2006年1月四级预测样卷一（4）

Section II Skimming and scanning  (10 points ,5 minutes.)

 In this section there are seven passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers.

 Text E

First read the following question.
38.  The main purpose of the passage is to___.
A. warn people of pickpockets.          B. tell people what to wear.

C. describe how to catch thieves.       D. explain how to contact the police.
Now, go through Text E quickly and answer question 38.

     Pickpockets operate in crowded places in the hope of getting easy pickings. Don’t make it easy for them. Keep wallets, purses and other valuables out of sight. If wearing a jacket, an inside pocket is the best place to use. If not, your possessions are safest in a pocket with a button-down flap.
   Please co-operate with the police by reporting any crime or suspicious activity immediately, either by dialling 110 or calling at your nearest police station.

Text F
First read the following question.
39.  The main topic of the passage is ___.
A. agricultural products             B. irrigation methodsC. natural resources   D. water shortages
  Now, go through Text F quickly and answer question 39.

     It is widely accepted that China is a country faced with severe water shortages. Insufficient water resources have slowed agricultural development. And to
make matters worse, some of the traditional Chinese irrigation methods have wasted an astonishing amount of water.
   In China today, the utilization efficiency of farming water is about 30-40 per cent. This figure stands in sharp contrast to developed countries’ utilization average of 70-80 per cent. The low utilization efficiency has resulted from the adoption of some traditional Chinese irrigation methods.
   Only by using modern irrigation methods can we reduce water shortage in agriculture.
   One of the advantages of modern irrigation methods is that they alone can save 20-30 per cent of the present volume of wasted irrigation water.

Text G
First read the following question.
40.  The letter is about___.
A. cities in South-east Asia       B. holiday greetings   C. sightseeing                 D. travel plans

 Now, go through TEXT F quickly and answer question40.

May 5th 2002
Dear Mark,
     Hello again! Here are my holiday plans. I’ll leave on a tour of South-east Asia in August and will arrive in Singapore in September. Hope we’ll be able to meet there. These are my travel plans:
August 28th London-Tokyo
September 1st Tokyo-Bangkok
September 4th                     Bangkok-Singapore
September 7th                    Singapore-Manila
September 9th                     Manila-London
Looking forward to seeing you again.

Best wishes

Christopher

Text H
First read the following question.

41.  Who will read the following excerpt from a pamphlet?
A. Travellers.                      B. Baby-sitters.C. Insurance agents.                D. Traffic police.
  Now, go through TEXT G quickly and answer question41.
  DAY TRIPS
Even if you are only going on a day trip to another country, accidents can happen. So please make sure you have adequate travel insurance.
TAKE CARE IN WATER
Bathing will cool you but remember that fatal accidents can happen very easily and in the most unexpected conditions. Adults should watch each other for signs of trouble when in water. Children should always be supervised by an adult who can swim well. Young children should never be left unattended near a stretch of water.

  TAKE CARE ON THE ROADS
Traffic accidents are the major cause of death among travellers. Whether driver or pedestrian, always check on local traffic regulations.

Text I
First read the following questions.
42.  How many performances will the Irish dancing troupe give between June 23 and 25?
    A. One.            B. Two.          C. Three.             D. Four.
43.  Whose works will NOT be played at the concert?
A. Chopin.            B. Schumann.         C. Beethoven.      D. Liszt.
  Now, go through Text H quickly and answer questions 42 and 43.
  Irish dance: The Irish International Dance Company, one of the most dynamic dance troupes in the world, will tour China with its classic production“ Spirit of the Dance―the New Millennium.”
     The dancers include such famous names as Patricia Murray, one of the Irish dancing champions, and first rate ballerina Claire Holding.
     Sponsored by China National Culture and Art Company Ltd., the dancing troupe will give three performances at the Century Theatre.
     Time:7:30 pm, June 23-25
     Place: Century Theatre, 40 Liangmaqiaolu, Chaoyang District
     Telephone: 6551 - 8888
     Piano solos: twenty Chinese and foreign piano music works will be playedby three young, promising pianists from the China Central Conservatory of Music.
     Programmes include: “Consolation No 3 in D-flat major” by Liszt,“ For Elise” by Beethoven, “Turkish March” by Mozart, “Waltz in C-sharp minor” and “A Minute Waltz” by Chopin, and “Hungarian Dance” by Brahms.
     Time:7:30 pm, June 16
     Place: Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District
     Telephone: 6605- 5812

Text J
First read the following questions.
44.  When is the deadline for the competition?
A. May 7.        B. May 5.           C. June 18.         D. June 15.
45.  The six lucky winners will ___.
   A. visit Guiyang City.                B. contact the Press Office  

 C. go to China Daily.                  D. take an overseas trip.
  Now, go throughText I quickly and answer questions 44 and 45.
Guiyang Customs and Scenery Competition
Notice
     Fifteen questions for the Guigyang Customs and Scenery Competition were published in China Daily on May 5 and 7, and on China Daily’ s web edition on May 7. Participants, please answer the questions and mail the answer card to:Press Office, Guiyang Municipal People’s Government46 Zhongshan Xilu, Guiyang 550003, Guizhou, China or find the competitionon www. chinadaily, com. cn. Then answer the questions, fill in all information  needed and click the button below to send it back. The deadline for the competition is June 15(subject to postmark).
   The prize-drawing Ceremony will be held on June 18 in Guiyang City ,and six  luck winners(three living in China, three from abroad)will be drawn from those who give correct answers to all questions. Their names will be published in China  Daily and its web edition on June 19.
     The six lucky winners will be invited to visit Guiyang from August 8 to 18.

Text  K
First read the following questions.
46.  If you want to travel to Shanghai on Air France on a Saturday, which flight would you take?
    A. AF129.             B. AF128.             C. AF111.      D. AF112.
47.  Does Lufthansa operate a flight between Beijing and Frankfurt everyday?
A. No.         B. Yes. C. Yes, except on Saturdays.         D. No, only three days a week.
   Now, go through Text K quickly and answer questions 46 and 47
Flight Schedule
Air France  ..................................................................
...  Tel:  (010)6588 1388(020)6360 6688
Day       From     To     Flight     Departure     Arrival
1 - 7 Beijing Paris AFl29 09: 40 14:15
1 - 7 Paris Beijing AFl28 15:55 07:40
2,4,7 Shanghai Paris AFlll 10:55 17:05
1,3,6 Paris Shanghai AFl12 15:55 09:05
Lufthansa  .....................................................................  Tel:  (010)6465 4488
  Tel:  (010)6465 4488
(021)6248 1100
Day From To Flight Departure Arrival
1 - 7 Beijing Frankfurt LH721 10:30 14:25
1 - 7 Frankfurt Beijing LH720 17:25 08:30
1,2,3,4,5,7 Shanghai Frankfurt LH729 11:15 16:30