1、公共英语四级-123 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 announcement about watching TV. 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 I word
2、 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).The man says they dont have any proper conversation in his family because they spend too much time watching _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).The man thinks that many movies are filled with c
3、rime and _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).According to the man, watching TV can kill childrens _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).For housewives and lonely people, the woman believes TV is a good _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).In terms of those good or bad TV programs, the woman thinks that people can be _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_二、BPart B
4、/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Information about British Economy 6.7.8.9.British economy enjoyed 5 years of strong economic _.Average GDP growth per year is _.The outlook for the British economy is _.The driving factor of this years economic growth is _.The most dynamic industry in recent years is _. 10.（分数：5.00）
5、填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_三、BPart C/B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 11 13 are based on the following talk. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11 13.（分数：3.00）(1).Belfast has long been famous for its _.（分数：1.00）A.oil refineryB.linen textilesC.food productsD.deep-water port(2).Which of the f
6、ollowing does Belfast chiefly export?（分数：1.00）A.Soap.B.Grain.C.Steel.D.Tobacco.(3).When was Belfast founded?（分数：1.00）A.In 1177.B.In 1315.C.In the 16th century.D.In the 17th century.Questions 14 16 are based on the following talk about cloning. You now have 15 seconds to rend Questions 14 16.（分数：3.00
7、）(1).What has cloning bypassed?（分数：1.00）A.The nuclear transfer.B.The process of taking DNAC.The normal reproductive process.D.The creation of cells.(2).Whats the big breakthrough with Dolly, the first cloned animal?（分数：1.00）A.It makes a clone from an ordinary, adult cell.B.It makes the first normal
8、and healthy cloned animal.C.It paves the way to the cloning of human beings.D.It makes a cloned animal with only mother.(3).Which country first passed the law banning human cloning?（分数：1.00）A.The United States.B.The United Kingdom.C.Switzerland.D.Russia.Questions 17 20 are based on the following tal
9、k. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17 20.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the problem with the womans watch?（分数：1.00）A.It needs cleaning.B.It needs regular servicing.C.It needs a new battery.D.It was ruined by water.(2).How much did the womans friend pay for a battery?（分数：1.00）A.$3.99.B.$5.50.C.$6.99.
10、D.$9.50.(3).At what time does the man suggest the woman pick up her watch?（分数：1.00）A.At 10 a. m. tomorrow morning.B.At 3 p. m. this afternoon.C.At 5 p. m. this afternoon.D.In ten minutes.(4).What is special about the shops service?（分数：1.00）A.The shop guarantees the battery for a year.B.The man will
11、clean it at no extra charge.C.The man can repair watches very quickly.D.The shop is offering a special discount.四、BSection Use o(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.injuredB.hurtC.harmedD.woundedA.removedB.ironedC.madeD.drawnA.prideB.anxietyC.honorD.expectationA.overB.onC.aboveD.uponA.atB.overC.intoD.throughA.terrain
12、B.domainC.fieldD.territoryA.realityB.affectC.effectD.operationA.exactlyB.preciselyC.accuratelyD.correctlyA.sprayB.spatterC.splashD.sprinkleA.pushB.pullC.pressD.jerkA.landB.groundC.earthD.baseA.novelB.brilliantC.powerfulD.awkwardA.put upB.count inC.pay forD.look forA.putB.shownC.checkedD.givenA.aimB.
