1、大学四级-423 及答案解析(总分：693.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.1年轻人越来越趋向于打电话 2信件是否会被电话取缔 3我的观点（分数：106.00）_二、BPart Reading (总题数：1，分数：70.00)BHoly Squid! Photos Offer First Glimpse of Live Deep-Sea Giant/BLike something straight out of a Jules Verne novel, an enormous tentacle creature looms out
2、 of the inky blackness of the deep Pacific waters.But this isnt science fiction. A set of extraordinary images captured by Japanese scientists mark the first-ever record of a live giant squid (Architeuthis) in the wild.The animal-which measures roughly 25 feet (8 meters) long-was photographed 2,950
3、feet (900 meters) beneath the North Pacific Ocean. Japanese scientists attracted the squid toward cameras attached to a baited fishing line.The scientists say they snapped more than 500 images of the massive cephalopod before it broke free alter snagging itself on a hook. They also recovered one of
4、the giant squids two longest tentacles, which severed during its struggle.The photo sequence, taken off Japans Ogasawara Islands in September 2004, shows the squid homing in on the baited line and enveloping it in “a ball of tentacles.“Tsunemi Kubodera of the National Science Museum in Tokyo and Kyo
5、ichi Mori of the Ogasawara Whale Watching Association report their observations this week in the journal proceedings of the Royal Society B.“Architeuthis appears to be a much more active predator than previously suspected, using its elongated feeding tentacles to strike and tangle prey,“ the researc
6、hers write.They add that the squid was found feeding at depths where no light penetrates even during the day.BGiant Breakthrough/BDespite peoples fascination with this deep-sea behemoth, the giant squids life and habits have remained largely a mystery. The little information known has been mostly ba
7、sed on dead and dying specimens that were caught by commercial fishing boats or washed ashore.The mysterious creature has inspired countless sea monster tales and has been the subject of various scientific expeditions.Since the mid 1990s there have been a number of research trips in search of giant
8、squid. Cameras attached to deep-diving subs or sperm whales have been used to try to capture the elusive animals on film, but without success.The Japanese researchers used sperm whales as guides to help them pinpoint likely giant squid haunts. Over the years whalers have reported finding a high numb
9、er of large squid beaks in the mammals stomachs, pegging sperm whales as primary predators of large squid.The images are generating considerable excitement among squid experts.“I think its wonderful that weve finally got a picture of a living giant squid,“ said Richard Ellis, a research associate at
10、 the American Museum of Natural History in New York and author of The Search for the Giant Squid.“I thought it would only be a matter of time before someone got images of Architeuthis,“ he added.“After all, its not an endangered species, not even all that rare, and its one of the largest of all inve
11、rtebrates. So the Japanese film finaly breaks through and renders the statement nobody has ever seen a living giant squid inoperative.“Squid expert Martin Collins of the British Antarctic Survey based in Cambridge, England, says the new images are a “fantastic“ achievement.The marine biologist says
12、he was skeptical that a dedicated giant squid hunt would succeed. He thought the first wild sighting would probably come by accident.“Fair play to these guys whove made the effort, gone out there and looked in what riley thought was a good area, and found it,“ he said.BHunting for Clues/BCollins is
13、especially interested in clues the images might provide to the way giant squid swim and hunt in the deep ocean.“Seeing the animals on film gives you a tremendous insight into how they live down there,“ he said. “It shows they are pretty active animals, and that answers a big question thats been out
14、there for some time.“Collins says there were two competing schools of thought among giant squid experts.“One was the idea that giant squid were fairly inactive and just drifted around, dangling their tentacles below them like fishing lures to catch what came by,“ he said.“The other theory was that t
15、hey were actually quite active. This new evidence supports this, suggesting they are active predators which can move reasonably quickly.“The efforts the squid want to untangle itself from the baited fishing line also shows they are capable of quite strong and rapid movement,“ he added.The study team
