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大学英语四级考试考前热身试题一Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of On Self Drive Tour. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below.1. 越来越多人选择自驾游的方式外出旅行2. 自驾游的利与弊3. 我的观点On Self Drive Tour _ _ _ _ _ _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 A, B, C and D. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.10 Ways to Instantly Build Self-ConfidenceSelf-confidence is the difference between feeling unstoppable and feeling scared out of your wits. Your perception of yourself has an enormous impact on how others perceive you. Perception is reality the more self-confidence you have, the more likely youll succeed.Although many of the factors affecting self-confidence are beyond your control, there are a number of things you can consciously do to build self-confidence. By using these 10 strategies you can get the mental edge you need to reach your potential.Dress SharpAlthough clothes dont make the man, they certainly affect the way he feels about himself. No one is more conscious of your physical appearance than you are. When you dont look good, it changes the way you carry yourself and interact with other people. Use this to your advantage by taking care of your personal appearance. In most cases, significant improvements can be made by bathing and shaving frequently, wearing clean clothes, and being aware of the latest styles.This doesnt mean you need to spend a lot on clothes. One great rule to follow is “spend twice as much, buy half as much”. Rather than buying a bunch of cheap clothes, buy half as many select, high quality items. In long run this decreases spending because expensive clothes wear out less easily and stay in style longer than cheap clothes. Buying less also helps reduce the untidiness in your closet.Walk FasterOne of the easiest ways to tell how a person feels about herself is to examine her walk. Is it slow? Tired? Painful? Or is it energetic and purposeful? People with confidence walk quickly. They have places to go, people to see, and important work to do. Even if you arent in a hurry, you can increase your self-confidence by putting some pep (活力) in your step. Walking 25% faster will make you look and feel more important.Good PostureSimilarly, the way a person carries himself tells a story. People with slumped (下垂的) shoulders and lethargic (无精打采的) movements display a lack of self-confidence. They arent enthusiastic about what theyre doing and they dont consider themselves important. By practicing good posture, youll automatically feel more confident. Stand up straight, keep your head up, and make eye contact. Youll make a positive impression on others and instantly feel more alert and empowered.Personal CommercialOne of the best ways to build confidence is listening to a motivational speech. Unfortunately, opportunities to listen to a great speaker are few and far between. You can fill this need by creating a personal commercial. Write a 30-60 second speech that highlights your strengths and goals. Then recite it in front of the mirror aloud (or inside your head if you prefer) whenever you need a confidence boost.GratitudeWhen you focus too much on what you want, the mind creates reasons why you cant have it. This leads you to dwell on (老是想着) your weaknesses. The best way to avoid this is consciously focusing on gratitude. Set aside time each day to mentally list everything you have to be grateful for. Recall your past successes, unique skills, loving relationships, and positive momentum (动力). Youll be amazed how much you have going for you and motivated to take the next step towards success.Compliment (赞美) other peopleWhen we think negatively about ourselves, we often project that feeling on to others in the form of insults and gossip. To break this cycle of negativity, get in the habit of praising other people. Refuse to engage in backstabbing (陷害) gossip and make an effort to compliment those around you. In the process, youll become well liked and build self-confidence. By looking for the best in others, you indirectly bring out the best in yourself.Sit in the front rowIn schools, offices, and public assemblies around the world, people constantly strive to sit at the back of the room. Most people prefer the back because theyre afraid of being noticed. This reflects a lack of self-confidence. By deciding to sit in the front row, you can get over this irrational fear and build your self-confidence. Youll also be more visible to the important people talking from the front of the room.Speak upDuring group discussions many people never speak up because theyre afraid that people will judge them for saying something stupid. This fear isnt really justified. Generally, people are much more accepting than we imagine. In fact most people are dealing with the exact same fears. By making an effort to speak up at least once in every group discussion, youll become a better public speaker, more confident in your own thoughts, and recognized as a leader by your peers.Work outAlong the same lines as personal appearance, physical fitness has a huge effect on self-confidence. If youre out of shape, youll feel insecure, unattractive, and less energetic. By working out, you improve your physical appearance, energize yourself, and accomplish something positive. Having the discipline to work out not only makes you feel better, it creates positive momentum that you can build on the rest of the day.Focus on contributionToo often we get caught up in our own desires. We focus too much on ourselves and not enough on the needs of other people. If you stop thinking about yourself and concentrate on the contribution youre making to the rest of the world, you wont worry as much about your own flaws. This will increase self-confidence and allow you to contribute with maximum efficiency. The more you contribute to the world, the more youll be rewarded with personal success and recognition.1. We know from the passage that if we are more confident of ourselves, we _. A have more influence on how others feel B have the scared feeling out of our wits C tend to do things more consciously D are more likely to be successful2. The authors advice about buying clothes is that you should _. A buy a bunch of cheap items B buy few but high quality clothes C always ignore the latest styles D buy both cheap and expensive items3. What is the relationship between ones walk and his self-confidence? A Slower but energetic walk will increase his self-confidence. B Walking 50% faster will increase ones self-confidence twice as much. C Faster, energetic and purposeful walk will increase his self-confidence. D The more confident he is, the more energetic and purposeful his walk is.4. One will automatically feel more important and confident if he _.A carries himself with good postureB considers himself the most importantC slumps his shoulders and moves lethargicallyD is enthusiastic about everything he is doing5. To avoid thinking at length about your weaknesses, you can _. A learn some unique skills B focus much on what you want C consciously keep yourself amazed D focus