专业四级考试快速阅读练习及答案
In this section there are five passages followed by ten questions or unfinished statements. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.
TEXT E
First read the following question.
31. The purpose of the passage is to_____.
A. describe ways of eliminating mosquito larvae
B. demonstrate the great differences among kinds of mosquitoes
C. show reasons for the high survival rate of mosquitoes
D. give a general deion of mosquito development
Now read Text E quickly and mark your answer on your ANSWER SHEET.
Each variety of mosquitos has its favored kind of water accumulation for breeding, and almost every imaginable type of still water has been used by at least one kind of mosquito to lay its eggs. After the eggs hatch, the larvae continue to be closely associated with water’s surface at the tail ends of their bodies. Because the larvae develop this way, they are never found in the open water of lakes where they would merely serve as fish food, or in places where they would be damaged by wave action or water currents.
TEXT F
First read the following questions.
32. The main idea of the passage is ______.
A. how to play tennis
B. how to win a tennis match
C. the general introduction of the game
D. what is a game in tennis
33. The author drives his point home by______.
A. giving the details B. explaining step by step C. offering strong proofs D. making vivid deions
Now read Text F quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.
Let’s talk about tennis between just two players. You know that the two players hit a ball across the net. One side must hit the ball so that the other player cannot hit it back over the net. The ball must stay within the lines. If the first player can’t do this, the opponent gets a point. The players always stop when one wins a point. To start play again, one player will serve. He or she throws the ball into the air and hits it. The ball must cross the net without hitting it. The other player must hit the ball back across the net before it hits the ground twice. If the ball doesn’t hit the net or the ground twice, the players keep hitting it over the net. This goes on until someone misses. A player needs four points to win a game. If both players have three points, then one must get two more points together to win. When one player wins six games, it is called a set. If each side wins five games, then one must win two more games together to win the set. If each player wins six games, they play one more game of seven points. A match usually has three or five sets.
TEXT G
First read the following question.
34. While at London airports, you have to present your passport at______.
A. the carousel B. the Immigration Hall C. the customs D. the Arrivals Hall
Now read Text G quickly and mark your answer on your ANSWER SHEET.
Arriving at London airports. Just follow these simple steps for a trouble free arrival. Follow the ARRIVALS sign if you are ending your journey in London or transferring to a UK domestic flight. This will take you to the Immigration Hall where you must present your passport and any necessary visa/health documentation.
At HEATHROW airport proceed downstairs to claim your baggage from the carousel indicating your flight number. At GATEWICK airport proceed downstairs in the North Terminal to claim your baggage from the carousel indicating your flight number. Free trolleys are available for your bags. To clear customs take the Red Channel if you have goods to declare or the Green Channel if you have no goods to declare. You will then be in the Arrivals Hall. From here you can obtain transport into central London; transfer between GATEWICK and HEATHROW airports and transfer to UK domestic flights.
TEXT H
First read the following questions.?
35. The total amount of cooking time for each vegetable is______.
A. 4 minutes for the potatoes and 10 minutes for the cucumber
B. 10 minutes for the potatoes and 4 minutes for the cucumber
C. 4 minutes for the cucumber and 14 minutes for the potatoes
D. 14 minutes for the cucumber and 4 minutes for the potatoes
36. Which of the following statements agrees with the menu directions?
A. The dish is enough to go round.
B. Four serving spoons are needed.
C. The dish is to be shared by four persons.
D. Four guests can help themselves to the dish.
37. According to this recipe, ______.
A. parsley, salt and pepper are to be added by a sprinkler
B. the dish has to be properly seasoned with salt and pepper
C. parsley is used for decoration
D. the dish must be tossed to everybody’s taste
Now read Text H quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.
Recipe
Potatoes and Cucumber with Parsley
2 potatoes, about 3/4 pound
1 cucumber, about 3/4 pound
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Peel the potatoes. Split them in half lengthwise, then cut into quarters.
Put the potatoes in a small skillet with water to cover. Bring to the boil and cook about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile scrape the cucumber. Cut it into 11/2 inch lengths. Cut each length in half.
When the potatoes have cooked 10 minutes, add the cucumbers. Cook about four minutes. Drain.
Add the butter to the vegetables and toss. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper to taste and serve. Yielding: 4 servings.
TEXT I
First read the following questions.
38. How does a student know what the homework assignments are?
A. Prof. Klammer announces them in class.
B. The student reads the list on the next page.
C. Prof. Klammer gives a list every week in class.
D. The student goes to the professor’s office and asks.
39. If a freshman thinks that he might major in history, what is the maximum length his paper can be?
A. Fifteen pages. B. Twenty five pages.?C. Ten pages. D. No maximum.
40. If a student cannot see Prof. Klammer during her office hours, what should he do?
A. See her after class. B. Call her at home. C. Ask another student. D. Make an appointment with her.
Now read Text I quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR HISTORY 101, DR. JANE KLAMMER?
COURSE: History 101 "Introduction to American History"
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jane Klammer
OFFICE: 305 Marshall Hall
OFFICE HOURS: 11.15～12.30 M W F
CLASS: 363 Marshall Hall 3.35～5.00 T Th 10:10～11:00 M W F Other times by appointment
TELEPHONE: 255-4786?
TEXTBOOK: Green, Robert P., The American Tradition: A History of the United States, Charles E. Merrill publishing Co. Columbus, Ohio 1984(available at the College Bookstore)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
mid term exam: October 10 20% of the final grade
final exam: December 10 40% of the final grade
term paper due: December 15 40% of the final grade
Attendance is not required, but you are responsible for all the information given in the class lectures. In the lectures I will talk about the chapters in the textbook and other material that I choose to supplement the course. The exams will cover all this information. Therefore, I advise you to come to the class as much as possible. If you have to miss a class, be sure to get the class notes from another student.
Your homework assignments are listed on the next page. You are supposed to read the chapter about which I will be lecturing before you come to class. This is to make sure that you understand as much as possible while taking notes in my lectures. Be prepared when you come to class. If there are any changes in th