標(biāo)題: 2007年12月大學(xué)英語四級考試全真預(yù)測試卷(二) [打印本頁] 作者: refeng 時間: 2010-11-28 17:35 標(biāo)題: 2007年12月大學(xué)英語四級考試全真預(yù)測試卷(二) Model Test Four Part I Writing(30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Competition. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:
1. 競爭使人們充滿創(chuàng)造力，使人們更有效率。
2. 競爭促使生產(chǎn)出更好的產(chǎn)品和更優(yōu)質(zhì)的服務(wù)。
3. 競爭促進(jìn)了社會的進(jìn)一步發(fā)展。
Competition Part IIReading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)
(15 minutes)
Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the question on Answer Sheet 1.
For questions 1-7, mark
Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;
N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;
NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.
For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.
Earthquake
Can Scientists Predict Killer Earthquakes?
The date was November 23, 1980. People near Naples, in Southern Italy, felt the Earth roll and Shake. Earthquake! Suddenly buildings came tumbling sown. Cracks appeared in the earth. Within minutes, entire towns were destroyed. Thousands of people were dead. Thousands more were injured.
As rescuers searched through the rubble, many people must have wondered, of only the victims had known ahead of time, many lives could have been saved.
Actually, and Italian scientist did predict that such a quake would happen. In 1977 Dr. M. Caputo of the Universite Degiles Studi in Rome warned that a large quake would soon strike the east of Naples. Unfortunately, he couldnt predict the exact time and date of the quake.
Dr. Caputo made his general prediction after talking with scientists at 54 earthquake monitoring stations throughout Italy. He learned that many earthquakes had recently rocked different areas around Naples. But none had occurred in one particular spot east of Naples for many years. Dr. Caputo felt that the area was long overdue for a large quake. And it was.
Earthquake Strikes in Gap
The quake occurred in a region that Dr. Caputo called a seismic gap. A seismic gap is an area in an active earthquake region where no earthquake or seismic activity has been recorded in a long time. Seismic gaps are located where two large plates in the Earth have become stuck.
When the plates slide past each other, they sometimes became locked in place. A similar thing happens when you make a running leap on a sidewalk while wearing sneakers. When you land on both feet, the sneakers grab onto rough surface. Friction tends to hold your feet back while the rest of your body goes forward. You may end up falling flat on your face.
In the case of plates, however, the uneven surfaces between the plates cause the plates to remain locked in place for years. Huge pressure builds up behind each plate. Periodically, a shudder, or tremor, is recorded as some of this energy is released.
Finally, after about 50 years, rock in the seismic gap either suddenly breaks or moves under the great stress. This sudden release of energy sends shock Waves through the rock layers above. The ground shakes, sidewalks crack, and buildings tumble. A mighty quake has struck.
Gaps Used To Predict Quakes
Many geologists have used what is called the seismic gap technique to accurately predict earthquakes. The technique was first developed by Soviet earthquake expert Dr. V. Fodotov during his studies of ancient and recent Japanese earthquakes. Dr. Fodotov was marking the location, size, and date of all known quakes in Japan when he noticed a striking pattern.
All major earthquakes were found to occur in only a few isolated spots in Japan. Each of these spots, he noted, experienced a major quake only once every 50 to 60 years. Dr. Fodotov concluded that spots that hadnt had a quake in more than 50 years were “ripe” for a quake. The Russian scientist named these locations seismic gaps.
In the past several years, geologists from other countries have found seismic gaps in other parts of the world. After making detailed studies of past quakes in these regions, the geologists were able to make an accurate prediction of when a quake would occur.
How Do Animals Know When an Earthquake Is Coming?
Scientists who try to predict earthquakes have gotten some now helpers recently - animals.
Thats right, animals. Scientists have begun to catch on to what farmers have known for thousands of years. Animals often seem to know in advance that an earthquake is coming, and they show their fear by acting in strange ways. Before a Chinese quake in 1975, snakes awoke from their winter sleep early only to freeze to death in the cold air. Cows broke their halters and tried to escape. Chickens refused to enter their coop. all of this unusual behavior, as wall as physical changes in the earth, alerted Chinese scientists to the coming quake. They moved people away from the danger zone and saved thousands of lives.
