大学英语四级阅读练习带答案

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大学英语四级阅读练习带答案 1

The decline in moral standardswhich has long concerned social analystshas at last captured the attention of average Americans. And Jean Bethke Elshtain, for one, is glad.

The fact the ordinary citizens are now starting to think seriously about the nations moral climate, says this ethics (伦理学) professor at the University of Chicago, is reason to hope that new ideas will come forward to improve it.

But the challenge is not to be underestimated. Materialism and individualism in American society are the biggest obstacles. The thought that Im in it for me has become deeply rooted in the national consciousness, Ms. Elshtain says.

Some of this can be attributed to the disintegration of traditional communities, in which neighbors looked out for one another, she says. With todays greater mobility and with so many couples working, those bonds have been weakened, replaced by a greater emphasis on self.

In a 1996 poll of Americans, loss of morality topped the list of the biggest problems facing the U.S. and Elshtain says the public is correct to sense that: Data show that Americans are struggling with problems unheard of in the 1950s, such as classroom violence and a high rate of births to unmarried mothers.

The desire for a higher moral standard is not a lament (挽歌) for some nonexistent golden age, Elshtain says, nor is it a wishful (一厢情愿的) longing for a time that denied opportunities to women and minorities. Most people, in fact, favor the lessening of prejudice.

Moral decline will not be reversed until people find ways to counter the materialism in society, she says. Slowly, you recognize that the things that matter are those that cant be bought.

36. Professor Elshtain is pleased to see that Americans ________.

(A) have adapted to a new set of moral standards

(B) are longing for the return of the good old days

(C) have realized the importance of material things

(D) are awakening to the lowering of their moral standards

37. The moral decline of American society is caused manly by ________.

(A) its growing wealth

(B) the self-centeredness of individuals

(C) underestimating the impact of social changes

(D) the prejudice against women and minorities

38. Which of the following characterizes the traditional communities

(A) Great mobility.

(B) Concern for ones neighbors.

(C) Emphasis on individual effort.

(D) Ever-weakening social bonds.

39. In the 1950s, classroom violence ________.

(A) was something unheard of

(B) was by no means a rare occurrence

(C) attracted a lot of pubic attention

(D) began to appear in analysts data

40. According to Elshtain, the current moral decline may be reversed ________.

(A) if people can return to the golden age

(B) when women and mean enjoy equal rights

(C) when people rid themselves of prejudice

(D) if less emphasis is laid on material things

36. D 37. B 38. B 39.A 40. D

大学英语四级阅读练习带答案 2

In the 1960s, medical researchers Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe developed a checklist of stressful events. They appreciated the tricky point that any major change can be stressful. Negative events like serious illness of a family member were high on the list, but so were some positive life-changing events, like marriage. When you take the Holmes-Rahe test you must remember that the score does not reflect how you deal with stressit

only shows how much you have to deal with. And we now know that the way you handle these events dramatically affects your chances of staying healthy.

By the early 1970s, hundreds of similar studies had followed Holmes and Rahe. And millions of Americans who work and live under stress worried over the reports. Somehow, the research got boiled down to a memorable message. Womens magazines ran headlines like Stress causes illness! If you want to stay physically and mentally healthy, the articles said, avoid stressful events.

But such simplistic advice is impossible to follow. Even if stressful events are dangerous, manylike the death of a loved oneare impossible to avoid. Moreover, any warning to avoid all stressful events is a prescription (处方) for staying away from opportunities as well as trouble. Since any change can be stressful, a person who wanted to be completely free of stress would never marry, have a child, take a new job or move.

The notion that all stress makes you sick also ignores a lot of what we know about people. It assumes were all vulnerable (脆弱的) and passive in the face of adversity (逆境). But what about human initiative and creativity Many come through periods of stress with more physical and mental vigor than they had before. We also know that a long time without change or challenge can lead to boredom, and physical and metal strain.

