新四级备考资料(3) 样卷三 四级试点新题型试卷三 Part I Writing(30minutes) Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the topic: Statisties of Family Expenses In Shanghai.You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese: Year Food &Recreation Education Health Care Others Clothing 1984 68% 3% 6% 6% 17% 1994 45% 5% 16% 10% 24% 2004 20% 89% 220% 16% 35% 1.根据上图描述该城市家庭支出的变化 2.分析产生这些变化的原因: 3.说明这些变化对个人和社会产生的影响。 Statistics of Family Expenses in Shanghai Part II Reading Comprehension(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 questions 1-7,mark Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage: N(for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 8-10.complete the sentences with the information given in the passage Bullying and Children What your son is describing is bullying,plain and simple.Although it is late in the school year,you should take action by reassuring your son that he did nothing to bring this on and that you will help him.Many parents,unfortunately,think that bullying and being bullied are rites of passage,something all kids endure at some point in their lives just like suffering through boring assemblies and bad cafeteria food.But bullying is not,and should not be,considered a normal part of growing up. Studies done in Norway show that bullying is most common in the younger age groups but is still 2006年9月
新四级备考资料(3) 样卷三 1 2006 年 9 月 四级试点新题型试卷三 Part I Writing (30minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the topic: Statistics of Family Expenses In Shanghai. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese: Year Food & Clothing Recreation Education Health Care Others 1984 68% 3% 6% 6% 17% 1994 45% 5% 16% 10% 24% 2004 20% 8% 22% 16% 35% 1.根据上图描述该城市家庭支出的变化; 2.分析产生这些变化的原因; 3.说明这些变化对个人和社会产生的影响。 Statistics of Family Expenses in Shanghai _ _ _ _ Part II Reading Comprehension (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 questions 1-7, mark Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Bullying and Children What your son is describing is bullying, plain and simple. Although it is late in the school year, you should take action by reassuring your son that he did nothing to bring this on and that you will help him. Many parents, unfortunately, think that bullying and being bullied are rites of passage, something all kids endure at some point in their lives just like suffering through boring assemblies and bad cafeteria food. But bullying is not, and should not be, considered a normal part of growing up. Studies done in Norway show that bullying is most common in the younger age groups but is still
新四级备考资料(3) 样卷三 present even in the mid-teens.The percent of children who are bullied ranges from 17%in the second grade to about 5%in the ninth grade.A recent survey in the United States shows that 10%of children reported being bullied 13%reported being a bully,and 6%reported being both bullied and being the bully.This survey was limited to sixth through tenth graders. What is bullving? Bullying involves intentional and repeated actions and words designed to intimidate or hurt another person.There is usually an imbalance of power.either physical or psychological.between the perpetrator and his or her victim.Occasional name calling and shoving are not considered bullying taunts and name calling by any persons regularly,then that is considered bullying Physical aggression, socil alienation,verbal aggression,and intimidation are the four main categories of bullying. Many parents are shocked when they find out their child has been the victim of a bully,and a few parents are shocked to find out that their child has been a bully.Victims tend to be more passive. anxious,and insecure than non-victims and to have more negative views of themselves.A small percentage of victims are termed "provocative"because they are both anxious and aggressive,ofter seeking the attention of the perpetrator. The bullies,by comparison,tend to be aggressive children and frequently lack sympathy for others. Bullies usually have a positive self-image and a desire to be in control.The bully cherishes power. The cherished myth of the bully as a loner with a poor self-image seeking to bolster his own self-worth by attacking others didn't hold up to scrutiny of scientific study.Of course,there will always be victims and perpetrators who do not fit these profiles!Any child can be a bully,and any child can be bullied if the circumstances are right. Although bullying is common,studies report that only half the children report what is happening to a parent,and even fewer to a teacher.Few adults witness the acts of the bully because most aggression occurs at school and places where there is little oversight by an adult.The playground,cafeteria and test rooms are common locations for the perpetrator toact. Children who are victims may develop a variety of vague health complaints to avoid going to school or wherever the bullying is taking place.Sometimes this kind of school avoidance behavior can be ared flag for parents,so ask your child if he or she is being picked on and bullied. What to do about bullying If your child reveals to you that he or she is being bullied,take action.Parents can help the child by teaching him how to demonstrate an air of self-confidence by making