1、大学英语四级分类模拟题 519 及答案解析(总分：182.00，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 a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then discuss The importance of good health. You
2、should give sound arguments to support your views and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. （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)Only two animals have entered the human household otherwise than as prisoners and become domesticated (驯养) by other me
3、ans than those of enforced servitude (苦役): the dog and the cat. Two things they have in common, namely, that both belong to the order of carnivores (食肉动物)and both serve man in their capacity of hunters. In all other characteristics, above all in the manner of their association with man, they are as
4、different as the night from the day. There is no domestic animal which has so rapidly altered its whole way of living, indeed its whole sphere of interests, that has become domestic in so true a sense as the dog; and there is no animal that, in the course of its century-old association with man, has
5、 altered so little as the cat. There is some truth in the assertion that the cat, with the exception of a few luxuries breeds, such as Angoras, Persians and Siamese, is no domestic animal but a completely wild being. Maintaining its full independence it has taken up its abode (住所)in the house and ou
6、thouses of man, for the simple reason that there are more mice there than elsewhere. The whole charm of the dog lies in the depth of the friendship and the strength of the spiritual ties with which he has bound himself to man, but the appeal of the cat lies in the very fact that she has formed no cl
7、ose bond with him, that she has the uncompromising independence of a tiger or a leopard while she is hunting in his stables and barns; that she still remain mysterious and remote when she is rubbing herself gently against the legs of her mistress or purring contentedly in front of the fire. I should
8、 no more like to be without a cat in my home than to be without the dog that trots behind me in field or street. Since my earliest youth I have always had dogs and cats about me. Businesslike friends have advised me to write a dog-book and a cat-book separately, because dog-lovers often dislike cats
9、 and cat-lovers frequently abhor (憎恶) dogs. But I consider it the finest test of genuine love and understanding of animals if a person has sympathies for both these creatures, and can appreciate in each its own special virtue.（分数：71.00）(1).Dogs and cats are similar in that they _.（分数：14.20）A.can hel
10、p people with their natural abilityB.can be domesticated in natureC.have the same way of livingD.are equally liked by people(2).According to the author, cats _.（分数：14.20）A.are not domestic animals at allB.are fiercer than dogsC.are independentD.are very hostile to people(3).The appeal of a dog chief
11、ly lies in its _.（分数：14.20）A.notable difference from the catB.ability to develop a strong attachment to manC.submissiveness to manD.ability to change habits and interests rapidly(4).We can infer from the passage that the author _.（分数：14.20）A.prefers dogs to catsB.prefers cats to dogsC.likes dogs as
12、well as catsD.likes neither dogs nor cats(5).Where does the passage most probably come from?（分数：14.20）A.A preface of a book on animals.B.An introduction of a study on animals.C.A post to advocate loving animals.D.An essay concerning animal rights.五、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Competition among smart
13、phone makers is heating up at retail, in advertising and, increasingly, in the courtroom as handset and software makers wield (运用) patent lawsuits to protect their turf (地盘) and slow down their rivals. Just a few years ago, smart phones were mainly for office workers who needed to check e-mail after
14、 hours. For most people, the Web browsers and other programs were too much trouble, and the data connections too slow. Apple changed all that with the introduction of the iPhone in 2007. Its touch-sensitive screen and big icons made it easy to use. Its programs were designed from the ground up to wo
15、rk well on the small screen. And the fashionable design made it an instant hit with consumers. Even as competitors have rushed out copycat designs, the iPhone still sets the agenda. But that throne is weakening. And as the other devices, including those running Google“s Android system, catch up with
16、 the iPhone, smart phone makers are having a harder time standing out to consumers or persuading them to pay more for their devices. In turn, that has prompted a slew of patent disputes over all aspects of basic phone use, from the way a user swipes a touch screen to perform an action to the method
