1、公共英语四级-402 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)._ is not printed very clearly on the ticket.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Either stay overnight and catch the next days flight or take the Athens flight that evening and _ from Athens.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).I thin
2、k the traveller will _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).The Athens will leave _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).The class of ticket is _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_三、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).What is the telephone call about?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).How many shelves can be fitted?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).What kind of service is offered as far as
3、 delivery is concerned?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).What is the discount rate mentioned in the conversation?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).How long is there the usual guarantee?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、Part C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Because the wheel was mans first invention.B.Because all transport
4、ation depends on the wheel.C.Because every machine depends on the wheel.D.Both B andC.A.It is simple.B.It is complicated.C.It is strange.D.It is unusual.A.A group of early hunters.B.The first man on earth.C.A great prehistoric thinker.D.The man who made the first cart.六、Questions 1416 are (总题数：1，分数：
5、3.00)A.Seven days.B.Twenty-four hours.C.One hour.D.More than seven days.A.You set you clock ahead one hour in each new time zone.B.You set you clock ahead one hour for the whole trip.C.You set you clock back one full day for each time zone.D.You set your clock ahead by twenty-three hours.A.“A trip A
6、cross the Atlantic“B.“How Time Changes Around the World“C.“Crossing the International Date Line“D.“How Time Zones Were Set Up“七、Questions 1720 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.The American Revolution.B.John Hancocks handwriting.C.How an American expression began.D.Signing the Declaration of Independence.A.Becau
7、se he was the governor of Massachusetts.B.Because he helped the patriots in the Revolution.C.Because he signed his name in large letters.D.Because he was president of the Continental Congress.A.In order that people would see his signature.B.In order that it would show that he was proud to be a patri
8、ot.C.In order that John Bull could read it without his glasses.D.In order that he would be remembered as one of the signers.A.A governor.B.A man who signs petitions (请愿书).C.A strong patriot.D.A persons signature.八、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Two factors weigh he(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.a
9、ttainingB.acquiringC.obtainingD.achieving2.（分数：1.00）A.understandingB.underestimatingC.undergoingD.undertaking3.（分数：1.00）A.withB.ofC.inD.beyond4.（分数：1.00）A.YetB.FurthermoreC.ConsequentlyD.Otherwise5.（分数：1.00）A.variesB.revisesC.modifiesD.alters6.（分数：1.00）A.taken outB.made outC.turned outD.searched out
10、7.（分数：1.00）A.fitsB.suitsC.conformsD.applies8.（分数：1.00）A.soB.elseC.stillD.even9.（分数：1.00）A.toB.withinC.fromD.for10.（分数：1.00）A.becauseB.thoughC.ifD.where11.（分数：1.00）A.much asB.for fearC.even ifD.as though12.（分数：1.00）A.faultB.failureC.meritD.advantage13.（分数：1.00）A.at largeB.at stakeC.at allD.at once14.
11、（分数：1.00）A.kept upB.carried outC.set upD.worked out15.（分数：1.00）A.In so far asB.For all thatC.Just asD.As far as16.（分数：1.00）A.forB.beforeC.intoD.as17.（分数：1.00）A.whenB.untilC.unlessD.after18.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.thanC.asD.that19.（分数：1.00）A.excessB.exceptionC.extremeD.extent20.（分数：1.00）A.participatedB.emb
12、arkedC.engagedD.dedicated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、Text 1(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十三、We sometimes think h(总题数：5，分数：5.00)21.The reason why the mice in Aders experiment avoided saccharin was that _.（分数：1.00）A.they disliked its tasteB.it affected their immune systemsC.it led t
13、o stomach painsD.they associated it with stomach22.Laudenslagers experiment showed that the immune system of those rats who could turn off the electricity _.（分数：1.00）A.was strengthenedB.was not affectedC.was alteredD.was weakened23.According to the passage, the experience of helplessness causes rats
14、 to _.（分数：1.00）A.try to control unpleasant stimuliB.turn off the electricityC.behave passively in controllable situationsD.become abnormally suspicious24.The passage tells us that the most probable reason for the death of the mice in Aders experiment was that _.（分数：1.00）A.they had been weakened psyc
15、hologically by the saccharinB.the sweetener was poisonous to themC.their immune systems had been altered by the mindD.they had taken too much sweetener during earlier conditioning25.It can be concluded from the passage that the immune systems of animals _.（分数：1.00）A.can be weakened by conditioningB.
