1、大学英语三级-4 及答案解析(总分：85.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.One of the sides of the board should be painted yellow, and _ white.（分数：1.00）A.the other isB.anotherC.the otherD.another2.I didn“t know the word. I had to _ a dictionary.（分数：1.00）A.look outB.make outC.refer toD.go over3.If he
2、had worked hard enough last semester, he _ the final exam.（分数：1.00）A.would passB.will have passedC.would have passedD.will passed4.Computers are different from televisions in _ we can receive and store information.（分数：1.00）A.whatB.whichC.thatD.whose5.She is not very _ about money only when it comes
3、to spending.（分数：1.00）A.sensibleB.sensitiveC.senselessD.insensitive6._ she is in London, she will ring up her old friend Mary.（分数：1.00）A.As soon asB.AsC.No soonerD.While7.We took _ of the fine weather and spend the evening on the beach.（分数：1.00）A.chanceB.opportunityC.advantageD.use8.We would have pai
4、d _ for the machines, if the company had insisted, because we really wanted them.（分数：1.00）A.as much twiceB.twice as muchC.twice muchD.twice so much9._ a hot day, I decided to go for a swim.（分数：1.00）A.WhatB.BeingC.Having beenD.It being10.The directors was satisfied _ the way we were doing the work.（分
5、数：1.00）A.atB.inC.ofD.with11.Don“t do that again, _?（分数：1.00）A.shall youB.don“t youC.will youD.won“t you12.I“m very sorry to have _ you with so many questions.（分数：1.00）A.interferedB.offendedC.impressedD.bothered13.It was not until he had arrived home _ he remembered his appointment with the lawyer.（分
6、数：1.00）A.thatB.whenC.thenD.but14.The customer complained that the lamps had not been delivered yet, and _.（分数：1.00）A.the chairs tooB.the chairs weren“t eitherC.neither had the chairsD.neither the chairs had been15.Tony is going camping with _ boys.（分数：1.00）A.little two otherB.two little otherC.two o
7、ther littleD.little other two16.Michael used to look hurt and surprised when _.（分数：1.00）A.scoldingB.to scoldC.having scoldedD.scolded17.We“ll visit Europe next year _ we have enough money.（分数：1.00）A.lestB.untilC.unlessD.provided18.Some areas, _ their severe weather conditions, are hardly populated.（
8、分数：1.00）A.but forB.in spite ofC.due toD.with regard to19.Over a third of the population was estimated to have no _ to the health service.（分数：1.00）A.assessmentB.assignmentC.exceptionD.access20.Professor Taylor“s talk has indicated that science has a very strong _ on everyday life of people.（分数：1.00）A
9、.as much twiceB.twice as muchC.twice muchD.twice so much二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：10.00)An evergreen tree, often a pine or fir(冷杉), decorated with lights and ornaments as a part of Christmas festivities. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths(花冠), and garlands(花环) to sym
10、bolize eternal life was a custom of the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. The worship was common among the pagan Europeans and survived their conversions to Christianity in the Scandinavian custom of decorating the house and barn with evergreens at the New Year to drive away the devil and of
11、setting up a tree for the birds during Christmastime; it survived further in the custom, also observed in Germany, of placing a Christmas tree at an entrance or inside the house during the midwinter holidays. The modern Christmas tree, though, originated in western Germany. The main prop of a popula
12、r medieval play about Adam and Eve was a “paradise tree“, a fir tree hung with apples that represented the Garden of Eden. The Germans set up a paradise tree in their homes on December 24, the religious feast day of Adam and Eve. They hung wafers on it; in a later tradition the wafers were replaced
13、by cookies of various shapes. Candles, symbolic of Christ, were often added. In the same room was the “Christmas pyramid“, a triangular construction of wood that had shelves to hold Christmas figurines and was decorated with evergreens, candles, and a star . By the 16th century the Christmas pyramid
