英语专四阅读真题

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英语专四阅读真题篇一：2012年英语专四真题及答案完整版

2012专四听写参考答案

Nowadays, many of us try to live in a way that will damage the environment as little as possible. We recycle our newspapers and bottles, we take public transport to get to work, we try to buy locally

produced fruit and vegetables，and we want to take these attitudes on holiday with us. This is why

alternative forms of tourism are becoming popular in the world. There are a lot of names for these new forms of tourism: responsible tourism, nature tourism, adventure tourism, educational tourism and more.

Although everyone may have a different

definition, most people agree that these new forms of tourism should do the following: first, they should conserve the wildlife and culture of the area; second, they should benefit the local people; third, they should make a profit without destroying natural resources; and finally they should provide an experience that tourists want to pay for.

2012专四听力参考答案

说明：由于是一次性听力并作答，没有反复斟酌，不能保证答案百分百正确，但是能保证百分之九十以上正确。另外对于有争议的答案下面会有备注。

1. C manufacturers

2. A ask for others’ advice before buying things

3. D cautious

4. D she is not happy about her study pressure

5. A it is useful

6. C she has no chance to make friends

7. B to try to change accommodation.

8. B it is an anniversary of the internet

9. D has varied opinions about the internet use

10.A the future of the internet

11.C a telephone bill

12.A rent

13.D applying for loans

14.B plan your work properly

15.D learning how to do gardening

16.C work and have reasonable aims

17.A one’s position

18.D all the above

19.A historical

20.D it tends to embrace new words

21.C on a cliff along the coast (此题也可能选D)

22.A it was incomplete

23.B snow stricken

24.D 48(此题答案有可能不准确，当时听的时候一闪而过）

25.A offices

26.B hotel owners

27.B a bank manager

28.C a day after the police launched investigation

29.D problems and complaints about e-mails

30.B box office revenue

2012专四完形填空参考答案（牡师院霍巍版）

31.A massive

32.D transformed

33.B continuously

34.D cause

35.A collided with

36.C when

37.B however

38.D which

39.A unpredictable

40.C crust

41.B bursts out

42.B and

43.D that

44.B active

45.C still

46.B (on和across有点纠结，也可能选其他的）

47.A (are to 和 might 仿佛都可以，只是语气不同）

48.B even

49.A accidents

50.B save

2012专四语法与词汇参考答案

51. B. No one except his supporters agree with him 考点：主谓一致问题

52. 限定词可以放在可数名词单复数之前

答案：C. such

53. 反身代词做同位语

答案：B. The manager herself will interview Mary.

54. 答案：A. be sent虚拟语气

55. 表达willingness的句子

答案：D. You shall get a promotion.

Shall在这里有主动陈诺的意思，实际上是我将提拔你。

56. 哪句语法有错？

答案：A. How strange feelings they are!

大家应该知道what 和 how 用于感叹句时的区别

57. 下面哪个做主语 subject

答案：D. It is clear that the crime was done deliberately

主语从句

58. 下面哪个做宾语 object

答案：C. My parents strongly object to my going out alone at night.

59. 下面哪一个不包含同位语appositive

答案：Ａ. She bought herself a pair of shoes.

60. Shall we buy the tickets first?

答案：He requested we buy the tickets first.

61. 原因状语从句 an adverbial clause of cause 答案： As there were no answer, I wrote again.

62. 状语 adverbial

答案：Ｄ. Despite the rain, everyone enjoyed the trip.

63. 答案：A. so I did.

64. 让步状语从句 an adverbial of concession

答案：For all that he seems to dislike me, I still like him.

英语专四阅读真题篇二：专四阅读2013真题及答案

2013 年英语专业四级阅读理解

2013 TEM4

TEXT A

The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication—but none can replace the role of a great speech.

The spoken word can handle various vital functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something.

Over the past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.

Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action.

Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people's hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.

A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information must be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way. When the H1N1 pandemic（流行病）was announced, the idea of “swine flu”（猪流感）scared many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions. Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson, after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.

It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.

If you’re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument. In sports, athletes know the importance of a pep talk（鼓舞士气的讲话）before a match to inspire teammates. You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.

On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need

comforting. Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.

Great speaking ability is not something we're born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put to good use. To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.

81. The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because

A. it has always been used to inspire or persuade people.

B. it has a big role to play in the entertainment business.

C. it plays important roles in human communication.

D. it is of great use in everyday-life context.

82. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking?

A. Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.

B. Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.

C. The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by

senior officers' speeches.

D. Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.

83. Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT

A. to convince people in a debate.

B. to inform people at a presentation.

C. to advise people at work.

D. to entertain people at a wedding.

84. According to the passage, which of the following best explains the author's view on “great speaking ability”?

A. It comes from observing rules.

B. It can be perfected with easy effort.

C. It can be acquired from birth.

D. It comes from learning and practice.

85. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Public speaking in international forums.

B. The many uses of public speaking.

C. Public speaking in daily life context.

D. The rules of public speaking.

TEXT B

Every business needs two things, says Skullcandy CEO Rick

Alden: inspiration and desperation. In 2001, Alden had both. He'd sold two snowboarding businesses, and he was desperately bored. But he had an idea: He wanted to make a new kind of headphone.

“I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,” he explains. Then I'm in a chairlift（索道）, I've got my headphones on, and I realize my phone is ringing. As 1 take my gloves off and reach for my phone, I think, “It can't be that tough to make headphones with two plugs, one for music and one for your cell phone.” Alden described what he wanted to a designer, perfected a prototype, and outsourced（外包）manufacturing overseas. Alden then started designing headphones into helmets, backpacks - anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding. “Selling into board and skate shops wasn't a big research effort,” he explains. “Those were the only guys I knew!”

Alden didn’t want to be a manufacturer. And by outsourcing, he'd hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt. But he was wrong. So he asked his wife, “Can I put a mortgage（抵押贷款） on the house? She said, ‘What is the worst thing that can happen? We lose the house, we sell our cars,

英语专四阅读真题篇三：2013专四英语真题

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. According to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could be

A. Presents.

B. fruits.

C. sauce. D. meat.参考答案： A 参考答案： A 参考答案： A

TIP：由录音中“... we have a Christmas tree, decorations, gifts, Christmas songs, silly Christmas games, and most importantly, Christmas lunch.”可知，圣诞的配套物品可以包括圣诞树、装饰品、礼物、圣诞歌、圣诞游戏和圣诞午餐等等。而在四个选项中，只有A选项“presents”符合原文，因此答案为A。

2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCEPT

A. roast turkey.

B. sweet potatoes.

C. meat. D. carrots.参考答案： B 参考答案： B 参考答案： B

TIP：此题也是细节题，对话中提到“... we’re eating it with all the things you traditionally eat with Christmas roast turkey: cranberry sauce, roast potatoes, gravy, stuffing, carrots.”在四个选项中，分别提到了A、C、D三项，而没有涉及B选项，sweet potato (甘薯)，所以答案选B。

3. Why did Helen come to Rob’s house?

A. She wanted to talk to Bob.

B. She had come to help Bob.

C. She had been invited to lunch. D. She was interested in cooking.参考答案： C 参考答案： C 参考答案： C TIP：从文中女士提及“Thank you for inviting me.”可以判断，Helen是收到了Rob的邀请，因此答案选C。

SCRIPT:

M: Hello, Helen! Merry Christmas!

W: Merry Christmas, Rob! You always get so excited on Christmas day.

M: Come in! Come in!

W: Thank you. Wow!

M: So, what do you think?

W: That’s amazing! So many decorations, and what a beautiful Christmas tree! You must have spent ages doing this. It’s beautiful!

M: I like to do Christmas with all the trimmings!

W: All the trimmings? I don’t understand.

M: All the trimmings — it means all the extra things that traditionally come with something to make it more special.

W: I see. Like all these decorations?

M: Yes. In my family, we have always had Christmas with all the trimmings, so we have a Christmas tree, decorations, gifts, Christmas songs, silly Christmas games, and most importantly, Christmas lunch. Come this way.

W: A turkey for lunch?

M: Now that is a roast turkey with all the trimmings! Not only is it a turkey, but we’re eating it with all the things you traditionally eat with Christmas roast turkey: cranberry sauce, roast potatoes, gravy, stuffing, carrots.

