第一篇：2014年英语专业四级真题及答案(阅读理解)
TEXT A
After breakfast the boys wandered out into the play-ground.Here the day-boys were gradually assembling.They were sons of the local clergy, of the
officers at the Depot, and of such manufacturers or men of business as the old town possessed.Presently a bell rang, and they all trooped into school.This consisted of a large, long room at opposite ends of which two under-masters conducted the second and third forms, and of a smaller one, leading out of it, used by Mr.Watson, who taught the first form.To attach the preparatory to the senior school these three classes were known officially, on speech days and in reports, as upper, middle, and lower second.Philip was put in the last.The master, a red-faced man with a pleasant voice, was called Rice;he had a jolly manner with boys, and the time passed quickly.Philip was surprised when it was a quarter to eleven and they were let out for ten minutes' rest.The whole school rushed noisily into the play-ground.The new boys were told to go into the middle, while the others stationed themselves along opposite walls.They began to play Pig in the Middle.The old boys ran from wall to wall while the new boys tried to catch them: when one was seized and the mystic words saidhe became a prisoner and, turning sides, helped to catch those who were still free.Philip saw a boy running past and tried to catch him, but his limp gave him no chance;and the runners, taking their opportunity, made straight for the ground he covered.Then one of them had the brilliant idea of imitating Philip's clumsy run.Other boys saw it and began to laugh;then they all copied the first;and they ran round Philip, limping
grotesquely, screaming in their treble voices with shrill laughter.They lost their heads with the delight of their new amusement, and choked with helpless merriment.One of them tripped Philip up and he fell, heavily as he always fell, and cut his knee.They laughed all the louder when he got up.A boy pushed him from behind, and he would have fallen again if another had not caught him.The game was forgotten in the entertainment of Philip's deformity.One of them invented an odd, rolling limp that struck the rest as supremely ridiculous, and several of the boys lay down on the ground and rolled about in laughter: Philip
was completely scared.He could not make out why they were laughing at him.His heart beat so that he could hardly breathe, and he was more frightened than he had ever been in his life.He stood still stupidly while the boys ran round him, mimicking and laughing;they shouted to him to try and catch them;but he did not move.He did not want them to see him run any more.He was using all his strength to prevent himself from crying.TEXT B
For parents who send their kids off to college saying, “These will be the best years of your life,” it would be very appropriate to add, “If you can handle the stress of college life.”
Freshmen are showing up already stressed out, according to the latest CIRP Freshman Survey that reported students' emotional health levels at their lowest since the survey started in 1985.While in school, more students are working part-time and near-full-time jobs.At graduation, only 29 percent of seniors have jobs lined up.Pressure to excel often creates stress, and many students are not learning how to effectively handle this stress.1)Stress can make smart people do stupid things: Stress causes what brain researchers call “cortical inhibition.” In simple terms, stress inhibits a part of the brain responsible for decision-making and reaction time and can adversely affect other mental abilities as well.2)The human body doesn't discriminate between a big stressful event and a little one: Any stressful experience will create a cascade of 1,400 biochemical events in your body.If any amount of stress is left unchecked, many things can occur within the body, including premature aging, impaired cognitive function and energy drain.3)Stress can become your new norm: When you regularly experience
negative feelings and high amounts of stress, your brain recognizes this as your
normal state.This then becomes the new norm, or baseline for your emotional state.4)Stress can be controlled: Countless studies demonstrate that people can restructure their emotional stateusing emotion-refocusing techniques.These techniques help you recognize how you are feeling and shift to a more positive emotional, mental and physical state.5)Stress less by loving what you study: Barbara Frederickson, a leading international authority on the importance of positive emotions, says humans are genetically programmed to seek positive emotions such as love and joy.It's suggested to choose a major or career path you love and enjoy.Otherwise, you could end up fighting against your own biology.TEXT C
For anyone who doubts that the texting revolution is upon us, consider this: The average 13-to 17-year-old sends and receives 3,339 texts a month—more than 100 per day, according to the Nielsen Co., the media research firm.Adults are catching up.People from ages 45 to 54 sent and received 323 texts a month in the second quarter of 2010, up 75% from a year ago, Nielsen says.Behind the texting explosion is a fundamental shift in how we view our mobile devices.That they are phones is increasingly beside the point.Part of what's driving the texting surge among adults is the popularity of social media.Sites like Twitter, with postings of no more than 140 characters, are creating and reinforcing the habit of communicating in micro-bursts.And these sites also are pumping up sheer volume.Many Twitter and Facebook devotees create settings that alert them, via text message, every time a tweet or message is earmarked for them.In October 2009, 400 million texts alerted social-media users to such new messages across AT&T's wireless network, says Mark Collins, AT&T senior vice president for data and voice products;by
September 2010, the number had more than doubled to one billion.(Twitter reports more than two billion tweets are sent each month.)
