大学英语四级考试模拟试卷.docx

大学英语四级考试模拟试卷10
Part I Writing
1、Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following question. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Suppose a new semester is about to begin, what's your plan for the coming semester and why?
A Plan for the Coming Semester
Part II Listening Comprehension
Section A
2、A. It is the first of a series of civil rights actions in US.
B. It was started from Selma, Alabama several days ago.
C. It lays the foundation for enforcement of federal civil rights laws.
D. It was announced by US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
3、A. To improve the teaching of English-language learners.
B. To better the education of immigrants.
C. To entitle every student equal rights to education.
D. To find out the reasons of low achievements.
4、A. Journalist of a local newspaper.
B. Director of evening radio programs.
C. Producer of television commercials.
D. Hostess of the weekly "Business World".
5、A. He ran three restaurants with his wife's help.
B. He and his wife did everything by themselves.
C. He worked both as a cook and a waiter.
D. He hired a cook and two local waitresses.
6、A. He hardly needs to do any advertising nowadays.
B. He advertises a lot on radio and in newspapers.
C. He spends huge sums on TV commercials every year.
D. He hires children to distribute ads in shopping centers.
7、A. The restaurant location.B. The restaurant atmosphere.
C. The food variety.D. The food price.
8、A. To set up a moon colony by 2020.
B. To send astronauts back to the moon by 2020.
C. To continue the current shuttle missions till 2020.
D. To create more jobs for NASA till 2020.
9、A. There were more important space missions.
B. The space agency lacked technology for the programme.
C. The current shuttle missions would continue.
D. Congress failed to pass President Obama's budget.
Section B
10、A. About 12 minutes.
B. About 20 minutes.
C. About 22 minutes.
D. About 30 minutes.
11、A. Because she thinks there's no way anyone else could fit on.
B. Because she thinks that 20 minutes late for a train is pretty standard.
C. Because she finds that it's hard to find the commuting.
D. Because she was shocked by the complicated Schedules.
12> A. Read a book.B. Play Game Boy.
C. Listen to music. D. Chat with others.
13^ A. Because she may lose her belongings.
B. Because she may miss the stop.
What does the man do on the train?
13、B
［听力原文］
Why does the woman think it's risky to sleep on the train?
14、C
［听力原文］
M: Tini, you are a student, right?
W: Yeah, I am a student.
M: Hmm. Do you like the life as a student?
W: Of course, I like studying although I'm not that much of a bookworm. I like spending time with my friends, and I just like enjoying my student life.
M: Are you going to graduate?
W: Yes, fortunately or unfortunately, yes.
M: Well, why would you say fortunately?
W: Fortunately, in the sense that, it's about time to get out to the real world and, you know, earn some money, and earn some experience; but unfortunately, in the sense that, all of these precious memories must be put all behind.
M: Yeah, soon they are going to be over.
W: Right, and then you have more responsibility as soon as you step into the real world, you know. No more spring vacation. No more summer vacation.
M: Actually, that's why I'm a teacher. I get so much time off, and I don't have to work a 9-5 schedule.
W: Yes, that is a very smart choice, I think.
M: Well, you know, if you don't want to give up the student life, you can just become a teacher. Would you like to become a teacher?
W: Well, actually, I'm really into the banking industry.
M: Banking?
W: Yeah, the financing industry, and then so probably I might give it a go.
M: That's going to be very stressful.
W: It is, but you know, I pretty much like the fast-paced lifestyle, and I'm interested in the content of the work.
M: Well, good-luck with banking.
W: Thank you. It's going to be really harsh, I know.
What does the woman do?
［解析］本题询问女士的职业，对话中女士明确提到I am a student.故答案为C。
15、B
［听力原文］
What makes the woman say it's fortunate to graduate?