W: I think I understand what “all the trimmings” means now.

M: It’s an expression usually used with food, especially at Christmas and for the big roast dinners that we like to eat. I adore Sunday lunch with all the trimmings: roast meat, along with lots of vegetables and sauces and other traditional accompaniments.

W: Mmmm „

M: Anyway, enough talk! Let’s eat!

W: Delicious. Thank you for inviting me.

M: Well, cheers to that and Merry Christmas — with all the trimmings!

W: Merry Christmas!

SCRIPT:

M: Hello, Helen! Merry Christmas!

W: Merry Christmas, Rob! You always get so excited on Christmas day.

M: Come in! Come in!

W: Thank you. Wow!

M: So, what do you think?

W: That’s amazing! So many decorations, and what a beautiful Christmas tree! You must have spent ages doing this. It’s beautiful!

M: I like to do Christmas with all the trimmings!

W: All the trimmings? I don’t understand.

M: All the trimmings — it means all the extra things that traditionally come with something to make it more special.

W: I see. Like all these decorations?

M: Yes. In my family, we have always had Christmas with all the trimmings, so we have a Christmas tree, decorations, gifts, Christmas songs, silly Christmas games, and most

importantly, Christmas lunch. Come this way.

W: A turkey for lunch?

M: Now that is a roast turkey with all the trimmings! Not only is it a turkey, but we’re eating it with all the things you traditionally eat with Christmas roast turkey: cranberry sauce, roast potatoes, gravy, stuffing, carrots.

W: I think I understand what “all the trimmings” means now.

M: It’s an expression usually used with food, especially at Christmas and for the big roast dinners that we like to eat. I adore Sunday lunch with all the trimmings: roast meat, along with lots of vegetables and sauces and other traditional accompaniments.

W: Mmmm „

M: Anyway, enough talk! Let’s eat!

W: Delicious. Thank you for inviting me.

M: Well, cheers to that and Merry Christmas — with all the trimmings!

W: Merry Christmas!

SCRIPT:

M: Hello, Helen! Merry Christmas!

W: Merry Christmas, Rob! You always get so excited on Christmas day.

M: Come in! Come in!

W: Thank you. Wow!

M: So, what do you think?

W: That’s amazing! So many decorations, and what a beautiful Christmas tree! You must have spent ages doing this. It’s beautiful!

M: I like to do Christmas with all the trimmings!

W: All the trimmings? I don’t understand.

M: All the trimmings — it means all the extra things that traditionally come with something to make it more special.

W: I see. Like all these decorations?

M: Yes. In my family, we have always had Christmas with all the trimmings, so we have a Christmas tree, decorations, gifts, Christmas songs, silly Christmas games, and most importantly, Christmas lunch. Come this way.

W: A turkey for lunch?

M: Now that is a roast turkey with all the trimmings! Not only is it a turkey, but we’re eating it with all the things you traditionally eat with Christmas roast turkey: cranberry sauce, roast potatoes, gravy, stuffing, carrots.

W: I think I understand what “all the trimmings” means now.

M: It’s an expression usually used with food, especially at Christmas and for the big roast dinners that we like to eat. I adore Sunday lunch with all the trimmings: roast meat, along with lots of vegetables and sauces and other traditional accompaniments.

W: Mmmm „

M: Anyway, enough talk! Let’s eat!

W: Delicious. Thank you for inviting me.

M: Well, cheers to that and Merry Christmas — with all the trimmings!

W: Merry Christmas!

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. Why did the woman phone the club?

A. She wanted to know more about it.

B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.

C. She wanted to learn a new language.

D. She was interested in social activities.参考答案： A 参考答案： A 参考答案： A

TIP：录音中说“I saw your advertisement in the Students' Union today and I thought I’d phone to find out a bit more.”从而得知，这位女士是对这个俱乐部感兴趣才打电话进一步询问相关信息，因此选A。

5. We learn from the conversation that the club

A. mainly organizes language activities.

B. accepts members from local students.

C. has been set up for a long time. D. is increasing its membership.参考答案： D 参考答案： D 参考答案： D TIP：原文关于会员情况的描述说，“... we are a sort of social and cultural activity club for people from different countries.”可见这个俱乐部是社会文化方面的活动组织，下文虽有提及语言活动，但并不能得出“主要组织语言活动”的结论，所以排除A选项；会员来自不同的国家，并没有提及是否吸收本地学生，所以B排除；从“It’s quite a new club — we have about 80 members at the moment but we’re growing all the time.”可见，虽然俱乐部成立不久，但会员人数正逐步增加，因此在排除C选项的同时，可以选出D选项为正确答案。

6. According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German on

A. Wednesday.

B. Tuesday.

C. Monday. D. Friday.参考答案： A 参考答案： A 参考答案： A

TIP：细节题。原文提到语言活动时间：Wednesday — German，也就是说，周三可以练习德语，因此选A。

7. What is the man going to do after the conversation?

A. Call up the woman for her address.

B. Wait for the woman to call him again.

C. Mail the woman some information.

D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.参考答案： C 参考答案： C 参考答

案： C

TIP：原文中最后提到“... if you can just give me your name and address, I’ll send you the form and some more details.”从send能够得知，这位男士准备给女士邮寄表格和更多的详细资料，因此答案选择C选项。

SCRIPT:

M: Hello, International Students’ Club. Can I help you?

W: Oh, hello. I saw your advertisement in the Students’ Union today and I thought I’d phone to find out a bit more.

M: Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social and cultural activity club for people from different countries. It’s quite a new club — we have about 80 members at the moment but we’re growing all the time.

W: Right, that sounds interesting! I’m Australian actually, and I came here about a month ago. So I’m looking for ways to meet some new people. Er, what kind of activities do you organize?

M: Well, we have a range — cultural, sports, social and language activities.

W: Could you tell me something about the language activities?

M: Yes, every day except Thursday we have a language evening, where people can come and practice their languages. You know, over a drink or a bite to eat. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday — Spanish; Tuesday — Italian: Wednesday — German; and Friday – French. On Thursday we usually arrange a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come.

W: Well. That sounds great. I really need to practice my French and German.

M: OK. Well, if you can just give me your name and address, I’ll send you the form and some more details.

W: Thank you! That’s great! My name is „

SCRIPT:

M: Hello, International Students’ Club. Can I help you?

W: Oh, hello. I saw your advertisement in the Students’ Union today and I thought I’d phone to find out a bit more.

M: Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social and cultural activity club for people from different countries. It’s quite a new club — we have about 80 members at the moment but we’re growing all the time.

W: Right, that sounds interesting! I’m Australian actually, and I came here about a month ago. So I’m looking for ways to meet some new people. Er, what kind of activities do you organize?

M: Well, we have a range — cultural, sports, social and language activities.

W: Could you tell me something about the language activities?

M: Yes, every day except Thursday we have a language evening, where people can come and practice their languages. You know, over a drink or a bite to eat. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday — Spanish; Tuesday — Italian: Wednesday — German; and Friday – French. On Thursday we usually arrange a meal in a restaurant for

英语专四阅读真题篇四：2013年英语专四真题及答案解析汇总

2013年英语专四真题及答案解析--汇总

【2013年英语专四真题及答案解析--听写部分参考答案】

What is a dream for?

One theory is that we dream to release the deep, secret desires. We do not express these desires in real life because of the rules of polite society. Another theory is that dreams allow us to solve problems that we can't solve in real life. We go to sleep with a problem and wake up with the solution. This may be a way to use our dreams rather than a purpose of dreaming. If you believe that your dreams are important, then analyzing them may help you to focus on the problem and help you to find the solution. The modern image is that dreams are the brain's way of cleaning up the computer’s hard disk. Dreams organize the events of the day into folders and delete what is not needed. But we all know that very little of what we dream is concerned with what happened to us that day.

