1、公共英语四级-428 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).Two of the most vital functions performed in any economy are（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).The concept of saving is said to be at least as old as（分数：1.00
2、）填空项 1:_(3).The two ways individuals use income are（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).If too much is spent, the economys capacity to produce will（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).There is a reason for companies to invest only when people（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.can never remem
3、ber a long poemB.can remember but it takes longer for themC.can only remember short passageD.always forget peoples namesA.a talentB.a great helpC.a big hindranceD.a skillA.a machineB.a cameraC.a photoD.a dictionary七、Questions 1416 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Recruiting new staff.B.Producing quality product
4、s.C.Increasing productivity.D.Save money and labor cost.A.Factory production.B.Computer programming.C.Labor-intensive jobs.D.All of the above.A.250, 000 jobs.B.25, 000 jobs.C.2, 500, 000 jobs.D.2, 500 jobs.八、Questions 1720 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Because she is lonely.B.Because she loves to protect a p
5、et.C.Because she thinks dogs are good companions.D.Because she just lost one dog.A.past experienceB.specialists ideasC.family conditionsD.common senceA.6 to 8 weeks.B.Three months at most.C.Six months at least.D.One year old.A.Adopting a dog soon.B.Giving up the idea of having a dog.C.Buying dogs an
6、d cats at same time.D.Asking for another ones opinion.九、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、Apple computer intro(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.outB.offC.downD.up2.（分数：1.00）A.overwhelmB.overcomeC.dominateD.overtake3.（分数：1.00）A.lightB.midstC.gapD.duration4.（分数：1.00）A.benefitsB.coursesC.classesD.lessons5
7、.（分数：1.00）A.postponingB.delayingC.cancelingD.prolonging6.（分数：1.00）A.contendedB.tendedC.attendedD.intended7.（分数：1.00）A.outB.upC.inD.loud8.（分数：1.00）A.operationalB.operativeC.operateD.operation9.（分数：1.00）A.cyclesB.regionsC.areasD.spheres10.（分数：1.00）A.summonedB.requiredC.recalledD.demanded11.（分数：1.00）A.
8、permittedB.limitedC.committedD.allowed12.（分数：1.00）A.bloomedB.prosperedC.boomedD.advanced13.（分数：1.00）A.drasticB.radicalC.strikingD.intense14.（分数：1.00）A.amountB.numberC.sumD.total15.（分数：1.00）A.despairingB.desperateC.hopelessD.disappointe16.（分数：1.00）A.composeB.createC.stirD.encourage17.（分数：1.00）A.infor
9、mB.reformC.conformD.deform18.（分数：1.00）A.licenseB.grantC.bidD.transform19.（分数：1.00）A.reliableB.compatibleC.reliantD.comparable20.（分数：1.00）A.speechB.proclamationC.demonstrationD.declaration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.What is the cause of th
10、e problem that people living on parts of the south coast of England face?（分数：1.00）A.The rising of the sea level.B.The experts lack of knowledge.C.The washing-away of limestone cliffs.D.The disappearance of hotels houses and gardens.22.It is not feasible to build sea defenses to protect against erosi
11、on because_.（分数：1.00）A.house agents along the coast do not support the ideaB.it is too costly and will endanger neighboring areasC.the government is too slow in taking actionD.they will be easily knocked down by waves and currents23.According to the author, when buying a house along the south coast
12、of England, people should_.（分数：1.00）A.take the quality of the house into considerationB.guard against being cheated by the house agentC.examine the house carefully before making a decisionD.be aware of the potential danger involved24.The experts study on the problem of erosion can_.（分数：1.00）A.warn p
13、eople whose homes are in dangerB.provide an effective way to slow it downC.help to its eventual solutionD.lead to its eventual solution25.The erosion of the white cliffs in the south of England（分数：1.00）A.will soon become a problem for people living in central EnglandB.has now become a threat to the
14、local residentsC.can be stopped if proper measures are takenD.is quickly changing the map of England十四、Passage 2(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.Normally a student would at least attend _ classes each week.（分数：1.00）A.36B.12C.20D.1527.Some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probably be
15、cause_.（分数：1.00）A.they hate the constant pressure and strain of their studyB.they will then be able to stay longer in the universityC.such positions help them get better jobsD.such positions are usually well paid28.According to the first paragraph an American student is allowed _.（分数：1.00）A.to live
16、in a different universityB.to take a particular course in a different universityC.to live a home and drive to classes.D.to get two degrees from two different universities29.America university students are usually under pressure of work because _.（分数：1.00）A.their academic performance will affect thei
