四级阅读理解练习及答案解析.doc

四级阅读理解练习（答案加解析）第62篇African elephants have been slaughtered at alarming rate over the past decade, largely because they are the primary source of the worlds ivory. Their population has been dwindled from 1.3 million in 1979 to just 625,000 today, and the ratAfrican elephants have been slaughtered at alarming rate over the past decade, largely because they are the primary source of the worlds ivory. Their population has been dwindled from 1.3 million in 1979 to just 625,000 today, and the rate of killing has been accelerating in recent years because many of the older, bigger tusked animals have already been destroyed. The poachers now must kill times as many elephants to get the same quantity of ivory, explained Curtis Bohlen, Senior vicepresident of the World Wildlife Fund. Though its record on the environment has been spotty so far,the government last week took the lead in a major conservation issue by imposing a ban on ivory imports into the US.The move came just four days after a consortium of conservation groups, including the World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation International, called for that kind of action, and it made the US the first nation to forbid imports of both raw and finished ivory.The ban,says Bohlen,sends a very clear message to the ivory poachers that the game is over. In the past African nations have resisted an ivory ban, but increasingly they realised that the decimation of the elephant herds poses a serious threat to their tourist business. Last month Tanzania and several other African countries called for an amendment to the 102nation Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species that would make the ivory trade illegal worldwide. The amendment is expected to be approved at an October meeting in Geneva and to go into effect next January. But between now and then, conversationists contend, poachers may go on a rampage, killing elephants wholesale, so nations should unilaterally forbid imports right away. The US government brought that argument, and by weeks end the twelvenation European Community had followed with its own ban. 1.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A) African Elephants and the Ivory Trade. B) A Bid to Save the Elephant. C) The Poachers. D) Elephants In Danger. 2.According to the passage, dwindle means _. A) decrease B) enlarge C) weaken D) elimilate 3.Since many of the older, bigger- tusked animals have already been destroyed, what did the poacher do? A) They gave up poaching. B) They killed more elephants to get the same quantity of ivory. C) To them, game is over. D) They realized it was illegal to slaughter elephants. 4.Why did the African nations welcome an ivory ban? A) The rate of killing has been accelerating. B) The US government forbids imports of both raw and finished ivory. C) They realised that the killing of elephants is a serious threat to their tourist business. D) African people advocated an ivory ban. 5.Whats the authors attitude? A) Subjective. B) Neutral. C) Possimistic. D) Active. 四级阅读理解练习（答案加解析）第61篇More attention was paid to the quality of production in France at the time of Rene Coty. Charles Deschanel was then the financial minister. He stressed that workmanship and quality were more important than quantity for industrial production. It would be necessary to produce quality goods for the international market to complete with those produced in other countries. The French economy needed a larger share of the international market to balance its import and export trade. French industrial and agricultural production was still inadequate to meet the immediate needs of the people, let alone long-ranged developments. Essential imports had stretched the national credit to the breaking point. Rents were tightly controlled, but the extreme inflation affected general population most severely though the cost of food. Food costs took as much as 80 per cent of workers income. Wages, it is true, had risen and there was full-time and overtime employment. Taken together these factors enabled the working class to exist but allowed them no sense of security. In this precarious and discouraging situation, workmen were willing to work overseas for higher wages. The government was reluctant to let workers leave the country. It was feared this migration of workers would deplete the labor force. The lack of qualified workers might hinder the improvement in the quality of industrial products produced. Qualified workers produced in foreign countries. Also the quantity of quality goods produced in France would not be able to increase as part of its qualified labor force moved to other countries.1.According to the passage,which of the following is right?A) The French workers were better paid than the workers in any other European country. B) The French workers were able to save more money with the increase in his wages. C) The French workers were anxious to work abroad. D) The French workers were often unable to find work in France.2.Which was not true in France? A) Food cost were low. B) Wages had increased. C) The state paid family allowances. D) There was overtime employment. 3.According to the passage,which of the following is charles Deschanels opinion?A) He paid more attention to quality than to quantity.B) The passage doesnt mention it.C) His opinion is totally different from others.D) He was not right.4.According to the passage, French production _ . A) was inadequate to meet the needs of the French people B) was flooding the international market with inferior products C) emphasized industrial production at the expense of agricultural productionD) was enough for the local market 5.Which of the following is right?A) The French government prohibited French to work abroad. B) The French government reduced taxes to fight inflation. C) The French government paid family allowances and benefits. D) The French government prohibited the French worker to join labor unions. 