1、大学英语四级 241 及答案解析(总分：746.53，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
2、多方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)Policy on Student Privacy Rights Policy Statement Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), you have the right to: -inspect and review your education records; -request an amendment to your education records
3、 if you believe they are inaccurate or misleading; -request a hearing if your request for an amendment is not resolved to your satisfaction; -consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information from your education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without your c
4、onsent; -file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Family Policy Compliance Office if you believe your rights under FERPA have been violated. 1. Inspection What are education records? Education records are records maintained by the university that are directly related to students. These
5、 include biographic and demographic data, application materials, course schedules, grades and work-study records. The term does not include: -information contained in the private files of instructors and administrators, used only as a personal memory aid and not accessible or revealed to any other p
6、erson except a temporary substitute for the maker of the record; -Campus Police records; -employment records other than work-study records; -medical and psychological records used solely for treatment purposes; -records that only contain information about individuals after they have left the univers
7、ity; -any other records that do not meet the above definition of education records. How do I inspect my education records? -Complete an Education Inspection and Review Request Form (available online as a PDF document or from The HUB, 12C Warner Hall) and return it to The HUB. -The custodian of the e
8、ducation record you wish to inspect will contact you to arrange a mutually convenient time for inspection, not more than 45 days after your request. The custodian or designee will be present during your inspection. -You will Not be permitted to review financial information, including your parents fi
9、nancial information; or confidential letters of recommendation, if you have waived your right to inspect such letters. -You can get copies of your education records from the office where they are kept for 25 cents per page, prepaid. 2. Amendment How do I amend my educational records? -Send a written
10、, signed request for amendment to the Vice President for Enrollment, Carnegie Mellon University, 610 Warner Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Your request should specify the record you want to have amended and the reason for amendment. -The university will reply to you no later than 45 days after your req
11、uest. If the university does not agree to amend the record, you have a right to a hearing on the issue. 3. Hearing How do I request a hearing? ?Send a written, signed request for a hearing to the Vice President for Enrollment, Carnegie Mellon University, 610 Warner Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The un
12、iversity will schedule a hearing no later than 45 days after your request. How will the hearing be conducted? -A university officer appointed by the Vice President for Enrollment, who is not affiliated with your enrolled college will conduct the hearing. -You can bring others, including an attorney,
13、 to the hearing to assist or represent you. If your attorney will be present, you must notify the university ten days in advance of the hearing so that the university can arrange to have an attorney present too, if desired. -The university will inform you of its decision, in writing, including a sum
14、mary of the evidence presented and the reasons for its decision, no later than 45 days after the hearing. -If the university decides not to amend the record, you have a right to add a statement to the record that explains your side of the story. 4. Disclosure Carnegie Mellon generally will not discl
15、ose personally identifiable information from your education records without your consent except for directory information and other exceptions specified by law. What is directory information? Directory information is personally identifiable information of a general nature that may be disclosed witho
16、ut your consent, unless you specifically request the university not to do so. It is used for purposes like compiling campus directories. If you do not want your directory information to be disclosed, you must notify The HUB, 12C Warner Hall, in writing within the first 15 days of the semester. Notif
17、ying The HUB covers only the disclosure of centralized records. Members of individual organizations such as fraternities, sororities, athletics, etc. must also notify those organizations to restrict the disclosure of directory information. Carnegie Mellon has defined directory information as the fol
18、lowing: -your full name -local/campus address -local/campus telephone number -email user id and address -major, department, college -class status (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, undergraduate, or graduate) -dates of attendance (semester begin and end dates) -enrollment status (full, half, or p
19、art time) -date(s) of graduation -degrees awarded -sorority or fraternity affiliation For students participating in intercollegiate athletics, directory information also includes: -height, weight -sport of participation What are the other exceptions? Under FERPA, Carnegie Mellon may release personal
20、ly identifiable information from your education records without your prior consent to: -school officials with legitimate educational interests; -certain federal officials in connection with federal program requirements; -organizations involved in awarding financial aid; -state and local officials wh
21、o are legally entitled to the information; -testing agencies such as the Educational Testing Service, for the purpose of developing, validating, researching and administering tests; -accrediting agencies, in connection with their accrediting functions; ?parents of dependent students (as defined in s
22、ection 152 of the Internal Revenue Service Code); -appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency, if necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals; -officials of another school in which the student seeks or intends to enroll; ?victims of violent crimes or non-fo
23、rcible sexual offenses (the results of final student disciplinary proceedings); -parents or legal guardians of students under 21 years of age (information regarding violations of university drug and alcohol policies); -courts (records relevant to legal actions initiated by students, parents or the u
24、niversity). 5. Complaints If you believe the university has not complied with FERPA, you can file a complaint with the: Family Policy Compliance Office Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20202-4605 （分数：71.00）(1).This article has university students as its target audienc
25、e.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).Under FERPA, students are entitled to request an amendment to their education records whenever they wish.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).The education records are kept by the students themselves.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).A students demand for the inspection of his records must be met wi
26、thin a month.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).When the request for an amendment is refused by the university, the student may ask for a hearing.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(6).The university is free to disclose the Directory information of students without their consent.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(7).In a hearing for the amen
27、dment of education records, both the student and the university may hire attorneys.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(8).If a student feels that his rights under FERPA has been violated, he could file a _with the U.S. Department of Education Family Policy Compliance Office.（分数：7.10）_(9).Student who wants to inspec
28、t his education records must fill out an_.（分数：7.10）_(10).The directory information for intercollegiate athletes include additional information such as_.（分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.The man hates to lend his tools to other people.B.The man hasnt finished working on the bookshelf.
