2017年6月英语四级模拟训练题及答案

1、2017 年6? 英语四级模拟训练题及答案英语也是与电脑联系最密切的语 ?，?多数编程语 ?都与英语有联系， ?且随着?络的使?，使英?的使?更普及。英语是联合国的 ?作语? 之?。以下店铺整理的2017 年6?英语四级模拟训练题及答案，希望对 ?家有所帮助。Part Reading Comprehension(35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of themth

2、ere are four choices marked A),B),C) and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:Some radio singals were heard in 1967.They were coming from a point in th

3、e sky where there was unknown star.They were coming veryregularly,too:about once a second,if they were controlled by clock.The scientists who heard the signals did not tell anybody else.They were rather afraid to tell in case they frightened people.The signalswere coming from a very small body no bi

4、gger,perhaps than the earth.Was that why no light could be seen from it?Or were the signals coming from a planet that belonged to some other star?There was no end to the questions,but the scientists kept the news secret.there are intelligent beings out there.” they thought,“ who are trying to send m

5、essages to other planets,or to us?So the news was not given t the newspaper.Instead,the scientists studied the signals and searched for others like them.Well,all that happened in 1967 and 1968.Sincethen scientists have learnt more about those strange,regular,radio signals.And they have told the stor

6、y,of course.The signals do not come from a planet;they come from a new kind of star called a“pulsar ”.About a hundred other pulsars have nowbeen found,and most of them are very like the first one.Pulsars are strong radio stars.They are the smallest but the heaviest stars we know at present.A handful

7、 of pulsar would weigh a fewthousand tons.Their light if they give much light is too small for us to see.But we can be sure of this,no intelligent beings are living on them.21. The radio signals discussed in this passage. A.were regular B.were controlled by a clockC.were heard in 1967 only D.were se

8、cret messages22. The radio singals were sent by.A.a satelliteB.a planetC.a sky body which was unknown at that time D.intelligent beings who were unknown at that time23. The scientists did not tell people about the signals because. A.the singals stood for secret messagesB. people would ask them too m

9、any questionsC. they did not want to frighten peopleD. they stood for unimportant messages24. A pulsar is.A. a small heavy star which sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seenB. a small heavy planet which sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seenC. a small heavy satellite which sends

10、 out strong radio signals and cannot be seenD. a small intelligent being who sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seen 25. Which of the following is true? A.One of the pulsars found by scientists sends radio signals.B.Pulsar began to send radio singals in 1967.C.Scientists have searched for

11、pulsars for many years but found none. D.Scientists have found many pulsars since 1967.Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Over vast areas of every continent,the rainfall and vegetation necessary for life are disappearing.Already more than 40 percent of theearths land is desert or

12、desertlike.About 628 million people one out of seven live in these dry regions.In the past,they have man survive,but with difficulty.ZZ(ZNow largely through problems caused by modern life,their existence is threatened by the slow,steady spreadof the earths deserts.Scientists still do not understand

13、all the complex problems of the desert,but there have been many ideas for saving the land.Sandi Arabia has planted 10 million trees to help keep the sand from taking over fertile areas.The Israelis are aga in using some of the water collection systems left by the ancient people in the Negev desert.T

14、hey plan to water their orchards with the extra water.Some Sahel farmers still raisecattle on their poor farm land,but before the cattle are sold,they are taken to greener lands in the south to get fat.26. What is the article mainly concerned? A.The problem of spreading desert.B. The rainfall and ve

15、getation in desert areas.C. The water collection systems.D. The difference between modern life and ancient life.27. “one out of seven” refers to. A.more than a third of the lands earthB.the percentage of the earths land that is desert-likeC.the number of people who live in dry regionsD.a day of a we

16、ek28. In paragraph 2,“they are taken to the greener lands in the south.”They refers to.A.the Sahel farm land B.the farmers C.the cattles D.the trees29. How many ideas for saving the land are described?A.Five. B.Two. C.Four. D.Three.30. Which of the following statements is true, according to the pass

