1、公共英语四级-124 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/BI For questions 1-5, you will hear a conversation between a man and a woman. 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
2、1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below./IFilling in a Form The Mans Street Name 1 The womans Street Name Miller The Womans Street Name 2 Credit Card Number 3 Weekly Rental Cost $ 4 Amount of Deposit $ 5（分数：5.00）填空项 1:
3、_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_二、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).The two languages Maltese people speak are_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Malta now has 24 schools licensed by the_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Tourists are mainly from_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Maltese food is a mixture of different_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Maltas winter
4、 months are ideal for students who are looking for_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_三、BPart C/B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)I Questions 11-13 are based on an introduction to education in Canada. You now have 15 seconds to read the questions 11-13./I（分数：3.00）(1).What do the compulsory education laws require in Canada?（分数：1.00）A.O
5、nly English can be spoken in all schools.B.Students have to attend school until the age of 15 or 16.C.All institution should offer adult courses.D.The provincial government must fund the Catholic schools.(2).Which of the following institutions offer three-year general degree and four-year honors deg
6、ree?（分数：1.00）A.Community colleges.B.Technical institutes.C.Junior colleges.D.Traditional universities.(3).Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the introduction?（分数：1.00）A.Technical institutes dont offer adult courses.B.Traditional universities are concerned about the relationship between
7、their curricula and the economy.C.Entrance requirements vary from one province to another.D.Graduates face difficulty in finding jobs.I Questions 14-16 are based on the following passage about Tori Amos. You now have 15 seconds to read the questions 14-16./I（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following was Am
8、os first album as a singer and songwriter?（分数：1.00）A.Y Kant Tori Read.B.Little Earthquakes.C.Under the Pink.D.Boys for Pele.(2).Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.Tori Amos didnt write any songs.B.Y Kant Tori Read was a great success.C.After childbirth, Tori Amos continues to produ
9、ce new songs.D.Under the Pink didnt sell as well as Little Earthquakes.(3).What do we know about Tori Amos lyrics from this passage?（分数：1.00）A.Radical and rebellious.B.Traditional.C.Realistic.D.Mainly describe the relationship between lovers.I Questions 17-20 are based on the following interview. Yo
10、u now have 20 seconds to read the questions 17-20./I（分数：4.00）(1).Whats Dr. Smiths primary purpose of coming to India?（分数：1.00）A.Want to have a trip after retirement.B.To see an old friend.C.India is cooler than the city he once lived in.D.Want to have a better understanding of the country.(2).Why di
11、d Dr. Smith choose to settle down in a village in the Himalayan?（分数：1.00）A.It has less poverty, dirt and ignorance.B.The villagers treated him very friendly.C.It is cooler.D.Its a typical village.(3).Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.Dr. Smith arrived in India a year ago.B.Dr.
12、 Smith was an experienced politician before he came to India.C.Dr. Smith once thought that a typical village was a better choice.D.Dr. Smith settled happily down in this village.(4).What did the interviewer think about Dr. Smiths view?（分数：1.00）A.Convincing.B.Conservative.C.Interesting.D.Subjective.四
13、、BSection Use o(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.publiclyB.hardlyC.widelyD.reliablyA.butB.andC.thusD.thenA.UnlessB.IfC.ThoughD.AsA.impactB.resultC.threatD.troubleA.ofB.whichC.thatD.whyA.negativeB.positiveC.probablyD.moderateA.widespreadB.affectedC.energeticD.sensitiveA.expendingB.dealingC.examiningD.strengtheningA
14、.inB.fromC.overD.ofA.screeningB.treatmentC.careD.preventionA.thoughB.whenC.unlessD.ifA.provideB.controllingC.reducingD.increasingA.maintainedB.retainedC.regulatedD.containedA.doesB.comes outC.bringsD.causesA.goodB.clearC.badD.positiveA.takesB.failsC.succeedsD.resultsA.onB.inC.withD.toA.deducingB.avo
15、idingC.separatingD.risingA.go withB.eliminateC.abolishD.break withA.againstB.toC.upD.on五、BSection Readi(总题数：5，分数：5.00)21.Why does the writer discuss forcing everyone to buy the same car or have the same house?（分数：1.00）A.To show that freedom of choice is absolute.B.To predict the way society will be
