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1、大学英语四级模拟题十六及答案大学英语四级模拟题十六及答案Part Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the cor

2、responding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:At dawn on September 5th, 1972 a band of “Black September” Arab guerrillas broke into the Israeli building in the Olympic village near Munich where 10,000 athletes were s

3、taying. Over 250 plain clothes police had been brought into the village, following a tipoff of trouble ahead, but none of them saw the Arabs scale the fence. They burst into the Israeli building with submachine guns blazing at 5:10 am. Some Israeli athletes escaped through the windows and side doors

4、. Nine were taken hostage. The guerrillas demanded the release of 200 Palestinians held inIsraeli jails and a safe passage out of Germany. Within hours the Olympic village was surrounded by 13000 police. The Olympic Games were suspended. After some negotiations, the terrorists were told they would b

5、e flown with their hostages to an Arab country. They were taken by helicopter to the Furstenfield military airport 25 miles from Munich. Just before midnight the guerrillas and their hostages began to walk across the tarmac to a waiting Boeing 727 aircraft. Suddenly al the airport lights were turned

6、 out and German police sharpshooters opened fire. The rescue attempt failed tragically. In the gun battle all nine hostages were killed, as well as four Arabs and one policeman. Three Arabs were captured and one escaped into the nearby woods. On the 8th, Israeli planes bombed ten guerilla bases in r

7、evenge for Munich massacre.21.The most possible reason for Israeli athletes being attacked and kidnapped is that _.A.they had a conflict with the Arab guerrillasB.the Arab guerrillas wanted to save the Palestinians held in Israeli jailsC.the German Government hated IsraelD.the Arab guerrillas hoped

8、to get a large sum of money22.When the trouble took place, the Olympic Games _.A.were completed B.were going onC.were to be finished D.were to take place23.The terrorists were told that they would be probably sent by air to _.A.ItalyB.IndiaC.SyriaD.Nigera24.How many Arabs were there as terrorists?A.

9、Seven.B.Eight. C.Nine. D.It wasnt mentioned.25.What do you think Palestine and Israel would act next?A.They would begin another conflict.B.They would begin to negotiate.C.They would try to improve each others relation.D.They would turn to UN.Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Foll

10、ow the following tips to reduce your stress to manageable levels! Avoid “Must” think. Let go of the notion that you must do something in a certain wayfor example, “I must get a great score on a test, or else.” This thought pattern only adds to the stress youll feel. Evaluate your situation coldly an

11、d analytically, and not as a “lifeordeath” situation. Watch the Mess. Dont study in a messy or cramped area. Clear yourself a nice, open space thats free of distractions. Set Manageable Goals. Break large projects into smallerand doableparts and youll feel a positive sense of accomplishment as you f

12、inish each part. Ocean Dumping. Visualize yourself walking on a beautiful beach, carrying a sand pail. Stop at a good spot and put your worries into the pail. Drop the pail and watch as it drifts away into the ocean. Think Good Thoughts. Create a set of positive but brief affirmations and mentally r

13、epeat them to yourself just before you fall asleep at night, and you will feel a lot more positive in the morning. ImagineYourself Succeeding. Close your eyes and remember a reallife situation in which you did well. Imagine facing your stressful situation with the same feelings of confidence. Use Yo

14、ur Bed for Sleeping, not Studying. Your mind may start to associate your bed with work, which will make it harder for you to fall asleep. Soothing Sounds. If you want to play music, keep it low in the background. Classical music especially can aid the learning process. Take a Hike, Pal. Need a study

15、 break? Take a short, brisk walk. Clear your mind.26.If you meet a great difficulty, how can you reduce your stress?A.To retreat from it.B.To imagine that you are successful.C.To turn to others.D.To divide it into small parts and finish them one after another.27.“Ocean Dumping” really means _.A.putt

16、ing things into the oceanB.forgetting ones worriesC.swimming in the oceanD.sailing across the ocean28.The passage might be taken from _.A.a science fiction B.a report of a psychologistC.a popular magazineD.a text book29.According to the passage, which kind of people are easy to come under pressure?A

