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2024年上半年大学英语四级考前辅导套题
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试题1：
Part Ⅰ Writing (30 minutes)
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong Will by commenting on the humorous saying, "Quitting smoking is the easiest thing in the world.I’ve done it hundreds of times." You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
1.坚强的意志是成功的重要保证。
2.意志坚定的人才能完成伟大的使命。
3.学生也是这样，不刻苦学习，终究不会成为有用之才。
注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上.
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)
Why Integrity Matters
What Is Integrity?
The key to integrity is consistency- not only setting high personal standards for oneself (honesty, responsibility, respect for others, fairness) but also living up to those standards each and every day.One who has integrity is bound by and follows moral and ethical (道德上的) standards even when making life’s hard choices, choices which may be clouded by stress, pressure to succeed, or temptation.
What happens if we lie, cheat, steal, or violate other ethical standards? We feel disappointed in ourselves and ashamed.But a lapse (缺失) of integrity also affects our relationships with others.Trust is essential in any important relationship, whether personal or professional.Who can trust someone who is dishonest or unfair? Thus integrity must be one of our most important goals.
Risky Business
We are each responsible for our own decisions, even if the decision, making process has been undermined by stress or peer pressure.The real test of character is whether we can learn from our mistake, by understanding why we acted as we did and then exploring ways to avoid similar problems in the future.
Making ethical decisions is a critical part of avoiding future problems.We must learn to recognize risks, because if we can’t see the risks we’re taking, we can’t make responsible choices.To identify risks, we need to know the rules and be aware of the facts.For example, one who doesn’t know the rules a about plagiarism (剽窃) may accidentally use words or ideas without giving proper credit or one who fails to keep careful research notes may unintentionally fail to quote and cite sources as required.But the fact that such a violation is "unintentional" does not excuse the misconduct, Ignorance is not a defense.
"But Everybody Does It"
Most people who get in trouble do know the rules and facts but manage to fool themselves about the risks they’re taking by using excuses: "Everyone else does it." "I’m not hurting anyone", or "I really need this grade." Excuses can get very elaborate: "I know I’m look at another’s exam, even though I’m supposed to keep my eyes on my own paper, but that’s not cheating because I’m just checking my answers, not copying." We must be honest about our actions and avoid excuses, if we fool ourselves into believing we’re not doing anything wrong, we can’t see the real choice we’re making - and that leads to bad decisions.
To avoid fooling yourself, watch out for excuses and try this test: Ask how you would feel if your actions were public and anyone could be watching over yore shoulder.If you’d rather hide your actions, that’s an indication that you’re taking a risk and rationalizing it to yourself.
Evaluating Risks
To decide whether a risk is worth taking, you must examine the consequences, in the future as well as right now, negative as well as positive, and to others as well as to yourself.Those who take risks they later regret usually focus on immolate benefits and simply haven’t considered what might go wrong.The consequences of getting caught are serious and may include a "O" on a test or assignment, an "F" in the class, suspension (暂令停学) or dismissal from school and a ruined reputation.In fact, when you break a role or law, you lose control over your life and give others the power to impose punishment that you have no control over.This is an extremely vulnerable (脆弱的) position.There may be some matters of life and death or highest principle, which might justify such a risk, but there aren’t many things that fall in this category.
Getting Away with it - Or Not
Those who don’t get caught pay an even higher price.A cheater doesn’t learn from the test, which deprives (剥夺) him her of an education.Cheating undermines confidence and independence: the cheater is a fraud, and knows that without dishonesty, he/she would have failed.Cheating destroys self-respect and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, guilty and afraid of getting caught.
Worst of all, a cheater who doesn’t get caught the first time usually cheats again, not only because he/she is farther behind, but also because it seems "easier." This slippery slope of eroding ethics and bigger risks leads only to disaster.Eventually, the cheater gets caught, and the later he/she gets caught, the worse the consequences.
Cheating Hurts Other, Too
Cheaters often feel invisible, as if their actions "don’t count" and don’t really hurt anyone.But individual choices have an intense cumulative (累积的) effect.Cheating can spread like a disease.Recent statistics suggest 30% or more of college students cheat.If a class is graded on a curve, cheating hurts others’ grades.Even if there is no curve, cheating "poisons" the classroom, and others may feel pressured to join in.("If I don’t cheat I can’t compete with those who do") Cheating also has a destructive impact on teachers.The real reward of goof teaching is seeing students learn.But a cheater says."I’m not interested in what you’re trying to teach, all I care about is stealing a grade, regardless of the effect on others." The end result is a destructive attack on the quality of your education.Finally, cheating can hurt the reputation of the university and harm those who worked hard for their degree.
Why Integrity Marten
If cheating becomes the norm, then we are in big trouble.We must rely on the honesty and good faith of others, if not, we couldn’t put money in the bank, buy food, clothing, or medicine from others, drive across a bridge, get on a plane, go to the dentist--the list is endless.There are many examples of the vast harm that is caused when individuals forget or ignore the effect their dishonesty can have.The savings and loan scandal, the stock market and junk bond swindles, and, of course, Watergate, have undermined the faith of many Americans in the integrity of political and economic leaders and society as a whole.Such incidents take a tremendous toll on our nation’s economy and our individual well-being.For example, but for the savings and loan debacle, there might be funds available to reduce the national debt and pay for education.
In sum, we all have a common stake in our school, our community, and our society.Our actions do matter.It is essential that we act with integrity in order to build the kind of world in which we want to live.
