn't it? want to join me for a swim?

w:if you don't mind waiting while i get prepared.

q:what does the woman mean?

section b

passage one

a friend of mine told me that when he was a young man,he went to work as a teacher in one of the states of india.one day,he received an invitation to dinner at the ruler's palace.very pleased,he went to tell his colleagues.they laughed, and told him the meaning of the invitation.they had all been invited,and each person who was invited had to bring with him a certain number of silver and gold coins.the number of coins varied according to the person's position in the service of the government.my friend's income was not high,so he did not have much to pay.each person bowed before the ruler,his gold went onto one hip,his silver went onto another hip.and in this way he paid his income tax for the year.this was a simple way of collecting income tax.the tax on property was also collected simply.the ruler gave a man the power to collect a tax from each owner of land or property in a certain area,if this man promised to pay the ruler a certain amount of money.of course,the tax collector managed to collect more money than he paid to the ruler.the difference between the sum of money he collected and the sum of money he gave to the ruler was his profit.

11.what do we know about the speaker's friend?

12.what was the real purpose of the ruler's invitation?

13.what does the passage say about the tax collectors?

passage two

around the year 1000 a.d,some people from northwest india began to travel westward.nobody knows why.after leaving their homes,they did not settle down again,but spent their lives moving from one place to another,their later generations are called the romany people,or gypsies.there're gypsies all over the world,and many of them are still travelling with no fix homes.there are about 8,000,000 of them,including 3,000,000 in eastern europe.gypsies sometimes have a hard time in the countries where they travel,because they are different,people may be afraid of them,look down on them, or think that they are criminals. the nazies treated the gypsies cruelly,like the jews,and nobody knows how many of them died in hitler[page]

's deathcamps.gypsies have their own language romany.they liked music and dancing.and they often work in fairs and travelling shows.travelling is very importantto them,and many gypsies are unhappy if they have to stay in one place.becauseof this,it is difficult for gypsy children to go to school,and gypsies are often unable to read and write.in some places,the education authorities tried to arrange special travelling schools for gypsy children,so that they can get the same education as other children.

14.why did the ancestors of gypsies leave their home?

15.what is the attitude of some people toward gypsies?

16.what measure has been taken to help gypsy children?

passage three

as the car industry develops,traffic accidents have become as familiar as the common code.yet,their cause and control remain a serious problem that is difficult to solve.experts have long recognized that this discouraging problem has multiple causes.at the very least,it is a problem that involves three factors:the driver,the vehicle,and the roadway.if all drivers exercise good judgement at all times,there would be few accidents.but that is rather like saying that if all people were honest,there would be no crime.improved design has helped make highways much safer.but the type of accidents continued to rise because of human failure and an enormous increase in the numbers of automobiles on the road.attention is now turning increasingly to the third factor of the accident,the car itself.sincep eople assume that the accidents are bound to occur,they want to know how cars can be built better to protect the drivers.

17.what does the speaker think of the causes of automobile accidents?

18.what measure has been taken to reduce car accidents?

19.what remains an important factor for the rising number of road accidents?

20.what is the focus of people's attentions today according to the passage?

2001年1月大学英语四级考试试卷 参考答案及详细解答

part i listening comprehension

1.c\ 2.a \ 3.a \ 4.c\ 5.b\ 6.d\ 7.a \ 8.d \ 9.b\ 10.b

11.d \ 12.c \ 13.c \ 14.b \ 15.a\ 16.c \ 17.d \ 18.a\ 19.b\ 20.d

part ii reading comprehension

21. 选a。文章第一句指出“如果不对狗进行恰当的训练，它们的行为以如同其它野生动物一样”可见狗的行为问题是由其本性所决定的，故选a。

22. 选c。文章开始就说明了狗的兽性和在未训练前所具有的破坏性，对于这种情况最好的是驯服它，也正是答案c表述的。

23. 选c。文章第二段最后一句说：狗与主人我最有效的交流是让狗知道，你想让它去做什么，很明显这需要一个好的方法，即答案c正确。

24. 选d。见第三段最后一句。

25. 选a。见最后一段最后一句。

26. 选b。文章第二段说明了作者想通过与文科生的交流拓宽自己的视野，并想成为一个完美的理科生，即科技与文学的结合，故答案b正确。

27. 选d。第二段第四句指出“我想通过与非理工科的人交往来拓展自己的眼界”与d项同意。

28. 选d。见第三段最后一段。

29. 选c。文章第一句作者说自己是个idealist即“理想主义者”c项的意思是不实际的，不现实。

30. 选a。此处的“they”指的是上文提到engineering and the liberal arts故选a。

31. 选b。从文章第一段第三句可以看出orchids的房子采用了很多energy conservation的措施，从这方面讲是无可挑剔的。

32. 选a。见第三段第一句。

33. 选c。accentuate意为“加重”在文中是“使…恶化”的意思，故选c。

34. 选b。见最后一段第二句。

35. 选c。本文主要在讲室内空气的污染问题，故选c。

36. 选d。文章第一句中deposit意为“订金”，故选d。

37. 选a。见第一段第三句。

38. 选b。根据第一段最后一句可见“二手塑料的用途很少”，因此如向它们变成有用的东西是处理回收的塑料饮料包装中的主要问题。

39. 选d。见最后一段第二句。

40. 选c。见最后一段最后一句。

part ⅲ vocabulary and structure

41. 选d。important要求that从句中要用虚拟。

42. 选a。adapt…to…意思是“使…适应…”

43. 选b。forget to do sth意为“忘记去做某事”（此事未做）；forget doing sth意为“忘记做过某事”（此事已做）

44. 选b。oblige sb to do sth强迫某个人做某事。

45. 选c。deny doing sth否认做过某事。

46. 选a。此题是一个名词独立主格，主语与judge是动宾关系，所以用过去分词。

47. 选b。keep up 获得；draw up 写catch up跟上。

48. 选b。turn up 露面；turn to 求助于…；turn on 打开；turn over思考

49. 选a。a）虽然 b）不管，不顾 c）因为 d）以防，故选a。

50. 选c。a）因为 b）曾经 c）虽然 d)以免，故选c。[page]

51. 选d。在印刷品中黑体的固定说法为bold type。

52. 选c。句中says后面需加一个宾语，而只有what可做关系代词。

53. 选c。mean to do sth打算

54. 选d。此处为定语从句that指物，作spent的宾语。

55. 选a。would rather do sth than do sth意为“宁愿…而不愿…”

56. 选c。a）写下，记下 b）熄灯，火 c）张贴 d）延期

57. 选b。本题意为“无论我们遇到什么样的困难，我们都会互相帮助克服困难”。

58. 选d。本题为独立主格结构，故选d。

59. 选b。a)事件 b）重大事件 c）事例 d）事务，业务

60. 选d。a）调后，转移； b）释放 c）流放 d）播送消息

61. 选b。a）没有这个短语 b）只要 c）万一，以防 d）以…而论

62. 选d。a）最小量 b）短的 c）很少，不经常 d）稀小

63. 选c。be reported to do 为固定用法意为“被报导…”

64. 选c。此处为定语从句介词 + which 结构；be comparable to为固定搭配意为“能与…相比较的”

65. 选b。a) 强调 b) 加强 c) 增加 d)使升高

66. 选a。此处为独立主格结构，做about的宾语。

67. 选a。a）精疲力竭的 b) 被废除的 c) 受伤的 d）被抛弃的

68. 选a。此处为时间状语从句。意“为susan赶上我时，我正在回妈妈居住的村子的半路上”

69. 选d。a）、b）、c）均为连词后面应该加句子。

70. 选c。a） 分给 b）移交，让出 c）传给（后代）d）传递

part ⅳ cloze

71. 选a。此处意为“涉及大约300个学生至少21所高校的非正式谈话”

72. 选b。at least固定短语“至少”

73. 选d。a）含蓄的 b）努力的 c）礼貌的 d）坦白的

74. 选c。comment on 为固定搭配，意为“对…的评价”

75. 选a。present的意思是：to bring to sb's notice directly。

76. 选c。made mark 是固定搭配译为讲话

77. 选c。by the case译为“在…情况下”

78. 选b。speak + abont表论及；…涉及

79. 选b。此处意为“正如以下建议所暗示的…”

80. 选a。a）令我不满的 b）没有这个形容词 c）没有这个形容词 d）称心如意的

81. 选c。a）、b）、d）意思是“打扰” c） 不鼓励

82. 选a。a）噪音，说话的声音 b）声响，声音 c）发音 d）手势

83. 选d。give out 固定短语“分发”

84. 选d。should可代表有个人感情色彩，且表将来发生的事情的可能性

85. 选d。avoid doing sth避免做某事

86. 选a。此处意为“一旦我们读材料，我们希望讨论它或是听到详尽的说明，而不是简单的重复”。

87. 选c。 a）记住 b）争论，争吵 c）讨论 d）保存

88. 选b。参考86解释，故选择not。b为答案。

89. 选c。a） required text 必须的课本

90. 选d。此处意为“仅仅为了…”

part v writing(略)

篇2：1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

part i listening comprehension (20 minutes)

section a

directions in this section, you will hear 10 short conversations.at the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said.both the conversation and the question 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.then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

example you will hear

you will read a) at the office. b) in the waiting room.

c) at the airport. d) in a restaurant.

from the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening.this is most likely to have taken place at the office.therefore, a)at the office is the best answer.you should choose ［a］on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.

sample answer ［ a ］［b］ ［c］ ［d］

1. a) the man wants to attend tomorrow's show.

b) there aren't any tickets left for tonight's show.

c) there aren't any tickets left for tomorrow's show.

d) the man doesn't want to attend tomorrow's show.

2. a) detective stories. b) stories about jail escapes.

c) love stories. d) stories about royal families.

3. a) it was a long lecture, but easy to understand.

b) it was not as easy as she had thought.

c) it was as difficult as she had expected.

d) it was interesting and easy to follow.

4. a) to put him through to the director.

b) to have a talk with the director about his work.

c) to arrange an appointment for him with the director.

d) to go and see if the director can meet him right now.

5. a) margaret wanted to return some magazines to the woman

b) margaret wanted to lend some magazines to the woman.

c) margaret wanted to borrow some magazines from the woman.

d) margaret wanted to get some magazines back from the woman.

6. a) he doesn't care much about it.

b) he enjoys it very much.

c) he doesn't mind ever though it's tedious.

d) he hates working overtime.

7. a) the woman doesn't think it exciting to travel by air.

b) they'll stay at home during the holidays.

c) tbey are offered some plane tickets for their holidays.

d) they'll be flying somewhere for their vacation.

8. a) something went wrong with the bus.

b) she took somebody to hospital.

c) something prevented her from catching the bus.

d) she came on foot instead of taking a bus.

9. a) do her homework. b) clean the backyard.

c) wash clothes. d) enjoy the beautiful day.

10. a) the man is looking for a place to live in.

b) the man has ahouse for rent.

c) the woman is a secretary.

d) the two speakers are old friends.

section b compound dictation

注意：听力理解的b节(section b) 为复合式听写(compound dictation),题目在试卷二上。

现在请取出试卷二。

part ⅱ reading comprehension (35 minutes)

directions there are 4 passages in this part. 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 and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage：

in bringing up children, every parent watches eagerly the child's acquisition(学会) of each new skill the first spoken words, the first independent steps, or the beginning of reading and writing.it is often tempting to hurry the child beyond his natural learning rate, but this can set up dangerous feelings of failure and states of worry in the child.this might happen at any stage. a baby might be forced to use a toilet too early, a young child might be encouraged to learn to read before he knows the meaning of the words he reads. on the other hand, though, if a child is left alone too much, or without any learning opportunities,he loses his natural enthusiasm for life and his desire to find out new things for himself.

parents vary greatly in their degree of strictness towards their children. some [page]

may be especially strict in money matters. others are sever over times of coming home at night or punctuality for meals. in general, the controls imposed represent the needs of the parents and the values of the community as much as the child's own happiness. 

as regards the development of moral standards in the growing child, consistency

is very important in parental teaching. to forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation for morality(道德). also, parents should realize thatexample is better than precept. if they are not sincere and do not practise what they preach (说教), their children may grow confused, and emotionally insecure when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they have been to some extent fooled. 

a sudden awareness of a marked difterence between their parents' principles and

their morals can be a dangerous disappointment.

11. eagerly watching the child's acquisition of new skills ______ .

a) should be avoided

b) is universal among parents

c) sets up dangerous states of worry in the child

d) will make him lose interest in learning new things

12. in the process of children's learning new skills parents ______ .

a)should encourage them to read before they know the meaning of the words they read

b) should not expect too much of them

c) should achieve a balance between pushing them too hard and leaving them on

their own

d) should create as many learning opportunities as possible

13. the second paragraph mainly tells us that ______ .

a) parents should be strict with their children

b) parental controls reflect only the needs of the parents and the values of the

community

c) parental restrictions vary, and are not always enforced for the benefit of the

children alone

d) parents vary in their strictness towards their children according to the

situation

14. the word precept( line 3, para. 3) probably means ______ .

a) idea b) punishment c) behaviour d) instruction

15. in moral matters, parents should _______ .

a) observe the rules themselves

b) be aware of the marked difference between adults and children

c) forbid things which have no foundation in morality

d) consistently ensure the security of their children

questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage：

a good modern newspaper is an extraordinary piece of reading. it is remarkable first for what it contains the range of news from local crime to international politics, from sport to business to fashion to science, and the range of comment and special features (特定) as well, from editorial page to feature articles and interviews to criticism of books, art, theatre and music. a newspaper is even more remarkable for the way one reads it never completely, never straight through, but always by jumping from here to there, in and ont glancing at one piece, reading another article all the way through, reading just a few paragraphs of the next. a good modern newspaper offers a variety to attract many different readers, but far more than any one reader is interesied in. what brings this variety together in one place is its topicality (时事性), its immediate relation to what is happening in your world and your locality now. but immediacy and the speed of production that goes with it mean also that much of what appears in a newspaper has no more than transient(短暂的) value. for all these reasons, no two people really read the same paper what each person does is to put together out of the pages of that day's paper, his own selection and sequence, his own news paper. for all these reasons, reading newspapers efficiently, which means getting what you want from them without missing things you need but without wasting time, demands skill and selfawareness as you modify and apply the techniques of reading .

16. a modern newspaper is remarkable for all the following except its ______ .

a) wide coverage b) uniform style

c) speed in reporting news d) popularity

17. according to the passage, the reason why no two people really read the same [page]

newspaper is that ______ .

a) people scan for the news they are interested in

b) different people prefer different newspapers

c) people are rarely interested in the same kind of news

d) people have different views about what a good newspaper is

18. it can be conclude from the passage that newspaper readers ______ .

a) apply reading techniques skillfully

b) jump from one newspaper to another

c) appreciate the variety of a newspaper

d) usually read a newspaper selectively

19. a good newspaper offers a varietyto readers because ______ .

a) it tries to serve different readers

b) it has to cover things that happen in a certain locality

c) readers are difficult to please

d) readers like to read different newspapers

20. the best title for this passage would be ______.

a) the lmportance of newspaper topicality

b) the characteristics of a good newspaper

c) the variety of a good newspaper

d) some suggestions on how to read a newspaper

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage：

american society is not nap (午睡) friendly. in fact, says david dinges, a sleep specialist at the university of pennsylvania school of medicine. there's even a prohibition against admitting we need sleep. nobody wants to be caught napping or found asleep at work. to quote a proverb some sleep five hours, nature requires seven, laziness nine and wickedness eleven.

wrong. the way not to fall asleep at work is to take naps when you need them.

we have to totally change our attitude toward napping, says dr. william dement of stanford univereity, the godfather of sleep research. 

last year a national commission led by dement identified an american sleep debt which one member said was as important as the national debt, the commission was concerned about the dangers of sleepiness people causing industrial accidents or falling asleep while driving. this may be why we have a new sleep policy in the white house. according to recent reports, president clinton is trying to take a halfhour snooze (打瞌睡) every afternoon. 

about 60 percent of american adults nap when given the opportunity. we seem to have a midafternoon quiet phasealso calleda secondary sleep gate. sleeping 15 minutes to two hours in the early afternoon can reduce stress and make us refreshed. clearly, we were born to nap. 

we superstars of snooze don't nap to replace lost shuteye or to prepare for a

night shift. rather, wesnackon sleep, whenever, wherever and at whatever time we feel like it. i myself have napped in buses, cars, planes and on boats; on floors and beds; and in libraries, offices and museums.

21. it is commonly accepted in american society that too much sleep is ______ .

a) unreasonable b) criminal c) harniful d) costly

22. the research done by the dement commission shows that americans ______ .

a) don't like to take naps

b) are terribly worried about their national debt

c) sleep less than is good for them

d) have caused many industrial and traftic accidents

23. the purpose of this article is to ______ .

a) warn us of the wickedness of napping

b) explain the danger of sleepiness

c) discuss the side effects of napping

d) convince the reader of the necessity of napping

24. the american sleep debt( line 1, para. 3) is the result of ______ .

a) the traditional misconception the americans have about sleep

b) the new sleep policy of the clinton administration

c) the rapid development of american industry

d) the americans' worry about the danger of sleepiness

25. the second sentence of the last paragraph tells us that it is ______ .

a) preferable to have a sound sleep before a night shift

b) good practice to eat something light before we go to bed

c) essential to make up for cost sleep

d) natural to take a nap whenever we feel the need for it

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage：

violin prodigies (神童), i learned, have come in distinct waves from distinct regions. most of the great performers if the late 19th and early 20th centuries were born and brought up in russia and eastern europe. i asked isaac stern, one of the world's greatest violinists the reason for this phenomenon. it is very clear, he told me. they were all jews(犹太人) and jews at the time were severely oppressed and ill treated in that part of the world. they were not allowed into the professional fields, but they were allowed to achieve excellence on aconcert stage. as a result, every jewish parent's dream was to have a child in the music school because it was a passport to the west.  [page]

another element in the emergence of prodigies, i found, is a society that values

excellence in a certain field to nurture (培育) talent. nowadays, the most nurturing societies seem to be in the far east. in japan, a most competitive society, with stronger discipline than ours. says isaac stem, children are ready to test their limits every day in many fields, including music. when western music came to japan after world war ⅱ, that music not only became part of their daily lives, but it became a discipline as well. the koreans and chinese as we know, are just as highly motivated as the japanese. 

that's a good thing, because even prodigies must work hard. next to hard work,

biological inheritance plays an important role in the making of a prodigy. j. s. bach, for example, was the top of several generations of musicians, and four of his sons had significant careers in music.

26.jewish parents in eastern europe longed for their children to attend music school

because ______ .

a) it would allow them access to a better life in the west

b) jewish children are born with excellent musical talent

c) they wanted their children to enter into the professional field

d) it would enable the family to get better treatment in their own country

27.nurturing societies as mentioned in the passage refer to societies that ______ .

a) enforce strong discipline on students who want to achieve excellence

b) treasure talent and provide opportunities for its full development

c) encourage people to compete with each other

d) promise talented children high positions

28.japan is described in the passage as a country that attaches importance to ______ .

a) allround development. b) the learning of western music

c) strict training of children d) variety in academic studies

29.which of the following contributes to the emergence of musical prodigies according

to the passage

a) a natural gift. b) extensive knowledge of music.

c) very early training. d) a prejudicefree society.

30.which of the following titles best summarises the main idea of the passage

a) jewish contribution to music. b) training of musicians in the world

c) music and society d) the making of prodigies

part ⅲ vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)

directions there are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked a) , b) , c) and d) . choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

31. although punctual himself,the professor was quite used ______late for his lecture.

a) to have students b) for students' being

c) for students to be d) to students' being

32. you should have been more patient ______ that customer；i'm sure that selling him

the watch was a possibility.

a) of b) with c) for d) at

33. neither of the young men who had applied for a position in the university ______ .

a) has been accepted b) have been accepted

c) was accepted d) were accepted

34. this box is too heavy, ______ give me a hand

a) would you mind b) would you please

c) will you like to d) will you please to

35. ______ he works hard, i don't mind when he finishes the experiment.

a) as soon as b) as well as c) so far as d) so long as

36. as early as 1647 ohio made a decision that free, taxsupported schools must be

established in every town ______ 50 households or more.

a) having b) to have c) to have had d) having had

37. people appreciate ______ with him because he has a good sense of humor.

a) to work b) to have worked c) working d) having worked

38. the mad man was put in the softpadded cell lest he ______ himself.

a) injure b) had injured c) injured d) would injure

39. we love peace, yet we are not the kind of people to yield ______ any military

threat.

a) up b) to c) in d) at

40. although he knew little about the large amount of work done in the field, he

succeeded ______ other more wellinformed experimenters failed.

a) which b) that c) what d) where

41. if tap water were as dangerous as some people think, ______ would be getting sick. [page]

a) a lot of more us b) more a lot of us

c) a lot of us more d) a lot more of us

42. living in the central australian desert has its problems,______ obtaining water is

not the least.

a) for which b) to which c) of which d) in which

43. which sport has the most expenses ______ training equipment, players' personal

equipment and uniforms

a) in place of b) in terms of c) by means of d) by way of

44. they are going to have the serviceman ______ an electric fan in the office

tomorrow.

a) install b) to install c) to be installed d) installed

45. i'm sure he is up to the job ______ he would give his mind to it.

a) if only b) in case c) until d) unless

46. the car ______ halfway for no reason.

a) broke off b) broke down c) broke up d) broke out

47. the newcomers found it impossible to ______ themselves to the climate sufficiently

to make permanent homes in the new country.

a) suit b) adapt c) regulate d) coordinate

48. a ______ to this problem is expected to be found before long.

a) result b) response c) settlement d) solution

49. you have nothing to ______ by refusing to listen to our advice.

a) gain b) grasp c) seize d) earn

50. as a result of careless washing the jacket ______ to a child's size.

a) compressed b) shrank c) dropped d) decreased

51. he hoped the firm would ______ him to the paris branch.

a) exchange b) transmit c) transfer d) remove

52. having decided to rent a flat, we ______ contacting all the accommodation agencies

in the city.

a) set about b) set down c) set out d) set up

53. the relationship between employers and employees has been studied ______.

a) originally b) extremely c) violently d) intensively

54. ______their differences. the couple were developing an obvious and genuine

affection for each other.

a) but for b) for all c) above all d) except for

55. one day i ______ a newspaper article about the retirement of an english professor

at a nearby state college.

a) came across b) came about c) came after d) came at

56. she was complaining that the doctor was ______ too much for the treatment he was

giving her.

a) expending b) offering c) costing d) charging

57. the manager spoke highly of such ______ as loyalty, courage and truthfulness shown

by his employees.

a) virtue b) features c) properties d) characteristics

58. since the matter was extremely ______ , we dealt with it immediately.

a) tough b) tense c) urgent d) instant

59. you don't have to be in such a hurry, i would rather you ______ on business first.

a) would go b) will go c) went d) have gone

60. when i try to understand ______that prevents so many americans from being as happy

as one might expect, it seems to me that there are two causes.

a) why it does b) what it does c) what it is d) why it is

part ⅳ cloze (15 minutes)

directions there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are four choices marked a) , b) , c) , and d) on the right side of the paper. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center. 

during recent years we have heard much about race how this race does certain things and that race believes certain things and so on. yet, the 61 phenomenon of race consists of a few surface indications. 

we judge race usually 62 the colouring of the skin a white race, a brown race, a yellow race and a black race. but 63 you were to remove the skin you could not 64 anything about the race to which the individual belonged. there is 65 physical structure，the brain or the internal organs to 66 a difference. 

there are four types of blood. 67 types are found in every race, and no type is distinct to anv race. human brains are the 68 . no scientists could examine a brain and tell you the race to which the individual belonged. brains will 69 in size, but this occurs within every race. 70 does size have anything to do with intelligence. the largest brain 71 examined belonged to a person of weak 72 . on the other hand, some of our most distinguished people have had 73 brains.  [page]

mental tests which are reasonably 74 show no differences in intel ligence between races. high and low test results both can be recorded by different members of any race. 75 equal educaitonal advantages, there will be no difference in average standings, either on account of race or geographical location. 

individuals of every race 76 civilization to go backward or forward. training and education can change the response of a group of people, 77 enable them to behave in a 78 way. 

the behavior and ideals of people change according to circumstances, but they can always go back or go on to something new 79 is better and higher than anything 80 the past.

