20##年6月英语四级作文真题及范文（新东方在线版，卷3）

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20##年6月的大学英语四级考试已结束，新东方在线四、六级教研、辅导团队第一时间对四级真题进行解析。以下是四级作文的真题及参考及范文，供广大考生参考。

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Part I Writing （30 minutes） Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How long should the national holiday be? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 有些人认为长假好，有些人认为短假好2. 我认为......3. 我建议有关部门……How long should the national holiday be?Part II Reading (skimming and scanning) (15 minutes)Directions：In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For question 1-7,choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）,B）,C）,and D）.For questions 8-10,complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.The Modern Olympic GamesThe Modern Olympic Games might have remained just a part of history without the dream of one Frenchman, Pierre de Coubertin. Coubertin believed that sport and exercise were very important for the health and happiness of every man and also for the nation. He therefore tried, in 1892, to interest other Frenchmen in his dream of starting a modern form of the early Greek Games. His ideas were strongly criticized by many people, who did not really understand what he was trying to do. It is perhaps sad that the great work Pierre de Coubertin did to bring back the Games was never properly recognized during his lifetime. Gradually, however, people all over the world became interested in his ideas and at a meeting in Paris in 1894, with representatives from twelve different countries; plans were made to hold the first modern Games in Athens in 1899.Organizing the first modern Games, however, was not without problems. The Greek government was unhappy with the decision to hold the Games in Athens, as they had serious economic problems at the time and did not feel they were in a position to spend the necessary money. It seemed therefore that the Games would be finished before they had even begun. Prince Constantine of Greece, however, gave his support to Coubertin and the newly-formed Olympic Committee and other rich Greeks soon followed his example. Enough money was collected in Greece and abroad to build a new stadium and pay all the other costs.On 5th April, 1896, a crowd of over 60 000 people watched the King of Greece open the first modern Olympic Games. There were, however, very few competitors － only two hundred and eighty-five. Australia, Austria, Britain, Bulgaria, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Sweden, Switzerland and the USA, were the only countries to send athletes to the Games and most of the athletes who did come had to pay for their own travel and other costs. There were ten sports in the first program － cycling, gymnastics, tennis, swimming, athletics, fencing, weight-lifting, rowing, wrestling and shooting; there were also other non-sporting events, such as concerts and ballet, just as there had been at the early Games.At the first modern Olympi

cs almost all the gold medals were won by American sportsmen, but the most famous of all the first medal winners was a young Greek named Spyros Louis, who came from a small village in the mountains near Athens. It was he who won the long and difficult race, the Marathon, and gave the Greeks the national win they had hoped for.The Greeks would have been happy to keep the Games in Greece but Coubertin believed strongly that the Olympics should be truly international and would not allow this to happen. It was therefore decided to hold the next Games in Paris in 1900. Sadly, however, the Paris Games and the following Games, held in St. Louis, America, in 1904, were poor examples of Coubertin's dream and Coubertin himself did not even travel to the St. Louis Games. For these two Games were more like circus shows than serious international sports meetings. Only fifteen non-Americans went to the 1904 Games, mainly because the high travel costs prevented others from competing. Olympic events were mixed with other sports and events, and the Games were organized to continue over many months, so that as much money as possible could be made by the organizers from the selling of tickets.It was not until 1908, when the Games were held in London, that international rules and distances were introduced；until then the events had been the decision of the organizing nation alone. The London Games were far better organized than any of the other modern Games but it took many more years before Coubertin's dream of a truly international meeting of sportsmen became a reality. It was necessary to make many changes before the Olympic Games became as well-organized and as popular as they are today.Since 1896 the Games have been held every four years, except for a break during the years of the two World Wars. Gradually the number of competitors who take part in each Games has grown and so has the number of countries. In 1896, only thirteen countries were represented and only two hundred and eighty-five competitors took part. Today, however, as many as one hundred and twenty-two countries send athletes to the Games and more than seven thousand men and women come to the Games to take part. In recent years, the number of events has grown to twenty-one, eleven of which are also open to women.It is interesting that Coubertin, whose ideas were born in the late nineteenth century, probably never imagined that women would ever play a part in the new Olympics. Women had never competed in the early Greek Games; indeed, for many years they were not even allowed to watch. In modern times, the London Games in 1908 were the first in which women took a serious part － 36 women came to the Games to compete. The first woman to win an Olympic event was the British Tennis Player, Charlotte Cooper, who won a tennis event in 1900. From 1908, however, the number of events began to grow with the introduction of ladies’ gymnastics. Athletics events for women were introduced in

