外语类 大学英语 大学英语四级(CET4)
1999年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 72 题 含答案 大学英语四级(CET4)
1 单选题 1 / 72
A The woman feels sorry for the man. B The man is a member of the staff. C The area is for passengers only. D The woman is asking the man to leave.
查看答案 D. The woman is asking the man to leave.
2 单选题 2 / 72
A Clean her house while she is away. B Buy her some plants and take care of them. C Water her plants while she is away. D Water her plants when he is not at work.
查看答案 C. Water her plants while she is away.
3 单选题 3 / 72
A He will only be available in the afternoon. B It’s not his office hour. C He doesn’t have time. D He is too tired after class.
查看答案 C. He doesn’t have time.
4 单选题 4 / 72
A The woman insists on going out. B The woman doesn’t like watching TV. C The man promised her a gift on her birthday. D The man is too tired to go out.
查看答案 A. The woman insists on going out.
5 单选题 5 / 72
A There are too many courses offered to students. B There woman should take fewer courses next term. C The man will take four courses next semester. D It is wiser to take more than four courses.
查看答案 B. There woman should take fewer courses next term.
6 单选题 6 / 72
A Ask Tom to send an invitation. B Get the Johnsons’ address. C Invite Tom to the party. D Tell Tom to pick up the Johnsons.
查看答案 B. Get the Johnsons’ address.
7 单选题 7 / 72
A Jane is looking for an summer job. B Jane is packing for the summer vacation. C Jane is on her way home. D Jane is eager to go home for the vacation.
查看答案 D. Jane is eager to go home for the vacation.
8 单选题 8 / 72
A Spending more time on sightseeing. B Visiting the city with a group. C Touring the city on a fine day. D Taking the man with her on the tour.
查看答案 A. Spending more time on sightseeing.
9 单选题 9 / 72
A The woman is driving too fast. B The woman is driving at a slow speed. C The woman has broken a traffic rule. D The woman has parked her car in a wrong place.
查看答案 C. The woman has broken a traffic rule.
10 单选题 10 / 72
A She can tell Joan’s brother about the reception. B She should tell Joan’s brother about the reception. C She must call on Joan after the reception. D She may see Joan’s brother at lunch.
查看答案 A. She can tell Joan’s brother about the reception.
11 单选题 11 / 72
A To protect persons and property. B To collect taxes. C To teach and train citizens. D To save natural resources for future use.
查看答案 A. To protect persons and property.
12 单选题 12 / 72
A By selling services that make life comfortable. B By selling land containing oil. C By selling public lands. D By selling coal and other natural products.
查看答案 C. By selling public lands.
13 单选题 13 / 72
A Environmental pollution and protection. B Taxes and services for the public. C Police efforts to protect people. D People’s attitude toward taxes.
查看答案 B. Taxes and services for the public.
14 单选题 14 / 72
A He didn’t like physics any more. B His eyesight was too poor. C Physics was too hard for him. D He had to work to support himself.
查看答案 D. He had to work to support himself.
15 单选题 15 / 72
A He was not happy with the new director. B He was not qualified to be an engineer. C He wanted to travel. D He found his job boring.
查看答案 A. He was not happy with the new director.
16 单选题 16 / 72
A He wanted to work with his friend. B He wanted to go to Spain. C He enjoyed travelling around the world. D He was rejected by the engineering firm.
查看答案 C. He enjoyed travelling around the world.
17 单选题 17 / 72
A He enjoyed teaching English. B He wanted to earn more to support his family. C The owner of the school promised him a good position. D He could earn more as a teacher than as a travel agent.
查看答案 B. He wanted to earn more to support his family.
18 单选题 18 / 72
A It can be cooked in many ways. B It is delicious but inexpensive. C It gives higher yields than other grain crops. D It grows easily in various conditions.
查看答案 D. It grows easily in various conditions.
19 单选题 19 / 72
A Fried potatoes. B Tomato juice. C Sweet corn. D Chocolate beans.
