第一篇：英语四级考试预测(7)
英语四级考试预测试卷（7）
试卷一 Paper One
Part ⅠListening Comprehension(20 minutes)
Directions:In this section,you will hear ten short conversations.At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Example:You will hear:
You will read:
A)At the office.B)In the waiting room.
C)At the airport.D)In a restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening.This is most likely to have taken place at the office.Therefore,A.At the office is the best answer.You should choose 【A】on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.
Sample Answer ［A］[KG-1*5]—［B］［C］［D］
1.A)9:30.B)11:30.C)10:00.D)10:30.
2.A)Betty hasn’t heard about Bill’s new job.B)Betty won’t be pleased
by the news.
C)He doesn’t think Bill got the job.D)Betty has also got a promotion.
3.A)Every day.B)Frequently.C)Occasionally.D)Very rarely.
4.A)At the bank.B)In the elevator.C)At the hospital.D)In the classroom.
5.A)Sandy.B)Jack.C)Her husband.D)Her mother.
6.A)He is her husband.B)He is a boss.C)He is a shop assistant.D)He is a doctor.
7.A)Scotland.B)Spain.C)Swiss.D)Switzerland.
8.A)Gloves.B)Slippers.C)Glasses.D)T-shirt.
9.A)John seldom stays at home nowadays.B)John never goes out with Sally.
C)John has many girl friends.D)John likes Sally very much.
10.A)The new teacher is sick.B)He hasn’t met the new teacher.
C)There are two new teachers.D)He didn’t like the teacher.
SECTION B
Directions: In this section,you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage 1 Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.
11.A)Because many people lived in poverty.B)Because there were many road accidents.
C)Because there was no advanced medicine.D)Because a woman has many children.
12.A)Dangerous diseases.B)Traffic accidents.
C)Too many children.D)Few doctors and little medicine.
13.A)At a police station.B)At the doctor’s office.
C)In an operating room.D)In a hall.
Passage 2 Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.
14.A)To make recommendations on sensible dieting.B)To report the latest advances in brain surgery.
C)To relate an experiment combining sleep and exercise.D)To advise on ways of dealing with sleep difficulties.
15.A)Your heart rate is lowered.B)It becomes harder to relax.
C)You become too tired to sleep.D)Sleep rhythms are disrupted.
16.A)At a radio station.B)In a lecture hall. C)In a biology lab.D)At the doctor’s office.
Passage 3 Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.
17.A)Christians all over the world.B)People of the world.
C)Only American people.D)Great people in the world.
18.A)Monday.B)First of May.C)Sunday.D)Saturday.
19.A)In 1918.B)In 1880.C)In the 1980’s.D)In the 1890’s.
20.A Thanksgiving and Christmas.B)Labor Day and New Year’s Day.
C)Easter and Fourth of July.D)Easter and Christmas.
Part ⅡReading Comprehension(35 minutes)
Directions:There are 4 passages in this part.Each passage is fol lowed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark t he corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage 1
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.
The ancient Chinese called jade the stone of immortality.It has been used as adornment by women for thousands of years.
Cutting and polishing the raw stone is a tedious process.It often takes months.After initial cutting,a piece is ground to its desired form—being passed from rough to smooth grindstones.“Our job is to subtract;we cannot add,”smiles an experienced carver.
In judging jade,a little knowledge is often a dangerous thing.It is the easiest gem to imitate.Some of the cheap natural jade can be dyed to a beautiful green.Cruder imitations are made of glass or plastic;but these are easier to detect,since they are smoother than the real gem,which has a slightly uneven surface and a rather greasy look.
No two gems are alike.Jade is priced according to its colour and translucence.Prices range from a few dollars for an opaque,dull-green stone to thousands for one with a true,clear,emerald green.The guidelines for buying jade are few and simple:Buy jade only after having seen it under natural light.Use another piece of good quality for comparison.Beware on unusually low prices.Finally,go to only reputable jewellers.
21.It often takes____ to cut and polish jade.
A)a short time B)a few weeks C)years D)months
22.Before being passed through grindstones,raw jade is first____.
A)carved B)subtracted C)cut D)polished
23.People find it easy to make____.
A)good jade B)imitation jade C)beautiful jade D)genuine jade
24.A piece of “jade” made of glass or plastic is ____.
A)uneven B)greasy C)rough D)smooth
25.A good piece of jade may cost____.
A)a few dollars B)a hundred dollars C)thousands of dollars D)millions of dollars
Passage 2 Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.
American Indians played a central role in the war known as the American Revoluti on.To them,however,the dispute between the colonists and England was peripheral(边缘的).For American Indians the conflict was a war for American Indian independence,and whichever side they chose they lost it.Mary Brant was a powerful influence among the Iroquois.She was a Mohawk,the leader of the society of all Iroquois matrons,and the widow of Sir William Johnson,Superintendent of Indian Affairs.Her brother,Joseph Brant, is the best-known American Indian warrior of the Revolution,yet she may have exerted even more influence in the Confederacy than he did.She used her influence to keep the western tribes of Iroquois loyal to the English king,George Ⅲ.When the colonists won the war,she and her tribe had to abandon their lands-and retreat to Canada.On the other side,Nancy Ward held positions of authority in the Cherokee nation.She had fought as a warrior in the war against the Greeks and as a reward for her heroism was made “Beloved Woman”of the tribe.This office made her chief of the women’s council and a member of the council of chiefs.She was friendly with the White settlers and supported the Patriots during the Revolution.Yet the Cherokees too lost their land.
26.What is the main point the author makes in the passage?
A)Siding with the English in the Revolution helped American Indians regain their land.
B)At the time of the Revolution,the Superintendent of Indian Affairs had li ttle power. C)Regardless of whom they supported in the Revolution,American Indians lo st their land.
D)The outcome of the Revolution was largely determined by American Indian women.
27.According to the passage,Mary Brant’s husband had been a ____.
A)government officialB)Mohawk chief C)revolutionary hero D)Cherokee council member
28.To which tribe did Nancy Ward belong?
A)Mohawk.B)Iroquois.C)Cherokee.D)Greek.
29.How did Nancy Ward gain her position of authority?
A)By bravery in battle.B)By marriage to a chief.
C)By joining the Confederacy.D)By being born into a powerful family.
30.According to the passage,what did Mary Brant and Nancy Ward have in comm on? A)Each was called “Beloved Woman”by her tribe.
B)Each influenced her tribe’s role in the American Revolution.
C)Each lost a brother in the American Revolution.
D)Each went to England after the American Revolution.
Passage 3 Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.
It is in the joints of human body that movements of the bones take place.The movement itself is caused by the pull of sheets and cords of very tough tissue(组织)called muscle.Muscle tissue has the special ability to shorten itself so that the bone on which it pulls has to move.When muscle tissue shortens,it also bunches up(凸起).Muscle tissue covers the body in sheets,and bands that lie between the skin and the skeleton.The bones are the framework of the body,but the muscles fill out the body shape.Most muscles extend from one bone to another.When the muscle between the bones shortens,one bone has to move.The point where the muscle is fastened to the unmoving bone is called the origin of the muscle, whereas the point where the muscle is fastened to the bone that is to be moved is called the insertion.Sometimes the muscle is not attached directly to the bone but to a tough,nonstretchable cord ,or tendon that is attached to the bone.
Muscles do not push;they can only pull.To bend the arm at the elbow,the muscle at the front of the upper arm has to shorten and bunch up.To unbend the arm,other muscles in the back of the arm have to shorten.These two sets of muscles —the front and back—are said to act in opposition to each other.When one set is working ,the other set is usually relaxed.But there are times when both of them work.Sometimes muscles are called upon to do more than simply pull in one direction.They may have to perform a turning motion.To be able to do this ,the muscle must be attached to the bone at an angle.By pulling, the muscle can cause the bone to pivot.
31.According to the passage,movement occurs when a muscle____.
A)grows B)shortens C)relaxes D)pushes
32.The point at which a muscle is attached to the bone that moves is called the ____.
A)source B)insertion C)tendon D)diaphragm
33.The phrase“called upon”in line 12 is closest in meaning to which of the
following?
A)Required.B)Visited.C)Permitted.D)Subjected.
34.The passage implies that reversing the muscle-bone movement used to bend an arm requires____.
A)the relaxation of two sets of muscles B)the use of different muscles C)a different kind of tissue D)the enlargement of the muscle
35.Why are some muscles attached to bones at an angle?
A)To cause the muscles to push.B)To strengthen the muscles.
C)To shorten tissues.D)To perform a turning action.
Passage 4 Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.
Of the tens of thousands of ships on the ocean bottom,only a handful,less than1 percent,contain negotiable treasure,such as gold and jewels.Most give us a different,priceless treasure—history.A sunken ship lies in trust,preserved in the airless environment of the sea,and those in deep water are especially well protected.No dry land sites anywhere—except perhaps Egyptian tombs—are in a better state of preservation than a vessel deep in the ocean.A sunken ship,therefore,can be a rare window through which a moment in time is glimpsed.
