1、公共英语四级-414 及答案解析(总分：95.00，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：1.0
2、0）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.They paid no special attention to information abo
3、ut the production and the price of wheat.B.They might casually take the growing of wheat as a topic of conversation.C.They also grew wheat in their backyards.D.They were as much concerned with the wheat production and selling as the farmers.A.When crop failure caused depression.B.When the autumn har
4、vest had just been completed.C.When the wheat prices became increasingly high.D.As soon as the Winnipeg Grain Exchange demanded payment:A.To meet the farmers request for firmer control.B.To hold back inflation and rising living costs.C.To fix the grain prices so that the farmers could be better rewa
5、rded for their work.D.To establish a full authority to buy, sell and set prices.七、Questions 1416 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.A specialist in oil-spill prevention.B.A TV reporter.C.An oil company technician.D.The head of the oil company.A.Where the oil spill occurred.B.What caused the oil spill.C.How the oi
6、l spill was handled.D.The number of volunteers who came to help.A.Businessmen, storekeepers, students and others.B.Storekeepers, reporters, businessmen, and others.C.Farmers, scientists, teachers and others.D.Scientists, technicians, businessmen and others.八、Questions 1720 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.To wi
7、n medals.B.To break world records.C.To win first places.D.To take part in the Games.A.The runner enters the stadium with the torch.B.Teams of different countries put on a wonderful display.C.The host country marches in last.D.There must be both men and women in all teams.A.world celebrations of spor
8、tsB.world-wide movements for peaceC.great displays of the best sportsmenD.chances for women to be equal with menA.In 1900.B.In 1912.C.In 1928.D.In 1930.九、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、According to governm(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.disagreeB.divergeC.varyD.deviate2.（分数：1.00）A.againstB.forC.wi
9、thD.to3.（分数：1.00）A.wereB.areC.usedD.had been4.（分数：1.00）A.availableB.properC.probableD.accessible5.（分数：1.00）A.becauseB.because ofC.asD.in that6.（分数：1.00）A.ordinarilyB.generallyC.originallyD.formerly7.（分数：1.00）A.used notB.not usedC.usedD.is used8.（分数：1.00）A.NeverthelessB.HoweverC.AfterwardsD.Furthermo
10、re9.（分数：1.00）A.factorB.elementC.componentD.atom10.（分数：1.00）A.andB.thoughC.whenD.as11.（分数：1.00）A.takeB.doC.keepD.go12.（分数：1.00）A.suitB.matchC.meetD.agree13.（分数：1.00）A.exceptB.except forC.onlyD.only for14.（分数：1.00）A.perpetualB.temporaryC.uniformD.temperate15.（分数：1.00）A.thenB.insteadC.furtherD.still16.
11、（分数：1.00）A.evenB.justC.butD.still17.（分数：1.00）A.retainedB.containedC.maintainedD.protected18.（分数：1.00）A.sightB.imageC.appearanceD.perception19.（分数：1.00）A.coveredB.crowdedC.fullD.plenty20.（分数：1.00）A.advantageB.profitC.useD.charge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、Text 1(总题数
12、：5，分数：5.00)21.The writer is sorry to have noticed that _.（分数：1.00）A.people in large cities tend to excuse criminalsB.people in small towns stir stick to old discipline and standardsC.todays society lacks sympathy for people in difficultyD.people in disadvantaged circumstances are engaged in criminal
13、 activities22.According to the author, if a person is found guilty of a crime, _.（分数：1.00）A.society is to be held responsibleB.modern civilization is responsible for itC.the criminal himself should bear the blameD.the standards of living should be improved23.Compared with those small towns, people i
14、n large cities have _.（分数：1.00）A.less serf-disciplineB.better sense of disciplineC.more mutual respectD.less effective government24.What the wise man said suggests that _.（分数：1.00）A.its unnecessary for good people to do anything in face of evilB.its certain that evil will prevail if good men do noth
15、ing about itC.its only natural for virtue to defeat evilD.its desirable for good men to keep away from evil25.The key point of the passage is that _.（分数：1.00）A.stricter discipline should be maintained in schools and familiesB.more good examples should be set for people to followC.more restrictions s
16、hould be imposed on peoples behaviorD.more people should accept the value of accountability十四、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.It can be seen from the passage that the two immediate goals of hurricane research are _.（分数：1.00）A.enough time and moneyB.preparation and warningsC.prediction and controlD.protectin
17、g people and their properties27.The two factors concerning hurricanes that scientists most want to learn about are _.（分数：1.00）A.conditions in the “eye“ and conditions at the edgeB.the forces that generate them and theft frequencyC.the number of people injured and the amount of damage doneD.how fast
18、and where they move28.According to Dr. Sheets, the main danger of an error in hurricane prediction is that _.（分数：1.00）A.seeding will prove to be a waste of time and moneyB.people wont pay attention to predictions in the futureC.money spent on preparation will be wastedD.a hurricane may hit an econom
19、ic center like New York29.The phrase “ seeding the center eye “ means _.（分数：1.00）A.predicting a hurricanes path and speedB.finding the place of origin of a hurricaneC.scattering the center of a hurricaneD.planting trees as wind-breaking in a hurricanes path30.Hurricane Belle was noteworthy because _
