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大学英语4级考试预测试题 5Part I Writing(30 minutes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡上Directions: For this part, your are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic My view on Spam Messages. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given below: 1. 目前，垃圾短信给人们的生活带来了许多的麻烦与困扰。2这种现象产生的原因。3如何解决这个问题。My view on Spam MessagesPart 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 maked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given the passage. Make the Most of Your Vacation: Active TravelWhen many of us take a vacation, more than anything, we seek to relax. We spend long, lazy days on a beach chair or in a hammock and socialize the night away with rum drinks, fancy martinis, and indulgent desserts. Too often, we return home heavier and flabbier than weve been since, well, our last vacation. It doesnt have to be this way. Active vacations are often the most relaxing of all. Wait! Its all in defining what an active vacation is. We dont expect you to take up jogging, backpacking, or hang gliding. Rather, we ask the sedentary vacationers among you to spend two to four hours a day doing things. Walking the city streets. Exploring a nature preserve. Going to a zoo. Biking along the ocean. Taking a leisurely rowboat ride. These kinds of activities arent just good for your physical health. They improve your mental health, even your spiritual health. And they make vacations memorable and worthwhile. And after all, isnt that what you want from your vacation? Here are some fresh ideas to make your vacations as pleasurable as they are active and healthy. 1. Make morning time your activity time. Most likely the weather will be friendlier, your energy level higher, and your agenda emptier than later in the day. 2. Reacquaint yourself with sunrises and sunsets. A walk at dawn or dusk is rejuvenation defined. Try to make this a daily ritual of life away from home, and you will guarantee yourself both physical and spiritual replenishment. 3. Get into the water as much as you can. Dont allow yourself to spend all your time sitting in front of the water. Whether it is the ocean, a swimming pool, or a tree-lined lake, make sure you get into the water for swimming or games or even walking. Heck, merely standing in waist-high water is a good workout, thanks to the action of the water. And youll feel so much more alive! 4. Choose a cruise for your trip. Its amazing how active you can be being stuck on a boat in the middle of the Atlantic. Most cruise ships offer numerous options for seaworthy exercise. Most ships house pools, golf simulators, rock walls, basketball hoops, fitness centers, jogging and walking areas, and instructor-led fitness classes - and thats just whats on board. During your sea and land excursions you can burn calories as you snorkel, swim, hike, scuba dive, and horseback ride. 5. Get out of the car every two hours. Many of us spend a large chunk of our vacations on the road, either getting to and from our destinations, or using the car for sightseeing. But no matter how beautiful the scenery is, great, memorable vacations dont happen in a car seat. Dont wait for exhaustion or natures call to get you to pull over. Frequently get out and stretch, walk, picnic, shop, visit, and have fun. Its important for your health and energy, and it makes traveling a lot more active and interesting.Explore New Pastimes6. Play active games. When most people think of outdoor games, they think of team sports like baseball, football, or volleyball, all of which can be both intimidating and excessively strenuous for grown-ups who stopped playing such things a long time back. So forget about the standard games. All types of fun outdoor games are available today. Start with the old-fashioned ones - badminton, shuffleboard, horseshoes, Wiffle ball, or bocce. Try some new ones too - they make great balls out of Nerf these days, and if you havent bought a squirt gun in a while, be prepared for todays amazing supersoakers. Plus all types of new paddle games are available that are easy and fun. Your goal: Play an outdoor game every day while on vacation. 7. Create a silly tournament. Particularly if there are kids on the vacation, it can be a hoot to create your own mini-Olympics. For example, if you use the swimming pool every day, have a daily competition, such as holding your breath underwater, or swimming between peoples legs, or having a big splash contest. Or maybe a weeklong badminton competition. Silly is the operative word - dont make it serious competition, but just a chance to have active fun in which everyone participates. 8. Beware the food obsession. Lets be honest: For many of us, vacations are about eating splurges. Its fresh seafood by the ocean, amazing restaurants in great cities, unlimited breakfast buffets at the hotel, that ice cream/candy/cake/jambalaya that you remember as a child and come back for every few years. This is the stuff of great vacations, and dont deny yourself these pleasures. Our suggestion: Limit yourself to one food splurge a day. If you do more, the uniqueness and specialness of the splurges fade away. And youll spend too much time sitting in restaurants - and then sitting some more, recuperating from the overindulgence. 9. Explore on foot. Yes, you can use the concierge, the travel guides, the map, or the bus tours to get acquainted with a new location. But only by getting out and walking can you truly get the feel of a village, city, resort, or wilderness. We recommend that you plan to spend the first several hours at your vacation destination walking the area. If you are in a city, pick a few restaurants to try while you are walking and make your reservations in person. Be sure to locate the parks, museums, and shopping areas. 10. Fly a stunt kite. If theres a good wind blowing at your destination, purchase a stunt kite and take it to the beach or other large open area. These kites can be easily assembled and then taken apart, making them perfect for traveling. Youll give your upper body a great workout as you struggle to control the kite. You may also have to run or walk to keep the kite in the air - or chase it down once it plummets to the earth. 11. Schedule an activity-based vacation. Ready to commit to even more action? Wrap your entire vacation around an activity, such as sailing, skiing, hiking, biking, or exploring. No expertise is necessary - just a willingness to take on a new challenge. Travel agents can hook you up with any number of vacation packages targeted from novice to expert, adolescent to senior, single or whole family. If you have children, look for packages that include excavating dinosaur bones and other anthropological expeditions, or that teach them a new sport. A ski vacation with lessons for different ages and ability levels works beautifully. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。