1、大学四级-1829 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.目前很多中国学生出国留学2.出国留学的好处3.我的看法Studying Abroad(分数:106.00)_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数:4,分数:70.00)Waiting List for Kindergartens put Manhattan Parents on EdgeAs a growing collection of Manhattans most celebrated public elementary school
2、s notify neighborhood parents that their children have been placed on waiting lists for kindergarten slots, middle-class vitriol (刻薄话, 辱骂之词) against the school systemand Mayor Michael R. Bloombergis mounting.Parents are venting their frustrations in e-mail messages and phone calls to the mayor, loca
3、l politicians and the schools chancellor, Joel I. Klein. Some plan a rally on the steps of City Hall for next Wednesday afternoon (“Kindergartners Are Not Refugees!“ proclaims a flier), and some are taking it upon themselves to scour the city for potential classroom space.The outpouring of anger com
4、es as state lawmakers consider whether to renew mayoral control of the city school system, which expires in two months, and Mr. Bloomberg is seeking a third term in part on his education record.“I got a call from Mayor Bloombergs campaign about yadda yadda yadda was I going to vote for him,“ said Be
5、th Levison, a documentary filmmaker whose son is No. 79 of 90 on a combined waiting list for Public School 41 and Public School 3, both in Greenwich Village. “As a parent who has a child with no place to go next year, no indication of where hes going to go next year as a result of the mayor taking c
6、ontrol of education, I said absolutely not.“You would think that Bloomberg, who is a businessman, knows how to manage inventory like this,“ Ms. Levison continued. “My kid isnt just a bottle of vodka, but this is about inventory.“Assemblywoman Deborah J. Glick, whose district includes Greenwich Villa
7、ge, said it would not help the mayors cause to have the debate take place amid this “very tense circumstance.“If people believe that the core mission is to have a seat in a local school where there is a reasonable class size,“ she said, “people are going to say, regardless of the P. R. campaign, the
8、re need to be changes.“The Department of Education would not say how many schools had waiting lists or how many children were on them, explaining that officials were still reviewing the information that principals in Manhattan were required to submit earlier this week (principals in other boroughs m
9、ust do so by Friday). But parent advocates and public officials in pockets throughout the city said that they had heard more complaints this year from panicked parents told that there may not be seats for their 5-year-olds at their neighborhood schools.The notion of a waiting list for students livin
10、g within a schools zone is not unprecedented; last fall, 34 schools outside Manhattan capped their enrollment, turning away neighborhood children. But this year, after a change in city policy to standardize kindergarten admissions and encourage registration earlier in the year, the waiting lists see
11、m to have increased rapidly, making their way into Manhattan neighborhoods where parents often make expensive real estate decisions with a specific public school in mind. And parents fear that the lists reflect not just the new policy but also a surge in demand, fueled by an increase in young famili
12、es and an economic downturn that makes private schools less appealing.David Cantor, the chancellors press secretary, said that schools previously had grappled with supply and demand in an ad-hoc way, and that the Bloomberg administrations approach was fairer. Children still on waiting lists at the e
13、nd of June will be offered slots at other schools in their district (there are 32 across the city). Their names can stay on the lists through the summer in hopes that spots open up. City officials expect lists to shrink as some students choose gifted and talented programs or other options.Before, Mr
14、. Cantor said, “students remained on wait lists without a school unless a parent knew how to navigate the system.“This administrations position is that equity of access and transparency for every parent is essential,“ he added. “This year, for the first time, we stepped in to quantify wait lists, as
15、sist schools in managing their wait lists, and will ensure that children have a placement offer by the end of June.“In some lower-income areas, public officials are concerned about a city budget cut that is sending some 3,000 children from day care centers funded by the Administration for Childrens