【2013年英语专四真题及答案解析--语法部分】

51. Facing the board of directors, he didn’t deny __________ breaking the agreement.

A. him B. it C. his D. its

解析：本题考查动名词的逻辑主语。动名词可以有自己的逻辑（意义）主语，一般可以用名词所有格Tom's，代词宾格如him（口语），书面语情况下一般用物主代词his，their。本题选C，但我还是要吐槽，因为根本就不需要多此一举添加his, he didn't deny breaking the agreement完全正确，比原题要精简地道许多，从写作角度来看，his根本是多余的，当然纯粹考察语法的话选C。

52. Xinchun returned from abroad . The italicized part functions as a (n) _______.

A. appositive (同位语) B. object C. adverbial D. complement. 解析：此题恐怕是最受争议的题目了，有人认为选A，有人认为选D。根据English Grammar: A University Course一书，“The Subject Complement (主语补足语) is the obligatory constituent which follows a copular verb(系动词) and which cannot be made subject in a passive clause: 比如Who’s there? It’s me/It’s I. She became a tennis champion at a very early age. Feel free to ask questions!” 一般语法书也是这么说的，有的书上把这种情况下接的名词叫做predicate noun/nominative,接的形容词叫做predicate adjective。该书接着说“As well as be and seem, a wide range of verbs can be used to link the subject to its Complement; these add meanings of transition (become, get, go, grow, turn) and of perception (sound, smell, look)

among others,” 比如I know it sounds stupid. The situation becomes even worse. 这些一般语法书也会提到，但是题目里的都不是这种现象，很多语法书对主语补语的介绍也就到此为止。好在这本书多介绍了一点，但情况很微妙。此书又说 More problematic is the constituent following other verbs that could be used intransitively with the same meaning, as in:

Saint Ethelbert was born a Saxon princess. (she was born)

He returned a broken man. (he returned)

He died young. (he died)

We shall consider such constituents as Complements on the strength of the possible paraphrase containing be (When he returned he was a broken man; When he died he was young).

这部分恰好就是本题所代表的类型，但是从该书作者表述来看，他们也承认这样的句子很不一般，不太容易轻易判定是否为主语补语，在本书里，作者认为可以看作是主语补语，因为大概可以改写成含有系动词be的句子，但作者的措辞显然没有那么肯定，有待商榷的意思。据此，本题可以选D，是主语补足语。

53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)?

A. Nonsmoker B. Deadline C. Meanness D. Misfit 解析：首先要知道什么是复合词。A compound is a word that consists of more than one free morpheme。所谓morpheme词素是最小的音义结合体，其最大的特点是不能再被分割为更小的音义结合体。而free morpheme是指能独立存在使用的词素，bound morpheme则是必须依附于其他单位的词素，比如前缀后缀属于bound morpheme，如pre-，-ment，在单词shipment里，ship就是free morpheme，-ment则是bound。因此四个选项里只有deadline是由两个free morpheme构成（dead + line），其他三个都有Bound morpheme比如non, ness, mis-等。

54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood?

A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o'clock.

B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.

C. Walk straight ahead, and don't turn till the second traffic lights.

D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday. 解析: subjunctive mood是指虚拟语气，四个选项里只有A的insist属于虚拟语气用法，其中that从句里省略了should。

55. The following determiners(限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT __________.

A. more B. enough C. many D. such

解析：限定词的用法是近几年专四的热门考点，诸如some，many，both，all，each等用法究竟如何还是希望大家多翻阅语法书和词典。这道题看似有点难度，也许你从来不知道哪个限定词可以接名词复数和不可数名词，但好在备选项里每个单词你都可以去接名词试试就知道了，比如more money, more trees; enough money, enough trees; many money?, many trees; such big trees, such behavior.所以选C。

56. 解析：首先要明白and不一定表示并列。A，C里的and表示先后；D里的and表示递进；只有B里的and表示对比。

56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?

A. She opened the door and quietly went in.

B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.

C. Think it over again and you'll get an answer.

D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don't like this.

57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)?

A. Much B. Neither C. One D. Quarter 解析：估计不少学生看到名词替代词这个术语，一开始都吓着了，因为压根没听说过，不过对做这道题目倒无大碍，所谓名词替代词顾名思义就是指能代替名词或名词短语，避免重复的词，英语里one, ones,(the)same等都是常见的。比如There are good films as well as bad ones.除此以外还有the kind, the sort，比如Slang disappears quickly, especially the juvenile sort.还有一些不定代词等比如all, both, some, any enough, several, none, many, much, (a) few, (a) little, the other, others, another, either, neither等，比如Can you get me some nails? I need some. I don’t want any more food. I’ve had enough. 本题选D, quarter不是名词替代词。

58. All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT __.

A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.

B. The President is coming to the UN next week,

C. The school pupils will be home by now.

D. He is going to email me the necessary information.

解析：这道题目有点意思，既考查时态，又考查will的用法，A/B/D都是将来时的各种表达，唯独C的will，看似是将来时标志，其实不然，因为和by now矛盾，这里will的用法是指you think something is true，表说话人自己的看法，比如That will be Tim coming home now; Ask anyone and they will tell you the same thing. 本题选C。

59. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?

A. Politics are the art or science of government.

B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.

C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.

D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged.

解析：本题考查主谓一致（agreement/concord）。ten miles看作整体单数，mumps腮腺炎这个单词就是以s结尾的，不可数名词；furniture在英语里是不可数名词；A里的politics并不是指政治，而是指政治学(political science)，是不可数名词，但这个用法主要是英式英语。此外，politics表示政治可以看作不可数名词，也可以看作复数，比如Politics have always interested me. 本题选A。

60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship?

A. The arrival of the tourists B. The law of Newton

C. The occupation of the island D. The plays of Oscar Wilde 解析：章振邦的书拿到手后果然发现了他的讲解，基本就是原句。第五版的55页，名词属格和of-词组一节说：名词属格和of-词组在意义和用法上有许多相同之处，比如the trunk of an elephant=an elephant's trunk，表示主谓关系有the arrival of the prime minister;表示动宾关系 the occupation of the Island;表来源 the law of Newton。因此据此本题选A。但我要吐槽的是先不说我手上其他参考书根本没有讲到，就这种主谓关系，动宾关系的说法我就不太同意，因为所谓词组的主谓关系和动宾关系是汉语语法里的说法，英语里说主谓自然指的是句子，一个名词短语何来主谓之说？

61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive?

A. He is not the man to draw back.

B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.

C. Larry has a large family to support.

D. There is really nothing to fear.

解析：又是同位语？！四个选项的用法在大部分语法书里并没有做进一步区分，都成为不定式的定语用法，修饰名词。不过章振邦的书里又出现了这个，又是原句作为选项出现，章指出不定式作为名词的后置修饰语时，不定式和名词之间的搭配关系是主谓A中的the man draw back，也可以是C和D的动宾to fear nothing, to support family；有时候也是同为关系,比如urge(冲动)的内容就是指to tell a lie撒谎，故为同位语。我不得不吐槽，章很喜欢分析任何语法单位的结构，他在教师用书的第一部分也说本书语法体系是要贯彻层次分析法。

62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence?

A. Let me drive you home, shall I?

B. You will mind your own business.

C. Come and have dinner with us.

D. I wish you could stay behind.

解析：花了点时间翻遍手头各类语法和用法图书，除了直接用动词打头，Do/Don't，You/其他唤名+动词, let类型外，均没有见到D的wish类型。说明：似乎只有章振邦的书上在情态动词will一节提到B的属于加强祈使句。我个人对此表示质疑。更常见的应该是You mind your own business。如果说You will mind your own business是祈使句，那么You will see him now岂不是也是祈使句？这显然说不通。其实You will mind your own business要有祈使句功能，还跟语气语调有很大关系，应该念成You WILL mind your own business! 而不是YOU will mind your own business. 出题人不严谨，死扣语法书，可见一斑。

63. If it _______ tomorrow, the match would be put off.

A. were to rain B. was to rain C. was raining D. had rained 解析：最经典的If条件虚拟句，说的是将来，应该选A.

64. Which of the following sentences expresses a fact?

A. Mary and her son must be home by now.

B. Careless reading must give poor results.

C. It’s getting late, and I must leave now.

D. He must be working late at the office.

解析：目前来看又要有争议。很多人认为是B，而我之前说C，尽管C里的must是表示主观必须（C只有前半句是fact，后半句谈不上什么事实）。问题在于如何理解B的must。在English Grammar: A University Course一书里有一节谈到must的logical necessity用法问题，作者说在英式英语里有用must表示逻辑上的必定如此，尽管美国人更喜欢用have to。比如 If Jane is Pat's sister and Jill is Jane's daughter, Pat must be Jill's aunt.此时Pat must be Jill's aunt就相当于不用情态动词的陈述句Pat is Jill's aunt.如此极端的例子才能说明这是逻辑上的必然，但我实在看不出选项B里一个没有语境的句子是如何有逻辑上的必然，我个人觉得Careless reading must give poor results.和Careless reading gives poor results.还是不一样的。B句是章振邦那本书里的原句，章自己也说“用must表示必然，也是一种推测或推断，其口气最为肯定，一般用于肯定陈述句”由此来看，再如何肯定那也是一种推断，不是fact。

65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT __________.