第二篇：2011年英语专业四级考试真题答案
PART Ⅰ DICTATION
British Holidaying Habits
In the late 1970s, air travel became affordable / for the average family in the UK, / and more people started traveling abroad for their summer holidays./ After all, the British weather wasn’t very good, even in summer, / so a lot of people left the country for a vacation./ In the 1980s and 1990s, young people in the UK became wealthier on average./ As a result, they started to go abroad in groups / to places such as Spain and Greece./ Once they arrived at their destination, / they met with other groups of young people, and had one long party./ British holidaying habits have begun to change, however./ Climate change means that the UK now has a hotter climate, / so people do not need to go overseas to find good weather./ Also, going abroad is more expensive./ As a result, more British people are choosing to spend their summer holidays in the UK.PARTⅡ LISTENING COMPREHENSION
SECTION A CONVERSATIONS
1.[C];2.[D];3.[B] 4.[A] 5.[C] 6.[D] 7.[A] 8.[C] 9.[D] 10.[B]
SECTION BPASSAGES
11.[C] 12.[A] 13.[D] 14.[C] 15.[B] 16.[D] 17.[A] 18.[C] 19.[B] 20.[A]
SECTION CNEWS BROADCAST
21.[B] 22.[B] 23.[A] 24.[C] 25.[B] 26.[D] 27.[A] 28.[C] 29.[D] 30.[B]
PART ⅢCLOZE[15 MIN]
31.［B］32.[D] 33.[A] 34.[C] 35.[B] 36.[D] 37.[A] 38.[C] 39.[B] 40.[D] 41.[C] 42.[A]
43.[B] 44.[D] 45.[A] 46.[C] 47.[B] 48.[A] 49.[D] 50.[B]
PART ⅣGRAMMAR VOCABULARY[15 MIN]
51.[D] 52.[C] 53.[A] 54.[B ] 55.[D] 56.[B] 57.[A] 58.[C] 59.[B] 60.[D]
61.[A] 62.[C] 63.[B] 64.[A] 65.[B] 66.[B] 67.[A] 68.[C] 69.[B] 70.[D] 71.[A]
72.[C] 73.[B] 74.[D] 75.[A] 76.[C] 77.[B] 78.[A] 79.[D] 80.[B]
PARTⅤREADING COMPREHENSION
81.[B] 82.[D] 83.[B] 84.[A] 85.[C]
86.[A] 87.[C] 88.[A] 89.[D] 90.[C]
91.[B] 92.[A] 93.[D] 94.[B] 95.[C]
96.[B]97.[C] 98.[A]99.[C] 100.[B]
PART Ⅵ WRITING[45 MIN]
SECTION A COMPOSITION[35 MIN]
Should Private Car Owners Be Taxed for Pollution?
Along with the increasing environmental pollution, the measures for protecting environment are widely taken in the world, among which levying environmental taxes is considered to be effective.Since car sales have reached a historic peak these days, the government suggests that private car owners should be taxed for pollution.As far as I’m concerned, it’s not so much a solution as a gesture，because basically it can’t alleviate the pressing environmental issues.To begin with, though large in number, private car is not the only factor causing environmental pollution.If private car owners were taxed for pollution, other public vehicles, including buses and trains, should be taxed as well for the simple reason that they are also not environmental friendly.If not, complaints will accumulate concerning the unfairness, which thus will damage the harmony of our society.Also, taxing the private car owners fails to decrease the number of cars running on the road as expected.For those who are accustomed to it, an extra tax will never stop them from enjoying the convenience and pleasure of car driving.What’s more, levying a tax may make pollution becomes “reasonable”, because they would think they have paid for it.Obviously, it means nothing to protecting environment.As a result, it’s far from a good solution to tax private car owners for pollution, assuming it will solve environmental problems.On the contrary, immediate actions should be taken to develop new energy so as to cut down car pollution as a whole⑨.SECTION B NOTE-WRITING[10 MIN]
April 18th, 2011
Dear Lyn,It’s been a long time since we met last time.I’m writing to invite you to my hometown this summer vacation with my heartfelt sincerity①.It’s beyond words to describe② the beauty and grandeur of the sea here in summer.You can catch the No.K47 train which leaves your city at 10:30 at night and arrives here at 7:30 in the next morning.I’m looking forward to your reply③.Yours,Li Ming
第三篇：2010年英语专业四级听力真题答案
2010年英语专业四级听力真题及答案
PART I
DICTATION
[15 MIN]
Listen to the following passage.Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning.For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds.The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work.You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
[20 MINI In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.SECTION A CONVERSATIONS
In this section you will hear several conversations.Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1.The following details have been checked during the conversation EXCEPT
A.number of travelers.B.number of tour days.C.flight details.D.room services.2.What is included in the price?
