1、大学英语四级 252 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 thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: To Grow Up in the Countryside or in a Big City? You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below: 1孩子在乡下长大好还是城市长大好
2、，人们对此有不同看法 2我的观点 3结论 （分数：30.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Make the Most of Your Vacation Come home relaxed and refreshed after a more active, yet indulgent trip When many of us take a vacation, more than anything, we seek to relax. We spend long, lazy days on a beach chair or in a hammoc
3、k and socialize the night away with rum drinks, fancy martinis, and indulgent desserts. Too often, we return home heavier and flabbier than weve been since, well, our last vacation. It doesnt have to be this way. Active vacations are often the most relaxing of all. Wait! Its all in defining what an
4、active vacation is. We dont expect you to take up jogging, backpacking, or hang gliding. Rather, we ask the sedentary vacationers among you to spend two to four hours a day doing things. Walking the city streets. Exploring a nature preserve. Going to a zoo. Biking along the ocean. Taking a leisurely
5、 rowboat ride. These kinds of activities arent just good for your physical health. They improve your mental health, even your spiritual health. And they make vacations memorable and worthwhile. And after all, isnt that what you want from your vacation? Here are some fresh ideas to make your vacation
6、s as pleasurable as they are active and healthy. 1. Make morning time your activity time. Most likely the weather will be friendlier, your energy level higher, and your agenda emptier than later in the day. 2. Reacquaint yourself with sunrises and sunsets. A walk at dawn or dusk is rejuvenation defi
7、ned. Try to make this a daily ritual of life away from home, and you will guarantee yourself both physical and spiritual replenishment. 3. Get into the water as much as you can. Dont allow yourself to spend all your time sitting in front of the water. Whether it is the ocean, a swimming pool, or a t
8、ree-lined lake, make sure you get into the water for swimming or games or even walking. Heck, merely standing in waist-high water is a good workout , thanks to the action of the water. And youll feel so much more alive! 4. Get on the water as much as you can. Paddleboats are a blast. Canoeing is a j
9、oy. Rowboats are romantic. Powerboats exhilarating. Sailboats serene. Kayaks pure adventure. Inner tubes can erase 50 years from your attitude in a matter of minutes. Even standing at the rail of a steamboat is exciting. Boats make you feel young, and whether you are propelling them or not, they all
10、 bum calories and engage your muscles more than being on dry land. 5. Choose a cruise for your trip. Its amazing how active you can be being stuck on a boat in the middle of the Atlantic. Most cruise ships offer numerous options for seaworthy exercise. Most ships house pools, golf simulators, rock w
11、alls, basketball hoops, fitness centers, jogging and walking areas, and instructor-led fitness classes and thats just whats on board. During your sea and land excursions you can burn calories as you snorkel, swim, hike, scuba dive, and horseback ride. 6. Get out of the car every two hours. Many of u
12、s spend a large chunk of our vacations on the road, either getting to and from our destinations, or using the car for sightseeing. But no matter how beautiful the scenery is, great, memorable vacations dont happen in a car seat. Dont wait for exhaustion or natures call to get you to pull over. Frequ
13、ently get out and stretch, walk, picnic, shop, visit, and have fun. Its important for your health and energy, and it makes traveling a lot more active and interesting. Explore New Pastimes 7. Play active games. When most people think of outdoor games, they think of team sports like baseball, footbal
14、l, or volleyball, all of which can be both intimidating and excessively strenuous for grown-ups who stopped playing such things a long time back. So forget about the standard games. All types of fun outdoor games are available today. Start with the old-fashioned ones badminton, shuffle-board, horses
15、hoes, Wiffle ball, or bocce. Try some new ones too they make great balls out of Nerf these days, and if you havent bought a squirt gun in a while, be prepared for todays amazing super soakers. Plus all types of new paddle games are available that are easy and fun. Your goal: Play an outdoor game eve
16、ry day while on vacation. 8. Create a silly tournament. Particularly if there are kids on the vacation, it can be a hoot to create your own mini-Olympics. For example, if you use the swimming pool every day, have a daily competition , such as holding your breath underwater, or swimming between peopl
