1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 637（无答案）一、Part I Writing (30 minutes)1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Publicizing Lists of Uncivilized Residents. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below.1目前某市政府在媒体上曝光不文明的市民2人们对这种做法反应不一3你的看法Publicizing List
2、s of Uncivilized Residents二、Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions attached to the passage. For questions 1-7, mark：Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the infor
3、mation given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.1 Taking Care of Parents Also Means Taking Care of FinancesDenise Egebrecht needed a break.It had been three years since her 86-y
4、ear-old mother, Eleanor Schwartz, moved in with her and her husband in their home in Johnsburg, 111. Mrs. Schwartz has Alzheimer s disease (老年痴呆症 ) and has trouble moving around, so Mrs. Egebrecht helps her mother with her shower each day, makes sure shes fed and takes her on small excursions (远足) t
5、o the mall in a portable wheelchair. The routine includes occasionally reminding her mother of what day it is and where shes living.Mrs. Egebrecht does all this while also raising her 8-year-old daughter Jaqueline and juggling a full-time job.“My mom took care of me all of my life,“ says Mrs. Egebre
6、cht. “Of course Im going to take care of her now. Shell live here as long as shes able.“But money was an issue. For a time, Mrs. Egebrecht was out of work, having lost her job last year. Although her husband was still employed, without her salary she found it increasingly difficult to pay $ 180 a we
7、ek for the adult day care center Mrs. Schwartz attends regularly.Then, through the Family Alliance office in her town, Mrs. Egebrecht heard about a $1,000 “respite care (临时看护)“ grant sponsored by the Alzheimers Foundation of America (AFA).Intended to give primary caregivers the break they so often n
8、eed, the grant money must be used to pay for temporary substitute care, said Carol Steinberg, executive vice president of the Alzheimers Foundation. Mrs. Egebrecht applied for and received the grant, which meant her mother could continue to go to the adult day care center and Mrs. Egebrecht had time
9、 to find another job, which she has.Mrs. Egebrecht is one of the growing numbers of Americans facing the financial squeeze that can come from caring for elderly parents.About 30 percent of adult children in the United States contribute financially to their parents care, according to the Pew Research
10、 Center. On average these children pay $2,400 a year on everything from uncovered medical expenses to making sure the refrigerator is stocked each week. The money often goes to parents who diligently saved all their lives, but in the face of longer life spans and chronic illness, the savings just is
11、nt enough.With all of the overwhelming emotional and medical aspects of caring for elderly parents, its natural to ignore the consequences of spending large amounts of money on them. But so often adult children end up ignoring their own savings and retirement accounts or, worse, go into debt, becaus
12、e theyre taking care of their parents, says Tim Casserly, a lawyer in Albany who specializes in issues of elderly care.And if you jeopardize (损害) your own finances now, you risk putting your children in the same tough spot down the line.One way out of this bind? Take full advantage of the hundreds 6
13、f government and nonprofit programs and services geared to the elderly throughout the country. “Theres lots of help out there, but also lots of reasons why families dont use it,“ said Mr. Casserly.Some people may think their parents have too much money to qualify even though many of the programs are
14、 available to elderly people with incomes of more than $100,000. Or the parents may be too. proud to accept help.Whats more, these services can be difficult and time-consuming to find. And it can be a challenge to deal with the paperwork and red tape, especially when youre already overwhelmed by the
15、 daily demands of taking care of an older parent.To help make the search for help easier, here is expert advice and several resources that will help you find what you need to take care of your aging parents. THE FIRST STEPHave the hard talk.“So often I see clients who are in the middle of this situa
16、tion but know very little about their parents finances,“ said Henni Fisher, a Brooklyn clinical social worker who specializes in geriatrics (老人病学). Your parents may be unwilling or unable to give details. Or you may be uncomfortable bringing up the subject.“It isnt easy making the transition from th
