1、大学四级-1808 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.如今不少学生在生活中不重视守时2.不守时的坏处3.我的观点（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：4，分数：70.00)Community College SqueezeEighteen-year-old Jenna Tibbitts has a near-perfect GPA(Grade Point Average), and her parents can afford to send her to the fo
2、ur-year university of her choice. But the New Jersey senior is opting instead to attend nearby Atlantic Cape Community College on a scholarship for two years before transferring to a four-year school so that she can reduce the overall cost of her education. “It just makes more sense,“ Tibbitts says.
3、Similarly, Sarah Tibbling, 18, an honor student from Vernon, N.J., plans to attend Sussex County Community College next fall, a move she sees as a stepping-stone on the way to getting her degree at a four-year institution.“ Community college is more popular with students these days, “ she says, and
4、thats reduced some of the negative stigma (污名). “Its no longer considered a place for lower-level students.“Like Tibbling and Tibbitts, high-achieving high-school graduates nationwide are increasingly putting four-year institutions on hold and enrolling at community colleges for part of their educat
5、ion. According to a survey from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, nearly one-fifth of private colleges and universities reported a smaller than anticipated freshman class this fall. At the same time, the American Association of Community Colleges reports that communi
6、ty-college enrollment rose 8 to 10 percent. Thats not unexpectedcommunity-college enrollment usually climbs during a down economy as newly unemployed workers look to get additional training. But normally, the age of the average student rises, whereas this time around, the average age on campus has r
7、emained low because there are so many more traditional-aged students, say administrators. “The segment of fresh high-school graduates is growing fast,“ says Anson Smith, public relations coordinator for Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Conn.Community-college administrators are thrilled to
8、 attract top performers, but they also worry that the influx (涌进)of students who can afford other options is squeezing out the disadvantaged students such schools were built to serve. Most community colleges have open admissionno SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)or GPA requiredbut classroom slots fill
9、up on a rolling basis. “Unfortunately for students who cant make plans in advance, they will get to the doors and find out there is no room,“ says Northern Virginia Community College President Robert Templin. Many students typically register for classes later on because theyre unprepared to navigate
10、 the system, he says, and theyre often first-generation college students or coming from underperforming high schools. While administrators like Templin have made efforts to reach out to less-advantaged students earlier in high school, he says its difficult to offer individualized support to a burgeo
11、ning (生机勃勃的)prospective student population. “Many community-colleges administrators are very fearful that middle class students will come and squeeze out poorer and moderate-income students,“ he says.At most schools, the pressure is mounting. Community-college enrollment spiked this fall, but the sc
12、hools were already experiencing a trend of increased enrollment. From 2000 to 2006, enrollment grew 10 percent, according to the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics. George Boggs, president of the American Association of Community Colleges, attributes the growth to cha
13、nges in the general perception of community colleges. “Our reputation has continued to improve,“ he says. According to a 2008 report from the Department of Education, the proportion of high-school seniors with high standardized-test scores and strong overall qualifications enrolling in community col
14、leges has grown since 1992.The report also found that two-thirds of students who apply to community colleges intend to go on to earn a four-year degree at another institution. Still, some college counselors remain wary about advising high-performing students to take this route. “The community colleg
15、e may not be a good academic fit for all students,“ says Bob Bardwell, a guidance counselor in Monson, Mass. “Some complain its not challenging enough.“ Furthermore, he adds, students often find its not as easy to transfer into the four-year schools they want as they might have thought.But just when
16、 their profile is improving and demand is climbing, community colleges are seeing their resources disappear. The struggling economy has prompted state and local government, the main revenue source for most community colleges, to cut back on budgets, which means freezing new hires and slashing class
17、sections. “The funding gets cut at the worst possible time,“ says Boggs. According to a 2007 survey conducted by the National Council of State Directors of Community Colleges, 16 states reported that they lacked the capacity to meet the projected community-college needs of high-school graduates in t
18、heir states. Leo Chavez, president of Sierra College in Rocklin, Calif., is bracing for further budget cuts, though he already had to turn away many prospective students this fall. “We have students coming to us in droves,“ he says. “Its really a crisis. Applications are rising dramatically and, at
19、the same time, we are reducing what we can offer.“As is the case nationwide, in California, applications are already pouring in for the fall 2009 semester; the states Community College League estimates that up to 250,000 students will have to be turned away. Simone Thelemaque, 24, of Palo Alto, Cali
20、f., knows that frustration firsthand. She worked as a waitress to save enough money for classes at nearby Foothill College. But when she went to register in July, two months before the start of the semester, she was already too late. Her math and English classes were already at capacity. “Its really
21、 discouraging,“ she says. Unlike some other students, she cant afford to take classes anywhere else. But Thelemaque hasnt given up. Shes hoping to get the classes this upcoming semester and if she cant, shell try again next year. Shes determined to get a college degree, because its what she needs to
22、 get her dream job: she wants to be a teacher.（分数：49.00）(1).Why does Jenna Tibbitts choose to attend Atlantic Cape Community College instead of a four-year university?A. Because she has a near-perfect GPA. B. Because her parents is worded about her safety.C. Because she wants to reduce the cost.D. B
23、ecause she is not ready to go to university.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What does Sarah Tibbling say about Community college?A. Its just a stepping-stone to society.B. Its more popular than a four-year institution.C. Its the only way to getting a higher degree.D. It was once considered a place for poor-ach
24、ieving students.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What did the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities find about some private colleges and universities?A. Their enrollments decreased. B. Their enrollments climbed up.C. Their students average age rose.D. Their students average age remained
25、low.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Why has the average age on community college campus remained low this year?A. Because there are less employed workers.B. Because there are less teachers left on campus.C. Because there are more fresh high-school graduates.D. Because there are less adult students for addition