One task for scientists today is to learn exactly which types of animal behavior predict quakes. Its not an easy job. First of all not every animal reacts to the danger of an earthquake. Just before a California quake in 1977, for example, an Arabian stallion became very nervous and tried to break out of his stall. The horse next to him, however, remained perfectly calm. Its also difficult at times to tell the difference between normal animal restlessness and “earthquake nerves”. A zoo keeper once called earthquake researchers to say that his cougar had been acting strangely. It turned out that the cat had an upset stomach.
A second task for scientists is to find out exactly what kind of warnings the animals receive. They know that animals sense far more of the world than humans do. Many animals can see, hear, and smell things that people do not even notice. Some can detect tiny changes in air pressure, gravity, or the magnetism of Earth. This extra sense probably helps animals predict quakes.
A good example of this occurred with a group of dogs. They were penned up in an area that was being shaken by a series of tiny earthquakes. (Several small quakes often come before or after a large one.) Before each quake a low booming sound was heard. Each boom caused the dogs to bark wildly. Then the dogs began to bark during a silent period. IA scientist who was recording tile quakes looked at his machine. It was acting as though there were a loud noise too. The scientist realized that the dogs had reacted to a booming noise. They also sensed the tiny quake that followed it. The machine recorded both, though humans felt and heard nothing.
In this case there was a machine to monitor what the dogs were sensing. Many times, however, our machines record nothing out of the ordinary, even though animals know a quake is coming. The animals might be sensing something we so measure but do not recognize as a warning. Discovering what animals sense, and learning how they know it is a danger signal, is a job for future scientists
1.Since no one had predicted the precise date of the earthquake striking east of Naples, people there suffered heavy loss in the destruction.
2.A seismic gap is located at the junction of two interlocking plates in the earth, and where no seismic activity has been recorded for a long time.
3.From the passage we learn that a regular striking pattern can be found in an active earthquake region.
4.During an earthquake in China 1975, cows broke their halters and ran away from their sheds.
5.As it is used in paragraph 14, the word “cat” refers to a typical domestic cat.
6.All animals but men can notice tiny changed in air pressure, gravity, or the magnetism of Earth.
7.The dogs mentioned in paragraph 16 had sensed both the low booms and the minor quakes following them.
1. [Y][N][NG]2.[Y][N][NG]3.[Y][N][NG]
4. [Y][N][NG]5.[Y][N][NG]6.[Y][N][NG]
7. [Y][N][NG]
8.Dr. Caputo based his prediction upon the fact that lots of earthquakes had recently occurred in all areas around Naples but its.
9.According to the authors information, once every 50 years or so, a mighty earthquake will be recorded at.
10.Chinese scientists evacuated people fromafter they had noticed the strange behavior of some animals as well as physical changes in the earth. Part IIIListening 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. 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] From upstairs.
[B] From next door.
[C] From the Nelsons house.
[D] From the back door.
12. [A] The man should go Edinburgh by air.
[B] The man should go Edinburgh by train.
[C] The man should go Edinburgh by ship.
[D] The man should go Edinburgh by coach.
13. [A] At a wedding.
[B] On a honeymoon.
[C] In Florida.
[D] At an airport.
14. [A] At 2:35.
[B] At 2:45.
[C] At 3:00.
[D] At 3:15.
15. [A] Its very well written.
[B] He doesnt believe its missing so many pages.
[C] Hes amazed at the length.
[D] He wants to look it over.
16.[A] She hasnt gone camping for several weeks.
[B] She like to take long camping trips.
[C] She prefers not to go camping on weekends.
[D] She often spends a lot of time planning her camping trips.
17. [A] Johnsons classmate.
[B] Johnsons father.
[C] Johnsons brother.
[D] Johnsons friend.
18.[A] He has got a heart attack.
[B] He was unharmed.
[C] He was badly hurt.
[D] He has fully recovered from the shock.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. [A] Where to live the following year.
[B] When to move.
[C] How much time to spend at home.
[D] Whose house to visit.
20. [A] A student and a professor.
[B] A student and the director of the housing office.
[C] Two students.
[D] Two housing office staff members.
21. [A] Inform the director of student housing in a letter.
[B] Take some money to the housing office.
[C] Deposit some money in the bank.
[D] Maintain a high grade average.
22.[A] There are too many freshmen.