17、r future careersB.they are heavily involved in student affairsC.they have to observe university disciplineD.they want to run for positions of authority30.The student organizations seem to be effective in _.（分数：1.00）A.dealing with the academic affairs of the universityB.ensuring that the students obs
18、erve university regulations.C.evaluating students performance by bringing them before a courtD.keeping up the students enthusiasm for social activities十五、Passage 3(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.The expression“ play safe“ probably means“_ “.（分数：1.00）A.to write carefullyB.to do as teachers sayC.to use dictionaries
19、 frequentlyD.to avoid using words one is not sure of32.Teachers encourage the use of dictionaries so that _.（分数：1.00）A.students win be able to express their ideas more freelyB.teachers will have less trouble in correcting mistakesC.students will have more confidence in writingD.students will learn t
20、o be independent of teachers33.The major point discussed in the passage is _.（分数：1.00）A.the importance of developing writhing skillsB.the complexities of spellingC.the correct way of marking compositionsD.the relationship between spelling and general language development34.Teachers differ in their o
21、pinions about _.（分数：1.00）A.the difficulties in teaching spellingB.the role of spelling in general language developmentC.the complexities of the basic writing skillsD.the necessity of teaching spelling35.The writer seems to think that the teachers judgment on that sensitive piece of writing is_.（分数：1
22、.00）A.reasonableB.unfairC.foolishD.careless十六、Passage 4(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.“.people who die wondering, What if?“ ( L3, Para. 3 ) refers to“ those_ “.（分数：1.00）A.who think too much of the dark side of lifeB.who regret giving up their career halfwayC.who think a lot without making a decisionD.who are ful
23、l of imagination even upon death37.The passage is meant to _.（分数：1.00）A.warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experienceB.advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writerC.show young people its unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fame
24、D.encourage young people to pursue a writing career38.“Shadowland“ in the last sentence refers to_.（分数：1.00）A.the wonderland one often dreams aboutB.the bright future that one is looking forward toC.the state of uncertainty before ones final goal is reachedD.a world that exists only in ones imaginat
25、ion39.What can be concluded from the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding.B.A writers success depends on luck rather than on effort.C.Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation.D.The chances for a writer to become successful are small.40.Why di
26、d the author begin to doubt himself after the first year of his writing career?（分数：1.00）A.lie wasnt able to produce a single book.B.He hadnt seen a change for the better.C.He wasnt able to have a rest for a whole year.D.He didnt make any money.十七、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、According to the new(总题数：5，分数
27、：15.00)41.Science moves forward ,they say, not so much through the insights of great men of genius as because of more ordinary things like improved techniques and tool.（分数：3.00）_42.In short, a leader of the new school contends, the scientific revolution, as we call it, was largely the improvement an
28、d invention and use of a series of instruments that expanded the reach of science in innumerable direction.（分数：3.00）_43.Over the years, tools and technology themselves as a source of fundamental innovation have largely been ignored by historians and philosophers of science.（分数：3.00）_44.Galileos grea
29、test glory was that in 1609 he was the first person to turn the newly invented telescope on the heavens to prove that the planets revolve around the sun rather than around the earth.（分数：3.00）_45.Whether the Government should increase the financing of pure science at the expense of technology or vice
30、 versa often depends on the issue of which is seen as the driving force.（分数：3.00）_十九、Section Writing(总题数：1，分数：25.00)46.1.The causes of personal crisis.2. Ways to deal with personal crisis.（分数：25.00）_公共英语四级-428 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:
31、_ （正确答案：7）解析：听力原文1-5Interviewer: Could you tell me something about your working day, especially about the times you do different things.Secretary: Yes, all right. Where would you like me to start?Interviewer: Well, what time do you get up in the morning?Secretary: Usually about seven.Interviewer: An
32、d what time do you have your breakfast?Secretary: Oh, about half past seven. It takes me about 20 minutes. I only have a cup of tea and some cereal, usually corn-flakes. Sometimes I have a bit of toast, but not often.Interviewer: What time do you have to leave home to get to work?Secretary: Haft pas
