大学英语四级考试CET.docx

1、大学英语四级考试CET大学英语四级考试(CET 4)试题册注意事项一、 将自己的校名、姓名、学校代号、准考证号写在答题卡1和答题卡2上，将本试卷代号划在答题卡2上。二、 把试题册、答题卡均不得带出考场。考试结束后，教师收卷后才可离开考场。三、 仔细读懂题目的说明。四、 在30分钟内做完答题卡1上的作文题。30分钟后考生按指令启封试题册。在接着的15分钟内完成快速阅读理解部分的试题。然后监考员收取答题卡1，考生在答题卡2上完成其余部分的试题。全部答题时间为125分钟，不得拖延答题。五、 考生必须在答题卡上作答，凡写在试题册上的大案一律无效。六、 多项选择题每题只有一个答案;如多选，则该题无分。选

2、定答案后用HB-2B浓度的铅笔在相应的字母中划一条横线。划线要有一定的粗度，要盖过字母的底色。七、 如果要改动答案，必须先用橡皮擦净原来选定的答案，然后按规定重新答题。八、 在考试过程中要注意对自己的答案保密。若被他人抄袭，一经发现，后果自负。Part Writing (30 minutes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡 1上，请在答题卡1上作答。Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over

3、 the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8 to10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.A Few Aspects of American LifeTravelIts summertime. For many Am

4、ericans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school is over and the weather is great. And most of all, they believe they deserve a break. When Americans take a break, they often head for their favorite vacation spot.Throughout their history, Americans have been people on the move. The early i

5、mmigrants had to travel to get to the New World. Once they arrived, the settled along the East Coast. But they werent content to stay here. Explorers and traders journeyed to the unknown western territories. Later, settlers moved west to develop new areas. As a result of this west movement, American

6、s eventually occupied the whole continentfrom the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even today, Americans seem unable to stay put. Research says that average American moves every five years.Americans are used to traveling. Some people make long-distance commuting to work daily. Their jobs may even require th

7、em to take frequent business trips. Most companies provide an annual vacation for their employees, and people often use that time to travel. Some people just visit friend or relatives in distant states. Some go on low-budget weekend trips and stay in economy motels. Those with more expensive tastes

8、choose luxurious hotels. Camping out in the great outdoors appeals to adventurous types. Some travel in recreational vehicles to camp out in comfort, while others “rough it” by sleeping in tents. Families often plan their trips with the kids in mind. More and more “family friendly” hotels offer spec

9、ial programs for children.PetAmericans love pets. Many pet owners treat their pets as a part of the family. You might say Americans treat their pets like they treat their childrensometimes even better.In America, there are more households with pets than those with children. At least 43 percent of US

10、 homes have pets of some sort. Usual creatures, such as monkeys, snakes and even wolves, find a home with some Americans. More common pets include fish, mice and birds. But the all-time favorites are cats and dogs, even at the White House. Americans sometimes have strong feelings about whether dogs

11、or cats make better pets. “Dog people” and “cat people” often enjoy friendly competition.Many grocery stores in America sell pet foods. Pets can even accompany their owners on vacation. Fancy hotels are beginning to accommodate both man and animal. Animal guests at Four Seasons Hotels can enjoy deli

12、cious meals served on fine china and sleep in soft beds.The average American enjoys having pets around, and for good reason. Researchers have discovered that interacting with animals lowers a persons blood pressure. Dogs can offer protection from robbers and unwelcome visitors. Cats can help rid the

13、 home of unwanted mice. Little creatures of all shapes and sizes can provide friendship and love. In many cases, having a pet prepares a young couple for the responsibilities of parenthood. Pets even encourage social relationships: they give their owners an appearance of friendliness, and they provi

14、de a good subject of conversation.Pets are as basic to American culture as hot dogs or apple pie. To Americans, pets are not just property, but a part of the family.Marriage“I do.” To Americans, these two words carry great meaning. They can even change your life, especially if you say them at your o