A. remain B. turn C. write D. knock

解析：看到专四考这个题目，我只能呵呵。动态动词是指能够延续持续动作的，比如hit，run等，相反的则是Stative Verb静态动词，比如know.现在进行时是常见检验手段。你不能说I am knowing the answer，只能说I know the answer，因此know是静态动词。同理，题目的A选项remain也是静态动词，其他都是动态动词。

【2013年英语专四真题及答案解析--词汇部分】

66. __________ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.

A. Adhering B. Adopting C. Adjusting D. Acquainting 解析：这题没啥好说的，适应学校生活 adjust to school life，选C。

67. He is fed up with the same old routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part means __________.

A. dull B. boring C. long D. hard

解析： dreary指dull，选A。但有词典指出boring也是近义词，外教也表示AB均可。所以B也是对的，我估计出题人是选A。

68. At last night’s party Larry said something that I though was . The underlined part means __________.

A. I was unable to do B. I couldn’t understand

C. I was unable to stop D. I couldn’t tolerate

解析：be beyond somebody指to be too difficult for someone to understand.故选B。

英语专四阅读真题篇五：2008英语专四真题及答案

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2008)

-GRADE FOUR-

TIME LIMIT: 135 MIN

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 [120 MIN]

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 your answer sheet. 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. When is Anne available for the meeting?

A. The third week of May.

B. The third week of June.

C. The eleventh of June.

D. The eleventh of May.

2. Their meeting will probably take place in

A. London.

B. Toronto.

C. Mexico City.

D. Chicago.

3. When is Eric calling back?

A. Thursday afternoon.

B. Friday afternoon.

C. Thursday morning.

D. Friday morning.

Questions 4 to 6 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.

4. According to the woman, advertisements

A. let us know the best product.

B. give us sufficient information.

C. fail to convince people.

D. give misleading information.

5. In the woman's opinion, money spent on advertisements is paid

A. by manufacturers.

B. by customers.

C. by advertisers.

D. by all of them.

6. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?.

A. The woman seems to be negative about advertising.

B. The woman appears to know more about advertising.

C. The man is to be present at a debate on advertising.

D. The man has a lot to talk about on advertising.

Questions 7 to 10 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.

7. Mr Brown brought with him only a few things because

A. there wasn't enough space in the cupboard.

B. the hospital would provide him with everything.

C. he was to stay there for a very short time.

D. visitors could bring him other things.

8. According to the hospital rules, at which of the following hours can visitors see patients?

A. 2:00 pm.

B. 5:00 pm.

C. 7:00 pm.

D. 6:00 pm.

9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

A. Patients have breakfast at 8.

B. Patients have lunch at 12.

C. There are special alcohol lounges.

D. There are special smoking lounges.

10. Which statement best describes Mr Brown?

A. He knows little about hospital rules.

B. He can keep alcohol in the ward.

C. He knows when to smoke.

D. He is used to hospital life.

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, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.

11. Meeting rooms of various sizes are needed for

A. contacts with headquarters.

B. relaxation and enjoyment.

C. informal talks.

D. different purposes.

12. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as part of hotel facilities for guests?

A. Restaurants. B. Cinemas.

C. Swimming pools. D. Bars.

13. A hotel for an international conference should have the following EXCEPT

A. convenient transport services.

B. competent office secretaries.

C. good sports and restaurant facilities.

D. suitable and comfortable rooms.

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. The museum aims mainly to display

A. the area's technological development.

B. the nation's important historical events.

C. the area's agricultural and industrial development.

D. the nation's agricultural and industrial development.

15. The following have been significant in the area's prosperity EXCEPT

A. the motorways. B. the Roman road.

C. the canals. D. the railways.

16. We know from the passage that some exhibits

A. are borrowed from workshops.

B. are specially made for display.

C. reflect the local culture and customs.

D. try to reproduce the scene at that time.

17. The passage probably comes from

A. a conversation on the museum.

B. a museum tour guide.

C. a museum booklet.

D. a museum advertisement.

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. According to the speaker, safety in dormitory means that you

A. insure all your expensive things.

B. lock doors when going out.

C. lock windows at night.

D. take all necessary precautions.

19. What does the speaker suggest girls do when they are going to be out late?

A. Call their friends.

B. Stay with their friends.

C. Avoid walking in streets.

D. Always take a taxi.

20. What is the speaker's last advice?

A. To take a few self-defense classes.

B. To stick to well-lit streets at night.

C. To avoid walking alone at night.

D. To stay with their friends.

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. What happened during the New Year celebration in Thailand?

A. Terrorists fought with Government troops.

B. Thai troops killed terrorists.

C. There were shootings.

D. There were explosions.

22. What has led to the violent situation in the south of Thailand?

A. The Muslims wanted independence.

B. Thai troops have been sent there.

C. About 2000 people have been killed.

D. There have been more bombings since 2004.

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. Under the national oil law, the Iraqi government

A. will give more oil revenues to only a few provinces.

B. will let provinces distribute their oil revenues.

C. will distribute oil revenues according to population size.

D. will distribute oil revenues according to security needs.

24. The construction package is meant to

A. help build more houses.

B. help improve the country's economy.

C. help more children to go to school.

D. help more young people to get education.

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 joint committee will promote co-operation between Egypt and Spain in all the following

areas EXCEPT

A. education. B. industry.

C. investment. D. technology.

26. What is this news item mainly about?

A. The establishment of a joint committee.

B. The trade relations between Egypt and Spain.

C. The future trade volume between Egypt and Spain.

D. The establishment of a joint business council.

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. According to the news, Japanese teenage women

A. are less violent than men.

B. are less violent than before.

C. are more violent than before.

D. are more violent than men.

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 statements is CORRECT according to the news?

A. Zimbabweans stayed away from voting.

B. Zimbabweans were enthusiastic about voting.

C. Only a few Zimbabweans turned up to vote.

D. Zimbabweans believed that Mugabe would win.

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. The news mentioned _____ reason(s) for the action taken by Indian telecom workers.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

30. According to the news, who among the following were NOT affected by telecom workers' action?

A. Banks. B. Big companies. C. Long-distance callers. D. Government officials.

PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]

Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the eorresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.

Salt, shells or metals are still used as money in out-of-the-way parts of the world today. Salt may seem rather a strange (31)____ to use as money, (32)_____ in countries where the food of the people is mainly vegetable, it is often an (33)_____ necessity. Cakes of salt, stamped to show their (34)____, were used as money in some countries until recent (35)_____, and cakes of salt (36)____ buy goods in Borneo and parts of Africa.

Sea shells (37)_____ as money at some time(38)____ another over the greater part of the Old World. These were (39)___ mainly from the beaches of the Maldives Islands in the Indian Ocean, and were traded to India and China. In Africa, shells were traded right across the (40)___ from East to West.

Metal, valued by weight, (41)____ coins in many parts of the world. Iron, in lumps, bars or rings, is still used in many countries(42)_____ paper money. It can either be exchanged(43)____ goods, or made into tools, weapons, or ornaments. The early money of China, apart from shells, was of bronze, (44)_____ in flat, round pieces with a hole in the middle, called "cash". The

(45)_____ of these are between three thousand and four thousand years old - older than the earliest coins of the eastern Mediterranean.

Nowadays, coins and notes have (46)____ nearly all the more picturesque (47)____ of money, and (48)____ in one or two of the more remote countries people still keep it for future use on ceremonial (49)____ such as weddings and funerals, examples of (50)____ money will soon be found only in museums.