四级阅读理解练习（答案加解析）第60篇Exceptional children are different in some significant ways from others of the same age,for the same age,for these children to develop to their full adult potential, their education must be adapted to those differences.Although we focus on the needs of exceptional children, we find ourselves describing their environment as well. While the leading actor on the stage captures our attention, we are aware of the importance of the supporting players and the scenery of the play itself. Both the family and the society in which exceptional children live are often the key to their growth and development. And it is in the public schools that we find the full expression of societys understanding the knowledge, hopes, and fears that are passed on to the next generation. Education in any society is a mirror of that society. In that mirror we can see the strengths, the weaknesses, the hopes, the prejudices, and the central values of the culture itself. The great interest in exceptional children shown in pubic education over the past three decades indicates the strong feeling in our society that all citizens, whatever their special conditions, deserve the opportunity to fully develop their capabilities. All men are created equal. Weve heard it many times, but it still has important meaning for education in a democratic society. Although the phrase was used by this countrys founders to denote equality before the law, it has also been interpreted to mean equality of opportunity. That concept implies educational opportunity for all childrenthe right of each child to receive help in learning to the limits of his or her capacity ,whether that capacity be small or great. Recent court decisions have confirmed the right of all children-desabled or not -to an appropriate education, and have ordered that public schools take the necessary steps to provide that education. In response, schools are modifying their programs, adapting instruction to children who are exceptional, to those who cannot profit substantially from regular programs. 1.In paragraph 2, the author cites the example of the leading actor on the stage to show that _. A) the growth of exceptional children has much to do with their family and the society B) exception children are more influenced by their families than normal children are C) exceptional children are the key interest of the family and society D) the needs of the society weigh much heavier than the needs of the exceptional children 2.The reason that the exceptional children receive so much concern in education is that _ . A) they are expected to be leaders of the society B) they might become a burden of the society C) they should fully develop their potentials D) disabled children deserve special consideration 3.This passage mainly deals with _ . A) the differences of children in their learning capabilities B) the definition of exceptional children in modern society C) the special educational programs for exceptional children D) the necessity of adapting education to exceptional children 4.From its passage we learn that the educational concern for exceptiona l children _ . A) is now enjoying legal support B) disagrees with the tradition of the country C) was clearly stated by the countrys founders D) will exert great influence over court decisions 5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A) Exceptional children refer to those with mental or physical problems.B) The author use “All men are created equal” to counter the school program for the exceptional children . C) Recent court decisions confirm the rights of the exceptional children to enjoy the equal rights to learn with the normal ones. D) Regular school programs fail to meet the requirements to develop the potential of exceptional children . 四级阅读理解练习（答案加解析）第58篇In one very long sentence,the introduction to the U.N. Charter expresses the ideals and the common aims of all the peoples whose governments joined together to form the U.N. We the peoples of the U.N. determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our life time has brought untold suffering to man kind, and to reaffirm faith in fundamental rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, and to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be mentioned, and to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom, and for these ends, to practise tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbors, and to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security, and to ensure, by the acceptance of principles and the institution of methods, that armed force shall not be used, save in the common interest, and to employ international machinery for the promotion of economic and social advancement of all people, have resolved to combine our efforts to accomplish these aims. The name United Nations is accredited to U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the first group of representatives of member states met and signed a declaration of common intent on New Years Day in 1942. Representatives of five powers worked together to draw up proposals, completed at Dumbarton Oaks in 1944. These proposals, modified after deliberation at the conference of International Organization in San Francisco which began in April 1945, were finally agreed on and signed as the U. N. Charter by 50 countries on 26 June 1945. Poland, not represented at the conference, signed the Charter later and was added to the list of original members. It was not until that autumn, however, after the Charter had been ratified