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大學英語四級模擬考試一Part Writing (30 minutes)注意：此部分試題在答題卡1上 Direction：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Protect Non-Material Cultural Heritage You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.1.保護非物質(zhì)文化遺產(chǎn)很重要2.非物質(zhì)文化遺產(chǎn)指的是3.為保護非物質(zhì)文化遺產(chǎn)我們應該Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) Why Integrity MattersWhat is Integrity?The key to integrity is consistency-not only setting high personal standards for oneself (honesty, responsibility, respect for others, fairness) but also living up to those standards each day. One who has integrity is bound by and follows moral and ethical standards even when making lifes hard choices, choices which may be clouded by stress, pressure to succeed, or temptation.What happens if we lie, cheat, steal, or violate other ethical standards? We feel disappointed in ourselves and ashamed. But a lapse of integrity also affects our relationships with others. Trust is essential in any important relationship, whether personal or professional. Who can trust someone who is dishonest or unfair? Thus, integrity must be one of our most important goals.Risky BusinessWe are each responsible for our own decisions, even if the decision-making process has been undermined by stress or peer pressure. The real test of character is whether we can learn from our mistake, by understanding why we acted as we did, and then exploring ways to avoid similar problems in the future.Making ethical decisions is a critical part of avoiding future problems. We must learn to recognize risks, because if we cant see the risks were taking, we cant make responsible choices. To identify risks, we need to know the rules and be aware of the facts. For example, one who doesnt know the rules about plagiarism may accidentally use words or ideas without giving proper credit, or one who fails to keep careful research notes may unintentionally fail to quote and cite sources as required. But the fact that such a violation is unintentional does not excuse the misconduct. Ignorance is not a defense.But Everybody Does ItMost people who get in trouble do know the rules and facts, but manage to fool themselves about the risks theyre taking by using excuses: Everyone else does it, Im not hurting anyone, or I really need this grade. Excuses can get very elaborate: I know Im looking at anothers exam, even though Im supposed to keep my eyes on my own paper, but thats not cheating because Im just checking my answers, not copying. We must be honest about our actions, and avoid excuses. If we fool ourselves into believing were not doing anything wrong, we cant see the real choice were making-and that leads to bad decisions.To avoid fooling yourself, watch out for excuses and try this test: Ask how you would feel if your actions were public, and anyone could be watching over your shoulder. Would you feel proud or ashamed of your actions? If youd rather hide your actions, thats a good indication that youre taking a risk and rationalizing it to yourself.Evaluating RisksTo decide whether a risk is worth taking, you must examine the consequences, in the future as well as right now, negative as well as positive, and to others as well as to yourself. Those who take risks they later regret usually focus on immediate benefits (whats in it for me), and simply havent considered what might go wrong. The consequences of getting caught are serious, and may include a 0 on a test or assignment; an F in the class; suspension or dismissal from school; transcript notation; and a tarnished reputation. In fact, when you break a rule or law, you lose control over your life, and give others the power to impose punishment: you have no control over what that punishment might be. This is an extremely precarious and vulnerable position. There may be some matters of life and death, or highest principle, which might justify such a risk, but there arent many things that fall in this category.Getting Away With It-Or NotThose who dont get caught pay an even higher price. A cheater doesnt learn from the test, depriving him/herself of an education. Cheating undermines confidence and independence: the cheater is a fraud, and knows that without dishonesty, he/she would have failed. Cheating destroys self-esteem and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, guilty, and afraid of getting caught. Worst of all, a cheater who doesnt get caught the first time usually cheats again, not only because he/she is farther behind, but also because it seems easier. This slippery slope of eroding ethics and bigger risks leads only to disaster. Eventually, the cheater gets caught, and the later he/she gets caught, the worse the consequences. Students have been dismissed from school because they didnt get this simple message: Honesty is the ONLY policy that works.Cheating Hurts Others, TooCheaters often feel invisible, as if their actions dont count and dont really hurt anyone. But individual choices have a profound cumulative effect. Cheating can spread like a disease, and a cheater can encourage others just by being seen from across the room. Recent statistics suggest 30% or more of college students cheat. If a class is graded on a curve, cheating hurts others grades. Even if there is no curve, cheating poisons the classroom, and others may feel pressured to join in. (If I dont cheat, I cant compete with those who do.) Cheating also has a destructive impact on teachers. The real reward of good teaching is seeing students learn, but a cheater says, Im not interested in what youre trying to teach; all I care about is stealing a grade, regardless of the effect on others. The end result is a blatant and destructive attack on the quality of your education. Finally, cheating can hurt the reputation of the University, and harm those who worked hard for their degree.Why Integrity MattersIf cheating becomes the norm, then we are in big trouble. We must rely on the honesty and good faith of others every day. If not, we couldnt put money in the bank, buy food, clothing, or medicine from others, drive across a bridge, get on a plane, go to the dentist-the list is endless. There are many examples of the vast harm that is caused when individuals forget or ignore the effect their dishonesty can have. The savings and loan scandal, the stock market and junk bond swindles, and, of course, Watergate, have undermined the faith of many Americans in the integrity of political and economic leaders and society as a whole. Such incidents take a tremendous toll on our nations economy and our individual well-being. For example, but for the savings and loan debacle, there might be funds available to reduce the national debt and pay for education.In sum, we all have a common stake in our school, our community, and our society. Our actions do matter. It is essential that we act with integrity in order to build the kind of world in which we want to live.1. A person of integrity not only sets high moral and ethical standards but also _。