学习资料大全英语四级模拟题4附详细答案Word版.docx

1、学习资料大全英语四级模拟题4附详细答案Word版知识改变命运 勤奋塑造成功整理人落叶时间 2011-4-15天才是百分之九十九的勤奋加百分之一的灵感大学英语四级考试（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

2、questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose 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 trave

3、l. Why? Because school is over and the weather is great. 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 th

4、e New World. Once they arrived, the settled along the 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 cont

5、inentfrom the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even today, Americans 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.

6、Most companies provide an annual vacation for their 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

7、 in the great outdoors appeals to adventurous types. 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.PetAmerica

8、ns love pets. Many pet owners treat their pets as a 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

9、 creatures, such as monkeys, snakes and even wolves, 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 peopl

10、e” and “cat people” often enjoy friendly competition.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

11、 sleep in soft beds.The average American enjoys having 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 creat

12、ures of all shapes and sizes can provide friendship 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.Pe

13、ts are as basic to American culture as hot dogs or apple 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

14、is like signing a contract. Now Americans dont really 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 he

15、r. Often he tries to surprise her by asking her to marry 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.

16、Today many couples also receive counseling during engagement. 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. Bu

17、t some people get married outdoors. A few even have 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 us

18、ually wears a beautiful, long white wedding dress. She 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, fa

19、cing the audience. Music signals the entrance of the 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. T

20、hey give each other a gold ring as a symbol of their 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

21、 is the season to travel.D) The weather is great.2. 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 pro

22、pertyD) their family members4. According to the passage, 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

23、 _.A) guard against unwelcome visitorsB) catch unwanted 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. Traditi

24、onally, if a young man wants to get married to his girlfriend 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 father注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上作答；810题在答题卡1上。Pa

25、rt III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations 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.

26、After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), 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) He thinks hes very organized.B) He doesnt want

27、 to join the display.C) He doesnt think he should lead the study group.D) He knows someone who can lead the study group.12. A) He doesnt know where his brother keeps his computer.B) The woman should buy a used computer.C) He doesnt know how much computers cost.D) His brother paid too much for the co

28、mputer. 13. A) Its been to warm to wear the jacket.B) The jacket is too big for him.C) He doesnt like cold weather.D) He didnt buy the jacket until cooler weather arrived.14. A) He started the semester in a bad mood.B) Hes not usually bad-tempered.C) He has few responsibilities.D) He doesnt like the

29、 man.15. A) He forgot to cancel the reservation.B) They can go to the restaurant after the woman has finished working.C) He has to work late tonight.D) They dont have a reservation at the restaurant.16. A) Use bleach on his socks.B) Buy new white socks.C) Wash his red T-shirt again.D) Throw away his

30、 pink socks.17. A) He isnt satisfied with his progress.B) He wants to move up more quickly than hes presently doing.C) He has advance quickly enough in his career.D) He feels frustrated as he tries to move up the ladder.18. A) Try on a smaller sweater.B) Look for another style at a different store.C

31、) Give the sweater away as a gift.D) Exchange the sweater for a bigger one.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Shes unable to attend the study session. B) She has seen a doctor recently. C) Shes concerned about medical care. D) She mentions the need for some m

32、edical tests. 20. A) To improve the study skills of university students. B) To suggest changes in the student government. C) To give people the opportunity to speak with a politician. D) To discuss graduation requirements for political science majors.21. A) Graduate school application procedures. B) Funding for university education. C) Winning the confidence of voters. D) Preparing for an import