文都：2008年12月英語四級全真預(yù)測試卷(二)

　　Part ⅣReading Comprehension(Reading in Depth)(25 minutes)

　　Section A

　　Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.

　　Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.

　　Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The way you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually 47you money or can add to the cost. Take the 48example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might think that you are making the 49buy if you choose one whose look you like and which is also the cheapest 50price. But when you get it home you may find that it takes twice as long as a more expensive 51to dry your hair .The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well make your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.

　　So what principles should you 52when you go out shopping? If you keep your home, your car or any valuable 53in excellent condition, you�餷l be saving money in the long run. Before you buy a new 54, talk to someone who owns one .If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular purpose. Before you buy an expensive 55, or a service, do check the price and what is on offer. If possible, choose 56three items or three estimates.

　　[A] possession[B] save[C] best[D] appliance

　　[E] material[F] from[G] simple[H] with

　　[I] in[J] element[K] model[L] item

　　[M] easy[N] adopt[O] reasonable

　　Section B

　　Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D].You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

　　Passage One

　　Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.

　　Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them.

　　Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders. It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other age group, need companionship and a sense of belonging. The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly. The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft. If, however, they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to articulate their feelings, they are more likely to recover from their grief.

　　“No man is an island.” In other words, we are all parts of society. We all need the love, admiration, respect and moral support of other people. If we are fortunate, our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of life.

　　As most people observe, there are many levels of friendship. The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships. Extroverts enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas introverts are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships.

　　Everyone is not equally open with all their friends. The degree of intimacy is determined by many factors. Close friends can be formed at any stage in one�餾 life but they are usually very rare. Not very many people have more than a few really close friends. Irrespective of the level of intimacy, all friendships are based on reciprocity, honesty and a certain amount of love and affection.

　　57.The second paragraph implies that.

　　[A] teenagers without friends will suffer from psychological problems

　　[B] a widow or a widower will die very soon without companionship

　　[C] human being need companionship and a sense of belonging.

　　[D] both A and B