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Part I Writing (30 minutes) 注意：此部分试题在答题卡 l 上。 Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic.“ One Way to Solve the Problem. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese.“ 1.机动车被看作是空气污染的首要原因 2.提出解决这一问题的方法 3.并说明原因 One Way to Solve the Problem Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)(15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked E A I, I B 3, I C I and IDa. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Story Reader About Story Reader Parents dearly hope their children learn to read well. They also hope their children learn to read quickly and easily, so that theyre ready for the demands put on them by school and the world. Kids want to learn how to read, but they also crave entertainment, whether its quiet and passive or dynamic and interactive. The aims of the Story Reader line of electronic books are to entertain children and to introduce them to the process of learning how to read in a gentle and enjoyable way. In this article, well show you how Story Reader works and if it accomplishes that goal. Story Reader is a compact, roughly 12-inch-by-12-inch plastic case (with a carrying handle ) that opens to reveal an actual book that fits snugly into the Reader itself. Story Readers core feature is that it “reads“ the book aloud to a child as he follows along. The child turns the pages when prompted by the Story Reader or at his own pace. Books have both text and illustrations. The electronic book responds to the childs wishes. The Story Reader speaks the text for the current page. If the child turns back a few pages, the Reader recognizes that page and reads it again. Kids react well to this interactivity because it instills a sense of cuntrol over the story. There are Three Story Reader Products The basic Story Reader, introduced in 2003, is as described above and is intended for kids three years of age and older. Each book has a small companion cartridge that slides into a port on the case and contains the audio encoded into its memory for the story. The device has a volume control but no on/off switch-a deliberate choice so kids can simply open it up and begin reading. It takes four AAA batteries (or operates on household current with an optional adaptor) and retails for around $20. Find out more information about the more than 60 titles at the Story Reader website. Early in 2006, Publications International, Ltd.-Story Readers publisher-introduced My First Story Reader, designed for newborns to kids up to age three. As with the original, a narrator reads the story aloud, this time from a 12-page book made from a heavier paperstock that includes sound effects and music to enliven the experience. My First Story Reader features two play modes, one with narration, the other that asks questions about the images on each page. The child can press any of three buttons to answer basic questions about shapes and colors. The last two pages of each My First Story Reader book features a sing-along rhyming melody. My First Story Reader retails for about $20. Late in 2006, Publications International introduced a video version of Story Reader called Story Reader Video Plus for kids up to the age of seven. Retailing for about $35, it combines a stand-alone Story Reader with an “Animated Story Mode“ that plays through your television and includes a “Learning Game Mode“. The Animated Story Mode works just as it sounds-when you connect it to your television through color-coded cables, the story appears on screen and changes as your child turns the pages. Kids get to the Learning Game Mode by turning to the last page of the book. There, they can choose from five educational games. While it depends on the story, generally there are pattern games, memory games, and platform games. Similar to Nintendo games like Super Mario Brothers, in a platform game the child uses the included controller to guide him through the environment and conquer obstacles. Story Reader Video Plus isnt a video game, technically, and Publications International bills the Story Reader line more as electronic books than toys. This reassures many parents, and its why Story Reader is sold in bookstores and in the book section of major retailers. What about the Educational Underpinnings of Story Reader? Studies show an alarming decline in reading rates among all age groups in America, especially among the young. Children are bombarded on a daily basis with multiple forms of entertainment that compete with traditional learning. Kids naturally emulate the adults in their lives, and seeing their parents and other family members enjoy reading is a powerful motivator. Establishing and keeping a Read-At-Home Night helps families spend time together and helps form lifelong reading habits in children. Heres how you do it: Set aside one night a week in your household and call it “Read-At- 英语四级在线学习：/kcnet1820/ 英语四级在线学习：/kcnet1820/ Home Hour“-or anything you prefer. Establish a time allotment that works for your family, for example, 30 minutes or an hour. Minimize interruptions from the TV, computer, and video games-and turn on the telephone answering machine. Choose one book for the entire family to read aloud together, or encourage individual family members to choose their own books to read quietly. Electronic books can work in this context, as well. Finally, sit down, relax, and read. