2015年6月大学英语四级预测试题

1、Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Food Contamination following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.1食品污染事件频发2食品污染事件的危害3解决问题的办法Food Contamination_Part Reading Comprehensi

2、on (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 wi

3、th the information given in the passage.James Cameron: Earths Deepest Spot Desolate, Foreboding“The last frontier on Earth is outof-thisworld，desolate(荒芜的)，foreboding(有不祥预感的)，and moonlike, James Cameron said after diving to the deepest part of the ocean.And he loved it.My feeling was one of complete

4、 isolation from all of humanity, Cameron said Monday, shortly after returning from the strange cold dark place 7 miles below the western Pacific Ocean that only two men have been to. I felt like I literally, in the space of one day, had gone to another planet and come back. It s been a very surreal

5、day. Cameron, whose imagination of alien worlds yielded the blockbuster ( 大片 ) movie Avatar, said there was one thing he promised to himself: He wanted to drink in how unusual it is.He didnt do that when he first dove to the watery grave of the Titanic, and Apollo astronauts have said they never had

6、 time to savor ( 品尝)where they were.There had to be a moment where I just stopped, and took it in, and said, This is where I am; Im at the bottom of the ocean, the deepest place on Earth. What does that mean? Cameron told reporters during a Monday conference call after spending three hours at the bo

7、ttom of the Mariana Trench, nearly 7 miles down.I just sat there looking out the window, looking at this barren (贫瘠的 ), desolate lunar plain, appreciating,Cameron said.He also realized how alone he was, with that much water above him.Its really the sense of isolation, more than anything, realizing h

8、ow tiny you are down in this big vast black unknown and unexplored place, Cameron said.Cameron said he had hoped to see a strange deep sea monster like a creature that would excite the storyteller in him and seem like out of his movies, but he didnt.He didnt see tracks of small primitive sea animals

9、 on the ocean floor as he did when he dove more than 5 miles deep weeks ago. All he saw were voracious (贪吃的) shrimp-like critters that werent bigger than an inch.In future missions, Cameron plans to bring bait-like chicken-to set out.Cameron said the mission was all about exploration, science and di

10、scovery. He is the only person to dive there solo, using a sub (潜水艇) he helped design. He is the first person to reach that depth- 35,576 feet since it was initially explored in 1960.There had been race to the bottom among rich and famous adventurers. Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Industries has bee

11、n building his own one-man sub to explore the depths of the ocean. Branson told the Associated Press that Camerons dive was a fantastic achievement. Branson said he hoped to explore a different deep place first now, instead of the Mariana Trench. He planned later this year to dive to the deepest par

12、t of the Atlantic, the Puerto Rican trench, which is only five miles from his home. That area is just of six miles deep and has not been explored yet.Branson said he hopes to take his one-man sub and join Cameron in a tandem(一前一后的)dive of solo subs: Together, well make a formidable team. Cameron spe

13、nt more than three hours at the bottom, longer than the 20 minutes Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard spent in the only other visit 52 years ago. But his time there was shorter than the six hours he had hoped for and he didnt reach the trench walls, because he was running low on power. He said he would r

14、eturn, as would the subs Australian co-designer, Ran Allure.I see this as the beginning, Cameron said. Its not a one-time deal and then moving on. This is the beginning of opening up this new frontier. To me, the story is in the people in their quest and curiosity and their attempt to understand, Ca

15、meron said.He spent time filming the Mariana Trench, which is about 200 miles southwest of the Pacific island of Guam.The trip down to the deepest point took two hours and 36 minutes.His return aboard his 12-ton, lime-green(浅黄绿色的)sub called Deepsea Challenger was a faster-than-expected 70-minute asc

16、ent, according to National Geographic, which sponsored the expedition. Cameron is a National Geographic explorer-in-residence.The only thing that went wrong was the hydraulics(液压装置on the system to collect rocks and critters to bring them backto land. Just as he was about to collect his first sample,

17、 a leak in the hydraulic fluid sprayed into the water and he couldnt bring anything back.When Cameron climbed into his sub, it was warm because it was near the equator and his cramped ( 狭窄 ) vehicle-his head hit one end and his feet the other-was toasty ( 温暖舒适的) because of the heat given off by elec