A.Air tickets and local transport.B.Local transport and meals.C.Air tickets, local transport and breakfast.D.Air tickets, local transport and all meals.3.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A.The traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance.B.The traveler is ready to buy travel insurance.C.The traveler doesn't have to buy travel insurance.D.Travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.At the end of'the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4.Which of the following details is CORRECT?
A.Mark knows the exact number of airport buses.B.Mark knows the exact number of delegates' spouse.C.Mark doesn't know the exact number of delegates yet.D.Mark doesn't know the number of guest speakers.5.What does Linda want to know?
A.The arrival time of guest speakers.B.The departure time of guest speakers.C.The type of transport for guest speakers.D.The number of guest speakers.6.How many performances have been planned tbr the conference?
A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Not mentioned.7.Who will pay for the piano performance?
A.Pan-Pacific Tours.B.Johnson & Sons Events.C.Conference delegates.D.An airline company.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation.At the end of'the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.8.What is NOT missing in Mary's briefcase?
A.Her cheque book.B.Her papers for work.C.Her laptop.D.Her appointment book.9.Where was Mary the whole morning?
A.At the police station.B.At a meeting.C.In her client's office.D.In the restaurant.10.Why was Mary sure that the briefcase was hers in the end?
A.The papers inside had the company's name.B.The briefcase was found in the restaurant.C.The restaurant manager telephoned James.D.The cheque book inside bore her name.SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages.Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.At the end of the passage, yott will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11.We learn from the passage that about two-thirds of the courses are taught through
A.the School of Design and Visual Arts.B.the School of Social Work.C.the School of Business.D.the Arts and Sciences program.12.What is the cost of undergraduate tuition?
A.Twenty thousand dollars.B.Thirty thousand dollars.C.Twenty-seven thousand dollars.D.Thirty-eight thousand dollars.13.International students can receive all the following types of financial assistance EXCEPT
A.federal loans.B.private loans.C.scholarships.D.monthly payment plans.ass=MsoNormal>
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.14.According to the passage, mothers in ____ spend more time looking after children.A.France
B.America
C.Denmark
D.Australia 15.Which of the following activities would Australian fathers traditionally participate in?
A.Feeding and playing with children.B.Feeding and bathing children.C.Taking children to the park and to school.D.Taking children to watch sports events.16.According to the study, the “new man” likes to
A.spend more time at work.B.spend more time with children.C.spend time drinking after work.D.spend time on his computer.17.It is suggested in the passage that the “new man” might be less acceptable in
A.France.B.Britain.C.Australia.D.Denmark.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18.The services of the new partnership are provided mainly to
A.mothers of infected babies.B.infected children and women.C.infected children in cities.D.infected women in cities.19.Which of the following details about Family Health International is INCORRECT?
A.It is a nonprofit organization.B.It provides public health services.C.It carries out research on public health.D.It has worked in five countries till now.20.The example of Cambodia mainly shows
A.the importance of government support.B.the importance of public education efforts.C.the progress the country has made so far.D.the methods used to fight AIDS.SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST In this section, you will hear several news items.Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news.At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now.listen to the news.21.According to the news, the victim was
A.a 17-year-old girl.B.a 15-year-old boy.C.a 23-year-old woman.D.an l 8-year-old man.22.We learn from the news that the suspects were arrested
A.one month later.B.two months later.C.immediately.D.two weeks later.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news.At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.23.The Iraqi par
liament can vote on the security agreement only after
A.all parties have agreed on it.B.the US troops have pulled out.C.the cabinet has reviewed it.D.the lawmakers have returned from Mecca.24.According to the news, the US troops are expected to completely pull out by
A.mid-2009.B.the end of 2009.C.mid-2011.D.the end of 2011.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news.At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25.The following are involved in the operations to rescue the children in Honduras EXCEPT
A.the police.B.the district attorney.C.the prison authorities.D.Institute of Childhood and Family.26.What punishment would parents face if they allowed their children to beg?
