大学英语四级考前模考试卷(二)附答案

1、四级考前模考试卷（二）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of The Young Want to Be Leaders. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below.1. 现在的年轻人普遍想当领导2. 人们对此有不同看法3. 我认为The Young Want to Be Leaders_Part

2、 II Reading Comprehension (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, co

3、mplete the sentences with the information given in the passage.As English Spreads, Indonesians Fear for Their LanguagePaulina Sugiartos three children played together at a mall here the other day, chattering not in Indonesias national language, but English. Their fluency often draws admiring questio

4、ns from other Indonesian parents Ms. Sugiarto encounters in this citys upscale malls.But the childrens ability in English obscured the fact that, though born and raised in Indonesia, they were struggling with the Indonesian language, known as Bahasa Indonesia. Their parents, who grew up speaking the

5、 Indonesian language but went to college in the United States and Australia, talk to their children in English. And the children attend a private school where English is the main language of instruction.“They know theyre Indonesian,” Ms. Sugiarto, 34, said. “They love Indonesia. They just cant speak

6、 Bahasa Indonesia. Its tragic.”Indonesias linguistic legacy is increasingly under threat as growing numbers of wealthy and upper-middle-class families shun (避开) public schools where Indonesian remains the main language but English is often taught poorly. They are turning, instead, to private schools

7、 that focus on English and devote little time, if any, to Indonesian.For some Indonesians, as mastery of English has become increasingly tied to social standing, Indonesian has been relegated to second-class status. In extreme cases, people take pride in speaking Indonesian poorly.The global spread

8、of English, with its sometimes corrosive (逐渐破坏的) effects on local languages, has caused much hand-wringing (焦虑) in many non-English-speaking corners of the world. But the implications may be more far-reaching in Indonesia, where generations of political leaders promoted Indonesian to unite the natio

9、n and forge a national identity out of countless ethnic groups, ancient cultures and disparate dialects.The government recently announced that it would require all private schools to teach the nations official language to its Indonesian students by 2013. Details remain sketchy, though.“These schools

10、 operate here, but dont offer Bahasa to our citizens,” said Suyanto, who oversees primary and secondary education at the Education Ministry.“If we dont regulate them, in the long run this could be dangerous for the continuity of our language,” said Mr. Suyanto, who like many Indonesians uses one nam

11、e. “If this big country doesnt have a strong language to unite it, it could be dangerous.”The seemingly reflexive preference for English has begun to attract criticism in the popular culture. Last year, a woman, whose father is Indonesian and her mother American, was crowned Miss Indonesia despite h

12、er poor command of Indonesian. The judges were later condemned in the news media and in the blogs for being impressed by her English fluency and for disregarding the fact that, despite growing up here, she needed interpreters to translate the judges questions.In 1928, nationalists seeking independen

13、ce from Dutch rule chose Indonesian, a form of Malay, as the language of civic unity. While a small percentage of educated Indonesians spoke Dutch, Indonesian became the preferred language of intellectuals.Each language had a social rank, said Arief Rachman, an education expert. “If you spoke Javane

14、se, you were below,” he said, referring to the main language on the island of Java. “If you spoke Indonesian, you were a bit above. If you spoke Dutch, you were at the top.”Leaders, especially Suharto, the general who ruled Indonesia until 1998, enforced teaching of Indonesian and curbed use of Engl

15、ish. “During the Suharto era, Bahasa Indonesia was the only language that we could see or read. English was at the bottom of the rank,” said Aimee Dawis, who teaches communications at Universitas Indonesia. “It was used to create a national identity, and it worked, because all of us spoke Bahasa Ind

16、onesia. Now the dilution (淡化) of Bahasa Indonesia is not the result of a deliberate government policy. Its just occurring naturally.”With Indonesias democratization (民主化) in the past decade, experts say, English became the new Dutch. Regulations were loosened, allowing Indonesian children to attend

17、private schools that did not follow the national curriculum, but offered English. The more expensive ones, with tuition costing several thousand dollars a year, usually employ native speakers of English, said Elena Racho, vice chairwoman of the Association of National Plus Schools, an umbrella organ

