大学英语四级模拟题二(含答案)

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1、精品文档，仅供学习与交流，如有侵权请联系网站删除大学英语四级模拟题二一二三四五主观分客观分总分核查人得分阅卷人Part I Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (10%)Directions: In this part, you will have to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. For

2、questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. （1-7题答案填涂在答题卡上；8-10题答案写在答题纸上。）Story ReaderAbout Story ReaderParents dearly hope their children learn to read well. They also hope their children learn to read quickly and easily, so that theyre ready for the demands pu

3、t on them by school and the world.Kids want to learn how to read, but they also crave entertainment, whether its quiet and passive or dynamic and interactive. The aims of the Story Reader line of electronic books are to entertain children and to introduce them to the process of learning how to read

4、in a gentle and enjoyable way. In this article, well show you how Story Reader works and if it accomplishes that goal.Story Reader is a compact, roughly 12-inch-by-12-inch plastic case (with a carrying handle ) that opens to reveal an actual book that fits snugly（紧紧地）into the Reader itself. Story Re

5、aders core feature is that it reads the book aloud to a child as he follows along. The child turns the pages when prompted by the Story Reader or at his own pace.Books have both text and illustrations. The electronic book responds to the childs wishes. The Story Reader speaks the text for the curren

6、t page. If the child turns back a few pages, the Reader recognizes that page and reads it again. Kids react well to this interactivity because it instills a sense of control over the story.There are Three Story Reader ProductsThe basic Story Reader, introduced in 2003, is as described above and is i

7、ntended for kids three years of age and older.The device has a volume control but no on/off switch-a deliberate choice so kids can simply open it up and begin reading. It takes four AAA batteries (or operates on household current with an optional adaptor（电源适配器）) and retails for around $20.Find out m

8、ore information about the more than 60 titles at the Story Reader website.Early in 2006, Publications International, Ltd.-Story Readers publisher-introduced My First Story Reader, designed for newborns to kids up to age three. As with the original, a narrator reads the【精品文档】第 13 页 story aloud, this

9、time from a 12-page book made from a heavier paperstock that includes sound effects and music to enliven the experience.My First Story Reader features two play modes, one with narration, the other that asks questions about the images on each page. The child can press any of three buttons to answer b

10、asic questions about shapes and colors. The last two pages of each My First Story Reader book features a sing-along rhyming melody. My First Story Reader retails for about $20.Late in 2006, Publications International introduced a video version of Story Reader called Story Reader Video Plus for kids

11、up to the age of seven. Retailing for about $35, it combines a stand-alone Story Reader with an Animated Story Mode that plays through your television and includes a Learning Game Mode.The Animated Story Mode works just as it sounds-when you connect it to your television through color-coded cables,

12、the story appears on screen and changes as your child turns the pages. Kids get to the Learning Game Mode by turning to the last page of the book. There, they can choose from five educational games. While it depends on the story, generally there are pattern games, memory games, and platform games. S

13、imilar to Nintendo games like Super Mario Brothers, in a platform game the child uses the included controller to guide him through the environment and conquer obstacles.Story Reader Video Plus isnt a video game, technically, and Publications International bills the Story Reader line more as electron

14、ic books than toys. This reassures many parents, and its why Story Reader is sold in bookstores and in the book section of major retailers.What about the Educational Underpinnings（基础）of Story Reader?Studies show an alarming decline in reading rates among all age groups in America, especially among t

15、he young.Children are bombarded on a daily basis with multiple forms of entertainment that compete with traditional learning.Kids naturally emulate（模仿）the adults in their lives, and seeing their parents and other family members enjoy reading is a powerful motivator. Establishing and keeping a Read-A

16、t-Home Night helps families spend time together and helps form lifelong reading habits in children.Heres how you do it: Set aside one night a week in your household and call it Read-At-Home Hour-or anything you prefer. Establish a time allotment that works for your family, for example, 30 minutes or

17、 an hour. Minimize interruptions from the TV, computer, and video games-and turn on the telephone answering machine. Choose one book for the entire family to read aloud together, or encourage individual family members to choose their own books to read quietly. Electronic books can work in this conte

18、xt, as well. Finally, sit down, relax, and read.注意：1-7题答案填涂在答题卡上；8-10题答案写在答题纸上。1. The aims of the Story Reader line of electronic books are _A.to entertain and teach childrenBto play with the childC.to ease the parents burdenD.to ease the teachers burden2. Story Readers key characteristic is that _A

19、.it reads the book which the child likesB.it reads the book while the child playsC.it reads the book while the child follows alongD.it reads the book while the parent works3. Children _ are suitable users of the basic Story Reader.A.up to six months oldB.up to age oneCup to age twoD.up to age three4

