大学英语四级CET4考试真题.docx

1、大学英语四级CET4考试真题2012年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)考试真题一、Writing （本大题1小题每题14.0分，共14.0分。 For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition . You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: ）第1题 1.目前许多商品存在过度包装的现象 2.出现这一现象的原因 3.我对这一现象的看法和建议On Ex

2、cessive Packaging【正确答案】：答案:On Excessive PackagingNowadays, the phenomenon of excessive packaging of goods is prevalent in our society. Wandering in the supermarkets, one might be dazzled by the fancy packaging of goods on the shelves. Although the government has concerned with the issue, the phenome

3、non still flourishes。The reasons can be listed as follows. First, manufactures believe that they can attract customers attention and stimulate their purchasing desire by means of over-packaging their goods, thus gaining more profits. Second, quite a number of consumers mistakenly hold the opinion th

4、at the more exquisite the package is, the better the quality will be, which encourages excessive packaging. In addition, most of this kind of goods are brought and sent as gifts to their relatives or leaders。To my mind, excessive packaging can do harm to our society, for instance, it can result in t

5、he loss of precious resources and the shortage of energy. In the light of the disastrous consequences mentioned above, every citizen should be aware of the problem, and laws or regulations must be made to restrict the behavior of excessive packaging of manufactures。二、Cloze（共20小题,共10.0分）There are 20

6、blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 第1题 Because conflict and

7、disagreements are part of all close relationships, couples need to learn strategies for managing conflict in a healthy and constructive way. Some couples just _1_ and deny the presence of any conflict in a relationship. _2_ ,denying the existence of conflict results in couples _3_ to solve their pro

8、blems at early_4_ ,which can then lead to even greater problems later _5_ .Not surprisingly, expressing anger and disagreement leads to lower marital (婚姻的)satisfaction at the beginning. However, this pattern of behavior _6_ increases in marital satisfaction over time. Research suggests that working

9、_7_ conflicts is an important predictor of marital satisfaction.So, what can you do to manage conflict in your own relationships? First, try to understand the other persons point of view _8_ put yourself in his of her place. People who are _9_ to what their partner thinks and feels _10_ greater rela

10、tionship satisfaction. For example, researchers found that among people in dating relationships_11_ marriages, those who can adopt their partners perspective show more positive _12_ .more relationship-enhancing attributes and more constructive responses _13_ conflict.Second, because conflict and dis

11、agreements are an _14_ part of close relationships. People need to be able to apologize to their partner for wrongdoing and _15_ forgiveness from their parents for their own acts. Apologies minimize conflict, lead to forgiveness, and serve to restore relationship closeness. In line _16_ this view, s

12、pouses who are more forgiving show higher mental _17_ over time. Increasingly, apologizing can even have _18_ health benefits. For example, when people reflect on hurtful _19_ and grudges(怨恨)，they show negative physiological(生理的) effects, including _20_ heart rate and blood pressure, compared to whe

13、n they reflect on sympathetic perspective-taking and forgiving.A resolveB regretC abandonD avoid【正确答案】：D【本题分数】：0.5分第2题 A BesidesB ThereforeC MoreoverD However【正确答案】：D【本题分数】：0.5分第3题 A tryingB decliningC failingD striving【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：0.5分第4题 A agesB yearsC stagesD intervals【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：0.5分第5题 A o

14、nB byC offD away【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：0.5分第6题 A prescribesB protestsC provesD predicts【正确答案】：D【本题分数】：0.5分第7题 A roundB amidC amongD through【正确答案】：D【本题分数】：0.5分第8题 A soB whileC butD and【正确答案】：D【本题分数】：0.5分第9题 A sensitiveB superiorC exclusiveD efficient【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：0.5分第10题 A exposeB experienceC exploreD expl

15、oit【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：0.5分第11题 A as long asB as far asC as well asD as soon as【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：0.5分第12题 A mindsB emotionsC psychologyD affection【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：0.5分第13题 A toB againstC atD toward【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：0.5分第14题 A absoluteB inevitableC essentialD obvious【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：0.5分第15题 A requireB inquireC rec