This is not to imply that sunken ships are always found intact.Most ships break up on the way down,hit the bottom at about 100 miles per hour,and become a chaotic,confusing jumble(混乱的一堆).I recall the chagrin(懊恼)of a novice diver who ,after surfacing from an underwater tour of a 400-foot ship,asked his diving buddy.“Where was the wreck?” It takes experience to actually know sunken ship when one sees it.
But no matter what its condition on the way down,a ship deteriorates much more slowly as it sinks deeper into protective layer of sand and mud.Ancient vessels have been found in remarkably good condition.In 1997 a group of marine archaeologists excavating(发掘)a 900-year-old wreck recovered engraved glassware,Greek coins,bronze kettles,and amazingly,Greek jars containing seeds,almonds,and lentile—even a plate with chicken bones.
36.Which of the following is meant by the“priceless treasure”metioned in line 2?A)Valuable information.B)Ancient coins.C)Precious stones.D)Old books.
37.The author compares a sunken ship preserved in the deep sea to which of the following?
A)A tomb in Egypt.B)A Greek jar.C)A vacuum.D)A bronze chest.
38.According to the passage,which of the following usually happens to a ship as it sinks?
A)It remains in an upright position.B)It gets transported by the currents.
C)It breaks into pieces.D)It attracts marine life.
39.Which of the following objects found on the 900-year-old wreck most surp rised the author?
A)Money.B)Jars.C)Chicken bones.D)Glassware.
40.Which of the following features of an ancient ship is of most interest to the author?
A)Speed.B)Contents.C)Location.D)Design.
Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(20 minutes)
Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Choose the ONE that best completes the sentences.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
41.He didn’t find ____ to prepare for the worst condition he might meet.A)worth his while B)it worth C)it worthwhile D)it worthy
42.I would rather she ____ me a new one instead of having the old one rep aired as she did.
A)gave B)should give C)had given D)give
43.If I____ the problem,I would do it in a different way.
A)would solve B)solve C)shall solve D)were to solve
44.The world will be a dull place when all the different nationalities behave exactly____.
A)alike B)likable C)likely D)like
45.Liquids are like solids ____ they have a definite volume.
A)in that B)for that C)with that D)at that
46.The music was so ____ that it was hard for me to hear it.
A)vague B)faint C)tedious D)peculiar
47.Television is another major instrument of communication,____ us to see as well as ____ the performer.
A)permitted,to hear B)being permitting,hear C)to permit,hearing D)permitting, to hear.
48.The old man was lucky to ____ the heart operation
A)come to B)come across C)come up with D)come through
49.Clothing made of plastic fibres has certain advantages over ____ made of natural fibres like cotton,wool or silk.
A)one B)the one C)that D)what
50.People mistakenly thought that Darwin was saying that the monkey was the ____ of the human race.
A)successor B)offspring C)predecessor D)breeder
51.Have dinner with me,____ ?
A)will you B)would you C)won’t you D)haven’t you
52.It ____ cats and dogs for over a week and the downpour had caused land slides in many places.
A)rained B)was raining C)had rained D)had been raining
53.—“Why didn’t Smith join the International Students Organization?” —“He objected to ____ dues.”
A)our charging B)us charging C)charge D)we charge
54.The so-called even number are ____ :2,4,6,8 and so on.
A)as a rule B)as follow C)as follows D)as for
55.He’s sometimes bad-tempered but he’s a good fellow ____.
A)in heart B)with heart C)at heart D)by heart
56.The ____ children always like to make up fairy tales.
A)imaginative B)imagining C)imaginary D)imaginable
57.It was unfair that the honest old man was ____of the crime.
A)accused B)charged C)blamed D)sentences
58.English is ____ to the students of science and engineering.
A)of great importance B)of great important
C)great importanceD)very importance
59.Today,housework has been made much easier by electrical____.
A)facilities B)appliances C)instruments D)apparatus
60.Helen doesn’t know how much I spent in repairing the house;if she had ever found out,I’m sure____.
A)she does never forgive me B)she’ll never forgive me
C)she never forgives me D)she’d never forgive me
61.____ when she started complaining.
A)Not until he arrived B)Hardly had he arrived
C)No sooner had he arrived D)Scarcely did he arrive
62.When____ ,ice will be changed into water.
A)heating B)heated C)to heat D)be heating
63.You’ll want two trees about ten feet apart,from ____ to suspend your tent.A)there B)them C)where D)which
64.Evidence came up ____ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as six months old.
A)what B)that C)whose D)which
65.There used to be some trees by the lake, ____ ?
A)was there B)were there
C)weren’t there D)wasn’t there
66.As he didn’t like the TV programme,he ____ another channel.
A)changed into B)switched to C)converted to D)turned to
67.Without the assistance of those giant machines,no bridge ____ on the river last year.
A)could be built B)would be built C)should have been built D)could have been built
68.Radio,television and press____ of conveying news and information.
A)are the most three common means B)are the most common three means
C)are the three most common means D)are three the most common means
69.From now on I want to keep myself ____ of how things are going on with you. A)to inform B)informing C)informed D)be informed
70.Please ____ these letters are sent to the post.
A)see to it that B)see to that C)see it D)seeing to it
试卷二 Paper Two
Part ⅣShort Answer Questions(15 minutes)
Directions:There is 1 passage in this part with five questions or unfinished statements.Read the passage carefully.Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words(not exceeding 10 words)
Icebergs are among nature’s most spectacular creations,and yet most people have
never seen one.A vague air of mystery envelops them.They come into being-somewhere-in faraway,frigid(寒冷的)waters,amid thunderous noise and splashing turbulence,which in most cases no one hears or sees.They exist only a short time and then slowly waste away just as unnoticed.
Objects of sheerest beauty,they have been called.Appearing in an endless variety of shapes,they may be dazzlingly white,or they may be glassy blue,green or purple,tinted faintly or in darker hues.They are graceful,stately,inspiring in calm,sunlit seas.
But they are also called frightening and dangerous,and that they are—in the nig ht,in the fog and in storms.Even in clear weather one is wise on stay a safe distance away from them.Most of their bulk is hidden below the water,so their underwater parts may extend out far beyond the visible top.Also,they may roll over unexpectedly,churning the waters around them.
Icebergs are parts of glaciers that break off drift into the water,float about awhile,and finally melt.Icebergs afloat today are made of snowflakes that have fallen over long ages of time.They embody snows that drifted down hundreds,or many thousands or some cases maybe a million years ago.The snows fell in polar regions and on cold mountains,where they melted only a little or not at all,and so collected to great depths over the years and centuries.
As each year’s snow accumulation lay on the surface,evaporation and melting caused the snowflakes slowly to lose their feathery points and become tiny grains of ice.When new snow fell on the top of the old,it too turned to icy grains.So blankets of snow and ice grains mounted layer upon layer and were of such great thickness that the weight of the upper layers compressed the lower ones.With time and pressure from above,the many small ice grains joined and changed to larger crystals,and eventually the deeper crystals merged into a solid mass of ice.
Questions:
71.Why does the author state that icebergs are rarely seen?
72.Why are icebergs dangerous according to the passage? 73.What do icebergs originate from?
74.In line 16,the expression “from above” refers to ____.
75.What’s the author’s attitude toward icebergs?
Part ⅤWriting(30 minutes)
Directions:For this part,you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composi tion on the topic Laid-off Workers Need Help.You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below.