61. a) complete b) full c) total d) whole

62. a) in b) from c) at d) on

63. a) since b) if c) as d) while

64. a) speak b) talk c) tell d) mention

65. a) something b) everything c) nothing d) anything

66. a) display b) indicate c) demonstrate d) appear

67. a) ail b) most c) no d) some

68. a) same b) identical c) similar d) alike

69. a) remain b) increase c) decrease d) vary

70. a) only b) or c) nor d) so

71. a) ever b) then c) never d) once

72. a) health b) body c) mind d) thought

73. a) big b) small c) minor d) major

74. a) true b) exact c) certain d) accurate

75. a) provided b) concerning c) given d) following

76. a) make b) cause c) move d) turn

77. a) and b) but c) though d) so

78. a) ordinary b) peculiar c) usual d) common

79. a) that b) what c) whichever d) whatever

80. a) for b) to c) within d) in

试卷二

part ⅰ section b compound dictation

dinrtions in this section, you will hear a pessage three times. when the pessage is read for the first time. you should listen carefully for its general idea. then listen to the passage again. when the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from s1 to s7 with the exact words you hare just heard. for blanks numbered s8 to s10 you are required to fill in missing information. you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what pou have written. 

very few people can get college degree before 11, but michael was an exception.

he started high school when he was 5, finishing in just nine months. he became the (s1) ______ youngest college graduate when he was 10 years and 4 months old, earning an (s2)______ degree. now at 11 michael's working on a master's degree in (s3)______ intelligence. but michael's (s4) ______ hasn't always come easy. (s5) ______ his intelligence. he still lacks important life(s6) ______. 

in one class, he had to struggle to understand (s7) ______ novels,because,he says, i'm 11. i've never been in love before. another challenge was his size. (s8)____________________________________________________________________________________

he likes computers so. much ( s9) _______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

he wants to make robots do all the heavy tasks. (s10)____________________________

________________________________________________________________________

得分

s1 ___________

s2 ___________

s3 ___________

s4 ___________

s5 ___________

s6 ___________

s7 ___________

s8 ___________

s9 ___________

s10 ___________

part ⅴ writing (30 minutes)

directions for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic harfulness of fake commodities. you should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in chinese) below

1. 目前社会上有不少假冒伪劣商品(fake commodities)。为什么会有这种现象

2. 举例说明假冒伪劣商品对消费者个人、社会等的危害。

harfulness of fake commodities

191月大学英语四级考试听力原文

section a

1. m 1 would like two tickets for the 9 o'clock show this evening.

w i'm sorry. sir. they are sold out. but we have a few left for tomorrow.

q：what do we learn from this conversation

2. w i'd love to see a different type of movie for a change.i'm tired of movies about [page]

romantic storles.

m i agree. let's go and see a new movie at the royal theatre. i hear it's a real

story of two prison breakers.

q what kind of movie does the woman find boring

3. m what do you think of professor brown's lecture

w the topic was interesting, but the lecture was much more difficult to follow than

i had expected.

q what does the woman say about the lecture

4. m i'd like to have a talk with your director sometime this week. could you arrange

it for me

w he's rather busy these days. but i'll see what i can do.

q what's the man asking the woman to do

5. m why did margaret call yesterday

w she wanted to pick up some magazines she lent me.

q what do we learn from the conversation

6. w you seem to have a lot of work to do at your office. you're always staying late

and working overtime.

m that's true. but it's no bother to me. the work is interesting. i don't mind

extra hours at all.

q how does the man feel about his job

7. m well, the holiday is well soon be here.

w yes, isn't it exciting by this time next week, we'll be on the plane

q what do we learn from the conversation

8. m what happened to you you are so late.

w the bus i took broke down in front of the hospital and i had to walk from there.

q why was the woman so late

9. m it's such a beautiful day. why not sit out in the back yard for a while and enjoy

it

w i'd love to. but there's a lot of laundry to do.

q what will the woman probably do

10.m i believe you have a room to let.

wthat's so. yes, won't you come in

q what can we learn from the conversation

section b compound dictation

(s1) world's

(s2) architecture

(s3) artificial

(s4) success

(s5) despite

(s6) experiences

(s7) romantic

(s8) high school physical education was difficult, because all of the equipment was too

big for the then five-year-old student.

(s9) that in graduate school he's studying how to make them think like people.

(s10) rnichael is smart, but he is like every other kid.

年1月大学英语四级考试参考答案

part i listening comprehension

1-10bcbcd bdaca

part ii reading comprehension

11.b 12.c 13.c 14.d 15.a

16.b 17.a 18.d 19.a 20.b

21.a 22.c 23.d 24.a 25.d

26.a 27.b 28.c 29.a 30.d

part iii vocabulary and structure

31.d 32.b 33.c 34.b 35.d

36.a 37.c 38.a 39.b 40.d

41.d 42.c 43.b 44.a 45.a

46.b 47.b 48.d 49.a 50.b

51.c 52.a 53.d 54.b 55.a

56.d 57.a 58.c 59.c 60.c

part iv cloze

61.d 62.b 63.b 64.c 65.c

66.b 67.a 68.a 69.d 70.c

71.d 72.c 73.b 74.d 75.c

76.b 77.a 78.b 79.a 80.d

part v writing（略）

篇3：1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

part i listening comprehension (20 minutes)

section a

directions: in this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. at the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. both the conversation and the question 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. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

example: you will hear:

you will read:

a) 2 hours.

b) 3 hours.

c) 4 hours.

d) 5 hours.

from the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. therefore, d) “5 hours” is the correct answer. you should choose [d] on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.

sample answer [a] [b] [c] [d]

1. a) he watched television with his friend.

b) he stayed at home talking with his friend.

c) he went to see a film with his friend.

d) he went to see his schoolmate.

2. a) when the meeting is to be held.

b) who are going to attend the meeting.

c) where the meeting is to be held.

d) what’s to be discussed at the meeting.

3. a) the necessity of writing to mr. johnson.

b) who is going to contact mr. johnson.

c) the arrangement of the wednesday meeting.

d) where they are going to meet mr. johnson.

4. a) jack brought the tape to the party.

b) the tape had been returned to paul.

c) the tape was missing.

d) jack lent his tape to paul.

5. a) the man wants to reserve a room.

b) the man reserved a room some time ago.

c) the man has booked a room with no bath.

d) the man wants to buy a flat on the second floor.

6. a) both editions are the same price now.

b) it has two editions with the same cover.

c) the paperback edition is on sale.

d) the hardcover edition is more expensive.

7. a) his tv sets are all of the same brand.

b) he doesn’t have the newest models right now.

c) he has the best tv sets for sale.

d) his tv sets have a good sale.

8. a) he must hand in a report about the museum.

b) he has already visited the museum.

c) he has to read a history book.

d) he is too busy to go with her.

9. a) they are rewarding.

b) they are entertaining.

c) they are boring.

d) they are time-consuming.

10. a) a sunny day.

b) a raincoat.

c) an attractive hut.

d) a lovely hat.

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 choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

passage one

question 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. a) she sat back and relaxed.

b) she decided to retire.

c) she entered university.

d) she worked out a new english program.

12. a) 8 years.

b) 20 years.

c) 16 years.

d) 30 years.

13. a) bring a great deal of useful experience to the university.

b) improve human relationships in the university.

c) bring a fear of aging among young students on the campus.

d) improve the reputation of the university.

14. a) she is learning english and drama.

b) she is learning how to make sound judgments.

c) she is learning how to teach minority students.

d) she is learning to perceive, not to judge.

passage two

questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

15. a) the difference between classical music and rock music.

b) why classical music is popular with math students.

c) the effects of music on the results of math tests.

d) how to improve your reasoning ability.

16. a) because it stimulates your nerve activity.

b) because it keeps you calm.

c) because it strengthens your memory.

d) because it improves your problem solving strategies.

17. a) piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability.

b) the effects of music do not last long.

c) the more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be. [page]

d) music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your memory.

passage three

questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

18. a) to drive the car automatically.

b) to measure the driver’s pulse.

c) to prevent car accidents.

d) to monitor the driver’s health.

19. a) it sends out signals for help.

b) it sounds an alarm to warn the driver.

c) it takes over the driving immediately.

d) it stops the car automatically.

20. a) it monitors the signals transmitted from the driver’s brain.

b) it can measure the driver’s alcohol level in the blood.

c) it can quicken the driver’s response to emergencies.

d) it bases its analysis on the driver’s heartbeat.

part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

direction: there are 4 passages in this part. 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 and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

passage one

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

the view over a valley of a tiny village with thatched（草盖的）roof cottages around a church; a drive through a narrow village street lines with thatched cottages painted pink or white; the sight in parts of england. most people will agree that the thatched roof is an essential part of the attraction of the english countryside.

thatching is in fact the oldest of all the building crafts practiced in the british isles（英论诸岛）. although thatch has always been used for cottage and farm buildings, it was once used for castles and churches, too.

thatching is a solitary（独自的）craft, which often runs in families. the craft of thatching as it is practiced toady has changed very little since the middle ages. over 800 full-time thatchers are employed in england and wales today, maintaining and renewing the old roofs as well as thatching newer houses. many property owners choose thatch not only for its beauty but because they know it will keep them cool in summer and warm in winter.

in fact, if we look at developing countries, over half the world lives under thatch, but they all do it in different ways. people in developing countries are often reluctant to go back to traditional materials and would prefer modern buildings. however, they may lack the money to allow them to import the necessary materials. their temporary mud huts with thatched roofs of wild grasses often only last six months. thatch which has been done the british way lasts from twenty to sixty years, and is an effective defiance against the heat.

21. which of the following remains a unique feature of the english countryside?

a) narrow streets lined with pink or white houses.

b) rolling hills with pretty farm buildings.

c) cottages with thatched roofs.

d) churches with cottages around them.

22. what do we know about thatching as a craft?

a) it is a collective activity.

b) it is practised on farms all over england.

c) it is quite different from what it used to be.

d) it is in most cases handed down among family members.

23. thatched houses are still preferred because of _________.

a) their style and comfort

b) their durability

c) their easy maintenance

d) their cheap and ready-made materials

24. people in developing countries also live under thatch because ________.

a) thatched cottages are a big tourist attraction

b) thatched roof houses are the cheapest

c) thatch is an effective defense against the heat

d) they like thatched houses better than other buildings

25. we can learn from the passage that _________.

a) thatched cottages in england have been passed down from ancient times

b) thatching is a building craft first created by the english people

c) the english people have a special liking for thatched houses

d) most thatched cottages in england are located on hillsides

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

president coolidge’s statement, “the business of america is business,” still points to an important truth today-that business institutions have more prestige（威望）in american society than any other kind of organization, including the government. why do business institutions posses this great prestige? [page]

one reason is that americans view business as being more firmly based on the ideal of competition than other institutions in society. since competition is seen as the major source of progress and prosperity by most americans, competitive business institutions are respected. competition is not only good in itself, it is the means by which other basic american values such as individual freedom, equality of opportunity, and hard work are protected.

competition protects the freedom of the individual by ensuring that there is no monopoly（垄断）of power. in contrast to one, all-powerful government, many businesses compete against each other for profits. theoretically, if one business tries to take unfair advantage of its customers, it will lose to competing business which treats its customers more fairly. where many businesses compete for the customers’ dollar, they cannot afford to treat them like inferiors or slaves.

a contrast is often made between business, which is competitive, and government, which si a monopoly. because business is competitive, many americans believe that it is more supportive of freedom than government, even though government leaders are elected by the people and business leaders are not. many americans believe, then, that competition is as important, or even more important, that democracy in preserving freedom.

competition in business is also believed to strengthen the ideal of equality of opportunity. competition is seen as an open and fair race where success goes to the swiftest person regardless of his or her social class background. competitive success is commonly seen as the american alternative to social rank based on family background. business is therefore viewed as an expression of the idea of equality of opportunity rather than the aristocratic（贵族的）idea of inherited privilege.

26. the statement “the business of america is business” probably means “________”.

a) the business institutions in america are concerned with commerce

b) business problems are of great importance to the american government

c) business is of primary concern to americans

d) america is a great power in world business

27. americans believe that they can realize their personal values only ________.

a) when given equality of opportunity

b) through doing business

c) by protecting their individual freedom

d) by way of competition

28. who can benefit from business competition?

a) honest businessmen.

b) both businessmen and their customers.

c) people with ideals of equality and freedom.

d) both business institutions and government.

29. government is believed to differ strikingly from business in that government is characterized by ________.

a) its absolute control of power

b) its function in preserving personal freedom

c) its role in protecting basic american values

d) its democratic way of exercising leadership

30. it can be inferred from the passage that the author believes _________.

a) americans are more ambitious than people in other countries

b) in many countries success often depends on one’s social status

c) american businesses are more democratic than those in other countries

d) businesses in other countries are not as competitive as those in america

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

the appeal of advertising to buying motives can have both negative and positive effects consumers may be convinced to buy a product of poor quality or high price because of an advertisement. for example, some advertisers have appealed to people’s desire for better fuel economy for their cars by advertising automotive products that improve gasoline mileage. some of the products work. others are worthless and a waste of consumers’ money.

sometimes advertising is intentionally misleading. a few years ago a brand of bread was offer to dieters（节食者）with the message that there were fewer calories（热量单位，大卡）in every slice. it turned out that the bread was not dietetic（适合于节食的）, but just regular bread. there were fewer calories because it was sliced very thin, but there were the same number of calories in every loaf. [page]

on the positive side, emotional appeals may respond to a consumer’s real concerns. consider fire insurance. fire insurance may be sold by appealing to fear of loss. but fear of loss is the real reason for fire insurance. the security of knowing that property is protected by insurance makes the purchase of fire insurance a worthwhile investment for most people. if consumers consider the quality of the insurance plans as well as the message in the ads, they will benefit from the advertising.

each consumer must evaluate her or his own situation. are the benefits of the product important enough to justify buying it? advertising is intended to appeal to consumers, but it does not force them to buy the product. consumers still control the final buying decision.

31. advertising can persuade the consumer to buy worthless products by _________.

a) stressing their high quality

b) convincing him of their low price

c) maintaining a balance between quality and price

d) appealing to his buying motives

32. the reason why the bread advertisement is misleading is that ________.

a) thin slices of bread could contain more calories

b) the loaf was cut into regular slices

c) the bread was not genuine bread

d) the total number of calories in the loaf remained the same

33. the passage tells us that _______.

a) sometimes advertisements really sell what the consumer needs

b) advertisements occasionally force consumers into buying things they don’t need

c) the buying motives of consumers are controlled by advertisements

d) fire insurance is seldom a worthwhile investment

34. it can be inferred from the passage that a smart consumer should _________.

a) think carefully about the benefits described in the advertisements

b) guard against the deceiving nature of advertisements

c) be familiar with various advertising strategies

d) avoid buying products that have strong emotional appeal

35. the passage is mainly about ________.

a) how to make a wise buying decision

b) ways to protect the interests of the consumer

c) the positive and negative aspects of advertising

d) the function of advertisements in promoting sales

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

so long as teachers fail to distinguish between teaching and learning, they will continue to undertake to do for children that which only children can do for themselves. teaching children to read is not passing reading on to them. it is certainly not endless hours spent in activities about reading. douglas insists that “reading cannot be taught directly and schools should stop trying to do the impossible.”

teaching and learning are two entirely different processes. they differ in kind and function. the function of teaching is to create the conditions and the climate that will make it possible for children to devise the most efficient system for teaching themselves to read. teaching is also public activity: it can be seen and observed.

learning to read involves all that each individual does to make sense of the world of printed language. almost all of it is private, for learning is an occupation of the mind, and that process is not open to public scrutiny.

if teacher and learner roles are not interchangeable, what then can be done through teaching that will aid the child in the quest（探索）for knowledge? smith has one principal rule for all teaching instructions. “make learning to read easy, which means making reading a meaningful, enjoyable and frequent experience for children.”

when the roles of teacher and learner are seen for what they are, and when both teacher and learner fulfil them appropriately, then much of the pressure and feeling of failure for both is eliminated. learning to read is made easier when teachers create an environment where children are given the opportunity to solve the problem of leaning to read by reading.

36. the problem with the reading course as mentioned in the first paragraph is that _______.

a) it is one of the most difficult school courses [page]

b) students spend endless hours in reading

c) reading tasks are assigned with little guidance

d) too much time is spent in teaching about reading

37. the teaching of reading will be successful if ________.

a) teachers can improve conditions at school for the students

b) teachers can enable students to develop their own way of reading

c) teachers can devise the most efficient system for reading

d) teachers can make their teaching activities observable

38. the word “scrutiny” (line 3, para.3) most probably means “_________”.

a) inquiry

b) observation

c) control

d) suspicion

39. according to the passage, learning to read will no longer be a difficult task when _________.

a) children become highly motivated

b) teacher and learner roles are interchangeable

c) teaching helps children in the search for knowledge

d) reading enriches children’s experience

40. the main idea of the passage is that _________.

a) teachers should do as little as possible in helping students learn to read

b) teachers should encourage students to read as widely as possible

c) reading ability is something acquired rather than taught

d) reading is more complicated than generally believed

part iii vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)

directions: there are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d). choose the one that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

41 a person’s calorie requirements vary ________ his life.

a) across b) throughout

c) over d) within

42 a survey was carried out on the death rate of new-born babies in that region, ________ were surprising.

a) as results b) which results

c) the results of it d) the results of which

43 generous public funding of basic science would _________ considerable benefits for the country’s health, wealth and security.

a) lead to b) result from

c) lie in d) settle down

44 in a time of social reform, people’s state of mind tends to keep ___________ with the rapid changes of society.

a) step b) progress

c) pace d) touch

45 __________ in an atmosphere of simple living was what her parents wished for.

a) the girl was educated b) the girl educated

c) the girl’s being educated d) the girl to be educated

46 __________ the calculation is right, scientists can never be sure that they have included all variables and modeled them accurately.

a) even if b) as far as

c) if only d) so long as

47 my train arrives in new york at eight o’clock tonight. the plane i would like to take from there _________ by then.

a) would leave b) will have left

c) has left d) had left

48 the speech which he made __________ the project has bothered me greatly.

a) being concerned b) concerned

c) be concerned d) concerning

49 harry was ________ by a bee when he was collecting the honey.

a) stung b) stuck

c) bitten d) scratched

50 the thief tried to open the locked door but _________.

a) in no way b) in vain

c) without effect d) at a loss

51 all flights _________ because of the snowstorm, many passengers could do nothing but take the train.

a) had been canceled b) have been canceled

c) were canceled d) having been canceled

52 __________ seeing the damage he had done, the child felt ashamed.

a) by b) on

c) at d) for

53 remember that customers don’t ________ about prices in that city.

a) debate b) consult

c) dispute d) bargain

54 research findings show we spend about two hours dreaming every night, no matter what we ___________ during the day.

a) should have done b) may have done

c) would have done d) must have done

55 i hope that you’ll be more careful in typing the letter. don’t _________ anything.

a) lack b) withdraw

c) omit d) leak

56 this crop does not do well in soils ___________ the one for which it has been specially developed.

a) outside b) other than

c) beyond d) rather than

57 “you are very selfish. it’s high time you ________ that you are not the most important person in the world,” edgar said to his boss angrily. [page]

a) realized b) have realized

c) realized d) should realize

58 these two areas are similar _________ they both have a high rainfall during this season.

a) to that b) besides that

c) in that d) except that

59 the tomato juice left brown __________ on the front of my jacket.

a) spot b) point

c) track d) trace

60 if i hadn’t stood under the ladder to catch you when you fell, you ________ now.

a) wouldn't be smiling b) couldn’t have smiled

c) won’t smile d) didn’t smile

61 the committee is totally opposed ________ any changes being made in the plans.

a) of b) on

c) to d) against

62 we’ll visit europe next year _________ we have enough money.

a) lest b) until

c) unless d) provided

63 my father seemed to be in no __________ to look at my school report.

a) mood b) emotion

c) attitude d) feeling

64 when he realized the police had spotted him, the man ______ the exit as quickly as possible.

a) made off b) made for

c) made out d) made up

65 i was advised to arrange for insurance _________ i needed medical treatment.

a) nevertheless b) although

c) in case d) so that

66 frankly speaking, i’d rather you __________ anything about it for the time being.

a) didn’t do b) haven’t done

c) don’t do d) have done

67 i’m sorry i can’t see you immediately; but if you’d like to take a seat, i’ll be with you _________.

a) for a moment b) in a moment

c) for the moment d) at the moment

68 the trumpet player was certainly loud. but i wasn’t bothered by his loudness _______ by his lack of talent.

a) than b) more than

c) as d) so much as

69 our new house is very _________ for me as i can get to the office in five minutes.

a) adaptable b) comfortable

c) convenient d) available

70 our journey was slow because the train stopped __________ at different villages.

a) unceasingly b) gradually

c) continuously d) continually

part iv short answer questions (15 minutes)

directions: in this part there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. read the passage carefully. then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words.)

would be language teachers everywhere have one thing in common: they all want some recognition of their professional status and skills, and a job. the former requirement is obviously important on a personal level, but it is vital if you are to have any chance of finding work.

ten years ago, the situation was very different. in virtually every developing country, and in many developed countries as well, being a native english speaker was enough to get you employed as an english teacher.

now employers will only look at teachers who have the knowledge, the skills and attitudes to teach english effectively. the result of this has been to raise non-native english teachers to the same status as their native counterparts (相对应的人) ？ something they have always deserved but seldom enjoyed. non-natives are now happy ？ linguistic discrimination (语言上的歧视) is a thing of the past.

an ongoing research project, funded by the university of cambridge, asked a sample of teachers, teacher educators and employers in more than 40 countries whether they regard the native/non-native speakers distinction as being at all important. “no” was the answer. as long as candidates could teach and had the required level of english, it didn’t matter who they were and where they came from. thus, a new form of discrimination ？ this time justified because it singled out the unqualified ？ liberated the linguistically oppressed (受压迫的). but the cambridge project did more than just that: it confirmed that the needs of native and non-native teachers are extremely similar.

questions: (注意：答题尽量简短，超过10个词要扣分。每条横线限写一个英语单词，标点符号不占格。)

s1. the selection of english teachers used to be mainly based on ___________.

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

s2. what did non-native english teachers deserve but seldom enjoy? [page]

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

s3. what kind of people can now find a job as an english teacher?

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

s4. what is the result of the “new form of discrimination” (line 5, para.4)?

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

s5. the phrase “the linguistically oppressed” (line 6, para.4) refers to those who were _______.

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic don’t hesitate to say “no”. you should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in chinese) below:

1. 别人请求帮助时，在什么情况下我们会说“不”。

2. 为什么有些人在该说“不”的时候不说“不”。

3. 该说“不”时不说“不”的坏处。

don’t hesitate to say “no”

参考答案：

1. b 2. d 3. a 4. c 5. b 6. a 7. c 8. d 9. a 10. d

11. c 12. d 13. a 14. d 15. c 16. a 17. b 18. c 19. b 20. d

21. c 22. d 23. a 24. b 25. a 26. c 27. d 28. b 29. a 30. b

31. d 32. d 33. a 34. a 35. c 36. d 37. b 38. b 39. a 40. c

41. b 42. d 43. a 44. c 45. c 46. a 47. b 48. d 49. a 50. b

51. d 52. b 53. d 54. c 55. c 56. b 57. a 58. c 59. a 60. a

61. c 62. d 63. a 64. b 65. c 66. a 67. b 68. d 69. c 70. d

s1. whether or not one was a native speaker.

s2. the same status as their counterparts.

s3. ones who can teach and have the required english level.

s4. non-native english teachers have been liberated. or: it singled out the unqualified.

s5. qualified english teachers because they were non-native speakers.

篇4：1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

part i listening comprehension (20 minutes)

section a

directions: in this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. at the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. both the conversation and the question 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. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

example: you will hear:

you will read:

a) 2 hours.

b) 3 hours.

c) 4 hours.

d) 5 hours.

from the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. therefore, d) “5 hours” is the correct answer. you should choose [d] on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.

sample answer [a] [b] [c] [d]

1. a) at home.

b) at the riverside.

c) at the health center.

d) at his office.

2. a) having an interview.

b) filling out a form.

c) talking with his friend.

d) asking for information.

3. a) she made a mistake by taking too few courses in the first term.

b) the courses she took were too difficult for her.

c) she took too many courses during her first term.

d) she found it difficult to deal with college courses.

4. a) worried and frightened.

b) very relaxed.

c) quite unhappy.

d) angry with the professor.

5. a) he enjoys reading letters.

b) he has been job-hunting.

c) he is offering the woman a job.

d) he is working for a company.

6. a) she lost her way.

b) she lost her keys.

c) she lost her car.

d) she lost her handbag.

7. a) more than an hour and a half.

b) not more than half an hour.

c) more than two hours.

d) less than an hour and a half.

8. a) she is sure who is going to win.

b) now it is a good time to start the game.

c) the game has been going on for a long time.

d) the same team always wins.

9. a) the ideas of the paper are not convincing.

b) some parts of the paper are not well written.

c) the handwriting of the paper is not good.

d) the paper is not complete.

10. a) looking for a young lady.

b) looking for her wrist watch.

c) looking for a young gentleman.

d) looking for a man wearing a wrist watch.

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 choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

passage one

question 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. a) it had many problems.

b) it was the most democratic country in the world.

c) it was fair to women.

d) it had some minor problems to solve.

12. a) the women of some states.

b) the women in the state of wyoming only.

c) the members of the national women’s association.

d) the women in the state of massachusetts only.

13. a) at the very beginning of the 20th century.

b) at the end of the 19th century.

c) after susan anthony’s death.

d) just before susan anthony’s death.

14. a) she worked on the draft of the american constitution.

b) she was the chairman of the national women’s association.

c) she was born in new york and died in massachusetts.

d) she was an activist in the women’s movement for equal rights.

passage two

questions 15 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

15. a) people with problems.

b) travels around the world.

c) beautiful america.

d) people in great cities.

