1、大学四级-464 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.有些人愿意和父母居住在一起 2. 有些人想自己独立居住 3. 我的看法 B Styles of Living/B（分数：106.00）_二、BPart Reading (总题数：1，分数：70.00)B The Right Amount of Energy/BWe all enjoy being around people with energy. They inspire us. They are stimulating, fun, and uplift
2、ing. An energetic person has passion in his voice, a bounce in his step, and a smile on his face. Energy makes a person likable, and likability is a key ingredient in persuasive communications. Many business professionals underestimate the energy level required to generate enthusiasm among their lis
3、teners. But electrifying speakers bring it. They have an energy that is several levels higher than the people they are attempting to influence.Most business professionals could use an energy boost for public speaking situations such as Webinars, podcasts, staff meetings, conference calls, and televi
4、sion and radio interviews. Each of these opportunities requires a higher level of energy than would normally be appropriate if you were just chatting to someone in the hallway. But how do you project the right level of vigor without seeming over the top? By weighing yourself on an energy scale. And
5、on this scale, more is better. BThe Energy Scale/BRecently I helped an executive prepare for his first major presentation in his new role.“Tell me where your energy is right now on a scale of one to ten,“ I asked. “One being fast asleep and ten being Jim Cramer on Mad Money. You know, the guy whos y
6、elling and gesturing wildly on his CNBC show. Where are you now?“A three,“ the speaker replied.“OK, what would it feel like to be a seven, eight or nine? Give it a try,“ I suggested.If theyre being honest, most presenters place themselves at a three to six on the energy scale. That means there is pl
7、enty of room to boost your energy while not appearing too zany. But keep in mind, once you hit a ten or higher, you could be the next YouTube (GOOG) hit-which is not necessarily your top objective! Here are several surefire strategies to boost your energy presence.B1. Practice leaving your comfort z
8、one./BRecord several minutes of your presentation as you would normally deliver it. Play it back, preferably with someone else watching and listening as well. Ask yourself and the observer, where am 1 on the energy scale? Now try it again. This time, break out of your comfort zone. Ham it up. Raise
9、your voice. Use big gestures. Put a big smile on your face Get to a point where you would feel slightly awkward and uncomfortable. Now watch it. Most likely your energy level will be far more engaging and still remain appropriate for the situation.B2. Smile and have fun./BWhy do most people seem to
10、enjoy Virgin entrepreneur Richard Branson? Because the guy has fun and it shows. He always has a warm, engaging smile on his face. Of course, you can argue that its easy to walk around with a smile when youre worth $4-billion! But seriously, smile. It wont hurt and it will make you more likable. Mos
11、t business professionals dont smile as much as they should during presentations. Im helping some executives prepare for CES, the big Consumer Electronics Show in January where they will announce new products. They get so caught up in the slides and what theyre going to say (as they should during pre
12、paration), they forget that new products bring joy to their consumers. In most cases-with the exception of bad news, of course-the first and last thing you say to yourself before launching into your presentation should be, “Have fun.“B3. Get your body moving./BMany people are uncomfortable using exp
13、ansive hand gestures. Dont be. I spoke to David McNeill at the University of Chicago, who is known for his research into gesture and speech. He says that clear, confident speakers use hand gestures and that the gestures leave a positive impression on listeners.He went on to say that using gestures w
14、ill help you speak better because for most of us it takes effort not to use gestures. Dont be afraid of using your hands.AOLs (TWX) T is one of my favorite video search engines. I use it to retrieve clips of business speakers to study their body language. Symantecs (SYMC) John Thompson, Oracles (ORC
15、L) Larry Ellison, Ciscos (CSCO) John Chambers, and eBays (EBAY) Meg Whitman are excellent examples of people with confident, energetic body language.B4. Study TV and radio personalities./BStars of television and radio who score high on the likability scale have high-energy personalities. I bad a con
16、versation with Suze Orman over the phone a couple of years ago and remember it to this day. Her energy comes right through the speaker. What you see on her CNBC show is what you get behind the scenes. High. energy. The other day I watched Food Network (SSP) star Rachael Ray sign books at a mall wher