1.随着国有企业的深化改革，下岗工人越来越多。
2.下岗工人最需要的帮助是„„
3.我认为，最可取的措施是„„
Laid-off Workers Need Help
答案部分
Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension
Section A
1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.A
6.D 7.C 8.A 9.D 10.B Section B
11.C 12.B 13.D 14.D 15.B
16.A 17.A 18.C 19.C 20.A
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension
Passage One
【文章大意】文章第一段讲述了玉石数千年来作为妇女装饰的用途。第二段讲述玉石的制
作过程，切割、打磨玉石一个历时数月的过程。第三段讲了玉的鉴别，因为玉是最好仿造 的宝石，所以对玉的了解不够是很易被骗的。第四段讲怎样买到真正的好玉，作者提出了简
便易行的四点建议即①在自然光下观察②与真正的好玉作比较③警惕便宜货④找有声誉的珠宝商购买。
21.D 由第二段第二句可知：雕琢一块玉需几个月的时间。
22.B 由第二段第二句可知：在进行磨光之前，需要修刻成需要的形状，即“往下减
而不是往上加”。
23.B 由第三段第二句可知：美玉最容易模仿。
24.D 由第三段第四句可知：较粗糙的仿制品是由玻璃和塑料制成的，但它们较易辨
认，因为它们比真的美玉更光滑。
25.C 由最后一段第二句可知：宝玉的价格从几美元到几千美元不等。这说明一块好 的玉值数千美元。
Passage Two
【文章大意】文章讲述美国印第安人在美国独立战争中扮演了重要的角色。尽管他们认为
战争是为了争取美国印第安人的独立，但不论他们参加哪一方作战(英国方或美国方)等待他们的结局都是一样的，失去自己的土地。文章举了两个人物的不同的选择来说明这样一个事实。
26.C 这一段的中心意思是：无论美洲印第安人在美国革命战争中支持谁，最终他们
都失去了他们自己的土地。文中举了两个例子来说明这一观点。
27.A 在第五句作者介绍说：Mary Brant 是Mohawk 整个Iroquios部落的首领，是印第安事务主管Sir William Johnson 的遗孀。这说明Mary Brant的丈夫曾是政府官员。
28.C 在第九句作者讲到：Nancy Ward 在Cherokee民族掌权。这说明她是属Cherokee部族。
29.A 在第十句讲到：Nancy Ward 在与希腊的交战中作战勇猛，作为对她的女英
雄行为的奖赏，她成了“Beloved Woman”(“受人爱戴的女人”)。这个职位使她成了妇女协会的头领及首领委员会的一个成员。由此可知Nancy Ward是通过她的勇敢获得她的职位的。
30.B 这道题的题意为：Mary Brant 和Nancy Ward有何共性。作者举这两个例子最终
要说明的是，无论印第安人是支持英殖民者还是支持美国，最终都没有得到应有的待遇。这
两位领袖人物的行为说明她们各自都用自己的行为影响了各自部落在革命战争中的作用。
Passage Three 【文章大意】文章第一段讲述了人体骨头的运动是由肌肉拉伸控制的。作者具体解释了肌肉控制骨骼运动的过程，位于皮肤和骨架间的肌肉附着在骨头上，当其收缩时便带动了相应骨骼的移动。第二段强调了肌肉只能收缩，不能伸展，作者通过胳臂的收缩，伸展和扭转运动讲述了不同肌肉间如何相互配合完成多种不同的手臂动作。
31.B 在第三句谈到；肌肉组织具有缩短自己的特殊能力，其用处是使它所附在其上的骨胳可以运动。这说明，当肌肉缩短时，便会产生运动。
32.B 在第九句后半部分说到：肌肉所附着的将被移动的骨胳的那个点称为附着(insertion)。
33.A 这句话的意思为：有的时候，肌肉所需做的不仅仅是单方面的拉。这里的“cal
led upon”是“required”或“needed”的意思。
34.B 这一道题的题意为：用于弯曲胳臂的肌肉骨胳运动的相反运动需要„„。从第
一段第二句话可知：伸直胳臂需要胳臂背面的其他肌肉缩短。也就是需要用不同的肌肉。
35.D 在最后一句中说到：要能做转动运动，肌肉必须以一定的角度附着在骨胳上。
这说明某些骨肉以一定的角度附在骨胳上是为了能做转动动作，故D正确。
Passage Four
【文章大意】文章第一段讲在海底成千上万的沉船中，只有不到百分之一的装有财宝，大
部分沉船的价值在于给我们提供一个了解历史的窗口，因为沉船在深海中得到了极好的保护。第二段讲了多数沉船都四分五裂，辨认尚属不易，故沉船的价值不在于它的完整。那么又是什么呢?是沉船上的物品。最后一段说明了这一点。总之，全文讲述沉船的历史价值往往在于船上的物品，虽然沉船在深海底部保存得较陆上好得多，但其在下沉过程中破坏较大，有时沉到底部时已成为难于辨认的乱七八糟的一堆，但沉船上却能发现完好的物品。透过这些物品，我们就可以了解历史，了解过去。
36.A 从上下文可知；在众多的沉船中，仅有不到1%的船里有如金子和首饰类的可流
通的财物，大部分沉船给我们的是另一种珍贵的宝物——历史。这说明，“珍贵的宝物”
在此指的是历史，即这些沉船告诉我们一些有关不同时代的信息。
37.A 在第一段第四句讲到：也许除了埃及的古墓之外，陆地上没有哪个地方比深海
能更好地保护船只了。由这句话可知：作者把保护在深海里的沉船比作埃及的古墓。
38.C 在第二段第二句讲到：大部分船在下沉过程中破碎。
39.C 在最后一句中作者介绍说：1977年，一组海洋考古学者发掘了一只有900年历史的沉船，复原了雕刻的玻璃器，希腊硬币，铜壶，更令人吃惊的是希腊的装有种子、杏仁、小扁豆的罐，甚至一只盛有鸡骨头的盘子。这说明，最令作者吃惊的是鸡骨头。
40.B 在最后一段及第一段作者分别谈到的是船内的东西。这说明作者最感兴趣的是
古船装载的东西。
Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and structure
41.C 译文：他发现不值得为他可能遇到的最坏可能做好准备。解析：find it(宾 语)+形(宾补)+to do(真正宾语)为固定结构。worthwhile常用于本固定句型中：worthy 也是形容词，做表语时需接of。
42.C 译文：我宁愿他给我一个新的而不是找人把那个旧的修理一下。解析：would rather 前后用不同的主语来表示“某人宁愿让另一个人做某事”。在这种情况下从句中谓语动词，一般用过去式表示现在或将来要做的事。当谈到过去的动作时，用过去完成时。
43.D 译文：如果我来解决这个问题，我将用不同的方式。解析：此句的条件句是
对将来事实的推测，所以应用were to +v.
44.A 译文：如果所有不同的民族行为都很相似，这个世界将会非常单调。解析：a like 是副词，表示“以相似的方式”；likable意为“让人喜欢的”；likely是形容
词，意为“可能的”；like是动词。
45.A 译文：“液体之所以像固体一样是因为他们都有一定的体积”。
解析：本题考点为in that的用法。此题为in that作连词引出一个原因，意为“因为，由于”。例如：I am happy in that I have a good job 我很快乐，因为我有一份好的工作。此外that还可和其他介词构成搭配，如：except that(要不是，但是)but that(而不是)等。
46.B 译文：乐曲非常微弱，我很难听到。解析：faint用来指觉察到的东西“微弱 的”；vague常指某种想法，意见等不明确，意为“不清楚的，模糊的”；tedious“为沉闷的，乏味的”；peculiar(to)为“独特的，特有的”。
47.D 译文：电视是另外一种既可以让我们听到，又可以让我们看到演出者的主要交 流工具。解析：句中permit与句子主语呈主动关系，故可排除A和B。C中不定式作状语表示目的，此处语法正确，但hearing不合语法。因为to see 和to hear 为as well as 连接的平行结构。故选D，D中现在分词短语做状语表示补充说明。
48.D 译文：那位老人非常幸运，活过了这次心脏手术。解析：come through 指经历危险后“活了下来”。而come to 为“苏醒”；come across为“偶然遇见或发现”；come up with为“拿出或提出(办法、答案)等。
49.C 译文：塑料纤维做成的衣服同那些由自然纤维(例如：棉花，羊毛和丝)做成的
布相比：有一些优点。解析：clothing是衣服、被褥的总称，不能用one 或the one 来指代。what相当于先行词+that,后边需跟一个从句，而made of natural fibres是一个过去分词短语，不是从句所以D项也不能入选。只能用代词that来指代clothing.
