1、大学英语四级 186及答案解析(总分：746.59，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 a composition on the topic What Has SARS Brought to US. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: 1悲观者认为 SARS是人类的灾难。 2乐观者认为人类终将制服一切，SARS 也不例外。
2、 3SARS 究竟给我们带来什么警醒。 （分数：30.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.00)How to Deal with Loneliness Loneliness is a feeling of emptiness or hollowness inside you. You feel isolated or separated from the world, cut off from those you would like to have contact with. There are different kinds of loneline
3、ss and different degrees of loneliness. You might experience loneliness as a vague feeling that something is not right, a kind of minor emptiness. Or you might feel loneliness as a very intense deprivation (剥夺) and deep pain. One type of loneliness might be related to missing a specific individual b
4、ecause they have died or because they are so far away. Another type might involve feeling alone and out of contact with people because you are actually physically isolated from. For instance, if you work alone on the night shift or are alone in a part of a building where people seldom go. You might
5、even feel emotionally isolated when you are surrounded by people but are having difficulty reaching out to them. It needs to be emphasized here that loneliness is not the same as being alone. A person will always have time when they chose to be alone. Rather, loneliness is the feeling of being alone
6、 and feeling sad about it. And, of course, all of us feel lonely some of the time. It is only when we seem trapped in our loneliness that it becomes a real problem. Loneliness is a passive state. That is, it is maintained by the state that we only passively let it continue and doing nothing to chang
7、e it. We hope it will go away, eventually, and we do nothing but let it envelop us. Strangely, there are times when we might even embrace the feeling. Yet, embracing loneliness and sinking down into the feelings associated with it usually leads to a sense of depression and helplessness, which, in tu
8、rn, leads to an even more passive state and more depression. To stop feeling lonely, we first must accept that we are feeling lonely. Sometimes admitting that to ourselves is difficult. We then have to express those feelings of loneliness in some way. We might find ourselves writing in a diary, writ
9、ing an imaginary letter to a friend or relative, drawing or painting a picture, making up a song, or doing anything else that lets us begin to express the feelings we have inside usincluding talking with other people! Expressing our feelings might lead us to discover that we feel a number of things
10、which might be connected to our feelings of loneliness, including sadness, anger, and frustration. We might be able to begin to see where these feelings are coming from what they are connected to in our lives. As we begin to see the connections we will be more able to begin to make changes. The big
11、change, of course, is to stop being passive and become more active. If were missing someone, such as parents, family, or friends, we can telephone, write, e-mail or visit them. Talking to an understanding friend can often help change our moods as well. If we dont have an understanding friend, talkin
12、g with a pastor (牧师), teacher or counselor might be a place to start. If we are lonely because we are missing someone who has died, being able to express our grief at their loss and beginning to remember our happier moments with them and knowing that those memories can always be with us, can move us
13、 away from the lonely feelings. This can also apply to losses of significant friendships or lovers. Getting involved in some sort of activity or club can accomplish several things. It can take our minds off of feeling lonely as we get involved in the enjoyable activity. It can actually change our mo
14、od directly in this way. It can give us opportunities to meet people with similar interests and practice our people-meeting skills. It can provide some structure in our lives so that we have things to look forward to. It can remind us of how good we might have felt in the past doing similar things.
