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第7讲四级短文理解技巧训练课程-1
Exercise
1. A) Americans and their cars.
B) Americans and their drive-in restaurants.
C) Americans and their drive-in cinemas.
D) Americans and their drive-in service
2. A) From their cars without moving the car windows
B) From their cars without getting out of their vehicles.
C) From their cars without stopping the car’s engine.
D) From their cars without opening their bank books.
3. A) Very hopeful
B) Quite possible
C) A little disapproving
D) Most exciting.
Exercise 2
4. A) Deer are vegetarians
B) Deer are carnivores.
C) Deer eat raw food only
D) Deer are both vegetarian and carnivores.
5. A) Small plants
B) Small animals
C) A kind of fish
D) A kind of flower
6. A) In 1926 B) In 1826 C) In 1962 D) In 1862
Exercise 3
1. A) They are used to lock people.
B) They are used to punish people.
C) They are used to sentence people.
D) They are used to isolate people.
2. A) Because the Europeans committed few crimes.
B) Because a religious group opposed the cruel punishments.
C) Because the Europeans opposed the usage of the cruel punishments.
D) Because the government wanted to adopt the less cruel punishments.
3. A) Abolishing execution
B) Training prisoners.
C) Using less cruel punishments.
D) Allowing prisoners to work together.
4. A) It organized prisoners based on age.
B) It was for offenders of all age.
C) It permitted prisoners to work together.
D) It was stopped by a religious group.
Exercise 4
4. A) Because it can help you in case you don’t know what to say to others.
B) Because parties ask people to do this.
C) Because you can show it to others at the party.
D) Because shy people like to writing instead of speaking.
5. A) Step forward and speak to others.
B) Look for the people who are also nervous
C) Draw back from the group and try to calm down
D) Take a deep breath and try to forget your nervousness.
6. A) They also feel shy sometimes.
B) They are extremely confident
C) They can get over shyness completely
D) They cannot face the cameras and the public.
Exercise 5
26. A) To be used by a valuable tool by businessmen.
B) To increase communication among certain organizations.
C) To link every computer in the world.
D) To do business with oversea companies.
27. A) It contains interesting stories.
B) It is useful for people to do business.
C) Users can find written materials picture and sound.
D) Young people like it.
28. A) It will become a tool of business leader.
B) It will do you bad.
C) It will become even more important.
D) It will disappear in few years.
四级短文理解技巧训练课程-1答案
Ex.1-DBC Ex. 2-ABA Ex.3-ACDA Ex. 4-ADA Ex. 5-BCC
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CompanionshipofBooks
Amanmayusuallybeknownbythebookshereads aswellasbythecompanyhekeeps;forthereiscompanionshipofbooksaswellasofmen;andone shouldalwaysliveinthebestcompany,whetheritbeefbooksorofmen.Agoodbookmaybeamongthe bestoffriends.Itisthesametodaythatitalways was,anditwillneverchange.Itisthemostpatient andcheerfulofcompanions.Itdoesnotturnits backuponusintimesofadversityordistress.Italwaysreceivesuswiththesamekindness, amusingandinstructingusinyouth,andcomfortingandconsolingusinage.Bookspossessingessenceofimmortality.Theyarebyfarthemostlastingproductsofhumaneffort.Temples andstatuesdecay,butbookssurvive. Timeisofnoaccountwithgreatthoughts, whichareafreshtodayaswhentheyfirstpassedthroughtheirauthor’sminds,agesago.Whatwasthem saidandthoughtstillspeakstousasvividlyaseverfromtheprintedpage.Theonlyeffectof timehasbeentosiftoutthebadproducts;fornothinginliteraturecanlongsurvivebutwhat isreallygood.Booksintroduceusintothebestsociety;theybringusintothepresenceofthe greatestmindsthathaveeverlived.
第8讲四级短文理解技巧训练课程-2
Exercise 6
29. A)Short-term goals have nothing to do with long-term ones.
B) Short-term goals are the basis of long-term ones.
C) Long-terms goals are more difficult than short-term ones.
D) Long-term goals are more important than short-term ones.
30. A) Medium-term goals are always discouraged.
B) Medium-term goals may last for a day or longer.
C) The completion of medium-term goals can make you more confident.
D) Medium-term goals have something to do with our dreams of the future.
31. A) We should stick to your goals until we complete them.
B) As the guide of life, we may change our goals according to the reality.
C) We had better wait for the exciting news of success after we set up our goals.
D) We have made great decisions so we can complete each step.
Exercise 7
32. A) Close to the city center
B) In the suburb
C) Inside the city
D) Far away from the city.
33. A) Saving money
B) Traveling by bus.
C) Enjoying city life.
D) Traveling on foot.
34. A) Sunday newspaper
B) Television program
C) Information agency
D) All the newspapers.
35. A) It is more convenient to live in the hotel if you stay in the US.
B) It can save much money to live away from the city.
C) You can rent a place for some time if you want to save money.
D) Most people go visiting houses and apartments on Sunday mornings.
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Exercise 8
11. A) He was once a friend of the ruler.
B) He was a tax collector.
C) He was a government official.
D) He was once a school teacher in India.
12. A) To declare new ways of collecting tax.
B) To entertain those who had made great contributions to the government.
