英语四级阅读练习及答案Word格式.docx

1、A） does original research to the basic laws of natureB） applied the result of research to practical problemsC） provides the basic knowledge for the pure scientistD） is not interested in practical problems2. The example given in the third paragraph illustrates how pure science operates independently

2、of applied sciencethe applied scientist discover the basic laws of natureapplied science defines all the areas in which basic research is doneapplied science suggests problems for the basic scientist 3. Finer and finer subdivision in the field of science has resulted in the loss of the need for spec

3、ialists greater interdependence of each science greater dependence of each sciencethe need for only one classification if scientists 4. Geophysics and biochemistry are . examples of new specialties resulting from combing sciences totally dependent sciences among the oldest sciences known to man both

4、 B）and C）5. “The horizons of science have expanded,”（para 1） means that scientists can see further out into space science has developed more field of human endeavor the horizon changes size from year to year scientists have made a machine for enlarging the horizonPassage Two:Friends play an importan

5、t part in our lives, and although we may take the friendship for granted, we often dont clearly understand how we make friends. While we get on well with only a number of people, we are usually friends with only a very few. For example, the average among students is about 6 per person. In all the ca

6、ses of friendly relationship, two people like one another and enjoy being together, but beyond that, the degree of intimacy between them and the reasons for their shared interest vary enormously .As we get to know people we take into account things like ages ,race, economic condition, social positio

7、n, and intelligence. Although these factors are not of prime importance, it is more difficult to get on with people when there is a marked difference in age and background. Some friendly relationships can be kept on argument and discussion, but it is usually for close friends to have similar ideas a

8、nd beliefs, to have attitude and interests in commonthey often talk about “being on the same wavelength”. It generally takes time to reach this point. And the more intimately involved people become, the more they rely on one another. People want to do friends favors and hate to break an promise. Equ

9、ally, friends have to learn to put up with annoying habits and to tolerant differences of opinion.In contrast with marriage, there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the association between two people. But the supporting and understanding of each other that results from shared experiences an

10、d emotions does seem to create a powerful bond, which can overcome differences in background and break down of age, class and race.6.According to the author, . all those who get on well with each other are friends friends are closer than people who just get on well with each other everyone understan

11、d clearly how to make friends every students has 6 friends7. When we make friends, we consider such things as age, race and background because it is not easy to have a friendly relationship with people when there is a marked difference in age and background the degreed of friendship between people a

12、nd the reason for their shared interests can vary greatly friends need to know all these things these are the most important factors to make friends8. In paragraph 2 , “being on the same wavelength” means using the same frequency while talking keeping the same friendly relationship as other people d

13、o having similar ideas, beliefs, attitudes and interests having the same background9. Which of the following is not implied or directly stated in the passage? Even friends may have differences of opinions Friends never argue with each other It generally takes time for people to become close friends.

14、 Someones habits may annoy his friends.10. To strengthen friendly relationship, people must hold friendship ceremonies have to eliminate differences in background should make friends with those who are of the same age and the same race should support and understand each other through shared experien

15、ces and emotionsPassage Three: The movement toward centralization of authority in state departments of education has in some cases created friction with communities, which regard this modern policy as usurpation（篡夺,夺取）of their rights. Constitutionally, there can be no doubt that the state has a righ

16、t to prescribe（指示）to the local districts in any degree which it will. Legislatures（立法机构）have been given power by State Constitutions which make them the most important policy-making agent for education in a state. Legislatures establish the framework（机构）for education; they make direct appropriations

17、 for education; they create educational institutions; and they determine whether of not certain educational programs are to be authorized, expanded, decreased, or eliminated（废除）.The Legislature usually authorizes a State education department to administer its policies. It may, however, provide for a

18、 state board of education to advise it regarding policy and to administer the educational program. The central agency may define the extent of the local district and may determine in detail what shall be done within this district. While this is the constitutional right of the state, the practical fa

19、ct is that the local district conducts its schools in very large measure according to its own desires, and local officers often talk upon state supervision as indefensible interference11. About the centralization of authority in state department of education, some communities feel that their rights

20、are improved their rights are ignored their rights are violated their rights are protected12. According to the article, which of the following rights are NOT belong to the state? The right to administer entrance examination. The right to expand or decrease educational programs. The right to budget s

21、chool programs The right to created educational institutions.13. What does the Legislature usually do in administering Policies? It administers policies by itself. It authorizes a State education department administer its policies. It is authorized by a State education department to administer its p

22、olicies. It authorizes a state board of education to administer the educational program.14. Which of the following is NOT true about actual educational situation? The local district has a lot of control over its schools The central agency may extend the extent of the local districts State supervisio

23、n is not always welcome to local districts. Local officers forbid State supervision if they think it is a kind of interference15. which of the following titles can best summarize the article? The Legislature Administers its Policies The Centralization of Authority in State Department of Education Th

24、e Role of the State in Education The Rights of the Local DistrictsPassage Four: Some people believed that international sport creates goodwill between the nations and that if countries play games together they will learn to live together. Others say that the opposite is true: those international con

25、tests encourage false national pride and lead to misunderstanding and hatred. There is probably some truth in both arguments, but in recent years the Olympic Games have done little to support the view that sports encourage international brotherhood. Not only was the recent incident of tragedy involving murder of athletes, but the Games were al