1996专四真题及答案完整版.docx

1、1996专四真题及答案完整版TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (1996)-GRADE FOUR-PART I WRITNG (45 MIN)SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:Every college student would agree that life in college is not the same as it was in the middle school. Now, yo

2、u have been asked by the Students Union to write a passage entitled:THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEENMY COLLEGE LIFE AND MY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIFEas part of an introduction programme for new students coining in September.You are to write in three paragraphs.In the first paragraph, state clearly what you think

3、 the main difference between college and middle school life.In the second paragraph, state which life you prefer and why.In the last paragraph, bring what you have, written to a natural conclusion with a summary or suggestion.Marks will be awarded far content, organization, grammar and appropriatene

4、ss. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:Your friend has just won the first prize in the Provincial English Speech Contest. Write a note of congratulation

5、s.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.PART II DICTAION (15 MIN)Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For

6、the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 to 20 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once

7、 mare.PART III LISTENING COMPREHENSION (25 MIN)In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct response for each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear eight statements. At

8、 the end of the statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following eight questions.Now, listen to the statements.1. Joe went to court because he was a _.A. law breakerB. trainee lawyerC. friend of the judgeD. traffic policeman2. Where did the speaker think they were supposed to m

9、eet?A. On the platform.B. On the train.C. Near the stairs.D. At the information desk.3. What is being described?A. Telephone.B. Telegraph.C. Microfilm.D. Microscope.4. How long was the coach delayed?A. Three hours and forty-five minutes.B. Five and a half hours.C. Two hours and forty-five minutes.D.

10、 Eight hours and fifteen minutes.5. What does the speaker imply?A. I want you to have a fully enjoyable holiday.B. Your plans for the trip interest me a lot.C. I think you should arrive according to the plan.D. We are now making plans for your journey.6. What does the speaker mean?A. The shop told m

11、e this would happen.B. I didnt know it would be like this.C. It became smaller but still fits me.D. The cardigan is well worth the price.7. When will the writers new book be published?A. In the spring.B. In the summer.C. In the autumn.D. In the winter.8. What does the speaker mean?A. Travelling by c

12、ar is more dangerous than by air.B. There are 300 air crashes each year in the US.C. The air crashes each year kill about 50,000 people.D. Travelling by planeis more dangerous than by car.SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end o

13、f each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following nine questions.Now, listen to the conversations.9. What does the man mean?A. Its really nice to have a change.B. They ought to have been clinked long ago.C. The curtains are of a wrong color.D. The curtains are still qu

14、ite good.10. The womans usual attitude towards film is _.A. mixedB. fascinatedC. enthusiasticD. disinterested11. According to the conversation, the womans sister _.A. was probably upsetB. bad little educationC. always writes like thatD. usually never writes12. The mans purpose in visiting was to _.A

15、. take a courseB. see the cityC. go to the parkD. take a rest13. What does the man indicate?A. Most people like the museum.B. It is difficult to get up early.C. There might be varied opinions.D. It is a problem to get there.14. What does the woman mean?A. She does not really need his help.B. She has

16、 not started thinking about it yet.C. She is very grateful to the man for his advice.D. She has already talked with the man.15. Which of the following best describes the womans reaction?A. Overjoyed.B. Confused.C. Surprised.D. Supportive.16. The woman is going to the supermarket tomorrow because _.A

17、. the supermarket is dosing down after ChristmasB. the man is going to help her with shoppingC. tomorrow is the only day she is free before ChristmasD. she wants to get enough food for the holiday period17. John is going to France because _.A. hell start a new business in propertiesB. he tins been l

18、eft property thereC. hes made a for time with his uncleD. his uncle wants his company thereSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestion 18 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.18. What happened to the schoolboy?A

19、. He forgot to lock the cold store door.B. He was forced to work throughout the night.C. He caught cold while working at the butchers.D. He was locked up by accident in a cold store.Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answ

20、er the two questions.Now, listen to the news.19. Mr. Warren Christopher_.A. believes there is hope for peaceB. will report to the UN on ThursdayC. will hold more talks before leaving the regionD. is not sure that the peace process will succeed20. With whom did Mr. Christopher NOT meet?A. The Syrian

21、President.B. The PLO leader.C. The Ordanian President.D. The Israeli Prime Minister.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.Now, listen to the news.21. The number of the escaped prisoners is _.A. 6B. 5

22、C. 1D. 722. Following the prison breakout, the Government is to _.A. restructure the prison serviceB. discipline some prison officersC. recruit more security staffD. look into security conditionsQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 30 sec

23、onds to answer the three questions.Now, listen to the news.23. The aim of the agreement is to _.A. encourage trade in the regionB. crack down on drug smugglingC. save the declining fishing industryD. strengthen cross-boarder police presence24. Which group of people is now taking advantage of the agr

24、eement?A. Canadian police.B. Businessmen.C. Drug traffickers.D. Customs officers.25. The percentage of cocaine brought through the coast has increased by_.A. 10%B. 50%C. 60%D. 70%PART IV CLOZE (15 MIN)Decide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the res

25、ponding blanks. Mark the correct choice for each blank on your answer sheet.SECTION A STATEMENTSince 1895 the National Trust (国家文物信托基金会) has worked for the preservation of places of historic interest and natural beauty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Today the Trust is not a government depart

26、ment but a charity depending on the support of the public and its own conservation society in Britain.Wherever you go, you are close to land that is protected and by the National Trust. Over 350 miles of coastline: 90,000 acres of land, lakes and forests in one area of natural beauty ; pre-historic

27、and Roman ruins; moorlands and farmland, woods and islands, lengths of water-ways; even seventeen whole village all are open to the public at all times subject only the needs of farming, forestry and the protection of wildlife.But the Trusts protection further than this. It has in its possession a h

28、undred gardens and two hundred historic buildings which it opens to paying visitors. Castles and churches, houses of or historic importance, mills, gardens and parks to the Trust by their former owners. Many houses retain their contents of fine furniture, pictures, and other treasures accumulated ov

29、er , and often the donor himself continues to live in part of the house as a of the National Trust. The walking-sticks in the hall, the flowers, silver-framed photographs, books and papers in the morns are signs that the house is still loved and and that visitors are welcomed as private individuals

30、just as much as tourists.26. A. itB. whichC. thisD. whether it27. A. deliberateB. compulsoryC. spontaneousD. voluntary28. A. maintainedB. watchedC. renewedD. repaired29. A. unusedB. underdevelopedC. unwantedD. unspoilt30. A. besidesB. nearbyC. aloneD. beyond31. A. interiorB. inlandC. insideD. inner3

31、2. A. byB. atC. toD. on33. A. developsB. extendsC. enlargesD. prolongs34. A. someB. nearlyC. on averageD. more35. A. architecturalB. archetypeC. architectureD. archaeology36. A. are givingB. have givenC. been givenD. have been given37. A. primitiveB. initialC. elementaryD. original38. A. timesB. generationsC. yearsD. age groups39. A. residentB. dwellerC. tenantD. housekeeper40. A. lived