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中国石油大学（北京）校内四级考试说明及样题2011年3月1. 本次考试属于水平测试，不同于期末考试等结业性考试。考试严格按照国家大学英语四级考试大纲的精神及中国石油大学（北京）关于组织校内四级考试的要求进行。2. 试题的题型及难度均参照国家相应考试的要求进行，仅在个别题型上有所调整，具体比例分配如下：四级题型比例快速阅读（单选，四选一）10听力（短对话、短文、听写填空）25深度阅读（两篇文章，单选）20词汇（单选）5完型填空（单选）10翻译（英译汉、汉译英）15写作153. 复习参考资料：第四册大学英语全新版综合教程的课文及课后练习；快速阅读教程的第四册；试题难度大体与这些教材的内容相当并符合考试大纲的要求。4. 考试时间为135分钟，中间不收发试卷，只有在考试结束时将试卷及答题卡、答题纸统一收回。5. 考试时需要使用答题卡、2B铅笔（涂答题卡用）、耳机（听力考试用）和黑色钢笔或签字笔，请各位考生提前准备好，以免耽误参加考试。15中国石油大学（北京）校内英语四级考试试卷（样卷）考试时间：2011年3月27日班级： 姓名： 学号：_所有试题答案写在答题纸（卡）上, 答案写在试题册上无效考 试 须 知1 本试题分PAPER ONE和PAPER TWO两卷，共（14）页；其中PAPER ONE为客观题，包括听力、阅读、词汇、完型填空等共（65）道选择题；PAPER TWO为主观题，包括复合式听写、翻译和写作。两部分合订一起，全卷共（7）大部分，请勿漏做；2 仔细读懂题目说明，严格按要求答题：选择题一律做在答题卡上，并用短粗横线（务必按照答题卡上的正确填涂方式填涂，否则后果自负），用其他符号或漏选、多选均作错答处理，建议PAPER ONE用铅笔答题； PAPER TWO必须做在相应的答题纸上，使用蓝色或黑色圆珠笔或钢笔答题，答题时须字迹清楚，字体得当，疏密均匀，字迹潦草或涂改严重将扣分；3 所有答案均须按规定做在相应的答题纸上，做在试题册上无效；4 听力部分试题录音只放一遍，不得擅自重放录音，否则按作弊论；5 本考试时间共（135）分钟，请考生适当掌握。考试终了时间一到，考生立即停止答卷，不得拖延。6. 答题卡填涂范例： ACD7. 答案、学号等均不得漏填、误填，否则成绩将被判为零分，后果自负！8 注意检查A、B卷是否填涂，学号的填写是否正确。如果是“3”就直接在“3”上面划横线，不能涂成21！5就直接在5上面划横线！0也必须在0上面划横线！其他依此类推。正确的填涂方法见答题卡的左上方！注意：必须将方框填满（正确的填涂），否则计算机不能识别！如填写错误，务必用橡皮擦干净，然后填涂正确的答案。客观题部分（第165题）Part II Listening Comprehension (共35分)Section A (每题1分，共15分)Directions: In this section, you 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 he spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在机读答题卡上作答。1.A) Get out of the car.B) Pay the parking fine.C) Take his coat off.D) Make a right turn.2.A) Seventeen pence.B) Seventeen percent of the bill.C) Seventy pence.D) Seven percent of the bill.3.A) Before dinner.B) During dinner.C) Right after dinner.D) The next day.4.A) In a courthouse.B) In a warehouse.C) In a department store.D) In a fashion designers studio.5.A) He rearranged his artwork a while ago.B) Most people frequently change their minds.C) He sometimes considers changing majors.D) Everyones inside for a short time.6.A) She went shopping yesterday.B) She doesnt like to go shopping.C) She doesnt live near the shops.D) She prefers shopping to studying.7.A) Because its too late now to call Helen.B) Because Helen doesnt get up until six oclock.C) Because she has a bad memory.D) Because she wanted to call Helen before the rates went up.8.A) 10:45.B) 10:40.C) 10:55.D) 11:00.9.A) Because it was boring.B) Because it was violent.C) Because the acting was not good.D) Because the scenery was bad.10.A) Good.B) Superb.C) Breathtaking.D) Excellent.Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you hear some questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best and from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在机读答题卡上作答。Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) They told the newspaper about the matter.B) They told the public about the matter.C) They kept it secret.D) They told a few people.12.A) The signals were coming from the moon.B) The signals were coming from the earth.C) The signals were coming from other planets.D) The signals were coming from the Mars.13.A) The signals came from a “pulsar”.B) No answer came from a “pulsar”.C) Only one pulsar exists.D) Something like a “pulsar” exists.14.A) 5 trillion cigarettes have been consumed last year.B) Chinese smoke heavily than those in the west.C) Cigarettes give many people a good deal of pleasure.D) Every people smoked 1,200 cigarettes per year.15.A) Impose a great deal of fine upon them.B) Put them into prison for years.C) Drive them away from the country.D) Pouring lead down their throat.Section C Compound DictationDirections: Directions: In this section, youll hear a passage three times. Listen carefully during the first reading. Then listen again. When the first part of the passage is being read, you should fill in the missing words during the pause at each blank. After listening to the second part, you are required to write down the main points according to what was said. Check your answers when the passage is read the third time. 注意：此部分试题在答题纸上；请直接在答题纸上作答。Women and men are not created equal. Mother Nature (S1) _ her own sex when it comes to longevity, with women living about seven yearsor 10%longer than men.Still, men actually get a head start in the battle of the sexes, since male babies (S2) _ female babies by 115 to 100. But by about age 30, women have (S3) _ men numerically, and they then leave men in the dust, with three women (S4) _ for every man by age 85.But theres the paradox: While women live longer than men, theyre generally (S5) _. Men tend to die from rapidly (S6) _ health problems such as heart attacks, accidents, suicides and homicides. Women, on the other hand, tend to develop (S7) _ illnesses that often cause years of (S8) _.Women spend twice as much money on health care as men do. (S9)_Why? The chief causes seem to be genes, hormones and interactions of the two.Many women suffer from chronic conditions like muscle and joint pain, sleep disorder, anxiety, headaches, and fatigue. (S10) _Women may be more likely than men to have these diseases simply because they are under more stress. A woman is often under tremendous stress to fulfill what she sees as her obligations to her family, her community and her employer.Researchers still know little about womens health. Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (每题1分，共10分)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet.注意：此部分试题请在机读答题卡上作答。