1、大学英语四级真题 2005 年 01 月及答案解析(总分:100.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数:2,分数:10.00)BSection A/B(分数:5.00)A.The man enjoys traveling by car.B.The man lives far from the subway.C.The man is good at driving.D.The man used to own a car.A.Tony should continue taking the course.B.She approves of Tonys decision
2、.C.Tony can choose another science course.D.She cant meet Tony so early in the morning.A.She has to study for the exam.B.She is particularly interested in plays.C.Shes eager to watch the new play.D.She can lend her notes to the man.A.They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.B.They
3、will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.C.They will continue to exist along with on-line education.D.They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.A.Most students would like to work for a newspaper.B.Most students find a job by reading advertisements.C.Most students find it ha
4、rd to get a job after they graduate.D.Most students dont want jobs advertised in the newspapers.A.Move the washing machine to the basement.B.Turn the basement into a workshop.C.Repair the washing machine.D.Finish his assignment.A.Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.B.The professor ha
5、s changed his reading assignment.C.Some of the students are not on the professors list.D.The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.A.She doesnt want to talk about the contest.B.Shes modest about her success in the contest.C.Shes spent two years studying English in Canada.D.Shes very p
6、roud of her success in the speech contest.A.Talking about sports.B.Writing up local news.C.Reading newspapers.D.Putting up advertisements.A.They shouldnt change their plan.B.Theyd better change their mind.C.The tennis game wont last long.D.Weather forecasts are not reliable.二、BSection B/B(总题数:1,分数:1
7、0.00)There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment - most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1) _ models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2) _ a range of different models to see which is the best (S3) _ for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with p
8、eople who are (S4) _ with the different cameras being assessed, our researchers (S5) _ the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $ 200 although you may well want to spend more - (S6) _ as much as another $ 200 - on buying (S7) _ lenses and other equipment.
9、It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. (S8) _ whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive. The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (S9)_.
10、 All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it. (S10)_.(分数:10.00)S1填空项 1:_S2填空项 1:_S3填空项 1:_S4填空项 1:_S5填空项 1:_S6填空项 1:_S7填空项 1:_S8填空项 1:_S9填空项 1:_(10).S10(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_三、BPart Reading (总题数:5,分数:10.00)1.According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help_.
11、(分数:2.00)A.shorten the duration of the illnessB.the patient buy medicine over the counterC.the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugsD.prevent people from catching colds and the flu2.We learn from the passage that_.(分数:2.00)A.one doesnt need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the fluB.aspir
12、in should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the fluC.delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous systemD.over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu3.According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively,_.(分数:2.00)A.o
13、ne should identify the virus which causes itB.one should consult a doctor as soon as possibleC.one should take medicine upon catching the diseaseD.one should remain alert when the disease is spreading4.Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?(分数:2.00)A.A stuffy nose.B.A
14、high temperature.C.A sore throat.D.A dry cough.5.If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents_.(分数:2.00)A.are advised not to give them aspirinB.should watch out for signs of Reye syndromeC.are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccinationD.should prevent them from mixing with people runni
15、ng a fever四、BPassage Two(总题数:5,分数:10.00)6.We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe_.(分数:2.00)A.Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than American parentsB.Japans economic success is a result of its scientific achievementsC.Japanese preschool education emphas
16、izes academic instructionD.Japans higher education is superior to theirs7.Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance to_.(分数:2.00)A.problem solvingB.group experienceC.parental guidanceD.individually-oriented development8.In Japans preschool education, the focus is
17、on_.(分数:2.00)A.preparing children academicallyB.developing childrens artistic interestsC.tapping childrens potentialD.shaping childrens character9.Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to_.(分数:2.00)A.broaden childrens horizonB.cultivate childrens creativityC.lighten c
18、hildrens study loadD.enrich childrens knowledge10.Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-based kindergartens?(分数:2.00)A.They can do better in their future studies.B.They can accumulate more group experience there.C.They can be individually oriented when they grow up.D.They ca
19、n have better chances of getting a first-rate education.五、BPassage Three(总题数:5,分数:10.00)11.The study published in the journal Nature indicates that _.(分数:2.00)A.the Clean Air Act has not produced the desired resultsB.lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increaseC.lead will stay in soil and snow l