[B] It costs too much.
[C] The rooms are too small.
[D] Its too noisy.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. [A] In the middle of the semester.
[B] At the beginning of exams.
[C] At the end of the school year.
[D] In the middle of summer vacation.
24. [A] To a rock and mineral show.
[B] To an opera at the concert hall.
[C] To a movie at the student center.
[D] To a popular music concert.
25. [A] She gets a students discount.
[B] Bob doesnt have very much money.
[C] She lost a bet and owes Bob money.
[D] Bob left his wallet at home.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D].Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26.[A] In about 20 years.
[B] Within a week.
[C] In a couple of weeks.
[D] As early as possible.
27. [A] Yes, of course.
[B] Possibly not.
[C] Not mentioned.
[D] Definitely not.
28.[A] Her complaint was ignored.
[B] The store sent her the correct order.
[C] The store apologized for their mistake.
[D] The store picked up the wrong items.
Passage Two
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. [A] Alcohol helps develop peoples intelligence.
[B] Heavy drinking is not necessarily harmful to ones health.
[C] Controlled drinking helps people keep their wits as they age.
[D] Drinking, even moderately, may harm ones health.
30.[A] Worried.
[B] Pleased.
[C] Surprised.
[D] Unconcerned.
31. [A] At a conference.
[B] In a newspaper.
[C] On television.
[D] In a journal.
Passage Three
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32.[A] They havent reached a decision yet.
[B] They have decided to go hunting bears.
[C] They want to go hunting camping.
[D] They want to go exploring the country.
33. [A] Susie.
[B] Tom.
[C] The speaker.
[D] The speakers husband.
34.[A] They chased the bear away.
[B] They stayed outside the tent and did nothing.
[C] They climbed up a tree.
[D] They put some honey outside for the bear to eat.
35.[A] He ate the honey.
[B] He drank the beer.
[C] He chased the people away.
[D] He turned things upside down.
Section C
Directions:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in you own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
Michael Jordan is an American (36) basketball player in the NBA, who led the Chicago Bulls to five NBA (37). Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, and (38)in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Jordan began to play with the Chicago Bulls team in the NBA in (39). He finished his first (40)as one of the top (41)in the league, with an (42)of 28.2 points per game; he also made the first of his eight All-Star game (43). He led the NBA in scoring for nine seasons, and averaged more than 30 points per game in each season. (44). He led the Chicago Bulls to their first NBA championship title in 1991.(45) .Jordan was also a member of the United States Olympic basketball team, (46). Part ⅣReading Comprehension(Reading in Depth)(25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.
What is it about Americans and food? We love to eat, but we feel 47about it afterward. We say we want only the best, but we strangely enjoy junk food. Were 48with health and weight loss but face an unprecedented epidemic of obesity. Perhaps the 49to this ambivalence lies in our history. The first Europeans came to this continent searching for new spices but went in vain. The first cash crop wasnt eaten but smoked. Then there was Prohibition, intended to prohibit drinking but actually encouraging more 50ways of doing it.
The immigrant experience, too, has been one of in harmony. Do as Romans do means eating what “real Americans” eat, but our nations food has come to be 51by imports-pizza, say, or hot dogs. And some of the countrys most treasured cooking comes from people who arrived here in shackles.
Perhaps it should come as no surprise then that food has been a medium for the nations defining struggles, whether at the Boston Tea Party or the sitins at southern lunch counters. It is integral to our concepts of health and even morality whether one refrains from alcohol for religious reasons or evades meat for political 52.
But strong opinions have not brought 53. Americans are ambivalent about what they put in their mouths. We have become 54of our foods, especially as we learn more about what they contain.
The 55 in food is still prosperous in the American consciousness.It’s no coincidence,then,that the first Thanksgiving holds the American imagination in such bondage(束縛).It’s what we eat—and how we 56it with friends
[A]answer[B] result[C] share[D]guilty
[E] constant[F] defined[G] vanish[H] adapted
[I] creative[J] belief[K] suspicious[L] certainty
[M] obsessed[N] identify[O] ideals
Section B
Directions:There are 2 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 mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
It is not often realized that women held a high place in southern European societies in the 10th and 11th centuries. As a wife, the woman was protected by the setting up of a dowry (嫁妝). Admittedly, the purpose of this was to protect her against the risk of desertion, but in reality its function in the social and family life of the time was much more important. The dowry was the wifes right to receive a tenth of all her husbands property. The wife had the right to with hold consent, in all transactions the husband would make, and more than just a right; the documents show that she enjoyed a real power of decision, equal to that of her husband. In no case do the documents indicate any degree of difference in the legal status of husband and wife.
