英语四级模拟题八答案.doc

Part I Writing 范文 Measures to Relieve Traffic Jam Although it is convenient and enjoyable to own a car, people have to suffer troubles caused by traffic jam. Today, cars are considered as an important transportation means, especially for those who have to commute between their offices in downtown area and their home in the outskirts of the city. ( 引出文章的主题。) However, the convenience and comfort of driving ones own car have been greatly compromised by traffic jam which might resulted in (“导致.结果 ) a long time of waiting on their way. Complaints are growing. Considering the causes of the problem, measures could be taken by the local government in the following aspects. First of all, since it has been found that traffic jam occurs most frequently at the crossings ( 十字路口 ) when vehicles are waiting for the traffic lights (交通信号灯 ), it is advisable that the mechanism of traffic lights, its duration and its direction, should be adjusted. While at present, a car has to wait for two three turns before it can get through the crossing because there are cars going forward, turning right, and turning left; crossings with terrible traffic jam might consider to allow only two directions in the future. Secondly, most people buy private car due to an undeveloped public transportation system. Therefore, there is a great need to give priority to (优先考虑) the development of public transit system (公交体系) including subways and buses. Improved public transit will attract more people and thus diminish the number of private cars in the streets. With a sound transportation system, together with effective transportation guidance and regulation, the problem of traffic jam will be gradually solved.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. B 2. A 3. A 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. A 8. treat9. more valuable10. work of vital importance to humanityPart Listening Comprehension11. C 听力原文M: Next time you invite me to dinner, shall I bring a bottle of wine?W: Thats all right with me, but you know it is not the custom to bring alcohol to peoples homes in this country.Q: What does the woman think about the mans offer?12. D 听力原文M: Operator, Ive been trying to make a call for over an hour and I keep getting a busy signal!W: Give me the number and Ill try it for you.Q: Whats the man trying to do?13. B 听力原文M: All good things must come to an end, they say. So if you will excuse me, I will be leaving.W: Its a shame that you have to leave so early. But you have an early flight tomorrow.Q: What do you learn about the man?14. A 听力原文M: Then why did you apply for this job?W: Thats because of the journey. It takes me about two hours to get to work. Your firm is within walking distance.Q: Why does the woman want to change her job?15. C 听力原文M: Thats $3.25 on the meter, and $1.00 extra for the suitcases.W: Okay. Here is $5.00. Keep the change.Q: How much was the drivers tip?16. D 听力原文M: What do you think of this suit for tonight?W: Well, the invitation said informal dress.Q: What does the woman think of the mans suit?17. C 听力原文M: Roses new husband doesnt look like an artist to me.W: You cant judge a book by its cover.Q: What is the woman trying to tell the man?18. B 听力原文M: How did you find your new job? Was it advertised in the paper?W: I looked and looked for months without finding anything. Then a friend told me about this job. So I applied and got it.Q: How did the woman learn about the job opportunity?根据选项，对话的内容与某人某种行为的途径相关，问题是关于如何获得职位空缺信息。对话中出现了“Then a friend told me about this job”，因此正确答案为B。题 19 - 22 原文 19-22Rachel: What enormous twin beds! And look at those huge pillows on them! Let me try the beds. Oh, the mattress feels too soft for my liking!Lin: Look at the toiletries in the bathroom shampoo, bath-foam, even a shower hat!Rachel: Look at that small device on the wall of the bathroom. Whats that?Lin: Oh, it must be a hair drier. I wonder how it works. Oh, it starts when you remove it!Rachel: Youd better put it back.Lin: I guess so.Rachel: Lets go and see the room again. Look, theres a balcony with some chairs on it. Wow! Look, what a wonderful view!Lin: Yes, look at that huge container ship! It must be heading for the harbor. And look at that beautiful cruise ship down there, alongside the quay!Rachel: Whats that in the distance, just behind the container ship? Is it the mainland?Lin: No, thats an island. The mainland is on the other side of the island, to the north.Rachel: To have a balcony connected to your room is great. I say, Lin, theres a mini-bar under the TV. Shall we have a drink on the balcony and watch the sunset?Lin: I dont think we should touch the mini-barjust look at the prices! Lets freshen up, and then go down to the Rainbow Bar and use our vouchers!Rachel: Good idea!Lin: Lets go!19.参考答案 A 听力原文Where does the conversation most probably take place?20. D 听力原文All of the following are mentioned among the toiletries in the bathroom EKCEPT which one?21. A 听力原文How does the hair drier work?根据对话中“it starts when you remove it!”可以判断此题答案为A。22. C 听力原文What is there under the TV?根据对话中“theres a mini-bar under the TV”可以判断此题答案为C。 题 23 - 25 原文 23-25Lin: Excuse me. May I look at that blouse?Salesman: Certainly!Lin: (Examining it) Mmm!Salesman: I can see that you have very good taste, maam! It really suits you!Lin: Yes, but its not for me. Its for a friend. She asked me to buy one for her. What are youasking for this?Salesman: Well, madam, youre very lucky because we have a special offer on, for this week only! So that blouse is normally $60.00, but we are offering a 10% discount.Lin: Oh dear! Thats still more than $50.00, and she asked me to spend only 40.Salesman: I see. Well, maam, but just look at the quality of the silk!Lin: Its very nice, but I think your prices generally seem very high. I can get a blouse like this at half the price through the Internet!Salesman: But not of this quality, madam!Lin: I tell you what, Im in a bit of a hurry, so why dont we split the difference? Youre asking for $54.00, and my friends price is 40. Lets settle on 47!Salesman: 47? At that price Im losing money! Look, I like you. Id like to help you. So lets call it 50!Lin: 50? Well.Oh look. Theres a button missing!Salesman：(Checking) Are you sure? Okay! Lets make it 48!23. D 听力原文Where does the conversation most probably take place?