15、wn wedding. Making wedding promises is like signing a contract. Now Americans dont really think marriage is a business deal. But marriage is a serious business.It all begins with engagement (婚约). Traditionally, a young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her. If the father

16、agrees, the man later proposes to her. Often he tries to surprise her by asking her to marry him in a romantic way.Sometimes the couple just decides together that the time is right to get married. They may be engaged for weeks, months or even years. As the big approaches, bridal (新娘的) showers and ba

17、chelors parties provide many gifts. Today many couples also receive counseling during engagement. This prepares them for the challenges of married life.At last its time for the wedding. Although most weddings follow long-held traditions, theres still room for individualism. For example, the usual pl

18、ace for a wedding is in a church. But some people get married outdoors. A few even have the ceremony while skydiving or riding on horseback! The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends. They choose their own style of colors, decorations and music during the ceremony. But som

19、e things rarely change. The bride usually wears a beautiful, long white wedding dress. She traditionally wears “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue”. The groom (新郎) wears a formal suit. Relatives and close friends participate in the ceremony.As the ceremony begins, th

20、e groom stands with the minister, facing the audience. Music signals the entrance of the beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeats their promises. Traditionally, they promise to love each other “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health”. But sometimes the c

21、ouple composes their own promises. They give each other a gold ring as a symbol of their marriage promise. Finally the minister announces the big moment: “I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride!”1. What is the top reason Americans travel in the summertime?A) School is over.B) They

22、 think they deserve a rest.C) Summer is the season to travel.D) The weather is great.2. Every year, most companies _.A) require a business tripB) insist that workers commuteC) have employees travel togetherD) provide a vacation for workers3. Many Americans treat their pets as _.A) very usual thingsB

23、) very common thingsC) their own propertyD) their family members4. According to the passage, some fancy hotels could provide for your pets the following except _.A) good accommodationB) some well-served foodC) a soft bedD) delicious Chinese meals5. Its discovered that interaction with pet animals is

24、 good for health as they can help to _.A) guard against unwelcome visitorsB) catch unwanted miceC) lower blood pressureD) keep company6. Pet can encourage social relationship by _.A) acting as basic element to American cultureB) providing a subject for chattingC) becoming members for the familyD) ha

25、ving a friendly appearance7. Traditionally, if a young man wants to get married to his girlfriend he is supposed to _.A) propose to his friend at the right timeB) ask his girlfriend to marry him in a romantic wayC) get the permission of his girlfriends motherD) get the permission of his girlfriends

26、father注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上作答;8-10题在答题卡1上。Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)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 what was said. Both the conversation and the

27、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. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) He thinks h

28、es very organized.B) He doesnt want to join the display.C) He doesnt think he should lead the study group.D) He knows someone who can lead the study group.12. A) He doesnt know where his brother keeps his computer.B) The woman should buy a used computer.C) He doesnt know how much computers cost.D) H

29、is brother paid too much for the computer.13. A) Its been to warm to wear the jacket.B) The jacket is too big for him.C) He doesnt like cold weather.D) He didnt buy the jacket until cooler weather arrived.14. A) He started the semester in a bad mood.B) Hes not usually bad-tempered.C) He has few resp

30、onsibilities.D) He doesnt like the man.15. A) He forgot to cancel the reservation.B) They can go to the restaurant after the woman has finished working.C) He has to work late tonight.D) They dont have a reservation at the restaurant.16. A) Use bleach on his socks.B) Buy new white socks.C) Wash his r

31、ed T-shirt again.D) Throw away his pink socks.17. A) He isnt satisfied with his progress.B) He wants to move up more quickly than hes presently doing.C) He has advance quickly enough in his career.D) He feels frustrated as he tries to move up the ladder.18. A) Try on a smaller sweater.B) Look for another style at a different store.C) Give the sweater away as a gift.D) Exchange the sweater for a bigger one.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Shes unable to attend the study ses