大学英语四级模拟题二

得分 阅卷人 一 二 三 四 五 主观分 客观分 总分 核查人 Part I Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (10%)

Directions:In this part, you will have to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. （1-7题答案填涂在答题卡上；8-10题答案写在答题纸上。）

Story Reader

About Story Reader

Parents dearly hope their children learn to read well. They also hope their children learn to read quickly and easily, so that they’re ready for the demands put on them by school and the world.

Kids want to learn how to read, but they also crave entertainment, whether it’s quiet and passive or dynamic and interactive. The aims of the Story Reader line of electronic books are to entertain children and to introduce them to the processof learning how to read in a gentle and enjoyable way. In this article, we’ll show you how Story Reader works and if it accomplishes that goal.

Story Reader is a compact, roughly 12-inch-by-12-inch plastic case (with a carrying handle ) that opens to reveal an actual book that fits snugly（紧紧地）into the Reader itself. Story Reader’s core feature is that it \prompted by the Story Reader or at his own pace.

Books have both text and illustrations. The electronic book responds to the child’s wishes. The Story Reader speaks the text for the current page. If the child turns back a few pages, the Reader recognizes that page and reads it again. Kids react well to this interactivity because it instills a sense of control over the story.

There are Three Story Reader Products

The basic Story Reader, introduced in 2003, is as described above and is intended for kids three years of age and older.

The device has a volume control but no on/off switch--a deliberate choice so kids can simply open it up and begin reading. It takes four AAA batteries (or operates on household current with an optional adaptor（电源适配器）) and retails for around $20.

Find out more information about the more than 60 titles at the Story Reader website.

Early in 2006, Publications International, Ltd.--Story Reader’s publisher--introduced My First Story Reader, designed for newborns to kids up to age three. As with the original, a narrator reads the

story aloud, this time from a 12-page book made from a heavier paperstock that includes sound effects and music to enliven the experience.

My First Story Reader features two play modes, one with narration, the other that asks questions about the images on each page. The child can press any of three buttons to answer basic questions about shapes and colors. The last two pages ofeach My First Story Reader book features a sing-along rhyming melody. My First Story Reader retails for about $20.

Late in 2006, Publications International introduced a video version of Story Reader called Story Reader Video Plus for kids up to the age of seven. Retailing for about $35, it combines a stand-alone Story Reader with an \Story Mode\plays through your television and includes a \

The Animated Story Mode works just as it sounds--when you connect it to your television through color-coded cables, the story appears on screen and changes as your child turns the pages. Kids get to the Learning Game Mode by turning to thelast page of the book. There, they can choose from five educational games. While it depends on the story, generally there are pattern games, memory games, and platform games. Similar to Nintendo games like Super Mario Brothers, in a platform game the child uses the included controller to guide him through the environment and conquer obstacles.

Story Reader Video Plus isn’t a video game, technically, and Publications International bills the Story Reader line more as electronic books than toys. This reassures many parents, and it’s why Story Reader is sold in bookstores and in the book section of major retailers.

What about the Educational Underpinnings（基础）of Story Reader?

Studies show an alarming decline in reading rates among all age groups in America, especially among the young.

Children are bombarded on a daily basis with multiple forms of entertainment that compete with traditional learning.

Kids naturally emulate（模仿）the adults in their lives, and seeing their parents and other family members enjoy reading is a powerful motivator. Establishing and keeping a Read-At-Home Night helps families spend time together and helps form lifelong reading habits in children.

Here’s how you do it: · Set aside one night a week in your household and call it \you prefer. Establish a time allotment that works for your family, for example, 30 minutes or an hour.

· Minimize interruptions from the TV, computer, and video games--and turn on the telephone answering machine.

· Choose one book for the entire family to read aloud together, or encourage individual family members to choose their own books to read quietly. Electronic books can work in this context,as well.

· Finally, sit down, relax, and read.

