新版大学英语四级考试全真模拟试题（一） Part I Writing(30 minutes)(编者孙玲莉 In this section.you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay commenting on the saying "Never go out to see what happens,go out there to make something happen." You an cite e mples to illustrate th ortance of lifelong leaming You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 word 注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上 Part III Reading Comprehension(40 minutes) Section A(编者张春凤) Directions:In this section, with ten blanks.You are req uired t the passage.Read the passage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of the words in the bank more tha once Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage. What determines the kind of person you are?What factors make you more or less bold,intelligent,or able to read a map? All of these are influenced b the interaction of your genes and the environment in which you were 36.The study of how genes and environment interact to influence 37 activity is known as behavioral genetics Behavioral genetics has made important 38 to the biological revolution,providing information about the extent towhich biology influences mind,brain and behavior. Any research that suggests that 39 to perform certain behaviors are based in oversla ntstobe tod that there are limitations to wha can 40 based on something that is beyond your control,such as your genes?It is easy to accept that genes control physical characteristics such as sex.race and eye color.But can genes also determine whether people will get divorced,how 41 they are,or what career they are likely to choose?A concern of psychological scientists is the 42 to which all of these characteristics are influenced by nature and nurture( )by genetic makeup and the environment.Increasingly,science_43that gene the groundwork for many human traits.From this perspective,people are born 44 like undeveloped photographs:The image is already captured,but the way it 45 appears can vary based on the development process.However,the basic picture is there from the beginning. 新编大学英语四级全真模拟试恩（一）第1页
新编大学英语四级全真模拟试题（一）第1页 新版大学英语四级考试全真模拟试题（一） Part I Writing (30 minutes) （编者孙玲莉） In this section, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay commenting on the saying "Never go out to see what happens, go out there to make something happen." You can cite examples to illustrate the importance of lifelong learning. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. 注意：此部分试题在答题卡 1 上 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section A （编者张春凤） Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage. What determines the kind of person you are? What factors make you more or less bold, intelligent, or able to read a map? All of these are influenced by the interaction of your genes and the environment in which you were _36_. The study of how genes and environment interact to influence _37_ activity is known as behavioral genetics. Behavioral genetics has made important _38_ to the biological revolution, providing information about the extent to which biology influences mind, brain and behavior. Any research that suggests that _39_ to perform certain behaviors are based in biology is controversial. Who wants to be told that there are limitations to what you can _40_ based on something that is beyond your control, such as your genes? It is easy to accept that genes control physical characteristics such as sex, race and eye color. But can genes also determine whether people will get divorced, how _41_ they are, or what career they are likely to choose? A concern of psychological scientists is the _42_ to which all of these characteristics are influenced by nature and nurture(养 育), by genetic makeup and the environment. Increasingly, science_43_ that genes lay the groundwork for many human traits. From this perspective, people are born _44_ like undeveloped photographs: The image is already captured, but the way it _45__ appears can vary based on the development process. However, the basic picture is there from the beginning
[A]abilities [F]displayed [K]proceeds achiev [G]essent ally 「11 psychological appeal [H]eventually M raise [D] complaints [I] extent [N smart E contributions JI indicates O standard Section B(编者林晓君) Directions:In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived.You may choose a parag once .Each paragraph is marked. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 Ten interview tips for helping you get the job A)Practice answering interview questions and practice your responses to the typical job interview questions and answers most employers ask.Think of concrete xamples you canus to highlight your skills.Providing evidence of you successes is a great way to promote your candidacy.Also have a list of your own questions to ask the employer ready. B)Do your homework about the employer and the industry so you are ready for the question What do you know about?Know the interviewer's nam and use it during the job interview.If you're not sure of the name,call and ask prior to the interview.Try to relate what you have learned about the company when answering questions. C)Make sure your interview attire is neat,tidy and appropriate for the type of fir you are interviewing