A) sticks to them in their daily lifeB) makes them known to othersC) understands their true values D) sees that others also follow them2. What role does integrity play in personal and professional relationships?A) It helps to create team spiritB) It facilitates communicationC) It is the basis of mutual trustD) It inspires mutual respect3. Why must we learn to identify the risks we are going to take?A. To ensure we make responsible choicesB. To avoid being overwhelmed by stressC. so that we dont break any rulesD. so that we dont run into trouble4. Violation of a rule is misconduct even if _A. it has caused no harmB. it is claimed to be unintentionalC. it has gone unnoticedD. it is committed with good intentions5. What should one do if he doesnt wish to fool himself?A. Avoid making excusesB. Listen to other peoples adviceC. Make his intensions publicD. Have others watch over his shoulder6. Those who take risks they regret later on _。A. will often become more cautiousB. are usually very aggressiveC. value immediate benefits mostD. may lose everything in the end7. According to the author, a cheater who doesnt get caught right away will _A. pay more dearlyB. become more confidentC. be widely admiredD. feel somewhat lucky8. Cheaters at exam dont care about their education, all they care about is how to _9. Integrity matters in that all social activities rely on peoples _10. Many Americans lost faith in the integrity of their political leaders as a result of _Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。11. A Both speakers think half of the staff are efficient. B The woman has a favorable opinion of the staff. C Neither of them has a favorable opinion of the staff. D The woman is a restaurant manager herself.12. A In a bike parking lot. B At a bike repair shop. C In a bike showroom. D In a bike factory.13. A Shop for new clothes. B Lose some weight. C Have his jeans altered. D Wear clothes that fit more tightly.14. A Paul should take over his uncles business now. B He doesnt agree with the womans remarks. C Paul should stay another year for his studies. D He felt upset by Pauls hasty decision.15. A Go cross the bridge. B Repeat the experiment. C Come to the bridge game. D Wait and see what will happen.16. A It wasnt good investment. B It should have lasted longer. C The man should buy new parts for it. D The man wont be able to get it repaired.17. A Nick repaired it himself. B Nick now works in a garage. C Nick had his motorcycle fixed. D Nick wasted his money.18. A He wishes to have more courses like it. B He finds it hard to follow the teacher. C He wishes the teacher would talk more. D He doesnt like the teachers accent.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A The mans pay raise. B A career ladder for the man. C The mans education. D A new chance for everyone to be promoted.20. A Three years. B Four years. C Five years. D Six years.21. A The person who has the strong will. B The person who has attended the adult school. C The person who can pass the test of arithmetic. D The person who can work at computers quickly after a two-day training.22. A The man is eager to attend the training. B The man is not very interested in this chance for promotion. C The man has been training for computer work since last year. D The man is not confident in his chance to be promoted to the Grade 7.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A To see his tutor for help. B To help the woman with her report. C To find some materials for his essay. D To read books on the effect of smoking by parents on their children.24. A The computer doesnt work properly. B Peter is writing an essay on environment. C Mary is much better than Peter in using computers. D Peter is taking a computer class which is helpful.25. A Stand in the queue. B Wait for a free computer. C Ask his tutor to recommend him some books. D Use the computer to find the needed information. 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A Remember the entire trade route.B Know the making of products. C Receive certain special training.D Deal with a lot of difficulties.27. A It was made up of different routes.B Silk trading became less popular. C Sea travel provided easier routes.D People needed fewer foreign goods.28. A People learned from one another.B People shared each others beliefs. C People traded goods along the route.D People earned their living by traveling.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A They worry about school. B They dislike living with their parents. C They have to be locked in to avoid troubles. D They quarrel a lot with other family members.30. A They dont want to make family decisions. B They dont want to share family responsibility. C They dont want to go boating with their family. D They dont want to cause trouble in their families.31. A They give their children more freedom. B They care less about their childrens life. C They are much stricter with their children. D They go to clubs more often with their children.32. A Negotiation in family. B Education in family. C Harmony in family. D Teenage trouble in family.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A Amery was fond of games. B Amery was of similar size. C Amery was good at sports. D Amery looked like an animal.34. A He was laughed at by other boys. B He pushed Amery hard and hurt him. C He played a joke on an outstanding athlete. D Amery turned out to be in the same grade.35. A The speaker could run faster than Amery. B The speaker liked playing on boys of all sizes. C Amery was a student in Grade Four. D Amery forgave the speaker for his rude behavior. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。Sixteen-year-old Michael Viscardsi of San Diego won first prize in the Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology. He showed (36) _ to a nineteen-century math problem. Michael has been (37) _ by his mother, who has a doctorate in neuroscience. He also worked on his project with a professor at a university.The National Center for Education Statistics did its (38) _ research on home-schooling in 2003. Researchers (39) _ that more than one million American students learned at home. That was more than two percent of the school-age population. Michael Viscardsi, for example, has been taught mostly at home, but with (40) _ math classes at a local university. The researchers asked parents why they home-schooled their children. Thirty-one percent said the most important reason was (41) _ about the environment of the local schools. Thirty percent said it was to provide (42) _ instruction. Sixteen percent said they were not satisfied with the quality of the (43) _ in the local schools. (44) _. An education expert said much of this increase was in cities with histories of racial tension. Also, (45) _.Critics of home-schooling say children need to attend school to help them learn social skills. They also say that home-schooled children do not get a very good education. Still, (46) _.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage. What determines the kind of person you are? What factors make you more or less bold, intelligent, or able to read a map? All of these are influenced by the interaction of your genes and the environment in which you were -47 . The study of how genes and environment interact to influence 48 activity is known as behavioral genetics. Behavioral genetics has made important 49 to the biological revolution, providing information about the extent to which biology influences mind, brain and behavior. Any resea