1、大学英语四级 223 及答案解析(总分：746.57，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 letter oat thanks. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given below in Chinese: 假设你过生日时收到了 Lucy 让人送来的鲜花，写信向她表示感谢。信的内容应包括： 1. 表达
2、感谢之意； 2. 提出回报对方； 3. 期待对方做客。 （分数：30.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.00)How Should You Build up Your Vocabulary Exactly what do you do during a normal day? How do you spend your time? Paul T. Rankin very much wanted an answer to that question. To get it, he asked sixty-eight individuals to keep
3、 an accurate, detailed record of what they did every minute of their waking hours. When he consolidated (巩固) his findings, he discovered that the average individual spent 70 percent of his waking time doing one thing only-communication. That meant either reading, writing, speaking or listening. Put
4、that evidence alongside of the research findings uncovered by the Human Engineering Laboratories. In exploring aptitudes and careers involving, among other things, data from 30,000 vocabulary tests given yearly, they discovered that big incomes and big vocabularies go together. Vocabulary, more than
5、 any other factor yet known, predicts financial success. And it all fits. Each word you add to your vocabulary makes you a better reader, writer, speaker and listener. Furthermore, linguistic scientists are quick to point out that we actually think with words. If that is so, new words make us better
6、 thinkers as well as communicators. No wonder more words are likely to mean more money. What better reason for beginning right now to extend your vocabulary? Take reading. What exactly do you read? Common sense says you read words. Research confirms that fact. “Vocabulary in context“ contributes 39
7、percent to comprehension. That s more than any other factor isolated and studied-even more than intelligence. And “word discrimination“ contributes more to speed of reading than any other factor-28 percent. In short, your efforts to improve vocabulary will pay off in both comprehension and speed. Su
8、ppose, as you re reading along, you lumtebs across a strange word. Did you find your self stopping for a closer look at lumtebs? Pardon the spelling slip. That s actually the word stumble (偶然发现). The letter just got mixed around. Obviously you now know that strange words do slow you down-or even sto
9、p you completely. Furthermore, strange words hinder (妨碍) comprehension. Which is easier to understand, “eschew garrulity“ or “avoiding talking too much“? What you need is a vital ,dynamic approach to vocabulary building. Hybrid (混合种) corn combines the best qualities of several varieties to ensure ma
10、ximum productivity. A hybrid approach to vocabulary should, in the same way, ensure maximum results. That s why you should use the CPD formula. Through Context When students in a college class were asked what should be done when they came across an unknown word in their reading, 84 percent said, “Lo
11、ok it up in file dictionary.“ If you do, however, you short-circuit the very mental processes needed to make your efforts most productive. But there s another reason. Suppose someone asks you what the word fast means. You answer, “speedy or swift“. But does it mean that in such contexts as “fast col
12、or“, “fast woman“, or “fast friend“? And if a horse is fast, is it securely tied or galloping (飞驰) at top speed? It could be either. It all depends. On the dictionary? No, on context-on how the word is actually used. After all, there are over twenty different meanings for fast in the dictionary. But
13、 the dictionary doesnt tell you which meaning is intended. That s why it makes such good sense to begin with context. Through Word Parts Now for the next step. Often unfamiliar words contain one or more parts, which, if recognized, provide definite help with meaning. Suppose you read that someone “h
14、ad a predilection for reading mysteries“. The context certainly isnt too helpful. But do you see a prefix, suffix or root that you know? Well, there s the familiar prefix pre-, meaning “before. Look back at the context and try inserting “before“. Reading mysteries apparently comes “before“ other kin
15、ds of reading. Yes, a predilection-or preference is something put “before“ something else. Or take the word monolithic. Try to isolate the parts. There is the prefix mono-, meaning “one“, and the root lith, meaning “stone“. Finally, there s the suffix -ic, meaning “consisting of“. Those three parts
16、add up to this definition: “consisting of one stone“. To speed up your use of word parts, you will be introduced to the fourteen most important words in the English language. The prefix and root elements in those few words are found in over 14,000 words of desk dictionary size. With those amazingly