［解析］对话中女士之所以说毕业是幸运的，是因为Fortunately, in the sense that, it's about time to get out to the real world and, you know, earn some money, and earn some experience» 由 此可知，能够赚钱、能够得到工作经验是毕业所带来的好事，选项B与之相符。
16、A
［听力原文］
What, according to the man, is the benefit of being a teacher?
［解析］男士在说到自己的工作时，提到I get so much time off, and I don't have to work a 9-5 schedule.由此推测，男士认为教师这一职业的优势在于空闲时间比较多，而且不是过朝九晚五的生 活，因此，灵活的工作时间是教师这一职业的优势，选项A与之相符，故为答案。
17、B
［听力原文］
What makes the woman choose the banking industry?
［解析］女士在对话中说I pretty much like the fast-paced lifestyle, and I'm interested in the content of the work,由此可知，女士对银行工作的节奏和工作内容都很喜欢，即个人的兴趣所在是 她选择这一行当的主要原因，选项B与之相符。
Section C
18、B
［听力原文］
Good transportation is very important in winter. If you have a car, make sure it is ready for the cold weather. Keep the gas tank as nearly full as you can. This will keep water out of the tank and will be a reserve in case you get into trouble. If a storm traps you in your car, there are some steps you should take for your own safety. Do not attempt to walk to find help. You may quickly lose your way in blowing and drifting snow. Your chances of being found are better if you stay in your car. Keep a downwind window open slightly for fresh air. Freezing rain can seal off your car and lock you inside. Run the engine and the heater once in a while. Keep the same downwind window open while the engine is running. Make sure that snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Clap your hands and move your arms and legs from time to time. Do not stay in one position too long. But, do not move too much. Exercise warms you up, but it also causes you to lose body heat. If more than one person is in the car, do not sleep at the same time. One person should always be awake. If you are alone, stay awake as long as you can. Turn on the inside light at night. This would make your car more visible to rescue crews. Don't panic. Stay with your car.
What does the speaker say you should do in winter with your car?
［解析］细节题。文遂开头就疫道“If you have a car, make sure it is ready for the cold weather. Keep the gas tank as nearly full as you can.”意思是说，如果你有辆车，一岸要确定它适应寒冷的天 气。尽你可能让油箱保持是满的。B选项中的"Try to keep the gas tank full.**是对原文的同义转换。故 本题选B。
19、A
［听力原文］
What should you avoid doing if a storm traps you in the car?
［解析］细节题。题目是问如果在车里面被暴风雪困住，要避免做什么。文中说道,llfastorm traps you in your car, there are some steps you should take for your own safety. Do not attempt to walk to find help.”意思是说，如果你在车里被暴风雪困住了，不要试图走着去寻求帮助。选项A的“Attempting to leave your car to seek help.n与原文的表述相反。选项B、C、D在下文中提到是可以做的事情。故 本题选A。
20、C
［听力原文］
Why is too much exercise undesirable when you are trapped in a car by a winter storm?
［解析］细节题。本题考查事实细节。题目是问当你被冬季的暴风雪困在车里的时候，为什么太多 的运动是不合适的。文中说道“But, do not move too much. Exercise warms you up, but it also causes you to lose body heat.M意思是说，别做太多运动，运动能让你热身，但也会造成你失去身体的热量。 选项C即是原文的复制。故本题选C。
21、B
［听力原文］
Why people think some colors are warm and other colors are cool? Perhaps warm colors like red, orange, and yellow remind people of warm days, while the cool colors like green, blue, and violet remind them of cool days. In the north the sun is low during the winter and the sunlight appears quite blue. During summer, the sun is higher and the hot sunlight appears yellow.
People associate colors with different holidays. For example, red is associated with Valentine's Day. On February 14, Americans send red hearts to people they love. People associate orange with Halloween and Thanksgiving Day. On October 31, many Americans put large orange pumpkins in their windows for Halloween. Violet is a dignified color which is associated with Easter. On Easter Sunday, people decorate baskets with purple ribbons.