14、 and the paradise tree had merged, becoming the Christmas tree.（分数：10.00）(1).What did the use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands symbolize for?（分数：2.00）A.They symbolize for life.B.It symbolized for life.C.They symbolized for eternal life.D.They symbolized for nothing.(2).In which country, the
15、 use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands was a custom?（分数：2.00）A.Ancient Egypt and India.B.China and HebrewsC.Ancient Egypt and China.D.India and Hebrews.(3).According to the passage, the italic word observed means “_.“（分数：2.00）A.watched.B.kept.C.celebrated.D.found.(4).Where was the original p
16、lace of the modern Christmas tree?（分数：2.00）A.Western America.B.Eastern America.C.Western Germany.D.Eastern Germany.(5).Why will there often be a candle on a Christmas tree?（分数：2.00）A.Because it stands for the sun.B.Because the ancient people often did that.C.Because the Santa Claus comes from it.D.B
17、ecause it indicates Christ.四、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Sony was incorporated in 1946 as Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corporation. Its founders were Ibuka Masaru, whose Japan Precision Instruments Company had supplied electronic devices during World War II, and Morita Akio, an applied scienc
18、es instructor. Their business, which was founded by Morita“s father, was formed to apply the advanced technology developed during the war to apply manufacture of consumer products. The company“s present name was adopted in 1958. At the beginning, the company made voltmeters, electrically heated cush
19、ions, and similar devices. The first major consumer item it produced was a tape recorder introduced in Japan in 1950. Since then the company, which markets its products worldwide under the Sony trademark, has continued to pioneer new technology for consumer products. In 1957, Sony introduced the wor
20、lds first pocket-sized, all-transistor radio. In 1960, Sony introduced an 8-inch (20-centimeter) transistorized television set, creating a new market for television. The company was one of the first to recognize the potential of the consumer videotape market, and in 1969 it introduced a color videoc
21、assette recorder for both industrial and consumer use.（分数：10.00）(1).When was the company first formed?（分数：2.00）A.1946.B.1950.C.1958.D.1968.(2).What was the first name of Sony Corporation?（分数：2.00）A.Japan Precision Instruments Company.B.Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corporation.C.Sony Corporat
22、ion.D.Sony Engineering Corporation.(3).When was the name Sony first used?（分数：2.00）A.1946.B.1950.C.1958.D.1968.(4).What was the first major consumer article produced by the company?（分数：2.00）A.VoltmetersB.Electrically heated cushions.C.Resonator sound generators.D.A tape recorder.(5).Who founded Sony
23、Corporation?（分数：2.00）A.Ibuka Masaru.B.Morita Akio.C.Morita“s father.D.Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio.五、Passage There(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The Great Wall is considered to be the only man-made project seen from the moon. Although it was once thought to have been built entirely during the Qin Dynasty between 2
24、21 and 208BC, it is now believed to have been started earlier. The 15-foot-high, 25-foot-wide, 1,500-mile-long structure was undoubtedly built to keep out invading enemies. To the common people of the empire, who had been forced to build the wall, it was not worth it, however. The wall, and other pu
25、blic works completed by the Qin Dynasty, had caused great losses on the wealth and human life of the country. As a result, an angry population rose up in rebellion against the Qin Dynasty and in 207BC the Han Dynasty began. Because of its rich history and magnificent appearance, the Great Wall attra
26、cts tourists, scientists, and historians to this day and will continue to do so for generations .（分数：10.00）(1).According to the author of this passage, the Han Dynasty was able to come into power because _.（分数：2.00）A.enemies were not effectively prevented from invading the empire.B.It had started wo
27、rk on the wall and really controlled it all along.C.the common people rebelled against the empire that had forced them to work on the Great Wall.D.the Qin emperor lost all his personal .wealth in the creation of the Great Wall.(2).The main idea of this passage is that _.（分数：2.00）A.the emperor of the
