新版大学英语四级考试全真模拟试题 (五)及参考答案

1、PAGE 新编大学英语四级全真模拟试题（五）第 PAGE 9页新版大学英语四级考试全真模拟试题（五）Part I Writing (30minutes) Directions: Study the following set of cartoons carefully and write an essay in which you should1) describe the cartoons,2) state its main idea, and give your comment.注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上_PartIIIReadingComprehension(40minutes)Sec

2、tionA Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a lette

3、r. Please mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.Britain is not just one country and one people; even if some of its inhabitants think so.

4、 Britain is, in fact, a nation which can be divided into several _36_ parts, each part being and individual country with its own language, character and cultural _37_. Thus Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales do not claim to _38_ to “England” because their inhabitants are not _39_ “English”. They a

5、re Scottish, Irish or Welsh and many of them prefer to speak their own native tongue, which in turn is _40_ to the others.These cultural minorities have been Britains original inhabitants. In varying degrees they have managed to _41_ their national characteristics, and their particular customs and w

6、ay of life. This is probably even more true of the _42_ areas where traditional life has not been so affected by the _43_ of industrialism as the border areas have been. The Celtic races are said to be more emotional by nature than the English. An Irish temper is legendary. The Scots could rather _4

7、4_ about their reputation for excessive thrift and prefer to be remembered for their folk songs and dances, while the Welsh are famous for their singing. The Celtic _45_ as a whole produces humorous writers and artists, such as the Irish Bernard Shaw, the Scottish Robert Burns, and the Welsh Dylan T

8、homas, to mention but a few.A incomprehensibleB temperC remoteD separateE understandableFforgetGgenerallyHtemperamentI preserveJ strictlyK traditionalL reserveM growthN applyO belongSection B Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statem

9、ent contains information given in one of the paragraphs Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.A）Its time to say goodby

10、e, to his teammates, to his rivals, and to his beloved fans.B）For Kobe Bryant, 20-year NBA career finally closed its door. You cannot expect more from a 37-year-old vet eran than 60 points in his final game, and more importantly, a win that he cherished the most as an innate winner.C）:Man, I cant be

11、lieve how fast 20 years went by, this is crazy, Bryant said to the crowd after the victory.D）With five rings, two Finals MVPs, third all-time leading scorers, 18-time All-star appearances, Bryant retired from the worlds elite league with his unchanged love for basketball. He finished with 60 points

12、on 22 of 50 shooting as Lakers erased a 15-point deficit to beat the Utah Jazz 101-96 here on Wednesday.E）On Nov. 29, 2015, Bryant announced that he would retire at the end of the 2015-16 season.F）:My mind can handle the grind. But my body knows its time to say goodbye. he released the news via a le

13、tter-poem on The Players Tribune.G）:From then on, every road game that Bryant participated in was a Farewell Tour. Standing ovation, Kobe chant, is no strange in every place that he visited after the announcement.H）Bryant began his NBA journey in 1996, when he was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets (c

14、urrent New Orleans Pelicans) with the No. 13 pick, before being traded to the Lakers for center Vlade Divac.I）I grew up a die-hard Laker fan. So to be drafted and traded here and spend 20 years here, you cant write something better than this, said Bryant.J）In his rookie season, Bryant showed his ath

15、letic ability to the world as he became the youngest Slam Dunk champion. More glories came to Bryant in the next few seasons. From 2000 to 2002, he and Shaquille ONeal led the Lakers to three consecutive championships.K）The duo, along with veterans Karl Malone and Gary Payton, formed the Fantastic F

16、our before the 2003-04 season, while experiencing a disappointing season as the team lost to the Detroit Pistons in the Finals. After ONeal left in off-season, Bryant became the teams corner-stone, handing a 81-point performance in a game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006, second highest in a sing

17、le game in NBA history.L）In 2008, Bryant got a brilliant partner, Pau Gasol, while tasting another bitter loss in the Finals against the Boston Celtics, before he steered the team to two consecutive titles, and two Finals MVPs for himself, in 2009 and 2010. M）On Dec. 14, 2014, Bryant became the NBAs

18、 third all-time leading scorer, passing Micheal Jordan (32,292) in a 100-94 win against the Minnesota Tim ber wolves.N）However, serious injuries began to bother Bryant late in his career, which sidelined him 123 games in two seasons from 2013 to 2015. For Lakers young guys, team rebuilding is still

19、a long way to go after Bryants retirement.O）In his final season, Lakers (17-65) sat bottom in the Western Conference and failed to advance into the playoffs. Bryant finally kept himself away from NBA spotlight with 33,643 points in total.P）:No words can describe how I feel about you guys, thank you,

20、 thank you from the bottom of my heart. What can I say? Mamba out.Q）Bryant was also the winner in international competitions, as he claimed two gold medals with the USA mens basketball team, named Dream Team, in 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.R）What will Bryant do after retirement? The future of Black

21、Mamba has been a curiosity to many fans. But one thing is sure, the love for basketball will accompany him for the rest of his life.S）As what he wrote in the poem, And Ill always love you for it.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。46.In the retired competition, the NBA talented player Kobe did a extremely good job47.