Many expressions in English use colors. These expressions show how people feel about the colors. For example, people associate red with a strong feeling like anger. When someone is very angry, people say that he or she sees red. Red is an active color. When criminals are caught in the middle of a crime, people say that they were caught red-handed. Green is the color of grass and leaves. When a man grows plants well, people say he has a green thumb. Blue is a sad, thoughtful color. When a man is sad, he is said to be blue. The blues is a kind of jazz that is usually very sad and slow.
According to the passage, why do people think some colors are warm and others are cold?
22、A
［听力原文］
With which holiday is violet associated?
23、C
［听力原文］
What does the expression "he has a green thumb" mean?
24、C
［听力原文］
Ever won a lottery? No? But did that stop you from buying another lottery ticket? If the answer is another "no", you might call yourself an optimist. But according to researchers at the University College London, human beings are naturally hopeful creatures. It is all in the brain, they say. A study suggests it is very effective at processing good news: about 80% of people have a tendency to see the glass as half-full, not half-empty, even if they don't consider themselves to be optimists. The good news is that this brings a health benefit. Being upbeat and having a positive outlook on life reduces anxiety. A study of nearly 100, 000 women showed a lower risk of death from heart disease among optimists.
But it's not always good to be optimistic. The authors of this study point out the 2008 financial crisis may have been caused by analysts overestimating their assets* performance even in the face of clear evidence to the contrary. There are personal health risks too. Dr. Tall Sharot, lead researcher, said: "'Smoking Kills' messages don't work because people think their chances of having cancer are low. There's a very fundamental bias in the brain." But, as they say, every cloud has a silver lining. Even if seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses poses a risk to our health, we're not going to skip sleeping. Let's just keep our chins up and keep smiling!
What did researchers at University College London recently find?
［解析］短文在开头就提到according to researchers at University College London, human beings are naturally hopeful creatures.由此可知，满怀希望是人类的天性，也就是说，人类的天性 还是很乐观的。因此答案为选项C。