13、coverC.risksD.heedA.asB.thatC.thanD.muchA.atB.inC.beyondD.aroundA.visionB.sightC.observationD.speculationA.estimatedB.calculatedC.seededD.timedA.UsedB.FixedC.UsingD.Fixing五、BSection Readi(总题数：5，分数：5.00)21.What does the author mean by “that would in the end be a very bad thing“?（分数：1.00）A.Less and le
14、ss people will use English.B.Foreign languages will become less important.C.Foreign languages will be perceived less important.D.We must realize the importance of foreign languages.22.From Paragraph 1 we can infer that _.（分数：1.00）A.English is the universal languageB.Chinese would become the universa
15、l languageC.languages always take kinds of formsD.English has no variants, but Chinese does23.Which of the following is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.If a language is not good for practicality, we can drop it.B.We can understand another cultural and intellectual system by learning language.C.Time devoted to langu
16、age teaching has never declined.D.We should spend more time in learning language than playing chess.24.Which is the best title of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Learning Foreign LanguagesB.Language Continuing to DivergeC.The Limitation of Technology in Learning Foreign LanguageD.The Inner Meaning of Words25
17、.Why cant a computer translation substitute for knowledge of different languages?（分数：1.00）A.Because computer can alleviate much drudgery.B.Because computer is always behind the times.C.Because computer cant get the inner meaning of words.D.Because computer has no sensation.六、BPassage 2/B(总题数：5，分数：5.
18、00)26.From the passage, which of the following can be inferred about Harvard College before progressive changes occurred?（分数：1.00）A.Admission standards were lower.B.Students were younger.C.Classes ended earlier.D.Courses were more practical.27.Which of the following is the authors main purpose in wr
19、iting the passage?（分数：1.00）A.To present the history of Harvard College and compare it with that of Yale University.B.To criticize the conditions of the U. S. universities in the 19th century.C.To describe innovations in the U. S. higher education in the late 180Os.D.To introduce what was happening i
20、n major U. S. universities before the turn of the century.28.According to the passage, the educational changes were the result of _.（分数：1.00）A.plans developed by conservative and church leadersB.efforts of interested individuals to redefine the educational systemC.the demands of social organization
21、seeking financial reliefD.rallies held by westerners wanting to compete with eastern schools29.Before the change, Harvard _.（分数：1.00）A.was short of financial aidB.offered a narrower range of subjectsC.was not strict with its studentsD.All of the above.30.Which of the following is NOT included in Dr.
22、 Eliots reform program?（分数：1.00）A.Diversification of the courses offered.B.Elevation of the admissions standards.C.Enlargement of the enrollment.D.Enforced professional training in some field.七、BPassage 3/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.Which statement is TRUE concerned with ears in the future?（分数：1.00）A.It is n
23、ot necessary to have drivers in cars.B.Cars with electric motors will become popular.C.Cars will become greener and safer.D.Cars will disappear.32.The word “absorb“ in Paragraph 4 means _.（分数：1.00）A.driveB.suck inC.acquireD.run33.From the passage, we can infer that _.（分数：1.00）A.drivers just sit back
24、 and enjoy the journey, not driving on the future motorwaysB.the cars drive automatically on the future motorwaysC.the future motorways are mainly used to ship goods at the beginningD.it will take a long time to construct the future motorways34.Which is NOT mentioned about the characteristics of aut
25、omated roads?（分数：1.00）A.Comfort.B.Economy.C.Safety.D.High speed.35.What does the last sentence of the passage mean?（分数：1.00）A.In the future proceeding cars will be controlled by electronic systems.B.People driving at a high speed are crazy.C.On the motorways private cars are divided from the lorries
26、.D.Automatic cars will become popular.八、BPassage 4/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.According to the passage, Ted Hughes translation of Ovids works is _.（分数：1.00）A.accurate English versions of the originalB.rather free and not easy to understandC.close to the original but mediocre in styleD.quite literal but not
27、very good37.The following works demonstrate Ovids historical impact EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.Marina Warners Fantastic Metamorphoses, Other WorldsB.Jeffrey Eugenidess MiddlesexC.Ovid MetamorphosedD.Paula Regos Metamorphosis38.The play Metamorphoses was successful because _.（分数：1.00）A.it was based on Ovids
28、 work written in 7 A,DB.people were impressed by the ability to transformC.people were touched by what it depictsD.the world seems increasingly out of control39.What is an appropriate title for this passage?（分数：1.00）A.Change In EverywhereB.The Return of OvidC.MetamorphosesD.Ovids Historical Impact40
29、.What inspired peoples interest in Ovid once again?（分数：1.00）A.Harry Potter and Buffy, the Vampire Slayer.B.The play Metamorphoses.C.Tales from Ovid.D.The exhibit “Metamorphosing“.九、BPart B/B(总题数：5，分数：15.00)_十、BSection Writi(总题数：1，分数：25.00)46.Study the following table carefully and write an essay bas
