1、大学四级-1712 及答案解析(总分：712.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.1现在有许多大学生沉溺于网络游戏2沉溺于网络游戏给大学生带来的影响3建议大家远离这种消遣方式Stepping Away from Online Games（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)Stress in CollegeMost students in US colleges are just plain stressed out, from everyday worries about gr
2、ades and relationships to darker thoughts of suicide, according to a poll of undergraduates from coast to coast. The survey was conducted for the Associated Press and MFVU, a television network available at many colleges and universities. Students Stress ProblemFour in 10 students say they endure st
3、ress often. Nearly one in five say they feel it all or most of the time. But most are bearing it. Nearly 60% in the survey say they enjoy life.The majority cite classic stress symptoms including trouble concentrating, sleeping and finding motivation. Most say they have also been disturbed, worried,
4、too tired to work. “Everything is being piled on at once,“ said Chris Curran, a junior at the Albany College of Pharmacy (制药) in Albany, N.Y. tie said he has learned to cope better since starting school. “You just get really disturbed and anxious. Then you start procrastinating (拖延), and it all pile
5、s up.“ Many cite eating problems and say they have felt lonely, depressed, like they are failures. Substantial numbers are even concerned about spring break, chiefly not having enough money or being in good physical shape.More than a quarter of the students sometimes think they should cut down on dr
6、inking or going out. A third say they, sometimes want to use drugs or alcohol to relax. About 15% say theyre at least somewhat concerned about drinking too much on spring break. One in five say they have felt too stressed to do schoolwork or be with friends. About the same number say things have bee
7、n so bad ill the past three months that they have seriously considered dropping out of school. Darker still, about one in six say they have friends who in the past year have discussed committing suicide, and about one in 10 say they have seriously considered it themselves. Friends have actually trie
8、d to end their lives in that time, one in 10 say. In this ocean of campus anxiety, 13% say they have been diagnosed with a mental health condition such as depression or an anxiety disorder.Of that group, two-thirds say they always or usually follow their treatment, one-tenth say they have been unabl
9、e to stick to it, and the rest are not on a plan. The perils (危险) of halting treatment were highlighted last month when police said the girlfriend of Steven Kazmierczak, who fatally shot five people and then himself at Northern Illinois University, told them he had stopped taking medication. Six in
10、10 in the survey say they are usually hopeful and enjoy life. Half even concede they feel understood by their families.What Causes the Stress ProblemEven so, the survey shows plenty of sources of stress, led by the seven in 10 students who attribute it to school work and grades. Financial problems a
11、re close behind, while relationships and dating, family problems and extracurricular activities all are named by half as adding pressure.College women have a more stressful existence than men, with 45% of females and 34% of males saying they face pressure often. The youngest students cite frequent s
12、tress most often. Whites report more stress than blacks and Hispanics. From schoolwork to dating, women are more possible than men to say they experience pressure from virtually every potential source of distress in the survey. Six in 10 women and just four in 10 men say family issues cause problems
13、, though the differences between the sexes in most areas are slimmer. Besides balancing her approaching graduation with the 20-hour-per-week job that helps finance school, Jeanette Devereaux-Weber said she has a new pressure: beginning her post-college life. She has not decided what to do.“ It doesn
14、t feel like looking for a summer job anymore, its looking for a career, its things that will shape everything to come,“ she said. “Sometimes it feels like you have to make the right choice right away or you will be behind everyone else.“How to Solve the Stress ProblemThe poll shows a spotty sense am
15、ong students of how to find assistance handling pressure. Just over half say they are sure whom they would turn to for help. Only one in seven say they were very familiar with the counseling offered at their schools. Overall, 26% of students say they have considered talking to a counselor or getting
16、 other professional help. Just 15% say they have actually done so. Professional help, though, is not on a top students lists when they need help. Three-quarters say they would be most likely to turn to friends; nearly two-thirds cite their parents and half say they would talk to brothers or sisters.