25、A
［听力原文］
What do the researchers mention the 2008 financial crisis for?
［解析］短文中首先提到But it's not always good to be optimistic.接着以the 2008 financial crisis为例进行说明，由此可知，乐观也有它的负面影响。因此答案为选项A。
26、C
［听力原文］
What does the speaker suggest people do?
［解析］短文最后一句Let's just keep our chins up and keep smiling!由此可知，作者还是认为 人们应该保持乐观积极的态度。因此答案为选项C。
Part m Reading Comprehension
Section A
27、
［解析］此处应为定语成分，可填形容词或分词。第1段的内容表明康拉德•希尔顿本想成为银行家, 但后来从购买廉价酒店开始建立了他的酒店王国，第2句开头的Instead表明第1句和第2句的内容形成 对比，强调康拉德•希尔顿成为酒店大亨是“偶然的”，因此，他购买廉价酒店也是出于一次“偶然的”机 会，由此可见，casual最符合上下文的语义。
28、
［解析］此处应为名词。通过空白处后的双引号及其中的内容可以推断此处最适合的是nickname, 而且nickname也可和动词earn搭配，earn him the nickname可理解为“为他赢得了的称号”。
29、
［解析］此处应为定语成分，可填形容词或分词。空白处后的legislator］立法者）通常只有联邦的立 法者或州、市的立法者之分，与此语义联系最紧密的是stateo
30、
［解析］此处应为名词，并可与动词make构成词组。从上下文提到的希尔顿所做的一系列工作可 以推断他的朋友应该是建议他去德克萨斯州“发展”并“碰碰运气”的，make his fortune正好具有这些意 思，因此选用fortune o
31、
［解析］此处应为过去式的动词。从本句提到的希尔顿从银行业转向酒店业可以推断当时希尔顿从 事银行业“没能成功”，因此，空白处应该是一个表示消极意义的动词，soured在语义和语法上都最适 合。
32、
［解析］此处应为过去式的动词，并可与介词to搭配。本句开头的It指的是：Mobley酒店，而从to 后的oil-field workers可以知道这间酒店专门为油田工人“提供服务”，因此，此处应选用catered,短语 cater to意为“迎合......的需求”。
33、
［解析］此处应为定语成分，可填形容词或分词。从本句最后的A-list stars可以知道希尔顿所开办 的夜总会是“高档的”、“豪华的”，因此，本题应选用luxuriouso
34、
［解析］空格前的expanded为不及物动同，故空格所在句的主谓成分是完整的，故考虑应填入副 词。词库中的internationally指希尔顿名声扩大的范围，填入文中语义通顺。词库中另一副词previously 指时间上的“之前”，填入文中语义不通。
35、
［解析］此处应为过去式的动词，并可与介词from搭配。本句的内容是为了说明上一句提到的 Hiltons were creative这一观点的，据此可以推断本句应指酒店的预订系统最早由希尔顿酒店推出， 现代的预订系统都“源于”希尔顿这个始祖，因此，选用evolved,短语evolve from意为“从......进化 而来”。
36、
［解析］此处应为名同。本段对希尔顿酒店的发展作一个总结，指出希尔顿酒店集团有多少资产和 每年接待多少客人，由此可见，空白处应为“资产”、“财产”、“物业”的意思，在名词词库中，properties 就有“财产”的意思，故为本题答案。
Section B
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［解析］同义转述题。定位句提到，当查找资料来源时，被观察的许多学生甚至感到绝望过，但没 有一个人曾向图书管理员寻求帮助。题干与定位句表述基本一致，故答案为F。
38、
［解析］同义转述题。定位句先提出了学生很少向图书管理员寻求帮助的现象，后面的This is one of the sobering truths the librarians have learned...WJ表明了前面所说的现象正是这项研究的发现之 一。题干中的turn to librarians for help对应定位句中的ask librarians for help,故答案为A。
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［解析］同义转述题。由定位句可知，研究表明，学生不愿向图书管理员寻求帮助的最根本原因是， 和其他所有人一样，他们并没有意识到自己对信息不了解的程度。题干中的did not realize their own information illiteracy正是对原文unaware of the extent of their own information illiteracy的同义转述， 故答案为G。
40、
［解析细节归纳题。由定位段可知，研究人员通过开放式采访和直接观察的方法来收集数据资料, 接着给出了这样做的目的：to generate data that...would provide deep, subjective accounts,即得 出比较深入、主观的报道。题干中的report对应原文中的accounts,我答案为B。
41、
