1、公共英语四级-115 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 For Questions 1 5, you will hear an interview. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word in each numbered box
2、. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below./I（分数：5.00）(1).In which city does Mr. Hood work?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).What is the other advantage of living in the U. S. besides relaxed attitude?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).The disadvantage Mr. Hood thinks is the waste of _.
3、（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).The major threat to world peace is the build-up of _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).What is Mr. Hoods attitude towards the possibility of a world war?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_二、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Chester L. Migden was born in _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).He died in _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).In 1947, h
4、e graduated from _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).In the 1970s, the weekly minimum wage for actors was about _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).He finally retired _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_三、BPart C/B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 11 13 are based on the following monologue. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11 13.（分数：3.00）(1).W
5、hat is Freuds contributions to psychology?（分数：1.00）A.Human personality.B.His conscious theory.C.His free will.D.Personality theory.(2).What did Freud think about one of his patients remarks “Ill pay you later, Dr. Freud“?（分数：1.00）A.He was joking with Freud.B.He played in Freuds office.C.He unconscio
6、usly revealed his intention of refusing to pay.D.He only made his empty promise to Freud.(3).What was Freud primarily interested in?（分数：1.00）A.Money.B.Jewish independence.C.University setting.D.Theory.Questions 14 16 are based on the following comment. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14 16
7、.（分数：3.00）(1).Considering natural resources, what should Americans do according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.They should use less and waste less.B.They should try to help the developing countries with the conversation of resources.C.They should raise money in order to protect the natural resources.D.Th
8、ey should be united as one to fight against the destruction of forests.(2).The value of competition works against the spirit of national cooperation is that _.（分数：1.00）A.it makes people suspicious of the governmentB.it causes people to suspect rather than trust each otherC.it makes it impossible for
9、 people to cooperate on the local levelD.it encourages people to gain success through individual hard work(3).It can be inferred from the passage that _.（分数：1.00）A.Americans know shared sacrifice much better than othersB.other countries should sacrifice more for international cooperationC.American c
10、ooperation is not as good on the national scale as at the local levelD.Americans will be successful in national cooperation in the 21st centuryQuestions 17 20 are based on a conversation between a mother and her son about a funny thing that happened to their friend Lyn. You now have 20 seconds to re
11、ad Questions 17 20.（分数：4.00）(1).Why was the old lady on her hands and knees in the middle of the road?（分数：1.00）A.She was run over by a car.B.She was shocked to see a car crashing into another.C.She fell when crossing the road.D.She was looking for her false tooth.(2).The mother said, “I havent the f
12、aintest idea.“ What does that mean?（分数：1.00）A.I dont know what to do.B.I havent found any idea.C.I have no plan.D.I dont know at all.(3).What can we learn about the old lady?（分数：1.00）A.She couldnt see clearly.B.She couldnt walk.C.She couldnt hear.D.She couldnt speak.(4).What would have happened to L
13、yn if there hadnt been a witness?（分数：1.00）A.She would have been caught.B.She would have been fined.C.She would have been let go.D.She would have been run over.四、BSection Use o(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.safelyB.thereforeC.as wellD.possiblyA.majorityB.primaryC.principalD.premierA.difficultyB.concernC.optimism
14、D.pessimismA.vulnerableB.resistantC.opposingD.defendantA.harmedB.infectedC.infectiousD.infectableA.unpredictedB.uncontrollableC.unimaginableD.unprecedentedA.slowlyB.failsC.remainsD.countsA.cureB.capsuleC.medicationD.vaccineA.potentialB.initiativeC.practicalD.existingA.everywhereB.throughoutC.devasta
15、tingD.occupyingA.confirmationB.identificationC.informationD.precautionA.by farB.till nowC.amongD.consideredA.accidentalB.importanceC.scientificD.vaccineA.ledB.causedC.contributedD.cooperatedA.vaccineB.medicineC.smallpoxD.AIDSA.stabilityB.instabilityC.permanencyD.soundnessA.originB.initialC.greatD.mo
