[语言类考试复习资料大全]公共英语四级模拟36

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36公共英语四级模拟36Section Listening ComprehensionDirections: 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 TH

2、REE parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C. Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers 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 1

3、. 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 For Questions 1 5, you will hear a passage introducing Henry Alfred Kissinger. While you listen, fill out the table with the informa

4、tion youve heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below. Name Henry Alfred Kissinger Birthday May 27, 1923 Nationality _ 1. Birthplace Germany Major scienc

5、e 2. Degree Doctorate Experience 1938 Went to the U. S. 1943 -1946 Served in the U.S. Army 1954 -1969 Taught at _ University 3. 1969 Entered _ service 4. Won Nobel Peace Prize 5. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1.答案:Jewish解析 1-5 Henry Alfred Kissinger was born in Germany of Jewish nationality on May 27, 1923.

6、He came to the U. S. in 1938 and became a U. S. citizen in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army in World War from 1943 -1946. He studied political science at Harvard University and got his doctoral degree there. He also taught there from 1954 until 1969. He was a unique teacher and admired by his studen

7、ts. Dr. Kissinger entered government service in 1969 and eventually became the most celebrated American Secretary of State since Thomas Jefferson. He was chief foreign policy advisor and Secretary of State to Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Among Kissingers achievements were the restoratio

8、n of U. S. relations with the Peoples Republic of China and the arrangement - by shuttle diplomacy- of a cease-fire between the Israelis and the Arabs in the Arab-Israeli War of 1973. He also negotiated a cease-fire in Vietnam and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 1973 for his role in U. S. troo

9、ps withdrawing from Vietnam. 2.答案:political3.答案:Harvard4.答案:government5.答案:1973Part B For Questions 6 10, you will hear a passage about population and environment. While you listen, complete the sentences and answer the questions. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recordin

10、g twice. You now have 25 seconeds to read the questions below. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1. What is the main task of the United Nations Population Fund?答案:Studying population growth.解析 6-10 A news report says the growing population around the world is harming the environment. More people are using more o

11、f the earths natural resources than ever before. Experts say poor people around the world will suffer most in the future unless environmental damage is stopped. They say more should be done to balance human and environmental needs. The United Nations Population Fund is responsible for studying popul

12、ation growth. It released the report about the subject. It examines the links among environmental conditions, population growth and efforts to help poor people in developing countries. The world population is now more than 6 billion people. That number has increased by 100% since 1960. The populatio

13、n is expected to increase to more than 9 billion by the year 2050. The report says about 2 billion people lack food security. Water supplies and agricultural lands are heavily used. In 50 years, experts say more than 4 billion people will be living in countries that can not meet peoples daily needs.

14、 The report says all of the expected growth in world population will take place in developing countries. The 49 least developed countries are expected to increase by almost 200% in 50 years. Yet, the UN agency says people in the richest countries use much more of the worlds resources than people in

15、developing countries. It says a child born today in the United States, France or Japan will do more harm to the environment during his lifetime than as many as 50 children born in developing countries. The UN Population Fund says international policies need to be put into effect to improve poor cond

16、itions, increase social development and ease pressure on the environment. It also says women need more control over their lives. It says empowering women would lead to smaller families and slower population growth. The lin Population Fund says these measures would help improve the well being of grow

17、ing populations while protecting the natural world. 2. How many people are there in the world today?答案:More than 6 billion.3. Whats the percentage of the population growth of the 49 least developed countries in 50 years?答案:200%.4. Who will do more harm to the environment, the developing countries or

18、 the developed countries?答案:The developed countries.5. Who should be given more power in older to have slower population growth?答案:Women.Part C You will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While l

19、istening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have I0 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE. Questions 11 13 are based on the following preholiday tips given by the Daily News Travel Information Line. You now have 15 se

20、conds to read Questions 11 13. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the thing included in your list?A.Visa.B.Passport.C.Foreign currency.D.Food.答案:D解析 11-13 When youre preparing for a holiday, you should first and foremost make a list of all the documents youll need. Yo

21、ur list should include the following things: passport - make sure that this is current, visa - check the visa requirements for the countries youre visiting, tickets, travel insurance certificate, foreign currency anti travelers cheques. Youll also need your driving licence if you plan to rent a car.