17、a phone uses to extend battery life. Nokia is suing Apple, Apple is suing HTC, Microsoft is suing Motorola and more. “In consumer electronics and related fields, it“s a great challenge to earn a profit,“ said Bruce Sunstein, an intellectual property lawyer. “The way you can usually get profit is thr
18、ough innovation.“ Smart phone makers must not only come up with novel features, he said, but must also stake claims to the technology behind them and thus reap the rewards in licensing fees. Consumers shouldn“t worry about buying or using any of those phones. Patent cases can take months or years to
19、 resolvesometimes longer than the life of these phonesand disputes are often settled with licensing deals. Ultimately, no one company will prevail. Rather, the results will determine how profits are divvied (分摊) up among a vast number of players.（分数：71.00）(1).Smart phone makers resort to laws to _.（
20、分数：14.20）A.make more advertisements in public placesB.compete with their opponents in market sharesC.advertise their products and attract more investmentD.enhance the confidence of their retailers(2).What is the major reason that makes iPhone an instant success?（分数：14.20）A.Its touch-sensitive screen
21、 technology.B.Its competition with many types of software.C.Its fashionable design.D.Its speed of information collection.(3).The iPhone loses its advantage over other devices in competition when _.（分数：14.20）A.other devices catch up with iPhoneB.more smart phone makers emergeC.iPhone fails to protect
22、 its design patentD.many companies are suing Apple(4).According to Bruce Sunstein, what is the best way to make a profit?（分数：14.20）A.Cooperating with major smart phone makers.B.Making a success in patent lawsuits.C.Paying more attention to the products.D.Setting the pace in technology of smart phone
23、s.(5).What can be inferred from the last paragraph?（分数：14.20）A.Applying for patent can take months or years.B.Patent disputes are often settled by cooperation.C.Patent cases won“t do harm to consumers.D.The profits are divvied up among the key users.六、Part Translation(总题数：1，分数：20.00)2.中医中医(Tradition
24、al Chinese Medicine)有五千多年的历史，是中国古代劳动人民几千年来对抗疾病的经验总结。中医将人体看成是气、形、神的统一体，以“望、闻(auscultation and olfaction)、问、切”为其独特的诊断过程。中医使用中药、针灸(acupuncture)以及许多其他治疗手段，使人体达到阴阳调和。阴阳和五行是中医的理论基础。五行是自然界中的五种基本物质，即金、木、水、火、土。 （分数：20.00）_大学英语四级分类模拟题 519 答案解析(总分：182.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：20.00)1.Directions: F
25、or this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then discuss The importance of good health. You should give sound arguments to support your views and write at least 120 words but no mo
26、re than 180 words. （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：As is symbolically illustrated in the cartoon, wearing a white gown and a stethoscope, a doctor is holding a medical record and speaking to his patient in a ward of a hospital. Apparently, the intended meaning of the drawing is that people are doing less and l
27、ess exercises now, which is not a piece of good news for their health. There are numerous ways of keeping fit. First and foremost, it is most effective to do physical exercises. We can choose jogging, playing basketball, swimming, skating, climbing or riding as regular exercises, because exercises n
28、ever fail to make us stronger and more energetic. Moreover, we should put great emphasis on forming good habits. A balanced diet and sufficient sleep are both indispensable to physical fitness. Finally, mental health should also be taken seriously. Especially in adversity, we need to maintain an opt
29、imistic mentality to pull through life“s pain and sorrow, twists and turns. To sum up, all these practices guarantee a fit health and a happy life.二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Only two animals have entered the human household otherwise than as prisoners and become
30、domesticated (驯养) by other means than those of enforced servitude (苦役): the dog and the cat. Two things they have in common, namely, that both belong to the order of carnivores (食肉动物)and both serve man in their capacity of hunters. In all other characteristics, above all in the manner of their assoc
31、iation with man, they are as different as the night from the day. There is no domestic animal which has so rapidly altered its whole way of living, indeed its whole sphere of interests, that has become domestic in so true a sense as the dog; and there is no animal that, in the course of its century-
32、old association with man, has altered so little as the cat. There is some truth in the assertion that the cat, with the exception of a few luxuries breeds, such as Angoras, Persians and Siamese, is no domestic animal but a completely wild being. Maintaining its full independence it has taken up its
33、abode (住所)in the house and outhouses of man, for the simple reason that there are more mice there than elsewhere. The whole charm of the dog lies in the depth of the friendship and the strength of the spiritual ties with which he has bound himself to man, but the appeal of the cat lies in the very f