18、ization for private schools.But with the popularity of private schools booming, hundreds have opened in recent years, Ms. Racho said. The less expensive ones, unable to hire foreigners, are often staffed with Indonesians teaching all subjects in English, if often imperfect English, she added.Many ch

19、ildren attending those schools end up speaking Indonesian poorly, experts said. Uchu Riza who owns a private school that teaches both languages said some Indonesians were willing to sacrifice Indonesian for a language with perceived higher status.“Sometimes they look down on people who dont speak En

20、glish,” she said.She added: “In some families, the grandchildren cannot speak with the grandmother because they dont speak Bahasa Indonesia. Thats sad.”Anna Surti Ariani, a psychologist who provides counseling at private schools and in her own practice, said some parents even displayed “a negative p

21、ride” that their children spoke poor Indonesian. Schools typically advise the parents to speak to their children in English at home even though the parents may be far from fluent in the language. “Sometimes the parents even ask the baby sitters not to speak in Indonesian but in English,” Ms. Ariani

22、said.It is a sight often seen in this citys malls on weekends: Indonesian parents addressing their children in sometimes halting English, followed by nannies using what English words they know.But Della Raymena Jovanka, 30, a mother of two preschoolers, has developed misgivings (担忧). Her son Fathiy,

23、 4, attended an English play group and was enrolled in a kindergarten focusing on English; Ms. Jovanka allowed him to watch only English TV programs.The result was that her son responded to his parents only in English and had difficulties with Indonesian. Ms. Jovanka was considering sending her son

24、to a regular public school next year. But friends and relatives were pressing her to choose a private school so that her son could become fluent in English.Asked whether she would rather have her son become fluent in English or Indonesian, Ms. Jovanka said, “To be honest, English. But this can becom

25、e a big problem in his socialization. Hes Indonesian. He lives in Indonesia. If he cant communicate with people, itll be a big problem.”1. How do parents in the mall react to Paulina Sugiartos childrens fluent English?A) They are confused about the kids nationality.B) Many of them show admiration fo

26、r it. C) They feel like making friends with Sugiarto.D) Most of them worry about Indonesian.2. What do upper-middle-class people increasingly prefer for their children nowadays?A) Schools in developed countries like Australia.B) Schools teaching interpersonal communication skills.C) Public schools t

27、hat focus on Indonesian.D) Private schools that teach mainly in English.3. What happens as English spreads globally?A) It sometimes threats local languages.B) It drives many local people mad.C) It improves local peoples living standards.D) It helps thriving bilingual education.4. According to Mr. Su

28、yanto, private schools in Indonesia _.A) challenged the status of public schoolsB) helped promote the traditional cultureC) could destroy the unity of the countryD) placed heavy financial burdens on parents5. What do we learn about last years Miss Indonesia?A) She was criticized in the media.B) She

29、was brought up in America.C) She had difficulty with Indonesian.D) She came from a poor family.6. Once on the island of Java, people using Dutch _.A) were mainly intellectual personsB) were at the bottom of the social rankC) enjoyed popularity among local peopleD) had the highest status in the socie

30、ty7. What happened when Suharto ruled Indonesia?A) English was allowed only in private schools.B) Indonesian was promoted and widespread.C) The influence of Bahasa Indonesian weakened.D) People witnessed the spread of social democracy.8. According to Uchu Riza, a private school owner, Indonesian was

31、 _ due to some perception.9. Parents are advised by private schools to use English at home even if their English is not _.10. Ms. Jovankas friend and relatives were trying to persuade her to send her son to _.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will

32、 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 choice

33、s 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 hasnt been hard on her.B) He always finds fault with her.C) He wont revenge himself on her.D) He will change his attitude to her.12. A

34、) Go over the list.B) Go for an outing.C) Go shopping for his mum.D) List everything his mum needs.13. A) They cater chiefly to tourists.B) They are busy all the year round.C) They stay closed until summer comes.D) They provide quality service to their customers.14. A) The yard of their old house.B)

