1、大学四级-887 及答案解析(总分：667.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.1有些人认为养宠物益处多2有些人认为养宠物害处多3你的看法是Should We Keep Animals as Pets?_（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)Music to My EarsAs a boy growing up in Shenyang, China, I practiced the piano six hours a day. I loved the instrument. My
2、 mother, Xiulan Zhou, taught me to read notes, and my father, Guoren Lang, concertmaster of a local folk orchestra, showed me how to control the keys. At first I played on Chinese keyboards-cheap, but the best we could afford. Later my parents bought me a Swedish piano, but I broke half the strings
3、on it Playing Tchaikovsky (柴科夫斯基). Thats when my parents and my teacher decided I was too much for such an instrumentand for our hometown. To be a serious musician, I would have to move to Beijing, one of our cultural capitals. I was just eight years old then.My father, who played the erhu, a two-st
4、ringed instrument, knew that life wouldnt be easy. Millions of pianists in China were competing for fame. “You need fortune,“ my father said. “If you dont work, no fortune comes.“ “But music is still music,“ he added, “and it exists to make us happy.“To relocate to Beijing with me, he made a great s
5、acrifice. He quit his concertmasters job, which he loved, and my mother stayed behind in Shenyang to keep working at her job at the science institute to support us. They both warned me, “Being a pianist is hard. Can you live without your mother?“ I said, “I want my mother!“ But I knew I needed to be
6、 in Beijing. In America, people often move and start over. But it is not in China, not in those days.Suddenly my father and I were newcomersoutsiders. To the others around us, we spoke with funny northern accents. The only apartment we could find for the money we had was in an unheated building, wit
7、h five families sharing one bathroom. My father cooked, cleaned and looked after me. He became a “house-husband“, basically.We lived far from my school, and since the bus was too expensive, my father would “drive“ me on his bicycle every day. It was an hour-and-a-half trip each way, and I was a heav
8、y boy, much heavier than I am as an adult. He did this in winter too. Imagine! During the coldest nights, when I practiced piano, my father would lie in my bed so it would be warm when I was tired.I was miserable, but not from the poverty or pressure. My new teacher in Beijing didnt like me. “You ha
9、ve no talent,“ she often told me. “You will never be a pianist.“ And one day. she “fired“ me.I was just nine years old. I was desperate. I didnt want to be a pianist anymore, I decided. I wanted to go home to be with my mother. In the next two weeks I didnt touch the piano. Wisely, my father didnt p
10、ush. He just waited.Sure enough, the day came at school when my teacher asked me to play some holiday songs. I didnt want to, but as I placed my fingers on the pianos keys, I realized I could show other people that I had talent after all.That day I told my father what hed been waiting to hearthat I
11、wanted to study with a new teacher. From that point on, everything turned around.When Fortune Spots YouI started winning competitions. We still had very little money-my father had to borrow $ 5 000 to pay for a trip to the International Young Pianists Competition in Ettlingen, Germany, in 1994, when
12、 I was 12. I realized later how much pressure he was under as I watched footage (电影胶片) of the contest. Tears streamed down his face when it was announced that Id wonearning enough money to pay back our loan.It was soon clear I couldnt stay in China forever. To become a world-class musician, I had to
13、 play on the worlds bigger stages. So in 1997, my father and I moved again, this time to Philadelphia, so I could attend The Curtis Institute of Music. Finally our money worries were easing. The school paid for us an apartment and even lent me a Steinway (斯坦威钢琴). At night, I would sneak into the liv
14、ing room just to touch the keys.Now that I was in America, I wanted to become famous, but my new teachers reminded me that I had a lot to learn. I spent two years practicing, and by 1999 I had worked hard enough for fortune to take over. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra heard me play and liked me, but
15、 orchestra schedules were set far in advance. I thought I might join them in a few years.The next morning, I got a call. The great pianist Andre Watts, who was to play the “Gala Benefit Evening“ at Chicagos Ravinia Festival, had become ill. I was asked to substitute him. That performance was, for me
16、, the moment. After violinist Isaac Stern introduced me, I played Tchaikovskys Piano Concerto No.1. My fathers mouth hung open throughout the entire piece.Afterward, people celebratedmaybe they were a bit drunkand asked me to play Bachs Goldberg Variations. So I played until 3:30 a.m. I felt somethi