28、 Qin Dynasty was a slave driver.B.China and HebrewsC.the common people of ancient China were very poor.D.the human achievement of the Great Wall is widely appreciated.(3).With which of the following opinions would this author most likely agree?（分数：2.00）A.The pyramids of Egypt also attract modern man
29、 because of the human effort they represent.B.The pyramids of Egypt would probably be seen to a human standing on the moon.C.The human significance of the pyramids of Egypt is greater than that of the Great Wall.D.The human significance of the pyramids of Egypt is not as great as that of the Great W
30、all.(4).The writer has not directly stated, but would support the opinion that _.（分数：2.00）A.astronauts have taken a personal interest in the history of the Great Wall of China.B.the common people of the Qin Dynasty were ones who provided the labor in constructing the Great Wall.C.work on the Great W
31、all was started before Qin Dynasty came into existence.D.the Great Wall of China is a great human achievement and was probably worth the effort it took.(5).What was the main purpose for building the Great Wall?（分数：2.00）A.To make the empire stronger.B.To make people richerC.To keep out invading enemi
32、es.D.To make more money from people.六、Passage Four(总题数：1，分数：10.00)1970 was World Conservation Year. The United Nations wanted everyone to know that the world is in danger. They hoped that government would act quickly in order to “conserve“ nature. Here is one example of the problem. At one time ther
33、e were 1,300 different plants, trees and flowers in Holland, but now only 866 remain. The others have been destroyed by modern man and his technology. We are changing the earth, the air and water, and everything that grows and lives. We can“t live without these things . If we continue like this, we
34、shall destroy ourselves. What will happen in the future? Perhaps it is more important to ask, “What must we do now?“ The people who will be living in the world of tomorrow are the young of today. A lot of them know that conservation is necessary. Many are helping to save our world. They plant trees,
35、 build bridges across rivers in forest, and so on. In a small town in the United States a large group of girls cleaned the banks of 11kilometers of their river. Young people may hear about conservation through a record called “No one“s going to change our world“. It was made by the Beatles, Cliff Ri
36、chard and other singers. The money from it will help to conserve wild animals.（分数：10.00）(1).“No one“s going to change our world“ was _.（分数：2.00）A.An important book published in 1970.B.an idea that nobody would accept.C.a record calling on people to conserve nature.D.a rule worked out by the United S
37、tates.(2).What is the most important thing for us to do to save our world?（分数：2.00）A.We should plant more trees and flowersB.We should clean the banks of our rivers.C.We should know what will happen in the future.D.We should know what we must do and begin to do it now.(3).What is the main idea of th
38、e passage?（分数：2.00）A.1970 was World Conservation Year.B.The United Nation wanted everyone to know that the world is in danger.C.Conservation is necessary.D.It is the young people who are helping to save our world.(4).How many species died away in Holland in the past?（分数：2.00）A.1,300B.866C.434.D.2,16
39、6(5).What did many young people do to conserve the nature?（分数：2.00）A.They plant trees.B.They build bridges across rivers in forests.C.They cleaned the banks of 11 kilometers of their river.D.All the above.七、Part Translation f(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.In the same room was the “Christmas pyramid“, a triangul
40、ar construction of wood that had shelves to hold Christmas figurines and was decorated with evergreens, candles, and a star.（分数：2.00）A.在同一间房间里还有“圣诞金字塔”，那是一种用常青树、蜡烛和星星装饰的木制三角形建筑，它还带有放圣诞小雕像的架子。B.在同一间房间里有“圣诞金字塔”，一种用常青树、蜡烛和星星装饰的木制三角形建筑，它还带有放圣诞小雕像的架子。C.在同一间房间里有“圣诞金字塔”，一种用常青树、蜡烛和星星装饰的木头三角形建筑，有放圣诞小雕像的架子。D.