查看答案 D. Chocolate beans.
20 单选题 20 / 72
A They led to the discovery of America. B They made native American foods popular. C They brought great wealth to Spain. D They made native American life styles well-known.
查看答案 B. They made native American foods popular.
21 单选题 21 / 72
The passage is mainly about ________.
A a new regulation for al airlines B the defects of electronic devices C a possible cause of aircraft crashes D effective safety measures for air flight
查看答案 C. a possible cause of aircraft crashes
22 单选题 22 / 72
What is said about the over 100 aircraft incidents in the past 15 years?
A They may have been caused by the damage to the radio systems. B They may have taken place during take-off and landing. C They were proved to have been caused by the passengers’ portable computers. D They were suspected to have resulted from electromagnetic interference.
查看答案 D. They were suspected to have resulted from electromagnetic interference.
23 单选题 23 / 72
Few airlines want to impose a total ban on their passengers using electronic devices because ________.
A they don’t believe there is such a danger as radio interference B the harmful effect of electromagnetic interference is yet to be proved C most passengers refuse to take a plane which bans the use of radio and cassette players D they have other effective safety measures to fall back on
查看答案 C. most passengers refuse to take a plane which bans the use of radio and cassette players
24 单选题 24 / 72
Why is it difficult to predict the possible effects of electromagnetic fields on an airplane’s computers?
A Because it is extremely dangerous to conduct such research on an airplane. B Because it remains a mystery what wavelengths are liable to be interfered with. C Because research scientists have not been able to produce the same effects in labs. D Because experts lack adequate equipment to do such research.
查看答案 C. Because research scientists have not been able to produce the same effects in labs.
25 单选题 25 / 72
It can be inferred from the passage that the author ________.
A is in favor of prohibiting passengers’ use of electronic devices completely B has overestimated the danger of electromagnetic interference C hasn’t formed his own opinion on this problem D regards it as unreasonable to exercise a total ban during flight
查看答案 C. hasn’t formed his own opinion on this problem
26 单选题 26 / 72
According to the passage, U.S. leadership in public relations is being threatened because of ________.
A an unparalleled increase in the number of public relations companies B shrinking cultural differences and new communications technologies C the decreasing number of multinational corporations in the U.S. D increased efforts of other countries in public relations
查看答案 D. increased efforts of other countries in public relations
27 单选题 27 / 72
London could soon replace New York as the center of PR because ________.
A British companies are more ambitious than U.S. companies B British companies place more importance on PR than U.S. companies C British companies are heavily involved in planning activities D four of the world’s top public relations agencies are British-owned
查看答案 B. British companies place more importance on PR than U.S. companies
28 单选题 28 / 72
The word “provincial” (Line 2, Para. 3) most probably means “________”.
A limited in outlook B like people from the provinces C rigid in thinking D interested in world financial affairs
查看答案 A. limited in outlook
29 单选题 29 / 72
We learn from the third paragraph that employees in the American PR industry ________.
A speak at least one foreign language fluently B are ignorant about world geography C are not as sophisticated as their European counterparts D enjoy reading a great variety of English business publications
查看答案 B. are ignorant about world geography
30 单选题 30 / 72
What lesson might the PR industry take from Ted Turner of CNN?
A American PR companies should be more internationally-minded. B The American PR industry should develop global communications technologies. C People working in PR should be more fluent in foreign languages. D People involved in PR should avoid using the word “foreign”.
查看答案 A. American PR companies should be more internationally-minded.
31 单选题 31 / 72
According to the passage, Brazil has cut back its population growth ________.
A by educating its citizens B by careful family planning C by developing TV programmes D by chance
查看答案 D. by chance
32 单选题 32 / 72
According to the passage, many Third World countries ________.
A haven’t attached much importance to birth control B would soon join Brazil in controlling their birth rate C haven’t yet found an effective measure to control their population D neglected the role of TV plays in family planning
查看答案 C. haven’t yet found an effective measure to control their population
33 单选题 33 / 72
The phrase “puts it down to” (Line 1, Para. 3) is closest in meaning to “________”.