21. The result of Holmes-Rahes medical research tells us ________.

(A) the way you handle major events may cause stress

(B) what should be done to avoid stress

(C) what kind of event would cause stress

(D) how to cope with sudden changes in life

22. The studies on stress in the early 1970s led to ________.

(A) widespread concern over its harmful effects

(B) great panic over the mental disorder it could cause

(C) an intensive research into stress-related illnesses

(D) popular avoidance of stressful jobs

23. The score of the Holmes-Rahe test shows ________.

(A) how much pressure you are under

(B) how positive events can change your life

(C) how stressful a major event can be

(D) how you can deal with life-changing events

24. Why is such simplistic advice (Line 1, Para. 3) impossible to follow

(A) No one can stay on the same job for long.

(B) No prescription is effective in relieving stress.

(C) People have to get married someday.

(D) You could be missing opportunities as well.

25. According to the passage people who have experienced ups and downs may become ____.

(A) nervous when faced with difficulties

(B) physically and mentally strained

(C) more capable of coping with adversity

(D) indifferent toward what happens to them

21. C 22. A 23. A 24.D 25.C

大学英语四级阅读练习带答案 3

Social customs and ways of behaving change. Things which were considered impolite many years ago are now acceptable. Just a few years ago, it was considered impolite behaviour for a man to smoke on street. No man who thought of himself by smoking when a lady was in a room. Customs also differ from country to country. Does a man walk on the left or the right of a woman in your country? Or doesnt it matter? Should you use both hands when you are eating? Should leave one in your lap,or on the table? The Americans and the British not only speak the same language but also share a large number of social customs. For example, in both America and England people shake hands when they meet each other for the first time. Also, most Englishmen will open a door for a wonman or offer their seat to a woman , and so will most Americans. Promptness is important both in England and in America. That is , if a dinner invitation is for 7 oclock , the dinner guest either arrives close to that time or calls up to explain his delay. The important thing to remember about social customs is not to do anything that might make other people feel uncomfortable-----especially if they are your guests. When the food was served , one of the guests strated to eat his peas with a knife . The other guests were amused -

or shocked , but the host calmly picked up his knife and began eating in the same way. It would have been bad manners to make his guest feel foolish or uncomfortable. 1.If one has accepted a dinner invitation ,what should he do if he is tobe late for the dinner? a.He should find an excuse

b.He should adk for excuse. c.He should say sorry d.He should telephone to explain his being late.

2."It would have been bad manners to make his guests feel foolish or uncomfortable." "Bad manners " means ________.

a.ugly

b.dishonest

c.impolite d.shameful

3.which of the following do you think is the best tiltle for this passage? a.Social Customs and Customs b.Social Life

c.American and British Customs d.Promptness Is Important

4.According to the text, the best host_______.

a.tries his best to make his guests feel comfortable b.makes his guests feel excited

c.tries to avoid being naughty to his guests d.tries to avoid being foolish -

5.The author of this article may agree with which of the following? a.The guest who ate his peas with a knife b.The other guests who were amused or shocked

c.The host who picked up his knife and began eating in the same way d.None of the above

答案：dcaac

大学英语四级阅读练习带答案 4

The economy of the United states after 1952 was the econnomy of a well-fed,almost fully employed people. Despit occasional alarms, the country escaped any postwar depression and lived in a state of boom. A n economic survey of the year 1955, a typical year of the 1950’s, may be typical as illustrating the rapid economic growth of the decade. The national output was value at 10 percent above that of 1954 (1955 output was estimated at 392 billion dollars). The production of manufacturers was about 40 percent more than it had averaged in the years immediately following World War 2. The country’s business spent about 30billion dollars for new factories and machinery.

National income available for spending was almost a third greater than it had been it had been in 1950.

Consumers spent about 256 billion dollars; that is about 700 million dollars a day ,or about twenty-five million dollars every hour , all round the clock. Sixty-five million people held jobs and only a little more than two million wanted jobs but could not find them . Only agriculture complained that it was not sharing in the room. To some observers this was an ominous echo of the mid-1920’s . As farmer’s shre of their products declined , marketing costs rose. But there were , among the observers of the national economy, a few who were not as confident as the majority . Those few seemed to fear that the boom could not last and would eventually lead to the oppsite-depression.

