1、大学英语四级 124 及答案解析(总分：746.55，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 to write a composition on the topic Education-oriented or Quality-oriented. You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline. 1. Present situation. 2.
2、An alternative: Quality-oriented. 3. My comment. （分数：30.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Panasonic NV-F55MC operating Instructions . Installation () Connection to a TV set 1. Connect the external aerial (天线) to the RF Input Socket (插座) on the VTR (Videotape Recorder). 2. Connect the aerial
3、terminal on your TV set to the RF Output Socket on the VTR with the supplied DIN-DIN Coaxial Cable. ?In places with higher temperature and high humidity (湿度), people with sensitive skin may feel some electricity. In this case, use the Separate Transformer Adaptor. 3. Connect the AC Mains Lead to the
4、 AC Mains Socket of the VTR to the mains outlet. 4. If the TV set is equipped with separate video and audio input sockets, it is recommended to connect the VTR to the TV set with separate video and audio cables. () Connection to a Stereo Amplifier 1. Connect the Audio Input Sockets on the VTR to the
5、 REC OUT Sockets on the Stereo Amplifier. 2. Connect the Audio Output Sockets on the VTR to the PLAYBACK Sockets on the Stereo Amplifier. . Tuning the TV Set to the Video Playback Channel () Video Playback Channel Adjustor 1. Turn the TV set on and select the AV program position or another program p
6、osition that is not occupied by another TV station. 2. Press the VTR ON/OFF Switch to turn the VTR on. ?The corresponding indicator lights up. 3. Set the Karaoke Switch to “1“ or “2“. 4. Tune the selected program position of the TV set to UHF approx, channel C25 ( PAL D) or E38 (PAL I/SECAM D. K. ).
7、 Confirm on your TV set that the blue screen appears. ( C25: China channel 25; E38: Europe standard channel 38) ?If UHF channel E38 (C25) is already occupied by a TV station in your area, the video playback channel can be changed between channel 32 to 40 (24 to 27) on the back of the VTR by using a
8、small screwdriver. 5. Set the Karaoke Switch to “NORMAL“. Your TV is now ready to receive the RF output signal from the VTR. 6. To check, playback a pre-recorded tape and confirm that the picture quality is satisfactory. () RF Selector Use the RF Selector to select the color TV system used by the TV
9、 set to be connected. () PAL/MESECAM Selector This selector should be set according to the color TV system used during recording and play back. When the MESECAM Indicator is lit, the MESECAM is selected. . The Video Cassette () Inserting a Video Cassette 1. Insert the video cassette as shown. The VT
10、R will be turned on automatically and the cassette will be automatically drawn into the VTR. 2. When a video cassette is inserted, the “ mark will appear. ?When a video cassette with broken erasure (擦除) prevention tab (for example a pre recorded tape) is inserted, playback will start immediately. ?U
11、se the VHS video cassette tapes only. ?We recommend the “Panasonic Hi-Fi“ high grade video cassette tapes for improved picture and sound quality. () Removing a Video Cassette Press the Eject (弹出) Button. Simply press the Eject button, the VTR turns itself on, ejects the cassette and turns itself off
12、 again. . Karaoke Playback () Preparation 1. Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to “OFF“. 2. Insert a Karaoke video cassette. 3. Turn the TV set on and select the video playback channel. 4. Set the Noise Filter/Edit Selector to “OFF“. 5. Connect a microphone to the Microphone Socket on
13、the VTR. 6. Set Karaoke Switch to “1“ or “2“. 7. Select a desired tune. () Singing along with a video cassette 1. Press the Play Button to begin the playback. 2. Adjust the sound volume of the Microphone to the proper volume with the Microphone Mixing Level Control while singing. ?If the volume is t
14、oo high, the sound from the speaker may become distorted (扭曲). ?If acoustic (声音的) feedback occurs, turn the microphone volume down, use the microphone farther away from the speakers, hold the microphone so that it is not pointed toward the speakers, or turn the volume of the TV set down. 3. Adjust t
15、he echo effect to your taste with the Echo Control while singing. ?It is possible to apply the echo effect to the sound from both Microphone 1 and 2 at the same time. 4. Press the Stop Button to stop the playback. . Making Karaoke Tapes () Preparation 1. Make the necessary connections as shown in th
16、e connection diagram. 2. Press the Input Signal Selector on the Remote Controller to select the “Al“ program position (or select with the Channel Up or Down Button on the VTR). 3. Set the VTR System Selector to “PAL/MESECAM“, “4.43“ or “3.58“ according to the color TV system of the video source. 4.