The wife shared in the management of her husbands personal property, but the opposite was not always true. Women seemed perfectly prepared to defend their own inheritance against husbands who tried to exceed their rights, and on occasion they showed a fine fighting spirit. A case in point is that of Maria Vivas. Having agreed with her husband Miro to sell a field she had inherited, for the needs of the household, she insisted on compensation. None being offered, she succeeded in dragging her husband to the scribe to have a contract duly drawn up assigning her a piece of land from Miros personal inheritance. The unfortunate husband was obliged to agree, as the contract says, “for the sake of peace.” Either through the dowry or through being hottempered, the wife knew how to win herself, with the context of the family, a powerful economic position.
57.Originally, the purpose of a dowry is to.
[A] give her the right to receive all her husbands property
[B] help her to enjoy a higher position in the family
[C] protect a woman against the risk of desertion
[D] both A and C
58.According to the passage, the legal status of the wife in marriage was.
[A] higher than that of a single woman
[B] higher than that of her husband
[C] lower than that of her husband
[D] the same as that of her husband
59. Why does the author give us the example of Maria Vivas?
[A]To show that the wife shared in the management of her husbands personal property.
[B]To show that the wife can defend her own inheritance.
[C]To prove that women have powerful position.
[D]To illustrate how women win her property.
60.The compensation Maria Vivas gets for the field is.
[A] some of the land Miro had inherited
[B] a tenth of Miros land
[C] money for household expenses
[D] money form Miros inheritance
61. The authors attitude towards Maria Vivas is.
[A] sympathetic
[B] disapproval
[C] indifferent
[D] objective
Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may become recognized as the leader of a social group. In the family, traditional cultural patterns confer leadership on one or both of the parents. In other cases, such as friendship groups, one or more persons may gradually emerge as leaders, although there is no formal process of selection. In larger groups, leaders are usually chosen formally through election or recruitment.
Although leaders are often thought to be people with unusual personal ability, decades of research have failed to produce consistent evidence that there is any category of “natural leaders”. It seems that there is no set of personal qualities that all leaders have in common; rather, virtually any person may be recognized as a leader if the person has qualities that meet the needs of that particular group.
Research suggests that there are typically two different leadership roles that are held by different individuals. Instrumental leadership is leadership that emphasizes the completion of tasks by a social group. Group members look to instrumental leaders to “get things done”. Expressive leadership, on the other hand, is leadership that emphasizes the collective wellbeings of a social groups members. Expressive leaders are less concerned with the overall goals of the group than with providing emotional support to group members and attempting to minimize tension and conflict among them.
Instrumental leaders are likely to have a rather secondary relationship to other group members. They give others and may discipline group members who inhibit attainment of the groups goals. Expressive leaders cultivate a more personal or primary relationship to others in the group. They offer sympathy when someone experiences difficulties and try to resolve issues that threaten to divide the group. As the difference in these two roles suggest, expressive leaders generally receive more personal affection from group members; instrumental leaders, if they are successful in promoting group goals, may enjoy a more distant respect.
62. What does the passage mainly discuss?
[A] The problems faced by leaders.
[B] How leadership differs in small and large groups.
[C] How social groups determine who will lead them.
[D] The role of leaders in social groups.
63.The passage mentions all of the following ways by which people can become leaders EXCEPT.
[A] recruitment
[B] formal election process
[C] specific leadership training
[D] traditional cultural patterns
64. Which of the following statements about leadership can be inferred from paragraph 2?
[A]Person who is an effective leader of a particular group may not be an effective leader in another group.
[B] Few people succeed in sharing a leadership role with another person.
[C]A person can best learn how to be an effective leader by studying research on leadership.
[D]Most people desire to be leaders but can produce little evidence of their qualifications.