22、 Tip1: Its vital to arrange travel insurance for your trip and your travel agent will probably offer it to you when you hook. If you lose your baggage or your money, or if you need medical attention while youre away, your travel insurance will help to meet the costs. But be warned, if youre planning

23、 a skiing holiday youll have to pay an additional insurance premium. Tip2: Its not a good idea to travel with large amounts of cash. Only carry the amount youll need for day-to-day expenses such as taxis, bus fares, and food. Travelers cheques are a far safer way of carrying money round because you

24、can get a refund if you lose them or if theyre stolen. Youll need to order them from your bank in advance, and remember that banks abroad will charge a small commission when you cash them. Tip3: If youre hoping to do some sightseeing, its best to buy a guidebook before you go, otherwise you may have

25、 to pay for something which is badly translated and barely understandable. If you dont speak the language, take a phrase book as well - it could be very useful if you get into difficulties and may help to break the ice with the locals. Tip4: When youre packing, be careful to stick to the airlines ba

26、ggage allowance or youll have to pay for the excess weight when you check in. Dont put aerosol sprays in your case, and make sure any sharp objects, like scissors, are carefully wrapped. Two useful pieces of equipment to take with you are an all-purpose adaptor and a light traveling iron. Tip5: If y

27、ou are flying a long distance, there are a few things you can do to reduce the effects of jet-lag. Before you leave, try to adapt your eating and sleeping habits to the time zone you are traveling to. If you eat small amounts through the day, and try to sleep for short periods, it may be helpful. Du

28、ring the flight, walk around the cabin from time to time and drink plenty of water to cut down dehydration which causes exhaustion. 2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about packing?A.Youll have to pay extra if your luggage is overweight.B.Liquid such as aerosol sprays are not allowed to be put in

29、 your case.C.Sharp objects like scissors are not allowed to be packed in your luggage.D.Its advisable to take with you an all-purpose adaptor and light traveling iron.答案:C3. Which is the right thing to do on a long distance flight?A.Dont eat much through the day.B.Dont sleep during the flight.C.Dont

30、 drink water during the flight.D.Dont walk around the cabin.答案:A Questions 14 16 are based on the following talk on library rules. You now have 15 seconds to rend Questions 14 16. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1. Why cant the library issue library cards to everyone who applies?A.Because it takes too long to

31、process all the applications.B.Because it is a library for special purpose.C.Because its resources are limited.D.Because there is a shortage of staff.答案:C解析 14-16 This library is an English language teaching and learning library. Unfortunately our resources are limited and so not everybody can join.

32、 Teachers of English, university students, and professionals who are in the medical, engineering, and management fields can all join the library. Those from other professions are welcome to apply, but your application will not necessarily be approved. You must fill in a library application form and

33、put it in the box on the librarians desk. Because of the high number of applications we receive each week, you must wait one week. Please bring your student or work card to pick up your library cards. Library application forms which are not picked up within 2 months will be discarded and you will ha

34、ve to reapply. You may borrow one video at a time. The video must be returned in one week. If you can not return it on time, please call, otherwise your video card will be cancelled. You may borrow 3 items at one time, that is 3 cassettes. Items must be returned within 1 month. You can telephone the

35、 library to renew items for another month. 2. What will the library do if a reader fails to renew the video when it is due?A.Discard his application form.B.Forbid him to borrow any items.C.Ask him to apply again.D.Cancel his video card.答案:D3. For how long can a reader keep the book before he renews

36、it?A.One week.B.One month.C.Two weeks.D.Two months.答案:B Questions17 20 are based on the following talk. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17 20. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1. Why did the pilot throw a soda bottle out of his plane window?A.Because the bottle was empty and useless.B.Because he wante

37、d to lighten the load of his small plane.C.Because the bottle might be useful to the native Africans.D.Because he wanted to amuse the local tribes people.答案:A解析 17-20 A recent film The Gods Must Be Crazy described the social change that can result in a society from the introduction of a single item

38、from the outside world. While a pilot was flying in a light plane over a remote desert in south Africa, he finished the soda he was drinking and threw the bottle out of the window. It fell to the ground in an area where an African tribe lived. The people there had almost no possessions or sense of p

39、rivate property. No one in the small remote society had seen a soda bottle before. And, because it came from the sky, they believed that it must be a unique gift from the gods. When the bottle was first found, it was something new and people of all ages enjoyed admiring it, playing with it and think

40、ing about its purpose. It was not very long, however, before arguments and conflicts arose among group members about who would possess the bottle and for what purpose. The harmony of this peaceful society was disturbed by the introduction of a new item of technology and, as it was told in the film,

41、ties of affection were broken and peoples trust in each other disappeared. 2. What did the local people think the soda bottle was?A.A message from the outside world.B.A warning from the gods.C.A symbol of misfortune.D.A gift from the gods.答案:D3. What is the main idea of the story?A.The local African

42、s are peace-loving people.B.Soda bottles are very precious in some remote areas.C.A trivial thing may sometimes bring about undesirable consequences.D.Caution must be taken in introducing new technology.答案:C4. What do we know about the local people in the story?A.They thought that the gods were craz

43、y.B.They were isolated from the outside world.C.They enjoyed living in the peaceful desert.D.They worshipped the gods all the more after the incident.答案:BSection Use of English Read the following text. Choose the best word for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. During recen

44、t years we have heard much about race: how this race does certain things and that race believes certain things and so on. Yet, the 1 phenomenon of race consists of a few surface indications. We judge race usually 2 the coloring of the skin: a white race, a brown race, a yellow race and a black race.

