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1、公共英语四级-432 及答案解析(总分：95.00，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).What is the main part of the Golden Gate Bridge?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).How long is the main span of the Golden Gate Bridge between the towers?（分数：

2、1.00）填空项 1:_(3).The Golden Gate Bridge has six（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).The Mackinac Bridge was finished（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).How many cars will be able to cross the bridge in a single year when a lower deck is added?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_五、Part C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Questions 11-13 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.From the Fede

3、ral government.B.From the state legislation.C.From taxes.D.From the parents of the school children.A.At 7.B.At 6.C.At 5.D.At 8.A.Their own earnings from part-time work.B.Scholarships from the schools, the government or private foundations.C.Taxes.D.Funds provided by states and cities.七、Questions 14-

4、16 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.If the salary is high or low.B.If the fringe benefits are good or bad.C.If the working place is far or near.D.If the job is suitable or not.A.Because she wasnt satisfied with the job.B.Because she doesnt like her aunt.C.Because the job is boring.D.Because the company is far a

5、way from the place she lives.A.Exco Imports Ltd.B.Inco Imports Ltd.C.Her aunties company.D.Erics company.八、Questions 17-20 are(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.The community interests.B.The interests of the foreign ministers from the member nations.C.The interests of the Council members.D.The national interests of t

6、he members.A.189.B.626.C.99.D.17.A.Communists.B.Socialists.C.The Liberal Democratic.D.Reform Group.A.Reviews the legality of acts of the Commission and the Council.B.Oversees long-term investment.C.Monitors the revenues and expenditures of the EU.D.Advises the Commission and the Council on general e

7、conomic policy.九、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、Predictions of many (总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.smallB.educationalC.bigD.business2.（分数：1.00）A.comparedB.comparingC.contrastedD.contrasting3.（分数：1.00）A.ourselvesB.customersC.companiesD.us4.（分数：1.00）A.customB.literacyC.poemD.tradition5.（分数：1.00）A.t

8、oB.forC.inD.with6.（分数：1.00）A.As ifB.Even thoughC.Just asD.Although7.（分数：1.00）A.moreB.lessC.noD.least8.（分数：1.00）A.mechanicalB.standardC.cheapD.small9.（分数：1.00）A.moneyB.discountsC.pricesD.costs10.（分数：1.00）A.toolsB.robotsC.machinesD.electronics11.（分数：1.00）A.up toB.onC.inD.about12.（分数：1.00）A.expensiveB.

9、artificialC.educationalD.low-cost13.（分数：1.00）A.muchB.manyC.bothD.some14.（分数：1.00）A.capableB.possibleC.probableD.available15.（分数：1.00）A.toB.withC.overD.in16.（分数：1.00）A.thanB.aboveC.overD.from17.（分数：1.00）A.excitingB.encouragingC.satisfyingD.disappointing18.（分数：1.00）A.otherB.bigC.littleD.robot19.（分数：1.

10、00）A.claimedB.calledC.thoughtD.told20.（分数：1.00）A.HoweverB.FinallyC.WhereasD.Because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.From this passage we know that workaholic is a term referring to those _.（分数：1.00）A.who enjoy work more than anything elseB.who

11、 make greater contributions than othersC.who make uncommon sacrifice in their personal lifeD.All of the above.22.The author of the passage would most likely agree that the workaholic _.（分数：1.00）A.is mentally illB.performs an insignficant proportion of American businessC.will not have the regrets tha

12、t many “normal“ people face at middle ageD.suffers from low self-esteem23.According to this passage _.（分数：1.00）A.Freud led a well-balanced lifeB.workaholics can be helpedC.workaholics should be admiredD.so-called “normal“ people are truly the sick people among us24.According to the author, one can h

13、ardly achieve excellence unless one _.（分数：1.00）A.lives an abnormal lifeB.sacrifices friendship and familyC.has total devotion to WorkD.ignores popular opinions25.The authors main concern in this passage is to _.（分数：1.00）A.point out the role the workaholic plays in the American economyB.defend people

14、 who are addicted to workC.encourage us not to worry about our imperfectionD.consider the difficulties that confront us at middle age十四、Passage 2(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.Which of the following respects did NOT help New York become the most famous city?（分数：1.00）A.Culture.B.History.C.Economics.D.Geographical