17、e I happened to be shopping. Sometimes critics poke fun at her “perky“ personality and phrases like “yum-o,“ but the fact is she has energy and millions of viewers enjoy it. The network morning-show hosts are typically chosen for their energetic personalities. Todays Matt Lauer on NBC (GE) and The E
18、arly Shows Julie Chen on CBS (CBS) are excellent examples, but there are many others on morning television.Remember, maintaining an energetic presence is very difficult to do unless youre involved with something you enjoy. If you are truly passionate about your company, product, or service, then sho
19、w it. Speak with energy and vitality. Your listeners will love you for it.（分数：70.00）(1).From the first paragraph, what is a key point in persuasive communication?（分数：7.00）A.Stimulation.B.Fun.C.Uplifting.D.Likability.(2)._ have an energy several levels higher than the people they are attempting to in
20、fluence.（分数：7.00）A.Electrifying speakersB.Undynamic personsC.Business professionalsD.Listeners(3).How do people show the right level of energy without seeming over the top?（分数：7.00）A.By underestimating the energy level.B.By estimating an energy scale.C.By undervaluing the energy level.D.By using a l
21、ower level of energy.(4).The scale of the energy is _.（分数：7.00）A.seven, eight or nineB.three to sixC.ten or higherD.one to ten(5).What does the example mean in the third paragraph?（分数：7.00）A.There is little room to boost your energy while not appearing too zany.B.There is a little room to boost your
22、 energy while not appearing too zany.,C.There is much room to boost your energy while not appearing too zany.D.There is no room to boost your energy while not appearing too zany.(6).Why is Virgin entrepreneur Richard Branson popular?（分数：7.00）A.Because he has fun and it shows.B.Because he doesnt smil
23、e as much as he should during presentations.C.Because he is very humorous.D.Because he is famous.(7).David McNeill says that confident speakers use _.（分数：7.00）A.hand gesturesB.smileC.speechD.expression(8).I use AOLs (TWX) T to retrieve clips of business speakers to _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).Stars of tel
24、evision and radio who score high on the likability scale have _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).Maintaining an energetic presence is very difficult to do unless _.（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.The class thoug
25、ht the demonstration was too complex.B.The professor didnt show up.C.Too many students showed up.D.The professor cancelled it.A.Because nine is an odd number.B.Because the elevator is too old.C.Because the elevator got stuck.D.Because there are too many people in the elevator.A.The rain has stopped.
26、B.She is looking for her clothes.C.She wants to soak her clothes.D.Its raining heavily.A.She goes home for lunch.B.She gets interested in what she is reading.C.She spends her time shopping.D.She doesnt wake up in time.A.To buy some potatoes.B.To have some potatoes.C.To pass him some potatoes.D.To he
27、lp him cook some potatoes.A.It involved a few lunches.B.There were three lunches.C.There were free lunches.D.There were more than free lunches.A.He decided to continue his project.B.Lack of land prevented his success.C.He was unable to get sufficient money.D.He was successful with his project.A.Pain
28、ting the room white.B.Waiting the man to decide.C.Buying white furniture.D.Asking Mr. White for advice.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.In the student recreation center.B.In the university bookstore.C.In the campus dining hall.D.In a classroom.A.Studyi
29、ng.B.Playing cards.C.Preparing snacks.D.Learning how to play bridge.A.Miss her card game.B.Take too heavy a work load next semester.C.Stay up too late.D.Neglect her studies to play bridge.A.He already knows how to play.B.He doesnt have a partner.C.He doesnt like to play games.D.He doesnt have enough
30、 free time.BQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.The effect of the atmosphere on rainfall.B.How water originated on earth.C.How conditions on earth support life.D.A new estimate of the age of earth.A.The surface of the ocean is expanding.B.The surface of
31、 earth contains tons of cosmic dust.C.Volcanic activity is increasing.D.Thousands of comets are colliding with earths atmosphere.A.They are found under the oceans.B.Their emissions created earths atmosphere.C.They were most active when earth was first formed.D.Their fumes are mostly water in the sta
32、te of a gas.四、BSection B/B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.He was trained as an electronics engineer.B.He was trained as a communication engineer.C.He was trained as a mechanical engineer.D.He was trained as a nuclear engineer.