50.C 译文：人们错误认为达尔文在说猴子是人类的祖先。解析：A项successor意
为“接替人、继任者”，B项offspring意为“子孙、后代”，C项predecessor 意为“前任，前辈”；D项breeder意为“饲养员，起源者”。根据句意“人们误以为达尔文是在说猴子是人类的祖先”，C项为正确选择。
51.C 译文：和我一起吃饭，好吗?解析：祈使句和感叹句之后可以加一个附加疑问
句，使口气变得客气一些。
52.D 译文：“倾盆大雨接连不断地下了一个多星期了，致使很多地方发生了滑坡”
。解析：据句意可知，此处用完成进行时，又因动作发生在过去的过去，故用过去完成时
。注意“rain cats and dogs”为习语，意为“下倾盆大雨”。
53.A 译文：—为什么史密斯先生没有加入国际学生组织?—他反对我们收会费。解 析：在动词短语object to 后必须用名词或动名词做宾语。动名词前面可以加一个物主代词或名词的所有格来表示这一动名词的逻辑主语。其他三个选项不合语法。
54.C 译文：所谓的偶数如下：2、4、6、8等等。解析：as follows 为固定搭配，意为“如下”。
55.C 译文：他有时脾气比较坏，但在本质上他是一个好人。解析：at heart 意为
“在内心”；in heart 意为“情绪高”；with heart意为“真心的”；by heart意为“用心记”。
56.A 译文：想象力丰富的孩子总喜欢编神话故事。解析：A项imaginative 意为“
富于想象
力的，想象丰富的”；B项为imagine的分词形式；C项imaginary意为“虚构的”；D项imaginable意为“可以想象得到的”。
57.A 译文：这位诚实的老人被控这项罪名而受到起诉是不公平的。〖JP2〗解析：
accuse 和charge 都可表示“控告”，但用于不同的结构。即分别用于accuse sb.of sth.和charge sb.with sth.结构中，表示为“控告某人犯了某罪”。而blame为“指责”，用被动式时，后接for;sentence为“判刑”，后接to。
58.A 译文：英语对理工科的学生来说很重要。解析：在英语中，of加上一
类表示性质、质量、颜色、大小、类型、出身等词(其中有不少抽象名词并没有相适的形容 词)可以用来表示特征，这种of+抽象名词的结构，在句中除做表语外，还可做定语和补足语。此句中of importance相当于形容词 important，类似的一组表达法有：be of importance(help,significance,value,use,etc.)。
59.B 译文：现在，由于家用电器，家务活变得比以前容易得多了。
解析：appliances 常用于指家用电器；而instruments则多指精细工作或科学上所用的“精密仪器”；apparatus指“一套仪器；一套器械装置”；facilities“设备”，指使工作便利的工具或环境。
60.D 译文：海伦不知道我修理房子花了多少时间，如果她发现了的话，我敢肯定她永远也不会原谅我的。解析：主句为一个错综虚拟句。从句是与过去事实相反的假设，而主句则表示与现在事实相反，故用would do 而A、B、和C、都不是虚拟句式。
61.B 句意：他刚到，她就开始埋怨。
解析：在英语中以下四个副词 hardly,barely,scarcely 和no sooner 位于句首要引起主谓倒装。要注意以下两点：①记住它们的固定连接方式：hardly/barely/scarely...when;no sooner...than;②以上四种结构主句中的谓语动词用过去完成式，从句中的谓语用过去式。A、C、D三项结构时态不合要求。
62.B 译文：冰在加热后，就会变成水。
解析：分词作状语时，它的逻辑主语应是句子的主语。当句子的主语是分词动作的发出者，用现在分词；当句子的主语是分词动作的承受者，用过去分词。本题中，主语ice是heat动作的承受者，它们之间是一种被动关系，该用过去分词；为了强调分词短语所表示的是时间状语，在其前加上连词when，故B项为正确答案。
63.D 译文：你得有相隔约10米的两棵树，用它们来支撑你的帐篷。 解析：which指前面的two trees意为“在两树之间悬挂帐篷”。本句逗号后相当于非限制性定语从句，there 和them均非关系代词，where虽然可作关系副词，但不能指代前面的two trees。
64.B 译文：有证据表明，某些具体的声音，即使是六个月大的婴儿也能够辨认出来。
解析：that引导同位语从句，说明evidence其他三个词不能引导同位语从句。
65.C 译文：湖边上曾经有一些树，是吗?解析：There used to 句型上相当于ther e be句型，所以此处用be提问。动词的数应与后面的名词一致。
66.B 译文：由于他不喜欢这个电视节目，他换到另一个频道。
解析：switch to 用于带按钮开关等物体的扭转、转换。也可指转换话题；而convert to 指“从一种形式或用途转换成另一种”。turn to 意为“开始工作；开始动手”；change into为“改换成”。
67.D 译文：没有那些庞大的机器的帮助，这条河上的大桥不可能在去年建成。解
析：这是由without引起的虚拟语气。由last year可知此句与过去事实相反，故用could+完成体。should+完成体表示过去该做某事而实际上却没有做。
68.C 译文：电台、电视和出版社是三种最常见的传递新闻和信息的方式。
解析：名词前有几个修饰成分时，其排列顺序一般为：限定词→描绘形容词→表示大小，新旧的形容词→表示颜色的形容词→表示类别的形容词→表示类别的名词→名词中心词。
69.C 译文：从现在开始，我要随时知道你过得怎么样。解析：此处需用过去分词
做补语，keep myself informed of 意为“随时使自己得知”。现在分词informing 意为“通知(他人)”，且跟从句时，不需用of,故B不对。
70.A 译文：请务必把这些信送到邮局。解析：see(to it)that为固定结构，意为“务必使„„，保证使„„”。
Part Ⅳ Shortanswer Questions 71.They exist only a short time 由第一段最后一句即可知答案。
72.most of their bulk is hidden below the water 由第三段第三句即可知答案。
73.parts of glaciers 由第一段第一句话即可知答案。
74.the upper layers of snow and ice grains由第五段第四句话即可知答案。
75.spectacular,mysterious,frightening and dangerous 综合第一段第三段可知答案。
Part Ⅴ Writing
Laid-off Workers Need Help
A total of 11.5 million workers had been laid off from the country’s money-losing or bankrupt enterprises by the end of last year,and the figure is expected to continue to rise as technology becomes more advanced and in-depth reform of state-owned enterprises takes off.
Helping to solve the re-employment problem is of vital importance to the country’s reform,development and stability.Although financial aid may help temporarily,the lasting remedy is to provide vocational training to the laid-off workers and those in danger of losing their jobs.Many laid-off workers have low technical ability,so they cannot find new jobs.Some people are skilled at their jobs,but when they are laid-off,they must learn new skills to shift to new jobs.Some statistics indicates that trained workers are three times as likely to be re-employed as those who did not participate in training programmes.
Are employment oriented training network should be formed immediately to cover as many laid-off workers as possible to enhance their abilities to face challenges.In addition,facilities and employment centres run by trade unions should join hands with local authorities to provide timely job information for the laid-off workers.
第二篇：2011英语四级考试作文预测
2011英语四级考试作文预测：求职信
January , 2010
Dear Sirs,I am writing you this letter to show my keen interest in the post of assistant manager which you advertised in yesterday's China Daily for, as is indicated in the enclosed resume, my major and experiences closely parallel your requirement.I have always been a top student in my specialized area, biochemistry.I took several other courses in my spare time and excelled in all of them due to my hard work.I am sure such courses as British and American literature and culture, business management and statistics will lend me an edge in the fierce competition in the job market.Another point I want to draw your attention to is that I have been taking an active part in a variety of campus activities.In the due process teamwork spirit has been enhanced and my interpersonal skills improved.I would like to meet you at your earliest convenience and discuss the possibility of working with your company.Or, if you are too busy these days, you can contact me at 64543575 for further information.Thank you for your favorable consideration.Best wishes.Yours sincerely, Jenny Green 【点评】 这篇文章是一篇非常成功的求职信。首段表明了自己对经理助理这一职位的渴望，其中A Letter of Application 1.表达自己对该工作的渴求态度 2.尽量展示自己的技能和经历 3.信中应包括自己的联系方式 包括了自己如何得知这一职位的，而后说明自己的条件符合要求，引起下段。次段分五句，说明自己在专业上是个尖子生，并指出对于其他课程自己做得同样出色，为将来的工作奠定了坚实的基础;后两句说明自己参加了各种学校活动，培养了多方面的能力。第三段首句说明自己非常希望能早日获得面试的机会;次句说如果对方太忙，可以打电话联系;末句对对方表示感谢，是一句客套话。
首段中的keen表示“热切的”，parallel这里做动词，表示“与……相当，比得上”。第二段首句中的specialized area表示“专业领域”;第二句中的excel是不及物动词，表示“突出，超常，胜过他人”;第三句中的edge表示“优势”;第四句中的a variety of等于various,表示“多种多样的”;第五句中的teamwork spirit表示“团队精神”，interpersonal skills表示“人际交往的能力”。
2011英语四级考试作文预测：感恩
四级作文是英语四级考试中的一个难点，2011年英语四级考试临近，参加英语四级的考生们最关心的就是2011英语四级作文预测了，为考生们准备了2011四级作文预测：感恩，希望这些2011英语作文预测能对考生们有所帮助。
On Cultivating the Sense of Gratitude
On college campuses across the nation, there is a noticeable phenomenon that we cannot afford to ignore: far too many young college students lack the sense of gratitude, one of the countless traditional virtues of this ancient land with a splendid civilization spanning over 5,000 years.These young adults were not and are not aware of the huge importance of expressing
gratitude to those who once helped them, from teachers to parents and so forth。
Personally, I deem that the root cause of students without a graceful heart is that they receive an education not valuing the moral sphere.I strongly believe that joint efforts from folks across society are the final remedy for this social headache.As young university students of the new era, we should make our own contributions to this cause.Imagine a world without the sense of gratitude.This kind of world is doomed to failure.Simply put, we should join our hands to heighten our awareness of fostering a graceful heart.Only in this way can we build our society into a harmonious one.My fellow students, I beg you to act from now on
2011年英语四级作文预测：社会不文明现象
以往的英语四级考试的作文都会有比较贴近时事的题目出现，精品学习网为参加2011年英语四级的考生们的作文做了一个英语四级作文预测，下面一起来看一下关于2011年英语作文预测：社会不文明现象，希望这些四级作文预测能对考生们有所帮助。
On Uncivilized Behaviors
We cannot fail to notice that countless uncivilized behaviors exist in our daily lives, such as spitting, talking loudly, littering, saying nasty words in public places and so forth.All these are bad manners that we should not lose sight of.As an ancient land enjoying a splendid civilization spanning over 5,000 years, China is witnessing a surge in improper acts that every Chinese citizen should feel ashamed of.Uncivilized behaviors by a host of Chinese both at home and abroad have seriously affected China's image, according to an editorial posted on People Daily's official website。
As Chinese, we should not get offended when others point out our weaknesses but should focus more attention on improving ourselves.We should strive to identify the causes of those improper behaviors and find ways to eliminate them.There are a host of causes, I would argue, behind this trend.To name only one: the lack of moral education.The government should wage a massive moral campaign to fight against this trend and we ourselves should endeavor to behave decently in our daily lives.As college students of the new age, we should take the leading role。
2011年英语四级作文预测及范文：低碳生活
问题解决性作文
1.低碳生活受到人们的普遍欢迎
2.低碳生活方式非常有好处
3.我们应该如何去做
【范文】
Nowadays, there are a considerable number of individuals who prefer to lead a low-carbon lifestyle which find expression in the fact that more and more commuters are using public transportation system in their daily life.Low carbon lifestyle can endow us and our society with numerous benefits.Firstly, it goes beyond doubt that low carbon lifestyle contributes a lot to the environmental protection and it is a favorable way to slow down the rate of climate change of our earth, which also means a lot to our health.We are supposed to undertake the responsibility to lead a low-carbon lifestyle, which is of
great significance.And there is a diversity of measures we can take so as to lead such an environmental-friendly life.For one thing, we are expected to minimize the use of private cars, which emit a large amount of greenhouse gases.For another, we are supposed to cultivate the public awareness of energy conservation for energy in the world today is decreasing rapidly.For instance, we can turn off electrical appliances if not necessary as well as using renewable materials.Furthermore, at our leisure, we can seek opportunities to plant more trees which can absorb carbon-dioxide.In brief, low-carbon lifestyle is nothing but the best choice for us and only in this way can we form a harmonious relationship with the environment.2011英语四级考试作文预测：农民工
Why Are There So Many Rural Laborers in Big Cities?
