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1、大学四级-92 及答案解析(总分：712.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.Nowadays advertisements are found everywhere.2. Advertisements fill almost every minute of a day.3. No one can avoid being influenced by ads.My Thoughts about Advertising_（分数：106.00）_二、BPart Reading (总题数：1，分数：70.00)Directions: In t

2、his part, you will have 75 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions1-4, markY ( for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG ( for NOT

3、GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 5-10, complete the sentences by either making the best choice or filling in the blank with the information given in the passage. Change and the NewspaperFor the last three hundred years, newspapers have played an important role in t

4、he social, political, and economic life of the United States. As recently as the middle of the 1980s, there were about 1,800 daily newspapers in the country, but in the following ten years the number dropped to about 1,500. In 1950, each household read about 1.3 newspapers every day. ( That means, o

5、f course, that some households read more than one newspaper and many read no newspaper. ) By 1985, that number had dropped almost by half, and the average number of newspapers read per household was 0.7. In 1970, 80 percent of all adult Americans read a newspaper every day. By 1999 that number had d

6、ecreased to 40 percent. These numbers suggest that newspapers are disappearing, but that may not be the case.It is true that American newspapers are changing. Many papers in the United States are local papers; they are published in smaller towns and cities and are read only in the area where they ar

7、e published. They carry local news, very little national or international news, and a lot of advertising. Many years ago, when transportation and communication were more difficult, people got more of their news from local newspapers.One of the biggest changes affecting newspapers is, of course, tele

8、vision. Television brings information to homes much more quickly than newspapers do, and, more importantly, it does so with pictures and sound. Television can report national and international stories to a large number of people in a short time, and do it cheaply. Interestingly, Americans have great

9、er trust in television news than they do in newspapers. Whereas a majority of people were more willing to believe newspapers than television in the 1950s, by 1990 more than twice as many people trusted television news more.A second change is the role of larger newspapers. Until 1980, the United Stat

10、es did not really have a national newspaper. There were papers such as the Christian Science Monitor and the Wall Street Journal, but the first had a very small circulation and the second was published for a special readership of people interested in business news. The New York Times was also popula

11、r, but it was mostly a large-city newspaper that was read by people outside of New York City.In 1982, however, a new national newspaper appeared, USA Today. It was different from most other newspapers in that it had many short stories about national and international news, sports, and business, many

12、 bright and colorful pictures, national weather maps, and short news stories from every state. At first, USA Today was not very popular. Traveling businessmen read it, but few private homes had it delivered. The newspaper is much more popular today, however, and it now sells about 2 million copies e

13、very day, about the same as the Wall Street Journal. A change that has helped both of these papers become more popular is the ability to send the information to be printed to many locations throughout the United States by satellite. The papers are then printed and distributed quickly in many differe

14、nt places, making them as up- to-date as local newspapers. Many people who read newspapers are therefore reading national rather than local papers.A third change that is affecting newspapers is the one mentioned above: changes in technology that allow news and information to be communicated quickly

15、and conveniently. Cable and satellite television make international, national, and even local news, weather, sports, and financial information available to most households all day and whenever the residents want to watch it. With fifty to one hundred channels available in many locations, television

16、watchers have many types of information available that they did not have in the early pan. of this century. Some people even think that too much information is available now.Computers are also affecting what and how we communicate. Computer technology allows users to find out many of the same kinds

17、of information we used to read in newspapers but more quickly and more conveniently. Many computer services make news available for reading when the user wants to read it. Some even allow computer users to make a special newspaper for themselves in which they can include only the kind of information

18、 that interests them .Yet another factor affecting newspapers is the cost of the paper and the problem of disposing of it after it has been read. Newspapers are printed on paper that is made from wood, and the cost of that paper increased almost three times between 1975 and 1990. This increase has c

19、ontributed to an increase in the cost of newspapers and probably to a decrease in their readership. Disposing of old newspapers is also a problem. Paper, especially newspaper, is the largest part of the garbage that takes up space in landfills, where we dispose of our garbage and trash. Although new

20、spapers can be recycled, the system for recycling is still being developed. The cost of disposal is paid for by the individual households who are reluctant to add newspapers to the trash they have to dispose of.With all of these changes, it is surprising that newspapers are doing as well as they are

21、. Considering that more people are watching television and reading magazines and national papers, the local newspaper should be history. Even so, local papers are still surviving, partly because they are working hard to meet local interests and needs. Local papers do a good job of reporting local ne

22、ws and sports, often with pictures that are of local interest. Many smaller newspapers are published in languages other than English. Local papers also include something that newspapers still do best - advertising. Newspaper advertising has increased in the last few decades, especially local adverti

23、sing and “ classified“ or private and personal advertising through which people try to sell cars or furniture or pets and employers look for employees. Many people read local newspapers especially for the advertising of local products and businesses.The newspaper will certainly be around for some ti

24、me to come, but just as it has changed it will continue to change. As new ways of communication develop, information will be distributed in a different way. Rather than being replaced, however, the newspaper will probably adapt to meet the new conditions, at least for some time to come.（分数：70.00）(1)

25、.The past two decades has seen in the U.S. an increase in the number of the newspapers but a decrease in their readership.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(2).American newspapers are changing and local papers are changing the most.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(3).Generally speaking, American people have greater trust in televisi

26、on news than they do in newspapers.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(4).A sharp increase in the cost of newspapers over the past decade has obviously led to a decrease in their readership.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(5).With the aid of _, large newspapers, such as the Wall Street Journal and USA Today, can be printed and distri

27、buted nationwide in good time. A. sophisticated printing devices and techniques B. communications satellites C. well-trained professionals D. all of the above（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(6).All the following changes have been affecting newspapers EXCEPT for _. A. an access to cable and satellite television B.

