英语四级模拟题1.docx

1、英语四级模拟题1大学英语四级考试（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。Part 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, choose the best an

2、swer 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 great. And most

3、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 the East Coast.

4、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, Americans seem

5、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 employees, and

6、 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. Some travel i

7、n 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 part of the fa

8、mily. 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, find a home w

9、ith 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.Many grocery

10、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 having pets around

11、, 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 and love. In m

12、any 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 apple pie. To A

13、mericans, 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 really think marria

14、ge 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 marry him in a

15、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 engagement. This

16、 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 the ceremony w

17、hile 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. She traditional

18、ly 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 beautiful bri

19、de. 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 marriage prom

20、ise. 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. Every year, mo

21、st 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 passage, some fanc

22、y 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 unwanted miceC) low

23、er 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 girlfriend he i

24、s 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 ceremony the bride

25、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 IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage

26、 with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item

27、 on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage. Dreams are a way for the subconscious to communicate with the _47_ mind. Dreaming of something youre worried about, researcher

28、s say, is the brains way of helping you rehearse for a disaster in case it occurs. Dreaming of a challenge, like giving a presentation at work or playing sports, can enhance your _48_. And cognitive neuroscientists have discovered that dreams and the rapid eye movement (REM) that happens while youre

29、 dreaming are _49_ to our ability to learn and remember. Dreaming is a “mood regulatory system,” says Rosalind Cartwright, PhD, chairman of the psychology _50_ at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Shes found that dreams help people work through the days emotional quandaries. “Its like havin

30、g a built-in therapist,” says Cartwright. While we sleep, dreams _51_ new emotional experience to old memories, creating plaid-like patterns of old images laid on top of new ones. As she puts it, “You may wake up and think, What was Uncle Harry doing in my dream? I havent seen him for 50 years. But

31、the old and new images are _52_ related.” Its the job of the conscious mind to figure out the relationship. In fact, dream emotions can help real therapists treat patients _53_ traumatic (创伤的) life events. In a new study of 30 recently _54_ adults, Cartwright tracked their dreams over a five-month p

32、eriod, measuring their feelings toward their ex-spouses. She discovered that those who were angriest at the spouse while dreaming had the best chance of successfully coping with divorce. “If their dreams were bland,” Cartwright says, “they hadnt started to work through their emotions and _55_ with the divorce.” For therapists, this finding will help _56_ whether divorced men or women need counseling or have already dreamed their troubles away.注意：此部分