17、ng happening. Sure enough, concerts started pouring in Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Still, my father kept telling me, “Youd better practice!“ But living in America with me was beginning to relax him. In Beijing Id been fathe made sure I ateand hed been skinny. Now I was getting thin. He wasnt.I
18、 wanted to do something special for him for all he had done for me. So when I made my Carnegie Hall solo debut (初次登场) in 2003 at the age of 21, I included Chinese music, t wanted to bring back our familys Shenyang tradition of playing music.My father and I had often practiced a piece called “Horses“
19、, a funny version for piano and erhu. That night in Carnegie Hall, after I played Chopin and Liszt, I brought Dad out on the stage, and we played our duet (二重奏). People went crazythey loved it. My father couldnt sleep for days. He was too happy to sleep.There have been lots of concerts in Carnegie H
20、all, but for me playing there was especially sweet and made me recall the cold days in Beijing. Together, my father and I worked to reach the lucky place where fortune spots us, and lets us shine.（分数：70.00）(1).Who showed Lang Lang how to control the keys?（分数：7.00）A.His mother.B.His father.C.His uncl
21、e.D.His kindergarten teacher.(2).What happened when Lang Lang was eight years old?（分数：7.00）A.The whole family moved to Beijing.B.He and his father went to Beijing to learn piano.C.His mother got ill.D.His family objected to his learning in Beijing.(3).What do we know from the passage?（分数：7.00）A.Lang
22、 Langs mother is a world-famous scientist.B.Lang Langs father had no job before he went to Beijing.C.Lang Lang began to learn piano when he was eight years old.D.Lang Langs father is proud of him.(4).When living in Beijing, how did Lang Lang go to school?（分数：7.00）A.On foot.B.By bus.C.On his fathers
23、bicycle.D.By train.(5).Lang Lang felt life was miserable in Beijing because of _.（分数：7.00）A.the great poverty and pressureB.the dislike of him from his teacherC.the disease he got that prevented him from learningD.the unbearably bad living condition(6).What happened after Lang Lang started studying
24、with the second piano teacher?（分数：7.00）A.He was still criticized by his second teacher.B.He lost his confidence little by little.C.His father found a new job in Beijing.D.His future began to take on a new look.(7).What special things did Lang Lang do for his father?（分数：7.00）A.He sent his father a sp
25、ecial gift.B.He invited his father to play a duet at his Carnegie Hall solo debut.C.He took his father to Hawaii for sightseeing.D.He helped his father find a job in America.(8).According to Lang Langs father, music was still music, and it existed to _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).Obviously, Lang Lang couldn
26、t stay in his motherland forever, because in order to become a world-class musician, he had to _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).When Lang Lang gave his first performance in Carnegie Hall in 2003, he included Chinese music by bringing back _.（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，
27、分数：105.00)A.In bed.B.At her mothers.C.In the hospital.D.At the office.A.He never drives his car in order to avoid accidents.B.He often suffers from the heavy traffic, too.C.He cant agree with the woman any more.D.The woman should take the subway to avoid the traffic.A.Go to see the game with the wom
28、an.B.Put on more clothes.C.Watch the game on TV.D.Watch a film on TV.A.He makes a fool of himself by eating too much.B.He likes to eat something other than beef.C.He wants to eat some more roast beef.D.He couldnt eat any more roast beef.A.Remove George from the committee immediately.B.Warn George th
29、at his attendance problem is serious.C.Offer to help George during the meeting.D.Telephone George to see if hes coming to the meeting.A.Linda didnt like it.B.Bill lost his arm and leg in order to get the ring.C.The ring was very expensive.D.Bill was injured.A.Continue to read.B.Meet the woman at the
30、 library.C.Make some coffee.D.Go out with some friends.A.He has to hand in a report about the museum.B.He is too busy to go with her.C.He has to read a history book.D.He has already visited the museum.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.Harm that cannot b
31、e repaired.B.Harm that are more powerful these days.C.Damage that can be repaired.D.Harm that are legalized.A.Being a problem to the society.B.Being squashed.C.Taking drugs.D.Becoming an orange.A.Because cannabis proved to be more harmful than tobacco.B.Because cannabis is already so widespread.C.Be
32、cause it is not known whether cannabis may be harmful or not.D.Because cannabis is proved to be positively harmful.A.Reject all values.B.Be hostile to society.C.Reject the values of their elders.D.Disregard the values of others.Questions 23 to 25 are bused on the conversation you have just heard.（分数
33、：21.00）A.He works in a publishing company.B.He cooks at home.C.He is a teacher or lecturer.D.He has no regular job.A.He saves much money because he neednt drive car or take bus.B.He doesnt have to get up on time every day.C.He can easily earn much money.D.He has a lot of time to cook a meal at home.
