2009年6月大学英语四级考试备考模拟试题

　　Part V

　　Translation

　　(5minutes)

　　Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.

　　51. The reservoir is _________(面积是10年前的3倍).

　　52. ___________________(由于天气原因), our airline flight has been delayed for over an hour.

　　53. _________________(毫无疑问) that war can be avoided if we get down to peace talk.

　　54. We should focus on the improvement of ourselves, _______(而不是) pursuing money for luxurious living.

　　55. ___________(就我看来), fashion belongs to women.

　　参考答案

　　1.

　　Part I Writing

　　One possible version:

　　No Smoking in Public Places

　　Some smokers still breathe out cigarette smoke in public places, although it is not allowed in these areas. A few of them even regard smoking as their own freedom and right.

　　It has been confirmed by many international medical research institutes that smoking is dangerous. For one thing, smoking can have harmful effects on humans’ health. Smoking has been linked to an endless list of serious health problems such as lung cancer, heart disease and so on. For another, by smoking in public places the smoker is forcing everyone in the vicinity to smoke too. For years, a lot of non-smokers have had to endure the unpleasant experience of inhaling stale cigarette smoke, especially those who work in public places, such as bars or restaurants.

　　Several measures should be adopted to stop smoking in public places. First, laws should be made in detail and those who break the laws should be severely punished; second, society should create an atmosphere where no smoking is the social norm. For this to be successful, overwhelming public support is necessary.

　　Part II Reading Comprehension

　　(Skimming and Scanning)

　　1. Y。参见第一部分第二段中"Culture shock can make one develop a better understanding of oneself and stimulate personal creativity."可知,文化冲击可以让人们可以更好地了解自我,激发个人创造力。

　　2. Y。参见第一部分第一段中"Culture shock can be described as the feeling of confusion and disorientation that one experiences when faced with a large number of new and unfamiliar people and situations."可知,在遇到大量全新而陌生的人或事的情况下,人们会因文化冲击而产生迷惘和困惑的感觉。

　　3. N。参见第二部分第一段中"In this first stage, the new arrival ... as everything encountered is new and exciting."可知,在第一个阶段里,人们会对全新的环境产生欣喜、兴奋的感 觉。

　　4. Y。参见第二部分第三段可知,在第三阶段里,人们会因为对新文化的了解而拥有方向感,并再次产生欣喜的感觉。

　　5. NG。文中并未提到只有年轻人可以避免受到文化冲击。

　　6. Y。参见第二部分第五段中"This occurs when a return to the country of origin is made. One may find that things are no longer the same. For example, some of the newly acquired customs are not in use in the old culture."可知,在这个阶段里,人们会因难以适应原文化环境而再次感到文化冲击。

　　7. N。参见第三部分第一段中"The majority of emigrant individuals and families have the ability to positively confront the obstacles of a new environment."可知,大多数移民个人或移民家庭都能积极地适应新环境。

　　8. have a feeling of direction。参见第二部分第三段中"The new arrival may not feel as lost and starts to have a feeling of direction."。

　　9. contribute to。参见第一部分第一段中"Many things contribute to it-smells, sounds, flavors and the very feeling of the air one is breathing."。

　　10. Pay attention to。参见第三部分中 "Pay attention to relationships with your family and your colleagues. They will serve as support for you in difficult times."。