15、 location.27.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The Development of Transportation in New York.B.Exports and Imports of New York.C.How New York Became Americas Largest City?D.How New York Exchanged with Europe?28.Why were passengers from Europe able to travel to N

16、ew York so cheaply?（分数：1.00）A.Because the ships were lime crowded on the trip back to New York.B.Because shipping companies were eager to fill their ships with passengers on the return trip from Europe.C.Because the shipping companies wanted to develop travelling industry in New York.D.Because few E

17、uropeans longed to visit New York.29.Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.The Erie Canal connected Lake Erie and the Hudson River.B.Economists are for the opinion that places where farming is done are good for making raw materials into finished goods.C.Wagons drawn by horses or oxen

18、soon proved to be better and cheaper than canal transportation.D.The coming of the railroads caused New York to become less important as a shipping center.30.Freight costs were reduced to 10% of what they had been because of _.（分数：1.00）A.the decline in taxesB.the construction of the railroadsC.the c

19、onstruction of the Erie CanalD.the development of industry十五、Passage 3(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.“ A plural society “ (in Para. 3) refers to a society where _.（分数：1.00）A.there are more than one raceB.one ethnic group dominates over the othersC.billingual education is demandedD.cultural features should be mai

20、ntained32.According to the text, we know that Spanish-Americans _.（分数：1.00）A.can not speak EnglishB.are not culturally homogeneous in broad cultural valuesC.choose to keep their own cultureD.Both B and C.33.Which of the following does NOT present a true picture of American blacks?（分数：1.00）A.Few blac

21、ks live in the northern parts of the United States.B.They practise their own religion.C.They are apt to be engaged in competition with other American citizens.D.They are culturally and geographically homogeneous.34.From the context, we know that “attributes“ (in Para: 1) means _.（分数：1.00）A.similarit

22、ies of ethnic groupsB.qualities belonging to ethnic minoritiesC.differences between ethnic minoritiesD.relationships among ethnic groups35.As far as the writing technique is concerned, the author mainly resorts to _.（分数：1.00）A.comparisonB.cause-to-effectC.classificationD.definition十六、Passage 4(总题数：5

23、，分数：5.00)36.The warning given by Frank Church is _.（分数：1.00）A.indirect but enthusiasticB.direct but passionateC.ambiguous but calmD.definite but indifferent37.Which is the best title for the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Fight against Eavesdropping.B.A New Breakthrough.C.No Place to Hide.D.An Impassioned Warni

24、ng.38.What is the authors attitude towards eavesdropping?（分数：1.00）A.Admiration.B.Worry.C.Fury.D.Unconcern.39.Which of the following is most likely to be bugged?（分数：1.00）A.International telephone calls.B.International printed messages.C.Domestic printed messages.D.Electric typewriters.40.It can be in

25、ferred that _.（分数：1.00）A.man will eventually be controlled by machinesB.machines will eventually be controlled by manC.man is sometimes deceived by machinesD.machines often rush into human brains十七、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、In these years, econ(总题数：5，分数：15.00)41.（分数：3.00）_42.（分数：3.00）_43.（分数：3.00）_44.

26、（分数：3.00）_45.（分数：3.00）_十九、Section Writing(总题数：1，分数：20.00)46.Write an essay on fate. In your essay, make full use of the information provided below:(1) Is fate destined?(2) Can we change our fate?(3) What should we do about fate?You should write 160-200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.（分数：20.00）_公共英语四级-432 答

27、案解析(总分：95.00，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:_ （正确答案：Spain）解析：听力原文1-5W: Account enquires.M: Good afternoon. Id like to check if a transfer has been gotten from Spain.W: Could you give me your account number and the account name please?M: Yes, the number is

28、50211658 and the company name is Paul Smythe and Partners.W: Could you spell Smythe, please?M: Yes, its S-M-Y-T-H-E.W: And your address, please?M: Unit 7, Parkdown Trading Estate.W: And when did you expect the money to be credited?M: This week.W: One moment, please. Yes, we received a credit of 3 47

29、6.28 on Wednesday.M: Sorry, could you repeat the amount?W: Yes, 3476.28.M: I was expecting a round figure of 3 500. Did the bank make a charge?W: Im afraid I cant see that from my screen. Ive only got the final figure which was credited to your account.M: But we get lots of payments from abroad and

30、we never have to pay charges.W: Let me check, sir. Yes, the amount was transferred in Spanish pesetas. We had to convert it into pounds. So, after bank charges, your account was credited with3476.28.M: I see. OK, thank you.W: You are welcome.填空项 1:_ （正确答案：50211658）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：3476.28）解析：填空项 1:_

