远程大学英语四复习题（及答案

1、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。1. -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? -_ A. Which one do you like? B. Yes, there are two. C. Not at

2、 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 saying that. D. Good idea. 5. Would you mind going to the ba

3、nk 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? -_ A. I think so. B. Good idea!C. I agree with you.D. Its fi

4、ne. 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? -_ A. None of your business. B. Not sure. C. Not yet. D. How

5、 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. D. Im afraid so. 13. Can you finish the work on time? -_ A

6、. 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 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

7、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, drives his own car, drinks Cherry Coke, and is more likely

8、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 soda pop. Later, he also worked at his grandfathers grocery sto

9、re. 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 applied to Harvard Business School but was turned down, which

10、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 analysis who provided the foundation for Buffetts investment s

11、trategy.1. Buffett led an extraordinary life for he liked luxuries.A. T B. F 2. As a young child, Warren Buffett was keen on making money.A. T B. F 3. Warren Buffett made his living by working at his grandfathers grocery store.A. T B. F 4. When he was 11, Warren Buffett bought stocks with the help o

12、f his parents.A. T B F 5. Warren Buffett studied how to analyze securities at Columbia Business School. A. 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 oil and gas for lighting and coo

13、king.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 search is difficult, extremely e

14、xpensive, 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 mixture of organic chemicals (chem

15、ical 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 chemicals. Oil has transformed our d

16、aily 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 drilling operation at greater depth

17、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.6 Humankind was not able to extract p

18、etroleum efficiently from beneath the sea until 40 years ago.A. T B. F 7 Searching oil from offshore fields is very important for Australian economic future.A. T B. F 8 Crude oil can be used in many aspects of our life even in its crude state.A. T B. F 9 More than 30% of the worlds oil comes from of

19、fshore fields in the oceans.A. T B. F 10 By using new technology, the new deep ocean drilling cannot achieve the goal of drilling operation at great depth.A. T B. F Passage 3Welcome to the Franklin Business Institute E244 Conversational English class. The object of this course is to learn how to con

20、verse 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 a f

21、oreign 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 the va

22、rious 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 the

23、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 thems

24、elves 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 they

25、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 other p

26、eople. 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.考试大论坛Firstly, successful language learner

27、s 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 guesser

28、s. 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 th

30、at is inexact or incomplete. It is more important for them to learn to think in the language than to know every words 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

31、 who speak it. It 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 th

32、eir mistakesD. discover 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 la

33、nguage learning 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 be

34、tter jobs.B. Because 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 usefu

35、l techniques of 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 off

36、icial translation 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

37、license in order 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 t

38、hose countries are 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 recognize

39、d translation.The 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

40、 should have an 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. The

41、y should have their 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 t

42、hird country.D. 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

43、.D. Because they 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

44、18 years at leastPassage 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 br

45、eakfast food. Pictures 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 co

46、ntainers are examples 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 a

47、lso motivates a 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 inform

48、ation on the package 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

49、 us the following 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 cont

50、ainer with attractive 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. Th

51、e best choice for 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

52、Size” printed on 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

53、Product.B. Packaging 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。1. The color of my umbrella is different from _ of yours.A. thisB. thatC. itD. one 2. The old couple decided to _ a boy and a girl though they had three children of their own.A. adaptB. acceptC. receiveD. adopt 3. She didnt see Smith, _.A. neither did IB. nor didnt IC. neither I didD. so didnt I 4. The problem _ at tomorrows meeting is a very difficult one.A. being