65. In mentioning “natural leaders” in line 7, the author is making the point that.
[A] few people qualify as “natural leaders”
[B] there is no proof that “natural leaders” exist
[C] “natural leaders” are easily accepted by the members of a group
[D] “natural leaders” share a similar set of characteristics
66. The passage indicates that instrumental leaders generally focus on.
[A] ensuring harmonious relationships
[B] sharing responsibility with group members
[C] identifying new leaders
[D] achieving a goal Part ⅤCloze(15 minutes)
Directions: There are 20 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.
If you were to begin a new job tomorrow, you would bring with you some basic strengths and weaknesses. Success or 67 in your work would depend,
to 68 great extent, 69 your ability to use your strengths and weaknesses to the best advantage.
70 the utmost importance is your attitude. A
person 71 begins a job convinced that he isnt
going to like it or is 72 that he is going to ail is exhibiting a weakness which can only hinder his success. On the other hand, a person who is secure 73 his belief that he is probably as capable
74 doing the work as anyone else and who is
willing to make a cheerful attempt 75 it possesses a certain strength of purpose. The chances are that he will do well. 76 the prerequisite skills for a particular job is strength. Lacking those skills is obviously a weakness. A book keeper who cant add or a carpenter who cant cut a straight line with a saw 77 hopeless cases. This book has been designed
to help you capitalize 78 the strength and overcome
the 79 that you bring to the job of learning. But
for your development, you must first 80 stock
of where you stand now. 81 we get further along
in the book, well be 82 in some detail with specific processes for developing and strengthening 83 skills. However, 84 begin with, you
should pause 85 examine your present strengths and weaknesses in three areas that are critical to your success or failure in school: your 86, your reading and communication skills, and your study habits.
67. [A] improvement[B] victory
[C] failure[D] achievement
68. [A] a [B] the
[C] some[D] certain
69. [A] in[B] on
[C] of[D] to
70. [A] Out of[B] Of
[C] To[D] Into
71.[A] who[B] what
[C] that[D] which
72.[A] ensure[B] certain
[C] sure[D] surely
73.[A] onto[B] on
[C] off[D] in
74.[A] to[B] at
[C] of[D] for
75.[A] near[B] on
[C] by[D] at
76. [A] Have[B] Had
[C] Having[D] Had been
77.[A] being[B] been
[C] are[D] is
78. [A] except[B] but
[C] for[D] on
79.[A] idea[B] weakness
[C] strength[D] advantage
80.[A] make[B] take
[C] do[D] give
81. [A] as[B] till
[C] over[D] out
82.[A] deal[B] dealt
[C] be dealt[D] dealing
83.[A] learnt [B] learned
[C] learning[D] learn
84.[A] around [B] to
[C] from[D] beside
85. [A] to [B] onto
[C] into[D] with
86.[A] intelligence [B] work
[C] attitude[D] weakness作者: refeng 時間: 2010-11-28 17:36
Part ⅥTranslation(5 minutes)
Direction: Complete the sentences on Answer Sheet 2 by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.
87. I should say Henry is(與其說是個作家不如說是) as a reporter.
88.In the Chinese household, grandparents and other relatives(起著不可缺少的作用) in raising children.
89. Mr. Johnson made full preparation for the experiment(以便實驗?zāi)茼樌M(jìn)行).
90. Prices are going up rapidly. Petrol now (現(xiàn)在汽油的價格是幾年前的兩倍).
91. How close parents are to their children (有很強的影響) the character of the children.
Competition makes people more creative and effective. It urges them to plan better, to try harder, and to achieve more. With a desire to excel in their work, people tend to perform more creatively and more efficiently.
Competition helps produce better products and services. In the present world of intense competition, every manufacture tries his best to outmatch his competitor by producing goods of better quality at lower costs. As a result, consumers pay less and receive better service.
Competition promotes further development of society. If there were no competition, people would remain complacent and be unwilling to make any efforts or risk anything new. However, with fierce competition going on, they exert themselves to accomplish more. Their accomplishment will, in one way or another, contribute to the progress of society.
Part IIReading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)
1.【解析】Y根據(jù)文章第一段
2. 【解析】Y根據(jù)earthquakes strikes in gap 的第一段判斷
3. 【解析】Y根據(jù)gaps used to predict quakes 中的最后一段最后一句判斷正確。
4.【解析】N第十四段，Cows broke their halters and tried to escape. 并沒有交代ran away from their sheds.
