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2024年4月17日发(作者：易之双)

大学英语四级模拟试卷389

(题后含答案及解析)

题型有：1. Writing 2. Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) 3.

Listening Comprehension 4. Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) 8.

Translation

Part I Writing (30 minutes)

1． For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the

topic Is Celebrating Western Holidays Acceptable? You should write at least 120

words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 越来越多的人喜欢过“洋节

日”2．人们在讨论“中国人过‘洋节日’的做法是否可以接受?”3．你的观点

是什么，说明理由

正确答案： Is Celebrating Western Holidays Acceptable? It’s true

that more and more people in China, especially young people, start to celebrate some

Western holidays. And the topic “Is Celebrating Western Holidays Acceptable?” is

under discussion. Some people think celebrating Western holidays is

unacceptable simply because we are Chinese. Others believe that celebrating some

Western holidays, such as Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day, Thanksgiving Day and so on,

is acceptable, because it’s fun and we can learn something useful by doing so. In

my opinion, celebrating Western holidays is acceptable for the following reasons.

First of all, that people in China celebrate some Western holidays doesn’t mean fully

accepting the Western culture and value, and it has nothing to do with religious belief.

In addition, that people in China celebrate some Western holidays can enrich the life,

giving people more opportunities to enjoy themselves. Thirdly, besides the people

who like to celebrate the Western holidays, the business people are also very happy

during the holidays. Therefore, we may say celebrating Western holidays may

promote the development of our economy. Final]y; globalization is universally

accepted, and celebrating Western holidays can make us better understand the Western

culture. Therefore I think celebrating Western holidays is acceptable.

解析：该题目属于“选择论证型”作文。针对此类作文，考生可以根据

提纲内容，先提出别人的观点并作出自己的选择，然后论证自己的观点：选择论

证型仿写模式： It’s true that (提出问题) ... (话题) is under discussion. Some

people think ... (一些人的观点) others believe that ... (另一些人的观点). In my

opinion .... (提出自己的观点). I am in favor of ... (观点) for the following reasons:

First of all (理由一) ... In addition (理由二) .... Thirdly (理由三) .... Finally (最后的

理由) ... Therefore, I think ... (自己论证的观点).

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15

minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage

quickly and answer the questions attached to the passage. For questions 1-7, mark：Y

(for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N

(for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the

passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN)if the information is not given in the passage.

Global Warming and Climate Change What Are Global Warming

and Climate Change? Global warming and climate change refer to an increase in

average global temperatures. Natural events and human activities are believed to be

contributing to an increase in average global temperatures. This is caused primarily by

increase in “greenhouse” gases such as Carbon Dioxide (CO2). What Is the

Greenhouse Effect? The term greenhouse is used in conjunction with the

phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect. Energy from the sun drives the

earth’s weather and climate, and heats the earth’s surface; In turn, the earth

radiates energy back into space; Some atmospheric gases (water vapor, carbon

dioxide, and other gases) trap some of the outgoing energy, retaining heat somewhat

like the glass panels of a greenhouse; These gases are therefore known as

greenhouse gases; The greenhouse effect is the rise in temperature on Earth as

certain gases in the atmosphere trap energy. Six main gases considered to be

contributing to global climate change are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4)

(which is 20 times as potent (强有力的) a greenhouse gas as carbon dioxide) and

nitrous oxide (N2O), plus three fluorinated industrial gases: hydrofluorocarbons

(HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). Water vapor is also

considered a greenhouse gas. Many of these greenhouse gases are actually

life-enabling, for without them, heat would escape back into space and the Earth’s

average temperature would be a lot colder. However, if the greenhouse effect becomes

stronger, then more heat gets trapped than needed, and the Earth might become less

habitable for humans, plants and animals. What Are the Impacts of Global Warming?

For decades, greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide have been increasing in the

atmosphere. But why does that matter? Won’t warmer weather be nicer for everyone?

Rapid Changes in Global Temperature A documentary aired on the National

Geographic Channel in Britain on August 9, 2003 was titled What’s Up with the

Weather. it noted that the levels of carbon dioxide, for example, were currently at their

highest levels in the past 450,000 years. Increased greenhouse gases and the

greenhouse effect is feared to contribute to an overall warming of the Earth’s climate,

leading to a global warming ( even though some regions may experience cooling, or

wetter weather, while the temperature of the planet on average would rise).