17、age?A. The earths desert are slowly spreading.B. One out of 10 people lives in dry regions.C. Their life in the desert is threatened now by traditional problems.D. New water wells can solve the problem in Africas desert.Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:Telephone, television, rad

18、io, and telegraph all help people communicate with each other. Because of these devices, ideas and news ofevents spread quickly all over the world. For example, within seconds, people can know the results of an election in another country. An international football match comes into the homes of ever

19、yone with a television set.News of a disaster such as an earthquake or a flood can bring help from distant countries within hours, help is on the way. Because of modern technology like the satellites that travel around theworld, information travels fast.How has this speed of communication changed th

20、e world? To many people,the world has become smaller. Of course this does not meanthat the world is actually physically smaller. It means that the world seems smaller. Two hundred years ago,communication between the continents took a long time. All news was carried on ships that took weeks or even m

21、onths to cross the ocean. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries,it took six weeks for news from Europe to reach America.This time difference influenced peoples actions. For example, one battle, or fight, in the War of 1812 between England and the United States could have been avoided. A peace

22、agreement had already been signed. Peace was made in England, but the news of peace took six weeks to reach America. During these six weeks, the large and serious Battle of New Orleans was fought. Many people lost their lives after a peace treaty had been signed.They would not have died if newshad c

23、ome in time.In the past,communication took much time than it does now.There was a good reason why the world seemed so much larger than it does today.31. News spreads fast because of. A.modern transportation B.new technology C.the change of the world D.a peace agreement32. According to this passage,i

24、s very important to people in a disaster area. A.fast communication B.modern technologyC.latest news D.new ideas33. Which of the following statements is true?A. The world now seems smaller because of faster communication.B. The world is actually smaller today.C. The world is changing its size.D. The

25、 distance between England and America has changed since the War of 181234. Two hundred years ago,news between the continents was carried. A.by telephone and telegraph B.by landC.by air D.by sea35. The New Orleans Battle could have been avoided if the peace agreement had been signed. A.by both sides

26、B.in timeC.in America D.in EnglandQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:The concept of personal choice in relation to health behaviors is an important one.An estimated 90 percent of all illnesses may be preventable if individuals would make sound personal health choices based upon cu

27、rrent medical knowledge.We all enjoy our freedom of choice and do not like to see it restricted when it is within the legal and moral boundaries of society.ZZ)Thestructure of American society allows us to make almost all our own personal decisions that may concern our health.If we so desire,we can s

28、moke,drink excessively, refuse to wear seatbelts,eat whatever foods we want,and live a completely sedentary life-style without any excuse.The freedom to make such personal decisions is a fundamental aspect of our society,although the wisdom of these decisions can be questioned.Personal choices relat

29、ive to health often cause a difficulty.As one example,a teenager may know the facts relative to smoking cigarettes and health but may be pressured by friends into believing it is the socially accepted thing to do.A multitude of factors,both inherited and environmental,influence the development of he

30、althrelated behaviors,and it is beyond the scope of this text to discuss all these factors as they may affect any given individual.However,the decision to adopt a particular health-related behavior is usually one of personal choices.There are healthy choices and there are unhealthy choices.In discus

31、sing the moral of personal choice,Fries and Crapo drew acomparison.ZZ(ZThey suggest that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical probability of shortening life is similar to attempting suicide.ZZ)Thus,for those individuals who are interested in preserving both the quality

32、 and quantity of life,personal health choices should reflect those behaviors that are associated with statistical probability of increased vitality and longevity.36. The concept of personal choice concerning health is important because.A. personal health choices help cure most illnessesB. it helps r

33、aise the level of our medical knowledgeC. it is essential to personal freedom in American societyD. wrong decisions could head to poor health37. To“live a completely sedentary lifestyle”(Para. 1) in the passage means.”A.to live an inactive lifeB.to live a decent life C.to live a life with complete f

34、reedomD.to live a life of vice38. Sound personal health choice is often difficult to make because. A.current medical knowledge is still insufficientB. there are many factors influencing our decisionsC. few people are willing to trade the quality of life for longevityD. people are usually influenced