1.A person of integrity not only sets high moral and ethical standards but also _______.
A) sticks to them in their daily life
B) makes them known to others
C) understands their true values
D) sees that others also follow them
2.What role does integrity play in personal and professional relationships?
A) It helps to create team spirit
B) It facilitates communication
C) It is the basis of mutual trust
D) It inspires mutual respect
3.why must we learn to identify the risks we are going to take?
A.To ensure we make responsible choices.
B.To avoid being overwhelmed by stress.
C.so that we don’t break any rules.
D.so that we don’t run into trouble.
4.Violation of a rule is misconduct even if _______?
A.it has caused no harm.
B.it is claimed to be unintentional.
C.it has gone unnoticed.
D.it is committed with good intentions.
5.What should one do if he doesn’t wish to fool himself?
A.Avoid making excuses.
B.Listen to other people’s advice.
C.Make his intensions public.
D.Have others watch over his shoulder.
6.Those who take risks they regret later on _______.
A.will often become more cautious
B.are usually very aggressive
C.value immediate benefits most.
D.may lose everything in the end
7.According to the author, a cheater who doesn’t get caught right away will _______.
A) pay more dearly
B) become more confident
C) be widely admired
D) feel somewhat lucky
8.Cheaters at exam don’t care about their education, all they care about is how to stealing a grade
9.Integrity matters in that all social activities rely on people’s honesty and good faith.
10.Many Americans lost faith in the integrity of their political leaders as a result of the Watergate scandal.
Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
11.A.Read the notice on the window B.Get a new bus schedule
C.Go and ask the staff D.Board the bus to Cleveland
12.A.He was looking forward to seeing the giraffes.
B.He enjoyed watching the animal performance.
C.He got home too late to see the TV special
D.He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program.
13.A.She wants to take the most direct way.
B.She may be late for the football game.
C.She is worried about missing her flight.
D.She is currently caught in a traffic jam.
14.A.At a restaurant B.In a fish shop C.At a clinic D.On a fishing boat
15.A.He is an experienced sales manager.
B.He is being interviewed for a job.
C.He is a close friend of the woman.
D.He is good at answering tricky questions.
16.A.The man should consider his privacy first.
B.The man will choose a low-rent apartment.
C.The man is not certain if he can find a quieter place
D.The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.
17.A.The woman is going to make her topic more focused.
B.The man and woman are working on a joint project.
C.One should choose a broad topic for a research paper.
D.It tool a lot of time to get the man on the right track.
18.A.They went camping this time last year.
B.They didn’t quite enjoy their last picnic.
C.They learned to cooperate under harsh conditions.
D.They weren’t experienced in organizing picnics.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19.A.He likes Sweden better than England.
B.He prefers hot weather to cold weather.
C.He is an Englishman living in Sweden.
D.He visits London nearly every winter.
20.A.The bad weather B.The gloomy winter C.The cold houses D.The long night
21.A.Delightful B.Painful C.Depressing D.Refreshing
22.A.They often stay up late reading B.They work hard and play hard
C.They like to go camping in summer D.They try to earn more and spend more
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23.A.English Literature B.Management C.French D.Public Administration
24.A.English teaching B.Staff training
C.Careers guidance D.Psychological counseling
25.A.Its generous scholarships B.Its worldwide fame
C.Its well-designed courses D.Its pleasant environment
Section B
Passage One
26.A.Characteristics of Japanese artists B.Some features of Japanese culture
C.The art of Japanese brush painting D.The uniqueness of Japanese art
27.A.To calm themselves down B.To enhance concentration
C.To show their impatience D.To signal lack of interest
28.A.How listeners in different cultures show respect
B.How speakers can win approval from the audience
C.How speakers can misunderstand the audience
D.How different Western and Eastern art forms are
Passage Two
29.A.Directing personnel eva luation B.Buying and maintaining equipment
C.Drawing up plans for in-service training D.Interviewing and recruiting employees
30.A.Some of his equipment was damaged in a fire
B.The training program he ran was a failure
C.Two of his workers were injured at work D.Two of his employees committed theft
31.A.A better relationship with his boss B.Advancement to a higher position
C.A better-paying job in another company D.Improvement in the company’s management
32.A.She has more self-confidence than Chris
B.She works with Chris in the same division
C.She has more management experience than Chris
D.She is competing with Chris for the new job
Passage Three
33.A.They help us see the important values of a culture
B.They guide us in handling human relationships
C.They help us express ourselves more effectively
D.They are an infinite source of human knowledge
34.A.Their wording may become different B.The values they reflect may change
C.Their origins can no longer be traced D.They may be misinterpreted occasionally
35.A.Certain values are shared by a large number of cultures
B.Some proverbs are assuming more and more importance
C.Old proverbs are constantly replaced by new ones
D.Certain values have always been central to a culture
Section C
Dictation
Our lives are woven together.As much as I enjoy my own 36________.I no longer imagine I can get through a 37________ day, much less all my life, 38________ on my own.Even if I am on 39________ in the mountains, I am eating food someone else has grown, living in a house some else has built, wearing clothes someone else has 40________ from cloth woven by others, using 41________ someone else is distributing to my house.42________ of interdependence is everywhere.We are on this 43________ together.
As I was growing up, 44___________________________________________.“Make your own way”, “stand on your own two feet”, or my mother’s favorite remark when I was face-to-face with consequences of some action: “Now that you’ve made y our bed, lie on it!” Total independence is a dominant theme in our culture, I imagine that 45________________________ ________________________________.But the teaching was shaped by our cultural images, and instead I grew up believing that I was supposed to be totally “independent” and consequently became very reluctant to ask for help.46________________________________________________________________________.