20、onger than expectedD.the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow12.Lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gas in the US _.(分数:2.00)A.was discouragedB.was enforced by lawC.was prohibited by lawD.was introduced13.How did scientists discover the so
21、urce of lead pollution in Greenland?(分数:2.00)A.By analyzing the data published in journals like Nature and Ambio.B.By observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area.C.By studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in Northeastern America.D.By comparing the chemical compos
22、itions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.14.The authors of the Ambio study have found that _.(分数:2.00)A.forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expectedB.lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal withC.lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the USD.the
23、 upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions15.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that scientists _.(分数:2.00)A.are puzzled by the mystery of forest pollutionB.feel relieved by the use of unleaded gasolineC.still consider lead pollution a problemD.lack sufficient mea
24、ns to combat lead pollution六、BPassage Four(总题数:5,分数:10.00)16.What is said about the average American in the passage?(分数:2.00)A.They tend to exaggerate the healthful effect of “light“ beer.B.They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.C.They prefer “light“ beer and low-calorie bread t
25、o other drinks and food.D.They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.17.Some people dislike exercise because _.(分数:2.00)A.they think it is physically exhaustingB.they find it hard to exercise while on a dietC.they dont think it possible to walk 3 miles every dayD.the
26、y find consulting caloric-expenditure charts troublesome18.“Even exercise professionals concede half a point here“ (Line 3, Para. 2) means “They _.“(分数:2.00)A.agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work off by exerciseB.partially believe diet plays a supporting role i
27、n weight reductionC.are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain ones new weightD.are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight19.What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Centers study?(分数:2.00)A.Controlling ones calorie intake is more important
28、 than doing exercise.B.Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.C.Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.D.One could lose ten pounds in a years time if theres no increase in food intake.20.What is the authors purpose in writing this article?(分数:2.00)A.To justify the study of the Bost
29、on University Medical Center.B.To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.C.To support the statement made by York Onnen.D.To show the most effective way to lose weight.七、BPart Vocabula(总题数:30,分数:15.00)21.The machine looked like a large,_, old-fashioned typewriter.(分数:0.50)A.forcefulB.clum
30、syC.intenseD.tricky22.Though she began her _ by singing in a local pop group, she is now a famous Hollywood movie star.(分数:0.50)A.employmentB.careerC.occupationD.profession23.Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to _ with the local police.(分数:0.50)A.inquireB.consultC.registerD.resolve24.C
31、onsidering your salary, you should be able to _ at least twenty dollars a week.(分数:0.50)A.put forwardB.put upC.put outD.put aside25.As he has _ our patience, well not wait for him any longer.(分数:0.50)A.tornB.wastedC.exhaustedD.consumed26.These teachers try to be objective when they _ the integrated
32、ability of their students.(分数:0.50)A.justifyB.evaluateC.indicateD.reckon27.Mrs. Morriss daughter is pretty and _, and many girls envy her.(分数:0.50)A.slenderB.lightC.faintD.minor28.Tomorrow the mayor is to _ a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour of the city.(分数:0.50)A.coordinateB.cooperateC.accom
33、panyD.associate29.Im _ enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to compete against three strong teams.(分数:0.50)A.realisticB.consciousC.awareD.radical30.Can you give me even the _ clue as to where her son might be?(分数:0.50)A.simplestB.slightestC.leastD.utmost31.Norman Davis will be
34、 remembered by many with _ not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.(分数:0.50)A.kindnessB.friendlinessC.warmthD.affection32.Salaries for _ positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.(分数:0.50)A.legalB.optionalC.voluntaryD.temporary33.Most people agree that
35、 the present role of women has already affected U.S. society _ it has affected the traditional role of men.(分数:0.50)A.Above allB.In allC.At mostD.At last34.Science and technology have _ in important ways to the improvement of agricultural production.(分数:0.50)A.attachedB.assistedC.contributedD.witnes
36、sed35.As an actor he could communicate a whole _ of emotions.(分数:0.50)A.frameB.rangeC.numberD.scale36.This is what you should bear in mind: Dont _ a salary increase before you actually get it.(分数:0.50)A.hang onB.draw onC.wait onD.count on37.The ships generator broke down, and the pumps had to be ope
37、rated _ instead of mechanically.(分数:0.50)A.artificiallyB.automaticallyC.manuallyD.synthetically38.The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldnt _ her grip on my ann.(分数:0.50)A.loosenB.removeC.relieveD.dismiss39.He never arrives on time and my _ is that he feels the meetings are useless.(分数
38、:0.50)A.preferenceB.conferenceC.inferenceD.reference40.Mrs. Smith was so _ about everything that no servants could please her.(分数:0.50)A.specificB.specialC.preciseD.particular41.Last night he saw two dark _ enter the building, and then there was the explosion.(分数:0.50)A.featuresB.figuresC.sketchesD.
