1、大学四级-1070 (1)及答案解析(总分：711.01，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.怎样理解“谋事在人，成事在天”2举例说明3结论（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)New Year Traditions“Happy New Year!“, that greeting will be said and heard for at least the first couple of weeks as a new year gets under way. But the day
2、celebrated as New Years Day in modem America was not always January 1.Ancient New YearsThe celebration of the New Year is the oldest of all holidays. It was first observed in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago. In the years around 2000 BC, the Babylonian New Year began with the first New Moon (act
3、ually the first visible crescent) after the Vernal Equinox (first day of spring) .The beginning of spring is a logical time to start a new year. After all, it is the season of rebirth, of planting new crops, and of blossoming. January 1, on the other hand, has no astronomical or agricultural signifi
4、cance. It is purely arbitrary.The Babylonian New Year celebration lasted for eleven days. Each day had its own particular mode of celebration, but it is safe to say that modern New Years Eve festivities pale in comparison.The Romans continued to observe the New Year in late March, but their calendar
5、 was continually tampered with by various, emperors so that the calendar soon became out of synchronization with the sun.In order to set the calendar right, the Roman senate, in 153 BC, declared January 1 to be (the beginning of the New Year. But tampering continued until Julius Caesar, in 46 BC, es
6、tablished what has come to be known as The Julian Calendar. It again established January 1 as the New Year. But in order to synchronize the calendar with the sun, Caesar had to let the previous year drag on for 445 days.The Churchs View of New Year CelebrationAlthough in the first centuries A. D. th
7、e Romans continued celebrating the New Year, the early Catholic Church condemned the festivities as paganism. But as Christianity became more widespread, the early church began having its own religious observances concurrently with many of the pagan celebrations, and New Years Day was no different.
8、New Year is still observed as the Feast of Christs Circumcision by some denominations.During the Middle Ages, the Church remained opposed to celebrating New Years. January 1 has been celebrated as a holiday by Western nations for only about the past 400 years. New Year TraditionsOther traditions of
9、the season include the making of New Years resolutions. That tradition also dates back to the early Babylonians. Popular modern resolutions might include the promise to lose weight or quit smoking. The early Babylonians most popular resolution was to return borrowed farm equipment.The Tournament of
10、Roses Parade dates back to 1886. In that year, members of the Valley Hunt Club decorated their carriages with flowers. It celebrated the ripening of the orange crop in California.Although the Rose Bowl football game was first played as a part of the Tournament of Roses in 1902, it was replaced by Ro
11、man chariot races the following year. In 1916, the football game returned as the sports centerpiece of the festival.The tradition of using a baby to signify the New Year was begun in Greece around 600 t3. C. It was their tradition at that time to celebrate their god of wine, Dionysus, by parading a
12、baby in a basket, representing the annual rebirth of that god as the spirit of fertility. Early Egyptians also used a baby as a symbol of rebirth.Although the early Christians criticized the practice as pagan, the popularity of the baby as a symbol of rebirth forced the Church to reconsider its posi
13、tion. The Church finally allowed its members to celebrate the New Year with a baby, which was to symbolize the birth of the baby Jesus.The use of an image of a baby with a New Years banner as a symbolic representation of the New Year was brought to early America by the Germans. They had used the ima
14、ge since the fourteenth century.For Luck in the New YearTraditionally, it was thought that one could affect the luck they would have throughout the coming year by what they did or ate on. the first day of the year. For that reason, it has become common for folks to celebrate the first few minutes of
15、 a brand new year in the company of family and friends. Parties often last into the middle of the night after the ringing in of a new year. It was once believed that the first visitor on New Years Day would bring either good luck or bad luck the rest of the year. It was particularly lucky if that vi
16、sitor happened to be a tall dark-haired man.Traditional New year foods are also thought to bring luck. Many cultures believe that anything in the shape of a ring is good luck, because it symbolizes “coming full circle,“ completing a years cycle. For that reason, the Dutch believe that eating donuts
17、on New Years Day will bring good fortune.Many parts of the U. S. celebrate the New Year by consuming black-eyed peas. These legumes are typically accompanied by either hog jowls or ham. Black-eyed peas and other legumes have been considered good luck in many cultures. The hog, and thus its meat, is
18、considered lucky because it symbolizes prosperity. Cabbage is another “good luck“ vegetable that is consumed on New Years Day by many. Cabbage leaves are also considered a sign of prosperity, being representative of paper currency. In some regions, rice is a lucky cod that is eaten on New Years Day.