1928 at the Games held in Amsterdam. Today, women are as highly-trained and as fit as men. Although in almost every sport women and men compete separately, in horse-riding events they compete against each other and women have shown over the years that they are just as good.The International Olympic Committee, whose home is in Lausanne in Switzerland, is responsible for all the important decisions of the Olympic Movement. The members of this committee are chosen not by their governments but by members already on the committee and they are therefore above politics or group interests. Most of the members are simply rich men who wish to keep Coubertin’s ideas alive. Not every country is represented, therefore, because this would mean more than 120 members and no decisions would ever be made.However, each country must form a National Olympic Committee before it is allowed to send competitors to the games and this committee must be recognized by the International Olympic Committee. At present, more than 136 countries have formed such a committee. The National Committees are responsible for organizing the national teams and for deciding which competitors to send. Competitors cannot choose to go to the Games － they must be chosen and this means competing against their own countrymen. It is not even enough to be the best in the country, for each competitor must be able to reach the standard expected for entry to the Games. These standards change each year as sportsmen and sportswomen improve. Some countries are not able to send all the competitors they would like to, even if they have reached the expected standard, because of the cost. The National Committee must then decide whether to send the competitors who have the most chance of winning or whether, instead, to send competitors to represent each sport even though some of them have little hope of doing well.Not only the competitors but also the team manager must be paid for. The manager is an extremely important member of the team；he is responsible for the competitors while they are at the Games and his job includes, for example, getting the competitors to each event on time and helping with medical or personal problems. Most countries ask the people for money to help pay for the costs of travel and training. A lot of money is given by businesses and companies who also give, for example, clothes, shoes and uniforms.The city where the Games are to be held is chosen by the International Olympic Committee；this is usually decided five years before the Games are to take place. Several cities may wish to hold the Games in any one year and the Committee decides only after it has listened to and seen the arguments and plans of each city. Once chosen, the city then has five years to prepare.1. Coubertin planned to hold the first modern Olympic Games in_________ in Athens.A. 1894 B. 1896C. 1899 D. 19002. The competitors of the first Olympic Games came from all of the follo

wing countries EXCEPT__________.A. UK B. HungaryC. Switzerland D. Norway3. Which of the following was NOT part of the first Olympic Games?A. concerts B. circusC. fencing D. boxing4. According to the passage, the most successful modern Olympic Games was the one held in_________A. Athens, Greece B. St. Louis, AmericaC. Paris, France D. London, UK5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Women were not allowed to participate in the ancient Olympics.B. Women were not allowed to watch the Olympic Games in the past.C. Women appeared in the Amsterdam Olympic Games.D. Before 1908 there were no women in the Olympic Games.6. Women and men always compete separately except in_______A. tennis B. racingC. swimming D. horse-riding7. What do we learn about the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?A. Every country has its representatives in IOC.B. The representatives in IOC speak for their own countries.C. Most representatives in IOC are wealthy.D. The representatives in IOC are elected by their own country.8. It was _________________ that are responsible for organizing the national teams and for deciding which competitors to send.9. Both the competitors and ___________ must be paid for.10. Every city chosen to hold the Olympic Games usually have___ to prepare.Part III Listening Comprehension (35mins)Section ADirections: In part A, you will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. The questions and the questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.11. A Go to the football match with the woman.B Ask the woman to help him write the term paper on history.C Finish the last tow chapters of history assignment.D Take part in the football match.12. A she wants to borrow the man’s student cardB the tickets are less expensive than she expectedC she won’t be able to get any discount for the ticketD the performance turns out to be disappointing13. A it’s far from being ready B it contains some valuable ideasC she needs another week to get it ready D it has nothing to do with the internet14. A He is suffering from the difference of time zones.B He has been studying hard at night.C He finds biology difficult fo learn.D He has not adjusted to a new culture.15. A A lesson requires student’s active involvementB students usually take an active part in a lectureC more knowledge is covered in a lectureD there is a larger group of people interested in lesson16.A The pictures of night view are really better than he expectedB He didn’t know how he finished his role in the