(31) A. object B. article C. substance D. category

(32) A. but B. and C. so D. even

(33) A. abstract B. advantageous C. abundant D. absolute

(34) A. weight B. value C. role D. size

(35) A. times B. events C. situations D. conditions

(36) A. even B. also C. still D. never

(37) A. had been used B. are used C. would be used D. would have been used

(38) A. and B. but C. yet D. or

英语专四阅读真题篇六：2009英语专四真题及答案(完整版)

四级全真试题2009

TIME LIMIT: 135 MIN

PART I DICTATION 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.

参考答案：

New Year’s Eve

For many people in the west, New Year’s Eve is the biggest party of the year. / It’s a time to get together with friends or family / and welcome the coming year. / New Year’s parties can take place in different places. / Some people hold a house party; others attend street parties, / while some just go for a few drinks with their friends. / Big cities have large and spectacular fireworks displays. / There is one thing that all New Year’s Eve parties have in common — / the countdown to midnight. / When the clock strikes twelve, people give a loud cheer and sing songs. / It’s also popular to make a promise in the new year. / This is called a new year’s resolution. / Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and keeping fit. / However, the promise is often broken quite quickly / and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days. /

PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION

In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

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. Mark is unhappy because of _______.

A. his Chemistry homework

B. a girl in his class

C. Linda’s words

D. Friday night's party

参考答案： B

TIP：对话中Mark提到I am already fed up, Linda. It's Jane. 可见他是为了一个女孩子而烦恼。

下文Well, the thing is that I just don't know how to make her notice me. 提示他的问题在于不知如何吸引那个女孩的注意力，故选B。

2. Which of the following is CORRECT?

A. Linda is Jane’s friend.

B. Mark is Jane’s boyfriend.

C. John is Jane's boyfriend.

D. Mark and John are good friends.

参考答案： C

TIP：根据对话结尾处Just another small problem. John's her boyfriend. 可知正确答案是C。

3. Did Mark eventually take Linda’s advice?

A. No.

B. Partly.

C. Completely.

D. Not mentioned.

参考答案： A

TIP：问题是Mark是否接受了Linda的建议，根据对话中内容可知，Linda让Mark辅导Jane做化学作业，但是Jane的化学比Mark还好；Linda又让Mark邀请Jane去John的舞会，但问题是，John是Jane的男朋友。可见Mark无法采纳Linda的建议。

SCRIPT:

W: Hi, Mark, how are you?

M: Actually, I am already fed up, Linda. It’s Jane.

W: Jane? Who’s Jane?

M: Oh, nobody really. Just a most stunningly attractive girl in my year at school.

W: Oh, is that all? So what’s the problem?

M: Well, the thing is that I just don’t know how to make her notice me. Or …

W: Wait a minute. I’ve got a brilliant idea. Why don’t you try talking to her?

M: But I wouldn’t know what to say. I …

W: Look. She is in your chemistry class, isn’t she? You are good at chemistry.

You could offer to help her with her chemistry homework. How about that?

M: Not bad. Just one problem.

W: What?

M: She is better than me at chemistry.

W: Ok, then. Well, there is that party at John’s on Friday night. You could invite her.

M: Just another small problem. John’s her boyfriend.

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. About the scratch on the product, the shop assistant thinks that _______.

A. the customer made it himself

B. there was definitely not one then

C. the customer should have checked

D. the customer was making trouble

参考答案： C

TIP：根据原文but it's really your responsibility to check the goods when you buy them 可见售货员认为顾客应当在购买时自己检查货品。

5. The customer was ______ when told he might not have worn the headphones

properly.

A. annoyed

B. surprised

C. indifferent

D. worried

参考答案： A

TIP：根据原文I know how to put earphones in my ears. Thank you very much.

及说话者的语气，可见此处的Thank you very much.为反语，由此可知该顾客十分生气。

6. How many complaints did the customer make about the product altogether?

A. Five.

B. Four.

C. Three.

D. Two.

参考答案： D

TIP：综合全文，该顾客总共提出两个问题：一为产品外观上的刮痕（first of all, there is this large scratch across the front of it）；另一为耳机漏音问题（But people can hear it, and it's really embarrassing on the bus and underground.）

7. The shop could exchange the product if the customer _______.

A. makes no more complaints

B. can produce the receipt

C. is still unhappy with it

D. brings it back within a week

参考答案： B

TIP：在对话结尾处，售货员提出“I suppose we could exchange it for another model, if you really aren't happy with it.” “Well, if I could just have the receipt.”可见如果有发票，即可更换产品。此处选项中的produce不表示“生产”，而是指“拿出或出示某事物（以供检验或使用）”。 SCRIPT:

W: Can I help you?

M: Yes. You see, I’ve bought this personal stereo at your shop three days ago. And I’m afraid it

hasn’t really matched up to what I was told about.

W: I see, what exactly is the matter?

M: Well, first of all, there is this large scratch across the front of it.

W: But you should have noticed that when you bought it.

M: But it was in the box and all sealed up.

W: Well. I’m sorry, but it’s really your responsibility to check the goods when you buy them. How are we to know that it wasn’t you who made the scratch?

M: But that’s ridiculous. Anyway, it’s not the most important thing. I’m really not happy about this other thing.

W: And what is that?

M: Look. It says here that the noise from it should be undetectable by other people.

W: Yes, that’s right.

M: But people can hear it, and it’s really embarrassing on the bus and underground.

W: Well, I’m sorry, but it must be the way you are wearing the headphones.

M: Look. I know how to put earphones in my ears. Thank you very much. But what I want to know is what you are going to do about it at all?

W: Well, I suppose we could exchange it for another model, if you really aren’t happy with it. M: No, I certainly am not.

W: Well, if I could just have the receipt.

M: Oh, yes. Well, there is a slight problem about the receipt.

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. Joe Smith telephoned Victoria for _______.

A. the menu

B. the place

C. the reception

D. the campaign

参考答案： C

TIP：根据对话开始时Smith所说的I wondered if you could do some catering for us next week. We are having a small reception.可见他打电话的目的在于请Victoria为他们的招待会提供服务。

9. When will the lunch be held?

A. Friday next week.

B. Thursday next week.

C. April 30th.

D. This week.

参考答案： A

TIP：当Victoria问及确切时间时，Smith的回答是April 21st, that's Thursday. Oh, sorry, no. It

should be Friday. 结合上文提到的I wondered if you could do some catering for us next week，可推断出答案为A。

10. All the following information is new to Victoria EXCEPT _______.

A. how many people to attend it

B. why to hold it

C. where to hold it

D. what to cook

参考答案： D

TIP：问题问的是Victoria早已知道的信息是什么，根据文中提供信息You did something similar for us last year. We'd be happy to have the same menu again. 此处相同的菜单，即指相同的食物，故选D。

SCRIPT:

W: Hello, Happy Time Catering Service, Victoria speaking. How can I help you?

M: Hello, Victoria. This is Joe Smith from Country Holidays. I wondered if you could do some catering for us next week. We are having a small reception. It’s to launch our summer holiday advertising campaign. Will you be free?

W: When exactly is it? Mr. Smith?

M: April 21st, that’s Thursday. Oh, sorry, no. It should be Friday.

W: Oh, yes I can do that. Where will you be holding it?

M: We thought we’d have that at head office and use the conference room, because there is enough room for everyone there.

W: Ok. What sort of things would you like?

M: Just a light lunch I think, so that people can eat while they move around and talk to each other. You did something similar for us last year. We’d be happy to have the same menu again.

W: Right. I’ll look at my diary and see what you had last time. Oh, I nearly forgot to ask you how many should I cater for?

M: Well, I think most people will be able to come, perhaps around 30. No, let’s say 35, to be sure. W: Right, thank you for getting in touch, Mr. Smith. I’ll send you confirmation of the arrangements by the end of this week.

M: Ok.

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, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.

11. People choose London for post-Christmas shopping because _______.

英语专四阅读真题篇七：2013英语专四真题

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013)

— GRADE FOUR—

TIME LIMIT: 130 MIN

PART 1 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 read 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 read 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.

PART 2 LITENING COMPREHENSION 20 MIN

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.

