1、大学英语四级分类模拟题 511 及答案解析(总分:131.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数:1,分数:20.00)1.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay entitled On Role Reversal. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words following the outline given below. Write your essay on Answer S
2、heet 1. 1. Role reversal is increasingly emphasized 2. Why people attach great importance to role reversal 3. I plan to. (分数:20.00)_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数:0,分数:0.00)四、Passage One(总题数:1,分数:71.00)There is a new type of small advertisement becoming increasingly common in newspaper classified columns.
3、 It is sometimes placed among “situations vacant“, although it does not offer anyone a job, and sometimes it appears among “situations wanted“, although it is not placed by someone looking for a job, either. What it does is to offer help in applying for a job. “Contact us before writing your applica
4、tion“, or “Make use of our long experience in preparing your curriculum vitae or job history“, is how it is usually expressed. The growth and apparent success of such a specialized service is, of course, a reflection on the current high levels of unemployment. It is also an indication of the growing
5、 importance of the curriculum vitae (or job history), with the suggestion that it may now qualify as an art form in its own right. There was a time when job seekers simply wrote letters of application. “Just put down your name, address, age and whether you have passed any exams“, was about the avera
6、ge level of advice offered to young people applying for their first jobs when I left school. The letter was really just for openers, it was explained, everything else could and should be saved for the interview. And in those days of full employment the technique worked. The letter proved that you co
7、uld write and were available for work. Your eager face and intelligent replies did the rest. Later, as you moved up the ladder, something slightly more sophisticated was called for. The advice then was to put something in the letter which would distinguish you from the rest. It might be the aggressi
8、ve approach. “Your search is over. I am the person you are looking for“, was a widely used trick that occasionally succeeded. Or it might be some special feature specially designed for the job interview. There is no doubt, however, that it is increasing number of applicants with university education
9、 at all points in the process of engaging staff that has led to the greater importance of the curriculum vitae.(分数:71.00)(1).The new type of advertisement which is appearing in newspaper columns _.(分数:14.20)A.informs job hunters of the opportunities availableB.promises to offer useful advice to thos
10、e looking for employmentC.divides available jobs into various typesD.informs employers of the people available for work(2).Nowadays a demand for this specialized type of service has been created because _.(分数:14.20)A.there is a lack of jobs available for artistic peopleB.there are so many top level
11、jobs availableC.there are so many people out of workD.the job history is considered to be a work of art(3).In the past it was expected that first job hunters would _.(分数:14.20)A.write an initial letter giving their life historyB.pass some exams before applying for a jobC.have no qualifications other
12、 than being able to read and writeD.keep any detailed information until they obtained an interview(4).Later, as one went on to apply for more important jobs, one was advised to include in the letter _.(分数:14.20)A.something that would distinguish one from other applicantsB.hinted information about th
13、e personality of the applicantC.one“s advantages over others in applying for the jobD.an occasional trick with the aggressive approach(5).The curriculum vitae has become such an important document because _.(分数:14.20)A.there has been an increase in the number of jobs advertisedB.there has been an in
14、crease in the number of applicants with degreesC.jobs are becoming much more complicated nowadaysD.the other processes of applying for jobs are more complicated五、Passage Two(总题数:1,分数:20.00)Consumers are being confused and misled by the hodge-podge (大杂烩) of environmental claims made by household prod
15、ucts, according to a “green labeling“ study published by Consumers International Friday. Among the report“s more outrageous (耸人听闻的) findings, a German fertilizer described itself as “earthworm friendly“, a brand of flour said it was “non-polluting“ and a British toilet paper claimed to be “environme
16、ntally friendlier“. The study was written and researched by Britain“s National Consumer Council (NCC) for lobby group Consumer International. It was funded by the German and Dutch governments and the European Commission. “While many good and useful claims are being made, it is clear there is a long