PartⅣ Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)
Section A
Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.
With the world’s population estimated to grow from six to nine billion by 2050, researchers.businesses and governments are already dealing with the impact this increase will have on everything from food and water to infrastructure (基础设施) and jobs.Underling all this 47 will be the demand for energy, which is expected to double over the next 40 years.
Finding the resources to meet this demand in a 48 .sustainable way is the cornerstone (基石) of our nation’s energy security, and will be one of the major 49 of the 21st century.Alternative forms of energy- bio-fuels, wind and solar, to name a few are 50 being funded and developed, and will play a growing 51 in the world’s energy supply.But experts say that even when 52 , alternative energy sources will likely meet only about 30% of the world’s energy needs by 2050.
For example, even with 53 investments, such as the $93 million for wind energy development 54 in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, important alternative energy sources such as wind and bio-fuels 55 only about 1% of the market today.
Energy and sustainability experts say the answer to our future energy needs will likely come from a lot of 56 both traditional and alternative.
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A)stable I)exactly
B)solutions J)consist
C)significant K)comprise
D)role L)competitions
E)progress M)combined
F)marvelous N)challenges
G)included O)certainly
H)growth
47 growth
48 stable
49 challenges
50 certainly
51 role
52 marvelous
53 significant
54 included
55 comprise
56 solutions
Section B
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
Boys’ schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.
Far from the traditional image of a culture of aggressive masculinity (阳刚), the absence of girls gives boys the chance to develop without pressure to conform to a stereotype.a US study says.
Boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to conform to the "boy code" of hiding their emotions to be a "real man".
The findings of the study so against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.
Tony Little, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being faded by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls.He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.
The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when their female peers do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.
But in single-sex schools teachers can tailor lessons to boys’ learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the study’s author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.
Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with "boy-focused" approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them.Because boys generally have more acute vision learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given "hands-on" lessons where they are allowed to walk around."Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine (女性的) and prefer the modem genre (类型) in which violence and sexism are major themes, "James wrote.
Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel they had to conform to a stereotype that men should be "masterful and in charge" in relationships."In mixed schools boys feel compelled to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means, " the study reported.
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57.The author believes that a single-sex school would ____ .
A) force boys to hide their emotions to be "real men"
B) help to cultivate masculine aggressiveness in boys
C) encourage boys to express their emotions more freely
D) naturally reinforce in boys the traditional image of a man
58.It is commonly believed that in a mixed school boys _____ .
A) Perform relatively better C) behave more responsibly
B) grow up more healthily D) receive a better education
59.What does Tony Little say about the British education system?
A) It fails more boys than girls academically.
B) It focuses more on mixed school education.
C) It fails to give boys the attention they need.
D) It places more pressure on boys than on girls.
60.According to Abigail James, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is ______.
A) teaching can be tailored to suit the characteristics of boys
B) boys can focus on their lessons without being distracted
C) boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested in
D) teaching can be designed to promote boys’ team spirit
61.Which of the following is characteristic of boys according to Abigail James’ report?
A) They enjoy being in charge.C) They have sharper vision.
B) They conform to stereotypes.D) They are violent and sexist.
Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are bated on the following passage.
It’s an annual argument.Do we or do we not go on holiday? My partner says no because the boiler could go, or the roof fall off and we have no savings to save us.I say you only live once and we work hard and what’s the point if you can’t go on holiday.The joy of a recession means no argument next year - we just won’t go.
Since money is known to be one of the things most likely to bring a relationship to its knees, we should be grateful.For many families the recession means more than not booking a holiday A YouGov poll of 2, 000 people found 22% said they were arguing more with their partners because of concerns about money.What’s less clear is whether divorce and separation rates rise in a recession - financial pressures mean couples argue more but make splitting up less affordable.A recent research shows arguments about money were especially damaging to couples.Disputes were characterized by intense verbal ( 言语上的) aggression, tended to be repeated and not resolved and made men, more than women, extremely angry.
Kim Stephenson, an occupational psychologist, believes money is such a big deal because of what it symbolizes, which may be different things to men and women."People can say the same things about money but have different ideas of what it’s for." he explains."They’ll say it’s to save to spend, for security, for freedom, to show someone you love them." He says men are more likely to see money as a way of buying status and of showing their parents that they’ve achieved something.
"The biggest problem is that couples assume each other know what’s going on with their finances, but they don’t.There seems to be more of a taboo (禁忌) about talking about money than about death.But you both need to know what you’re doing, who’s paying what into the joint account and how much you keep separately.In a healthy relationship, you don’t have to agree about money, but you have to talk about it."
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62.What does the author say about vacationing?
A) People enjoy it all the more during a recession.
B) Few people can afford it without working hard.
C) It makes all the hard work worthwhile.
D) It is the chief cause of family disputes.
63.What does the author mean by saying "money is known ...to bring a relationship to its knees"(Line 1, Para.2)?
A) Money is considered to be the root of all evils.
B) Some people sacrifice their dignity for money.
C) Few people can resist the temptation of money.
D) Disputes over money may rain a relationship.
64.The YouGov poll of 2, 000 people indicates that in a recession ______ .
A) conflicts between couples tend to rise
B) it is more expensive for couples to split up
C) couples show more concern for each other
D) divorce and separation rates increase
65.What does Kim Stephenson believe?