playC The film hasn’t been processed yetD He didn’t have enough film17. A He often complains. B he is a short person.C He is worried about something. D He is a happy sort of person.18. A He can’t miss the bank. B She forgot to tell him one thing.C It’s no use going there. D The bank is close to the corner.Questions 19-21 are based on the conversation you have just heard19. A A vacation trip to Yellowstone ParkB A lecture by a visiting professorC Her biology thesisD A research project on Yellowstone Park20. A More buffalo are surviving the winterB Fewer buffalo are dying of diseaseC More buffalo are being bornD Fewer buffalo are being killed by hunters21. A She is from Wyoming and eager to visit Yellowstone ParkB She needs the money to continue her studyingC She has been studying animal diseasesD Her thesis adviser is heading the projectQuestions 22-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.A) She knew about it by reading a booklet.B) She knew about it by reading a student union introduction.C) She knew about it by reading a newspaper.D) She knew about it by reading a magazine.23.A) Because they want to preserve the natural beauty of the campus.B) Because they want to protect the students’ right for living space.C) Because they want to conserve the place for future use.D) Because they want to sell the place for a better price.24. A) They will organize a meeting to discuss a proposal.B) They will organize a protest to express their opposition.C) They will organize an appeal-letter signing activity.D) They will organize a march around the campus.25. A) She will participate in the protest.B) She will sign the appeal letter.C) She will take part in a meeting of the Student Action Union.D) She will attend her class as usual.Section BDirections: 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 the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A How much exercise they get every day?B What they are most worried about?C How long their parents accompany them daily?D What entertainment they are interested in?27. A get enough entertainmentB have more activitiesC receive early educationD have regular checkups28. A be no place for playB be near a common areaC have no TV setsD have a computer for studyPassage TwoQuestions 29-32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) To look for two of her close friends.B) To stay at home and study.C) To share an apartment wi

th friends.D) To move out and live alone.30. A) She couldn’t find a good place to stay.B) Her friend and she couldn’t afford the rent.C) A friend left her for work’s sake.D) She quarreled with her friends.31. A) Because her home was far way form school.B) Because her parents asked her to do so.C) Because she was bored living outside.D) Because the place where she lived caught fire.32. A) Because she was disappointed in the college.B) Because she kept moving all the time and couldn’t concentrate on studying.C) Because her home was too far away from school and it was inconvenient.D) Because she was not interested in study at all.Passage ThreeQuestions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) Italian people.B) German people.C) British people.D) French people.34. A) Wash the dishes.B) Have her own meal.C) Make plans for other activities.D) Serve some wine.35. A) OddB) CrazyC) RegularD) RomanticSection 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.　　The Romans built great “aqueducts” to carry fresh water from the mountains to the cities. Many of these aqueducts are still standing today. The Roman (36) _____even set up a (37)___ health service. They built the first great public hospitals in Europe, and they paid doctors to look after poor people.When the Roman Empire fell to pieces, these (38) _____ methods of treatment (39) _____ from most of Europe, for more than a thousand years. People went back to the old ways. They lived in dirty conditions, which helped to cause diseases; and they asked God to cure the (40) _____. They shut up (41) _____ sick people in prisons. Or they burnt them alive because they were supposed to have (42) _____ powers. But the work of the Greek and Roman doctors was not lost.　　Over a thousand years ago, the Arabs moved into many of the Mediterranean countries. They took big parts of the old (43)_____ lands. (44) ______________________________ Arab doctors themselves made many new discoveries.(45)___________________________________________ Slowly, European doctors discovered again the things that the Greeks and Romans had known so long ago. (46) Part IV Reading comprehension (reading in depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are re

