[语言类考试复习资料大全]公共英语四级模拟114

1、书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟。祝愿天下莘莘学子：学业有成，金榜题名！语言类考试复习资料大全公共英语四级模拟114公共英语四级模拟114Section Listening Comprehension Directions: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are

2、 three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C. Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answer in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET

3、1. If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW, as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started. Now look at Part A in your test booklet. Part A You will hear a dialogue about a lost property. Listen and complete the sentences in questions 15 with the information youve heard

4、. Write not more than 5 words in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1. A Nobel Prize is one of the most highly regarded _ honors.答案:international听力原文1-5 A Nobel Prize is one of the most highly regarded internati

5、onal honors a person can achieve. These prizes were named after Alfred Nobel, a Swedish chemist and inventor. The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901, five years after Nobels death. Many famous people from all over the world have been awarded Nobel Prizes for their achievements. There are five d

6、ifferent prizes: three in various sciences, one for literature, and the Peace Prize. But bow did these prizes start? Alfred Nobel was a chemist. He invented dynamite. As a result of his invention, he became a very wealthy man. He used part of his money to invest in oil. He made good investments, and

7、 became even richer. Nobel was not a happy man. He never married or had children. Also he was a sick man for the larger part of his life. Nobel died at the age of 63 in 1896. In his last will, he wished his property to be contributed to the establishment of prizes for achievements in physics, chemis

8、try, medicine, literature and peace. His wishes had been carried out with his money: the Nobel Foundation gives the prizes. The prizes are awarded by the Nobel Foundation for outstanding contributions in five areas. Each prize has three parts. The first part is a gold medal. Second, a winner of Nobe

9、l Prize is given a diploma saying that he has been awarded the prize. The third part of the prize is a large amount of money. 独白第一句即指出：A Nobel Prize is one of the most highly regarded international honors，题句与此完全一样，因此只要听清这一句即可作答。2. The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in _.答案:1901本题考查的是时间数字的听音辨音。独自第三句

10、明确交代了第一届诺贝尔奖颁发的时间为 1901年(诺贝尔去世5年后)，应用阿拉伯数字表达。3. Among the five Nobel Prizes, there are three in various sciences, one for _. and the Peace Prize.答案:literature答案信息对应于独白第五句。本题也可由常识直接得出答案：诺贝尔奖包括3项自然科学奖，1项文学奖和1项和平奖，共5个奖项。4. Nobel wished his property to be contributed to the _ of prizes in his last will.

11、答案:establishment独白后半部分对于诺贝尔的介绍中有一句：In his last will.to the establishment of prizes for achievements.，即他在遗嘱中希望将自己的财产用于设立这几个奖项。注意拼写。5. The first part of the prize is a gold _.答案:medal独自最后四句说明了诺贝尔奖的构成，其中倒数第三句指出：The first part is a gold medal(第一部分是一块金质奖章)。Part B You will hear a conversation about a crim

12、e. Answer questions 6-10 while you listen. Use not more than 5 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the questions. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1. First of all, successful language learners are _.答案:independent learners听力原文6-10 Some people seem to have a

13、knack for learning language. They can pick up new vocabulary, master rules of grammar and learn to write in the new language more quickly than others, so what makes language learning so much easier for them? Perhaps, we may discover a few of the techniques, which help us learn the language easier. F

14、irst of all, successful language learners are independent learners. They discover their own way to learn the language. Instead of waiting for the teachers to explain, they try to find the pattern and rules for themselves. They are good guessers who look for clues and form their own conclusions. When

15、 they guess wrong, they guess again. They try to learn from their mistakes. Successful language learners are active in learning, therefore they do not wait for a chance to use the language, and they look for such a chance. They find people who speak the language, and let those people correct them wh

16、en they make a mistake. They will try anything to communicate. They are not afraid to re- peat what they hear or to say strange things; they are willing to make mistakes and try again. When communication is difficult, they can accept information that is incorrect or incomplete. It is more important