A) Money is often a symbol of a person’s status.
B) Money means a great deal to both and women.
C) Men and women spend money on different things.
D) Men and women view money in different ways.
66.The author suggests at the end of the passage that couples should ______ .
A) put their money together instead of keeping it separately
B) make efforts to reach agreement on their family budgets
C) discuss money matters to maintain a healthy relationship
D) avoid arguing about money matters to remain romantic
Part Ⅴ Cloze (15 minutes)
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Employers fear they will be unable to recruit students with the skills they need as the economic recovery kicks in, a new survey 67 .
Nearly half of the organizations told researchers they were already struggling to find 68 with skills in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).69 even more companies expect to experience 70 of employees with STEM skills in the next three years.
The Confederation of British Industry 71 694 businesses and organizations across the public and 72 sectors, which together employ 2.4 million people.
Half are 73 they will not be able to fill graduate posts in the coming years, while a third said they would not be able to 74 enough employees with the right A-level skills.
" 75 we move further role recovery and businesses plan 76 growth, the demand for people with high-quality skills and qualifications will
77 ." said Richard Lambert, Director General, CBI."Firms say it is already hard to find people with the right 78 or engineering skills.The new government must make it a top 79 to encourage more young people to study science-related 80 ."
The survey found that young people would improve their job prospects 81 they studied business, maths, English and physics or chemistry at A-level.The A-levels that employers 82 least are psychology and sociology.And while many employers don’t insist on a 83 degree subject.A third prefer to hire those with a STEM-related subject.
The research 84 worries about the lack of progress in improving basic skills in the UK 85 .Half of the employer expressed worries about employees’ basic literacy and numeracy(计算)skills, while the biggest problem is with IT skills, 86 two-thirds reported concerns.
67.A) submits C) launches
B) reveals D) generates
68.A) audience C) partners
B) officials D) staff
69.A) while C) for
B) because D) although
70.A) exits C) absences
B) shortages D) departures
71.A) surveyed C) exposed
B) searched D) exploited
72.A) collective C) personal
B) private D) civil
73.A) confronted C) concerned
B) conformed D) confused
74.A) bind C) transfer
B) attain D) recruit
75.A) Lest C) Before
B) Unless D) As
76.A) with C) on
B) for D) by
77.A) dominate C) enforce
B) stretch D) intensify
78.A) creative C) narrative
B) technical D) physical
79.A) priority C) challenge
B) option D) judgment
80.A) procedures C) thoughts
B) academics D) subjects
81.A) until C) whereas
B) since D) if
82.A) rate C) order
B) discuss D) observe
83.A) typical C) positive
B particular D) general
84.A) highlighted C) focused
B) prescribed D) touched
85.A) masses C) faculty
B) workforce D) communities
86.A) what C) where
B) whom D) why
Part Ⅳ Translation (5 minutes)
Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets Please write your translation on Answer Sheer 2
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87.Charity groups organized various activities to ________________(为地震幸存者筹款)。
88.Linda_______________(不可能收到我的电子邮件)：otherwise, she would have replied.
89.It’s my mother________________(一直在鼓励我不要灰心)when I have difficulties in my studies.
90.The publishing house has to ______________(考虑这部小说的受欢迎程度)。
91.It is absolutely wrong to ________________(仅仅以金钱来定义幸福)。
快速阅读： 1.A) sticks to them in their daily life 2.C) It is the basis of mutual trust。 3.A) To ensure we make responsible choices。 4.B) it is claimed to be unintentional 5.A) Avoid making excuses。 6.C) value immediate benefits most 7.A) pay more dearly 8.Cheaters at exam dont care about their education; all they care about is how to steal a grade。 9.Integrity matters in that all social activities rely on peoples honesty and good faith。 10.Many Americans lost faith in the integrity of their political leaders as a result of the Watergate scandal。 听力Section A： 11.B) Go and ask the staff。 12.A) He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program。 13.B) She is worried about missing her flight。 14.A) At a restaurant。 15.A) He is being interviewed for a job。 16.B) The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory。 17.D) The woman is going to make。 18.B) They didnt quite enjoy their last picnic。 听力Section B： 19.C) He is an Englishman living in Sweden。 20.C) The cold houses。 21.C) Depressing。 22.B) They work hard and play hard。 23.C) French。 24.C) Careers guidance。 25.D) Its pleasant environment。 26.C) The art of Japanese brush painting。 27.B) To enhance concentration。 28.A) How listeners in different cultures show respect。 29.B) Buying and maintaining equipment。 30.D) Two of his employees committed theft。 31.B) Advancement to a higher position。 32.D) She is competing with Chris for the new job。 33.A) They help us see the important values of a culture。 34.B) The values they reflect may change。 35.缺 听力Section C： 复合式听写原文：http://club.topsage.com/thread-2695151-1-1.html (听力原文)
11 / 12 深入阅读：Section A 47.N) challenges 48.A) stable 49.E) progress 50.O) certainly 51.D) role 52.M) combined 53.C) significant 54.G) included 55.K) comprise 56.B) solutions 深入阅读：Section B 57.C) encourage boys to express their emotions more freely 58.A) perform relatively better 59.C) It fails to give boys the attention they need。 60.A) teaching can be tailored to suit the characteristics of boys 61.C) They have sharper vision。 62.C) It makes all the hard work worthwhile。 63.D) Disputes over money may ruin a relationship。 64.A) conflicts between couples tend to rise 65.D) Men and women view money in different ways。 66.C) discuss money matters to maintain a healthy relationship 完型填空： 67.B) reveals 68.D) staff 69.A) while 70.B) shortages 71.A) surveyed 72.B) private 73.C) concerned 74.D) recruit 75.D) As 76.B) for 77.D) intensify 78.B) technical 79.A) priority 80.D) subjects 81.D) if 82.A) rate 83.B) particular 84.A) highlighted 85.B) workforce 86.C) where 翻译：
12 / 12 87.raise money for the survivors in the earthquake 88.couldnt have received my e-mail 89.who keeps on encouraging me to keep my chin up who keeps encouraging me not to lose heart who keeps on cheering me up 90.take the popularity of the novel into consideration/account 91.define happiness solely by money
[听力原文]
11.