20、. The basic Story Reader for sale is about _A.12 dollarsB.20 dollarsC.35 dollarsD.60 dollars5. My First Story Reader is characteristic withA.two play modesB.three play modesC.four play modesD.five play modes6.Story Reader Video Plus is a video version of Story Reader designed for _A.newborns to kids

21、 up to age threeB.newborns to kids up to age sevenC.children up to the age of fiveD.children up to the age of seven7. How many games can children choose from the Animated Story Mode?A.fourB.fiveC.sixD.seven8. If the Story Reader speaks the text for the current page, but the child turns back a few pa

22、ges, it will _.9. Late in 2006, we can infer that there were_ Story Reader products.10. Like Super Mario Brothers, children in a platform game use the included controllers to_. Part II Listening Comprehension (35%)Section ADirections: In this section you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long co

23、nversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which

24、is the best answer.11.A. At a booking office.B. In a library.C. At a bank.D. In the street.12.A. At the zoo.B. In Room 245.C. In a restaurant.D. In a hotel.13.A. 40.B. 48.C. 80.D. 84.14.A. On foot.B. By bus.C. By car.D. By bike.15.A. The room is on fire.B. The man is bothered by the smoke.C. There i

25、s little air.D. The man is not permitted in the room.16.A. Someone fixed it.B. Louise sold it.C. Louise repaired it.D. Its been thrown out.17.A. Shell talk to Bill.B. She agrees with the man.C. Bill is always like that.D. The man should be happy.18.A. Even though John worked very hard, he didnt pass

26、 the exam.B. John didnt work very hard in physics.C. John should spend more time in playing tennis.D. John didnt pass the exam because it was too difficult.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A. The math test.B. The history test.C. The physics test.D. The literat

27、ure test.20. A. The last but one.B. Question Four. C. The last question.D. Question One.21. A. He wishes he could redo the test.B. He wishes he could have had more time.C. He wishes the woman could do better.D. He wishes the woman could have helped him.22. A. He is going to take pictures.B. He is go

28、ing back to his dorm.C. He is going to return the book.D. He is having a rest.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A. About the activities of the Students Union.B. About the activities of the World Expo.C. About the activities of the university leaders.D. About th

29、e plan of the speakers at the weekend.24. A. They sent some tourists there.B. They sent a group of volunteers there.C. They sent some vehicles there.D. They sent some handicrafts there.25. A. They are going to arrange a flower-show.B. They are sending some more volunteers.C. They are going to open a

30、 handcraft stall.D. They are going to take more tourists there.Section BDirections: 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 b

31、est answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A. 2.B. 4. C. 1.D. 627. A. 10 days.B. One week.C. Two weeks.D. 6 days.28. A. Students can lend the books borrowed from the library to others.B. Students may not talk

32、or disturb others in the library.C. Students can put back the books anywhere on the shelves.D. The students far from outside the library should keep quiet.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A. Storm.B. Flood.C. Heat.D. Pollution.30. A. Wearing dark-colored

33、 clothes.B. Living in cold area.C. Avoid moving in hot weather.D. Wearing loose clothes made of natural materials.31. A. Natural disasters.B. Heat and health.C. Stay out of the sun.D. Hot weather of the world.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A. Tired a

34、nd not healthy.B. Tossing and turning in bed.C. Sleeping a lot.D. (Of ones “body clock”) Out of order33. A. Sleeping in except on weekends.B. Getting plenty of exercise before bedtime.C. Avoiding tea and coffee in the daytime.D. Relaxing yourself before bedtime.34. A. A good workout will help you sl

35、eep better.B. Resolve stress and anger before going to bed.C. Reading a boring book may help you fall asleep immediately.D. Counting numbers when you have trouble falling asleep.35. A. Good Sleep, Good Work.B. How to Wind up Ones “Body Clock”.C. Thats Snooze to Me.D. Relaxing Activities Before Bedti

36、me.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact word

37、s you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or written down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should c

38、heck what you have written.（此部分答案写在答题纸上）For good or bad, computers are now 36._ of our daily lives. With the price of a small home computer now being 37._, experts predict that before long, all schools and businesses and most families in the 38._ parts of the world will own a computer of some kind.

39、Among the general public, computers 39._ strong feelings-people either love them or hate them. The computer lovers talk about how 40._ computers can be in business, in education and in the home-41._ from all the games, you can do your 42._ on them, use them to 43._ your central heating, and in some

40、places even do your shopping with them. 44._, as more and more unpleasant jobs are taken over by computerized robots.The haters, on the other hand, 45. _. They worry, too, that people who spend all their time talking to computers will forget how to talk to each other. And anyway, they ask, whats wro

41、ng with going shopping and learning languages in a classroom with real teachers? But their biggest fear is that 46. _.Part III Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (35%)Section ADirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.