17、for them to learn to think in the language than to know the meaning of every word. Finally successful language learners are learners with purpose. They want to learn the language because they are interested in the language and the people who speak it. It is necessary for them to learn language in or

18、der to communicate with these people and to learn from them. They find it easy to practice using the language regularly because they want to learn it. What kind of language learners are you? 这是一篇讨论成功学习语言的独白。独白首先指出一些人似乎比别人学习语言要快、要轻松，然后分别说明了他们的三种类型(实际上就是三个方面的技巧)。在独自第二段第一句指出：First of all, successful la

19、nguage learners are independent learners，考生只要听清了这一句就能作答。考生要注意的是拼写。2. The first type of learners try to find the _ for them- selves.答案:pattern and rules本题答案对应于独白第二段第三句话：Instead of.they try to find the pattern and rules for themselves，即这种类型的学习者不会等待老师来讲解，而是自己试图找出语言的模式和规则。3. Successful language learners

20、 can accept information that is _.答案:incorrect or incomplete独白第三段指出的是第二种成功的语言学习者：积极的语言学习者。其中第五句指出：When communication is difficult, they can accept information that is incorrect or incomplete，即这种类型的学习者在交流困难时，可以接受不正确的和不完整的信息。4. Whats more important for successful learners to do in the language than to

21、 know the meaning of every word?答案:Learn to think答案对应于独白第三段最后、句：It is more important for them to learn to think.，题目只是把这一句变成了特殊疑问句。5. What are the final type of successful language learners?答案:Learners with purpose独白第四段谈论的是最后一种成功的语言学习者，其中第一句即指出；Finally successful language learners are learners with p

22、urpose，有目的的学习者。Part C You will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one. You will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have time to check your answer. You will hear each piece

23、once only. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1. Which is NOT the purpose of the adult students taking part in adult programs?A.To finish their education.B.To learn job skills.C.To explore new interests.D.To develop their brains.答案:D听力原文18-20 Millions of Americans take part in adult education programs. Some adult

24、s are completing high school, college or graduate school work. They attend classes designed especially for working people on weekends or at night. Other adults take classes by mail or on their computers. For example, the University of Arizona Extended University is one of many colleges now providing

25、 such courses. Other adults learn job skills like computer science or woodworking. Still other adult students learn to read or improve their English. Some adult students are not trying to finish their education or learn job skills. Instead, they want to explore new interests. They want to learn to s

26、peak a foreign language, play a musical instrument or take good pictures. They attend continuing education programs at a community college or public school. For example, Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland, offers many classes. They teach adults how to build a house or how to write their memoi

27、rs. An agency in the Federal Department of Education supervises public adult education programs. Also, the government offers classes in many subjects for adults through the departments of Agriculture and Defense. So do private companies, labor unions and other organizations. These subjects include t

28、he arts, science and business. Adult education classes meet in schools, public libraries and business offices. They also meet in religious centers and shopping centers. Classes in nature sciences and sports often take place outside. 本题需要综合几段材料的内容才能作出判断。独白第一段指出一些成人参加成人教育的目的是完成高中或大学学业，第二段指出一些人是为了学习工作技

29、能，第三段则说明一些人是为了发展新的兴趣。只有D项在文中没有提及。事实上，如果考生听懂了独白第三段第一句话，作答就会很容易。2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this talk?A.Montgomery College.B.The University of Arizona.C.Elder hostel.D.The departments of Agriculture and Defense.答案:C本题与上题类似。独白第一段中提到了亚利桑那大学(B)，第三段提到了蒙哥马利学院 (A)；第四段中提到了农业与国防部(D)。只有C(老年公寓

30、)在文中没有提及。3. Which of the following is true according to the talk?A.Adult education classes meet in school, public libraries, religious centers and nature scienceB.Adults can take the classes by mail or on their computers providing by the University of Arizona Extended University.C.Some adults explor