1.近年来越来越多的民工涌入大城市
2.产生这一社会现象的原因
【范文】
For a number of years, there has been a steady rise in the number of rural laborers who flood into big cities.Many men work on construction sites, while many women work as dishwashers in restaurants or babysitters for city dwellers.Three reasons, in my mind, can account for this social phenomenon.First and foremost, the limited land can no longer produce enough crops for an ever-increasing rural population.In the second place, there are far more opportunities in big cities—rural laborers dream of earning money through hard work.Last but by no means least, many of them want to live permanently in big cities, because they admire the way of living there, and wish their children to receive good education.I firmly believe that if we try our best to create a healthy social atmosphere, rural laborers will make greater contribution to our nation.【点评】
本题谈论的是一种社会现象。第一段首句引入某一现象，第二句举例说明，第三句是个过渡句，引起下面解释原因段落的第二段;第三段是简洁的结束语，其中的宾语从句嵌套一个状语从句。
范文首先指出大量农民工涌入大城市这一现象，并引出第二段所阐述的三个原因。首先，农村有限的土地不能满足日益增长的人口消费。其次，大城市有更多的工作机会。最后，农民工向往大城市的生活，想永远居住在大城市。末段总结指出，如果创造一个健康的社会环境，农民工就可以为国家做出更大的贡献。
第一段第二句中的construction site表示“建筑工地”，babysitter表示“帮人看孩子的人”。
第二段第一点中的rural指“农村的”;第三点中的permanently和admire分别指“永久地”和“羡慕”，receive education指“接受教育”。
2011年6月大学英语四级作文预测：水资源缺乏
1.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic On Water Shortage.You should write at least 150 words, and base your composition on the outline given below:
1.Water shortage is becoming an urgent problem
2.Possible reasons
3.Possible solutions
参考范文：
On Water Shortage
No one can have failed to notice the fact that water shortage is a grave problem with which the whole world is confronted.Actually, it has become so widespread that it has severely affected people’s daily life and hindered the development of the global economy.A number of factors could account for the problem, but the following might be the critical ones.First, with the development of agriculture and industry, an increasing amount of water is needed.Secondly, the ever-increasing population is another leading cause of water shortage.Besides, the global tendency of warming up also contributes to the problem.What’s worse, pollution and waste of fresh water aggravate the situation.In view of the seriousness of the problem, effective measures must be taken before things get worse.First, it is essential that laws and regulations be worked out and enforced to protect water resources.Secondly, people should enhance their awareness of saving water.With these measures taken, it is reasonable for us to expect a brighter future.
第三篇：英语四级预测
Foreign Investment
1.外商投资的优越性
2.外资给中国经济建设带来的变化
3.如何进一步吸引外资
The merit of foreign investments 1ies in many aspects。It increases capital investment in our economic construction, speeds up the technical innovation in our enterprises and accelerates our output.In brief, the foreign investment Plays an important m1e in the modernization of our country.Thanks to the foreign investment, great changes have taken place in our economic construction.Many new and advanced enterprises have been set up, old enterprises have been revolutionized and the living standards of our Peop1e have been great1y improved.All these have something to do with the foreign investment.Then, how can we attract more foreign investment? We must maintain our country's stability to create a good investment environment.Meanwhile we should carry out some favorable policies, making the foreign businessmen believe that to invest in China does pay off.Only in this way can we further attract and secure foreign investment.十六 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter.Suppose you are Jill.Write a letter to your friend Li Fang.You should write at least 120 words according to the situation given below in Chinese:
假设你的好朋友李芳是大学四年级学生，正在考虑是考研究生继续深造还是大学毕业后就踏上工作岗位。请给她写封信表明你的态度。
Dear Fang, I understand that you are in a dilemma.Although so many graduates are eager to set feet on their work-life road, there are still some who prefer to start their new life after gaining another degree to make better
preparation for entering society.In my opinion, the latter are more admirable.You are good at all your course these years, so if you do like to spend another two or three years on campus, you should stick to it.In today's society, the achievement and status you can get and the devotion you can make are no doubt in proportion to your educational background and degrees, coupled with the efforts you put in them.If you want to stride to your destinations more smoothly and easily, why not head for the further study courageously?