16. a) he spent three months writing “travels with charley”.

b) he enjoyed his travels around the united states.

c) he was fond of writing about his travels.

d) he didn’t enjoy the trip as much as charley.

passage three

questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. a) the long distance between his home town and new york.

b) his unpopular character.

c) the high unemployment rate in new york.

d) his criminal record.

18. a) he wanted to be put in prison again.

b) he needed the money to support his family.

c) he hated the barber there.

d) he wanted to make himself well known.

19. a) he went directly to the police station.

b) he drove out of the town and tried to escape.

c) he waited for the police to arrest him.

d) he argued with the police angrily.

20. a) mr. spears enjoyed living in prison.

b) mr. spears was known as a greedy man in his community.

c) the police in new york were not very efficient.

d) the only way for mr. spears to support his family was by going to prison again.

part ii vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)

directions: there are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d). choose the one that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

21 the fifth generation computers, with artificial intelligence, _________ and perfected now.

a) developed b) have developed

c) are being developed d) will have been developed

22 this ticket _________ you to a free meal in our new restaurant.

a) gives b) grants

c) entitles d) credits

23 you __________ her in her office last friday; she’s been out of town for two weeks.

a) needn’t have seen b) must have seen

c) might have seen d) can’t have seen

24 that was so serious a matter that i had no choice but ________ the police.

a) called in b) calling in

c) call in d) to call in

25 she was so ________ in her job that she didn’t hear anybody knocking at the door.

a) attracted b) absorbed

c) drawn d) concentrated

26 __________ as it was at such a time, his work attracted much attention.

a) being published b) published

c) publishing d) to be published

27 at first, the speaker was referring to the problem of pollution in the country, but halfway in her speech, she suddenly _________ to another subject.

a) committed b) switched

c) favoured d) transmitted

28 it is politely requested by the hotel management that radios ______ after 11 o’clock at night.

a) were not played b) not to play

c) not be played d) did not play

29 although i like the appearance of the house, what really made me decide to buy it was the beautiful ______________ through the window.

a) vision b) look

c) picture d) view

30 cancer is second only __________ heart disease as a cause of death.

a) of b) to

c) with d) from

31 despite the wonderful acting and well-developed plot the _________ movie could not hold our attention.

a) three-hours b) three-hour

c) three-hours’ d) three-hour’s

32 the manager needs an assistant that he can ________ to take care of problems in his absence.

a) count on b) count in

c) count up d) count out

33 the organization had broken no rules, but __________ had it acted responsibly.

a) neither b) so

c) either d) both

34 we gave out a cheer when the red roof of the cottage came __________ view.

a) from b) in

c) before d) into

35 they took ________ measures to prevent poisonous gases from escaping.

a) fruitful b) beneficial

c) valid d) effective

36 doing your homework is a sure way to improve your test scores, and this is especially true ____________ it comes to classroom tests.

a) when b) since

c) before d) after

37 careful surveys have indicated that as many as 50 percent of patients do not take drugs ________ directed.

a) like b) so

c) which d) as

38 in developing countries people are ________ into overcrowded cities in great numbers.

a) breaking b) filling

c) pouring d) hurrying

39 it’s reported that by the end of this month the output of cement in the factory ________ by about 10%.

a) will have risen b) has risen

c) will be rising d) has been rising

40 if i had remembered _________ the window, the thief would not have got in.

a) to close b) closing

c) to have closed d) having closed

41 there are other problems which i don’t propose to _________ at the moment.

a) go into b) go around

c) go for d) go up [page]

42 don’t get your schedule _________; stay with us in this class.

a) to change b) changing

c) changed d) change

43 it is quite necessary for a qualified teacher to have good manners and _________ knowledge.

a) extensive b) expansive

c) intensive d) expensive

44 jean doesn’t want to work right away because she thinks that if she __________ a job she probably wouldn’t be able to see her friends very often.

a) has to get b) were to get

c) had got d) could have got

45 i felt somewhat disappointed and was about to leave, ________ something occurred which attracted my attention.

a) unless b) until

c) when d) while

46 a love marriage, however, does not necessarily ________ much sharing of interests and responsibilities.

a) take over b) result in

c) hold on d) keep to

47 the ability to store knowledge makes computers different form every other machine _______ invented.

a) ever b) thus

c) yet d) as

48 i’m not sure whether i can gain any profit from the investment, so i can’t make a(n) ______ promise to help you.

a) exact b) defined

c) definite d) sure

49 i have kept that portrait ____________ i can see it every day, as it always reminds me of my university days in london.

a) which b) where

c) whether d) when

50 the sports meet, originally due to be held last friday, was finally _______ because of the bad weather.

a) set off b) broken off

c) worn off d) called off

part iii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

direction: there are 4 passages in this part. 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 and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

passage one

questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:

space is a dangerous place, not only because of meteors（流星）but also because of rays from the sun and other stars. the atmosphere again acts as our protective blanket on earth. light gets through, and this is essential for plants to make the food, which we eat. heat, too, makes our environment endurable. various kinds of rays come through the air from outer space, but enormous quantities of radiation from the sun are screened off. as soon as men leave the atmosphere they are exposed to this radiation but their spacesuits or the walls of their spacecraft, if they are inside, do prevent a lot of radiation damage.

radiation is the greatest known danger to explorers in space. the unit of radiation is called “rem”. scientists have reason to think that a man can put up with far more radiation than 0.1 rem without being damaged; the figure of 60 rems has been agreed on. the trouble is that it is extremely difficult to be sure about radiation damage-a person may feel perfectly well, but the cells of his or her sex organs may be damaged, and this will not be discovered until the birth of deformed（畸形的）children or even grandchildren. missions of the apollo flights have had to cross belts of high radiation and, during the outward and return journeys, the apollo crew accumulated a large amount of rems. so far, no dangerous amounts of radiation have been reported, but the apollo missions have been quite short. we simply do not know yet how men are going to get on when they spend weeks and months outside the protection of the atmosphere, working in a space laboratory. drugs might help to decrease the damage done by radiation, but no really effective ones have been found so far.

51. according to the first paragraph, the atmosphere is essential to man in that ______.

a) it protects him against the harmful rays from space

b) it provides sufficient light for plant growth

c) it supplies the heat necessary for human survival

d) it screens off the falling meteors

52. we know from the passage that ________.

a) exposure to even tiny amounts of radiation is fatal

b) the effect of exposure to radiation is slow in coming

c) radiation is avoidable in space exploration

d) astronauts in spacesuits needn’t worry about radiation damage [page]

53. the harm radiation has done to the apollo crew members _______.

a) is insignificant

b)seems overestimated

c) is enormous

d) remains unknown

54. it can be inferred from the passage that ________.

a) the apollo mission was very successful

b) protection from space radiation is no easy job

c) astronauts will have deformed children or grandchildren

d) radiation is not a threat to well-protected space explorers

55. the best title for this passage would be _______.

a) the atmosphere and our environment

b) research on radiation

c) effects of space radiation

d) importance protection against radiation

passage two

questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage:

taste is such a subjective matter that we don’t usually conduct preference tests for food. the most you can say about anyone’s preference, is that it’s one person’s opinion. but because the two big cola（可口可乐）companies—coca-cola and pepsi cola are marketed so aggressively, we’ve wondered how big a role taste preference actually plays in brand loyalty. we set up a taste test that challenged people who identified themselves as either coca-cola or pepsi fans: find your brand in a blind tasting.

we invited staff volunteers who had a strong liking for either coca-cola classic（传统型）or pepsi, diet（低糖的）coke, or diet pepsi. these were people who thought they’d have no trouble telling their brand from the other brand.

we eventually located 19 regular cola drinkers and 27 diet cola drinkers. then we fed them four unidentified samples of cola one at a time, regular colas for the one group, diet versions for the other. we asked them to tell us whether each sample was coke or pepsi; then we analyzed the records statistically to compare the participants’ choices with what mere guess-work could have accomplished.

getting all four samples right was a tough test, but not too tough, we thought, for people who believed they could recognize their brand. in the end, only 7 out of 19 regular cola drinkers correctly identified their brand of choice in all four trials. the diet-cola drinkers did a little worse-only 7 of 27 identified all four samples correctly.

while both groups did better than chance would predict, nearly half the participants in each group made the wrong choice two or more times. two people go all four samples wrong. overall, half the participants did about as well on the last round of tasting as on the first, so fatigue, or taste burnout, was not a factor. our preference test results suggest that only a few pepsi participants and coke fans may really be able to tell their favorite brand by taste and price.

56. according to the passage the preference test was conducted in order to _______.

a) find out the role taste preference plays in a person’s drinking

b) reveal which cola is more to the liking of the drinkers

c) show that a person’s opinion about taste is mere guess-work

d) compare the ability of the participants in choosing their drinks

57. the statistics recorded in the preference tests show ______.

a) coca-cola and pepsi are people’s two most favorite drinks

b) there is not much difference in taste between coca-cola and pepsi

c) few people had trouble telling coca-cola from pepsi

d) people’s tastes differ from one another

58. it is implied in the first paragraph that _______.

a) the purpose of taste tests is to promote the sale of colas

b) the improvement of quality is the chief concern of the two cola companies

c) the competition between the two colas is very strong

d) blind tasting is necessary for identifying fans

59. the word “burnout” (line 4, para.5) here refers to the state of ______.

a) being seriously burnt in the skin

b) being unable to burn for lack of fuel

c) being badly damaged by fire

d) being unable to function because of excessive use

60. the author’s purpose in writing this passage is to ______.

a) show that taste preference is highly subjective

b) argue that taste testing is an important marketing strategy

c) emphasize that taste and price are closely related to each other [page]

d) recommend that blind tasting be introduced in the quality control of colas

passage three

questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage:

the concept of “environment” is certainly difficult and may even be misunderstood; but we have no handy substitute. it seems simple enough to distinguish between the organism and the surrounding environment and to separate forces acting on an organism into those that are internal and biological and those that are external and environmental. but in actual practice this system breaks down in many ways, because the organism and the environment are constantly interacting so that the environment is modified by the organism and vice versa（反之亦然）.

in the case of man, the difficulties with the environmental concept are even more complicated because we have to deal with man as an animal and with man as a bearer（持有者）of culture. if we look at man as an animal and try to analyze the environmental forces that are acting on the organism, we find that we have to deal with things like climate, soil, plants and such-like factors common to all biological situations; but we also find, always, very important environmental influences that we can only class as “cultural”, which modify the physical and biological factors. but man, as we know him, is always a bearer of culture; and if we study human culture, we find that it, in turn, is modified by the environmental factors of climate and geography. we thus easily get into great difficulties from the necessity of viewing culture, at one moment, as a part of the man and, at another moment, as a part of the environment.

61. which of the following words can best describe the popular understanding of “environment” as the author sees it?

a) elaborate.

b) prejudiced.

c) faultless.

d) oversimplified.

62. according to the author the concept of “environment” is difficult to explain because _______

a) it doesn’t distinguish between the organism and the environment

b) it involves both internal and external forces

c) the organism and the environment influence each other

d) the relationship between the organism and the environment is unclear

63. in analyzing the environmental forces acting on man the author suggests that ________.

a) biological factors are less important to the organism than cultural factors to man

b) man and other animals are modified equally by the environmental forces

c) man is modified by the cultural environment as well as by the natural environment

d) physical and biological factors exert more influence on other organisms than on man

64. as for culture, the author points out that ________.

a) it develops side by side with environmental factors

b) it is also affected by environmental factors

c) it is generally accepted to be part of the environment

d) it is a product of man’s biological instincts

65. in this passage, the author is primarily concerned with _______.

a) the interpretation of the term “environment”

b) the discussion on organisms and biological environment

c) the comparison between internal and external factors influencing man

d) the evaluation of man’s influence on culture

passage four

questions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage:

the speaker, a teacher from a community college, addressed a sympathetic audience. heads nodded in agreement when he said, “high school english teachers are not doing their jobs.” he described the inadequacies of his students, all high school graduates who can use language only at a grade 9 level. i was unable to determine from his answers to my questions how this grade 9 level had been established.

my topic is not standards nor its decline（降低）. what the speaker was really saying is that eh is no longer young; he has been teaching for sixteen years, and is able to think and speak like a mature adult.

my point is that the frequent complaint of one generation about the one immediately following it is inevitable. it is also human nature to look for the reasons for our dissatisfaction. before english became a school subject in the late nineteenth century, it was difficult to find the target of the blame for language deficiencies（缺陷）. but since then, english teachers have been under constant attack. [page]

the complainers think they have hit upon an original idea. as their own command of the language improves, they notice that young people do not have this same ability. unaware that their own ability has developed through the years, they assume the new generation of young people must be hopeless in this respect. to the eyes and ears of sensitive adults the language of the young always seems inadequate.

since this concern about the decline and fall of the english language is not perceived as a generational phenomenon but rather as something new and peculiar to today’s young people, it naturally follows that today’s english teachers cannot be doing their jobs. otherwise, young people would not commit offenses against the language.

66. the speaker the author mentioned in the passage believed that ________.

a) the language of the younger generation is usually inferior to that of the older generation

b) the students had a poor command of english because they didn’t work hard enough

c) he was an excellent language teacher because he had been teaching english for sixteen years

d) english teachers should be held responsible for the students’ poor command of english

67. in the author’s opinion, the speaker _______.

a) gave a correct judgement of the english level of the students

b) had exaggerated the language problems of the students

c) was right in saying that english teachers were not doing their jobs

d) could think and speak intelligently

68. the author’s attitude towards the speaker’s remarks is _______.

a) neutral

b) positive

c) critical

d) compromising

69. it can be concluded from the passage that ______.

a) it is justifiable to include english as a school subject

b) the author disagrees with the speaker over the standard of english at grade 9 level

c) english language teaching is by no means an easy job

d) language improvement needs time and effort

70. in the passage the author argues that ______.

a) it is unfair to blame the english teachers for the language deficiencies of the students

b) young people would not commit offences against the language is the teachers did their jobs properly

c) to eliminate language deficiencies one must have sensitive eyes and ears

d) to improve the standard of english requires the effort of several generations

part iv translation (15 minutes)

directions: in this part, there are five items which you should translate into chinese, each item consisting of one or two sentences. these sentences are all taken from the reading passages you have just read in part three of test paper one. you are allowed 15 minutes to do the translation. you should refer back to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.

71. (passage 2, lines 1-2, para.5)

scientists have reason to think that a man can put up with far more radiation than 0.1 rem without being damaged;

72. (passage 2, lines 1-3, para.3)

them we fed them four unidentified samples of cola on at a time, regular colas for the one group, diet versions for the other.

73. (passage 2, lines 1-2, para.5)

while both groups did better than chance would predict, nearly half the participants in each group made the wrong choice two or more times.

74. (passage 3, lines 4-5, para.2)

…we find that we have to deal with things like climate, soil, plants, and such-like factors common to all biological situations;

75. (passage 4, lines 1-2, para.3)

my point is that the frequent complaint of one generation about the one immediately following it is inevitable.

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic the two-day weekend. you should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in chinese) below:

1. 双休日给大学生带来的好处。

2. 双休日可能给大学生带来的问题。

3. 我应当怎样过好双休日。

the two-day weekend

参考答案：

1. d 2. b 3. c 4. a 5. b 6. b 7. d 8. c 9. b 10. c

11. a 12. a 13. c 14. d 15. a 16. b 17. d 18. a 19. c 20. d [page]

21. c 22. c 23. d 24. d 25. b 26. b 27. b 28. c 29. d 30. b

31. b 32. a 33. a 34. d 35. d 36. a 37. d 38. c 39. a 40. a

41. a 42. c 43. a 44. b 45. c 46. b 47. a 48. c 49. b 50. d

51. a 52. b 53. d 54. b 55. c 56. a 57. b 58. c 59. d 60. a

61. d 62. c 63. c 64. b 65. a 66. d 67. b 68. c 69. d 70. a

71. 科学家有理由相信，一个人能够承受远远高于0.1雷目（rem）的辐射而不受到伤害。

72. 然后我们给他们喝4种没有任何标记的可乐，一次一种，一组人喝普通的可乐，另一组喝低糖型的可乐。

73. 虽然两组做的都比随机猜测的正确度高，仍有约一半的受试者做出了两个或更多的错误选择。

74. 我们发现我们必须和气候、土壤、植物以及诸如此类的对所有生物环境都很普遍的因素打交道。

75. 我的观点是一代人经常抱怨下一代人是不可避免的。

篇5：1993年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

part i listening comprehension (20 minutes)

section a

1. (a) go over the list. (c) list everything her friend needs.

(b) do some shopping. (d) go for an outing.

2. (a) the man did most of the talking.

(b) the man and the woman robbed the bank.

(c) the woman was wearing a black sweater.

(d) the man and the woman had dark hair.

3. (a) the traffic. (c) their health.

(b) the weather. (d) their time-table.

4. (a) john missed a test. (c) john has stolen a car.

(b) john has kept his job. (d) john was called a thief.

5. (a) to buy frank a new car. (c) to help frank sell his car.

(b) to drive frank's car. (d) to help frank repair his car.

6. (a) english. (c) education.

(b) english and education. (d) neither english nor education.

7. (a) as big as she expected. (c) not as big as she expected.

(b) much bigger than she expected. (d) so small that she is not satisfied.

8. (a) the rent is too high. (c) he doesn't want to live in the suburbs.

(b) he can't afford the high taxes. (d) it's too far away from his office.

9. (a) no. he has to finish his homework. (c) yes. he'll go after he finished his homework.

(b) no. he doesn't like going to the club. (d) yes. he'll write his paper after he returns.

10. (a) because maria doesn't like football. (c) because he didn't have the time.

(b) because maria fell ill. (d) because he can't stand football.

section b

passage one

questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. (a) his friend bought them for him. (c) he booked them quite a while ago.

(b) he bought them himself. (d) he got them free of charge.

12. (a) her husband was taking her out to the theater.

(b) her husband had got her a job in his office.

(c) her husband was going to buy her some nice gifts.

(d) her husband had found his lost money.

13. (a) he had lost the tickets for the theater. (c) he had left his briefcase at home.

(b) he had lost his briefcase. (d) he had left the ticket in the office.

passage two

questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. (a) lack of electricity. (c) lack of clean water.

(b) shortage of books. (d) shortage of experts.

15. (a) a system which trains doctors.

(b) a group of experts who can provide professional advice.

(c) a computer program which can provide professional advice.

(d) a system which trains computer experts.

16. (a) it is not easy to see the shortage of experts in the villages.

(b) many doctors and engineers are sent to the villages to make up for the shortage of experts.

(c) expert medical systems are widely used in developing countries.

(d) expert systems are owned by wealthy farmers and businessmen.

passage three

questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. (a) to learn spanish. (c) to see the ancient art.

(b) to tour the city. (d) to visit friends.

18. (a) by taxi. (c) by subway.

(b) by bus. (d) by foot.

19. (a) he got lost. (c) he lost his map.

(b) a taxi was faster. (d) the policeman advised him to.

1. (a) he was greatly disappointed.

(b) he was pleased to get there finally.

(c) he was pleased with his knowledge of spanish.

(d) he was at a loss about what to do.

part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

passage one

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.

with fifteen years britain and other nations should be well on with the building of huge industrial complexes for the recycling of waste. the word rubbish could lose its meaning because everything which goes into the dumps (垃圾堆) would be made into something useful. even the most dangerous and unpleasant wastes would provide energy if nothing else.

the latest project is to take a city of around half a million inhabitants and discover exactly what raw materials go into it and what go out. the aim is to find out how much of these raw materials could be provided if a plant for recycling waste were built just outside the city. this plant would recycle not only metal such as steel, lead and copper, but also paper and rubber as well.

another new project is being set up to discover the best ways of sorting and separating the rubbish. when this project is complete, the rubbish will be processed like this: first, it will pass through sharp metal bas which will tear open the plastic bags in which rubbish is usually packed; then it will pass through a powerful fan to separate the lightest elements from the heavy solids; after that grounders and rollers will break up everything that can be broken. finally, the rubbish will pass under magnets (磁铁) , which will remove the bits of iron and steel; the rubber and plastic will then be sorted out in the final stage. [page]

the first full-scale giant recycling plants are perhaps fifteen years away. indeed, with the growing cost of transporting rubbish to more distant dumps, some big cities will be forced to build their own recycling plants before long.

21. the phrase “be well on with ...” (para.1, line 1) most probably means _____.

(a) have completed what was started (c) have achieved a great deal in

(b) get ready to start (d) put an end to

22. what is not mentioned as a part of the recycling process described in paragraph 3?

(a) breaking up whatever is breakable.

(b) sharpening metal bars.

(c) separating light elements from the heavy ones.

(d) sorting out small pieces of metal.

23. what's the main reason for big cities to build their own recycling plants?

(a) to deal with wastes in better way.

(b) to protect the environment from pollution.

(c) to get raw materials locally.

(d) to get big profits from those plants.

24. the first full-scale huge recycling plants ______.

(a) began to operate fifteen years ago

(b) will probably take less than fifteen years to build

(c) will be built fifteen years later

(d) will probably be in operation in fifteen years

25. the passage is mainly about ______.

(a) a cheap way to get energy (c) new ways of recycling wastes

(b) the location of recycling plants (d) the probably of city environment

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

by 1970, according to a world wildlife fund report, only about 4,500 tigers survived throughout the world-half of them in india. mr. foresters, who followed and counted tiger footprints, estimated that in may 1972 only about 1,800 tigers existed in india. project tiger supported by w.w.f. was immediately launched. nine tiger reserves were created, with armed guards protecting them.

the project provided opportunities for researchers from india and abroad to study tigers in the reserves and gather previously unavailable information about their habits. studies show that a male tiger may control a hunting territory of between 10 and 20 sq. kms. depending on its age, size and strength. the territory of male includes the smaller territories of three or four tigressess. a tiger marks the boundaries of its territories by spraying urine (尿) and other bodily liquids on bushes. but it tries to avoid territorial fights, being guided by the distinctive body smell of other tigers. tigers fight to death only when a tigress is defending her young, or when a tiger is guarding a tigress from the attentions of other males.

the popular image of the tiger is that of a merciless and unconquerable hunter. but studies show that it catches only one of 20 victims (牺牲品) it tries to attack.

fears have recently developed that project tiger has been too successful. it has enabled the tiger population to double (by mid-80 s), but india's human population has also grown out of control. currently it is 750 million and likely to be 900 million by the end of the century. land problem is becoming serious and many rural people feel bitter about the fact that some rich forests are reserved for tigers. a growing number of attacks by tigers on man has added to the hostility (敌意).

26. the ultimate aim of project tiger is to _____.

(a) study the growth rate of tigers (c) promote the breeding of young tigers

(b) protect tigers from being killed (d) analyze the behavioral patterns of tigers

27. studies have shown that ______.

(a) a tigress never attacks until attacked

(b) the tigress is not as fierce as the tigers

(c) a tiger usually fights another tiger to defend its own territory

(d) the tiger is not an efficient hunter as is commonly described

28. according to the passage, a tiger's territory _____.

(a) remains unchanged (c) expands as the tiger grows up

(b) is often defended by tigresses (d) is the cause of most fights

29. some people are afraid that project tiger _____.

(a) has been carried too far (c) has failed to achieve its goal

(b) has not received enough attention (d) is not worth the money spent on it [page]

30. the author seems _____.

(a) to be enthusiastic about project tiger

(b) to have a matter-of-fact attitude towards project tiger

(c) to have a hostile attitude towards project tiger

(d) to be satisfied with project tiger

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.

in only two decades asian americans have become the fastest-growing u.s. minority (少数民族). as their children began moving up through the nation's schools, it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was emerging. their achievements are reflected in the nation's best universities, where mathematics, science and engineering departments 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 influenced by the promise 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 degree.

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 than american parents do, and it helps. many researchers also believe there is something in asian culture that breeds success, such ideals that stress family values and emphasize education.

both explanations for academic success worry asian americans because of fears that they feed a typical racial (种族的) image. many can remember when chinese, japanese and filipino immigrants (移民) 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.

31. while making tremendous achievements at college, asian-american students ______.

(a) feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of english

(b) are afraid that their academic successes bear a strong asian character

(c) still worry about unfair treatment in society

(d) generally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents

32. what are the major factors that determine the success of asian americans?

(a) a solid foundation in basic mathematics and asian americans?

(b) hard work and intelligence.

(c) parental help and a limited knowledge of english.

(d) asian culture and the american educational system.

33. few asian-american students major in human sciences mainly because ______.

(a) their english is not good enough

(b) they are afraid they might meet with unfair judgement in these areas

(c) there is a wide difference between asian and western cultures

(d) they know little about american cultures and western cultures

34. why do the two “explanations” (para. 3, line 1) 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 american would be a threat to other minorities.

(d) american academic achievements have taken on too strong an asian character.

35. the author's tone in this passage is _____.

