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Practice Test 4 (CET 4) 用时： 0:00:13Part IWriting (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are asked to write a composition on the following topic. You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline below: 1. Competition and Cooperation 文中应包括的要点： 1. 竞争是社会生活中的常见现象 2. 竞争和合作往往是同时存在的 3. 在提倡竞争的同时，我们也不能忘记合作 Competition is a common phenomenon in our social life. _ And we often find competition and cooperation at the same time. _ While advocating competition, we mustnt forget cooperation._For reference: Competition and Cooperation Competition is a common phenomenon in our social life. We compete when we play games, we try to do better than others in our study, and there is constant competition for jobs, fame, wealth and so forth. We can say that, in a certain sense, competition is one of the motive forces of the development of society. And we often find competition and cooperation at the same time. Think of a football game. During the game, one team is competing against the other, but each member of the team must cooperate with his teammates. Otherwise, they would lose the game however skilled every individual player might be. While advocating competition, we mustnt forget cooperation. In modern society, cooperation is especially necessary because except for a few craftsmen and artists, most work is fulfilled with and through other people. In many cases, we can not achieve anything if there are only competition and no cooperation. They are, so to speak, equally important.Part IISkimming and Scanning (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions below. For questions 2-8, 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 9-11, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. How to Prepare for an Oral Presentation The first step in preparing for an oral presentation is to choose a topic that really interests you. Sometimes, however, your instructor will assign a topic for oral presentation. In that case, you may still have some flexibility in the specific area or approach to your topic, and you should try to present an area of your topic or take an approach to the assigned topic that is more interesting to you. There are several reasons why selecting a topic that really interests you is important. It ensures that you will learn something of value to you personally. It also is very likely that if you are interested in the topic, other students in your class will be, too. It is going to take time to prepare for your presentation, and the more interested you are in your topic, the easier it will be to keep motivated as you do your research and preparation. And, last but definitely not least, when it comes time to give your presentation, you will be more enthusiastic in your presentation, and will have less reliance （依赖） on your speaking notes, if you are talking about something you are interested in or even passionate about. If you want to sell a house, real estate brokers say the three most important things are location, location, and location. If you want to sell your presentation to others, meaning doing a good job of getting your points across to an interested audience, the three most important things are practice, practice, and practice. Find out how long you will have to speak. Actually, it can be easier to have a little more time than a little less; the less time you will have, the more you will have to analyze what you are going to leave out (you will have more than enough material after your preparation). Each time you practice your speech, time it with a clock. The first time you practice, you will probably find that it took more or less than your allotted time. As you continue to practice, you will need to add or remove material so your speech will fit into the assigned number of minutes. Most students and even experienced public speakers find it helpful to have a sheet of paper with key words or phrases in front of them. It is best not to keep a script or even anything with complete sentences on this sheet, because you will be tempted to read from it. You know from experience that when someone reads your attention tends to leave that speaker, making for a boring presentation and one you will less likely learn from. Index cards, when repeatedly flipped, can be distracting to the audience, so one sheet of paper may work better. Some speakers like to use large type for their notes so they are easier to see at a glance. As you practice, imagine that you are explaining things to a friend of yours. A conversational tone, like you would use to speak to someone over dinner, makes your audience feel comfortable. Some students find it helpful to videotape or audiotape themselves or to look into a mirror while practicing, while others would feel more anxious to do these things. You may do these things if you find them helpful, and skip them if you dont. It is very important and helpful to practice in as close a situation as possible to the real thing. You will probably be giving your speech in your own classroom. If not, try to go to the room where it will be so you will know what it looks like and where you and everyone else will be in the room. Try to set up a practice room at home or in your dormitory that will be a little like the place you will give the speech. For example, if people will be sitting and you will be standing, set up some chairs facing you and stand to practice. If chairs will be in a circle, put them in a circle. If you will be behind a desk while you talk, try to have a table in front of you. And always practice out loud. A short speech may only need to be practiced three or four times. Practice your speech as many times as you need to until you feel the presentation flows, you feel comfortable working with your notes, and you can complete the speech in the assigned amount of time. As you practice giving your speech, imagine presenting the speech beautifully. It is well-known that if we imagine ourselves doing something well, this will help our performance immensely as the power of the imagination is very strong. You may wish to imagine something unexpected happening during your speech but you handle it well. For example, you may imagine a classmate entering the classroom while you are giving your speech but you completely maintain your concentration. Some students have shared the techniques they used to help them do their class presentation. These students were about to drop out of their class rather than do the required oral presentation. One student, whose worst fear was people looking at her while she talked, prepared a very extensive and excellent handout on her topic and distributed a copy to everyone in the class as soon as she got up to the front of the room. She said everyone started reading the handout and didnt look at her. Of course, if you want your audiences full attention during your speech, you should distribute your handout at the end of your speech. Another student showed a brief video clip as part of his presentation, because he felt too nervous to talk without a break for more than a few minutes. Later he told his professor that several students in the class told him how much they liked his presentation because it included some variety. One student sat down for her presentation; she said she felt she could do it if she sat down but was sure she could not do it if she had to stand up. Think about your presentation and what would help you. Check with your professor if youre not sure if your plan would fit your professors requirements. Dont hesitate to tell your professor that you are nervous about giving your presentation, and ask for his or her suggestions. Most professors are understanding and may even have some good suggestions for you. Although it may not seem likely now, it may be that sometime in the