远程大学英语四复习题（及答案）

1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上专心-专注-专业专心-专注-专业精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上专心-专注-专业大学英语（四）期末复习题第一部分：交际用语此部分有15个未完成的对话，每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D中选出最佳一项填入空白处。-Would you mind giving me an introduction of your company?-_A. Of course not.B. Thank you.C. Im fine.D. Youre welcome. 2. Are there any morning flights to Wuhan? -

2、_ A. Which one do you like? B. Yes, there are two. C. Not at all. D. Youre welcome. 3. Excuse me, how long can the taxi get here? -_ A. Twenty meter long. B. Thank you. C. In ten minutes. D. Its all right. 4. -What do you think of this tour? -_ A. Its terrific! B. It doesnt matter. C. Thank you for

3、saying that. D. Good idea. 5. Would you mind going to the bank with me? -_ A. Thank you. B. Good idea. C. Not at all. D. Thats true. 6. What kind of account do you want to open? -_ A. Not at all. B. Thats OK. C. I have an account. D. A savings account. 7. Why dont we go to the theater this evening?

4、-_ A. I think so. B. Good idea!C. I agree with you.D. Its fine. 8. Im not satisfied with your product. -_ A. It doesnt matter. B. What seems to be the problem? C. Thats all right. D. Fine. 9. Do you mind my smoking here? -_ A. Im fine. B. Yes, I do. C. Go away. D. See you later. 10.Are you married?

5、-_ A. None of your business. B. Not sure. C. Not yet. D. How about you? 11. How do you get along with others? -_ A. I get along with others well. B. I dont like other people. C. They dont like me. D. I dont work with others. 12. Is the meeting postponed? -_ A. Thats all right. B. Generally. C. Im OK

6、. D. Im afraid so. 13. Can you finish the work on time? -_ A. Im afraid not. B. Its good. C. Good idea. D. I think its perfect. 14. How long will you stay in here? -_ A. I like the city. B. Three days. C. I arrived this morning. D. I will come back next month. 15. Can you get a taxi for me? -_ A. Of

7、 course. B. So long. C. Go on. D. Thats OK.第二部分：阅读理解此部分共有6篇短文，每篇短文后面有5个问题。请从每个问题后的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Passage 1For someone who is such an extraordinarily successful investor, Warren Buffett comes off as a pretty ordinary guy. He was born and bred in Omaha, Nebraska. He wears wrinkled suits,

8、 drives his own car, drinks Cherry Coke, and is more likely to be found in a Dairy Queen than a four-star restaurant.But the 68-year-old Omaha native has led an extraordinary life. Even as a young child, Buffett was investor, pretty serious about making money. He used to go door-to-door and sell sod

9、a pop. Later, he also worked at his grandfathers grocery store. At the ripe age of 11, Buffett bought his first stock.Already a successful businessman, Buffett wasnt keen on going to college but ended up at Wharton at, the University of Pennsylvania-his father encouraged him to go. Later, Buffett ap

10、plied to Harvard Business School but was turned down, which was one of the worst admission decisions in Harvard history. The outcome ended up deeply affecting Buffetts life, for he ended up attending Columbia Business School, where he studied under famous Benjamin Graham, the father of securities an

11、alysis who provided the foundation for Buffetts investment strategy.Buffett led an extraordinary life for he liked luxuries.T B. F As a young child, Warren Buffett was keen on making money.T B. F Warren Buffett made his living by working at his grandfathers grocery store.T B. F When he was 11, Warre

12、n Buffett bought stocks with the help of his parents.T B F Warren Buffett studied how to analyze securities at Columbia Business School. T B. F Passage 2Drilling or digging for oil has occurred in one way or another for hundreds of years. The Chinese, for instance, invented a bamboo rig to obtain oi

13、l and gas for lighting and cooking.But only in the last 40 years has humankind been able to efficiently extract petroleum from beneath the seas-an achievement to rank with this centurys mightiest technological triumphs.In Australia, nearly 90 percent of our petroleum wealth is found offshore. The se

14、arch is difficult, extremely expensive, and often fruitless-but critical to the nations economic future.Oilblack gold-is one of the oceans greatest resources. Today from crude oil we make gasoline for our cars, diesel fuel for our trucks and ships, and jet fuel for our airplanes. Crude oil is a mixt

15、ure of organic chemicals (chemical compounds containing the element carbon) of liquids and dissolved gases which are of little use in its crude state. In addition, oil is used to generate electricity, heat our buildings, lubricate out machines, and even make plastics, detergents, rubbers, and chemic

16、als. Oil has transformed our daily lives. In fact, nearly one-third of the worlds oil comes from offshore fields in our oceans. Areas most popular for oil drilling are the Arabian Gulf, the North Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.The new deep ocean drilling, by use of the latest technology, aims at drilli

17、ng operation at greater depth than were possible by conventional methods. At the same time, through recovery of samples of rock and sedimentation as well as sensoring inside the bore hole, it should add knowledge to such issues of mankind as global warming, earthquake, and the origin of life.Humanki

