1、大学英语四级 90 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 composition about the relationship between wealth and happiness. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below : 1. 财富是人们共同的追求; 2. 财富与幸福的关系; 3. 你
2、的结论. （分数：30.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Indians and the Early Settlers The native Americans, the people we call the “Indians“, had been in America for many thousands of years before Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. Columbus thought he had arrived in India, so he called the native
3、People “Indians“. The Indians were kind to the early settlers. They were Not afraid of them and they wanted to help them. They showed the settlers the new world around them; they taught them about the local crops like sweet potatoes, corn and peanuts; they introduced the Europeans to chocolate and t
4、o the turkey; and the Europeans did business with the Indians. The losing of lands But soon the settlers wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves and their families. More and more immigrants were coming from Europe and all these people needed land. So the Europeans started to take die land f
5、rom the Indians. The Indians had to move back into the center of the continent because the settlers were taking all their land. Belief in land and the fights The Indians couldnt understand this. They had a very different idea of land from the Europeans. For the Indians, the land, the earth, was thei
6、r mother, everything came from their mother, the land, and everything went back to it. The land was for everyone and it was impossible for one man to own it. How could the White Man divide the earth into parts? How could he put fences round it, buy it and sell it? Naturally, when the White Man start
7、ed taking all the Indians land, the Indians started to fight back. They wanted to keep their land, they want to stop the White Man taking it all for himself. But the White Man was stronger and clever. Slowly he pushed the Indians into those parts of the continent that he didnt wantthe parts where it
8、 was too cold or too dry or too mountainous to live comfortably. Being driven into the reservations By 1857 the Indians had lost the fight: they were living in special places called “reservations“. But even here the White Man took land from themperhaps he wanted the wood, or perhaps the land had imp
9、ortant minerals in it, or he even wanted to make national parks there. So even on their reservations the Indians were not safe from the White Man. Abandoning the old way of life Between 1500 and 1900 the Indian population of the area that is now the United States declined from close to 1, 000, 000 t
10、o 300,000, and for those remained, the agony was great. Many were forced to take land in new and strange places. They were introduced to new tools, implements and techniques. They were forced to abandon their old way of life. Changes of life on the reservations Many of their tribes were resettled on
11、 reservations in the west. The land belonged to the United States Government but was reserved tax-free for the Indians. The federal government provided the tribes with rations, tools, and equipment. Boarding and day schools were set up. In many cases responsible agents were sent to administer the re
12、servations. But the change from a free life to the restricted life of reservations brought the Indians near despair. They did not change easily. Hard life and the widening gap In 1960s, Indians moved in great numbers to the nations cities. Many Indians moved into poverty rows. It was hard for them t
13、o find jobs. It was hardalmost impossibleto compete with the White Man in the white mans world. Many Indians returned to the reservations. But if the reservations had been broken up there was no place to go. The gap between Indian American and white American was growing wider. Hard work and self-dev
14、elopment Meanwhile the Indians have been working hard in their own interests. They are building new communities, establishing new industries, and erecting new schools. They are developing motels and other recreational schemes on the reservations. There is a growing Pan-Indian Government. Indians hav
15、e become active in writing and publishing. Some tribes have benefited through settlement of their land or other claims against the government. They are using the funds for their own development. Perhaps a new day has already dawned for the American Indians. （分数：71.00）(1).The Indians did business wit
16、h the Europeans in the early period of settlement.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).The Europeans made better chocolates than the Indians.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).The Indians lost the fight against the White Man finally not because they were weaker.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).The Indians were not safe on their reserv
