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1、大学英语四级考试模拟试卷4（总分：460.00,做题时间:120分钟）一、Part I Reading Comprehension（总题数：3,分数：147.00）Passage OneSome radio singals were heard in 1967.They were coming from a point in the sky where there was unknown star.They were coming very regularly too, about once a second, if they were controlled by clock.The scie
2、ntists who heard the signals did not tell anybody else.They were rather afraid to tell in case they frightened people.The signals were coming from a very small body一no bigger,perhaps than the earth.Was that why no light could be seen from it?Or were the signals coming from a planet that belonged to
3、some other star? There was no end to the questions,but the scientists kept the news secret. Perhaps there are intelligent beings out there. they thought, “who are trying to send messages to other planets,or to us?So the news was not given to the newspaper.lnstead,the scientists studied the signals a
4、nd searched for others like them.Well,all that happened in 1967 and 1968.Since then scientists have learnt more about those strange,regular,radio signals.And they have told the story,of course.The signals do not come from a planet;they come from a new kind of star called a “pulsar” .About a hundred
5、other pulsars have now been found,and most of them are very like the first one.Pulsars are strong radio stars.They are the smallest but the heaviest stars we know at present.A handful of pulsar would weigh a few thousand tons.Their lightif they give much lightis too small for us to see.But we can be
6、 sure of this,no intelligent beings are living on them.（分数:71.0）（1） .The radio signals discussed in this passage.（分数：14.2）A.were regular VB.were controlled by a clockC.were heard in 1967 onlyD.were secret messages解析：见原文第一段,“They were coming very regularlytoo.”他们同样非常有规律， 与A）项同意。B）were controlled by a
7、 clock.由时钟控制，原文前面有一表示“似乎 的”连词ifo C）, D）根据下文判断都不正确。【参考译文】文中讨论到的电磁信号【短文大意】1967年人类收到了一些太空信号。这些信号来自太空中的某一恒星领域， 它们极有规律，难道这是外星人向地球或我们发收的信号?为了不致在人们当中 造成恐慌，科学家们一直保守着这个秘密，并且一直对它们进行研究。如今，当 然一切都真相大白。原来这些信号都来自一种叫脉冲星的恒星，它们的密度极大 连光线也难以逃逸。但有一点可以确定，上面没有智能生命存在。（2） .The radio singals were sent by.（分数：14.2）A.a satelli
8、te3.55）A.be close toB.be closed toC.be open toD.be opened to V 解析：be close to对关闭，强调状态；be closed to对关闭（封闭）,强调动作；be open to对开放，强调状态；be opened to对开放，强调动作。因此答案为Do【参考译文】正在修建的公路定于劳动节那天开通。17.lt was more than fifteen years ago I entered the laboratory of Professor Agassiz.（分数：3.55）A.whenB.that VC.in which D
9、.since 解析：It is （was）that为强调句的固定结构，因此答案为B。【参考译文】十五年前，我加入了 Agassiz教授的实验室。18.than it began raining.（分数:3.55）A.Hardly had he reached homeB.Hardly did he reach homeC.No sooner did he reach homeD.No sooner had he reached home V 解析：Hardly.when,No sooner.than刚就为固定的连词搭配；且前一个分句需倒装。因此答案为D。【参考译文】他刚一到家天就开始下雨了。1
10、9 .The mans life if he had been sent to a better hospital.（分数：3.55）A.might have been saved V B.may have been saved C.was to be saved D.should be saved 解析：与过去的事实相反，从句使用过去完成时，主句使用would （could,might）+have+pp的形式。因此答案为A。【参考译文】假如被送往一家更好的医院的话，他的生命或许可以得以挽 救。20 .Everybody looked the direction of the explosio
11、n.（分数：3.55）A.toB.from C.in V D.into 解析：朝某一方向通常为介词in, in the direction ofo因此答案为C。 【参考译文】所有的人都朝爆炸的方向看去。21 .This is a young writer.He has published quite a few good stories inrecent years.（分数：3.55）A.promised22 looking forward C.promising V D.clever 解析：promised 承诺了的；looking forward 朝前看的；promising 有前途的；c
12、lever 聪明的。因此答案为Co【参考译文】这是一位有前途的年青作家，最近几年他发表了不少小说作品。 22.The doctor insists that the patient.（分数：3.55）A.must be operated B.should be operated C.be operated on V D.needs operating on 解析：动词insist后的宾语从句往往采用虚拟语气，即用should+do或直接使用动 词原形的形式；另外做手术为固定短语operate on sb.。因此答案为C。【参考译文】医生坚持马上给病人做手术。23.lt sounds as if