W: This crazy bus schedule has got me completely confused.I can’t figure out when my bus to Cleveland leaves?
M: Why don’t you just go to the ticket window and ask?
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
12.
W: I really enjoyed the TV special about drafts last night.Did you get home in time to see it?
W: Oh, yes, but I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing.
Q: What does the man mean?
13.
W: Airport, please.I’m running a little late.So just take the fastest way even if it’s not the most direct.
M: Sure, but there is a lot of traffic everywhere today because of the football game.
Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?
14.
W: May I make a recommendation, sir? Our seafood with this special sauce is very good.
M: Thank you, but I don’t eat shellfish.I’m allergic to it.
Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
15.
W: now one more question if you don’t mind, what position in the company appeals to you most?
M: Well, I’d like the position of sales manager if that position is still vacant.
Q: What do we learn about the man?
16.
M: I don’t think I want to live in the dormitory next year.I need more privacy.
W: I know what you mean.But check out the cost if renting an apartment first.I won’t be surprised if you change your mind.
Q: What does the woman imply?
17.
M: You’re on the right track.I just think you need to narrow the topic down.
W: Yeah, you’re right.I always start by choosing two boarder topics when I’m doing a research paper.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
18.
W: This picnic should beat the last one we went to, doesn’t it?
M: Oh, yeah, we had to spend the whole time inside.Good thing, the weather was cooperative this time.
Q: What do we learn about the speakers from the conversation?
Long Conversation One
M: When I say I live in Sweden, people always want to know about the seasons.
W: The seasons?
M: Yeah, you know how cold it is in winter? What is it like when the days are so short?
W: So what is it like?
M: Well, it is cold ,very cold in winter.Sometimes it is cold as 26 degrees below centigrade.And of course when you go out, you’ll wrap up warm.But inside in the houses it’s always very warm, much warmer than at home.Swedish people always complain that when they visit England, the houses are cold even in the good winter.
W: And what about the darkness?
M: Well, yeah, around Christmas time there’s only one hour of daylight, so you really looks forward to the spring.It is sometimes a bit depressing.But you see the summers are amazing, from May to July in the North of Sweden the sun never sets.It’s still light in the midnight.You can walk in the mountains and read a newspaper.
W: Oh, yeah, the land of the midnight sun.
M: Yeah, that’s right, but it’s wonderful.You won’t stay up all night.And the Swedes makes most of it often they started work earlier in summer and then leave at about 2 or 3 in the afternoon, so that they can really enjoy the long summer evenings.They’d like to work hard, but play hard, too.I think Londoners work longer hours, but I’m not sure this is a good thing.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19.What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
20.What do Swedish people complain about when they visit England in winter?
21.How does the man describe the short hour of daylight around Christmas in Sweden?
22.What does the man say about the Swedish people?
Long Conversation Two
W: What kind of training does one need to go into this type of job?
M: That’s a very good question.I don’t think there is any, specifically.
W: For example, in your case, what was your educational background?
M: Well, I did a degree in French at Nottingham.After that, I did careers work in secondary schools like the careers guidance people.Here is in the university.Then I went into local government because I found I was more interested in the administrative side.Then progressed on to universities.So there wasn’t any plan and there was no specific training.There are plenty of training courses in management techniques and committee work which you can attend now.
W: But in the first place, you did a French degree.
M: In my time, there wasn’t a degree you could do for administration.I think most of the administrators I’ve come across have degrees and all sorts of things.
W: Well, I know in my case, I did an English literature degree and I didn’t really expect to end up doing what I am doing now.
M: Quite.
W: But you are local to Nottingham, actually? Is there any reason why you went to Nottingham University?
M: No, no, I come from the north of England, from west Yorkshire.Nottingham was one of the universities I put on my list.And I like the look of it.The campus is just beautiful.
W: Yes, indeed.Let’s see.Were you from the industrial part of Yorkshire?
M: Yes, from the Woolen District.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23.What was the man’s major at university?
24: What was the man’s job in secondary schools?
25.What attracted the man to Nottingham University?
Section B
Passage One
While Gail Obcamp, an American artist was giving a speech on the art of Japanese brush painting to an audience that included visitors from Japan, she was confused to see that many of her Japanese listeners have their eyes closed.Were they tuned off because an American had the nerve to instruct Japanese in their own art form or they deliberately tried to signal their rejection of her? Obcamp later found out that her listeners were not being disrespectful.Japanese listeners sometimes closed their eyes to enhance concentration.Her listeners were showing their respect for her by chewing on her words.Some day you may be either a speaker or a listener in a situation involving people from other countries or members of minority group in North America.Learning how different cultures signal respect can help you avoid misunderstandings.Here are some examples.In the deaf culture of North America, many listeners show applause not by clapping their hands but by waving them in the air.In some cultures, both overseas and in some minority groups in North America, listeners are considered disrespectful if they look directly at the speaker.Respect is shown by looking in the general direction but avoiding direct eye contact.In some countries, whistling by listeners is a sign of approval while in other courtiers it is a form of insult.
