英语专业四级模拟试题附参考答案 第3套

SECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING [5 min]

In this section there are five passages with a total of 10 multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then mark our answer on your answer sheet.

TEXT E

First read the following question.

81. The passage is mainly about _____
A. different kinds of coffee.
B. different ways of drinking coffee.
C. different ingredients in coffee.
D. different names of coffee.

Now read TEXTＥquickly to answer question 81.

Coffee is a universal beverage that is served in different ways around the world. In London, for example, some Englishmen dip mustard into their coffee, while in America, a person might add a bit of tomato sauce. Strips of orange and lemon peels are not unusual additions to coffee in Europe. An Asian delight consists of coffee served with boiling sugar. Perhaps the richest cup of coffee can be enjoyed in Ireland, where whiskey and cream are important ingredients. In Australia, a waitress will ask,' Do you want black or white?' Black is plain black coffee, but white is half coffee and half warm milk. If an Australian orders iced coffee, he will be served a cup of steaming coffee with a scoop of ice cream.

TEXT F

First read the following question.

82. The passage mainly discusses _____
A. what English gardens look like.
B. the role of English gardens.
C. books on gardening.
D. games in the garden.

83. Who will do weeding and digging?
A. The parents
B. The gardener.
C. The whole family.
D. The children.

Now read TEXT F quickly to answer question 82 and 83.

Most English families have a house    and a garden. The garden plays a very important part in the life of he average Englishman and there are few bookcases in the house which do not contain a book on gardening.
In summer much time is spent mowing the lawn, trimming the hedge and watering flowers and plants. The family does not forget to relax, however, and many meals are eaten outdoors. English lawns, although they are admired all over the world, are not meant only to be looked at. Games are played and picnics are held there. Some families divide up their gardens into spheres of influence. Thus t he father will look after the vegetable garden; the mother will attend to the flowers and plants; the son will pick fruit while the daughter will have a little rock garden. things which nobody enjoys doing are done together , like weeping the paths and digging the soil.

TEXT G

First read the following question.

84. The passage introduces Estartit to _____
A. local people.
B. Foreign students.
C. holiday makers.
D. shop assistants.

85. People will do all the following on the four islands off the coast EXCEPT _____
A. swimming.
B. running.
C. fishing.
D. sunbathing.

86. For evening entertainment, young travelers usually go to _____
A. the St. Tropez discotheque.
B. the Club El Catalan.
C. the Galeon.
D. the Playa de Pals.

Now read TEXT G quickly to answer question 84 to 86.

Estartit
This popular summer resort has one of the finest sand beaches of the Costa Brava--the Playa de Pals. Formerly a little fishing port, where the inhabitants fished for sardine, it has, in a few years, achieved international status without listing its attractions.
Just off the coast lie a group of four islands known as the Medas Isles and a little farther north is the Foadada Rock. Inhabited in Roman times, these islands later became deserted. Now you can take boat trips to them to swim fish or simply sunbathe.
There is little to see in Estaritit itself. In fact, it is hardly more than a main street -- Calle Sante Ana -- which runs parallel to the sea and contains some good boutiques and small souvenir shops. If you what to shop, the best day to visit Estartit is on Thursday, which is market day.
For a small resort, Estariti has plenty of night life. for first-class evening entertainment, often with an international floor show, it is worth climbing the hill to the Club El Catalan, and, in the village itself, the galleon usually has a floor show, with dancing to recorded music. Young people usually go to the St. Tropez discotheque.
Anyone wishing to travel from Estartit to Torella do Montgri will be able to take the bus, which leaves at two-hourly intervals from Estartit.

TEXT H

First read the following questions.

87. Your Student Railcard will enable you to get student rates from _____
A. the coach station.
B. the shipping company.
C. the railway.
D. the airport.

88. The cheapest way to travel from London to Manchester is to go by _____
A. air stand-by.
B. coach normal.
C. rail normal standard.
D. rail cheap.

Now read TEXT H quickly to answer question 87 and 88.

There are two classes of fares on the train, the first class fare being approximately fifty per cent more expensive than second class. There are often cheaper rates available for students or if you are prepared to go on certain trains. Once you have settled in, the students' union will advise you how to get your Student Railcard which entitles you to student rates from British Rail of available.
The following table illustrates differences in return fares by air, train and coach from London to Manchester:
Air                     -- off-peak guaranteed                ' 113
                             -- stand-by                                     ' 126
                             -- full economy                             ' 162
British Rail    -- normal first class                 ' 115
                             -- normal standard class            ' 77
                             -- cheap                                            ' 31 to ' 42 (will rise in summer)
                             (according to time and day of travel)
Coach                 -- normal                                        ' 23.50

TEXT I

First read the following questions.

89. Between 22nd July and 30th August, guests will spend ______ night (s) in the hotel.
A. 4
B. 2
C. 3
D. 1

90. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the letter?
A. Accommodation.
B. Room service.
C. Schedule.
D. Parked lunch.

Now read TEXT I quickly to answer question 89 and 90.

April 20th, 199-
Dear Mr. Hinson,
re    Hotel Arrangements for    Starways    Ltd
I would like to confirm in writing the arrangements that we agreed last week for the 199- program.
1 Schedule
A From 13th May through 16th July, 33 bed nights every Friday and Saturday. Guests will arrive at 18.00 on Friday and depart 10.00 on Sunday.
B From 22nd July through 30th August, 66 bed nights every Friday and Saturday, and every Monday and Tuesday.
2 Accommodation
For Period A above, we will require 12 standard rooms with shower, and 9 single rooms with shower. For Period B above, we will require 24 standard rooms with shower, and 18 single
rooms with shower.
The groups will require full American Plan with an additional packed lunch on the day of departure.
I hope this represents the discussion we had. I would be grateful if you would let me know if you have any further comments. Meanwhile, I will have a contract drawn up.
Yours sincerely,
William Clark
General Manager
Parkview Hotel