good eye contact,speaking clearly and loudly enough to be heard.Remind the child to walk away from the encounter,tell the bully firmly that he is in the wrong.and to tell a teacher.parent or other adult what is happening. Parents of bullies should also intervene to stop the behavior and make it clear that bullying will not be tolerated or ignored.One study showed that60%of boys who were identified as bullies in graders six through nine had at least one criminal conviction by age 24 years,between 35%and 40%of these children had three or more criminal convictions by that same age.Psychological counseling is ofter helpful and may identify the underlying problems such as depression or conduct disorder. There are many resources for parents and teachers.There are a number of good books such as 2006年9月
新四级备考资料(3) 样卷三 2 2006 年 9 月 present even in the mid-teens. The percent of children who are bullied ranges from 17% in the second grade to about 5% in the ninth grade. A recent survey in the United States shows that 10% of children reported being bullied, 13% reported being a bully, and 6% reported being both bullied and being the bully. This survey was limited to sixth through tenth graders. What is bullying? Bullying involves intentional and repeated actions and words designed to intimidate or hurt another person. There is usually an imbalance of power, either physical or psychological, between the perpetrator and his or her victim. Occasional name calling and shoving are not considered bullying taunts and name calling by any persons regularly, then that is considered bullying. Physical aggression, social alienation, verbal aggression, and intimidation are the four main categories of bullying. Many parents are shocked when they find out their child has been the victim of a bully, and a few parents are shocked to find out that their child has been a bully. Victims tend to be more passive, anxious, and insecure than non-victims and to have more negative views of themselves. A small percentage of victims are termed “provocative” because they are both anxious and aggressive, often seeking the attention of the perpetrator. The bullies, by comparison, tend to be aggressive children and frequently lack sympathy for others. Bullies usually have a positive self-image and a desire to be in control. The bully cherishes power. The cherished myth of the bully as a loner with a poor self-image seeking to bolster his own self-worth by attacking others didn’t hold up to scrutiny of scientific study. Of course, there will always be victims and perpetrators who do not fit these profiles! Any child can be a bully, and any child can be bullied if the circumstances are right. Although bullying is common, studies report that only half the children report what is happening to a parent, and even fewer to a teacher. Few adults witness the acts of the bully because most aggression occurs at school and places where there is little oversight by an adult. The playground, cafeteria, and test rooms are common locations for the perpetrator to act. Children who are victims may develop a variety of vague health complaints to avoid going to school or wherever the bullying is taking place. Sometimes this kind of school avoidance behavior can be a red flag for parents, so ask your child if he or she is being picked on and bullied. What to do about bullying If your child reveals to you that he or she is being bullied, take action. Parents can help the child by teaching him how to demonstrate an air of self-confidence by making good eye contact, speaking clearly and loudly enough to be heard. Remind the child to walk away from the encounter, tell the bully firmly that he is in the wrong, and to tell a teacher, parent or other adult what is happening. Parents of bullies should also intervene to stop the behavior and make it clear that bullying will not be tolerated or ignored. One study showed that 60% of boys who were identified as bullies in graders six through nine had at least one criminal conviction by age 24 years, between 35% and 40% of these children had three or more criminal convictions by that same age. Psychological counseling is often helpful and may identify the underlying problems such as depression or conduct disorder. There are many resources for parents and teachers. There are a number of good books such as
新四级备考资料(3) 样卷三 Tackling Bullying in Your School:A Practical Handbook for Teachers by Sharp and Smith as well as Bully Proofing Your School by Garrity,Jens and Porter. 1.According to the author,bullving and being bullied should be considered as a normal part of growing up. 2.From the second grade to the ninth grade,the percentage of children who are bullied decreases. 3.Occasional name calling and shoving are not considered bullying because they usually do no harm to the victims 4.Victims are described as more passive,anxious,and insecure than non-victims. 5.Studies reveal that children trust their teachers more than their parents when they are confronted with bullying 6.Children who are bullying sometimes even stay away from school without permission. A Practical Handbook for Teachers is written by Sharp and Smith,professors of a prestigious university 8 To avoid going to a place where they are bullied,the children may invent various 9 Parents can help the bullied child by way of telling him to show by his actions 10.Findingout such uneasily noticed problems as depression can resort to Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) SectionA 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 through the centre. 