33、t eight. It usually takes me three quarters of an hour to get there in the rush hour. I go by bus and I like to get there a bit early. I dont really start work till half past nine.Interviewer: Do you have a coffee break in the morning?Secretary: Yes, at about 11 o clock for fifteen minutes.Interview
34、er: What about your lunch break? What times that?Secretary: I get an hour and a quarter, and I usually take it from a quarter to one till two.Interviewer: I see. Do you get any break in the afternoon?Secretary: Yes, a-quarter-of-an-hours tea break, usually at about half past three.Interviewer: And w
35、hat time do you finish work in the after noon?Secretary: Half past five. Then I get home at about half past six. If were lucky, dinners ready at a bout seven oclock. After that I watch TV for a bit, and perhaps do a few odd jobs about the house and then it seems to be time for bed. I m usually in be
36、d and asleep by eleven.Interviewer: Your day seems to be as busy as mine! Thank you.填空项 1:_ （正确答案：breakfast）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：eight）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：break）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：11）解析：四、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Two of the most vital functions performed in any economy are（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：saving and in
37、vestment）解析：听力原文6-10Two of the most key functions performed by individuals and institutions in any economy are saving and investment. Without these, economies would not grow and flourish. The concept of saving is at least as old as an Aesops fable “The Ant and the Grasshopper.“ The ant worked hard a
38、ll summer to put away enough food for the winter, while the frivolous grasshopper chirped and played. When winter arrived the grasshopper had no food to eat, but the ant had plenty.In any economy, individuals have two ways to use in comethey can spend it or save it. Much of what is spent is used to
39、buy goods, much of what is saved is used to invest in the companies that produce the goods. If too much is spent and too little saved, the economys capacity to pre duce will be diminished. If, on the other hand, too much is saved and too little spent, there will be more money available for investmen
40、t than can possibly be used, and not enough people will buy what is produced. Under such circumstances, only when people begin to spend more will there be any reason for companies to invest in new buildings, machinery, or employees.(2).The concept of saving is said to be at least as old as（分数：1.00）填
41、空项 1:_ （正确答案：an Aesops fable/a(famous)fable）解析：(3).The two ways individuals use income are（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：spending or saving）解析：(4).If too much is spent, the economys capacity to produce will（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：be diminished）解析：(5).There is a reason for companies to invest only when people
42、（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：spend more(money)）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.can never remember a long poemB.can remember but it takes longer for them C.can only remember short passageD.always forget peoples names解析：听力原文 11-13Some people have very good memories, and can e
43、asily learn quite long poems by heart. There are other people who can only remember things when they have said them over and over.A good memory is a great help in learning a language. Everybody learns his own language by remembering what he hears when he is a small child, and some children seem to l
44、earn two languages almost as easily as one. In school it is not so easy to learn a second language because the pupils have so little time for it, and they are busy with other subjects as well.A mans mind is rather like a camera, but it takes photos not only of what we see but of what we feel, hear,
45、smell and taste. When we take a real photo with a camera, there is much to do before the photo is finished and ready to show to our friends. In the same way there is much work to be done before we can keep a picture forever in our minds.A.a talentB.a great help C.a big hindranceD.a skill解析：A.a machi
46、neB.a camera C.a photoD.a dictionary解析：七、Questions 1416 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Recruiting new staff.B.Producing quality products.C.Increasing productivity.D.Save money and labor cost. 解析：听力原文14-16Companies often give work to an outside business that can do the job for less money than their own employees could. This is called outsourcing. Outsourcing has become a political issue in the campaign for the American presidential election in November.Many companies in the United States h