16、in the next few decades.C.To assume what would happen if wearing uniforms became an obligatory.D.To criticize that the government has interfered too much in peoples daily life.22.Whats the writers primary purpose in writing this passage?（分数：1.00）A.To ask for the abolishment of uniforms.B.To encourag
17、e people to wear fashionable clothes.C.To show that uniforms are not possible in a democratic society.D.To convince readers that uniforms have more disadvantages than advantages.23.Which of the following would the writer most likely disagree with?（分数：1.00）A.Individuality is a luxury idea.B.Persons h
18、ave the right to dress what they like and show their rich if they choose to do so.C.Uniforms would have an impact on the fashion industry.D.Freedom of choice is a right that cannot be influenced by a government.24.The writers tone in this passage is _.（分数：1.00）A.curiousB.impassionedC.humorousD.calm2
19、5.The next paragraph in this passage might illustrate _.（分数：1.00）A.more negative effects of wearing uniformsB.the future of the fashion industryC.the positive effects of wearing uniformsD.the rights of those who are not willing to wear uniforms六、BPassage 2/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.What did the development
20、 of silent reading during the nineteenth century indicate?（分数：1.00）A.An increase in the number of listeners.B.An increase in the number of books.C.A decrease in literacy.D.A change in the nature of reading.27.The mass media and specialized reading materials replaced the old shared literacy culture.
21、This fact shows that _.（分数：1.00）A.the techniques in printing had improvedB.readers interests had become variedC.literate peoples attitudes had changedD.books had been used for information28.What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?（分数：1.00）A.Encourage students to read more books.B.Tell th
22、e importance of reading.C.Show how reading methods have changed.D.Explain how present reading habits developed.29.Why didnt silent reading become common before the nineteenth century?（分数：1.00）A.There were few places for people to have silent reading.B.Few people could read for themselves.C.Scholars
23、disagreed with this kind of reading before the 19th century.D.People all thought that “reading“ undoubtedly meant reading aloud.30.In education, were also arguing about _.（分数：1.00）A.combining silent reading with reading aloudB.the amount of information students can get from books and newspapersC.the
24、 value of different types of reading materialD.the importance of using right reading skills七、BPassage 3/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.What happens when quarrels over job opportunities arise among British unions?（分数：1.00）A.More jobs will be provided by the union.B.Thirty three percent of the workers cant be emp
25、loyed.C.More people will be employed than necessary.D.The unions will try to increase productivity.32.In the sentence “what is wrong with Britain may also be what is right“ ( Line 1, Para. 6 ),the writer means to show that _.（分数：1.00）A.quarrels between unions will help create jobsB.a leisurely way o
26、f life helps Britons increase productivityC.Britons will sacrifice their leisure to further increase productivityD.the gentle tone and temper of the people in Britain makes it a pleasant place33.What does the word “this“ ( Line 1, Para. 3 ) refers to?（分数：1.00）A.It is hard to measure the intensity of
27、 work.B.33 percent over manning leads to 33 percent less productivity.C.Britons generally do not want to work too hard.D.Reputes often arise among unions.34.What is the reporters impression of Britain?（分数：1.00）A.Most of the Britons try very hard in their work.B.Britons do their work in an unhurried
28、way.C.The pace of work in other countries in Europe is much slower than in Britain.D.Tea breaks cant affect the intensity of work in Britain.35.“Tea breaks do matter“ ( Line 2 ,Para. 2) indicates that _.（分数：1.00）A.they are enjoyed by British workers _.B.they help the workers to build a good relation
29、ship with each otherC.they are an important part of the British way of lifeD.they can be used as an excuse for the workers to have a rest八、BPassage 4/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.According to the writer, who is the greatest woman writer in America?（分数：1.00）A.Sappho.B.Emily Dickinson.C.Both Sappho and Emily Di
30、ckinson.D.Not mentioned in the passage.37.Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.Emily Dickinson is famous in her lifetime and is still regarded as a great poet now.B.Its likely that she like her mother very much.C.She thought spending time in social events was a waste of time.D.Her pa
31、rents liked to go out to meet friends.38.The main idea of this passage is _.（分数：1.00）A.Emily Dickinsons contributionB.Emily Dickinsons parentsC.Emily Dickinsons lifeD.Emily Dickinsons ancestors39.Women in Emily Dickinsons time _.（分数：1.00）A.are expected to retreat from the worldB.are regarded as recl
