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1、大学英语四级 229及答案解析(总分：746.58，做题时间：130 分钟)一、Writing (30 minutes)(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1.For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: How to Help New Students with Their Problems? You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below: 假设你是一位新入校的学生，你认为学校应

2、该如何帮助新生处理他们会面临的问题。请绐出你的建议。 （分数：30.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Programs and Capital Projects of the Andre Agassi The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation has always and will continue to fund organizations which offer programs that consistently carry out the mission of the Foundation. The

3、following organizations are fine examples. THE ANDRE AGASSI BOYS four will be Cynthia Bunker Scholarships and the other four, Joy McClenahan scholarships. To qualify for the scholarships, a student must meet all of the following requirements: Demonstrate financial need Have a minimum 2. 5 grade poin

4、t average Be a resident of Clark County Be enrolled in the College of Fine and Performing Arts Each scholarship applicant must interview before members of the College of Fine and Performing Arts. The application process is performed once a year, prior to the fall semester, through the University. GR

5、EATER LAS VEGAS AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS PRESENTED BY INNER-CITY GAMES LAS VEGAS The mission of the Greater Las Vegas After-School All-Stars, presented by Inner-City Games, is to provide comprehensive out-of-school programs that keep children safe and help them achieve success in school and in life. S

6、ince its inception, the After-School All-Stars has positively affected the lives of more than 100,000 Southern Nevada children. It offers the only 100 percent free program of its kind in Clark County. It is open to all children between the ages of 7 and 17 living in the greater Las Vegas area, but t

7、argets those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in organized extracurricular activities. The After-School All-Stars provides a variety of athletic, educational, cultural and community enrichment programs. Activities such as basketball, soccer, swimming and volleyball are offer

8、ed along with less traditional ones, like hip-hop dance, chess, computer camps and golf. The events range from one-day clinics to five-week programs facilitated by trained coaches and educators. The After-School All-Stars offers an alternative to gangs and drugs while providing educational and sport

9、s-oriented programs after school and on the weekends. It is designed to teach life skills that are vital to building confidence and self-esteem. The participants learn values such as respect for others, kindness, honesty, determination, responsibility, commitment and self-respect. （分数：71.00）(1).Andr

10、e Agassi Boys four will be Cynthia Bunker Scholarships and the other four, Joy McClenahan scholarships. To qualify for the scholarships, a student must meet all of the following requirements: Demonstrate financial need Have a minimum 2. 5 grade point average Be a resident of Clark County Be enrolled

11、 in the College of Fine and Performing Arts Each scholarship applicant must interview before members of the College of Fine and Performing Arts. The application process is performed once a year, prior to the fall semester, through the University. GREATER LAS VEGAS AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS PRESENTED BY

12、 INNER-CITY GAMES LAS VEGAS The mission of the Greater Las Vegas After-School All-Stars, presented by Inner-City Games, is to provide comprehensive out-of-school programs that keep children safe and help them achieve success in school and in life. Since its inception, the After-School All-Stars has

13、positively affected the lives of more than 100,000 Southern Nevada children. It offers the only 100 percent free program of its kind in Clark County. It is open to all children between the ages of 7 and 17 living in the greater Las Vegas area, but targets those who may not otherwise have the opportu

14、nity to participate in organized extracurricular activities. The After-School All-Stars provides a variety of athletic, educational, cultural and community enrichment programs. Activities such as basketball, soccer, swimming and volleyball are offered along with less traditional ones, like hip-hop d

15、ance, chess, computer camps and golf. The events range from one-day clinics to five-week programs facilitated by trained coaches and educators. The After-School All-Stars offers an alternative to gangs and drugs while providing educational and sports-oriented programs after school and on the weekend

16、s. It is designed to teach life skills that are vital to building confidence and self-esteem. The participants learn values such as respect for others, kindness, honesty, determination, responsibility, commitment and self-respect. （分数：71.00）(1).Andre Agassi Boys & Girls Club does not have fixed plac

17、es for its all kinds of activities.（分数：7.10）A.YB.N C.NG解析：根据 This 25，000-square-foot facility offers a full spectrum of activities，reinforcing educational，recreational and social growth to its members 一句的表述，这句告诉我们它的固定活动地点占地 25，000 square-feet。(2).The basketball program began as soon as the Andre Aga

