大学英语四级模拟题十五
一 二 三 四 五 主观题 客观题 总分 核查人
Part I Writing
(15’)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to express your thanks to one of your friends who helped you most when you were in difficulty. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Part II Listening Comprehension
(25’) Section A (1’×7 =
7’) Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report 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). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. News Report One
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you’ve just heard.
1. A) 250, 000 at 50 centres.
C) 255, 000 at 50 centres. B) 250, 000 at 55 centres.
D) 255,000 at 55 centres.
2. A) Electronic detection.
B) Telephone call screening.
C) Fingerprints identification.
D) Sunday’s dress rehearsal.
News Report Two
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you’ve just heard.
3. A) It called for a quality inspection on Peanut Corp. of America.
B) It rejected the business request from Peanut Corp. of America.
C) It decided not to cooperate with Peanut Corp. of America. D) It decided to have a lawsuit with Peanut Corp. of America. 4. A) They have so far caused 691 people to be sick.
B) They have so far caused 3, 516 people to be sent to hospital. C) They have so far caused 2 plants to be contaminated. D) They have so far caused 9 foods to be recalled in history.
News Report Three
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you’ve just heard. 5. A) Inability to keep turning out novel products.
B) Inability to implement their business plans.
C) Failure to integrate innovation into their business.
D) Lack of a successful business model of their own. 6. A) It is a magic tool to bring big rewards.
B) It is the secret to business success.
C) It is an essential part of business culture.
D) It is the creation of something new. 7. A) Its hardworking employees.
B) Its innovation culture.
C) Its flexible promotion strategy. D) Its willingness to make investments. Section B
(1’×8 =
8’)
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Conversation One
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard. 8. A) She has no time to study. B) She is short of money.
C) She hasn’t heard from her parents for a long time. D) She doesn’t know where all her money has gone. 9. A) 190 dollars.
C) 760 dollars.
B) 250 dollars. D) 1, 010 dollars. 10.A) He is Carina’s boyfriend.
B) He is Carina’s financial consultant.
C) He is working in the loan section of a bank.
D) He is studying economics at a university. 11.A) She has a poor head for economics.
B) She wants to ask for a loan from Tim’s bank.
C) She earns little but spends far too much money for a student.
D) She wants Tim to be her financial consultant.
Conversation Two
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.12.A) At a road crossing. B) Near a school.
C) In front of a kindergarten. D) Outside a police station. 13.A) He did not notice it.
B) He drove too fast to read it.
C) It says 45 miles an hour.
D) It is not clearly visible. 14.A) It is not genuine.
B) It actually belongs to somebody else. C) It should have been renewed two months ago.
D) It is no longer valid. 15.A) He was fined 35 dollars.
B) He had to do two weeks’ community service. C) He got a ticket.
D) He had his driver’s license canceled.
Section C
(1’×10
=
10’)
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four 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). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you’ve just heard. 16.A) He is short of money.
B) He does not think money is everything. C) He works hard for the sake of money.
D) He wants to be a successful businessman and has plenty of time for leisure.
17.A) People have reasons to seek fame.
B) People are advised not to seek fame. C) Fame is less important than money. D) Fame is more important than money.
18.A) She is not interested in either money or fame.
B) She wants to succeed in doing something more inventive. C) She makes a living by doing research.
D) She thinks that those who seek fame will end up with a poor reputation.
Passage Two
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.
19.A) Cheating. C) Road accidents.
B) Theft.
D) Air crash.
20.A) Have the right documents. B) Learn the local customs. C) Book tickets well in advance. D) Make hotel reservations. 21.A) Get a lift if possible. B) Contact your agent.
C) Have a friend meet you. D) Use official transport.
Passage Three
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.22.A) It covers 97 square kilometers. B) It covers 179 square miles. C) It is only half the size of Spain. D) It is as big as New York City.
23.A) It was cut off from the rest of the world.
B) It imported food from foreign countries.
C) Its citizens enjoyed a peaceful, comfortable life. D) Its geographic features attracted many visitors. 24.A) The increasing investment by developed countries.
B) The establishing of diplomatic relations with France and Spain. C) The building of roads connecting it with neighboring countries.
D) The fast development of its neighboring countries. 25.A) They work on their farms.
B) They work in the tourist industry. C) The make traditional handicrafts.
D) They raise domestic animals.
Part III Multiple Choice
(0.5'×20=10')
Directions: There are 20 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 write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. 26. The knowledge that a rescue team would continue searching for them
________ the trapped miners. A) retained
B) attained
C) maintained
D)
sustained
27. The committee recommends that the budget ________ discussed at the next
meeting.
A) is
B) will be
C) be
D) are
28. Anyone over the age of 18 is ________ to vote. A) illegible
B) legible
C) eligible
D)
ineligible
29. ________ of us can do everything, but all of us can do ________. A) None, something
C) Some, everything
B) Few, nothing
D) Few, nothing
30. My father often tells me that a man should aim ________ and never speak ________ of himself. A) highly, high
C) high, high
B) high, highly
D) highly, highly
31. John was ________ from the warehouse to the accounting office, which
was considered a promotion.