恩波格斗学校|恩波学校2005年春季大学英语四级第一次模考试题加答案（之三）

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    Is that label accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another"s opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend ""What do you think of the new Ford cars?" And he may reply, "In my opinion, they"re ugly." In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For it"s obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, ""It"s pointless to argue about matters of taste."
    But consider this very different use of the term, a newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial case. Obviously the justices did not shake their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes. They stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after thorough inquiry and deliberation.
    Most of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.
    Is everyone entitled to his opinion? Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed. We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.
36. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the author?
   A) Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion.
   B) Free expression of opinions often leads to confusion.
   C) Most people tend to be careless in forming their opinions.
   D) Casual use of the word "opinion" often brings about quarrels.
37. According to the author, who of the following would be labeled as intolerant?
   A) Someone who turns a deaf ear to others" opinions.
   B) Someone who can"t put up with others" tastes.
   C) Someone who values only their own opinions.
   D) Someone whose opinion harm other people.
38. The new Ford cars are cited as an example to show that ________.
   A) it is foolish to criticize a famous brand
   B) one should not always agree to others" opinions
   C) personal tastes are not something to be challenged
   D) it is unwise to express one"s likes and dislikes in public
39. Considered judgment is different from personal preference in that ________.
   A) it is stated by judges in the court
   B) it reflects public likes and dislikes
   C) it is a result of a lot of controversy
   D) it is based on careful thought
40. As indicate, being free to act on one"s opinion ________.
   A) means that one can ignore other people"s criticism
   B) means that one can impose his preferences on others
   C) doesn"t mean that one has the right to do things at will
   D) doesn"t mean that one has the right to charge others without evidence

Part III                     Vocabulary                           (20 minutes)
Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
41. The speaker was regarded as a troublemaker because she        ;  the granting of equality to all regardless of race, color or sex.
    A) verified          B) advocated         C) adopted        D) sustained
42. It was suggested that all government ministers should be forced to         information on their financial interests.
    A) uncover           B) unfold            C) disclose       D) discover
43. The sound of our voices was completely         by the roar of the machinery.
    A) drowned           B) submerged         C) covered        D) decreased
44. American women were          the right to vote until 1920 after many years of hard
struggle.
    A) ignored           B) refused           C) neglected      D) denied
45. ________the enormous flow of food from the entire globe, these countries have for many years not felt any population pressure.
    A)Thanks to          B) By means of       C)In line with    D) With regard to
46. The Minister of Finance stresses that the quality of goods,        the quantity of production, is the key to improving the nation’s economy.
    A) other than        B) better than       C) more than      D) rather than
47. Some animals bred in captivity are being taken back to their natural habitat where their species may have _______or been endangered.
    A) died away         B) died out          C) died off       D) died down
48. I’m sorry I can’t see you immediately; but you’d like to take a seat, I’ll be with you       
    A) in a moment                            C) at the moment
    B) for a moment                           D) for the moment
49. Workers in the fine arts ____       thoughts and feelings through their creative works.
    A) transmit                               C) convey
    B) elaborate                              D) contribute
50. Although it is not our normal _________to give credit, this time I think we should consider the matter more closely.
    A) state             B) intention         C) occasion        D) practice
51. The two bottles are joined together at the top and the air between the bottles is taken out, leaving a       .
    A) vacancy           B) vacuum            C) emptiness       D) opening
52. As a result of the radio ________ for help for the earthquake victims, over a million pounds has been raised.
    A) invitation        B) advertisement     C) appeal          D) programme
53. The former mayor of the city was always holding a        against new immigrants and made life difficult for them there.
    A) prejudice         B) priority          C) discomfort      D) disadvantage
54. The country has set up trade          against imported goods.
    A) batteries         B) barriers          C) battles         D) bonds
55. British government often says that furnishing children with ________ to the information superhighway is a top priority.
    A) procedure         B) protection        C) allowance       D) access
56. David is the          holder of the 5,000-meter world record, but there is no guarantee that he will win in the Olympic Games.

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