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 1 上作答;8-10 题在答题卡 1 上。 1. The aims of the Story Reader line of electronic books are _ A to entertain and teach children B to play with the child C to ease the parents burden D to ease the teachers burden 2. Story Readers key characteristic is that _ A it “reads“ the book which the child likes B it “reads“ the book while the child plays C it “reads“ the book while the child follows along D it “reads“ the book while the parent works 3. Children _ are suitable users of the basic Story Reader. A up to six months old B up to age one C up to age two D up to age three 4. The basic Story Reader for sale is about _ A 12 dollars B 20 dollars C 35 dollars D 60 dollars 5. My First Story Reader is characteristic with A two play modes B three play modes C four play modes D five play modes 6. Story Reader Video Plus is a video version of Story Reader designed for _ A newborns to kids up to age three B newborns to kids up to age seven C children up to the age of five D children up to the age of seven 7. How many games can children choose from the Animated Story Mode? A four B five C six D seven 8. If the Story Reader speaks the text for the current page, but the child tums back a few pages, it will _ 9. Late in 2006, we can infer that there were Story Reader products_. 10. Like Super Mario Brothers, children in a platform game use the included controllers to_ Part III Listening 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 I A 1, B , C 1 and I D !, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。 11. A They have two children already. B Lisa wishes to have children, but her husband doesnt. C They will start a family as soon as they get married. D They dont want children for the time being. 12. A Gas station. B Police station. C Lost and Found department. D Bar. 13. A Because she was sick. B Because probably someone had been hurt. C Because her husband was sick. D Because her husband needed an ambulance. 14. A In a library. B In a hospital. C In a court. D In a restaurant kitchen. 15. A Sebdng High School. B Clark High School. C Melrose Community College. D Community College. 16. A Shes got heart trouble. B Shes got a lung disease. C Shes got high blood pressure. D Shes got headaches. 17. A In a restaurant. B In a department store. C In a private home. 英语四级在线学习：/kcnet1820/ 英语四级在线学习：/kcnet1820/ D In an art supply shop. 18. A 15. B 50. C 135. D 150. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A Theyve lost their suitcases. B They cant find their dormitory. C Their dorm rooms have been given to other students. D Theyve missed the bus to their dormitory. 20. A Its far from the academic buildings. B No buses go to it. C There are few first-year studentsliving there. D Its older than the other dormitories. 21. A Its fast. B It runs at inconvenient times. C It runs at convenient times. D Its slow. 22. A They can get exercise. B Its boring. C They can go by bike. D Its interesting. Questions 23 to 25 axe based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A She preferred homestay families. B Her aunt needed the room for her cousin. C She didnt like her cousin. D Her aunt didnt like her. 24. A Eighteen months. B Twelve months. C Six months. D Fifteen months. 25. A General English. B Academic English. C Medicine. D Medical English. 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 3, B , C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。 Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A In the second half of the 19th century. B In the 1960s. C In the first half of the 20th century. D In the early 1800s. 27. A Movies with sound. B Nylon. C The radio. D The computer. 28. A Improved living conditions. B New ways to help people get over diseases. C Many inventions in industry. D Industrialization in developing countries. Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A By taxing public services. B By making people pay for private bills. C By providing needed services. D By collecting taxes. 30. A Nobody would take care of the city. B There would be no schools. C There would be no protection from crime. D People would be very happy. 31. A Education. B Public security. C Administration. D Transportation. Passage Three Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. A In Washington. B In London. C In New York. D In Yorkshire. 33. A Chewing gums. B Earphones. C Magazines. D Seat belts. 34. A Cocktail. B Gum. C Earphone. D Computer. 35. A The stewardess. B A passenger. C My friend. 英语四级在线学习：/kcnet1820/ 英语四级在线学习：/kcnet1820/ D The pilot. 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 your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. 注意：此部分试题在答题卡 2 上;请在答题卡 2 上作答。 