1、公共英语四级-11 及答案解析(总分:100.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数:1,分数:5.00)BPart A/B I You will hear a passage about womens rights. Listen and complete the sentences in questions 15 with the information you have heard. Write not more than 3 words in each box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have
2、 25 seconds to read the sentences in question./I(分数:5.00)(1).Name of the radio programme: _.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(2).Time of the programme: _.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(3).Visitors nationality: _.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(4).Weather in Brighton: _.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(5).Visitors plans: _.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_二、BPart B/B(总题数:1,分数:5
3、.00)(1).When did John give his friend a cigarette?(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(2).How long did their holiday last?(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(3).What was the man opposite them doing?(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(4).Why was smoking not allowed?(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(5).Why was the mans photograph in the newspaper?(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_三、BPart C/B(
4、总题数:3,分数:10.00)I Questions 1113 are based on the following passage. You now have 15 seconds to read questions 1113./I(分数:3.00)(1).When did Lincoln become president?(分数:1.00)A.In 1858.B.In 1850.C.Up on Douglas death.D.Shortly before the Civil War began.(2).Why was Douglas called the “Little Giant”?(分
5、数:1.00)A.Because he felt strongly about slavery.B.Because he was defeated by Lincoln for President.C.Because he was short in stature but strong in frame.D.Because his head was larger than his shoulders.(3).What is true of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?(分数:1.00)A.They were popular only in Illinois.B.Th
6、ey took place during the presidential campaign.C.They made Southern Democrats angry.D.There was a highlight of the senate race.I Questions 1416 are based on the following dialogue. You now have 15 seconds to read questions 1416./I(分数:3.00)(1).What does the passage mainly discuss?(分数:1.00)A.The speak
7、ers opinion about American society.B.The relationship between American parents and their children.C.American young peoples independence.D.American social values.(2).Why do American young people usually leave their families at eighteen or nineteen?(分数:1.00)A.Their working place is too far away from t
8、heir families.B.Their families can not support them.C.Living independently is considered an important American value.D.American young people are forced to live independently.(3).Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?(分数:1.00)A.American people learn to be independent from childhood.B
9、.American people tend to think independently.C.All the American young people have to move away from their families before 19.D.American society wants its young people to live independently.I Questions 1720 are based on the following passage. You now have 20 seconds to read questions 1720./I(分数:4.00)
10、(1).What is the main topic of the talk?(分数:1.00)A.The relationship between the speaker and Susan.B.The arrangement of the speakers marriage ceremony.C.The speakers parents opinion of Susan.D.The speakers plan for the future.(2).Where did the speaker meet Susan?(分数:1.00)A.At Susans home.B.In a swimmi
11、ng pool.C.On a tennis ground.D.At a dance party.(3).Why does Susan get angry?(分数:1.00)A.Her boyfriend talks about marriage.B.Her boyfriends parents dont like her.C.Her boyfriend is not very intelligent.D.Her boyfriend works as a salesman.(4).What does the speaker want to do?(分数:1.00)A.He wants to ma
12、rry Susan before 24.B.He wants to save enough money for his marriage.C.He wants to stop the relation with Susan.D.He wants to get married and set up a business of his own.四、BSection Use o(总题数:20,分数:20.00)A.knewB.hadC.succeededD.managedA.inB.forC.toD.atA.soundB.noiseC.voiceD.speechA.deafB.dimC.dumbD.