33、A.Fishing and hunting.B.Nuclear science.C.He began to show great interest in natural beauty.D.Amateur radio.A.An old friend of his.B.His younger brother.C.His elder brother.D.His younger son.BPassage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.The Bachelors degre
34、e.B.The Masters degree.C.The Associate degree.D.The Doctors degree.A.A technical associate degree.B.A bachelors degree.C.A degree which is designed for transfer.D.The last degree one can ever hope to attain.A.120 quarter hours.B.120 credit hours.C.95 quarter hours.D.72 credit hours.BPassage ThreeQue
35、stions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：28.00）A.In 1848.B.In 1884.C.In 1846.D.In 1849.A.8,000 people.B.80,000 people.C.10,000 people.D.100,000 people.A.From the western United States.B.From only the east coast of the American Continent.C.From all parts of the country.D.Fro
36、m San Francisco Bay.A.Because many settlements were abandoned.B.Because private gold could not be protected by law.C.Because there were many gold-hungry sailors.D.Because everybody raced for California.五、BSection C/B(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Mark Twain, who wrote the story were going to read, traveled quite a
37、 lot often because circumstamces, usually U(36) /U circumstances, forced him to. He was born in Florida, Missouri in 1835 and moved to Hannibal, Missouri with his family when he was about 4 years old. Most people think he was born in Hannibal but that isnt true. After his father died when he was abo
38、ut 12, Twain worked in Hannibal for a while and then left, so he could U(37) /U more money. He worked for a while as a typesetter on U(38) /U newspapers and then got a job as a river U(39) /U on the Mississippi. Twain loved this job and many of his books show it. The river job didnt last, however, b
39、ecause of the U(40) /U of the Civil War. Twain, was in the U(41) /U Army for just 2 weeks and then he and his whole U(42) /U went west to get away from the war and the army. In Nevada and California Twain U(43) /U for silver and gold without much luck, but did succeed as a writer. U(44) /U.U (45) /U
40、.U (46) /U（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)Perhaps like most Americans you have some extra pounds to U(47) /U. You may even have tried a fad diet or two, but found yourself right back where you started
41、. The key to weight loss is regular U(48) /U activity. And surprisingly, you dont have to give up eating or make the gym your second home to see long-term, U(49) /U effects.Your body needs a certain amount of energy to maintain basic U(50) /U such as breathing, blood circulation and digestion. The e
42、nergy required to keep your organs functioning is referred to as the resting or basal metabolic rate.Any time you are active, U(51) /U energy is required. It is obtained from glycogen and fat stored in the blood, liver, and muscles. The key to losing weight is to draw on the fat rather than on the c
43、arbohydrate reserves.Which of the two energy sources you use depends on the intensity and U(52) /U of your activity. The higher the intensity, the more your body will pull from the stored carbohydrates. The lower the intensity, the more your body will U(53) /U on fat as its fuel.Aerobic exercise is
44、most U(54) /U for weight loss. When you perform aerobic activities you U(55) /U contract large muscle groups such as your legs and arms. Walking, running, rollerblading, swimming, dancing, and jumping jacks are all forms of aerobic activity.Surprisingly, if your aerobic activity is low to moderately
45、 intense and of long duration, you will bum more fat than if you had U(56) /U in a short burst of high-intensity exercise. In short, a brisk 30-minute walk will bum fat while a 100-yard sprint will bum glycogen.A positive I participatedB additional J rely C duration K cut D effective L repeatedly E
46、shed M uses F physical N little G food O obvious H functions（分数：90.00）(1).（分数：9.00）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:_七、BSection B/B(总题数：2，分数：80.00)BPassage One/BThere are many ways of defining success. It is accurate to say that each of us has our own concept of success to the extent that each of us is responsible for setting our own goals and determining whether we have met these goals satisfactorily. Because each of us possesses unique differences in genetic ability and favorable environments in which to express these abi