1. According to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could be

A. presents. B. fruits C. sauce D. meat

2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCECT

A. roast turkey B. sweet potatoes C. meat D. carrots

3. Why did Helen come to Rob‟s house?

A. She wanted to talk to Bob. B. She had come to help Bob.

C. She had been invited to lunch. D. She was interested in cooking.

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.

4. Why did the woman phone the club?

A. She wanted to know more about it. B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.

C. She wanted to learn a new language. D. She was interested in social activities.

5. We learn from the conversation that the club

A. mainly organize language activities. B. accepts members from local students.

C. has been set up for a long time. D. is increasing its membership.

6. According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German on

A. Wednesday. B. Tuesday. C. Monday. D. Friday.

7. What is the man going to do after the conversation?

A. Call up the woman for her address. B. Wait for the woman to call him again.

C. Mail the woman some information. D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.

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.

8. According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?

A. Difficult questions from interviewees.

B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees.

C. Lack of professional background.

D. Lack of interviewing skills.

9. The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPT

A. prospective. B. useful. C. important. D. tiring.

10. We learn from the conversation that the woman

A. works better at job fairs. B. prefers honest people.

C. often works on her own. D. is experienced in her work.

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 you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.

11. According to today‟s weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?

A. Scandinavian mountain. B. Northwestern Europe.

C. Northern Europe. D. Southern Europe.

12. In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?

A. Southern Europe. B. Northern Europe. C. Eastern Europe. D. Northwestern Europe.

13. In which region will the weather change tomorrow?

A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean. B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.

C. Central parts of the Mediterranean. D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.

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.

14. According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?

A. Closer contact with modern devices.

B. Greater changes in social organization.

C. Better understanding of mass media.

D. More useful information to better their life.

15. The speaker questions about everybody‟s access to technological advances. The main reason is

A. illiteracy. B. poverty. C. food shortage. D. ignorance.

16. According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPT

A. giving everyone a radio or TV.

B. starting to carry out the scheme in ten years.

C. offering internet service to more people.

D. providing more job opportunities.

17. What could be topic of the passage?

A. Growth in telecommunications. B. Technology and the developing world.

C. Education and medical care. D. Building an information society.

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.

18. People in Latin America wear something ______ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year.

A. new B. red C. white D. yellow

19. Which of the following New Year‟s traditions signals friendship?

A. Throwing old dishes. B. Wearing something red.

C. Wearing something white. D. Eating round fruits.

20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one‟s own New Year‟s tradition?

A. Watching TV at home. B. Going to bed early.

C. Visiting friends. D. Running and shouting outside.

SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

21. What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?

A. 15 schools have started social studies.

B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks.

C. Students are ready to use electronic resources.

D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.

22. With digital textbooks, schools have saved about ______ million dollars.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Questions 23 to 24 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

23. Who found the suspicious item at the airport?

A. TSA agents. B. FBI agents. C. The police. D. Passengers.

24. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?

A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.

B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.

C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.

D. The security authorities identified the explosives.

Questions 25 to 26 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

25. According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPT

A. alcohol abuse. B. smoking. C. depression. D. schizophrenia.

26. Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?

A. To prevent patients from smoking. B. To better understand patients.

C. To get patients occupied. D. To teach patients some skills.

Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

27. What is the main purpose of the new rules?

A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.

B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.

C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.

D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.

28. The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because they

A. had only covered cargo plane pilots.

B. had failed to cover all the pilots.

C. would be put into effect in two years.

D. would be too costly if implemented.

Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be

given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

29. Why is increase in livestock production necessary?

A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.

B. Because more people will become wealthier.

C. Because it may help double food production.

D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.

30. What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?

A. Balance between human survival and ecology.

B. Conflict between less land and more production.

C. Difference between present and future needs.

D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.

PART 3 CLOZE 15 MIN

Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.

Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: without it, it (31) _____ not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32) _____ the workers in government offices who (33) _____ our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves. (34) _____ taxation, we pay for things that we need just (35) _____ we need somewhere to live and something to eat. But (36) _____ everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about (37)____ taxation should be arranged.

In most countries, a direct tax on (38) _____, which is called income tax, (39) _____. It is arranged in such (40)______ that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows (41) ____ as the taxpayer's income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people

(42)______ as high as ninety-five per cent! (43) _____ countries with taxation nearly (44) _____ have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties.” Of course, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45)______ really have to pay the duties, in the (46) ______ of higher prices. In some countries, (47) _____, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (48) ____ but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (49)___ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but the tax is (50) ______ as the rich pay it.

Probably this last kind of indirect tax, together with a direct tax on incomes which is low for the poor and high for the rich, is the best arrangement.

PART 4 GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 15 MIN

There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.

51. Facing the board of directors, he didn‟t deny ________ breaking the agreement.

A. him B. it C. his D. its

52. Xinchun returned from aboard a different man. The italicized part functions as a (n) ______.

A. appositive (同位语)

B. object

C. adverbial

D. complement.

53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)? ______.

A. Nonsmoker.

B. Deadline.

C. Meanness.

D. Misfit.

54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood? ______.

A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o‟clock?

B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.

C. Walk straight ahead, and don't turn till the second traffic lights.

D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.

55. The following determiners(限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT ______.

A. more

B. enough.

C. many.

D. such.

56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST? ______.

A. She opened the door and quietly went in.

B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.

C. Think it over again and you‟ll get an answer.

D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don't like this.

57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)? ______.

A. Much.

B. Neither.

C. One.

D. Quarter.

58. All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT ______.

A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.

B. The President is coming to the UN next week.

C. The school pupils will be home by now.

D. He is going to email me the necessary information.

59. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT? ______.

A. Politics are the art or science of government.

B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.

C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.

D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged.

60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship? ______.

A. The arrival of the tourists

B. The law of Newton

C. The occupation of the island

D. The plays of Oscar Wilde

61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive? ______.

A. He is not the man to draw back.

B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.

英语专四阅读真题篇八：英语专四真题

51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.

A Although B whatever C As D However 正确答案为D). however引导的让步状语从句意思是无论怎么样)从句需要倒装,即However+adj/adv+主+谓. However dull he may be=Dull as he may be. although和as引导让步状语从句尽管whateve用来引导名词从句意思是无论什么句意无论他多么地人感到乏味他还是一位非常成功的顶级行政人员.

52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you! A would B could C should D might 正确答案

B). could表示能够是一种能力 If only引导的虚拟语气表示要是该多好啊句意要是我能像你那样把吉他弹得那么好该多好啊!

53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable. A by which B for which C to which D at which 正确D). at which. 先行词the party作介词at的宾语I was the guest of honor at the party. 关词指代the party.

54 It's high time we __ cutting down the rainforests. A stopped B had to stop C shall stop D stop 正确答案为A). stopped. It is (high) time的意思是到了做的时候了从句中一般用过去时构成虚拟语气. 此句型为历年专四考试常考句型.

55 The 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 正确答案C). had found. 考察定语从句的时态定语从句中的找到问题这一动作发生先于主句动词said,所以had found构成过去完成时.

56 Loudspeakers 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 正确答案为C). may. so that引导目的状语从句,表示为了让每个人都有机会听到讲座. 其他选项均不符合题意. ought to have done=should have done本应该做而实际未做. must have done表示对过去的肯定猜测.

57 I 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 正确答案为A). 本句中should表示惊讶语气, 故不能省略. 句意:你居然会认为在这个城市居住是很无聊的,这点让我很惊讶.

58 Susan 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 正确答案为B). enough修饰形容词副词时需要后置, 且不能和as结构连用.

59 It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry. A attracts B shall attract C attract D has to 正确答案为C). attract 考核的是虚拟语气的用法. It is imperative that sb (should)+do/V, should可以省略. 该句型在专四考试中极为常见. 句意:当务之急是征服应该吸引更多投资到造船业.

60 Land 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 正确答案为D). no such. There is no such (a) thing as…固定用

法. 意思是: It is impossible to ….没有…. e.g. There is no such a thing as free lunch. 天下没有免费的午餐.

61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__ far. A /

B such C that D as 正确答案为C). that=so. 那么,如此. The weather today is not that cold as is reported.

