大学英语英语四级(包含答案)-(1).docxVIP

大学英语四级试卷 （满分120分，考试时间90分钟） 一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分） 1. We preferred ______ the meeting rather than ______ it without adequate preparation. A. canceling, holding B. to cancel, to hold C. canceling, hold D. to cancel, hold 2. _____, many people still vote against the use of penalty. A. However some crimes are inexcusable B. However are some crimes inexcusable C. However inexcusable some crimes are D. Some crimes are however inexcusable 3. weather ______, we’ll go for an outing. A. being permitted B. permitted C. permitting D. permits 4. He regrets _____ my advice. A. not having taken B. not take C. to have not taken D. not to take 5. He hates you _____ him early in the morning. A. phone B. phoning C. to have phoned D. having phoned 6. Ms Simms is very sensitive ______ criticism. A. of B. in C. to D. on 7. It is an exception ________ the rules. A. of B. in C. against D. to 8. She solved the problem _________a stroke. A. on B. of C. at D. through 9. Death always taken us _________ surprise, even though we know it is inevitable. A. in B. out of C. by D. through 10. The lady insists on her constitutional right _______ a passport in her maiden name. A. on B. to C. into D. that 11. Human behavior is mostly a product of learning, _______ the behavior of a animal depends mainly on instinct. A. whereas B. so C. unless D. that 12. Wood furniture does not depreciate in value _______ properly handled and protecteD. A. if B. has C. and D. that 13. Although much is done to supply enough for everyone, ______ of food will long be a world problem. A. lack B. shortage C. absence D. decline 14. Archaeologists ______ the walls of the old city at a depth of several metres below the surface. A. determined B. located C. proved D. defined 15. A large ___ of money is spent on import every year. A. account B. amount C. number D. quality 16. Whether we are feeling happy or sad, ____ our emotions will make us feel more relaxeD. A. share