17、es legs, or having a big splash contest. Or maybe a weeklong badminton competition. “Silly“ is the operative word. dont make it serious competition, but just a chance to have active fun in which everyone participates. 9. Play miniature golf. You burn more calories sitting than lying, standing than s
18、itting, and walking than standing. Although miniature golf wont incinerate fat, it will bum more calories than lying in a hammock. Plus, your kids will have a great time. You probably will too. 10. Beware the food obsession. Lets be honest: For many of us, vacations are about eating splurges. Its fr
19、esh seafood by the ocean, amazing restaurants in great cities, unlimited breakfast buffets at the hotel, that ice cream/candy/cake/jambalaya that you remember as a child and come back for every few years. This is the stuff of great vacations, and dont deny yourself these pleasures. Our suggestion: L
20、imit yourself to one food splurge a day. If you do more, the uniqueness and specialness of the splurges fade a-way. And youll spend too much time sitting in restaurantsand then sitting some more, recuperating from the overindulgence. 11. Explore on foot. Yes, you can use the Concierge, the travel gu
21、ides, the map, or the bus tours to get acquainted with a new location. But only by getting out and walking can you truly get the feel of a village, city, resort, or wilderness. We recommend that you plan to spend the first several hours at your vacation destination walking the area. If you are in a
22、city, pick a few restaurants to try while you are walking and make your reservations in person. Be sure to locate the parks, museums, and shopping areas. 12. Fly a stunt kite. If theres a good wind blowing at your destination, purchase a stunt kite and take it to the beach or other large open area.
23、These kites can be easily assembled and then taken apart, making them perfect for traveling. Youll give your upper body a great workout as you struggle to control the kite. You may also have to run or walk to keep the kite in the airor chase it down once it plummets to the earth. 13. Schedule an act
24、ivity-based vacation. Ready to commit to even more action? Wrap your entire vacation around an activity, such as sailing, skiing, hiking, biking, or exploring. No expertise is necessary just a willingness to take on a new challenge. Travel agents can hook you up with any number of vacation packages
25、targeted from novice to expert, adolescent to senior, single or whole family. If you have children, look for packages that include excavating dinosaur bones and other anthropological expeditions, or that teach them a new sport. A ski vacation with lessons for different ages and ability levels works
26、beautifully. （分数：71.00）(1).According to this article, an active vocation means doing a lot of things for the whole day.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).One reason why the author recommends to “make morning time your activity time“ may be the fact that we are more energetic in the morning.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3
27、).In the author s eye, swimming may help you to feel much more alive.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Since there are so many options for seaworthy exercise, the expense on a cruise may be quite expensive.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).The proper way to travel by car is to stop and get out at every scenery point.（分数：
28、7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(6).Play outdoor games everyday on vacation may be very beneficial.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(7).“Silly tournament“ means having some competition in a very silly way.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(8).Trying too many kinds of food splurge in a single day may cause the splurges_ to the fading away of.（分数
29、：7.10）_(9).The author recommend us to spend several hours _when you arrived at our destination.（分数：7.10）_(10).According to the passage, packages that include excavating dinosaur bones and _ or that teach them a new sport may be recommendable.（分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.Hell be
30、speaking at the end of the meeting.B.He was supposed to speak last night instead.C.He suddenly decided not to speak.D.He already spoke very briefly tonight.A.The man shouldnt expect her to go along.B.She doesnt think she has enough money.C.Shell go even though the movie is bad.D.The man should count
31、 the number of people going.A.Both the man and the woman have no time to look at the gift.B.The man cant imagine what his friends get for him.C.The man already knows what Betty will say.D.The man is anxious to see Bettys reaction to the gift.A.She wasnt really studying.B.She hadnt finished writing h
32、er articles.C.She had furnished her house.D.She could write beautifully.A.The problem may have been a very complicated one.B.No one can do it.C.The woman thinks that the problem is too easy.D.The man can solve the problem himself.A.The janitor is too busy to do his work.B.The sanitary conditions of