on what you have to be thankful for6. If you want to be liked and build self-confidence, you should _. A think negatively about other peopleB bring out the best in yourself directly C make a habit of praising other peopleD involve in gossiping about those around you.7. Why do people prefer to sit in the back row?A They dont prefer publicity and fame of any sort.B They are afraid of attract attention onto themselves.C They are shy and irrationally fearful in nature.D They are constantly afraid of being criticized.8. People keep silent during group discussion for fear of being judged for _.9. Self-confidence can be greatly affected by both appearance and _.10. If we make more contribution to the world, we will get more reward for _.Part IIIListening Comprehension(35 minutes)Section ADirections: 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 Because James had a funny face. B Because James liked to show off in class. C Because James was late for school on the first day. D Because James was the first person he met at school.12. A Going to the class together tonight. B They both not going to the class. C The woman just forgetting about the class. D Attending the class, but slipping from it halfway.13. A The man shouldnt have invited her roommate to the meeting. B Her roommate was unable to attend the meeting. C Her roommate is unreliable about delivering messages. D She forgot about the time change.14. A The crowd who is very noisy. B The room that is too small for the audience. C The show that is very difficult to understand. D The light that is not bright enough.15. A Join in the acting group to make a few friends. B Sing the song for his friends first. C Pretend that he is performing for his friends. D Sit there to practice the song.16. A It may not change this time. B It will be fine. C It hasnt been good lately. D The weather is unpredictable.17. A The woman should watch a different program. B The woman should like to watch television with him. C The woman shouldnt waste her time watching television. D The television program doesnt start until late in the evening.18. A Not disgusting at all. B More disgusting than expected. C Usually disgusting. D The most disgusting she has ever seen.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A Planning a sightseeing tour. B Writing to his uncle. C Arranging his class schedule. D Looking through a language textbook.20. A His uncle. B His friend. C Susan. D His uncles friend.21. A Get the universitys approval in advance. B Follow Susans advice about traveling abroad. C Take more French courses to improve his skills. D Make inquiries about the requirements for teaching chemistry.22. A Hes fulfilled his graduation requirements. B He wants to change his field of study. C He needs to get better grades. D He needs to earn a graduate degree.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A To be confident in stating their views. B To disregard other peoples views. C To disregard their own achievements. D To be selfish and greedy.24. A Because they can be turned off by body odor. B Because they are taller and stronger. C Because they are slow in becoming intimate. D Because they believe the relationship is not intimate enough.25. A They are suspicious of it. B They are afraid of it. C They are fine with it. D They are disrespectful about it.Section BDirections: 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 OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A She enjoyed removing others drinks. B She became more and more forgetful. C She preferred to do everything by herself. D She wanted to keep her house in good order.27. A Because she had already finished them. B Because my mother had taken them away. C Because she forgot where she had left them. D Because someone in his family was holding them.28. A That the authors mother often made them confused. B That the authors family members had a poor memory. C That the authors mother helped them to form a good habit. D That the authors wife was surprised when she visited his mother.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A The atmosphere surrounding the Earth.B Water from oceans and lakes. C Energy from the Sun.D Greenhouse gases in the sky.30. A Most of it is lost in the upper and lower atmosphere. B Most of it is reflected by the gases in the upper atmosphere. C Most of it is absorbed by the clouds in the lower atmosphere. D Most of it is used to evaporate water from the oceans and lakes. 31. A A forest looks dark in winter because it absorbs solar energy. B All living things on the Earth depend on the Sun for their food. C Only .023% of the energy from the Sun is made use of on the Earth. D Greenhouse gases allow heat energy to escape from the Earths surface.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A Because he wanted to find some money. B Because he wanted to find the owners name. C Because he wanted to find the owners photograph. D Because he was curious about what was inside it.33. A He put it back on the ground. B He put it into his own pocket. C He threw it into a trashcan. D He gave it to the police.34. A When he was having dinner. B When he was at the police station. C When he was taking a bus back home. D When he was walking down the street.35. A The speakers former classmate. B The speakers colleague. C The woman in the photograph. D The young girl in the photograph.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 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.The Home Secretary, Charles Clarke, will today guarantee that the personal details contained on the national identity card will not go beyond those currently on (36) _. He will write the (37) _ into the legislation which passes through its final stages in the Commons today. The bill (38) _ that only name, date and place of birth, gender, address, nationality and immigration status can be recorded on the ID database. The Home Secretary has promised that fresh legislation will have to be (39) _ if extra personal details such as health records, criminal records or other (40) _ information were added.Mr. Clarke will also promise that everyone will be able to (41) _ their entry on the national ID card database and see which organizations had been (42) _ their identity. At the same time ministers will table new government amendments to ensure that those who access the national ID cards (43) _ will not be able to tell who has a criminal record on the police national computer. (44) _. The Home Office has opened talks with departments likely to benefit from the introduction of the scheme to see if they can recoup some of the overall costs. (45) _. The Home Office minister, Andy Burnham, said scanners and readers needed for the national identity card scheme would have to be introduced anyway to upgrade to the next generation of “biometric” passports. He said other departments which would make savings as a result of the introduction of ID cards would make a contribution. (46) _.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth）(25 minutes)Section ADirections: 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 th