1、大学英语四级 216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 based on the topic “On Interview“. You must write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below. Remember to write clea
2、rly. Outline: 1. 面试是如今社会上招聘人才的主要手段； 2. 面试的意义；(为什么要面试，面试有什么好处? 3. 如何成功地通过面试。 （分数：30.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.00)How to Prevent Insomnia Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you fall asleep easily, then wake up 5 hours later and cant fall back asleep? Do you wake up several times durin
3、g the night and have trouble staying asleep? If so, you are one of over 100 million Americans who experience some form of insomnia (失眠) and your sleep may be improved by better sleep habits. Tips for better daytime habits Do not nap during the day. If you are having trouble sleeping at night, try no
4、t to nap during the day because you will throw off your body clock and make it even more difficult to sleep at night. If you are feeling especially tired, and feel as if you absolutely must nap, be sure to sleep for less than 30 minutes, early in the day. Limit caffeine and alcohol. Avoid drinking c
5、affeinated or alcoholic beverages for several hours before bedtime. Although alcohol may initially act as a sedative (镇定剂), it can interrupt normal sleep patterns. Dont smoke. Nicotine is a stimulant and can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many over-the-counter and prescription dru
6、gs disrupt sleep. Expose yourself to bright light/sunlight soon after awakening. This will help to regulate your bodys natural biological clock. Likewise, try to keep your bedroom dark while you are sleeping so that the light will not interfere with your rest. Exercise early in the day. Twenty to th
7、irty minutes of exercise every day can help you sleep, but be sure to exercise in the morning or afternoon. Exercise stimulates the body and aerobic activity before bedtime may make falling asleep more difficult. Check your iron level. Iron deficient women tend to have more problems sleeping. So if
8、your blood is iron poor, a supplement might help your health and your ability to sleep. Tips for a better sleep environment Make sure your bed is large enough and comfortable. If you are disturbed by a restless bedmate, switch to a queen- or king-size bed. Test different types of mattresses. Try the
9、rapeutic (治疗的) shaped foam pillows that cradle your neck or extra pillows that help you sleep on your side. Get comfortable cotton sheets. Make your bedroom primarily a place for sleeping. It is not a good idea to use your bed for paying bills, doing work, etc. Help your body recognize that this is
10、a place for rest. Keep your bedroom peaceful and comfortable. Make sure your room is well ventilated and the temperature consistent. And try to keep it quiet. You could use a fan or a “white noise“ machine to help block outside noises. Hide your clock. A big, illuminated digital clock may cause you
11、to focus on the time and make you feel stressed and anxious. Place your clock so you cant see the time when you are in bed. Tips for a better pre-sleep ritual Keep a regular schedule. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday, even on the weekends. Keeping a regular schedule will help y
12、our body expect sleep at the same time each day. Dont oversleep to make up for a poor nights sleep doing that for even a couple of days can reset your body clock and make it hard for you to get to sleep at night. Incorporate bedtime rituals. Listening to soft music, sipping a cup of herbal tea, etc.