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２ The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times. A proves B is proving C are proving D prove 正确答案为D). prove. statistics表示数字数据时谓语动词用复数. The statistics prove/show that„,这里表示的是一种客观状态,没有明显时态标志,所以用一般时态.

63 There 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 正确答案为A). not counting. 伴随状语. 表示不把„计算在内.=not including.

64 It 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 正确答案为C). 这题是本年专四语法考试中最难的一道题目. as much of a „as是固定结构,类似的结构还有more of a „than, less of a„than, 如果是这些比较结构,则名词只能放在比较结构中, 如: It was as much of a success as I had hoped. He is more of a sportsman than his brother. We can let you have as many copies as you need. 所以选项A的正确形式应该是more of a success than„, B选项只能将名词置于比较结构中间.

65 There 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 正确答案为D). 考察反意疑问句. there be 的反意疑问句就用there来进行反问. 66 It is an offence to show __ against people of different races. A distinction B difference C separation D.discrimination 正确答案为D). discrimination歧视. show discrimination against sb歧视某人 distinction区别,差别. difference不同, separation分开. 句意:对不同种族的人表现出歧视是一种冒犯行为.

67 A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendor. A refreshing

B restoring C renovating D renewing 正确答案为B). restoring:使„恢复到以前面貌, 通常和to连用. refresh使„精神爽快, renovate更新,革新. renew更新

68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their __. A backs B necks C toes D heels 正确答案为D). heels. on/at one’s heels紧跟在某人后面. 固定搭配,句意为:小偷逃跑了,当地的警察紧随其后追赶. fled逃走，逃掉( flee的过去式和过去分词 )； 逃离，逃避。

69 The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing. A security B safety C protection D secureness 正确答案为A). security. job security是商务英语中的词汇,意思是工作保障业安全感. e.g. The workers agreed to forgo a pay increase for the sake of greater job security. 工人们为了工作更保险, 同意放弃增加工资的要求. secure较safe更加抽象,这里工作保障应属于抽象范畴, 且secure的名词形式是security而非secureness.

70 Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age. A cater B supply C provide

D equip 正确答案为C) provide for准备,筹备„., cater for迎合, supply sth to sb为某人提供„, equip with用„装备, 句意: 现在许多人存钱是为了防老.

71 The tone of the article __ the writer's mood at the time. A reproduced B reflected C imagined D imitated 正确答案为B). reflect反映. reproduce复制,繁殖,再生产. imagine想象, imitate模仿. 句意:这篇文章的语调反映了当时作者的心态.

72 This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen A.moment B.situation C.opportunity D.circumstance 正确答案为A). moment时候, situation情况, opportunity机会, circumstance 环境. 句意:现在不是让我帮你的时候,我忙得连听你话的时间都没有.

73 The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies. A concerns B offers C asks D involves 正确答案为D). involve包含,涉及,使陷入„中. concern涉及到, offer提供 不符合题意. 句意:学生住宿管理人员的工作包括拜访房东.

74 Our family doctor's clinic __at the junction of two busy roads. A rests B stands C stays

D seats 正确答案为B). stands位于=lies in, rest停卧,安防, stay停留, seat坐下. 根据句意,选

B. 我们的家庭医生的诊所位于两条繁忙道路的交叉点,

75 She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door. A assemble B appear 4 C squeeze D gather 正确答案为C). squeeze oneself through从„.中挤过去, assemble集合,聚集, appear出现, gather聚集. 她太胖了只能勉强从门口挤过去.

76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __. A leaking B trickling C dripping D floating 正确答案为A). leaking漏. trickle滴流,细流, drip滴落, float漂浮,漂动. 这里意思是维修正在漏水的房顶. 只有leaking合适.

77 The reception was attended by __ members of the local community. A excellent B conspicuous C prominent D noticeable 正确答案为C). prominent杰出的, 突出的,显著的. excellent非常好的. conspicuous 显而易见的, noticeable易见的. 参加这次招待会的是当地的显赫人士.

78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon. A regained B recovered C restored D revived 正确答案为B). recover指身体,心情的恢复,康复,(经济)的恢复; regain恢复,复得,restore归还,修复(到原来的面貌). revive复苏,恢复: may imply recovery from a deathlike state通常是指到了谷底然后复苏,振兴. 题目中提到fell sharply然后下午come back up. revive强调一个由死/谷底反弹的一个过程. 故这里选recover比较合适. 且在商务英语的环境中,recover的使用频率和范围都要比revive广.

79 His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure. A rich B quick C productive D fertile 正确答案为D). quick敏捷的,迅速的. rich丰富的,富裕的, productive 多产的, fertile 有创造力的，思想丰富的

80 The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation. A inconsiderable B inconsiderate C inaccurate D incomparable . 正确答案为A). inconsiderable少量的. a not inconsiderable amount of=a large amount of, inconsiderate不体谅的,考虑欠缺的,inaccurate不精确的,.incomparable无与伦比的. 句意:这对夫妇向这个基金会捐助了数目可观的一笔钱. 【应试直达之专四系列】

2007年英语专业四级单选真题解析【不断更新，恳请指正】 2007年英语专业四级单选真题解析

【2007-51.】 There are as good fish in the sea ________ ever came out of it. A. as B. like C. than D. so as……as结构，纵然失去一个机会，不愁没有其他机会。但是，让你动心的人失去了，就不能再来了……as还是可以作为作成分的关联词来理解

【2007-52.】 All the President's Men ________ one of the important books for historians who study the Watergate Scandal. A. remains B. remain C. remained D. is remaining 5 All the President's擦，它是本书，主谓一直，谓单，很显然的选择

【2007-53.】 “You ________ borrow my notes provided you take care of them,”I told my friend.

A. can B. should C. must D. could 情态动词大抵都很坑爹坑娘的，选can，听天由命吧

【2007-54.】 If only the patient ________ a different treatment instead of using the antibiotics, he might still be alive now. A. had received B. received C. should receive D. were receiving 虚拟语气，从句虚拟过去，时态倒退，完成时也

【2007-55.】 Linda was ________ to experiment a month ago, but she changed her mind at the last minute. A. to have started B. to start C. to be starting D. to have been starting Be to do表示已经计划好，马上要做的事情，而be（过去式）to have done表示过去的事情对现在的影响，过去将来完成时呀，可惜是一种没有做成的事呀，犹记得高中intend to have done的纠结……

【2007-56.】 She ________ fifty or so when I first met her at the conference. A. must have been

B. had been C. could be D. must be 2009-53，又是两年周期，绝对的坑爹呀，不解释

【2007-57.】 It is not ________ much the language as the background that makes the book difficult to understand. A. so B. as C. that D. very not so much A as B= more B than A与其说是Ａ，不如说是B not so much A as B Ａ甚至连Ｂ都不如 区别于固有观念，青年在于更容易学习和吸收先进的思想和知识呀呀

【2007-58.】 The committee has anticipated the problems that ________ in the road construction project. A. will arise B. arise C. arose D. have arisen anticipate 预料，预计，故而从句应为将来时，当然这种不伦不类的幼稚傻逼的题目是我很怕的题型

【2007-59.】 The student said there were a few points in the essay he ________ impossible to comprehend. A. had found B. finds C. has found D. would find 完成体要有一个明显的时间

参照后的前后顺序，显然，这儿具备

【2007-60.】 He would have finished his college education, but he ________ to quit and find a job to support his family. A. had B. has C. had had D. would have but句子不是虚拟语气，这是真真的现实，故而直接过去式

【2007-61.】 The research requires more money than ________. A. has been put in B. have been put in C. being put in D. to be put in 又是一道坑爹的than引导的比较句问题，还是把than作为做成分的关联词来理解比较妥当，陈汉生书上至少有这样的题目三道，杨瑾同学问得好呀

【2007-62.】 Overpopulation poses a terrible threat to the human race. Yet it is probably ________ a threat to the human race than environmental destruction. A. not more B. no more C. even more D. much more not more A than B 与其说是A不如说是Ｂ

英语专四阅读真题篇九：2012年英语专四真题及答案

PART III CLOZE 【15 MIN】

Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.

The earthquake of 26th December 2004 resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in living memory. It was a (31) _____ underwater quake and occurred in the Indian Ocean. It

(32) ____ coastlines，communities and brought death to many people.

Why do earthquakes happen?

