2011年英语四级机考试题
Internet-Based College English Test Band 4
The test consists of 3 sections with different types of tasks to test your abilities of English listening, speaking, writing and reading.It will take approximately 2 hours to complete.
Sample Test
Section A Listening Comprehension (Questions 1-18; 25-30 minutes)
Directions: This section contains 18 multiple choice questions based on four audio and one video clips. You should select the best answer to each question. All audio and video clips will be played twice. When they are played for the first time, you should pay attention to the main idea and answer some general comprehension questions. When they are played for the second time, you should focus on the important details and answer some specific comprehension questions.
News Item 1 Question 1 will be based on the following news item.
GLOSSARY
1. apprehensive 恐惧的，担心的
2. trajectory 轨道，弹道
3. stumble 蹒跚而行，踉跄
4. collaborate 合作，协作
Question 1
What is the main topic of the news report?
A. China’s economic output has exceeded that of the U. S.
B. China has emerged as a global economic powerhouse.
C. Chinese economic expansion should be welcomed.
D. China’s economic growth helps the U.S. to finance its growing debt.
Now listen again and answer Question 2.
Question 2
2. What did Treasury Secretary Paulson say about China’s economic growth in the conference call with reporters?
A. Americans feel threatened by China’s economic growth.
B. The growing Chinese economy contributes to the U.S. economy.
C. The loss of American manufacturing jobs overseas is caused by China’s economic growth.
D. China has problems in its economic development.
News Item 2 Question 3 will be based on the following news item.
GLOSSARY
1. hazardous 危险的
2. thoroughfare 大道，大街
3. respiratory 呼吸的
4. asthma 哮喘（病）
5. emphysema.肺气肿
Question 3
3. What’s the main idea of this report?
A. Severe air pollution in Southern California caused serious health problems in children.
B. Increasing numbers of children develop asthma due to annoying air pollution.
C. Air regulations concerning housing development should be adjusted.
D. Highway air pollution constitutes a threat to children’s lungs.
Now listen again and answer Question 4.
Question 4
4. What is the main reason for the researchers to be concerned about the health of those children as adults?
A. In adulthood, their lung capacity was far weaker than in those ordinary kids.
B. Generally speaking, their lung stops to develop in adulthood .
C. Adulthood respiratory problems are likely to lead to other illnesses.
D. These children are under double effecting of air pollution.
News Item 3 Question 5 will be based on the following news item.
GLOSSARY
1. gadget 小器具，小装置
2. craze 狂热，风行一时的东西
3. dampener 潮湿器，增加潮湿物
4. gray market 半合法市场
5. handset 电话听筒，手持机
6. shrug sth. off不把当回事 对满不在乎
Question 5
5. What is the general response to Apple’s iPhone?
A. People are really excited.
B. It falls short of expectations.
C. The cost is too high.
D. It is hugely impressive.
Now listen again and answer Question 6.
Question 6
6. Why didn’t the company Airtel think that the price is an important factor?
A. The iPhones’ target consumers are the successful and the young.
B. People can get full benefits such as guarantee if they buy here in India.
C. The iPhone is an impressive combination of music and video player, cellphone and web browser.
D. India is a big market with huge demand.
News Item 4 Questions 7 to 8 will be based on the following radio interview.
GLOSSARY
1. airborne （飞机或乘客）升空
2. transceivers 无线电收发两用机
3. cockpit 驾驶舱，驾驶座
4. simultaneous 同时的
5. roaming 漫游的
6. backlash 强烈抵制，集体反对
7. etiquette 礼节，礼仪，规矩
8. Lufthansa （德国）汉莎公司
9. premium 高昂的，优质的
10. fantastically 极其地
11. protocol （数据传递的）协议
Question 7
7. What does the anchor tell us about flights in the EU?
A. Laptops and MP3 players are not allowed until after a certain altitude.
B. Passengers can make calls using the phones on board the plane.
C. Flights within the EU are more talkative.
D. Mobile phones can only be turned on after the plane is airborne.
Question 8
8. How did the airliners feel about the regulation?
A. Lufthansa has made it clear that they won’t allow the internet on board.
B. Most airliners don’t think it necessary to use phones during the flight.
C. Ryan Air is currently uncertain about whether to accept it or not.
D. Airliners in general have respective views.
Now listen again and answer Questions 9 to 12.
Question 9
9. What is vital to safe use of mobile phones aboard an airplane?
A. Mobile phone signals are separated from these sent to the airplane by a base station.
B. Stronger signals sent to mobile phones won’t interfere with the technology on board.
C. The whole airplane with a transceiver linked to a satellite functions as a base station.
D. Mobile phones switched on don’t search for signals when one boards a flight.
Question 10
10. What is likely to be the pricing?
A. It is normal roaming charges.
B. It’s 4 to 8 dollars per email.
C. It is a couple of dollars for an SMS message.
D. It is around 3 dollars per minute for voice calls.Question 11
11. Which of the following statements is not true of passengers’ reactions?
A. Some are thrilled to be able to send SMS messages.
B. Those traveling short distances don’t like voice calls.
C. There is considerable opposition as some prefer peace on a flight.
D. Introduction of in-flight phone etiquette is highly desirable.
Question 12
12. Why was the Internet service no longer available on board?
A. It was technologically unfeasible.
B. It was a business failure.
C. Passengers decline to surf the net.
D. The net speeds aboard are beyond expectation.
News Item 5
Questions 13 to 14 will be based on the following video clip.
GLOSSARY
1. Cathedral 教区总教堂，大教堂
2. premier 首要的，著名的
3. ragpicker 拾荒者
4. huddle （因寒冷或害怕）挤作一团
5. rickety 不结实的，摇摇晃晃的
6. upscale 高档的，高级的
7. avant-garde 前卫派，前卫派的
8. sandals 凉鞋
9. sift through区分，挑选
10. detergent 洗涤剂
11. grimy 满是污垢的，肮脏的
12. boutique 时装店，精品店
13. slum 贫民窟
14. Baroque 巴洛克风格的
Question 13
13. What is the main topic of this TV program?
A. Bagselling.
B. Ragpicking.
C. Waste recycling.
D. Pollution.
Question 14
14. What probably is the mission of Converse?
A. To reduce pollution.
B. To manufacture upscale products.
C. To help ragpickers rebuild life.
D. To reuse trash materials.
Now listen again and answer Questions 15 to 18.
Question 15
15. From the program, it can be learned that_________
A. There is increasing pollution in India.
B. India is the world’s third largest consumer.
C. Poor people are benefiting from ragpicking.
D. Living condition is improving in India .
Question 16
16. What is the response to their bags?
A. They are far too expensive.
B. They are immensely popular.
C. They are of usual styles.
D. They are comparatively fashionable.
Question 17
17. What was the situation like when the Ahujas first started out?
A. There were just 300 workers.
B. The workers were well trained.
C. The business seemed unpromising
D. People were interested in their work.
Question 18
18. How do ragpickers feel about the Converse’s project?
A. They are glad their life quality is improved via the project.
B. They are surprised the bags are all highly priced.
C. They are hopeful that it will continue.
D. They are complaining because of the low pay.
Section B Listening-Based Integrated Tasks (Questions 19-48; 45-50 minutes)
Directions: This section contains four tasks based on the previous recordings.
Task 1 Listening and Dictation (Questions 19-28; 8 minutes)
Directions: In this section, you will hear a clip twice. As you listen to it for the first time, fill in the blanks with the exact words you have heard. Check what you have written down while you listen to it for the second time. You will have 30 seconds to check.