15、Sometimes these effects can come very quickly and sometimes they may come more slowly. Everyone feels lonely from time to time. Using some of the suggestions above will most likely help cope better with those feelings. If you find mat you are having difficulty dealing with feelings of loneliness on
16、your own, you may want to seek out the help of a mental health professional in your community. Note: This document is based on an audiotape script developed by the University of Texas, Austin. With their permission, it was revised and edited into its current form by the staff of the University of Fl
17、orida Counseling Center. （分数：71.00）(1).Exercise can benefit those who suffer from loneliness.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).Psychologists suggest eating a healthy diet to ward off loneliness.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).There are many different degrees of loneliness that people experience.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).W
18、riting in a journal, talking with friends and family members may help combat feelings of loneliness.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).All types of loneliness are caused by working or living alone.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(6).Traveling to another country may cause loneliness for some people.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(7).Oft
19、en, suffers of loneliness turn to suicide as a final solution to their loneliness.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(8).One may even embrace their feelings of loneliness and 1 to their feelings.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(9).Loneliness is a 1 when it is allowed to continue because the person does not seek out interaction wit
20、h others.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(10). 1memories with friends or loved ones who have died can help to move us away from these feelings of loneliness.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.He is an American.B.Not mentioned.C.He is a Chinese.D.He is a Japanese.A.Her hometown has changed a lot
21、.B.She hasnt gone to any place.C.To her surprise, the man hasnt seen her for a long time.D.She is no longer the woman she was three years ago.A.The woman heard Ann was working in a hospital.B.The man saw Ann killed in an accident.C.Ann survived an accident.D.Ann was killed in an accident.A.11:20.B.9
22、:20.C.Around 10.D.Around 13.A.It is neither cold nor hot in his hometown.B.It is very hot in his hometown.C.Its quite cold in his hometown.D.Its so warm here.A.The lecture is excellent.B.The lecture is very bad.C.She is somewhat interested in the lecture.D.She is astonished by the lecture.A.Because
23、Tom wasnt at home.B.Because the man didnt get the right telephone number.C.Because Tom was too busy to come.D.Because there was something wrong with Toms phone.A.The woman suffered from her stomach trouble during the trip.B.The woman ate too much during the trip.C.The woman suffered from seasickness
24、 during the trip.D.The woman was frightened by the big waves.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.They were worn out.B.They were dirty.C.They were of a dull colour.D.They were out of style.A.They were too casual.B.They were too dressy.C.They were uncomfortable.D.They were not charming enough.A.None.B.One.C.
25、Two.D.Three.A.Once.B.Twice.C.Thrice.D.Four times.A.It marked the beginning of a new era in animal science.B.Dolly, a clone, was able to breed normally and produce healthy lambs.C.Cloned animals can be used to treat human diseases.D.A cloned animal can lead a normal life.A.Kidney.B.Heart.C.Lung.D.Bon
26、e.A.To be excused.B.To be a free man in the prison.C.To be helped out of the prison.D.To explain the mistakes he had made.A.Taking the key from the guard secretly.B.Killing the guard to take the key.C.Waking the guard up to ask for his help.D.Stealing the gun from the guard.A.Getting some food for t
27、he guard.B.Opening the door from the outside.C.Getting the key and opening the door.D.Escaping from the prison.A.It limited their supply of food.B.It made their eggshells too fragile.C.It destroyed many of their nests.D.It killed many baby bald eagles.A.They found ways to speed up the reproduction o
28、f bald eagles.B.They developed new types of feed for baby bald eagles.C.They explored new ways to hatch baby bald eagles.D.They brought in bald eagles from Canada.A.Pollution of the environment.B.A new generation of pest killers.C.Over-killing by hunters.D.Destruction of their natural homes.A.The U.
29、 S.B.Other countries.C.Post-Cold War politics.D.All of the above.A.Because of its geographical location.B.Because of the power of the country.C.Because of their sense of security.D.Because of their Cold War politics.A.Pearl Harbor incident.B.John F. Kennedy Assassination.C.Defeat in the Vietnam War.