17、 Only one in five say they would seek out school counselors.Of the 9% who said they had considered suicide in the past year, only half. said they had considered talking to a counselor or professional and four in 10 had actually received such help. While 11% said they had friends who had tried commit
18、ting suicide in the past year, that doesnt mean there have been that many attempts because many people often know each individual who has tried. According to the most recent figures from the federal Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, far less than one of every 100 people aged 18 to 24 tried
19、 to injure himself in 2006. However, the number is less than one of every 1 000 people of that age in 2005.How is the Survey Conducted?The survey was conducted by Edison Media Research from Feb. 28 to March 6 by having 2 253 undergraduate students fill out confidential forms. The margin of sampling
20、error was plus or minus 3 percentage points. The students, aged 18-24, were handed the questionnaires at 40 randomly chosen four-year schools around the country. To protect privacy, the schools where the poll was conducted are not being identified and the students who responded were not asked for th
21、eir names. Those mentioned in this story were not among those polled and did not necessarily attend schools involved in the survey.MTVUs sponsorship of the poll is related to its work on “Half of Us“, which it runs with the Jed Foundation, a non-profit group that works to reduce suicide among young
22、people. “Half of Us“ is a program designed to raise awareness about emotional problems faced by college students.（分数：70.00）(1).One of the organizers for this survey is MTVU, which is_.（分数：7.00）A.a TV stationB.a universityC.a radio stationD.a television network(2).According to the survey, how many st
23、udents enjoy their lives?（分数：7.00）A.Nearly 20%.B.Nearly 40%.C.Nearly 60%.D.Nearly 80%.(3).According to the survey, what is the symptom of stress mentioned most by the majority of students?（分数：7.00）A.Eye problem.B.Eating problem.C.Concentration problem.D.Breath problem.(4).According to the survey, th
24、e biggest reason for students stress problem is_.（分数：7.00）A.school work and gradesB.relationships and datingC.financial problemD.family problems(5).The example of Jeanette revealed the new pressure of_.（分数：7.00）A.obtaining education feesB.solving roommate conflictC.starting post-college lifeD.applyi
25、ng for a degree(6).When facing stress problem, students commonly get help from_.（分数：7.00）A.school counselorB.friendsC.parentsD.relatives(7).Compared to that in 2005, the number of students trying to injure themselves because of stress problem in 2006 has_.（分数：7.00）A.increasedB.decreasedC.kept the sa
26、meD.been unknown(8).The students who respond to the survey are aged at_.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).The schools where the poll was conducted are not being identified in order to_.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).The program designed to raise awareness about students emotional problem is called_.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、Part L
27、istening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Section A(总题数：3，分数：105.00)Questions 11 to18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：56.00）A.Feel sorry that she cant help the man.B.Lend the man her pencil and paper.C.Ask someone else to help the man.D.Give the man the notes.A.The pear.B.The weather.C.The
28、seafood.D.The cold.A.She can use his car.B.She can borrow someone elses car.C.She must get her car fixed.D.She cant borrow his car.A.In a library.B.In a bookstore.C.In the classroom.D.In a department store.A.A movie.B.A lecture.C.A play.D.A speech.A.He usually talks quietly.B.He usually assigns home
29、work.C.He didnt teach class today.D.He noticed that the students didnt do their homework.A.The teacher postponed the meeting.B.There wont be a test this afternoon.C.The students will be attending the meeting.D.The students will take an English test this afternoon.A.He enjoys writing home every week.
