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1、公共英语四级-420 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：1，分数：5.00)(1).It is an _ which may be brown, green or black in color.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).The word “petroleum“ comes from _ and _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Petroleum that comes directly from deep in the ground is called _

2、.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).At a refinery the crude oil is _ into its various parts.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).From the refined oil we obtain important products, such as _ , kerosene, detergents,_ ,_ , and perfumes.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_三、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Why did Miss Green go to see her doctor?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_

3、(2).What did the doctor suggest that Miss Green should do?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Why was the doctor surprised when Miss Green came to see him again?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).What did the doctor do then?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Why wasnt Miss Green getting any better?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、Part C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Questi

4、ons 11-13 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.In 1858.B.In 1850.C.Upon Douglas death.D.Shortly before the Civil War began.A.Because he felt strongly about slavery.B.Because he was defeated by Lincoln for President.C.Because he was short in stature but strong in frame.D.Because his head was larger than his shoulder

5、s.A.They were popular only in Illinois.B.They took place during the presidential campaign.C.They made Southern Democrats angry.D.There was a highlight of the senate race.六、Questions 14-16 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Because it takes too long to process all the applications.B.Because its resources are limit

6、ed.C.Because it is a library for special purpose.D.Because there is a shortage of staff.A.Discard his application form.B.Forbid him to borrow any items.C.Cancel his video card.D.Ask him to apply again.A.One month.B.One week.C.Two weeks.D.Two months.七、Questions 17-20 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.The relation

7、ship between the speaker and Susan.B.The speaker s arrangement of the speaker s marriage ceremony.C.The parents opinion of Susan.D.The speaker s plan for the future.A.At Susan s home.B.In a swimming pool.C.On a tennis ground.D.At a dance party.A.Her boyfriend talks about marriage.B.Her boyfriend s p

8、arents don t like her.C.Her boyfriend is not very intelligent.D.Her boyfriend works as a salesman.A.He wants to marry Susan before 24.B.He wants to save enough money for his marriage.C.He wants to stop the relation with Susan.D.He wants to get married and set up a business of his own.八、Section Use o

9、f Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、A 80-year old man fr(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.heartB.liverC.brainD.nerves2.（分数：1.00）A.deadB.neglectedC.aliveD.revived3.（分数：1.00）A.destroyedB.disintegratedC.dismemberedD.damaged4.（分数：1.00）A.similarB.criticalC.seriousD.crucial5.（分数：1.00）A.not tryB.tryC.not to tryD.to try6.（分数

10、：1.00）A.littleB.muchC.someD.such7.（分数：1.00）A.dislikesB.provesC.supportsD.disputes8.（分数：1.00）A.exceptB.butC.andD.instead9.（分数：1.00）A.quicklyB.naturallyC.peacefullyD.comfortably10.（分数：1.00）A.struggleB.surviveC.stayD.endure11.（分数：1.00）A.emergencyB.urgencyC.crucialD.immediacy12.（分数：1.00）A.donatedB.charg

11、edC.lentD.spared13.（分数：1.00）A.peacefulB.unconsciousC.painfulD.harmless14.（分数：1.00）A.subsequenceB.influenceC.punishmentD.consequence15.（分数：1.00）A.caughtB.sufferedC.passedD.avoided16.（分数：1.00）A.sawB.knewC.admittedD.nursed17.（分数：1.00）A.systemB.shockC.deviceD.operation18.（分数：1.00）A.conditionB.verdictC.p

12、referenceD.wishes19.（分数：1.00）A.had had toB.had toC.has had toD.has to20.（分数：1.00）A.paralysedB.authenticateC.intoxicatedD.deliberate十、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十一、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十二、Passage 1(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十三、Increasingly, the de(总题数：5，分数：5.00)21.Paragraph 3 points out that the Lakes _.（分

13、数：1.00）A.have too many boats on themB.are overcrowded on the beachesC.are polluted by wastesD.are no longer attractive22.Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The development of tourism has brought about environmental problems.B.Tourism should not

14、develop at the cost of the environmental destruction.C.Measures taken to protect the environment prove to be ineffective.D.Tourism is developing for the sole purpose of making money.23.As a result of over-development of tourism, Venice _.（分数：1.00）A.is overcrowded with carsB.is overloadedC.is worn aw

15、ayD.is badly polluted24.On the island of Zakinthos, measures to protect the turtles meet resistance chiefly for _.（分数：1.00）A.political reasonsB.economic reasonsC.environmental reasonsD.developmental reasons25.Overcrowding in cities, towns and villages is another problem caused by over-development of