45、 But 3 you were to remove the skin you could not 4 anything about the race to which the individual belonged. There is 5 in physical structure, the brain or the internal organs to 6 a difference. There are four types of blood. 7 types are found in every race, and no type is distinct to any race. Huma

46、n brains are the 8 . No scientists could examine a brain and tell you the race to which the individual belonged. Brains will 9 in size, but this occurs within every race. 10 does size have anything to do with intelligence. The largest brain 11 examined belonged to a person of weak 12 .On the other h

47、and, some of our most distinguished people have had 13 brains. Mental tests which are reasonably 14 show no differences in intelligence between races. High and low test results both can be recorded by different members of any race. 15 equal educational advantages, there will be no difference in aver

48、age standings, either on account of race or geographical location. Individuals of every race 16 civilization to go backward or forward. Training and education can change the response of a group of people, 17 enable them to behave in a 18 way. The behavior and ideals of people change according to cir

49、cumstances, but they can always go back or go on to something new 19 is better and higher than anything 20 the past. 1.A.completeB.fullC.totalD.whole答案:D解析 由从句的谓语部分“由一些表面迹象组成的”可以看出，前后含有整体与部分的关系。whole意为“整个”，符合句意。complete意为“完整的”； full意为“全面的”；total意为“总体上”，强调数量。2.A.inB.fromC.atD.on答案:B解析 本句要表达“通过(依据)肤色判

50、断种族”，介词from符合题意。3.A.sinceB.ifC.asD.while答案:B解析 本句为虚拟语气，应选if表示条件。选项A、C、D不符合语法。4.A.speakB.talkC.tellD.mention答案:C解析 tell隐含“显示，表明”的意思，符合题意。其余三项意思不妥，应排除。5.A.somethingB.everythingC.nothingD.anything答案:C解析 从下文可知，从physical structure，the brain or the internal organs都看不出任何不同，此处应选择否定词nothing，故C项正确。6.A.display

51、B.indicateC.demonstrateD.appear答案:B解析 由句意判断，此处应表示“指出，显示”，选项B正确。其他几项不符合句意。7.A.AllB.MostC.NoD.Some答案:A解析 下文中的no type is distinct to any race意为“没有哪种血型是哪个人种所特有的”，说明四种血型在每个人种中都存在。因此选A。8.A.sameB.identicalC.similarD.alike答案:A解析 由空格前的定冠词the可判断，此处应填入same构成固定搭配出e same(一样)。故选A项。9.A.remainB.increaseC.decreaseD.

52、vary答案:D解析 此处谈论人们大脑大小不一，D项“多种多样，不同”符合题意。选项A、B、C三项意思不妥。10.A.OnlyB.OrC.NorD.So答案:C解析 根据下面列举的例子可知，大脑的大小与人的智力没有关系，所以选择否定连词nor。11.A.everB.thenC.neverD.once答案:A解析 ever表示“曾经”，修饰examined，构成分词短语，作定语。故选A项。选项B、C、D在语法和含义上均不符合题意。12.A.healthB.bodyC.mindD.thought答案:C解析 此处说明大脑的大小与智力的关系，所以应该选择mind表示“智力，智能”，和weak连用意为

53、“弱智”。其余三项不合题意。13.A.bigB.smallC.minorD.major答案:B解析 文章进一步举例说明大脑的大小与人的智力无关。根据句意分析，此处应指大脑较“小”，与前文的large相对。因此B项正确。minor意为“次要的，不重要的”，与句意不符。其他选项与题意相反。14.A.trueB.exactC.certainD.accurate答案:D解析 测试应用“精确”一词来形容，故选D项。15.A.ProvidedB.ConcerningC.GivenD.Following答案:C解析 选项B、D无法与education构成搭配，可首先排除。选项A、C意义相同，但用法不同。Pr

54、ovided后要跟that引导的从句，that可省略，而Given后可以跟名词或名词性短语、独立结构等，故选项C正确。16.A.makeB.causeC.moveD.turn答案:B解析 选项C、D与题意相去甚远，可首先排除。选项A无法与下文形成正确搭配。因此选B。17.A.andB.butC.thoughD.so答案:A解析 根据上下文可知，此处需要填入一个表示并列关系的连词，因此选A。18.A.ordinaryB.peculiarC.usualD.common答案:B解析 由上文的change the response of a group of people推断，此处应选择peculia

55、r(特别的、特殊的)。19.A.thatB.whatC.whicheverD.whatever答案:A解析 因定语前有something一词，可知此句为that引导的定语从句结构。因此选A。20.A.forB.toC.withinD.in答案:D解析 in the past为习语，表示“在过去，以前”。故选D。Section Reading ComprehensionPart A Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answ

56、ers on ANSWER SHEET 1. Passage 1 A granted patent is the result of a bargain struck between an inventor and the state, by which the inventor gets a limited period of monopoly and publishes full details of his invention to the public after the period terminates. Only in the most exceptional circumstances is the life-span of a patent extended to alter this normal process of events. The longest extension ever granted was to George Valensi. His 1939 patent for color TV receiver circuitry wa