1、公共英语四级-353 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：0，分数：0.00)填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_四、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Before Mike became an actor, what kind of school did he go to?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).How often did the small theater company do a new play?（分数：1.
2、00）填空项 1:_(3).The television drama Mike did last year was about（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).What enables him to earn a lot of money?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).From next week Mike plans to run（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_五、Part C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.which is very richB.with only more than one mill
3、ion populationC.which produces oilD.all the aboveA.free college educationB.free health careC.free world travelingD.free hotel roomsA.Working for oil companies.B.Working for medical organizations.C.Working for UN inspection teams.D.Working for NGOs.七、Questions 1416 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.-50.B.-68.C.-7
4、0.D.-88.A.15 hours.B.16 hours.C.18 hours.D.19 hours.A.the Antarctic is not a suitable place for human beings to surviveB.people cannot explore the Pole area from airC.the airplanes would one day replace dogs and sledgesD.dogs and sledges need no human care八、Questions 1720 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Southa
5、mpton.B.New York.C.London.D.Paris.A.unsinkableB.perfectC.unpreparedD.unusuallyA.They didnt hear the call.B.They didnt think it is serious.C.They met iceberg too.D.They were not fast enough.A.One-fourth.B.One-fifth.C.One-third.D.a half.九、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、A hundred years ago,(总题数：20，
6、分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.dailyB.routineC.commonplaceD.frequent2.（分数：1.00）A.HoweverB.SinceC.ThereforD.But3.（分数：1.00）A.meetingB.metC.confrontinD.confronted4.（分数：1.00）A.settleB.setC.establishD.found5.（分数：1.00）A.tinyB.secondaryC.minimalD.minimum6.（分数：1.00）A.designB.deviceC.deviseD.resign7.（分数：1.00）A.brainB
7、.mindC.handD.heart8.（分数：1.00）A.engageB.adoptC.contributeD.devote9.（分数：1.00）A.paveB.walkC.stepD.pace10.（分数：1.00）A.abstractB.conversationC.introductionD.passage11.（分数：1.00）A.setB.successionC.seriesD.chain12.（分数：1.00）A.carefulB.carelessC.care-freeD.cared13.（分数：1.00）A.recursB.occursC.incursD.arises14.（分
8、数：1.00）A.pullB.pushesC.encourageD.makes15.（分数：1.00）A.messageB.lineC.wordD.topic16.（分数：1.00）A.challengingB.boringC.dullD.simple17.（分数：1.00）A.boringB.shortC.meaninglessD.simple18.（分数：1.00）A.inspireB.encourageC.motivateD.3 prompt19.（分数：1.00）A.wordB.appearanceC.publishingD.print20.（分数：1.00）A.variableB.n
9、umerousC.variantD.abundant十一、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十二、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十三、Passage 1(总题数：5，分数：5.00)21.Most drivers ought not to drink at all at lunch time because _.（分数：1.00）A.alcohol will be less potent after lunchB.a pint of beer at lunchtime is equivalent to a quart in the evening,
10、it cause afternoon sleepinessC.people are more alert at lunchtimeD.it is not legal to drink at lunchtime22.It can be inferred that_.（分数：1.00）A.people are not allowed to drive after they drink one quarter in the eveningB.people are still allowed to drive after they drink one quarter in the eveningC.p
11、eople are still allowed to drive after they drink out pint at lunch-timeD.none23.According to the passage, if you sleep more than 15 minutes after lunch_.（分数：1.00）A.you will be refreshedB.you will be waken upC.you will feel far sleepierD.you will take a cat nap24.It is implied that British people _.
12、（分数：1.00）A.like to take a short nap after lunchB.dont take a short nap after lunchC.dont feel sleepy after lunchD.like to sleep twice a day25._take a rest in the hot afternoon sun.（分数：1.00）A.All animals in the bushB.The remnant of the same primeval programmingC.The same primeval programmingD.All ani
13、mals in the world十四、Passage 2(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.We can infer from the passage that _.（分数：1.00）A.the couple cannot afford to buy a home of their own in September 2003B.it is commonplace for Toronto couples to have their own homes at that timeC.Mrs Peddie doesnt have a jobD.the Peddies are not going to
14、 buy a house for another five years27.Thanks to their new financial planner, the couple _.（分数：1.00）A.are more closer to their dreamB.are going to pay off their debtC.invested more on the stock marketD.kept their house28.What does the“big talk” in the first paragraph mean?（分数：1.00）A.a tough talk.B.A
15、domestic fight.C.A talk about serious topics.D.An important talk for the couple.29.Why were the couple frustrated?（分数：1.00）A.Their dog was not feeling very well.B.They were trying to sell their house but failed.C.Their financial position was not on the right track.D.They had bank loan to pay off.30.