16、 tourism, an outcome of which is _.（分数：1.00）A.that strangers park their cars where they canB.that local traders and residents cannot get around to do their workC.that the sheer weights of incomers can be a hazardD.traffic jams十四、Passage 2(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十五、The subject of my st(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.All of

17、 the following statements about pattern children express differences EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.they migrate for part of each yearB.they spend less time contributing to family incomeC.they spend more months on schoolD.their parents sometimes work at jobs other than farming27.The author s attitude towards t

18、he three patterns of behavior mentioned in the passage is best described as one of _.（分数：1.00）A.great admirationB.unbiased objectivityC.dissatisfactionD.indifference28.From the passage we can find out that the author mainly studies _.（分数：1.00）A.patterns of family behaviorB.women who are initiating s

19、ocial change in a small region in TexasC.migrant agricultural workersD.how migrant farm workers lived in the past29.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true of women in pattern III families?（分数：1.00）A.They earn a reliable and comparatively high income.B.They continue to work sole

20、ly to meet the urgent needs of their family.C.They enjoy the fellowship involved in working with other women.D.They serve as models of behavior for others in the region.30.Which of the following titles best reflects the main focus of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.A Survey of Three Mexican American Families

21、 at Work in Texas.B.Innovative Career Women: Effects on Family Unity.C.Changes in the Life Styles of Migrant Mexican American Families.D.Farming of Family: The Unavoidable Choice for Migrant Farm Workers.十六、Passage 3(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十七、By far the most comm(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.If a adder hears you approac

22、hing, it will usually _.（分数：1.00）A.move out of your pathB.take no notice of you at allC.disappear very quicklyD.wait until you are close and then attack32.We are told that adders are _.（分数：1.00）A.normally friendly towards peopleB.unlikely to bite except in self-defenseC.aggressive towards anyone in

23、their territoryD.not afraid of human beings33.Adders are most likely to be found _.（分数：1.00）A.in wilder parts of Britain and IrelandB.in Scotland and nowhere elseC.on uncultivated land throughout out BritainD.in shady fields in England34.We are told that in general British people think snakes are _.

24、（分数：1.00）A.not very common in BritainB.usually harmlessC.more dangerous than they usually areD.unlikely to kill people by their bite35.If you are with someone who is bitten by an adder you should _.（分数：1.00）A.try to catch the adderB.make no attempt to treat the biteC.not worry about the victimD.oper

25、ate as soon as possible十八、Passage 4(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十九、Of all things in the(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.When listing his previous experience the writer discovers there are some _.（分数：1.00）A.periods left unaccounted forB.accounts he has left unsettledC.details he would rather concealD.facts of which he s ashamed3

26、7.In the opinion of the writer most forms require one to supply _.（分数：1.00）A.irrelevant detailsB.positive answersC.secret informationD.personal problems38.When filling up forms, the writer frequently finds that he _.（分数：1.00）A.can only remember his age and birthplaceB.doesnt remember who he isC.has

27、forgotten some essential factsD.is afraid to answer the questions39.When the writer has finally posted his form, he _.（分数：1.00）A.heaves a sigh of reliefB.expects it to be ignoredC.expects there will be unexpected effectsD.awaits the arrival of an official40.From the information he gives about himsel

28、f, it seems that the writer _.（分数：1.00）A.suffers from a physical deformityB.has had all his teeth removedC.has some trouble with his eyesightD.never gets up in the morning二十、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二十一、6 The most important(总题数：5，分数：15.00)41.（分数：3.00）_42.（分数：3.00）_43.（分数：3.00）_44.（分数：3.00）_45.（分数：3.00）_

29、二十二、Section Writing(总题数：1，分数：25.00)46.In this part you are allowed 35 minutes to write a composition based on the following directions:Changing Criteria for Good College Students1) Title: Changing Criteria for Good College Students2) Time limit: 40 minutes3) Word limit: no less than 150 words (not i

30、ncluding the given opening sentence)4) Your composition should be based on the OUTLINE below and should start with the given opening sentence: Probably five or more years ago, good college students simply meant students good at academic work.5) Your composition must be written neatly on the ANSWER S

31、HEET. A. Previous criteria. B. Present criteria. C. My comments.You should write 160-200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.（分数：25.00）_公共英语四级-420 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：1，分数：5.00)(1).It is an _ which may be brown, green or black in color.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案

32、：oily liquid）解析：听力原文 Part APetroleum is a very important mineral. It gives us heat and light. It also gives us power for our cars, planes, and ships. It gives us power for machines of all kinds.How was petroleum created? Scientists believe petroleum was formed from the remains of plants and animals.