A.To be imprisoned and fined.B.To have their children taken away.C.To be handed over to the authorities.D.None.Question 27 is based on the following news.At the end of the news item.you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.27.What is the news item about?
A.Coastlines in Italy.B.Public use of the beach.C.Swimming and bathing.D.Private bathing clubs.Question 28 is based on the following news.At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.28.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the news?
A.The airport was shut down for Friday.B.There was a road accident involving two buses.C.Local shops were closed earlier than usual.D.Bus service was stopped for Friday.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news.At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29.How many people were rescued from the apartment building?
A.17.B.24.C.21.D.41.30.Which of the following details in the news is CORRECT?
A.The rescue operation involved many people.B.The cause of the explosions has been determined.C.Rescue efforts were stopped on Thursday.D.The explosions didn't destroy the building.2010年英语专业四级真题答案
The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world.But to those who are new to it all, it can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing.October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar.Universities have something called Freshers' Week for their newcomers.It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking.Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?
Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot.So just take it all in slowly.Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years.1-5 DDACA
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第四篇：2006年英语专业四级考试真题及答案
2006年英语专业四级考试真题及答案
PART Ⅲ CLOZE
There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most（31）held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means（32）the pavement into a busy street!（33）you must pass under a ladder you can（34）bad luck by crossing your fingers and（35）them crossed until you have seen a dog.（36）, you may lick your finger and（37）a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the（38）has dried.Another common（39）is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house-it will either bring（40）to the person who opened it or to the whole（41）.Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is（42）, as it inevitably brings rain!
The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month（43）on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay（44）.the worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror,（45）it brings seven years of bad luck!The superstition is supposed to（46）in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are（47）witchcraft…… it is（48）lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood（49）luck.This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as “my car has never（50）, touch wood?”
31.A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily
32.A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from
33.A If B As C Though D Unless34.A erase B remove C avoid D ease
35.A keep B keeping C kept D to keep 36.A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively
37.A make B print C perform D produce 38.A label B symbol C mark D cut
39.A argument B superstition C opinion D idea 40.A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune
41.A house B household C home D circle 42.A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate
43.A falls B arrives C drops D happens 44.A away B outdoors C indoors D far
45.A when B as C if D though 46.A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate
47.A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in
48.A especially B specially C frequently D rarely
49.A as B for C in D of
50.A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken down
PART Ⅳ GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY
51.__dullhe may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A Although B whatever C As D However
52.If only I __play the guitar as well as you!
A would B could C should D might
53.The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by which B for which C to which D at which
54It's high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stopped B had to stop C shall stop D stop
55The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has found B was finding C had found D would find
56Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to have B must have C may have D should have
57I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should think B by what you are thinking C that you would think D with what you were thinking
58Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work.A enough good B good enough C as good enough D good as enough
59It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attracts B shall attract C attract D has to
60Land belongs to the city;there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such a B not such C not such a D no such
61My daughter has walked eight miles today.We never guessed that she could walk__far.A / B such C that D as
62The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A proves B is proving C are proving D prove
63There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not counting B not to count C don't count D having not counted
64It was __ we had hoped
A more a success than B a success more than C as much of a success as D a success as much as
65There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?