Whichever you choose, I firmly believe your industry will ensure your success.After all, it is you who have the finally say on the final choice.Best wishes，表示采取措施
1.The government should take effective measures to cope with the current problems
2.Further efforts should be made to decrease the cost of production
3.The local government has set up a number of colleges and technical schools to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding economy in the region.4.The school authorities have done much in the way of improving working and living conditions for the teachers.5.Ways must be found to assure our children a decent start in life.6.In order to stabilize the economy,the government must work hard to lower the rate of inflation
7.A great deal has been done to protect the children from the harmful influence of bad books.表示建议
1.You should take advantage of this opportunity and try to make a good impression on them
2.Greater efforts are needed before we can attain our goal of economic reform
3.A country should protect its resources by fighting against waste
4.If we concentrate our efforts on improving quality, our products will certainly be more competitive on the world market.36.Why do some governments persist in spending billions of dollars on space exploration when starvation and poverty continue to grip many countries throughout the world ? This particular question is being raised by an ever increasing number of people.既然世界上许多国家仍被饥饿和贫困所困扰，为什么有的政府还坚持花费数十亿美元用于太空探索？现在越来越多的人提出这个问题。
37.Judging from the reams of evidence presented , we can safely conclude that the Three Gorges Project will change the lives of an untold number of people forever.根据现有的大量证据，我们可以有把握地得出这样的结论：三峡工程将永远改变无数人的生活。
38.The ample evidence presented enables us to reasonably conclude that the scourge of AIDS will be brought under control in the foreseeable future.提出的充分证据使我们能够合理地得出这样的结论：艾滋病的祸害在可预见的将来就能得到控制。
39.We must seek immediate solutions for problems leading to the rapid depletion of the earth's ozone layer.If allowed to proceed unchecked , the problem will undoubtedly exacerbate global warming and threaten life as we know it today.我们必须寻求立即解决引起地球臭氧层快速损耗的问题的办法。如果任其自由发展，这一问题无疑会加剧全球升温，并且正如今天我们所知道的那样危及生命。
40.Quite obviously , immediate action is needed to extricate 80 million Chinese people from the grips of poverty in order to remove the danger of social unrest and ensure continuing stability.很明显，需要立即采取行动使八千万中国人摆脱贫困，从而消除社会动荡的危险，确保持续的稳定。41.China needs to reexamine the results of political and social modernization in order to ascertain the benefits and indeed the detrimental aspects from a new perspective.Otherwise ，various
perceived accomplishments might in fact prove to be far from beneficial.中国需要重新检查政治和社会现代化带来的结果以便从新的角度明确它们的好处，甚至是有害的方面。否则，许多我们以为取得的成就实际上可能完全不会带来好处。
42.It is essential to heed warnings of potentially catastrophic consequences associated with the Year 2000 computer bug and , in turn , to attach top priority to finding effective solutions to ensure a smooth transition into the new century.我们必须注意有关计算机千年虫可能带来的灾难性结果的警告，并且相应地优先考虑寻找有效的解决办法以确保顺利过渡到新世纪。
43.It is high time we put an end to the deplorable practice of infanticide.我们早该杜绝杀婴这种应遭谴责的做法。
44.There is little doubt that immediate action is required to eliminate the scourge of corruption once and forever.毫无疑问，必须立即采取行动彻底消除腐败的祸害。
5.In short , we must work diligently to make the world a better place for coming generations.We must not persist in pursuits harmful to the environment.简而言之，我们必须勤奋工作，为了下一代把世界变成更美好的地方。我们不应该坚持对环境有害的追求。
46.We must avoid overindulgence and conspicuous consumption.We must instead continue to recognize the benefits of thrift in order to protect our newfound prosperity.我们必须避免过分放纵和铺张浪费。相反，我们应该继续发扬节俭的优点以守护我们新获得的繁荣。
47.It is absolutely essential to reverse the irrational misuse of nonrenewable resources.For example , fuel-efficient motor vehicles must be developed to reduce oil consumption and alternative energy sources must be found to replace coal.彻底改变对不可再生资源的非理性滥用是绝对有必要的。例如，必须开发节能的机动车减少汽油的消耗量，并且必须找到可替代能源取代煤。
48.While achieving success is easier said than done , persistence does in fact pay off.One of the most important traits
of
a
successful
person
is self-confidence , another is desire , and still another is determination.获得成功说起来比做起来容易，然而坚持不懈确实会有好结果。成功人士的最重要的特征之一是自信，第二是渴望，还有一个是决心。
49.Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution.认识到问题是找到解决办法的第一步。
50.Many of the explanations offered thus far are at least to a certain extent valid , but none fully address the problem and the issue must be examined in a wider context.目前提供的许多解释至少在一定程度上是正确的，但是，没有一个解释能完全处理问题，这件事情必须放在更广阔的背景中考虑。
51.There are no immediate solutions for reversing the Asian financial crisis , but convincing affected nations to practice fiscal restraint will be highly beneficial.没有能立即扭转亚洲金融危机的办法，但是，它使受到影响的国家相信实行财政控制将大有益处。
52.Immediate solutions for solving problems surrounding poverty remain elusive.However , public recognition of the necessity to provide a better quality of life for millions of people will represent the first step in finding effective solutions.立即解决贫困问题的办法仍然是难以捉摸的。然而，公众认识到为数百万人提供更高质量的生活的必要性是找到有效的解决办法的第一步。
53.What dose the future hold if mankind persists in wasting natural resources ? While no one knows for sure , scientists do exhibit a degree of certainty when predicting that future generations will face a dramatically diffrernt world.如果人类继续浪费自然资源，未来将会有什么贮藏？没有人知道明确的答案，但是，科学家在预测后代将面对一个迥然不同的世界时确实有一定的把握。
141.There is no doubt that our educational system leaves something to be desired.毫无疑问，我们的教育制度令人不满意。
142.An advantage of using the solar energy is that it won't create any pollution.使用太阳能的优点是它不会产生任何污染。
143.The reason why we have to grow trees is that they can supply fresh air for us.我们必须种树的原因是它们能供应我们新鲜的空气。
144.So precious is time that we can't afford to waste it.时间是如此珍贵，我们不能浪费它。
145.Rich as our country is, the qualities of our living are by no means satisfactory.虽然我们的国家很富有，但是我们的生活质量却令人很不满意。
146.The harder you work, the more progress you make.你越努力，你越进步。
147.The more books we read, the more learned we become.我们书读得越多，我们越有学问。
148.To average people, they often tend to live under the illusion that English often means a good opportunity for one's career, is this really the case?
对于一般人来说，他们常常以为掌握英语就意味着一份好的工作，然而这是真的吗？
149.By taking exercise, we can always stay healthy.通过体育锻炼，我们能够始终保持健康。
150.Listening to music enables us to feel relaxed.听音乐能使我们放松。
151.On no account can we ignore the value of knowledge.我们绝对不能忽视知识的价值。
152.It is time the authorities concerned took proper steps to solve the traffic problems.该是有关当局采取适当的措施来解决交通问题的时候了。
153.Those who violate traffic regulations should be punished.违反交通规则的人应该受到处罚。
154.There is no one but longs to go to college.人们都希望上大学。
155.Since the examination is around the corner, I am compelled to give up doing sports.既然考试迫在眉睫，我不得不放弃作运动。
156.It is conceivable that knowledge plays an important role in our life.可想而知，知识在我们的一生中扮演一个重要的角色。
157.Summer is sultry.That's the reason why I don't like it.夏天很闷热，这就是我不喜欢它的原因。
158.The progress of the society is based on harmony.社会的进步是以和谐为基础的。
159.We should bring home to people the value of working hard.我们应该让人们知道努力的价值。
160.Taking exercise is closely related to health.作运动与健康息息相关。
九 To Be a small Fish in a Big Pond or a Big Fish in a Small Pond?
1.在大企业工作的特点
2.在小企业工作的特点
3.我的选择
Just as there are distinct differences between being a small fish is a big pond and a big fish in a small pond, so it is with working as a subordinate in a large enterprise and presiding in a small firm.With the former, you can derive a deep sense of satisfaction from being a member of a well-known organization such as General Motors, or the Bell Telephone System.You have the opportunities of learning from experienced executives and knowing about the standard working process.With the latter, you have greater responsibilities and your decision may bring immediate effect.Normally you are expose to various experiences and expected to do a great many thing without much help or guidance.Personally I prefer to work in a small enterprise, where my prospect of promotion is good as long as I work hard.To tell the truth , I'd rather become a well-known and important figure within my own small pond.十 Styles of Living
1.有些人愿意和父母居住在一起
2.有些人想自己独立居住
3.我的看法
Some people enjoy living together with their parents after they have grown up.They hold the opinion because , living with parents , they can take better care of their parents and vice versa.Meanwhile , they can turn to their parents for help if they get into trouble or have some difficulties.To them, life in a big family seems to be more enjoyable than that in a small family.Others, however , prefer to live separately.They cherish the idea to be independent of their parents, seek more freedom and wish to have a place of their own, in which they can do what they like.Bedsides , they don't want to be overprotected by their parents but long for chance to face the society by themselves.As to me , I like an independent life style in spite of the fact I love my parents.Different generations have different life styles and values.What one generations likes may not be another generation's fondness.Living separately , each generation can enjoy different value.In addition , by leading an independent life , I can train my character and develop my own ability to deal with things encountered in my life.1.It is indisputable that(无可争辩)there are millions of people who still have a miserable life and have to face the dangers of starvation and exposure.2 No one can deny the fact(没有人能否认)that a person's education is the most important aspect of his life.3.In fact, we have to admit the fact(我们必须承认)that the quality of life is as important as life itself.4.This view is now by more and more people.(正受到越来越多人的质疑)5.The problem of international tourism has caused wide public concern over the recent years.(近些年引起了广泛关注)
6.Despite many obvious advantages of bicycle, it is not without its problem.(但是它也存在它的问题)
