历年英语四级真题及答案.doc

1. What eventually made Carla Toebe realize she was spending too much time on the Internet? AA) Her daughters repeated complaints.B) Fatigue resulting from lack of sleep.C) The poorly managed state of her house.D) The high financial costs adding up.2. What does the author say about excessive Internet use? DA) People should be warned of its harmful consequences.B) It has become virtually inevitable.C) It has been somewhat exaggerated.D) People havent yet reached agreement on its definition.3. Jonathan Bishop believes that the Internet overuse problem can be solved if people _C_.A) try to improve the Internet environmentB) become aware of its serious consequencesC) can realize what is important in lifeD) can reach a consensus on its definition4. According to Professor Maressa Orzack, Internet use would be considered excessive if _A_.A) it seriously affected family relationshipsB) one visited porn websites frequentlyC) too much time was spent in chat roomsD) people got involved in online gambling5. According to Orzack, people who struggle with heavy reliance on the Internet may feel _C_.A) discouraged B) pressured C) depressed D) puzzled6. Why did Andre Heidrich cut back online gaming? BA) He had lost a lot of money.B) His family had intervened.C) He had offended his relatives.D) His career had been ruined.7. Andrew Heidrich now visits websites that discuss online gaming addiction to _B_.A) improve his online gaming skillsB) curb his desire for online gamingC) show how good he is at online gamingD) exchange online gaming experience8. In one of the messages she posted on a website, Toebe admitted that she _ had an Internet addiction9. Excessive Internet use had rendered Toebe so poor that she couldnt afford to seek _ professional help_.10. Now that shes got a boyfriend, Toebe is no longer crazy about _ online dating _.1. With more and more low-income students pursuing higher education, a number of colleges are _B_.A) offering students more merit-based aid B) revising their financial aid policiesC) increasing the amount of financial aid D) changing their admission processes2. What did Allegheny College in Meadville do three years ago? DA) It tried to implement a novel financial aid program.B) It added $ 2.5 million to its need-based aid program.C) It phased out its merit-based scholarships altogether.D) It cuts its merit-based aid to help the needy students.3. The chief purpose of rankings-conscious colleges in offering merit aid is to _C_.A) improve teaching quality B) boost their enrollmentsC) attract good students D) increase their revenues4. Monica Inzer, dean of admission and financial aid at Hamilton, believes _D_.A) it doesnt pay to spend $ 1 million a year to raise its rankingB) it gives students motivation to award academic achievementsC) its illogical to use so much money on only 4% of its studentsD) its not right to give aid to those who can afford the tuition5. In recent years, merit-based aid has increased much faster than need-based aid due to _B_.A) more government funding to colleges B) fierce competition among institutionsC) the increasing number of top students D) schools improved financial situations6. What is the attitude of many private colleges toward merit aid, according to David Laird? AA) They would like to see it reduced.B) They regard it as a necessary evil.C) They think it does more harm than good.D) They consider it unfair to middle-class families.7. Why doesnt Allegheny College plan to drop merit aid entirely? CA) Raising tuitions have made college unaffordable for middle-class families.B) With rising incomes, fewer students are applying for need-based aid.C) Many students from middle-income families have come to rely on it.D) Rising incomes have disqualified many students for need-based aid.8. Annual renewal of academic merit scholarships depends on whether the recipients remain _ qualifie _.9. Applicants for athletic merit scholarships need a recommendation from a coach or a referee who _ recognizes _ their exceptional athletic performance.10. Applicants for artistic merit scholarships must produce evidence to show their _ excellence_ in a particular artistic field 1. What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate? AA) He just wouldnt look her in the eye.B) He was slow in answering her questions.C) His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.D) His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant .2. Tiffanys misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from C . A) Racial stereotypes. C) Racial stereotypes. B) Invalid personal bias . D) Emphasis on physical appearance 3. What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalization according to the author? B A) Hiring qualified technical and management personnel. B) Increasing understanding of people of other cultures. C) Constantly updating knowledge and equipment. D) Expanding domestic and international markets. 4. What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC? B A) A real estate agency. C) A cultural exchange organization. B) A personnel training company. D) A hi-tech company 5. After one of the workshops ,account executive Dale realized that D . A) He had hired the wrong person. B) He could have done more for his company. C) He had not managed his workforce well. D) He must get rid of his gender bias. 6. What did Dale think of Mindsets LLCs workshop? C A) It was well-intentioned but poorly conducted. B) It tapped into the executives full potential. C) It helped him make fair decisions. D) It met participants diverse needs. 7. How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-American employees request for leave? AA) He told him to get the dates right. C)He flatly turned it downB) He demanded an explanation. D)He readily approved it. 8. Doug felt embarrassed when he realized that his assumption was wrong. 9. After attending Mindsets workshops, the participants came to know the importance of inclusiveness to their business. 