13、dullA.necessaryB.goodC.helpfulD.usefulA.onB.aroundC.inD.aheadA.WhileB.WhenC.SinceD.UntilA.aB.yourC.oneD.thatA.mistakeB.momentC.faultD.minuteA.itB.soC.asD.suchA.AndB.SoC.ButD.OrA.itB.allC.lastD.onceA.is sittingB.was sittingC.satD.sitsA.outB.towardsC.upD.toA.upB.awayC.outD.offA.whatB.thatC.howD.whichA
14、.wouldB.mustC.canD.mayA.answeredB.caughtC.heardD.gotA.WearB.Dress upC.Put onD.Take offA.inB.toC.forD.within五、BSection Readi(总题数:5,分数:5.00)21.Reeboks view that “consumers judge the quality of the brand by the quality of its distribution” (Line 5, Para. 2) implies that _.(分数:1.00)A.the quality of a br
15、and is measured by the service quality of the store selling itB.the quality of a product determines the quality of its distributorsC.the popularity of a brand is determined by the stores that sell itD.consumers believe that first-rate products are only sold by high-quality stores22.What lesson has R
16、eebok learned from Nikes distribution problems?(分数:1.00)A.A company should not sell its high quality shoes in discount stores.B.A company should not limit its distribution network.C.A company should do follow-up surveys of its products.D.A company should correctly evaluate the impact of a new craze
17、on the market.23.One reason why Reeboks managerial personnel dont like their shoes to be called “footwear for yuppies” is that _.(分数:1.00)A.they believe that their shoes are popular with people of different age groupsB.new production lines have been added to produce inexpensive shoes.C.“yuppies“ usu
18、ally evokes a negative imageD.the term makes people think of prohibitive prices24.Reebok once had to limit the number of its distributors because _.(分数:1.00)A.its supply of products fell short of demandB.too many distributors would cut into its profitsC.the reduction of distributors could increase i
19、ts share of the marketD.it wanted to enhance consumer confidence in its products25.Although the Reebok Company has solved the problem of fulfilling its orders, it _.(分数:1.00)A.does not want to further expand its retailing networkB.still limits the number of shoes supplied to storesC.is still particu
20、lar about who sells its productsD.still carefully chooses the! manufacturers of its products六、BText 2/B(总题数:5,分数:5.00)26.Very few TT practitioners responded to the $1 million offer because _.(分数:1.00)A.they didnt take the offer seriouslyB.they didnt want to risk their careerC.they were unwilling to
21、reveal their secretD.they thought it was not in line with their practice27.Which of the following is evidence that TT is widely practiced?(分数:1.00)A.TT has been in existence for decades.B.Many patients were cured by therapeutic touch.C.TT therapists are often employed by leading hospitals.D.More tha
22、n 100,000 people are undergoing TT treatment.28.The purpose of Emily Rosas experiment was _.(分数:1.00)A.to see why TI could work the way it didB.to find out how TT cured patients illnessesC.to test whether she could sense the human energy fieldD.to test whether a human energy field really existed29.W
23、hy did some TT practitioners agree to be the subjects of Emilys experiment?(分数:1.00)A.It involved nothing more than mere guessing.B.They thought it was going to be a lot of fun.C.It was more straightforward than other experiments.D.They sensed no harm in a little girls experiment.30.What can we lear
24、n from the passage?(分数:1.00)A.Some widely accepted beliefs can be deceiving.B.Solid evidence weighs more than pure theories.C.Little children can be as clever as trained TT practitioners.D.The principle of TT is too profound to understand.七、BText 3/B(总题数:5,分数:5.00)31.The example of a bird sleeping i
25、n front of a mirror indicates that _.(分数:1.00)A.the phenomenon of birds dozing in pairs is widespreadB.Birds prefer to sleep in pairs for the sake of securityC.even an imagined companion gives the bird a sense of securityD.a single pet bird enjoys seeing its own reflection in the mirror32.By “just t
26、he tip of the iceberg” (Line 2, Para. 8), Siegel suggests that _.(分数:1.00)A.half-brain sleep has something to do with icy weatherB.the mystery of half-brain sleep is close to being solvedC.most birds living in cold regions tend to be half sleepersD.half-brain sleep is a phenomenon that could exist a
27、mong other species33.According to the passage, birds often half sleep because _.(分数:1.00)A.they have to watch out for possible attacksB.their brain hemispheres take turns to restC.the two halves of their brain are differently structuredD.they have to constantly keep an eye on their companions34.Whil
28、e sleeping, some water mammals tend to keep half awake in order to _.(分数:1.00)A.alert themselves to the approaching enemyB.emerge from water now and then to breatheC.be sensitive to the ever-changing environmentD.avoid being swept away by rapid currents35.A new study on birds sleep has revealed that
29、 _.(分数:1.00)A.half-brain sleep is found in a wide variety of birdsB.half-brain sleep is characterized by slow brain wavesC.birds can control their half-brain sleep consciouslyD.birds seldom sleep with the whole of their brain at rest八、BText 4/B(总题数:5,分数:5.00)36.We can learn from the passage that the