quired 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 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.The song “Happy birthday to you” is sung all over the world just before the birthday boy or girl blows out the candles on the cake.It is so simple that children as young as three can sing it without ___47___. The song, with its ___48___ title “Good Morning to You”, was written in 1893 by the two sisters, Mildred and Patty Smith Hill. They were the daughters of a ___49___ Kentucky couple, who believed in female education at a time---the mid-nineteenth century--- when it was still a ___50___ idea and who trained their two daughters to be schoolteachers. They were long involved in elementary education.A birthday cake with ___51___ candles is also indispensable at one's birthday party. It may derive, ___52___, from the ancient Greek practice of offering to Artemis, goddess of the moon, a round honey cake into which a candle was stuck. After German bakers ___53___ the modern birthday cake in the Middle Ages, a similar ___54___ was adopted for happiness at birthdays.The candle-blowing-out custom may be associated with double meaning at birthdays. Some people believe that each birthday is another step toward the end, and what we ___55___ at birthday gatherings is not only our growth, but our transience. Thus, candles at birthdays are ___56___ of life and death, hopes and fears, increase and loss, and so on.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。A) invented I) originalB) accelerate J) novelC) old K) apparentlyD) symbols L) burningE) hesitation M) preventedF) progressive N) customG) celebrate O) substituteH) distantlySection BDirections: 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 OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Electric cars are dirty. In fact, not only are they dirty, they might even be more dirty than their gasoline-powered cousins.People in California love to talk about “zero-emissions vehicles,” but people in California seem to be clueless about where electricity comes from. Power plants most all use fire to make it. Aside from the few folks who have their roofs covered with solar cells, we get our electricity from generators. Generators are fueled by something usually coal, oil, but also by heat generated in nuclear power plants.

There are a few wind farms and geothermal plants as well, but by far we get electricity mainly by burning something.In other words, those “zero-emissions” cars are likely coal-burning cars. It's just the coal is burned somewhere else so it looks clean. It is not. It’s as if the California Greens are covering their eyes “If I can’t see it, it’s not happening.” Gasoline is an incredibly efficient way to power a vehicle; a gallon of gas has a lot of energy in it. But when you take that gas (or another fuel) and first use it to make electricity, you waste a nice part of that energy, mostly in the form of wasted heat at the generator, through the transmission lines, etc.A gallon of gas may propel your car 25 miles. But the electricity you get from that gallon of gas won't get you nearly as far so electric cars burn more fuel than gas-powered ones. If our electricity came mostly from nukes, or geothermal, or hydro, or solar, or wind, then an electric car truly would be clean. But for political, technical, and economic reasons, we don’t use much of those energy sources.In addition, electric cars’ batteries which are poisonous for a long time will eventually end up in a landfill. And finally, when cars are the polluters, the pollution is spread across all the roads. When it’s a power plant, though, all the junk is in one place. Nature is very good at cleaning up when things are not too concentrated, but it takes a lot longer when all the garbage is in one spot.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。57. What does “clueless” mean in paragraph 2?A) The California Greens are covering their eyes.B) People in California love to talk about zero-emissions vehiclesC) People in California love to have their roofs covered with solar cellsD) People there have no idea that so far electricity mainly comes from burning coal, oil, etc.58. According to the passage, why the California Greens hold the idea “If I can’t see it, it’s not happening.”?A) They do not know those clean cars are likely coal-burning cars.B) They do believe that the coal is burned somewhere else so it looks clean.C) They tend to hold that electricity is a nice part of energy.D) They tend to maintain that gasoline is a good way to run a vehicle.59. The electricity we get from a gallon of gas may make our car run __________.A) not less than 25 miles.B) more than 25 miles.C) no less than 25 miles.D) not more than 25 miles.60. Compared with cars using gas, electric cars __________A) do not burn fuel and more environmental.B) are toxic and it is difficult for nature to clean it up when their batteries are buried in one spot.C) are very good at cleaning up when things are not too concentratedD) are poisonous for a long time and will eventually end up in a landfill.61. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.A) Being green is good and should be enc