16、What is the authors attitude toward a financial planner?（分数：1.00）A.It is necessary to have a financial planner.B.There is no need to consult a professional financial planner.C.Young couples must save as much money as possible.D.It is a wise decision to invest in a more focused way.十五、Passage 3(总题数：5
17、，分数：5.00)31.Taylor is most famous for _.（分数：1.00）A.his application of scientific methods to workB.his book“ The Principles of Scientific Management“C.his various innovations in steel processingD.the spreading of his scientific management method32.When he died in 1905 ,Taylor_.（分数：1.00）A.purchased a
18、steel millB.sold a steel millC.started to protect environmentD.left a huge school of followers33.Taylors scientific management method was described as _.（分数：1.00）A.scientific and humanB.efficient but slave-drivingC.academic but practicableD.brutal but highly successful34.According to the passage ,wh
19、at was badly needed to improve industrial efficiency?（分数：1.00）A.Great breakthroughs.B.Unlimited purchasing power.C.Science and competition.D.International competition.35.Charles Babbage, an English academic,_.（分数：1.00）A.tried to use computers in production processesB.first used computers in the area
20、 of cost accountingC.was the father of modern computersD.tried a scientific management approach十六、Passage 4(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Charles Darwin had travelled to _.（分数：1.00）A.Tierra del FuegoB.Punta AltaC.Rio de JaneiroD.all of the above places37.What changed Charless life and led him into a world of nat
21、ural science?（分数：1.00）A.A letter to Captain Robert FitzRoy.B.A voyage around the world on a ship called the Beagle.C.His father decided to send Charles to Cambridge University.D.A trip to Rio de Janeiro in South America.38.What is the passage about?（分数：1.00）A.The earlier years of Charles Darwin.B.Ho
22、w does Charles Darwin get his fame.C.Charles Darwins education.D.Charles Darwins childhood.39.What can you infer from the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Charles Darwin was good at every subject at school.B.Charles Darwin was well prepared to achieve fame before the trip around the world.C.Charles Darwin was a n
23、aturalist when he was in Cambridge University.D.Chares Darwin never doubted anything in the Bible in his life time.40.Which of the following is wrong?（分数：1.00）A.Charles Darwin is a clever boy at school.B.Charles was good at doing the things that interested him.C.Charles could not learn Latin and Gre
24、ek.D.Charless father was disappointed in him.十七、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、Governments througho(总题数：5，分数：15.00)41.Under modern conditions ,this requires varying measures of centralized control and hence the help of specialized scientists such as economists and operational research experts.（分数：3.00）_42.
25、Furthermore it is obvious that the strength of a countrys economy is directly bound up with the efficiency of its agriculture and industry, and that this in turn rests upon the efforts of scientists and technologists of all kinds.（分数：3.00）_43.Owing to the remarkable development in mass-communication
26、s, people everywhere are feeling new wants and are being exposed to new customs and ideas, while governments are often forced to introduce still further innovations for the reasons given above.（分数：3.00）_44.in the early industrialized countries of Europe the process of industrialization-with all the
27、far-reaching changes in social patterns that followed-was spread over nearly a century, whereas nowadays a developing nation may undergo the same process in a decade or so.（分数：3.00）_45.Additional social stresses may also occur because of the population explosion or problems arising from mass migrati
28、on movements-themselves made relatively easy nowadays by modem means of transport.（分数：3.00）_十九、Section Writing(总题数：1，分数：25.00)46.1.Many of us find it hard to say NO to a friend.2. Do not hesitate to say NO.3. Skills of saying NO at the same time not hurting feelings.（分数：25.00）_公共英语四级-353 答案解析(总分：100
29、.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：0，分数：0.00)填空项 1:_ （正确答案：messengers）解析：听力原文1-5W: Mr. Charlie, the other day you told me something a bout your hobby, stamp collecting. I wonder if you could tell me now about the development or history of postal transport. the way letters
30、 are carried?M: Definitely. Ill be glad to. To start with, you should remember that there were developments in two directions: in the way that letters were carried, and delivered inside Britain and in methods that were used in carrying letters abroad to other countries.W: Perhaps you could begin by
31、describing the methods used inside Britain?M: Right. From the earliest times messages were carried on foot by messengers for kings and other important people. Then in the 13th century there was the first big developmenthorses were used to carry letters for the king. It wasnt until much later that or