30、 two talk shows _.(分数:1.00)A.have monopolized the talk show circuitB.appear at different times of the dayC.exploit the weaknesses in human natureD.are targeted at different audiences37.Though the social problems Jerry Springer talks about appear distasteful, the audience _.(分数:1.00)A.remain fascinat
31、ed by themB.remain indifferent to themC.are ready to face up to themD.are willing to get involved in them38.Which of the following is likely to be a topic of the Oprah Winfrey show?(分数:1.00)A.A new type of robot.B.Family budget planning.C.Racist hatred.D.Street violence.39.Despite their different ap
32、proaches, the two talk shows are both _.(分数:1.00)A.ironicalB.instructiveC.sensitiveD.cynical40.Compared with other TV talk shows, both the Jerry Springer and the Oprah Winfrey are _.(分数:1.00)A.more family-orientedB.more profoundC.unusually popularD.relatively formal九、BPart B/B(总题数:5,分数:15.00)_十、BSec
33、tion Writi(总题数:1,分数:25.00)46.BDirections:/B You are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: The Fight Against Crime. You should base your composition on the following outline, and write coherently and neatly, in no less than 120 words. Outline: 1今日在我国某些城市中犯罪率似乎在上升。 2面对罪犯,不同的人采取不同
34、的态度。 3至于我,我的建议如下。(分数:25.00)_公共英语四级-11 答案解析(总分:100.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数:1,分数:5.00)BPart A/B I You will hear a passage about womens rights. Listen and complete the sentences in questions 15 with the information you have heard. Write not more than 3 words in each box. You will hear the re
35、cording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences in question./I(分数:5.00)(1).Name of the radio programme: _.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_ (正确答案:Radio Brighton)解析:听力原文 Part A Radio: Good afternoon. This is Radio brighton. Its two o clock and time for On the Townand this is Evan Windsor introducing the
36、programme. E: Hello. Im here on Palace Pier and its a beautifully hot day. The pier is crowded with visitors. Lets talk to some of them. Where do you come from? J: Vancouver. E: All the way from Canada? J: Thats right. E: Are you enjoying yourself here in Brighton? J: Yes, its a lovely day and there
37、re lots to do. E: How much of Brighton have you seen? J: Not very much. Weve only been here for an hour. E: Where are you going now? J: Were going to Royal Pavilion. E: And after that? J: We havent decided yet. E: What about tonight? J: Well probably go to a restaurant and then catch the last train
38、back to London. E: Well, thanks for talking to us, and have a good time.(2).Time of the programme: _.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_ (正确答案:2 oclock)解析:(3).Visitors nationality: _.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_ (正确答案:Canadian)解析:(4).Weather in Brighton: _.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_ (正确答案:beautifully hot day)解析:(5).Visitors plans: _.(分数:1.
39、00)填空项 1:_ (正确答案:Royal Pavilion)解析:二、BPart B/B(总题数:1,分数:5.00)(1).When did John give his friend a cigarette?(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_ (正确答案:After getting on the train.)解析:听力原文 Part B John had bought a packet of cigarettes just before we caught the train and he offered me one as we settled ourselves in our com
40、partment. We were on our way back from a camping holiday. We had lived rough for a fortnight and even a cigarette was a luxury at that moment. I felt in my pocket for a box of matches, but I couldnt find any. “I havent got any, either, “said John. Sitting opposite to us was a man whose face was hidd
41、en by a newspaper. “Excuse me, Sir,” said John, leaning across, “could you give me a light, please?” The newspaper was lowered to reveal a rather elderly man with a stern face. “This is a non-smoking compartment, “the man said. He indicated the notice near the window. We apologised and put away our
42、unlit cigarettes. The man went on in a rather more kindly fashion to warn us against the dangers of smoking. “I speak as a doctor,” He concluded. After that, he went back to reading his newspaper. When he got out a few stations later, he left his newspaper behind him. We picked it up, eager to find
43、out what had happened while we were on holiday. “Just look at this,” remarked John, pointing to a photograph. “Its the man who was sitting opposite us.” Underneath the photograph was an account of a lunatic who had recently escaped. It appeared that he liked to i0retend to be a doctor.(2).How long d
44、id their holiday last?(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_ (正确答案:A fortnight.)解析:(3).What was the man opposite them doing?(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_ (正确答案:Reading.)解析:(4).Why was smoking not allowed?(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_ (正确答案:This was a non-smoking compartment.)解析:(5).Why was the mans photograph in the newspaper?(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_ (正确
45、答案:Because he was a mad man.)解析:三、BPart C/B(总题数:3,分数:10.00)I Questions 1113 are based on the following passage. You now have 15 seconds to read questions 1113./I(分数:3.00)(1).When did Lincoln become president?(分数:1.00)A.In 1858.B.In 1850.C.Up on Douglas death.D.Shortly before the Civil War began. 解析:听力原文 -Stephen A. Douglas was the name of the candidate defeated by Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 presidential race. Nicknamed the “Little Giant“, Douglas was short in stature but had a large head and sho