扬州大学综合英语四级试练

扬州大学综合英语四级试练 扬州大学综合英语四级考试试卷 YZUCET Band4A (2008-01-15) Part I Listening Comprehension (35 %) Section A: Conversations (15%) 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) She doesn’t need the job. B) She hasn’t got a job yet. C) She has got a good job. D) She is going to start work soon. 2. A) She got home before 9 o’clock. B) She had a bad cold. C) She had a car accident. D) She was delayed. 3. A) 5:00. B) 5:15. C) 5:30. D) 5:45. 4. A) To the school. B) To a friend’s house. C) To the post office. D) Home. 5. A) He doesn’t care much about it. B) He enjoys it very much. C) He doesn’t mind even though it’s tedious. D) He hates working overtime. 6. A) The woman doesn’t think it exciting to travel by air. B) They’ll stay at home during the holidays. C) They are offered some plane tickets for their holidays. D) They’ll be flying somewhere for their vacation. 7. A) They are twins. B) They are classmates. C) They are friends. D) They are colleagues. 8. A) Cold and windy. B) Snow will be replaced by strong winds C) It will get better. D) Rainy and cold. Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A) To find out if he has the flu. B) To find out how to maintain a nutritious diet. C) To find out how to prevent illness. D) To find out the results of a blood test. 10. A) He gets ill at the same time every year. B) He doesn’t get enough exercise. C) He often has difficulty sleeping. D) He’s sick with influenza throughout the winter. 11. A) He’s unwilling to be immunized. B) He doesn’t get enough rest. C) He forgets to take his medicine. D) He doesn’t dress warmly enough. 12. A) Physical examinations are given free there. B) He can get immunized there. C) He’ll be able to get a prescription for medication there. D) He’ll find literature on nutrition there. Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 13. A) Planning a sightseeing tour. B) Writing to his uncle. C) Arranging his class schedule. D) Looking through a language textbook. 14. A) Get the university’s approval in advance. B) Follow Susan’s advice about traveling abroad. C) Take more French courses to improve his skills. D) Make inquires about the requirements for learning chemistry. 15. A) He’s fulfilled his graduation requirements. B) He wants to change his field study. C) He needs to get better grades. D) He needs to earn more credits to graduate. Section B: Short Passages (10%) 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) Very well. B) Just so-so. C) Excellently. D) Terribly. 17. A) Found a job with a big firm. B) Tried to get a job. C) Gambled all the time. D) Became a manager. 18. A) Just very easy. B) Not so hard. C) Simply a headache. D) Impossible. Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) She was found stealing in a bookstore. B) She caught someone in the act of stealing. C) She admitted having stolen something. D) She said she was wrongly accused of stealing. 20. A) A book. B) $3,000. C) A handbag. D) A Christmas card. 21. A) She was questioned by the police. B) She was shut in a small room for 20 minutes. C) She was insulted by the shoppers around. D) She was body-searched by the store manager. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) It is the ability to get high scores on some tests. B) It is the ability to do well in school. C) It is the ability to deal with life. D) It is a child’s ability to dream. 23. A) He learns more about what might happen to him. B) He thinks about the situation and what to do about it. C) He cares more about himself. D) He is sure of the result he will get. 24. A) He would feel ashamed. B) He would give up trying again. C) He would lose confidence in himself. D) He would learn from his experiences. 25. A) They are two different types of children. B) Both of the two kinds are very quiet. C) They only have different ways of thinking. D) They have different knowledge about the world. Section C: Compound Dictation (10%) 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 S1) to S8) with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S9) to S11) you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you hove just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. The Supreme Court of the United States made an important rule in 1954. It was that public schools needed to be S1) __________. Children of all races were to be S2) __________ in the same schools. There would be no more black schools or white schools. That was the S3) __________ of the law. Some schools chose to close their eyes and S4) __________ the law. The University of Mississippi was one of those schools. There were no black students. They were supported by the state government and the governor’s office. James Meredith had joined the Air Force after high school. After leaving the S5) __________, he realized that the only way he would be able to S6) __________ his desire for a good education was to go to college. He also realized that the same quality of education offered to white students was not S7) __________ to him. He decided that the only place he could receive the education he wanted was to enroll in the University of Mississippi. Meredith sent several S8) __________ to the university. Each time he applied, he was denied. S9)_____________________________________________________________________________. He wrote to the president of the university that he was ready to pursue his dream and would not back off. However, the governor of Mississippi still believed that the races should not be mixed. S10) ____________________________________________________________________________. It was 1962. There was a new kind of president, sitting in Washington, D.C. His name was John F. Kennedy. He had promised to support civil rights in his campaign for president. S11)_________ ___________________________________________________________________. Part II Reading Comprehension (40%) Section A Skimming and Scanning Directions: In this section, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly. For the statements numbered from 26 to 35, please choose A (for Yes) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; B (for No) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; C (for Not Given) if the