future you will decide that you really like to give oral presentations. One student, who had been terrified when he had to give a speech in a professors class, stopped that professor in the hall one year later to say that he was currently enrolled in a Speech class that he had taken as an elective. He told the professor that through giving his speech he discovered that he really enjoyed public speaking, and that he wanted the opportunity to do it again. This may happen to you, too! One day, you may find yourself looking forward to giving speeches, or find that you are a little nervous but also excited about it!2.The first step in preparing for an oral presentation is to choose a topic that really interests you.Y3.When talking about something you are interested in or even passionate about,you will have less reliance on your speaking notes.Y4.Most students and even experienced public speakers find it useless to have a sheet of paper with key words or phrases in front of them.N5.You dont need to practice for a short speech.N6.Dont tell your professor that you are nervous about giving your presentation, and dont ask for his or her suggestions.N7.It is very important and helpful to practice in as close a situation as possible to the real thing.Y8.We will never find ourselves looking forward to giving speeches in the future.N9.Each time you practice your speech, you can time it with a .clock10.As we practice giving our speech, imagine presenting the speech.beautifully11.Most professors are and may even have some good suggestions for their students.understandingPart IIIListening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear several short and 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. 12.C A.$400.B.More than $400.C.Less than $400.D.Around $400.13.C A.The weather forecast says it will be fine.B.The weather doesnt count in their plan.C.They will not do as planned in case of rain.D.They will postpone their program if it rains.14.B A.Sally is serious about Bob.B.Bob is serious about Sally.C.Sally is not serious about Bob.D.Bob is not serious about Sally.15.A A.They should definitely do it.B.They should have done it earlier.C.They should try every means to do it.D.They shouldnt do it now.16.D A.He was driving too fast.B.He ran into a bicycle.C.He hurt his back and his head.D.He ran into a tree.17.D A.She would have something more important to do.B.She had to meet a friend of hers.C.She was not in the mood to attend the party.D.She was afraid she might be kept too late.18.D A.Eight dollars.B.Sixteen dollars.C.Fifteen dollars.D.Thirty-two dollars.19.D A.It wont be accepted by the teacher.B.Major revisions are needed in it.C.Its organization is perfect.D.Only a few changes should be made in it.The following questions are based on the conversation you have just heard. 20.C A.About a quarter.B.About half an hour.C.About an hour.D.About one and a half hours.21.D A.At 7:30 p.m.B.At 8:00 p.m.C.At 8:20 p.m.D.At 9:00 p.m.22.C A.His car broke down on the way.B.His car ran over a dog.C.His car ran into a lamp-post.D.There was too much traffic on the road from Maxwell to Brompton.23.C A.It was completely damaged.B.The front was good, but the rest is damaged.C.The front was a bit damaged.D.The front was terribly damaged.The following questions are based on the conversation you have just heard. 24.B A.It is an answer to a question.B.It means I hear you.C.It means OK.D.It means I agree with you.25.C A.A seller.B.A salesman.C.A buyer.D.A sales representative.26.A A.It means I understand your question.B.It means I hear you.C.It means OK.D.It means I agree with you.27.C A.Business negotiation.B.How to answer others questions.C.Cultural differences.D.How to avoid misunderstandings.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear several 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).Passage OneThe following questions are based on the passage you have just heard. 28.B A.South American Indians.B.The Spanish.C.English people.D.Londoners.29.B A.Spain.B.The New World.C.England.D.None of the above.30.C A.Coffee travelled from South America to the Old World.B.Coffee travelled from Europe to Ethiopia.C.Brazil produces the greatest amount of coffee.D.Ethiopia produces the greatest amount of coffee.Passage TwoThe following questions are based on the passage you have just heard. 31.D A.How to improve your reasoning ability.B.Why classical music is popular with math students.C.The difference between classical music and rock music.D.The effects of music on the results of math tests.32.C A.Because it keeps you calm.B.Because it strengthens your memory.C.Because it stimulates your nerve activity.D.Because it improves your problem solving strategies.33.A A.The effects of music do not last long.B.Piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability.C.Music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your memory.D.The more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be.Passage ThreeThe following questions are based on the passage you have just heard. 34.D A.Because there are no signs to direct them.B.Because no tour guides are available.C.Because all the buildings in the city look alike.D.Because the university is everywhere in the city.35.B A.They set their own exams.B.They select their own students.C.They award their own degrees.D.They organize their own laboratory work.36.B A.Most of them have a long history.B.Many of them are specialized libraries.C.They house more books than any other university library.D.They each have a copy of every book published in Britain.37.B A.Very few of them are engaged in research.B.They were not awarded degrees until 1948.C.They have outnumbered male students.D.They were not treated equally until 1881.Section CDirections: 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 missing information. 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. I have (38) a television now for ten years. Last month I bought (39) licence for the first time. I had never (40) before as people are (41) caught without one and the fines are (42) very small. I thought that even if I were (43) and had to pay a fine after ten years I would still be (44) money. So every time the (45) wrote to me asking me if I had a licence I simply replied that I didnt have a television. One evening two men from the licensing office came to my house. (46) . I admitted that I did not have one. They then made me sign a form and said that I would be contacted later. Two weeks later I received a letter and had to appear in court. (47) . You can imagine how I felt! My great idea of saving money had not worked. Now I shall have to get a licence every year. I still have one comfort though I never once paid for a radio licence.38. had39. a40. bothered41. rarely42. normally43. caught44. saving45. authorities46. They said they knew my television was on but had no record of my having bought a licence. They asked if I had one as perhaps their records were not up to date47. When it was discovered how long I had had a television they were very angry. I had to pay a fine of ten pounds for every year I had not paid the licence fee; and of course I had to pay for a licencePart IVReading Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a short passage with some questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. Surveys have shown that most football and basketball injuries involve the knee, either through twisting or through application of lateral force. Surgery for such injuries has become much simpler with the invention of a thin device containing a fiber optics light that can be inserted into a thin slit in the knee. Repair can be accomplished through this narrow opening. Long-distance runners also suffer knee injuries, but a more common problem for runners is stress fracture, which is a weakening of the front of the shinbone（胫