13、 the telephone.（分数：3.55） A.were ringing B.was ringing.C.has being ringing D.is ringing V 解析：此处as if引导的是一个一般表语从句，并非虚拟语气。因此答案为D。 【参考译文】好像 铃在响。24 .The family looked on helplessly as their house.（分数：3.55） A.burning down B.was burned down C.was burning down D.burned down V 解析：此句要考虑主从句时态一致；另外burn down主动形式
14、本身含有被动含义。 因此答案为Do【参考译文】这家人无助地看着自己的房子被烧毁。25 .What is the language in India?（分数：3.55）A.office B.official V C.officially 0.officer 解析：office办公室;official官方的；officially官方地,正式地；officer长官。因此 答案为B。【参考译文】印度的官方语言是什么？26 .He twenty times,striking a match each time to look at his old watch.（分数：3.55）A.had wakedB.
15、was awakeC.must have waked VD.was waken解析：must+have+pp形式表示一种肯定的猜想。因此答案为Co【参考译文】他一晚上肯定醒了二十次，每次都擦亮火柴看看自己那块旧 表。27 .There he bought chocolate for his daughter,and then he had beers in the bar not far from the school.（分数：3.55）A.a bar of； a couple of V28 a piece of； a bottle ofC.a dozen of； a couple ofD.a
16、 cubic of； a tin of解析：、chocolate 为不可数名词通常可用a piece of chocolate 或a bar of chocolatebeer在此句中为可数名词，可以用a couple of beerso因此答案为A。【参考译文】在那儿他给女儿买了一条巧克力，然后又在离学校不远的一 家酒吧买了几瓶啤酒。28 .With his big fleshy nose he his grandpa.（分数：3.55）A.looks likeB.takes after VC.looks afterD.resembles解析：look like似乎，看起来像是；take af
17、ter长得像；look after照顾；resemble相 似。因此答案为B。【参考译文】他长得像他的祖父，同样有个大肉鼻子。29 .The majority were in support of this bill so it was passed withoutmuch difficulty.（分数:3.55）A.overflowingB.overtakingC.overloading0.overwhelming V解析：overflowing 溢出的；overtaking 超过的；overloading 超载的；overwhelming 压倒性的。因此答案为Do【参考译文】绝大多数人赞成
18、该提案，因此很容易就通过了。30 .The actress the terms of her contract and was sued by the producer.（分数:3.55）A.isolated31 signedC.implemented0.violated V解析：isolate孤立；sign签署；implement实施；violate违背,侵犯。因此答案为 Do【参考译文】这位女演员违反了合同条款，并被制片方起诉。三、Part III Translation from English into Chinese（总题数：5,分数：100.00）31 .They were rat
19、her afraid to tell in case they frightened people.（分数：20.00）正确答案：（他们害怕说出来以免在老百姓中造成恐惧。）解析：本句较短，翻译时应力求精确。rather非常，相当；incase以防，以免。32 .Now largely through problems caused by modern life,their existence is threatened by the slow,steady spread of the earths deserts.（分数：20.00）正确答案：（现在主要因为现代生活导致的一些问题，他们的生存受
20、到逐步而缓慢的沙漠 扩散的威胁。）解析：本句状语较长，此处介词短语作原因状语，介词短语中又包含分词短语作后 置定语；另外要注意不要漏译了任何细节。33 .Because of modern technology like the satellite that travel around the worldjnformation travels fast.（分数：20.00）正确答案：（由于类似于绕地球运行的卫星这样的现代技术，信息传递速度更快了。）解析：本句介宾短语作原因状语，其中又包含了定语从句；注意翻译时要符合汉语 习惯。34 .We all enjoy our freedom of ch
21、oice and do not like to see it restricted when it is within the legal and moral boundaries of society.（分数：20.00）正确答案：（我们都希望享有自由选择权，而不希望这种权利在社会的司法和道德界限内 受到限制。）解析：了使译文符合汉语习惯，可把when引导的从句译成介宾短语，并且适当调 整语序。35 .They suggest that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical probabilit
22、y of shortening life is similar to attempting suicide.（分数：20.00）正确答案：（他们认为明知某行为根据统计会减短寿命而为之无异于自杀。）解析：此句用词比拟正式，注意几个关键词suggest, knowingly, probability的翻译； 另外译成汉语后要符合汉语习惯。四、Part IV Writing（总题数:1,分数:106.50）36 .Directions: For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition with the title ON
23、Friendship.Your composition should be no less than 120 words.Remember to write your composition neatly.You should also base your composition on the outline below.1 .The need for friends2 .True friendship3 .My principle in making friends （分数:106.50）正确答案：（As a human being,one can hardly do without a f
24、riend.Society is made up of individuals,and making friends is a very important part in our life.Friends can give you a lot.First,if you have trouble with some problems,you can consult your good friends and exchange opinions.Thus,you will feel comfortable and encouraged.Secondly,if you wish to do som