根据对话可以判断此题答案为D。24. A 听力原文Why does the woman want to buy a new blouse?根据介绍“Yes，but its not for meIts for a friendShe asked me to buy one for her”可以推断出此题答案为A。25. B 听力原文How much money does the womans friend give her to buy a new blouse?根据对话中“she asked me to spend only 40.”可以判断此题答案为B。Section B Passage One Smoking is the most important cause of disease and death in the UK. The Health Education Authority states that, in England alone, there are 110,000 deaths caused by smoking every year. The main causes of death are lung cancer, and heart disease. The main harmful ingredients in cigarettes are as follows: First of all, tar, which is used in road- making: once inhaled, smoke condenses into liquid. And about 70 percent of the tar in a cigarette is deposited in a smokers lungs. Tar is a sticky brown substance which can stain smokers fingers and teeth that familiar yellow-brown color. Next, nicotine: nicotine is a powerful and fast-acting drug, and is the substance in tobacco which causes addiction among smokers. When tobacco smoke is inhaled, nicotine is absorbed into the bloodstream. The immediate effects include increased heart rate, and increased blood pressure.26. A 听力原文How many deaths are caused by smoking in England each year?根据对话中“there are 110,000 deaths caused by smoking every year”可以推断出此题答案为A。27. A 听力原文What are the main causes of death? 根据对话中“The main causes of death are lung cancer，and heart disease”可以判断此题答案为A。28. D 听力原文What happens when nicotine is absorbed into a persons blood stream?根据文中“The immediate effects include increased heart rate，and increased blood pressure”可以判断此题答案为D。Passage Two Her father, Vernon Winfrey, was a barber, and a businessman, and he provided his daughter with the discipline that she so badly needed. Under his influence, she applied herself to study and work. At the age of 19 she got her first broadcasting job on a local radio station. She also enrolled at Tennessee State University to study speech and performing arts. In 1972 she became Americas first African-American news anchor, but it was not until 1978 that she was hired to host a talk show. Within eight years she became well-established, and she moved to Chicago. Her talk show became famous for her willingness to talk honestly about very personal issues and to reveal aspects of her own personal experience in a very frank and honest way: ordinary people felt that she was sincere, genuine, and they loved her for these qualities. In 1986 the Oprah Winfrey Show became a program that was broadcast nationwide. At this time, she also won the award for Best Supporting Actress in the film The Color Purple, which came out in 1985.29. A 听力原文What was Oprah Winfreys father?根据对话中“Her father，Vernon Winfrey，was a barber，and businessman”可以推断出此题答案为A。30. C 听力原文In what way did Vernon Winfrey help his daughter?根据对话中“he provided his daughter with the discipline that she so badly needed”可以判断此题答案为C。31. C 听力原文Why was her talk show so popular?根据文中“Her talk show became famous for her willingness to talk honestly about very personal issues”可以判断此题答案为C。Passage Three A design for a remotely-controlled fire engine could make long road or rail tunnels safer. It is the brainchild of an Italian fire safety engineer, who claims that his invention dubbed Robogat could have cut the death toll in the disastrous Mont Blanc tunnel fire in March 1999, which killed 41 people. Most of the people died within 15 minutes of smoke first being detected. Quick action is needed when fire breaks out in a tunnel. Robogat can travel at about 50 kilometers per hour. The Mont Blanc fire was five kilometers from the French end of the tunnel, so a machine could have got there in about 6 minutes. The robot bas been designed and patented by Domenico Piatti of the Naples fire department. It runs on a monorail suspended from the roof of the tunnel. When the Robogat reaches a fire, it plugs into a water pipe running along the tunnel, and directs its hoses at the base of the fire. It is capable of pumping 3,000 liters of high-pressure water per minuteabout the same rate as that from an airport fire tender. Normal fire engines deliver 500 liters per minute.32. A 听力原文What is the main function of Robogat?根据对话中“A design for a remotely-controlled fire engine could make long road or rail tunnels safer”可以推断出此题答案为A。33. A 听力原文How many people died in the Mont Blanc tunnel disaster?根据对话中“Mont Blanc tunnel fire in March 1999，which killed 41 people”可以推断出此题答案为A。34. B 听力原文Why can the Robogat quickly get through to the scene of a fife? 根据对话中“It runs on a monorail suspended from the roof of the tunnel”可以判断此题答案为B。35. B 听力原文What is the most important thing to do when fire breaks out in a tunnel? 根据文中“Quick action is needed when fire breaks out in a tunnel”可以判断此题答案为B。Section C Language is an amazing phenomenon. Speech the (36) uttering of sounds to convey meaning is a kind of human action. Like any other (37) constantly repeated actions, speaking has to be learned. But once it is learned, it becomes a generally (38) unconscious and apparently automatic process. As far as we can (39) determine, human beings do not need to be forced to speak. Most babies seem to (40) possess a sort of instinctive drive to produce (41) speech-like noises. How to speak and what to say are another matter (4