However, it is the rapid pace at which the temperature will rise that will result in

many negative impacts to humans and the environment and this is why there is such a

world-wide concern. Extreme Weather Patterns Most scientists believe that the

warming of the climate will lead to more extreme weather patterns such as: More

hurricanes and drought; Longer spells of dry heat or intense raja (depending on

where you are in the world); Scientists have pointed out that Northern Europe

could be severely affected with colder weather if climate change continues, as the

arctic begins to melt and send fresher waters further south. It would effectively

cut off the Gulf Stream that brings warmth from the Gulf of Mexico, keeping

countries such as Britain warmer than expected; In South Asia, the Himalayan

glaciers (冰川) could retreat causing water scarcity in the long Super-storms

Mentioned further above was the concern that more hurricanes could result. The link

used was from the environmental organization WWF, written back in 1999. In

August/September 2004 a wave of severe hurricanes left many Caribbean islands and

parts of South Eastern United States devastated. In the Caribbean many lives were lost

and there was immense damage to entire cities. In the U.S. many lives were lost as

well, some of the most expensive damage resulted from the successive hurricanes.

Interviewing a biological oceanography professor at Harvard University, IPS notes

that the world’s oceans are approaching 27 degrees C or warmer during the summer.

This increases the odds of major storms. When water leaches such temperatures,

more of it evaporates, priming hurricane or cyclone formation. Once born. a

hurricane needs only warm water to build and maintain its strength and intensity.

Furthermore, “as emissions of greenhouse gases continue to trap more and more of

the sun’s energy, that energy has to be dissipated (消散), resulting to stronger storms,

more intense precipitation (降水量) and higher winds.” There is abundant

evidence of an unprecedented (前所未有的) number of severe weather events in the

past decade. In 1998. Hurricane Mitch killed nearly 20,000 people in Central America,

and more than 4,000 people died during disastrous flooding in China. Bangladesh

suffered some of its worst floods ever the following year, as did Venezuela. Europe

was hit with record floods in 2002 and then a record heat wave in 2003. More

recently, Brazil was struck by the first-ever recorded hurricane in the South Atlantic

last March. “Weather records are being set all the time now. We’re in an era of

unprecedented extreme weather events,” said McCarthy, professor of biological

oceanography at Harvard University. Historical weather patterns are becoming

less useful for predicting the future conditions because global warming is changing

ocean and atmospheric conditions. “In 30 to 50 years’ time, the Earth’s weather

generating system will be entirely different.” he tem Impacts

With global warming on the increase and species’ habitats on the decrease, the

chances for various ecosystems to adapt naturally are diminishing. Many studies

have pointed out that the rates of extinction of animal and plant species, and the

temperature changes around the world since the industrial revolution, have been

significantly different to normal expectations. An analysis of population trends,

climate change, increasing pollution and emerging diseases found that 40 percent of

deaths in the world could be attributed to environmental factors. The ongoing

accumulation of greenhouse gases causes, increasing global warming. This is a global

self-reinforcing vicious circle (恶性盾环) accelerating the global Sea

Levels Water expands when heated, and sea levels are expected to rise due to

climate change Rising sea levels will also result as the polar caps begin to melt.

The World Watch Institute reports that “The Earth’s ice cover is melting in more

places and at higher rates than at any time since record keeping began”. (March 6,

2000). Rising sea levels will impact many coastlines, and a large mass of

humanity lives near the coasts or by major se in Pests and Disease

An increase in pests and disease is also feared. A report in the journal Science in

June 2002 described the alarming increase in the outbreaks and epidemics of diseases

throughout the land and ocean-based wildlife due to climate changes. One of the

authors points out that, “Climate change is disrupting natural ecosystems in a way that

is making life better for infectious diseases.” The Guardian summarizes a United

Nations warning that, “One in six countries’ in the world face food shortages this year

because of severe droughts that could become semi-permanent under climate change.”

Drought and desertification (沙漠化) are starting to spread and intensify in some parts

of the world already. If some of this does get worse, it is likely that the poorest

regions and people are likely to suffer the most, as they would have the least resources

at hand to deal with the effects.

2． The earth’s temperatures will be much lower without the greenhouse gases.

A．Y

B．N

C．NG

正确答案：A

解析：从What Is the Greenhouse Effect?的最后一段中可找到答案。

3． With the increasing of the greenhouses gases, people can benefit from it a lot.

A．Y

B．N

C．NG

正确答案：B

解析：从Rapid Changes in Global Temperature中可得出结论。

4． It is very likely that the high temperature of the ocean contributes to the

increase of major storms.

A．Y

B．N

C．NG

正确答案：A

解析：从Super-storms中可找到答案。

5． In 1998, disastrous flood killed 20,000 people in China.

A．Y

B．N

C．NG

正确答案：B

解析：从Super-storms中可看出1998年在中国不是20000人而是4000人死

于洪水。

6． The old saying “Life relies on the weather” is quite effective.

A．Y

B．N

C．NG

正确答案：C

7． Rising sea level will only affect coastlines and small islands.