34、A.Because he can earn much money to support his family.B.Because his wife agrees with his present working way.C.Because his present work is creative.D.Because his work is useful to the people and the community.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Questions 26 to 28 are bused on the passage you have just heard
35、.（分数：21.00）A.National economy.B.Adult population.C.Young children.D.National currency.A.To double last years food-aid.B.To raise $122 million for Iraqi people.C.To provide each Iraqi family with $ 26 a month.D.To help Iraqs 12 million population.A.60% of its population.B.70% of its population.C.30%
36、of its population.D.40% of its population.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.They moved from one place to another.B.They came from Indonesia.C.They have left us information about their migrations.D.They preserved their sagas and legends.A.How Indonesia came t
37、o be inhabited.B.How the Polynesian islands came to be inhabited.C.How the Polynesian people traveled from Indonesia.D.How the sagas told by ancient people were written.A.Materials that are easy to shape.B.The bones of men who made tools.C.Stones that do not decay.D.Ancient tools made from stone.Que
38、stions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.People enjoy sport.B.There are general principles governing sport.C.Sport makes war less likely.D.Sport is enjoyed by common people.A.Beating your opponent.B.Having fun.C.Doing your best to show your talent.D.Having award and r
39、eputation.A.Patriotic.B.Savage.C.Shamed.D.Even more competitive.A.Behavior of the players.B.The attitude of the spectators.C.The attitude of the players.D.The number of medals.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)For a moment it felt like being in some part of China. (36) , Chinese snacks, lion and dragon dan
40、ces, even lucky (37) wrapped in red paper, everything, well almost everything, (38) with Spring Festival was there. But all that was happening in London, in British capitals Chinatown, to be precise.The parade that (39) its way yesterday from Chinatown to Trafalgar Square, welcoming the Year of the
41、Rat, had something for every visitor (40) in the celebrations of the local Chinese community.Red lanterns lit up the Chinatown (41) , and mascots of the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympic Games added extra color to the festivities.The celebrations began on February 6 when UK and Chinese Olympic (4
42、2) at Oxford Circus switched on the newly designed Chinese lanterns for the two-month-long “China in London“ festival.The athletes included British 400m Olympic (43) and former BMX biker Iwan Thomas, former Olympic triple-jump champion Jonathan Edwards, and Chinese Olympic gold medalist Tian Liang,
43、known as the “Prince of Diving.“A stuntman took to a 14-foot ramp, performing extreme BMX (bicycle motor-cross riding) skits high in the air. (44) .Londons most prestigious cultural organizations, such as the British Museum, will hold more than 500 events during the third “China in London“ festival.
44、 (45) .Illustrating the importance of the festival, London Mayor Ken Livingstone said: “ (46) “, which will continue to grow as we approach the Beijing Games.（分数：77.00）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:_七、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Section A(总题数：1，分数
45、：45.00)By the time the Olympics begin in Atlanta this summer, the business world will have spent more than $1 billion to link their names and products to the Olympic Games. There are 10 Worldwide Sponsors, 10 Centennial Olympic Partners, about 20 regular sponsors and more than a hundred licensees. T
46、he Atlanta Games will boast an “official“ scouring pad and timepiece, two official game shows, and three official vehicles: a family car, an import minivan and a luxury sedan.But what exactly do these companies reap for their huge investment? At the very least, they command tickets to the most popul
47、ar events, invitations to the best parties and prime hotel rooms. But most of all, according to US Postal Service, it is purchasing the right to spend money.And the right to spend money is expensive. The biggest backers, Olympic sponsors like Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola, Mcdonalds and Xerox, commit up to $ 40 million. But, getting the rights to the Olympic rings is only half the battle. The other half is the challenge to sort of wrap their product brands around that image. Often that means TV time. And at roughly $ 4000
