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1、大学英语四级模拟题四一 二三四五六试卷总得分核查人 Part OneReading Comprehension (210 = 20)Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the
2、 corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneAir pollution can spread from city to city. It even spreads from one country to another. Some northern European countries have had “black snow” from pollutants that have traveled through the air from other cou
3、ntries and have fallen with the snow. So air pollution is really a global problem.Air pollution can kill babies, older people, and those who have respiratory（呼吸的）diseases. As found in cities, air pollution increases the risks of certain lung diseases.Air pollution can cause both airplane and car acc
4、idents because it cuts down visibility（能见度）. There are other possible health dangers from air pollution that we dont know much about. For example, scientists are trying to find out whether chemicals that reach us from the air may cause changes in our cells. These changes might cause babies to be bor
5、n with serious birth defects. Scientists are trying to learn how all the many chemicals are apt（易于的）to take into our bodies from air, water, food, and even medicines act together to affect our health and the way our bodies work. That is another reason why it is so important to begin to control pollu
6、tion now instead of waiting until we learn all the answers.Air pollution costs us a lot of money. It corrodes（腐蚀）our buildings. It damages farm crops and forests. It has a destructive effect on our works of art. The cost of all this damage to our government is great. It would be much more worthwhile
7、, both for us and for the government, to spend our tax dollars on air pollution control.1. Air pollution may lead to airplane accidents because . A. it may cause pilots to be ill B. engines may fail from the air-borne dirtC. visibility is reducedD. it brings a lot of black snow2. Scientists are tryi
8、ng to find a link between pollution and . A. intelligence levels B. birth problems C. mans behavior D. the nervous system3. Scientists have not yet determined . A. all of the effects of pollution on the human body B. how pollution can be controlled successfully C. when the atmosphere first became po
9、lluted D. how some snow becomes black4. The author suggests that before air pollution becomes more serious, . A. factories will be forced to stop operating B. buildings should be protected C. the earth will begin to grow colder D. more money should be spent to solve the problem5. We can conclude tha
10、t . A. civilization may be ruined if pollution is not controlledB. pollution is more serious in Europe than it is in AmericaC. most people do not know that pollution is a serious problemD. we should learn all the answers before we begin to control pollutionPassage TwoStiletto heels could be banned f
11、rom the workplace because of health and safety reasons, according to British Trade Union bosses. The Trade Union Congress, predominantly male, has proposed a motion arguing that high heels are disrespectful to women while they also contribute to long term injuries. They propose instead that women we
12、ar “sensible shoes” with an inch heel limit in an attempt to avoid future foot and back pain as well as injuries. The motion is due to be debated at next months conference. The motion states: “Congress believes high heels may look glamorous on the Hollywood catwalks but are completely in appropriate
13、 for the day-to-day working environment. Feet bear the burden of daily life, and for many workers prolonged standing, badly fitted footwear, and in particular high heels can be a hazard. Around two million days a year are lost through sickness as a result of lower limb disorders. Wearing high heels
14、can cause long-term foot problems and also serious foot, knee and back pain and damaged joints. Many employers in the retail sector force women workers to wear high heels as part of their dress code. More must be done to raise awareness of this problem so that women workers and their feet are protec
15、ted.”Nadline Dorries, the Tory Member of Parliament, however criticized the motion and said the extra height heels give women can help them when in the workplace. “Im 5ft 3in and need every inch of my Christian Louboutin heels to look my male colleagues in the eye,” she said. “If high heels were ban
16、ned in Westminster, no one would be able to find me. The Trade Union leaders need to get real, stop using obvious sexist tactics by discussing womens stilettos to divert tension away from Labor chaos.”Michelle Dewberry, a former winner of The Apprentice, said the motion was patronizing（自认为高人一等的）. “T
17、his is absolutely ridiculous and I think these union officials should be spending their time dealing with more important issues”, she said. “Im at work in five-inch heels and perfectly able to do my job. Heels are sexy, they boost your confidence and they are empowering to women. I cant imagine thes
18、e officials debating a motion about how tightly men should wear their ties. Wearing heels is a personal choice.”6. Which of the following best explains what stiletto heels are? A. Very high heels that women wear. B. Shoes with an inch heel limitC. High heels most appropriate for catwalks.D. Shoes mo
19、st suitable for retail sector worker7. Why do the Trade Union leaders propose to ban stiletto heels from the workplace?A. Because they dont want to have the workplace look like Hollywood.B. Because they think the stiletto heels give women excuse to ask for a sick leave.C. Because the shoes are belie
20、ved to be harmful to peoples health.D. Because they hold the idea that women themselves should decide what to wear.8. Why did Nadline Dorries criticize the motion?A. Because she feels the extra height helps people to find her.B. Because she feels the extra height improves her vision.C. Because she f
21、eels the extra height adds to her personal charm.D. Because she feels the extra height makes her more confident.9. What is Michelle Dewberrys opinion on the motion?A. The union leaders should mind their own business.B. Women are perfectly able to decide what to wear.C. Union officials shouldnt have
22、debates on any motions.D. Women will never be hurt wearing the stiletto heels.10. What can you infer from the passage?A. Union leaders care about women employees very much.B. Women think differently from male union leaders.C. There is going to be a heated debate over this motion.D. Height means powe