13、, cues your body that its time to slow down and begin to prepare for sleep. Relax for a while before going to bed. Spending quiet time can make falling asleep easier. This may include meditation, relaxation and/or breathing exercises, or taking a warm bath. Try listening to recorded relaxation or gu
14、ided imagery programs. Dont eat a large, heavy meal before bed. This can cause indigestion and interfere with your normal sleep cycle. Drinking too much fluid before bed can cause you to get up to urinate. Try to eat your dinner at least two hours before bedtime. Bedtime snacks can help. An amino ac
15、id called tryptophan, found in milk, turkey, and peanuts, helps the brain produce serotonin, a chemical that helps you relax. Try drinking warm milk or eat a slice of toast with peanut butter or a bowl of cereal before bedtime. Plus, the warmth may temporarily increase your body temperature and the
16、subsequent drop may hasten sleep. Jot down all of your concerns and worries. Anxiety excites the nervous system, so your brain sends messages to the adrenal glands, making you more alert. Write down your worries and possible solutions before you go to bed, so you dont need to ruminate in the middle
17、of the night. A journal or “to do“ list may be very helpful in letting you put away these concerns until the next day when you are fresh. Go to sleep when you are sleepy. When you feel tired, go to bed. Avoid “over-the-counter“ sleep aids, and make sure that your prescribed medications do not cause
18、insomnia. There is little evidence that supplements and other over-the-counter “sleep aids“ are effective. In some cases, there are safety concerns. Antihistamine (抗组胺剂) sleep aids, in particular, have a long duration of action and can cause daytime drowsiness. Always talk to your doctor or healthca
19、re practitioner about your concerns! Tips for getting back to sleep Do visualization. Focus all your attention on your toes or visualize walking down an endless stairwell. Thinking about repetitive or mindless things will help your brain to shut down and adjust to sleep. Get out of bed if unable to
20、sleep. Dont lie in bed awake. Go into another room and do something relaxing until you feel sleepy. Worrying about falling asleep actually keeps many people awake. Dont do anything stimulating. Dont read anything job-related or watch a stimulating TV program (commercials and news shows tend to be al
21、erting). Dont expose yourself to bright light. The light gives cues to your brain that it is time to wake up. Consider changing your bedtime. If you are experiencing sleeplessness or insomnia consistently, think about going to bed later so that the time you spend in bed is spent sleeping. If you are
22、 only getting five hours of sleep at night, figure out what time you need to get up and subtract five hours (for example, if you want to get up at 6:00 am, go to bed at 1:00 am). This may seem counterproductive (反效果的) and, at first, you may be depriving yourself of some sleep, but it can help train
23、your body to sleep consistently while in bed. When you are spending all of your time in bed sleeping, you can gradually sleep more, by adding 15 minutes at a time. （分数：71.00）(1).Though only a few people suffer from some form of insomnia, you still have a chance to get it treated.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(
24、2).If you have trouble sleeping at night, you should never take a nap during the day.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).Alcohol can serve as a sedative, so it can be used to improve your sleep.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Iron deficiency may result in sleeping problems for women.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).To ensure a goo
25、d sleep environment, your bedroom should be solely kept for rest and sleeping instead of handling other businesses.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(6).If you have a poor sleep the previous night, you can sleep for a few more hours in the morning to make up for it.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(7).Youd better take a warm ba
26、th for half an hour so that you can fall asleep easily.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(8).If you still have some concern in your mind before you go to sleep, you may_.（分数：7.10）_(9).To avoid sleeping problems, you shouldnt _or watch stimulating TV programs.（分数：7.10）_(10).As to whether supplements and other over-
27、the-counter “sleep aids“ are effective, there_.（分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.When he was 12.B.When he was 20.C.When he was 25.D.When he was five.A.He refused to take the job because of the bad food.B.He cannot bear the foods smell so he may quit.C.Its difficult to work because th
28、e food smells so good.D.He is so hungry and wants to take a break.A.It was a long lecture, but easy to understand.B.It was not as easy as she had thought.C.It was as difficult as she had expected.D.It was interesting and easy to follow.A.Ask Tom to send an invitation.B.Get the Johnsons address.C.Inv
29、ite Tom to the party.D.Tell Tom to pick up the Johnsons.A.The man is usually the last one to hand in his test paper.B.The man has made a mess of his final exam.C.The man doesnt have a good study habit.D.The man is a very diligent student.A.Stop looking for the socks for he thinks none is left.B.Chec
30、k the sales area.C.Ask somebody else.D.Stay where she is.A.At a newsstand.B.At a car dealers.C.At a publishing house.D.At a shopping mall.A.Go on with the game.B.Draw pictures on the computer.C.Have a good rest.D.Review his lessons.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.A notice on the bulletin board.B.A book
31、 for a class the man is taking.C.A chemistry class that is being taught.D.The library reserve desk.A.He is starting the course late.B.The subject is difficult for him.C.The professor is very reserved.D.The book is difficult to read.A.Check out a chemistry book.B.Make copies of all the pages in the b
32、ook.C.Put a notice on the bulletin board.D.Look for a copy of the book on the reserve shelf.A.Before lunch.B.Late in the afternoon.C.A little around supper time.D.Midnight.A.News bulletins and old comedy shows.B.Documentaries.C.Comedy shows and love stories.D.Celebrity interviews.A.Every quarter of
33、fifty minutes.B.Every quarter of half an hour.C.Every quarter of an hour.D.Every five minutes of an hour.A.The excitement of nerve activities in the brain.B.The difference between complex music and simple music.C.The effects of music on the results of math tests.D.The classical music and reasoning a
34、bilityA.Because it stimulates your nerve activity.B.Because it keeps you calm.C.Because it strengthens your memory.D.Because it interferes with your reasoning ability.A.Rock music might help improve your math test scores.B.The effects of music on tests do not last long.C.Listen to music just before
35、you take a test.D.The more you listen to music, the better your reasoning ability will be.A.Through the living-room window.B.Through the kitchen window.C.The door was unclosed.D.The neighbor gave the key.A.The friend was very hungry.B.There were eggs and chicken in the refrigerator.C.He would come l
36、ate.D.The friend was good at cooking.A.The friend was expecting to stay with him.B.There was no key under the door-mat.C.The friend has a wonderful meal in his absence.D.The friend got into the neighbors flat.A.At low latitudes.B.At mid-latitudes.C.At high latitudes.D.At high altitudes.A.Latitude.B.
