四级满分
大学英语四级试卷
（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）
一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）
1. They were rather disappointed ________ the result of the test.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. for
2. We tried to settle the problem with them as soon as possible, but they seemed to________ sincerity.
A. lack of
B. by lack of
C. lack in
D. be lacking in
3. At an early age she already showed a talent ______ music.
A. in
B. for
C. on
D. of
4. I feel rather doubtful ________ the result of the experiment.
A. about
B. at
C. with
D. for
5. ______ the severe cold, tourism was ________ full swing.
A. Though, on B. Despite, on C. Though, in D. Despite, in
6. Passengers may leave bulky articles under the stairs ______ the conductor's permission.
A. at
B. with
C. on
D. in
7. You won't get in _____ the end of the act.
A. till
B. at
C. by
D. in
8. He said he was in debt and asked me for a loan ______ $50.
A. on
B. for
C. with
D. of
9. What tremendous achievements we have made _______ all fronts in the past few years!
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. of
10. John is unfortunately devoid _______ a sense of humour.
A. with
B. of
C. to
D. from
11. It will rain, _____ the barometer is falling.
A. so
B. for
C. as
D. since
12. We won't encourage him to do that _______ he is in good health.
A. even if
B. in case
C. even though
D. when
13. Nature not only gave the Middle Atlantic region fine harbors, ______ a first-class system of inland waterways.
A. however endowed it on
B. so endowing this on
C. thus endowing this on
D. but endowed it with
14. I have little doubt about his competence; ____ he is well-qualified for the job.
A. although B. moreover C. yet D. because
15. I am telling you this _______ you should make a mistake.
A. so that
B. though
C. until
D. lest
16. Neon is said to be inert _______ does not react easily with other substances. A. because of it B. it is because C. because it D. is because it
17. "Would you rather watch T.V or go for a walk?" "______ the T.V program is good this afternoon, I think I need the exercise more."
A. Even though B. No matter how C. Despite D. In spite of
18. If ___, he promised that he would do all he could to promote public welfare.
A. elected  B. being elected    C. having elected    D. to be elected
19. If I had know he would come, I ______ for him.
A. would wait B. will wait C. would have waited D. will have waited
20. If you had gotten up on time this morning you ______ late.
A. would be not
B. would have been
C. wouldn't have been
D. wouldn't have not been
二、翻译（共计10分）
1. 电影开演半小时了。
汉译英：__________________________________________________________
2. 同学们花了几天时间完成了这项工作。
汉译英：___________________________________________.
3. 感谢告诉我这么多有关西方礼节的事情。
汉译英： ________________________________________________________
4. 你能告诉我哪里有好的地方吃饭吗？
汉译英： _________________________________________________________
5. 他明年将开始在中国教英语。
汉译英： ___________________________________________________________
三、完型填空：(共20分)
If you were to begin a new job tomorrow, you would bring with you some basic strengths andweaknesses. Success or (1) in your work would depend, to (2) great extent, (3) your ability to use yourstrengths and weaknesses to the best advantage. (4) the utmost importance is your attitude. A person (5)begins a job convinced that he isn't going to like it or is (6) that he is going to ail is exhibiting aweakness which can only hinder his success. On the other hand, a person who is secure (7) his belief thathe is probably as capable (8) doing the work as anyone else and who is willing to make a cheerfulattempt (9) it possesses a certain strength of purpose. The chances are that he will do well.(10) the prerequisite skills for a particular job is strength. Lacking those skills is obviously aweakn
ess. A book-keeper who can't add or a carpenter who can't cut a straight line with a saw (11)hopeless cases.This book has been designed to help you capitalize (12) the strength and overcome the (13) that youbring to the job of learning. But insgroupsto measure your development, you must first (14) -- stock ofswheres you stand now. (15) -- we get further along in the book, we’ll be (16) -- in some detail withspecific processes for developing and strengthening (17) -- skills. However, (18) -- begin with, youshould pause (19) -- examine your present strengths and weaknesses in three areas that are critical toyour success or failure in school: your (20) --, your reading and communication skills, and your studyhabits.
1.A.improvement  B.victory C. failure D. achievement
2.A.a B.the C. some D. certain
3.A. C. of D. to
4.A.Out of B.Of C. To D. Into
5.A.who B.what C. that D. which
ain C. sure D. surely
B.on C. off D. in
B.at C. of D. for
C. by D. at
10.A.Have B.Had C. Having D. Had been
11.A.being B.been C. are D. is
pt B.but C. for D. on
13.A.idea B.weakness  C. strength D. advantage
14.A.make B.take C. do D. give
15.A.as B.till C. over D. out
16.A.deal B.dealt C. be dealt D. dealing
17.A.learnt B.learned C. learning  D. learn
18.A. C. from D. beside
B.onto C. into D. with
20.A.intelligence  B.work C. attitude D. weakness
四、阅读理解（15分）
Too often young people get themselves employed quite by accident, not knowing what lies in the way of opportunity for promotion, happiness and security. As a result, they are employed doing jobs that afford them little or no satisfaction. Our school leavers face so much competition that they