32、dinary people, the public, also used horses to carry their letters. While this was happening inside the country, sailing ships were being used in the 17th century to carry letters from Britain to European countries. The next development in carrying letters abroad wasnt until 1819 when steam ships we
33、re used instead of sailing ships.W: You mentioned that horses were used in Britain. I remember reading somewhere that coaches and horses were used as well.M: Yes, that was the next bit of progress. That started in 1784. Four horses were used to pull the coach. But then, in 1830, there was something
34、faster stillrail ways. It was in that year that steam trains were used for the first time to carry the Royal Mail. Later, in the country districts, bicycles were used to carry the mail, the first ones were used in 1880.W: So far, everything youve said took place before 1900. What were the most impor
35、tant development in the 20th century?M: Thats easy! In Britain, it was the use of motor cars. Cars were first used to carry letters in London in 1902, But in carrying letters abroad, the most important development was the use of aeroplanes. The worlds first air mail service started from London in 19
36、11.W: Thanks a lot. Thats most interesting.填空项 1:_ （正确答案：king）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：ships）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：1819）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：London）解析：四、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Before Mike became an actor, what kind of school did he go to?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：A drama school）解析：听力原文6-10W: So youre an actor, Mike?M
37、: Yes. When I left school I went to a drama school, then I started working as an actor.W: What do you like most?M: Oh, working in the theater, definitely. When I started I was with a small theater company. I worked all over the country in small theaters doing a new play. We did a new play every two
38、weeks! It was difficult work, but I enjoyed it.W: What other kinds of work do you do?M: Oh, a lot of different things. Last year I did a lot of television dramas. I was in a police detective story, and in Casualty, a hospital drama series. Id like to do some television advertisements sometime too. Y
39、ou can earn a lot of money doing those. W: What are you doing at the moment?M: Im working on a film. Its a love story. Its very interesting. Still learning a lot about the filming process.W: And what are your plans for the future?M: Well, Im doing more theater work next summera play called The Woman
40、 in Black and next November Im dubbing a German film into English. I watch the filmput English words into the mouths of the Ger man actors. My job is to say the words at exactly right time so that it looks as if the actors in the film are saying them. Its not easy I Then in the small town where I li
41、vefrom next week Im running a drama work shop. I play games and do exercises with children that kind of things. Im luckyIm always busy.(2).How often did the small theater company do a new play?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Every two weeks）解析：(3).The television drama Mike did last year was about（分数：1.00）填空项
42、 1:_ （正确答案：a police detective）解析：(4).What enables him to earn a lot of money?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Doing television advertisements）解析：(5).From next week Mike plans to run（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：A drama workshop）解析：五、Part C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.which is very richB.with
43、only more than one million populationC.which produces oilD.all the above 解析：听力原文11-13Kuwait is a country which is quite small, but which is very rich. It has a population of a little more than a million, and it is situated at the North end of the Persian Gulf. This small desert country is one of the
44、 worlds leading oil producers, and it has approximately fifteen per cent of the worlds known petroleum reserves. Since the discovery of oil in 1938 ,Kuwaits rulers have turned the country into a prosperous welfare state. It has free primary and secondary education, free health care and social servic
45、es; and the Kuwaitis do not have to pay any personal income tax for those services. The rate of literacy is high and constantly growing. The University of Kuwait was opened in 1966 ,but many of the Kuwaiti students still study in colleges and universities abroad, at state expense. Kuwait is, needles
46、s to point out, an Arab country, and about 99 per cent of the people who live there are Modems. But fewer than half of these Moslems are actually citizens of Kuwait. This is because there are many Moslem immigrants living and working there. Many of these recent immigrants have come from all over the Arab worldfrom places like Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, from Oman, and from the Sudan. Indians, Pakistanis, and Iranians live and work in Kuwait, too. The other one per cent of the population, in other w