17、way to go in ensuring shoppers are adequately informed about the environmental impact of products they buy,“ said Consumers International director Anna Fielder. The 10-country study surveyed product packaging in Britain, Western Europe, Scandinavia and the United States. It found that products sold
18、in Germany and the United Kingdom made the most environmental claims on average. The report focused on claims made by specific products, such as detergent (洗涤剂) insect sprays and by some garden products. It did not test the claims, but compared them to labeling guidelines set by the International St
19、andards Organization (ISO) in September, 1999. Researchers documented claims of environmental friendliness made by about 2,000 products and found many too vague or too misleading to meet ISO standards. “Many products had specially-designed labels to make them seem environmentally friendly, but in fa
20、ct many of these symbols mean nothing,“ said report researcher Philip Page. “Laundry detergents made the most number of claims with 158. Household cleaners were second with 145 separate claims, while paints were third on our list with 73. The high numbers show how very confusing it must be for consu
21、mers to sort the true from the misleading.“ he said. The ISO labeling standards ban vague or misleading claims on product packaging, because terms such as “environmentally friendly“ and “non-polluting“ cannot be verified. “What we are now pushing for is to have multinational corporations meet the st
22、andards set by the ISO.“ said Page.(分数:20.00)(1).According to the passage, the NCC found it outrageous that _.(分数:4.00)A.all the products surveyed claim to meet ISO standardsB.the claims made by products are often unclear or deceivingC.consumers would believe many of the manufactures“ claimD.few pro
23、ducts actually prove to be environment friendly(2).As indicated in this passage, with so many good claims, the consumers _.(分数:4.00)A.are becoming more cautious about the products they are going to buyB.are still not willing to pay more for products with green labelingC.are becoming more aware of th
24、e effects different products have on the environmentD.still do not know the exact impact of different products on the environment(3).A study was carried out by Britain“s NCC to _.(分数:4.00)A.find out how many claims made by products fail to meet environmental standardsB.inform the consumers of the en
25、vironmental impact of the products they buyC.examine claims made by products against ISO standardsD.revise the guidelines set by the International Standards Organization(4).What is one of the consequences caused by the many claims of household products?(分数:4.00)A.They are likely to lead to serious e
26、nvironmental problems.B.Consumers find it difficult to tell the true from the false.C.They could arouse widespread anger among consumer.D.Consumers will be tempted to buy products they don“t need.(5).It can be inferred from the passage that the lobby group Consumer International wants to _.(分数:4.00)
27、A.make product labeling satisfy ISO requirementsB.see all household products meet environmental standardsC.warn consumers of the danger of so-called green productsD.verify the efforts of non-polluting products六、Part Translation(总题数:1,分数:20.00)2.景泰蓝 (cloisonn)是驰名中外的传统工艺,它集青铜艺术、瓷器和雕刻诸种工艺制作技巧于一身,是一门地道的
28、北京绝活。它是收藏家收藏的佳品,也是人们居家使用的精美物品。这项工艺始创于明代景泰年间,初创时的颜色主要是蓝色,故得名“景泰蓝”。到了成化年间,景泰蓝技术进一步成熟,这个时期的作品沉稳凝重又透明灵动,而且铜胎也极为讲究。 (分数:20.00)_大学英语四级分类模拟题 511 答案解析(总分:131.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数:1,分数:20.00)1.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay entitled On Role Reversal. You s
29、hould write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words following the outline given below. Write your essay on Answer Sheet 1. 1. Role reversal is increasingly emphasized 2. Why people attach great importance to role reversal 3. I plan to. (分数:20.00)_正确答案:()解析:参考范文 On Role ReversalWe are living in
30、 the new era with more elaborate divisions of labor and more specialized fields of trades or professions. To have a better understanding of our environment and to enjoy a more prosperous life, we have no choice but to attend matters and receive others comprehensively, reversing our views and roles w
31、isely. Why is role reversal repeatedly emphasized today? On the one hand, only by reversing our visual angles can we have an all-round picture of things and people. The story of the blind men trying to size up the elephant teaches us a lot about doing things partially or lopsidedly. On the other han
32、d, when we put us in others“ boots and see things from different perspectives, we can make decisions and get along with others more appropriately and harmoniously. Much misunderstandings and contradictions come from our not reversing our roles intellectually. Since we have to deal with others in our