35、by the behavior of their friends39. To knowingly allow oneself to pursue unhealthy habits is compared by Fries and Crapo to. A.improving the quality of ones lifeB.limiting ones personal health choice C.deliberately ending ones life D.breaking the rules of social behavior40. According to Fries and Cr

36、apo sound health choices should be based on. A.personal decisions B.laws of societyC.statistical evidence D.opinions of friends Part Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence there are four choices marked A),B),C) and D).Choose t

37、he ONE answer that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.41. he thought of it,the stars seemed always large and clear before the dawn of Christmas Day. A.As for B.Now thatC.Because D.As soon as42. A thoughthim like a

38、silver dagger. A.beat B.hitC.struck D.pondered43. Illthis afternoon.A.get the radio fixed B.get the radio to be fixed C.get the radio being fixed D.get the radio fixing44. Who ispersonnel at present?A.in the charge of B.under charge of C.under the charge of D.in charge of45. Tell him to turn down th

39、e TV.Itsmy nerves.A.get over B.get inC.get crazy with D.get on46. The family decided to raise two cows and five sheepthe chickens,ducks and rabbits. A.except B.besidesC.beside D.except for47. I woke up,that he had gone. A.only finding B.only having found C.only to find D.only to have found48. The pr

40、ojectby the time you come to China again. A.will be completed B.will have been completedC.is to be completed D.is going to be completed49. In the course of the work,welots of difficulties. A.met with B.sawC.got into D.came across50. his accent,he must be from the south. A.Judged by B.Being judged fr

41、omC.Judging from D.Being judged by51. The boyhis father.A.was accused of having killed B.was accused to have killed C.was accused of killing D.was accused to kill52. Missing the train meansfor an hour. A.waiting B.to waitC.to be waiting D.have to wait53. Something extraordinary happened in that hosp

42、ital.A man,who was declared clinically dead,suddenly.A.returned to life B.restored to life C.came to life D.survived54. They are glad to see the childrenin the daycare center. A.well taken care B.being well taken care ofC.well looked after D.being well looked after55. She is a woman of rare gifts.He

43、r performance last night was indeed very. A.impressed B.impressiveC.impressing D.impression56. The road being built was scheduled totraffic on May Day. A.be close to B.be closed toC.be open to D.be opened to57. It was more than fifteen years agoI entered the laboratory of Professor Agassiz. A.when B

44、.thatC.in which D.since58. than it began raining.A.Hardly had he reached home B.Hardly did he reach homeC.No sooner did he reach home D.No sooner had he reached home59. The mans lifeif he had been sent to a better hospital. A.might have been saved B.may have been savedC.was to be saved D.should be s

45、aved60. Everybody lookedthe direction of the explosion. A.to B.fromC.in D.into61. This is ayoung writer.He has published quite a few good stories in recent years.A.promised B.looking forward C.promising D.clever62. The doctor insists that the patient. A.must be operated B.should be operated C.be ope

46、rated on D.needs operating on63. It sounds as if the telephone. A.were ringing B.was ringing.C.has being ringing D.is ringing64. The family looked on helplessly as their house.A.burning down B.was burned down C.was burning down D.burned down65. What is thelanguage in India? A.office B.officialC.offi

47、cially D.officer66. Hetwenty times,striking a match each time to look at his old watch. A.had waked B.was awakeC.must have waked D.was waken67. There he boughtchocolate for his daughter,and then he hadbee rs in the bar not far from the school.A.a bar of.a couple of B.a piece of.a bottle ofC.a dozen

48、of.a couple of D.a cubic of.a tin of68. With his big fleshy nose hehis grandpa. A.looks like B.takes afterC.looks after D.resembles69. Themajority were in support of this bill so it was passed without much difficulty.A.overflowing B.overtakingC.overloading D.overwhelming70. The actressthe terms of h

49、er contract and was sued by the producer. A.isolated B.signedC.implemented D.violatedPart Translation from English into Chinese (15 minutes) Directions:In this part,there are five items which you should translate into Chinese,each item consisting of one or two sentences.These sentencesare all taken

50、from the reading passages you have just read in Part Three of the Test Paper.You are allowed 15 minutes to do the translation.You should refer back to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.71.(Passage 1 Para.1)They were rather afraid to tell in case they frightened people.72.