C) To collect money from the persons invited.
D) To reward outstanding tax collectors.
13. A) They tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for.
B) They were given some silver and gold coins by the ruler.
C) They were excused from paying income tax.
D) They enjoyed being invited to dinner at the ruler’s palace.
Exercise 9
14. A) They liked traveling.
B) They wanted to find a better place to live in.
C) They were driven out of their homes.
D) The reasons are unknown.
15. A) They try to put up with Gypsies.
B) They are envious of Gypsies.
C) They are unfriendly to Gypsies.
D) They admire the musical talent of the Gypsies.
16. A) Special schools have been set up for them.
B) Permanent homes have been built for them.
C) They are now taught in their own language.
D) They are now allowed to attend local schools.
Exercise 10
17. A) The causes are obvious.
B) The causes are very complicated.
C) The causes are familiar.
D) The causes are not well understood.
18. A) Regular driver training.
B) Improved highway design.
C) Stricter traffic regulations.
D) Better public transportation.
19. A) Highway crime.
B) Poor traffic control.
C) Confusing road signs.
D) Drivers’ errors.
20. A) Designing better cars.
B) Building more highways.
C) Increasing people’s awareness of traffic problems.
D) Enhancing drivers’ sense of responsibility.
Exercise 11
11. A) The importance of good manners.
B) The art of saying thank you.
C) The secret of staying pretty.
D) The difference between elegance and good manners.
12. A) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.
B) They paid more attention to their appearance.
C) They were more aware of changes in fashion.
D) They were nicer and gentler.
13. A) By putting on a little make-up.
B) By decorating our homes.
C) By being kind and generous.
D) By wearing fashionable clothes.
Exercise 12
14. A) Children don’t get enough education in safety.
B) The playgrounds are in poor condition.
C) The playgrounds are overcrowded.
D) Children are keen on dangerous games.
15. A) They should help maintain the equipment.
B) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.
C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.
D) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.
16. A) They can be creative when they feel secure.
B) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.
C) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.
D) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.
Exercise 13
17. A) It’s admired worldwide.
B) It takes skill.
C) It pays well.
D) It’s a full-time job.
18. A) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.
B) A mother with a baby in her arms.
C) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.
D) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.
19. A) A side pocket of his jacket.
B) The top pocket of his jacket.
C) A side pocket of his trousers.
D) The back pocket of his tight trousers.
20. A) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.
B) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.
C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.
D) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.
Exercise 14
11. A) Synthetic fuel
B) Solar energy
C) Alcohol
D) Electricity
12. A) Air traffic conditions
B) Traffic jams on highways
C) Road conditions
D) New traffic rules
13. A) Go through a health check
B) Carry little luggage
C) Arrive early for boarding
D) Undergo security checks
Exercise 15
14. A) In a fast-food restaurant
B) At a shopping center
C) At a county fair
D) In a bakery
15. A) Avoid eating any food
B) Prepare the right type of pie to eat
C) Wash his hands thoroughly
D) Practice eating a pie quickly
16. A) On the table
B) Behind his back
C) Under his bottom
D) On his lap
17. A) Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats.
B) Eating from the outside toward the middle.
C) Swallowing the pie with water.
D) Holding the pie in the right position.
Exercise 16
18. A) Beauty
B) Loyalty
C) Luck
D) Durability
19. A) He wanted to follow the tradition of his country.
B) He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriage.
C) It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heart.
D) It was supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck.
20. A) The two people can learn about each other’s likes and dislikes.
B) The two people can have time to decide if they are a good match.
C) The two people can have time to shop for their new home.
D) The two people can earn enough money for their wedding.
四级短文理解技巧训练课程-2答案
Ex. 6-BCB Ex. 7-DCAD Ex. 8-DCA Ex. 9-DCA Ex. 10-BBDA
Ex. 11-CAB Ex.12-CBD Ex. 13-ACAB Ex. 14-DAB
Ex. 15CABB Ex. 16ACB
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Saver or spender?
"A penny saved is a penny earned." This old saying calls attention to the wisdom of saving money. "Putting money away for a rainy day" is another way to talk about saving for the future.
In the United States, people who want to start a savings account have different choices of where to put their money. These include banks and creditunions. Credit unions are cooperatives for people who have some kind of connection. For example, the members might work for a university or a government agency. Most credit unions are nonprofit organizations.
Credit unions, banks and other financialinstitutions pay interest on savings accounts. But the interest rates are low. Certificates of deposit pay higher returns. With a certificate of deposit, or CD, a person agrees not to withdraw the money for a certain period of time. This term could be anywhere from a few months to several years. Longer terms, and larger amounts, pay higher interest. People can withdraw their money early but they have to pay a penalty.
Another way to save is through a money market fund. This is a kind of mutual fund. Mutual funds invest money from many people. The money is sometimes placed in short-term government securities. Money market funds, however, may not be federallyguaranteed like other kinds of savings.
In a number of countries, people have been saving less over the years. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is a group of thirty-four countries. The OECD says in nineteen ninety, Americans had a household savings rate of seven percent. This year, that rate is expected to be a little more than two percent. Many European countries have higher rates, but Americans save more than families in Japan.