［解析］同义转述题。由定位句可知，除了学生，图书管理员和教授也应该为学生和图书馆工作人 员之间的鸿沟负部分责任。题干中的gap对应定位句中的gulf,故答案为H。
42、
［解析］同义转述题。由定位句可知，这次研究最让人担忧、也是最能够预料的发现是：在互联网 时代，学生在查询及评估资料来源时对网络极为依赖。题干中的rely heavily on the Internet与原文中 的extremely Internet-dependent属于同义转述，故答案为C。
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［解析］同义转述题。定位句提到，教职员工对图书管理员的期望不高，因此他们不会让学生去和 图书管理员建立联系，也没有让学生明白和图书管理员合作会有所帮助。定位句中的faculty指的是上 一句中的professors,题干中的fail to connect students to librarians对应定位句中的students may not be connected to librarians，故答案为H°
44、
［解析］同义转述题。题干中的surprised是原文did not expect的同义转换，定位句中冒号后面的 内容就是出乎研究者意料的具体内容：学生们并不那么擅长使用谷歌。题干与定位句意思一致，故答 案为D。
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［解析］同义转述题。定位句中的that指的就是academic librarians should seek to “save time for the reader”，题干中的realize the goal对应定位句中的they can do that,故答案为I。
46、
［解析］细节归纳题。该段首先指出，比较学术的资源也不一定能帮学生解决问题，随后以JSTOR 为例，指出虽然JSTOR在采访中被学生们提到的次数位居第二，学生们经常使用它搜索某些话题的 当前研究情况，但是却没有意识到它并不提供最新发表的文章。题干中的newest articles对应原文中 的the most recently published articles,故答案为E。
Section C
Passage One
47、D
［解析］根据题干中的only和understand将本题出处定位于第1段。
第1段第1句说，每个梦都是一种来自你自身潜意识的信息，这种信息通过只有自己才能理解 和解读的编码进行表达。接着第2句解释了原因：梦的情境、色彩、情绪和语言都取决于你自己的文 化、教养、俚语和你自己对事物和价值的理解。由此可见，只有做梦者才能理解自己的梦境，这是因 为每个人的梦境都来自做梦者的自身教养和生活经历等，故D正确，其中personal conditions是对原 文中your own culture, breeding, slang（俚语）and your own understanding of things and values的 概括总结。
［全文翻译］
每个梦都是一种来自你自身潜意识的信息，这种信息通过只有自己才能理解和解读的编码进行 表达。梦的情境、色彩、情绪和语言都取决于你自己的文化、教养、俚语和你自己对事物和价值的理 解。做梦就好像是照镜子，用自己的眼睛在看着自己。
我们睡着后的第一个梦通常都与白天发生的事情有关。我们经历梦境，对其进行整理，然后丢 弃那些我们不需要记住的事情，同时对那些我们需要记住的事情获得更深刻的理解。通常，我们受到 这样一种观点的激励：我们可以利用梦境来补救白天困扰我们的处境。随着梦境的深入，它们可能会 更加不可思议，因为它们能带来梦幻般的经历。通常情况下，这些令人感到愉快的情境可以减轻白天 的压办。但是我们醒来前所做的梦中通常包含了潜意识想要传达给意识的信息。而且如果能被记住、 解读和理解，这样的信息就能成为我们生活中的一种重要工具。
依靠梦的内容，梦可以用它们的奇特性，或者有时是它们的惊恐性，给我们带来冲击。有些梦 会困扰我们多年，不仅是因为它们的持久性，主要还是因为我们无法解释或理解它们。其他梦因为其 怪异的情境、情绪和环境而显得突出，这让我们终生难忘。重复出现的梦很常见，当一种特定的生活 情景重复出现，或当我们一次又一次地面临同样的问题时，我们经常会出现重复的梦境。重复出现的 梦通常是我们本性中一些情绪弱点的一种迹象，而这种情绪弱点多年来一直给我们带来麻烦。
清晰的梦境很少见，但是它们都与人们控制他们梦境的能力有关。在这种梦境中，做梦者清醒 地意识到她或他正在做梦，做梦者能够使用记忆，同时拳与梦境中的行为和情绪。清晰的梦境常常以 感官和想象的方式得到加强，有时伴有愉快的音乐。人们可以学会控制梦境的方法。有些历史文件和 记录显示，控制梦境的能力帮助人们达到一个思想发展的新高度。
48、B
［解析］根据题干中的second paragraph将本题出处定位于第2段。
第2段分三个阶段分析了梦的发生过程，其中第4、5句指出，随着梦境的深入，它们可能会更 加不可思议，因为它们能带来梦幻般的经历。通常情况下，这些令人感到愉快的情境可以减轻白天的 压力。由此可见，梦能够减轻白天的压力，因此B正确。A的陈述太过绝对化，与第2段第1句不符。 C原文没有提到。D属于主观臆断，文中没有这样的观点。
49、A
［解析］根据题干中的recurring dreams将本题出处定位于第3段最后两句。
第3段最后两句提到，重复出现的梦很常见，当一种特定的生活情景重复出现，或当我们一次 又一次地面临同样的问题时，我们经常会出现重复的梦境。重复出现的梦通常是我们本性中一些情绪 弱点的一种迹象，而这种情绪弱