1、大学英语四级改革适用（阅读）模拟试卷 286 及答案解析(总分：60.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：6，分数：60.00)1.Part III Reading Comprehension（分数：10.00）_2.Section C（分数：10.00）_If youre finding it tough to land a job, try expanding your job-hunting plan to include the following strategies: Set your target. While you should
2、always keep your options open to compromise, you should also be sure to target exactly what you want in a job. A specific job hunt will be more efficient than a random one. Schedule abundant interviews. Use every possible method to get interviewsanswering ads, using search firms, contacting companie
3、s directly, surfing the Web, and networking. Even if a job is not perfect for you, every interview can make you learn from it. Follow up. Even if someone does not hire you, write them a thank-you note for the interview. Then, some weeks later, send another brief letter to explain that you still have
4、 not found the perfect position and that you will be available to interview again if the original position you applied foror any other position, for that matteris open. Do this with every position you interview for, and you may just catch a break. Make it your full-time job. You cant find a job by l
5、ooking infrequently. You have to make time for it. If youre unemployed and looking for a job, devote as much time as you would to a full-time job. If you have a job while youre looking, figure out an organized schedule to maximize your searching time. Network vertically (纵向地). In the research phase
6、of your job hunt, talk to people who are on a level above you in your desired industry. Theyll have some insights that people at your own level wont have, and will be in a good position to hire you or recommend you to be hired. Keep your spirits up. Looking for a job is one of the toughest things yo
7、u will ever have to do. Maintain your confidence, stay persistent, and think positively, and eventually you will get a job that suits you.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the author, your job-hunting plan had better be as _ as possible.（分数：2.00）A.randomB.clearC.fixedD.complex(2).The “search firms“ are mos
8、t probably_.（分数：2.00）A.companies that have vacant posts availableB.companies that supply website-search serviceC.companies that provide job-hunting serviceD.companies that study job market and employment rate(3).When hunting a job, youd better communicate with people on a level above you because _.（
9、分数：2.00）A.they will hire you soonB.they will ask someone to hire youC.you will benefit from their fameD.you can learn from them(4).As indicated in the passage, in order to get a suitable job, you should _.（分数：2.00）A.always keep an optimistic spiritB.mainly focus on a full-time jobC.apply for one job
10、 at one timeD.follow other peoples footsteps(5).Whats the best title for this passage?（分数：2.00）A.Interview Strategies.B.Interview Ceremony.C.Job-hunting Experience.D.Job-hunting Strategies.It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraint
11、s (约束) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you dont at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beths story: I did
12、 not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle (小隔间) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles. Several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in
13、particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way. It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but “ni
14、ce“ isnt a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, youll probably have to ask for it. Performance is your best bargaining chip (筹码) when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good barg
15、aining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market. W
16、hat will someone else pay for your services? Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should_.（分数：
17、2.00）A.demonstrate his capabilityB.give his boss a good impressionC.ask for as much money as he canD.ask for the salary he hopes to get(2).What can be inferred from Beths story?（分数：2.00）A.Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.B.If people want what they deserve, they have to ask
18、for it.C.People should not be content with what they have gotD.People should be careful when negotiating for a job.(3).We can learn from the passage that_.（分数：2.00）A.unfairness exists in salary increasesB.most people are overworked and underpaidC.one should avoid overstating ones performanceD.most o
19、rganizations give their staff automatic pay raises(4).To get a pay raise, a person should_.（分数：2.00）A.advertise himself on the job marketB.persuade his boss to sign a long-term contractC.try to get inside information about the organizationD.do something to impress his boss just before merit pay deci
20、sions(5).To be successful in negotiations, one must_.（分数：2.00）A.meet his boss at the appropriate timeB.arrive at the negotiation table punctuallyC.be good at influencing the outcome of the interactionD.be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikesPresident Coolidges statement, “The business of A
21、merica is business,“ still points to an important truth todaythat business institutions have more prestige (威望) in American society than any other kind of organization, including the government. Why do business institutions possess this great prestige? One reason is that Americans view business as b
22、eing more firmly based on the ideal of competition than other institutions in society. Since competition is seen as the major source of progress and prosperity by most Americans, competitive business institutions are respected Competition is not only good in itself, it is the means by which other ba
23、sic American values such as individual freedom, equality of opportunity, and hard work are protected. Competition protects the freedom of the individual by ensuring that there is no monopoly (垄断) of power. In contrast to one, all-powerful government, many businesses compete against each other for pr
24、ofits. Theoretically, if one business tries to take unfair advantage of its customers, it will lose to competing business which treats its customers more fairly. Where many businesses compete for the customers dollar, they cannot afford to treat them like inferiors or slaves. A contrast is often mad
25、e between business, which is competitive, and government, which is a monopoly. Because business is competitive, many Americans believe that it is more supportive of freedom than government, even though government leaders are elected by the people and business leaders are not. Many Americans believe,
26、 then, that competition is as important, or even more important, than democracy in preserving freedom. Competition in business is also believed to strengthen the ideal of equality of opportunity. Competition is seen as an open and fair race where success goes to the swiftest person regardless of his
