1、公共英语四级-374 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)Information about Shakespeares Life Shakespeare was born in 1.In 1586, he left his 2.He was well known as an actor and a dramatist in the year 3.In 1613, he 4.He died in 5.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空
2、项 1:_填空项 1:_三、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).How long will one course take?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).How much time should be spent on the course every week?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).How many students are there in a class?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).When will the first course start?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).How much is the registra
3、tion fee?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、Part C(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 11-13 are based on the following news on teeth protection. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11-13.（分数：3.00）(1).What kind of food is most likely to cause dental decay?（分数：1.00）A.Coca Cola.B.Sausage.C.Milk.D.Fried chicken.(2).How many
4、 decayed teeth does Dr. Faustick have?（分数：1.00）A.13.B.None.C.1.D.A few.(3).What does Dr. Faustick suggest to prevent dental decay?（分数：1.00）A.Brush your teeth in the morning.B.Brush your teeth in the evening.C.Clean your teeth shortly after eating.D.Have your teeth X-rayed.Questions 14-16 are based o
5、n the following monologue about Marco Polos life as a traveller. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14-16.（分数：3.00）(1).Marco Polo came to China（分数：1.00）A.alone.B.with two friends.C.with his brothers.D.with his father and uncle.(2).He stayed in China for almost（分数：1.00）A.20 years.B.12 years.C.
6、7 years.D.3 years.(3).How many unbelievable descriptions in Marco Polos book are mentioned in the passage?（分数：1.00）A.5.B.3.C.2.D.1.Questions 17-20 are based on the following story about Einsteins life. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17-20.（分数：4.00）(1).What is Einsteins greatest contributi
7、on to human beings?（分数：1.00）A.His teaching.B.His theory of relativity.C.His theory on advanced mathematics.D.His research.(2).When did Einsteins family move to Munich?（分数：1.00）A.When he was 2 years old.B.When he was 14 years old.C.When he finished his study.D.When he became a teacher.(3).When did Ei
8、nstein begin teaching?（分数：1.00）A.In 1901.B.In 1902.C.In 1910.D.In 1879.(4).How did Einstein explain Relativity to young students?（分数：1.00）A.Patiently.B.Intelligently.C.Indifferently.D.Vividly.五、Section Use of Eng(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Generally speaking, a British is widely regarded as a quiet, shy and con
9、servative person who is (21) only among those with whom he is acquainted. When a stranger is at present, he often seems nervous, (22) embarrassed. You have to take a commuter train any morning or evening to (23) the truth of this. Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or
10、 dozing in a comer; hardly anybody talks, since to do so would be considered quite offensive.(24) , there is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior which, (25) broken, makes the offender immediately the object of (26) .It has been known as a fact that a British has a (27) for the discu
11、ssion of their weather and that, if given a chance, he will talk about it (28) . Some people argue that it is because the British weather seldom (29) forecast and hence becomes a source of interest and (30) to everyone. This may be so. (31) a British cannot have much (32) in the weathermen, who, alt
12、er promising fine, sunny weather for the following day, are often proved wrong (33) a cloud over the Atlantic brings rainy weather to all districts! The man in the street seems to be as accurate - or as inaccurate - as the weathermen in his (34) .Foreigners may be surprised at the number of referenc
13、es (35) weather that the British make to each other in the course of a single day. Very often conversational greetings are (36) by comments on the weather. “Nice day, isnt it?“ “Beautiful day!“ may well be heard instead of “Good morning, how are you?“ (37) the foreigner may consider this exaggerated
14、 and comic, it is worthwhile pointing out that it could be used to his advantage. (38) he wants to start a conversation with a British but is (39) to know where to begin, he could do well to mention the state of the weather. It is a sale subject which will (40) an answer from even the most reserved
15、of the British.（分数：20.00）A.relaxedB.frustratedC.amusedD.exhaustedA.yetB.otherwiseC.evenD.soA.experienceB.witnessC.watchD.undergoA.DeliberatelyB.ConsequentlyC.FrequentlyD.ApparentlyA.unlessB.onceC.whileD.asA.suspicionB.oppositionC.criticismD.praiseA.emotionB.fancyC.likelihoodD.judgementA.at lengthB.t
16、o a great extentC.from his heartD.by all meansA.followsB.predictsC.defiesD.supportsA.dedicationB.compassionC.contemplationD.speculationA.StillB.AlsoC.CertainlyD.FundamentallyA.faithB.relianceC.honorD.creditA.ifB.onceC.whenD.whereasA.propositionsB.predictionsC.approvalD.defianceA.aboutB.onC.inD.toA.s