30、B.He never fails to write home once a week now.C.He doesnt write home once a week now.D.He has been asked to write home every week.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.A pre-test is required.B.A data-processing course is required.C.A day course is required
31、.D.A college diploma is required.A.It takes three months.B.It costs 300 dollars, excluding the computer time.C.There is no evening course available.D.It will end after the Christmas.A.His application letter.B.His checkbook.C.His ID card.D.His computer books.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conver
32、sation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.They are fellow teachers.B.They are freshmen of a university.C.They are second-year students.D.They are tour guides.A.A mountain resort.B.A seaside resort.C.A desert.D.The outback of Australia.A.Because there are mountains nearby.B.Because hes been there once.C
33、.Because he wants to be away from city.D.Because he heard it would be fun to be there.A.Finish their course work.B.Plan out their holiday in detail.C.Head for Sydney.D.Buy some necessities for their trip.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：2
34、1.00）A.People of all age like watching football.B.Children know a lot about football.C.People all shout for the team they support.D.Football is the most popular game in England.A.They take games seriously.B.They think games are secondary.C.They think games are the most important.D.Lessons and games
35、are equally important.A.It means the training of the character.B.It means teaching facts in the classroom.C.It should be good both for the body and the mind.D.It means playing games.Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.Because both farmers and scientists try to
36、 make weather forecast.B.Because people in all countries make weather forecast.C.Because it is easy to make weather forecast.D.Because he wants to make it clear how important to make weather forecast.A.Wet and stormy weather is on the way.B.Fine weather is expected.C.Its going to be cold.D.The rain
37、will continue.A.Things far away are easy to be recognized.B.Sounds far away are clearly heard.C.A rainbow appears during rainy weather.D.The air is filled with water.A.It will clear up soon.B.Its going to rain.C.It will be a fine day.D.The rain will stop.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage y
38、ou have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.To help older politicians get elected.B.To practice their law knowledge.C.To prepare for their own future elections.D.To find a job in the political club.A.Having frequent meetings with their supporters.B.Winning public support by making speeches.C.Balancing government
39、 budget.D.Fighting corruption.A.His standpoint in important issues.B.His effort to get equal rights for women.C.His ability to create job opportunities.D.His performance at work.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Advertising is a way of bringing (36) to the public for the purpose of selling a product, a ser
40、vice, an idea, or an (37) . The information is transmitted by means of (38) word or over the air. It may be presented as a simple (39) of fact, or as more often, it may be offered in colorful or even (40) language. All advertising is intended to (41) people to do some specific things, such as buy a
41、product, order a service, join an organization, or (42) a meeting and so on. Each advertisement is paid for by a person, a group, an organization, or a business (43) seeking to advance his or its goals.In a modern society, everyone uses advertising in one way or another. A person may obtain a job by
42、 answering a classified ad, or sometimes called a small ad. It is placed in a newspaper by those wishing to sell or buy something, lease or rent something, offer or get employment, etc. (44) . In choosing food products and other items of daily living, he is usually guided or influenced by advertisin
43、g. (45) .Advertising has certainly played an important part in making modern goods and services available to the general public, it hastened consumers acceptance of such new products as cars, telephones, electric refrigerators, and frozen foods. (46) .（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
44、 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)Before investing in common stocks, one should be aware of both their advantages and disadvantages. One advantage is their high potential return on the (47) amount invested. The average price of all s
45、tocks sold on the major stock (48) can be expected to rise considerably over an (49) period of time; common stocks offer an (50) hedge (防御措施) against long-term inflation. Additionally, there are tax advantages to invest in common stocks. The income on the capital gain of a common stock held for more
46、 than a year is taxed at a much lower rate than ordinary income. The big disadvantage of common stocks is the great risk of price (51) that must be accepted in return for the chance to realize large gains. Both individual stocks and the market in general (52) to sudden and steep price falling. These
47、 are difficult for the small investors to (53) . Another disadvantage is during periods of high inflation the attractiveness of other forms of investment, such as time (54) , mortgages (抵押), and bonds, reduce buyer interest in common stocks, resulting in price decrease. Thus, during these times the
48、value of common stocks as a hedge against inflation is reduced. Often, too, the current rate of return on common stocks is much lower than the return on the other less risky forms of investment. Although these disadvantages cannot be (55) , they should not blind investors to the advantages of the (56) chosen common stocks. A) cautiouslyF) decline K) territory B) extraordinaryG) attractive L) plentifully C) depositsH) exchanges M) deficiency D) anticipateI) original N) extensive E) inclineJ)