37、Longitude.C.Sea.D.Mountain.A.Brazil.B.Argentina.C.Chile.D.Ecuador.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)One night in April 1912, a huge new (36) 1liner, the Titanic, was (37) 2the Atlantic. She was just about the most (38) 3ship that had ever been built. She was going very fast, which was (39) 4because there w
38、ere icebergs around and it was very dark that night. The passengers were all having a good time when the ship suddenly ( 40 ) 5one of the icebergs. The ship began to (41) 6and the passengers tried to (42) 7, but there were not enough lifeboats since nobody thought they would ever be necessary. Eight
39、 white rockets were (43) 8into the air in order to get help. Another ship, the Californian, was passing nearby. An officer and another sailor on it saw the rockets. (44) 9 and were just firing the rockets in fun. Anyway they did wake the captain. But the captain was too sleepy to understand and the
40、Californian just went on sailing away, in another direction. When the Titanic finally went down, (45) 10. They were trying to keep the passengers calm. Two thirds of the passengers were drowned. (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
41、 Comprehensio(总题数：2，分数：355.00)Is there enough oil beneath the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (保护区) (ANWR) to help secure Americas energy future? President Bush certainly thinks so. He has argued that tapping ANWRs oil would help ease Californias electricity crisis and provide a major boost to the c
42、ountrys energy independence. But no one knows for sure how much crude oil lies buried beneath the frozen earth, with the last government survey, conducted in 1998, projecting output anywhere from 3 billion to 16 billion barrels. The oil industry goes with the high end of the range, which could equal
43、 as much as 10% of U.S. consumption for as long as six years. By pumping more than 1 million barrels a day from the reserve for the next two to three decades, lobbyists claim, the nation could cut back on imports equivalent to all shipments to the U.S. from Saudi Arabia. Sounds good. An oil boom wou
44、ld also mean a multibillion-dollar windfall (意外之财) in tax revenues, royalties (开采权使用费) and leasing fees for Alaska and the Federal Government. Best of all, advocates of drilling say, damage to the environment would be insignificant. “Weve never had a documented case of an oil rig chasing deer out on
45、to the pack ice,“ says Alaska State Representative Scott Ogan. Not so fast, say environmentalists. Sticking to the low end of government estimates, the National Resources Defense Council says there may be no more than 3.2 billion barrels of economically recoverable oil in the coastal plain of ANWR,
46、a drop in the bucket that would do virtually nothing to ease Americas energy problems. And consumers would wait up to a decade to gain any benefits, because drilling could begin only after much bargaining over leases, environmental permits and regulatory review. As for ANWRs impact on the California
47、 power crisis, environmentalists point out that oil is responsible for only 1 % of the Golden States electricity outputand just 3% of the nations. （分数：177.50）(1).What does President Bush think of tapping oil in ANWR?（分数：35.50）A.It will increase Americas energy consumption.B.It will exhaust the nations oil reserves.C.It will help reduce the nations oil imports.D.It will help secure the future of ANWR.(2).We learn from the second paragraph that the American oil industry_.（分数：35.50）A.shows little interest in tapping oil in ANWRB.expects to stop oil imports fro