A attributes it to B finds it a reason for C sums it up as D compares it to
查看答案 A. attributes it to
34 单选题 34 / 72
Soap operas have helped in lowering Brazil’s birth rate because ________.
A they keep people sitting long hours watching TV B they have gradually changed people’s way of life C people are drawn to their attractive package D they popularize birth control measures
查看答案 B. they have gradually changed people’s way of life
35 单选题 35 / 72
What is Martine’s conclusion about Brazil’s population growth?
A The increase in birth rate will promote consumption. B The desire for consumption helps to reduce birth rate. C Consumption patterns and reproduction patterns are contradictory. D A country’s production is limited by its population growth.
查看答案 B. The desire for consumption helps to reduce birth rate.
36 单选题 36 / 72
The reason why the toys most boys play with are different from those that girls play with is that ________.
A their social roles are rigidly determined B most boys would like to follow their fathers’ professions C boys like to play with their fathers while girls with their mothers D they like challenging activities
查看答案 A. their social roles are rigidly determined
37 单选题 37 / 72
One aspect of “the universality of toys” lies in the fact that ________.
A technological advances have greatly improved the durability of toys B the improvement of craftsmanship in making toys depends on the efforts of universities C the exploration of the universe had led to the creation of new kinds of toys D the basic characteristics of toys are the same the world over
查看答案 D. the basic characteristics of toys are the same the world over
38 单选题 38 / 72
Which of the following is the author’s view on the historical development of toys?
A The craftsmanship in toy-making has remained essentially unchanged. B Toys have remained basically the same all through the centuries. C The toy industry has witnessed great leaps in technology in recent years. D Toys are playing an increasingly important role in shaping a child’s character.
查看答案 B. Toys have remained basically the same all through the centuries.
39 单选题 39 / 72
Regarded as a kind of art form, toys ________.
A follow a direct line of ascent B also appeal greatly to adults C are not characterized by technological progress D reflect the pace of social progress
查看答案 C. are not characterized by technological progress
40 单选题 40 / 72
The author uses the example of rattle to show that ________.
A in toy-making there is a continuity in the sue of materials B even the simplest toys can reflect the progress of technology C even the simplest toys can reflect the progress of technology D even a simple toy can mirror the artistic tastes of the time
查看答案 D. even a simple toy can mirror the artistic tastes of the time
41 单选题 41 / 72
He came back late, ________ which time all the guests had already left.
A after B by C at D during
查看答案 B. by
42 单选题 42 / 72
I’m very sorry to have ________ you with so many questions on such an occasion.
A interfered B offended C impressed D bothered
查看答案 D. bothered
43 单选题 43 / 72
If the whole operation ________ beforehand a great deal of time and money would have been lost.
A was not planned B has not been planned C had not been planned D was not planned
查看答案 C. had not been planned
44 单选题 44 / 72
The price of beer ________ from 50 cents to $4 per liter during the summer season.
A altered B ranged C separated D differed
查看答案 B. ranged
45 单选题 45 / 72
His remarks left me ________ about his real purpose.
A wondered B wonder C to wonder D wondering
查看答案 D. wondering
46 单选题 46 / 72
I have heard both teachers and students ________ well of him.
A to speak B spoken C to have spoken D speak
查看答案 D. speak
47 单选题 47 / 72
Our son doesn’t know what to ________ at the university; he can’t make up his mind about his future.
A take in B take up C take over D take after
查看答案 B. take up
48 单选题 48 / 72
The house was very quiet, ________ as it was on the side of a mountain.
A isolated B isolating C being isolated D having been isolated
查看答案 A. isolated
49 单选题 49 / 72
Although they plant trees in this area every year, the tops of some hills are still ________.
A blank B hollow C vacant D bare
查看答案 D. bare
50 单选题 50 / 72
Being a pop star can be quite a hard life, with a lot of traveling ________ heavy schedules.