with.Bring a nice portfolio with copies of your resume. Include a pen and paper for note taking. D)Be on time for the interview.On time means five to ten minutes early.If need be, take some time to drive to the interview location ahead of time so you know exactly where you are going and how long it will take to get there.Here's more on preparing for an interview E)During the job interview try to relax and stay as calm possible.Remember that your body language says as much about you as your answers to the questions. Proper preparation will allow ou to exude nfid ce.Take a n moment Maintain eye contact with the interviewer.Listen to the entire question(active listening)before you answer and pay attention-you will be embarrassed if you forget the question.Check out these tips for avoiding job interview stress to help stay calm.Also review ourinterview tips for introverts. F)Try to relate what you know about the company when answering questions 新编大学英语四级全真模拟试题（一）第2员
新编大学英语四级全真模拟试题（一）第2页 ［A］ abilities ［B］ achieve ［C］ appeal ［D］ complaints ［E］ contributions ［F］ displayed ［G］essentially ［H］eventually ［I］ extent ［J］ indicates ［K］ proceeds ［L］ psychological ［M］ raised ［N］ smart ［O］ standard Section B （编者林晓君） Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2. Ten interview tips for helping you get the job A）Practice answering interview questions and practice your responses to the typical job interview questions and answers most employers ask. Think of concrete examples you can use to highlight your skills. Providing evidence of your successes is a great way to promote your candidacy. Also have a list of your own questions to ask the employer ready. B）Do your homework about the employer and the industry so you are ready for the question What do you know about this company? Know the interviewer's name and use it during the job interview. If you're not sure of the name, call and ask prior to the interview. Try to relate what you have learned about the company when answering questions. C）Make sure your interview attire is neat, tidy and appropriate for the type of firm you are interviewing with. Bring a nice portfolio with copies of your resume. Include a pen and paper for note taking. D）Be on time for the interview. On time means five to ten minutes early. If need be, take some time to drive to the interview location ahead of time so you know exactly where you are going and how long it will take to get there. Here's more on preparing for an interview. E）During the job interview try to relax and stay as calm possible. Remember that your body language says as much about you as your answers to the questions. Proper preparation will allow you to exude confidence. Take a moment to regroup. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. Listen to the entire question (active listening) before you answer and pay attention - you will be embarrassed if you forget the question. Check out these tips for avoiding job interview stress to help stay calm. Also review ourinterview tips for introverts. F） Try to relate what you know about the company when answering questions
When discussing your career accomplishments match them to what the company is looking for.Use exa arch when answe ring questions noticed that when you implemented a new oftware system last year,your customer satisfaction ratings improved dramatically.I am well versed in the latest technologies from my experience with developing software at ABC,and appreciate a company who strives to be a leader in its industry."Here's how to ke a match bet eenyour expertise and the company's requirer G)Match your communication style to the interviewer Important tips for job interviews include matching your communication style to that of the interviewer.If the interviewer is very business-like,then you should respond in a similar way.Avoid offering up jokes and funny stories.If the more I and ch adjust yo 9 ation style accordingly by responding in a more informal tone while still showing respect The interviewer should be the one who sets the tone of the interview,not the candidate.A good interviewer will attempt to put the candidate at ease,don't interpret this as trying to be your friend!Always treat the job interview as a professional meeting H)Listen to the question being asked,ensure you are clear as to what is requested and respond with the information.It is easy to move off the subiect and chatter about irrelevant topics.Effective communication means keeping your answers concise and to-the- int and making sure you are answering what is asked. n I you are unsure hat the in nterviewer means or wants.Don't guess and make assumptions,this usually results in an inappropriate response.Say something like: "So you would like me to tell you about The interviewer can then correct you if you have misunderstood.There is no need to fill up si s with un ary rambli nces will naturall occur as th interviewer gathers their thoughts or formulates the next question,it is important to be comfortable with silences.Interview anxiety can cause candidates to talk too much.Overcoming interview nerves will help you to communicate effectively during your job interview. I)One of the most important communication tips for job interviews is to avoid interrupting the interviewer.Make sure they have finished speaking before you respond.You can do this by allowing a pause before you start speaking.Taking a little time to think about a question rather than rushing to answer also helps you to organize your thoughts and prevents verbal fillers such as "umm"and you know".The of comments a lways come acr s unprofe 1.By taking a moment to thin eore you answer you appear calm,confident and polite J)Always follow-up with a thank you note reiterating your interest in the position. You can also include any details you may have forgotten to mention during your 新编大学英语四级全真模拟试限（一)第3页
