新版大学英语四级考试全真模拟试题 (三)及参考答案

1、PAGE 新编大学英语四级全真模拟试题（三）第 PAGE 12页新版大学英语四级考试自测题（三）Part I Writing (30minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following question. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this cha

2、nge improved the way people live? 注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上_PartIIIReadingComprehension(40minutes)SectionA 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 thro

3、ugh carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. 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 1 to 10 are based on the following passage

4、.As is known to all, the organization and management of wages and salaries are very complex. Generally speaking, the Accounts Department is _36_ for calculations of pay, while the Personnel Department is interested in discussions with the employees about pay. If a firm wants to _37_ a new wage and s

5、alary structure, it is essential that the firm should decide on a _38_ of job evaluation and ways of measuring the performance of its employees. In order to be _39_ , that new pay structure will need agreement between Trade Unions and employees. In job evaluation, all of the requirements of each job

6、 are defined in a detailed job description. Each of those requirements is given a value, usually in “points”, which are _40_ together to give a total value for the job. For middle and higher management, a special method is used to evaluate managers on their knowledge of the job, their responsibility

7、, and their_41_ to solve problems. Because of the difficulty in measuring management work, however, job grades for managers are often decide without _42_ to an evaluation system based on points.In attempting to design a pay system, the Personnel Departments should _43_ the value of each job with the

8、se in the job market. _44_, payment for a job should vary with any differences in the way that the job is performed. Where it is simple to measure the work done, as in the work done with hands, monetary encouragement schemes are often chosen, for _45_ workers, where measurement is difficult, methods

9、 of additional payments are employed.AcompareBresponsibleCusefulDaddedEfindFreferenceGindirectHmethodIsuccessfulJcombinedKNecessarilyLcapacityMabilityNBasicallyOadopt注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上Section B Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statemen

10、t 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.Some tips for drivers lice

11、nse testA).This article aims to provide you some tips for passing your drivers license test. Good preparation is essential，without which any number of drivers license test tips will be redundant.B).It is a big step for anyone to get a drivers license, because it gives an individual the luxury to dri

12、ve a car whenever he or she likes.For as we all know, driving without a drivers license test is against the law. However, to some people, the stress can be too much to handle and therefore, they may mess upon the drivers license test. To pass the test successfully, there are some simple tips for you

13、 to follow.C).The first and foremost tips for passing your test is to be well prepared, this can only be achieved by hours and hours of sincere and diligent practice. If you are not sufficiently prepared, all the tips for passing your drivers license test will be utterly pointless and redundant.You

14、can read as many tips as you want, but if you are not practicing enough, all these driving test tips will be in vain.Enrolling yourself in driving schools is advisable for this purpose.D).Now, if youre wondering how to prepare for your driving test，the first thing you need to know is what the drivin

15、g test instructors and officials are looking for.The following are the qualities that the instructors will be on the lookout for and also the parameters that the scoring will be conducted on.E).The instructor will observe you the moment you start the vehicle.He will note whether you have turned your

16、 head to look back and if you have followed all the safety regulations which are required to be followed when starting a car.Here are some tips on learning to drive a car.F).Then,He will pay close attention to how much control you actually have over the vehicle.Your abilities with the gas pedal, the

17、 brake, the steering wheel and other controls will be scrutinized.G).Not many road test tips stress on the importance of steering.This quality isclosely analyzed by the instructor and obviously if your steering is wayward(任性的)，the chances of passing the drivers license test are very slim.H).while dr

18、iving in traffic,keeping calm and avoiding panic attacks is very important.Many people get extremely stressed and nervous,when they are in the midst of traffic .However,stay calm and composed when driving in traffic is one of the very crucial tips to pass road test for drivers license. Also read mor

19、e on road safety and car safety.I).Another area that the instructors will be rating you on is traffic signs and lane principle.Your ability to observe lane discipline and your recognition of the various traffic signs plays a significant role in your passing the test.Keep these drivers license test t

20、ips in mind to pass the test in your very first attempt.J).Stopping the car smoothly and at the right place is a critical skill to have.When the instructor asks you to stop the car,the timing,the positioning and the technique of doing so are important driving test tips to bear in mind.K).Your backin

21、g up skills and your ability to judge the distances between your vehicle and other entities will also be carefully scrutinized.If you can not back up your vehicle satisfactorily ,parking would be very troublesome for you and a major source of hazard to you and to others around you.L).One of the esse

22、ntial tips for passing your drivers license test is to master the art of hill parking.This is not as easy as it seems and can become a major source of anxiety in a driver.If you can display good skills at hill parking, it proves that you have developed good control over the vehicle.M).Another aspect

