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2010年12月大学英语四级考试真题 92 题 含答案 大学英语四级(CET4)
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Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.
查看答案 How Should Parents Help Children to be Independent
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What is the author’s profound belief?
A People instinctively seek nature in different ways. B People should spend most of their lives in the wild. C People have quite different perceptions of nature. D People must make more efforts to study nature.
查看答案 A. People instinctively seek nature in different ways.
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What does the author say people prefer for their children nowadays?
A Personal freedom. B Things that are natural. C Urban surroundings. D Things that are purchased.
查看答案 D. Things that are purchased.
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What does a study in Sweden show?
A The natural environment can help children learn better. B More access to nature makes children less likely to fall ill. C A good playground helps kids develop their physical abilities. D Natural views can prevent children from developing ADHD.
查看答案 B. More access to nature makes children less likely to fall ill.
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Children who have chances to explore natural areas ________.
A tend to develop a strong love for science B are more likely to fantasise about wildlife C tend to be physically tougher in adulthood D are less likely to be involved in bullying
查看答案 D. are less likely to be involved in bullying
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What does the author suggest we do to help children with ADHD?
A Find more effective drugs for them. B Provide more green spaces for them. C Place them under more personal care. D Engage them in more meaningful activities.
查看答案 B. Provide more green spaces for them.
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In what way do elderly people benefit from their contact with nature?
A They look on life optimistically. B They enjoy a life of better quality. C They are able to live longer. D They become good-humoured.
查看答案 B. They enjoy a life of better quality.
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Dr William Bird suggests in his study that ________.
A humanity and nature are complementary to each other B wild places may induce impulsive behaviour in people C access to nature contributes to the reduction of violence D it takes a long time to restore nature once damaged
查看答案 C. access to nature contributes to the reduction of violence
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It is extremely harmful to think that humanity and the natural world can be＿＿ .
查看答案 separated
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The author believes that we would not be so civilised without＿＿ .
查看答案 the wild world
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The five suggestions the author gives at the end of the passage are meant to encourage people to seek＿＿ with the natural world.
查看答案 harmony
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A The man should visit the museums. B She can’t stand the hot weather. C The beach resort is a good choice. D She enjoys staying in Washington.
查看答案 D. She enjoys staying in Washington.
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A Her new responsibilities in the company. B What her job prospects are. C What the customers’ feedback is. D The director’s opinion of her work.
查看答案 D. The director’s opinion of her work.
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A Combine her training with dieting. B Repeat the training every three days. C Avoid excessive physical training. D Include weightlifting in the program.
查看答案 C. Avoid excessive physical training.
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A When she will return home. B Whether she can go by herself. C Whether she can travel by air. D When she will completely recover.
查看答案 C. Whether she can travel by air.
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A The woman knows how to deal with the police. B The woman had been fined many times before. C The woman had violated traffic regulations. D The woman is good at finding excuses.
查看答案 C. The woman had violated traffic regulations.
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A Switch off the refrigerator for a while. B Have someone repair the refrigerator. C Ask the man to fix the refrigerator. D Buy a refrigerator of better quality.
查看答案 B. Have someone repair the refrigerator.
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A He owns a piece of land in the downtown area. B He has got enough money to buy a house. C He can finally do what he has dreamed of. D He is moving into a bigger apartment.
查看答案 C. He can finally do what he has dreamed of.
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A She is black and blue all over. B She has to go to see a doctor. C She stayed away from work for a few days. D She got hurt in an accident yesterday.
查看答案 D. She got hurt in an accident yesterday.
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A She was a bank manager. B She was a victim of the robbery. C She was a defence lawyer. D She was a witness to the crime.
查看答案 D. She was a witness to the crime.
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A A tall man with dark hair and a moustache. B A youth with a distinguishing mark on his face. C A thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweater. D A medium-sized young man carrying a gun.
查看答案 A. A tall man with dark hair and a moustache.