51、(Passage 2 Para.1)Now largely through problems caused by modern life,their existence is threatened by the slow,steady spread ofthe earths deserts.73. (Passage 3 Para.1)Because of modern technology like the satellite that travel around the world,information travels fast.74. (Passage 4 Para.1)We all e

52、njoy our freedom of choice and do not like to see it restricted when it is within the legal and moralboundaries of society.75. (Passage 4 Para.1)They suggest that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical probability of shortening life issimilar to attempting suicide.Part W

53、riting (30 minutes)Directions: YY) WTBZ For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition with the title ON Friendship.Yourcomposition should be no less than 120 words.Remember to write your composition neatly.You should also base your composition on the outline below.1. The need for f

54、riends2. True friendship3. My principle in making friends答案短?意11967 年?类收到了 ?些太空信号。这些信号来 ?太空中的某 ?恒星领域，它们极有规律，难道这是外星 ?向地球或我们发收的信号? 为了不致在?们当中造成恐慌，科学家们 ?直保守着这个秘密，并且 ?直对它们进 ?研究。如今，当然 ?切都真相 ?。原来这些信号都来 ?种叫脉冲星的恒星，它们的密度极 ?连光线也难以逃逸。但有 ?点可以确定，上 ?没有智能 ?命存在。21 、答案 A。【参考译 ?】?中讨论到的电磁信号 【试题分析】此题考查考?“辨认事实 ”的能?。【详细解答

55、】见原 ?第?段，“Theywere coming very regularly, too.他们同样”? 常有规律，与 A) 项同意。 B)were controlled by a clock.由时钟控制，原? 前 ? 有 ? 表?“似乎的 ”连词if。C) ，D) 根据下? 判断都不正确。22 、答案 C。【参考译 ?】这些电磁信号来 ?于 【试题分析】此题考查考?“根据已知信息进 ?推断 ”的能?。【详细解答】见原 ?第三段“.they come from a new kind of star called a“pu他lsa们r 来”?”?种叫脉冲星的新型恒星。A)a satellite

56、卫星， B)a planet ?星， D) 当时未知的智能?命。23 、答案 C。【参考译 ?】科学家们没有把有关电磁信号的事情告诉 ?们是因为 【试题分析】此题考查考?“理解?章中某些细节”的能?。【详细解答】见原 ?第?段开头“The scientists who heard the singals did not tell anybody else.They were rather afraid to tell in case theyfrightened people.听到该”信号的科学家未告诉别?，他们害怕这样会惊吓了? 百姓。因C此。选择24 、答案 A。【参考译 ?】脉冲星是 【

57、试题分析】此题考查考?“辨认事实 ”的能?。【详细解答】见原 ?第四段，实际由“star 这”个单词就可排除 B) ，C) 和D) 选项。25 、答案 D。【参考译 ?】以下说法，哪 ?个是正确的?【试题分析】此题考查考?“根据已知信息进 ?推理 ”的能?。【详细解答】见原 ?第三段最后 ?句“About a hundred other pulsars have now been found.短?意2因”此 D) 项正确，其他各项均与原 ?意思不符。本?主要讨论的是沙漠扩张的问题。?们赖以?存的降?及植被在不断减少，地球上40% 的?地已成了沙漠或已沙漠化，1/7 的?活在? 旱地区，以及现代 ?活造成的 ?些问题使 ?类?存?益受到沙漠扩张的威胁。虽然科学家还未能彻底了解沙漠问题，但是?些保护?地的措施已被采?，?们在与沙漠抗争。26 、答案 A。【参考译 ?】本?主要谈论的是什么?【试题分析】此题考查考?“把握?章主旨及 ?意”的能?。【详细解答】全?主要阐述了沙漠扩散带来的 ?源缺乏的问题，以及 ?们采取的措施。A) 符合该中 ?思想 ;B) ， C) 和D) 虽在?中提到过但作为主要思想，过于?。27 、答案 C。【参考译 ?】1/7 指的是 【试题