17、ations because there were wild animals.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).The reservations in the west belonged to the Indians themselves.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(6).Many Indians returned to the reservations because they could not find jobs in cities.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(7).Indians have become active in writing and p
18、ublishing.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(8).In 1960s, Indians moved in 1 to the nations cities.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(9).Many of the Indian tribes were resettled on reservations in the 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(10).Indians were forced to 1 their own way of life.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.The wo
19、man feels sorry for the man.B.The man is a member of the staff.C.The area is for passengers only.D.The woman is asking the man to leave.A.Clean her house while she is away.B.Buy her some plants and take care of them.C.Water her plants while she is away.D.Water her plants when he is not at work.A.He
20、will only be available in the afternoon.B.Its not his office hour.C.He doesnt have time.D.He is too tired after class.A.The woman insists on going out.B.The woman doesnt like watching TV.C.The man promised her a gift on her birthday.D.The man is too tired to go out.A.There are too many courses offer
21、ed to students.B.The woman should take fewer courses next term.C.The man will take four courses next semester.D.It is wiser to take more than four courses.A.Ask Tom to send an invitation.B.Get the Johnsons address.C.Invite Tom to the party.D.Tell Tom to pick up the Johnson.A.Jane is looking for a su
22、mmer job.B.Jane is packing for the summer vacations.C.Jane is on her way home.D.Jane is eager to go home for the vacation.A.Spending more time on sightseeing.B.Visiting the city with a group.C.Touring the city on a fine day.D.Taking the man with her on the tour.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.To get th
23、e best of your lifecontinuing education.B.Continuing education for a better job and better salary.C.To learn what we enjoy in continuing education.D.Continuing education for people with initiative.A.Marie has fulfilled herself in life and work after continuing education.B.Marie has guts to take the
24、continuing education and succeeded.C.By taking continuing education, Marie became the Chief Nurse.D.Continuing education makes Marie make good use of her full potential.A.Education.B.Medicine.C.Handicraft.D.Literature.A.20.B.25.C.35.D.45A.They were going to the mall.B.They were riding an elevator.C.
25、They were thinking about the stairs.D.They were carrying a heavy box upstairs.A.She usually gets to work at 3: 30.B.She usually gets to work at 3:45.C.She usually gets to work at 4:00.D.She usually gets to work at 4:15.A.They are strangers.B.They are colleagues.C.They are friends.D.They are neighbor
26、s.A.To protect persons and property.B.To collect taxes.C.To teach and train citizens.D.To save natural resources for future use.A.By selling services that make life comfortable.B.By selling land containing oil.C.By selling public lands.D.By selling coal and other natural products.A.Environmental pol
27、lution and protection.B.Taxes and services for the public.C.Police efforts to protect people.D.Peoples attitude toward taxes.A.Consumers are adequately informed about the environmental impact of products they buy.B.Consumers are being confused and misled by the huge amount of environmental claims of
28、 household products.C.Consumers protest that many household products make false environmental claims.D.Governments should take measures to test the environmental claims made by products.A.British government.B.German government.C.Dutch government.D.The European Commission.A.Dutch and Germany.B.Britai
29、n and the US.C.Germany and the United Kingdom.D.Dutch and Scandinavia.A.Because terms such as “environmentally friendly“ and “non-polluting“ cannot be verified.B.Because terms such as “environmentally friendly“ and “non-polluting“ are often wrongly used.C.Because terms such as “environmentally frien
30、dly“ and “non-polluting“ are used too widely.D.Because terms such as “environmentally friendly“ and “non-polluting“ are groundless.A.12 days.B.23 days.C.15 days.D.3 days.A.Because the witness gave a good description about him.B.The murderers appearance was so unique.C.The police worked very hard.D.A
31、ll the above.A.Lay down on the ground.B.Broke away from the police.C.Gave in to the police.D.Broke his bicycle.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)It was on August 14, 1945, that Japan communicated to the Allied powers that it would surrender. The official announcement from Tokyo came the (36) 1day. It was t
32、he day-after Tokyo sent its surrender notice to the Allies that its own people learned the news. On August 15, 1945, Japans national radio network (37) 2 the power of its transmitters for an unprecedented broadcast address of the “Voice of the Crane“the emperor. Until that (38) 3day, ordinary Japane