19、Auld Lang SyneThe song, “Auld Lang Syne,“ playing in the background, is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every English-speaking country in the world to bring in the New Year. At least partially written by Robert Burns in the 1700s, it was first published in 1796 after Burns death. Early vari
20、ations of the song were sung prior to 1700 and inspired Burns to produce the modem rendition. An old Scotch tune, “Auld tang Syne“ literally means “old long since,“ or simply, “the good old days“.（分数：70.00）(1).Which of the following is NOT true about the New Year?（分数：7.00）A.It was first celebrated i
21、n Babylon.B.It was first celebrated about 4,000 years ago.C.It was the oldest of all holidays.D.It has always been celebrated on January 1st.(2).The beginning of spring is a logical time to start a new year because _.（分数：7.00）A.it is the most beautiful seasonB.people are less busy in this seasonC.it
22、 is a season of rebirthD.people are ready to harvest crops(3).When was January 1st eventually established as the beginning of the New Year?（分数：7.00）A.Around 2000 B. CB.4,000 years ago.C.153 B. CD.46 B. C(4).What was the early Catholics attitude towards New Year celebrations?（分数：7.00）A.They were oppo
23、sed.B.They were supportive.C.They were indifferent.D.They were friendly.(5).The New Year traditions include the following EXCEPT _.（分数：7.00）A.making New Year resolutionsB.lending farm tools to neighborsC.the Tournament of Roses ParadeD.using a baby to signify the New Year(6).Which of the following i
24、s NOT mentioned as lucky food according to the passage?（分数：7.00）A.Wheat.B.Rice.C.Cabbage.D.Donut.(7).The song “Auld Lang Syne” dates back to _.（分数：7.00）A.15th centuryB.16th centuryC.18th centuryD.19th century(8).January 1 has been celebrated as a holiday by Western nations for only about _.（分数：7.00）
25、填空项 1:_(9).The use of an image of a baby with _ as a symbolic representation of the New Year was brought to early America by the Germans.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).It was once believed that the first visitor on New Years Day would bring either good luck or bad luck the rest of the year. It was particularl
26、y lucky if that visitor happened to be_.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、Part Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Section A(总题数：3，分数：105.00)A.Use one dressing table for studying.B.Study the structure of the dressing table.C.Put the dressing table into the study room.D.Exchange the dressing table for a study desk.A.She h
27、as to post the memo instead.B.She has to turn down the mans request.C.Shes not sure if the computer is fixed.D.She cant send the memo right now.A.In a classroom.B.In a library.C.In a bookstore.D.In a cafeteria.A.She is in a meeting.B.She is on the phone.C.She is engaged for the moment.D.She is in th
28、e middle of her cooking.A.Get the books she needs.B.Make sure the hotel is expecting him.C.Make sure the time of the party is confirmed.D.Call and ask about hotel rooms.A.They have already chosen a president.B.They will choose a president in a few months.C.She thinks earlier reports that they chose
29、a new president were false.D.She thinks the appointment will take effect soon.A.Climb the mountains.B.Windsurf.C.Go fishing.D.Read some books.A.She cannot help the man because she is in a boat.B.The man should ask the doorkeeper where the hall is.C.The man should get into the same boat with her.D.Th
30、e man should go into the hall by himself.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.Food canning.B.Kinds of fish.C.A new snack food.D.A food flavoring.A.Its colors.B.Its texture.C.Its sales. 12) ) Its taste.A.To keep it longer.B.To give it a particular taste.C.T
31、o make it rougher.D.To fasten the process.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.Hospital staff only.B.Many officials.C.Many Packer Hall residents.D.The art students.A.By collections made at hospital.B.By money from sponsors.C.By the funds from local hospita
32、ls.D.By contributions based on the number of miles walked.A.one dollar.B.Two dollars.C.25 cents.D.20 cents.A.Joe will keep it for himself.B.It will be used for a new hospital.C.It will be used by the participants.D.It will be shared by the participants and the hospital.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Que
33、stions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.It took place in Chicago in 1859.B.Four cars powered by petrol took part in it.C.only one carmaker, Henry Ford was unable to take part in it.D.Henry Ford had no car to take part in it.A.Workers have to walk up and down along th