新编大学英语四级全真模拟试题（一）第3页 When discussing your career accomplishments match them to what the company is looking for. Use examples from your research when answering questions, “I noticed that when you implemented a new software system last year, your customer satisfaction ratings improved dramatically. I am well versed in the latest technologies from my experience with developing software at ABC, and appreciate a company who strives to be a leader in its industry.” Here's how to make a match between your expertise and the company's requirements. G） Match your communication style to the interviewer Important tips for job interviews include matching your communication style to that of the interviewer. If the interviewer is very business-like, then you should respond in a similar way. Avoid offering up jokes and funny stories. If the interviewer is more informal and chatty, adjust your communication style accordingly by responding in a more informal tone while still showing respect. The interviewer should be the one who sets the tone of the interview, not the candidate. A good interviewer will attempt to put the candidate at ease, don't interpret this as trying to be your friend! Always treat the job interview as a professional meeting. H) Listen to the question being asked, ensure you are clear as to what is requested and respond with the information. It is easy to move off the subject and chatter about irrelevant topics. Effective communication means keeping your answers concise and to-the-point and making sure you are answering what is asked. It is advisable to ask for clarification if you are unsure what the interviewer means or wants. Don't guess and make assumptions, this usually results in an inappropriate response. Say something like: "So you would like me to tell you about ...." The interviewer can then correct you if you have misunderstood. There is no need to fill up silences with unnecessary rambling. Silences will naturally occur as the interviewer gathers their thoughts or formulates the next question, it is important to be comfortable with silences. Interview anxiety can cause candidates to talk too much. Overcoming interview nerves will help you to communicate effectively during your job interview. I) One of the most important communication tips for job interviews is to avoid interrupting the interviewer. Make sure they have finished speaking before you respond. You can do this by allowing a pause before you start speaking. Taking a little time to think about a question rather than rushing to answer also helps you to organize your thoughts and prevents verbal fillers such as "umm" and "you know".These type of comments always come across as unprofessional. By taking a moment to think before you answer you appear calm, confident and polite. J ) Always follow-up with a thank you note reiterating your interest in the position. You can also include any details you may have forgotten to mention during your
interview.Ifyou multip personal thank you note Send your thank you note (email is fine)within 24 hours of your interview K)Often job interview communication will start off with some small talk,asking questions about getting to the interview.the weather and so on.Respond approp iately in a conversational to he but t avoid ove municating.Sta y clea of problems or negatives such as describing how bad the traffic was.Have a couple of polite conversational-type remarks ready for this small talk phase,for example comment positively on the building or surroundings. You can prepare these while you wait for the interviewer. L)Make sure you know how to pronounce e all the names correctly.Ask the receptionist beforehand if you are unsure of how to pronounce any names.It is advisable to address the interviewers formally until they suggest otherwise.Avoid abbreviating the interviewer's name unless asked to. M)Phone important as in-persn when it comes to getting hired.That's because,regardless of how you interview,a successful interview will get you to the next stage of the hiring process. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答 46.A common mistake candidates make is talking too much,so the interviewees should pay attention to it. 47.The author advised that the candidates should have a research on the company before having an interview. 48 When it come s togetting hired,phone intervie importan 49.While communicating with th interviewer,the author suggest tha we can start with some appropriate small talk 50.After the interview.you can choose to send a personal thank you note. 51.Address the interviewer by name.For example if his name is Robert don't start calling him Bob! 52.It is very in rtant for the writer to go for the interv ew on time 53.The candidate should avoid interrupting the interviewer,which is an important skill for job interview 54.Practicing about how to answer interview questions and responding to the typical job interview questions is very important to the candidates 55.The candidate should ke ep n eat before he or she go to attend an interview Section C(编者林晓君) Directions:There are 2 passages in this section.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked 新编大学英语四级全真模拟试题（一）第4页