42、 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. （答案填涂在答题卡上）Passage OneQuestions 47 to 51 are based on the following passage. As regards social conventions,

43、 we must say a word about the well-known English class system. “This is an embarrassing subject for English people, and one they tend to be ashamed of, though during the present century class-consciousness has grown less and less, and the class system less rigid.” But it still exists below the surfa

44、ce. Broadly speaking, it means there are two classes, the “middle class” and the “working class”. (We shall ignore for a moment the old “upper class”, including the hereditary aristocracy, since it is extremely small in numbers; but some of its members have the right to sit in the House of Lords, an

45、d some newspapers take a surprising interest in their private life.) The middle class consists chiefly of well-to-do businessmen and professional people of all kinds. The working class consists chiefly of manual and unskilled workers.The most obvious difference between them is in their accent. Middl

46、e-class people use slightly varying kinds of “received pronunciation” which is the kind of English spoken by BBC announcers and taught to overseas pupils. Typical working-class people speak in many different local accents which are generally felt to be rather ugly and uneducated. One of the biggest

47、barriers of social equality in England is the two-class education system. To have been to a so-called “public school” immediately marks you out as one of the middle class. The middle classes tend to live a more formal life than working-class people, and are usually more cultured. Their midday meal i

48、s “lunch” and they have a rather formal evening meal called “dinner”, whereas the working mans dinner, if his working hours permit, is at midday, and his smaller, late-evening meal is called supper. As we have said, however, the class system is much less rigid than it was, and for a long time it has

49、 been government policy to reduce class distinctions. “Working-class students very commonly receive a university education and enter the professions, and working-class incomes have grown so much recently that the distinctions between the two classes are becoming less and less clear.” However, regard

50、less of ones social status, certain standards of politeness are expected of everybody, and a well-bred person is polite to everyone he meets, and treats a labourer with the same respect he gives an important businessman. Servility（奴性、恭顺）inspires both embarrassment and dislike. Even the word “sir”, e

51、xcept in school and in certain occupations (e.g. commerce, the army etc.) sounds too servile（奴性的，逢迎的）to be commonly used.47.The middle class mainly refers to people _.A. who were born as aristocratB. who have the right to sit in the House of LordsC. who speak in many different local accentsD. who ar

52、e prosperous businessmen or who work in some professions48.The most obvious difference between the working class and the middle class in English is their _. A. dress B. work C. accent D. meal49. Why isnt the word “sir” commonly used in Britain? A.Because it sounds too servile and is likely to cause

53、embarrassment. B. Because it can only be used in some certain occupations.C.Because it is an impolite word.D.Because it shows that the speaker is not a well-bred person.50. The “upper class” in England today_.A.are extremely small in number so that media pays no attention to themB.still uses old wor

54、ds like “Sir” in their everyday life C.includes the hereditary aristocracyD. refers only to the royal family51. Which of the following is not true about the English class system?A.It is an embarrassing subject for English people.B.Working-class students cannot receive a university education.C.The cl

55、ass system is much less rigid than it was.D.The class system still exists below the surface.Passage TwoQuestions 52 to 56 are based on the following passage.Now let us look at how we read. When we read a printed text, our eyes move across a page in short, jerky movement. We recognize words usually w

56、hen our eyes are still when they fixate（注视）. Each time they fixate, we see a group of words. This is known as the recognition span or the visual span. The length of time of which the eyes stop -the duration of the fixation -varies considerably from person to person. It also varies within any one per

57、son according to his purpose in reading and his familiarity with the text. Furthermore, it can be affected by such factors as lighting and tiredness. Unfortunately, in the past, many reading improvement courses have concentrated too much on how our eyes move across the printed page. As a result of t

58、his misleading emphasis on the purely visual aspects of reading, numerous exercises have been devised to train the eyes to see more words at one fixation. For instance, in some exercises, words are flashed on to a screen for, say, a tenth or a twentieth of a second. One of the exercises has required

59、 students to fix their eyes on some central point, taking in the words on either side. Such word patterns are often constructed in the shape of rather steep pyramids so the reader takes in more and more words at each successive fixation. All these exercises are very clever, but its one thing to impr

60、ove a persons ability to see words and quite another thing to improve his ability to read a text efficiently. Reading requires the ability to understand the relationship between words. Consequently, for these reasons, many experts have now begun to question the usefulness of eye training, especially

61、 since any approach which trains a person to read isolated words and phrases would seem unlikely to help him in reading a continuous text.52. The time of the recognition span can be affected by the following facts except _ .A.ones familiarity with the text B.ones purpose in readingC.the length of a

62、group of wordsD.lighting and tiredness53. The author may believe that reading _.A.requires a reader to take in more words at each fixationB.requires a reader to see words more quicklyC.demands an deeply-participating mindD. demands more mind than eyes54.What does the author mean by saying “but its one thing to improve a persons ability to see words and quite another thing to improve his ability to read a text efficiently.” in the second paragraph?A. The ability to see words is not needed when an efficient reading is conducted.