注意：1-7题答案填涂在答题卡上；8-10题答案写在答题纸上。 1. The aims of the Story Reader line of electronic books are __

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A. to entertain and teach children B to play with the child

C. to ease the parents’ burden D. to ease the teachers’ burden

2. Story Reader’s key characteristic is that __

A. it \B. it \

C. it \D. it \

3. Children __ are suitable users of the basic Story Reader.

A. up to six months old B. up to age one C up to age two D. up to age three

4. The basic Story Reader for sale is about __

A. 12 dollars B. 20 dollars C. 35 dollars D. 60 dollars

5. My First Story Reader is characteristic with

A. two play modes B. three play modes C. four play modes D. five play modes

6. Story Reader Video Plus is a video version of Story Reader designed for __

A. newborns to kids up to age three B. newborns to kids up to age seven C. children up to the age of five D. children up to the age of seven

7. How many games can children choose from the Animated Story Mode?

A. four B. five C. six D. seven

8. If the Story Reader speaks the text for the current page, but the child turns back a few pages, it will __________.

9. Late in 2006, we can infer that there were___________ Story Reader products.

10. Like Super Mario Brothers, children in a platform game use the included controllers to__________.

Part II Listening Comprehension (35%)

Section A

Directions:In this section you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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. 11. A. At a booking office. B. In a library. C. At a bank. D. In the street. 12. A. At the zoo. B. In Room 245. C. In a restaurant. D. In a hotel. 13. A. 40. B. 48. C. 80. D. 84. 14. A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car. D. By bike. 15. A. The room is on fire. B. The man is bothered by the smoke. C. There is little air. D. The man is not permitted in the room. 16. A. Someone fixed it. B. Louise sold it. C. Louise repaired it. D. It’s been thrown out. 17. A. She’ll talk to Bill. B. She agrees with the man. C. Bill is always like that. D. The man should be happy. 18. A. Even though John worked very hard, he didn’t pass the exam. B. John didn’t work very hard in physics. C. John should spend more time in playing tennis. D. John didn’t pass the exam because it was too difficult.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A. The math test. B. The history test.

C. The physics test. D. The literature test. 20. A. The last but one. B. Question Four. C. The last question. D. Question One. 21. A. He wishes he could redo the test.

B. He wishes he could have had more time. C. He wishes the woman could do better. D. He wishes the woman could have helped him. 22. A. He is going to take pictures.

B. He is going back to his dorm. C. He is going to return the book. D. He is having a rest.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A. About the activities of the Students’ Union.

B. About the activities of the World Expo.

C. About the activities of the university leaders.

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D. About the plan of the speakers at the weekend. 24. A. They sent some tourists there.

B. They sent a group of volunteers there. C. They sent some vehicles there. D. They sent some handicrafts there.

25. A. They are going to arrange a flower-show.

B. They are sending some more volunteers. C. They are going to open a handcraft stall. D. They are going to take more tourists there. 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 a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Passage One

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A. 2. B. 4. C. 1. D. 6 27. A. 10 days. B. One week. C. Two weeks. D. 6 days. 28. A. Students can lend the books borrowed from the library to others.

B. Students may not talk or disturb others in the library.

C. Students can put back the books anywhere on the shelves. D. The students far from outside the library should keep quiet. Passage Two

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A. Storm. B. Flood. C. Heat. D. Pollution. 30. A. Wearing dark-colored clothes.

B. Living in cold area.

C. Avoid moving in hot weather.

D. Wearing loose clothes made of natural materials. 31. A. Natural disasters. B. Heat and health.

C. Stay out of the sun. D. Hot weather of the world. Passage Three

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. A. Tired and not healthy. B. Tossing and turning in bed.

C. Sleeping a lot. D. (Of one’s “body clock”) Out of order 33. A. Sleeping in except on weekends.

B. Getting plenty of exercise before bedtime. C. Avoiding tea and coffee in the daytime. D. Relaxing yourself before bedtime.

34. A. A good workout will help you sleep better.

B. Resolve stress and anger before going to bed.