The surface of the earth has not always looked as it does today; it is moving(33)____ (although very slowly)and has done so for billions of years. This is one(34)____ of earthquakes，when one section of the earth (tectonic plate)(35)____ another. Scientists can predict where but not(36)____ this might happen and the area between plates is called a fault line. On one fault line in Kobe，Japan in 1923 over 200,000 people were killed.(37)____，earthquakes do not always happen on fault lines，(38)____ is why they are so dangerous and (39)____.

Where do volcanoes happen?

Volcanoes happen where the earth's(40)____ is thin：lava，dust and gases(41)____ from beneath the earth. They can rise into a huge cone shape like a mountain and erupt，

(42)____ they can be so violent(43)____ they just explode directly from the earth with no warning. There are 1511(44)'____' volcanoes in the world. This means that they may(45)____ be dangerous. In 1985 the Colombian volcano

Nevado del Ruiz erupted. The lava melted a glacier and sent tones of mud(46)____ the town below. Twenty thousand people died. Natural disasters like volcanic eruptions are often unpredictable. We regularly do not know when they(47)____ pen，or (48)____ where they will happen. In the future，scientists may be able to watch and predict(49)____ before they happen.This could(50)____ many lives.

31.A.massive B.significant C.great D.grand

32.A.changed B.converted C.destroyed D.transformed

33.A.frequently B.continuously C.regularly D.periodically

34.A.source B.reason C.movement D.cause

35.A.collides with B.confronts with C.meets with D.faces with

36.A.how B.why C.when D.what

37.A.Generally B.However C.Similarly D.Anyway

38.A.that B.it C.this D.which

39.A.unpredictable B.unaccountable C.inevitable D.irresistible

40.A.surface B.appearance C.crust D.cover

41.A.flowed out B.burst out C.1eaked out D.trickled out

42.A.or B.and C.nor D.but

43.A.like B.for C.as D.that

44.A.living B.active C.alive D.live

45.A.relatively B.hardly C.still D.gradually

46.A.down B.on C.across D.beyond

47.A.are to B.should C.must D.might

48.A.else B.even C.though D.whether

49.A.accidents B.incidents C.occasions D.events

50.A.rescue B.save C.preserve D.shelter

2012年英语专四完形填空答案

31) massive32) destroyed33) continuously34) cause35) collides with36) when37) However38) which39) unpredictable40) crust41) burst out42) or43) that44) active45) still46) down47) might48) even49) events50) save

PART IV GRAMMAR &VOCABULARY 【15 MIN】

There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A，B, C and D.Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.

51.Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?

A.Twenty miles seems like a long walk to him.

B.No one except his supporters agree with him.

C.Neither Julia nor I were going to the party.

D.Few students in my class are really lazy.

52.Which of the following determiners(限定词)can be placed before

both singular count nouns and plural count nouns?

A.many a B.few C.such D.the next

53.Which of the following reflexive pronouns(反身代词)is used as an

appositive(同位语)?

A，He promised himself rapid progress.

B.The manager herself will interview Mary.

C.I have nothing to say for myself.

D.They quarreled themselves red in the face.

54.My boss ordered that the legal documents ____ to him before lunch.

A.be sent B.were sent C.were to be sent D.must be sent

55.Which of the following sentences expresses WILLINGNESS?

A.By now she will be eating dinner.

B.I shall never do that again.

C.My brother will help you with the luggage.

D.You shall get a promotion.

56.Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?

A.How strange feelings they are!

B.How dare you speak to me like that!

C.What noise they are making!

D. What a mess we are in!

57.which of the italicized parts functions as a subject?

A.We never doubt that her brother is honest.

B.The problem is not who will go but who will stay.

C.You must give it back to whoever it belongs to。

D.It is clear that the crime was done deliberately.

58.which of the italicized parts functions as an object?

A.He doesn’t like the idea of my speaking at the meeting.

B.It is no use your pretending not to know the matter.

C.My parents strongly object to my going out alone at night.

D.Her falling into the river was the climax of the whole trip.

59.All the following sentences have an appositive EXCEPT

A.She bought herself a pair of new shoes.

B.Only one problem still remains-the food.

C.My friends all understand and support me.

D.She liked her current job，teaching English.

60.Which of the following best explains the meaning of” Shall we buy the tickets first”?

A.He said that we were going to buy the tickets first.

B.He requested that we buy the tickets first.

C.He suggested that we buy the tickets first.

D.He advised us to buy the tickets first.

61.Which of the following contains an adverbial clause of cause?

A.I got a job as soon as I left university.

B.As there was no answer, I wrote again.

C.You must do the exercises as I show you.

D.Wealthy as he is，Mark is not a happy man.

62.Which of the following prepositional phrases can function as an adverbial?

A.Are you sure of Simon's disappearance?

B.The man with a beard is talking to the manage.

C.Every precaution was taken against the failure of the plan.

D.Despite the rain，everyone enjoyed the trip.

63.A：Mother.you promised to take me out. B：Well_____

A. so I did! B. so did I. C. so I do! D. so do I

64.Which of the following prepositional phrases is an adverbial of concession?

A.They used the box for keeping treasures.

B.I stepped aside for her to get in first.

C.For all that he seems to dislike me，I still like him.

D.The parents bought a birthday cake for their son.

65.Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?

A.Poultry are very expensive in the city.

B.New machinery were introduced in the factory.

C.The police are investigating the murder case.

D.The militia were called out to rescue flood victims.

66.The girl cannot come to school today on account of the flu.The underlined part

英语专四阅读真题篇十：英语专四阅读理解题目

英语专四阅读理解题目:

Massive changes in all of the world’ s deeply cherished sporting habits are underway. Whether it’s one of London’s parks full of people playing softball, and Russians taking up rugby, or the Superbowl rivaling the British Football Cup Final as a televised

spectator event in Britain, the patterns of players and spectators are changing beyond recognition. We are witnessing a

globalization of our sporting culture.

That annual bicycle race, the Tour de France, much loved by the French is a good case in point. Just a few years back it was a strictly continental affair with France, Belgium and Holland, Spain and Italy taking part. But in recent years it has been dominated by Colombian mountain climbers, and American and

Irishriders.

The people who really matter welcome the shift toward globalization. Peugeot, Michelin and Panasonic are

multi-national corporations that want worldwide returns for the millions they invest in teams. So it does them literally a world of good to see this unofficial world championship become just

that.

This is undoubtedly an economic-based revolution we are

witnessing here,one made possible by communications technology, but made to happen because of marketing considerations. Sell the game and you can sell Cola or Budweiser as well The skilful way in which American football has been sold to Europe is a good example of how all sports will develop. The aim of course is not really to spread the sport for its own sake, but to increase the number of people interested in the major money-making events. The economics of the Superbowl are already astronomical. With seats at US $125, gate receipts alone were a staggering $ 10,000,000. The most important statistic of the day, however, was the $ 100,000,000 in TV advertising fees. Imagine how much that

becomes when the eyes of the world are watching.

So it came as a terrible shock, but not really as a surprise, to learn that some people are now suggesting that soccer change from being a game of two 45-minute halves, to one of four 25-minute quarters. The idea is unashamedly to capture more advertising revenue, without giving any thought for the integrity of asport which relies for its essence on the flowing nature of the action.



Moreover, as sports expand into world markets, and as our choice of sports as consumers also grows, so we will demand to see them played at a higher and higher level. In boxing we have already seen numerous, dubious world title categories because people will not pay to see anything less than a “World Tide” fight,and this means that the title fights have to be held in different countries

around the world!

1.Globalization of sporting culture means that ___.

A. more people are taking up sports.

B. traditional sports are getting popular.

C. many local sports are becoming international

D. foreigners are more interested in local sports

2.Which of the following is NOT related to the massive changes?



A. Good economic returns.

B. Revival of sportsC.

C. ommunications technology.

D. Marketing strategies.

3.What is the author’s attitude towards the suggestion to change

soccer into one of four 25-minute quarters?

A. Favourable. B. Unclear.

C. Reserved. D. Critical.

4.People want to see higher-level sports competitions mainly

because___.

A. they become more professional than ever.

B. they regard sports as consumer goods.

C. there exist few world-class championships

D. sports events are exciting and stimulating

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