四级考试模拟试题二

1、2015年12月四级考试模拟试题（二）Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an announcement about Chinese Speaking Contest planned by the Students Union of your department. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words which should cover the informa

2、tion given below in Chinese. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use Department of Chinese Language and Literature at the end of the announcement. Write your essay on Answer Sheet 1.1. 比赛目的、时间、地点；2. 参赛者的要求；3. 裁判和奖励的细节。注意：此部分试题请在 答题卡1上作答。Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Sec

3、tion A注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。1. A) In a garage.B) On a hill.C) At a service station.D) On the road.2. A) Repair the door.B) Go outdoors. C) Make a new car.D) Stay indoors.3. A) Make fewer telephone calls.B) Pay less rent.C) Phone the electricity company.D) Pay several bills.4. A) She would go though she

4、doesnt feel well.B) She wouldnt go because she is sick.C) She would go because that exercise may do her good.D) She wouldnt go because she didnt like him.5. A) The diamond ring is desirable.B) The diamond ring is good and cheap.C) The diamond ring is good but expensive.D) The diamond ring is cheaper

5、 than the silver one.6. A) She read the article without any difficulty.B) Her German teacher helped her with the vocabulary.C) She needs to look up some words in order to comprehend the article.D) The back of her German dictionary fell apart when she dropped it.7. A) To try on a new pair.B) To try a

6、 new shoe store.C) To try another size.D) To try the new shopping center.8. A) Eating everything. B) Fruit and water.C) Practice. D) Taking off quickly.Questions 9 to12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) Dickie Reeves.B) Josephin Carter.C) Tarsan Carter.D) Mountain Lake.10. A) S

7、he has been working in a zoo.B) She is an ape trainer.C) She has grown up among apes.D) She has made friends with apes.11. A) Five years.B) More than five years.C) Less than five years.D) Not mentioned.12. A) South America.B) South African Plain.C) The African jungle.D) North America.Questions 13 to

8、15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A) A bank teller and a depositor.B) An account manager and a customer.C) A sales clerk and a shopper.D) A stock broker and a client.14. A) She thinks it makes good sense.B) She thinks its unreasonable.C) She thinks it should have been implemen

9、ted sooner.D) She thinks its good business.15. A) Take her business someplace else.B) Talk to the manager.C) Change her purchase.D) Open an account.Section B注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。Passage OneQuestions 16 to18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Eating too much.B) Undereating.C) Bad sleepi

10、ng.D) Nervous disorder.17. A) Young men.B) Young women.C) Middle-aged women.D) Elderly women.18. A) Anorexia is easy to spot but difficult to cure.B) Societys improper demand should be responsible for anorexia.C) Anorexia is the most fatal type of eating disorder.D) Intensive counseling is effective

11、 for the people who suffer from Anorexia.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) The relation between changes in the season and crime patterns.B) Different kinds of crimes.C) Increasingly high crime rate in the U.S.D) Seasonal changes in the natural environm

12、ent.20. A) July.B) February.C) August.D) May.21. A) One is most likely to make the best performance on examinations in summer.B) Most people read serious books in summer.C) More people have mental problems in June than in other months.D) Few people get married in June.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25

13、 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) He was the commander of the American Army during the War of 1812.B) He was President of the United States.C) He was one of the most colorful political figures.D) All of the Above.23. A) The American Revolution.B) His health.C) His family.D) His so

14、ldiers.24. A) Playing chess.B) Discussing some political issues.C) Attending a party.D) Writing some letters.25. A) Because his right side was paralyzed.B) Because he pinched his right leg and there was no sensation.C) Because what he pinched was the girls leg, not his own.D) Because he had a sudden

15、 stroke.Section CQuestions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.Chinese students are 26 willing to study very hard for long hours. This is an excellent 27 , but it is often an inefficient method of study. An efficient student must have enough food, rest and 28 . You need to play ball, or sing

16、 a song, or go out with friends, see a movie, visit some 29 spots. When you return to your studies your mind will be 30 and youll learn more. Shorter, more intense study 31 are more intense than endless hours of 32 over your books.Finally, be realistic. If you set impossible goals for yourself you c

17、an only be disappointed in your progress. Psychologists have determined that learning 33 this way: first, you make a lot of progress and you feel very happy. Then your language ability seems to stay the same; this period can last for days or even weeks. But you mustnt be 34 .Perhaps we can say that