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A Identify the suspect from pictures. B Go upstairs to sign some document. C Have her photo taken for their files. D Verify the record of what she had said.
查看答案 A. Identify the suspect from pictures.
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A By reading a newspaper ad. B By seeing a commercial on TV. C By listening to the morning news. D By calling an employment service.
查看答案 A. By reading a newspaper ad.
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A She could improve her foreign languages. B She could work close to her family. C She could travel overseas frequently. D She could use her previous experiences.
查看答案 B. She could work close to her family.
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A Taking management courses. B Teaching English at a university. C Working as a secretary. D Studying for a degree in French.
查看答案 C. Working as a secretary.
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A Prepare for an interview in a couple of days. B Read the advertisement again for more details. C Send in a written application as soon as possible. D Get to know the candidates on the short list.
查看答案 C. Send in a written application as soon as possible.
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A They cannot see the firefighters because of the smoke. B They do not realize the danger they are in. C They cannot hear the firefighters for the noise. D They mistake the firefighters for monsters.
查看答案 D. They mistake the firefighters for monsters.
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A He travels all over America to help put out fires. B He often teaches children what to do during a fire. C He teaches Spanish in a San Francisco community. D He provides oxygen masks to children free of charge.
查看答案 B. He often teaches children what to do during a fire.
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A He saved the life of his brother choking on food. B He rescued a student from a big fire. C He is very good at public speaking. D He gives informative talks to young children.
查看答案 A. He saved the life of his brother choking on food.
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A Firefighters play an important role in America. B Kids should learn not to be afraid of monsters. C Carelessness can result in tragedies. D Informative speeches can save lives.
查看答案 D. Informative speeches can save lives.
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A To satisfy the needs of their family. B To fully realize their potential. C To make money for early retirement. D To gain a sense of their personal worth.
查看答案 C. To make money for early retirement.
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A They may have to continue to work in old age. B They may regret the time they wasted. C They may have nobody to depend on in the future. D They may have fewer job opportunities.
查看答案 A. They may have to continue to work in old age.
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A Making wise use of your time. B Enjoying yourself while you can. C Saving as much as you can. D Working hard and playing hard.
查看答案 B. Enjoying yourself while you can.
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A Hardworking students being accused of cheating. B Boy students being often treated as law-breakers. C Innocent people being suspected groundlessly. D Junior employees being made to work overtime.
查看答案 C. Innocent people being suspected groundlessly.
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A Forbidding students to take food out of the restaurant. B Requesting customers to pay before taking the food. C Asking customers to leave their bags on the counters. D Allowing only two students to enter at a time.
查看答案 D. Allowing only two students to enter at a time.
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A He was taken to the manager. B He was closely watched. C He was asked to leave. D He was overcharged.
查看答案 B. He was closely watched.
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＿＿
查看答案 preserve
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＿＿
查看答案 appreciate
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＿＿
查看答案 households
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＿＿
查看答案 chat
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＿＿
查看答案 convenient
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＿＿
查看答案 rates
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＿＿
查看答案 receive
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＿＿
查看答案 submit
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＿＿
查看答案 They are also sharing information about concerts and sports events, as well as jokes and their philosophies of life.
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＿＿
查看答案 A hand-written note to a friend or a family member is the best way to communicate important thoughts.
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＿＿
查看答案 This writing practice brings rewards that can’t be seen in bank accounts
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＿＿
查看答案 M
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＿＿
查看答案 L
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＿＿
查看答案 E
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＿＿
查看答案 A
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＿＿
查看答案 B
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＿＿
查看答案 N
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＿＿
查看答案 I
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＿＿
查看答案 J
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＿＿
查看答案 G
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＿＿
查看答案 H
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By “a one-way street” (Line 1, Para. 1), the author means ________.
A university researchers know little about the commercial world B there is little exchange between industry and academia C few industrial scientists would quit to work in a university D few university professors are willing to do industrial research
查看答案 C. few industrial scientists would quit to work in a university
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The word “deterrent” (Line 2, Para. 1) most probably refers to something that ________.
