2006年英语专业四级专四参考答案

PART Ⅲ CLOZE
31. B widely　　　　
32. C stepping off　　
33. A If　　　　
34. C avoid　　　　
35. B keeping
36. D Alternatively　　
37. A make　　　　
38. C mark　　
39. B superstition
40. D misfortune　　
41. B household　　
42. D unfortunate　　
43. A falls　　
44. C indoors　　
45. B as
46. A have originated
47. C associated with
48. A especially
49.B for　　
50. D broken down

PART Ⅳ GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY
51. _D_dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.
A Although　　B whatever　　 C As　　　　 D However
52. If only I _B_play the guitar as well as you!
A would　　 B could　　　　 C should　　 D might
53. The party, _D_I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.
A by which　　B for which　　 C to which　　 D at which
54 It’s high time we _A_ cutting down the rainforests.
A stopped　　 B had to stop C shall stop　　D stop
55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he _C_ impossible to comprehend.
A has found B was finding C had found　　D would find
56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone_C_ an opportunity to hear the speech.
A ought to have B must have C may have D should have
57 I am surprised_A_ this city is a dull place to live in.
A that you should think　　B by what you are thinking
C that you would think　　D with what you were thinking
58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not_B_ for her work.
A enough good　　B good enough　　 C as good enough　　D good as enough
59 It is imperative that the government _C_ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.
A attracts　　B shall attract　　C attract　　D has to
60 Land belongs to the city; there is _A_ thing as private ownership of land.
A no such a　　B not such　　 C not such a　　D no such
61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk_C_far.
A /　　B such C that D as
6２ The statistics _D_ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.
A proves B is proving C are proving D prove
63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _A_ the spoilt ones.
A not counting B not to count　　C don’t count D having not counted
64 It was _A_ we had hoped
A more a success than　　　　 B a success more than
C as much of a success as　　 D a success as much as
65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, _D_?
A didn’t it　　B doesn’t there　　C usedn’t it?　　D didn’t there
66 It is an offence to show _D_ against people of different races.
A distinction B difference C separation D discrimination
67 A great amount of work has gone into _B_ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.
A refreshing B restoring C renovating D renewing
68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their _D_.
A backs B necks C toes D heels
69 The economic recession has meant that job_A_ is a rare thing.
A security B safety C protection D secureness
70 Many people nowadays save money to _A_ for their old age.
A cater B supply C provide D equip
71 The tone of the article _B_ the writer’s mood at the time.
A reproduced B reflected C imagined D imitated
72 This is not the right _A_ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen
A moment B situation C imagined D imitated
73 The job of a student accommodation officer_D_ a great many visits to landladies.
A concerns B offers C asks D involves
74 Our family doctor’s clinic _B_at the junction of two busy roads.
A rests B stands C stays D seats
75 She was so fat that she could only just _C_ through the door.
A assemble B appear C squeeze D gather
76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was _A_.
A leaking B trickling C prominent D noticeable
77 The reception was attended by _C_ members of the local community.
A excellent B conspicuous C prominent D noticeable
78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but _D_slightly in the afternoon.
A regained　　B recovered C restored　　D revived
79 His C　　 brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.
A rich B quick C productive D fertile
80 The couple has donated a not_A_ amount of money to the foundation.
A inconsiderable B inconsiderate C inaccurate D incomparable

PART Ⅴ READING COMPREHENSION

81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they （B）
A: arrange the meeting place beforehand
B. postpone fixing the place till last minute
C: seldom care about when and where to meet
D: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.

82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on （D）
A: TALKERS
B; the "speakeasy"
C. the “spacemaker”
D. texters

83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are （A）
A: quite revealing
B: well written
C: unacceptable by others
D; shocking to others

84 according to the passage , who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile （C）
A: talkers
B: the speakeasy
C :the spacemaker
D: texters

85 an appropriate title for the passage might be （B）
A: the SMS effect
B: cultural implication of mobile use
C: change in the use of the mobile
D: body language and the mobile phone!

86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?（B）
A: life style and occupation
B: Attitude and income
C: income and job security
D: job security and hobbies

87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of ------- is closer to truth?（A）
A: middle –class ways of spending money
B: working-class ways of spending the weekend
C: working-class drinking habits
D: middle-class attitudes

88 according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?（D）
A: desiring for security
B: Making long term plans
C: having priorities in life
D: saving money

89 working -class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?（D）
A: better social security
B: more job opportunities
C: higher living standard
D: better legal protection.

90.which of the following statement is incorrect?（A）
A: Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.
B: The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowing
C: different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear
D: middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people!

91:at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except （D）
A: busy
B: sociable
C: friendly
D: changeable

92, in "....and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…”.the word about means（A）
A: around
B: on
C: outside
D: concerning.

93. why did Mr. Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" （the 7th paragraph.）(B)
A: because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife
B: because Jane had intended to be more critical.
C: because Jane had regretted having talked to him
D: because Jane had said something else to correct herself.

94, from what Mr. Rochest told miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to (B)
A: Tell her all his troubles
B: tell her his life experience.
C: change her opinion of him
D change his circumstances

95, at the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester sounded(D)
A: rude
B: cold
C: friendly
D: encouraging.

96.which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine? (D)
A: Active in communication
B: Attractive in personality.
C: enjoyable in performance
D: unpredictable in behaviour

97. the computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) ---------way. (D)
A: Quick
B: unpredictable
C: productive
D: inconspicuous.

98.which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships? (B)
A: Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.
B: Being sensitive to earlier contact.
C: Being ready to learn about the person's life
D: Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.

99 throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computer (A)
A: favourable
B: critical
C: vague
D: hesitant

100. which mgiht be the most appropriate title of the passage?(C)
A: Articial relationshios .
B: How to form intimate relationships
C: The affectionate machine
D: Humans and computers