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26.What did Obcamp’s speech focus on?
27.Why do Japanese listeners sometimes close their eyes while listening to a speech?
28.What does the speaker try to explain?
Passage Two
Chris is in charge of purchasing and maintaining equipment in his Division at Taxlong Company.He is soon going to have an evaluation interview with his supervisor and the personnel director to discuss the work he has done in the past year.Salary, promotion and plans for the coming year will also be discussed at the meeting.Chris has made several changes for his Division in the past year.First, he bought new equipment for one of the departments.He has been particularly happy about the new equipment because many of the employees have told him how much it has helped them.Along with improving the equipment, Chris began a program to train employees to use equipment better and do simple maintenance themselves.The training saved time for the employees and money for the company.Unfortunately, one serious problem developed during the year.Two employees the Chris hired were stealing, and he had to fire them.Chris knows that a new job for a purchasing and maintenance manager for the whole company will be open in a few months, and he would like to be promoted to the job.Chris knows, however, that someone else wants that new job, too.Kim is in charge of purchasing and maintenance in another Division of the company.She has also made several changes over the year.Chris knows that his boss likes Kim’s work, and he expects that his work will be compared with hers.
Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29.What is Chris’s main responsibility at Taxlong Company?
30.What problem did Chris encounter in his Division?
31.What does Chris hope for in the near future?
32.What do we learn about Kim from the passage?
Passage Three
Proverbs, sometimes called sayings, are examples of folk wisdom.They are little lessons which older people of a culture pass down to the younger people to teach them about life.Many proverbs remind people of the values that are important in the culture.Values teach people how to act, what is right, and what is wrong.Because the values of each culture are different, understanding the values of another culture helps explain how people think and act.Understanding your own culture values is important too.If you can accept that people from other cultures act according to their values, not yours, getting along with them will be much easier.Many proverbs are very old.So some of the values they teach may not be as important in the culture as they once were.For example, Americans today do not pay much attention to the proverb “Haste makes waste”, because patience is not important to them.But if you know about past values, it helps you to understand the present and many of the older values are still strong today.Benjamin Franklin, a famous American diplomat, writer and scientist, died in 1790, but his proverb “Time is money” is taken more seriously by Americans of today than ever before.A study of proverbs from around the world shows that some values are shared by many cultures.In many cases though, the same idea is expressed differently.
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33.Why are proverbs so important?
34.According to the speaker what happens to some proverbs with the passage of time?
35.What do we learn from the study of proverbs from around the world?
Section C
Compound Dictation
Our lives are woven together.As much as I enjoy my own (36) company, I no longer imagine I can get through a (37) single day much less all my life (38) completely on my own.Even if I am on (39) vacation in the mountains, I am eating food someone else has grown, living in a house someone else has (40) built, wearing clothes someone else has sewn from cloth woven by others, using (41) electricity someone else is distributing to my house.(42) Evidence of interdependence is everywhere; we are on this (43) journey together.(44) As I was growing up, I remember being carefully taught that independence not interdependence was everything.“Make your own way”,“Stand on your own two feet” or my mother’s favorite remark when I was face-to-face with consequences of some action:“Now that you’ve made your bed, lie on it!” Total independence is a dominant thing in our culture.I imagine that (45) what my parents were trying to teach me was to take responsibilities for my actions and my choices.But the teaching was shaped by our cultural imagines.And instead, I grew up believing that I was supposed to be totally independent and consequently became very reluctant to ask for help.(46) I would do almost anything not to be a burden, and not require any help from anybody.
试题2：
单项选择
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.
1.----- will you be able to finish the job this week?
----- ___________ , but Im not skilled enough, you know.
A.I cant say so B.I expect so C.Im sure so D.I dont know so
2.We arrived at the station _______ late, or we the bus.
A.too much; would catch B.a little too; had caught
C.much too; would have caught D.too much; would have caught
3.Is it the watch you want ________?
A.to have it repaired B.to repair it
C.to have repaired D.to have repaired it
4.The two thieves fled the town separately, _______ a bag.
A.each carrying B.whose that watch is C.whose watch is that D.whose watch is
5.The little boy cant tell ________.
A.whose is that watch B.whose that watch is
C.whose watch is that D.whose watch is
6.If a baby bird stays _______ for two or three weeks after leaving the nest, it has a fair chance of becoming an adult.
A.living B.lively C.alive D.live
7.We will not attack ______ we are attacked; if attacked,we will certainly counter-attack.
A.if B.when C.unless D.even if
8.You can take ______ seat you like.
A.no matter what B.no matter which C.what D.whichever
9.I ______ to speak to you all these days.
A.wanted B.have wanted C.shall want D.shall be wanting
10.A burning cigarette he threw into the wastepaper basket ______ fire to the hotel.
A.made B.set C.caused D.caught
11."Do you hear someone knocking at the door?"
"Yes, I did.I heard him ______ three times."
A.knocking B.knocked C.being knocking D.knock
12.Peter, John and Tom each ______.
A.say they came first B.says they came first C.says he came first D.say came first
13.Through long power lines electricity goes ______.