information is not given in the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Choosing a College Major The most important piece of advice in this article follows this sentence, so, are you ready for it? The advice: Don’t panic. I know it’s easier said than done, but I can’t tell you how many students I have advised since the time that I have been a professor that seem in a state of panic if they are uncertain of their major, let alone a career. Choosing a major, thinking about a career, getting an education—these are the things college is all about. Yes, there are some students who arrive on campus and know exactly their major and career ambitions, but the majority of students do not, thus there is no need to rush into a decision about your major as soon as you step on campus. And guess what? A majority of students in all colleges and universities change their major at least once in their college careers; and many change their major several times over the course of their college career. This article is all about giving you some pointers and direction – some steps for you to take – in your journey toward discovering that ideal career path for you. But it is a journey, so make sure you spend some time thinking about it before making a decision. And don’t be discouraged if you still don’t have a major the first time you take the journey. Your goal should be narrowing your focus from all possible majors to a few areas that you can then explore in greater depth. Way back when I was an undergraduate, I was a dual major in marketing and magazine journalism. Today I am a college professor, which brings me to another piece of general advice before you begin your journey: your major in college is important for your first job after graduation, but studies show that most people will change jobs about four or five times over the course of their lives and no major exists that can prepare you for that! The first stop on your journey should be an examination of self-assessment of your interests. What are your weaknesses? What types of jobs or careers appeal to you? The second stop on your journey is an examination of your abilities. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What kind of skills do you have? You can begin this self-examination by looking at the courses you took in high school. What were your best subjects? Is there a pattern there? What kinds of extracurricular activities did you participate in while in high school? What kinks of things did you learn from part-time or summer jobs? The third stop on your journey involves examining what you value in work. Examples of values include: helping society, working under pressure, stability, security, status, pacing, working alone or with groups, having a positive impact on others, and many others. The fourth stop on your journey is career exploration. There are many schools that offer possible answers to questions like ―what can I do with a major?‖ You can also learn more about various occupations, including future trends, by searching the Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook. The fifth stop on your journey is the reality check. You need to honestly evaluate your options. Do you really value physicians and have an interest in being a doctor, but have little skills in science? Do you have a strong interest in the arts, but your family is convinced you will become a CPA like your father? There are often ways to get around some of the obstacles during the reality check, but it is still important to face these obstacles and be realistic about whether you can get around them. The sixth and final stop on your journey is the task of narrowing your choices and focusing on choosing a major. Based on all your research and self-assessment of the first five stops on your journey, you should now have a better idea of the careers/majors you are not interested in pursuing as well as a handful of potential careers/majors that do interest you. What are some other resources for helping you get more information about a major and/or a career? Take advantage of: Your professors, including your academic adviser – talk with your professors, whether you have taken a class with them or not. Any of them have worked in the field in which they teach and all are experts about careers and career opportunities. Your classmates, especially upperclassmen – these are the folk who are deep into their major, perhaps already having had an internship or gone through job interviews. Use them as a resource to gather more information. Your college’s alumni – unless your college was just founded, your school probably has a deep and varied group of alums, many of whom like to talk with current students. They can also be a resource to gather more information about careers. Your college’s career center – almost always under-appreciated, these folks have such a wealth of information at their fingertips that it is a shame more students don’t take advantage of them and not just in your senior year. Start visiting in your first year because most have resources for choosing a major and a career, as well as internship and job placement information. 26. Many students tend to feel extremely anxious when they don’t know how to chart their ideal path. 27. Immediately after you step on campus, you need to make a decision on your major as quickly as possible. 28. It’s not unusual for many students to change their major over their college life. 29. You have to be cautious when making the decision on your major, because it will prepare you for your careers over the course of your life. 30. Obtaining information about various professions can be very helpful in choosing your major. 31. You can only consult the professors who give you lectures, because they know you better. 32. Many students do not realize that college’s career center is an important source they can turn to. 33. When choosing your major, you may pinpoint several areas that you can explore in greater depth from all possibilities. 34. A sense of responsibility plays an part in discovering the ideal path, so you have to take it into consideration. 