四级模拟题

　　Part Ⅳ Reading Comprehension (25 minutes)

　　(Reading in Depth)

　　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.

　　Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The way you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually ____47___ you money or can add to the cost. Take the ____48___ example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might think that you are making the ____49___ buy if you choose one whose look you like and which is also the cheapest ____50___ price. But when you get it home you may find that it takes twice as long as a more expensive ____51___ to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well make your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.

　　So what principles should you ____52___ when you go out shopping? If you keep your home, your car or any valuable ____53___ in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long run. Before you buy a new ____54___ , talk to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular purpose. Before you buy an expensive ____55___, or a service, do check the price and what is on offer. If possible, choose ____56___ three items or three estimates.

　　[A]possession [B]save [C]best [D]appliance [E]material

　　[F]from [G]simple[H]with [I]in [J]element

　　[K]model [L]item [M]easy [N]adopt [O]reasonable

　　Section B

　　Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C]and [D].You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

　　Passage One

　　Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.

　　Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them.

　　Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders. It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other age group, need companionship and a sense of belonging. The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly. The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft. If, however, they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to articulate their feelings, they are more likely to recover from their grief.

　　“No man is an island.” In other words, we are all parts of society. We all need the love, admiration, respect and moral support of other people. If we are fortunate, our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of life.

　　As most people observe, there are many levels of friendship. The degree of intimacy of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships. Extroverts enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas introverts are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships.

　　Everyone is not equally open with all their friends. The degree of intimacy is determined by many factors. Close friends can be formed at any stage in one’s life but they are usually very rare. Not very many people have more than a few really close friends. Irrespective of the level of intimacy, all friendships are based on reciprocity, honesty and a certain amount of love and affection.

　　57.The second paragraph implies that_____________ .

　　[A]teenagers without friends will suffer from psychological problems

　　[B]a widow or a widower will die very soon without companionship

　　[C]human beings need companionship and a sense of belonging

　　[D]both A and B

　　58. “No man is an island”(Line 1, Para. 3) implies that ______________.

　　[A]everyone is a part of an island

　　[B]man cannot be an island

　　[C]everyone is just a part of society

　　[D]society is an island

　　59. The degree of intimacy of friendship mainly depends on_____________.

　　[A]age [B]belonging [C]personality [D]culture

　　60. The author thinks that close friends_____________________.

　　[A]can be easily formed when one is young

　　[B]cannot be long-lasting

　　[C]are not rare for everyone

　　[D]are rare for most people

　　61.The word “irrespective”(Last sentence, Para. 5) means______________________.

　　[A]not respecting [B]dishonoring [C]regardless [D]considering

　　Passage Two

　　Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.

　　Sixteen years ago, Eileen Doyle’s husband, an engineer, took his four children up for an early morning cup of tea, packed a small case and was never seen or heard of again. Eileen was astonished and in a state of despair. They had been a happy family and, as far as she knew, there had been nothing wrong with their marriage.

　　Every day of the year a small group of men and women quietly pack a few belongings and without so much as a note or a good-bye close the front door for the last time, leaving their debts, their worries and their confused families behind them.

　　Last year, more than 1,200 men and nearly as many women were reported missing from home—the highest in 15 years. Many did return home within a year, but others rejected the past completely and are now living a new life somewhere under a different identity.

　　To those left behind this form of desertion is a terrible blow to their pride and self-confidence. Even the finality of death might be preferable. At least it does not imply rejection or failure. Worse than that, people can be left with an unfinished marriage, not knowing whether they will have to wait seven years before they are free to start a fresh life.

　　Clinical psychologist Paul Brown believes most departures of this kind to be well planned rather than impulsive. “It’s typical of the kind of personality which seems able to ignore other people’s pain and difficulties. Running away, like killing yourself, is a highly aggressive act. By creating an absence the people left behind feel guilty, upset and empty.”

　　62.When her husband left home, Eileen Doyle_________.

　　[A]could not forgive him for taking the children

　　[B]had been expecting it to happen for some time

　　[C]could not understand why

　　[D]blamed herself for what had happened

　　63. Most people who leave their families behind them___________.

　　[A]do so without warning [B]do so because of their debts

　　[C]come back immediately [D]change their names

　　64. Some people would even prefer the death to the running away of their spouse because __.

　　[A]their spouse would feel no pain during the death

　　[B]their spouse’s death would not blow their pride and confidence

　　[C]a desertion would not bring a feeling of rejection or failure

　　[D]their spouse’s death would make them feel less painful

　　65.The man or woman left behind with an unfinished marriage usually______________.

　　[A]admits responsibility for the situation

　　[B]wishes the person who has left were dead

　　[C]comes back within a year

　　[D]will have no legal marriage life for seven years

　　66. Paul Brown regards leaving home in such circumstances as___________________.

　　[A]an act of despair [B]an act of selfishness

　　[C]the result of a sudden decision [D]the result of the enormous sense of guilt