22、 Even though Bryant wants to be a player of NBA for a longer time, but the physical ability does not allow him to do so. 48. Bryant and ONeal won lots of honor for Lakers. 49. ONeals leave make Kobe a mainstream of Lakers, and got 81 scores the 2nd highest in the 2006 rival with raptors. 50. Physica

23、l problem limited Kobes participation in the season game, as well as his leave ,Lakers needs a long time to rebuild the team. 51. All together, Bryant hit 33,643 points during his NBA life.52. Bryant contributed a gold medal for America during the 2008 Olympic Games. 53. Bryant will ceaseless pursue

24、 his love for basketball in his whole life. 54. Bryants accomplishment has surpassed Jordan, standing in the 1st round of the world. 55. Fantastic Four went through some dissatisfied performance. Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this sectionEach passage is followed by some questions or u

25、nfinished statementsFor each of them there are four choices marked A.，B)，C)and D.You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answe Sheet 2 with a single line through the centrePassage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage. Every now and then, Chinese

26、writers are short-listed for international recognition. But seldom do they win.One of those elusive awards is the Hans Christian Andersen Prize, the highest international honor that can be given to an author and an illustrator of childrens books. No Chinese writer had ever won it, until April 4, whe

27、n 62-year-old Cao Wenxuan received the prize. Cao, a professor of Chinese literature at Peking University, received the honor at the Bologna Childrens Book Fair in Italy.Patricia Aldana, this years president of Hans Christian Andersen Prize jury, applauded Caos “deeply humanistic” books. These novel

28、s acknowledge that life can be tragic for children, and that redemption can be found in human kindness.Instilling children with good virtues for the sake of humankind is something that Cao stresses. In an interview with the Zhengzhou Evening News, he said, “Its time for us to alter our understanding

29、 of reading. Books shouldnt bring only joy to young readers, but also sensations, either through comedy or tragedy.”Other writers, including Jin Bo, have also blamed poor translation as the reason why Chinese literature fails to get international acknowledgment. Jin was nominated for the Hans Christ

30、ian Andersen Prize in 1992, but at that time, he had to translate, in a rush, several paragraphs from his book to give to the jury. “On one hand, the jury has little knowledge of Chinese authors. On the other hand, it is we ourselves who didnt introduce our work and promote ourselves enough,” he sai

31、d in a seminar in 2013.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。56.What does the word “elusive” means in this sentence of 2nd paragraph?A. easy to get B. hard to obtain C. escape D. understanding57.Why did Aldana highly praised Caos book?A.deeply humanistic B.life can be tragic for children C.redemption can be found in hu

32、mans kindness D. all of above58.What is the theme that he expressed in his interview with Zhengzhou Evening News?A.Reading is a way for passing time.B.We need to tell the virtue to children.C. we should educate the children with virtue which can bring from all kinds books that touching them most.D.

33、Children need no reading at all.59.Which of the following statement is not true?A: Bad translation makes Chinese excellent works denied by worlds acceptance.B:Cao is the 1st Chinese received the Hans Christian Andersen Prize.C: Cao won the award in England.D:Jin Bo nearly got the Hans Christian Ande

34、rsen Prize.60.Which is the best title of the passage?A:Cao honored at world stage.B:Children need to reading comedy.C:Poor translation fails the prize.D: Chinese author and the international literature.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Jane Eyre is a novel by English w

35、riter Charlotte Bront. It was published in London, England, in 1847 with the title Jane Eyre. An Autobiography under the pen name Currer Bell. The Penguin edition describes it as an influential feminist text because of its in-depth exploration of a strong female characters feelings. The novel merges

36、 elements of three distinct genres. It has the form of a bildungsroman, a story about a childs maturation, focusing on the emotions and experiences that accompany growth to adulthood. The novel also contains much social criticism, with a strong sense of morality at its core, and finally has the broo