Passage 1Many American families can boast of certain rituals centered around traditional occasions, usually holidays. To family members, such small acts seem unremarkable; sometimes, talking about them, they cannot pinpoint when or why the custom began. But social scientists believe that as family life tends to become increasingly fragmented, such repeated ceremonies play a significant role in creating and strengthening our sense of emotional security. Jay Schvaneveldt， a sociologist at Utah State University who has studied hundreds of families, points out that families with the strongest ties have the most rituals. “They are important not so much for whatever is actually said or done,” he says, “but for the results they yield - the sense of we-ness that grows out of shared experience. More than anything, the ritual is a symbol of how family members feel about one another. ”There are numerous manifestations of this custom. At Christmas, for example, many families have special ways of exchanging gifts: “We sit in a circle and take turns opening one present at a time.” Or: “The children get one package to open on Christmas Eve， and its always a pair of pajamas.” Thanksgiving and birthday rituals usually center around food: “It wouldnt be Thanks-giving if Aunt Grace didnt bring her blueberry pie.” Or: “Whoevers birthday it is has the privilege of choosing the menu for the entire dinner.” Other ritualized occasions include family reunions, Sunday prayers, and July Fourth picnics. But family rituals are just as likely to grow out of spontaneous or chance events. One woman, without realizing it, started a ritual when she and her husband made a list of their household possessions for a fire-insurance policy. “When the job was done I said, Well, we know what things we have, but what about intangibles or abstract things? So we made another list of qualities like love, trust, good health，a sense of humor - what we call our happiness inventory. Now once a year we review it and try to add an item or two to it.”According to Professor Schvaneveldt, family rituals serve several basic purposes: Firstly, they reinforce family closeness. A friend of mine prizes the memory of a childhood event that took place each year on the first warm April Sunday: “My dad would go out in the yard, breathe in deeply, and say, It looks like spring is here at last. Then I knew that it was the day for our spring hike. Wed pack a lunch and head out into the countryside. We didnt do anything different on that hike than on others we took during the year, but it was the idea - the first hike of the season, just Dad and me - that made it special.” Secondly, rituals also help newcomers feel part of the family group. The late sociologist, James Bossard, told of a couple who began the custom of reading the poem “The Night Before Christmas” on Christmas Eve when their first child was three years old. The custom continued with a second daughter and became an essential part of the holiday. Later, the girls fiancs and husbands were included in the ceremony. Eventually, the couples close friends and three grandchildren also gathered each year for the reading. Finally, if wisely cultivated, rituals provide the sense of continuity, understanding, and love that strengthens family closeness. As one woman put it: “Rituals are family keepsakes that live in your heart.”16. According to the passage，the word ritual means A) a way of getting newcomers to feel at homeB) traditional occasions like holidays C) the custom of the whole family getting together on Christmas Eve D) something that is done regularly and always in the same way 17.What kind of families tends to have the most rituals? A) Families whose members tend to share their experiences with one another.B) Families whose members are very closely connected. C) Families that like to celebrate family reunions and pray together on Sundays. D) Families that have a strong sense of emotional security. 18. The custom of many American families to hold rituals helps to A) create financial security B) increase the sense of humor of family members C) increase their feeling of solidarity D) make small events important19. Ritualized occasions mentioned include A) making an inventory of good qualities and adding to the list every year B) sitting in a circle and opening Christmas gifts at the same time C) making a list of household possessions for a fire-insurance policy D) having dinner together every Sunday20. According to the passage， rituals are family events that A) members of the family have to be present at B) people come from all over the country to take part inC) will live in peoples hearts and convey a sense of continuity D) provide people with the opportunity to eat their favorite food Passage TwoFlowers in the Desert?Recognized as the largest desert in the world，the Sahara Desert extends across North Africa，covering over 3 million square miles from the Atlantic Coast to the Nile River Valley. Except for an occasional oasis, this vast and barren landscape consists mainly of sand dunes， stone plateaus，surface gravel，and eroded mountains. The intense sun causes daytime temperatures to rise above 135 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade，and droughts commonly last for years. However，scientists are trying to restore the Sahara so that it can sustain life as it did many years ago.Desert Life Long AgoPaintings found on the walls of caves in the Sahara Desert suggest that a few thousand years ago lush vegetation thrived and covered the desert floor. Many curious and unusual insects，reptiles，birds，and other animals had access to food sources that allowed them to grow and reproduce. At that time，huge river systems and many