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1、 2022年01月英语四级试题（阅读）1Directions:There are 4 passages in this part.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 the Answer Sheet with a single
2、 line through the centre. Passage One Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question ourheroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?Despite immense differenc
3、es in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characterstics that instruct and inspire people.A hero does something worth talking a about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and a community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.Heroes serve powers or principles
4、 larger than themselves. Like highvoltage transformers, heroes take the energy ofhigher powers and step it down so that it c an be used by ordinary people.The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test
5、for wouldbe heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abunda
6、nt?Heroes are cantalysts(催化剂) for change. they have a vision from the mountain top. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., we might still hav
7、e segregated (隔离的) buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for large scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless. 11.Although heroes may come from different cultures, they
8、_. A) generally process certain inspiring characteristics B) probably share some weaknesses of ordinary peopleC) are often influenced by previous generations D) all unknowingly attract a large number of fans 12.According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that _ . A)
9、 they have a vision from the mountaintop B) they have a warm feelings and emotionsC) they can serve as concrete examples of noble principles D) they can make people feel stronger and more confident 13.Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because _ . A) they are popular only among ce
10、rtain groups of people B) their performances do not improve their fans morallyC) their primary concern is their own financial interests D) they are not clear about the principles they should follow 14.Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders who _ . A) are good at de
11、monstrating their charming characters B) can move the masses with their forceful speechesC) are capable of meeting all challenges and hardships D) can provide an answer to the problems of their people 15.The author concludes that historical changes would _ . A) be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualitiesB) not happen without heroes making the necessary sacrificesC) take place if there were heroes to lead the peopleD) produce leaders with attractive personalities
