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英语专业四级真题及答案详解最新版本
TESTFORENGLISHMAJORS(2013)
—GRADEFOUR—
TIMELIMIT:
130MIN
PART3CLOZE15MIN
Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.
Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state:
without it, it (31) _____ not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32) _____ the workers in government offices who (33) _____ our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves. (34) _____ taxation, we pay for things that we need just (35) _____ we need somewhere to live and something to eat. But (36) _____ everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about (37)____ taxation should be arranged.
In most countries, a direct tax on (38) _____, which is called income tax, (39) _____. It is arranged in such (40)______ that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows (41) ____ as the taxpayer's income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people (42)______ as high as ninety-five per cent!
(43) _____ countries with taxation nearly (44) _____ have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties.” Of course, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45)______ really have to pay the duties, in the (46) ______ of higher prices. In some countries, (47) _____, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (48) ____ but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (49)___ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but the tax is (50) ______ as the rich pay it.
Probably this last kind of indirect tax, together with a direct tax on incomes which is low for the poor and high for the rich, is the best arrangement.
PART 4 GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 15 MIN
There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.
51. Facing the board of directors, he didn‟t deny ________ breaking the agreement.
A. him
B. it
C. his
D. its
52. Xinchun returned from aboard a different man. The italicized part functions as a (n) ______.
A. appositive (同位语)
B. object
C. adverbial
D. complement.
53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)?
______.
A. Nonsmoker.
B. Deadline.
C. Meanness.
D. Misfit.
54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood?
______.
A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o’clock?
B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.
C. Walk straight ahead, and don't turn till the second traffic lights.
D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.
55. The following determiners(限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns
EXCEPT ______.
A. more
B. enough.
C. many.
D. such.
56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?
______.
A. She opened the door and quietly went in.
B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.
C. Think it over again and you‟ll get an answer.
D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don't like this.
57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)?
______.
A. Much.
B. Neither.
C. One.
D. Quarter.
58. All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT ______.
A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.
B. The President is coming to the UN next week.
C. The school pupils will be home by now.
D. He is going to email me the necessary information.
59. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?
______.
A. Politics are the art or science of government.
B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.
C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.
D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged.
60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship?
______.
A. The arrival of the tourists
B. The law of Newton
C. The occupation of the island
D. The plays of Oscar Wilde
61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive?
______.
A. He is not the man to draw back.
B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.
C. Larry has a large family to support.
D. There is really nothing to fear.
62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence?
______.
A.Let me drive you home, shall I?
B.You will mind your own business!
C.Come and have dinner with us.
D.I wish you could stay behind. ‘
63. If it ______ tomorrow, the match would be put off.
A. were to rain
B. was to rain
C. was raining
D. had rained
64. Which of the following sentences expresses a fact?
______.
A. Mary and her son must be home by now.
B.Careless reading must give poor results.
C. It‟s getting late, and I must leave now.
D. He must be working late at the office.
65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT ______.
A. remain.
B. turn.
C. write.
D. knock.
66. ____ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.
A. Adhering
B. Adopting
C.Adjusting
D. Acquainting
67. He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part
means _________.
A. dull
B. boring
C. long
D. hard
68. At last night‟s party Larry said something that I though was beyond me. The underlined
part means ________.
A. I was unable to do
C. I was unable to stop
B. I couldn’t understand
D. I couldn’t tolerate
69. The couple ______their old house and sold it for a vast profit.
A. did for
B. did in
C.did with
D. did up
70. Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the ____ for herself.
A. credit
B. attention
C. focus
D. award
71. The child nodded, apparently content with his mother‟s promise. The underlined part
means _________.
A. as far as one has learnt
B. as far as one is concerned
C. as far as one can see
D. as far as one is told
72. The ________ that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays.
A. issue
B. argument
C. point
D. sentence
73. Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work. The
underlined part means ________.
A. limited
B. unnecessary
C. overdue
D. much
74. The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident.
The underlined part means _________.
A. if an accident happens
B. if an accident can be prevented
C. before an accident
D. during an accident
75. Traditionally, local midwives would ________ all the babies in the area.
A. handle
B. produce
C. deliver
D. help
76. No food or drink is allowed on the premises. The underlined part means ________.
A. proposition
B. advertisement
C. building
D. street
77. The court would not accept his appeal unless ________ evidence is provided.
A. conclusive
B. definite
C. eventual
D. concluding
78. As soon as he opened the door, a ________ of cold air swept through the house.
A. flow
B. movement
C. rush
D. blast
79. She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually ________ from it.
A. prevented
B. refrained
C. limited
D. restricted
80. The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted. The underlined part means _________.
A. brightly
B. light-heartedly
C. cheerfully
D. lightly
PART V READING COMPREHENSION 25 MIN
In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.
TEXT A
The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication - but none can replace the role of a great speech.
The spoken word can handle various vital functions:
persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something. Over the past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.
Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met inCopenhagen in December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action. Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people's hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare
the troops for battle.
A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information must be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way.(流行病)announced, the idea of “swine flu” many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions.
Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson,after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.
It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.
If you‟re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the