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RSS订阅1999年1月大学英语四级考试试题
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Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conve rsations, At the end of each conversation，a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conv ersation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Example: You will hear:
You will read : A) At the office. B) In the waiting room.
C) At the airport. D) In a restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefor, “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose［A］on the answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.
Sample Answer ［ A ］［B］ ［C］ ［D]
1. A)He watched television with his friend.
B)He stayed at home talking with his friend.
C)He went to see a film with his friend.
D)He went to see his schoolmate.
2. A)When the meeting is to be held.
B)Who are going to attend the meeting.
C)Where the meeting is to be held.
D)What's to be discussed at the meeting.
3. A) The necessity of writing to Mr. Johnson.
B)Who is going to contact Mr. Johnson.
C) The arrangement of the Wednesdsy meeting.
D)Where they are going to meet Mr. Johnson.
4. A)Jack brought the tape to the party. B)The tape had been return ed to Paul.
C)The tape was missing. D)Jack lent his tape to Paul.
5. A) The man wants to reserve a room.
B)The man reserved a room some time ago.
C)The man has booked a room with no bath.
D)The man wants to buy a flat on the second floor.
6. A)Both editions are the same price now.
B) It has two editions w ith the same cover.
C) The paperback edition is on sale.
D) The hardcover edition is more expe nsive.
7. A)His TV sets are all of the same brand.
B)He doesn't have the newest models right now.
C)He has the best TV sets for sale.
D)His TV sets have a good sale.
8. A)He must hand in a report about the museum.
B)He has already vi sited the museum.
C)He has to read a history book.
D)He is too busy to go with her.
9. A) They are rewarding. B) They are entertaining.
C) They are boring. D) They are timeconsuming.
10.A)A sunny day. B)A raincoat.
C)An attractive hut. D)A lovely hat.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage One Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) She sat back and relaxed. B)She decided to retire.
C)She entered university. D)She worked out a new English program.
12. A) 8 years. B)20 years.
C) 16 years. D) 30 years.
13. A)Bring a great deal of useful experience to the university.
B) Improve human relationships in the university.
C)Bring a fear of aging among young students on the campus.
D) Improve the reputation of the university.
14. A) She is learning English and Drama.
B) She is learning how to make sound judgments.
C)She is learning how to teach minority students.
D)She is leaning to perceive, not to judge.
Passage Two
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15. A)The difference between classical music and rock music.
B)Why classical music is popular with math students.
C)The effects of music on the results of math tests.
D) How to improve your reasoning ability.
16. A) Because it stimulates your nerve activity.
B)Because it keeps you calm.
C) Because it strengthens your memory.
D)Because it improves your problem solving strategies.
17. A)Piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability.
B)The effects of music do not last long.
C)The more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be.
D)Music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your memory.
Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the Passage you have just heard.
18. A) To drive the car automatically. B)To measure the drives's pu lse.
C) To prevent car accidents. D) To monitor the driver's health.
19. A) It sends out signals for help. B) It sounds an alarm to warn the driver.
C) It takes over the driving immediately. D) It stops the car automatica lly.
20. A) It monitors the signals transmitted from the driver's brain .
B) It can measure the driver's alcohol level in the blood.
C) It can quicken the driver's response to emergencies.
D) It bases its analysis on the driver's heartbeat.
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (35 minu tes)
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 cho ices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.
The view over a valley of a tiny village with thatched (草盖的) roof cottages around a church； a drive through a narrow village street lined with thatched cottages painted pink or white；the sight over the rolling hills of a pretty collection of thatched farm buildingsthese are still common sights in parts of England. Most people will agree that the thatched roof is an essential part of the attraction of the English countryside.
Thatching is in fact the oldest of all the building crafts practiced in the British Isles (英伦诸岛). Although thatch has always been used for cottage and farm buildings, it was once used for castles and churches, too.
Thatching is a solitary (独自的) craft, which often runs in families. The craft of thatching as it is practiced today has changed very little since the Middle Ages. Over 800 fulltime thatchers are employed in England and Wales today, mai n taining and renewing the old roofs as well as thatching newer houses. Many prope rty owners choose thatch not only for its beauty but because they know it will k eep them cool in summer and warm in winter.
In fact, if we look at developing countries, over half the world lives under thatch, but they all do it in different ways. People in developing countries are of ten reluctant to go back to traditional materials and would prefer modern buildings.
However, they may lack the money to allow them to import the necessary mate rials. Their temporary mud huts with thatched roofs of wild grasses often only last six months. Thatch which has been done the British way lasts from twenty to sixty years, and is an effective defiance against the heat.