第一篇：2014年英语专业四级考试真题
The Victorians had become addicted to speed and, like all speed crazy kids, they wanted to go ever faster.Time was money and efficiency became increasingly important.Although division of labour had been conceived by Adam Smith and illustrated by a pin factory in The Wealth of Nations in 1776, it could now become fully realised.This specialisation andindividualisation of labour was in marked contrast to the rural means of production, in which the family was the means of production, consumption and socialisation.With greater speed came a greater need for industries and businesses to make more and make it quicker.Steam made this possible and changed working life forever.Gone were the days when work was dictated by natural forces: steam engines were servant to neither season nor sunshine.Factories had foremen and life became correspondingly more regimented.The clocking-on machine was invented in 1885 and time and motion studies to increase efficiency would be introduced only some twenty years later.But it was not all bad news.Agricultural incomes depended on variable harvests and weather.Factories provided secure and predictable income, but long hours.Working life was becoming increasingly regulated, and the working week was reorganised to promote ever-greater efficiency.The old custom of St.Mondaywas gradually phased out and to compensate, work stopped around midday on Saturday and did not resume until Monday morning.A new division between 'work' and 'leisure' emerged, and this new block of weekend leisure time coincided with the development of spectator sports like cricket and football, and the rise of music hall entertainment for the new working classes.特性他
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.特性同
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.
第二篇：1998年英语专业四级考试真题
1998年英语专业四级考试真题
PART ⅣCLOZE[15 MIN]
The way that people spend their money, and the objects on which they spend it, are the last areas where free choice and individuality can be expressed.The choice reflects personal taste, the way people see themselves and the fantasies they(26)about their lives, the restrictions on money available(27)them, the presence of others in the family with a(28)on that money, and the influence
of current convention,(29), surroundings and locality.Shopping is an important human activity.Yet shoppers are(30)with a confusing situation and a(n)(31)changing one.Theconfusionarisesfromtheclaims(32)adverting,frominadequateinformationaboutnew products, new materials, new places to shop--a confusion enhanced by rising prices and a(n)(33)choice of goods than ever before.The search(34)the right purchase is based on ignorance of(35)own needs and ignorance of the product's(36)for those needs.When choosing any particular item, there are several lines of communication which might provide some guidance.(37)none of these is entirely satisfactory.For example, you can ask a shop assistant initially.(38)you find one, she may quite(39)not know the answers.She may be a schoolgirl with a
Saturday job, or a housewife(40)part-time.26.[A] imagine[B] possess[C] have
27.[A] to[B] for[C] with
28.[A] right[B] demand[C] request
29.[A] growth[B] upbringing[C] cultivation
30.[A] dealt[B] faced[C] coped
31.[A] suddenly[B] instantly[C] rapidly
32.[A] made by[B] seen in[C] hinted at
33.[A] ampler[B] larger[C] broader
34.[A] from[B] into[C] for
35.[A] their[B] one's[C] his
36.[A] fitness[B] use[C] value
37.[A] And[B] Still[C] Yet
38.[A] Even ff[B] Although[C] Because
39.[A] generally[B] authentically[C] innocently
40.[A] studying[B] practicing[C] working
PART ⅤGRAMMAR & VOCABULARY[15 MIN]
41.John is __ hardworking than his sister, but he failed in the exam.[A] no less[B] no more[C] not less[D] no so
42.She remembered sever, d occasions in the past __ she had experienced a similar feeling.[A] while[B] before[C] that[D] when
43.ff your car __ any attention during the first12 months, take it to an authorized dealer.[D]own [D] of [D] claim [D] expansion [D] greeted [D] readily [D] set in [D] wider [D] with [D] her [D] worth [D] Even [D] While [D] genuinely [D] shopping
[A] shall need[B] should need[C] would need[D] will need
44.The indoor swimming pool seems to be a great deal more luxurious than__
[A] is necessary[B] being necessary[C] to be necessary[D] it is necessary
45.__, he can now only watch it on TV at home.[A] Obtaining not a ticket for the match[B] Not obtaining a ticket for the match
[C] Not having obtained a ticket for the match[D ] Not obtained a ticket for the match
46.The children prefer camping in the mountains __ an indoor activity.[A] to[B] than[C] for[D] with
47.Language belongs to each member of the society, to the cleaner__ to the professor.[A] as far as[B] the same as[C] as much as[D] as long as
48.__ he needed money for a new car, he decided not to borrow it from the bank.[A] Much as[B] Much though[C] As much[D] Though much
49.The Clarks haven't decided yet which hotel
[A] to stay[B] is to stay[C] to stay at[D] is for staying
50.His strong sense of humor was __ make everyone in the room burst out laughing.[A] so as to[B] such as to[C] so that[D] such that
51.__ enough time and money, the researcher would have been able to discover more in this field.[A] Giving[B] To give[C] Given[D] Being given