新编大学英语四级全真模拟试题（一）第4页 interview. If you interview with multiple people send each one a personal thank you note. Send your thank you note (email is fine) within 24 hours of your interview. K) Often job interview communication will start off with some small talk, asking questions about getting to the interview, the weather and so on. Respond appropriately in a conversational tone but avoid over-communicating. Stay clear of problems or negatives such as describing how bad the traffic was. Have a couple of polite conversational-type remarks ready for this small talk phase, for example comment positively on the building or surroundings. You can prepare these while you wait for the interviewer. L ) Make sure you know how to pronounce all the names correctly. Ask the receptionist beforehand if you are unsure of how to pronounce any names. It is advisable to address the interviewers formally until they suggest otherwise. Avoid abbreviating the interviewer's name unless asked to. M) Phone interview etiquette is just as important as in-person job interview etiquette when it comes to getting hired. That's because, regardless of how you interview, a successful interview will get you to the next stage of the hiring process. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。 46. A common mistake candidates make is talking too much, so the interviewees should pay attention to it. 47. The author advised that the candidates should have a research on the company before having an interview. 48. When it comes to getting hired, phone interview etiquette is very important. 49. While communicating with the interviewer, the author suggest that we can start with some appropriate small talk. 50. After the interview, you can choose to send a personal thank you note. 51. Address the interviewer by name. For example if his name is Robert don't start calling him Bob! 52. It is very important for the writer to go for the interview on time. 53. The candidate should avoid interrupting the interviewer, which is an important skill for job interview. 54. Practicing about how to answer interview questions and responding to the typical job interview questions is very important to the candidates. 55. The candidates should keep neat before he or she go to attend an interview. Section C（编者林晓君） Directions: There are 2 passages in this section．Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements．For each of them there are four choices marked
A.,B),C)and D.You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answe Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。 Passage One Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage. In 1967,we can hear some radio signals.They were coming from a point in the sky where there was unknown star.They were coming very regularly,too:about once a second.if they were controlled by clock. Although some scientists heard the signals,they did not tell others. They were rather afraid to tell in case they frightened people.The signals were ming f rom a very small ody igger,perhaps than the earth at why no light could be seen from it?Or were the signals coming from a planet that belonged to some other star?There was no end to the questions,but the scientists kept the news secret."Perhaps there are intelligent beings out there."they thought,'who are trying to send messages to other planets,or to us?So the news was not given to the newspaper. 58 sgna and se ers like them all that happened in 197 and 196 ince then sci ntists have learnt more about those strange,regular,radio signals.And they have told the story,of course. The signals do not come from a planet;what they come from is a new kind of star called a "pulsar""About a hundred other pulsars have now been found,and most ofthem are very like the first one The strong rad re Puls ey are the smallest but the he stars w they give much light-is too small for us to see.But we can be sure of this.no intelligent beings are living on them. 56.In this text,we can know that the radio signals A. vere regula B.were controlled by a clock C.were only heard in 1967 D.were secret messages 57.Who sent the radio singals? Aa satellite B.aplanet C.a sky body which was unknown at that time D.intelligent human who were unknown at that time 58.The reason why the scientists did not tell people about the signals is that A.the singals stood for secret messages B would ask them too many questions D.they stood for unimportant messages 59.From this passage,what is the definition of"pulsar"? A.a small heavy star which sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seen 新烂大学英语四级全直模拟式要（一）第5页
