2006年12月23日大学英语新四级考试真题与答案_第2页

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. The energy crisis in America discussed here mainly refers to a shortage of fossil fuels.
2. People these days tend to lack physical energy.
3. Laura Hillenbrand is an example cited to show how emotional energy can contribute to one’s success in life.
4. The author believes emotional energy is inherited and genetically determined.
5. Even small changes people make in their lives can help increase their emotional energy.
6. Ivy filled her life with meaning by launching a program to help poor children.
7. The real-estate broker the author knows is talented in home redecoration.
8. People holding on to sad memories of the past will find it difficult to ________.
9. When it comes to decision-making, one should make a quick choice without ________.
10. Emotional energy is in a way different from physical energy in that the more you give, ________.
Part III Listing Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 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 though the centre.
注意：此部分答题在答题卡2上作答。
11. A) Plan his budget carefully.
B) Give her more information.
C) Ask someone else for advice.
D) Buy a gift for his girlfriend.
12. A) She’ll have some chocolate cake.
B) She’ll take a look at the menu.
C) She’ll go without dessert.
D) She’ll prepare the dinner.
13. A) The man can speak a foreign language.
B) The woman hopes to improve her English.
C) The woman knows many different languages.
D) The man wishes to visit many more countries.
14. A) Go to the library.
B) Meet the woman.
C) See Professor Smith.
D) Have a drink in the bar.
15. A) She isn’t sure when Professor Bloom will be back.
B) The man shouldn’t be late for his class.
C) The man can come back sometime later.
D) She can pass on the message for the man.
16. A) He has a strange personality.
B) He’s got emotional problems.
C) His illness is beyond cure.
D) His behavior is hard to explain.
17. A) The tickets are more expensive than expected.
B) The tickets are sold in advance at half price.
C) It’s difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.
D) It’s better to buy the tickets beforehand.
18. A) He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.
B) He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.
C) He drove too fast and crashed into a truck.
D) He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence River.
B) To go sightseeing in Quebec Province.
C) To call on a friend in Quebec City.
D) To attend a wedding in Montreal.
20. A) Study the map of Quebec Province.
B) Find more about Quebec Province.
C) Brush up on her French.
D) Learn more about the local customs.
21. A) It’s most beautiful in summer.
B) It has many historical buildings.
C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.
D) It’s the only French-speaking city in Canada.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. A) It was about a little animal.
B) It took her six years to write.
C) It was adapted from a fairy tale.
D) It was about a little girl and her pet.
23. A) She knows how to write best-selling novels.
B) She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.
C) She is able to win enough support from publishers.
D) She can make a living by doing what she likes.
24. A) The characters.
B) The readers.
C) Her ideas.
D) Her life experiences.
25. A) She doesn’t really know where they originated.
B) She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.
C) They popped out of her childhood dreams.
D) They grew out of her long hours of thinking.