(a) sympathetic (b) doubtful (c) critical (d) objective

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.

like fine food, good writing is something we approach with pleasure and enjoy from the first taste to the last. and good writers, good cooks, do not suddenly appear full-blown. quite the contrary, just as the cook has to undergo an intensive training, mastering the skills of his trade, the writer must sit at his desk and devote long hours to achieving a style in his writing, whatever its purpose-schoolwork, matters of business, or purely social communication. you may be sure that the more painstaking the effort, the more effective the writing, and the more rewarding. [page]

there are still some remote places in the world where you might find a public scribe to do your business or social writing for you, for a fee. there are a few managers who are lucky enough to have the service of that rate kind of secretary who can take care of all sorts of letter writing with no more than a quick note to work from. but for most of us, if there is any writing to be done, we have to do it ourselves.

we have to write school papers, business papers or home papers. we are constantly called on to put words to paper. it would be difficult to count the number of such words, messages, letters, and reports put into the mails or delivered by hand, but the daily figure must be enormous. what is more, everyone who writes expects, or at least hopes. we want whatever we write to be read, from first word to last, not just thrown into some “letters-to-be-read” file (档案) or into a wastepaper basket. this is the reason we bend our efforts toward learning and practicing the skill of interesting, effective writing.

36. in this passage, good writing is compared to fine food because _____.

(a) both writers and cooks have to work long hours every day

(b) both are essential to life

(c) both writers and cooks can earn a good living

(d) both are enjoyable

37. a public “scribe” (para 2, line 1) is _____.

(a) a secretary who does your business or social writing

(b) a machine that does writing for you

(c) a public school where writing is taught

(d) a person who ears a living by writing for others

38. according to the passage, some managers don't have to do any letter writing because _____.

(a) they rely on quick notes (c) they have a computer to do it

(b) they have excellent secretaries (d) they prefer making phone calls

39. according to the author, if your letter is thrown into some “letter-to-be-read” file, ______.

(a) it will receive immediate attention (c) it is likely to be neglected

(b) it will be dealt with by the secretary (d) it is meant to be delivered soon

40. the purpose of the author in writing this passage is _____.

(a) to explain and persuade (c) to interest and entertain

(b) to comment and criticize (d) to argue and demonstrate

part iii vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)

41. if you smoke in a non-smoking section people _____.

(a) have objected (b) objected (c) must object (d) will object

42. there was a _____ drop in support for the union in the 1974 election.

(a) delicate (b) distinct (c) distant (d) downward

43. the computer works very fast, _____ data at the speed of light.

(a) having handled (b) handing (c) handled (d) hands

44. through out his life, henry moore _____ an interest in encouraging art in the city of leeds.

(a) contained (b) secured (c) reserved (d) maintained

45. they claim that _____ 1,000 factories closed down during the economic crisis.

(a) sufficiently (b) approximately (c) considerably (d) properly

46. if you happen to _____ my lost papers while you're looking for your book, please let me know at once by telephone.

(a) come across (b) come up (c) come to (d) properly

47. her fluency in english gives her an advantage _____ other girls for the job.

(a) above (b) over (c) than (d) with

48. it is _____ impossible to find a good educational computer program in this part of the country.

(a) barely (b) hardly (c) merely (d) nearly

49. what he told us about the affair simply doesn't make any _____.

(a) sense (b) idea (c) meaning (d) significance

50. as a mother, she is too _____ towards her daughter, she should let her see more of the world.

(a) hopeful (b) protective (c) modest (d) confident

51. “doesn't he know that it is not _____?” “yes, he does.”

(a) truth (b) some truth (c) the truth (d) any truth

52. that tree looked as if it _____ for a long time.

(a) hasn't watered (b) didn't water (c) hadn't been watered (d) wasn't watered

53. hitler set out to conquer all of europe in the belief that the germans were the master _____.

(a) race (b) human (c) blood (d) brains

54. ever since picasso's painting went on exhibit, there _____ large crowds at the museum every day. [page]

(a) is (b) has been (c) have been (d) are being

55. don't forget to walk the dog while i am away, _____.

(a) can you (b) shall you (c) do you (d) will you

56. it is a pity that we should stay at home when we have ______ weather.

(a) so fine (b) such a fine (c) such fine (d) so fine a

57. there were beautiful clothes _____ in the shop windows.

(a) spread (b) displayed (c) exposed (d) located

58. mr. smith advised us to withdraw ______.

(a) so that to get not involved (c) so as not to get involved

(b) so as to get not involved (d) so that not to get involved

59. _____ in a seemingly endless war, the general was forced to evaluate the situation again.

(a) since the loss of 50,000 soldiers (c) having lost over 50,000 soldiers

(b) because of 50,000 soldiers having lost (d) 50,000 soldiers were lost

60. knowing something as a whole is far from knowing all its _____.

(a) instance (b) character (c) items (d) details

61. ____ for your laziness, you could have finished the assignment by now.

(a) had it not been (b) it were not (c) weren't it (d) had not it been

62. the minister had his secretaries ____ a press conference.

(a) arrange (b) to arrange (c) arranging (d) arranged

63. she left the reception early because she ____ get up early the next morning.

(a) needed (b) might (c) used to (d) had to

64. let's not wait any longer, he might not ____ at all.

(a) turn over (b) turn up (c) used to (d) turn down

65. anne couldn't concentrate ____ what she was doing while her family were watching tv.

(a) to (b) on (c) for (d) in

66. my wife said in her letter that she would appreciate ____ from you sometime.

(a) to have heard (b) to hear (c) having heard (d) hearing

67.____ men have learned much from the behavior of animals in badly new.

(a) that (b) those (c) what (d) whether

68. it's necessary ____ the dictionary immediately.

(a) that he will return (c) that he return

(b) that he returned (d) that he has to return

69. franklin's ability to learn from observations and experience ____ greatly to his success in

public life.

(a) contributed (b) owed (c) attached (d) related

70. the manager assured the customer that his complaint would be seen ____ immediately.

(a) to (b) at (c) on (d) with

part iv cloze (15 minutes)

customs officers at a london airport yesterday found 500,000 pounds worth of drugs which were being smuggled (走私) into britain in boxes marked “urgent medical supplies.” the 71 might have suspected for some time 72 drugs were being brought into the country in this way. the 73 is believed to be the work of a 74 international group. four men were arrested at 75 airport and help for questioning, 76 it is unlikely that they are the organizers. in 77 they declared that they were 78 of what the boxes contained and 79 acted in good faith in bringing 80 into britain. this is the third time 81 six months that attempts have been made to smuggle 82 goods through customs by declaring them to 83 medical supplies. they are frequently 84 in special containers and a 85 is given that they may be 86 if they are not handled with care. “ 87 are determined to put a 88 to this practice, ” said one of the customs officers today. “ 89 is no way these people are going to get away 90 this any longer. we have the full co-operation of the international police who are as anxious as we are to track down the main source of supply.”

71. (a) authorities (b) commanders (c) leaders (d) directors

72. (a) what (b) that (c) although (d) when

73. (a) operation (b) behavior (c) movement (d) development

74. (a) well-constructed (b) well-designed (c) well-composed (d) well-organized

75. (a) an (b) some (c) the (d) one

76. (a) but (b) so (c) because (d) as

77. (a) turn (b) return (c) case (d) fact

78. (a) unconscious (b) unaware (c) unfamiliar (d) unknown

79. (a) were (b) had (c) have (d) being

80. (a) all (b) it (c) them (d) such

81. (a) of (b) for (c) by (d) in

82. (a) immoral (b) criminal (c) illegal (d) irregular

83. (a) get (b) be (c) become (d) sell

84. (a) parked (b) picked (c) passed (d) packed [page]

85. (a) warning (b) note (c) symbol (d) signature

86. (a) harmed (b) injured (c) damaged (d) hurt

87. (a) some (b) we (c) they (d) those

88. (a) stop (b) hold (c) stay (d) step

89. (a) it (b) this (c) there (d) that

90. (a) off (b) in (c) for (d) with

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic positive

and negative aspects of sport. you should write no less than 100 words and you

should base your composition on the outline (given in chinese) below:

1. 运动的积极因素；

2. 运动的消极因素；

3. 你的体会

93.1

part i 1—20 题

1. c 2. a 3. d 4. c 5. c 6. a 7. a 8. d 9. a 10. d

11. d 12. c 13. a 14. a 15. b 16. c 17. c 18. b 19. b 20. d

part ii——part iv 21——90 题

21. b 22. b 23. a 24. c 25. c 26. b 27. d 28. c 29. a 30. b

31. c 32. d 33. b 34. a 35. d 36. d 37. d 38. b 39. c 40. a

41. d 42. b 43. b 44. d 45. b 46. a 47. b 48. d 49. a 50. b

51. c 52. c 53. a 54. c 55. d 56. c 57. b 58. c 59. c 60. d

61. a 62. a 63. d 64. b 65. b 66. d 67. a 68. c 69. a 70. a

71. a 72. b 73. a 74. d 75. c 76. a 77. d 78. b 79. b 80. c

81. d 82. c 83. b 84. d 85. a 86. c 87. b 88. a 89. c 90. d

篇6：1990年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

part 1 listening comprehension (20 minutes)

section a

directions: in this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. at the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. after each question there will be pause. during the pause, you must read the four choices marked a), b), c) and d), and decide which is the best answer. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a line through the centre.

example: you will hear:

you will read:

a) at the office. c) at the airport.

b) in the waiting room. d) in a restaurant.

from the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. this is most likely to have taken place at the office. there fore, a) “at the office” is the best answer. you should choose [a] on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.

sample answer [a][b][c][d]

1. (a) the man wants to go to los angeles.

(b) the man wants to go to san francisco.

(c) there are no flights to los angeles for the rest of the day.

(d) there are two direct flights to los angeles within the next two hours.

2. (a) he enjoys writing home every week.

(b) he never fails to write a weekly letter home.

(c) he doesn’t write home once a week now.

(d) he has been asked to write home every week.

3. (a) because she has got an appointment.

(b) because she doesn’t want to.

(c) because she has to work.

(d) because she wants to eat in a new restaurant.

4. (a) the teacher postponed the meeting.

(b) there won’t be a test this afternoon.

(c) the students will be attending the meeting.

(d) the students will take an english test this afternoon.

5. (a) on the whole, she liked the film.

(b) she didn’t see the film.

(c) the film was very exciting.

(d) the film wasn’t as good as she’d expected.

6. (a) around 5:00. (c) at 2:00

(b) around 3:00. (d) at 1:00

7. (a) he had to work overtime. (c) his car ran out of gas.

(b) he was held up in traffic. (d) he had a traffic accident.

8. (a) john smith isn’t in right now.

(b) john smith can’t come to the phone right now.

(c) john smith doesn't want to speak to the caller.

(d) the caller dialed the wrong number.

9. (a) yesterday. (c) two days ago.

(b) three days ago. (d) early last week.

10.(a) she got up later than usual. (c) she forgot she had classes.

(b) the bus was late. (d) her clock was slow.

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 choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

passage one

questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. (a) 4,000 years ago. (c) 2,000 years ago.

(b) 3,000 years ago. (d) 1,000 years ago.

12. (a) the small bowl was put above the large bowl.

(b) the large bowl was put above the small bowl. [page]

(c) the small bowl was put inside the large bowl.

(d) the large bowl consisted of two equal parts.

13. (a) horsemen. (c) drops of water.

(b) brass doors. (d) metal balls.

passage two

questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. (a) they are the most attractive women in britain.

(b) they are the most popular film stars.

(c) they are the first women news announcers on british television.

(d)they appear almost every night in tv plays.

15. (a) at 10 in the evening. (c) at 9 in the morning.

(b) at 9 in the evening. (d) at 10 in the morning.

16. (a) people still talk a lot about it.

(b) fewer people watched susan’s programme from then on.

(c) anna’s photographs appeared frequently in newspapers.

(d) the number of viewers of her programme that day increased by millions.

passage three

questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. (a) it is completely flat. (c) it has many large lakes.

(b) it has few rivers. (d) it is hilly.

18. (a) the soil has been overworked. (c) the weather is too dry.

(b) the climate is cold. (d) the soil is sandy.

19. (a) by raising cattle. (c) by working in factories.

(b) by working on farms. (d) by raising sheep.

20. (a) at school (c) from books.

(b) from their parents. (d) in factories.

part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

directions: there are 4 reading passages in this part. 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 and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

passage one

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

oceanography has been defined as “the application of all sciences to the study of the sea”.

before the nineteen century, scientists with an interest in the sea were few and far between. certainly newton considered some theoretical aspects of it in his writings, but he was reluctantto go to sea to further his work.

for most people the sea was remote, and with the exception of early intercontinental travelers or others who earned a living from the sea, there was little reason to ask many questions about it, let alone to ask what lay beneath the surface. the first time that question “what is at the bottom of the oceans?” had to be answered with any commercial consequence was when the laying of a telegraph cable from europe to america was proposed. the engineers had to know the depth profile（起伏形状）of the route to estimate the length of cable that had to be manufactured.

it was to maury of the us navy that the atlantic telegraph company turned, in 1853, for information on this matter. in the 1840s, maury had been responsible for encouraging voyages during which soundings（测身） were taken to investigate the depths of the north atlantic and pacific oceans. later, some of his findings aroused much popular interest in his book the physical geography of the sea.

the cable was laid, but not until 1866 was the connection made permanent and reliable. at the early attempts, the cable failed and when it was taken out for repairs it was found to be covered in living growths, a fact which defied contemporary scientific opinion that there was no life in the deeper parts of the sea. [page]

within a few years oceanography was under way. in 1872 thomson led a scientific expedition(考察), which lasted for four years and brought home thousands of samples from the sea. their classification and analysis occupied scientists for years and led to a five-volume report, the last volume being published in 1895.

21. the proposal to lay a telegraph cable from europe to america made oceanographic studies take on ______.

a) an academic aspect c) a business aspect

b) a military aspect d) an international aspect

22. it was ______ that asked maury for help in oceanographic studies.

a) the american navy

b) some early intercontinental travelers

c) those who earned a living from the sea

d) the company which proposed to lay an undersea cable

23. the aim of the voyages maury was responsible for in the 1840s was ______.

a) to make some sounding experiments in the oceans

b) to collect samples of sea plants and animals

c) to estimate the length of cable that was needed

d) to measure the depths of the two oceans

24. “defied” in the 5th paragraph probably means “______”.

a) doubted c) challenged

b) gave proof to d) agreed to

25. this passage is mainly about ______.

a) the beginnings of oceanography

b) the laying of the first undersea cable

c) the investigation of ocean depths

d) the early intercontinental communications

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit which he may count towards a degree. in many american universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses each lasting for one semester. a typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester. normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesters each year. it is possible to spread the period of work for the degree over a longer period. it is also possible for a student to move between one university and another during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.

for every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded, and the record is available for the student to show to prospective employers. all this imposes a constant pressure and strain of work, but in spite of this some students still find time for great activity in student affairs. elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. the effective word of maintaining discipline is usually performed by students who advise the academic authorities. any student who is thought to have broken the rules, for example, by cheating has to appear before a student court. with the enormous numbers of students, the operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity. a student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career. [page]

26. normally a student would at least attend _____ classes each week.

a) 36 b) 20

c) 12 d) 15

27. according to the first paragraph an american student is allowed _______.

a) to live in a different university

b) to take a particular course in a different university

c) to live at home and drive to classes

d) to get two degrees from two different universities

28. american university students are usually under pressure of work because _______.

a) their academic performance will affect their future careers

b) they are heavily involved in student affairs

c) they have to observe university discipline

d) they want to run for positions of authority

29. some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probably because ______.

a) they hate the constant pressure strain of their study

b) they will then be able to stay longer in the university

c) such positions help them get better jobs

d) such positions are usually well paid

30. the student organizations seem, to be effective in ______.

a) dealing with the academic affairs of the university

b) ensuring that the students observe university regulations

c) evaluating students’ performance by bringing them before a court

d) keeping up the students’ enthusiasm for social activities

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

do you find getting up in the morning so difficult that it’s painful? this might be called laziness, but dr. kleitman has a new explanation. he has proved that everyone has a daily energy cycle.

during the hours when you labor through your work you may say that you’re “hot”. that’s true. the time of day when you feel most energetic is when your cycle of body temperature is at its peak, for some people the peak comes during the forenoon. for others it comes in the afternoon or evening. no one has discovered why this is so, but it leads to such familiar monologues (自言自语)as: “ get up, john! you’ll be late for work again!” the possible explanation to the trouble is that john is at his temperature-and-energy peak in the evening. much family quarrelling ends when husbands and wives realize what these energy cycles mean, and which cycle each member of the family has. you can’t change your energy cycle, but you can learn to make your life fit it better. habit can help, dr. kleitman believes. maybe you’re sleepy in the evening but feel you must stay up late anyway. counteract（对抗） your cycle to some extent by habitually staying up later than you want to. if our energy is low in the morning but you have an important job to do early in the day, rise before your usual hour. this won’t change your cycle, but you’ll get up steam（鼓起干劲）and work better at your low point.

get off to a slow start which saves your energy. get up with a leisurely yawn and stretch. sit on the edge of the bed a minute before putting your feet on the floor. avoid the troublesome search for clean clothes by laying them out the night before. whenever possible, do routine work in the afternoon and save tasks requiring more energy or concentration for your sharper hours. [page]

31. if a person finds getting up early a problem, most probably ______.

a) he is a lazy person

b) he refuses to follow his own energy cycle

c) he is not sure when his energy is low

d) he is at his peak in the afternoon or evening

32. which of the following may lead to family quarrels according to the passage?

a) unawareness of energy cycles.

b) familiar monologues.

c) a change in a family member’s energy cycle.

d) attempts to control the energy cycle of other family members.

33. if one wants to work more efficiently at his low point in the morning, he should _____.

a) change his energy cycle c) get up earlier than usual

b) overcome his laziness d) go to bed earlier

34. you are advised to rise with a yawn and stretch because it will ______.

a) help to keep your energy for the day’s work

b) help you to control your temper early in the day

c) enable you to concentrate on your routine work

d) keep your energy cycle under control all day

35. which of the following statements is not true?

a) getting off to work wit a minimum effort helps save one’s energy.

b) dr. kleitman explains why people reach their peaks at different hours of day.

c) habit helps a person adapt to his own energy cycle.

d) children have energy cycles, too.

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

we find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed ability teaching. on the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched. we feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming (把……按能力分班)pupils. it does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates. it can have a bad effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child. after all, it can be quite discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!

besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual ability. this is only one aspect of their total personality. we are concerned to develop the abilities of all our pupils. to the full, not just their academic ability. we also value personal qualities and social skills, and we find that mixed-ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning.

in our classrooms, we work in various ways. the pupils often work in groups: this gives them the opportunity to learn to co-operate, to share, and to develop leadership skills. they also learn how to cope with personal problems as well as learning how to think, to make decisions, to analyze and evaluate, and to communicate effectively. the pupils learn from each other as well as from the teacher.

sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individual tasks and assignments, and they can do this at their own speed. they also have some formal class teaching when this is appropriate. we encourage our pupils to use the library, and we teach them the skills they need in order to do this efficiently. an advanced pupil can do advanced work: it does not matter what age the child is. we expect our pupils to do their best, not their least, and we give them every encouragement to attain this goal. [page]

36. in the passage the author’s attitude towards “mixed-ability teaching” is _______.

a) critical c) approving

b) questioning d) objective

37. by “held back” (line 1) the author means “______”

a) made to remain in the same classes

b) forced to study i the lower classes

c) drawn to their studies

d) prevented from advancing

38. the author argues that a teacher’s chief concern should be the development of the student’s

______.

a) personal qualities and social skills

b) total personality

c) learning ability and communicative skills

d) intellectual ability

39. which of the following is not mentioned in the third paragraph?

a) group work gives pupils the opportunity to learn to work together with other.

b) pupils also learn to develop their reasoning abilities.

c) group work provides pupils with the opportunity to learn to be capable organizers.

d) pupils also learn how to participate in teaching activities.

40. the author’s purpose in writing this passage is to ______.

a) argue for teaching bright and not-so-bright pupils in the same class

b) recommend pair work and group work for classroom activities

c) offer advice on the proper use of the library

d) emphasize the importance of appropriate formal classroom teaching

part iii vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)

directions: there are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d). choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single time through the centre.

41. the bridge was named _____ the hero who gave his life for the cause of the people.

a) after c) by

b) with d) from

42. there were no tickets _______ for friday’s performance.

a) preferable c) possible

b) considerable d) available

43. it wasn’t such a good dinner ____ she had promised us.

a) that c) as

b) which d) what

44. they decided to chase the cow away _______ it did more damage.

a) unless c) before

b) until d) although

45. ____ student with a little common sense should be able to answer the question.

a) each c) either

b) any d) one

46. all ____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.

a) what is needed c) the thing needed

b) for our needs d) that is needed

47. ____ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all.

a)when compared c) while comparing

b) compare d) comparing

48. ____ she first heard of the man referred to as a specialist.

a) that was from stephen c) it was from stephen that

b) it was stephen whom d) it was stephen that

49. if these shoes are too big, ask the clerk to bring you a smaller ____.

a) suit c) one

b)set d) pair

50. many new ____ will be opened up in the future for those with a university education.

a) opportunities c) realities

b) necessities d) probabilities

51. he must have had an accident, or he _____ then.

a) would have been here c) should be here

b) had to be here d) would be here

52. it was essential that the application forms ______ back before the deadline (截止日期). [page]

a) must be sent c) be sent

b) would be sent d) were sent

53. we ______ our breakfast when an old man came to the door.

a) just have had c) just had

b) have just had d) had just had

54. the rain was heavy and _____ the land was flooded.

a) consequently c) constantly

b) continuously d) consistently

55. the children went there to watch the iron tower ______.

a) to erect c) erecting

b) be erected d) being erected

56. the engine _____ smoke and steam.

a) gives up c) gives away

b) gives in d) gives off

57. the manager promised to keep me _____ of how our business was going on.

a) to be informed c) informed

b) on informing d) informing

58. don't _____ this news to the public until we give you the go-ahead.

a) release c) relate

b) relieve d) retain

59. she never laughed, _____ lost her temper.

a) or she ever did c) or did she ever

b) nor did she ever d) nor she ever did

60. the goals _____ he had fought all his life no longer seemed important to him.

a) after which c) with which

b) for which d) at which

61. i should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable and _____ in a quiet neighborhood.

a) all in all c) after all

b) above all d) over all

62. _____ we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.

a) for now c) ever since

b) now that d) by now

63. what you have done is _____ the doctor's orders.

a) attached to c) resistant to

b) responsible to d) contrary to

64. john regretted _____ to the meeting last week.

a) not going c) not having been going

b) not to go d) not to be going

65. they _____ in spite of the extremely difficult conditions.

a) carried out c) carried on

b) carried off d) carried forward

66. mrs. brown is supposed _____ for italy last week.

a) to have left c) to leave

b) to be leaving d) to have been left

67. my camera can be _____ to take pictures in cloudy or sunny conditions.

a) treated c) adopted

b) adjusted d) remedied

68. a new technique ______, the yields as a whole increased by 20 per cent.

a) wording out c) having been worded out

b) having worded out d) to have been worded out

69. children who are over-protected by their parents may become ______.

a) hurt c) spoiled

b) damaged d) harmed

70. when mr. jones gets old, he will _____ over his business to his son.

a) take c) think

b) hand d) get

part iv cloze (15 minutes)

directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are four choices marked (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the right side of the paper. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

the united states is well-known for its network of major highways designed to help a driver get from one place to another in the shortest possible time. 71 these wide modern roads are generally 72 and well maintained, with 73 sharp curves and many straight 74 , a direct route is not always the most 75 one. large highways often pass 76 scenic areas and interesting small towns. furthermore, these highways generally 77 large urban centres which means that they become crowded with 78 traffic during rush hours, 79 the “fast, direct” way becomes a very slow route. [page]

however, there is 80 always another route to take 81 you are not in a hurry. not far from the 82 new “superhighways”, there are often older, 83 heavily traveled roads which go through the countryside. 84 of these are good two-lane (双车道) roads; others are uneven roads 85 through the country. these secondary routes may go up steep slopes, along high 86,or down frightening hillsides to towns 87 in deep valleys. through these less direct routes, longer and slower, they generally go to places 88 the air is clean and the scenery (风景) is beautiful, and the driver may have a 89 to get a fresh, clean 90 of the world.

71. (a) although (b) because (c) since (d) therefore

72. (a) stable (b) splendid (c) smooth (d) complicated

73. (a) little (b) few (c) much (d) many

74. (a) selections (b) separations (c) series (d) sections

75. (a) terrible (b) possible (c) enjoyable (d) profitable

76. (a) to (b) into (c) over (d) by

77. (a) lead (b) connect (c) collect (d) communicate

78. (a) large (b) fast (c) light (d) heavy

79. (a) when (b)for (c)but (d) that

80. (a) yet (b) still (c)almost (d) quite

81. (a) unless (b) if (c) as (d) since

82. (a) relatively (b) regularly (c) respectively (d) reasonably

83. (a) and (b)less (c) more (d) or

84. (a) all (b) several (c) lots (d) or

85. (a) driving (b) crossing (c) curving (d) traveling

86. (a) rocks (b) cliffs (c) roads (d) paths

87. (a) lying (b) laying (c) laid (d) lied

88. (a) there (b) when (c) which (d) where

89. (a) space (b) period (c) chance (d) spot

90. (a) view (b) variety (c) visit (d) virtue

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition about what would happen if there were no power in three paragraphs. you are given the first sentence or part of the first sentence of each paragraph. your part of the composition should be no less than 100 words, not including the words given. remember to write clearly. you should write this composition on the composition sheet.

