外语类 大学英语 大学英语四级(CET4)
2003年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 82 题 含答案 大学英语四级(CET4)
1 单选题 1 / 82
A They are both anxious to try Italian food. B They are likely to have dinner together. C The man will treat the woman to dinner tonight. D The woman refused to have dinner with the man.
查看答案 B. They are likely to have dinner together.
2 单选题 2 / 82
A It’s only for rent, not for sale. B It’s not as good as advertised. C It’s being redecorated. D It’s no longer available.
查看答案 D. It’s no longer available.
3 单选题 3 / 82
A Colleagues. B Husband and wife. C Employer and employee. D Mother and son.
查看答案 D. Mother and son.
4 单选题 4 / 82
A She contacts her parents occasionally. B She phones her parents regularly at weekends. C She visits her parents at weekends when the fares are down. D She often call her parents regardless of the rates.
查看答案 B. She phones her parents regularly at weekends.
5 单选题 5 / 82
A The next bus is coming soon. B The bus will wait a few minutes at the stop. C There are only two or three passengers waiting for the bus. D They can catch this bus without running.
查看答案 A. The next bus is coming soon.
6 单选题 6 / 82
A The assignment looks easy but actually it’s quite difficult. B The assignment is too difficult for them to complete on time. C They cannot finish the assignment until Thursday. D They have plenty of time to work on the assignment.
查看答案 D. They have plenty of time to work on the assignment.
7 单选题 7 / 82
A The man will go to meet the woman this evening. B The man and the woman have an appointment at 7 o’clock. C The woman can’t finish making the jam before 7 o’clock. D The woman won’t be able to see the man this evening.
查看答案 B. The man and the woman have an appointment at 7 o’clock.
8 单选题 8 / 82
A She’s learned a lot from the literature class. B She’s written some books about world classics. C She’s met some of the world’s best writers. D She’s just back from a trip round the world.
查看答案 A. She’s learned a lot from the literature class.
9 单选题 9 / 82
A The exam was easier than the previous one. B Joe is sure that he will do better in the next exam. C Joe probably failed in the exam. D The oral part of the exam was easier than the written part.
查看答案 C. Joe probably failed in the exam.
10 单选题 10 / 82
A She is tired of driving in heavy traffic. B She doesn’t mind it as the road conditions are good. C She is unhappy to have to drive such a long way every day. D She enjoys it because she’s good at driving.
查看答案 B. She doesn’t mind it as the road conditions are good.
11 材料分析题 11 / 82
查看答案 S1. mysterious S2. coupled S3. ruining S4. percent S5. species S6. ensure S7. average S8. When you consider that equals a quarter of the world catch, you begin to see the size of the problem. S9. True, some countries are beginning to deal with this problem, but it’s vital we find a rational way of fishing S10. Before every ocean becomes a dead sea, it would make sense to give the fish enough time to recover, grow to full size and reproduce
12 单选题 12 / 82
Although heroes may come from different cultures, they ________.
A generally possess certain inspiring characteristics B probably share some weaknesses of ordinary people C are often influenced by previous generations D all unknowingly attract a large number of fans
查看答案 A. generally possess certain inspiring characteristics
13 单选题 13 / 82
According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that ________.
A they have a vision from the mountaintop B they have warm feelings and emotions C they can serve as concrete examples of noble principles D they can make people feel stronger and more confident
查看答案 C. they can serve as concrete examples of noble principles
14 单选题 14 / 82
Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because ________.
A they are popular only among certain groups of people B their performances do not improve their fans morally C their primary concern is their own financial interests D they are not clear about the principles they should follow
查看答案 B. their performances do not improve their fans morally
15 单选题 15 / 82
Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders who ________.
A are good at demonstrating their charming characters B can move the masses with their forceful speeches C are capable of meeting all challenges and hardships D can provide an answer to the problems of their people
查看答案 B. can move the masses with their forceful speeches
16 单选题 16 / 82
The author concludes that historical changes would ________.
A be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities B not happen without heroes making the necessary sacrifices C take place ff there were heroes to lead the people D produce leaders with attractive personalities
查看答案 A. be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities
17 单选题 17 / 82
According to the author’s observation, college students ________.
A have never been so materialistic as today B have never been so interested in the arts C have never been so financially well off as today D have never attached so much importance to moral sense
查看答案 A. have never been so materialistic as today
18 单选题 18 / 82
The students’ criteria for selecting majors today have much to do with ________.
A the influences of their instructors B the financial goals they seek in life C their own interpretations of the courses D their understanding of the contributions of others
查看答案 B. the financial goals they seek in life
19 单选题 19 / 82
By saying “While it’s true that... be they scientific or artistic” (Lines 1-3, Para. 5), the author means that ________.