16、 reports that the severed tentacle repeatedly gripped the boat deck and crew after it was hauled aboard. The squids tentacles are armed with suckers, each ringed with tiny teeth to help snare prey.Measuring 18 feet (5.5 meters) long, analysis of the tentacle confirmed it came from a giant squid and
17、allowed the researchers to estimate the total length of the animal.But the researchers caution that their data assume the tentacle was severed at its base. If not, the squid may have been considerably larger. The longest giant squid on record measured 59 feet (18 meters), including its two elongated
18、 tentacles.BShedding Light on Giant Squid/BGiant squid, along with their close cousins colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis), have the largest eyes of any animal.“Giant squid do have particularly large eyes, which would suggest vision is important to them. Having a large eye isnt unusual in deep-sea ani
19、mals-you see it quite often in fish.“The fact that the animal caught on film was swimming in total darkness suggests the species detects prey using alternative light source. “The only light down there is likely to be light produced by other animals,“ said Collins of the British Antarctic Survey.The
20、Japanese team thinks that research techniques similar to their own could be used to bring about more close encounters with giant squid. Ellis of the American Museum of Natural History agrees.“Im sure we can learn a lot from an analysis of these images,“ he said. “And now that we have an idea of wher
21、e to look for the squid, we will undoubtedly get more pictures.“（分数：70.00）(1).The passage talks mainly about the studying of a live giant squid by American scientists.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(2).The giant squid was photographed 2,950 feet beneath the North Pacific Ocean.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(3).The observations
22、by Tsuaemi Kubodem and Kyoichi Mori was reported in the journal Proceedings of Royal Society B.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(4).The Japanese film is a breakthrough in the study of the giant squids life and habits.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(5).There are three competing schools of thought among giant squid experts.（分数：7.00）
23、填空项 1:_(6).The giant squid are capable of quite strong and rapid movement.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(7).The longest giant squid on record measured 18 feet.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(8).Giant squid, along with their close cousins colossal squid, have the largest _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).The giant squid swimming in total da
24、rkness detects prey using _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).The Japanese team thinks that research techniques similar to their own could be used to bring about more _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、BPart Listenin(总题数：3，分数：105.00)BQuestions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard./B（分数：56.00）A.Hell be spe
25、aking at the end of the meeting.B.He suddenly decided not to speak.C.He was supposed to speak last night instead.D.He already spoke very briefly tonight.A.Its too high.B.Its cheap indeed.C.Its acceptable.D.The woman should have bargained for it.A.At two oclock.B.At four oclock.C.At three oclock.D.At
26、 five oclock.A.Shop assistant and customer.B.Store keeper and customer.C.Post clerk and customer.D.Waitress and customer.A.His girlfriend complained of his going to the party without her.B.He was together with his girlfriend yesterday.C.He has been busy dating his girlfriend these days.D.He brought
27、his girlfriend to the party.A.She regretted having bought the second-hand car.B.They should sell their second-hand car and buy a new one.C.It is unnecessary to rent another house.D.They can afford a second-hand car.A.She loves the film too.B.She asks the man to repeat his words.C.She doesnt think mu
28、ch of the film.D.Its not as good as she expected.A.GO out with his wife.B.Stay at home with his wife.C.Work for extra hours.D.Go out with his boss.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.Its hereditary.B.He combs his hair too much.C.The shampoo he used caused
29、 it.D.He is old enough to lose hair.A.Use some special shampoo.B.Dont try to comb hair over the bald or thin patch.C.Wear a wig.D.Go to the doctor for advice.A.Over the radio.B.At the mans house.C.At a doctors office.D.At a drug store.A.It suits him.B.It looks old.C.It looks ridiculous.D.Its getting
30、 worse.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.Once a week.B.Five every month.C.Three every month.D.Two every monthA.When there are more than twelve people.B.When there are fifteen people.C.When there are five people.D.When there are more than fifteen people.