A didn't it B doesn't there C usedn't it? D didn't there
66It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinction B difference C separation D discrimination
67A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshing B restoring C renovating D renewing
68The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backs B necks C toes D heels
69The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing.A security B safety C protection D secureness
70Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A cater B supply C provide D equip
71The tone of the article __ the writer's mood at the time.A reproduced B reflected C imagined D imitated
72This is not the right __ to ask for my help;I am far too busy even to listen
73The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies.A concerns B offers C asks D involves
74Our family doctor's clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A rests B stands C stays D seats
75She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assemble B appear C squeeze D gather
76After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leaking B trickling C prominent D noticeable
77The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellent B conspicuous C prominent D noticeable
78Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon.A regained B recovered C restored D revived
79His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A rich B quick C productive D fertile
80The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderable B inconsiderate C inaccurate D incomparable
PART Ⅴ READING COMPREHENSION
TEXT A
In the case of mobile phones, change is everything.Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First.Let's talk about culture.The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications.The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting” influence.People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet.Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance.You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place.Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run.It is no longer “see you there at 8”, but “text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are”.Texting changes people as well.In their paper, “insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging”, two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers” and the “texters”-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality.Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts.This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language.There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone.There is the “speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away.And there is the “spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy.So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous.But perhaps you needn't worry so much.After all, it is good to talk.81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they
A: arrange the meeting place beforehandB.postpone fixing the place till last minuteC: seldom care about when and where to meetD: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on
A: TALKERSB;the “speakeasy”c.the “spacemaker”D.texters
We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are
A: quite revealingB: well writtenc: unacceptable by othersd;shocking to others
according to the passage ,who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobilea: talkersb: the speakeasyc :the spacemakerd: texters
an appropriate title for the passage might be
A: the SMS effectb: cultural implication of mobile use
c: change in the use of the mobiled: body language and the mobile phone!
TEXT B
Over the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have.In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned.Ideas about social class-whether a person is “working-class” or “middle-class”
-are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors.As a result of this and also of the fact that workers' jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence.The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth.He was-and still is-inclined to take a longer-term view.Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security.Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity（or the education and training）to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed.In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors.Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”.Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past.In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people.They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary.There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations.Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid（whatever the type of job they may have）and the low-paid.As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?
A: life style and occupationB: Attitude and incomeC: income and job securityD: job security and hobbies
the writer seems to suggest that the description of —— is closer to truth?
A: middle-class ways of spending moneyB: working-class ways of spending the weekendC: working-class drinking habitsD: middle-class attitudes
according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle-class?
A: desiring for securityB: Making long term plansC: having priorities in life
D: saving money
working-class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?
A: better social securityB: more job opportunities
C: higher living standardD: better legal protection.90 Which of the following statement is incorrect?
A: Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B: The gap between working-class and middle-class young people is narrowing
C: different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear
D: middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people!
TEXT C
For several days I saw little of Mr.Rochester.In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and some times stayed to dine with him.When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile.His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr.Rochester after dinner.He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy.There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine.As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, “do you think I'm handsome, Miss Eyre?”
The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: 'No, sir.“
”ah, you really are unusual!You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.“
”Sir, I'm sorry.I should have said that beauty doesn't matter, or something like that,“"no, you shouldn't!I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back!You have honesty and feeling.There are not many girls like you.But perhaps I go too fast.Perhaps you have awaful faults to counterbalance your few good points
I thought to myself that he might have too.He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,” yes, you're right.I have plenty of faults.I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again.I might have been very different.I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser.I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong.It wasn't my character, but circumstances which were to blame.Why do I tell you all this? Because you're the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you're sympathetic and give them hope.“
It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me.He didn't seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.”Don't be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.“ He continued.” you don't relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you.But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely.You're like a bird in a cage.When you get out of the cage, you'll fly very high.Good night.“
91:at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr.Rochester were all except
A: busyB: sociableC: friendlyD: changeable
92, in ”……and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…“.the word about means
A: aroundB: on C: outsideD: concerning.93.why did Mr.Rochester say” ……and the you stab me in the back!" the（7thpara.A: because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife
B: because Jane had intended to be more critical.C: because Jane had regretted having talked to him
D: because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94, from what Mr.Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to
A: Tell her all his trouble B: tell her his life experience.C: change her opinion of himD change his circumstances
95, at the end of the passage , Mr.Rochester sounded
A: rudeB: coldC: friendlyD: encouraging.TEXTD
The ideal companion machine-the computer-would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner.Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting.In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style.The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions;it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another.At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy.The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation.After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions.It would have a familiarity with the user's life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored.The computer's own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user.With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96.Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?
A: Active in communicationB: Attractive in personality.C: enjoyable in performanceD: unpredictable in behaviour
97.The computer would develop friendships with humans in a（n）——way.A: Quick B: unpredictableC: productiveD: inconspicuous.98.Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?