20、.（分数：1.00）A.it didnt follow the path predicted by forecastersB.it didnt move at the speed predicted by forecastersC.it killed more people than any other hurricanesD.it caused more damage than any other hurricanes十五、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.In the expression “an immense body of literature“, the word “
21、literature“ is nearest in meaning to _.（分数：1.00）A.specific information for a researchB.printed material in generalC.words that are designatedD.fiction written by famous writers32.The writer believes that reading by the computer is advisable chiefly because _.（分数：1.00）A.it saves a lot of time to find
22、 information neededB.it reads more efficiently than a human mindC.it covers a much wider range of referenceD.it guarantees reading efficiency and validity33.What does the writer mainly talk about in this passage?（分数：1.00）A.The deficiencies of the library in providing information.B.The different appl
23、ications of the computer and the library.C.The advantages and disadvantages of the computer and library.D.The advantages of the computer in search of information.34.The writers attitude towards the use of a computer can be best described as _.（分数：1.00）A.conservativeB.subjectiveC.uncertainD.favorable
24、35.According to the context, the “simple reading“ done by the computer mostly refers to _.（分数：1.00）A.reading in search of intended information onlyB.looking for unexpected information onlyC.reading to locate texts to be used in teachingD.reading to set up superior master indexes十六、Text 4(总题数：5，分数：5.
25、00)36.By using the example of Galileo, the author intends to reveal that _.（分数：1.00）A.objectivity is essential to scientific researchB.hypothesis is based on careful observationC.creativeness plays an important part in scientific researchD.observation is the only factor determining scientific resear
26、ch37.Human beings differ from animals because they can _.（分数：1.00）A.adapt to their environmentB.control their environmentC.adapt the environment to their needD.observe and understand their environment38.On the basis of their observations, scientists _.（分数：1.00）A.make more observationsB.develop hypot
27、heses and theories,C.reveal their observations to the publicD.challenge their colleagues39.What does the fourth paragraph imply?（分数：1.00）A.Its of significance to make different reactions to the same things.B.Scientific research is unreliable owing to the different observations.C.People try their bes
28、t to make impartial observation.D.The way of observation varies from person to person.40.This text indicates that the basic component of scientific research is _.（分数：1.00）A.observationB.hypothesisC.reasoningD.interpretation十七、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、The Organization for(总题数：5，分数：15.00)41.（分数：3.00）_4
29、2.（分数：3.00）_43.（分数：3.00）_44.（分数：3.00）_45.（分数：3.00）_十九、Section Writing(总题数：1，分数：20.00)46.In modem society, communication with others is quite necessary, but some people pay no attention to the techniques in coping with personal relations. And the following suggestions will help them do better:(1) Hon
30、esty is the best policy.(2) Take an optimistic attitude to life.(3) Being broad-minded is essential.In your essay, you should use the three pieces of information mentioned above.You should write 160200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.（分数：20.00）_公共英语四级-414 答案解析(总分：95.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Listening (总题数：0，
31、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 are carried?M: Definitely. Ill be glad to
32、. 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 describing the methods used inside Britain
33、?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 ordinary people, the public, also used horse
34、s 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 were used instead of sailing ships.W: You me
35、ntioned 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 faster stillrail ways. It was in that year
36、 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 important development in the 20th century?M: Th
37、ats 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 1911.W: Thanks a lot. Thats most interesting
38、.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: Yes. When I left school I went to a dram
39、a 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 weeks! It was difficult work, but I enjoye
40、d 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. You can earn a lot of money doing those. W:
41、 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 in Black and next November Im dubbing a G
42、erman 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 livefrom next week Im running a drama work s
43、hop. 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 1:_ （正确答案：a police detective）解析：(4).What
44、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.They paid no special attention to information about the production
45、and the price of wheat.B.They might casually take the growing of wheat as a topic of conversation.C.They also grew wheat in their backyards.D.They were as much concerned with the wheat production and selling as the farmers. 解析：听力原文11-13During the early years of this century, wheat was seen as the ve
46、ry lifeblood of Western Canada. When crops were good, the economy was good; when crops failed, there was depression. People on city streets watched the yields and the price of wheat with almost as much feeling as if they were growers. The marketing of wheat became an increasingly favorite topic of conversation.War set the stage for the most dramatic events in marketing the western crops. For years, farmers mistrusted speculative grain selling as carried on through th