A business management should be included in educational programs B human wisdom has accumulated at an extraordinarily high speed C human intellectual development has reached new heights D the importance of a broad education should not be overlooked
查看答案 D. the importance of a broad education should not be overlooked
20 单选题 20 / 82
Studying the diverse wisdom of others can ________.
A create varying artistic interests B help people see things in their right perspective C help improve connections among people D regulate the behavior of modern people
查看答案 B. help people see things in their right perspective
21 单选题 21 / 82
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A Businessmen absorbed in their career are narrow-minded. B Managers often find it hard to tell right from wrong. C People engaged in technical jobs lead a more rewarding life. D Career seekers should not focus on immediate interests only.
查看答案 D. Career seekers should not focus on immediate interests only.
22 单选题 22 / 82
What is the author’s attitude toward high-tech communications equipment?
A Critical. B Prejudiced. C Indifferent. D Positive.
查看答案 D. Positive.
23 单选题 23 / 82
With the increased use of high-tech communications equipment, businesspeople ________.
A have to get familiar with modern technology B are gaining more economic benefits from domestic operations C are attaching more importance to their overseas business D are eager to work overseas
查看答案 C. are attaching more importance to their overseas business
24 单选题 24 / 82
In this passage, “out of sight and out of mind” (Lines 2-3, Para. 3) probably means ________.
A being unable to think properly for lack of insight B being totally out of touch with business at home C missing opportunities for promotion when abroad D leaving all care and worry behind
查看答案 C. missing opportunities for promotion when abroad
25 单选题 25 / 82
According to the passage, what is an important consideration of international corporations in employing people today?
A Connections with businesses overseas. B Ability to speak the client’s language. C Technical know-how. D Business experience.
查看答案 B. Ability to speak the client’s language.
26 单选题 26 / 82
The advantage of employees having foreign language skills is that they can ________.
A better control the whole negotiation process B easily find new approaches to meet market needs C fast-forward their proposals to headquarters D easily make friends with businesspeople abroad
查看答案 A. better control the whole negotiation process
27 单选题 27 / 82
It may be inferred from the passage that ________.
A customer service in Israel is now improving B wealthy Israeli customers are hard to please C the tourist industry has brought chain stores to Israel D Israeli customers prefer foreign products to domestic ones
查看答案 A. customer service in Israel is now improving
28 单选题 28 / 82
In the author’s view, higher service standards are impossible in Israel ________.
A if customer complaints go unnoticed by the management B unless foreign companies are introduced in greater numbers C if there’s no competition among companies D without strict routine training of employees
查看答案 C. if there’s no competition among companies
29 单选题 29 / 82
If someone in Israel today needs a repairman in case of a power failure, ________.
A they can have it fixed in no time B it’s no longer necessary to make an appointment C the appointment takes only half a day to make D they only have to wait half an hour at most
查看答案 D. they only have to wait half an hour at most
30 单选题 30 / 82
The example of El A1 Airlines shows that ________.
A revengeful customers are a threat to the monopoly of enterprises B an ad campaign is a way out for enterprises in financial difficulty C a good slogan has great potential for improving service D staff retraining is essential for better service
查看答案 D. staff retraining is essential for better service
31 单选题 31 / 82
Why did Bezaq’s international branch lose 40% of its market share?
A Because the rates it offered were not competitive enough. B Because customers were dissatisfied with its past service. C Because the service offered by its competitors was far better. D Because it no longer received any support from the government.
查看答案 B. Because customers were dissatisfied with its past service.
32 单选题 32 / 82
Such crimes may be so complex that months or years go by before anyone ________ them.
A discovered B will discover C would have discovered D discovers
查看答案 D. discovers
33 单选题 33 / 82
Though ________ in a big city, Peter always prefers to paint the primitive scenes of country life.
A grown B raised C tended D cultivated
查看答案 B. raised
34 单选题 34 / 82
The careless man received a ticket for speeding. He ________ have driven so fast.
A can’t B wouldn’t C shouldn’t D mustn’t
查看答案 C. shouldn’t
35 单选题 35 / 82
If people feel hopeless, they don’t bother to ________ the skills they need to succeed.
A adopt B acquire C accumulate D assemble
查看答案 B. acquire
36 单选题 36 / 82
If I ________ harder at school, I would be sitting in a comfortable office now.
A worked B were to work C had worked D were working
查看答案 C. had worked
37 单选题 37 / 82
The shop assistant was dismissed as she was ________ of cheating customers.
A accused B charged C scolded D cursed
查看答案 A. accused
38 单选题 38 / 82
All her energies are ________ upon her children and she seems to have little time for anything else.
A guided B aimed C directed D focused
查看答案 D. focused
39 单选题 39 / 82
While crossing the mountain area, all the men carried guns lest they ________ by wild animals.
A should be attacked B had been attacked C must be attacked D would be attacked
查看答案 A. should be attacked
40 单选题 40 / 82
Everyone should be ________ to a decent standard of living and an opportunity to be educated.