oases supported growing and flourishing communities where many people lived. Destruction of a LandResearch scientists believe that the land became a desert for three reasons. For centuries，wilderness tribes have wandered from place to place in search of food，water，and grazing land for their herds of animals. These nomadic people have always considered the number of animals they have as a sign of wealth. It is considered more important to have 100 sick and starving animals than 15 healthy ones. The large herds have been allowed to roam freely and graze on desert plants and grass. Over time，enormous sections of land have been left exposed，causing soil erosion. Today，the Sahara Desert is expanding southward as these wandering tribes continue to allow their animals to overgraze.In addition to allowing overgrazing，these people cut down whatever trees they could find and used them for firewood. The sand is unable to hold on to the intense heat of the day, so nighttime temperatures often drop below freezing. Looking for warmth，the wilderness tribes stripped the desert of whatever hardy shrubs and stunted trees did grow. As tribesmen and animals slowly consumed and destroyed the vegetation，nothing was left to hold the soil together and protect it from erosion. Wind and rain carried away precious elements，such as nitrogen，that could keep the soil fertile.Desert RestorationScientists have been exploring different ways to revive and restore the Sahara Desert. Through research and experiments，they hope to be able to produce vegetation that will once again support an abundance of life. Huge aquifers filled with large quantities of rainwater lie under much of the desert surface. Scientists believe this rainwater simply filtered down through the sand over hundreds of years and collected in these giant，rocky holding tanks. By harnessing the suns power scientists in the Sahara have conducted experiments in which they generated huge amounts of electricity. This electricity was then used to operate drilling machines and pumps to pull the rainwater up from the aquifers. By drilling a hole one mile deep into the floor of the desert, one machine was able to recover more than 80 gallons of ice-cold water each second，or 288，000 gallons per hour. Scientists have had some success turning this barren wasteland into useful farmland. Today the desert is dotted with huge wheat fields irrigated by an elaborate system of pipes that carry water from the underground aquifer. Farmers have also learned that plants grow better if seeds are planted next to stones. Studies suggest that stones provide protection from the sun，allowing seeds to grow in a shady and cool environment. Science is helping to restore the desert in other ways. Greenhouses have been built to protect plants from the sun and provide enough humidity so that less water is needed for irrigation. Another idea involves growing plants that can live on a diet of salt water，since the ocean is so close to the desert. Finally, scientists are experimenting with different ways to return life-supporting nitrogen to the soil. The results of the desert experiments have been promising. Scientists hope that the Sahara will one day flourish with the plant life and flowers that bloomed there thousands of years ago.21. What will probably happen if the desert wanderers continue their customs and traditions? A) The desert will continue to expand. B) More oases will begin to appear across the landscape. C) Healthy herds of animals will continue to grow. D) Tourists will begin traveling to North Africa.22. Which of these statements is a FACT presented in the passage? A) The desert is rich in beautiful color and scenery. B) Camels can go for days without drinking water.C) Large river systems once supported many communities. D) The Sahara will one day flourish with plant life and flowers. 23. The author of this passage provides evidence that scientists are .A) discouraged by the poor results of their experiments B) hopeful about the possibilities of life in the desert C) troubled by the lack of water found underground D) pleased by their progress but do not have the funds to continue 24. What is the main idea of the section labeled “Desert Restoration”? A) Saltwater seeds will grow in the desert sand. B) Animals have learned to survive in the desert by lying next to rocks for shade. C) Water sources will dry up before they can be used to grow crops.D) Through experimentation, a desert may become a food-producing landscape. 25. Which of the following is the best summary of this passage? A) Scientists have been able to turn this vast wasteland into a successful farming community. B) So much soil has eroded that the desert will never be able to support life as it once did. C) Drilling machines help irrigate the desert floor and restore plant and animal life. D)Although the desert no longer supports abundant life，researchers hope to revive it with new scientific techniques. Part III Reading Comprehension （Reading in Depth）(每题2分，共20分)Directions: There are two reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions. For each question there are four suggested answers 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 centre.Passage 1Questions 26-30 are based on the following passage.注意：此部分试题请在机读答题卡上作答。In the first year or so of Web business，most of the action has revolved around efforts to tap the consumer market. More recently， as the Web proved to be more than a profession，companies have started to buy and sell products and services wit