1、大学英语四级 23及答案解析(总分：746.58，做题时间：130 分钟)一、Writing (30 minutes)(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay entitled How to Live a Colorful Life on Campus. You should write at least 120 words following the out line given below in Chinese: 1. 许多大学生希望自己的校园生活能够丰富多彩； 2. 有许多方
2、式可以丰富大学生活； 3. 对此你有什么建议？ （分数：30.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.00)How to Get Ready for Studying Abroad It was ail so misleadingly simple. I had studied French in college, and my university offered a year abroad in France. My scholarship would apply; credit for courses was assured; advisers we
3、re available on campus to discuss passports, visas, shots, international student IDs and drivers licenses. A charter flight had been booked and housing had been arranged. There was even a list of suggestions for packing. What could be simpler? Of course, we were told at the orientation meetings that
4、 it might be difficult to adjust to a foreign language, strange customs, and the European academic system. I remember paying insufficient attention. “The tour is arranged,“ I said to myself. “Everything works out.“ And everything did work out-more or less-but I came across some big surprises. If you
5、 are planning to study overseas, let me suggest a few key points to consider before you leave the USA. Learn the Language In France, they speak French. Why, then, did I not strive vigorously to learn the language before I arrived? The requirement of two years of college French is minimal. One of my
6、teachers warned that I was only marginally grounded in the language. But learning to speak French in the US was hard work, so I put it off until I got to France, where I assumed language skills could be acquired effortlessly. Unfortunately, I was so embarrassed by my poor command of the language tha
7、t I was afraid to speak. Help came in the form of a Gallic proverb: “In order to speak good French, you have to relax; and in order to relax, you have to drink wine. “At least half of that adage (谚语) proved to be true. The greatest obstacle to learning a foreign language isnt vocabulary or grammar o
8、r pronunciation; it s self-consciousness. I eventually learned to relax while making ridiculous mistakes. Dont Insist on the American Way Adjusting to another country demands changes in behavior and an open mind. Daily bathing, for example, is an American way of life, while many European cannot imag
9、ine why anyone would want to shower more often than once a week. Because I lived in a dorm, I could follow my hygienic habits, and the French theirs. But in some student housing, such freedom wasnt possible, either because the proprietors (经营者) considered dally showers extravagant or because there w
10、ere no showers at all. Social interactions can be a lot more complex. In France, for instance, a woman will not let a man pay for so much as a cup of espresso (浓咖啡) -to do so would be equal to inviting amorous (性爱的) advances. American women were assumed to play by the same rules, whether they knew t
11、he rules or not. On the other hand, the French see absolutely nothing wrong with a group of young men dancing together. We male Americans were not about to dance without women-until one night when we went out on the town with several male French friends, and the lot of them took to the dance floor.
12、Whenever such cultural customs conflicted, I had to choose to remain aloof and risk offending, or embrace their ways. I dance. Some of these rules and customs can be learned in advance; others are picked up easily abroad. Remaining flexible is the key. Be Prepared for Independent Study The cultural
13、difference that jolted me the most was in the university system itself. In Europe, the professor is a man on a pedestal (显要地位), expecting and receiving deference. His contact with students is minimal. Even in the classroom, students neither question nor discuss the material presented. Attendance at
14、the once-a-week classes is entirely voluntary. No assignments are given. The final exam does not consist of materials presented in lectures. The course is defined not by how much material a professor covers, but by a syllabus which lists the texts, periods, or literary works the student is expected
15、to be familiar with. The classroom is supplemental, a model for the kind of preparation the student should be doing. Classroom discussion, mid-term exams, threats of pop quizzes, an occasional paper-in short, all those methods of forcing the students to do the work-are missing. Go the Tourist Route
16、in Moderation When classes meet infrequently, the lust to wander is hard to resist. Living abroad meant that I could usually take short excursions-a week here, four days there. At Easter I splurged (挥霍) with a 25-day swing (two weeks were a school holiday) through seven European countries. After thr
17、ee weeks, churches, museums, historic sites, even countrysides and people began to run together. I can still recall Florence, one of the first stops on that marathon, in great detail; Munich, one of the last stops, is hazy, indistinct. All in all, the brief trips I made were far more satisfying than
18、 my longer expeditions. Moreover, all that art and history can become a blur (模糊的东西) if you dont know what you are seeing. When touring Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur and Montmartre, the Louvre, I could respond to their beauty with considerable respect but no much understanding. I wished I had taken a gene
19、ral course in art and history before going to Europe. Stay Loose Because we had come for all extended stay and spoke (at least haltingly) the language, many opportunities for making friends were opened up to us. We met French undergraduates in university classes and at the student restaurants where
20、we ate all our meals. Others came to the meetings of a Franco-American club, which also arranged parties, dances, evenings of entertainment, and sporting events to bring Americans and French together. Some strong attachments were formed, but we naturally met with some anti-American sentiment as well
21、. The best course was to ignore it, but discussions with fellow students about American political actions and policies were inevitable. （分数：71.00）(1).This passage tells us how to apply for studying abroad in America. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).In France, there is a minimal requirement for international
22、students to study the French language for at least two years. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).The European people usually have a shower once a week. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).In France, if an American woman lets a gentleman pay her bill, it will not be regarded as an invitation of amorous advances because she m
23、ight not know the rule. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).In France, a foreigner should be flexible when there are some cultural conflicts. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(6).As is the case in the US, there are also classroom discussions, mid-term exams, threats of pop quizzes, and occasional papers in France. （分数：7.10）A.