29、C.The tools have already been returned to the woman.D.The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing.A.Give the ring to a policeman.B.Wait for the owner of the ring in the rest mom.C.Hand in the ring to the security office.D.Take the ring to the administration building.A.Save time by using a
30、computer.B.Buy her own computer.C.Borrow Marthas computer.D.Stay home and complete her paper.A.The man doesnt have money for his daughters graduate studies.B.The man doesnt think his daughter will get a business degree.C.The man insists that his daughter should pursue her studies in science.D.The ma
31、n advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision.A.The cinema is some distance away from where they are.B.He would like to read the film review in the newspaper.C.They should wait to see the movie at a later time.D.Hell find his way to the cinema.A.Hes been to Seattle many times.
32、B.He has chaired a lot of conferences.C.He has a high position in his company.D.He lived in Seattle for many years.A.Teacher and student.B.Doctor and patient.C.Manager and office worker.D.Travel agent and customer.A.She knows the guy who will give the lecture.B.She thinks the lecture might be inform
33、ative.C.She wants to add something to her lecture.D.Shell finish her report this weekend.A.An art museum.B.A beautiful park.C.A college campus.D.An architectural exhibition.A.The houses for sale are of poor quality.B.The houses are too expensive for the couple to buy.C.The housing developers provide
34、 free trips for potential buyers.D.The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.To find out if he has the flu.B.To find out how to maintain a nutritious diet.C.To find out how to prevent illness.D.To find out the result of blood test.A.He gets ill at the sa
35、me time every year.B.He doesnt get enough exercise.C.He often has difficulty sleeping.D.Hes sick with influenza throughout the winter.A.Hes unwilling to be immunized.B.He doesnt get enough rest.C.He forgets to take his medicine.D.He doesnt dress warmly enough.A.Physical examination are given free th
36、ere.B.He can get an influenza vaccination there.C.Hell be able to get a prescription for medicine there.D.Hell find literature on nutrition there.A.Westerns.B.Funny stories.C.Love stories.D.Documentaries of outdoors.A.$12.B.$15.C.$25.D.$2.5.A.She can take it right now.B.She can take it as soon as po
37、ssible.C.She can take it when she brings her first videos back.D.She can take it as soon as she pays the membership fee.A.To regain their memory.B.To show off their wealth.C.To feel good.D.To be different from others.A.To play games with them.B.To send them to the hospital.C.To make them aware of it
38、s harmfulness.D.To help solve their psychological problem.A.They are fond of round-the-world trips.B.They are likely to commit crimes.C.They are mostly from broken families.D.They need care and affection.A.In the 15th century.B.In the 6th century.C.In the 5th century.D.In the 16th century.A.Because
39、of its old style of architecture.B.Because it was the only modern building there.C.Because of the beautiful garden in front of it.D.Because it was at the seaside.A.To welcome the tourists.B.To make money.C.To keep the tourists away.D.To warn the tourists not to ruin the garden.A.In order to earn mor
40、e money.B.In order to have more peace.C.In order to welcome more visitors.D.In order to have a bigger garden.A.An Indian summer brings warm days and nights.B.An Indian summer occurs only in October.C.An Indian summer is an annual phenomenon.D.An Indian summer lasts many weeks.A.The first period of c
41、old, wintry days in autumn.B.The turning of color and falling of leaves.C.A large mass of warm tropical air carried northward.D.The southwestern winds.A.A short period of fair weather and mild days.B.No definite time of beginning or ending.C.Its end, which signals winters start.D.Soft yellow or oran
42、ge skies.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Some years ago, an American policeman found a woman lying near a lonely road. She did not appear to have had an accident. But she was (36) 1and clearly in a state of shock. So he (37) 2her to the nearest hospital. She began to tell the doctor on duty the story whi
43、ch was astonishing and (38) 3. She had been driving along a country road when she had been stopped by a flying saucer landing in front of her. She had been forced to leave the car and enter the flying saucer by (39) 4which looked like human beings and which could easily make themselves understood al
44、though they could not speak. It was as though they could read her thoughts and she could read theirs. They (40) 5her politely and allowed her to leave after carrying out a number of tests on her. As she otherwise seems to be (41) 6, the doctor decided that she was probably (42) 7from the side effect
45、s of some drug. The woman (43) 8on being allowed to go home. (44) 9. The police then started to make inquiries and soon discovered that there was already a search going on for the woman, whose husband had reported that she had disappeared. (45) 10. In front of the car, the surface of the road had be
46、en completely destroyed not by an explosion or any thing of that kind, (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)I was 13 when Benji came into our lives. With his deep brown eyes, floppy ears and cheerful dis
47、position, he was my constant companion throughout my teenage years. We would play together in the garden, and take long walks over the hills behind the house and being a dog, he seemed to have a sympathy for my problems that went deeper than words could express. He was my best friend. Benji left us about 15 years ago for that great kennel in the sky. But recently Ive been thinking about him a lot. Was he really conscious? Could any animal have consciousness like we do? Does it matter whether animals are conscious or not? For many, it is a matter of