1. ever since early this century, electricity has become an essential part of our modern life.

2. if there were no electric power.

3. therefore.

参考答案

90.1

part i 1——20 题

1. a 2. c 3. c 4. b 5. d 6. b 7. b 8. d 9. c 10. a

11. a 12. a 13. d 14. c 15. a 16. d 17. d 18. a 19. c 20. b

part ii—part iii 21—90题

21. c 22. d 23. d 24. c 25. a 26. b 27. b 28. a 29. c 30. b

31. d 32. a 33. c 34. a 35. b 36. c 37. d 38. b 39. d 40. a

41. a 42. d 43. c 44. c 45. b 46. d 47. a 48. c 49. d 50. a

51. a 52. c 53. d 54. a 55. c 56. d 57. c 58. a 59. b 60. b

61. b 62. b 63. d 64. a 65. c 66. a 67. b 68. c 69. c 70. b

71. a 72. c 73. b 74. d 75. c 76. d 77. b 78. d 79. a 80. c

81. b 82. a 83. b 84. d 85. c 86. b 87. a 88. d 89. c 90. c

篇7：1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

part i listening comprehension (20 minutes)

section a

directions: in this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. at the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. both the conversation and the question 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. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

example: you will hear:

you will read:

a) at the office.

b) in the waiting room.

c) at the airport.

d) in a restaurant.

from the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. therefore, a) “at the office” is the correct answer. you should choose [a] on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.

sample answer [a] [b] [c] [d]

1. a) the man could buy a shirt of a different color.

b) the size of the shirt is all right for the man.

c) the size the man wants will arrive soon.

d) the man could come some time later.

2. a) the woman is watching an exciting film with the man.

b) the woman can’t take a photo of the man.

c) the woman is running toward the lake.

d) the woman is filming the lake.

3. a) it’s quiet in the restaurant.

b) the price is high in the restaurant.

c) the restaurant serves good food.

d) the restaurant is too far from their school.

4. a) at a booking office.

b) in a hong kong hotel.

c) on a busy street.

d) at an airport.

5. a) the woman has been complaining too much.

b) the woman’s headache will go away by itself.

c) the woman should have seen the doctor earlier.

d) the woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.

6. a) help the woman move the items.

b) hurry to mr. johnson’s office.

c) help move things to mr. johnson’s office.

d) put off his appointment with mr. johnson.

7. a) the man should not dream of being a superstar.

b) the man didn’t practice hard enough.

c) the man should find a new partner.

d) the man should not give up.

8. a) there is no more left.

b) it doesn’t appeal to her.

c) it’s incredibly delicious.

d) she has already tasted it.

9. a) the man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.

b) the man has made a mess of his midterm exam.

c) the man has bad study habits.

d) the man is a diligent student.

10. a) the man will drive the woman to school.

b) the man has finished his assignment.

c) the man is willing to help the woman.

d) the man is losing patience with the woman.

section b

passage one

questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. a) the art of saying thank you.

b) the secret of staying pretty.

c) the importance of good manners.

d) the difference between elegance and good manners.

12. a) they were nicer and gentler.

b) they paid more attention to their appearance.

c) they were willing to spend more money on clothes.

d) they were more aware of changes in fashion.

13. a) by decorating our homes.

b) by being kind and generous.

c) by wearing fashionable clothes.

d) by putting on a little make-up.

passage two

questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. a) children don’t get enough education in safety.

b) children are keen on dangerous games.

c) the playgrounds are in poor condition.

d) the playgrounds are overcrowded.

15. a) they should help maintain the equipment.

b) they should keep a watchful eye on their children.

c) they should stop their children from climbing ladders.

d) they should teach their children how to use the equipment.

16. a) they tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.

b) they should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.

c) they may panic in front of high playground equipment.

d) they can be creative when they feel secure.

passage there

questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. a) it takes skill.

b) it pays well.

c) it’s full-time job.

d) it’s admired worldwide.

18. a) a mother with a baby in her arms.

b) a woman whose bag is hanging in front.[page]

c) a lone female with a handbag at her right side.

d) an old lady carrying a handbag on the left.

19. a) the back pocket of his tight trousers.

b) the top pocket of his jacket.

c) a side pocket of his jacket.

d) a side pocket of his trousers.

20. a) theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.

b) clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.

c) airports where people carry a lot of luggage.

d) hotels and restaurants in southeast london.

partⅱ reading comprehension (35minutan)

directions: there are 4 passages in this part. each passage is followed by some questions unfinished statements. for each of them there are four choices marked a), b),c)and d).you should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheer with a single line through the centre.

passage one

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.

i'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier on unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. while any of there statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. still, i was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950. in fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.

why are america's kids so stressed? the report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation -- brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things -- and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.

given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope. at the top of the list is nurturing (培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. no child is an island. strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.

to help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on tvs and computers. your family will thank you later. they will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.

limit the amount of viral (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. it's not just radio games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.

keep your expectations for your children reasonable. many highly successful people never attended harvard or yale.

make exercise part of your daily routine. it will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. but it doesn't have to ruin your life.

21. the author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are ______.

a) surprising c) illogical

b) confusing d)questionable

22. what does the author mean when he says, “we can't turn the clock back”(line 1, para.3)?

a) it's impossible to slow down the pace of change.

b) the social reality children are facing cannot be changed.

c) lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.

d) it's impossible to forget the past.

23. according to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago ______.

a) were less isolated physically c) probably suffered less from anxiety

b) were probably less self-centered d)were considered less individualistic

24. the first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ______.

a) to provide them with a safer environment

b) to lower them expectations for them

c) to get them more involved socially

d) to set a good model for them to follow

25. what conclusion can be drawn from the passage?

a) anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.

b) children’s anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.

c) children's anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.

d) anxiety, it properly controlled, may help children become mature.

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.[page]

it is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints (约束) influence wage increases. one thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. consider beth's story:

i did not get what i wanted when i did not ask for it. we had cubicle(小隔间) offices and window offices. i sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. one by one they were moved into window offices, while i remained in the cubicles. several males who were hired after me also went to offices. one in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. i guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since i did not voice my opinion either way.

it would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but “nice” isn’t a quality attributed to most organizations. if you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you’ll probably have to ask for it.

performance is your best bargaining chip (筹码) when you are seeking a raise. you must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. timing is also a good bargaining chip. if you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want. use information as a bargaining chip too. find out what you are worth on the open market. what will someone else pay for your services?

go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.

26. according to the passage, before taking a job, a person should ______.

a) demonstrate his capability c) ask for as much money as he can

b) give his boss a good impression d) ask for the salary he hopes to get

27. what can be inferred from beth’s story?

a) prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.

b) if people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.

c) people should not be content with what they have got.

d) people should be careful when negotiating for a job.

28. we can learn from the passage that ______.

a) unfairness exists in salary increases

b) most people are overworked and underpaid

c) one should avoid overstating one’s performance

d) most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises

29. to get a pay raise, a person should ______.

a) advertise himself on the job market

b) persuade his boss to sign a long-term contract

c) try to get inside information about the organization

d) do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions

30. to be successful in negotiations, one must ______.

a) meet his boss at the appropriate time

b) arrive at the negotiation table punctually

c) be good at influencing the outcome of the interaction

d) be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikes

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.

when families gather for christmas dinner, some will stick to formal traditions dating back to grandma’s generation. their tables will be set with the good dishes and silver, and the dress code will be sunday-best.

but in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to a stoneware (粗陶)–and-stainless informality, with dresses assuming an equally casual-friday look. for hosts and guests, the change means greater simplicity and comfort. for makers of fine china in britain, it spells economic hare times

last week royal doulton, the largest employer in stoke-on-trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000 jots – one-fifth of its total workforce, that brings to more than 4,000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier.

although a strong pound and weak markets in asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffs in stoke have their roots in earthshaking social shifts. a spokesman for royal doulton admitted that the company “has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend”“ toward casual dining. families eat together less often, he explained, and more people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television. even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual. in a time of long work hours and demanding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that it's better to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfect moment or a “real” dinner party. too often, the perfect moment never comes. iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? forget it. polish the silver? who has time?[page]

yet the loss of formality has its down side. the fine points of etiquette (礼节) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents (“chew with your mouth closed.” “keep your elbows off the table.”) must be picked up elsewhere. some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be competent professionally but clueless socially.

31. the trend toward casual dining has resulted in ______.

a) bankruptcy of fine china manufacturers

b) shrinking of the pottery industry

c) restructuring of large enterprises

d) economic recession in great britain

32. which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining?

a) family members need more time to relax.

b) busy schedules leave people no time for formality.

c) people want to practice economy in times of scarcity.

d) young people won’t follow the etiquette of the older generation.

33. it can be learned from the passage that royal doulton is ______.

a) a retailer of stainless steel tableware c) a pottery chain store

b) a dealer in stoneware d) a producer of fine china

34. the main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is _______.

a) the increased value of the pound

b) the economic recession in asia

c) the change in people’s way of life

d) the fierce competition at home and abroad

35. refined table manners, though less popular than before in current social life, ______.

a) are still a must on certain occasions

b) are bound to return sooner or later

c) are still being taught by parents at home

d) can help improve personal relationships

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.

some houses are designed to be smart. others have smart designs. an example of the second type of house won an award of excellence from the american institute of architects.

located on the shore of sullivan’s island off the coast of south carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by hurricane (飓风) hugo 10 years ago. in september 1989, hugo struck south carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state.

before hugo, many new houses built along south carolina’s shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of building codes wasn’t strict, according to architect ray huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. in hugo’s wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. the new beach house on sullivan’s island should be able to withstand a category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.

at first sight, the house on sullivan's island looks anything but hurricane-proof. its redwood shell makes it resemble ”a large party lantern ( 灯笼 )“ at night, according to one observer. but looks can be deceiving. the house's wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.

to further protect the house from hurricane damage, huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings -- long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. they also elevate the house above storm surges. the pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. ”these swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings,“ said huff.

huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the house's ground-to-roof shell. ”the shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn't look like it's standing with its pant legs pulled up,“ said huff. in the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.

36. after the tragedy caused by hurricane hugo, new houses built along south carolina’s shore line are required_______.

a) to be easily reinforced

b) to look smarter in design

c) to meet stricter building standards

d) to be designed in the shape of cubes[page]

37. the award-wining beach house is-quite strong because _______.

a) it is strengthened by street rods

b) it is made of redwood

c) it is in the shape of a shell

d) it is built with timber and concrete

38. huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to _______.

a) withstand beak winds of about 200 km/hr

b) anchor stronger pilings deep in the sand

c) break huge sea waves into smaller ones

d) prevent water from rushing into the house.

39. the main function of the shell is ___________.

a) to strengthen the pilings of the house

b) to give the house a better appearance

c) to protect the wooden frame of the house

d) to slow down the speed of the swelling water

40. it can be interred from the passage that the shell should be ________.

a) fancy-looking

b) waterproof

c) easily breakable

d) extremely strong

part iii vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)

directions: there are 3.0. incomplete sentences in this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d). choose the one that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

41. he asked us to _____ them in carrying through their plan.

a. provide b. arouse c. assist d. persist

42. a good many proposals were raised by the delegates, _____ was to be expected.

a. that b. what c. so d. as

43. he was such a _____ speaker that he held our attention every minute of the three-hour lecture.

a. specific b. dynamic c. heroic d. diplomatic

44. arriving home, the boy told his parents about all the _____ which occurred in his dormitory.

a. occasions b. matters c. incidents d. issues

45. the opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to _____ through.

a. press b. squeeze c. stretch d. leap

46. they are trying to _____ the waste discharged by the factory for profit.

a. expose b. exhaust c. exhibit d. exploit

47. the manager urged his staff not to _____ the splendid opportunity.

a. drop b. miss c. escape d. slide

48. _____ i admire david as a poet, i do not like him as a man.

a. much as b. only if c. if only d. as much

49. because of a _____ engagement, lora couldn't attend my birthday party last saturday.

a. pioneer b. premature c. prior d. past

50. the continuous rain _____ the harvesting of the wheat crop by two weeks.

a. set back b. set off c. set out d. set aside

51. not having a good command of english can be a serious _____ preventing you from achieving your goals.

a. obstacle b. fault c. offense d. distress

52. it's very _____ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.

a. concerned b. careful c. considerable d. considerate

53. many a player who had been highly thought of has _____ from the tennis scene.

a. disposed b. disappeared c. discouraged d. discarded

54. she's fainted. throw some water on her face and she'll _____.

a. come round b. come along c. come on d. come out

55. all their attempts to _____ the child from the burning building were in vain.

a. regain b. recover c. rescue d. reserve

56. computer technology will _____ a revolution in business administration.

a. bring around b. bring about c. bring out d. bring up

57. the university has launched a research center to develop new ways of _____ bacteria which have become resistant to drug treatments.

a. regulating b. halting c. interrupting d. combating

58. the _____ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research and teaching, particularly the gap between researchers and teachers.

a. joint b. intensive c. overall d. decisive

59. the rapid development of communications technology is transforming the _____ in which people communicate across time and space.

a. route b. transmission c. vision d. manner

60. when i go out in the evening i use the bike _____ the car if i can.

a. rather than b. regardless of c. in spite of d. other than

61. there is no _____ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimental situations in a lab.

a. rigid b. solid c. smooth d. harsh

62. every culture has developed _____ for certain kinds of food and drink, and equally strong negative attitudes toward others.[page]

a. preferences b. expectations c. fantasies d. fashions

63. it is reported that uruguay understands and _____ china on human rights issues.

a. grants b. changes c. abandons d. backs

64. only a few people have _____ to the full facts of the incident.

a. access b. resort c. contact d. path

65. his trousers _____ when he tried to jump over the fence.

a. cracked b. split c. broke d. burst

66. so far, _____ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of the atlantic coast.

a. governing b. blowing c. prevailing d. ruling

67. the author was required to submit an _____ of about 200 words together with his research paper.

a. edition b. editorial c. article d. abstract

68. as the old empires were broken up and new states were formed, new official tongues began to _____ at an increasing rate.

a. bring up b. build up c. spring up d. strike up

69. many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital, _____ they have no schedules to keep.

a. even though b. for c. as if d. since

70. some plants are very _____ to light; they prefer the shade.

a. sensible b. flexible c. objective d. sensitive

part iv cloze (15 minutes)

directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d) on the right side of the paper. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

it’s an annual back-to-school routine. one morning you wave goodbye, and that __71__ evening you’re burning the late-night oil in sympathy. in the race to improve educational standards, __72__ are throwing the books at kids. __73__ elementary school students are complaining of homework __74__. what’s a well-meaning parent to do?

as hard as __75__ may be, sit back and chill experts advise. though you’ve got to get them to do it, __76__ helping too much, or even examining __77__ too carefully, you may keep them __78__ doing it by themselves. “i wouldn’t advise a parent to check every __79__ assignment,” says psychologist john rosemond, author of ending the tough homework. there’s a __80__ of appreciation for trial and error. let your children __81__ the grade they deserve.

many experts believe parents should gently look over the work of younger children and ask them to rethink their __82__. but “you don’t want them to feel it has to be __83__,” she says.

that’s not to say parents should __84__ homework -- first, they should monitor how much homework their kids __85__. thirty minutes a day in the early elementary years and an hour in __86__ four, five, and six is standard, says rosemond. for junior-high students it should be “__87__ more than a hour and a half,” and two for high school students. if your child __88__ has more homework than this, you may want to check __89__ other parents and then talk to the teacher about __90__ assignments.

71. a. very b. exact c. right d. usual

72. a. officials b. parents c. experts d. schools

73. a. also b. even c. then d. however

74. a. fatigue b. confusion c. duty d. puzzle

75. a. there b. we c. they d. it

76. a. via b. under c. by d. for

77. a. questions b. answers c. standards d. rules

78. a. off b. without c. beyond d. from

79. a. single b. piece c. page d. other

80. a. drop b. short c. cut d. lack

81. a. acquire b. earn c. gather d. reach

82. a. exercises b. defects c. mistakes d. tests

83. a. perfect b. better c. unusual d. complete

84. a. forget b. refuse c. miss d. ignore

85. a. have b. prepare c. make d. perform

86. a. classes b. groups c. grades d. terms

87. a. about b. no c. much d. few

88. a. previously b. rarely c. merely d. consistently

89. a. with b. in c. out d. up

90. a. finishing b. lowering c. reducing d. declining

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: in this section you are required to write a letter in reply to a friend’s inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. you should write at least 120 words and base your composition on the outline given in chinese below:[page]

1. 建议报考的专业及理由；

2. 报考该专业的基本条件；

3. 应当如何备考。

a letter of reply to a friend

december 27,

dear

1. a 2. b 3. a 4. d 5. c 6. b 7. d 8. b 9. c 10. d

11. c 12. a 13. b 14. c 15. b 16. d 17. a 18. c 19. a 20. b

21. d 22. b 23. c 24. c 25. a 26. d 27. b 28. a 29. d 30. a

31. b 32. b 33. d 34. c 35. a 36. c 37. a 38. d 39. b 40. c

41. c 42. d 43. b 44. c 45. b 46. d 47. b 48. a 49. c 50. a

51. a 52. d 53. b 54. a 55. c 56. b 57. d 58. c 59. d 60. a

61. b 62. a 63. d 64. a 65. b 66. c 67. d 68. c 69. a 70. d

71. a 72. b 73. b 74. a 75. d 76. c 77. b 78. d 79. a 80. d

81. b 82. c 83. a 84. d 85. a 86. c 87. b 88. d 89. a 90. c

篇8：1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

201月8日四级试卷

part i listening comprehension (20 minutes)

section a

directions: in this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. at the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. both the conversation and the question 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. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

example: you will hear:

you will read:

a) at the office.

b) in the waiting room.

c) at the airport.

d) in a restaurant.

from the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. therefore, a) “at the office” is the best answer. you should choose [a] on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.

sample answer [a] [b] [c] [d]

1. a) the man enjoys traveling by car.

b) the man lives far from the subway.

c) the man is good at driving.

d) the man used to own a car.

2. a) tony should continue taking the course.

b) she approves of tony’s decision.

c) tony can choose another science course.

d) she can’t meet tony so early in the morning.

3. a) she has to study for the exam.

b) she is particularly interested in plays.

c) she’s eager to watch the new play.

d) she can lend her notes to the man.

4. a) they will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.

b) they will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.

c) they will continue to exist along with on-line education.

d) they will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.

5. a) most students would like to work for a newspaper.

b) most students find a job by reading advertisements.

c) most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.

d) most students don’t want jobs advertised in the newspapers.

6. a) move the washing machine to the basement.

b) turn the basement into a workshop.

c) repair the washing machine.

d) finish his assignment.

7. a) some students at the back cannot hear the professor.

b) the professor has changed his reading assignment.

c) some of the students are not on the professor’s list.

d) the professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.

8. a) she doesn’t want to talk about the contest.

b) she’s modest about her success in the contest.

c) she’s spent two years studying english in canada.

d) she’s very proud of her success in the speech contest.

9. a) talking about sports. c) reading newspapers.

b) writing up local news. d) putting up advertisements.

10. a) they shouldn’t change their plan.

b) they’d better change their mind.

c) the tennis game won’t last long.

d) weather forecasts are not reliable.

section b compound dictation

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 si to s7 with the exact words you have just heard. for blanks numbered from s8 to s10 you are required to fill in the missing information. you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

there are a lot of good cameras available at the moment – most of these are made in japan but there are also good (s1) _____________ models from germany and the usa. we have (s2)_____________ a range of different models to see which is the best (s3)_____________ for money. after a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (s4) ____________ with the different cameras being assessed, our researchers (s5) _____________ the olympic by model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. it costs $200 although you may well want to spend more – (s6) _____________as much as another $200 – on buying (s7) _____________ lenses and other equipment. it is a good japanese camera, easy to use. (s8)____ _________________________________________________________[page]

whereas the american versions are considerably more expensive.

the olympic by model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (s9)______________________________________ ______________________________. all the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it.(s10)__________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

direction: there are 4 passages in this part. 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 and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

passage one

questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.

scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu（流感）may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.

the american lung association（ala）has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. that’s because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. as for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.

the common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. more than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses – flu a, b and c. there is no cure for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine（疫苗）, which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ala.

but if the flu does strike, quick action can help. although the flu and common cold have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to look for.

cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. on the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. and in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.

the ala notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. it advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.

both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. however, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of reye syndrome（综合症），a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.

there is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. but frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.

11. according to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help _______.

a) shorten the duration of the illness

b) the patient buy medicine over the counter

c) the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs

d) prevent people from catching colds and the flu

12. we learn from the passage that _______.

a) one doesn’t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the flu

b) aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the flu

c) delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous system

d) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu

13. according to the passage, to combat the flu effectively, _______.

a) one should identify the virus which causes it

b) one should consult a doctor as soon as possible

c) one should take medicine upon catching the disease

d) one should remain alert when the disease is spreading

14. which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?

a) a stuffy nose. c) a sore throat.

b) a high temperature. d) a dry cough.[page]

15. if children have flu-like symptoms, their parents _______.

a) are advised not to give them aspirin

b) should watch out for signs of reye syndrome

c) are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccination

d) should prevent them from mixing with people running a fever

passage two

questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:

in a time of low academic achievement by children in the united states, many americans are turning to japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. however, the answers provided by japanese preschools are not the ones americans expected to find. in most japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. in one investigation, 300 japanese and 210 american preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. only 2 percent of the japanese respondents（答问卷者）listed “to give children a good start academically” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. in contrast, over half the american respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. to prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. the vast majority of young japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.

in the recent comparison of japanese and american preschool education, 91 percent of japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented（强调个性发展的）americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. an emphasis on the importance of the group seen in japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.

like in america, there is diversity in japanese early childhood education. some japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. in large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools. some japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children’s chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some japanese kindergartens.

16. we learn from the first paragraph that many americans believe _______.

a) japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than american parents

b) japan’s economic success is a result of its scientific achievements

c) japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction

d) japan’s higher education is superior to theirs

17. most americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance to _______.

a) problem solving c) parental guidance

b) group experience d) individually-oriented development

18. in japan’s preschool education, the focus is on _______.

a) preparing children academically

b) developing children’s artistic interests

c) tapping children’s potential

d) shaping children’s character

19. free play has been introduced in some japanese kindergartens in order to _______.

a) broaden children’s horizon c) lighten children’s study load

b) cultivate children’s creativity d) enrich children’s knowledge

20. why do some japanese parents send their children to university-based kindergartens?

a) they can do better in their future studies.

b) they can accumulate more group experience there.

c) they can be individually oriented when they grow up.

d) they can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.

passage three

questi0ns 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.

lead deposits, which accumulated in soil and snow during the 1960’s and 70’s, were primarily the result of leaded gasoline emissions originating in the united states. in the twenty years that the clean air act has mandated unleaded gas use in the united states, the lead accumulation worldwide has decreased significantly.[page]

a study published recently in the journal nature shows that air-borne leaded gas emissions from the united states were the leading contributor to the high concentration of lead in the snow in greenland. the new study is a result of the continued research led by dr. charles boutron, an expert on the impact of heavy metals on the environment at the national center for scientific research in france. a study by dr. boutron published in 1991 showed that lead levels in arctic（北极的）snow were declining.

in his new study, dr. boutron found the ratios of the different forms of lead in the leaded gasoline used in the united states were different from the ratios of european, asian and canadian gasolines and thus enabled scientists to differentiate（区分）the lead sources. the dominant lead ratio found in greenland snow matched that found in gasoline from the united states.

in a study published in the journal ambio, scientists found that lead levels in soil in the northeastern united states had decreased markedly since the introduction of unleaded gasoline.

many scientists had believed that the lead would stay in soil and snow for a longer period.

the authors of the ambio study examined samples of the upper layers of soil taken from the same sites of 30 forest floors in new england, new york and pennsylvania in 1980 and in 1990. the forest environment processed and redistributed the lead faster than the scientists had expected.

scientists say both studies demonstrate that certain parts of the ecosystem（生态系统）respond rapidly to reductions in atmospheric pollution, but that these findings should not be used as a license to pollute.

21. the study published in the journal nature indicates that _______.

a) the clean air act has not produced the desired results

b) lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increase

c) lead will stay in soil and snow longer than expected

d) the us is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow

22. lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gas in the us ________.

a) was discouraged c) was prohibited by law

b) was enforced by law d) was introduced

23. how did scientists discover the source of lead pollution in greenland?

a) by analyzing the data published in journals like nature and ambio.

b) by observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area.

c) by studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in northeastern america.

d) by comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.