7.There is a general debate on the campus today(校园里进行着广泛的争论)over the phenomenon of college or high school students' doing a part-time job.8.According to a recent survey, a growing number of people express a strong desire(根据调查，越来越多的人表达了一种强烈愿望)to take another job or spend more time on their job in order to get more money to support their family.9.There is a growing tendency(呈增长的势头)for parents to ask their extra educational programs over the recent years.10.Although rural emigrants contribute greatly to the economic growth of the cities, they may inevitably bring about many negative impacts.(然而他们也不可避免的带来了一些负面影响)
81.Parents are firmly convinced that, to send their child to kindergartens or nursery schools will have an unfavorable influence on the growth of children.父母们坚定地相信把孩子送到幼儿园对他们的成长不利。
82.However, this idea is now being questioned by more and more experts, who point out that it is unhealthy for children who always stay with their parents at home.然而，这一想法正遭受越来越多的专家的质疑，他们指出，孩子总是呆在家里，和父母在一起，是不健康的。
83.Although parent would be able to devote much more time and energy to their children, it must be admitted that, parent has less experience and knowledge about how to educate and supervise children, when compared with professional teachers working in kindergartens or nursery schools.尽管父母能在他们孩子身上投入更多时间和精力，但是必须承认，与工作在幼儿园的专职教师相比，他们在如何管理教育孩子方面缺乏知识和经验。
84.From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw a conclusion that, although the parents' desire to look after children by themselves is understandable, its disadvantages far outweigh the advantages.通过以上讨论，我们可以得出如下结论：尽管家长想亲自照看孩子的愿望是可以理解的，但是这样做的缺点远大于优点。
85.Parents should be encouraged to send their children to nursery schools, which will bring about profound impacts on children and families, and even the society as a whole.应该鼓励父母将他们的孩子送到幼儿园，这将对孩子，家庭，甚至整个社会产生深远的影响。
86.Many leaders of government always go into raptures at the mere mention of artistic and cultural projects.They are forever talking about the nice parks, the smart sculptures in central city and the art galleries with various valuable rarities.Nothing, they maintain, is more essential than such projects in the economic growth.只要一提起艺术和文化项目，一些政府领导就会兴奋不已，他们滔滔不绝地说着美丽的公园，城市中心漂亮的雕塑，还有满是稀世珍宝的艺术展览馆。他们认为在经济发展中，没有什么比这些艺术项目更重要了。
87.But is it really the case? The information I've collected over last few years leads me to believe that artistic and cultural projects may be less useful than many governments think.In fact, basic infrastructure projects are playing extremely important role and should be given priority.这是真的吗？这些年我收集的信息让我相信这些文化、艺术项目并没有许多政府想象的那么重要。事实上，基础设施建设非常重要，应该放在首位。
88.Those who are in favor of artistic and cultural projects advocate that cultural environment will attract more tourists, which will bring huge profits to local residents.Some people even equate the build of such projects with the improving of economic construction.那些赞成建设文化艺术项目的人认为文化环境会吸引更多的游客，这将给当地居民带来巨大的利益。一些人甚至把建设文化艺术项目与发展经济建设等同起来。
89.Unfortunately, there is very few evidence that big companies are willing to invest a huge sums of money in a place without sufficient basic projects, such as supplies of electricity and water.然而，很少有证据表明大公司愿意把巨额的资金投到一个连水电这些基础设施都不完善的地方去。
90.From what has been discussed above, it would be reasonable to believe that basic projects play far more important role than artistic and cultural projects in people's life and economic growth.通过以上讨论，我们有理由相信在人们的生活和经济发展方面，基础建设比艺术文化项目发挥更大的作用。
Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a compositi
2010年12月英语四级经典范文：学习一生的事业
就像植物需要阳光，我们对知识充满了渴求。学习伴随我们成长，让我们感到充实，让我们更加了解生活，让我们能够用所学去帮助别人。你的学习旅程是怎样的?
Learning: a Lifelong Career As food is to the body, so is learning to the mind.①Our bodies grow and muscles develop with the intake of adequate nutritious food.Likewise, we should keep learning day by day to maintain our keen mental power and expand our intellectual capacity.Constant learning supplies us with inexhaustible fuel for driving us to sharpen our power of reasoning, analysis, and judgment.② Learning incessantly is the surest way to keep pace with the times in the information age, and reliable warrant of success in times of uncertainty.Once learning stops, vegetation sets in.It is a common fallacy to regard school as the only workshop for the acquisition of knowledge.On the contrary, learning should be a never ending process, from the cradle to the grave.With the world changing so fast, to cease learning for just a few days will make a person lag behind.What’ s worse, the animal instinct dormant deep in our sub-conscious will come to life, weakening our will to pursue our noble ideas, undermining our determination to sweep away obstacles to our success and strangling our desire for the refinement of our character.Lack of learning will inevitably lead to the stagnation of the mind, or even worse, its fossilization.③ Therefore, to stay mentally young, we have to take learning as a lifelong career.[224 words] 作文点评
本文首先从正面论证主题，首句点题，并通过对首句的解释进一步说明终生学习的意义。之后作者结合时代变化的特征，用the surest way以及reliable warrant说明了持续学习的现实意义。第二段作者从反面来论证自己的观点，说明停止学习会导致的严重后果。最后用therefore引出全文的结束语，再次重申观点，并与文章题目相呼应。
本文开篇引用As...is to..., so is...to...的经典句型开门见山，将学习对心智的重要性比作食物对身体的重要性，生动形象。行文流畅，并能结合时代特征;首尾呼应，画龙点睛。好文妙译 学习：一生的事业
学习之于心智，就像食物之于身体一样。摄取了适量的营养食物，我们的身体得以生长而肌肉得以发达。同样地，我们应该日复一日不断地学习以保持我们心智的敏锐，并增长我们的智力。不断的学习像是为我们的前进提供了用之不尽的能量，驱使我们磨砺自身推理、分析和判断的能力。持续的学习是在信息时代中与时俱进的最稳妥的方法，也是在无常变化的时代中求得成功的可靠保证。
一旦学习停止，单调贫乏的生活就开始了。视学校为汲取知识的惟一场所是种常见的谬误。相反，从生到死，学习应该是一种无终止的历程。由于世界变化日新月异，学习过程停顿几天，就会使人落后。而更为糟糕的是，蛰伏在我们潜意识深处的动物本能就会复活，削弱我们追求高尚理想的意志，弱化我们扫除成功障碍的决心，并且扼杀我们净化自身人格的追求。缺少学习将不可避免地导致心智的停滞，甚至更糟，使其僵化。因此，为了保持青春永驻，我们必须将学习当作一生的事业。
第四篇：英语四级考试作文话题预测及
四级写作] 英语四级考试作文话题预测及范文(10)
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十 Styles of Living
1.有些人愿意和父母居住在一起2.有些人想自己独立居住 3.我的看法
Some people enjoy living together with their parents after they have grown up.They hold the opinion because , living with parents , they can take better care of their parents and vice versa.Meanwhile , they can turn to their parents for help if they get into trouble or have some difficulties.To them, life in a big family seems to be more enjoyable than that in a small family.Others, however , prefer to live separately.They cherish the idea to be independent of their parents, seek more freedom and wish to have a place of their own, in which they can do what they like.Bedsides , they don't want to be overprotected by their parents but long for chance to face the society by themselves.As to me , I like an independent life style in spite of the fact I love my parents.Different generations have different life styles and values.What one generations likes may not be another generation's fondness.Living separately , each generation can enjoy different value.In addition , by leading an independent life , I can train my character and develop my own ability to deal with things encountered in my life.[四级写作] 英语四级考试作文话题预测及范文(9)
九 To Be a small Fish in a Big Pond or a Big Fish in a Small Pond?
1.在大企业工作的特点
2.在小企业工作的特点
3.我的选择
Just as there are distinct differences between being a small fish is a big pond and a big fish in a small pond, so it is with working as a subordinate in a large enterprise and presiding in a small firm.With the former, you can derive a deep sense of satisfaction from being a member of a well-known organization such as General Motors, or the Bell Telephone System.You have the opportunities of learning from experienced executives and knowing about the standard working process.With the latter, you have greater responsibilities and your decision may bring immediate effect.Normally you are expose to various experiences and expected to do a great many thing without much help or guidance.Personally I prefer to work in a small enterprise, where my prospect of promotion is good as long as I work hard.To tell the truth , I'd rather become a well-known and important figure within my own small pond.十五Foreign Investment
1.外商投资的优越性
2.外资给中国经济建设带来的变化
3.如何进一步吸引外资
The merit of foreign investments 1ies in many aspects。It increases capital investment in our economic construction, speeds up the technical innovation in our enterprises and accelerates our output.In brief, the foreign investment Plays an important m1e in the modernization of our country.Thanks to the foreign investment, great changes have taken place in our economic construction.Many new and advanced enterprises have been set up, old enterprises have been revolutionized and the living standards of our Peop1e have been great1y improved.All these have something to do with the foreign investment.Then, how can we attract more foreign investment? We must maintain our country's stability to create a good investment environment.Meanwhile we should carry out some favorable policies, making the foreign businessmen believe that to invest in China does pay off.Only in this way can we further attract and secure foreign investment.十六 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter.Suppose you are Jill.Write a letter to
your friend Li Fang.You should write at least 120 words according to the situation given below in Chinese:
假设你的好朋友李芳是大学四年级学生，正在考虑是考研究生继续深造还是大学毕业后就踏上工作岗位。请给她写封信表明你的态度。
Dear Fang,I understand that you are in a dilemma.Although so many graduates are eager to set feet on their work-life road, there are still some who prefer to start their new life after gaining another degree to make better
preparation for entering society.In my opinion, the latter are more admirable.You are good at all your course these years, so if you do like to spend another two or three years on campus, you should stick to it.In today's society, the achievement and status you can get and the devotion you can make are no doubt in proportion to your educational background and degrees, coupled with the efforts you put in them.If you want to stride to your destinations more smoothly and easily, why not head for the further study courageously?