1 The author points out that an active vacation may include _.A). jogging in the morning B). biking along the oceanC). backpacking D) hang gliding2. The author believes that every vacationer wants a(n) _ vacation.A). lazy B).relaxingC). energetic D) worth3. The author considers that your agenda is the emptiest _. A). in the morning B). at noonC). in the afternoon D) in the evening4. what does the author think about merely standing n waist-high water?A). It is even worse than just sitting beside the pool B). It is even better than swimming in the pool. C). It can be counted as a kind of exercise too. D) It shouldnt be included in an active vacation5. Now, passengers on a cruise ship can even enjoy _.A). a simulated boxing game B). playing a football matchC). a ride on the horseback D) car racing on the deck6. Team sports such as baseball and volleyball are regarded by people lack of exercise as _. A). excessively fashionable B). extremely strenuousC). time-consuming D) ole-fashioned7. When you create your own mini-Olympics, you should include _. A). team sports only B). individual sports onlyC). traditional Olympic events D) funny and easy competitions8. If your enjoy more than one food splurge a day, that will diminish _. 9 It is recommended that the first several hours at the vacation destination should be set aside for _. 10. Stunt kites are perfect for traveling because they are _. Part III Listening 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 center.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2 上作答。11A) Customer and assistant B）Father and daughterC) Dentist and patient D). Teacher and student12. A) People should have taken things more seriously. B） People should avoid being killed unexpectedlyC) People should have made greater achievement D) People should not idle away their life13. A) Intensive Reading B）Extensive ReadingC) Literature D) Listening14. A) The woman goes to a full-time school B）The woman has to work to support herself C) The womans classes are not difficult D). The woman takes evening courses15. A) Because Maria didnt like the game B）Because Maria fell ill C) Because he didnt have the time D)Because he couldnt stand football16. A). Jack survived the accident B）Jack was the only victim of the accidentC) Jack saved all the other passengers D) Jack had little damage done to his car17. A) The plane is full B）The plane is lateC) The plane has broken down D). The flight is canceled18. A) All rooms are taken B）Many spare rooms are availableC) There are only double rooms D). There is just a single roomQuestions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) He wants to become a cook B）He hopes to go on to graduate schoolC) He wants to travel around the world D). Hed like to work at a hotel20. A) History B）FrenchC) Computer Science D). Hotel Management21. A) She has a pat-time job B）She received a scholarshipC) Her parents pay for it D) She is working as a tourist guide22. A) At a bakery B）In a libraryC) At a restaurant D). At a travel agencyQuestions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Shes in a meeting B）Shes out of the officeC) Shes taking with another customer D). Shes spending her holiday24. A) A list of software products B）A picture of the newest computersC) Information on after-sales service D). An introduction about the porducts25. A) His name is Jack Cordel, and his phone number is 560-1287 B） His name is Jack Kordel and his fax number is 560-1287C) His name is Jack Cordel and his fax number is 560-1287 D) His name is Jack Kordel and his phone number is 560-1287Section 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 center.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2 上作答。Questions 26-28 are based on the conversation you have just heard.26. A) About 4,000 years ago B）About 3,000 years agoC) About 2,000 years ago D). About 1,000 years ago27. A) The small bowl was put above the large bowl B）The large bowl was put above the small bowlC) The small bowl was put inside the large bowl D) The large bowl consisted of two equal parts 28. A) Horsemen B） Brass doorsC) Drops of water D) Metal ballsPassage TwoQuestions 29-31 are based on the conversation you have just heard.29. A) Her husband had got a higher position. B）Her husband had lost his job.C) She wanted to have a cleaner house D).She wanted to move to New York30. A) His telephone went out of order. B）The buyers had to leave soon.C) He began to work a t 8 a.m. D). He had made an appointment with her at 8 a.m. 31. A) They considered her lazy. B） They saw something they had never seen.C) They considered her foolish. D) They saw something familiar to them.Passage ThreeQuestions 32-35 are based on the conversation you have just heard.32. A) For protection against other animals. B）For protection against other dogs.C) Just for fun. D). For the purpose of guarding the house.33. A) Because they did not eat other animals. B） Because they were useful for protection.C) Because they were good hunters. D). Because they always obeyed their masters.34. A) For companionship. B） For amusement.C) For protection against robbery. D) For hunting.35. A) The city can be a lonely place. B） Life in the West can be very dangerous.C) People in the West are fond of animals. D) The dog is a useful and friendly animal.Part III 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.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2 上作答。Throughout history the basic unit of almost every human society has been the family. The members of the family live together under the same roof, they share the economic _36_ of life as well as its affectionate joys, and it is the family that has _37_ responsibility for the important task of raising children to adulthood.The family is not a uniform concept in all societies. In many places it is an _38_ group which includes uncles, aunts, _39_ and in-laws. The family head usually has considerable influence in arranging marriages, selecting careers and _40_ all important moves and _41_ by any member of the family. _42_ where the society or the state does not give aid and where _43_ the responsibilities of the family are greater, _44_.In many other societies, including most industrialized ones, the nuclear family is the basic social unit. _45_. Industrialization and urbanization create many specialized jobs which tend to scatter family members among different employers and thus to separate residences as soon as they become wage earners._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 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 center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Athletes with a different kind and level of disability are competing at the Paralympic Games. whereas some sports are _47_ to all or most disability groups, in other sports athletes form only one disability group can participate. In Judo(柔道)，for instance, compete only athletes with visual damage. In order to compete on _48_ terms, athletes are classified into different classes. Specialized medical and technical personnel, called classifiers, _49_ classification assessment. They are evaluating the athletes with various _50_ and tests based on their functional ability to perform skills required by the sport. In that way it is _51_ that the athletes