A with regard to B as to C in relation to D owing to
查看答案 D. owing to
51 单选题 51 / 72
Tony is very disappointed ________ the results of the exam.
A with B for C toward D on
查看答案 A. with
52 单选题 52 / 72
William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, ________ defended the right of every citizen to freedom of choice in religion.
A peculiarly B indifferently C vigorously D inevitably
查看答案 C. vigorously
53 单选题 53 / 72
I hope all the precautions against air pollution, ________ suggested by the local government, will be seriously considered here.
A while B since C after D as
查看答案 D. as
54 单选题 54 / 72
When people become unemployed, it is ________ which is often worse than lack of wages.
A laziness B poverty C idleness D inability
查看答案 C. idleness
55 单选题 55 / 72
I’ve never been to Beijing, but it’s the place ________.
A where I’d like to visit B I most want to visit C in which I’d like to visit D that I want to visit it most
查看答案 B. I most want to visit
56 单选题 56 / 72
________ his sister, Jack is quiet and does not easily make friends with others.
A Dislike B Unlike C Alike D Liking
查看答案 B. Unlike
57 单选题 57 / 72
This crop has similar qualities to the previous one, ________ both wind-resistant and adapted to the same type of soil.
A being B been C to be D having been
查看答案 A. being
58 单选题 58 / 72
________ you are leaving tomorrow, we can eat dinner together tonight.
A For B Since C Before D While
查看答案 B. Since
59 单选题 59 / 72
Some people would like to do shopping on Sundays since they expect to pick up wonderful ________ in the market.
A batteries B bargains C baskets D barrels
查看答案 B. bargains
60 单选题 60 / 72
We have been told that under no circumstances ________ the telephone in the office for personal affairs.
A may we use B we may use C we could use D did we use
查看答案 A. may we use
61 单选题 61 / 72
In previous times, then fresh meat was in short ________, pigeons were kept by many households as a source of food.
A store B provision C reserve D supply
查看答案 D. supply
62 单选题 62 / 72
As Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, I have directed that all measures ________ for our defense.
A had been taken B would be taken C be taken D to be taken
查看答案 C. be taken
63 单选题 63 / 72
A thief who broke into a church was caught because traces of wax, found on his clothes, ________ from the sort of candles used only in churches.
A had come B coming C come D that came
查看答案 A. had come
64 单选题 64 / 72
After the guests left, she spent half an hour ________ the sitting-room.
A ordering B arranging C tidying up D clearing away
查看答案 C. tidying up
65 单选题 65 / 72
I was ________ the point of telephoning him when his letter arrived.
A to B on C at D in
查看答案 B. on
66 单选题 66 / 72
In no country ________ Britain, it has been said, can one experience four seasons in the course of a single day.
A other than B more than C better than D rather than
查看答案 A. other than
67 单选题 67 / 72
A lorry ________ Jane’s cat and sped away.
A ran over B ran into C ran through D ran down
查看答案 D. ran down
68 单选题 68 / 72
The project ________ by the end of 2000, will expand the city’s telephone network to cover 1,000,000 users.
A accomplished B being accomplished C to be accomplished D having been accomplished
查看答案 C. to be accomplished
69 单选题 69 / 72
________ evidence that language-acquiring ability must be stimulated.
A If being B It is C There is D There being
查看答案 C. There is
70 单选题 70 / 72
Those gifts of rare books that were given to us were deeply ________.
A appreciated B approved C appealed D applied
查看答案 A. appreciated
71 材料分析题 71 / 72
查看答案 S1. Economics. S2. Because the increased cost will be more than Marge’s income. S3. Economic factors and emotional needs. S4. that homemaking gives them the deepest satisfaction. S5. stay home.
72 案例分析题 72 / 72
1.有人认为读书要有选择 2.有人认为应当博览群书 3.我的看法 Reading Selectively Or Extensively
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