5. 【解析】N這里的cat 指的是cougar.
6. 【解析】N根據(jù)第十五段，最后三句話，我們可以得出，并不是所有的動物都能感受到的。
7.【解析】Y參看第十六段
8. 【解析】east第四段，But none had occurred in one particular spot east of Naples for many years.
9. 【解析】the seismic gap第八段，F(xiàn)inally, after about 50 years, rock in the seismic gap either suddenly breaks or moves under the great stress.
10.【解析】the danger zone/the prospective quake zone第十四段，They moved people away from the danger zone and saved thousands of lives. 如果能寫出the prospective quake zone 也是可以的。
Part IIIListening Comprehension
Section A
11.M:Whats all that noise? It sounds as if its coming from next door, The Nelson arent back yet, are they?
W:I dont think so. It must be the window cleaner working upstairs.
Q:Where does the woman think the noise is coming from?
M:I was shocked at the time, but wasnt hurt at all. My bike was totally damaged though.
Q: What do we know about the man?
【解析】B男士說我那時嚇壞了，但是一點兒也沒傷著。因此答案為He was unharmed。作者: refeng 時間: 2010-11-28 17:37
Now youll hear two long conversations.
Conversation One
M:You should have seen the line at the housing office. It took me an hour to make my dormitory deposit for next year. Have you made yours yet?
W:No, Im not sure I am going to.
M:There is not much time left. The deadline is May 1st. Thats just two weeks from now. Are you short of cash?
W:No, Im okay.
M: Youd better hurry up if you want a dorm room next September. There arent enough rooms for everyone. And first-year students have priority.
W:Well, Ive been thinking of living off campus.
M: Have you any idea how much that will cost? Theres the rent, utilities, and you probably need a car to commute.
W:I know itll be more expensive, but I think I can handle it, though. This dorm is just so noisy that I cant get anything done. Maybe my grades would be better if I had some peace and quiet in a place of my own.
M:You should study in the library the way I do. Think of the money youll save.
W:Ive got to think it over some more. There are still two weeks left in April.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
21. What must a person do in order to live in university housing?
【解析】B對話開頭就交代了能夠在學(xué)校里住宿舍的條件，就是到住宿辦公室交住宿費。Take some money to the housing office.
22.What is the womans main objection to living on campus?
【解析】D女生最主要的不想住宿舍的原因是什么?This dorm is just so noisy that I cant get anything done. 從這里可以看出她不想住宿舍是因為宿舍太吵。
Conversation Two
M:Hey, Ellen, how are you?
W:Im fine, Bob. Arent you glad the semesters over?
M:Yep. Are you going to the rock concert Friday night?
W:I havent thought much about it. Are you?
M:Sure. Would you like to go with me?
W:Sounds like fun!
M:Youll have to buy your own ticket, though.
W:Are you broke again? Let me treat you!
M:Wow, where did you come into so much cash?
W: You know I am a waitress at the Student Center. Anyway, now that the final exams are almost over, Id love a night out.
M:Since youve been so great about buying the tickets, why dont I take us out to dinner?
W:Youve got a deal. Lets buy the tickets now.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have heard.
23.When does this conversation take place?
【解析】C從女生的話Arent you glad the semesters over中可知，這是個學(xué)期的期末。
24.Where do Bob and Ellen want to go?
【解析】D這題關(guān)鍵在于聽出the rock concert. 兩個人打算去聽搖滾音樂會。
25. Why is Ellen buying the tickets?
【解析】BEllen 必須自己買票，因為Bob沒有太多的錢。
Section B
Passage One
A couple of months ago, I went to a department store to buy a few things for the house. I needed a set of curtains for the living room, two table lamps, a rug and several cushions. I asked them to deliver the things as soon as possible, but they said that they were unable to send them out until 20 days later. After about 3 weeks, I received only the curtains and table lamps. I was a little disappointed when I didnt receive all the items I had bought. But nevertheless, I was eager to see what the curtains and lamps looked like. I first opened the package with the curtains. I had bought a lovely light blue, and instead they had sent me a horrible dark purple. Well, you can just imagine how angry I was. Then I opened the boxes with the lamps. They were exactly what Id ordered. But one of the lamp shapes was damaged. The next thing I did was to telephone them to complain. They promised to come to pick them up immediately and also to replace them with the correct order. It has been two weeks since my complaint. They have neither picked up the wrong items nor sent me the rest of my order.