18、tronics. It felt like a sauna (桑拿浴) with temperatures of more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, he said.But as he plunged into the deep, the temperature outside the sub dropped to around 36 degrees Fahrenheit, he said.The pressure on the sub was immense-comparable to three SUVs resting on a toe. The supe

19、r-strong sub shrank three inches under that pressure, Cameron said.Its a very weird environment, Cameron said. I cant say its very comfortable. And you cant stretch out. 1. According to this passage, the blockbuster movie Avatar was _.A) inspired by Camerons trip to the Earths deepest spotB) the res

20、ult of Camerons imagination of alien worldsC) inspired by Camerons dive to the watery grave of the TitanicD) the result of Camerons extensive reading2. Cameron stopped for a while during the trip _.A) so he could save the power and dive deeper C) because he wanted to collect rocks and crittersB) to

21、meditate on the meaning of life D) just to feel the amazing moment3. When staying at the dark and mysterious bottom of the ocean, Camerons strongest feeling was that _.A) he was out of the world C) he was moon-walkingB) he was totally isolated D) everything was quite huge except himself4. During Cam

22、erons stay at the bottom of the 7-mile-deep sea, the only thing he saw was _.A) various strange fishes he had never seen C) some small creatures that ate a lotB) some unknown small primitive sea animals D) many sunken wrecks5. Why is Camerons diving a significant one?A) He is the first person to rea

23、ch that depth.B) He is the person who stays for the longest time down there.C) Many important discoveries are made by him.D) He is the only diver who designs his own sub.6. Sir Branson hopes to explore a sea area _.A) where no one has ever visited B) different from the area Cameron has been to C) wh

24、ich belongs to the Atlantic Ocean D) which is near his home7. What kept Cameron from reaching the trench walls?A) He didnt bring any bait. B) The sub was too cramped. C) He was afraid of running out of the power. D) Ron Allum advised him not to do that.8. The sponsor of Camerons trip down to the Mar

25、iana Trench was_.9. Before the diving began, the sub was warm and comfortable because it was near the equator and the electronics_.10. In deep ocean, the pressure was immense, and even Camerons strongly-built sub_.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you

26、 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 c

27、hoices 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) He cant go this weekend.B) He has bought a bathing suit. C) They should stay at the beach longer. D) They shouldnt spend much money.

28、12. A) Turn the alarm off. B) Put his alarm clock far.C) Live on a farm, D) Go to bed earlier.13. A) He hasnt had time to find another apartment.C) He hasnt cleaned the apartment since his mother visited.B) His mother dusted his apartment the day before last. D) His mother was the last person to com

29、e over to his apartment.14. A) Make a pot of coffee. B) Try different brands of coffee. C) Drink less coffee. D) Get a different coffee pot.15. A) His train was late. B) He got lost. C) The meeting ended late. D) He didnt realize what time it was.16. A) Put posters up at different schools. B) Advert

30、ise the concert on the radio.C) Make the concert free to the public. D) Ask the school radio station to play more music.17. A) Hes not much involved in the student government. B) He seems very interested in the student government. C) Its too bad he didnt win the election.D) Hell probably show up at

31、the next meeting.18. A) Fred has made other plans.B) Freds flight has been delayed. C) Fred is likely to miss the plane. D) Fred is never punctual.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard,19. A) Conducting a training session for security guards. B) Interviewing a person f

32、or a job. C) Giving a sales talk on alarm systems.D) Asking a coworker some questions.20. A) Where the job is located. B) What training he will need. C) How soon he can start working. D) How much the job pays.21. A) He prefers to sleep until noon.B) He writes for the local paper in the morning. C) H

33、e has classes earlier in the day. D) He wants a higher-paying evening job.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) To organize activities for children. B) To sell local farm products. C) To bring tourists to the town. D) To raise fund for a hospital.23. A) In tents

34、. B) In university buildings. C) In a hospital. D) In an auditorium.24. A) Play in a band. B) Work at the auction. C) Serve refreshments. D) Collect tickets.25. A) He thinks its mainly for children. B) He feels it would be worthwhile. C) He believes it is too complicated. D) He thinks it may not be