by China, France, the U. S. S. R., the U. K. and the U. S. and by a majority of the other participants that U. N. officially came into existence. The date was 24 October, now universally celebrated as United Nations Day.The essential functions of the U. N. are to maintain international peace and security, to develop friendly relations among nations, to cooperate internationally in solving international economic, social, cultural and human problems, promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and to be a centre for co-ordinating the actions of nations in attaining these commonends.No country takes precedence over another in the U. N. Each members rights and obligations are the same. All must contribute to peaceful settlement of international disputes, and members have pledged to refrain from the threat or use of force against other states. Though the U. N. has no right to intervene in any states internal affairs, it tries to ensure that non-member states act according to its principles of international peace and security. U. N. member must offer very assistance in an approved U. N. action and in no way assist states against which the U. N. is taking preventive or enforcement action.1.The first stated aim of the U. N. was _ .A) to supervise peace and treatiesB) to revise international lawsC) to prevent a third world warD) to assist the “third world” countries2.Under its charter, the U.N. guarantees _ .A) never to use armsB) to employ international machinesC) to better standards of lifeD) to promote economic and social advancement3.The U. N. came into existence fully in _ .A) 1942 B) 1944C) 1940 D) 19454.The essential functions of the U. N. _ .A) are limited to discussions and debates B) include co-ordinating actions where necessaryC) are only concerned with human rights D) are economic and culture5.A countrys domestic policies _ .A) cannot be forcibly changed by the U. N. B) are often investigated by the U. N.C) are often enforced by the U. N. D) are not allowed to benefit from U. N. advice or assistance四级阅读理解练习（答案加解析）第56篇It is all very well to blame traffic congestion, the cost of petrol and the hectic pace modern life, but manners on the roads are becoming deplorable. Everybody knows that the nicest men become monsters behind the wheel. It is all very well, again to, to have a tiger in the tank, but to have one in the drivers seat is another kettle of fish altogether. You might tolerate the odd road hog, but nowadays the well-mannered motorist is the exception to the rule. Perhaps thesituation calls for a “Be Kind to Other Drivers” campaign, otherwise it may get completely out of hand.Road courtesy is not only good manners, but good sense too. It takes the most levelheaded and good-tempered of drivers to resist the temptation to retaliate when subjected to uncivilized behavior. On the other hand, a little courtesy goes a long way towards relieving the tensions and frustrations of motoring. A friendly nod or a wave of acknowledgement in response to an act of courtesy helps to create an atmosphere of goodwill and tolerance so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such acknowledgements of courtesy are all too rare today. Many drivers nowadays dont even seem able to recognize courtesy when they see it.Contrary to general opinion, young drivers (especially sports-car owners, who take pride in their driving) have better manners than their seniors. But this attitude is short-lived in the world of modern driving where many drivers neither expect nor give any quarter. This may be a commendable trait on the battlefield but is out of place on the roads. Lorry drivers say they have almost abandoned the practice of signal cars to overtake when the road is clear, because many of the cars took too long to pass. Their drivers couldnt be bothered to select a lower gear. Others, after overtaking, slowed down again and hogged the road. Again, a motoring magazine has recently drawn attention to the increasing number of drivers who never wait for gaps. “They manufacture them by force, using their direction indicators as a threat rather than a warning.” Slanting matches and even punch-ups are quite common. It cant be long before we hear of pistols and knives being used: we can then call our dual carriageways duel carriageways, and solve a spelling problem in the process. Driving is essentially a state of mind. However technically skilled a driver maybe, he cant be an advanced motorist if he is always arrogant and aggressive. 1.What does the author mean by “another kettle of fish altogether” (Para.1, sentence 3)?A) completely another awkward and difficult situation B) another net of fish put togetherC) completely another kind of situation D) completely another kind of driver 2.The phrase “get completely out of hand” (Para. 1, last sentence) stands for _.A) get without giving it much thought completely B) get out of order completelyC) get out of control completely D) get ready completely3.Road courtesy is good sense because _.A) it minimizes frictionB) most drivers never make acknowledgementsC) it cuts down the number of driversD) most drivers will hit you if offended4.A common example of bad manners on the roads is _A) not signaling when overtakingB) that they couldnt be bothered to select a lower gear C) preventing other vehicles from overtakingD) making holes in the roads on purpose5.According to the author, discourtesy on the roads is caused primarily by _.A) too many vehicles on the roadsB) the way people have to rush around nowadaysC) the aggressiveness of most driversD) too many pedestrians walking about四级阅读理解练习（答案加解析）第55篇When I was growing up, the whole world was Jewish. The heroes were Jewish and the villains were Jewish. The landlord, the doctor, the grocer,