26、al training.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The original purpose of community colleges was to serve _.A. the disadvantaged studentsB. the top graduatesC. the newly unemployed workersD. the middle-class students（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(6).According to George Boggs, _ contributes to the increasing enrollment of communi
27、ty colleges.A. the improved reputationB. the rapid growthC. the high standardized-test scoresD. the strong overall qualifications（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(7).What is some students complaint about community college according to Bob Bardwell?A. Its tuition fee is too high.B. Its courses are targeted at high-p
28、erforming students.C. Its facilities are not enough for everyone.D. Its courses are not challenging enough.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.2.According to Leo Chavez, his community college has to turn down many students with enrollment 1.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_3.Simone Thelemaque was turned away by Foothill College becaus
29、e she was 1 in registration.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_4.Before Simone Thelemaque could get her dream job, she has to secure 1.（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：4，分数：105.00)(1).A. He started the semester in a bad mood.B. Hes not usually bad-tempered.C. He has few responsibiliti
30、es.D. He doesnt like the man.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. She isnt sure that the authors ideas would work.B. The author isnt an expert in economics.C. She has a better theory about the economy.D. The author spends too much time arguing about details.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. The walk is shorter than the wo
31、man thinks it is B. The lecture has already started.C. They wont have a problem getting seats. D. The lecture may be canceled.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. Introduce the woman to his neighbor.B. Get a key from his neighbor.C. Study in his neighbors apartment.D. Borrow some books from his neighbor.（分数：7.00
32、）A.B.C.D.(5).A. Find another sociology course.B. Look for a job in the sociology department.C. Ask someone to take notes for her on Friday.D. Change her work schedule.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(1).A. Shes also curious about who won the game.B. She didnt go to the game.C. She was sitting right behind the man
33、at the game.D. She also left the game early.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. She can help the man until lunchtime.B. She cannot read the applications until after lunch.C. She has a class after lunch.D. She also plans to apply to graduate school.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. The man is an unusual student.B. The man
34、 wont be able to complete the course.C. The mans request will be granted.D. There will be no make-up exam for the man.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）(1).A. An accountant in a Swedish firm.B. A chemist in a Swedish company.C. A professo
35、r in a university near Milan.D. An accountant in a chemical company.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. The economy is very bad.B. His age made him unpopular.C. He is very picky about jobs.D. He doesnt have any skills.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. They bring him information about jobs.B. They share interesting storie
36、s in life.C. They are trying to start a business.D. They offer him money and food.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. The procedure is too hard for him.B. Too many people have registered.C. It took too many hours to register.D. He is not fully qualified to register.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 23 to 25 are based
37、on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. Different people need quite different amount of sleep.B. Few people know what the best time to go to sleep is.C. Many people do not have enough sleep as they need.D. Some people sleep too late and can not get up early.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. D
38、rinks with caffeine.B. Tea and soft drinks.C. Juice and alcohol.D. Any kind of drinks.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. Sleep on the left side.B. Lie on the right side.C. Lie on your stomach.D. Sleep on your back.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passag
39、e you have just heard.（分数：28.00）(1).A. He writes books about child care.B. He raises children for other parents.C. He is a childrens psychiatrist.D. He trains childrens doctors.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. Dont be strict with their children.B. Kiss or hug their children a lot.C. Feed their children on a
40、schedule.D. Pick up children when they cry.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. Do not give children too much.B. Be very strict with children.C. You have to do exactly as you are told in the book.D. Trust yourself and use common sense.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. It is not necessary at all to use discipline. B. Disci
41、pline should be used along with love. C. Children would be spoiled with love only.D. Discipline is more important than love.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. Who they should give tips to.B. How much they should give.C. When i
42、t is appropriate not to give tips.D. Whether it is impolite to give tips.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. The change is kept as tips.B. They tip 15% of the fare.C. People give 3 to 5 euros.D. People give the driver what he asks.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. The staff might feel offended.B. The waiter might feel in
43、sulted.C. The waiter might find you to return the money.D. You might get some odd looks from the waiters.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. Cold.B. Viruses.C. Infection.D. Wet.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. They ate uncooked food i
44、n Arctic regions.B. They wrote reports in extremely cold weather.C. They did dangerous experiments in laboratories.D. They came into contact again with the outside world.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. Cold and wet are not responsible for catching colds.B. Staying outdoors in winter can lower chances of get
45、ting cold.C. We can cure cold with some cold medicines.D. Viruses live longer in winter times.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Domestic pets in Britain are often treated like a member of the family. The most (36) pets are of course cats and dogs, but then there are the (37) birds, fish an
46、d rabbits, all found in homes. Pets are thought to bring an “animal (38) “ into the home. Cats make the perfect reading (39) , while dogs are widely believed to be mans best friend. There are dozens of animal rescue (40) across Britain, and animal lovers are encouraged to go to these centers if they
47、 want to get a pet, rather than going to pet shops, which may be (41) and sell animals bred in harsh conditions.Although there is no annual (42) fee to keep pets, the cost of keeping a pet can be relatively high. Food, grooming, and (43) can mount up over the years (44) . Most primary schools also h
48、ave class on pets and children are encouraged to look after them and are taught to treat them. (45) , the UK is one of Europe s largest markets for exotic pets. Thousands of snakes, lizards, crocodiles and other reptiles make their way to Britain every year to support the booming exotic pet business
49、. (46) .（分数：77.00）(1).Domestic pets in Britain are often treated like a member of the family. The most (36) pets are of course cats and dogs, but then there are the (37) birds, fish and rabbits, all found in homes. Pets are thought to bring an “animal (38) “ into the home. Cats make the perfect reading (39) , while dogs are widely believed to be mans best friend. There are dozens of animal rescu