新编大学英语四级全真模拟试题（一）第5页 A.，B)，C)and D.You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answe Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre． 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。 Passage One Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage. In 1967，we can hear some radio signals. They were coming from a point in the sky where there was unknown star. They were coming very regularly, too: about once a second, if they were controlled by clock. Although some scientists heard the signals, they did not tell others. They were rather afraid to tell in case they frightened people. The signals were coming from a very small body—no bigger, perhaps than the earth. Was that why no light could be seen from it? Or were the signals coming from a planet that belonged to some other star?There was no end to the questions, but the scientists kept the news secret.“Perhaps there are intelligent beings out there.”they thought,“who are trying to send messages to other planets, or to us? So the news was not given to the newspaper. Instead, the scientists studied the signals and searched for others like them...Well, all that happened in 1967 and 1968.Since then scientists have learnt more about those strange, regular, radio signals .And they have told the story, of course. The signals do not come from a planet; what they come from is a new kind of star called a “pulsar””.About a hundred other pulsars have now been found, and most of them are very like the first one. The strong radio stars are Pulsars . They are the smallest but the heaviest stars we know at present. A handful of pulsar would weigh a few thousand tons. Their light—if they give much light—is too small for us to see. But we can be sure of this, no intelligent beings are living on them. 56. In this text, we can know that the radio signals ____. A.were regular B.were controlled by a clock C.were only heard in 1967 D.were secret messages 57. Who sent the radio singals? A.a satellite B.a planet C.a sky body which was unknown at that time D.intelligent human who were unknown at that time 58. The reason why the scientists did not tell people about the signals is that ___. A.the singals stood for secret messages B.people would ask them too many questions C.they did not want to frighten people D.they stood for unimportant messages 59. From this passage, what is the definition of “ pulsar”? A. a small heavy star which sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seen
B.a small heavy planet which sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seen C.a small heavy satellite which sendsout strong radio signals and cannot be seen D.a small intelligent being who sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seen 60.Which of the following is true? A.One of the pulsars found by scientists sends radio signals. B.Pulsar began to send radio singals in 1967. C.Scientists have searched for pulsars for many years but found none D.Scientists have found many pulsars since 1967 Passage Two Ouestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage. I have been spending most of my life on writing.The book,called Writing Teachers,introduced me to one distinction and one practice has done me a favor fo my writing process significantly.The distinction actually is between the creative mind and critical mind.While you have to employ both of them to get a finished ending. they cannot work in parallel no matter how much we may think so. Trying to criticize writing on the fly is possibly the single greatest barrier to writing that most of us may meet.If the 6t rade teach er correct your gram nar while you are trying to capture a fleeting thought,the thought will disappear quickly.If you capture the fleeting thought and just share it with the world in raw form.no one would understand.Thus,what you need to do is to create first and then criticize if you really want to making writing as a tool for thinking that it is. The practi can you past you bad habits of trying to edit as you write is what Elbow calls"free writing"In free writing,the objective is to get words down on paper non-stop.usually for 15-20 minutes.No stopping.no going back,no criticizing.The goal is to get the words flowing.As the words begin to flow. the ideas will come from the shadows and let themselves be captured on your notepad or you Now you have raw materials, so you can start to work with using the critical mind that you've persuaded to sit on the side and watch quietly.Most likely,you will believe that this will take more time than you actually have and you will end up staring blankly at the pages as the deadline draws near. Halfway through you available time,just stop and work your raw writing again and again omething clos erto finished product instead of at a blank start filling with words no matter how bad.Please move back and forth until you run out of time and the final result will most likely be far better than vour current practices the author mentioned that the creative mind and the critical mind parallel" (Line 4.Para.1)in the writing pro ess he means A)one cannot use them at the same time B)hey are in constant conflict with each other C)they cannot be regarded as equally important t D)no one can be both creative and critical 新编大学英语四级全真模拟试题（一）第6项