18、ssi Boys & Girls Club opening.（分数：7.10）A.YB.N C.NG解析：文中交代了 A basketball program，aptly named the Agassi Stars，was initiated in 2000，而文章开头的一句 In 1997，Andre Agassi Boys & Girls Club first opened its doors 说明俱乐部1997年就开办了，显然两者时间 不统一，basketball program 开办的时间晚一些。(3).The Andre Agassi Boys & Girls Club has d

19、efinitely played a positive role in preventing kids from being addicted in drugs.（分数：7.10）A.Y B.NC.NG解析：本论断显然与 In a community where drugs and gangs are prevalent forces，the Agassi Club not only gives kids a safe place to go after school but is a learning environment that will positively impact their

20、 lives for years to come所说内容一致。(4).Boys Hope/Girls Hope will admit children as long as their parents or guardians are no longer capable of providing care or supervision.（分数：7.10）A.YB.N C.NG解析：本题扩大了 Boys HopeGirls Hope 招收的范围，根据文中内容，应该有其他限制，一是 between the ages of 9 and 14；二是 are chosen based on academ

21、ic ability，leadership qualities and emotional and behavioral stability。(5).All abused and neglected children in Clark County are all housed at Child Haven.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG 解析：本句话说 Clark County的所有 abused and neglected children都住在 Child Haven。因此本句选择 NG合适。(6).Andre Agassi Cottage for Medically Fragi

22、le Children is exclusively established for developmentally delayed or handicapped children and children quarantined for infectious diseases.（分数：7.10）A.Y B.NC.NG解析：文中交代了 accommodates developmentally delayed or handicapped children and children quarantined for infectious diseases，与本句意思一致。(7).According

23、 to the article, CLASS! Publications is aimed at children of all ages.（分数：7.10）A.YB.N C.NG解析：根据 CLASS! Publications is a teen-focused periodical distributed free of charge to Clark County high schools一句，这个计划应是主要针对十几岁的孩子的。(8).The scholarship named after Joy McClenahan is considered as a 1 of the endo

24、wment fund.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：beneficiary）解析：根据 A new scholarship was recently added as a beneficiary of the endowment fund，named the Joy Mc-Clenahan Memorial Scholarship 内容填充。(9).We can learn from the article that if you want to apply for the Cynthia Bunker and Joy McClenahan scholarships, you

25、need to have a minimum 1 point average.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：2.5 grade）解析：Have a minimum 25 grade point average 是申请该奖学金的四个条件之一。(10).The After-School All-Stars provides a variety of athletic, educational, 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：cultural and community enrichment programs）解析：本句依据 The After-School Al

26、l-Stars provides a variety of athletic，educational，cultural and community enrichment programs 一句填充。三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.He is ready to help Prof. Wang. B.He will congratulate Prof. Wang.C.He will pay a visit to Prof. Wang.D.He will tell Prof. Wang the good news.解析：W: Professor Wan

27、g is moving to a new apartment house soon. M: Thats wonderful. Hes been looking forward to moving to the new house for quite a long time. Lets give him a hand. Q: What does the man mean? A.Go and see a performance. B.Try to get some tickets.C.Go and buy a new dress.D.Do some sewing at home.解析：M: Wou

28、ld you like to come with me to the theater? W: No, not today. Ive got some sewing to do now, but you can get some tickets for next Saturday. Q: What does the woman want to do next weekend? A.She thinks the man should have helped earlier.B.She doesnt need the mans help. C.She doesnt know the boxes ar

29、e heavy.D.She wants the man to help with the boxes.解析：M: Are you moving into a new house? Need a hand with those boxes? W: Thats okay, I can manage. They look big, but arent very heavy actually. Q: What does the woman mean? A.They should wait longer for Jane. B.Jane probably wont come.C.He forgot to

30、 tell Jane to come.D.Jane is very busy.解析：W: I cant imagine why Jane hasnt arrived. She was due before now. M: Its rush hour, dear. Q: What does the man imply? A.She works at the market.B.She drives out everyday. C.She doesnt go to school every day.D.She is one of the mans classmates.解析：M: Im really

31、 very tired of going to school everyday on foot. W: I can give you a lift if you dont mind. I go to the market everyday at that time. Q: What do we know about the woman from the conversation? A.There are so many people in London.B.The traffic is really busy in London.C.It is dirty and noisy in Londo

32、n.D.The weather is not good in London. 解析：M: Why do you always spend your weekends out of town? W: Well, the crowds of people, the rush-hour and the other thing I dislikewhich is the dirt and the noise, are some of the reasons why I really like to get out of London on the weekends. Q: Which followin