17、e one being cared for to the one giving the care,“ said Ms. Fisher.But you cant put the conversation off any longer. Reassure your parents that youre not trying to take control away from them. Youre simply trying to make sure that they have everything they need and that you understand everything the
18、y want.During this conversation, or series of conversations, be sure to ask about one of the largest expenses for older people: assisted living or nursing home facilities. Do your parents have long-term care insurance that can help with this exceptionally great expense? If they dont, should they get
19、 it? (For more information, see our previous article “Getting Insurance for Ones Frailest Years.“) THE DOCUMENTSYoull also want to make sure your parents have the proper paperwork in place. In an emergency, youll need legal authority to act on your parents behalf. Make sure your parents have signed
20、a durable power of attorney authorizing you or some other trustworthy person to take over financial decisions including signing checks and paying bills on their behalf.And keep in mind these other necessary documents: A durable power of attorney for health care (also called a health care proxy) auth
21、orizing someone to make medical decisions when your parents cannot; and a living will outlining your parents wishes if life support is needed.These forms may be available at your local senior center. Or, a lawyer who focuses on elderly issues can answer questions and help put this paperwork in place
22、. To find one near you, go to the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (www.naela.org). (If you live in New York State you may need a lawyers help sorting out a new 12-page complex power of attorney form, advises Mr. Casserly.) HIRING AN OUTSIDERMany families find relief when they hire a geriatri
23、c care manager. These consultants, which can cost anywhere from $50 to $200 an hour, will assess your parents situation, offer counseling and help you find the local services you needSo vital are these new professionals that my colleague Lesley Alderman will be devoting next weeks Patient Money colu
24、mn to tips on finding the right care manager for your parents situation.2 In the recent three years, Denise Egebrecht has been busy_.（A）looking after her sick baby daughter（B） helping her husband with the housework（C） taking care of her sick elderly mother（D）looking for a better job to support the f
25、amily3 According to Carol Steinberg, executive vice president of AFA, Mrs. Egebrecht can use the grant to_.（A）have a luxurious holiday（B） get day care for her mother（C） finance her job-seeking（D）cure her mothers disease4 We learn from the Pew Research Center that one third of American adult children
26、_.（A）have parents with no savings and pensions（B） ignore the emotional needs of their parents（C） cant afford the daily and medical expenses（D）spend their own money on their parents care5 What often happens to adult children taking care of their parents according to Tim Casserly?（A）They dont prepare
27、enough for their own future.（B） They attach great importance to their own savings.（C） They inevitably ignore their childrens needs.（D）They become experts in issues of elderly care.6 What did Mr. Casserly imply about many American families?（A）They have saved enough so as to take care of the elderly.（
28、B） They dont turn to government and nonprofit programs and services.（C） They dont trust the programs supported by the local government.（D）They know nothing about projects and services for the elderly.7 What problem do many adult children have according to Henni Fisher?（A）They are incapable of taking
29、 over their parents finances.（B） They exhaust themselves taking care of their parents.（C） They find it hard to persuade their parents to accept help.（D）They dont know how much money their parents have.8 According to the passage, “Getting Insurance for Ones Frailest Years“ contains information on_.（A
30、）communication with old parents（B） expenditure of the elderly（C） long-term care insurance（D）necessary home facilities9 A parent-signed durable power of attorney grants an adult child power to make_ as the parents agent.10 New York States adult children are suggested to turn to_ when having difficult
31、y getting the paperwork.11 Consultants specializing in elderly care issues give many families_with their counseling and help.Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about
32、what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.（A）Quit their jobs at the same time.（B） Establish a firm in collabora