24. the authors of the ambio study have found that _______.

a) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expected

b) lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal with

c) lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the us

d) the upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions

25. it can be inferred from the last paragraph that scientists _______.

a) are puzzled by the mystery of forest pollution

b) feel relieved by the use of unleaded gasoline

c) still consider lead pollution a problem

d) lack sufficient means to combat lead pollution

passage four

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.

exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long-term maintenance of body weight. unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average american, who would rather try switching to “light” beer and low-calorie bread than increase physical exertion. the centers for disease control, for example, found that fewer than one-fourth of overweight adults who were trying to shed pounds said they were combining exercise with their diet.

in rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric-expenditure charts: for example, one would have to briskly walk three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious danish pastry（小甜饼）. even exercise professionals concede half a point here. “exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight,” says york onnen, program director of the president’s council on physical fitness and sports.[page]

still, exercise’s supporting role in weight reduction is vital. a study at the boston university medical center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.

if you have been sedentary（极少活动的）and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. in a year’s time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. by increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.

26. what is said about the average american in the passage?

a) they tend to exaggerate the healthful effect of “light” beer.

b) they usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.

c) they prefer “light” beer and low-calorie bread to other drinks and food.

d) they know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.

27. some people dislike exercise because _______.

a) they think it is physically exhausting

b) they find it hard to exercise while on a diet

c) they don’t think it possible to walk 3 miles every day

d) they find consulting caloric-expenditure charts troublesome

28. “even exercise professionals concede half a point here” (line 3, para. 2) means “they _______”.

a) agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work off by exercise

b) partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reduction

c) are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one’s new weight

d) are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight

29. what was confirmed by the boston university medical center’s study?

a) controlling one’s calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.

b) even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.

c) weight reduction is impossible without exercise.

d) one could lose ten pounds in a year’s time if there’s no increase in food intake.

30. what is the author’s purpose in writing this article?

a) to justify the study of the boston university medical center.

b) to stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.

c) to support the statement made by york onnen.

d) to show the most effective way to lose weight.

part iii vocabulary (20 minutes)

directions: there are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d). choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

31. the machine looked like a large, ______, old-fashioned typewriter.

a) forceful c) intense

b) clumsy d) tricky

32. though she began her ______ by singing in a local pop group, she is now a famous hollywood movie star.

a) employment c) occupation

b) career d) profession

33. within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to ______ with the local police

a) inquire c) register

b) consult d) resolve

34. considering your salary, you should be able to ______ at least twenty dollars a week.

a) put forward c) put out

b) put up d) put aside

35. as he has ______ our patience, we’ll not wait for him any longer.

a) torn c) exhausted

b) wasted d) consumed

36. these teachers try to be objective when they ______ the integrated ability of their students.

a) justify c) indicate

b) evaluate d) reckon

37. mrs. morris’s daughter is pretty and ______, and many girls envy her.

a) slender c) faint

b) light d) minor

38. tomorrow the mayor is to ______ a group of canadian businessmen on a tour of the city.

a) coordinate c) accompany

b) cooperate d) associate

39. i’m ______ enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to compete against three strong teams.

a) realistic c) aware

b) conscious d) radical

40. can you give me even the ______ clue as to where her son might be?

a) simplest c) least

b) slightest d) utmost

41. norman davis will be remembered by many with ______ not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.[page]

a) kindness c) warmth

b) friendliness d) affection

42. salaries for ______ positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.

a) legal c) voluntary

b) optional d) temporary

43. most people agree that the present role of women has already affected u.s. society. ______, it has affected the traditional role of men.

a) above all c) at most

b) in all d) at last

44. science and technology have ______ in important ways to the improvement of agricultural production.

a) attached c) contributed

b) assisted d) witnessed

45. as an actor he could communicate a whole ______ of emotions.

a) frame c) number

b) range d) scale

46. this is what you should bear in mind: don’t ______ a salary increase before you actually get it.

a) hang on c) wait on

b) draw on d) count on

47. the ship’s generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated ______ instead of mechanically.

a) artificially c) manually

b) automatically d) synthetically

48. the little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn’t ______ her grip on my arm.

a) loosen c) relieve

b) remove d) dismiss

49. he never arrives on time and my ______ is that he feels the meetings are useless.

a) preference c) inference

b) conference d) reference

50. mrs. smith was so ______ about everything that no servants could please her.

a) specific c) precise

b) special d) particular

51. last night he saw two dark ______ enter the building, and then there was the explosion.

a) features c) sketches

b) figures d) images

52. it is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone without ______.

a) exception c) modification

b) exclusion d) substitution

53. his temper and personally show that he can become a soldier of the top ______.

a) circle c) category

b) rank d) grade

54. during the lecture, the speaker occasionally ______ his point by relating his own experiences.

a) illustrated c) cited

b) hinted d) displayed

55. only those who can ______ to lose their money should make high-risk investments.

a) maintain c) endure

b) sustain d) afford

56. he found the ______ media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.

a) sufficient c) steady

b) constant d) plenty

57. there has been a collision ______ a number of cars on the main road to town.

a) composing c) involving

b) consisting d) engaging

58. ______ elephants are different from wild elephants in many aspects, including their tempers.

a) cultivated c) civil

b) regulated d) tame

59. ten days ago the young man informed his boss of his intention to ______.

a) resign c) retreat

b) reject d) replace

60. as one of the world’s highest paid models, she had her face ______ for five million dollars.

a) deposited c) measured

b) assured d) insured

part iv cloze (15 minutes)

directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d) on the right side of the paper. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. the __61__ you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually __62__ you money or can add __63__ the cost.

take the __64__ example of a hairdryer. if you are buying a hairdryer, you might __65__ that you are making the __66__ buy if you choose one __67__ look you like and which is also the cheapest __68__ price. but when you get it home you may find that it __69__ twice as long as a more expensive __70__ to dry your hair. the cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well __71__ your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.

so what principles should you __72__ when you go out shopping?

if you __73__ your home, your car or any valuable __74__ in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long __75__.

before you buy a new __76__, talk to someone who owns one. if you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular __77__.

before you buy an expensive __78__, or a service, do check the price and __79__ is on offer. if possible, choose __80__ three items or three estimates.[page]

61. a) form b) fashion c) way d) method

62. a) save b) preserve c) raise d) retain

63. a) up b) to c) in d) on

64. a) easy b) single c) simple d) similar

65. a) convince b) accept c) examine d) think

66. a) proper b) best c) reasonable d) most

67. a) its b) which c) whose d) what

68. a) for b) with c) in d) on

69. a) spends b) takes c) lasts d) consumes

70. a) mode b) copy c) sample d) model

71. a) cause b) make c) leave d) prove

72. a) adopt b) lay c) stick d) adapt

73. a) reserve b) decorate c) store d) keep

74. a) products b) possession c) material d) ownership

75. a) run b) interval c) period d) time

76. a) appliance b) equipment c) utility d) facility

77. a) function b) purpose c) goal d) task

78. a) component b) element c) item d) particle

79. a) what b) which c) that d) this

80. a) of b) in c) by d) from

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a campaign speech in support of your election to the post of chairman of the student union. you should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in chinese:

1. 你认为自己具备了什么条件（能力、性格、爱好等）可以胜任学生会主席的工作

2. 如果当选，你将为本校同学做些什么

a campaign speech

section a

1.d) the man used to own a car

2.a) tony should continue taking the course.

3.a) she has to study for the exam.

4.c) they will continue to exist along with on-line education.

5.b) most students find a job by reading advertisements.

6.d) finish his assignment.

7.c) some of the students are not on the professor's list.

8.b) she's modest about her success in the contest.

9.c) reading newspapers.

10.a) they shouldn't change their plan.

section b compound dictation

s1. quality

s2. investigated

s3. value

s4. familiar

s5. recommend

s6. perhaps

s7. additional

s8. equivalent german models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.

s9. similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag.

s10. the only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.

partⅱ reading comprehension

11.a) shorten the duration of the illness

12.d) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu

13.c) one should take medicine upon catching the disease

14.b) a high temperature

15.a) are advised not to give them aspirin

16.c) japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction

17.b) group experience

18.d) shaping children's character

19.c) lighten children's study load

20.d) they can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.

21.d) the us is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow

22.b) was enforced by law

23.d) by comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.

24.a) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expected

25.c) still consider lead pollution a problem

26.b) they usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.

27.b) they find it hard to exercise while on a diet

28.b) partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reduction

29.c) weight reduction is impossible without exercise.

30.d) to show the most effective way to lose weight.

part ⅲ vocabulary

31.b) clumsy 32.b) career 33.c) register 34.d) put aside 35.c) exhausted

36.b) evaluate 37.a) slender 38.c) accompany 39.b) conscious 40.b) slightest

41.d) affection 42.d) temporary 43.a) above all 44.c) contributed 45.b) range

46.d) count on 47.c) manually 48.a) loosen 49.c) inference 50.d) particular

51.b) figures 52.a) exception 53.b) rank 54.a) illustrated 55.d) afford

56.b) constant 57.c) involving 58.d) tame 59.a) resign 60.d) insured

part iv cloze

61. c)way 62. a)save 63. b)to 64. c)simple 65. d)think 66. b)best 67. b)whose

68. c)in 69. b)takes 70. d)model 71. b)make 72. a)adopt 73. d)keep

74. b)possession 75. a)run 76. a)appliance 77. b)purpose 78. c)item

79. a)what 80. d)from

篇9：1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

part i listening comprehension (20 mi nutes)

section a

directions:in this section，you will hear 10 short conve rsation s.at the end of each conversation，a question will be asked about what was said .both the conversation and the question 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.then mark the corresponding le tter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

example: you will hear:

you will read: a) at the office. b) in the waiting room.

c) at the airport. d) in a restaurant.

from the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening.this is most likely to have taken place at the office .therefore，a) “at the office” is the best answer.you should choose［a］on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.

sample answer ［ a ］ ［b］ ［c］ ［d］

1. a) the woman is close friend of the man. b) the woman has been w orking too hard.

c) the woman is seeing a doctor. d) the woman is tired of her work.

2. a) this apple pie tastes very good. b) his mother likes the pie very much.

c) this pie can't match his mother's. d) his mother can't make apple pies.

3. a) take a walk. b) give a performance.

c) listen to the music. d) dance to the music.

4. a) read an article on political science.

b) present a different theory to the class.

c) read more than one article.

d) choose a better article to read.

5. a) the woman would understand if she did mary's job.

b) the woman should do the typing for mary.

c) the woman should work as hard as mary.

d) the woman isn't a skillful typist.

6. a) he wants to make an appointment with mr.smith.

b) he wants to make sure that mr.smith will see him.

c) he wants to change the time of the appointment.

d) he wants the woman to meet him at three o'clock.

7. a) he gets nervous vesily.. b) he is an inexperienced speaker.

c) he is an awful speaker. d) he hasn't prepared his speech well.

8 a) she didn't like the books the man bought.

b) there wasn't a large selection at the bookstore.

c) the man bought a lot of books.

d) she wanted to see what the man bought.

9. a) buy a ticket for the ten o'clock flight.

b) ask the man to change the ticket for her.

c) go to the airport immediately.

d) switch to a different flight.

10. a) dr.lemon is waiting or a patient.

b) dr.lemon is busy at the moment.

c) dr.lemon has lost his patience.

d) dr.lemon has gone out to visit a patient.

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 choose the best answer from the four choices marked a)，b)，c) and d) .then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

passage one

questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. a) a car outside the supermarket. b) a car at the bottom of the hill.

c) paul's car. d) the sports car.

12. a) inside the car. b) at the foot of the hill.

c) in the garatge. d) in the supermarket.

13. a) the driver of the sports car. b) the two girls inside the car.

c) the bus driver. d) paul.

14. a) nobody. b) the two girls.

c) the man standing nearby. d) the salesman from london.

passage two

questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

15. a) his friend gave him the wrong key.

b) he didn't know where the back door was.

c) he couldn't find the key to his mailbox.

d) it was too dark to put the key in the lock.

16. a) it was getting dark.

b) he was afraid of being blamed by his friend.

c) the birds might have flown away.

d) his friend would arrive any time.

17. a) he looked silly with only one leg inside the window.

b) he knew the policeman would't believe him.

c) the torch light made him look very foolish.

d) he realised that he had made a mistake.passage three

questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

18. a) the threat of poisonous desert animals and plants.[page]

b) the exhaustion of energy resources.

c) the destruction of oil wells.

d) the spread of the black powder from the fires.

19. a) the underground oil resources have not been affected.

b) most of the desert animals and plants have managed to survive.

c) the oil lakes soon dried up and stopped evaporating.

d) the underground water resources have not been polluted..

20. a) to restore the normal production of the oil wells.

b) to estimate the losses caused by the fires.

c) to remove the oil left in the desert.

d) to use the oil left in the oil lakes.

part ⅱreading comprehension(35 minu tes)

directions: there are 4 passages in this part.each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.for each of them there are four choi ces marked a)，b)，c) and d) .you should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

unless we spend money to spot and prevent asteroids(小行星)now，one might crash into earth and destroy life as we know it，say some scientists.

asteroids are bigger versions of the meteoroids(流星)that race acros s the night sky.most orbit the sun far from earth and don't threaten us.but th ere are also thousads whose orbits put them on a collision course with earth.

buy $ 50 million worth of new telescopes right now.then spend $ 10 million a year for the next 25 years to locate most of the space rocks.by the time we spot a fatal one，the scientists say，we'll have a way to change its course.

some scientists favor pushing asteroids off course with nuclear weapons.but the cost wouldn't be cheap.

is it worth it? two things experts consider when judging any risk are: 1) how likely the event is; and 2) how bad the consequences if the event occurs.experts think an asteroid big enough to destroy lots of life might strike earth once eve ry 500，000 years.sounds pretty rare-but if one did fall，it would be the end of the world.“if we don't take care of these big asteroids，they'll take care of us，”says one scientist.“it's that simple.”

the cure，though，might be worse than the disease.do we really want fleets of nuclear weapons sitting around on earth?“the world has less to fear from

doomsday(毁灭性的) rocks than from a great nuclear fleet set against them，” said a new york times article.

21. what does the passage say about asteroids and meteoroids?

a) they are heavenly bodies different in composition.

b) they are heavenly bodies similar in nature.

c) there are more asteroids than meteoroids.

d) asteroids are more mysterious than meteoroids.

22. what do scientists say about the collision of an asteroid with earth?

a) it is very unlikely but the danger exists.

b) such a collision might occur once every 25 years.

c) collisions of smaller asteroids with earth occur more often than expected.

d) it's still too early to say whether such a collision might occur..

23. what do people think of the suggestion of using nuclear weapons to alter the

course of asteroids?

a) it sounds practical but it may not solve the problem.

b) it may create more problems than it might solve.

c) it is a waste of money because a collision of asteroids with earth is very

unlikely.

d) further research should be done before it is proved applicable.

24. we can conclude from the passage that .

a) while pushing asteroids off course nuclear weapons would destroy the world

b) asteroids racing across the night sky are likely to hit earth in the near future

c) the worry about asteroids can be left to future generations since it is unlikely

to happen in our lifetime

d) workable solutions still have to be found to prevent a collision of asteroids

with earth.

25. which of the following best describes the author's tone in this pass age?

a) optimistic. b) critical. c) objective. d) arbitrary.

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

believe it or not，optical illusion (错觉) can cut highway crashes.japan is a case in point.it has reduced automobile crashes on some roads by nea rly 75 percent using a simple optical illusion.bent stripes，called chevrons (人字形)painted on the roads make drivers think that they are d riving faster than they really are，and thus drivers slow down.now the american association foundation for traffic safety in washington d.c.is planning to rep eat japan's success.starting next year,the foundation will paint chevrons and other patterns of stripes on selected roads around the country to test how well the patterns reduce highway crashes.excessive speed plays a major role role in as much as one fifth of all fatal traffic accidents,according to the foundation .to help reduce those accidents，the foundation will conduct its tests in areas where speed - related hazards are the greatest - curves，exit slopes，traffic c ircles，and bridges.some studies suggest that straight，horizontal bars painted across roads can initially cut the average speed of drivers in half.however，t raffic often returns to full speed within months as drivers become used to seeing the painted bar.chevrons，scientists say，not only give drivers the impress ion that they are driving faster than they really are but also make a lane sppea r to be narrower.the result is a longer lasting reduction in highway speed and the number of traffic accidents.[page]

26. the passage mainly discusses .

a) a new way of highway speed control

b) a new pattern for painting highways

c) a new approach to training drivers

d) a new type of optical illusion

27. on roads painted with chevrons drivers tend to feel that.

a) they should avoid speed - related hazards

b) they are driving in the wrong lane

c) they should slow down their speed

d) they are approaching the speed limit

28. the advantage of chevrons over straight，horizontal bars is that the former .

a) can keep drivers awake

b) can cut road accidents in half

c) will have a longer effect on drivers

d) will look more attractive

29. the american association foundation for traffic safety plans to .

a) try out the japanese method in certain areas

b) change the road signs across the country

c) replace straight，horizontal bars with chevrons

d) repeat the japanese road patterns

30. what does the author say about straight，horizontal bars painted acr oss roads?

a) they are falling out of use in the united states.

b) they tend to be ignored by drivers in a short period of time.

c) they are applicable only on broad roads.

d) they cannot be applied successfully to traffic circles..

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

amtrak(美国铁路客运公司)was experiencing a downswing in riders hip (客运量)along the lines comprising its rail system.of major concern t o amtrak and its advertising agency ddb needham，were the long - distance wester n routes where ridership had been declining significantly.at one time，trains w ere the only practical way to cross the vast areas of the west.trains were fast，ver，'luxurious，and quite convenient compared to other forms of transportation existing at the time.however，times change and the automolile became america's standard of convenience.also，air travel had easily established itself as the fastest method of traveling great distances .therefore，the task for ddb needham was to encourage consumers to consider other aspects of train travel in order t o change their attitudes and increase the likelihood that trains would be consid ered for travel in the west.two portions of the total market were targeted: 1) anxious fliers - those concermed with safety，relaxation，and cleanliness and 2) travel - lovers - those viewing themselves as relaxed，casual，and interested in the travel ecperience as part of their vacation.the agency then developed a campaign that focused on travel experiences such as freedom，escape，relaxation，and enjoyment of the great western outdoors.it stressed experiences gained by u sing the trains and portrayed western train trips as wonderful adventures.adver tisements showed pictures of the beautiful scenery that could be enjoyed along s ome of the more famous western routes and emphasized the romantic names of some of these trains(empire builder，etc.).these ads were strategically placed among family - oriented tv shows and programs involving nature and america in order t o most effectively reach target audiences.resultswere impressive.the empire bu ilder.which was focused on in one ad.enjoyed a 15 percent increase in profits on its chicago to seattle route.

31. what's the author's purpose in writing this passage?

a) to show the inability of trains to compete with planes with respect to speed

and convenience.

b) to stress the influence of the automobile on america's standard of convenience.

c) to emphasize the function of travel agencies in market promotion.

d) to illustrate the important role of persuasive communiation in changing consum-

er attitudes.

32. it can be inferred from the passage that the drop in amtrak ridership was due to

the fact that ______ .

a) trains were not suitable for short distance passenger transportation

b) trains were not the fastest and most convenient form of transportation

c) trains were not as fast and convenient as they used to be

d) trains could not compete with planes in terms of luxury and convenience

33. to encourage consumers to travel by train，ddb needham emphasized ______ .

a) the freedom and convenience provided on trains[page]

b) the practical aspests of travel

c) the adventurous aspects of train trips

d) the safety and cleanliness of train trips

34. the train ads were placed among family - oriented tv programs involv ing nature

and america because ______ .

a) they could focus on meaningful travel experiences

b) they could increase the effectiveness of the tv programs

c) their profits could be increased by some 15 percent

d) most travel - lovers and nervous fliers were believed to be among the audiences

35. according to the passage，the empire builder enjoyed an increase in ridership and

profits because ______ .

a) the attractiveness of its name and route was effectively advertised

b) it provided an exciting travel experience

c) its passengers could enjoy the great western outdoors

d) it was widely advertised in newspapers and magazines in chicago and seattle

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

why does cream go bad faster than butter? some researchers think they the answer，and it comes down to the structure of the food，not its chemical composition - a finding that could help rid some processed foods of chemical preservatives.c ream and butter contain pretty much the same substances，so why cream should sou r muchfaster has been a mystery.both are emulsions - tiny globules(小球)of one liquid evenly distributed throughout another.the difference lies in what's in the globules and what's in the surrounding liquid，says brocklehurst，who led the investigation.in cream，fatty globules and what's in the surround ing liquid，says brocklehurst，who led the investigation.in cream，fatty globul es drift about in a sea of water.in butter，globules of a watery solution are l ocked away in a sea of fat.the bacteria which make the food go bad prefer to li ve in the watery regions of the mixture.”this means that in cream，the bacteria are free to grow throughout the mixture，”he says.when the situation is revers ed，the bacteria are locked away in compartments (密封仓) buried dee p in the sea of fat.trapped in this way，individual colonies cannot spread and rapidly run out of nutrients.they also slowly poison themselves with their wast e products.”in butter，you get a self - limiting system which stops the bacteri a growing，”says brocklehurst.the researchers are already working with food com panies keen to see if their products can be made resistant to bacterial attack t hrough alterations to the food's structure.brocklehurst believes it will be pos sible to make the emulsions used in salad cream，for instance，more like that in butter.the key will be to do this while keeping the salad cream liquid and not turning it into a solid lump.

36. the significance of brocklehurst's research is that ______ .

a) it suggested a way to keep some foods fresh without preservatives

b) it discovered tiny globules in both cream and butter

c) it revealed the secret of how bacteria multiply in cream and butter

d) it found that cream and butter share the same chemical composition

37. according to the researchers.cream sours faster than butter because bacteria_____ .

a) are more evenly distributed in cream

b) multiply more easily in cream than is butter

c) live on less fat in cream than in butter

d) produce less waste in cream t han in butter

38. according to brocklehurst，we can keep cream fresh by ______ .

a) removing its fat b) killing the bacteria

c) reducing its water content d) altering its structure

39. the word“colonies”(line 2，para.4) refers to ______ .

a) tiny globules b) watery regions

c) bacteria communities d) little compartments

40. commercial application of the research finding will be possible if s alad cream

can be made resistant to bacterial attack ______ .

a) by varying its chemical composition b) by turning it into a solid lump

c) while keeping its structure unchanged d) while retaining its liquid form

part ⅲvocabulary and structure(20 m inutes)

directions: there are 30 incomplete sentences in this part.for each sentence there are four choices marked a)，b)，c) and d) .choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.then mark the corresponding letter on the anwer sheet with a single line through the centre.[page]

41. she ought to stop work；she has a headache because she ______ too long.

a) has been reading b) had read c) is reading d) read

42. niagara falls is a great tourist ______ drawing millions of visitors every year.

a) attention b) attraction c) appointment d) arrangement

43. i don't mind ______ the decision as long as it is not too late.

a) you to delay making b) your delaying making

c) your delaying to make d) you delay to make

44. the hopes goals，fears and desires widely between men and women，between the rich

and the poor.

a) alter b) shift c) transfer d) vary

45. corn originated in the new world and thus was not known in europe until columbus

found it ______ in cuba.

a) being cultivated b) been cultivated c) having cultivated d) cultivating

46. the sale usually takes place outside the house,with the audience _____ on benches，

chairs or boxes.

a) having seated b) seating c) seated d) having been seated

47. this kind of glasses manufactured by experienced craftsmen ______ comfortably.

a) is worn b) wears c) wearing d) are worn

48some diseases are _____ by certain water animals.

a) transplanted b) transformed c) transported d) transmitted

49. wouldn't you rather your child _______ to bed early?

a) go b) went c) would go d) goes

50. although anne is happy with her success she wonders _____ will hap pen to her

private life.

a) that b) what c) it d) this

51. the words of his old teacher left a _____ impression on his mind.he is still

influenced by them.

a) long b) lively c) lasting d) liberal

52. mike's uncle insists ______ in this hotel.

a) staying not b) not to stay c) that he would not stay d) that he not stay

53. we agreed to accept ______ they thought was the best tourist guide.

a) whatever b) whomever c) whichever d) whoever

54. it is our ______ policy that we will achieve unity through peaceful means.

a) consistent b) continuous c) considerate d) continual

55. between 1974 and ，the number of overseas visitors expanded ______ 27%.

a) by b) for c) to d) in

56. although many people view conflict as bad，conflict is sometimes useful it forces

people to test the relative merits of their attitudes are behaviors.

a) by which b) to which c) in that d) so that

57. he is ______ about his chances of winning a gold medal in the olymp ics next year.

a) optimistic b) optional c) outstanding d) obvious

58. sometimes i wish i ______ in a different time and a different place .

a) be living b) were living c) would live d) would have lived

59. the director was critical ______ the way we were doing the work.

a) at b) in c)of d) with

60. in a sudden ______ of anger，the man tore up everything within reac h.

a) attack b) burst c) split d) blast

61. ______ she realized it was too late to go home.

a) no sooner it grew dark than b) hardly did it grow dark that

c) scarcely had it grown dark than d) it was not until dark that

62. in britain people ______ four million tons of potatoes every year.

a) swallow b) dispose c) consume d) exhaust

63. i'd ______ his reputation with other farmers and business people in the community，

and then make a decision about whether or not to approve a loan.

a) take into account b) account for c) make up for d) make out

64.it is essential that these application forms ______ back as early as possible.

a) must be sent b) will be sent c) are sent d) be sent

65. she cooked the meat for a long time so as to make it ______ enough to eat.

a) mild b) slight c) light d) tender

66. we take our skin for granted until it is burned ______ repair.

a) beyond b) for c) without d) under

67. the computer revolution may ewll change society as ______ as did the industrial

revolution.

a) certainly b) insignificantly c) fundamentally d) comparatively

68. ______ in this way，the situation doesn't seem so disappointing.

a) to look at b) looking at c) looked at d) to be looked at

69. a lot of ants are always invading my kitchen.they are a thorough ______ .

a) nuisance b) trouble c) worry d) anxiety

70. some women ______ a good salary in a job instead of staying home，but they decided

not to work for the sake of the family.[page]

a) must make b) should have made c) would make d) could have made

试卷二

part iv cloze (15 min utes)

directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage.for each blank there are four choices marked a)，b)，c)and d) on the right side of the paper.you should choose the one that best fits into the passage.then mark the corresp onding letter on，the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

in a telephone survey of more than 2，000 adults，21% said they believed the sun revolved (旋转)around the earth.an 71 7% did not know which revolved around 72 i have no doubt that 73 all o f these people were 74 in school that the earth revolves arou n d the sun 75 may even have written it 76 at est.but they never 77 their incorrect mental models of planetary (行星的) 78 because their every day observations didn't support 79 their teachers told them: people see the sun “moving 80 the sky as morning turns to night，and the earth seems stationary (静止的) 81 that is happening.students can learn the right answers 82 heart in class，and yet never combined them 83 their working models of the world.the objectively correct answer the professor accepts and the 84 personal understanding of the world can 85 side by side，each unaffected by the other.

outside of class，the student continues to use the 86 mod el be cause it has always worked well 87 that circumstance.unless professors address 88 errors in students' personal models of the world，students are not 89 to replace them with the 90 one.