23、 which you will be judged on is your efficiency at giving the right arm signals at the right time.Your respect for other drivers on road and the amount of courtesy you show them also plays apart in your final rating on the drivers license test.Read more about defensive driving techniques and tips an

24、d defensive driving courses.N).Drivers who are well aware and informed about all the rules and regulations that need to be followed have a better chance of clearing their drivers license test.The primary goal of these drivers license test tips is to instill(慢慢灌输)a responsible and mature frame of min

25、d in every individual. These road test tips will be pointless unless you develop a calm demeanor and unless you are aware of all the rules that must be followed while driving.O)Here are a few more basic drivers license test tips that you should keep in mind when voure learning how to prepare for you

26、r driving test. Always use the restroom before your test begins. Not doing so will cause more anxiety during the test. Memorize all the traffic signs and their significance well in advance before the test. Use your rear view mirrors efficiently and regularly. Ensure that you are well on time for you

27、r test and are carrying all the required documents and paperwork. Get adequate sleep the previous night and do not give the test with an empty stomach. Stick to the permitted speed limit.Do not drive too fast and do not drive too slow either.P).Passing a drivers license test is not simple and unless

28、 you are well versed in driver education.You could face a lot of difficulties. At the end of the day, remember that the instructors also want you to pass the test, so do your best to stay calm and composed and believe in your ability to pass the test.This cannot be reinstated enough，but the key to p

29、assing your drivers license test is practice.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。46.The significance of steering is emphasized by not many road test tips.47.when you stop your test car, your timing, positioning and technique should be considered by yourself.48.Some people may fail their drivers license tests because

30、they have too much stress.49.Hill parking as one of the essential tips for your license test seems easy.50.The tips in this article primarily aimed at instilling a responsible and mature frame of mind in you.51.In order to pass your drivers license test.you should practice.52.Your drivers license te

31、st begins in practice when you start your test car.53.During the preparation process,a few more basic tips should be kept in mind.54.You should sleep adequately the night before your test.55.A lot of difficulties could be faced if you are not well versed in driver education.Section CDirections: Ther

32、e are 2 passages in this sectionEach passage is followed by some questions or unfinished 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 centre注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上

33、作答。Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage. It is common for most big companies to find a way to reach the savings of the public. The same problem, though on a smaller scale, faces practically every company trying to develop new products and create new jobs. There can be lit

34、tle chance of getting the fund needed from friends and people we know, and although banks may agree to provide short-term finance, it is probably impossible for them to provide money on a long-term base. So companies turn to the public, inviting people to lend them money, or take a share in the busi

35、ness in exchange for a share in future interests. By issuing stocks and shares in the business through the Stock Exchange, they can successfully achieve their purpose. They can put into circulation the savings of single persons and institutions, both at home and abroad. When the investor is in need

36、of his money, and want to get it back from the company, he doesnt need to go to the company with whom he originally placed it. He just need to sell his shares through a stockbroker to some other saver who is intending to invest his money. The government or local organizations provided many of the se

37、rvices needed both by industry and by each of us . Our country could not work without hospitals, roads, electricity, telephones and railways . All these require continuous spending on new equipment and new development if they are to serve us properly, requiring more money than it is raised through t

38、axes alone. The government, local organizations and nationalized industries therefore frequently need to borrow money to finance major capital spending, and they, too, come to the Stock Exchange. Nearly each man or woman in this country whose standard of living depends on the ability of his or her e

39、mployers to raise money to finance new development. In one way or another his new money must come from the savings of the country. The Stock Exchange exists to provide a channel through which these savings can reach those who need finance.56, What can be inferred from paragraph one _.ABanks are will

40、ing to provide long-term fund to large companies.BOnly small companies need money from banks.CNearly every company need to turn to the public for finance.DSmall companies can get money from friends or acquaintances57, When the saver needs his money back, he need to _.A. Put his shares in the company

41、 back on the market.B. Ask the company the money back.C. Look for other people or friends to borrow.D. Transfer the money to more successful company.58，All the basic services on which we depend are _.Aunable to provide for the needs of the populationBfinanced wholly by rates and taxesCin constant ne

42、ed of financial supportDrun by the government or local organizations59,The underlined word invest probably means _.Adonate more money withBprovide less money withClend less money with Dmake more money with60.The passage mainly discusses _.A. How the Stock Exchange worksB. How companies get financeC.

