英语专4阅读真题.docx

1、英语专4阅读真题PART III CLOZE 15 MINDecide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in theeorresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.Salt, shells or metals are still used as money in out-of-the-way parts of the world today.Salt may see

2、m rather a strange (31)_ to use as money, (32)_ in countries where the food of the people is mainly vegetable, it is often an (33)_ necessity. Cakes of salt, stamped to show their (34)_, were used as money in some countries until recent (35)_, and cakes of salt (36)_ buy goods in Borneo and parts of

3、 Africa. Sea shells (37)_ as money at some time(38)_ another over the greater part of the Old World. These were (39)_ mainly from the beaches of the Maldives Islands in the Indian Ocean, and were traded to India and China. In Africa, shells were traded right across the (40)_ from East to West. Metal

4、, valued by weight, (41)_ coins in many parts of the world. Iron, in lumps, bars or rings, is still used in many countries(42)_ paper money. It can either be exchanged(43)_ goods, or made into tools, weapons, or ornaments. The early money of China, apart from shells, was of bronze, (44)_ in flat, ro

5、und pieces with a hole in the middle, called cash. The (45)_ of these are between three thousand and four thousand years old - older than the earliest coins of the eastern Mediterranean.Nowadays, coins and notes have (46)_ nearly all the more picturesque (47)_ of money, and (48)_ in one or two of th

6、e more remote countries people still keep it for future use on ceremonial (49)_ such as weddings and funerals, examples of (50)_ money will soon be found only in museums.(31) A. object B. article C. substance D. category(32) A. but B. and C. so D. even(33) A. abstract B. advantageous C. abundant D.

7、absolute(34) A. weight B. value C. role D. size(35) A. times B. events C. situations D. conditions(36) A. even B. also C. still D. never(37) A. had been used B. are used C. would be used D. would have been used(38) A. and B. but C. yet D. or(39) A. collected B. produced C. grown D. raised(40) A. cit

8、y B. district C. communib D. continent(41) A. processed B. produced C. preceded D. proceeded(42) A. in spite of B. instead of C. along with D. in line with(43) A. against B. as C. in D. for(44) A. often B. seldom C. really D. much(45) A. earlier B.earliest C.better D.best(46) A. replaced B. reproduc

9、ed C. reflected D. recovered (47) A. sizes B. shapes C. formats D. forms(48) A. while B. although C. because D. if(49) A. events B. gatherings C. occasions D. assemblies(50) A. original B. primitive C. historical D. crudePART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 15 MINThere are thirty sentences in this section.

10、Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrase marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word orphrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.51. Our association, which has consistently pressed for greater employment opportunities for tNdisabled, will publish _ proposa

11、ls in the near future.A. their B. our C. his D. its52. Had Judy been more careful on the maths exam, she _ much better results now.A. would be getting B. could have gotC. must get D. would get53. Nine is to three _ three is to one.A. when B. that C. which D. what54. Men differ from animals _ they ca

12、n think and speak.A. for which B. for that C. in that D. in which55. _ he wanted to go out with his friends at the weekend, he had to stay behind to finishhis assignment.A. Much though B. Much as C. As much D. Though much56. I enjoyed myself so much _ I visited my friends in Paris last year.A. when

13、B. which C. that D. where57. Which of the following is INCORRECT?A. All his lectures were boring. C. Her few friends are all fond of dancing.B. Half his money was gone. D. He invited many his friends to the party.58. When you have finished with that book, dont forget to put it back on my desk, _?A.

14、do you B. dont you C. will you D. wont you59. What does He wisely refused to spend his money mean?A. It was wise of him to refuse to spend his money.B. He refused to spend his money in a wise manner.C. He was short of money and didnt want to buy anything.D. He refused, in a wise manner, to spend his

15、 money.60. They stood chatting together as easily and naturally as _.A. it could be B. could be C. it was D. was61. The following are all correct responses to Who told the news to the teacher? EXCEPTA. Jim did this. B. Jim did so. C. Jim did that. D. Jim did.62. Quality is _ counts most.A. which B.