Whichever you choose, I firmly believe your industry will ensure your success.After all, it is you who have the finally say on the final choice.Best wishes,Yours sincerely
表示采取措施
1.The government should take effective measures to cope with the current problems
2.Further efforts should be made to decrease the cost of production
3.The local government has set up a number of colleges and technical schools to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding economy in the region.4.The school authorities have done much in the way of improving working and living conditions for the teachers.5.Ways must be found to assure our children a decent start in life.6.In order to stabilize the economy,the government must work hard to lower the rate of inflation
7.A great deal has been done to protect the children from the harmful influence of bad books.表示建议
1.You should take advantage of this opportunity and try to make a good impression on them
2.Greater efforts are needed before we can attain our goal of economic reform
3.A country should protect its resources by fighting against waste
4.If we concentrate our efforts on improving quality, our products will certainly be more competitive on the world market.六级满分句型:
36.Why do some governments persist in spending billions of dollars on space exploration when starvation and poverty continue to grip many countries throughout the world ? This particular question is being raised by an ever increasing number of people.既然世界上许多国家仍被饥饿和贫困所困扰，为什么有的政府还坚持花费数十亿美元用于太空探索？现在越来越多的人提出这个问题。
37.Judging from the reams of evidence presented , we can safely conclude that the Three Gorges Project will change the lives of an untold number of people forever.根据现有的大量证据，我们可以有把握地得出这样的结论：三峡工程将永远改变无数人的生活。
38.The ample evidence presented enables us to reasonably conclude that the scourge of AIDS will be brought under control in the foreseeable future.提出的充分证据使我们能够合理地得出这样的结论：艾滋病的祸害在可预见的将来就能得到控制。
39.We must seek immediate solutions for problems leading to the rapid depletion of the earth's ozone layer.If allowed to proceed unchecked , the problem will undoubtedly exacerbate global warming and threaten life as we know it today.我们必须寻求立即解决引起地球臭氧层快速损耗的问题的办法。如果任其自由发展，这一问题无疑会加剧全球升温，并且正如今天我们所知道的那样危及生命。
40.Quite obviously , immediate action is needed to extricate 80 million Chinese people from the grips of poverty in order to remove the danger of social unrest and ensure continuing stability.很明显，需要立即采取行动使八千万中国人摆脱贫困，从而消除社会动荡的危险，确保持续的稳定。
41.China needs to reexamine the results of political and social modernization in order to ascertain the benefits and indeed the detrimental aspects from a new perspective.Otherwise , various perceived accomplishments might in fact prove to be far from beneficial.中国需要重新检查政治和社会现代化带来的结果以便从新的角度明确它们的好处，甚至是有害的方面。否则，许多我们以为取得的成就实际上可能完全不会带来好处。
42.It is essential to heed warnings of potentially catastrophic consequences associated with the Year 2000 computer bug and , in turn , to attach top priority to finding effective solutions to ensure a smooth transition into the new century.我们必须注意有关计算机千年虫可能带来的灾难性结果的警告，并且相应地优先考虑寻找有效的解决办法以确保顺利过渡到新世纪。
43.It is high time we put an end to the deplorable practice of infanticide.我们早该杜绝杀婴这种应遭谴责的做法。
44.There is little doubt that immediate action is required to eliminate the scourge of corruption once and forever.毫无疑问，必须立即采取行动彻底消除腐败的祸害。
45.In short , we must work diligently to make the world a better place for coming generations.We must not persist in pursuits harmful to the environment.简而言之，我们必须勤奋工作，为了下一代把世界变成更美好的地方。我们不应该坚持对环境有害的追求。
46.We must avoid overindulgence and conspicuous consumption.We must instead continue to recognize the benefits of thrift in order to protect our newfound prosperity.我们必须避免过分放纵和铺张浪费。相反，我们应该继续发扬节俭的优点以守护我们新获得的繁荣。
47.It is absolutely essential to reverse the irrational misuse of nonrenewable resources.For example , fuel-efficient motor vehicles must be developed to reduce oil consumption and alternative energy sources must be found to replace coal.彻底改变对不可再生资源的非理性滥用是绝对有必要的。例如，必须开发节能的机动车减少汽油的消耗量，并且必须找到可替代能源取代煤。
48.While achieving success is easier said than done , persistence does in fact pay off.One of the most important traits of a successful person is self-confidence , another is desire , and still another is determination.获得成功说起来比做起来容易，然而坚持不懈确实会有好结果。成功人士的最重要的特征之一是自信，第二是渴望，还有一个是决心。
49.Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution.认识到问题是找到解决办法的第一步。
50.Many of the explanations offered thus far are at least to a certain extent valid , but none fully address the problem and the issue must be examined in a wider context.目前提供的许多解释至少在一定程度上是正确的，但是，没有一个解释能完全处理问题，这件事情必须放在更广阔的背景中考虑。
51.There are no immediate solutions for reversing the Asian financial crisis , but convincing affected nations
to practice fiscal restraint will be highly beneficial.没有能立即扭转亚洲金融危机的办法，但是，它使受到影响的国家相信实行财政控制将大有处。
52.Immediate solutions for solving problems surrounding poverty remain elusive.However , public recognition of the necessity to provide a better quality of life for millions of people will represent the first step in finding effective solutions.立即解决贫困问题的办法仍然是难以捉摸的。然而，公众认识到为数百万人提供更高质量的生活的必要性是找到有效的解决办法的第一步。
53.What dose the future hold if mankind persists in wasting natural resources ? While no one knows for sure , scientists do exhibit a degree of certainty when predicting that future generations will face a dramatically diffrernt world.如果人类继续浪费自然资源，未来将会有什么贮藏？没有人知道明确的答案，但是，科学家在预测后代将面对一个迥然不同的世界时确实有一定的把握。
第五篇：英语四级预测题
预测十一
1.近几年出现了大学生就业难的现象
2.产生这种现象的原因（如大学生追求的目标过高，专业不对口等）3.如何解决这一问题（改变就业观念，大学生再培训等）College Students’ Job Hunting In recent years, college students find it increasingly difficult to get a job.It sounds strange since young college students are usually intelligent, well-educated phenomenon, aspirant and eager to bring their talent into full play.Then what underlies the strange phenomenon? There are several reasons for this.To begin with, nowadays college students aim too high.All they want are “good” jobs which could offer good salary, comfortable working conditions, high social status among others.Consequently, most college students are unwilling to accept vacant jobs they consider not “good” enough.Another reason is that there is a big gap between the majors some students study in school and the demands of vacant jobs.So companies think some students are not fit for the jobs.Solution to the problem requires efforts on both the society and the students.The companies should value the students, talent and knowledge while the latter should not merely aim at material gains.They should be down-to–earth in building up their career.Furthermore, they should face their weak points so as to improve themselves and be more competent.预测十九
1． 心理健康问题往往是导致疾病的原因
2． 分析人们产生心理健康问题的原因(可从失业、压力过重、缺乏支持、缺乏人际交往能力等方面分析)3． 你认为人们应如何保持心理健康 How to Keep Psychologically Healthy? One in four people will experience some kind of mental problem in the course of a year.When you fail to manage these problems, they are likely to cause various mental illnesses.The cause of mental health problems often vary a lot from one case to another.In today’s society, a good number of people are suffering from heavy pressure.Others lack communication skills.In addition, a lot of people are ignorant of psychological knowledge about how to keep mentally fit.There are a lot of ways to curb mental health problems and keep psychologically healthy.Firstly, find the real cause of your mental health problem and see whether you can do something about it.Secondly, learn to relax yourself and take exercises to release the pressure.Lastly, you may find it helpful to talk to your partner or friend about your problem, or seek support and advice form a psychological consultant 预测一
1.现在大学校园里，迟到、早退、旷课是常见的现象 2.保证学生的出勤率对大学教育的重要性 3.作为一个大学生应该怎样做 Attend Your Classes Regularly Nowadays it is a very common phenomenon that some university students are late for or even absent from classes.And still there are some students who slip out of the classroom before the class is over.Class attendance has become a thorny problem to both the students and teachers.In fact, it is very important for the students to attend their classes regularly.First, it will ensure you to catch up with the teachers in your learning.That is very helpful to you if you want to do a good job in your study.Second, attending classes regularly is a way of showing respect to your teachers ,too.Your teachers will feel bad if the students do not attend their classes, which, in turn, will affect their teaching and be no good for the students.Third, attending classes regularly will help to form a good habit of punctuality, which is of great importance for the students to do a good job in the future.Therefore, we university students should form the good habit of attending our classes regularly from now on.And some day we’ll benefit from it.
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