35、very profitable,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),

36、 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) They were common in the U.S., but not in Europe.B) Only a few people had them,C) People considered them essential.D

37、) They were not very accurate.27. A) They were a symbol of wealth. B) It was important to be on time.C) It was fashionable to wear them.D) They were inexpensive.28. A) Watches were of higher quality than ever before.B) More clocks were manufactured than watches. C) The availability of watches increa

38、sed.D) Watches became less important because factories had clocks.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) To drive the car automatically. B) To measure the drivers pulse. C) To prevent car accidents.D) To monitor the drivers health.30. A) It sends out signal

39、s for help. B) It sounds an alarm to warn the driver. C) It takes over the driving immediately.D) It stops the car automatically.31. A) It monitors the signals transmitted from the drivers brain.B) It can measure the drivers alcohol level in the blood.C) It can quicken the drivers response to emerge

40、ncies.D) It bases its analysis on the drivers heartbeat.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Explaining the campus architecture to visitors.B) Providing guidance for new campus employees.C) Familiarizing new students with the campus.D) Advising students

41、 which classes to take.33. A) Registration forms. B) A library card. C) A list of classes.D) A campus map.34. A) In the registrars office. B) In the library. C) In the math building.D) In the cafeteria.35. A) Move into their dormitories. B) Find their classrooms. C) Memorize campus landmarks.D) Comp

42、lete their registration materials.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 fr

43、om 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

44、 the third time,you should check what you have written.A survey showed that American women are more concerned about losing weight than they are about suffering from cancer, heart disease or diabetes.More than half of the 3,000 women questioned in the (36)_ by Meredith Corporation and NBCUniversal we

45、re worried about diet and weight, compared to 23 percent who were (37) _ about cancer and 20 percent who were (38) _ bout their cardiovascular health.The women were asked to (39) _ the health issues they were concerned about from a (40) _ of 20 problems.The survey showed many women thought they shou

46、ld be (41_ with more than 80 percent saying they were (42) _.But just 43 percent said they were exercising at least three times a week, and 11 percent played team and individual sports. And less than two-thirds of all women said they get an annual (43) _.These findings should be a wake-up call to (4

47、4) _ . said Diane Salvatore, editor in chief of Ladies Home Journal, which is published by Meredith Corp.While the majority of women said they were overweight, (45) _.But 40 percent said it was wrong for a man to tell a woman she was overweight. (46) _ while 25 percent bought or adopted a pet, accor

48、ding to the survey.Four percent visited a spiritual or religious leader and one percent went to a hypnotist.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

49、 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 centre. You may not use a

50、ny of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Women in 2011 made no significant gains in winning more top US business jobs, according to a study, but he head of the study said women are poised to make 47 in the year ahead.The number of women who wer

51、e board directors, corporate officers or top earners at Fortune 500 companies remained 48 unchanged, said the study by Catalyst, a nonprofit group that 49 opportunities for women in business.The percentage of companies with women on the board of directors was 15.1 percent this year, compared with 14

52、.8 percent in 2010, Catalyst said.Also, the percentage of corporate officer positions 50 by women was 15.7 percent in 2011 and 15.4 percent in 2010, it said. The percentage of top earners in 2011 who were women was 6.2 percent, compared to 6.7 percent in 2010, it said.The research on the Fortune 500

53、 companies was 51 on data as of March 31, 2011. The slight changes in the numbers are not considered 52 significant, Catalyst said.Nevertheless, given the changes in U.S. politics, the future for women in business looks more 53 , said Ilene Lang, president and chief executive 54 of Catalyst.Overall

54、were 55 to see change next year, Lang said. When we look at shareholders, decision makers,the general public, theyre looking for change. What theyre basically saying is, Dont give us 56 of the status quo(现状). Get new ideas in there, get some fresh faces. she said.A) officer I) essentiallyB) changes

55、J) stridesC) based K) promotesD) positions L) statisticallyE) more M ) confusedF) promising N) heldG) businesslike O) expectingH) surveyingSection BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices m

56、arked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Without regular supplies of some hormones our capacity to behave would be seriously impaired; without others we would soon die. Tiny amo