33、se had never heard their emperor speak. Speaking in archaic (39) 4 language understood by few of his subjects, Emperor Hirohito told Japan that the (40) 5of battle had not necessarily developed to the nations advantage. While most Japanese reacted with (41) 6 silence, there was jubilation across Asi
34、a as countries quickly realized they were being liberated from a long period of (42) 7 and militarism. Sixty years on, Japan still seems to have difficulty (43) 8 to grips with its defeat. The media focus here every August is on the U. S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (44) 9. Every year
35、on August 15, some cabinet ministers visit Tokyos Yasukuni Shrine, setting off protests by Asian governments, (45) 10. Although August 14 and 15 are celebrated as the end of the war, it was not until September 2, 1945, that (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
36、空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_七、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：2，分数：355.00)Reaching new peaks of popularity in North America is Iceberg Water which is harvested from icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Arthur von Wiesenberger, who carries the title Water Master, is one of the few water critics in North
37、America. As a boy, he spent time in the larger cities of Italy, France and Switzerland where bottled water is consumed daily. Even then, he kept a water journal, noting the brands he liked best. “My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water,“ he says. But is plain tap water all tha
38、t bad? Not at all. In fact, New Yorks municipal water for more than a century was called the champagne of tap water and until recently considered among the best in the world in terms of both taste and purity. Similarly, a magazine in England found that tap water from the Thames River tasted better t
39、han several leading brands of bottled water that were 400 times more expensive. Nevertheless, soft-drink companies view bottled water as the next battle-ground for market share this despite the fact that over 25 percent of bottled water comes from tap water: PepsiCos Aquafina and Coca-Colas Dasani a
40、re both purified tap water rather than spring water. As diners thirst for leading brands, bottlers and restaurateurs salivate (垂涎) over the profits. A restaurants typical mark-up on wine is 100 to 150 percent, whereas on bottled water its often 300 to 500 percent. But since water is much cheaper tha
41、n wine, and many of the fancier brands arent available in stores, most diners dont notice or care. As a result, some restaurants are turning up the pressure to sell bottled water. According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, some of the more shameless tactics include placing attractive bottle
42、s on the table for a visual sell, listing brands on the menu without prices, and pouring bottled water without even asking the diners if they want it. Regardless of how its sold, the popularity of bottled water taps into our desire for better health, our wish to appear cultivated, and even a longing
43、 for lost purity. （分数：177.50）(1).What do we know about Iceberg Water from the passage?（分数：35.50）A.It is a kind of iced water.B.It is just plain tap water.C.It is a kind of bottled water.D.It is a kind of mineral water.(2).By saying “My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water“ (Li
44、nes 3-4, Para. 2), von Wiesenberger wants to convey the message that_.（分数：35.50）A.plain tap water is certainly unfit for drinkingB.bottled water is clearly superior to tap waterC.bottled water often appeals more to dogs tasteD.dogs can usually detect a fine difference in taste(3).The “fancier brands
45、“ (Line 3, Para. 5) refers to_.（分数：35.50）A.tap water from the Thames RiverB.famous wines not sold in ordinary storesC.PepsiCos Aquafina and Coca-Colas DasaniD.expensive bottled water with impressive names(4).Why are some restaurants turning up the pressure to sell bottled water?（分数：35.50）A.Bottled w
46、ater brings in huge profits.B.Competition from the wine industry is intense.C.Most diners find bottled water affordable.D.Bottled water satisfies diners desire to be fashionable.(5).According to the passage, why is bottled water so popular?（分数：35.50）A.It is much cheaper than wine.B.It is considered
47、healthier.C.It appeals to more cultivated people.D.It is more widely promoted in the market.One of the surviving traditions in historic Stone Town is the coffee baraza. Baraza means “gathering of people“ , and here refers specifically to small crowds of people who gather over a cup of kahawa for the
48、 latest gossip. Historically the elders, or “wazee“ , would congregate in the centre while the young would line the fringes. Age denoted respect. Today, the baraza atmosphere is less formal, and reflects the local flavour or atmosphere. Some barazas are located in places with colourful names, such as “ Kwa Haji Tumbo“ (Haji with the Big Stomachs Place) , “Kwa Boko“ (Place of the Hippo) , “Mfereji Maringo“ (Place of the Clogged Water Tap) , or “Shangani“ (Place of the Beads). An integrated p
