1、公共英语四级-215 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Listening (总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).To start with, you should select the _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Then you should turn the stool to your _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).What should be turned to the four photos?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).What should be inse
2、rted into the machine?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).What do you do for the photos to come out after its finished?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_三、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Apart from stealing software, for what reason was Kevin Mitnick arrested?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).How many years did Kevin Mitnick serve in Federal Prison?（分数：
3、1.00）填空项 1:_(3).In what respects was Mr. Mitnick confined?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Since his release from prison, Mr. Mitnick appeared on television as an expert offering advice about _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).When did he publish his book, The Art of Deception?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、Part C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Questio
4、ns 11 13 ar(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Because he led his teams to many championships.B.Because he set as many as 65 different records.C.Because he still played the game after he retired.D.Because he didnt stop playing even when he was seriously injureA.He lost the final chance to win a championship.B.He was k
5、nocked out during one contest.C.He broke a bone in the wrist during a match.D.He was awarded with a $1.5 million housA.To break the previous records.B.To buy a luxury house.C.To win one more championship for his team.D.To play against the New York team once again.六、Questions 14 16 ar(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A
6、.Uncle and nephew.B.Cousins.C.Brothers.D.Close friends.A.A. TomsB. StevesC. Steves fathersD. Toms fathersA.Steve was quite sure that he wanted to be a doctor.B.It was too early for Steve to decide his future.C.Steve wanted to be a photographer.D.Steve wanted to study medical photography.七、Questions
7、17 20 ar(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.A builder.B.An architect.C.An art critic.D.An archaeologist.A.To the age of 90.B.To the age of 80.C.To the age of 70.D.To the age of 60.A.By taking a special course at a college.B.By working in an architects office.C.His father taught him how to do so.D.His brother taught hi
8、m how to do so.A.How to paint pictures.B.How to appreciate art.C.How to design square buildings.D.How to design buildings to match the surroundings.八、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Although (21) circui(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.the massesB.the richC.the poorD.the grass root2.（分数：1.00）A.suitB.
9、numberC.lotD.set3.（分数：1.00）A.levelB.surfaceC.aspectsD.aspect4.（分数：1.00）A.partB.particularC.especiallyD.special5.（分数：1.00）A.inB.onC.ofD.to6.（分数：1.00）A.suggestionB.suggestionsC.instructionD.instructions7.（分数：1.00）A.integralB.comprehensiveC.integratedD.general8.（分数：1.00）A.driveB.droveC.drivenD.drived9.
10、（分数：1.00）A.brought outB.brought upC.brought inD.brought down10.（分数：1.00）A.ofB.inC.onD./11.（分数：1.00）A.happenedB.occurredC.appearedD.shown12.（分数：1.00）A.forB.asC.onD.to13.（分数：1.00）A.executedB.carriedC.tookD.put14.（分数：1.00）A.putB.setC.takeD.bring15.（分数：1.00）A.isolatedB.integralC.connectedD.related16.（分数
11、：1.00）A.deviceB.applianceC.apparatusD.tool17.（分数：1.00）A.consistedB.containedC.coveredD.made of18.（分数：1.00）A.inB.toC.outD.on19.（分数：1.00）A.inB.ontoC.asD.at20.（分数：1.00）A.outputB.inputC.inletD.outlet十、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十一、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十二、Passage 1(总题数：5，分数：5.00)21.The second parag
12、raph uses facts to develop the essential idea that _.（分数：1.00）A.a plant efficiently utilizes most of the water it absorbsB.carbon dioxide is the essential substance needed for plant developmentC.a plant needs more water than is found in its compositionD.the stronger the wind, the more the water vapo
13、r loss22.The essential function of photosynthesis in terms of plant needs is _.（分数：1.00）A.to form sugarsB.to derive energy from lightC.to preserve waterD.to combine carbon dioxide with water23.This passage is mainly about _.（分数：1.00）A.the functions of carbon dioxide and waterB.the role of water in a
14、 growing plantC.the process of simple sugar formationD.the synthesis of water with carbon dioxide24.A growing plant needs water for all of the following EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.forming sugarsB.sustaining woody stemsC.keeping greenD.producing carbon dioxide25.According to the passage, which of the follow
15、ing statements is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.The mineral elements will not be absorbed by the plant unless they are dissolved in its root.B.The woody stems contain more water than the leaves.C.Air existing around the leaf is found to be saturated.D.Only part of the carbon dioxide in the plant is synthesize十三、P
16、assage 2(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.According to the passage, the authors attitude towards Turnitins anti-plagiarism software may be said to be _.（分数：1.00）A.doubtfulB.indifferentC.objectiveD.favorable27.According to the passage, the great development of Turnitin is due to _.（分数：1.00）A.its superb managementB.t