35. When you take reality into consideration, the right attitude is to face these obstacles and think about whether you can overcome them. Section B Reading in Depth Directions: There are 3 passages in this part. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage One Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage Human migrations within recorded history have transformed the entire character of lands and continents and the composition of their racial, ethnic and language groups. The map of Europe, for example, is the product of several major early migrations involving the Germanic peoples, the Slavs(斯拉夫人), and the Turks. The overseas migration of Europeans during this period totaled about 60 million people. The largest migration in history has been called the Great Atlantic Migration from Europe to North America, the first major wave of which began in the 1840’s with mass movements from Ireland and Germany. In the 1880’s, a second and larger wave developed from eastern and southern Europe; between 1880 and 1910 some 17 million Europeans entered the United States. The total number of Europeans reaching the United States amounted to 37 million between 1820 and 1980. From 1810 to 1914 about 7.5 million people moved from Europe to Asiatic Russia, and between World War I and II about 6 million more chose to move there, not counting the vast number of deportees (被遣返回国者) who were forced to go to Siberia’s labor camps. Since World War II the largest migrations have involved groups from developing countries moving to the industrialized nations. Some 13 million people moved across borders to become permanent residents of Western Europe from the 1960’s to the 1980’s, and more than 10 million permanent immigrants were admitted legally to the United States in that same period, with illegal immigration adding several millions more. Slave migrations and mass expulsions (排斥) also have been part of human history for thousands of years. The largest slave migrations were probably those compelled by European ththslave traders operating in Africa from the 16 to the 19 century; perhaps 20 million slaves were taken to America, though a large number died in terrible conditions of the trip across the Atlantic Ocean. The largest mass expulsions have probably been those imposed by Nazi Germany, which deported 7 to 8 million persons during World War II. The major trend in thinternal migration during the 20 century has been the movement from rural to urban areas. As a consequence, urban growth since World War II has been very rapid in much of the world, particularly in developing countries. 36. What is the main idea of the passage? A) The map of Europe is the product of several major early migrations. B) Human migrations within recorded history have changed the world. C) The overseas migration of Europeans totaled about 60 million people. D) The first major wave of migration began in the 1840’s. 37. The following statements are true EXCEPT ______. A) the largest migration in history has been called the Great Atlantic Migration B) the largest mass expulsions have been those imposed by Nazi Germany C) the largest slave migrations were compelled by European slave traders D) between World War I and II, about 6 million people migrated to Europe 38. Where did the people of the first major wave of the Great Atlantic Migration come from? A) From England and Germany. B) From Iceland and Germany. C) From Ireland and Germany. D) From Ireland and France. 39. How many people moved across borders to become permanent residents of Western Europe from the 1960’s to the 1980’s? A) More than 10 million. B) Some 13 million. C) 17 million. D) 20 million. th40. What had been the trend of migration during the 20 century? A) The movement from rural to urban areas. B) The movement from urban to rural areas. C) The movement from Europe to America. D) The movement from Africa to America. Passage Two Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One source of human strength is our tendency to give and receive support from one another under stressful circumstances. Social support consists of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to cope with major life changes and daily problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over a range of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, reveal that the presence of social support helps people fend off illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely. Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives, and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others despite our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Engaging in leisure-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support—financial aid, material resources, and needed services—that reduces stress by helping us resolve and cope with our problems. 41. Interpersonal relationships are important because ______. A) they can cure a range of illnesses such as depression, heart disease, etc. B) they help people to cope with life in the information era C) they awaken people’s desire to exchange resources D) they are indispensable to people’s social well-being 42. Research shows that people’s physical and mental health ______. A) depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles B) relies on the social welfare systems which support them C) has much to do with the amount of support they get from others D) is closely related to their strength for coping with major changes in their lives 43. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word ―cushions‖ (Line 1, Para 2)? A) Lays the foundation for. B) Lessens the effect of. C) Adds up to. D) Does away with. 44. Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work is an example of ______. A) informational support B) social companionship C) instrumental support D) the strengthening of self-respect 45. Social companionship is beneficial in that ______. A) it helps strengthen our ties with relatives B) it makes our leisure-time activities more enjoyable C) it enables us to eliminate our faults and mistakes D) it draws our attention away from our worries and troubles Passage Three Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage rdMy father’s reaction to the bank building at 43 Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City was immediate and definite: ―You won’t catch me putting my money in there!