A．Y

B．N

C．NG

正确答案：B

解析：在Rising Sea Levels中可找到答案。

8． Owing to the climate change, people are easier to be infected.

A．Y

B．N

C．NG

正确答案：A

解析：在Increase in Pests and Disease中可找到答案。

9． ___________ as certain gases in the atmosphere trap energy is called

greenhouse effect.

正确答案：The rise in temperature on Earth。

解析：此定义在What is the Greenhouse Effect?中。

10． Scientists put forward that Northern Europe would have __________ if

climate continues, while Britain would have warmer weather。

正确答案：colder weather

解析：在 Extreme Weather Patterns中的第三小点中可找到答案。

11． Environmental factors attribute __________ deaths in the world.

正确答案：40 percent

解析：在Ecosystem Impacts中可找到答案。

Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)

Section ADirections: 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.

听力原文：W: Were you in London two years ago. Mr. Jacobs?M: No. I was in

Canada. I’m an Australian, but I went to Canada three years ago.Q: What nationality

is Mr. Jacobs?

12．

A．Australian.

B．Austrian.

C．Canadian.

D．English.

正确答案：A

听力原文：W: Wasn’t our appointment at 10:30?M: It was. But I had to be 15

minutes late.Q: What time would the man arrive?

13．

A．At 10:00.

B．At 10:45.

C．At 10:30.

D．At 11:45.

正确答案：B

听力原文：W: Could I borrow this book about Russia?M: It’s my roommate’s

and he’s not here right now.Q: What does the man imply about the book?

14．

A．His roommate has the book with him.

B．The book isn’t about Russia.

C．His roommate is not here now.

D．He can’t lend it out.

正确答案：D

听力原文：M: I’m told that you’ve been studying English for 3 years. What do

you think about studying English?W: Well, reading and writing are not too difficult,

although they’re more difficult than the grammar, Spoken English is the hardest of

all.Q: What does the woman think is the easiest thing to learn in English?

15．

A．Reading.

B．Speaking.

C．Grammar.

D．Writing.

正确答案：C

听力原文：M: What’s the matter with Mary?W: She becomes nervous whenever

it comes to learning mathematics.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

16．

A．Mary has never studied mathematics.

B．Mary must be good at mathematics.

C．Mary enjoys learning mathematics.

D．Mary probably is poor at mathematics.

正确答案：D

听力原文：M: I wish I could see George here.W: He was planning to come. But a

moment ago, his wife called to say that he had to take his father to the hospital.Q:

Who was ill?

17．

A．George’s brother.

B．George’s wife.

C．George’s father.

D．George’s father-in-law.

正确答案：C

听力原文：W: Wangjun, it’s said that your wallet was lost.M: Mine wasn’t, but

Lihong told me Liufeng’s was.Q: Whose wallet was lost?

18．

A．Wangjun’s.

B．Liufeng’s.

C．Lihong’s.

D．Zhangjun’s.

正确答案：B

听力原文：W: I like skiing and skating.M: But tennis and golf are my favorite

sports.Q: Which sports does the man like?

19．

A．Golf and skating.

B．Golf and tennis.

C．Skiing and tennis.

D．Skiing and skating.

正确答案：B

听力原文：W: David, you play the cello, don’t you?M: I did it for about six years.

But I haven’t practised much since I came to college. Why do you ask?W: I’m signing

up for a noncredit string ensemble course that meets once a week on Wednesday night.

We have several violin, violas and two bass players, but only one cello.W: Who’s

directing the group?W: Janet Hanson. Maybe you’ve heard of her. She plays violin in

the city orchestra, and she also directs three other small local music groups.M: Mh, I

have my cello here, but I think I would need to do a lot of work before my playing

would sound any good at all.W: Miss Hanson will give individual instruction as well

as teach us as a group. There are only ten of us now. Try to join us. We are all on the

intermediate level. And anyway you won’t get a grade for the course.M: I’ll tell you

what. I’ll play a little this evening and see how it goes.W: I’m sure you’ll be fine, I’ll

expect to see you at seven o’clock tomorrow in room 14 at the Fine Arts Building. I

hope you can come to our regular meeting.

20．

A．He needs to take one more course in order to finish his credit requirements.

B．He plays an instrument the group needs.

C．She thinks taking the course would improve his grades in general.

D．She thinks he’s the best musician at the college.

正确答案：B

21．

A．Cello.

B．Viola.

C．Violin.

D．Bass.

正确答案：C

22．

A．Beginning.

B．Intermediate.

C．Advanced

D．Professional.