31、A.Call the office.B.Pay the money.C.sign your name on the notice board in advance.D.There is no need to reserve a place.四、BSection B/B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：28.00）A.Because it isnt closed.B.Because the students have to pass a
32、ll examinations before entering it.C.Because there is no examination before they are accepted as students.D.Because its door is open.A.At the airport.B.Taking the air.C.By plane.D.On radio and TV.A.Four.B.Three.C.Eight.D.Five.A.In four or five years.B.In three or four years.C.In one year.D.In 36 wee
33、ks.BPassage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.A new way to take notes.B.The five steps in the reading process.C.A short name for survey reading method,D.Different ways to study for examinations.A.That one should think about the ideas while reading the w
34、ords.B.That one should always take notes.C.That one should read only the title and important words.D.That one should read sequences of words.A.Read.B.Review.C.Recite.D.Reread.BPassage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.Vacations.B.Overcrowded classroom
35、s.C.Wages.D.Paid sick leaves.A.They want the teachers to resign.B.They are very sympathetic toward the strike.C.They want the teachers to return to work.D.They are refusing to comment on the situation.A.Parent Board.B.Teachers Union.C.District Court.D.School Committee.五、BSection C/B(总题数：1，分数：77.00)T
36、here are 17 kinds of penguins in the world. All of them live in the southernU (36) /U. Only a fewU (37) /Ulive on the continent of Antarctica at the bottom of the world. The emperor penguins are the largest. They are about 100U (38) /Utall and weigh about 30 kilograms. Their specialU (39) /Uof matin
37、g makes them different from all other penguins.For thousands of years the emperor penguins have lived on theU (40) /Ucontinent of Antarctica. These black and white birds live in large groups or colonies. There are about 40 emperor penguin colonies on Antarctica. In total there are about 400,000 bird
38、s.These birds spend the summer swimming in the ocean inU (41) /Uof food such as fish andU (42) /U. Penguins are not able to fly, but they areU (43) /Uswimmers.U (44) /UBut when summer ends, so does this easy time spent by the water.U (45) /U.U (46) /U. They must find an area with some shelter from t
39、he freezing winds.（分数：77.00）(1).（分数：7.00）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:_填空项 1:_六、BPart Reading (总题数：1，分数：90.00)Culture shock is so named because of the effect it has on people when they enter a new culture. Experts have been interested in these effects and have
40、 agreed on five basic stages of culture shock. These stages are general and should only be used as a reference. Not every individual will go through each stage, and one stage may last longer than another for different individuals.The hardest thing for most travelers to deal with is the emotional “ro
41、ller coaster“ they seem to be riding. One moment they feel very positive toward the new culture, and the next moment very negative. It seems common that international visitors and immigrants vacillate (犹豫不定) between loving and hating a new country. Feelings of separation and alienation can be intens
42、ified if they do not have a sense of fitting in or belonging.Fatigue is another problem people face when entering a new culture. There can be a sense era greater need for sleep. This is due not only to physical tiredness, but also to mental fatigue. This mental fatigue comes from straining to compre
43、hend the language, and coping with new situations.The impact of culture shock can vary from person to person. There can be significant differences because some people may be better prepared to enter a new culture. Four factors which play into these are personality, language ability, length of stay,
44、and the emotional support received.It is logical to think that when people are deprived of their familiar surroundings they will feel disoriented. One solution some have found is to bring a few small reminders of home. Pictures, wall hangings, favorite utensils, and keepsakes(纪念品) are all good candi
45、dates to make things feel more familiar. Another helpful activity is to establish little routines that become familiar over time. Even better is fitting things that were part of the regular routine back in the home country into the routine established in the new culture. This will make people feel m
46、ore at home.（分数：90.00）(1).According to the 1st paragraph, experts have interests in _.（分数：18.00）填空项 1:_(2).Emotional “roller coaster“ refers to _.（分数：18.00）填空项 1:_(3).When entering a new culture, the problems people face are _.（分数：18.00）填空项 1:_(4).Coping with new situations may result in _.（分数：18.00
47、）填空项 1:_(5).According to the author, the more effective way to solve “cultural shock“ is _.（分数：18.00）填空项 1:_七、BSection B/B(总题数：2，分数：80.00)BPassage One/BSixteen years ago, Eileen Doyles husband, an engineer, took his four children up for an early morning cup of tea, packed a small case and was never seen or heard of again. Eileen was astonished and in a state of despair