10. When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes , we can achieve diversity and benefit from the differences and similarities between us.1. What did Stella Bianchi expect the young boys mother to do when she talked to him?A) make an apologyB) come over to interveneC) discipline her own boyD) take her own boy away2. What does the author say about dealing with other peoples children?A) its important not to hurt them in any wayB) its no use trying to stop their wrongdoingC) its advisable to treat them as ones own kidsD) its possible for one to get into lots of trouble3. According to professor Naomi white of Monash university, when ones kids are criticized, their parents will probably feel_A) discouragedB) hurtC) puzzledD) overwhelmed4. What should one do when seeing other peoples kids misbehave according to Andrew fuller?A) talk to them directly in a mild wayB) complain to their parents politelyC) simply leave them aloneD) punish them lightly5. Due to the child-centric nature of our society, _A) parents are worried when their kids swear at themB) people think it improper to criticize kids in publicC) people are reluctant to point our kids wrongdoingsD) many conflicts arise between parents and their kids6. In a world where everyone is exhausted from over work and lack of sleep,_A) its easy for people to become impatientB) its difficult to create a code of conductC) its important to be friendly to everybodyD) its hard for people to admire each other7. How did people use to respond when their kids got into trouble at school?A) theyd question the teachersB) theyd charge up to the schoolC) theyd tell the kids to clam downD) Theyd put the blame on their kids8. Professor white believes that the notions of a more child-centred society should be_9. According to professor white, todays parents treat their children as something they_10. Andrew fuller suggests that , when kids behave inappropriately, people should not_1. A 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. challenged 9. can be proud of 10. stay silent1. Television is an attractive advertising medium in that_A_.A) it has large audiencesB) it appeals to housewivesC) it helps build up a companys reputationD) it is affordable to most advertisers2. With the increase in the number of TV channels_D_.A) the cost of TV advertising has decreasedB) the nuiflber of TV viewers has increasedC) advertisers interest in other media has decreasedD) the number of TV ads people can see has increased3.Compared with television, newspapers as an advertising medium_B_A) earn a larger annual ad revenueB) convey more detailed messagesC) use more production techniquesD) get messages out more effectively4.Advertising on radio continues to grow because _C_.A) more local radio stations have been set upB) modern technology makes it more entertainingC) it provides easy access to consumersD) it has been revolutionized by Internet radio.5.Magazines are seen by advertisers as an efficient way to_A_.A) reach target audiencesB) modern technology makes it more entertaining C) appeal to educated people.D) convey all kinds of messages6.Oui-of-home advertising has become more effective because_D_A) billboards can be replaced within two hoursB) consumers travel more now ever beforeC) such ads have been made much more attractiveD) the pace of urban life is much faster nowadays7. The challenge to Internet advertisers is to create ads that are_C_.A) quick to updateB) pleasant to look atC) easy to rememberD) convenient to access8. Internet advertisers will have to adjust their methods to reach audiences that tend to be_quite homogeneous_9.Direct mail is an effecitive form of advertising for businesses to develop_relationships withconsumers_10.This passage discusses how advertisers select_media_for advertisements.1. What is the authors profound belief? AA People instinctively seek nature in different ways.B People should spend most of their lives in the wild.C People have quite different perceptions of nature.D People must make more efforts to study nature.2. What does the author say people prefer for their children nowadays? DA Personal freedom.B Things that are natural.C Urban surroundings.D Things that are purchased.3. What does a study in Sweden show? BA The natural environment can help children learn better.B More access to nature makes children less likely to fall ill.C A good playground helps kids develop their physical abilities.D Natural views can prevent children from developing ADHD.4. Children who have chances to explore natural areas _D_.A tend to develop a strong love for scienceB are more likely to fantasise about wildlifeC tend to be physically tougher in adulthoodD are less likely to be involved in bullying5. What does the author suggest we do to help children with ADHD? DA Find more effective drugs for them.B Provide more green spaces for them.C Place them under more personal care.D Engage them in more meaningful activities.6. In what way do elderly people benefit from their contact with nature? BA They look on life optimistically. C They are able to live longer.B They enjoy a life of better quality. D They become good-humoured.7. Dr William Bird suggests in his study that _C_.A humanity and nature are complementary to each otherB wild places may induce impulsive behaviour in peopleC access to nature contributes to the reduction of violenceD it takes a long time to restore nature once damaged8. It is extremely harmful to think that humanity and the natural world can be_separated_.9. The author believes that we would not be so civilised without _the wild world_.10. The five suggestions the author gives at the end of the passage are meant to encourage people to seek _harmony_ with the natural world.1.What is British food generally known for? BA)Its unique flavour.C) Its special cooking methods.B)Its bad taste.D) Its organic ingredients.2.The Second World War led toin Britain. AA)an inadequate supply of foodC) an increase in food importB)a decrease of grain productionD) a change in peoples eating habits3.Why couldnt Britain compete with some of its neighbouring countries in terms of food in the post-war decades? BA)Its food lacked variety.C) It was shor