2017英语专四真题试题及答案

political power. More women than men are illiterate. Illiterate people have worse health, bigger families and are more likely to go to prison. So literacy campaigns must be a good thing. But don't forget that an illiterate person, or someone with a low level of literacy, isn't necessarily stupid or ignorant – and may not be unhappy at all. Knowledge and wisdom isn't only found in writing.

47. Why does the author give two examples in Para 2? A. To show that literacy is interpreted in different ways. B. To show that Father was more literate than Mother. C. To indicate how important reading and writing are. D. To compare the level of literacy between neighbours.

48. According to the author, the following are some of the defining features of literacy EXCETT________.

A. psyhchological B. functional C. social D. independent

49. Which of the following statements about reading and writing is CORRECT? A. Reading and writing have always been regarded as equally difficult. B. People had to read and write well in order to be allowed to vote. C. Reading often requires more immediate interaction than writing. D. Reading and writing have always been viewed as being connected. 50. What do the last two paragraphs mainly focus on ? A. Effects of illiteracy and employment problems. B. Effects of illiteracy and associated problems. C. Effects of illiteracy on one’s personality development. D. Effects of illiteracy on women’s career development.

Section B. Short answer questions. (Answer each question with no more than ten words)

Passage one.

51. what does This in Para. 2 refer to?

52. Why did Fisher have to battle in the courts after he found the treasure (Para. 4)? Passage two.

53.Why did Mariam wear a new net blouse on Sunday afternoon?

54. What is the meaning of the sentence “…he would spare neither himself nor anybody else” in Para. 5? Passage three.

55. Explain the meaning of the last sentence of Para. 11 according to the context.

PartⅠ DICTATION Learning Sympathy

A big part of being human is feeling sympathy, / but how early on in our lives do we learn this? / Scientists find that babies respond to other people / by crying when other babies cry. / However, babies can’t distinguish between themselves and others / until they’re eighteen to twenty months old. / Toddlers start to show concern for others around this time. / Kids also begin to do things like comforting other people. / And by the time they’re three, / most children will try to protect a victim in a fight.

PartⅡ LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A TALK 1. a physical classroom 2. a coherent concept 3. personalized curriculum 4. (more) meaningful practice 5. feedback 6. collaborating 7. question and answer 8. fundamental human right 9. lifelong learning 10. innovation

SECTION B CONVERSATIONS

1. What’s wrong with the man’s computer? 答案：A. It has wiped the data from the flash drive.

2. How will the man be compensated if the computer can’t be fixed?

答案：C. Get a new computer.

3. How did the man feel about the woman’s offer of compensation? 答案：D. Dissatisfied.

4. When will the service engineer come to fix the computer? 答案：B. After 8:30 tomorrow morning. 5. What is the man’s phone number? 答案：A. 6574-3205.

6. What should we do if our neighbors didn’t reach out? 答案：B. Introduce ourselves first.

7. Which is the best way to handle a noisy neighbor? 答案：C. Give him a reason to stop.

8. What should we do if we have a nosy neighbor? 答案：D. Don’t answer their questions. 9. How long do we expect our neighbors to stay? 答案：B. Five to ten minutes.

10. Where can we get more information on this topic? 答案：D. CBS news website. 语言知识：

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Leprechauns’ treasure hoard

Because Florida State government suited him over treasure’s ownership. Because she thought it made her look dignified.

He would imitate anyone he was mocking. Literacy means more than just writing.