37、ding and moody quality and Byronic character typical of Gothic fiction. It is a novel often considered ahead of its time due to its portrayal of the development of a thinking and passionate young woman who is both individualistic, desiring for a full life, while also highly moral. Jane evolves from

38、her beginnings as a poor and plain woman without captivating charm to her mature stage as a compassionate and confident whole woman. As she matures, she comments much on the complexities of the human condition. Jane also has a deeply pious personal trust in God, but is also highly self-reliant. Alth

39、ough Jane suffers much, she is never portrayed as a damsel in distress who needs rescuing. For this reason, it is sometimes regarded as an important early feminist (or proto-feminist) novel.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。61、Why penguin edition says “Jane Eyre” is a influential feminism text?A: It mainly talks ab

40、out all walks of women.B: It delivers a vivid women personality feeling in the works.C: Female ask for freedom.D: Nearly all women are stronger than men.62、What does the word “bildungsroman” means?A:The process of education and maturation.B:strengthen C: exaggeration D: critic63、Why we say “Jane Eyr

41、e” is a novel ahead of time?A: It was written before time.B: thought, passion, personality, morality of women are highlighted in the text.C:There was no other similar articles at that time.D:Jane Eyre was a fashion woman.64、Was Jane Eyre an outstanding woman at last?A: Yes, she went through a lot an

42、d was always tough enough to face all difficulties in life.B: No,she lost passion for life.C:She was a depressed woman for all time.D: She led a poor life through her whole life.65、Which of the following statements is not true?A: Jane Eyre had a poor and miserable childhood.B: Jane Eyre was come out

43、 in Great Britain in 1847.C：Jane Eyre trusts God and herself.D:Jane Eyre always asked a lot of help from others.Part Translation(30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.在中国，喝茶是一种

44、仪式(ritual)，一种精致品味(refined taste)的展示。人们在饮茶的同时，也领略着(take delight in)品茶的情趣之意。喝茶聊天是中国人中最流行的打发时间的方式。过去，他们是以进有名的茶馆(teahouse)而开始一天的生活的。中国的茶馆相当于法国的咖啡馆和英国的酒馆。人们到这里不仅是为了喝茶。也是为了议论当地的新闻或对政治话题进行激烈的(furious)争论。注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。新版大学英语四级考试全真模拟试题（五）参考答案Part I Writing (30minutes) 范文：These two cartoons show two contr

45、asting scenes. While the male student spends all his time and money playing Internet games, the female student studies diligently. The above images encourage students to value their time in school and take advantage of educational opportunities.While students dream of being accepted into college for

46、 years, they often become lost once admitted. Without their parents constant support and advice, or because of limited communication with teachers, many students are unable to focus on their future goals. Such confusion leads some to forget their studies and resort to playing on the Internet, among

47、other forms of recreation. Students should not only keep their ambitions in mind, but also seriously strive towards them. Without a clear purpose, one might easily waste crucial years neglecting ones studies.To sum up, constantly playing on the Internet leads to failure, while continuously studying

48、guarantees success. Students need to appreciate their time in school, and work hard in order to ensure a good future.PartIIIReadingComprehension(40minutes)SectionA 36.选D）。此处应填形容词，修饰名词parts。文章首句即提出观点Britain is not just one country and one people“英国不只是一个国家和一个民族”，又从后文的divided into, each part以及individua

49、l country可知英国被分成几个分离的部分，选项中只有separate表达了这个意思，故D)正确。37.选K)。此处应填名词。选项中有四个词temper, temperament, traditions和growth，语言等是一个民族的文化传统，故这里应该填K)traditions，其他几个名词不符合上下文。38.选O)。此处应填动词原形。前文中说明英国被分成独立的几部分，各自保存自己的文化传统；后文中because说明苏格兰、北爱尔兰以及威尔士的居民不承认自己是 “English”，说明他们并不承认自己属于 “England”，故这里应该选择O)belong。Apply 也可以和to连用

50、，但apply to表示“将应用于”，不符合上下文意思。39.选J)。此处应填形容词或副词。选项中的副词有generally和strictly，文中要表达的意思是因为这几个部分有自己的语言和文化传统，所以严格来说，他们不是“English”，但他们都属于English。故J)strictly符合文意。generally“一般地，大体地”放在原文意义上不够严谨。三个形容词不能使语义通顺。40.选A）。从前文中prefer to speak their own native tongue即爱尔兰语、苏格兰语和威尔士语，那么这些语言对the others（见注释）来说是陌生的，听不懂的。那么就不难从选项中的incomprehensible和e understandable选择前者，故A) incomprehensibl