31、 （正确答案：Wednesday）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：3 500）解析：四、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).What is the main part of the Golden Gate Bridge?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：A suspension span）解析：听力原文6-10One of the most famous bridges in the world is the Golden Gate Bridge that spans San Francisco Bay. Because it was built in 1937,

32、it has become one of the first sights people see if they are coming to San Francisco by ship. The main part of the Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension span. It hangs from steel cables that are supported by two huge towers, one at each end of the bridge. The suspension span was the longest in the worl

33、d when it was finished in 1937. It measures 4 200 feet between the towers. The Boor of the bridge is wide enough for six lanes of cars, three in each direction. There are sidewalks, too, but not many people use them. It costs a lot of time to go on foot from one end of the bridge to the other.The ye

34、ars since 1950 have been called the era of the giant bridges. Most of them have been built in the United States. The Mackinac Bridge in upper Michigan was finished in 1958. It is a suspension bridge, with foundations resting on rocks 200 feet below the surface of the water. With a span of 3 800 feet

35、, it was the second in length to the Golden Gate Bridge.In 1964 the longest and heaviest suspension bridge was completed in New York City. Known as the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, it carries traffic between Staten Island and Brooklyn, parts of the city of New York. Before it was built, commuters to th

36、e city had to travel by ferry. Now millions of cars pass over the bridge every year. When a lower deck is added, 48 million cars will be able to cross the bridge in a single year.(2).How long is the main span of the Golden Gate Bridge between the towers?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：4200 feet）解析：(3).The Go

37、lden Gate Bridge has six（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：lanes of cars）解析：(4).The Mackinac Bridge was finished（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：in 1958）解析：(5).How many cars will be able to cross the bridge in a single year when a lower deck is added?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：48 million）解析：五、Part C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Questions

38、 11-13 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.From the Federal government.B.From the state legislation.C.From taxes. D.From the parents of the school children.解析：听力原文11-13Education is compulsory and free for every child in America. Most children start school by the age of six. They attend eight years of elementary sc

39、hool and four years of high school. The money for free public schools comes from taxes, and every state is responsible for its own educational system. State legislatures set the educational requirement but leave the management of the schools in the hands of the local communities. Most states require

40、 their children to go to school until a certain age. This age varies from 6 to 18 years, according to the laws of the indivdual states. The Federal government contributes funds to the states for additional schools and school services.After graduation from high school, a student can start his higher

41、education in a two-year college or university. The cost of a college education is expensive in private universities, but it is much cheaper in those supported by states and cities. Many students receive scholarships from the schools, the government or private foundations. More than 50 percent of col

42、lege students work to help pay their college expenses.A.At 7.B.At 6. C.At 5.D.At 8.解析：A.Their own earnings from part-time work. B.Scholarships from the schools, the government or private foundations.C.Taxes.D.Funds provided by states and cities.解析：七、Questions 14-16 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.If the salary

43、 is high or low. B.If the fringe benefits are good or bad.C.If the working place is far or near.D.If the job is suitable or not.解析：听力原文14-16M: Sally, come downstairs, please. Look at this job advertisement.W: Im coming. Walt a moment. Eric, Im here. Whats the matter?M: Look, Sally. Heres a job adver

44、tisement. “Start a new life with Exco Exports Ltd. as a personal assistant to our managing director!“ Perhaps its the job you want.W: A personal assistant to the managing director? Yes, it is! Eric, would you like to read it for me?M: Its my pleasure! Now, listen-“We will give the right person 3500

45、for a 45-hour week, free training, the chance to join a pension scheme, 3 weeks holiday per year and a company car! Canteen facilities are also available.“W: It sounds not so good. Only 3 500 every year. I think the salary is fairly low. The working hours seem too long, you see, a 45-hour week. Oh,

46、my dear! And the holidays are short too, only 3 weeks.M: But youre interested in this type of job. Since you have no job now, you can treat it as one of your choices.W: Hm, you are right. OK, Ill write down the address. Eric, please read it to me.M: “Box 4032, London.“W: Good, the companys in London. I dont want to work out of this city.M: Look, there is another point maybe you will be attracted by.W: Yes. Ah, just now, Auntie Jenny called me.M: Really? What did she say?W: She told me theres a job op