2011年英语四级考试机考样题推荐

1、2011年英语四级考试机考样题推荐(word版)来源：前程在线考试网The test consists of 3 sections with different types of tasks to test your abilities of English listening, speaking, writing and reading.It will take approximately 2 hours to complete.Internet-Based College English TestBand 4The test consists of 3 sections with diff

2、erent types of tasks to test your abilities of English listening, speaking, writing and reading.It will take approximately 2 hours to complete.Sample TestSection A Listening Comprehension (Questions 1-18; 25-30 minutes)Directions: This section contains 18 multiple choice questions based on four audi

3、o and one video clips. You should select the best answer to each question. All audio and video clips will be played twice. When they are played for the first time, you should pay attention to the main idea and answer some general comprehension questions. When they are played for the second time, you

4、 should focus on the important details and answer some specific comprehension questions.News Item 1 Question 1 will be based on the following news item.GLOSSARY1. apprehensive 恐惧的，担心的2. trajectory 轨道，弹道3. stumble 蹒跚而行，踉跄4. collaborate 合作，协作Question 1What is the main topic of the news report?A. China

5、s economic output has exceeded that of the U. S.B. China has emerged as a global economic powerhouse.C. Chinese economic expansion should be welcomed.D. Chinas economic growth helps the U.S. to finance its growing debt.Now listen again and answer Question 2.Question 22. What did Treasury Secretary P

6、aulson say about Chinas economic growth in the conference call with reporters?A. Americans feel threatened by Chinas economic growth.B. The growing Chinese economy contributes to the U.S. economy.C. The loss of American manufacturing jobs overseas is caused by Chinas economic growth.D. China has pro

7、blems in its economic development.News Item 2 Question 3 will be based on the following news item.GLOSSARY1. hazardous 危险的2. thoroughfare 大道，大街3. respiratory 呼吸的4. asthma 哮喘（病）5. emphysema.肺气肿Question 33. Whats the main idea of this report?A. Severe air pollution in Southern California caused seriou

8、s health problems in children.B. Increasing numbers of children develop asthma due to annoying air pollution.C. Air regulations concerning housing development should be adjusted.D. Highway air pollution constitutes a threat to childrens lungs.Now listen again and answer Question 4.Question 44. What

9、is the main reason for the researchers to be concerned about the health of those children as adults?A. In adulthood, their lung capacity was far weaker than in those ordinary kids.B. Generally speaking, their lung stops to develop in adulthood .C. Adulthood respiratory problems are likely to lead to

10、 other illnesses.D. These children are under double effecting of air pollution.News Item 3 Question 5 will be based on the following news item.GLOSSARY1. gadget 小器具，小装置2. craze 狂热，风行一时的东西3. dampener 潮湿器，增加潮湿物4. gray market 半合法市场5. handset 电话听筒，手持机6. shrug sth. off不把当回事 对满不在乎Question 55. What is the

11、general response to Apples iPhone?A. People are really excited.B. It falls short of expectations.C. The cost is too high.D. It is hugely impressive.Now listen again and answer Question 6.Question 66. Why didnt the company Airtel think that the price is an important factor?A. The iPhones target consu

12、mers are the successful and the young.B. People can get full benefits such as guarantee if they buy here in India.C. The iPhone is an impressive combination of music and video player, cellphone and web browser.D. India is a big market with huge demand.News Item 4 Questions 7 to 8 will be based on th

13、e following radio interview.GLOSSARY1. airborne （飞机或乘客）升空2. transceivers 无线电收发两用机3. cockpit 驾驶舱，驾驶座4. simultaneous 同时的5. roaming 漫游的6. backlash 强烈抵制，集体反对7. etiquette 礼节，礼仪，规矩8. Lufthansa （德国）汉莎公司9. premium 高昂的，优质的10. fantastically 极其地11. protocol （数据传递的）协议Question 77. What does the anchor tell us ab

14、out flights in the EU?A. Laptops and MP3 players are not allowed until after a certain altitude.B. Passengers can make calls using the phones on board the plane.C. Flights within the EU are more talkative.D. Mobile phones can only be turned on after the plane is airborne.Question 88. How did the air

15、liners feel about the regulation?A. Lufthansa has made it clear that they wont allow the internet on board.B. Most airliners dont think it necessary to use phones during the flight.C. Ryan Air is currently uncertain about whether to accept it or not.D. Airliners in general have respective views.Now

16、listen again and answer Questions 9 to 12.Question 99. What is vital to safe use of mobile phones aboard an airplane?A. Mobile phone signals are separated from these sent to the airplane by a base station.B. Stronger signals sent to mobile phones wont interfere with the technology on board.C. The wh

17、ole airplane with a transceiver linked to a satellite functions as a base station.D. Mobile phones switched on dont search for signals when one boards a flight.Question 1010. What is likely to be the pricing?A. It is normal roaming charges.B. Its 4 to 8 dollars per email.C. It is a couple of dollars