1. What is the best title of the passage? a. The Agriculatural Trends of 1950’s b. The Unemployment Rate of 1950’s

c. U.S. Economy in the 50’s d. The Federal Budget of 1952

2. In Line 3, the word “boom” could best be replaced by______.

a. nearby explosion b. thunderous noise

c. general public support d. rapid economic growth

3. It can be inferred the national from the passage that most people in the United States in 1955 viewed the national economy with an air of _________. a. confidence b. confusion c. disappointment d. suspicion

4. Which of the following were LEAST satisfied with the national economy in the 1950’s?

a. Economists b. Frmaers c. Politicians d. Steelworkers

5. The passage states that incom available for spending in the U.S. was greater in 1955 than in 1950 . How much was it ? a. 60％ b. 50％ c. 33％ d. 90％

答案：cdabc

大学英语四级阅读练习带答案 5

The food we eat seems to have profound effects on our health.Although science has made enormous steps in making food more fit to eat ,it has, at the same time,made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related to diet and forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as well,especially cancer of the colon. Different cultures are more likely to cause certain different illnesses because of the food that is characteristic in these cultures. That food is related to illness is nto a new discovery. In 1945, about 35 years ago, government researchers realized that nitrates, commonly used to preserve color in meats,and other food additivies,caused cancer. Yet, these carcinogenic additives remain in our food, and it becomes more difficult all the time to know which things on the packaging labels of processed food are helpful or harmful. The additives which we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to beef and living animals, and because of this ,penicillin has been found in the milk of treated cow. Sometimes similar drugs are given to animals not for medical purposes,but for financial reasons. The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to obtain a higher price on the market. Although the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has tried repeatedly to control these procedures, the practices continue. 1.What is the best possible title of the passage? -

a.Drug and Food

b.Cancer and Health

c.Food and Health d.Health and Drug

2.Which of the following statements is NOT ture? a.Drugs are always given to animals for medical reasons

b.Some of the additives in our food are added to the food itself and some are given to the living animals c.Researchers have known about the potential dangers of food additives for over thirty-five years. d.Food may cause forty percent of cancer in world. 3.How has science done something harmful to mankind?

a.Because of science , diseases caused by polluted food haven been virtually eliminated. b.It has caused a lack of information concerning the value of food. c.Because of the application of science,some potentially harmful substances have been added to food. d.The scientists have preserved the color of meats,but not of vegetables.

4.What are nitrates used for? a.They preserve flavor in packaged foods.

b.They preserve the color of meats.

c.They are the objects of research. d.They cause the animals to become fatter. -

5.The word carcinogenic most nearly means _____.

a.trouble-making

b.color-retaining

c.money-making

d.cancer-causing

答案：cacbd

大学英语四级阅读练习带答案 6

Newdays,a standard for measuring power has changes foretell a new standard for measuring longer will a nations political influence be based solely on the strength of its military forces. Of course, military effectiveness will remain a primary primary measure of political influence is also closely tied to industrial competitiveness. Its often said that without its military the Soviet Union would really be a third-world nation. The new standard of opwer and influence that is evolving now places more emphasis on the ability of a country to compete effectively in the economic markets of the world.

America must recognize this new course of events. Our success in shaping world events over the past 40 years has been the direct result of our ability to adapt technology and to take advantage of the capabilities of our people for the purpose of maintaining peace. Our industrial prowess over most of this period was unchallenged. It is ironic that it is just this prowess that has enabled other countries to prosper and in turn to threaten our industrial leadership.

The competitiveness of Americas industrial base is an issue bigger than the Department of Defense and is going to require the efforts of the major institutional forces in our society-government,industry,and education. That is not to say that the Defense Department will not be a strong force in the process because we will. But we simply cannot be, nor should we be, looked upon by others as the savior of American industry.