18、nd was not able to extract petroleum efficiently from beneath the sea until 40 years ago.T B. F Searching oil from offshore fields is very important for Australian economic future.T B. F Crude oil can be used in many aspects of our life even in its crude state.T B. F More than 30% of the worlds oil

19、comes from offshore fields in the oceans.T B. F By using new technology, the new deep ocean drilling cannot achieve the goal of drilling operation at great depth.T B. F Passage 3Welcome to the Franklin Business Institute E244 Conversational English class. The object of this course is to learn how to

20、 converse fluently and effectively in English. For the next 10 weeks we will finely tune your skills in the art of debating and role-playing. We will also practice speech rhythm and diction with an emphasis on enunciation(清晰的发音) and specific speech problems faced by those who are studying English as

21、 a foreign language.Numerous discussions on a wide variety of subjects will be held, including topics in business, fiction, travel, differences between Western and Chinese Culture, education and life experience.You will have many opportunities to give oral presentations and voice your opinions on th

22、e various topics that we plan to cover. It is very important that you talk as much as you can. Dont wait for your instructor to ask you to speak. If you have a question, ask it. Additionally, if you have any questions about anything your fellow students say, please feel free to ask.11. What kind of

23、the course is E244？ A. Its a composition one.B. Its a conversational one.C. Its for listening skill.D. Its a grammar one.12. The purpose of this course is to make the students _.A. remember those unknown wordsB. know various rules of English grammarC. learn how to write their term papersD. express t

24、hemselves fluently and effectively in English13. How long will the course take?A. 5 weeks.B. 10 weeks.C. One month. D. Two months.14. Which topic will not be held during the study?A. Education.B. Politics.C. Culture.D. Business.15. Its very important for those who take E244 to _.A. talk as much as t

25、hey canB. prepare the course before the classC. look up every unknown word and phraseD. recite each lessonPassage 4 Some people seem to have a knack(诀窍) for learning languages. They can pick up new vocabulary, master rules of grammar, and learn to write in the new language much more quickly than oth

26、er people. They do not seem to be any cleverer than others. What makes language learning so much easier for them? Perhaps if we take a close look at these successful language learners, we may discover a few techniques which make language learning easier for them.Firstly, successful language learners

27、 are independent learners. They do not depend on the book or the teacher; theyd rather discover their own way to learn the language than wait for the teacher to explain everything. They try to find the sentence patterns, the rules and the meaning of the new word by themselves. They are good guessers

28、. They look for clues and form their own conclusions. When they guess wrong, they guess again. They try to learn from their mistakes.来源：Besides, successful language learning is active learning. Therefore, successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language; they look for such a chance.

29、They find people who speak the language and they ask these people to correct them whenever they make a mistake. They will try anything to communicate. They are not afraid to repeat; they are willing to make mistakes and try again. When communication (交流) is difficult, they can accept information tha

30、t is inexact or incomplete. It is more important for them to learn to think in the language than to know every words meaning.Finally, successful language learners are learners with a purpose. They want to learn the language because they have an interest in the language and the people who speak it. I

31、t is necessary for them to learn the language in order to communicate with these people and to learn from them.16. Successful language learners are independent, so successful learners _. A. depend on the book or the teacherB. wait for the teacher to explain everythingC. learn from their mistakesD. d

32、iscover their own way to learn languages17. According to the passage, what will successful language learners do when they meet some new words? A. Try to guess their meanings.B. Ask their teachers.C. Look the new words up in the dictionary.D. Pay no attention to them.18. Successful language learning

33、is active, so successful learners _. A. wait for a chance to use the languageB. look for a chance to use the languageC. only use the language in classD. try to avoid using the language 19. Why do successful language learners want to learn the language? A. Because they want to find better jobs.B. Bec

34、ause they want to get good marks in their exams.C. Because they are interested in the language and the people who speak it.D. Because they have a knack for learning languages.20. The purpose of the passage is to _. A. explain the importance of language learningB. introduce some useful techniques of

35、language learning考试)C. teach people how to learn EnglishD. compare language teaching with language learningPassage 5In order to rent and drive a car in Japan, you require a Japanese driving license or an international driving permit. In case of France, Germany and Switzerland, an official translatio

36、n of your home countrys driving license is required.International driving permits must be obtained in your home country, usually through the National Automobile Association, before you leave for Japan. They are valid for one year and must be accompanied by your home countrys driving license in order

37、 to be valid.Japan recognizes only international driving permits, which are based on the Geneva Convention of 1949. Some countries, such as France, Germany and Switzerland, however, issue international driving permits, which are based on different conventions. The permits issued by those countries a

38、re not valid in Japan.Instead, people with a French, German or Swiss drivers license can drive in Japan for up to one year with an official Japanese translation of their driving licenses. Contact the respective embassies or consulates in Japan for details on how to obtain a recognized translation.Th

39、e minimum age for driving in Japan is 18 years.21. What kind of permit should a foreigner obtain if he wants to rent or drive a car in Japan?A. He must have a driver s license of his own country.B. He must have a German driving license.C. He should have a France driving license.D. He should have an

40、international driving permit.22. What should people do if they own a Swiss driving license and want to rent a car in Japan? A. They should have their Swiss driving license translated into English. B. They should have their home countrys driving license translated into Japanese.C. They should have th

41、eir home countrys driving license translated into French.D. They should get a new driving license in Japan.23. Where do people usually get their international driving license?A. They obtain it in their home country.B. They obtain it while they arrive in Japan.C. They obtain it in a third country.D.