A: Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B: Being sensitive to earlier contact.C: Being ready to learn about the person's life D: Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99 Throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computerA: favorableB: critical C: vague D: hesitant
100.Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?
A: Articial relationships.B: How to form intimate relationships
C: The affectionate machine D: Humans and computers
第五篇：英语四级真题及答案
1991年6月大学英语四级真题及答案
41.We had a party last month, and it was a lot of fun, so let's have ______ one this month.(A)another(C)the other
(B)more(D)other
42.It was difficult to guess what her _____ to the news would be.(A)impression(C)comment
(B)reaction(D)opinion
43.I decided to go to the library as soon as I _____.(A)finish what I did(C)would finish what I was doing
(B)finished what I did(D)finished what I was doing
44.There were some ______ flowers on the table.(A)benefits(C)false
(B)unnatural(D)unreal
45.We are interested in the weather because it _____ us so directly----what we wear, what we do, and even how we feel.(A)benefits(C)guides
(B)affects(D)effects
46.Will all those _____ the proposal raise their hands?
(A)in relation to(C)in excess of
(B)in contrast to(D)in favor of
47.Children are very curious ______.(A)at heart(C)on purpose
(B)in person(D)by nature
48.The match was cancelled because most of the members _____ a match without a standard court.(A)objected to having(C)objected to have
(B)were objected to have(D)were objected to having
49.The teacher doesn't permit _____ in class.(A)smoke(C)smoking
(B)to smoke(D)to have a smoke
50.I like watching TV _____ to the cinema.(A)more than to go(C)more than going
(B)than going(D)rather than to go
51.I appreciate ______ to your home.(A)to be invited(C)having invited
(B)to have invited(D)being invited
52.I hope my teacher will take my recent illness into _____ when judging my examination.(A)regard(C)account
(B)counting(D)observation
53.You _____ all those calculations!We have a computer to do that sort of thing.(A)needn't have done(C)shouldn't have done
(B)must not have done(D)can not have done
54.Important people don't often have much free time as their work _____ all their time.(A)takes away(C)takes up
(B)takes over(D)takes in
55.When I was very young, I was terribly frightened of school, but I soon ____ it.(A)got off(C)got away
(B)got across(D)got over
56.Many people complain of the rapid ____ of modern life.(A)rate(C)pace
(B)speed(D)growth
57.San Francisco is usually cool in the summer, but Los Angeles _____.(A)is rarely(C)hardly is
(B)rarely is(D)is scarcely
58.The speaker, _____ for her splendid speeches, was warmly received by the audience.(A)having known(C)knowing
(B)being known(D)known
59.American women were _____ the right to vote until 1920 after many years of hard struggle.(A)ignored(C)refused
(B)neglected(D)denied
60.I couldn't find _____, and so I took this one.(A)a large enough coat(C)a large coat enough
(B)an enough large coat(D)a coat enough large
61.I always _____ what I have said.(A)get to(C)lead to
(B)hold to(D)see to
62.No sooner had we reached the top of the hill _____ we all sat down to rest.(A)when(C)than
(B)then(D)until
63.Evidence came up _____ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 months old.(A)what(C)that
(B)which(D)whose
64.He moved away from his parents, and missed them ______ enjoy the exciting life in New York.(A)too much to(C)very much to
(B)enough to(D)much so as to
65.He was _____ of having asked such a silly question.(A)sorry(C)ashamed
(B)guilty(D)miserable
66.The last time we had a family reunion was ______ my brother's wedding ceremony four years ago.(A)in(C)during
(B)at(D)over
67.What _____ would happen if the director knew you felt that way?
(A)do you suppose(C)will you suppose
(B)you suppose(D)you would suppose
68._____ the advances of science, the discomforts of old age will no doubt always be with us.(A)As for(C)Except
(B)Besides(D)Despite
69.How close parents are to their children _____ a strong influence on the character of the children.(A)have(C)having
(B)has(D)to have
70.He _____ when the bus came to a sudden stop.(A)was almost hurt(C)was to hurt himself
(B)was hurt himself(D)was hurting himself
41.A 42.B 43.D 44.A 45.B 46.D 47.D 48.A 49.C 50.C
51.D 52.C 53.A 54.C 55.D 56.C 57.B 58.D 59.D 60.A
61.B 62.C 63.C 64.A 65.C 66.B 67.A 68.D 69.B 70.A
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