16、can be suppressed by drug injectionsC.can be affected by frequent doses of saccharinD.can be altered by electric shocks十四、Text 2(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十五、Cars account for hal(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The decline of public transportation a
17、ccounts for increased car use in western Europe.B.Cars reduction of vehicle use is the only sustainable option in densely populated western Europe.C.The reduction of vehicle use is the only sustainable option in densely-populated Western Europe.D.Western European oil companies cannot sustain the cos
18、t of developing new-type fuels.27.Which of the following is practical but only makes a marginal contribution to solving the problem of greenhouse emissions?（分数：1.00）A.The use of fuels other than gasoline.B.Improved energy efficiency.C.The introduction of less polluting driving systems.D.Reducing car
19、 use by carpooling.28.From the passage we know that the increased use of cars will _.（分数：1.00）A.consume half of the oil produced in the worldB.have serious consequences for the well-being of all nationsC.widen the gap between the developed and developing countriesD.impose an intolerable economic bur
20、den on residents of large cities29.The U. S. has to deal with the problems arising from vehicle use because _.（分数：1.00）A.most Americans are reluctant to switch to public transportation systemsB.the present level of oil prices is considered unacceptableC.other countries will protest its increasing gr
21、eenhouse emissionsD.it should take a lead in conserving natural resources30.Which of the following is the best solution to the problems mentioned in the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The designing of highly efficient car engines.B.A reduction of vehicle use in cities.C.The development of electric cars.D.The us
22、e of less polluting fuels.十六、Text 3(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十七、Conventional wisdom (总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.Professor Charles R. Schwenks research shows _.（分数：1.00）A.the advantages and disadvantages of conflictB.the real value of conflictC.the difficulty in determining the optimal level of conflictD.the complexity o
23、f defining the roles of conflict32.People working in a not-for-profit organization _.（分数：1.00）A.seem to be difficult to satisfyB.are free to express diverse opinionsC.are less effective in making decisionsD.find it easier to reach agreement33.We can learn from Schwenks research that _.（分数：1.00）A.a p
24、ersons view of conflict is influenced by the purpose of his organizationB.conflict is necessary for managers of for-profit organizationsC.different people resolve conflicts in different waysD.it is impossible for people to avoid conflict34.The passage suggests that in for-profit organizations _.（分数：
25、1.00）A.there is no end of conflictB.expression of different opinions is encouragedC.decisions must be justifiableD.success lies in general agreement35.In the eyes of the author, conventional opinion on conflict is _.（分数：1.00）A.wrongB.oversimplifiedC.misleadingD.unclear十八、Text 4(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十九、To u
26、nderstand the ma(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.According to the passage, “to move as much of these goods as possible“ (Lines 3 -4, Par（分数：1.00）A.1) means _.A. to sell the largest possible amount of goodsB. to transport goods as efficiently as possibleC. to dispose of these goods in large quantitiesD. to redesign
27、 these goods for large-scale production37.The marketing concept discussed in the passage is, in essence, _.（分数：1.00）A.the practice of turning goods into moneyB.making goods available for purchaseC.the customer-centred approachD.a form of persuasive salesmanship38.What does the restoration of the Cla
28、ssic Coke best illustrate?（分数：1.00）A.Traditional goods have a stronger appeal to the majority of people.B.It takes time for a new product to be accepted by the public.C.Consumers with conservative tastes are often difficult to please.D.Products must be designed to suit the taste of the consumer.39.I
29、n discussing the marketing concept, the author focuses on _.（分数：1.00）A.its main characteristicB.its social impactC.its possible consequenceD.its theoretical basis40.What was the main concern of industrialists before the marketing concept was widely accepted?（分数：1.00）A.The needs of the market.B.The e
30、fficiency of production.C.The satisfaction of the user.D.The preferences of the dealer.二十、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二十一、The continent that i(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）_二十二、Section Writing(总题数：1，分数：25.00)46.Directions:You are allowed thirty minutes to w
31、rite a composition on the topic: Friend- ship. You should base your composition on the following outline, and write coherently and neat- ly, in no less than 120 words.Outline:机不可失，时不再来。每当机遇降临，伴之而来的是成功的希望，但是机遇不能自行实现成功。成功者与失败者的区别就在于处理机遇的态度。我的观点是。（分数：25.00）_公共英语四级-402 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Sectio