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. When did the woman want the store to deliver the items?
【解析】D短文中女士希望商場盡快把商品寄到家里。I asked them to deliver the things as soon as possible從此句中可以看出。
27. Was the woman pleased when she saw the items they had delivered?
【解析】D這位女士打開箱子看到寄來的物品時非常生氣，文章中有直接表達(dá)的句子，you can just imagine how angry I was.
28. What happened in the end?
【解析】A最終的結(jié)果就是兩周之后，那家商場的人既沒有來取走寄錯的物品也沒有把這位女士定的其余的物品寄來。短文最后一句就是答案。They have neither picked up the wrong items nor sent me the rest of my order.
Passage Two
Researchers have discovered a link between drinking and thinking. A moderate amount of alcohol may help us keep our mental abilities as we age. Brain scans show alcohol abuse kills brain cells. But little is known about the effects of life-long drinking. So moderate drinkers may want to toast new findings from researchers at Duke, Indiana Universities. Dr. Joe Christian of Indiana Universities says men who have one or two drinks each day retain slightly stronger comprehension skills than the non-drinker or the heavy drinker. The doctor and his colleagues gave mental tests to nearly 4000 male twins between the ages of 66 and 76. The moderate drinkers had slightly better reasoning ability than their brothers who drink more or less. Other studies have found that alcohol in moderation can help the heart. But alcohol abuse can cause bone loss and other health problems. This study was presented at an alcoholism meeting in San Antonio.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. What has recent research found about drinking?
【解析】C研究者最近發(fā)現(xiàn)適量的飲酒可以使人變老時，保持智慧。A moderate amount of alcohol may help us keep our mental abilities as we age.
30.How would moderate drinkers feel about the new research findings?
【解析】BSo moderate drinkers may want to toast new findings from researchers at Duke, Indiana Universities. 本題要聽出關(guān)鍵詞toast,為敬酒祝賀之意。即適量飲酒者會為這個新發(fā)現(xiàn)舉酒慶祝，所以他們當(dāng)然是高興的。
31.Where was the result of the study first made public?
【解析】A從這一句This study was presented at an alcoholism meeting in San Antonio.這個結(jié)果是首次在一個會議上展示出來的。關(guān)鍵詞在于meeting。作者: refeng 時間: 2010-11-28 17:37
Passage Three
Our family is trying to decide where to go for a vacation this summer. Our son Tom wants to go to Yellow Stone Park again to see the bears. We did that last summer and what an experience it was! When we got there, we put up our tent and went to explore. As we returned, we heard our daughter Susie cry out and then we saw a bear enter our camp. Tom wanted his father to chase him away. His father said, “No, its dangerous to chase a bear. And dont let him chase you.” Susie said: “What shall we do?” “Maybe we ought to climb a tree.” Tom said: “No, weve got to get him out of there. He might go to sleep in our tent.” “Maybe we could make him leave if we put some honey outside for him to eat.” Susie suggested. Then I said: “How are you going to get the honey? Its in the tent.” We watched the bear enter the tent and heard him upset everything inside. “Its foolish for us to try to catch him.” said my husband. “Leave him alone and wait for him to come out.” We waited but the bear stayed inside. We had to sleep in the car.
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. Where have the family decided to go in the vacation this summer?
【解析】A聽完全文可以得知這個家庭還未決定好去哪里度假。所以正確答案為They havent reached a decision yet.
33. Who do you think saw the bear first?
【解析】A從短文中這一段可以看出答案。As we returned, we heard our daughter Susie cry out and then we saw a bear enter our camp，因此顯然是女兒Susie先看到了熊。
34. What did they do when they saw a bear enter their tent?
【解析】B他們站在外面一直在討論該怎么對付這只熊，但最終什么都沒做。因此，正確答案為They stayed outside the tent and did nothing.