41、在同一间房间里有“圣诞金字塔”，一种木制三角形建筑，有放圣诞小雕像的架子，被常青树、蜡烛和星星装饰。E.在同一间房间里的是“圣诞金字塔”，一种木头建筑，有架子放圣诞雕像，被常青树、蜡烛和星星装饰。22.The company was one of the first to recognize the potential of the consumer videotape market, and in 1969 it introduced a color videocassette recorder for both industrial and consumer.（分数：2.00）A.索尼是第
42、一个意识到录像带潜在消费市场的公司之一。在 1969 年，它推出了工业与家庭两用的彩色录像机。B.这家公司是第一个意识到录像带潜在消费市场的公司之一。在 1969 年，它推出了工业与家庭两用的彩色录像机。C.这家公司首先意识到录像带潜在消费市场。在 1969 年，它推出了工业与家庭彩色录像机。D.这家公司首先意识到录像带潜在消费市场。在 1969 年，它引进了工业与家庭彩色录像机。E.这家公司首先认出了录像带潜在消费市场。在 1969 年，它介绍了工业与家庭彩色录像机。23.Because of its rich history and magnificent appearance, the
43、Great Wall attracts tourists, scientists, ad historians to this day and will continue to do so for generations.（分数：2.00）A.长城历史悠久、雄伟壮观，直到今天它还吸引着成千上万的游客、科研工作者及历史学家的目光，将来仍然会吸引着人们的目光。B.长城历史悠久、外表壮观，直到今天它还吸引着成千上万的游客、科研工作者及历史学家的目光，将来仍然会吸引着人们的目光。C.长城历史悠久、外表雄伟，它吸引着游客、科研工作者及历史学家的目光，将来仍然会这样。D.因为丰富的历史、外表壮观，长城吸引
44、着游客、科研工作者及历史学家，将来仍然会这样。E.因为丰富的历史，它吸引着游客、科学家及历史学家，将来仍然会这样做。24.We are changing the earth, the air and water, and everything that grows and lives. We can“t live without these things.（分数：2.00）A.我们正改变着我们周围的土地、空气、水源，以及一切生长和生活的东西。离开它们，我们将无法生存。B.我们改变着我们周围的土地、空气、水源，以及一切生长和生活的东西。没有它们，我们将无法生存。C.我们改变了土地、空气、水，以及
45、一切生长和生活的东西。离开它们，我们将无法生存。D.我们改变着了土地、空气、水，以及一切生长和生活的东西。我们将无法生存，没有它们的话。E.我们在改变土地、空气、水源，以及一切生长的东西。我们将无法生存，没有这些。25.You must sign to accept the terms and conditions as the application will only be processed with the applicant“s signature.（分数：2.00）A.您必须签名接受这些条款，因为申请表必须经过申请人认可才能办理。B.我们改变着我们周围的土地、空气、水源，以及一切生
46、长和生活的东西。没有它们，我们将无法生存。C.我们改变了土地、空气、水，以及一切生长和生活的东西。离开它们，我们将无法生存。D.我们改变着了土地、空气、水，以及一切生长和生活的东西。我们将无法生存，没有它们的话。E.我们在改变土地、空气、水源，以及一切生长的东西。我们将无法生存，没有这些。八、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：15.00)26.Outline: 1. 现在几乎所有的人都在使用手机； 2. 手机的利弊； 3. 我的看法 Words for reference: cell phone, nowadays, first, second, third, however, in
47、 my opinion Advantages and Disadvantages of the Cell Phone （分数：15.00）_大学英语三级-4 答案解析(总分：85.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.One of the sides of the board should be painted yellow, and _ white.（分数：1.00）A.the other isB.anotherC.the other D.another解析：此句考的是 other 作替代词的省略式，根据句意应是表特指的。2
48、.I didn“t know the word. I had to _ a dictionary.（分数：1.00）A.look outB.make outC.refer to D.go over解析：3.If he had worked hard enough last semester, he _ the final exam.（分数：1.00）A.would passB.will have passedC.would have passed D.will passed解析：此句考虚拟语气，表示与过去事实相反，主句谓语要用相应的 should 或 would+完成时。4.Computers
49、 are different from televisions in _ we can receive and store information.（分数：1.00）A.whatB.which C.thatD.whose解析：此句考的是介词+关系代词的定语从句，介词后关系代词指物用 which,指人用 whom。5.She is not very _ about money only when it comes to spending.（分数：1.00）A.sensibleB.sensitive C.senselessD.insensitive解析：6._ she is in London, she will ring up her old friend Mary.（分数
