2001年1月大学英语四级考试试题_新闻中心

2001年1月大学英语四级考试试题

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(20 minutes) 　　Section A 　　Directions 　　: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. Attheend of each conversation, a question will be asked about whatwassaid. Both the conversation and the question will be spokenonlyonce. After each question there will be a pause. During thepause,you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), anddecidewhich is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letteron theAnswer 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 weknowthat the two were talking about some work they had to finishin theevening. This is most likely to have taken place at theoffice.Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. Youshould chooseon the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single linethrough thecentre. 　　Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D] 1.A)Get some change from Jane.B)Goto look for a payphone. 　　C)Use the womans phone.D)Pay for the phone call.2.A)At anartgallery.B)In a department store. 　　C)At a bookstore. D)In a workshop.3.A)She will help the mantocatch up.B)She is worried about the mans health. 　　C)She has bought the man an uptodate map. D)Shes boughttheman a pair of glasses today.4.A)He is going to give a talkonfishing.B)He is eager to meet Susans parents. 　　C)He has the same hobby as Susans father. D)He thinks fishingisa good way to kill time.5.A)He finds the presentation hardtofollow. B)He speaks highly of the presentation. 　　C)He considers the presentation very dull. D)He thinksProfessorWhite has chosen an interesting topic.6.A)A bookshelf.B)Atypewriter.C)Some stocks.D)High quality paper.7.A)They setoffearly.B)They wait for a fine day. 　　C)They go sightseeing.D)They go to the seaside.8.A)He likedtoshow off in class.B)He was the first person she metatschool. 　　C)He had a funny face.D)He was late for school on thefirstday.9.A)Her car can stand any crash. B)Her car is kept ingoodcondition. 　　C)Her car is not as good as his. D)Her car is maintained aswellas his.10.A)She is too busy to go.B)Shes willing togoswimming. 　　C)She doesnt want to wait long. D)She enjoys thewonderfulweather. 　　Section B 　　 　　Directions 　　:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the endofeach passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passageandthe questions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion,you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A),B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswerSheet with a single line through the center.PassageOneQuestions 11to 13 are based on the passage you have justheard.11.A)He was atax collector. B)He was a governmentofficial. 　　C)He was once a friend of the ruler.D)He was once a shcoolteacherin India.12.A)To reward outstanding tax collectors. B)Todeclarenew ways of collecting tax. 　　C)To collect money from the persons invited. D)To entertainthosewho had made great contributions to the government.13.A)Theywereexcused from paying income tax. 　　B)They were given some silver and gold coins by the ruler. 　　C)They tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for. 　　D)They enjoyed being invited to dinner at therulerspalace.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on thepassage youhave just heard.14.A)They liked travelling.B)Thereasons areunknown. 　　C)They were driven out of their homes.D)They wanted to findabetter place to live in.15.A)They are unfriendly toGypsies.B)Theyadmire the musical talent of the Gypsies. 　　C)They are envious of Gypsies. D)They try to put upwithGypsies.16.A)They are now taught in their own language. B)Theyarenow allowed to attend local schools. 　　C)Special schools have been set up for them. D)Permanenthomeshave been built for them.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 arebasedon the passage you have just heard.17.A)The causesarefamiliar.B)The causes are not well understood. 　　C)The causes are obvious.D)The causes areverycomplicated.18.A)Improved highway design.B)Betterpublictransportation. 　　C)Regular driver training.D)Strictertrafficregulations.19.A)Highway crime. B)Drivers errors. C)Poortrafficcontrol.D)Confusing road signs.20.A)Increasing peoplesawarenessof traffic problems. B)Enhancing drivers senseofresponsibility. 　　C)Building more highways.D)Designing better cars.PartⅡReadingComprehension(35 minutes) 　　Section A 　　Directions 　　: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followedbysome questions or unfinished statements. For each of them therearefour choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) . You should decide onthebest choice and mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheetwith a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21to 25are based on the following passage. 　　Dogs are social animals and without proper training, theywillbehave like wild animals. They will spboil your house, destroyyourbelongings, bark excessively,fight other dogs and even biteyou.Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dogactivitiesthat occur at the wrong time or place or are directed atthe wrongthing. The key to preventing or treating behavior problemsuslearning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behaviortooutlets that are acceptable in the domestic setting. 　　One of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself istoobedience train (驯服) it. Obedience training doesnt solveallbehavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving justaboutany problem.Training opens up a line of communication betweenyouand your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instructyourdog about what you want it to do. 　　Training is also an easy way to establish the social rankorder.When your dog obeys a simple request of come here, sit, itisshowing obedience and respect for you. It is not necessarytoestablish yourself as top dog or leader of the dog pack (群)byusing extreme measures. You can teach your dog itssubordinate(从属的)role by teaching it to show submission to you. Mostdogs loveperforming tricks for you to pleasantly accept that youare incharge. 　　Training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog.Itcanenrich your relationship and make living together moreenjoyable. Awell trained dog is more confident and can more safelybe allowed agreater amount of freedom than an untrained animal.21.Behaviorproblems of dogs are believed to _______. 　　A) be just part of their nature B) worsen in modern society 　　C) occure when they go wildD) present a threat to thecommunity22.The primary purpose of obedience training is to_______. 　　A) teach the dog to perform clever tricks 　　B) make the dog aware fo its owners authority 　　C) provide the dog with outlets for its wild behavior 　　D) enable the dog to regain its normal behavior23.Effectivecommunication between a dog and its owner is _______. 　　A) essential to solving the dogs behavior problems 　　B) the foundation for dogs to perform tasks 　　C) a good way to teach the dog new tricks 　　D) an extreme measure in obedience training24. Why do petdogslove performing tricks for their masters? 　　A) To avoid being punished.B) To show their affection fortheirmasters. 　　C) To win leadership of the dog pack. D) To show theirwillingnessto obey.25. When a dog has received effective obediencetraining,its owner _______. 　　A) can give the dog more rewards B) will enjoy a betterfamilylife 　　C) can give the dog more freedom D) will have more confidenceinhimself【1】【2】【3】【4】