16、Services to public kindergartens.But the epicenter (中心, 焦点)of the outrage is Manhattans District 2, particularly the Upper East Side and the Village, where new apartments have lured young families. The districts Community Education Council estimates 400 children are on waiting lists at a dozen schoo
17、ls.Jacalyn Filler, whose son is supposed to be in P. S. 151s kindergarten this fall, wrote to Mr. Bloomberg, Mr. Klein and the federal education secretary, Arne Duncan, criticizing what she called “bureaucratic foot-dragging, lack of focus and high-handed attitude displayed by D. O. E. officials.“Mr
18、. Mayor, you are spending a good chunk of money on TV ads where you tout New York as a great place to raise a family, “ she wrote in the letter, which she shared with The Times. “How can you make this claim with a straight face, given the current crisis?“Rebecca Daniels, president of the District 2
19、council, said parents were frustrated because they had warned the Education Department that this could happen, and were skeptical as to whether slots were handed out fairly by lottery as the city required. “These parents are questioning everything and everybody, and its putting them in a position th
20、at they dont want to be in,“ she said. “Parents shouldnt be sitting here competing one another when their biggest concern is telling their 4-or 5-year-old why theyre not in kindergarten.“City Councilwoman Jessica S. Lappin, who represents the Upper East Side, said she had heard from extremely upset
21、parents, including some whose children have spots in neighborhood schools but worry about overcrowding.“The mayor has said repeatedly, the buck stops with me, and so has the chancellor,“ she said. “These parents should hold them accountable./(分数:49.00)(1).Parents are expressing their frustrations an
22、d anger to the mayor, local politicians and the schools chancellor _.A. by posting letters B. through moving out of the area C. by gathering in front of the City HallD. through processions in the streets(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2).What are the lawmakers doing when the anger erupts?A. They are considering t
23、he renewing of mayors control of the city school system.B. They are opening up more public schools for the children.C. They are revising the education laws to set up more schools.D. They are making laws limiting the children entering into schools.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3).Why is Beth Levison not going to
24、 vote for Mr. Bloomberg?A. She has already voted for others.B. Her children has no school to go to after his control of education.C. Her husband has lost his job due to Mr. Bloomberg.D. She thinks that Mr. Blo0mberg is incapable for the position.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(4).The notion of a waiting list for
25、students living within a schools zone _.A. is simply unacceptable B. happened last fall C. in unheard ofD. was put up by David Canter(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(5).What do parents fear about the waiting list?A. It reflects that the demand for public schools has swelled.B. It means the increase of young famili
26、es and economic turndown.C. It makes private schools less appealing.D. It indicates that they have to move to where there are public schools.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(6).According to David Cantor, the essential thing about the administrations position is to _.A. ensure equity of access and transparency for
27、every parentB. quantify wait lists and navigate the systemC. assist schools to manage their wait lists and make new lawsD. subsidy the students who cannot attend public schools(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(7).Jacalyn Filler criticized Mayor in her letter for _.A. renewing mayoral control of the city school syst
28、emB. propagandizing for the election and the control of schoolsC. exaggerating the crisis of New York while hiding the prosperityD. displaying delaying, lacking of focus and high-handed attitude(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.2.The city required slots be handed out fairly by lottery, and parents were 1 about this.
29、(分数:7.00)填空项 1:_3.Parents shouldnt be sitting here competing one another when 1 is telling their kids why theyre not in kindergarten.(分数:7.00)填空项 1:_4.According to Jessica S. Lappin the parents whose children have spots in schools are worrying about 1.(分数:7.00)填空项 1:_三、Part Listening Com(总题数:0,分数:0.