35. What did the bear do in the tent?
【解析】DWe watched the bear enter the tent and heard him upset everything inside.關(guān)鍵詞在upset, 意為“顛覆、翻倒”。熊把帳篷里的東西弄得亂七八糟。
54.【解析】[K]系動詞become后應(yīng)填入一個形容詞，和后面介詞of形成短語be/become suspicious of “對…感到懷疑”。
55.【解析】[J]本句缺一個名詞作主語，并且根據(jù)和介詞in的搭配，可以推斷出正確選項belief，“(have)belief in sth.” 相信…。
56.【解析】[C]本句是一般現(xiàn)在時，缺一個動詞，且和with 搭配，確定選項share, “share sth with sb, 與某人分享某事”。
Section B
Passage One
57. 【解析】C細(xì)節(jié)推理題。本文介紹了歐洲南部10和11世紀(jì)嫁妝對女性在婚姻中地位的重要性。雖然嫁妝最初的目的防止女性被拋棄，但實際上它的作用遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)不止于此。它使妻子在婚姻中的地位與丈夫平等，并保障了妻子的經(jīng)濟利益。女性在維護(hù)自己的利益上，是很堅定果敢的，Maria Vivas就是一個例子。見第一段第三句，“Admittedly, the purpose of this was to protect her against the risk of desertion...”，雖然在實際生活中嫁妝有更重要的作用，但最初它的作用只是為了防范女性被丈夫拋棄，所以C)為正確答案作者: refeng 時間: 2010-11-28 17:38
58.【解析】D細(xì)節(jié)推理題。根據(jù)本文，妻子在婚姻中的法律地位和丈夫是平等的。見第一段最后一句，“In no case do the documents indicate any degree of difference in the legal status of husband and wife”文件中并沒有表明丈夫和妻子在法律地位上有任何的差別，也就是說他們的地位是平等的，所以D)為正確答案。
59.【解析】B判斷推理題。作者為什么要舉Maria Vivas的事例，是為了說明妻子是能夠捍衛(wèi)自己的利益的。見第二段第二句，“Women seemed perfectly prepared to defend their own inheritance...they showed a fine fighting spirit.”如果丈夫要侵占自己的利益，女性們就時刻準(zhǔn)備著捍衛(wèi)自己的利益，有時她們還表現(xiàn)出很強的斗爭精神。接下來作者就舉了Maria Vivas的例子，說明女性是有能力捍衛(wèi)自己的利益的。所以B)為正確答案。
60.【解析】A細(xì)節(jié)推理題。Maria Vivas得到的一份作為補償?shù)耐恋�，本來是屬于Miro的個人財產(chǎn)。見第二段第五句，“None being offered, she succeeded in... assigning her a piece of land from Miros personal inheritance”由此知A)為正確答案。
64.【解析】A推論題。A選項意思是:某一特定群體的有效領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者，不一定就可以成為另一群體的有效領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者。這正好與第二段的意思相吻合，即領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者沒有一個固定的特點，只是符合了一個特定群體需要的人就有可能成為該群體的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者(It seems…virtually any person may be recognized as a leader if the person has qualities that meet the needs of that particular group)。B選項和C選項的意思與本文無關(guān)。D選項意為:許多人想成為領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者，但卻很少能拿出證據(jù)來證明他們具有這樣的資格。顯然是對文章意思的曲解。
65.【解析】B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。第二段中“…decades of research have failed to produce consistent evidence that there is any category of natural leaders”意思是說數(shù)十年來的研究并不能找出可靠證據(jù)來證明那些人可以成為“天生領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者”，與B項意思一致。
66.【解析】D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。第三、四段主要講了兩種類型的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者的區(qū)別。其中instrumental leader側(cè)重于群體目標(biāo)的實現(xiàn)，而expressive leader相對于前者并不側(cè)重于群體目標(biāo)的實現(xiàn)，而是注重為群體成員提供情感支持，并盡力減少內(nèi)部紛爭。(Expressive leaders are less concerned with the overall goals of the group than with providing emotional support to group members and attempting to minimize tension and conflict among them.)
68.【解析】[A]to a great extent是固定短語，意思是“很大程度上”，符合題意。類似的說法還有：to a large extent,to some extent, to an extent, to a certain extent, to that extent, to the extent of…。the, some, certain都不能與great extent搭配。
69.【解析】[B]on與前面的depend構(gòu)成本句謂語。
70.【解析】[B]of與名詞連用,表示具有某種性質(zhì),狀態(tài)，做表語。置于句首，表示強調(diào)。正常語序為：Your attitude is of the utmost importance.