A keeps someone from taking action B helps to move the traffic C attracts people’s attention D brings someone a financial burden
查看答案 A. keeps someone from taking action
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What was Helen Lee’s major consideration when she changed her job in the middle of her career?
A Flexible work hours. B Her research interests. C Her preference for the lifestyle on campus. D Prospects of academic accomplishments.
查看答案 B. Her research interests.
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Guy Grant chose to work as a researcher at Cambridge in order to ________.
A do financially more rewarding work B raise his status in the academic world C enrich his experience in medical research D exploit better intellectual opportunities
查看答案 D. exploit better intellectual opportunities
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What contribution can industrial scientists make when they come to teach in a university?
A Increase its graduates’ competitiveness in the job market. B Develop its students’ potential in research. C Help it to obtain financial support from industry. D Gear its research towards practical applications.
查看答案 A. Increase its graduates’ competitiveness in the job market.
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William Farr’s study and other studies show that _________.
A social life provides an effective cure for illness B being sociable helps improve one’s quality of life C women benefit more than men from marriage D marriage contributes a great deal to longevity
查看答案 D. marriage contributes a great deal to longevity
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Linda Waite’s studies support the idea that _________.
A older men should quit smoking to stay healthy B marriage can help make up for ill health C the married are happier than the unmarried D unmarried people are likely to suffer in later life
查看答案 B. marriage can help make up for ill health
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It can be inferred from the context that the “flip side” (Line 4, Para. 2) refers to _________.
A the disadvantages of being married B the emotional problems arising from marriage C the responsibility of taking care of one’s family D the consequence of a broken marriage
查看答案 A. the disadvantages of being married
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What does the author say about social networks?
A They have effects similar to those of a marriage. B They help develop people’s community spirit. C They provide timely support for those in need. D They help relieve people of their life’s burdens.
查看答案 A. They have effects similar to those of a marriage.
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What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A It’s important that we develop a social network when young. B To stay healthy, one should have a proper social network. C Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life span. D We should share our social networks with each other.
查看答案 B. To stay healthy, one should have a proper social network.
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A came on B came off C came over D came out
查看答案 D. came out
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A more B other C less D rather
查看答案 C. less
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A By B Through C Along D To
查看答案 A. By
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A really B barely C ever D almost
查看答案 D. almost
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A flourishing B developed C thriving D fertile
查看答案 B. developed
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A extension B addition C raise D growth
查看答案 D. growth
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A keep B turn C lead D refer
查看答案 C. lead
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A pressure B load C restraint D weight
查看答案 A. pressure
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A surroundings B communities C concerns D services
查看答案 D. services
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A onto B into C around D upon
查看答案 B. into
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A pulled B driven C drawn D pressed
查看答案 B. driven
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A situation B wealth C treasure D category
查看答案 B. wealth
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A when B if C unless D whereas
查看答案 C. unless
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A expand B split C invade D enlarge
查看答案 A. expand
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A in B beyond C with D at
查看答案 D. at
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A common B conventional C ordinary D frequent
查看答案 A. common
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A essential B prior C primitive D major
查看答案 D. major
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A trend B style C direction D path
查看答案 A. trend
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A Then B But C For D While
查看答案 B. But
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A abilities B qualities C possibilities D realities
查看答案 C. possibilities
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＿＿ (为了确保他参加会议), I called him up in advance.
查看答案 In order to ensure him to attend the meeting
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The magnificent museum ＿＿ (据说建成于) about a hundred years ago.
查看答案 is said to have been built
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There would be no life on earth ＿＿ (没有地球独特的环境).
查看答案 without its unique environment
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＿＿ (给游客印象最深的) was the friendliness and warmth of the local people.
查看答案 What impressed the tourists most
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They requested that ＿＿ (我借的书还回图书馆) by next Friday.
查看答案 books I borrowed (should) be returned to the library