A attributed B entitled C identified D justified
查看答案 B. entitled
41 单选题 41 / 82
His wife is constantly funding ________ with him, which makes him very angry.
A errors B shortcomings C fault D flaw
查看答案 C. fault
42 单选题 42 / 82
Vitamins are complex ________ that the body requires in very small mounts.
A matters B materials C particles D substances
查看答案 D. substances
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Apart from caring for her children, she has to take on such heavy ________ housework as carrying water and firewood.
A time-consumed B timely-consumed C time-consuming D timely-consuming
查看答案 C. time-consuming
44 单选题 44 / 82
Anna was reading a piece of science fiction, completely ________ to the outside world.
A having been lost B to be lost C losing D lost
查看答案 D. lost
45 单选题 45 / 82
The police are trying to find out the ________ of the woman killed in the traffic accident.
A evidence B recognition C status D identity
查看答案 D. identity
46 单选题 46 / 82
All human beings have a comfortable zone regulating the ________ they keep from someone they talk with.
A distance B scope C range D boundary
查看答案 A. distance
47 单选题 47 / 82
We have planned an exciting publicity ________ with our advertisers.
A struggle B campaign C battle D conflict
查看答案 B. campaign
48 单选题 48 / 82
________ the help of their group, we would not have succeeded in the investigation.
A Besides B Regardless of C But for D Despite
查看答案 C. But for
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________ much is known about what occurs during sleep, the precise function of sleep and its different stages remains largely in the realm of assumption.
A Because B For C Since D While
查看答案 D. While
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John doesn’t believe in ________ medicine; he has some remedies of his own.
A standard B regular C routine D conventional
查看答案 D. conventional
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Owing to ________ competition among the airlines, travel expenses have been reduced considerably.
A fierce B strained C eager D critical
查看答案 A. fierce
52 单选题 52 / 82
They always give the vacant seats to ________ comes first.
A whoever B whomever C who D whom
查看答案 A. whoever
53 单选题 53 / 82
In Africa, educational costs are very low for those who are ________ enough to get into universities.
A ambitious B fortunate C aggressive D substantial
查看答案 B. fortunate
54 单选题 54 / 82
Professor Wang, ________ for his informative lectures, was warmly received by his students.
A knowing B known C to be known D having known
查看答案 B. known
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Our manager is ________ an important customer now and he will be back this afternoon.
A calling on B calling in C calling up D calling for
查看答案 A. calling on
56 单选题 56 / 82
A fire engine must have priority as it usually has to deal with some kind of ________.
A precaution B crisis C emergency D urgency
查看答案 C. emergency
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He said that the driver must have had an accident; otherwise he ________ by then.
A would have arrived B must have arrived C should arrive D would arrive
查看答案 A. would have arrived
58 单选题 58 / 82
The film provides a deep ________ into a wide range of human qualifies and feelings.
A insight B imagination C fancy D outlook
查看答案 A. insight
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It is high time that such practices ________.
A are ended B be ended C were ended D must be ended
查看答案 C. were ended
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Urban crowdedness would be greatly relieved if only the ________ charged on public transport were more reasonable.
A fees B fares C payments D costs
查看答案 B. fares
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The doctor had almost lost hope at one point, but the patient finally ________.
A pulled out B pulled through C pulled up D pulled over
查看答案 B. pulled through
62 填空题 62 / 82
A classification B definition C function D perception
查看答案 C. function
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A that B it C as D what
查看答案 A. that
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A native B human C physical D animal
查看答案 D. animal
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A ways B means C methods D approaches
查看答案 B. means
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A mating B exciting C warning D boring
查看答案 C. warning
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A identical B similar C different D unfamiliar
查看答案 C. different
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A But B Therefore C Afterwards D Furthermore
查看答案 A. But
69 填空题 69 / 82
A about B with C from D in
查看答案 C. from
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A infer B explain C interpret D express
查看答案 D. express
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A encourages B enables C enforces D ensures
查看答案 B. enables
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A speeches B sounds C words D voices
查看答案 C. words
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A replacing B spelling C pronouncing D saying
查看答案 A. replacing
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A ours B theirs C another D others
查看答案 C. another
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A so B and C but D or
查看答案 B. and
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A this B that C which D it
查看答案 C. which
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A signs B gestures C signals D marks
查看答案 C. signals
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A in B at C of D for
查看答案 A. in
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A whereas B since C anyhow D somehow
查看答案 A. whereas
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A boundless B changeable C limitless D ceaseless
查看答案 C. limitless
81 填空题 81 / 82
A ordinary B alike C common D general
查看答案 D. general
82 案例分析题 82 / 82
1.当前社会上存在许多不诚实的现象 2.诚实利人利已,做人应该诚实 It Pays to Be Honest
查看答案