Part III Section C Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the greatest (36) _ who ever lived. He thought that people could be free when they wrote music. Before his time, music was composed for a special (37) _. Often it was church music. Or, music was written to (38) _ at parties and concerts. Beethoven was born in Germany in 1770. He was a very musical child. The boy learned to play the (39) _ and piano, but he was not happy at home. His mother died when he was in his teens. After that, his father was often drunk and (40) _. Beethoven became a (41) _ in a rich family. His students mother was very kind to the young teacher. She helped him meet many famous (42) . One of themwas Mozart. He said, “That boy will give the world something worth listening to.“ When Beethoven was in his twenties, he began to go deaf. The deafness changed his behaviors. He became (43) _ and moody. (44)_ Beethoven died when he was 57 years old. (45)_ (46)_ Part IV Reading 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 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. During sleep, the fatigue (疲劳 ) of the body 47 and recuperation (恢复 begins. The tired mind gathers new energy. Once awake, the memory improves, and annoyance and problems are seen in a better 48 . Some adults require little sleep; others need eight to ten hours in every twenty-four. _49_ sleep sixteen to eighteen hours daily and, as they grow older, the 50_ gradually diminishes. Young students may need twelve hours; university students may need ten. A worker with a 51 demanding job may also need ten, whereas an executive worker under great pressure may manage on six to eight. Many famous people are reputed to have required little sleep. Napoleon, Thomas Edison and Charles Darwin apparently 52 only four to six hours a night. Whatever your 53 need, you can be sure that by the age of thirty you will have slept for a total of more than twelve years. By that age you will also have developed a sleep _54 a favorite hour, a favorite bed, a favorite position, and a formula you need to follow in order to rest comfortably. Investigators have tried to find out how long a person can go without sleep. Several people have reached more than 115 hours, nearly five days, 55 animals kept awake for from five to eight days have died of exhaustion. The _55_ for haman beings is probably about a week. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答， 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 center. Passage One Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage. Americans are a very energetic and mobile people, always on the run, rushing from one appointment to another, from a PTA meeting to a social planning committee. They have very little time to spend preparing elaborate everyday meals to be eaten at leisure. In many homes it is rare for the whole family to sit down at supper together. Clubs and commitments force them to grab a quick meal rather than a sit-down supper. When they do have the chance to eat at home often the working housewife prefers to prepare meals which can be quickly heated and consumed. It is no wonder, therefore, that America has become a sanctuary for fast food consumption. This great transformation occurred after World War II when many women began to work full-time jobs and were spending less time at home with their families. Women, however, wanted to function well in the capacity of home-maker, as well as that of career woman but time became a precious commodity which had to be carefully used. Therefore, it was necessary to make her life easier at home in the preparation of the family dinner. Simultaneously with women entering the job market there was also a shifting of the focus of home entertainment from the radio to the television. Television became the latest fad in the fifties and no one wanted to miss his or her favorite televised program. The place for the evenings supper 英语四级在线学习：/kcnet1820/ 英语四级在线学习：/kcnet1820/ shifted from the dining room to the living room. As the customs changed, so did the culture. The immediate solution for this was the invention of the TV dinner. These were frozen meals which were sectioned off into portions of meat and vegetables. They could easily be popped into an oven and prepared within minutes. The tin trays in which they were served were conveniently carried into the living room and dinner was consamed in front of a TV set. Cleaning up afterwards was no problem. The tin trays were easily tossed into the garbage. From fast dinners at home the next step was quick eating while on the road. At this time also the love for TV was combined with the fascination for the automobile. It is not odd that with the development of the superhighways America saw the beginning of fast food chains. McDonalds paved the way with its variety of burgers and shakes soon to be followed by all kinds of other foods. Today dozens of fast-food chain franchises can be found along highways, in modem shopping malls and scattered throughout neighborhoods in America. Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Roy Rogers, Burger King and Wendys are just a few of the fa