30、ed on the outline below: (1) Describe the table. (2) Possible reasons for changes. （分数：25.00）_公共英语四级-123 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 announcement about watching TV. While you listen, fill out the table with the information
31、you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only I 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).The man says they dont have any proper conversation in his family because they spend t
32、oo much time watching _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：TV）解析：听力原文1-5 W: Did you watch the movie on TV last night? M: No. Im thinking of getting rid of our TV set. W: Why? M: Thats not the point. The problem is that all our free time is taken up by the TV. We dont have any proper conversation any more. The k
33、ids come back home just to have time for TV programs. W: Yes. But dont you think some of the programs are interesting? M: Occasionally yes, but most of the time theyre rubbish. Theyre either silly comedies or the sort of films filled with crime and violence. W: But television is not to blame for tha
34、t. M: Im sure it is. The TV has killed childrens creativity. Its so easy to sit there watching others working. W: I dont quite agree with yon. Too much television is bad. But I think it is also teaching children many things. For example, what is going on in the world and how people live in other cou
35、ntries. M: But that is the exception. W: Anyhow, television is absolutely a good company to those who dont work, like housewives and lonely old people. M: Well, you have a point there, but TV programs are full of lies. W: You can be selective after all. You can always switch the program off if you d
36、ont like it.(2).The man thinks that many movies are filled with crime and _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：violence）解析：(3).According to the man, watching TV can kill childrens _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：creativity）解析：(4).For housewives and lonely people, the woman believes TV is a good _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答
37、案：company）解析：(5).In terms of those good or bad TV programs, the woman thinks that people can be _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：selective）解析：二、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Information about British Economy 6.7.British economy enjoyed 5 years of strong economic _.Average GDP growth per year is _.The outlook for
38、the British economy is 8.9._.The driving factor of this years economic growth is _.The most dynamic industry in recent years is _. 10.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：growth and stability）解析：听力原文6-10 Im pleased to talk about the recent developments in the British economy and its short-term outlook. I should l
39、ike to say that we have now already enjoyed 5 years of strong growth and economic stability. During this period, CDP growth has averaged 3. 5% per year. The unemployment rate has sunk to below 10% , and it is decreasing further. Inflation has been kept well under control. The outlook for the British
40、 economy is bright. In this year, .total production growth will exceed 3%. The driving factor is exports to China: its value decreased by 16% in the first 7 months of this year. The most dynamic and important industry is production of IT equipment, which increased its output by 30%. The increased sh
41、are of exports and the recent success in IT industry reflects the excellent competitive position the British economy has gained in the past few years. This success and growth gives us the confidence that the British economy will continue developing steadily.填空项 1:_ （正确答案：3.5 %）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：brigh
42、t）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：exports to China）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：IT industry）解析：三、BPart C/B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 11 13 are based on the following talk. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11 13.（分数：3.00）(1).Belfast has long been famous for its _.（分数：1.00）A.oil refineryB.linen textiles C.food productsD
43、.deep-water port解析：听力原文11-13 Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the major city in commerce and industry. And it is one of the most important ship-building and repairing centers of the United Kingdom, and has long been known for its linen textiles. Its manufactures include aircraft, guide
44、d weapons, and tobacco and food products. A large petroleum refinery here is supplied by imported petroleum, which is received fit the citys deep-water port. Other imports include grain, coal, chemicals, and iron and steel. Among the chief exports are petroleum products, soap, food stuffs and textil
45、es. In Belfast, there are the notable Ulster Museum and the Protestant Cathedral of St. Anne. As an educational center, the city is home to Queens University of Belfast and Belfast College of Technology. Although theres evidence that people once settled in this place during the Stone and Bronze Age, the founding of Belfast dates from 1177 when a Norman castle was erected. Edward Bruce destroyed the settlement in 1315, the year he became the Irish King. The city was taken by the English in the 16th century. In the late 17th century, French refugees arrived here and develop