30、D.Martin Luther Kings Assassination.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Cats are (36) 1 of habit. They like to go to sleep about the same time every day and for a certain (37) 2 of time. They seem to have a (38) 3 clock inside them that tells them when to sleep. Cats (39) 4 their regular sleep with (40) 5 ca
31、tnaps. Some experts feel that human could also (41) 6 from this habit. Catnaps help to build up (42) 7 in the body. They are also a good way to overcome (43) 8. Since cats have moods similar to those of humans, some experts believe that (44) 9. (45) 10. The naps would usually last from fifteen to th
32、irty minutes. Winston Churchill took catnaps. So did Presidents Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. (46) 11. Perhaps more people could learn from cats and take naps to feel better and live longer! （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
33、:_七、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：2，分数：355.00)As the world excitedly greeted Snuppy, the first cloned (克隆) dog, critics celebrated our cleverness. Many feel proud that our age is marked by technological advances. But an article in British newspaper The Observer recently said true innovation (创新) has evap
34、orated from our society. The writer was Peter Watson, author of the book “Ideas-A History from Fire to Freud“. Watson began: “The year 2005 cant begin to compete with 1905 in terms of important innovations.“ “Writing a history of ideas over the past three years, I have been struck time and again by
35、the fact that, contrary to what we tell ourselves all the time-on TV, in newspapers and magazines, in advertisings-our present world is far from interesting and innovative as it thinks it is, certainly in comparison with past ages.“ “Yes, we are surrounded by mobile phones, cameras, iPods, digital-i
36、nteractive TV, laptops and the www, by laser-guided surgery and bombs, by DNA fingerprinting, and now by cloning. These are not small things but do they change the way we think in important-in fundamental directions ?“ Watson quotes Richard Southern, an Oxford University historian who died last year
37、: “Southern thought the most interesting times in history were 1050-1250 and 1750-1950.“ “The former saw the marriage of Aristotelianism and Christianity, as well as cathedrals and universities, the invention of the experiment, the rise of accuracy-in counting, measuring-the introduction of equal ho
38、urs, the widespread adoption of Hindu numerals.“ “The latter period saw the introduction of the factory, the steam engine, a change in the experience of work, the birth of modern chemistry and electricity, the rise of sociology, geology, evolution, statistics, particle physics. For the first time pe
39、ople thought new things better than old ones.“ “Each of these periods transformed our understanding of ourselves radically.“ “But what great ideas or transformations have been introduced in the half-century since 1950 ?“ Watson asked, pointing out that except for a few innovations such as the Intern
40、et, most scientific research merely modifies previous studies. （分数：177.50）(1).The word “evaporated“ in Line 3 of Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.（分数：35.50）A.disappearedB.transformedC.worsenedD.emerged(2).Which of the following can best describe the authors attitude towards the “technological
41、advances” we achieved in these years?（分数：35.50）A.Positive.B.Negative.C.Objective.D.Defensive.(3).According to Peter Watson, the most important innovation happens in _.（分数：35.50）A.the cultures we haveB.the way we thinkC.the technological advancesD.the subjects we are studying(4).Which of the followin
42、g statements is true according to Peter Watson in this passage?（分数：35.50）A.There have been no innovations at all in the fifty years since 1950.B.Most scientific research is only continuation of the previous studies since 1950.C.The advanced technologies are only small things that have not changed th
43、e way we think.D.We actually haven t made any progress in the past 50 years because of fewer innovations.(5).It can be inferred from the passage that _.（分数：35.50）A.technological advances have a negative impact on the innovativeness of human beingsB.our knowledge has brought about a new understanding
44、 of us human beingsC.without true innovations, all that we have achieved are not so useful to human beingsD.people used to think old things better than new ones before the period of 1750 - 1950American travelers plan to take 10 million more trips this summer than last, despite increases in hotel rat
45、es, airfare, car-rental costs and gasoline prices. Thanks to high consumer confidence, people will travel more often, stay longer and spend more money on their vacations this year. “Its going to be a record travel season,“ says Jason Ader, a senior analyst with in vestment bank Bear, Stearns & Co. “
46、The economys strong. Consumers feel good. The stock markets up. And the prices were seeing are as high as theyve been since weve been keeping records, and thats since the fifties.“ In all, American vacationers will take more than 270 million trips this summer - 4 percent more than last year, accordi
47、ng to the travel association. The top 10 destinations are Florida, California, Hawaii, Colorado, New York, Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Washington state and Washington. During such trips, a family of four will spend $ 213 a day for meals and lodging - an increase of $ 3 from last year, according to a for
48、ecast released by the Travel Industry Association of America. In some cases, price increases are expected to double the inflation rate, which was 2.1 percent in March. The average daily price tag on a hotel room will increase 3.9 percent to $ 81.77 from $ 78.67, according to a report by Price Waterhouse Coopers and Bear, Stearns. Traveling by car this summer is expected to cost about $10.66 per 100 miles, which covers gas, tires and maintenance, according to the American Automobile Association. Th