17、Connect the VTR to a TV set equipped with separate video and audio input sockets and using the same color TV system as the video source. () Cautions for Making Karaoke Tapes When making Karaoke tapes, be sure to adhere to the following points. 1. Select the SP mode on the VTR for recording. 2. Make
18、sure that the length of the intervals between tunes ( soundless parts) is more than 6 seconds. ?Make sure that the noise level of these parts is kept to an absolute minimum. 3. Record only tunes with a length of more than 40 seconds. 4. When making Karaoke tapes, use the Pause/Still Button for editi
19、ng. ?This minimizes noise at the points where successive recordings are joined. . Recording from a TV Broadcast Signal () Preparation 1. Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to “OFF“. 2. Insert a video cassette with tile erasure prevention tab intact. 3. Set the Tape Speed Selector to “SP
20、“ or “LP“. 4. Adjust the audio recording level as shown. () Tape Speed Selector (SP/LP) For recording, either of two tape speeds can be selected. During playback, the VTR will automatically select the correct speed. ?SP Mode: For better picture quality. ?LP Mode: For longer recording time. The pictu
21、re quality in the LP mode is not as good as that in the SP mode. () Recording 1. Select on the VTR, the program position (channel) to be recorded. In order to confirm proper reception, turn on the TV set and select the video playback channel 2. Press the Record Button. 3. To finish the recording, pr
22、ess the Stop Button. Note: If the Karaoke Switch is not set to “NORMAL“, recording is not possible. Confirm that the VTR System Selector is set to “PAL/MESECAM“. （分数：71.00）(1).This passage is mainly about how to use a videotape recorder. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).We should always connect the VTR to the
23、 TV set with the supplied DIN-DIN Coaxial Cable. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).It is unnecessary to turn on the VTR while tuning the TV set to the Video Playback Channel. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).When we are to remove a video cassette from a VTR, we should first turn on the VTR and then press the Eject Butto
24、n. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).While playing back Karaoke, if there is acoustic feedback, we should turn the micro phone volume down and put the microphone farther away from the speaker. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(6).The Edit Button is available for editing when we are making Karaoke. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(7).Whi
25、le making recordings of the TV broadcast signal, if we choose the SP mode, we will have better picture quality. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(8).While installing, ff one feels some electricity, he can use _. （分数：7.10）_(9).If you want to enjoy better picture and sound quality, it is recommended that you use th
26、e _ video cassette tapes. （分数：7.10）_(10).While making Karaoke tapes, we should see to it that the length of the intervals between tunes is more than _ seconds. （分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.She can do the job.B.She could call a friend.C.Shes just switched off the light.D.Shes alr
27、eady replaced the shelf.A.They want to go downtown.B.He wants to go to the park, but she doesnt.C.He doesnt know where to park the car.D.He wants to find out where the park is.A.Company and customer.B.Repairman and customer.C.Teacher and students parent.D.Wife and husband.A.She didnt like working in
28、 a company.B.She disliked machines.C.She was not good at doing business.D.She didnt like accounting.A.He has some money to buy a new car.B.He fails in borrowing enough money from the woman.C.He will spend much money on his house.D.He wants to buy a new house and a new car.A.He had much trouble with
29、his pronunciation.B.He began studying English too early.C.No one can understand him.D.He knew nothing about English.A.Frustration.B.Joy.C.Excitement.D.Sorrow.A.He likes to go out of town.B.He cant attend.C.He never attends novel reading.D.He isnt going out of town next week.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.0
30、0)A.She is Professor Jamesons daughter.B.She works part-time as Professor Jamesons secretary.C.She used to do the job herself.D.She just came out of an interview for the job.A.It should be higher.B.Its very good.C.Its the same as the post office pays.D.It varies according to the persons experience.A
31、.Make up homework problems.B.Do research in the library.C.Teach an introductory economics course.D.Grade homework sets.A.He wonders if hell have enough time to do the job.B.He is afraid he wont know enough to do the job well.C.He fears that the job may be too boring.D.He thinks Professor Jamison has
32、 someone else in mind.A.The benefits of strong business competition.B.A proposal to lower the cost of production.C.Complaints about the expense of modernization.D.Suggestions concerning new business strategies.A.It costs much more than its worth.B.It should be brought up-to-date.C.It calls for immed