16、destA.everB.anticipatedC.possibleD.necessaryA.surpassedB.out-balancedC.matchedD.rivaledA.onB.withC.beenD.about五、BSection Readi(总题数：5，分数：5.00)21.We are often cheated by some words because _.（分数：1.00）A.their dominant meanings have not been determinedB.sometimes they mean something different from their
17、 dominant meaningsC.our natural impulse makes a mistakeD.the dominant sense of a word is not accurate in our minds22.By mentioning the tree throwing out new branches, the author hopes to _.（分数：1.00）A.stress the natural phenomenaB.picture the process of growth of new branchesC.explain what the analog
18、y isD.illustrate his view in a clearer way23.In the authors view, if someone taught us to say “awfully“ for “very“ _.（分数：1.00）A.we were advised not to accept itB.we were getting a new edge for a different purposeC.we saw an example of a good word being misusedD.we saw a word serving for a different
19、purpose24.In the last paragraph, the author thinks that _.（分数：1.00）A.we can do nothing about it unless we get into printB.we should take responsibility to the language if necessaryC.our conversation has little effect on the situation because we havent got into printD.a great mass of people will acce
20、pt what the press prints so that we can encourage the good and resist the bad25.In the first paragraph the author believes _.（分数：1.00）A.only old words take on new meaningsB.a tree throws out new branches as the words pick up new meaningsC.words obtain new meanings from time to timeD.it is possible f
21、or the old words to lose their old senses六、BPassage 2/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.From the text we can see that the writer seems _.（分数：1.00）A.optimisticB.sensitiveC.gloomyD.scared27.It can be inferred from the text that the retail price of petrol will go up dramatically if _.（分数：1.00）A.price of crude risesB.
22、commodity prices riseC.consumption risesD.oil taxes rise28.The estimates in Economic Outlook show that in rich countries _.（分数：1.00）A.heavy industry becomes more energy intensiveB.income loss mainly results from fluctuating crude oil pricesC.manufacturing industry has been seriously squeezedD.oil pr
23、ice changes have no significant impact on GDP29.The main reason for the latest rise of oil price is _.（分数：1.00）A.global inflationB.reduction in supplyC.fast growth in economyD.Iraqs suspension of exports30.We can draw a conclusion from the text that _.（分数：1.00）A.oil price shocks are less shocking no
24、wB.inflation seems irrelevant to oil-price shocksC.energy conservation can keep down the oil pricesD.the price rise of crude leads to the shrinking of heavy industry七、BPassage 3/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.It can be concluded that a concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would _.（分数：1.00）A.prevent
25、 the suns rays from reaching the earths surfaceB.mean a warming up in the ArcticC.account for great changes in the climate in the northern hemisphereD.raise the temperature of the earths surface32.Although the fuel consumption is greater in the northern hemisphere, temperatures there seem to be fall
26、ing. This is _.（分数：1.00）A.mainly because the levels of carbon dioxide are risingB.possibly because the ice caps in the poles are meltingC.exclusively due to the effect of the inertia of the earths climateD.partly due to variations in the output of solar energy33.On the basis of their models, scienti
27、sts are of the opinion that _.（分数：1.00）A.the climate of the world should be becoming coolerB.it will take thousands of years for the inertia of the earths climate to take effectC.the man-made warming effect helps to increase the solar effectsD.the new Ice Age will be delayed by the greenhouse effect
28、34.If the assumption about the delay of a new Ice Age is correct _.（分数：1.00）A.the best way to overcome the cooling effect would be to burn more fuelsB.ice would soon cover the northern hemisphereC.the increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could warm up the earth even more quicklyD.the
29、 greenhouse effect could work to the advantage of the earth35.The article was written to explain _.（分数：1.00）A.the greenhouse effectB.the solar effects on the earthC.the models of solar-weather interactionsD.the causes affecting weather八、BPassage 4/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.The author uses the phrase “weedi
30、ng out“ in the second paragraph to mean _.（分数：1.00）A.strengthening something that is weakB.feeding something that is hungryC.encouraging something that is efficientD.getting rid of something that is unwanted37.What is the authors tone in this text?（分数：1.00）A.Explanatory.B.Accusatory.C.Gentle.D.Proud
31、.38.How did environmentalists manage to protect dolphins?（分数：1.00）A.They prevented fishermen from selling them for meat.B.They pressured fishermen into protecting dolphins by law.C.They brought political pressure against tuna companies.D.They created sanctuaries where dolphin fishing was not allowed
