2014年英语专四真题与答案

A. Doing things while learning. B. Doing things as an apprentice. C. Doing things before learning. D. Learning practical knowledge first.

97. The main advantage of the natural way of education, whether in primitive or modern times, is that learners ________.

A. can learn the trade through solving problems at work B. can work with their masters throughout their learning

C. are given more freedom in doing things and learning D. are given opportunities to develop their interest first

98. According to the context, “this” in the third paragraph refers to ________. A. the way of learning in primitive communities B. the difficulties modern adolescents experience

C. the amount of freedom in learning in primitive life D. the kind of skills boys learned from their father

99. According to the author, learning should now be done in school for all the following reasons EXCEPT that ________.

A. more subjects are to be covered B. more parents should be involved in teaching C. there should be a deeper understanding of a subject D. more time is needed for becoming independent 100. Which of the following best sums up the author’s main point?

A. The apprenticeship system was effective in learning. B. Students should be given mire freedom in learning.

C. Students develop their interest through learning. D. Learning to solve problem is learning through responsibility.

PART VI WRITING [45 MIN] SECTION A COMPOSITION [35 MIN]

An undergraduate of English at a university, in a recent letter to the university’s president, complained about the mandatory maths classes he had to take. He said that because a language major has little use for maths, he would forget all of his maths lessons soon after taking the required exams. What do you think of this opinion?

Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Should English Majors Study Maths?

You are to write in three parts.

In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.

In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion.

In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

SECTION B NOTE-WRITING [10 MIN]

Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:

As you are taking an exam, you do not have time to meet a former schoolmate of years at the railway station. Write a note to your friend Mark/Lily, politely asking him/her to meet your schoolmate for you and describing briefly what your schoolmate looks like.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. —THE END—

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2014)-GRADE FOUR-2014年 英语专业四级参考答案 PART I DICTATION

Limiting the growth of technology throughout history man has changed his physical environment to improve his way of life. With the tools of technology man has altered many physical features ofthe earth. He has transformed wood lands into farmland: He has modified the face of the earth by cutting through mountains to build roads and railways. However these changes in the physical environment have not always had beneficial results. Today, pollution of the planet. Each day, thousands of tons of gases come out of the vehicles: smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding countryside. The air in cities is becoming increasingly unhealthy. The pollution of water is equally harmful. In the sea, pollution from oil is killing a lot of sea plant and fish. It is now necessary for man to limit the growth of technology in order to survive on the earth.

PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A

1-5. CBBBD 6-10. CCDBC; SECTION B

11-15. BAADB 16-20. BCACB; SECTION C 21-25. BABBB 26-30. CBBAC PART III CLOZE

31-35. ADBBD 36-40.CACDD 41-45.BCABD 46-50.ACCBA PART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 51-55. DBDBA 56-60. BDACD

61-65. DCCAB 66-70. BDADB 71-75. AABCA 76-80. DBDDA