17、useful shortcuts, you can build vocabulary, not a snail s pace, one word at a time, but in giant strides, up to a thou sand words at a time. Your second step, then, is to look for familiar word parts. If they do not give you exact meanings, they should at least bring you much closer. Through the Dic
18、tionary Now you can see why you should consult the dictionary last, not first. Youve looked carefully at the context. Youve looked for familiar word parts. Now you play Sherlock Holmes an exciting role. You hypothesize. In light of context or word parts, you try to solve a mystery. What exactly does
19、 that strange word mean? Only after you go through the mental gymnastics to come up with a tentative definition should you open the dictionary to see if you re right. After all, those first two steps or approaches spark a stronger than usual interest in that dictionary definition. You re now persona
20、lly involved. Did you figure out the word meaning? Your heightened interest will lead to a better memory of both word and meaning. It also encourages your development of the habits needed to accelerate your progress. And when you see in black and white the definition you had expected, what a feeling
21、 of accomplishment is yours. In that way, the CPD Formula provides the exact dynamic interplay of approaches for maximum effectiveness. Well, there it is, your new formula Context, Parts, Dictionary. Use it! The exercises that follow will give you specific, step-by-step help in sharpening your aware
22、ness of contextual clues, learning the most useful word parts, and using the dictionary with increased accuracy and ease. The results will be like the money in the bank. （分数：71.00）(1).This passage is meant to teach readers how to enlarge their vocabularies by means of the CPD Formula. （分数：7.10）A.YB.
23、NC.NG(2).Paul T. Rankin found that the average individual spent most of his waking time reading, writing, speaking or listening. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).The research findings of the Human Engineering Laboratories showed that incomes and vocabularies are closely related. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Intelli
24、gence is the most important factor in reading comprehension. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).Most students will consult the dictionary when they encounter a new word, which is of great help to them. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(6).Through word parts, you can build you vocabulary up to a thousand words at a time. （分数：
25、7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(7).Readers should consult the dictionary last but not first because it costs too much time. （分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(8).If one has a larger vocabulary, he or she will be a better thinker and a better 1. （分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(9).Just like Hybrid corn, the CPD formula should also ensure 1. （分数：7
26、.10）填空项 1:_(10).By using context and word parts, readers heightened interest will lead to 1. （分数：7.10）填空项 1:_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.The man tends to repeat himself a lot.B.The room was fixed at the mans request.C.She also finds it easier to work there now.D.The man talks about worki
27、ng instead of doing it.A.Bill doesnt take good care of knives.B.This matter doesnt concern Bill.C.He wants to find a better tool.D.He wants Bill to fix the knife.A.Theres going to be a wedding.B.The people should learn that dance better.C.Big dances are the most fun.D.They need to print more invitat
28、ions.A.He will no longer ask for their help.B.He will regret not accepting their help.C.He still needs their help.D.He has to manage without their help.A.She is not feeling very well.B.She is very ill.C.She is annoyed with the doctor.D.She is badly hurt.A.Things to wear.B.The warm weather.C.Best mat
29、erial for making clothes.D.A bright shirt.A.Two weeks form now.B.In about two days.C.He hasnt decided yet.D.In four weeks.A.Hes surprised she chose that agency.B.He wonders why shes kept her job.C.He doesnt know when her classes started.D.He doubts she makes much money now.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00
30、)A.American literature.B.Elementary education.C.Art history.D.Medicine.A.They are professional storytellers.B.They are the parents of young children.C.The stories will help them improve their vocabulary.D.The stories are required for a course.A.It uses an extensive vocabulary.B.Its useful as a teach
31、ing tool.C.Its author is unknown.D.Children find it repetitive and boring.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
32、 the 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 pupil.B.A gra
33、duate.C.A seminar.D.An undergraduate.A.To present their results.B.To show off their results.C.To make themselves brave.D.To become active people.A.To get information.B.To know the related areas.C.To know the latest news.D.To make friends.A.Because he wanted to be a great actor.B.Because he wanted to