正确答案：B

听力原文：M: Hi, Sherril.W: Hello, Fill, how are you?M: I’m fine, where are

you headed?W: Oh, I’m on my way home from work.M: I didn’t know you had a

job.W: Ya, I work part-time at the supermarket.M: What do you do there?W: I work in

the produce section, trimming and wrapping fresh fruit and vegetables. I also stock

shelves. Sometimes when it really gets busy, I work at the check-out counter. Have

you got a job, Fill?M: Ya, I do yard work for people. Your know, cutting grass, raking

leave, falling weeds, things like that.W: I’d like doing that. It must be nice to work

outdoors.M: Sometimes it is, except when it rains, or snows or gets too hot or too

cold.W: I guess every job has its drawbacks. There are times when I’ get pretty tired

of carrying things around at my job. But a job is a job. Got to earn money for

school.M: Me too, tuition sure is high, isn’t it? Well, rd better get going. I have to

plant some trees for my neighbors this afternoon.W: Well, don’t work too hard,

holding down a job, going to class, studying, sometimes can become too much for one

person. Take it easy.M: You too, it was great seeing you, Sherrill.

23．

A．To the supermarket.

B．To school.

C．To her home.

D．To work outdoors.

正确答案：C

24．

A．She works at the meat counter.

B．She puts groceries out on the shelves.

C．She carries groceries out of the store for customers.

D．She checks the quality of milk products.

正确答案：B

25．

A．He doesn’t earn very much money.

B．He has to work too many hours.

C．He doesn’t have time for lunch.

D．He sometimes has to work in bad weather.

正确答案：D

26．

A．Finish his homework.

B．Cut grass.

C．Plant trees.

D．Buy groceries.

正确答案：C

Section BDirections: 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.

27．

A．It carries its own oxygen supply.

B．It does not need any oxygen during the flight.

C．It can produce oxygen during the flight.

D．It extract oxygen from the air that flows through the engine.

正确答案：D

解析：文中对比了三种动力方式：jet engine，rocket engine和special engine。

文章后半部分谈到 special engine从进入引擎的空气中获取氧气，因此答案是D。

28．

A．Cargo.

B．Adults.

C．Children.

D．Chemical substance.

正确答案：D

解析：根据文中最后提到“...engineers predict,...could ,...carry

”，可知答案是D。

听力原文： High in dense bamboo forests in the misty, rainy mountains of

southwestern China lives one of the world’s rarest mammals: the giant panda, also

called the panda. Only about 1,000 of these black-and-white relatives of bears survive

in the wild. Pandas eat almost nothing but bamboo shoots and leaves.

Occasionally they eat other vegetation, fish, or small animals, but bamboo accounts

for 99 percent of their diets. Pandas’ teeth are very broad and flat. The shape of these

teeth helps the animals crush the bamboo shoots, leaves, and stems they eat. There are

many species of bamboo. Only a few of these grow at the high altitudes where pandas

live today. A panda should have at least two bamboo species where it lives, or it will

starve. Giant pandas used to be able to move quite easily from one mountain top

to another in search of food. Now the valleys are mostly inhabited by people. Pandas

are shy; they don’t venture into areas where people live. This restricts pandas to very

limited areas. Conservation organizations and Chinese government officials and

scientists continue to work toward resolving the pandas’ isolation problems.

Maintaining “Bamboo Corridors” -- strips of undisturbed land through which pandas

can comfortably travel from mountain to mountain-- is one of the many ideas that

may help save the giant panda.

29．

A．100.

B．500.

C．1,000.

D．1,500.

正确答案：C

解析：在听的过程中，如果听到数字，最好做笔记。文中提到仅有1,000只

左右，因此答案是C。

30．

A．Fish.

B．Fruits.

C．Small animals.

D．Bamboo.

正确答案：D

解析：熊猫的主要食物是竹子，因此答案是D。

31．

A．They are shy.

B．They are afraid of people.

C．People are not friendly to them.

D．They can’t get food there.

正确答案：A

解析：文章中直接提到“they are shy”，因此答案是A。

32．

A．Loneliness.

B．Isolation.

C．Reproduction.

D．Entertainment.

正确答案：B

解析：文章的最后一部分直接提到，为了解决熊猫的isolation problem而建

立了“Bamboo Corridors”，因此答案是B。

听力原文： You can find many art galleries in London. The most famous of

all is the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. It has many of the best paintings in the

world. Paintings by Rembrandt are in Room 12. Paintings by Rubens are in Rooms 14

and 15. Another of the great London galleries is the Tate. The Tate Gallery was

built in 1897—sixty years after the National Gallery. It is on the north bank of the

Thames near Lambeth Bridge. In the Tate, you will find paintings by British

artists. The best known are Turner and William Blake. The Tate also has collections of

modem paintings by foreign artists—for example, Picasso.

33．