17、he thriving of academic cheatingC.its big electronic eyeD.the test of its software by the Joint Information Systems Committee28.From paragraph 1, we can learn that _.（分数：1.00）A.with Internet, students may find it even more difficult to do research workB.Internet has provided the students a rich sour
18、ce of materials for paper compilingC.Internet has beat the companies devoting to academic cheating greatlyD.the invention of Internet has created great opportunity for academic cheating29.We can infer from the last sentence of the passage that _.（分数：1.00）A.Turuitins anti-plagiarism software can be w
19、ell-accepted by Harvard UniversityB.the anti-plagiarism software may create some computer virus which is like nuclear bomb in Harvard UniversityC.there must be much academic cheating in Harvard University in Dr. Barries opinionD.Harvard University will adopt the software in a short time30.It can be
20、inferred from the passage that the most possible cheaters are _.（分数：1.00）A.students in good universities as Duke; Rutgers and CornellB.students in top universities as Princeton, Yale and StanfordC.students who can use the anti-plagiarism softwareD.students who need to compile academic paper十四、Passag
21、e 3(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.Satellite photos shows that the clouds are absent or scattered over deforested areas and this could be supported by the following evidences EXCEPT for _.（分数：1.00）A.the clouds over the forest of neighboring NicaraguaB.computer simulations of dayC.the gradual shifting of bird livi
22、ng upslopeD.a recent population decrease of frogs and toads32.The only remaining 18% of Costa Rican lowland forests in the early 1990s led to _.（分数：1.00）A.high up pasturesB.moist airC.a warmer atmosphereD.clouds condensation33.The passage mainly discusses _.（分数：1.00）A.large-scale deforestation and t
23、he climate changesB.ecosystems in the eastern lowlandsC.the cloud forests of MonterverdeD.Caribbean winds34.According to the passage, if the low lands were completely deforested the altitude of the cloud base would _.（分数：1.00）A.become scarceB.rise about 200m above todays heightC.remain the sameD.des
24、troy the ecosystems there35.Which of the following words can replace the word “as“ in the second paragraph?（分数：1.00）A.whichB.thatC.whenD.while十五、Passage 4(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.We can learn from the second paragraph that _.（分数：1.00）A.Pepsi takes a larger share in the soft-drink market than CokeB.both Pep
25、si and Cokes colas lost their share last yearC.Cokes share of the cola market has declined while Pepsis has increasedD.Coke brands have lost its popularity in the soft-drink market37.The passage is mainly about _.（分数：1.00）A.the successful strategies for the sugar water industryB.the cola fight betwe
26、en Coke and PepsiC.the reasons for the decline of CokeD.the importance of image in 15romotion plan38.By saying that “Coke has hardly been sitting on its thumbs“, the author means that _.（分数：1.00）A.it is impossible for Coke to be indifferent to the situationB.it is difficult for Coke to get out of th
27、e failures and reverse the situationC.Coke cant be the best forever and it is losing its shares to PepsiD.Coke has realized that it should learn from others to improve itself39.Which one of the following statements is TRUE about Cokes sponsorship of football teams?（分数：1.00）A.Executives of Coke dont
28、worry about the loss of NFL sponsorship.B.Coke attaches much importance to the sponsorship of the local teams.C.Coke has tried to regain its share by tying itself to the NFL from the top down.D.Executives of Coke think that the value of NFL sponsorship is far beyond its cost.40.According to Al Ries,
29、 Pepsi is so successful because it _.（分数：1.00）A.would like to spend billions of money on the promotion of its productsB.has twice as many advertising experts to turn to for consultationC.is always changing its image to cater to the taste of the young peopleD.can make effective use of famous stars po
30、pular with the young people十六、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十七、The distinctive arch(总题数：5，分数：15.00)41.（分数：3.00）_42.（分数：3.00）_43.（分数：3.00）_44.（分数：3.00）_45.（分数：3.00）_十八、Section Writing(总题数：1，分数：25.00)46.Some people think that governments should spend as much money as possible in developing or buying computer t
31、echnology. Other people disagree and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs. Which one of these opinions do you agree with?Write a composition based on the following outline:(1) State your opinion.(2) Explain why.(3) Conclusion.You should write 160 - 200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.（分
32、数：25.00）_公共英语四级-215 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Listening (总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).To start with, you should select the _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：curtain (background)）解析：听力原文1-5M: Excuse me, Could you help me?W: Whats the matter?M: I need a photograph, But I cant read English
33、 very well. How do I get a photo from this machine?W: Oh, I see. Well, do you want color or black and white?M: Color.W: Right. So thats this booth. First of all select your background.M: Could you say that again please?W: “Select“. That means “choose“ the curtain behind you. You see. Which color do
34、you want?M: Blue.W: Adjust. Oh, move the stool to the correct height like this. Do you want one large or four small photos?M: Four small.W: So turn the dial to the four photos.M: Dial?W: Yes. Thats the thing you turn. Yes, thats it. Right. Sit down and put your money in. Have you got a pound?M: Yes.