18、learning English is like taking Chinese medicine. We dont mean that its bitter. We mean that, like Chinese medicine, the effects of your study come slowly but surely. So, dont 35 along the way.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Age is nothing but a number, according to new research that sug

19、gests youre only as old as you let yourself feel. A study has shown that people who perceive themselves to be old and frail are more 36 to give up activities which could help to keep them young such as socializing and taking 37 exercise. By contrast, people with a 38 attitude are more likely to cont

20、inue taking part in these activities which helps them to stay fit and mentally alert. Krystal Warmoth, from the University of Exeter, believes that older people who 39 themselves as elderly and decrepit are more likely to behave as though they are. She interviewed 29 older people in the southwest of

21、 England and asked them about their experiences of aging and fragility. She discovered that an elderly persons 40 could lead to a loss of interest in participating in social and physical activities, poor health, and 41 quality of life. One respondent summed up the findings： “If people think that the

22、y are old and frail, they will act like theyre old and frail，” she said. Ms. Warmoth also discovered there can be a cycle of decline whereby perceiving oneself as frail can lead to a person disengaging from activities that could reduce the likelihood of frailty such as physical 42 . This, in turn, m

23、akes them more likely to become frail and to have a poor 43 of life. Ms. Warmoth said： “This study gives an insight into the role of 44 factors in older adults health and activity levels.” However, plenty of elderly people are clearly following Ms Warmoths advice. People with a positive attitude are

24、 more likely to continue taking part in activities which help them to stay 45 and mentally alert. A)exerciseB) attitudeC) positiveD) likelyE) categorizeF) proportionG) qualityH) fitI) psychological J) reducedK) pressure L) regularM) stretch N) regulatory O) health82015年12月四级考试模拟试题（二）Section BSix Sec

25、rets of High-Energy PeopleA) Theres an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already weary over the day holds. “I just cant get started.” People say. But its not physical energy that most of us lack. Sure, we could all use extra slee

26、p and a better diet. But in truth, people are healthier today than at any time in history. I can almost guarantee that if you long for more energy, the problem is not with your body.B) What youre seeking is not physical energy. Its emotional energy. Yet, sad to say life sometimes seems designed to e

27、xhaust our supply. We work too hard. We have family obligations. We encounter emergencies and personal crises. No wonder so many of us suffer from emotional fatigue, a kind of utter exhaustion of the spirit.C) And yet we all know people who are filled with joy, despite the unpleasant circumstances o

28、f their lives. Even as a child I observed people who were poor or disabled or ill, but who nonetheless faced life with optimism and vigor. Consider Laura Hillenbrand, who despite an extremely weak body wrote the best-seller Seabiscuit. Hillenbrand barely had enough physical energy to drag herself ou

29、t of be to write. But she was fueled by having a story she wanted to share. It was emotional energy that helped her succeed.D) Unlike physical energy, which is finite and diminishes with age, emotional energy is unlimited and has nothing to do with genes or upbringing. So how do you get it? You cant

30、 simply tell yourself to be positive. You must take action. Here are six practical strategies that work.1. Do something new.E) Very little thats new occurs in our lives. The impact of this sameness on our emotional energy is gradual, but huge: It's like a tire with a slow leak. You dont notice i

31、t at first, but eventually youll get a flat. It's up to you to plug the leak even though there are always a dozen reasons to stay stuck in your dull routines of life. Thats where Maura, 36, a waitress, found herself a year ago.F) Fortunately, Maura had a lifeline a group of women friends who mee

32、t regularly to discuss their lives. Their lively discussions spurred Maura to make small but nevertheless life altering changes. She joined a gym in the next town. She changed her look with a short haircut and new black T-shirts. Eventually, Maura gathered the courage to quit her job and start her o

33、wn business.2. Reclaim lifes meaning.G) So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along the line things went state.H) The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in

34、point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. “I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something.” she says. “But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life.” Ivys solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money t

35、o poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.3. Put yourself in the fun zone.I) Most of us grown-ups are seriously fun-deprived. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation. A real estate brok

36、er I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. “I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like with a little tender loving care,” she says. “Its a challenge and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun.”J) We all

