2006年1月四级预测样卷一（2）

Part B  (20 points,20minutes)

Section A

In this part of the test you will hear several talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated.
After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

16.   (A) Traditional European architecture.
(B) Techniques for building log cabins.
(C) The history of log structures.
(D) How to build a home by yourself. 

17.   (A) Their small size.
(B) Their rustic dirt floors.
(C) Their walls of rounded logs.
(D) Their sliding board windows. 

18.   (A) They liked the look of log homes.
(B) They had easy access to logs.
(C) They were unfamiliar with other building materials.
(D) They wanted to break away from European traditions.

19.   (A) They could easily build the log houses themselves.
(B)They could construct the houses from kits.
(C)They liked the cozy atmosphere of the log interior.
(D)They wanted homes that could be transported. 

20.   (A) It was built by the Canadians.
(B) It was built to facilitate trade.
(C) The path for the road was extremely difficult to clear.
(D) Hostilities between Canada and the United States caused construction delays. 

21.   (A) Maine was less influenced by the French government.
(B) Maine had better employment opportunities.
(C) Maine was politically stable.
(D) Marine had a better climate.

22.   (A) The area was economically unified.
(B) The authorities were unable to enforce law and order.
(C) The two governments fought for control of the area.
(D) Most of the people living there spoke only French.

23.   (A) The latest practices of accurate mapmaking.
(B) The impact of epidemics on mass migration.
(C) The advantages of establishing international trade agreements.
(D) The technology used to locate the Old Canada Road.

24.   (A) Watch a slide show about trees.
(B) Learn how to prevent Dutch elm disease.
(C) Study the history of the campus buildings and grounds.
(D) Look at examples of trees on campus.

25.   (A) History.
(B) Physical education.
(C) Botany.
(D) Architecture.

Section B  Compound Dictation 

Directions:  In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have

just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to SIO you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally; when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S 1)         models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2)        

range of different models to see which is the best (S3)         money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (S4)         assessed, our researchers (S5)        

with the different cameras being the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more - (S6)         much as another $200 - on buying (S7)         lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. (S8)                                                                                     

whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (S9)                          

                                                                    All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it (Sl0)