‖ he declared, ―Not in that glass box!‖ Of course, my father is a gentleman of the old school, a member of the generation to whom a good deal of modern architecture is upsetting, but I am convinced that his negative response was not so much to the architecture as to a violation of his concept of the nature of money. In his generation money was thought of as a real commodity that could be carried, or stolen. Consequently, to attract the custom of a sensible man, a bank had to have heavy walls, barred windows, and bronze doors, to affirm the fact, however untrue, that money would be safe inside. If a building’s design made it appear impenetrable, the institution was necessarily reliable, and the meaning of the heavy wall as an architecture symbol dwelt in the prevailing attitude toward money. But the attitude toward money has, of course, changed. Excepting pocket money, cash of any kind is now rarely used; money as a tangible commodity has largely been replaced by credit. A deficit (赤字) economy, accompanied by huge expansion, has led us to think of money as product of the creative imagination. The banker no longer offers us a safe: he offers us a service in which the most valuable element is the creativity for the invention of large numbers. It is in no way surprising, in view of this change in attitude, that we are witnessing the disappearance of the heavy-walled bank. Just as the older bank emphasized its strength, this bank by its architecture boasts of imaginative powers. From this point of view it is hard to say where architecture ends and human assertion begins. 46. The main idea of this passage is that ______. A) money is not as valuable as it was in the past B) changes have taken place in both the appearance and the concept of banks C) the architectural style of the older bank is superior to that of the modern bank D) prejudice makes the older generation think that the modern bank is unreliable 47. How do the older generation and the younger one think about money? A) The former thinks more of money than the latter. B) The younger generation values money more than the older generation. C) Both generations rely on the imaginative power of bankers to make money. D) To the former money is a real commodity but to the latter the means of producing more money. 48. The word ―tangible‖ (Line 2, Para 4) refers to something ______. A) that is precious B) that is usable C) that can be touched D) that can be reproduced 49. According to this passage, a modern banker should be ______. A) ambitious and friendly B) reliable and powerful C) sensible and impenetrable D) imaginative and creative 50. It can be inferred from the passage that the author’s attitude towards the new trend in banking is ______. A) cautious B) regretful C) positive D) hostile Part III Cloze (10%) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C), and D). You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. The task of being accepted and enrolled in a university begins early for some students. Long __51__ they graduate from high school, these students take special __52__ to prepare for advanced study. They may also take one of more examinations that test how__53__ prepared they are for the university. In the final year of high school, they __54__ applications and send them, with their student records, to the universities which they hope to __55__. Some high school students may be__56__ to have an interview with representatives of the university. Neatly __57__ and usually very frightened, they are __58__ to show that they have a good attitude and the __59__ to succeed. When the new students are finally __60__, there may be one more step they have to __61__ before registering for classes and __62__ to work. Many colleges and universities __63__ an orientation (情况介绍) program for new students. __64__ these programs, the young people get to know the __65__ for registration and student advising, university rules, the __66__ of the library and all the other __67__ services of the college or university. Beginning a new life in a new place can be very __68__. The more knowledge students have __69__ the school, the easier it will be for them to __70__ to the new environment. However, it takes time to get used to college life. 51. A) as B) after C) since D) before 52. A) courses B) disciplines C) majors D) subjects 53. A) deeply B) widely C) well D) much 54. A) fulfill B) finish C) complete D) accomplish 55. A) attend B) participate C) study D) belong 56. A) acquired B) considered C) ordered D) required 57. A) decorated B) dressed C) coated D) worn 58. A) decided B) intended C) settled D) determined 59. A) power B) ability C) possibility D) quality 60. A) adopted B) accepted C) received D) permitted 61. A) make B) undergo C) take D) pass 62. A) getting B) putting C) falling D) sitting 63. A) offer B) afford C) grant D) supply 64. A) For B) Among C) In D) On 65. A) processes B) procedures C) projects D) provisions 66. A) application B) usage C) use D) utility 67. A) major B) prominent C) key D) great 68. A) amusing B) misleading C) alarming D) confusing 69. A) before B) about C) on D) at 70. A) fit B) suit C) yield D) adapt Part IV Translation(15%) Directions: In this part there are three sections. In each section there are five sentences. You are required to choose only one of the sections that you have learned and put the sentences into English. Write down your translation on the Answer Sheet. Section 1 (New College English) 1. 这一下扭转了战局。敌人没有戒备～不久便投降了。 2. 汽车工业——20世纪最赚钱～最有影响力的产业～将感受到计算机革命的影响。 3. 在求职时～求职者事先做好充分的准备是非常重要的。 4. 一个典型的城市就是洛杉矶。在这里～如此众多的种族～民族和文化正在同时创建一个 多元文化的社会。 5. 就我来说吧～如果要雇个职员我肯定不会单凭他的长相就作出决定。 Section 2 (New Horizon College English) 1. 别为这点小事大惊小怪的～这可是我最不希望看到的事。 2. 从法律上说～你完全可以将质量不过关的商品退还给那家商店～但是应该解释清楚为什 么。 3. 我理解你的处境～所以我不介意你决定离开公司。 4. 我知道有许多人迫不及待地想要出国～但我更愿留在自己的国家。 5. 之所以在大学开设商业道德课程～是因为形形色色的商业贿赂在全球已成愈演愈烈之 势。 Section 3 (Experiencing English) 1. 说好听一点～可以说他有抱负～用最难听的话说～他仅仅是一个没有良心也没有资格的 权力追求者 2. 注意风俗习惯和文化差异能够避免文化冲击～并且使得来自另一种文化的人更快的融入 该文化以及被认同。 3. 大家默认的是:他人的作品受到版权保护～不能随意复制～除非你确信它不受版权保护。 4. 足球球迷经常受到人们的重视～不是因为他们自身的成功～而是因为他们支持的球队取 得了胜利。 5. 在当时那种紧急的情况下～很少有人能够正视自己性格上的缺点。于是问就产生了。