新编大学英语四级全真模拟试题（一）第6页 B. a small heavy planet which sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seen C. a small heavy satellite which sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seen D. a small intelligent being who sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seen 60. Which of the following is true? A. One of the pulsars found by scientists sends radio signals. B. Pulsar began to send radio singals in 1967. C. Scientists have searched for pulsars for many years but found none. D. Scientists have found many pulsars since 1967. Passage Two Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage. I have been spending most of my life on writing. The book, called Writing Teachers, introduced me to one distinction and one practice has done me a favor for my writing process significantly. The distinction actually is between the creative mind and critical mind. While you have to employ both of them to get a finished ending, they cannot work in parallel no matter how much we may think so. Trying to criticize writing on the fly is possibly the single greatest barrier to writing that most of us may meet. If the 6th grade teacher correct your grammar while you are trying to capture a fleeting thought, the thought will disappear quickly. If you capture the fleeting thought and just share it with the world in raw form, no one would understand. Thus, what you need to do is to create first and then criticize if you really want to making writing as a tool for thinking that it is. The practice that can help you past your learned bad habits of trying to edit as you write is what Elbow calls “free writing.” In free writing, the objective is to get words down on paper non-stop, usually for 15-20 minutes. No stopping, no going back, no criticizing. The goal is to get the words flowing. As the words begin to flow, the ideas will come from the shadows and let themselves be captured on your notepad or your screen. Now you have raw materials, so you can start to work with using the critical mind that you’ve persuaded to sit on the side and watch quietly. Most likely, you will believe that this will take more time than you actually have and you will end up staring blankly at the pages as the deadline draws near. Halfway through you available time, just stop and work your raw writing again and again into something closer to finished product instead of starting at a blank start filling with words no matter how bad. Please move back and forth until you run out of time and the final result will most likely be far better than your current practices. 61. From the passage, the author mentioned that the creative mind and the critical mind “cannot work in parallel” (Line 4, Para. 1) in the writing process, he means ________. A) one cannot use them at the same time B) hey are in constant conflict with each other C) they cannot be regarded as equally important t D) no one can be both creative and critical
62. prevents people from writing on A)puttingtheir ideas in raw form B)ignoring grammatical soundness C)attempting to edit as they write D)trying to capture fleeting thoughts 63.According to the author,the chief objective of the first stage of writing is B)Too logically C)To collect raw materials D)To get one's ideas down. 64.One common concern of writers about "free writing"is that A)it may bring about too much criticism B)it erstresses th C)it takes toomuch time to edit afterwards D)it does not help them to think clearly 65.Inthe writing process,in what way does he critical mind help the writer A)It helps him to come up with new ideas. shap D)It allows him to sit on the side and observe. Part IV Translation(30 minutes)(编者孙玲莉 Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2. 中国五年前根本没有高速铁路。但是现在高铁列车high-speed trains)的票经常很 快就售整 ,尽管发车间隔比较短。人们能够很方便地以两倍于美国火车最高速的 速度在全国周游。高速铁路系统的运营非常成功，它运载的乘客是全国民航 (civil aviation)系统运载的乘客的两倍。中国有世界上最先进的、低排放的快速运 输系统之一，而做到这一点仅仅用了五年。 注意：此部分试请在答题卡2上作答 新编大学英语四级全真模拟试题（一）第7顶
新编大学英语四级全真模拟试题（一）第7页 62. ________ prevents people from writing on . A) putting their ideas in raw form B) ignoring grammatical soundness C) attempting to edit as they write D) trying to capture fleeting thoughts 63.According to the author, the chief objective of the first stage of writing is ______ A) To choose an appropriate topic. B) To organize one’s thoughts logically. C) To collect raw materials. D) To get one’s ideas down. 64. One common concern of writers about “free writing” is that ________. A) it may bring about too much criticism B) it overstresses the role of the creative mind C) it takes too much time to edit afterwards D) it does not help them to think clearly 65. In the writing process , in what way does he critical mind help the writer ? A) It helps him to come up with new ideas. B) It refines his writing into better shape. C) It saves the writing time available to him. D) It allows him to sit on the side and observe. Part Ⅳ Translation(30 minutes) （编者孙玲莉） Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2. 中国五年前根本没有高速铁路。但是现在高铁列车(high-speed trains)的票经常很 快就售罄，尽管发车间隔比较短。人们能够很方便地以两倍于美国火车最髙速的 速度在全国周游。高速铁路系统的运营非常成功，它运载的乘客是全国民航 (civil aviation)系统运载的乘客的两倍。中国有世界上最先进的、低排放的快速运 输系统之一，而做到这一点仅仅用了五年。 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答