27、 or her social class background. Competitive success is commonly seen as the American alternative to social rank based on family background. Business is therefore viewed as an expression of the idea of equality of opportunity rather than the aristocratic (贵族的) idea of inherited privilege.（分数：10.00）(
28、1).The statement “The business of America is business“ probably means “_“.（分数：2.00）A.The business institutions in America are concerned with commerceB.Business problems are of great importance to the American governmentC.Business is of primary concern to AmericansD.America is a great power in world
29、business(2).Americans believe that they can realize their personal values only_.（分数：2.00）A.when given equality of opportunityB.through doing businessC.by protecting their individual freedomD.by way of competition(3).Who can benefit from business competition?（分数：2.00）A.Honest businessmen.B.Both busin
30、essmen and their customers.C.People with ideals of equality and freedom.D.Both business institutions and government.(4).Government is believed to differ strikingly from business in that government is characterized by_.（分数：2.00）A.its absolute control of powerB.its function in preserving personal free
31、domC.its role in protecting basic American valuesD.its democratic way of exercising leadership(5).It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes _.（分数：2.00）A.Americans are more ambitious than people in other countriesB.in many countries success often depends on ones social statusC.Amer
32、ican businesses are more democratic than those in other countriesD.businesses in other countries are not as competitive as those in AmericaHenry Ford, the famous U.S. inventor and car manufacturer, once said, “The business of America is business.“ By this he meant that the U.S. way of life is based
33、on the values of the business world. Few would argue with Fords statement. A brief glimpse at a daily newspaper vividly shows how much people in the United States think about business. For example, nearly every newspaper has a business section, in which the deals and projects, finances and managemen
34、t, stock prices and labor problems of corporations are reported daily. In addition, business news can appear in every other section. Most national news has an important financial aspect to it. Welfare, foreign aid, the federal budget, and the policies of the Federal Reserve Bank are all heavily affe
35、cted by business. Moreover, business news appears in some of the unlikeliest places. The world of arts and entertainment is often referred to as “the entertainment industry“ or “show business.“ The positive side of Henry Fords statement can be seen in the prosperity that business has brought to U.S.
36、 life. One of the most important reasons so many people from all over the world come to live in the United States is the dream of a better job. Jobs are produced in abundance (大量) because the U.S. economic system is driven by competition. People believe that this system creates more wealth, more job
37、s, and a materially better way of life. The negative side of Henry Fords statement, however, can be seen when the word business is taken to mean big business. And the term big businessreferring to the biggest companies, is seen in opposition to labor. Throughout U.S. history working people have had
38、to fight hard for higher wages, better working conditions, and the right to form unions. Today, many of the old labor disputes are over, but there is still some employee anxiety. Downsizingthe laying off of thousands of workers to keep expenses low and profits highcreates feelings of insecurity for
39、many.（分数：10.00）(1).The United States is a typical country _.（分数：2.00）A.which encourages free trade at home and abroadB.where peoples chief concern is how to make moneyC.where all businesses are managed scientificallyD.which normally works according to the federal budget(2).The influence of business
40、in the U.S. is evidenced by the fact that_.（分数：2.00）A.most newspapers are run by big businessesB.even public organizations concentrate on working for profitsC.Americans of all professions know how to do businessD.even arts and entertainment are regarded as business(3).According to the passage, immig
41、rants choose to settle in the U.S., dreaming that_.（分数：2.00）A.they can start profitable businesses thereB.they can be more competitive in businessC.they will make a fortune overnight thereD.they will find better chances of employment(4).Henry Fords statement can be taken negatively because _.（分数：2.0
42、0）A.working people are discouraged to fight for their rightsB.there are many industries controlled by a few big capitalistsC.there is a conflicting relationship between big corporations and laborD.public services are not run by the federal government(5).A companys efforts to keep expenses low and pr
43、ofits high may result in_.（分数：2.00）A.reduction in the number of employeesB.improvement of working conditionsC.fewer disputes between labor and managementD.a rise in workers wages大学英语四级改革适用（阅读）模拟试卷 286 答案解析(总分：60.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：6，分数：60.00)1.Part III Reading Comprehension（分数：
44、10.00）_解析：2.Section C（分数：10.00）_解析：If youre finding it tough to land a job, try expanding your job-hunting plan to include the following strategies: Set your target. While you should always keep your options open to compromise, you should also be sure to target exactly what you want in a job. A spec
45、ific job hunt will be more efficient than a random one. Schedule abundant interviews. Use every possible method to get interviewsanswering ads, using search firms, contacting companies directly, surfing the Web, and networking. Even if a job is not perfect for you, every interview can make you learn
46、 from it. Follow up. Even if someone does not hire you, write them a thank-you note for the interview. Then, some weeks later, send another brief letter to explain that you still have not found the perfect position and that you will be available to interview again if the original position you applie
47、d foror any other position, for that matteris open. Do this with every position you interview for, and you may just catch a break. Make it your full-time job. You cant find a job by looking infrequently. You have to make time for it. If youre unemployed and looking for a job, devote as much time as
48、you would to a full-time job. If you have a job while youre looking, figure out an organized schedule to maximize your searching time. Network vertically (纵向地). In the research phase of your job hunt, talk to people who are on a level above you in your desired industry. Theyll have some insights that people at your own level wont have, and will be in a good position to hire you or recommend you to be hired. Keep your spirits up. Lo