23、r and confidence at workplaces.Part Two Listening Comprehension (35)Section A (115 = 15)Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the q
24、uestions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet with a single line through the centre. 11. A. Invite four p
25、eople to dinner. B. Book a corner table for six. C. Give a birthday party in the restaurant. D. Book a table for four people at 6:00. 12. A. Teacher and student. B. Patient and doctor. C. Customer and waiter. D. Husband and wife. 13. A. Walking. B. Sightseeing. C. Driving. D. Shopping. 14. A. The ma
26、n lives in New York.B. The man enjoys his trip.C. The man is going to phone the woman. D. Someone is waiting for him.15. A. She will decide later. B. She doesnt care for either. C. She doesnt want to go out. D. She wants the man to decide.16. A. Franks car was accidentally lost.B. Frank was killed i
27、n a car accident.C. Frank fell out of a car.D. Frank survived a car accident.17. A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 9:10. D. At 10:00. 18. A. Coming back for a later show.B. Waiting in a queue.C. Coming back in five minutes.D. Not going to the movie today.Conversation OneQuestions 19 to 22 are based on t
28、he conversation you have just heard.19. A. 80 pounds a month.B. 100 pounds a month.C. Ranging from 80 to 100 pounds a month. D. 180 pounds a month.20. A. 2 bedrooms with the kitchen and dining room separated or combined. B. 2 bedrooms with kitchen and dining room separated.C. 2 bedrooms with kitchen
29、 and dining room combined. D. 2 bedrooms without the kitchen and dining room. 21. A. 0.5 mile.B. 1 mile.C. 1.5 miles.D. 2 miles.22. A. Look for more houses that might meet their needs. B. Go to the ideal house and have a look.C. Talk with their parents about the rental fees.D. Sign the contract term
30、s.Conversation TwoQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A. Their different plans for summer vacation. B. A vacation without the sea.C. The silver beams of the moon reflected on the ocean. D. A group of tourists going to the mountain every summer.24. A. To go swimmi
31、ng every day. B. To stay in the mountains as usual.C. To go to the seaside. D. To enjoy the silver beams of the moon. 25. A. He likes swimming. B. He will still go to the mountains this summer.C. He doesnt want to go to the seaside.D. He will go to a seaside city alone.Section B (110 = 10)Directions
32、: In this section, you are going to hear three short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark
33、the corresponding letter on Answer sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26 A. Lack of confidence.B. Lack of intelligence.C. Carelessness.D. Absent-mindedness.27 A. To accompany his children on a train ride.B. To have a
34、 holiday with his children on the beach.C. To take his children to visit a friend of his in a seaside town.D. To stay at home and take care of his children.28 A. He could not find his children at the station.B. He could not find the piece of paper his wife gave him.C. He forgot the phone number of h
35、is home.D. The train had already gone.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29 A. She told Peter to buy her an inexpensive gift.B. She told Peter not to buy her a gift.C. She told Peter to buy her an expensive gift.D. She told Peter not to buy any gift but write
36、her a letter.30 A. The history and grammar of languages.B. Everyday use of language.C. Homes, work, coffee shops, elevators, and supermarkets. D. The relationship between people. 31 A. The differences between the way men and women travel to different places.B. The differences in the way people treat
37、 others conversation. C. The differences between the way men and women communicate.D. The differences in the way people from different geographic areas behave.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32 A. He listens to music and makes music himself.B. He listens
38、to music from early in the morning till late at night, at home and at school.C. He goes to discos, parties and concerts frequently.D. He listens to music while he is having breakfast and doing homework.33 A. It makes young people neglect their studies. B. It causes clashes between parents and their
39、teenage children.C. It is often too loud. D. It is often linked to young people taking drugs.34 A. Steve would take drugs.B. Steves hearing would be damaged someday.C. Steve would sooner or later get mixed up with some evil guys.D. Steve would become self-centered. 35 A. Music has become a very impo
40、rtant part of life for children and adults. B. Whether music is good or not to people depends on how it is used.C. Teenagers nowadays spend less time on their studies than listening to music. D. Music has more negative effects than positive effects on teenagers.Section C (10)Directions: In this sect
41、ion, 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 words you have just heard. For blanks nu
42、mbered 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 write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. （请写在答题纸上）A
43、dvertising is a way of bringing (36) to the public for the purpose of selling a product, a service, an idea, or an (37) . The information is transmitted by means of (38) _ word or over the air. It may be presented as a simple (39) _ of fact, or as more often, it may be offered in colorful or even (4
44、0) language. All advertising is intended to stimulate people to do some (41) _ things, such as buy a product, order a service, join an organization, or (42) _ a meeting and so on. Each advertisement is paid for by a person, a group, an organization, or a (43) _ enterprise seeking to advance his or h
45、er goals.In a modern society, everyone uses advertising in one way or another. A person may obtain a job by answering a classified ad, or sometimes called a small ad. It is placed in a newspaper by those wishing to sell or buy something, lease or rent something, offer or get employment, etc. (44) _
46、whose advertisements express ideas that attract him. In choosing food products and other items of daily living, he is usually guided or influenced by advertising. (45) _.Advertising has certainly played an important part in making modern goods and services available to the general public, it hastened consumers acceptance of such new products