ouraged in communicationsB) Electric cars are not clean in that we get electricity mainly by burning something.C) Zero-emissions vehicles should be chosen to protect our environment.D) Electric cars are now the dominant vehicle compared with gasoline-powered cousins.Passage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Rising global carbon dioxide levels tied to global warming may not be as crucial in determining the composition of plant communities as other, localized climate changes."Nobody really knows what the increases in carbon dioxide are going to entail in terms of future changes in vegetation types," said Mark Brenner, a University of Florida assistant professor of paleolimnology, the study of ancient lakes. "It looks like climate changes in different areas may be more important than carbon dioxide, at least carbon dioxide by itself," he said.Brenner’s research team based their conclusions on an analysis of sediment from two lake bottoms, one in northern Mexico and one in northern Guatemala. The researchers used new techniques that allowed them to analyze only the remains of land plants, specifically their leaf waxes. By measuring the composition of the leaf waxes, the researchers were able to distinguish two broad categories of plants living in these areas -- so-called C3 and C4 plants, which have different photosynthetic（光合作用） processes. Many C4 plants are tropical grasses, while most tropical trees are C3 plants. The researchers analyzed sediments（沉积物） deposited over the last 27,000 years, from the last ice age to the current geological period. Over this period, there was a worldwide, relatively uniform increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations.Brenner said that if carbon dioxide played the major role in determining plant composition, one would assume that analysis of the sediments would reveal very similar changes in relative abundance of C3 and C4 plants in the two places over the study period. But, in fact, the researchers found that trends in the two types of plants were different at the two locations. The changes were related not with carbon dioxide levels, but with shifts in rainfall. "The result appears to be that climate factors, especially moisture availability, determine whether C4 or C3 plants dominate in an area, not carbon dioxide," Brenner said.Many scientists believe global warming will cause major variation in local climates worldwide, with some wet areas becoming dry and dry areas becoming wet. If that happens, it could have more impact on relative C3 versus C4 plant distribution than the rising carbon dioxide levels.62. What can be inferred in the first paragraph?A) Climate changes are more important to the composition of plant communities than rising global carbon dioxide.B) Localized climate shifts may not be as crucial as carbon dioxide.C) Nobody knows which one is important.D) Carbon dioxide levels is crucia

l to the global warming.63. What is Mark Brenner?A) He studies co-author’s opinion.B) He is assisting the University of Florida.C) He is an expert in the field of ancient lakes.D) His research team composed of six geologists and geographers.64. According to the third paragraph, which one is NOT true?A) Tropical grasses are usually C4 plants.B) C3 and C4 plants used to live in northern Mexico and Guatemala.C) C3 and C4 plants don’t have the same processes.D) Tropical trees are all C3 plants.65. Why, in the 4th paragraph, the researchers found that trends in C3 and C4 plants were different at the two locations?A) The assumption that carbon dioxide played the major role is wrong.B) The carbon dioxide played an important role.C) The moisture availability was different.D) The carbon dioxide level was different.66. What’s the main idea of the passage?A) Climates factors determine the plant distribution and composition of plant communities.B) Global warming will cause major variation.C) How has Brenner’s research team proved a truth.D) C3 and C4 plants are important plants in determining the composition of plant communities.Part V Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Ever since the Mayflower dropped anchor in 1620, American settlers have migrated west, clearing the land of trees to make way for farms, homes and factories. Since then, nearly all the forests of the Eastern United States have been chopped 67 at one time or another.Why, then, of the approximately 160 kinds of birds that 68 the area from the Atlantic coast to the central plains and from Maine 69 Florida, have only four 70? That constitutes a rate of extinction far 71 what ecologists might expect from such a 72 loss of habitat. Critics have used the 73 low number to challenge conservationists' 74 that widespread deforestation in some parts of the world will 75 lead to a severe loss in biodiversity.In an article being 76 today in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Stuart L. Pimm and Dr. Robert A. Askins examine the history of 77 in the East and subsequent extinctions of bird species. Dr. Pimm, an ecologist at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, argues that 78 endemic species -- those which live in the Eastern United States forests and 79 else -- are counted, the calculations of expected species loss hold 80.One reason, he says, is that the Eastern forest was never cut all at once; 81 the woodlands of Ohio were being felled by farmers moving 82, for example, those cut earlier in New England were regenerating. 83, there were always enough refuges for most forest birds.But

