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2000 年 6 月全国大学英语四级考试真题和答案 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Example: You will hear: You will read: A) 2 hours. B) 3 hours. C) 4 hours. D) 5 hours. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. Sample Answer [A] [C] [D] 1. A) She is not interested in the article. B) She has given the man much trouble. C) She would like to have a copy of the article. D) She doesn’t want to take the trouble to read the article. 2. A) He saw the big tower he visited on TV. B) He has visited the TV tower twice. C) He has visited the TV tower once. D) He will visit the TV tower in June. 3. A) The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor’s time. B) The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor’s time. C) The woman knows the professor has been busy. D) The woman knows the professor has run into trouble. 4. A) He doesn’t enjoy business trips as much as he used to. B) He doesn’t think he is capable of doing the job. C) He thinks the pay is too low to support his family. D) He wants to spend more time with his family. 5. A) The man thought the essay was easy. B) They both had a hard time writing the essay. C) The woman thought the essay was easy. D) Neither of them has finished the assignment yet. 6. A) In the park

to their team. a researcher was appointed to study the performance of some top referees. The researcher organized an experimental tournament(锦标赛) involving four youth teams. Each match lasted an hour divided into three periods of 20 minutes during which different referees were in arge Observers noted down the referees'errors of which there were 61 over the tournament converted to a standard match of 90 minutes each referee made almost 23 mistakes, a remarkably high number. The researcher then studied the videotapes to analyse the matches in detail. Surprisingly, he found that errors were more likely when the referees were close to the incident. When the officials got it right, they were on average, 17 meters away from the action. The average distance in the case of errors was 12 meters The research shows the optimum(最佳的) distance is about20 meters There also seemed to be an optimum speed. Correct decisions came when the referees were moving at a speed of about 2 meters per second. The average speed for errors was 4 meters per second If FIFA, football's international ruling body wants to improve the standard of refereeing at the next World Cup it should encourage referees to keep their eyes on the action from a distance, rather than rushing to keep up with the ball the researcher argues. He also says that FIFA's insistence that referees should retire at age 5 may be misguided. If keeping up with the action is not so important, their physical condition is less critical. 51. The experiment conducted by the researcher was meant to A )review the decisions of referees at the 1998 World Cup B analyse the causes of errors made by football referees c) set a standard for football refereeing D reexamine the rules for football refereeing 52. The number of refereeing errors in the experimental matches was A)slightly above average Higher than in the 1998 World Cup c) quite unexpected D)as high as in a standard match 53. The findings of the experiment show that A) errors are more likely when a referee keeps dose to the ball B the farther the referee is from the incident, the fewer the errors c) the more slowly the referee runs, the more likely will errors occur Errors are less likely when a referee stays in one spot 54. The word officials"(Line 2, Para. 4) most probably refers to

to their team. A researcher was appointed to study the performance of some top referees. The researcher organized an experimental tournament (锦标赛) involving four youth teams. Each match lasted an hour, divided into three periods of 20 minutes during which different referees were in charge. Observers noted down the referees’ errors, of which there were 61 over the tournament. Converted to a standard match of 90 minutes, each referee made almost 23 mistakes, a remarkably high number. The researcher then studied the videotapes to analyse the matches in detail. Surprisingly, he found that errors were more likely when the referees were close to the incident. When the officials got it right, they were, on average, 17 meters away from the action. The average distance in the case of errors was 12 meters. The research shows the optimum (最佳的) distance is about 20 meters. There also seemed to be an optimum speed. Correct decisions came when the referees were moving at a speed of about 2 meters per second. The average speed for errors was 4 meters per second. If FIFA, football’s international ruling body, wants to improve the standard of refereeing at the next World Cup, it should encourage referees to keep their eyes on the action from a distance, rather than rushing to keep up with the ball, the researcher argues. He also says that FIFA’s insistence that referees should retire at age 45 may be misguided. If keeping up with the action is not so important, their physical condition is less critical. 51. The experiment conducted by the researcher was meant to ________. A) review the decisions of referees at the 1998 World Cup B) analyse the causes of errors made by football referees C) set a standard for football refereeing D) reexamine the rules for football refereeing 52. The number of refereeing errors in the experimental matches was ________. A) slightly above average B) higher than in the 1998 World Cup C) quite unexpected D) as high as in a standard match 53. The findings of the experiment show that ________. A) errors are more likely when a referee keeps close to the ball B) the farther the referee is from the incident, the fewer the errors C) the more slowly the referee runs, the more likely will errors occur D) errors are less likely when a referee stays in one spot 54. The word “officials” (Line 2, Para. 4) most probably refers to ________