31、e new interests through learning job skills and learning to speak a foreign language.D.An agency in the Federal Department of Education offers classes in many subjects for adults.答案:BA中的nature science与独白倒数第二、三句不符B与独白第一段最后两句的意思一致，是正确答案C与第三段第一句不符；D与第四段第一句话的意思不符。 (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 4. What is the wom

32、ans present position?A.Assistant director.B.Assistant professor.C.Director.D.Professor.答案:A听力原文 11-13M: Sarah, you work in the admissions office, dont you?W: Yes, Ive been here for ten years as assistant director.M: Really? What does that involve?W: Well, Im in charge of all the admissions of postgr

33、aduate students in the university.M: Only postgraduates?W: Yes, postgraduates only. I have nothing at all to do with undergraduates.M: Do you find that you get particular-sort ofdifferent national groups? I mean, do you get large numbers from Latin America orW: Yes. Well, of all the students enrolle

34、d last year, nearly half were from overseas. They were from African countries, the Far East, the Middle East, and Latin America.M: Em. But have you been doing just that for the last 10 years, or, have you done other things?W: Well, Ive been doing the same job. Er, before that, I was secretary of the

35、 medical school at Birmingham, and further back, I worked in the local government.M: Oh, I see.W: So Ive done different types of things.M: Yes, indeed. How do you imagine your job might develop in the future? Can you imagine shifting into a different kind of responsibility or doing somethingW: Oh, y

36、eah, from October 1, Ill be doing an entirely different job. Theres going to be more committee work. I mean, more policy work, and less dealing with students, unfortunatelyIll miss my contact with students.解析 细节题。根据“Ive been here for ten years as assistant director.”可知本题答案为A。5. What do we learn abou

37、t the postgraduates enrolled last year in the womans university?A.Nearly half were from overseas.B.They were only from African countries.C.They were only from the Far East and Middle East.D.They were only from Latin America.答案:A解析 细节题。根据“of all the students enrolled last year, nearly half were from

38、overseas.”可知本题答案为A。6. What will the womans new job be like?A.There will be less community work.B.There will be less policy work.C.There will be more dealing with students.D.There will be less dealing with students.答案:D解析 细节题。根据“I mean, more policy work, and less dealing with students”可知本题答案为D。 (如需获取

39、本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 7. What is the finding of the new study of aspirin?A.Reduce life risks after operation of replacing blocked blood vessels to the heart.B.Help people recover quickly after operation.C.Help people sleep better.D.Help people work actively.答案:A听力原文 11-13 A new study reports the common dr

40、ug aspirin greatly reduces life threatening problems after an operation to replace blocked blood vessels to the heart. More than 800,000 people around the world have this heart surgery each year. The doctors who carded out the study say giving aspirin to patients soon after the operation could save

41、thousands of lives. People usually take aspirin to control pain and reduce high body temperature. Doctors also advise some people to take aspirin to help prevent heart attacks. About 10 15 percent of these heart operations end in death or damage to the heart or other organs. The new study shows that

42、 even a small amount of aspirin reduced such threats. The doctors said the chance of death for patients who took aspirin would fall by 67%. They claimed this was true if the aspirin was given within 48 hours of the operation. The doctors believe aspirin helps heart surgery patients because it can pr

43、event blood from thickening and blood vessels from being blocked. However, the doctors warned that people who have stomach bleeding or other bad reactions from aspirin should not take it after heart surgery. 解析 细节题。根据文章第一句可知它可以降低死亡率。所以正确答案为A。8. In what way can aspirin help heart surgery patients acc

44、ording to the doctors?A.Prevent losing blood.B.Help them keep awake.C.Help people move blood.D.Prevent blood from thickening and blood vessels from being blocked.答案:D解析 细节题。文章讲了通过防止血变黏稠和血管堵塞可以降低生命危险。可知本题答案为D。9. What warning did the doctors give about the use of aspirin?A.Dont use it before meal.B.Do

45、nt use it after meal.C.Dont use it to the old.D.Dont use it if people have stomach bleeding or other bad reactions from aspirin.答案:D解析 细节题。根据“who have stomach bleeding or other bad reactions from aspirin should not take it after heart surgery.”故本题答案为D。Section Use of English Read the following text.