34、 be a playwright.C.Because he was too poor to live on.D.Because he wanted to take care of horses.A.On foot.B.Riding horses.C.By carriage.D.Riding donkeys.A.When he was taking care of horses.B.When he was given an opportunity to play a part on the stage.C.When he began play-writing.D.When he had writ
35、ten many plays.A.She was found stealing in a bookstore.B.She caught someone in the act of stealing.C.She admitted having stolen something.D.She said she was wrongly accused of stealing.A.A book.B.$ 3,000.C.A handbag.D.A Christmas card.A.She was questioned by the police.B.She was shut in a small room
36、 for 20 minutes.C.She was insulted by the shopper around her.D.She was body-searched by the store manager.A.They refused to apologize for having followed her through the town.B.They regretted having wrongly accused her of stealing.C.They still suspected that she was a thief.D.They agreed to pay her
37、$ 3,000 damages.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Two more people have died of the H5N1 strain of bird flu in China, making the death toll five out of eight human cases (36) 1 so far in the country. The Ministry of Health has announced Wednesday the two (37) 2, first last month, were a 10-year-old girl in
38、the southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and a 35-year-old man in eastern Jiangxi Province. They had died on December 16th and 30th (38) 3 after all medical treatment failed. A (39) 4 for the Ministry says the current bird flu situation is “not optimistic“, and is calling on people to remain (4
39、0) 5. “Although there hasnt been any human-to-human case of bird flu so far, as the danger of bird flu not only exists in China but also threatens other countries, (41) 6 to prevent and control the epidemic must be (42) 7 . “ Among the eight human cases of bird flu in China, the (43) 8victim is a si
40、x-year-old boy from Central Chinas Hunan Province, who is now in the hospital. The boy is in critical condition. The Ministry warns (44) 9. The United Nations agriculture agency warns the bird flu virus (45) 10. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)says there have been more outbreaks than expe
41、cted in Turkey. (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)Sugar is so much a part of our modern life that we only really think about it when, for some reason, we cannot obtain it. It has been known to man fo
42、r at least 3,000 years, but has come into common use only in modern times. Until quite recently it was considered as a medicine and as a luxury for the very rich only. Sugar is, then, very important to our civilization. But what exactly is it? Of course, most of us recognize sugar immediately as the
43、 sweet material which we put in coffee or cakes. This common form of sugar is derived from two plants: the sugar cane (a type of grass which grows to a height of twenty feet) and the sugar beet (which grows underground). But there are in fact many types of sugar, and the chemist recognizes hundreds
44、of different varieties, each coming from a different source. About 90% of the sugar produced as food. Only 10% is used in industry for purposes other than food production. Yet sugar has great possibilities for use as the basis of chemicals. It can even be used for making plastics. In the future thes
45、e potential uses will certainly be developed more than in the past. There are many reasons why we should increase the production of sugar. Most important is that it is one of the most highly concentrated of energy foods. Thus sugar cane and beet produce an average of 7, 000,000 calories per acre. In
46、 this way they have the advantage over potatoes which give only 4,000,000, while figure for wheat and beans is 2,000,000 each. So three acres of land growing wheat and potatoes give only slightly more energy than one acre of sugar. （分数：177.50）(1).The heading of Paragraph one may be_.（分数：35.50）A.What
47、 sugar isB.Sugar Through the AgesC.The Advantages of SugarD.Present and Future Uses of Sugar(2).The third paragraph emphasizes_.（分数：35.50）A.about 90% of sugar used as foodB.only 10% used in industryC.sugar used for making plasticsD.future uses of sugar(3).Sugar has been used widely_.（分数：35.50）A.for
48、3,000 yearsB.in modern timesC.quite recentlyD.for 300 years(4).How many common forms of sugar are exemplified in this passage?（分数：35.50）A.One.B.Two.C.One hundred.D.Several hundreds.(5).The main reason why we should increase the production of sugar is_.（分数：35.50）A.it tastes sweetB.we can save plenty of landC.we can get more energyD.it is one of the most highly concentrated of energy foodA 500-year-old world map that was the first to name a newfound continent west of Europe “A