A the researchers involved in the experiment Bthe inspectors of the football tournament c the referees of the football tournament D)the observers at the site of the experiment 55. what is one of the possible conclusions of the experiment? A)The ideal retirement age for an experienced football referee is 45. B)Age should not be the chief consideration in choosing a football referee C)Afootball referee should be as young and energetic as possibl D) An experienced football referee can do well even when in poor physical condition Passage Two Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage While still in its early stages, welfare reform has already been judged a great success in many states at least in getting people off welfare It's estimated that more than 2 million people have left the rolls since 1994 In the past four years welfare rolls in Athens Country have been cut in half. But 70 percent of the people who left in the past tow years took jobs that paid less than $6 an hour. the result: The Athens County poverty rate still remains at more than 30 percent -twice the national average. For advocates(代言人) for the poor, that 's an indication much more needs to be done More people are getting jobs but it's not making their lives any better , "says Kathy Lairn a policy analyst at the Center on Budget and policy priorities in Washington A center analysis of Us Census data nationwide found that between 1995 and 1996, a greater percentage of single, female-headed households were earning money on their own, but that average income for these house holds actually went down. But for many the fact that poor people are able to support themselves almost as well without government aid as they did with it is in itself a huge victory. Welfare was a poison It was a toxin(5)that was poisoning the family , says Robert Rector a welfare-reform policy analyst The reform in changing the moral dimate in low-income communities. It's beginning to rebuild the work ethic(道德观), which is much more Mr Rector and others argued that once"the habit of dependency is cracked, then the country can make other policy changes aimed at improving living standards. 56. From the passage it can be seen that the author A)believes the reform has reduced the government's burden

A) the researchers involved in the experiment B) the inspectors of the football tournament C) the referees of the football tournament D) the observers at the site of the experiment 55. What is one of the possible conclusions of the experiment? A) The ideal retirement age for an experienced football referee is 45. B) Age should not be the chief consideration in choosing a football referee. C) A football referee should be as young and energetic as possible. D) An experienced football referee can do well even when in poor physical condition. Passage Two Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage. While still in its early stages, welfare reform has already been judged a great success in many states—at least in getting people off welfare. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people have left the rolls since 1994. In the past four years, welfare rolls in Athens Country have been cut in half. But 70 percent of the people who left in the past tow years took jobs that paid less than $6 an hour. The result: The Athens County poverty rate still remains at more than 30 percent—twice the national average. For advocates (代言人) for the poor, that’s an indication much more needs to be done. “More people are getting jobs, but it’s not making their lives any better,” says Kathy Lairn, a policy analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington. A center analysis of US Census data nationwide found that between 1995 and 1996, a greater percentage of single, female-headed households were earning money on their own, but that average income for these households actually went down. But for many, the fact that poor people are able to support themselves almost as well without government aid as they did with it is in itself a huge victory. “Welfare was a poison. It was a toxin (毒素) that was poisoning the family,” says Robert Rector, a welfare-reform policy analyst. “The reform in changing the moral climate in low-income communities. It’s beginning to rebuild the work ethic (道德观), which is much more important.” Mr. Rector and others argued that once “the habit of dependency is cracked,” then the country can make other policy changes aimed at improving living standards. 56. From the passage, it can be seen that the author ________. A) believes the reform has reduced the government’s burden

Insists that welfare reform is doing little good for the poor c)is overenthusiastic about the success of welfare reform D) considers welfare reform to be fundamentally successful 7. Why aren't people enjoying better lives when they have jobs? A) Because many families are divorced B)Because government aid is now rare. c) Because their wages are low. D) Because the cost of living is rising. 58. What is worth noting from the example of athens county is that A)greater efforts should be made to improve people's living standards B70 percent of the people there have been employed for two years c)50 percent of the population no longer relies on welfare D the living standards of most people are going down 59. From the passage we know that welfare reform aims at A g welfare ft Rebuilding the work ethic c) providing more jobs D cutting government expenses 60. According to the passage before the welfare reform was carried out, A) the poverty rate was lover Average living standards were higher c the average worker was paid higher wages D the poor used to rely on government aid Passage Three Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passag Americans are pound of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform whether it is the uniform of an elevator operatoror the uniform of a five-star general Why are uniforms so popular in the United States? Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eye of most people they look more professional than civilian(百姓的) dothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. the television repairman who wears uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by or a waiter to lose professional identity i)than to step out or a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse a policeman a barber uniform? Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills.. They are tax-deductible(可减税

B) insists that welfare reform is doing little good for the poor C) is overenthusiastic about the success of welfare reform D) considers welfare reform to be fundamentally successful 57. Why aren’t people enjoying better lives when they have jobs? A) Because many families are divorced. B) Because government aid is now rare. C) Because their wages are low. D) Because the cost of living is rising. 58. What is worth noting from the example of Athens County is that ________. A) greater efforts should be made to improve people’s living standards B) 70 percent of the people there have been employed for two years C) 50 percent of the population no longer relies on welfare D) the living standards of most people are going down 59. From the passage we know that welfare reform aims at ________. A) saving welfare funds B) rebuilding the work ethic C) providing more jobs D) cutting government expenses 60. According to the passage before the welfare reform was carried out, ________. A) the poverty rate was lover B) average living standards were higher C) the average worker was paid higher wages D) the poor used to rely on government aid Passage Three Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage. Americans are pound of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States? Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity (身份) than to step out of uniform? Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible (可减税