33、 These plants and animals lived and died millions of years ago. Remains are what is left after a plant or animal has died.What exactly is petroleum? Petroleum is a mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons. It is an oily liquid which may be brown, green, or black in color. The word “petroleum“ comes

34、 from Latin and Greek. It means “rock oil“.Crude oil is petroleum that comes directly from deep in the ground. It is then taken to a refinery. A refinery is a kind of factory with equipment in it to refine oil. At a refinery the crude oil is purified and separated into its various parts. From the re

35、fined petroleum we obtain important products, such as gasoline, kerosene, fertilizers, detergents, plastics, drugs, and perfumes. These are just a few of the thousands of useful products we get from this valuable mineral - petroleum.(2).The word “petroleum“ comes from _ and _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：

36、Latin, Greek）解析：(3).Petroleum that comes directly from deep in the ground is called _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：crude oil）解析：(4).At a refinery the crude oil is _ into its various parts.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：purified and separated）解析：(5).From the refined oil we obtain important products, such as _ , ke

37、rosene, detergents,_ ,_ , and perfumes.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：fertilizers, plastics, drugs）解析：三、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Why did Miss Green go to see her doctor?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Because she was very fat and ever gaining weight.）解析：听力原文 Part BMiss Green was very fat. She went to see the doctor.

38、The doctor said, “You need a diet, Miss Green, and I have got a good one here.“ He gave her a small book and said, “read this carefully and eat the things listed on page 11 every day. Then come back and see me in two weeks time.“Miss Green came again two weeks later, but she wash t thinner; she was

39、fatter. The doctor was surprised and said, “Are you eating the things listed on page 11 of the small book.?“Yes, doctor.“ she answered.The next day the doctor visited Miss Green during her dinner. She was very surprised to see him.“Miss Green,“ he said, “Why are you eating potatoes and bread? They a

40、re not in your diet.“But, doctor,“ Miss Green answered,“ I ate my diet at lunch time. This is my dinner./(2).What did the doctor suggest that Miss Green should do?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：She should go on a diet.）解析：(3).Why was the doctor surprised when Miss Green came to see him again?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:

41、_ （正确答案：Because she was even fatter.）解析：(4).What did the doctor do then?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：To visit her during her dinner.）解析：(5).Why wasnt Miss Green getting any better?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：She ate her diet only at lunch time.）解析：四、Part C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Questions 11-13 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.I

42、n 1858.B.In 1850.C.Upon Douglas death.D.Shortly before the Civil War began. 解析：解析 理解题。本文第一句话就提到了 Stephen ADouglas 是一位在 1860 年总统竞选中被Abraham Lincoln 大白的总统候选人。所以 Lincoln 成为总统的时间是 1860 年。但是选项中没有给出具体的时间，这要求考生能够理解文章第四段中的句子 Soon after the election of Lincoln in 1860，the Civil War began这句话意思是：林肯当选总统后不久就爆发了美

43、国内战。因此正确答案是D。听力原文 Questions -Stephen A. Douglas was the name of the candidate defeated by Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 presidential race. Nicknamed the “Little Giant“, Douglas was short in stature but had a large head and shoulders.It was only two years prior to the 1860 contest that Douglas defeated

44、 Lincoln in the Illinois senatorial race. During this campaign, the Lincoln-Douglas debates were popular throughout the whole country.One reason Douglas was defeated in his bid for the presidential was the stand he took on the question of slavery. Southern Democrats, angry over his position, voted a

45、lmost solidly for Lincoln.Soon after the election of Lincoln in 1860, the Civil War began. Although Douglas had offered his services to the new president, he died from typhoid fever shortly after the beginning of the War.A.Because he felt strongly about slavery.B.Because he was defeated by Lincoln f

46、or President.C.Because he was short in stature but strong in frame. D.Because his head was larger than his shoulders.解析：解析 理解题。文章第二句话提到 Nicknamed the“Little Giant”，Douglas was short in stature bur had a large head and shoulders意思是：Douglas 个子小，但是头和肩膀却很大，所以人送外号“小巨人”。所以答案 C 正确。A.They were popular only in Illinois.B.They took place during the presidential campaign.C.They made Southern Democrats angry.D.There was