大学英语四级考试模拟CET 4.docx

1、大学英语四级考试模拟CET 42011年6月大学英语四级考试模拟（CET 4）Part Writing (30 minutes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡 1上，请在答题卡1上作答。Directions: In this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled Should We Study in Libraries or on the Internet. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below.1. 有人认为

2、在图书馆学习好处多；2. 有人认为通过网络学习好处多；3. 你的观点。 Should We Study in Libraries or on the Internet？答题卡2Part Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choo

3、se the best answer from the choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8 to10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.A Few Aspects of American LifeTravelIts summertime. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school is over and the weather is gr

4、eat. And most of all, they believe they deserve a break. When Americans take a break, they often head for their favorite vacation spot.Throughout their history, Americans have been people on the move. The early immigrants had to travel to get to the New World. Once they arrived, the settled along th

5、e East Coast. But they werent content to stay here. Explorers and traders journeyed to the unknown western territories. Later, settlers moved west to develop new areas. As a result of this west movement, Americans eventually occupied the whole continentfrom the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even today, A

6、mericans seem unable to stay put. Research says that average American moves every five years.Americans are used to traveling. Some people make long-distance commuting to work daily. Their jobs may even require them to take frequent business trips. Most companies provide an annual vacation for their

7、employees, and people often use that time to travel. Some people just visit friend or relatives in distant states. Some go on low-budget weekend trips and stay in economy motels. Those with more expensive tastes choose luxurious hotels. Camping out in the great outdoors appeals to adventurous types.

8、 Some travel in recreational vehicles to camp out in comfort, while others “rough it” by sleeping in tents. Families often plan their trips with the kids in mind. More and more “family friendly” hotels offer special programs for children.PetAmericans love pets. Many pet owners treat their pets as a

9、part of the family. You might say Americans treat their pets like they treat their childrensometimes even better.In America, there are more households with pets than those with children. At least 43 percent of US homes have pets of some sort. Usual creatures, such as monkeys, snakes and even wolves,

10、 find a home with some Americans. More common pets include fish, mice and birds. But the all-time favorites are cats and dogs, even at the White House. Americans sometimes have strong feelings about whether dogs or cats make better pets. “Dog people” and “cat people” often enjoy friendly competition

11、.Many grocery stores in America sell pet foods. Pets can even accompany their owners on vacation. Fancy hotels are beginning to accommodate both man and animal. Animal guests at Four Seasons Hotels can enjoy delicious meals served on fine china and sleep in soft beds.The average American enjoys havi

12、ng pets around, and for good reason. Researchers have discovered that interacting with animals lowers a persons blood pressure. Dogs can offer protection from robbers and unwelcome visitors. Cats can help rid the home of unwanted mice. Little creatures of all shapes and sizes can provide friendship

13、and love. In many cases, having a pet prepares a young couple for the responsibilities of parenthood. Pets even encourage social relationships: they give their owners an appearance of friendliness, and they provide a good subject of conversation.Pets are as basic to American culture as hot dogs or a

14、pple pie. To Americans, pets are not just property, but a part of the family.Marriage“I do.” To Americans, these two words carry great meaning. They can even change your life, especially if you say them at your own wedding. Making wedding promises is like signing a contract. Now Americans dont reall

15、y think marriage is a business deal. But marriage is a serious business.It all begins with engagement (婚约). Traditionally, a young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her. If the father agrees, the man later proposes to her. Often he tries to surprise her by asking her to m

16、arry him in a romantic way.Sometimes the couple just decides together that the time is right to get married. They may be engaged for weeks, months or even years. As the big approaches, bridal (新娘的) showers and bachelors parties provide many gifts. Today many couples also receive counseling during en

17、gagement. This prepares them for the challenges of married life.At last its time for the wedding. Although most weddings follow long-held traditions, theres still room for individualism. For example, the usual place for a wedding is in a church. But some people get married outdoors. A few even have

18、the ceremony while skydiving or riding on horseback! The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends. They choose their own style of colors, decorations and music during the ceremony. But some things rarely change. The bride usually wears a beautiful, long white wedding dress. S

19、he traditionally wears “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue”. The groom (新郎) wears a formal suit. Relatives and close friends participate in the ceremony.As the ceremony begins, the groom stands with the minister, facing the audience. Music signals the entrance of the

20、 beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeats their promises. Traditionally, they promise to love each other “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health”. But sometimes the couple composes their own promises. They give each other a gold ring as a symbol of their

21、 marriage promise. Finally the minister announces the big moment: “I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride!”1. What is the top reason Americans travel in the summertime?A) School is over.B) They think they deserve a rest.C) Summer is the season to travel.D) The weather is great.2.

22、Every year, most companies _.A) require a business tripB) insist that workers commuteC) have employees travel togetherD) provide a vacation for workers3. Many Americans treat their pets as _.A) very usual thingsB) very common thingsC) their own propertyD) their family members4. According to the pass

23、age, some fancy hotels could provide for your pets the following except _.A) good accommodationB) some well-served foodC) a soft bedD) delicious Chinese meals5. Its discovered that interaction with pet animals is good for health as they can help to _.A) guard against unwelcome visitorsB) catch unwan

24、ted miceC) lower blood pressureD) keep company6. Pet can encourage social relationship by _.A) acting as basic element to American cultureB) providing a subject for chattingC) becoming members for the familyD) having a friendly appearance7. Traditionally, if a young man wants to get married to his g

25、irlfriend he is supposed to _.A) propose to his friend at the right timeB) ask his girlfriend to marry him in a romantic wayC) get the permission of his girlfriends motherD) get the permission of his girlfriends father8.The counseling during engagement can prepare a couple for _.9.During the ceremon

26、y the bride usually wears a beautiful, long white wedding while the groom wears_.10.When the birds and groom begin to exchange their rings,it is a symbol of their _.注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上作答；810题在答题卡1上。Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short c

27、onversations 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 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)

28、, C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 11. A Go to the football match with the woman. B Ask the woman to help him write the term paper on history. C Finish the last tow chapters of history assignme

29、nt. D Take part in the football match.12. A she wants to borrow the mans student card B the tickets are less expensive than she expected C she wont be able to get any discount for the ticket D the performance turns out to be disappointing13. A its far from being ready B it contains some valuable ide

30、as C she needs another week to get it ready D it has nothing to do with the internet14. A He is suffering from the difference of time zones. B He has been studying hard at night. C He finds biology difficult fo learn. D He has not adjusted to a new culture.15. A A lesson requires students active inv

31、olvement B students usually take an active part in a lecture C more knowledge is covered in a lecture D there is a larger group of people interested in lesson16.A The pictures of night view are really better than he expected B He didnt know how he finished his role in the play C The film hasnt been

32、processed yet D He didnt have enough film17. A He often complains. B he is a short person. C He is worried about something. D He is a happy sort of person.18. A He cant miss the bank. B She forgot to tell him one thing. C Its no use going there. D The bank is close to the corner.Questions 19-21 are based on the co