37、 define fun differently, of course, but I can guarantee this: If you put just a bit of it into your day, you energy will increase quickly.4. Bid farewell to guilt and regret.K) Everyones past is filled with regrets that still cause pain. But from an emotional energy point of view, they are dead weig

38、hts that keep us from us from moving forward. While they cant merely be willed away, I do recommend you remind yourself that whatever happened is in the past, and nothing can change that. Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continue into the present.5. Make up your mind.L) Say youve b

39、een thinking about cutting your hair short. Will it look stylish or too extreme?M) You endlessly think it over. Having the decision hanging over your head is a huge energy drain.N) Every time you cant decide, you burden yourself with alternatives. Quit thinking that you have to make the right decisi

40、on; instead, make a choice and dont look back.6. Give to get.O) Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality; the more you give, the more you get back. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter, you have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however,

41、 you get it by giving it.P) Start by asking everyone you meet, “How are you?” as if you really want to know, and then listen to the reply. Be the one who hears. Most of us also need to smile more often. If you dont smile at the person you love as the first thing in the morning, youre sucking energy

42、out of your relationship. Finally, help another person and make the help real, concrete. Give a massage (按摩) to someone you love, or cook her dinner. Then, expand the circle to work. Try asking yourself what youd do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficientQ) After all, if its true that

43、what goes around comes around, why not make sure that whats circulating around you is the good stuff?注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。46The gradual but huge influence of the sameness on peoples emotional energy is just like a tire with a sloe leak. 47The magic of emotional energy lie in that the more you give, the

44、 more you will get back. 48The energy crisis that Americans are faced with has nothing to do with fossil fuels.49Mauras small but life altering changes, resulting from her lively discussion with her group of women friends, greatly help to improve her emotional energy.50Ivys program of showing Wall S

45、treet the way to give time and money to poor children made her life much more meaningful.51The emotional fatigue that many of us suffer from is a kind of sheer exhaustion of the spirit.52The great success of Laura Hillenbrands bestseller Seabiscuit is attributed to her emotional energy.53According t

46、o a real estate broker, it is challenging to imagine how the most run-down house could look with some good care.54Keeping the past memory of regrets could only undermine peoples life at the present.55Even though high-energy people do the same daily work as others, they can always find something happ

47、y on every occasion.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60are based on the following passage.New technology links the world as never before. Our planet has shrunk. Its now a “global village” where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone or satellite link. And, of course, our ability to benefit from t

48、his high-tech communications equipment is greatly enhanced by foreign language skills.Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modern business people who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modern markets, success overseas often helps support dome

49、stic business efforts.Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear being “out of sight and out of mind.” He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the companys plan fo

50、r success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee can succeed in a difficult assignment overseas, superiors will have greater confidence in his or her ability to cope back in the United States where cross-cultural considerations and foreign language issues

51、 are becoming more and more prevalent (普遍的).Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices with business applications, even small businesses in the United States are able to get into international markets.English is still the international language of business. But there is an

52、ever-growing need for people who can speak another language. A second language isnt generally required to get a job in business, but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other qualifications appear to be equal.The employee posted abroad who speaks the countrys principal language ha

53、s an opportunity to fast-forward certain negotiations, and cam have the cultural insight to know when it is better to move more slowly. The employee at the home office who can communicate well with foreign clients over the telephone or by fax machine is an obvious asset to the firm.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答

54、。56. What is the authors attitude toward high-tech communications equipment?A. Critical.B. Prejudiced.C. Indifferent.D. Positive.57. With the increased use of high-tech communications equipment, businesspeople _.A. have to get familiar with modern technologyB. are gaining more economic benefits from

55、 domestic operationsC. are attaching more importance to their overseas businessD. are eager to work overseas58. In this passage, “out of sight and out of mind” (Lines 2-3, Para. 3) probably means _.A. being unable to think properly for lack of insightB. being totally out of touch with business at ho

56、meC. missing opportunities for promotion when abroadD. leaving all care and worry behind59. According to the passage, what is an important consideration of international corporations in employing people today?A. Connections with businesses overseas.B. Ability to speak the clients language.C. Technic

57、al know-how.D. Business experience.60. The advantage of employees having foreign language skills is that they can _.A. better control the whole negotiation processB. easily find new approaches to meet market needsC. fast-forward their proposals to headquartersD. easily make friends with businesspeople abroadPassage TwoQuestions