35、 Two fifty pieces.W: Dont put them in. It only takes pound coins.M: Oh. Have you got one? Could I have it, please? Thank you.W: Wait for the flash. Dont get up. It hasnt finished. Wait for four flashes, four photos. OK. Thats it.M: Its finished.W: Yes, just wait for the photos to come out. It takes
36、about five minutes. Would you mind moving please? I want to get some photos, too.(2).Then you should turn the stool to your _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：height）解析：(3).What should be turned to the four photos?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Dial）解析：(4).What should be inserted into the machine?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确
37、答案：Coin.）解析：(5).What do you do for the photos to come out after its finished?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Wait.）解析：三、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Apart from stealing software, for what reason was Kevin Mitnick arrested?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Altering computer data.）解析：听力原文6-10The hacker, and the most wanted c
38、omputer criminal in U. S. history, Kevin Mitnick, served five years in Federal Prison for stealing software and altering data at Motorola, Novell, Nokia, Sun Microsystems and the University of Southern California. Prosecutors accused him of causing tens of millions of dollars in damage to computer n
39、etworks.Mr. Mitnick led the Federal Bureau of Investigation on a three-year hunt that ended in 1995 when agents arrested him in an apartment in Chicago, with help from a security expert. During the chase, Mr. Mitnick continued breaking into computer networks and became a cult figure among hackers.He
40、 applied to renew his haul radio license in 1999, while in prison, and it cost him more than $16,000 in legal expenses to persuade the commission to renew his license. Typically, renewals are free.Mr. Mitnick was freed in January 2000. However, his travel and employment are limited.Since his release
41、 from prison, Mr. Mitnick has appeared on television, as an expert offering advice about computer security. He also wrote a book, The Art of Deception, which was published in 1999, and described rich computer security details.(2).How many years did Kevin Mitnick serve in Federal Prison?（分数：1.00）填空项
42、1:_ （正确答案：Five years.）解析：(3).In what respects was Mr. Mitnick confined?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Travel and employment.）解析：(4).Since his release from prison, Mr. Mitnick appeared on television as an expert offering advice about _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：computer security）解析：(5).When did he publish his b
43、ook, The Art of Deception?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：In 1999.）解析：四、Part C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Questions 11 13 ar(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Because he led his teams to many championships.B.Because he set as many as 65 different records. C.Because he still played the game after he retired.D.Because he didnt stop playin
44、g even when he was seriously injure解析：听力原文11-13Wilt Chamberlain is retired now, but he used to be a famous basketball player. He has set 65 different records and still holds many of them. During the final years of his career, he drew a large salary and became very wealthy. He even built himself a $1
45、.5 million house. In spite of his personal success, he led his team to only one championship. His teams often won enough games to qualify for the final rounds, but they almost always lost in the finals. As a result, Wilt became determined to win one more championship before he retired. In 1972, whil
46、e Wilt was playing against a New York team, he fell down and hit his wrist on the floor. He felt the pain immediately and knew that he had hurt himself badly. When the doctor examined Wilt, he confirmed Wilts fears. The doctor told Wilt that he had a broken bone in the wrist and that he could not play any more. Wilt ignored his doctors advice. The next night, with his many falls watching in amazement, he not only played the entire game but he was