17、tartedB.conductedC.replacedD.proposedA.SinceB.AlthoughC.HoweverD.Only ifA.Even ifB.BecauseC.IfD.ForA.at a lossB.at lastC.in groupD.on the occasionA.stimulateB.constituteC.furnishD.provoke六、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Passage 1(总题数：1，分数：5.00)However important we may rega
18、rd school life to be, there is no denying the fact that children spend more time at home than in the classroom. Therefore, the great influence of parents cannot be ignored or discounted by the teacher. They can become strong allies of the school personnel or they can consciously or unconsciously hin
19、der and obstruct curricular objectives.Administrators have been aware of the need to keep parents informed of the newer method used in schools. Many principals have conducted workshops explaining such matters as the reading readiness program, manuscript writing, and developmental mathematics.Moreove
20、r, the classroom teacher, with the permission of the supervisors, can also play an important role in enlightening parents. The many interviews carried on during the year as well as new ways of reporting pupils progress, can significantly aid in achieving a harmonious interplay between school and hom
21、e.To illustrate, suppose that a father has been drilling Junior in arithmetic processes night after night. In a friendly interview, the teacher can help the parent convert his natural paternal interest into productive channels. He might be persuaded to let Junior participate in discussing the family
22、 budget, buying the food, using a yardstick or measuring cup at home, setting the clock, calculating mileage on a trip, and engaging in scores of other activities that have a mathematical basis.If the father follows the advice, it is reasonable to assume that he will soon realize his son is making s
23、atisfactory progress in mathematics and, at the same time, enjoying the work.Too often, however, teachers conferences with parents are devoted to petty accounts of childrens offences, complaints about laziness and poor work habits, and suggestions for penalties and rewards at home.What is needed is
24、a more creative approach in which the teacher, as a professional adviser, plants ideas in parents minds for the best utilization of the many hours that the child spends out of the classroom.In this way, the school and the home join forces in stimulating the fullest development of youngsters capaciti
25、es.（分数：5.00）(1).A method of parent-teacher communication NOT mentioned or referred to by the author is（分数：1.00）A.home training.B.demonstration lesson.C.parent-teacher interviews.D.new progress report forms.(2).It can be reasonably inferred that the author（分数：1.00）A.thinks that teachers of this gener
26、ation are inferior to those of the last generation.B.is satisfied with present relationships between home and school.C.feels that the traditional program in mathematics is slightly superior to the development program.D.feels that parent-teacher interviews can be made much more constructive than they
27、 are at present.(3).The authors primary purpose in writing this passage is to（分数：1.00）A.improve the teaching of mathematics.B.tell parents to pay more attention to the guidance of teachers in the matter.C.help ensure that every childs capacities are fully, developed when leaving school.D.urge the us
28、e of a much underused resource-the parent.(4).The phrase “an important role in enlightening parents“ in the third paragraph most probably means an important role in（分数：1.00）A.causing parents to understand.B.persuading parents.C.understanding parents.D.discussing with parents.(5).The attitude of the
29、author towards the role of parents is（分数：1.00）A.positive.B.negative.C.doubtful.D.unclear.九、Passage 2(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A rose by any other name may smell as sweet, but if its not red or yellow, it doesnt sell. According to James Crowe, chief executive of the Worcester - based research company, Scintilla
30、, the color of a product can dictate the strength of its sales.His company has pioneered a method of testing consumer response to color which he claims can predict, with 90% accuracy, sales of a new product for up to 18 months after the launch. The method, “Chromtest“, has been used to test everythi
31、ng from ladies dresses to sunglasses. Clients include Parsifal Lager, Amir Fashions, Coloroll Wallpaper and Meadowcourt China.Color, says Mr. Crowe, is critical in ensuring product acceptance. It is not merely a case of choosing an acceptable primary color - shades, tones and texture can all have a
32、bearing on the consumers final choice.“We could take 10 colors, each with six shades and virtually guarantee that two of the shades would be most popular with 80% of the people interviewed,“ he said. “Products are associated with lifestyle: most kitchens are now in wood so if you make toasters you d
33、ont want a color that is unsuitable.“ Mr. Crowe, a former lecturer at the Institute of Marketing, formed Scintilla in 1992 with the help of a $ 5,000 second mortgage. First year turnover was $100,000. This year with 30 staff it will be ten times that. Chromtest, which was developed with the help of