28、an access to the Internet C. the fast pace of daily life D. the role of larger newspapers（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(7).Readers seem to like local newspapers for_. A. their advertising B. their special features on local celebrities C. their reports about what happens around them D. low-key but intimate editor

29、ials（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(8).How much did the cost of paper increase between 1975 and 1990?_（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).How many copies of the Wall Street Journal are sold every day? _（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).Newspapers will continue to change, but as an effective means of distributing information, they _（分数：7.00）填

30、空项 1:_三、BPart Listenin(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、BSection A/B(总题数：4，分数：105.00)Directions: 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 what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spo

31、ken 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, Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.（分数：35.00）(1). A. He left his lab and

32、went on vacation. B. He locked his lab. C. He came back to work early. D. He went to give a lecture.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. $120. B. $240. C. $60. D. $180.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. A lot of people are sick during the season. B. The afternoon will be less crowded. C. The doctors kept talking to her f

33、or three hours. D. Its a busy year for the clinic.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4). A. He didnt stay up late last night. B. He didnt sleep at all last night. C. He was apologizing for disturbing her last night. D. He slept comfortably all night.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(5). A. The end surprised everyone. B. She fell as

34、leep during the movie. C. The complete movie was not shown. D. She wants to see the film again tonight.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：21.00）(1). A. To clean out the refrigerator. B. To telephone for a taxi. C. To pack the clothes. D. To lock the suitcases.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. The woman had been to the rac

35、e and she was very excited. . B. The man had been to the race and he was very excited. C. Both of them had been to the race and were very excited. D. Both of them had been to the race but the woman was not excited.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. Come back to give it another try. B. Try to get some more tra

36、ining instead of quitting the job. C. Work one more week. D. Think about whether he really wants to resign.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：28.00）(1). A. The meeting is boring. B. Theyve had a long day. C. There are many good restaurants in t

37、he downtown area. D. Food is an interesting subject.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. To look for a place to eat. B. To do some shopping. C. To finish the meeting and go home for a good rest. D. Stay in town for the whole week.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. An Italian restaurant across the street. B. A French rest

38、aurant on Rainbow Avenue. C. A Mexican restaurant around the corner. D. An oriental restaurant on the main street.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4). A. She has lived here for a long time. B. She is fond of good food. C. She likes cooking. D. She has friends working there.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 23 to 25 are b

39、ased on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：21.00）(1). A. The class was added at the last minute at the request of many students. B. Many of the students dropped the class the first day it opened. C. A signature of the teacher was required for the registration of the class. D. It was a compuls

40、ory class for senior college students.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. He failed to get the teachers signature in time. B. He got sick the next day. C. He did not turn in the add slip the first day the class opened. D. He took too many classes.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. He was dropped from a class he really l

41、iked. B. The requirements for the class were ridiculous. C. The teacher refused to take into consideration his special condition. D. He could not carry out his plans as expected.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.五、BSection B/B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of

42、each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear one question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the ce

43、nter.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：28.00）(1). A. They went out for a walk. B. They went to a dark road. C. They stayed at home. D. They went to a movie.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. They saw a woman running fast along the road. B. They saw a woman running

44、 after a man. C. They saw a woman running and shouting for help. D. They saw a man beating a woman.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. Because the man asked him for help. B. Because he thought that the woman might need some help. C. Because he wanted to catch the woman. D. Because the woman was waving to him.（

45、分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4). A. Because the womans husband was angry with her. B. Because the woman was angry with her husband. C. Because they were trying to catch a bus. D. Because the last one would wash the dishes at home.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have j

46、ust heard. （分数：21.00）(1). A. Men are cleverer than women. B. Life was difficult and dangerous in ancient times. C. It was the women-s invention that changed history. D. Womens work was at home.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. The invention of machines. B. The invention of the alphabet. C. The invention of r

47、ockets. D. The invention of agriculture.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. They spent all their time looking for food. B. Men had to go out hunting but women didnt. C. Women stayed at home and looked after the animals. D. They kept animals and killed them for food.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to

48、 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：21.00）(1). A. About10,000F. B. About20,000,000F. C. About 2,000,000F. D. About 20,000F.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. Masses. B. Molten lava. C. Gasses. D. Unknown substances.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. Its a well-known fact. B. Its a common assumption. C. Its