33、iate repairs.D.It can still be used for a long time.A.The personnel manager should be fired for inefficiency.B.A few engineers should be employed to modernize the factory.C.The entire staff should be retained.D.Better-educated employees should be promoted.A.Their competitors have long been advertisi
34、ng on TV.B.TV commercials are less expensive.C.Advertising in newspapers alone is not sufficient.D.TV commercials attract more investments.A.A car outside the supermarket.B.A car at the bottom of the hill.C.Pauls ear.D.The sports car.A.Inside the car.B.At the foot of the hill.C.In the garage.D.In th
35、e supermarket.A.The driver of the sports car.B.The two girls inside the ear.C.The man standing nearby.D.The salesman from London.A.Nobody.B.The two girls.C.The bus driver.D.Paul.A.They make decisions by tossing coins.B.They are not physically separated.C.They think exactly the same way.D.They share
36、most of their vital organs.A.Few of them can live long.B.Few of them get along well with each other.C.Most of them live a normal life.D.Most of them differ in their likes and dislikes.A.They go to a regular school.B.They attend a special school.C.They are taught by their parents.D.They have a privat
37、e tutor.A.Because there are no signs to direct them.B.Because no tour guides are available.C.Because all the buildings in the city look alike.D.Because the university is everywhere in the city.A.They set their own exams.B.They select their own students.C.They award their own degrees.D.They organize
38、their own laboratory work.A.Most of them have a long history.B.Many of them are specialized libraries.C.They house more books than any other university library.D.They each have a copy of every book published in Britain.A.Very few of them are engaged in research.B.They were not awarded degrees until
39、1948.C.They have outnumbered male students.D.They were not treated equally until 1881.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Money spent on advertising is money spent as well as any I know of. It serves directly to assist a rapid (36) 1of goods at reasonable prices, thereby establishing a firm home market and s
40、o making it possible to provide for export at (37) 2 prices. By drawing attention to new ideas it helps (38) 3to raise standards of living. By helping to increase demand it (39) 4an increased need for labor, and is therefore an effective way to fight (40) 5. It lowers the costs of many (41) 6: witho
41、ut advertisements your daily newspaper would cost four times as much, the price of your television (42) 7would need to be doubled, and travel by bus or tube would cost more. And perhaps most important of all, advertising provides a (43) 8 of reasonable value in the products and you buy. Apart from t
42、he fact that twenty-seven Acts of Parliament govern, the terms of advertising, (44) 9. He might fool some people for a little while through misleading advertising. He will not do so for long, (45) 10. If you see an article consistently advertised, it is the surest proof I know that the article does
43、what is claimed for it, and that it represents good value. (46) 11. （分数：10.00）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:_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)The view over a valley or a tiny village with thatched (草盖的) roof cottages around a church; a drive throug
44、h a narrow village street lined with thatched cottages painted pink or white; the sight over the rolling hills of a pretty collection of thatched farm buildings these are still common sights in parts of England. Most people will agree that the thatched roof is an essential part of the attraction of
45、the English countryside. Thatching is in fact the oldest of all the building crafts practised in the British Isles (英伦诸岛). Although thatch has always been used for cottage and farm buildings, it was once used for castles and churches, too. Thatching is a solitary (独自的) craft, which often runs in fam
46、ilies. The craft of thatching as it is practised today has changed very little since the Middle Ages. Over 800 full-time thatchers are employed in England and Wales today, maintaining and renewing the old roofs as well as thatching newer houses. Many property owners choose thatch not only for its be
47、auty but because they know it will keep them cool in summer and warm in winter. In fact, if we look at developing countries, over half the world lives under thatch, but they all do it in different ways. People in developing countries are often reluctant to go back to traditional materials and would prefer modern buildings. However, they may lack the money to allow them to import the necessary materials. Their temporary mud huts with thatched roofs of wild grasses often only last six months. Thatch which has been done the British way lasts from twenty to sixty years, and is
