外语类 大学英语 大学英语四级(CET4)
2005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)
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A The man enjoys traveling by car. B The man lives far from the subway. C The man is good at driving. D The man used to own a car.
查看答案 D. The man used to own a car.
2 单选题 2 / 82
A Tony should continue taking the course. B She approves of Tony’s decision. C Tony can choose another science course. D She can’t meet Tony so early in the morning.
查看答案 A. Tony should continue taking the course.
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A She has to study for the exam. B She is particularly interested in plays. C She’s eager to watch the new play. D She can lend her notes to the man.
查看答案 A. She has to study for the exam.
4 单选题 4 / 82
A They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later. B They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands. C They will continue to exist along with on-line education. D They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.
查看答案 C. They will continue to exist along with on-line education.
5 单选题 5 / 82
A Most students would like to work for a newspaper. B Most students find a job by reading advertisements. C Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate. D Most students don’t want jobs advertised in the newspapers.
查看答案 B. Most students find a job by reading advertisements.
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A Move the washing machine to the basement. B Turn the basement into a workshop. C Repair the washing machine. D Finish his assignment.
查看答案 D. Finish his assignment.
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A Some students at the back cannot hear the professor. B The professor has changed his reading assignment. C Some of the students are not on the professor’s list. D The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.
查看答案 C. Some of the students are not on the professor’s list.
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A She doesn’t want to talk about the contest. B She’s modest about her success in the contest. C She’s spent two years studying English in Canada. D She’s very proud of her success in the speech contest.
查看答案 B. She’s modest about her success in the contest.
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A Talking about sports. B Writing up local news. C Reading newspapers. D Putting up advertisements.
查看答案 C. Reading newspapers.
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A They shouldn’t change their plan. B They’d better change their mind. C The tennis game won’t last long. D Weather forecasts are not reliable.
查看答案 A. They shouldn’t change their plan.
11 材料分析题 11 / 82
查看答案 S1. quality S2. investigated S3. value S4. familiar S5. recommend S6. perhaps S7. additional S8. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use. S9. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag. S10. The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.
12 单选题 12 / 82
According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help ________.
A shorten the duration of the illness B the patient buy medicine over the counter C the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs D prevent people from catching colds and the flu
查看答案 A. shorten the duration of the illness
13 单选题 13 / 82
We learn from the passage that ________.
A one doesn’t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the flu B aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the flu C delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous system D over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu
查看答案 D. over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu
14 单选题 14 / 82
According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively, ________.
A one should identify the virus which causes it B one should consult a doctor as soon as possible C one should take medicine upon catching the disease D one should remain alert when the disease is spreading
查看答案 C. one should take medicine upon catching the disease
15 单选题 15 / 82
Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?
A A stuffy nose. B A high temperature. C A sore throat. D A dry cough.
查看答案 B. A high temperature.
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If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents ________.
A are advised not to give them aspirin B should watch out for signs of Reye syndrome C are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccination D should prevent them from mixing with people running a fever
查看答案 A. are advised not to give them aspirin
17 单选题 17 / 82
We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe ________.
A Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than American parents B Japan’s economic success is a result of its scientific achievements C Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction D Japan’s higher education is superior to theirs
查看答案 C. Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction
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Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance to ________.
A problem solving B group experience C parental guidance D individually-oriented development
查看答案 B. group experience
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In Japan’s preschool education, the focus is on ________.
A preparing children academically B developing children’s artistic interests C tapping children’s potential D shaping children’s character
查看答案 D. shaping children’s character
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Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to ________.
A broaden children’s horizon B cultivate children’s creativity C lighten children’s study load D enrich children’s knowledge
查看答案 C. lighten children’s study load
21 单选题 21 / 82
Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-based kindergartens?
A They can do better in their future studies. B They can accumulate more group experience there. C They can be individually oriented when they grow up. D They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.
查看答案 D. They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.
22 单选题 22 / 82
The study published in the journal Nature indicates that ________.
A the Clean Air Act has not produced the desired results B lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increase C lead will stay in soil and snow longer than expected D the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow
查看答案 D. the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow
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Lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gas in the US ________.
A was discouraged B was enforced by law C was prohibited by law D was introduced
查看答案 B. was enforced by law
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How did scientists discover the source of lead pollution in Greenland?
A By analyzing the data published in journals like Nature and Ambio. B By observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area. C By studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in Northeastern America. D By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.
查看答案 D. By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.
25 单选题 25 / 82
The authors of the Ambio study have found that ________.
A forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expected B lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal with C lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the US D the upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions
查看答案 A. forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expected
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It can be inferred from the last paragraph that scientists ________.
A are puzzled by the mystery of forest pollution B feel relieved by the use of unleaded gasoline C still consider lead pollution a problem D lack sufficient means to combat lead pollution
查看答案 C. still consider lead pollution a problem
27 单选题 27 / 82
What is said about the average American in the passage?
A They tend to exaggerate the healthful effect of “light” beer. B They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight. C They prefer “light” beer and low-calorie bread to other drinks and food. D They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.
查看答案 B. They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.
28 单选题 28 / 82
Some people dislike exercise because ________.
A they think it is physically exhausting B they find it hard to exercise while on a diet C they don’t think it possible to walk 3 miles every day D they find consulting caloric-expenditure charts troublesome
查看答案 B. they find it hard to exercise while on a diet
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“Even exercise professionals concede half a point here” (Line 3, Para. 2) means “They ________”.
A agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work off by exercise B partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reduction C are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one’s new weight D are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight
查看答案 B. partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reduction
30 单选题 30 / 82
What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Center’s study?
A Controlling one’s calorie intake is more important than doing exercise. B Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight. C Weight reduction is impossible without exercise. D One could lose ten pounds in a year’s time if there’s no increase in food intake.
查看答案 C. Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.
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What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?
A To justify the study of the Boston University Medical Center. B To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight. C To support the statement made by York Onnen. D To show the most effective way to lose weight.
查看答案 D. To show the most effective way to lose weight.
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The machine looked like a large, ________, old-fashioned typewriter.
A forceful B clumsy C intense D tricky
查看答案 B. clumsy
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Though she began her ________ by singing in a local pop group, she is now a famous Hollywood movie star.
A employment B career C occupation D profession
查看答案 B. career
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Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to ________ with the local police.
A inquire B consult C register D resolve
查看答案 C. register
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Considering your salary, you should be able to ________ at least twenty dollars a week.
A put forward B put up C put out D put aside
查看答案 D. put aside
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As he has ________ our patience, we’ll not wait for him any longer.
A torn B wasted C exhausted D consumed
查看答案 C. exhausted
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These teachers try to be objective when they ________ the integrated ability of their students.
A justify B evaluate C indicate D reckon
查看答案 B. evaluate
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Mrs. Morris’s daughter is pretty and ________, and many girls envy her.
A slender B light C faint D minor
查看答案 A. slender
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Tomorrow the mayor is to ________ a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour of the city.
A coordinate B cooperate C accompany D associate
查看答案 C. accompany
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I’m ________ enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to compete against three strong teams.
A realistic B conscious C aware D radical
查看答案 B. conscious
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Can you give me even the ________ clue as to where her son might be?
A simplest B slightest C least D utmost
查看答案 B. slightest
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Norman Davis will be remembered by many with ________ not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.
A kindness B friendliness C warmth D affection
查看答案 D. affection
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Salaries for ________ positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.
A legal B optional C voluntary D temporary
查看答案 D. temporary
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Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society. ________, it has affected the traditional role of men.
A Above all B In all C At most D At last
查看答案 A. Above all
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Science and technology have ________ in important ways to the improvement of agricultural production.
A attached B assisted C contributed D witnessed
查看答案 C. contributed
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As an actor he could communicate a whole ________ of emotions.
A frame B range C number D scale
查看答案 B. range
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This is what you should bear in mind: Don’t ________ a salary increase before you actually get it.
A hang on B draw on C wait on D count on
查看答案 D. count on
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The ship’s generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated ________ instead of mechanically.
A artificially B automatically C manually D synthetically
查看答案 C. manually
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The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn’t ________ her grip on my arm.
A loosen B remove C relieve D dismiss
查看答案 A. loosen
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He never arrives on time and my ________ is that he feels the meetings are useless.
A preference B conference C inference D reference
查看答案 C. inference
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Mrs. Smith was so ________ about everything that no servants could please her.
A specific B special C precise D particular
查看答案 D. particular
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Last night he saw two dark ________ enter the building, and then there was the explosion.
A features B figures C sketches D images
查看答案 B. figures
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It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone without ________.
A exception B exclusion C modification D substitution
查看答案 A. exception
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His temper and personally show that he can become a soldier of the top ________.
A circle B rank C category D grade
查看答案 B. rank
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During the lecture, the speaker occasionally ________ his point by relating his own experiences.
A illustrated B hinted C cited D displayed
查看答案 A. illustrated
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Only those who can ________ to lose their money should make high-risk investments.
A maintain B sustain C endure D afford
查看答案 D. afford
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He found the ________ media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.
A sufficient B constant C steady D plenty
查看答案 B. constant
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There has been a collision ________ a number of cars on the main road to town.
A composing B consisting C involving D engaging
查看答案 C. involving
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________ elephants are different from wild elephants in many aspects, including their tempers.
A Cultivated B Regulated C Civil D Tame
查看答案 D. Tame
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Ten days ago the young man informed his boss of his intention to ________.
A resign B reject C retreat D replace
查看答案 A. resign
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As one of the world’s highest paid models, she had her face ________ for five million dollars.
A deposited B assured C measured D insured
查看答案 D. insured
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A form B fashion C way D method
查看答案 C. way
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A save B preserve C raise D retain
查看答案 A. save
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A up B to C in D on
查看答案 B. to
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A easy B single C simple D similar
查看答案 C. simple
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A convince B accept C examine D think
查看答案 D. think
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A proper B best C reasonable D most
查看答案 B. best
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A its B which C whose D what
查看答案 B. which
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A for B with C in D on
查看答案 C. in
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A spends B takes C lasts D consumes
查看答案 B. takes
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A mode B copy C sample D model
查看答案 D. model
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A cause B make C leave D prove
查看答案 B. make
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A adopt B lay C stick D adapt
查看答案 A. adopt
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A reserve B decorate C store D keep
查看答案 D. keep
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A products B possession C material D ownership
查看答案 B. possession
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A run B interval C period D time
查看答案 A. run
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A appliance B equipment C utility D facility
查看答案 A. appliance
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A function B purpose C goal D task
查看答案 B. purpose
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A component B element C item D particle
查看答案 C. item
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A what B which C that D this
查看答案 A. what
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A of B in C by D from
查看答案 D. from
82 案例分析题 82 / 82
1.你认为自己具备了什么条件(能力、性格、爱好等)可以胜任学生会主席的工作 2.如果当选,你将为本校同学做些什么 A Campaign Speech
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