52.You __ Mark anything.It was none of his business.[A] needn’t have told[B] needn't tell[C] mustn't have told[D] mustn't tell
53.The membership card entitled himcertain privileges in the dub.[A] on[B] in[C] at[D] to
54.Obviously, the Chairman's remarks at the conference were __ and not planned.[A] substantial[B] spontaneous[C] simultaneous[D] synthetic
55.For the success of the project, the company should __ the most of the opportunities at hand.[A] obtain[B] grasp[C] catch[D] make
56.Failure to follow the club rules __ him from the volleyball team.[A] disfavored[B] dispelled[C] disqualified[D] dismissed
57.The discovery of new oil-fields in various parts of the country filled the government with __ hope.[A] eternal[B] infinite[C] ceaseless[D] everlasting
58.At first the company refused to purchase the equipment, but __ this decision was revised.[A] subsequently[B] successively[C] predominantly[D] preliminarily
59.The local police are authorized to __ anyone's movements as they think fit.[A] pause[B] halt[C] repel[D] keep
60.Have you ever received __ of what has happened to her?
[A] the word[B] words[C] word[D] the words
61.Twelve is to threefour is to one.[A] what[B] as[C] that[D] like
62.Things went well for her during her early life but in her middle age her __ seemed to change.[A] affair[B] luck[C] event[D] chance
63.Although I spoke to her about the matter several times, she took little __ of what I said.[A] remark[B] warning[C] notice[D] attention
64.The scheme was __ when it was discovered it would be very costly.[A] resigned[B] surrendered[C] released[D] abandoned
65.Yesterday my aunt bought some new __ for her flat at the seaside.[A] furniture[B] furnitures[C] possession[D] possessions
第三篇：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
第四篇：2004年英语专业四级考试真题Dictation
2004年英语专业四级考试真题Dictation
Money
Money is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services.People use money to buy food , clothes , and hundreds of other things.In the past many different things were used as money.People on Pacific islands once exchanged shells for goods.The Chinese used cloth and knives.In Africa , elephant tusks or salt were used.Even today some people in Africa are still paid in salt.Coins were first invented by the Chinese.Originally they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the center , so that a piece string could keep them together.this made doing business much easier , but people still found coins inconvenient to carry when they wanted to buy something expensive.To solve this problem the Chinese again came up with a solution.They began to use paper money for coins.Now paper money notes are used throughout the world.2005年英语专业四级考试真题Dictation
The Wristwatch
It is generally believed that wristwatches are an exception to the normal sequence in the evolution of men’s jewelry.Reversing the usual order , they were first worn by women and then adopted by men.I n the old days , queens included wristwatches among their crown jewelry.Later they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers.Until World War I , Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters.Then army officers discovered that the wristwatch was most practical for active combat.Race car drivers also loved to wear wristwatches without feeling self-conscious.By 1924 some 30% of men’s watches were worn on the wrist.Today the figure is 90% and they are now worn by both men and women for practical purposes rather than for decoration.07年英语专业真题听力 Dictation
Advertising has already become a specialized activity in modern times.In today’s business world, supply is usually greater than demand.There is great competition between manufactures of the same kind of product because they want to persuade customers to buy their particular brand.They always have to remind their customers of the name and qualities of their products by advertising.The manufacture advertises in newspapers and on the radio.He sometimes employs sales girls to distribute
samples of their products.He sometimes advertises on the Internet as well.In addition, he always has advertisements put into television programs that will accept them.Manufactures often spend huge sums of money on advertisements.We buy a
particular product because we think that is the best.We usually think so because the
advertisements say so.People often don’t ask themselves if the advertisements are telling the truth when they buy advertised products from shops.2010年英语专业四级考试真题Dictation
Freshman's Week Britain 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 this system, it can sometimes be confusing.October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar.Universities have something called “freshman's week” for their newcomers.It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join in 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 strangers in classrooms and dormitories can be worrying.Where do you start and who should you make friends with? Which clubs and society should you join? Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you.They worry 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.
第五篇：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
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