33、 daily life for various reasons, we ought to highlight the importance of role reversal. I will continue to behave myself modestly by respecting and learning from others. 解析 1第一段考生要按照写作提纲的提示,直接说明在高度发达的当今社会,人们越来越重视换个角度看问题的做法,强调换位思考是我们的明智选择。 2第二段考生可以利用涌泉思维法列举各式各样的换位思考的好处,如这样做可以对人物或事件有全面彻底的认识,从而帮助我们在处理人
34、事关系上做到客观公正。在展开讨论时,为了论证自己的观点,考生可以从正反两个方面进行阐述或用具体的例子给予支撑。写作时还可以用到因果法、定义法、对比法和数据法等进行论证说明,增强说服力。 3第三段是短文的概括总结段,考生需要对全文的描写做出言简意赅的定论,再次阐明换位思考的至关重要,升华自己的观点和建议。二、Part Reading Compr(总题数:0,分数:0.00)四、Passage One(总题数:1,分数:71.00)There is a new type of small advertisement becoming increasingly common in newspaper
35、 classified columns. It is sometimes placed among “situations vacant“, although it does not offer anyone a job, and sometimes it appears among “situations wanted“, although it is not placed by someone looking for a job, either. What it does is to offer help in applying for a job. “Contact us before
36、writing your application“, or “Make use of our long experience in preparing your curriculum vitae or job history“, is how it is usually expressed. The growth and apparent success of such a specialized service is, of course, a reflection on the current high levels of unemployment. It is also an indic
37、ation of the growing importance of the curriculum vitae (or job history), with the suggestion that it may now qualify as an art form in its own right. There was a time when job seekers simply wrote letters of application. “Just put down your name, address, age and whether you have passed any exams“,
38、 was about the average level of advice offered to young people applying for their first jobs when I left school. The letter was really just for openers, it was explained, everything else could and should be saved for the interview. And in those days of full employment the technique worked. The lette
39、r proved that you could write and were available for work. Your eager face and intelligent replies did the rest. Later, as you moved up the ladder, something slightly more sophisticated was called for. The advice then was to put something in the letter which would distinguish you from the rest. It m
40、ight be the aggressive approach. “Your search is over. I am the person you are looking for“, was a widely used trick that occasionally succeeded. Or it might be some special feature specially designed for the job interview. There is no doubt, however, that it is increasing number of applicants with
41、university education at all points in the process of engaging staff that has led to the greater importance of the curriculum vitae.(分数:71.00)(1).The new type of advertisement which is appearing in newspaper columns _.(分数:14.20)A.informs job hunters of the opportunities availableB.promises to offer u
42、seful advice to those looking for employment C.divides available jobs into various typesD.informs employers of the people available for work解析:细节理解题。第一段提到 situations vacant,随后的让步从句明确否定了给人提供工作,所以 A项应排除。正确答案应根据最后一句话 What it does is to offer help in applying for a job 得出。(2).Nowadays a demand for this
43、specialized type of service has been created because _.(分数:14.20)A.there is a lack of jobs available for artistic peopleB.there are so many top level jobs availableC.there are so many people out of work D.the job history is considered to be a work of art解析:细节理解题。第二段第二行 The growth and apparent succes
44、s of such a specialized service is,of course, a reflection on the current high levels of unemployment 的意思是“这种特别服务的出现和成功反映了当今的高失业率。”(3).In the past it was expected that first job hunters would _.(分数:14.20)A.write an initial letter giving their life historyB.pass some exams before applying for a jobC.
45、have no qualifications other than being able to read and writeD.keep any detailed information until they obtained an interview 解析:细节理解题。第三段第三句 The letter was really just for openers, it was explained, everything else could and should be saved for the interview 表明在信中不必写得太详细,应该在得到面试机会时再透露更多细节。(4).Late
46、r, as one went on to apply for more important jobs, one was advised to include in the letter _.(分数:14.20)A.something that would distinguish one from other applicants B.hinted information about the personality of the applicantC.one“s advantages over others in applying for the jobD.an occasional trick
47、 with the aggressive approach解析:细节理解题。第四段第一行 as you moved up the ladder 是题干中 as one went on to apply for more important jobs 的同义转换,随后的内容 Something slightly more sophisticated was called for. The advice then was to put something in the letter which would distinguish you from the rest就是答案。(5).The curr
48、iculum vitae has become such an important document because _.(分数:14.20)A.there has been an increase in the number of jobs advertisedB.there has been an increase in the number of applicants with degrees C.jobs are becoming much more complicated nowadaysD.the other processes of applying for jobs are more complicated解析:单句理解题。本题问个人履历为什么重要。只要正确理解.it is increasing number of applicants with university education at all points in the process of engaging staff that has led to the greater importance of the curriculum vitae 就可以得出答案,该句意思是“越来越多的具有