32、.39.What can we learn from the last paragraph?（分数：1.00）A.People have the same attitude toward the large sea animals.B.Sharks population has increased quickly.C.Sharks are not extremely efficient animals.D.Sharks need immediately considering protection for their survival.40.With which of the followin
33、g topics in this text primarily concerned?（分数：1.00）A.Sharks are efficient creatures with bad reputations.B.Sharks are some of the oldest creatures on earth.C.Sharks illustrate a problem in wildlife protection.D.The campaign to save dolphins was not extended to save sharks.九、BPart B/B(总题数：5，分数：15.00)
34、_十、BSection Writi(总题数：1，分数：25.00)46.Look at the following picture and write an article on advertisement. Your article should cover the points below: (1) describe the picture, (2) interpret its meaning, and (3) give your suggestion as to the best way to find happiness. You should write 160 -200 words
35、 neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. （分数：25.00）_公共英语四级-115 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 For Questions 1 5, you will hear an interview. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. W
36、rite only 1 word in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below./I（分数：5.00）(1).In which city does Mr. Hood work?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：London.）解析：听力原文1-5 (InterviewerI, Dell J. HoodD ) I: So, Mr. Hood, you work in the American Embassy in Lond
37、on, is that correct? D: Thats correct. Yes. I: What do you do there? D: Im an Assistant Cultural Officer there, and my specific responsibilities are bringing a small number of American speakers over to the U. K. to talk to various audiences here. Er, I also work with people who teach American Studie
38、s in the British educational system at secondary level and universities. I: What do you think are the advantages and, and, disadvantages of living in the U. S. ? D: I think one advantage is perhaps a certain casualness, and a more relaxed attitude in the U. S. urn, things are not quite as formal as
39、what Ive seen here in England. urn. people are perhaps a little more spontaneous, er, in. in just getting up and doing things, getting up and going someplace in the U. S. um. a disadvantage, um. I think our, our fascination with bigness and with newness leads us sometimes to be, er, wasteful of reso
40、urces. Er, we build very big cars that use a lot of gasoline, we build big roads and big parking lots to park them in, and I think we could be a little more conscious of, urn, of the resources that were using when were doing that sort of thing. I: What do you think is the biggest threat to world pea
41、ce? D: Well, I guess one would have to say that the, urn, the tremendous build-up of the weapon of war is a major threat to world peace. I: Do you think, do you think well have a world war at the end of the century, is that a strong possibility? D: I dont think so, no. I guess I could be called opti
42、mistic but I think that, um, people throughout most parts of the world are just too much aware of what a world war would mean, and I think, urn, our leaders are now wise enough, they, they have, er, good enough adviser, and they get enough input from public opinion, so that I think we could avoid wh
43、atever final steps would lead us to, er, a world war. So I dont think it will happen.(2).What is the other advantage of living in the U. S. besides relaxed attitude?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Casualness.）解析：(3).The disadvantage Mr. Hood thinks is the waste of _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：resources）解析：(4).Th
44、e major threat to world peace is the build-up of _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：weapons）解析：(5).What is Mr. Hoods attitude towards the possibility of a world war?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Optimistic.）解析：二、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Chester L. Migden was born in _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：New York）解析：听力原文6-10 C
45、hester L Migden, a lawyer whose work for the Screen Actors Guild helped to establish the principle of paying actors for repeat showings of the television programs, feature films and commercials they appear in - a practice that produces nearly $1 billion today - died on Sunday at his home in Los Ange
46、les. He was 78. Born in New York on May 21,1921, Mr. Migden graduated from Columbia ,aw School in 1947 and became a staff attorney for the National Labor Relations Board in New York. He soon joined the Guild in Las Angeles. As recently as the 1970s, when the weekly minimum wage for actors was about $1,200, they received little or no compensation for multiple usage of the