39、images42.It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone without _.(分数:0.50)A.exceptionB.exclusionC.modificationD.substitution43.His temper and personality show that he can become a soldier of the top_.(分数:0.50)A.circleB.rankC.categoryD.grade44.During the lecture, the speaker occasionally
40、 _ his point by relating his own experiences.(分数:0.50)A.illustratedB.hintedC.citedD.displayed45.Only those who can _ to lose their money should make high-risk investments.(分数:0.50)A.maintainB.sustainC.endureD.afford46.He found the _ media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.(分数:0.50)A.suf
41、ficientB.constantC.steadyD.plenty47.There has been a collision _ a number of cars on the main road to town.(分数:0.50)A.composingB.consistingC.involvingD.engaging48._ elephants are different from wild elephants in many aspects, including their tempers.(分数:0.50)A.CultivatedB.RegulatedC.CivilD.Tame49.Te
42、n days ago the young man informed his boss of his intention to _.(分数:0.50)A.resignB.rejectC.retreatD.replace50.As one of the worlds highest paid models, she had her face _ for five million dollars.(分数:0.50)A.depositedB.assuredC.measuredD.insured八、BPart Cloze/(总题数:20,分数:10.00)A.formB.fashionC.wayD.me
43、thodA.saveB.preserveC.raiseD.retainA.upB.toC.inD.onA.easyB.singleC.simpleD.similarA.convinceB.acceptC.examineD.thinkA.properB.bestC.reasonableD.mostA.itsB.whichC.whoseD.whatA.forB.withC.inD.onA.spendsB.takesC.lastsD.consumesA.modeB.copyC.sampleD.modelA.causeB.makeC.leaveD.proveA.adoptB.layC.stickD.a
44、daptA.reserveB.decorateC.storeD.keepA.productsB.possessionC.materialD.ownershipA.runB.intervalC.periodD.timeA.applianceB.equipmentC.utilityD.facilityA.functionB.purposeC.goalD.taskA.componentB.elementC.itemD.particleA.whatB.whichC.thatD.thisA.ofB.inC.byD.from九、BPart Writing(总题数:1,分数:15.00)71.1.你认为自己
45、具备了什么条件(能力、性格、爱好等)可以胜任学生会主席的工作 2.如果当选,你将为本校同学做些什么 BA Campaign Speech/B(分数:15.00)_大学英语四级真题 2005 年 01 月答案解析(总分:100.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数:2,分数:10.00)BSection A/B(分数:5.00)A.The man enjoys traveling by car.B.The man lives far from the subway.C.The man is good at driving.D.The man used to own
46、 a car. 解析:听力原文 W: Youve sold your car. You dont need one? M: Not really. Ive never liked driving anyway. Now that weve moved to a place near the subway entrance, we can get about quite conveniently. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A.Tony should continue taking the course. B.She approves o
47、f Tonys decision.C.Tony can choose another science course.D.She cant meet Tony so early in the morning.解析:听力原文 M: Im going to drop my Information-science class. It means too early in the morning. W: Is that really a good reason to drop the class, Tony? Q: What does the woman mean?A.She has to study for the exam. B.She is particularly interested in plays.C.Shes eager to watch the new play.D.She can lend her notes to the man.解析:听力原文 M: If you arent doing anything particular, shall we see the new play at the Grand Theatre tonight? W: S