35、 The room they are going to move into.C) The quality of the furniture they bought.D) The feeling they have of their neighborhood.15. A) The man had the car repaired.B) The speakers car has to be replaced.C) The couple were involved in an accident.D) The speakers car was stolen and the man found it.1

36、6. A) She bought the skirt on her birthday.B) It was a wedding gift from her friends.C) She thanked the man for buying her the skirt. D) Her boyfriend presented it to her as a gift.17. A) The rent is too high.B) He doesnt like the suburbs.C) He cant afford the high taxes.D) Its too expensive to hire

37、 taxies.18. A) All rooms are taken. B) There is just a single room.C) There are only double rooms. D) Many spare rooms are available.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) A cheap new car. B) An extravagant new car.C) An old Buick Century. D) A used car thats a b

38、argain.20. A) She is too old to see clearly. B) She has been tired of the old car.C) She is seriously ill. D) She has been hurt in an accident.21. A) It looks very new inside and outside. B) There is nothing wrong with the car.C) Many parts in the car need renewing. D) It was expensive when it was n

39、ew.22. A) $2,650 or so. B) $500 or less. C) Over $3,500. D) $10,000 or so.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) She doesnt have time to do exercise.B) She eats less but remains overweight.C) She doesnt eat fast foods but remains overweight.D) She doesnt know whe

40、ther the doctor can help her.24. A) Try to eat less. B) Walk more quickly.C) Use the stairs. D) Avoid fast food.25. A) Healthy food. B) Effective medicine.C) How to reduce weight. D) How to do exercise.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage,

41、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), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage One

42、Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) They rarely ruin trees.B) They drink only every 3.4 days.C) They search for food in large groups.D) They protect food sources for their young.27. A) Examples and conclusions.B) Evidence and argument.C) Stories and explanation.D)

43、Facts and descriptions.28. A) Overheating the earth can be stopped.B) Not all animal species are so adaptable.C) The planets will become hotter and hotter.D) Not all animals are as smart as desert elephants.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) She was not

44、 very polite. B) She was not clearly heard.C) She was often misunderstood.D) She was unable to speak good English.30. A) She was good at pretending.B) She was rude to the stockbroker.C) She was ready to help her mother.D) She was unwilling to phone for her mother.31. A) It confuses her.B) It embarra

45、sses her.C) It helps her understand the world.D) It helps her tolerate rude people.32. A) It has a very bad reputation in America.B) It may bring inconvenience in America.C) It is vivid and direct to non-native speakers.D) It is clear and natural to non-native speakers.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 3

46、5 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) 90. B) 108. C) 180. D) 668.34. A) Englands Footballer of the Year.B) A soccer coach in West Germany.C) A medalist for his sportsmanship.D) A member of the Order of the British Empire.35. A) Editing Sunday Sport.B) Working for Capital Radio.C) Man

47、aging professional soccer teams.D) Developing a sports marketing company.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 req

48、uired to fill in the blanks numbered from 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

49、. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.We generally view the family as being one of our most stable institutions; yet, our family system has (36) _ a number of changes in the past. Two hundred years ago, marriages were often arranged by parents

50、, with economic (37) _ being the most important factor of who married whom. Two hundred years ago, divorce was (38) _; now, more than one out of three marriages are in (39) _. Two hundred years ago, women did not work out of the home, and children were an economic (40) _; now nearly 50 percent of ma

51、rried women work outside the home, and children are a (41) _ responsibility.In our (42) _ society, the family is now changing even more rapidly than it did in the past. In (43) _ the future of the American family, some authorities foresee the family as racing toward extinction. They say that (44) _,

52、 and this will be its only function. Family optimists, on the other hand, predict the familys entering a Golden Age an era where (45) _. Most sociologists, however, do not agree with either the pessimists or the optimists; instead, (46) _, many of which will probably be thrown away, but some likely to be found satisfying and functional and gradually becoming “typical”.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25