A.to the place needed B.there it is needed C.where it is needed D.which it is needed
14.______ from the apple tree.
A.It down fell B.there it is needed C.Down fell it D.Fell it down
15.The service in this restaurant is very poor; there are not enough waiters to wait ______ customers.
A.on B.for C.with D.to
完形填空
Linda was a few minutes late.Wilson 16 the office when she got there.His secretary told her he 17 back in a few minutes.She 18 sit down and wait for a few minutes in outer office.
"Ill never get this job," she 19 herself.For a moment she wanted to 20 the building.Just then, Wilson came 21 the door and hurried into his office.A few minutes 22 his secretary took Linda in and introduced her,
Linda apologized 23 .Wilson didnt seem to 24 .They chatted casually (随便地) for a few seconds and then 25 .He 26 her letter of application.
"Youve never worked in radio or television before, 27 ? "he said.Now she was 28 that she would not get the job.Wilson asked her 29 questions.
30 he seemed impressed with her other qualifications(资格).She was 31 when he asked her if she could start soon."I wonder if youd mind 32 next month?" he asked 33 .
34 seemed she had got the job 35 .
16.A.had left B.has left C.was left D.would be leaving
17.A.had been B.came C.was D.would be
18.A.should B.had to C.would D.was able to
19.A.told B.spoke C.said D.talked
20.A.run out B run of C.run out of D.run away
21.A.through B.across C.cross D.along
22.A.latest B.last C.late D.later
23.A.to being late B.for being late C.to be late D.for the late
24.A.mind B.listen C.notice D.hear
25.A.took down with business B.came down to business C.settled down with business D.got down to business
26.filled out B.took out C.sent out D.threw away
27.A.havent you B.do you C.have you D.dont you
28.A.even more sure B.much sure C.even sure of D.sure of
29.A.a few such B.a few more C.much a few D.more a few
30.A.As her surprise B.To her surprised C.For her surprised D.To her surprise
31.A.even more surprise B.even much surprise C.even more surprised D.even much surprised
32.A.starting B.to start C.start D.started
33.A.by a smile B.with a smile C.by smile D.with smile
34.A.It B.This C.That D.He
35.A.not at all B.after all C.all D.after that
阅读理解
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
In the traditional(传统的)marriage, the man worked at a job to earn money for the family , Most men worked in an office , a factory, or some other place away from the home .Since the man earned the money , he paid the bills(帐).The money was used for food , clothes , the house , and other family needs , The man made most of the decisions , He was the boss.
In the traditional marriage, the woman seldom worked away from the house.she stayed at home to care for the children and her husband, She cooked meals, cleaned the house , washed the clothes , and did other housework , Her job at home was very important.
In recent years , many couples(夫妇)continue to have a traditional relationship of the kind .The man has a job and earns the money for the family .The woman stays at home and cares for the children and the house .Many Americans are happy with the kind of marriage .But some other Americans have a different impression of marriage and family responsibilities(责任).
There are two important differences in male(男性)and female (女性)roles(角色)now.One is that both men and women have many more choices .They may choose to marry or to stay single .They may choose to work or stay at home .Both men and women may choose roles that are comfortable for them.
A second difference in male and female roles is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities are shared .The husband and wife may choose to have children, or they may not .If they have children, the man take care of them some of the time , all of the time or not at all .The woman may want to stay at home and take care of the children .Or she may want to go to work .Men and women now decide these things together in a marriage , Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of their families.
36.Which of the following is NOT true in the traditional marriage ?
A.Men worked at a job to earn money for the family .
B.The women made most of decisions.
C.The woman stayed at home to care the children.
D.The man paid the bills.
37.In recent years ________.
A.young couples (拒绝)the traditional relationship.
B.the woman has a job and earns the money for the family .
C.the woman doesnt stay at home and care for the children and the house.
D.the role of men and women has begun to change .
38.Men and women may now choose all the following except to _______.
A.marry or to stay single .B.work or stay at home .
C.leave their jobs just because they have children
D.have their roles that are comfortable for them
39.The following are all now true except __________.
A.they may choose to have children or not
B.the man may tack care of the children some of the time.
C.the woman is the most important person in the house
D.the woman may want to go to work
40.Which of the following is not true?
A.Everyone tries to get married.
B.The man was the boss in the traditional marriage.
C.The womans job at home was very important in the past.
D.Many Americans still have a traditional marriage.
B
In reading science, a heading (标题)often gives a clue (线索)to a problem that is going to be discussed .Getting the problem clearly in your mind is the first step to take in studying such material.You are advised to do this in reading science articles.
1.Read the title and think about it .
2.Read all of the headings .You should get a clear idea of what the problems are without reading anything but the headings.
3.Next , read the article all the way through carefully.Each time you come to a heading that names a problem, read the paragraphs under that heading to find out : 1.more information about the problem; 2.how the problem may be met .
41.This passage offers advice on _______.
A.how to read titles and headings B.how to find headings in an article
C.what problems to be discussed in science article
D.how to read science material
42.It is advisable for you ________.
A.to read the heading which you think is the title
B.to read the heading that names a problem
C.to read one heading and the paragraph under it each time
D.to read the headings only
43.Read the whole article after ________.
A.you have got all the information about the problem
B.you understand the title C.you have read one paragraph after another
D.you are clear about what to be discussed
44.You read the whole article carefully _________.