46、Choose the best word for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. As the worlds supplies of fossil fuels, including oil, coal, and natural gas, continue to 1 , countries are trying to develop 2 energy sources. One of the most controversial solutions 3 this growing problem lies in

47、 nuclear energy. At present the construction of nuclear power plants in the United States has almost reached a 4 . Plans for many nuclear 5 have been postponed or even cancelled as a result of both the 6 demand for electricity and strong 7 opposition. People are becoming increasingly concerned about

48、 the dangers that accompany 8 power. There are two major problems 9 with atomic power plants, the first of which concerns nuclear waste. Atomic reactors produce waste products that 10 radioactive and 11 lethal for thousands of years. As yet, no safe method has been found for the 12 of these wastes.

49、The second problem relates 13 the danger of an atomic explosion. Many people doubt that an atomic power plant can be operated 14 and shut 15 quickly in an emergency. An electricity-generating plant powered by fossil fuels can be stopped in minutes; 16 , an atomic power plant is not as easy to contro

50、l if something goes wrong. It can remain hot, or radioactive for days and even months after an accident. In addition, the critics of nuclear energy are concerned with the human factor at power plants. A possible solution to atomic energy problems may 17 in nuclear fusion. Fission reactors, which are

51、 presently in operation, 18 energy by splitting atoms; fusion reactors, on the other hand, create energy by combining atoms. The fusion method appears to be safer, 19 it does not produce radioactive waste. Experts, however, feel that the technology necessary to make fusion practical is 20 many years

52、 in the future. 1.A.electricB.hydraulicC.latentD.unclear答案:D2.A.wentB.associatedC.combinedD.mixed答案:B3.A.definitelyB.likelyC.potentiallyD.doubtless答案:C4.A.disposalB.withdrawalC.useD.rid答案:A5.A.toB.intoC.withD.of答案:A6.A.unsafelyB.safelyC.unsteadilyD.steadily答案:B7.A.upB.offC.outD.down答案:D8.A.thoughB.h

53、oweverC.besidesD.moreover答案:B9.A.involveB.findC.lieD.result答案:C10.A.makeB.displayC.produceD.supply答案:C11.A.asB.sinceC.ifD.when答案:B12.A.stillB.yetC.evenD.so答案:A13.A.keepB.remainC.soundD.feel答案:B14.A.weakenB.failC.dropD.shrink答案:D15.A.alternativeB.substituteC.alternateD.optional答案:C16.A.inB.toC.atD.wi

54、th答案:B17.A.standstillB.stopC.dead endD.deadline答案:A18.A.equipmentB.suppliesC.facilitiesD.devices答案:C19.A.growingB.moderateC.decliningD.pressing答案:C20.A.publicB.politicalC.socialD.peaceful答案:ASection Reading ComprehensionPart A Read the following four texts and answer the questions below each text by

55、 choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. Passage 1问题:1. The different ways men and women move their body indicate that _.A.bone structures in men and women are arranged differentlyB.womens bones are more ready to movementC.men always move their bodies with waste motionsD.women is

56、 good at climbing upwards答案:APassage 2 Bacteria are microscopic organisms which live on the surface of objects. They are one of the most ancient living things, which exist on this planet for nearly 4,000 million years. Do you know the size of bacteria? It can only be measured in microns. Maybe you have not a standard in your mind how long a micron is. One micron is a thousandth of a millimeter, which equals about the diameter of a pinhead. Therefore, even if we enlarged the rounded bacterium a thousand times, it would only be the size of a pinhead. We barely