1. Now a nations political influence depends on _________.

a. the strength of its military forces

b. its ability to compete in industry

c. economic markets

d. both a and b

2. The Soviet Union was not listed as a third-world nation just because of _________.

a. its powerful military forces

b. its vast land

c. its industrial competitiveness

d. its contributions to world peace

3. The author indicates that ______ is threatening American political power.

a. other countries

b. the declining industrial base

c. a new standard for measuring power

d. less advanced technology

4. America succeeded in shaping world events over past 40 years probably because of ___________.

a. its ability to adapt technology

b. its ability to take advantage of the capabilities of its people

c. its ability to compete in the world markets

d. both a and b

5. The purpose of writing this article is __________.

a. to draw the readers attention to a new standard for measuring power

b. to demonstrate American political influence in the world

c. to emphasize that efforts must be made to strengthen the declining industrial base

d. to show American industrial prowess

答案：dabdc

大学英语四级阅读练习带答案 7

There are three kinds of goals: short-term,medium-range and long-term goals. Short-range goals are those that usually deal with current activities,which we can apply on a daily basis.Such goals can be achieved in a week or less,or two weeks,or possible months.It should be remembered that just as a building is no stronger than its foundation ,out long-term goals cannot amount to very munch without the achievement of solid short-term goals.Upon completing our short-term goals,we should date the occasion and then add new short-term goals that will build on those that have been completed. The intermediate goals bukld on the foundation of the short-range goals.They might deal with just one term of school or the entire school year,or they could even extend for several years.Any time you move a step at a time,you should never allow yourself to become discouraged or overwhelmed. As you complete each step,you will enforce the belief in your ability to grow adn succeed.And as your list of completion dates grow,your motivation and desire will increase. Long-range goals may be related to our dreams of the future. They might cover five years or more. Life is not a static thing.We should never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of action. 1.Our long-term goals mean a lot______.

A.if we complete our short-range goals

B.if we cannot reach solid short-term goals

C.if we write down the dates -

D.if we put forward some plans

2.New short-term goals are bulid upon______.

A.two years B.long-term goals

C.current activities D.the goals that have been completed 3.When we complete each step of our goals ,______. A.we will win final success

B.we are overwhelmed

C.we should build up confidence of success

D.we should strong desire for setting new goals 4.Once our goals are drawn up,_______.

A.we should stick to them until we complete them

B.we may change our goals as we have new ideas and opportunities C.we had better wait for the exciting news of success D.we have made great decision

5.It is implied but not stated in the passage that ______. A.those who habe long-term goals will succeed

B.writing down the dates may discourage you

C.the goal is only a guide for us to reach our desination D.every should have a goal

答案：adcbc

大学英语四级阅读练习带答案 8

As the pace of life continues to increase ,we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through lift,being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body. Stress is an natural part of everyday lift and there is no way to avoid it. In fact ,it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be .A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation adn give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health. The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress,and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress,in whatever form,we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between "fight" or "flight" and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme,but however little the stress,it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long,through continued exposure to stress,that health becomes endangered.Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress.Since we cannot remove stress from our -lives(it would be unwise to do so even if we could),we need to find ways to deal with it.

1.People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because_____. a.they do not know how to enjoy themselves b.they do not believe that relaxation is important for health c.they are travelling fast all the time

d.they are becoming busier with their work

2.According to the writer ,the most important character for a good manager is his ________. a.not fearing stress b.knowing the art of relaxation

c.high sense of responsibility

d.having control over performance

3.Which of the follwing statements is ture?

a.We can find some ways to avoid stress b.Stress is always harmful to people

c.It is easy to change the hagit of keeping oneself busy with work. d.Different people can withstand different amounts of stress

4.In Paragraph 3, "such a reaction" refers back to_______. a."making a choice between flight or fight" b."reaction to stress both chemically and physically" -

c."responding to crises quickly"

d."losing heart at the signs difficulties"