33、an apartment.C.The relationship between the janitor and the two speakers.D.The architecture of a building.A.He cant tear either piece of cloth.B.He wants part of each piece of cloth.C.The pieces of cloth are made by a secret process.D.The pieces of cloth seem identical to him.A.Look around before go
34、ing home.B.Prefer to argue about it.C.Disagree with the woman.D.Apologize to the woman.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.To see how certain chemicals produce different flavors.B.To determine if a person can distinguish salty and sweet solutions.C.To map the location of taste buds.D.To count the number of
35、 taste buds.A.Just five minutes.B.Slightly less than an hour.C.Between one and two hours.D.A little more than two hours.A.That taste buds arent located only on the tongue.B.That taste buds arent all the same size.C.That solutions must be measured and mixed carefully.D.That he shouldnt swallow the so
36、lutions.A.With an apology.B.With an example.C.With a compliment.D.With an invitation.A.Before finishing schoolB.Between school and university.C.During her university course.D.After finishing university.A.Projects for people with no money.B.Projects involving sports and languages.C.Social and environ
37、mental projects.D.International childrens projects.A.Mainly come from England.B.Travel to many different countries.C.Come from different countries.D.Need work experience.A.The cane beetle.B.The cane toad.C.The cane pest.D.None of the above.A.Because the cane beetles destroyed the farmers house.B.Bec
38、ause the outbreak of cane beetles ruined the farmers livelihood.C.Because farmers were attacked by the cane beetles.D.Because farmers were hurt by the cane beetles.A.Australia.B.Hawaii.C.Central America.D.North America.A.The cane toads do not eat the cane beetles.B.The number of the cane toads has s
39、wollen.C.There is another outbreak of the cane beetles.D.The cane toads killed all the cane beetles.A.To seek adventure there.B.To be with her mother on Christmas.C.To see the animals and plants there.D.To join her father on Christmas.A.She was seriously injured.B.She survived the accident.C.She los
40、t consciousness.D.She fell into a stream.A.To avoid hostile Indians.B.To avoid the rain.C.To avoid the strong sunlight.D.To avoid wild animals.A.They gave Julia food to eat.B.They drove Julia to a hospital.C.They invited Julia to their hut.D.They took Julia to a village by boat.A.She stopped being a
41、 homemaker.B.She became a famous educator.C.She became a public figure.D.She quit driving altogether.A.A motorists speeding.B.Her running a stop sign.C.Her lack of driving experience.D.A motorists failure to concentrate.A.Nervous and unsure of herself.B.Calm and confident of herself.C.Courageous and
42、 forceful.D.Distracted and reluctant.A.More strict training of women drivers.B.Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C.Improved traffic conditions in cities.D.New regulations to ensure childrens safety.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)American society is not nap friendly. In fact, says David Dinges
43、, a sleep (36) 1at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. “Theres even a (37) 2against admitting we need sleep.“ Nobody wants to be caught napping or found (38) 3at work. To quote a proverb: “Some sleep five hours, nature requires seven, laziness nine and (39) 4eleven.“ The way not to fa
44、ll at work is to take naps when you need them. “We have to totally change our (40) 5toward napping“, says Dr. William Dement of Stanford University, the godfather of sleep research. Last year a national commission led by Dement (41) 6an “American sleep debt“ which one member said was as important as
45、 the national debt. The commission was (42) 7about the dangers of sleepiness: people causing (43) 8accidents or falling while driving. This may be why we have a new sleep policy in the White House. According to recent reports, the President is trying to take a half hour nap every afternoon. (44) 9.
46、We seem to have “a mid-afternoon quiet phase“ also called “a secondary sleep gate“. (45) 10. Clearly, we were born to nap. We Superstars of Snooze dont nap to replace lost shut eye or to prepare for a night shift. Rather, we “snack“ on sleep, whenever, wherever and at whatever time we feel like it.
47、(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)In a country that defines itself by ideals, not by shared blood, who should be allowed to come, work and live here? In the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks these questions have never seemed more pressing. On Dec. 11, 2001, as part of the effort to increase homeland security, federal and local authorities in 14 states staged “Operation Safe Travel