34、Crowes artist wife, Susanne, now accounts for around 70% of turnover and provides most of the profits.Crowe admits that British companies still have their doubts, though he says a few retailers now insist that products are color screened before they are allowed on their shelves. He contrasts this wi
35、th European manufacturers who commission over half the companys works.European tests do vary dramatically, however, and Crowe argues that, as with branding, color and design for pan-European products carry numerous pitfalls. For example, a recent test of a brown dinner service in Britain, Germany an
36、d France shows that while consumers in the first two countries like the product, Parisians will not eat off brown plates.（分数：5.00）(1).Scintilla was the first company to（分数：1.00）A.sell red and yellow roses.B.measure customer response to color.C.give lecturers on marketing.D.develop a method to predic
37、t business turnover.(2).Who initiated Scintilla?（分数：1.00）A.Mr. Chrom.B.Mr. Scintilla.C.Mr. Amir.D.Mr. Crowe.(3).According to Chromtest, color can strongly influence the（分数：1.00）A.price of products.B.sales of products.C.quality of products.D.image of companies.(4).Crowe set up Scintilla with（分数：1.00）
38、A.$10,000 gift from his wife.B.$5,000 loan.C.$10,000 share capital.D.$ 5,000 retained earnings.(5).“Parisians will not eat off brown plates“ means they dislike to eat（分数：1.00）A.brown plates.B.beside brown plates.C.food served on brown plates.D.without brown plates.十、Passage 3(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Often ref
39、erred to as “the heart of a factoring organization“, the credit department is responsible for granting credit to clients customers and for collecting the accounts receivable purchased by the factor. When factored clients submit customer orders for credit approval, the credit department analyzes the
40、financial condition and credit worthiness of the customer, and then makes a decision to approve or decline the order. The department must then monitor the condition of approved customers and collect all due receivables. Careful credit checking and effective collection procedures in this department c
41、an greatly reduce the risks inherent in factoring.As the head of the credit department, the credit manager is responsible for seeing that the department operates effectively. He must develop the factors credit policies in consultation with senior factoring associates, and he is in overall command of
42、 everything from credit and collections to bankruptcy and liquidations. If the factor is a commercial bank division, the credit manager is a banks vice president, and credit policy must also be approved by top management of the bank.Assisting the credit manager may be several supervisors who have cr
43、edit responsibilities of their own and who also oversee the analysis and approval of customer orders by the credit specialists. Credit supervisors typically spend about eighty percent of their time handling large customer orders. If a customer order exceeds a supervisors credit authority, he is resp
44、onsible for making recommendations to the credit manager. A supervisor also reviews a subordinates credit decision if the subordinate is unsure of the extent of the credit risk or if a client questions a particular credit decision.In extremely large credit exposures, supervisors bear the responsibil
45、ity for analyzing the credit position of the customers and deciding on credit limits. To do this, they must regularly obtain current data from various credit information sources. They must also have extensive contact with each customer to determine operational performance and progress. Frequently, s
46、upervisors are called upon to give advice on what should be done to improve a companys financial condition. Meeting all these responsibilities requires that each supervisor continuously observe and study the industries with which he is concerned, so that he is capable of anticipating market changes
47、which may affect his accounts.A supervisors major challenge is to maintain a fine balance between the demands of clients that all their customer orders be approved and the questionable financial position of some of the customers. In reviewing any credit decision, a supervisor must be capable of weig
48、hing a variety of elements, including the possibility of losing the client, the customers credit position, and the extent of any possible loss.（分数：5.00）(1).What is the main idea of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The credit managers responsibility.B.The supervisors responsibility.C.The working procedures of
49、a credit department.D.The command and control in the credit department.(2).Which of the following is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.The credit policy can be a part of a commercial banks policy.B.The credit policy rests only with the credit manager.C.The supervisors are the helping hands of the credit manager.D.A credit manager of the credit department is not necessarily a banks leading per