16、that C. what D. where63. In his plays Shakespeare _ his characters live through their language.A. would make B. had made C. made D. makes64. The square itself is five hundred yards wide, five times _ the size of St. Peters inRome.A. / B. that of C. which is D. of65. Which of the following sentences

17、expresses probability?A. You must leave immediately.B. You must be feeling rather tired.C. You must be here by eight oclock.D. You must complete the reading assignment on time.66. When he first started in university, he really felt at _ with his major - economics.A. shore B. bank C. ocean D. sea67.

18、On the road motorists should be aware of cyclists and be _ towards them.A. considerable B. considering C. considerate D. considered68. Sally was a bit shy, but the teacher found her quite _ discussing a recent film withothers.A. at home B. at most C. at house D. at bean69. The company has capitalize

19、d _ the error of judgment made by its business competitor.A. in B. over C. with D. on70. Tim has failed three courses this semester, so he will have to _ them next semester.A. remake B. repeat C. reapply D. revise71. Keep this reference book; it may come in _ one day.A. handy B. useful C. convenient

20、 D. helpful72. The questions that the speaker raised were well _ the average adult.A. past B. on C. beyond D. through73. Teachers in this school were encouraged to use drama as a(n) _ of learning.A. design B. instrument C. agency D. tool74. First, we need to find out what his scheme is, and then act

21、 _.A. sensitively B. imaginatively C. efficiently D. accordingly75. At first Jim was not quite clear what he was going to do after university, but now he seems_ on becoming a computer programmer.A. fit B. set C. disposed D. decided76. When invited to talk about his achievements+ he refused to blow h

22、is own _ anddeclined to speak at the meeting.A. trumpet B. whistle C. bugle D. flute77. In spite of the treatment, the pain in his leg grew inA. gravity B. extent C. intensity D. amount78. Bus services between Town Centre and Newton Housing Estate will be _ until themotorway is repaired.A. discontin

23、ued B. suspended C. halted D. ceased79. The moon, being much nearer to the Earth than the Sun, is the _ cause of the tides.A. principal B. basic C. initial D. elementary80. Teddy came to my _ with a cheque of $200 to pay my room rate, after I phoned himthat my wallet had been stolen.A. attendance B.

24、 assistance C. rescue D. safetyPART V READING COMPREHENSION 25 MINIn this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.TE

25、XT AWhen the sun is up in Amsterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands sits quietly on theAmstel River. You can rent a bicycle, visit the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum, or take a watertaxi.But when the sun goes down, the partying begins. In the big clubs and in coffee shops,tourists gather to hang

26、 out, talk politics and smoke.Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam. And theyre allwithin a short cab ride of each other.For example, Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals, open markets, concertsand other events. Several beautiful and very popula

27、r hotels can be found there. And there is theRoyal Palace and the Magna Plaza shopping mall.But as evening descends on Dam Square so do the party-seekers. Hip pop or funk musicbegins blaring from Club Paradiso and Club Melkweg. These are two of the most popular clubs inEurope. So if you come, be rea

28、dy to dance. The clubs dont shut down until 4 am.And while you are there, check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city. Dontworry about getting lost. Although Dutch is the official language, most people in Amsterdamspeak English and are happy to help you with directions.And youll notice t

29、hat half the people in the streets are on bicycles. They rent for US$17 to $20 for a whole day.Amsterdam also has a good canal system. From anywhere between U852 and $9.50, you canuse the canal bus or a water taxi to cruise the Venice of the North.You can take in the picturesque canal house architec

30、ture: The rows of neat, narrow four-story dwellings of brownstone with large windows are well worth seeing. Many of them are severalcenturies old.You might also want to jump out of the canal bus at the Museum Quarter and start walking.Masterpieces by Dutch artists such as Rembrandt, Bruegel, Van Gog

31、h and others are on display atthe Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt House and others.The city has an appreciation of its historic past. One place to visit is the Anne Frank House in Nine Streets. It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II. Visitors can view Annes original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years.81. At the beginning of the passage, the author indicates that