25、e physical exercises,such as playing table tennis,you could play with friends and have a good time.But what is true friendship? Some people think friends are people whom they can play with.In my opinions friend in need is a friend indeed.True friendship can encourage you when you are in difficulties
26、.A true friend not only shares with you your joy and happiness but also your trouble and anxiety.When you need him,he will give you a hand and spare no efforts.As far as Im concerned,! wish to make as many friends as possible.The world is a big family,and we will feel relaxed in a friendly atmospher
27、e.I wish some day we can all be friends.）解析：B.a planetC.a sky body which was unknown at that time V0.intelligent beings who were unknown at that time解析：见原文第三段 .they come from a new kind of star called a pulsar他们 来自一种叫脉冲星的新型恒星。A） a satellite卫星，B）a planet行星，D）当时未知 的智能生命。【参考译文】这些电磁信号来自于（3） .The scienti
28、sts did not tell people about the signals because.（分数： 14.2）A.the singals stood for secret messagesB.people would ask them too many questionsC.they did not want to frighten people VD.they stood for unimportant messages解析：见原文第二段开头 “ The scientists who heard the singals did not tell anybody else.They
29、were rather afraid to tell in case they frightened people. “ 听至U该 信号的科学家未告诉别人，他们害怕这样会惊吓了老百姓。因此选择Co【参考译文】科学家们没有把有关电磁信号的事情告诉人们是因为（4） . A pulsar is.（分数：14.2）A.a small heavy star which sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seen V B.a small heavy planet which sends out strong radio signals and can
30、not be seen C.a small heavy satellite which sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seenD.a small intelligent being who sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seen解析：见原文第四段，实际由“star”这个单词就可排除B）, C）和D）选项。【参考译文】脉冲星是（5） .Which of the following is true?（分数：14.2）A.One of the pulsars found by sc
31、ientists sends radio signals.B.Pulsar began to send radio singals in 1967.C.Scientists have searched for pulsars for many years but found none.0.Scientists have found many pulsars since 1967. rn life and ancient life. V 解析：见原文第三段最后一句About a hundred other pulsars have now been found.v因此D）项正确，其他各项均与原文
32、意思不符。【参考译文】以下说法，哪一个是正确的？Passage TwoTelephone, television, radio, and telegraph all help people communicate with each other. Because of these devices, ideas and news of events spread quickly all over the world. For example, within seconds, people can know the results of an election in another country
33、. An international football match comes into the homes of everyone with a television set.News of a disaster such as an earthquake or a flood can bring help from distant countries within hours, help is on the way. Because of modern technology like the satellites that travel around the world, informat
34、ion travels fast.How has this speed of communication changed the world? To many people,the world has become smaller. Of course this does not mean that the world is actually physically smaller. It means that the world seems smaller. Two hundred years ago,communication between the continents took a lo
35、ng time. All news was carried on ships that took weeks or even months to cross the ocean. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries,it took six weeks for news from Europe to reach America.This time difference influenced peoples actions. For example, one battle, or fight, in the War of 1812 between
36、 England and the United States could have been avoided. A peace agreement had already been signed. Peace was made in England, but the news of peace took six weeks to reach America. During these six weeks, the large and serious Battle of New Orleans was fought. Many people lost their lives after a pe
