2011年英語四級考試機考試題
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 恐懼的，擔(dān)心的
2. trajectory 軌道，彈道
3. stumble 蹣跚而行，踉蹌
4. collaborate 合作，協(xié)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 危險的
2. thoroughfare 大道，大街
3. respiratory 呼吸的
4. asthma 哮喘（?。?BR> 5. emphysema.肺氣腫
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.
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 恐懼的，擔(dān)心的
2. trajectory 軌道，彈道
3. stumble 蹣跚而行，踉蹌
4. collaborate 合作，協(xié)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 危險的
2. thoroughfare 大道，大街
3. respiratory 呼吸的
4. asthma 哮喘（?。?BR> 5. emphysema.肺氣腫
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.