32、useC.spend a great deal of time in social eventsD.are expected to be obedient to men and to remain at home40.Emily Dickinsons ancestors came to the United States in around _.（分数：1.00）A.1530B.1630C.1730D.1830九、BPart B/B(总题数：5，分数：15.00)_十、BSection Writi(总题数：1，分数：25.00)46.For this part, you should writ
33、e a composition on the topic “Practice Makes Perfect“ according to the given facts: 1) How to understand “Practice Makes Perfect“. 2) Give an example in English study. 3) You can also give one more example. You should write 160-200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.（分数：25.00）_公共英语四级-124 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90
34、 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：1，分数：5.00)BPart A/BI For questions 1-5, you will hear a conversation between a man and a woman. 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 or number in each numbered
35、box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below./IFilling in a Form The Mans Street Name 1 The womans Street Name Miller The Womans Street Name 2 Credit Card Number 3 Weekly Rental Cost $ 4 Amount of Deposit $ 5（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Ballantyne）解析：听力原文 Part A
36、Lorna: The form asks for home addresses. Ive put mine, 384 Miller Street, but let me see if Ive got yours right. Its 73 Valentine Street, isnt it? Kevin: Youve got the street number right, but not the street name. Its 73 Ballantyne Street. Thats B - A - double L - A - N - T - Y - N - E. Lorna: OK. W
37、ere paying by credit card. Is that all right? Kevin: Thats fine. Lorna: Have you got a Visacard or a Mastercard? And I need to know the number, of course. Kevin: Sure. Its 5733 2108. Its a Mastercard. Lorna: So, let me just repeat that. Its 5733 2108. Mastercard. Right? Kevin: Thats right. Lorna: On
38、e more thing we have to write down-thats the deposit were paying to reserve the holiday house. It says it should be at least 5 percent of the rental cost. Kevin: Lets just figure that out now. Er, were paying $450 a week, right? Lorna: Right, And were planning to stay there for 8 weeks. So the depos
39、its, what, shall we pay $1707 Kevin: No, that cant be tight. Id say its a little more than that. In fact, about $10 more than that. It should be $180. Lorna: Hmm. I guess youre tight, Okay, thats what Ill put down.填空项 1:_ （正确答案：384）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：57332108）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：450）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：180）
40、解析：二、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).The two languages Maltese people speak are_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：English and Maltese）解析：听力原文 Part B Today Id like to let you know an ideal place for English learningthe island of Malta. Malta is a surprise-an English island in the middle of the Mediterranean. The is
41、lands of Malta are a fascinating mixture of cultures and influences. The architecture of the capital is influenced by the classical styles of Italy, which lies 90 kilometers to the north, while many of the place names are Arabic in origin-North Africa is only 230 km to the south. Yet, the Maltese pe
42、ople speak English and Maltese. In recent years, Malta has become a very popular destination for English language learners who want to combine an English course with a holiday in the sun. Malta now has 24 schools licensed by the Ministry of Education, and during the summer, students can enroll in pa
43、rt-time courses which offer a half day of lessons and plenty of free time to explore the islands. Today, the people of Malta are happy to welcome all foreign visitors, and during the summer thousands of tourists visit the islands, mainly from northern Europe. They come for the guaranteed sunshine an
44、d the Variety of Maltese life. Maltese food is a delicious mixture of different styles and influences, and fresh fish, caught from the Mediterranean, is always on the menu. After dark, Maltas towns and resorts come to life as people enjoy the cooler evening temperatures. Later still, for the very en
45、ergetic, there are discos and nightclubs. For learners of English who are serious about their studies, there is also a range of intensive and specialized courses on offer from schools. Maltas winter months are ideal for students who are looking for a quieter atmosphere. There are fewer foreign touri
46、sts so its easier to meet local people and practice English. Most of all, the sun keeps on shining in Malta during the winter, so learners can still enjoy the warmth and vitality of this Mediterranean jewel.(2).Malta now has 24 schools licensed by the_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Ministry of Education）解析：(3).Tourists are mainly from_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：