11.A)His job was very interesting B)He didn't like the iob C)His job was easy to do. D)He was satisfied with his job 12.A)Most pilots don't want to settle down. B)Most pilots don't really have families C)He doesn't want to get married. D)He doesn't want to go home 13.A)She is going to a lecture. B)She is going to the theater. C)She is going to see the performance D)She is going to the East Auditorium 14.A)They will give a ride to David. B)David's car was repaired just now. C)David's car will be ready tonight D)David can't do what he has promised 15.A)Interviewer and interviewee. B)Teacher and student. C)Boss and secretary. D)Husband and wife. 16.A)A lot of men have interesting jobs. B)A lot of men have equally boringjobs C)A lot of men have freedom to their jobs 2006年9月
新四级备考资料(3) 样卷三 3 2006 年 9 月 Tackling Bullying in Your School: A Practical Handbook for Teachers by Sharp and Smith as well as Bully Proofing Your School by Garrity, Jens and Porter. 1. According to the author,bullying and being bullied should be considered as a normal part of growing up. 2. From the second grade to the ninth grade, the percentage of children who are bullied decreases. 3. Occasional name calling and shoving are not considered bullying because they usually do no harm to the victims. 4. Victims are described as more passive, anxious, and insecure than non-victims. 5. Studies reveal that children trust their teachers more than their parents when they are confronted with bullying. 6. Children who are bullying sometimes even stay away from school without permission. 7. A Practical Handbook for Teachers is written by Sharp and Smith, professors of a prestigious university. 8. To avoid going to a place where they are bullied, the children may invent various . 9. Parents can help the bullied child by way of telling him to show by his actions . 10. Finding out such uneasily noticed problems as depression can resort to . Part III Listening 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 through the centre. 11. A) His job was very interesting. B) He didn’t like the job. C) His job was easy to do. D) He was satisfied with his job. 12. A) Most pilots don’t want to settle down. B) Most pilots don’t really have families. C) He doesn’t want to get married. D) He doesn’t want to go home. 13. A) She is going to a lecture. B) She is going to the theater. C) She is going to see the performance. D) She is going to the East Auditorium. 14. A) They will give a ride to David. B) David’s car was repaired just now. C) David’s car will be ready tonight. D) David can’t do what he has promised. 15. A) Interviewer and interviewee. B) Teacher and student. C) Boss and secretary. D) Husband and wife. 16. A) A lot of men have interesting jobs. B) A lot of men have equally boring jobs. C) A lot of men have freedom to their jobs
新四级备考资料(3) 样卷三 D)A lot of men think that to be a housewife is easy 17.A)It makes Carol look older than she really is. B)It makes Carol look younger than she really is. C)It makes Carol look better than she looks in person D)It looks exactly like Carol. 18.A)Helen prefers shopping to working B)Helen prefers working to staying home C)Helen has much work to do. D)Helen dislikes to go shopping. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19.A)Art. B)Art history C)European history D)Art of painting 20.A)His newspaper B)Hisbook. C)His report. D)His paper 21.A)Biology B)Psychology. C)Philosophy D)Geology. 22.A)A course on Western painters B)A course on Eastern painters C)A course on court painters. D)A course on color painters. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23.A)Aletter of invitation. B)Aletter ofrecommendation. C)A letter of complaint D)An application letter 24.A)The man. B)The woman C)The man and the woman D)The man.woman and several friends 25.A)11 hours. B)7hours. C)6 hours. D)8 hours. Section B Directions:In this section,you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each conversation.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 Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard 26.A)Greeting cards from her children. B)A day ofrest. C)Gifts from her friends D)Going out for dinner 27.A)Serving her breakfast in bed. B)Sending flowers. C)Visiting their grandparents with children D)Keeping away from the kitchen 28.A)On the second Sunday in May B)On the third Sunday in May C)On the second Sunday in June D)On the third Sunday in June 2006年9月