33、g is not mentioned by the woman? A.The woman does not live in Clinton, but Frank does.B.The woman has not seen Frank since they left kindergarten.C.The woman has lived in Clinton since kindergarten. D.Frank is forty-five years old.解析：M: How long have you lived in Clinton? W: Me? My whole life? You k

34、now Frank, the owner? Weve known each other for thirty-five years since kindergarten. Q: What can we learn from this conversation? A.The man doesnt like the sofa.B.The man will buy the sofa.C.The man doesnt think they could afford the sofa. D.The man likes the sofa very much.解析：W: Lets buy this sofa

35、, George. Its so lovely and comfortable too. M: Well, weve already had difficulty making ends meet. Q: What can be inferred from the conversation? 四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.18.B.8. C.16.D.6.解析：How many products are there that the man and woman can choose from?A.Business executives. B.White-collar

36、 workers.C.Fashionable young people.D.Government officials.解析：According to the man, who are the prospective customers of the mobile phone?A.Fierce competition.B.Network problems.C.High price.D.Government policy. 解析：Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the conversation as one obstacle in the mo

37、bile phone marketing?A.Conduct market research. B.Sell cameras.C.Advertise on newspapers.D.Give away the mobile phones.解析：What will the speakers probably do next?A.American literature.B.Elementary education. C.Art history.D.Medicine.解析：What is Helens major field of study?A.They are professional stor

38、ytellers.B.They are the parents of young children.C.The stories will help them improve their vocabulary.D.The stories are required for a course. 解析：Why will the speakers be reading childrens stories?A.It uses an extensive vocabulary.B.Its useful as a teaching tool. C.Its author is unknown.D.Children

39、 find it repetitive and boring.解析：What is true about the book called The Cat in the Hat?A.Unexpected.B.Awful.C.Exciting.D.Calm. 解析：What is the babys reaction to the TV program?A.A teacher. B.A babysitter.C.An editor.D.A doctor.解析：What is the occupation of the author?A.Serious.B.Not serious.C.Not fav

40、orable.D.Favorable. 解析：What do you think of the authors attitude towards watching TV?A.Because it takes too long to process all the applications.B.Because its resources are limited. C.Because it is a library for special purposes.D.Because there is a shortage of staff.解析：Why cant the library issue li

41、brary cards to everyone who applies?A.Discard his application form.B.Forbid him to borrow any items.C.Cancel his video card. D.Ask him to apply again.解析：What will the library do if a reader fails to renew the video when it is due?A.One month. B.One week.C.Two weeks.D.Two months.解析：For how long can a

42、 reader keep the book before he renews it?A.Because the bird couldnt repeat his masters name.B.Because the bird screamed all day long.C.Because the bird uttered the wrong word.D.Because the bird failed to say the name of the town. 解析：Why did the man lose his temper?A.The cruel master.B.The man in th

43、e kitchen.C.The pet bird. D.The fourth chicken.解析：Who killed the three chickens? A.The bird had finally understood his threat. B.The bird managed to escape from the chicken house.C.The bird had learned to scream back at him.D.The bird was living peacefully with the chickens.解析：Why was the man shocke

44、d at the scene the next morning? 六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Avian flu or H5N1 has infected more than a hundred people so far in at least ten countries. The virus in Asia is killing more than 50% of the humans infected. If this virus learns to (36) 1human to human and (37) 2that level of killing huma

45、ns, wed got a global (38) 3. Under (39) 4 microscope, flu viruses look like spiky creatures. H5N1 may seem unassuming in the lab, but be sure it has ability to cause a public health (40) 5. In fact experts say that H5N1 (41) 6 strain responsible for the 1918 Flu pandemic. That strain mutated to (42)

46、 7 between people and (43) 8. killed as many as 15 million around the world. (44) 9. But scientists warn that H5N1 could change to become an explosive killer. (45) 10 Heres what I mean. Lets say that the chicken farmer has the regular flu which always s like a wild fire from person to person. Then h

47、e gets infected with H5N1 from one of his chickens. Now both viruses are in the cells where they exchange some of their genes. Thats called re-assortment. If they shuffle the gene just right, (46) 11. And that is the biggest fear of all.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：transmit）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：maintains）填空项 1:

48、_ （正确答案：catastrophe）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：electronic）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：crisis）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：resembles）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：spread）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：ultimately）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Today there have been a handful of human-to-human transmissions of avian influenza but it certainly does not spread easily）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：That is it could mutate on its own like the 1918 Flu did or could combine with the common flu that circulates a year）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：the H5N1 strain can pick up the gene that makes it