A.to get all the headings B.to see how the problem is discussed
C.to name problems D.to think about the title
C
Unemployment(失业)rose from 7.5&in June, 1996to 7.8% in July, 1996, the highest rate since January of that year , the Labor Department reported.The main reason was a large increase -----nearly 700, 000 in the labor force , with a record 61.9% of the population over sixteen years of age working or actively looking for work.
That growth was caused mainly by an increase in the number of women in the labor force , an increase partly because of a continuation of long ----term and economic trends(经济趋势)and partly a reflection of pressure on families to increase their incomes.
45.According to the announcement, which of the following statements is correct?
A.Unemployment in July was higher than it had been since January.
B.Unemployment rose at a steady rate form January to July.
C.Unemployment rose by about 7% from June to July.
D.Unemployment rose about 7% the first time in July.
46.Why did unemployment increase during the period discussed in the passage?
A.There are fewer jobs in summer.B.Many companies had dismissed workers.
C.The labor force had grown.D.Records have become more accurate(准确)
47.which of the following is said to be the main reason why more people are looking for work?
A.Young people start working younger.
B.Recent graduates have entered the labor market.
C.More people must have tow jobs to support their families.
D.More women have entered the job market.
48.It can be inferred that the labor force described in the passage is made up of __________
A.persons whose jobs are not professional(专业的)
B.persons who work at both permanent (永久)and full-time jobs
C.those over 16 years of age who are looking for work
D.about 60% of the countrys population
D
I found myself facing a dry-cleaning store which had once been one of the best restaurants in New York.On Sundays the old man would take my mother and me for dinner.There had been a balcony(走廊)where a baker (面包师)in a tall white hat baked fresh bread , and been whenever a customer entered, the baker would look down and put in a fresh batch(一炉).I could see the manager who always sat down with us while we ate .He had some disease , I suppose, because the right side of his face was swollen (肿的)out like a balloon , but he always wore a hard wing collar and a white tie , and never seemed sick .A Negro with a moustache was looking through the store window at me .For a moment I was anxious to go and tell him what I remembered.I did not go into the store , nor even toward our house , I went down town instead and sat in my room , trying to read.
49.Why did the writer stop in front of the store?
A.He wanted to take some clothes to be cleaned.
B.He was thinking about his boyhood.
C.He was looking for a good place to eat.
D.He wanted to buy some fresh bread.
50.In America "old man" probably means _______.
A.uncle B.grandfather C.father D.friend
51.What did the writer do when he walked away from the dry-cleaning store?
A.He stopped thinking about his childhood.
B.He went to the field where the children were playing.
C.He went into the restaurant .D.He returned to the room where he was staying.
E
Hotlines have become common in China.Some radio broadcasting stations use hotlines to encourage the listeners to take part in the talk shows.
Thats a good idea.Yet, the fact is, some people do nothing but break the whole programme.
Some people know little about the topic under discussion.Sometimes they do not even know what the host(主持人)is talking about.So the host has to tell the caller what the show is about .Usually the caller will ask a few questions which express his hope and show his ignorance(无知).Then the host has to answer and explain-how silly this is !It wastes a lot of time .
It seems that some people phone the hotlines in fun.They just want to let the listeners hear them.They dont care what the topic is , whether they themselves are interested in or how silly they appear to be.
Im totally bored(厌烦)by those people .Its necessary for radio stations to improve the hotline programmes.In my opinion, if a caller doesnt know what is going on, the operator should not let the caller take part in it.
52.The sentence, "Some people do nothing but break the whole programme." may tell us that ______.
A.radio stations use hotlines in a wrong way B.it is a fact
C.it is a good idea D.some people have unclear thoughts
53.The host has to answer and explain, ____ .
A.for the host works hard B.because of the callers ignorance
C.for the host likes talking to the caller D.because of a lot of questions raised by the caller
54.The passage doesnt tell us the idea ________ .
A.that some listeners phone the hotlines in fun
B.that some people just want to be heard by others
C.that some people who dont care what the topic is must have realized that they appear to be silly
D.what the hotline programmes are
55.Which of the following is not true?
A.Some people know little about the topic under discussion.
B.Some people do not know what the host is talking about
C.Some people do not know what the show is about
D.The writer tells us that the host is silly.
短文改错
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断:如无错误,在该行右边横线上画一个勾(√); 如有错误(每行只有一个错误), 则按下列情况改正:
多一个词: 把多余的词用斜线()划掉, 在该行右边横线上写出该词,并也用斜线划掉。
缺一个词: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
错一个词: 在错的词下划一横线,在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意: 原行没有错的不要改。
Every morning John goes to work by trains.He 56.___________
always buys a newspaper, it helps to make the time 57.___________
pass more quickly.
One Thursday morning, he turned on the sports 58.____________
page.He wanted to see the report about an important 59.____________
football match the night before, The report was such 60.____________
interesting that he forgot to get off at his station.He
didnt know it when he saw the sea.He got off at the 61.____________
next station , and had to wait long time for a train to 62.____________
go back .Of course, he arrived very late at the office. 63.___________
His boss were very angry when Tom told him why he was late .64.___________
"Work is very more important than football!" he shouted.65.___________
Keys:
1—10 BCCAB CCDBB
11—20 DACBA ADBAC
21—30 ADBAD BCABD
31—40 CABAB BDCCA
41—50 DBACA CDABC
51—55 DBBCD
56.trains → train 57.it → which 58.on → to 59.see → read 60.such → so
61.when → until 62.wait → wait a 63.正确 64.were → was
65.very → much / 去掉very
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