新四级备考资料(3) 样卷三 4 2006 年 9 月 D) A lot of men think that to be a housewife is easy. 17. A) It makes Carol look older than she really is. B) It makes Carol look younger than she really is. C) It makes Carol look better than she looks in person. D) It looks exactly like Carol. 18. A) Helen prefers shopping to working. B) Helen prefers working to staying home. C) Helen has much work to do. D) Helen dislikes to go shopping. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) Art. B) Art history. C) European history. D) Art of painting. 20. A) His newspaper. B) His book. C) His report. D) His paper. 21. A) Biology. B) Psychology. C) Philosophy. D) Geology. 22. A) A course on Western painters. B) A course on Eastern painters. C) A course on court painters. D) A course on color painters. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A) A letter of invitation. B) A letter of recommendation. C) A letter of complaint. D) An application letter. 24. A) The man. B) The woman. C) The man and the woman. D) The man, woman and several friends. 25. A) 11 hours. B) 7 hours. C) 6 hours. D) 8 hours. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each conversation, 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. Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A) Greeting cards from her children. B) A day of rest. C) Gifts from her friends. D) Going out for dinner. 27. A) Serving her breakfast in bed. B) Sending flowers. C) Visiting their grandparents with children. D) Keeping away from the kitchen. 28. A) On the second Sunday in May. B) On the third Sunday in May. C) On the second Sunday in June. D) On the third Sunday in June
新四级备考资料(3) 样卷三 Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29.A)Because of their love for hobbies and pastimes. B)Because of their strong desire for good health C)Because of their passion for sports D)Because of their fear of heart attacks. 30.A)Joining running clubs B)Reading books and magazines C)Jogging and running. D)Going in for all kinds of sports. 31.A)Those who have more leisure time B)Those who have heart attacks C)Those who have dangerous jobs. D)Those who have inactive jobs Passage Three Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32.A)One. B)Two C)Three. D)Four 33.A)To live far away from them. B)To choose their own lifestyles C)To live in the same area as them. D)To marry a strange people 34.A)To continue the family profession. B)To find better jobs. C)To do whatever they can. D)To follow father'ssteps 35.A)Young people are often educated in their own cities. B)Parents and children often have much in common. C)Elderly people are always respected for their wisdom D)The young and the old have different opinions and abilities. 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 mumbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information.For these blanks.vou can either use the exact words you have iust heard or write down the main points in vour own words.Finally when the passage is read for third time,you should check what you have written. Fifty years from now the world's population will be declining,with no end in(36) Unless people's values change (37) several centuries from now there could be fewer people living in the entire world than live in the United States today.The big (38)_ of the past twenty years is that in not one country did fertility stop(39) _when it reached the (40) rate-2.1 children per woman.In Italy,for example,the rate has fallen to 1.2.In Western Europe as a whole and in Japan it is down to 1.5.The evidence now (41) that within fifty years or so world population will (42) at about eight billion before starting a(43) rapid decline.(44) many people still fear that it will keep "exploding"until there are too many people for the earth to support.But 2006年9月
新四级备考资料(3) 样卷三 5 2006 年 9 月 Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A) Because of their love for hobbies and pastimes. B) Because of their strong desire for good health. C) Because of their passion for sports. D) Because of their fear of heart attacks. 30. A) Joining running clubs. B) Reading books and magazines. C) Jogging and running. D) Going in for all kinds of sports. 31. A) Those who have more leisure time. B) Those who have heart attacks. C) Those who have dangerous jobs. D) Those who have inactive jobs. Passage Three Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. A) One. B) Two. C) Three. D) Four 33. A) To live far away from them. B) To choose their own lifestyles. C) To live in the same area as them. D) To marry a strange people. 34. A) To continue the family profession. B) To find better jobs. C) To do whatever they can. D) To follow father’s steps. 35. A) Young people are often educated in their own cities. B) Parents and children often have much in common. C) Elderly people are always respected for their wisdom. D) The young and the old have different opinions and abilities. 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 third time, you should check what you have written. Fifty years from now the world’s population will be declining, with no end in (36) . Unless people’s values change (37) , several centuries from now there could be fewer people living in the entire world than live in the United States today. The big (38) of the past twenty years is that in not one country did fertility stop (39) when it reached the (40) rate—2.1 children per woman. In Italy, for example, the rate has fallen to 1.2. In Western Europe as a whole and in Japan it is down to 1.5. The evidence now (41) that within fifty years or so world population will (42) at about eight billion before starting a (43) rapid decline. (44) , many people still fear that it will keep “exploding” until there are too many people for the earth to support. But