17、.Openminded people.B.People with tidy habbits.C.Selfconfident people. D.Work addicts.30.As for the following statements about how to reduce ones stress, which one hasnt been mentioned?A.To work in a nice and neat environment.B.To smile when one fails.C.To divide an object into small parts.D.To have

18、a rest after a long times work.Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:It isnt often that an entire industry is symbolized in the figure of a singlehuman being, and such is the case with Canadian aviation and the aircraft industry. The man is the Hon. John A.D.McCurdy, and the life sto

19、ry of this still vigorous, distinguished Canadian is at once and at the same time the thrilling historyof aviations progress in Canada.It all began one cold February day in 1909 at Baddeck, Nova Scotia, when John McCurdy confounded the critics by flying the Silver Dart, an aircraft designed by himse

20、lf, for half a mile over the ice of Bras deor Lakes. This was the first powered flight in Canada and the first by a British subject in the Commonwealth.McCurdy gave proof of his flying abilityand of the development and the use of the aileronby being the first man in the world to execute a figure eig

21、ht in the air. He became the first to pilot a flying boat, taking off from Long Island Sound. He flew the first airplane to Mexico. In 1911 he had made the longest flightto date, and that over open sea 90 miles from Key West to Havana. He won the first crosscountry race in Canada40 miles from Hamilt

22、on to Torontoand he transmitted the first radio message from aircraft.When World War came, McCurdy took on board supervisory authority for Canadian aircraft production by serving with the government in various senior positions.Following World War , McCurdy was honored by being made lieutenant govern

23、or of Nova Scotia where he made Canadas first historic flight. He now lives in Montreal with a summer home in Baddeck, site of his first flight.31.According to the pasage, which of the following statements is NOT trueabout McCurdy?A.He was a Canadian.B.He is regarded as the symbol of Canadian aviati

24、on and aircraft industry.C.He is the first man to finish a figure eight in the air.D.He now lives in Baddeck.32.The “Silver Dart” is _.A.the name of a weaponB.a plane bought by McCurdyC.the nickname of a famous Canadian pilotD.a plane designed by McCurdy33.McCurdy is NOT the first one to _.A.fly in

25、CanadaB.pilot a flying boatC.fly from Key West to TorontoD.fly to Mexico34.Nowadays, McCurdy _.A.lives in Montreal in summerB.is the lieutenant governor of Nova ScotiaC.is still very active and energeticD.is the governments counsellor35.The best title for this passage is _.A.How McCurdy Became a Fam

26、ous Canadian PilotB.McCurdys Legendary ExperienceC.McCurdy and the Canandian AviationD.McCurdythe Symbol of American Aviation and the Aircraft IndustryQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:The oldest and simplest method, then of describing differences in personality was to classify p

27、eople according to types, and such a system is called a Typology.A famous example of this method was set forth in Greece about the year 400 BC.A physician named Hippocrates theorized that there were four fluids, or humors, in the body. Corresponding to each humor, he believed, there existed a defini

28、te type of personality.The four humors were blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm. A person in whom all four humors were in perfect balance had a harmonious personality. If a person had too much blood, he was called sanguine(血红色), or cheerful and optimistic. Someone with too much yellow bile wa

29、s choleric, or irritable and easily angered. Too much black bile made a person melancholy, or depressed and pessimistic. An oversupply of phlegm caused a human being to be phlegmatic, or slow and unfeeling. Scientists have long since discarded Hippocrates fluid theory. But thenames of the humors, co

30、rresponding to these temperaments, have survived and are still useful, to some extent, in describing personality.Other features of people, such as their faces and physics, have also been usedto classify personality. Today, however, personality theories and classificationsmay also include factors suc

31、h as heredity(遗传特征), the environment, intelligence, and emotional needs. Psychology, biology, and sociology are involved in these theories. Because of the complexity of human personality, presentday theories are often very different from one another. Psychologists vary in their ideas about what is m

32、ost important in determining personality.36.According to Hippocrates fluid theory, a man with too much phlegm will be _.A.optimistic B.easily angeredC.unexcitable D.pessimistic37.The main idea of this passage is about _.A.the complicated factors in determining ones personalityB.Hippocrates fluid the