34、e assembly line.B.Workers neednt move while the product is moved.C.Many people accepted the idea of an assembly line at Henry Fords time.D.Henry Fords friends supported the idea of an assembly line.A.Because he persuaded his workers to buy Model-T ears.B.Because Model-T was ugly and always black.C.B
35、ecause Model-T was cheap hut Beautiful.D.Because Model T was cheap and simple and he increased his workers pay to buy cars.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.The federal government.B.Individual schools.C.The respective states.D.Local communities.A.According t
36、o the amount of college expenses they will pay.B.According to their records in high schools.C.According to the requirement of ages in respective states.D.According to the scholarships the students receive.A.Get help from the government.B.Get help from their own work.C.Get help from the local communi
37、ty.D.Get help from private foundations.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.To grow beautiful flowers.B.To grow a rose of new color and win a prize.C.To grow all kinds of flowers in the world.D.To take part in the competition.A.Because they hated Mr. Flowers.B.
38、Because they just wanted to play a joke on Mr. Flowers.C.Because Mr. Flowers didnt let them watch flowers.D.Because they were naughty.A.Because he was too old to see who did it.B.Because the boys ran too fast for him to catch.C.Because it was impossible for him to he on guard all the time.D.Because
39、he was too kind to beat the boys.A.Because they wanted to do what they were told not to.B.Because the notice was closer to the path.C.Because they hated to see the notice.D.Because the notice was in the way.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：76.00)A hobby can be almost anything a person likes to do in his (36) ti
40、me. Hobbyists raise pets, build (37) ships, weave baskets, or carve soap (38) . They watch birds, hunt animals, climb (39) , raise flowers, fish, ski, skate, and swim. Hobbyists also paint pictures (40) concerts and plays, and perform on musical (41) . They collect everything from books to (42) , an
41、d from shells to stamps.People take up hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship, knowledge, and (43) . Sometimes they even yield financial profit. (44) . Hobbies also offer interesting activities for persons who have retired. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can
42、follow a satisfying hobby, regardless of his age, position, or income.(45) . Doctors have found that hobbies are valuable in helping patients recover from physical or mental illnesses. Hobbies give bedridden or wheel-chair bound patients something to do, and provide interests that keep them from thi
43、nking about themselves. (46) .（分数：76.01）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_七、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Section A(总题数：1，分数：90.00)Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.California has more than two thousand (47) of plants that are not f
44、ound anywhere else. A new study says climate change could severely (48) these plants by the end of the century. Many could move northward and toward the Pacific coast in reaction to rising temperatures and (49) in rainfall. Others might climb up mountains to find the cooler climates they like.But Da
45、vid Akeley at the University of California, Berkeley, says the (50) of climate change is greater than during ice ages in the past. He says plants that cannot move fast enough are in(51) of getting killed off before they can relocate. Changes in plants could also affect animals that depend on the pla
46、nts for food.About forty percent of all (52) plants in California are endemic, meaning that they are found only in that state. The new study says that for two out of three endemic plants, the areas where they are found could (53) _ by more than eighty percent. That, they say, is the worst possible c
47、ase.The researchers point out that there are many things they cannot be sure about. That (54 how much warming to expect in the future from (55) of heat-trapping greenhouse gases. Also, they cannot be sure what will happen to (56) species of plants. A) effectI) includes B) speedJ) affect C) express K
48、) shrink D) kinds L) sure E) types M) release F) changes N) species G) individual O) native H) danger（分数：90.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_九、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：44.50)As regards social conventions, we must say a word about the well-known English class system.