5.In the last sentence of the passage,"do so " refers to ______. a."expose ourselves to stress"

b."find ways to deal with stress" c."remove stress from our lives"

d."established links between diseases and stress"

答案：dadbc

大学英语四级阅读练习带答案 9

The economy of the United states after 1952 was the econnomy of a well-fed,almost fully employed people. Despit occasional alarms, the country escaped any postwar depression and lived in a state of boom. A n economic survey of the year 1955, a typical year of the 1950’s, may be typical as illustrating the rapid economic growth of the decade. The national output was value at 10 percent above that of 1954 (1955 output was estimated at 392 billion dollars). The production of manufacturers was about 40 percent more than it had averaged in the years immediately following World War 2. The country’s business spent about 30billion dollars for new factories and machinery. National income available for spending was almost a third greater than it had been it had been in 1950. Consumers spent about 256 billion dollars; that is about 700 million dollars a day ,or about twenty-five million dollars every hour , all round the clock. Sixty-five million people held jobs and only a little more than two million wanted jobs but could not find them . Only agriculture complained that it was not sharing in the room. To some observers this was an ominous echo of the mid-1920’s . As farmer’s shre of their products declined , marketing costs rose. But there were , among the observers of the national economy, a few who were not as confident as the majority . Those few seemed to fear that the boom could not last and would eventually lead to the oppsite-depression.

1. What is the best title of the passage?

a. The Agriculatural Trends of 1950’s

b. The Unemployment Rate of 1950’s

c. Economy in the 50’s

d. The Federal Budget of 1952

2. In Line 3, the word “boom” could best be replaced by______.

a. nearby explosion

b. thunderous noise

c. general public support

d. rapid economic growth

3. It can be inferred the national from the passage that most people in the United States in 1955 viewed the national economy with an air of _________.

a. confidence b. confusion c. disappointment d. suspicion

4. Which of the following were LEAST satisfied with the national economy in the 1950’s?

a. Economists b. Frmaers c. Politicians d. Steelworkers

5. The passage states that incom available for spending in the . was greater in 1955 than in 1950 . How much was it________.

a. 60％ b. 50％ c. 33％ d. 90％

答案：cdabc

大学英语四级阅读练习带答案 10

The United States is on the verge of losing its leading place in the worlds technology. So says more than one study in recent years. One of the reasons for this decline is the parallel decline in the number of . scientists and engineers.

Since 1976,employment of scientists and engineers is up 85 percent. This trend is expected to continue. However, the trend shows that the number of 22-year-olds--the near term source of future declining. Further adding to the problem is the increased competition for these candidates from other fields-law,medicine,business,etc. While the number of . in science and engineering declines,the award of to foreign nationals is increasing rapidly.

Our inability to motivate students to pursue science and engineering careers at the graduate level is compounded because of the intense demand industry has for bright Bachelors and Masters degree holders. Too often, promising confronting the cost and financial sacrifice of pursuing their education,find the attraction of industry irresistible.

1.Come to lose its leading place in technology probably because ________.

a. the number of degree holders is declining

b. the number of scientists and engineers is decreasing

c. the number of 22-year-ilds is declining

d. scientists and engineers are not employed

2.field of science and engineering is facing a competition from ________ .

a. technology

b. foreign nationals

c. such fields as law, medicine and business

d. postgraduates

3.enterprises now need _______.

a. bright graduates and postgraduates

b. new inventions

c. advanced technology

d. engineers

4.promising postgraduates are unwilling to pursue adegree because _________.

a. they are not encouraged to be engaged in science

b. industry does not require holders

c. they have financial difficulties

d. they will spend much time and energy completing .

5.candidates "find the attraction of industry irresistible" means that _________.

a. they find industry is attracting more and more college students

b. they dont think they can prevent themselves from working for industry

c. they cannot resist any attraction from all sides

d. they cannot work for industry any longer

答案：bcadb