33、ory and its developmentC.the past and today of personality classifications and theoriesD.different personalities and their details38.At present, psychologists _.A.have common opinion about personality theories and classificationsB.use biology, archaeology and sociology to study personality theoriesC

34、.have abandoned Hippocrates fluid theory entirelyD.all agree that human beings are characterized with complex personalities39.The third paragraph mainly talks about _.A.Hippocrates fluid theoryB.scientists points of view on Hippocrutes fluid theoryC.Hippocrates fluid theory and its fateD.defects in

35、Hippocrates fluid theory40.According to this passage the factors which are still NOT used to classify personality are _.A.ones born features and needs of love and successB.ones height and weightC.ones hobbies and idealsD.the environment and intelligencePart Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Direc

36、tions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A),B),C) and D). Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41.Though badly damaged by fire

37、, the palace was eventually _ to its original splendour.A.repaired B.renewed C.restored D.renovated42.Highspeed aircraft is made of metals that can _ both high temperature and pressure.A.stand by B.put up withC.withhold D.withstand43.Before the arrival of the white man, Australia was _ only by Abori

38、gines.A.lived B.resided C.dwelled D.inhabited44.The _ of new scientific discoveries to industrial production methods usually make jobs easier to do.A.addition B.association C.application D.affection45.In the bitter cold, the explorers managed to _ despite the shortage of food.A.live B.survive C.bear

39、 D.endure46.John wants to dispose _ his old car and buy a new one.A.on B.in C.of D.to47.After my examination, I had a feeling of _.A.free B.release C.resort D.replace48.He failed his exam; it _ him right because he had not studied forthe whole semester.A.served B.gave C.taught D.showed49.He mumbled

40、something and blushed as though a secret had been _.A.imposed B.exposed C.composed D.opposed50.It is _ practice to bring a present to the hostess when one is invited to dinner.A.general B.usual C.ordinary D.common51.Safety devices _ in preventing accidents in the workshop.A.assist B.assure C.assembl

41、e D.contribute52. _, it is quite easy to drill a hole in it with a eraser.A.Hard a diamond is B.Hard as a diamond is C.As a diamond is hardB.How hard is a diamond53.When you go to a new country, you must _ yourself to new manners and customs.A.adopt B.fit C.suit D.adapt54.The hotel _ only $50 for a

42、double room in the slack season.A.claims B.prices C.charges D.demands55.Mr. Morgan can be very sad _, though in public he is extremely cheerful.A.in person B.in privateC.by himself D.as individual56.The father lost his _ just because his son failed again in the final exam.A.mind B.mood C.passion D.t

43、emper57.It was urgent that he _ her immediately.A.calls B.called C.call D.would call58.He is of a _ mood; he never finishes what he starts.A.different B.variable C.various D.distinctive59.An Olympic Marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards, approximately _ from Marathon to Athens.A.the distance B.distance

44、C.the distance is D.is the distance60.He is a man you can rely on. He never goes back on his _.A.word B.words C.permission D.saying61.Although the examination he had passed was unimportant, his success_ him in his later study.A.persuaded B.promised C.urged D.encouraged62.I hope to hear more about th

45、e activities _ there.A.going on B.being gone onC.being happened D.to be happened63. You should_ these tables and buy new ones.A.throw off B.throw downC.throw upD.throw away64.I dont think I know the girl with long hair although she _ me ofsomeone I know.A.remembers B.recalls C.suggests D.reminds65.S

46、ome discussion has _ about who should be put in charge of this project.A.risen B.lifted C.raised D.arisen66.There are some _ flowers on the desk.A.artificial B.false C.unreal D.untrue67.It is a _ to hear his speech.A.bored B.bore C.boring D.boresome68._ their suggestions, we will discuss them fully

47、at the next meeting.A.In regard for B.In regard to C.With regard of D.Regardless for69.Nuclear science should be developed to benefit the people _ harm them.A.more than B.better thanC.other than D.rather than70.How many more decades will have to pass _ scientists succeed in providing a cure for cancer?A.when B.since C.before D.untilPart Cloze (15 minutes)Directions:There are 20 blanks in t