1999年1月英语四级真题及答案

1999年1月英语四级真题及答案 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In t his s ection, y w h 1 ou s c ill ear A t 0e ohort onver each c onversation, aq w b a uestion a w w s ill B e sked the c onversation a t q wnd b s he o uestion o A e ill e p qu esti o n t here w il l be a pa use. Dur i ng the p au se, yo u m ust rea d t he 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 center. Example: You will hear: You will read: A) 2 hours. B) 3 hours. C) 4 hours. D) 5 hours. From the co nversatio n we know tha t the two were ta lking a bo ut so me work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. T h e r e f o r e , D ) “ 5 h o u r s ” i s t h e c o r r e c t a n s w e r . Yo u s h o u l d c h o o s e [ Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D] 1. A) He watched television with his friend. B) He stayed at home talking with his friend. C) He went to see a film with his friend. D) He went to see his schoolmate. 2. A) When the meeting is to be held. B) Who are going to attend the meeting. C) Where the meeting is to be held. D) What’s to be discussed at the meeting. 3. A) The necessity of writing to Mr. Johnson. B) Who is going to contact Mr. Johnson. C) The arrangement of the Wednesday meeting. D) Where they are going to meet Mr. Johnson. 4. A) Jack brought the tape to the party. B) The tape had been returned to Paul. C) The tape was missing. D) Jack lent his tape to Paul. 5. A) The man wants to reserve a room. B) The man reserved a room some time ago. C) The man has booked a room with no bath. D) The man wants to buy a flat on the second floor. 6. A) Both editions are the same price now. B) It has two editions with the same cover. C) The paperback edition is on sale. D) The hardcover edition is more expensive. 7. A) His TV sets are all of the same brand. B) He doesn’t have the newest models right now. C) He has the best TV sets for sale. D) His TV sets have a good sale. 8. A) He must hand in a report about the museum. B) He has already visited the museum. C) He has to read a history book. D) He is too busy to go with her. 9. A) They are rewarding. B) They are entertaining. C) They are boring. D) They are time-consuming. 10. A) A sunny day. B) A raincoat. C) An attractive hut. D) A lovely hat. 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 a questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D T ). m hen t c ark l he o torresponding A S w a etter single line through the center. Passage one Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) She sat back and relaxed. B) She decided to retire. C) She entered university. D) She worked out a new English program. 12. A) 8 years. B) 20 years. C) 16 years. D) 30 years. 13. A) Bring a great deal of useful experience to the university. B) Improve human relationships in the university. C) Bring a fear of aging among young students on the campus. D) Improve the reputation of the university. 14. A) She is learning English and Drama. B) She is learning how to make sound judgments. C) She is learning how to teach minority students. D) She is learning to perceive, not to judge. Passage Two Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. 15. A) The difference between classical music and rock music. B) Why classical music is popular with math students. C) The effects of music on the results of math tests. D) How to improve your reasoning ability. 16. A) Because it stimulates your nerve activity. B) Because it keeps you calm. C) Because it strengthens your memory. D) Because it improves your problem solving strategies. 17. A) Piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability. B) The effects of music do not last long. C) The more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be. D) Music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your memory. Passage Three Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 18. A) To drive the car automatically. B) To measure the driver’s pulse. C) To prevent car accidents. D) To monitor the driver’s health. 19. A) It sends out signals for help. B) It sounds an alarm to warn the driver. C) It takes over the driving immediately. D) It stops the car automatically. 20. A) It monitors the signals transmitted from the driver’s brain. B) It can measure the driver’s alcohol level in the blood. C) It can quicken the driver’s response to emergencies. D) It bases its analysis on the driver’s heartbeat. Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) Directions: T h e r e a r e 4 p a s s a g e s i n t h i s p a r tp.a E sa sa cg h ei s f o l l o w e d b y some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarkedA), 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 center. Passage One Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage. The view over a valley of a tiny village thatched with (草盖的) roof cottages around a church; a drive through a narrow village street lines wit cottages painted pink or white; the sight in parts of England. Most people agree that the thatched roof is an essential part of the attraction of the English countryside. Thatching is in fact the oldest of all the building crafts practiced in the British I s l e s( 英 论 诸 岛 ). A l t h o u g h t h a t c h h a s a l w a y s b e e n u s e d f o r c o t t a g e a n d f a r m buildings, it was once used for castles and churches, too. Thatching is a solitary (独自的) craft, which often runs in families. The craft of thatching as it is practiced toady has changed very little since the Middle Ages. O v e r 8 0 0 f u l l - t i m e t h a t c h e r s a r e e m p l o y e d i n E n g l maintaining and renewing the old roofs as well as thatching newer houses. Many property owners choose thatch not only for its beauty but because they know it will keep them cool in summer and warm in winter. In fact, if we look at developing countries, over half the world lives u thatch, b t ut a d i hey i d ll w o P t in d ifferent c aays.o eople reluctant to go back to traditional materials and would prefer modern buildings. However, they may lack the money to allow them to import th materials. Their temporary mud huts with thatched roofs of wild grasses o only last six months. Thatch which has been done the British way las twenty to sixty years, and is an effective defiance against the heat. 21. Which of the following remains a unique feature of the English countryside? A) Narrow streets lined with pink or white houses. B) Rolling hills with pretty farm buildings. C) Cottages with thatched roofs. D) Churches with cottages around them. 22. What do we know about thatching as a craft? A) It is a collective activity. B) It is practised on farms all over England. C) It is quite different from what it used to be. D) It is in most cases handed down among family members. 23. Thatched houses are still preferred because of ________. A) their style and comfort B) their durability C) their easy maintenance D) their cheap and ready-made materials 24. People in developing countries also live under thatch because ________.