16、eiveD achieve【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：0.5分第16题 A overB withC upD of【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：0.5分第17题 A qualityB identityC charityD capability【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：0.5分第18题 A creativeB positiveC objectiveD competitive【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：0.5分第19题 A prospectsB conceptsC memoriesD outlooks【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：0.5分第20题 A addedB toughenedC st

17、rengthenedD increased【正确答案】：D【本题分数】：0.5分三、Listening Comprehension（Section A）（共15小题,共15.0分）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 w

18、ill be spoken only once. 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. 第1题 A Trying to sketch a mapB Di

19、scussing a house plan.C Painting the dining room.D Cleaning the kitchen.【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：1.0分第2题 A She is tired of the food in the canteen.B She often eats in a French restaurant.C She usually takes a snack in the KFC.D She in very fussy about what she eats.【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：1.0分第3题 A Listening to some l

20、oud musicB Talking loudly on the telephone.C Preparing for as oral examinationD Practicing for a speech contest.【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：1.0分第4题 A The man has left a good impression on her family.B The man can dress casually for the occasion.C The man should buy himself a new suit.D The mans jeans and T-shirt

21、s are stylish.【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：1.0分第5题 A Grey pants made from pure cotton.B 100% cotton pants in dark blue.C Fashionable pants in bright colors.D Something to match her brown pants.【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：1.0分第6题 A Its price.B Its comfort.C Its locationD Its facilities.【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：1.0分第7题 A Travel overseasB

22、 Take a photo.C Look for a new jobD Adopt a child.【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：1.0分第8题 A It is a routine offer.B It is quite healthy.C It is new on the menu.D It is a good bargain.【正确答案】：D【本题分数】：1.0分第9题 A Hosting an evening TV programB Lecturing on business management.C Having her bicycle repairedD Conducting a m

23、arket survey.【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：1.0分第10题 A He repaired bicyclesB He worked as a salesman.C He served as a consultant.D He coached in a racing club.【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：1.0分第11题 A He wanted to be his own boss.B He found it more profitableC He didnt want to start from scratch.D He didnt want to be in too much d

24、ebt.【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：1.0分第12题 A They work five days a week.B They are paid by the hour.C They are all the mans friendsD They all enjoy gambling.【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：1.0分第13题 A It has gradually given way to service industry.B It remains a major part of industrial activity.C It has a history as long as paper

25、processing.D It accounts for 80 percent of the regions GDP.【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：1.0分第14题 A Transport problemsB Lack of resources.C Shortage of funding.D poor management.【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：1.0分第15题 A Competition from rival companiesB Possible locations for a new factoryC Product promotion campaigns.D Measures

26、to create job opportunities.【正确答案】：D【本题分数】：1.0分四、Reading Comprehension（共10小题,共20.0分）There are several passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and

27、mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 第1题 In times of economic crisis. Americans turn to their families for support. If the Great Depression is any guide, we may see a drop in our skyhigh divorce rate. But this wont necessarily represent. an increase

28、in happy marriages. In the long run, the Depression weakened American families, and the current crisis will probably do the same.We tend to think of the Depression as a time when families pulled together to survive huge job losses, By 1932. when nearly one-quarter of the workforce was unemployed, th

29、e divorce rate had declined by around 25% from 1929 But this doesnt mean people were suddenly happier with their marriages. Rather, with incomes decreasing and insecure jobs, unhappy couples often couldnt afford to divorce. They feared neither spouse could manage alone.Today, given the job losses of

30、 the past year, fewer unhappy couples will risk starting separate households, Furthermore, the housing market meltdown will make it more difficult for them to finance their separations by selling their homes.After financial disasters family members also tend to do whatever they can to help each othe

31、r and their communities, A 1940 book. The Unemployed Man and His Family, described a family in which the husband initially reacted to losing his job “with tireless search for work.”He was always active, looking for odd jobs to do.The problem is that such an impulse is hard to sustain Across the country, many similar families were unable to maintain the init