other biologists say that even with the revised counting method, forecasting extinction rates is an 84 art.The theory used to estimate species loss predicts that as an area of habitat is 85, species will disappear at a predictable rate. If a habitat 86 by half, for example, the theory predicts a 15 percent loss of species; a reduction of 90 percent of a given habitat would eventually cause half the species to disappear.67. A) down B) up C) on D) in68. A) lived B) supported C) inhabited D) evolved69. A) down B) to C) with D) up70. A) raised B) added C) revived D) vanished71. A) many B) far C) less D) vast72. A) above B) almost C) below D) under73. A) strikingly B) obviously C) sharply D) differently74 A) words B) claims C)estimates D) displays75. A)increasingly B) exclusively C) inevitably D) exceedingly76. A) predicted B) worked C) proved D) published77. A) planting B) forestation C) deforestation D) cultivation78. A) Hence B) unless C) if only D)only if79. A) nowhere B) everywhere C) anywhere D) place80. A) down B) up C) in D) on81. A) when B) once C) while D) whereas82. A) west B) east C) north D) south83. A) In case B) Though C) while D) Thus84. A) imprecise B) precise C) proper D) improper85. A) increased B) reduced C) added D) weakened86. A)deduced B) improves C) increases D) shrinksPart Ⅵ Translation (5 minutes)Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets. Pleasewrite your translation on Answer Sheet 2.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答，只需写出译文部分。87. Now _______________________ (需要学习外语)is becoming greater and greater.88. Everybody seemed to have known about his scandal, and only ______________________ (他妻子蒙在鼓里).89. The patients’ heath failed to _______________________ (严重恶化需要精心护理).90. Most broadcasters maintain that TV has been unfairly criticized and argue that _________________________ (这一媒体的影响力被夸大了).91. _________________________ (如果这种动物的数量少了)，our future generation won’t even have a chance to see it.90. We all hold strong belief that the issue can be settled .___________(只有通过增加投资的预算)91． ___________(你不会在英语上赶上别人) without diligent work.答案 Part I WritingHow long should the national holiday be?It goes without saying that some people prefer long vacations because they can have enough time to do things that cannot be finished within a short time .During a long vacation, they may make a complicated experiment, carry out an involved investigation or go to a faraway place for some necessary field work. Taking a full time job to earn money for one or two months is another benefit the long vacation provides and sometimes a good academic thesis with a considerable length needs a long va

cation.What is more, those who favor short vacations also have understandable reasons. For two or three weeks＇ rest is adequate for students to refresh themselves without forgetting the lessons that are to be continued next semester. Short vacations also mean to rest three times a school year and short semesters. To study in this way is easier than to study for a long exhausting time with many courses and lessons crammed together.As has been noted, either long or short vacation has its advantages and disadvantages. What matters is how to make use of it.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1-7 CDBDDDC8. National Committee9. Team manager10. five yearsPart III Listening comprehension11-15 CCAAA16-20 DACDA21-25 CCABD26-30 DBCCC31-35 DBDAC36. Emperors37. government38 .civilized39. disappeared40. diseases41. mentally42. magic43. Roman44. They translated the Greek and Roman medical books into Arabic.45. When civilization at last came back to Europe, men once again translated the Greek and Roman works on medicine into Latin.46. Slowly, they began to make new discoveries and found out more about the way the body works.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)Section A47 E）hesitation 48 I）original 49 F）progressive 50 J）novel 51 L）burning52 H）distantly 53 A）invented 54 N）custom 55 B）celebrate 56 D）symbolsSection B57-61 DADBB62-66 ACDCAPart V Cloze67.A 68.C 69.B 70.D 71.D 72.C 73.A 74.B 75.C 76.D77.C 78.C 79.A 80.B 81.C 82.A 83.D 84.A 85.B 86.DPart VI Translation87. the need to learn foreign languages88. his wife was kept in the dark89. such an extent that he was put into intensive care90. the power of the medium is exaggerated91. If this kind of animal becomes scarce听力文本 Section A11. W: Are you going to be able to come with us to a football match this evening?M: I’d love to. But my history assignment is due tomorrow, and I still have two chapters unfinished.Q: What will the man probably do this evening?12. M: I’ve been waiting all week for this concert. The performance is said to be excellent and with a student’s discount, the tickets will be really cheap!W: I am sorry, but I have to tell you I lost my Student ID card in the canteen last week.Q: what does the woman imply?13. M: how well are you prepared for your presentation? Your turn comes nest week Wednesday.W: I spent a whole week searching on the net, but end up with nothing valuable.Q: what did the woman say about her presentation?14.M: Since I came here I’ve had to stay up most of the night for the last few days. No matter what time I go to bed, I always wake up in the middle of the night.W: Your biological rhythms probably haven’t adjusted to the tiime schedule here.Ｑ：what is the man’s trouble?15 W: what’s th

e difference between a lecture and a lesson?M: Well, both of them are imparting knowledge, but the main difference is that a lesson involves more participation.Q: What does the man mean?16. W: Did your pictures of the night view come out like you expected?M: Actually, I ran out of film before I could even begin. I didn’t realize I’d finished the roll.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?17. W: I’m sorry I’ve put your uncle to so much trouble.M: Don’t worry about it. He is the sort of man who is never happy unless he has something to complain about.Q: What do we learn about the man’s uncle frome the conversation?From: /CET46/CET4/moni/2009-06-17/79648_6.html