32、n Listening (总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1)._ is not printed very clearly on the ticket.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：The date）解析：听力原文 Part AYouve Arrived a Day EarlyP: Good morning.R: Good morning, sir.P: Is this where I check in for the Skyline Airways flight to Heraklion, Crete? My names John
33、Hornibrook.R: Which flight did you book on, Mr Hornibrook?P: The. er. 11.15 flight, I think. It s got it on my ticket, ah, here we are. Economy class, depart Gatwick 11.15am today, Flight HER260.R: Im afraid you must be mistaken, sir. Theres m flight HER260 due to leave for Crete today.P: What? Have
34、 I missed it?R: Could I see your ticket?P: Yes, here you are.R: Oh sir . your ticket was issued for Wednesday May 29th May. Today is Tuesday. The date isnt printed very clearly on your ticket. Im afraid youve arrived a day early.P: Oh no!R: Flight HER260 leaves at ten to twelve tomorrow morning.P: I
35、 dont believe it! What can I do now?R: Well sir, you could either stay overnight and catch tomorrows flight, or you could board the Athens plane this evening and get a local connection from Athens to Heraklion. The scheduled Athens flight leaves at 5: 35.P: I think Ill try my luck on the Athens flig
36、ht. Perhaps you can transfer me to that.R: Ill try, sir.(2).Either stay overnight and catch the next days flight or take the Athens flight that evening and _ from Athens.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：get a connection from Athens.）解析：(3).I think the traveller will _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Try the Athens fli
37、ght.）解析：(4).The Athens will leave _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：At 5:35.）解析：(5).The class of ticket is _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Economy）解析：三、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).What is the telephone call about?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：About some office shelving system.）解析：听力原文 Part BM: Good morning. Im phoning to enq
38、uire about your office shelving system, code number SS007.W: Oh yes, what would you like to know?M: Well, Id like to check on the dimensions first make sure that theyll fit. First of all, how wide are they?W: Just a moment sir, Ill get the specifications, you asked about the width, yes, the standard
39、 unit is 3.5 meters wide.M: And the height?W: Theyre 2 meters high with flexible positions for the shelves.M: How many shelves can actually be fitted?W: Really as many as you like, but normally five.M: I see. I need to know how much they stick out - in other words, how deep are they?W: Theyre 30 cen
40、timeters deep.M: Thanks, thats the dimensions. Now, what about delivery?W: Well, it depends on how far you are from our warehouse.M: Were about 10 miles from the centre.W: I see-Well, that s in our free delivery area, so therell be no extra charge for delivery.M: Good. Actually, what I meant was how
41、 long does it take after I place an order?W: I see. We guarantee delivery within two weeks.M: Good. Well, we re interested in ten of your standard units for a suite of offices. How much do you charge?W: Well, the unit cost is 98 but in view of the size of the order, we can offer a 5 percent discount
42、 . just a moment, Ill just do the figures, yes, that comes to 931 -lets round it off and call it 930.M: That sounds reasonable. Finally, what sort of guarantee do you offer?W: Well, these units are extremely sturdy and reliable. Theres the usual one-year guarantee but they have an average life of at
43、 least 20 years.(2).How many shelves can be fitted?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：As many as one likes, but normally five.）解析：(3).What kind of service is offered as far as delivery is concerned?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：No charge for delivery within a certain area.）解析：(4).What is the discount rate mentioned in
44、 the conversation?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：5%）解析：(5).How long is there the usual guarantee?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：one year.）解析：四、Part C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Because the wheel was mans first invention.B.Because all transportation depends on the wheel.C.Because every machi
45、ne depends on the wheel.D.Both B andC. 解析：听力原文 -Mans first real invention, and one of the most important inventions in history, was the wheel. All transportation and every machine in the world depends on it.The wheel is the simplest yet perhaps the most remarkable of all inventions, because there ar
46、e no wheels in nature - no living thing was ever created with wheels. How, then, did man come to invent the wheel?Perhaps some early hunters found that they could roll the carcass of a heavy animal through the forest on logs more easily than they could carry it. However, the logs themselves weighed a lot.It must have taken a great prehistoric thinker to imagine two thin slices o