18、 for an SMS message.D. It is around 3 dollars per minute for voice calls. Question 1111. Which of the following statements is not true of passengers reactions?A. Some are thrilled to be able to send SMS messages.B. Those traveling short distances dont like voice calls.C. There is considerable opposi

19、tion as some prefer peace on a flight.D. Introduction of in-flight phone etiquette is highly desirable.Question 1212. Why was the Internet service no longer available on board?A. It was technologically unfeasible.B. It was a business failure.C. Passengers decline to surf the net.D. The net speeds ab

20、oard are beyond expectation.News Item 5Questions 13 to 14 will be based on the following video clip.GLOSSARY1. Cathedral 教区总教堂，大教堂2. premier 首要的，最著名的3. ragpicker 拾荒者4. huddle （因寒冷或害怕）挤作一团5. rickety 不结实的，摇摇晃晃的6. upscale 高档的，高级的7. avant-garde 前卫派，前卫派的8. sandals 凉鞋9. sift through区分，挑选10. detergent 洗涤剂1

21、1. grimy 满是污垢的，肮脏的12. boutique 时装店，精品店13. slum 贫民窟14. Baroque 巴洛克风格的Question 1313. What is the main topic of this TV program?A. Bagselling.B. Ragpicking.C. Waste recycling.D. Pollution.Question 1414. What probably is the mission of Converse?A. To reduce pollution.B. To manufacture upscale products.C

22、. To help ragpickers rebuild life.D. To reuse trash materials.Now listen again and answer Questions 15 to 18.Question 1515. From the program, it can be learned that_A. There is increasing pollution in India.B. India is the worlds third largest consumer.C. Poor people are benefiting from ragpicking.D

23、. Living condition is improving in India .Question 1616. What is the response to their bags?A. They are far too expensive.B. They are immensely popular.C. They are of usual styles.D. They are comparatively fashionable.Question 1717. What was the situation like when the Ahujas first started out?A. Th

24、ere were just 300 workers.B. The workers were well trained.C. The business seemed unpromisingD. People were interested in their work.Question 1818. How do ragpickers feel about the Converses project?A. They are glad their life quality is improved via the project.B. They are surprised the bags are al

25、l highly priced.C. They are hopeful that it will continue.D. They are complaining because of the low pay.Section B Listening-Based Integrated Tasks (Questions 19-48; 45-50 minutes)Directions: This section contains four tasks based on the previous recordings.Task 1 Listening and Dictation (Questions

26、19-28; 8 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will hear a clip twice. As you listen to it for the first time, fill in the blanks with the exact words you have heard. Check what you have written down while you listen to it for the second time. You will have 30 seconds to check.Now, fashion is the

27、 name of the game there in Austria, but you might be surprised to learn that some of the most Q19_ come from one of the most Q20_ of sources. Satinder Bindra has been finding out.A cold start to ragpicker Shankars workday. He huddles for Q21_ by this fire. Then after a simple breakfast of hot milk a

28、nd toast, he Q22_ in his rickety cart to keep his first Q23_ of the morning.Just a short distance away, Rika Hababi is already at work, busy collecting hundreds of such discarded and soiled plastic bags. Its backbreaking work, but theres no shortage of these Q24 _ of plastic.Within an Q25 _ growing

29、at almost 8 percent a year, India now consumes 5 million tons of plastic a year and will soon become the worlds third largest consumer after the United States and China. But with growth comes increasing Q26 _ . Ragpickers have traditionally helped recycle a lot of this material. But now a Q27_ nonpr

30、ofit organization called Conserve has Q28_ a new idea.Task 2 Use of Grammar and Structure (Questions 29-38; 5 minutes)Directions: There are ten blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices. You are required to choose the ONE that fits best into the context.Q29 _ the time be

31、ing, though, everybodys focusing on the present; these workers carefully sift through Rika and Shankars load of plastic. Then the bags are cut by another group of workers; some of them so poor that before this job they Q30 _ never used a Q31_ of scissors and had to be specially trained to do so. Q32

32、 _ the bags are cut, theyre vigorously hand-washed in detergent. After they are aired and dried out, they are once again sorted and stacked into these colorful heaps.The plastic is then compressed and heated; and since this technology is still in the process Q33_, we cant film it. But take a look at

33、 this: the rebirth of hundreds of thousands of grimy and soiled plastic bags into eye-catching sheets. These sheets are then stitched into bags, belts, bracelets and shoes by trained craftsmen. Watching and supervising the entire operation are Anita and Shalabh Ahuja, the founders of Converse. From

34、just a few workers Q34 _ they first started out two-and-a-half years ago, the Ahujas now hire 300 people. They promote from within the organization and plow everything they earn back into the business.For me, its a humbling experience that I dont know why its fallen on me to do that. But Im so glad

35、that I had been able to contribute towards improving the lots of a Q35 _ bit of people.Shalabh Ahuja is an engineer. Hes responsible Q36 _ the technical end of operations. His wife Anita is an artist, Q37 _ whos designed all these handbags. The Ahujas now annually export such bags Q38 _$150,000 acro

