2016年12月英语四级考试模拟试卷及答案(九)

　　In Part Ⅱ, a change of emphasis at one point is reflected in the new title for Chapter 8, Nonformal Reports — Their Variation in Form and Purpose, which was formerly called Special Types of Reports. Though certain special types of reports are still discussed, additional emphasis is given to the fact that there does not exist any universally accepted set of types, under which all reports can be classified.

　　Two other extensive changes have been made in Part Ⅱ: The chapter on Proposals, which first appeared in the second edition, has been rewritten and substantially expanded so as to cover that important subject more thoroughly. Also, an entirely new chapter, Oral Presentation of Technical Information, has been added. Though a study of this chapter is no substitute for training in public speaking, we believe that its recommendations can nevertheless be of substantial assistance to those who use this book on the numerous occasions when they will be called upon to present their ideas in person before a small group or a large audience.

　　36.The passage is most probably a preface to ____.

　　A) a technical writing handbook

　　B) a handbook on composition

　　C) a book on a literary writing

　　D) a scientific paper

　　37.In part I, the writer arranges the chapters in the order of ____.

　　A) Introduction—Organization—Special Problems—Style—Nonformal Reports

　　B) Introduction—Style—Organization—Special Types of Reports—Mechanics

　　C) Introduction—Style—Organization—Mechanics—Special Problems

　　D) Introduction—Style—Proposals—Special Problems—Mechanics

　　38.You can find some writing exercises in ____.

　　A) the chapter on Organization

　　B) the chapter on Style

　　C) the chapter on Special Problems

　　D) the chapter on Proposals

　　39.According to the passage, the chapter on Oral Presentation of Technical Information appears in ____ of the book.

　　A) Part Ⅰ of the first edition

　　B) Part Ⅱ of the second edition

　　C) Part Ⅰ of the second edition

　　D) Part Ⅱ　of the third edition

　　40.Which of the following is not true of Part Ⅱ of the new edition?

　　A) There isn't the chapter on Special Types of Reports.

　　B) The chapter on Oral Presentation of Technical Information is rewritten and expanded.

　　C) The chapter on Proposals is a revised chapter.

　　D) There is a change of the title of Chapter 8.

　　Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure (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.____ allow the vegetable to go bad, he sold them at half price.

　　A) More than C) Other than

　　B) Rather than D) Better than

　　42.Today, housework has been made much easier by electrical ____.

　　A) facilities C) instruments

　　B) appliances D) equipment

　　43.He ____ him what he asked.

　　A) denied C) ignored

　　B) refuted D) deprived