34、act that she has formed no close bond with him, that she has the uncompromising independence of a tiger or a leopard while she is hunting in his stables and barns; that she still remain mysterious and remote when she is rubbing herself gently against the legs of her mistress or purring contentedly i
35、n front of the fire. I should no more like to be without a cat in my home than to be without the dog that trots behind me in field or street. Since my earliest youth I have always had dogs and cats about me. Businesslike friends have advised me to write a dog-book and a cat-book separately, because
36、dog-lovers often dislike cats and cat-lovers frequently abhor (憎恶) dogs. But I consider it the finest test of genuine love and understanding of animals if a person has sympathies for both these creatures, and can appreciate in each its own special virtue.（分数：71.00）(1).Dogs and cats are similar in th
37、at they _.（分数：14.20）A.can help people with their natural ability B.can be domesticated in natureC.have the same way of livingD.are equally liked by people解析：解析 事实细节题。第 1 段最后一句说，猫和狗有两个共同之处，即它们都属于食肉动物且都可以以其捕食能力帮助人们，而捕食能力属于 A 项中的 natural ability，故答案为 A。(2).According to the author, cats _.（分数：14.20）A.ar
38、e not domestic animals at allB.are fiercer than dogsC.are independent D.are very hostile to people解析：解析 事实细节题。第 2 段第 4 句说，猫虽栖身人舍，却仍然保持着完全的独立性，故答案为C。文中提到有几个名贵品种可以称得上是家养动物，所以 A 不对。B 和 D 文中都没有提及。(3).The appeal of a dog chiefly lies in its _.（分数：14.20）A.notable difference from the catB.ability to develo
39、p a strong attachment to man C.submissiveness to manD.ability to change habits and interests rapidly解析：解析 事实细节题。第 2 段第 5 句提到，狗的可爱之处全在于它和人类之间建立了深厚的友谊，以及亲密的关系，故答案为 B。(4).We can infer from the passage that the author _.（分数：14.20）A.prefers dogs to catsB.prefers cats to dogsC.likes dogs as well as cats D
40、.likes neither dogs nor cats解析：解析 推理判断题。最后一段第 1 句提到，作者既喜欢房间里的猫，也喜欢跟在身后的狗。后面又说，是否同时喜欢两者，是检验人们对动物是否真正热爱和理解的最好标准。由此可知，作者同时喜欢这两种动物，故答案为 C。(5).Where does the passage most probably come from?（分数：14.20）A.A preface of a book on animals. B.An introduction of a study on animals.C.A post to advocate loving ani
41、mals.D.An essay concerning animal rights.解析：解析 主旨大意题。最后一段第 3 句中讲到了朋友的建议：分开写猫和狗，不要放在一本书里，作者却认为放在一本里其实挺好。再结合第 2 段中带有明显的文学色彩的语言以及末段中作者对现在的希望和对以往生活的回顾可以推测出，这应该是一本把猫和狗写在一起的书的序言，故答案为 A。五、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Competition among smart phone makers is heating up at retail, in advertising and, increasing
42、ly, in the courtroom as handset and software makers wield (运用) patent lawsuits to protect their turf (地盘) and slow down their rivals. Just a few years ago, smart phones were mainly for office workers who needed to check e-mail after hours. For most people, the Web browsers and other programs were to
43、o much trouble, and the data connections too slow. Apple changed all that with the introduction of the iPhone in 2007. Its touch-sensitive screen and big icons made it easy to use. Its programs were designed from the ground up to work well on the small screen. And the fashionable design made it an i
44、nstant hit with consumers. Even as competitors have rushed out copycat designs, the iPhone still sets the agenda. But that throne is weakening. And as the other devices, including those running Google“s Android system, catch up with the iPhone, smart phone makers are having a harder time standing ou
45、t to consumers or persuading them to pay more for their devices. In turn, that has prompted a slew of patent disputes over all aspects of basic phone use, from the way a user swipes a touch screen to perform an action to the method a phone uses to extend battery life. Nokia is suing Apple, Apple is
46、suing HTC, Microsoft is suing Motorola and more. “In consumer electronics and related fields, it“s a great challenge to earn a profit,“ said Bruce Sunstein, an intellectual property lawyer. “The way you can usually get profit is through innovation.“ Smart phone makers must not only come up with nove
47、l features, he said, but must also stake claims to the technology behind them and thus reap the rewards in licensing fees. Consumers shouldn“t worry about buying or using any of those phones. Patent cases can take months or years to resolvesometimes longer than the life of these phonesand disputes a
48、re often settled with licensing deals. Ultimately, no one company will prevail. Rather, the results will determine how profits are divvied (分摊) up among a vast number of players.（分数：71.00）(1).Smart phone makers resort to laws to _.（分数：14.20）A.make more advertisements in public placesB.compete with their opponents in market shares C.advertise their products and attract more investmentD.enhance the confidence of their retailers解析：(2).What is the major reason that makes iPhone an instant success?（分数：14.20）A.Its touch-sensitive screen technology.