71. a) excessive b) extra c) additional d) added

72. a) what b) which c) that d) other

73. a) virtually b) remarkably c) ideally d) preferably

74. a) learned b) suggested c) taught d) advised

75. a) those b) these c) who d) they

76. a) on b) with c) under d) for

77. a) formed b) altered c) believed d) thought

78. a) operation b) position c) motion d) location

79. a) how b) which c) that d) what

80. a) around b) across c) on d) above

81. a) since b) so c) while d) for

82. a) to b) by c) in d) with

83. a) with b) into c) to d) along

84. a) adult's b) teacher's c) scientist's d) student's

85. a) exist b) occur c) survive d) maintain

86. a) private b) individual c) personal d) own

87. a) in b) with c) on d) for

88. a) general b) natural c) similar d) specific

89. a) obliged b) likely c) probable d) partial

90. a) perfect b) better c) reasonable d) correct

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part，you are allowed thiety minutes to write a com position on the topic how i finance my college education.you should write at least 100 words，and base your composition on the outlide (given in chinese) below:

1. 上大学的费用(tuition and fees)可以通过多种途径解决。

2. 那种途径适合我(说明理由)

how i finance my college education

201月大学英语四级考试试参考详细答案和录音文字材料

年1月大学英语四级考试听力原文

section a

1. m: hello, mrs. white, what can i do for you?

w: i don't know what's the matter with me? i'm always feeling tired, i'm usually worn out at the end of the day.

q: what do we learn from the conversation?

2. w: what do you think of the apple pie? i made it myself.

m: very delicious indeed. even my mother's cannot match this.

q: what does the man mean?

3. m: the music is so beautiful that i'd like to dance. but i don't know the steps.

w: it doesn't matter. no one will be looking at us in his crowd.

q: what does the woman suggest they do?

4. m: i'd better read one of the articles for our political science class.

w: you can't read just one. they say each presents a different theory.

q: what does the woman tell the man he must do?

5. w: mary is always complaining about her job.

m: maybe if you tries typing letters every day, you'd see what it's like.

q: what ies the man mean?

6. m: good morning. this is john parker speaking. i'm just ringing to confirm my appointment with mr. smith for this afternoon.

w: yes. mr. smith's expecting you at 3 o'clock.

q: why is the man maiking the phone call?

7. w: tom looks awfully nervous, doesn't he?

m: yes. i'm afraid he is not used to maing speeches.[page]

q: what do they think of tom?

8. m: i bought a few books at the new bookstore. would you like to have a look at them?

w: a few? it looks like you bought out the bookstore

q: what does the woman mean?

9. m: jane, you won't be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 10 o'clock flight.

w: i realize that now. i'll have to get my ticket changes.

q: what will the woman have to do?

10. m: would you get me through to dr. lemon please?

w: i'm sorry. he's with a patient.

q: what does the woman mean?

sections b

passage one

paul, a salesman from london, was driving past a sports car parked outside a supemarket, when he saw it start to rool slowly down the hill. inside the car were two young girls on the passenger seat — but no driver paul stpped quickly, jumped in front of the sports car and tried to stop it, pushing against the fron t of the car. another man who was standing nearby got into the car and put on th e handbrake, saving the girls from injury.

it was at this point that paul noticed his own car rolling slowly down the hill and going too fast for him to stop it. it crashed into a bus at the bottom of the hill and was so badly damaged that it had to be pulled away to a garage.

as if this was not bad enough, paul now found he had no one to blame. he was so busy chasing his car that he didn't get the name of the driver of the sports car, who just came out of the supermarket and drove away without realizing what had happened.

11. which car was badly damaged?

12. where was the driver of the sports car when the accident happened?

13. who did paul think was to blame for the accident?

14. who was injured in the accident?

passage two

my friend, vemon davies kept birds. one day he phoned and told me he was going away for a week. he asked me to feed the birds for him and said that he would leave the key to his front door in my mailbox.

unfortunately, i forgot all about the birds until the night before vemon was going to return. what was worse, it was already dark when i arrived at his hous e. i soon found the key vernon gave me could not unlock either the front door or the back door. i was getting desperate. i kept thinking of what vemon would say when he came back.

i was just going to give up when i noticed that one bedroom window was slightly open. i found a barrel and pushed it under the window. as the barrel was ver y heavy, i made a lot of noise. but in the end, i managed to climbe up and open the window.

i actually had one leg inside the bedroom when i suddenly realized that someone was shining a torch up at me. i looked down and saw a policemna and an old lady, one of verno's neighbours. “what are you doing up there?” said the policeman. feeling lise a complete fool, i replied, “i was just going to feed mr. davies's birds.“

15. why couldn't the man open the door?

16. why did the man feel desperate?

17. why did the man feel like a fool?

passage three

when iragi troops blew up hundreds of kuwaiti oil well at the end of gulf war, scientists feared environmental disaster. would black powder in the smoke from the fires circles the globe and block out the sun?

many said “no way?; rain would wash the black pwder from the atmosphere. but in america, airsampling balloons have detected high concentrations of particles similar to those collected in kuwait. didn't catch fire. it has formed huge lakes in the kuwaiti dersert. they trap insects and birds, and poison a veriety of other desert animals and plants.

the only good news is that the oil lakes have not affected the underground water resources. so far, the oil has not been absorbed because of the hard sand just below the surface.

nothing, however, stops the oil from evaporating. the resulting poisonous gases are choking nearby residents.

officials are trying to organize a quick cleanup, but they are not sure how to do it. one possibillity is to burn the oil. get those black-powder detectors ready.

18. what were the scientists worried about soon after the gulf war?

19. what was the good news for scientists?[page]

20. what are the officials trying to do at the moment?

1月大学英语四级考试参考答案

part i listening comprehension

1-10: cadcabbcdb

11-20: cdaaabbddc

part ii reading comprehension

21. b 22. a 23. b 24. d 25. c

26. a 27. c 28. c 29. a 30. b

31. d 32. b 33. c 34. d 35. a

36. a 37. b 38. d 39. c 40. d

part iii vocabulary and structure

41. a 42. b 43. b 44. d 45. a

46. c 47. b 48. d 49. b 50. b

51. c 52. d 53. d 54. d 55. a

56. c 57. a 58. b 59. c 60. b

61. d 62. c 63. a 64. d 65. d

66. a 67. c 68. c 69. a 70. d

part iv cloze

71. c 72. b 73. a 74. c 75. d

76. a 77. b 78. c 79. d 80. b

81. c 82. b 83. a 84. d 85. a

86. c 87. a 88. d 89. b 90. d

part v writing（略）

篇10：206月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

－part ⅰ listening comprehension (20 minutes)section adirections:in this section,you will hear 10 short conversations.at the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.both the conversation and the question 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.then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.example: you will hear:

you will read:

a)at the office

b)in the waiting room

c)at the airport

d)in a restaurant form the conversation we know that the two were talking ablut some work they had to finish in the evening.this is most likely to have taken place at the office.therefore,a)”at the office“is the best answer.you should choose [a] on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.

sample answer [a][b][c][d]

1. a)a math teacher and his colleague. c)a student and his classmate b)a teacher and his student. d)a librarian and a student

2. a)tony could not continue the experiment b)tony finished the experiment last night. c)tony thought the experiment was well done. d)tony had expected the experiment to be easier.

3. a)she can't put up with the noise. b)she wants to save money to buy a piano. c)the present apartment is too expensive. d)she has found a job a neighbouring area.

4. a)he is not very enthusiastic about his english lessons. b)he has made great progress in his english.c)he is a student of the music department.d)he is not very interested in english songs.

5. a)at home. c)in a car b)in a restaurant. d)on the street.

6. a)his injury kept him at home. c)he was too weak to see the doctor. b)he didn't think it necessary. d)he failed to make an appointment.

7. a)5:15 c)4:30 b)5:10 d)5:008. a)the man needs help. c)the man likes his job. b)the man is complaining. d)the man is talking with his boss.

9. a)wear a new dress. c)attend a party b)make a silk dress. d)go shopping.

10.a )he played his part quite well. c)he proformed better than the secretary b)he was not dramatic enough. d)he exaggerated his

part.section b compound dictation

注意:听力理解的b节(section b)为复合式听写(compound dictation),题目在试卷二上,现在请取出试卷二.part ⅱ reading comprehension (35 minutes)

directions: there are 4 passages in this part 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 and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.passage one questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.

people living on part of the south coast of england face a serious problem.in 1993,the owners of a large hotel and of several houses discovered,to their horror, that their gardens had disappeared overnight.the sea had eaten into the soft limestone cliffs on which they had been built.while experts were studying the problem.the hotel and several houses disappeared altogether,sliding down the cliff and into the sea.erosion(侵蚀)of the white cliffs along the south coast of england has always been a problem but it has become more serious in recent years.dozens of homes have had to be abandoned as the sea has crept farther and farther inland.experts have studied the areas most affected and have drawn up a map for local people,forecasting the year in which their homes will be swallowed up by the hungry sea.angry owners have called on the government to erect sea defenses to protect their homes.government surveyors have pointed out that in most cases ,this is impossible .new sea walls would cost hundreds of millions of pounds and would merely make the waves and currents go further along the coast ,shifting the problem from one area to another.the danger is likely to continue ,they say ,until the waves reach an inland area of hard rock which will not be eaten as limestone is .meanwhile,if you want to buy a cheap house with an uncertain future,apply to a house agent in one of the threatened areas on the south coast of england.you can get a house for a knockdown price but it may turn out to be a knockdown home.]

11. what is the cause of the problem that people living on parts of the south coast of england face?

a)the rising of the sea level. b)the experts'lack of knowledge. c)the washing-away of limestone cliffs. d)the disappearance of hotels,houses and gardens.

12. the erosion of the white cliffs in the south of england________. a)will soon become a problem for people living in central england b)has now become a threat to the local residents c)can be stopped if proper measures are taken d)is quickly changing the map of england[page]

13. the experts study on the problem of erosion can .

a) warn people whose homes are in dangerb) provide an effective way to slow it downc) help to its eventual solutiond) lead to its eventual solution

14. it is not feasible to build sea defenses to protect against erosion because .

a) house agents along the coast do not support the ideab) it is too costly and will endanger neighboring areasc) the government it too slow in taking actiond) they will be easily knocked down by waves and currents

15. according to the author, when buying a house along the south coast of england, people should .

a) take the quality of the house into considerationb) guard against being cheated by the house agentc) examine the house carefully before making a decisiond) be aware of the potential danger involved

passage twoquestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.

sport is not only physically challenging, but it can also be mentally challenging. criticism from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create an excessive amount of anxiety or stress for young athletes(运动员). stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological and research has indicated that it can lead to burnout. burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.the early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself. the sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. young athletes can, for example, learn how to cooperate with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their feedback to youngsters can greatly affect their children. youngsters may take their parents’ and coaches’ criticisms to heart and find a flaw (缺陷) in themselves.coaches and parents should also be cautious that youth sport participation does not become work for children. the outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. in today’s youth sport setting. young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. following a game many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find fault with youngsters’ performances. positive reinforcement should be provided regardless of the outcome. research indicates that positive reinforcement motivates and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. again, criticism can create high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout.

16. an effective way to prevent the burnout of young athletes is . a)to reduce their mental stress c)to make sports less competitive b)to increase their sense of success d)to make sports more challenging

17. according to the passage sport is positive for young people in that .

a) it can help them learn more about societyb) it enables them to find flaws in themselvesc) it can provide them with valuable experiencesd) it teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselves

18. many coaches and parents are in the habit of criticizing young athletes _ .

a) believing that criticism is beneficial for their early developmentb) without realizing criticism may destroy their self confidencec) in order to make them remember life’s lessonsd) so as to put more pressure on them

19. according to the passage parents and coaches should .

a) pay more attention to letting children enjoy sportsb) help children to win every gamec) train children to cope with stressd) enable children to understand the positive aspect of sports

20. the author’s purpose in writing the passage is .

a) to teach young athletes how to avoid burnoutb) to persuade young children not to worry about criticismc) to stress the importance of positive reinforcement to childrend) to discuss the skill of combining criticism with encouragementpassage

threequestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.

humanity uses a little less than half the water available worldwide. yet occurrences of shortages and droughts (干旱) are causing famine and distress in some areas, and industrial and agricultural by-products are polluting water supplies. since the world’s population is expected to double in the next 50 years, many experts think we are on the edge of a widespread water crisis.but that doesn’t have to be the outcome. water shortages do not have to trouble the world—if we start valuing water more than we have in the past. just as we began to appreciate petroleum more after the 1970s oil crises, today we must start looking at water from a fresh economic perspective. we can no longer afford to consider water a virtually free resource of which we can use as much as we like in any way we want.instead, for all uses except the domestic demand of the poor, governments should price water to reflect its actual value. this means charging a fee for the water itself as well as for the supply costs.governments should also protect this resource by providing water in more economically and environmentally sound ways. for example, often the cheapest way to provide irrigation(灌溉)water in the dry tropics is through small-scale projects, such as gathering rainfall in depressions(凹地) and pumping it to nearby cropland.no matter what steps governments take to provide water more efficiently, they must change their institutional and legal approaches to water use. rather than spread control among hundreds or even thousands of local, regional, and national agencies that watch various aspects of water use, countries should set up central authorities to coordinate water policy.[page]

21. what is the real cause of the patential water crisis.

a) only harf of the world’s warter can be used.b) the world population is inereasing faster and faster.c) half of the world’s water resources have been seriously polluted.d) humanity has not placed officient value on water resources.

22. as indicated in the passage, the water problem .

a) is already serious in certain parts of the world.b) has been exaggerated by some experts in the fieldc) poses a challenge to the technology of building reservoirsd) is underestimated by government organizations at different levels

23. according to the author, the water price should .

a) be reduced to the minimumb) stimulate domestic demandc) correspond to its real valued) take into account the occurrences of droughts

24. the author says that in some hot and dry areas it is advisable to .

a) build big lakes to store waterb) construct big pumping stationsc) build small and cheap irrigation systemsd) channel water from nearby rivers to cropland

25. in order to raise the efficiency of the water supply, measures should be taken to .a) guarantee full protection of the environmentb) centralize the management of water resourcesc) increase the sense of responsibility of agencies at all levelsd) encourage local and regional of water resources

passage fourquestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.

we can see how the product life cycle works by looking at the introduction of instant coffee. when it was introduced, most people did not like it as well as “regular”coffee and it took several years to gain general acceptance (introduction stage). at one point, though, instant coffee grew rapidly in popularity and many brands were introduced (stage of rapid growth). after a while people became attached to one brand and sales leveled off (stage of maturity). sales went into a slight decline （衰退）when freeze-dried coffees were introduced (stage of decline).the importance of the product life cycle to marketers is this: different stages in the product life cycle call for different strategies. the goal is to extend product life so that sales and profits do not decline. one strategy is called market modification. it means that marketing managers look for new users and market sections. did you know, for example, that the backpacks that so many students carry today were originally designed for the military?market modification also means searching for increased usage among present customers or going for a different market, such as senior citizens. a marketer may re-position the product to appeal to new market sections.another product extension strategy is called product modification. it involves changing product quality, features, or style to attract new users or more usage from present users. american auto manufacturers are using quality improvement as one way to recapture world markets. note, also, how auto manufacturers once changed styles dramatically from year to year to keep demand from falling.

26. according to the passage, when people grow fond of one particular brand of a product, its sales will .

a)decrease gradually c)improve enormously b)become unstable d)remain at the same level

27. the first paragraph tells us that a new product is .

a) usually introduced to satisfy different tastesb) often more expensive than old onesc) often inferior to old ones at firstd) not easily accepted by the public

28. marketers need to know which of the four stages a product is in so as to .

a)work out marketing policies c)promote its production b)increase its popularity d)speed up its life cycle

29. the author mentions the example of “backpacks”(line 4, para.2 ) to show the importance of .

a)increasing usage among students c)pleasing the young as well as the old b)exploring new market sections d)serving both military and civil needs30. in order to recover their share of the world market, u.s. auto makers are . a)improving product quality c)re-positioning their product in the market b)modernizing product style d)increasing product features[page]

part iii vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)directions: there are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d). choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

31. by the time he arrives in beijing, we here for two days.

a)will have stayed c)have been staying b)shall stay d)have stayed

32. according to the american federal government, residents of hawaii have the longest life :77.2 years.

a)rank c)scale b)span d)scope

33. the millions of calculations involved, had they been done by hand, all practical value by the time they were finished.

a) had lost c)would lose b)would have lost d)should have lost

34. as a public relations officer, he is said some very influential people.

a) to know c)to have been knowing b) to be knowing d)to have known

35. our hopes and fell in the same instant.

a)arose c)rose b)raised d)aroused

36. with the development in science and technology man can make various flowers before their time.

a) be bloomed c) bloomed b) bloom d)blooming

37. a season ticket _______the holder to make as many journeys as he wishes within the stated period of time.

a) entitles c)bloomed b) grants d)promises

38. _______in the office had a mistake, and the firm regretted causing the customer inconvenience.

a) someone c) anyone b) some d) one

39. in recent years much more emphasis has been put developing the students productive skills.

a) onto c) over b) in d) on

40. only a selected number of landladies in the neighbourhood have been allowed by the university to take in .

a) residents b) settlers b) lodgers d)inhabitants

41. the fire was finally brought under control, but not extensive damage had been caused.

a) before c) after b) since d) as

42. purchasing the new production line will be a deal for the company.

a) forceful c) favorite b) tremendous d)profitable

43. rod is determined to get a seat for the concert it means standing in a queue all night.

a) as if c) provided b) even if d) whatever

44. we hadn’t met for 20 years, but i recognized her i saw her .

a) the moment c) the moment when b) for the moment d) at the moment when

45. though he was born and brought up in america, he can speak chinese.

a) fluid c) fluent b) smooth d) flowing

46. government reports examination compositions legal documents and most business letters are the main situations formal language is used.

a) in which c) on which b) at what d) in that

47. fifty years ago, wealthy people liked hunting wild animals for fun sightseeing.

a) rather than to go c) other than going b) more than going d) than to go

48. if the building project by the end of this month is delayed, the construction company will be fined.

a) being completed c) to be completed b) is completed d) completed

49. he wrote an article criticizing the greek poet and won and a scholarship.

a) faith c) fame b) status d) courage

50. jack wishes that he business instead of history when he was in university.

a) studied c) had been studying b) study d) had studied

51. the older new england villages have changed relatively little a gas station or two in recent decades.

a) except for c) except b) in addition to d) besides

52. the car club couldn’t to meet the demands of all its members.

a) assume c) guarantee b) ensure d) confirm

53. extensive reporting on television has helped to interest in a wide variety of sports and activities.

a) assemble c) yield b) generate d) gather

54. the president promised to keep all the board members of how the negotiations were going on.

a) inform c) be informedb) informing d) informed

55. eating too much fat can heart disease and cause high blood pressure.

a) attribute to c) contribute to b) attend to d) devote to

56. all the tasks ahead of time, they decided to go on holiday for a week.

a) been fulfilled c) were fulfilled b) having been fulfilled d) had been fulfilled[page]

57. this article more attention to the problem of cultural interference in foreign language teaching and learning.

a) cares for c) allows forb) applies for d) calls for

58. he was punished he should make the same mistake again.

a) unless c) if b) provided d) lest

59. petrol is refined from the oil we take out of the ground.

a) crude c) rude b) fresh d) original

60. in the united states, st. louis has now become the 24th largest city.

a) being the fourth biggest city c) once the fourth biggest city b) it was once the fourth biggest city d) the fourth biggest city it was

part ⅳ cloze (15 minutes)directions:there are 20 blanks in the following passage.for each blank there are four choices marked a),b),c) and d) on the right side of the paper.you should choose the one that best fits into the passage.then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

more than forty thousand readers told us what they looked for in close friendships,what they expected 61 friends,what they were willing to give in 62 ,and how satisfied they were 63 the quality of their friendships.the 64 give little comfort to social critics.friendship 65 to be a unique form of 66 bonding .unlike marriage or the ties that 67 parents and children,it is not defined or regulated by 68 .unlike other social rotes that we are expected to 69 as citizens,employees,members of professional societies and 70 organizations-it has its own principle ,which is to promote 71 of warmth,trust,love,and affection 72 two people.the survey on friendship appeared in the march 73 of psychology today.the findings 74 that issues of trust and betrayal(背叛) are 75 to friendship.they also suggest that our readers do not 76 for friends only among those who are 77 like them,but find many 78 differ in race,religion,and ethnic(种族的)background.arguably the most impor tant 79 that emerges from the data, 80 ,is not something that we found-but what we did not.

大学英语四级考试college english test－band four－（4osh2）一、将自己的校名、姓名、学校代号填入本页左面各项内，准考证号填入右下角。二、试卷二共两部分：试卷一听力理解部分中的compound dictaion的答卷和part v writing，注意不要漏做。

parti section b compound dictation

dicections: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 s1 to s7 with the exact words you have just heard.for blanks numbered from s8 to s10 you are required to fill in the missing information. you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words .finally ,when the passage is read for the third time ,you should check what you have written.

if you are a young college student ,most of your concerns about your health and happiness in life are probably(s1)_________on the present.basically,you want to feel good physically,mentally,and (s2)_______now.you probably don’t spend much time worrying about the (s3)_______future,such as whether you will develop heart disease,or (s4)________,how you will take care of yourself in your (s5)_______years,or how long you are going to live.such thoughts may have (s6)_______your mind once in a while however,if you are in your thirties ,forties ,fifties ,or older,such health related thoughts are likely to become(s7)________important to you .(s8) that will help you feel better physically and mentally .recently researchers have found that ,even in late adulthood,exercise,strength training with weights,and better food can help elderly individuals significantly improve their health and add happiness to their life.(s9) giving us the opportunity to avoid some of health porblems that have troubled them.(s10)

part v writing (20 munutes)

directions: for this part,you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter.suppose you are zhang ying.write a letter to xial wang,a schoolmate of yours who is going to visit you during the week-long holiday.you should write at least 100 words according to the suggestions given below in chinese.[page]

1.表示欢迎

2.提出过度假安排的建议

3. 提醒应注意的事项a letter to a schoolmatejune 23,dear xiao wang yours.zhangying

part ⅰ1-5 cdaad 6-10 bcbcd

part ⅱ11-15 cbabd 16-20 acdac21-25 daccb 26-30 ddabc

part ⅲ31-35 abbdc 36-40 baadb41-45 adbac 46-50 acccd51-55 ddbdc 56-60 bddacpart ⅳ61-65 cabca 66-70 bdcad71-75 bdcad 76-80 dcacd

试卷二part ⅰs1 focused s2 emotionally s3 distant s4 cancers5 retirement s6 crossed s7 increasinglys8 regardless of your age,you can make a number of important changes in your current lifestyle.s9 we know much more about preventive health today than our parents and grandparents did in the past.s10 and these new knowledge can be transmited to our children to help them become healthier than our generation.

听力原文part ⅰ1) w:i heard you got a full mark in maths exams.congratulations! m:thanks!i’m sure you also did a good job. q:what’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?

2) w:hi,tony.how did your experiment go yesterday? m:well,it wasn’t as easy as i had thought .i have to continue doing it to night. q:what do we learn from the conversation?

3) m:i hear you are moving into a new apartment soon? w:yes ,but it is more expensine.my present neighbour plays paino all night long. q:why is the woman moving?

4) w:mr jones,your student,bill, shows great enthusiasm for music instruments. m:i only wish he showed half as much for his english lessons. q:what do we learn from the conversation about bill?