37、ace treaty had been signed.They would not have died if news had come in time.In the past,communication took much time than it does now.There was a good reason why the world seemed so much larger than it does today.（分数:71.0）（1） .News spreads fast because of.（分数:14.2）A.modern transportationB.new techn
38、ology VC.the change of the worldD.a peace agreement解析：见原文第一段最后一句， Because of modern technology like the satellite that travel around the world,information travels fast.因止匕 B）为正确选项。【参考译文】新闻传递得更快了是因为【短文大意】本文主要讨论了现代通信的开展给世界带来的巨大变化。如今 ，电视， 收音机和电报使人们可以相互交流，由于这些手段的运用，新闻事件传递得更 快。 通信的加快是如何改变了这个世界的呢？对很多人来说世界
39、变小了，当然这并非 指世界真的变小了，而是指通信的加快使得人们之间的交流更方便，人们之间的 距离似乎变小了。（2） .According to this passage,is very important to people in a disaster area.（分数：14.2）A.fast communication JB.modern technologyC.latest newsD.new ideas解析：见原文第一段 “ News of a disaster such as an earthquake or a flood can bring help from distant co
40、untries within hours,help is on the way” 因止匕 A，快速通信为正确 答案。C）最近，最新新闻并不全面。B）现彳弋技术，D）新观念。【参考译文】根据短文，对灾区的人民至关重要。（3） .Which of the following statements is true?（分数：14.2）A.The world now seems smaller because of faster communication. VB.The world is actually smaller today.C.The world is changing its size.D
41、.The distance between England and America has changed since the War of 1812解析：见原文第二段 .To many people,the world has become smaller./对许多人 来说，地球变得更小了。这当然不是地球本身变小了，而是因为通信交流加快。 因此A）为正确的阐述。【参考译文】以下说法，哪个是正确的？（4） .Two hundred years ago,news between the continents was carried. （分数：14.2）A.by telephone and tel
42、egraphB.by landC.by airD.by sea V解析：见原文第二段 ” .Two hundred years ago,communication between the continents took a long time.All news was carried on ships that.”二百年前，大陆之 间的信息传递耗时很长。所有的消息都是通过海上传递的D）bysea符合该意, 因此为正确答案。【参考译文】200年前，各大洲之间的消息是通过传递的。（5） .The New Orleans Battle could have been avoided if the p
43、eace agreement had been signed.（分数：14.2）A.by both sidesB.in timeC.in America VD.in England解析：见原文第二段“Peace was made in England,but the news of peace took six weeks to reach America.v和平协议在英格兰签署，但该消息直到六个星期以后 才传到美国。因此可以排除选项A）、B）和D）。【参考译文】新奥尔良战争是可以防止的，假如和平协议签署的话。Passage ThreeThe concept of personal choic
44、e in relation to health behaviors is an important one.An estimated 90 percent of all illnesses may be preventable if individuals would make sound personal health choices based upon current medical knowledge.We all enjoy our freedom of choice and do not like to see it restricted when it is within the
45、 legal and moral boundaries of society.ZZ）The structure of American society allows us to make almost all our own personal decisions that may concern our health.If we so desire,we can smoke,drink excessively, refuse to wear seat belts,eat whatever foods we want,and live a completely sedentary life-st
46、yle without any excuse.The freedom to make such personal decisions is a fundamental aspect of our society,although the wisdom of these decisions can be questioned.Personal choices relative to health often cause a difficulty.As one examples teenager may know the facts relative to smoking cigarettes a
47、nd health but may be pressured by friends into believing it is the socially accepted thing to do. A multitude of factors,both inherited and environmentaljnfluence the development of health related behaviors,and it is beyond the scope of this text to discuss all these factors as they may affect any g
48、iven individual.However,the decision to adopt a particular health-related behavior is usually one of personal choices.There are healthy choices and there are unhealthy choices.In discussing the moral of personal choice,Fries and Crapo drew a comparison.ZZ(ZThey suggest that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical probability of shortening life is similar to attempting suicide.ZZ