24、YB.NC.NG(7).In France, Americans and Frenchmen can easily get on well with each other, and there is little anti-American sentiment. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(8).While learning a foreign language ,. the greatest problem isn t vocabulary or grammar or pronunciation, but 1. （分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(9).To adjust to a
25、nother country calls for changes in behavior and 1. （分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(10).In France, the course is defined by a 1. （分数：7.10）填空项 1:_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.She felt it was tiring.B.She felt it was very nice.C.She thought it took less time.D.She thought it was expensive.A.His advisor.B.
26、His teacher.C.His partnerD.His boss.A.Both of them have overcome their fear of heights.B.The woman is afraid of high places, but the man is not.C.They are both afraid of high places.D.Both of them like to stand on high places.A.Franks car was accidentally lost.B.Frank was killed in a car accident.C.
27、Frank fell out of a car.D.Frank survived a car accident.A.At a church.B.At a library.C.At a bank.D.At a theatre.A.He should sit in the smoking section.B.He should ask the stewardess for help.C.He should move to another part of the plane.D.He should put out his cigarette at once.A.He doesnt have enou
28、gh money to buy a car.B.He really doesnt want to buy a car.C.he plans to buy a car in a little while.D.He will have enough money for a car soon.A.It is customary to throw money towards the performer.B.The man is rich and can afford to throw money towards the performer.C.The man doesnt want his money
29、 any more.D.The performer hasnt showed yet.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.Three.B.Four.C.Five.D.Six.A.It was given in notes.B.It was given verbally.C.The topics of the assignment were written on the board.D.The topics were printed on the handouts.A.Because the woman has a moral objection.B.Because the
30、 woman didnt write down all of it.C.Because the woman never takes notes.D.Because the woman remembers it well enough.A.Because he is interested in the subject.B.Because he has already written a paper on it.C.Because he doesnt know anything about it.D.Because it is very abstract.A.A seafood restauran
31、t.B.A very fancy restaurant.C.An exclusive restaurant.D.An Italian restaurant.A.It is urban in tone.B.It is up to date.C.It is expensive.D.It is brilliant in colour.A.Red meat.B.White wine.C.Chicken.D.Dessert and coffee.A.Americans are too attached to their cars.B.American cars are too fast.C.Automo
32、biles endanger health.D.Automobiles are the main pubic transportation tools of USA.A.Because they pollute air.B.Because they are natural hazards.C.Because they are increasing in numbers.D.Because people dont walk so often.A.control of natural hazardsB.control of heavy trafficC.control of heart disea
33、seD.control of man-made hazardsA.He took them to watch a basketball game.B.He trained them to play European football.C.He let them compete in getting balls out of a basket.D.He taught them to play an exciting new game.A.The players found the basket too high to reach.B.The players had trouble getting
34、 the ball out of the basket.C.The players had difficulty understanding the complex rules.D.The players soon found the game boring.A.By removing the bottom of the basket.B.By lowering the position of the basket.C.By simplifying the complex rules.D.By altering the size of the basket.A.They strongly be
35、lieve in family rules.B.They are very likely to succeed in life.C.They tend to take responsibility for themselvesD.They are in the habit of obeying their parents.A.They grow up to be funny and charming.B.They often have a poor sense of direction.C.They get less attention from their parents.D.They te
36、nd to be smart and strong-willed.A.They usually dont follow family rules.B.They dont like to take chances in their lives.C.They are less likely to be successful in life.D.They tend to believe in their parents ideas.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The young man was a French (36) 1, the son of one of the r
37、ichest and most important (37) 2 of France. He had heard about the revolution taking place in America. He wanted to go and help. He was only eighteen years old. He was tall, handsome, and a familiar (38) 3 in the high society of Paris. His family tried to stop him. They asked the King of France to t
38、hrow him into jail in order to stop him, but the young had already (39) 4 his own ship and (40) 5 some young friends to go with him. He (41) 6 and came to America. The young man was the Marquis de Lafayette. Upon his arrival, he (42) 7 that no one knew him here. He had been (43) 8 that he would be a
39、n officer in the American army, (44) 9. He could not go back to France. Instead, he offered to serve as a volunteerwithout pay. Congress accepted. Later Lafayette met Washington. (45) 10. Lafayette became Washingtons personal aide. Once toward the end of the war, (46) 11. Lafayette asked Congress fo
40、r new uniforms. Congress had no money with which to buy uniforms. Using his own personal credit, Lafayette went to the merchants of Baltimore and, at his own expense, a new uniform for each man two thousand in all. In this way, his men were able to go on fighting. （分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项
41、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、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：2，分数：355.00)Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects. Located on the shore of Sullivans I
42、sland off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane (飓风) Hugo 10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state. Before Hugo, many ne
43、w houses built along South Carolinas shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of building codes wasnt strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugos wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The ne
44、w beach house on Sullivans Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour. At first sight, the house on Sullivans Island looks anything but hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble “a large party lantern (灯笼) “at night, accordi
45、ng to one observer. But looks can be deceiving. The houses wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength. To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings - long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sa
46、nd. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. “These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of
47、the damage done to beach-front buildings,“ said Huff. Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the houses ground-to-roof shell. “The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesnt look like its standing with its pant legs pulled up,“ said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, t
48、he shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained. （分数：177.50）(1).After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolinas shore line are required _.（分数：35.50）A.to be easily reinforcedB.to look smarter in designC.to meet stricter building standardsD.to be designed in the shape of cubes(2).The award-winning beach house is quite strong because _.（分数：35.50）A.it is strengthened by steel rodsB.it is made of redwoodC.it