5) w:oh ,dear!1’m starving,i can’t walk any farther. m:let’s go to the restaurant across the street and get something to eat. q:where are the two people?

6) w:why didn’t you make an appointment to see the doctor last week when you first twist your ankle? m:the injury didn’t seem serious then .i decided to go today ,because my foot still hurt .when i put my weigh on it . q:why didn’t the man .see the doctor earlier?

7) m:i wonder if suzy will be here by 5 o’clock. w:her husband said she left home at 4:30.she should be here at 5:10,and 5:15 at the latest. q:what time did suzy leave home?

8) w:when will you be through with your work,john? m:who knows? my boss usually finds something for me to do at the last minute. q:what do we learn from the conversation?

9) w:i don’t know what i’m going to wear to the party .all of my clothes look so old and i can’t afford something new . m:why don’t you wear your black silk dress? q:what is the woman going to do?

10) m:how did you like yesterday’s play?w:generally speaking,it was quite good.the part of secretary was played wonderfully,but i think the man who played the boss was too dramatic to be realistic. q:how does the woman feel about the man?

篇11：6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

partⅰ listening comprehension (20 minutes)

section a

directions: in this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. at the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. after each question there will be a pause. during the parse, you must read the four choices marked a), b), c)and d), and decide which is the best answer., then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

example: you will hear:

you will read: a) at the office. b) in the waiting room.

c) at the airport. d) in a restaurant.

from the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had

to finish in the evening. this is most likely to have taken place at the office. therefore, a) ”at the office“ is the best answer. yoju should choose ［a］ on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.

sample answer ［ a ］［b］［c］［d］

1.a) the woman feels sorry for the man. b) the man is a member of the staff.

c) the area is for passengers only. d) the woman is asking the man to leave.

2.a) clean her house while she is away. b) buy her some plants and take care of them.

c) water her plants while she is away.d) water her plants when he is not at work

3.a) he will only be available in the afternoon. b) it's not his office hour.

c) he doesn't have time. d) he is too tired after class.

4.a) the woman insists on going out.

b) the woman doesn't like watching tv.

c) the man promised her a gift on her birthday.

d) the man is too tired to go out.

5.a) there are too many courses offered to students.

b) the woman should take fewer courses next term.

c) the man will take four courses next semester.

d) it is wiser to take more than four courses.

6.a) ask tom to send an invitation. b) get the johnsons' address

c) invite tom to the party. d) tell tom to pick up the johnsons.

7.a) jane is looking for a summer job. b) jane is packing for the summer vacation.

c) jane is on her way home. d) jane is eager to go home for the vacation.

8.a) spending more time on sightseeing. b) visiting the city with a group.

c) touring the city on a fine day. d) taking the man with her on the tour.

9.a) the woman is driving too fast.

b) the woman is driving at a slow speed.

c) the woman has broken a traffic rule.

d) the woman has parked her car in a wrong place.

10.a) she can tell joan when she sees her at noon.

b) she should tell joan's brother about the reception.

c) she must call on joan after the reception.

d) she may see joan's brother at lunch.

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 choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

passage one

questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11.a) to protect persons and property. b) to collect taxes.

c) to teach and train citizens. d) to save natural resources for future use.

12.a) by selling services that make life comfortable.

b) by selling land containing oil.

c) by selling public lands.

d) by selling coal and other natural products.

13.a) environmental pollution and protection. b) taxes and services for the public.

c) police efforts to protect people. d) people's attitude toward taxes.

passage two

questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14.a) he didn't like physics any more. b) his eyesight was too poor.

c) physics was too hard for him. d) he had to work to support himself.

15.a) he was not happy with the new director.

b) he was not qualified to be an engineer.

c) he wanted to travel.

d) he found his job boring.

16.a) he wanted to work with his friend. b) he enjoyed travelling around the world.

c) he wanted to go to spain. d) he was rejected by the engineering firm.

17.a) he enjoyed teaching english.

b) he wanted to earn more to support his family.[page]

c) the owner of the school promised his a good position.

d) he could earn more as a teacher than as a travel agent.

passage three

questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

18.a) it can be cooked in many ways.

b) it is delicious but inexpensive.

c) it gives higher yields than other grain crops.

d) it grows easily in various conditions.

19.a) fried potatoes b) tomato juice.

c) sweet corn d) chocolate beans.

20.a) they led to the discovery of america.

b) they made native american foods popular.

c) they brought great wealth to spain.

d) they made native american life styles wellknown.

part ⅱreading comprehension (35 minutes)

directions: there are 4 passages in this part. 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 and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

the biggest safety threat facing airlines today may not be a terrorist with a gun, but the man with the portable computer in business class. in the last 15 years, pilots have reported well over 100 incidents that could have been caused by electromagnetic interference. the source of this interference remains unconfirmed, but increasingly, experts are pointing the blame at portable electronic devices such as portable computers, radio and cassette players and mobile telephones.

rtca, an organization which advises the aviation (航空) industry, has recommended that all airlines ban (禁止) such devices from being used during ”critical“ stages of light, particularly takeoff and landing. some experts have gone further, calling for a total ban during all flights. currently, rules on using these devices are left up to individual airlines. and although some airlines prohibit passengers from using such equipment during takeoff and landing, most are reluctant to enforce a total ban, given that many passengers want to work during flights.

the difficulty is predicting how electromagnetic fields might affect an aircraft's computers. experts know that portable devices emit radiation which affects those wavelengths which aircraft use for navigation and communication. but, because they have not been able to reproduce these effects in a laboratory, they have no way of knowing whether the interference might be dangerous or not.

the fact that aircraft may be vulnerable (易受损的) to interference raises the risk that terrorists may use radio system in order to damage navigation equipment. as worrying, though, is the passenger who can't hear the instructions to turn off his radio because the music's too loud.

21.the passage is mainly about_______.

a) a new regulation for all airlines

b) the defects of electronic devices

c) a possible cause of aircraft crashes

d) effective safety measures for air flight

22.what is said about the over 100 aircraft incidents in the past 15 years?

a) they may have been caused by the damage to the radio systems.

b) they may have taken place during takeoff and landing.

c) they were proved to have been caused by the passengers' portable computers.

d) they were suspected to have resulted from electromagnetic interference.

23.few airlines want to impose a total ban on their passengers using electronic devices because_______.

a) they don't believe there is such a danger as radio interference

b) the harmful effect of electromagnetic interference is yet to be proved

c) most passengers refuse to take a plane which bans the use of radio and cassette players

d) they have other effective safety measures to fall back on

24.why is it difficult to predict the possible effects of electromagnetic fields on an airplane's computers?

a) because it is extremely dangerous to conduct such research on an airplane.

b) because it remains a mystery what wavelengths are liable to be interfered with.

c) because research scientists have not been to produce the same effects in labs.[page]

d) because sxperts lack adequate equipment to do such research.

25.it can be inferred from the passage that the author_______.

a) is in favor of prohibiting passengers' use of electronic devices completely

b) has overestimated the danger of electromagnetic interference

c) hasn't formed his own opinion on this problem

d) regards it as unreasonable to exercise a total ban during flight

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

the rise of multinational corporations (跨国公司), global marketing, new communications technologies, and shrinking cultural differences have led to an unparalleled increase in global public relations or pr.

surprisingly,since modern pr was largely an american invention,the u.s.leader ship in public relations is being threatened by pr efforts in other countries.ten years ago, for example, the world's top five public relations agencies were americanowned. in 1991, only one was. the british in particular are becoming more sophisticated and creative. a recent survey found that more than half of all british companies include pr as part of their corporate (公司的) planning activities, compared to about onethird of u.s. companies, it may not be long before london replaces new york as the capital of pr.

why is america lagging behind in the global pr race? first, americans as a whole tend to be fairly provincial and take more of an interest in local affairs. knowledge of world geography, for example, has never been strong in this country. secondly, americans lag behind their european and asian counterparts (相对应的人)in knowing a second language. less than 5 percent of bursonmarshall's u.s. employees know two languages. ogilvy and mather has about the same percentage conversely, some european firms have half or more of their enployees fluent in a second language. finally, people involved in pr abroad tend to keep a closer eye on international affairs. in the financial pr area, for instance, most americans read the wall street journlal. orerseas, their counterparts read the journal as well as the financial times of london and the economist, pubications not often read in this country.

perhaps the pr industry might take a lesson from ted turner of cnn(cable news network). turner recently announced that the work ”foreign“ would no longer be used on cnn news broadcasts. according to turner, global communications have made the nations of the world so interdependant that there is no longer any such thing as foreign.

26.according to the passage, u.s. leadership in public relations is being threatened because_______.

a) an unparalleled increase in the number of public relations companies

b) shrinking cultural differences and new communications technologies

c) the decreasing number of multinational corporations in the u.s.

d) increased efforts of other countries in public relations

27.london could soon replace new york as the center of pr because_______.

a) british companies are more ambitious than u.s. companies

b) british companies place more importance on pr than u.s. companies

c) british companies are heavily involved in planning activities

d) four of the world's top public relations agencies are britishowned

28.the word ”provincial“ (line 2, para. 3) most probably means ”_______“.

a) limited in outlook

b) like people from the provinces

c) rigid in thinking

d) interested in world financial affairs

29.we learn from the third paragraph that employees in the american pr industry_______.

a) speak at least one foreign language fluently

b) are ignorant about world geography

c) are not as sophisticated as their european counterparts

d) enjoy reading a great variety of english business publications

30.what lesson might the pr industry take from ted turner of cnn?

a) american pr companies should be more internationallyminded.

b) the american pr industry should develop global communications technologies.

c) people working in pr should be more fluent in foreign languages.

d) people involved in pr should avoid using the word ”foreign“.

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:[page]

brazil has become one of the developing world's great successes at reducing population growthbut more by accident that design. while countries such as india have made joint efforts to reduce birth rates, brazil has had better result without really trying, says george martine at harvard.

brazil's population growth rate has dropped from 2.99％ a year between 1951 and 1960 to 1.93％ a year between 1981 and 1990, and brazilian women now have only 2.7 children on average. martine says this figure may have fallen still further since 1990, an achievement that makes it the envy of many other third world countries.

martine puts it down to, among other things, soap operas (通俗电视连续剧) and instalment (分期付款) plans introduced in the 1970s. both played an important, although indirect, role in lowering the birth rate. brazil is one of the world's biggest produceers of soap operas. globl, brazil's most popular television network, shows three hours of soaps six nights a week, while three others show at leastone hour a night.most soaps are based on wealthy characters living the high life in big cities.

”although they have never really tried to work in a missage towards the problems of reproduction, they describe middle and upper class values not many children, different attitudes towards sex, women working,“ says martine. ”they sent this image to all parts of brazil and made people conscious of other patterns of behaviour and other values, which were put into a very attractive package.“

meanwhile, the instalment plans tried to encourage the poor to become consumers.”this led to an enormous change in consumption patterns and consumption was in compatible (不相容的) with unlimited reproduction.“ says martine.

31.according to the passage, brazil has cut back its population growth_______.

a) by educating its citizens

b) by careful family panning

c) by developing tv programmes

d) by chance

32.according to the passage, many third world countries_______.

a) haven't attached much importance to birth control

b) would soon join brazil in controlling their birth rate

c) haven't yet found an effective measure to control their population

d) neglected the role of tv plays in family planning

33.the phrase ”puts it down to“ (line 1, para. 3) is closest in meaning to ”_______“

a) attributes it to

b) sums it up as

c) finds it a reason for

d) compares it to

34.soap operas have helped in lowering brazil's birth rate because_______.

a) they keep people sitting long hours watching tv

b) they have gradually changed people's way of life

c) people are drawn to their attractive package

d) they popularize birth control measures

35.what is martine's conclusion about brazil's population growth?

a) the increase in birth rate will promote consumption.

b) the desire for consumption helps to reduce birth rate.

c) consumption patterns and reproduction patterns are contradictory.

d) a country's production is limited by its population growth.

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

there seems never to have been a civilization without toys, but when and how they developed is unknown. they probably came about just to five children something to do.

in the ancient world, as is today, most boys played with some kinds of toys and most girls with another. in societies where social roles are rigidly determined,boys pattern their play after the activities of their fathers and girls after the tasks of their mothers. this is true because boys and girls are being prepared, even in play, to step into the roles and responsibilities of the adult world.

what is remarkable about the history of toys is not so much how they changed over the centuries but how much they have remained the same. the changes have been mostly in terms of craftsmanship, mechanics, and technology. it is the universality of toys with regard to their development in all part of the world and their persistence to the present that is amazing. in egypt, the americas, china, japanand among the arctic (北极的) peoples, generally the same kinds of toys appeared. variations depended on local customs and ways of life because toys imitate their surroundings. nearly every civilization had dolls, little weapons, toy soldiers, tiny animals and vehicles.[page]

because toys can be generally regarded as a kind of art form, they have not been subject to technological leaps that characterize inventions for adult use.the progress from the wheel to the oxcart to the automobile is a direct line of ascent (进步). the progress from a rattle(拨浪鼓)used by a baby in 3000 bc to one used by an infant today, however, is not characterized by inventiveness. each rattle is the product of the artistic tastes of the times and subject to the limitations of available materials.

36.the reason why the toys most boys play with are different from those that girls play with is that_______.

a) their social roles are rigidly determined

b) most boys would like to follow their fathers' professions

c) boys like to play with their fathers while girls with their mothers

d) they like challenging activities

37.one aspect of ”the universality of toys“ lies in the fact that_______.

a) technological advances have greatly improved the durability of toys

b) the improvement of craftsmanship in making toys depends on the efforts of

universities

c) the exploration of the universe has led to the creation of new kinds of toys

d) the basic characteristics of toys are the same the world over

38.which of the following is the author's view on the historical development of toys?

a) the craftsmanship in toymaking has remained essentially unchanged.

b) toys have remained basically the same all through the centuries.

c) the toy industry has witnessed great leaps in technology in recent years.

d) toys are playing an increasingly important role in shaping a child's character.

39.regarded as a kind of art form, toys_______.

a) follow a direct line of ascent

b) also appeal greatly to adults

c) are not characterized by technological progress

d) reflect the pace of social progress

40.the author used the example of a rattle to show that_______.

a) in toymaking there is a continuity in the use of materials

b) even the simplest toys can reflect the progress of technology

c) it often takes a long time to introduce new technology into toymaking

d) even a simple toy can mirror the artistic tastes of the time

part ⅲ vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)

41.he came back late, _______ which time all the guests had already left.

a) after b) by c) at d) during

42.i'm very sorry to have _______ you with so many questions on such an occasion.

a) interfered b) offended c) impressed d) bothered

43.if the whole operation _______ beforehand, a great deal of time and money would have been lost.

a) was not planned b) has not been planned

c) had not been planned d) were not planned

44.the price of beer _______ from 50 cents to $4 per liter during the summer season.

a) altered b) ranged c) separated d) differed

45.his remarks left me _______ about his real purpose.

a) wondered b) wonder c) to wonder d) wondering

46.i have heard both teachers and students _______ well of him.

a) to speak b) spoken c) to have spoken d) speak

47.our son doesn't know what to _______ at the university; he can't make up his mind about his future.

a) take in b) take up c) take over d) take after

48.the house was very quiet, _______ as it was on the side of a mountain.

a) isolated b) isolating c) being isolated d) having been isolated

49.although they plant trees in this area every year, the tops of some hills are still _______.

a) blank b) hollow c) vacant d) bare

50.being a pop star can be quite a hard life, with a lot of travelling _______heavy schedules.

a) with regard to b) as to c) in relation to d) owint to

51.tony is very disappointed _______ the results of the exam.

a) with b) for c) toward d) on

52.william penn, the founder of pennsylvania, _______ defended the right of every citizen to freedom of choice in religion.

a) peculiarly b) indifferently c) vigorously d) inevitably

53.i hope all the precautions against air pollution, _______ suggested by the local government, will be seriously considered here.

a) while b) since c) after d) as

54.when people become unemployed, it is _____ which is often worse than lack of wages.[page]

a) laziness b) poverty c) idleness d) inability

55.i've never been to beijing, but it's the place _______.

a) where i'd like to visit b) in which i'd like to visit

c) i most want to visit d) that i want to visit it most

56._______ his sister, jack is quiet and does not easily make friends with others.

a) dislike b) unlike c) alike d) liking

57.this crop has similar qualities to the previous one, _______ both windresistant and adapted to the same type of soil.

a) being b) been c) to be d) having been.

58._______ you are leaving tomorrow, we can eat dinner together tonight.

a) for b) since c) before d) while

59.some people would like to do shopping on sundays since they expect to pick up wonderful _______ in the marker.

a) batteries b) bargains c) baskets d) barrels

60.we have been told that under no circumstances _______ the telephone in the office for personal affairs.

a) may we use b) we may use c) we could use d) did we use

61.in previous times, when fresh meat was in short _______, pigeons were kept by many households as a source of food.

a) store b) provision c) reserve d) supply

62.as commanderinchief of the armed forces, i have directed that all measures _______ for our defense.

a) had been taken b) would be taken c) be taken d) to be taken

63.a thief who broke into a church was caught because traces of wax, found on his clothes, _______ from the sort of candles used only in churches.

a) had come b) coming c) come d) that came

64.after the guests left, she spent half an hour _______ the sittingroom.

a) ordering b) arranging c) tidying up d) clearing away

65.i was _______ the point of telephoning him when his letter arrived.

a) to b) on c) at d) in

66.in no country _______ britain, it has been said, can one experience four seasons in the course of a single day.

a) other than b) more than c) better than d) rather than

67.a lorry _______ jane's cat and sped away.

a) ran over b) ran into c) ran through d) ran down

68.the project _______ by the end of 2000, wil expand the city's telephone network to cover 1,000,000 users.

a) accomplished b) being accomplished

c) to be accomplished d) having been accomplished

69._______ evidence that languageacquiring ability must be stimulated.

a) if being b) it is c) there is d) there being

70.those gifts of rare books that were given to us were deeply _______.

a) appreciated b) approved c) appealed d) applied

试卷二

part ⅳ short answer questions (15 minutes)

directions: in this part, there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. read the passage carefully. then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.

for many women choosing whether to work or not to work outside their home is a luxury:they must work to survive. others face a hard decision.

perhaps the easiest choice has to do with economics. one husband said, ”marge and i decided after careful consideration that for her to go back to work at this moment was an extravagance(奢侈) we couldn't afford." with two preschool children, it soon became clear in their figuring that with badysitters(临时照看小孩 的人),transportation, and increased taxes, rather than having more money, they might actualy end up with less.

economic factors are usually the first to be considered, but they are not the most impoortant. the most impoortant aspects of the decision have to do with t he emotional needs of each member of the family. it is in this area that husband s and wives find themselves having to face many confusing and conflicting feelings.

there are many women who find that homemaking is boring or who feel imprison ed(被囚人) if they have to stay home with a young child or several children. on the other hand, there are women who think that homemaking gives them the deepest satisfaction.

from my own experience, i would like to suggest that sometimes the decision to go back to is made in too much haste. there are few decisions that i now reget more. i wasn't mature enough to see how much i could have gained at home. i regret my impatience to get on with my career. i wish i had allowed myself the luxury of watching the world through my little girl's eves.[page]

questions:(注意：答题尽量简短，超过10个词要扣分。每条横线限写一个 英语单词，标点符号不占格。)

s1. which word in the first two paragraphs best explains why many women have to work?

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

s2. why did marge and her husband think it an extravagance for marge to go back to work?

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

s3. what are the two major considerations in deciding whether women should go out to work?

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

s4. some women would rather do housework and take care of their children than pursue a career bacuse they feel______ .

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

s5. if given a second chance, the writer would probably choose to ______ .

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

partv writing (30 minutes)

directions:for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes t o write a composition on the topic:reading selectively or extensively? you should write at least 100 words, and your composition on the outline (given in chinese) below:

1.有人认为读书要有选择

2.有人认为应当博览群书。

3.我的看法

reading selectively or extensively?

1999年6月大学英语四级考试试参考答案和录音文字材料

1999年6月大学英语四级考试（听力材料）

section a

1. w: excuse me, sir. you are not supposed to be here. this area is for airport staff only.

m: i'm sorry, i didn't note the sign.

q: what do we larn from the conversation?

2. w: if i buy some plants for the house, will you water them for me while i'm a way?

m: sure i will, if you water mine while i am on vacation.

q: what will the man do for the woman?

3. w: excuse me, professor hill. may i ask you a few questions?

m: yes, of course. but i'm sorry i have a class at ten. why don't you come in my office hours. that is 4 to 5 p.m. monday, thursday and friday.

q: why can't professor hill answer her question noew?

4. m: i don't feel lie going out. why don't we just stay home and watch tv instead?

w: come on! you promised to take me out for dinner and to the theatre on my birthday.

q: what do we learn from the conversation?

5. w: i'm thinking of taking five courses next semester.

m: wouldn't four be wiser?

q: what does the man mean?

6. w: i want to ask the johnsons to come to the party.do you know their address?

m: no. but i like them to come. i think tom can give you their address.

q: what is the woman going to do?

7. m: is jane looking forward to going home for the summer?

m: she is counting the days.

q: what does the woman imply?

8. w: i think i will take the half-day tour of the city.

m: why not the whole day?

q: what does the man suggest?

9. m: this is one-way street. didn't you ee the sign?

w: sorry. i didn't.

q: what do we learn from the conversation?

10.w: i ought to call joan, and tell her about the reception this evening.

m: why bother? you will see her at lunch.

q: what does the man mean?

section b

passage one

we use all sort of services without thinking how we get them. but such services cost money. we pay for them throught taxes. what would happen if everyone in a city stop. the street might not be cleaned. there would be no police force to pro tect people and property.

the chief duty of every government is to protect persons and property. more than three-fourths of the money spent by our government is used for this purpose .the next largest amount of public money goes to teach and train our citizens. billions of dollars each year are spent on schools and libraries. public money is used to pay the teachers and other public officials.

years ago the government made money from the sale of public lands. but most of the best public lands has now been sold. the money raised was used to help pay he cost of government. there are still some public lands that contain oil, coal, gas, and other natural products. they could be sold, but we want to save them for future years. so we all must pay our share for the services that make our lives comfortable.[page]

11. what's the chief duty of every government?

12. how did the government raise money in the past?

13. what is the passage mainly about?

passage two

when i was at school, my ambition was to be a pilot in the air force. but my eyesight wasn't good enought. so i had to give up the idea. i went to university and studies physics. i wanted to stay on there and do research, but my father died at about that time. so i thought i'd better get a job and earn my living. i started working in an engineering firm.

i expected to stay in that job for a long time. but then, they appointed a new managing director. i didn't get on with him, so i resigned and applied for a job with another engineering company. i would certainly have accepted the job if they had offered it to me, but on my way to the interview i met a friend certainly have accepted the job if they had offered it to me, but on my way to the interview i met a friend who was working for a travel agency. he offered me a job in spain. and i've always liked spain, so i took it.

i worked in the travel agency for two years and then they wanted to send me to south america. but i had just got married. so i decided to tay here. then we had a baby and i wasn't earning enough to support the faily. so i started giving english lessons at a school in the evening.

i liked the english teachingmore than working for the travel agency, and the n the owner of the school offered me a full-time job as a teacher. so i resigned from the agency. two years later, the owner of the school wanted to retire, so he asked me to take over as the director. and here i am.

14. why did the man give up studying physics?

15. why did the man resign from the engineeing firm?

16. why did the man take the job at the travel agency?

17. why did the man start to teach english part time?

passage three

columbus sailed from spain in september 1492, looking for gold. native americans greeted him, offering gifts of corn. columbus found little gold on that trip, but he collected many plants, including corn, to bring back to spain.

columbus didn't know it. but the corn was much more valuable than gold. farmers from europe to asia accepted it immediately. they grew it on cold mountainsides and in tropical forest. today it feeds millions of people all over the world .

on his second trip, columbus brought back a few chocalate beans to make chocalae. europeans and asians love this new drink, and soon they were paying a great deal of money for the beans. chocalate beans became so valuable in central america that they were used as cash for 200 years.

tomatoes and patatoes took some time to become popular. eventually, however, they became the basis of a lot of popular foods. it is hard to imagine life without fried potatoes or chocalate. thanks to native american cultures, many people are able to enjoy lots of tasty food.

18. why is corn feeding millions of people today?

19. what did columbus bring back on his second trip?

20. what was the result of columbus' two trips to america?

1999年6月大学英语四级考试参考答案

part i listening comprehension

1-10:dccab bdaca

11-20:acbda cbddb

part ii reading comprehension

21.c 22.d 23.b 24.c 25.a

26.d 27.b 28.a 29.c 30.a

31.d 32.c 33.a 34.b 35.b

36.a 37.d 38.b 39.c 40.d

part iii vocabulary and structure

41.b 42.d 43.c 44.b 45.d

46.d 47.b 48.a 49.a 50.d

51.a 52.c 53.d 54.c 55.b

56.b 57.a 58.b 59.b 60.a

61.d 62.c 63.a 64.c 65.b

66.a 67.a 68.c 69.c 70.a

part iv short answer questions

s1.economics.

s2.because the increased cost will be more than marge's income.

s3.economic factors and emotional needs.

s4.that homemaking gives them the deepest satisfaction.

s5.stay home.

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