43、 How man and woman get money from the government D. How companies get huge profitPassage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Although Americans take pride in their variety and individuality, uniforms are among the few things that they love and respect., whether it is the uniform

44、 of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why uniforms enjoy such popularity in the United States?One of the first argument is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man

45、 who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears uniform tends to enjoy more trust than one who wears civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity th

46、an to step out of uniform ?Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible . They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and th

47、e consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at le

48、ast.Some practical problems can also caused by uniforms. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also dear to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of ci

49、vilian clothes.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。61.How are people tend to view a man in uniform?A. He can do quality job B. He is more practical C. He is more fashionable D. He is more superior than others62. What is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality?AThey hold the uniform in such hig

50、h regardB. They will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniformCThey enjoy having a professional identityDThey still judge a man by his clothes63. People are used to thinking that a man in uniform_.Asuggests quality workBdiscards his social identityCappears to be more practicalDloo

51、ks superior to a person in civilian clothes63.what is the chief function of a uniform ?ATo provide practical benefits to the wearerBTo make the wearer catch the public eyeCTo inspire the wearers confidence in himselfDTo provide the wearer with a professional identity64.What can we learn about the pe

52、ople who wear uniforms?AThey are usually helpfulBThey have little or no individual freedomCThey tend to lose their individualityDThey enjoy greater popularity65. What would be the best title for the passage?A. The importance of wearing a uniformB. Advantages and disadvantages of uniformsC. Uniforms

53、and societyD. Practical Benefits of wearing a uniformPart 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.笔墨纸砚是中国古代文人书房当中必备的宝贝，被称为“文房四宝”。用笔墨书写绘画在中国可追溯到五千年前。秦时已用不同硬度的毛和竹管制笔;汉代

54、以人工制墨替代了天然墨;有了纸张以后，简牍锦帛逐失其用;砚台则随笔墨的使用而发展。 “文房四宝”到宋朝以后特指湖笔、徽墨、宣纸、端砚。可以说文房四宝书写了整个中华文明。 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自测题（三）参考答案Part I Writing 参考范文 Food Preparation Methods Improve Our LivesThe twentieth century has brought with it many advances. With those advances, human lives have changed dramaticall

55、y. In some ways life is worse, but mostly it is better. Changes in food preparation methods, for example, have improved our lives greatly.The convenience of preparing food today is amazing. Even stoves have gotten too slow for us. Microwave cooking is much easier. We can press a few buttons and a me

56、al is completely cooked in just a short time. People used to spend hours preparing an oven-cooked meal, and now they can use that time for other better things Plus, there are all kinds of portable, prepackaged foods we can buy. Heat them in the microwave in the office, and lunch at work is quick and

57、 easy.Our life pace is fast, but people still like good food. New food preparation technology has given us more choices. Today, we can prepare food that is more convenient and of greater variety than ever before.PartIIIReadingComprehensionSectionA Answers:36）.选B此处应填形容词。原文意思为“会计部门.计算报酬”，选项中的形容词respon

58、sible“的”useful“有用的”，indirect“间接的”，successful“成功的”，其中indirect不能与for连用，除剩余几项中只有B）responsible意义符合原句，其他均不符合，故排除。 37）.选O此处应填动词原形。本文主题就是采用一种新的工资和薪水制度时需要注意的问题，选项中的动词原形有compare“比较”，find“找到”，adopt“采纳”，分别带入原文，只有adopt最符合原文意思，故选O). 38）.选H此处应填名词。从原文看，and连接并列结构，所以要填的词应与and后面的way意思一致，选项中的名词只有method=ways，故选H）method

59、。39）.选I此处应填形容词。上文说新的工资制度需要一套决定工作评估和衡量雇员表现的方法，说的是制度“是否有用”的问题。这句说的时新的工资制度执行过程中的问题，劳资双方先期达成一致是薪酬制度成功的必要条件。形容词useful和successful，I）successful更符合思。40）选D此处应填动词。这个动词的宾语是point“分值”，把分值.起来togiveatotalvalue得出总分值，选项中有added和combined，前者指“把.相加”，后者意为“把.结合在一起”，原文指将分值相加得出总分，故D）added最符合文意。 41）.选M此处应填名词。首先solveproblem“解

60、决问题”是经理们应具备的能力，选项中的capacity与ability都可以表示“能力”；前者强调的是理解的能力和接受事物的能力，而者强调实际应用的能力，故不难判断解决问题的能力应该用M）ability。 42).选F此处应填名词。前半句指出“因为管理工作很难评估，经理的工作得分不需要参照基于分值的评估系统决定。”withoutreferenceto为固定搭配，意思是“与.无关”。故选F）reference。 43).选A此处应填动词原形。原句中出现了thevalueofeachjob“每种工作的价值”和theseinthejobmarket“工作市场上的（工作价值）”，说明人事部门通过比较两