2001年1月大学英语四级考试试题
Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension(20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Example: You will hear:
You will read:
［A］ At the office.
［B］ In the waiting room.
［C］ At the airport.
［D］ In a restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, ［A］ "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose ［A］ on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.
Sample Answer ［A］［B］［C］［D］
1. ［A］ Get some change from Jane
［B］ Use the woman's phone.
［C］ Go to look for a pay phone.
［D］ Pay for the phone call.
2. ［A］ At a bookstore.
［B］ In a workshop.
［C］ At an art gallery.
［D］ In a department store.
3. ［A］ She's bought the man a pair of glasses today.
［B］ She will help the man to catch up.
［C］ She is worried about the man's health.
［D］ She has bought the man an up\|to\|date map.
4. ［A］ He is going to give a talk on fishing.
［B］ He thinks fishing is a good way to kill time.
［C］ He has the same hobby as Susan's father.
［D］ He is eager to meet Susan's parents.
5. ［A］ He finds the presentation hard to follow.
［B］ He considers the presentation very dull.
［C］ He thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.
［D］ He speaks highly of the presentation.
6. ［A］ High quality paper.
［B］ typewriter.
［C］ A bookshelf.
［D］ Some stocks.
7. ［A］ They go to the seaside.
［B］ They set off early.
［C］ They go sightseeing.
［D］ They wait for a fine day.
8. ［A］ He was late for school on the first day.
［B］ He had a funny face.
［C］ He was the first person she met at school.
［D］ He liked to show off in class.
9. ［A］ Her car can stand any crash.
［B］ Her car is not as good as his.
［C］ Her car is maintained as well as his.
［D］ Her car is kept in good condition.
10.［A］ She is too busy to go.
［B］ She doesn't want to wait long.
［C］ She's willing to go swimming.
［D］ She enjoys the wonderful weather.
Section B
Directions: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］ . Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. ［A］ He was once a friend of the ruler.
［B］ He was a tax collector.
［C］ He was a government official.
［D］ He was once a school teacher in India.
12. ［A］ To declare new ways of collecting tax.
［B］ To entertain those who had made great contributions to the government.
［C］ To collect money from the persons invited.
［D］ To reward outstanding tax collectors.
13. ［A］ They tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for.
［B］ They were given some silver and gold coins by the ruler.
［C］ They were excused from paying income tax.
［D］ They enjoyed being invited to dinner at the ruler's palace.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. ［A］ They liked travelling.
［B］ They wanted to find a better place to live in.
［C］ They were driven out of their homes.
［D］ The reasons are unknown.
15. ［A］ They try to put up with Gypsies.
［B］ They are envious of Gypsies.
［C］ They are unfriendly to Gypsies.
［D］ They admire the musical talent of the Gypsies.
16. ［A］ Special schools have been set up for them.
［B］ Permanent homes have been built for them.
［C］ They are now taught in their own language.
［D］ They are now allowed to attend local schools.
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. ［A］ The causes are obvious.
［B］ The causes are very complicated
［C］ The causes are familiar.
［D］ The causes are not well understood.
18. ［A］ Regular driver training.
［B］ Improved highway
［C］ Stricter traffic regulations.
［D］ Better public transportation.
19. ［A］ Highway crime.
［B］ Poor traffic control.
［C］ Confusing road signs.
［D］ Drivers' errors.
20. ［A］ Designing better cars.
［B］ Building more highways.
［C］ Increasing people's awareness of traffic problems.
［D］ Enhancing drivers' sense of responsibility.
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension(35 minutes)
Section A
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked ［A］, ［B］, ［C］and ［D］ . You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:
Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will be have like wild animals. They will spoil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, fight other dogs and even bite you. Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong thing. The key to preventing or treating behavior problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behavior to outlets that are acceptable in the domestic setting.\;One of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself is to obedience train (驯服) it. Obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want it to do.\;Training is also an easy way to establish the social rank order. When your dog obeys a simple request of "come here, sit," it is showing obedience and respect for you. It is not necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the dog pack (群) by using extreme measures. You can teach your dog its subordinate (从属的) role by teaching it to show submission to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you to pleasantly accept that you are in charge.\;Training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A well\|trained dog is more confident and can more safely be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained animal.
21. Behavior problems of dogs are believed to .
［A］ be just part of their nature
［B］ worsen in modern society
［C］ occur when they go wild
［D］ present a threat to the community
22. The primary purpose of obedience training is to .
［A］ teach the dog to perform clever tricks
［B］ make the dog aware to its owner's authority
［C］ provide the dog with outlets for its wild behavior
［D］ enable the dog to regain its normal behavior
23. Effective communication between a dog and its owner is .
［A］ essential to solving the dog's behavior problems
［B］ the foundation for dogs to perform tasks
［C］ a good way to teach the dog new tricks
［D］ an extreme measure in obedience training
24. Why do pet dogs love performing tricks for their masters?
［A］ To avoid being punished.
［B］ To show their affection for their masters.
［C］ To win leadership of the dog pack.
［D］ To show their willingness to obey.
25. When a dog has received effective obedience training, its owner .
［A］ can give the dog more rewards
［B］ will enjoy a better family life
［C］ can give the dog more freedom
［D］ will have more confidence in himself
