英语四级考试复习题

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英语四级考试复习题

　　题目要求：

　　1.有些人愿意和父母居住在一起

　　2.有些人想自己独立居住

　　3.我的看法

　　参考范文：

　　Some people enjoy living together with their parents after they have grown up. They hold the opinion because, living with parents, they can take better care of their parents and vice versa. Meanwhile, they can turn to their parents for help if they get into trouble or have some difficulties. To them, life in a big family seems to be more enjoyable than that in a small family.

　　Others, however, prefer to live separately. They cherish the idea to be independent of their parents, seek more freedom and wish to have a place of their own, in which they can do what they like. Bedsides, they don't want to be overprotected by their parents but long for chance to face the society by themselves.

　　As to me, I like an independent life style in spite of the fact I love my parents. Different generations have different life styles and values. What one generations likes may not be another generation's fondness. Living separately, each generation can enjoy different value. In addition, by leading an independent life, I can train my character and develop my own ability to deal with things encountered in my life.

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　　What is your favourite colour? Do you like yellow, orange, red? If you do, you must be an optimist, a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer greys and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy, and you would rather follow than lead. You tend to be a pessimist. At least, this is what psychologists tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of colours preference, as well as the effect that colours have on human beings. They tells us, among other facts, that we do not choose our favourite clour as we grow up - we are born with our preference. If you happen to love brown, you did so, as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.

　　Colours do influence our moods - there is no doubt about it. A yellow room makes most people feel more cheerful and more relaxed than a dark green one; and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand, black is depressing. A black bridge over the Thames River, near London, used to be the scene of more suicides than any other bridge in the area - until it was repainter green. The number of suicide attempts immediately fell sharply; perhaps it would have fallen even more if the bridge had been done in pink or baby blue.

　　Light and bright colours make people not only hppier but more active. It is an established fact that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or grey.

　　1."You would rather follow than red" means ________.

　　a. you don't like to follow others

　　b. you would be a member rather than a leader

　　c. you would be afraid of following others

　　d. you would like to be a leader rather than a follower

　　2. If one enjoys life, one is sure to prefer ________.

　　a. red to yellow

　　b. blue to orange

　　c. red to grey

　　d. blue to yellow

　　3."They tell us, among other facts, that we don't choose our favourite colours as we grow up.""Among other facts" means ________.

　　a. besides other facts

　　b. in regard to other facts

　　c. not considering other facts

　　d. according to other facts

　　4. Which of the following is facts?

　　a. People's preference of one colour to another is instinct

　　b. People's preference of one colour to another is acquired as they grow up.

　　c. More people happen to love brown because they saw something brown when they were born

　　d. Colours have little influence on our moods

　　5. Those who committed suicide preferred the bridge over the Thames River near london to others because of ________.

　　a. its shape

　　b. its structure

　　c. its colour

　　d. its building materials

　　答案：bcaac

　　Social customs and ways of behaving change. Things which were considered impolite many years ago are now acceptable. Just a few years ago, it was considered impolite behaviour for a man to smoke on street. No man who thought of himself by smoking when a lady was in a room.

　　Customs also differ from country to country. Does a man walk on the left or the right of a woman in your country? Or doesn't it matter? Should you use both hands when you are eating? Should leave one in your lap, or on the table?

　　The Americans and the British not only speak the same language but also share a large number of social customs. For example, in both America and England people shake hands when they meet each other for the first time. Also, most Englishmen will open a door for a wonman or offer their seat to a woman, and so will most Americans. Promptness is important both in England and in America. That is, if a dinner invitation is for 7 o'clock, the dinner guest either arrives close to that time or calls up to explain his delay.

　　The important thing to remember about social customs is not to do anything that might make other people feel uncomfortable - especially if they are your guests. When the food was served, one of the guests strated to eat his peas with a knife. The other guests were amused or shocked, but the host calmly picked up his knife and began eating in the same way. It would have been bad manners to make his guest feel foolish or uncomfortable.

　　1. If one has accepted a dinner invitation, what should he do if he is tobe late for the dinner?

　　a. He should find an excuse

　　b. He should adk for excuse.

　　c. He should say sorry

　　d. He should telephone to explain his being late.

　　2."It would have been bad manners to make his guests feel foolish or uncomfortable.""Bad manners" means ________.

　　a. ugly

　　b. dishonest

　　c. impolite

　　d. shameful

　　3. which of the following do you think is the best tiltle for this passage?

　　a. Social Customs and Customs