42、They can buy one instead.24. Why driving permits issued by countries such as France, Germany and Switzerland are not valid in Japan?A. Because they dont issue international driving permits.B. Because they dont use English or Japanese.C. Because they are based on different conventions.D. Because they

43、 are also based on Geneva Convention of 1949.25. The last sentence means_.A. people in all ages are allowed to drive in JapanB. people under the age of 15 can also drive in JapanC. people at or above the age of 18 can be allowed to drive in JapanD. people can be allowed to drive for 18 years at leas

44、tPassage 6Packaging is a very important form of advertising. A package can sometimes motivate people to buy products. For example, a little child might ask for a breakfast food contained in a box with a picture of a TV character. The child is more interested in the picture than in breakfast food. Pi

45、ctures for children to color or cut out, games printed on a package, or a small gift inside a box also motivate many children to buy products - or to ask their parents to buy for them.Some packages suggest that a buyer will get something for nothing. Food products sold in reusable containers are exa

46、mples of this. Although a similar product in plain container might cost less, people often prefer to buy the product in a reusable glass or dish, because they believe the container is free. However, the cost of the container is added to the cost of the product.The size of a package also motivates a

47、buyer. Maybe the package has “Economy Size” or “Family Size” printed on it. This suggests that the larger size has the most product for the least money. But that is not always true. To find it out, a buyer has to know how the product is sold and the price of the basic unit.The information on the pac

48、kage should provide some answers. But the important thing for any buyer to remember is that a package is often an advertisement. The words and pictures do not tell the whole story. Only the product inside can do that.26.“A buyer will get something for nothing” in paragraph 2 may tell us the followin

49、g except _.A. a buyer will not get what he pays forB. a buyer will get more than what he pays forC. a buyer will get something useful free of chargeD. a buyer will get more but pay less27. From the passage we know the buyer pays more attention to _.A. the size of a containerB. a container with attra

50、ctive pictureC. a well-designed containerD. a plain container with low cost28. What suggestion does the writer give in the passage?A. Its not good to buy the product which is sold in a glass or dish.B. The quality of a container has nothing to do with the quality of the product.C. The best choice fo

51、r a buyer is to buy a product in a plain package.D. A buyer should buy what he needs most rather than a well-designed package.29. Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage?A. In fact glasses or dishes used for packaging do not cost money at all.B. “Family Size” printed on

52、 the package means that it is rather economic.C. To a child, even to an adult, the form is far more important than the content.D. Words and pictures written on the package are thought to be an advertisement.30. What do you think is the best title for the passage?A. Packaging Makes a Product.B. Packa

53、ging Makes an Advertisement.C. How to sell Product.D. How to Attract More Buyers.第三部分：词汇与结构针对每个句子中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The color of my umbrella is different from _ of yours.thisthatitone The old couple decided to _ a boy and a girl though they had three children of their own.ada

54、ptacceptreceiveadopt She didnt see Smith, _.neither did Inor didnt Ineither I didso didnt I The problem _ at tomorrows meeting is a very difficult one.being discusseddiscussedto be discussed to discuss He doesnt know _ to stay or not.whetherifeitherif he will People appreciate_ with him because he h

55、as a good sense of humor.to workto have workedworkinghave working We had some trouble _ the house and nobody seemed _ where it was.in finding; knowingfinding; to knowto find; knowingto find; to know The meeting _ over, we all left the room.is to bebeingwould be I used to sleep with the window _.open

56、edopen openingto open _ by the police, the kidnappers had no choice but to surrender.surroundedsurroundinghaving surroundedto be surrounded _ her mother had come, her face lit up.HearingHaving heardWhen hearingWhen she heard It was _ he said _ disappointed me.what; thatthat; whatthat; whenit; when I

57、 didnt go to the concert. But I do wish I _ there.was had beenwerewent _ no problems arise in those two bodies, this country will be as stable as Mount Tai.So thatSo long asAs soon asSo as to If she had worked harder, she _ the examination yesterday.would passhad passedpasswould have passed 第四部分：完形填

58、空以下3篇短文，每篇短文中包括5个未完成的句子，针对每个句子中空缺部分有5个选项，请从A、B、C、D、E五个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Passage 1Do Americans have any morals? Thats a good question. William J. Bennett, former U.S. Secretary of Education, edited The Book of Virtues in 1993 to call Americans back to traditional moral values. The _1_of the book sho

59、ws that many Americans still believe in moral values .Moral values in America are _2_those in any culture. In fact, many aspects of morality are universal. But the stories and traditions that teach them are unique to each culture. Not only that, the culture influences how people show these virtues.O

60、ne of the _3_ basic moral values for Americans is honesty. The _4_ legend about George Washington and the cherry tree teaches this value clearly. Little George cut down his fathers favorite cherry tree while _5_ out his new hatchet. When his father asked him about it, George said, I cannot tell a li