36、ss the world; a far cry from their earlier days, when Anita says it was hard to get people interested in her work.29. A. of B. at C. for D. in30. A. have never B. had never C. never D. never did31. A. pair B. set C. piece D. couple32. A. When B. While C. Once D. As33. A. patented B. to be patented C

37、. being patented D. of being patented34. A. when B. whom C. which D. that35. A. little B. few C. much D. whole36. A. as B. to C. in D. for37. A. one B. the one C. another one D. the other one38. A. worth B. worthy C. worth of D. worthy ofTask 3 Listening and Repeating (Questions 39 to 48; 8 minutes)

38、Directions: There are ten sentences selected from Section A. You will hear each sentence twice.39. The last decade has seen China emerge as a global economic powerhouse.40. we cannot solve climate issues without cooperation and engagement with China.41. lung capacity in these children was far weaker

39、42. The study was over a 13-year period43. But there was no sign of people queuing up for hours.44. India is one of the biggest markets for mobile handsets45. he is a travel editor for The Independent Newspaper.46. its going to interfere with the technology on board.47. Connection by Boeing was an e

40、nterprise set up as the division48. it technologically worked quite well but commercially was never a success.Task 4 Listening and Writing (Question 49; 30 minutes)Directions: In this section, you are required to write an essay of no less than 120 words.Now watch the video again before you start wri

41、ting.1. Write a short summary of the video; please include in your summary:1) the major problem with India;2) what the Ahujas have done;2. Give your suggestion as to how to reduce pollution in Beijing.Section C Reading Comprehension (Questions 50-69; 35 minutes)Task 1 In-depth Reading (Questions 50-

42、59; 20 minutes)Directions: There are two passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. There are four choices for each question and you should decide on the best choice.Passage 1Questions 50 to 54 are based on the following passage.As the twentieth ce

43、ntury began, the importance of formal education in the United States increased. The frontier had mostly disappeared and by 1910 most Americans lived in towns and cities. Industrialization and the diversification of economic life combined with a new emphasis upon qualifications and expertise to make

44、schooling increasingly important for economic and social mobility. Increasingly, too, schools were viewed as the most important means of integrating immigrants into American society.The arrival of a great wave of southern and eastern European immigrants at the turn of the century coincided with and

45、contributed to an enormous expansion of formal schooling. By 1920 schooling to age fourteen or beyond was compulsory in most states, and the school year was greatly lengthened. Kindergartens, vacation schools, extracurricular activities, and vocational education and counseling extended the influence

46、 of public schools over the lives of students, many of whom in the larger industrial cities were the children of immigrants. Classes for adult immigrants were sponsored by public schools, corporations, unions, churches, settlement houses, and other agencies.Reformers early in the twentieth century s

47、uggested that education programs should suit the needs of specific populations. Immigrant women were one such population. Schools tried to educate young women so they could occupy productive places in the urban industrial economy, and one place many educators considered appropriate for women was the

48、 home. Although looking after the house and family was familiar to immigrant women, American education gave homemaking a new definition. In pre-industrial economies, homemaking had meant the production as well as the consumption of goods, and it commonly included income-producing activities both ins

49、ide and outside the home, in the highly industrialized early-twentieth-century United States, however, overproduction rather than shortage was becoming a problem. Thus, the ideal American homemaker was viewed as a consumer rather than a producer. Schools trained women to be consumer homemakers cooki

50、ng, shopping, decorating, and caring for children efficiently in their own homes, or if economic necessity demanded, as employees in the homes of others.Subsequent reforms have made these notions seem quite out-of-date.50. It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that one important factor in the increasi

51、ng importance of education in the United States was_(A) the growing number of schools in frontier communities(B) an increase in the number of trained teachers(C) the expanding economic problems of schools(D) the increased urbanization of the entire country51. The phrase coincided with in line 8 is c

52、losest in meaning to_(A) was influenced by(B) happened at the same time as(C) began to grow rapidly(D) ensured the success of52. According to the passage, one important change in United States education by the 1920s was that_(A) most places required children to attend school(B) the amount of time sp

53、ent on formal education was limited(C) new regulations were imposed on nontraditional education(D) adults and children studied in the same classes53. Vacation schools and extracurricular activities are mentioned in lines 12 to illustrate_(A) alternatives to formal education provided by public school

54、s(B) the importance of educational changes(C) activities that competed to attract new immigrants to their programs.(D) the increased impact of public schools on students.54. According to the passage, early-twentieth century education reformers believed that_(A) different groups needed different kind

55、s of education(B) special programs should be set up in frontier communities to modernize them(C) corporations and other organizations damaged educational progress(D) more women should be involved in education and industryPassage 2Questions 55 to 59 are based on the following passage.According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may become recognized as the leader of a social group in the United States. In the family traditional cultural patterns place leadership on one or both of the parents. In other cas