30、00)四、Section A(总题数:4,分数:105.00)(1).A. Let him borrow her heavy jacket.B. Stay in her car if the weather is too cold.C. Leave campus in a couple of hours.D. Be prepared for the possibility of cooler weather.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2).A. She has to change the time for the trip.B. She hasnt decided where to
31、go next month.C. Shes too busy to afford the time for the trip.D. She will manage to leave this month.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3).A. Shed prefer to go to a different restaurant.B. Shell join the man for dinner.C. She has been to the restaurant before.D. The man should order spaghetti at the restaurant.(分数:
32、7.00)A.B.C.D.(4).A. The man enjoys traveling by car. B. The man lives far from the subway. C. The man is good at driving.D. The man used to own a car.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(5).A. Shell talk to Judy about the problem.B. She may not be available later to help the man.C. She isnt sure if Judy can solve the
33、problem.D. The man will be able to solve the problem.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(1).A. The man should bring his girlfriend to the birthday party.B. The birthday party is going to be very crowded.C. Shes sorry the man cant come to the birthday party.D. Her cousin is going to the birthday party.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D
34、.(2).A. She wants to be back soon.B. She doesnt want to be late for the train.C. She doesnt want to forget to bring her handbag.D. She wants to make an early call.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3).A. The woman will stay at home tonight.B. The woman will see the man again next week.C. The woman will finish the as
35、signment with the man.D. The woman will go to the movie tonight.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.Questions 19 to 22 are bused on the conversation you have just heard.(分数:28.00)(1).A. At school.B. At the library.C. At the cafeteria.D. At a shop.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2).A. Sociology and the Modern Age.B. Sociology Notebo
36、ok.C. Sociology Reading List.D. Sociology and Society.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3).A. Because it is not on the shelves.B. Because one student removed it from the library.C. Because the professor placed it on reserve.D. Because all students can read it.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(4).A. To meet the professor.B. To talk
37、 with other students.C. To the dormitory.D. To the reserve room.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.Questions 23 to 25 are bused on the conversation you have just heard.(分数:21.00)(1).A. He got a high fever.B. He got a bad cold.C. He got a headache.D. He got fracture.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2).A. He can not write the letters
38、 without Bobs help.B. He can not deal with the documents without Bobs help.C. He can not receive the guests without Bobs help.D. He can not finish the monthly report without Bobs help.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3).A. Go to the chemists.B. Type the letters for Henry.C. Go to the supermarket for Bob.D. Meet Je
39、nnie.(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 passage you have just heard.(分数:28.00)(1).A. Collect the advertisements about apartments available.B. Figure out the exact rent you can afford.C. Call the local house-renting agency.D. Determine what sort
40、 of apartment you want.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2).A. By reading the house-renting ads in the local newspaper.B. By finding the students who are looking for roommates.C. By asking the local classmates.D. By looking over the ads online.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3).A. They need it for apartment maintenance.B. Becaus
41、e you broke the terms of the contact.C. Because you have damaged their furniture.D. Because they caught you smoking indoors.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(4).A. Turn to friends and teachers for advice.B. Make clear your budget.C. Understand the contract clearly.D. Prepare the rent of the whole year.(分数:7.00)A.B.
42、C.D.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.(分数:21.00)(1).A. Lip-locking couples kiss in marriage ceremonies.B. Lovers kiss each other in courtship in France.C. Mothers kissed their children in primitive society.D. People in France end figure dancing with kisses.(分
43、数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2).A. It was Russia that made the custom of kissing go to the whole world.B. Early Africans kissed each other on the mouth or eyes to greet one another.C. One Roman emperor allowed important nobles to kiss his nose.D. Russian nobility learned the custom of kissing from the French.(分数
44、:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3).A. To show respect to one another.B. To show affection for one another.C. To express love to one another.D. To lip-lock couples into sweet marriage.(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. Sense of color.B. Sense
45、 of smell.C. Either sense of color or smell.D. Both sense of color and smell.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2).A. Dogs can not recognize the color for food.B. Dogs can not understand signals for food.C. Dogs can not give responses to the color of food.D. Dogs can not tell the differences in the meaning of colors
46、.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3).A. It is a handicap for them.B. It is not good for their survival.C. It is good for their hunting.D. It does not harm their survival.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.六、Section C(总题数:1,分数:77.00)If ever a folk saying was wide of the mark its the one that goes. “Sticks and stones may break my bon
47、es but words can never hurt me.“ As most of us know, words can hurt deeper and do more (36) damage than most physical blows. “A constant stream of negative remarkssarcasm, (37) , rebuffs, put-down cut emotional (38) into even the sturdiest ego,“ says Honor Whitney, a family therapist in Fort Worth.
48、Whitney has spent 15 years researching the effects of destructive and supportive remarks on personality. She says that negative statements seriously (39) the way people feel about themselves. The self-image, the inner sense of value as an individual, is (40) Positive, supportive statements have an (
49、41) strong effect on personality. We are social animals and we all need (42) from our fellow man. The opinions of those who are most important to us-our families-are especially (43) . From their actions and words (44) Moreover, we never forget these early impressions. Every experience is permanently filed for recall in the brains memory bank-forming a storehouse on which we draw to f