大学英语四级真题加详解.docx

1、大学英语四级真题加详解2005年1月大学英语四级考试试题Part Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) The man enjoys traveling by car. B) The man lives far from the subway. C) The man is good at driving. D) The man used to own a car.2. A) Tony should continue taking the course. B) She approves of Tonys decision. C) T

2、ony can choose another science course. D) She cant meet Tony so early in the morning.3. A) She has to study for the exam. B) She is particularly interested in plays. C) Shes eager to watch the new play. D) She can lend her notes to the man.4. A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or l

3、ater. B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands. C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education. D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.5. A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper. B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements. C

4、) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate. D) Most students dont want jobs advertised in the newspapers.6. A) Move the washing machine to the basement. B) Turn the basement into a workshop. C) Repair the washing machine. D) Finish his assignment.7. A) Some students at the back ca

5、nnot hear the professor. B) The professor has changed his reading assignment. C) Some of the students are not on the professors list. D) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.8. A) She doesnt want to talk about the contest. B) Shes modest about her success in the contest. C) Shes

6、spent two years studying English in Canada. D) Shes very proud of her success in the speech contest.9. A) Talking about sports. B) Writing up local news. C) Reading newspapers. D) Putting up advertisements.10. A) They shouldnt change their plan. B) Theyd better change their mind. C) The tennis game

7、wont last long. D) Weather forecasts are not reliable.Section B Compound Dictation There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment - most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1) _ models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2) _ a range of different models to see which is the

8、best ( S3 ) _ for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (S4) _ with the different cameras being assessed, our researchers (S5) _ the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $ 200 although you may well want to spend more -

9、 (S6) _ as much as another $ 200 - on buying (S7) _ lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. (S8) _ whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive. The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type.

10、Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. ( S9)_. All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it. (S10)_.Part Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage: Scratchy throats, stuffy noses

11、and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu (流感) may make a difference in how long the misery lasts. The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart

12、. Thats because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come. The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause

13、cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses - flu A, B and C. There is no cure for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine (疫苗) , which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA. But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Alt

14、hough the flu and common cold have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to look for. Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features

15、 of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms. The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents

16、to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms. Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome (综合症), a rare but serious

17、condition of the liver and central nervous system. There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.11. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help_. A

18、) shorten the duration of the illness B) the patient buy medicine over the counter C) the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs D) prevent people from catching colds and the flu12. We learn from the passage that_. A) one doesnt need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the flu B) aspirin sho

19、uld not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the flu C) delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous system D) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu13. According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively,_. A) one shou

20、ld identify the virus which causes it B) one should consult a doctor as soon as possible C) one should take medicine upon catching the disease D) one should remain alert when the disease is spreading14. Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold? A) A stuffy nose. B) A high

21、 temperature. C) A sore throat. D) A dry cough.15. If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents_. A) are advised not to give them aspirin B) should watch out for signs of Reye syndromeC) are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccination D) should prevent them from mixing with people runni

22、ng a feverPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage: In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by

23、 Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspe

24、cts of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答问卷者) listed to give children a good start academically as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To p

25、repare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read

26、 at home by their parents. In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools.Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented

27、 (强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education. Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese k

28、indergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools. Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will

29、 increase the childrens chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.16. We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believ

30、e_. A) Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than American parents B) Japans economic success is a result of its scientific achievements C) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction D) Japans higher education is superior to theirs17. Most Americans surveyed bel

31、ieve that preschools should also attach importance to_. A) problem solving B) group experience C) parental guidance D) individually-oriented development18. In Japans preschool education, the focus is on_. A) preparing children academically B) developing childrens artistic interests C) tapping childr

32、ens potential D) shaping childrens character19. Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to_. A) broaden childrens horizon B) cultivate childrens creativity C) lighten childrens study load D) enrich childrens knowledge20. Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-based kindergartens? A) They can do better in their future studies. B) They can acc