33、tion.（C） Enrich their poor knowledge in business.（D）Take an adventurous trip with their savings.（A）People should not idle away their life.（B） People should have made greater achievement.（C） People should avoid being killed unexpectedly.（D）People should have taken things more seriously.（A）Time passes
34、 very quickly.（B） The woman is wrong about the pick-up time.（C） He doesnt have anything to do.（D）Before lunch is a great time to pick up the papers.（A）She has to work to support herself.（B） Her classes are not difficult.（C） She goes to a full-time school.（D）She takes evening courses.（A）Jack survived
35、 the accident.（B） Jack saved all the other passengers.（C） Jack had little damage done to his car.（D）Jack was the only victim of the accident.（A）Her mild temper.（B） Her broad knowledge.（C） Her teaching style.（D）Her detailed answers.（A）It wont come out until June 26.（B） It hasnt been returned by the b
36、orrower.（C） It is not available unless it has been reserved.（D）It was withdrawn from the shelf as a back issue.（A）Their healthy lifestyle.（B） Their work environment.（C） Their outgoing personality.（D）Their usual food and drink.（A）Writing reports for them.（B） Teaching them foreign languages.（C） Helpin
37、g them deal with daily existence.（D）Introducing work for them.（A）They dont have support networks.（B） They cannot cope with the difficulties in their lives.（C） The woman is famous for helping others.（D）People from their nationality refuse to help them.（A）They were surprised at the flavors.（B） They co
38、uld find food they know and love.（C） There was at least one Chinese restaurant in every China town.（D）Americans have different foods.（A）The university provides two types of accommodation.（B） Students must apply early since the places are limited.（C） A student may choose from university-owned or priv
39、ate accommodation.（D）Most students prefer self-catering accommodation.（A）37.86.（B） 5.41.（C） 5.2.（D）7.43.（A）Before the end of the month.（B） At the beginning of the year.（C） Next month.（D）Any time.（A）Self-catering accommodation is very far from the university.（B） If the student wants a private accommo
40、dation, he may call the Students Union.（C） A student may live where he or she likes.（D）There are limited places in university-owned accommodation.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the q
41、uestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.（A）Animals perform many useful and entertaining jobs.（B） Different animals have their own characteristics.（C） Animals should be given proper training.（D）Animals ar
42、e very important in the eco-system.（A）Dogs have a natural instinct to guide the blind.（B） Horses have a natural instinct to return home.（C） Guide dogs sometimes may not obey their masters.（D）Racing horses are less smart than the other horses.（A）They should not be frightened by wild horses.（B） They s
43、hould not be disturbed by other noises.（C） They should understand the horses special language.（D）They should be very patient and understanding.（A）In family life.（B） In education departments.（C） In social contribution.（D）In business world.（A）Husbands can also breastfeed their children.（B） Women and m
44、en equally share housework.（C） Wives are no longer submissive and obedient.（D）Parents have new attitude towards bringing up children.（A）Changes in childrens rearing.（B） Changes in mens and womens roles.（C） Changes in mens role in family life.（D）Changes in womens role in society.（A）Your eyesight.（B）
45、Your driving ability.（C） The mechanical condition of your car.（D）Your knowledge of traffic regulations.（A）To practice driving with an experienced driver.（B） To drive under normal highway condition.（C） To have the car checked by the license officer.（D）To use it as an identification card.（A）The licens
46、e office provides the test vehicle.（B） The examiner shows how to start, stop or park.（C） The examiner watches you driving in your car.（D）The test is carried out where there is little traffic.（A）Drivers-to-be.（B） Traffic regulation makers.（C） License examiners.（D）Policemen.Section CDirections: In thi
47、s section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For bla
48、nks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 36 Whats the furthest you have ever cycled? Perhaps you cycle to school or to work, or maybe at most a short cycling trip with fr
49、iends? How would you feel about spending months on the road traveling【B1】_from the UK to China, by bike?For British cyclist Pete Jones, camping rough and cycling long【B2】_through inhospitable (荒凉的) land are second nature. Mr. Jones is currently【B3】_a long and difficult trip across the Eurasian【B4】_from Britain to China. Pete Jones is no【B5 】_to China. But he says many people there are【B6】_by his passion for cycling, asking why he wo
