2013年外语学院英语专业四级模拟试题(二)

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2013年12月四级考试真题(第二套)

2013年12月四级考试真题(第二套)

2013年12月四级考试真题(第二套)Part IIIReading ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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 thebank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item onAnswer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of thewords in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.题源分析结构剖析词汇分类试题精解词汇点拨题目解析36. O) worsens先来分析句子结构和词性,36题位于as引导的原因状语从句里,这句话缺少谓语动词,因此36空填一个用作谓语的动词,这个从句后面的主句是现在时态,而且这个从句的主语(nursing shortage)是单数,36空应该填一个第三人称单数、现在时的动词,应该从F(explores)、G(graduates)、J(qualifies)、O(worsens)里挑选。

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2013年英语专四真题及答案

2013年英语专四真题及答案

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 130 MIN PART I DICTATION [10 MIN] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 1 minute to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN] SECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at the task on ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure what you fill in is both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.Now listen to the talk. When it is over, you will be given Two minutes to complete your work.SECTION B CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear two conversations. At the end of each conversation, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of A, B, C and D, and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET Two.You have thirty seconds to preview the questions.Now, listen to the conversations.CONVERSATION ONE1. A. She is so excited on Christmas day.B. She’s amazed at the decorated Christmas tree.C. She spent much time decorating Christmas tree.D. She likes doing with all the trimmings.2. A. presents. B. fruits. C. sauce. D. meat.3. A. carrots. B. meat. C. sweet potatoes. D. roast turkey.4. A. She wanted to talk to Rob. B. She had come to help Rob.C. She had been invited to lunch.D. She was interested in cooking.5. A. In a restaurant. B. In a pub. C. At home. D. In a shop. CONVERSATION TWO6. A. She wanted to know more about it. B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.C. She wanted to learn a new language.D. She was interested in social activities.7. A. It mainly organizes language activities. B. It accepts members from local students.C. It has been set up for a long time.D. It is increasing its membership.8. A. Italy. B. Australia. C. Japan. D. Korea.9. A. On Wednesday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Monday. D. On Friday.10. A. Call up the woman for her address. B. Mail the woman some information.C. Wait for the woman to call him again.D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.PART III LANGUAGE USAGE [10 MIN] There are twenty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.11. Facing the board of directors, he didn’t deny ___________ breaking the agreement.A. himB. hisC. itD. its12. Xinchun returned from abroad a different man. The italicized part functions as a(n) ___________ inthe sentence.A. appositive (同位语)B. objectC. adverbialD. complement13. W hich of the following is a compound word (复合词)?A. Nonsmoker.B. Meanness.C. Deadline.D. Misfit.14. W hich of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood?A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o’clock.B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.C. Walk straight ahead, and don’t turn till the second traffic lights.D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.15. T he following determiners (限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT___________.A. manyB. enoughC. moreD. such16. W hich of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?A. She opened the door and quietly went in.B. Think it over again and you’ll get an answer.C. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don’t like this.17. W hich of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute (名词替代词)?A. Much.B. Neither.C. One.D. Quarter.18. A ll the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT ___________.A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at fourB. The school pupils will be home by nowC. The President is coming to the UN next weekD. He is going to email me the necessary information19. W hich of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?A. Politics are the art or science of government.B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged.20. W hich of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship (主谓关系)?A. The occupation of the island.B. The law of Newton.C. The arrival of the tourists.D. The plays of Oscar Wilde.21. ___________ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.A. AdheringB. AdjustingC. AdoptingD. Acquainting22. H e is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part means__________.A. hardB. tiringC. longD. dull23. A t last night’s party Larry said something that I thought was beyond me. The underlined part means___________.A. I couldn’t understandB. I was unable to doC. I couldn’t tolerateD. I was unable to stop24. T he couple ___________ their old house and sold it for a vast profit.A. did forB. did inC. did upD. did with25. S ally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the ___________ for herself.A. creditB. attentionC. focusD. award26. T he child nodded, apparently content with his mother’s promise. The underlined part means ______.A. as far as one has learntB. as far as one is concernedC. as far as one can seeD. as far as one is told27. E veryone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work. The underlined partmeans ___________.A. limitedB. unnecessaryC. overdueD. much28. T he new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident. The underlinedpart means ___________.A. if an accident can be preventedB. if an accident happensC. before an accidentD. during an accident29. T raditionally, local midwives would ___________ all the babies in the area.A. deliverB. produceC. handleD. help30. N o food or drink is allowed on the premises. The underlined part means ___________.A. propositionB. advertisementC. buildingD. streetPART IV CLOZE [10 MIN] Decide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. The words can be used ONCE ONLY. Mark the letter for each word on ANSWEREveryone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: without it, it would not be possible topay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (31) ______ the workers in government offices who look after our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves. By (32) ______ of taxation, we pay for things that we need just as much as we need somewhere to live and something to eat.But though everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about how taxation should be arranged.In most countries, a direct tax on persons, which is called income tax, (33) ______. It is arranged in such a (34) ______ that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows larger as the taxpayer’s income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people (35) ______ as high as ninety-five per cent!But countries with direct taxation nearly (36) ______ have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties.” Of course, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops who really have to pay the duties, in the (37) ______ of higher prices. In some countries, too, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (38) ______ but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (39) ______ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but the tax is (40) ______ as the rich pay it.PART V READING COMPREHENSION [35 MIN] SECTION A MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONSIn this section there are several passages followed by ten multiple-choice questions. For each question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE(1) The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication—but none can replace the role of a great speech.(2) The spoken word can handle various vital functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something.(3) Over the past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.(4) Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action.(5) Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people’s hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.(6) A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information must be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way. When the H1N1 pandemic (流行病) was announced, the idea of “swine flu”(猪流感) scared many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions.(7) Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be Comforting. Madonna’s speech about. Michael Jackson, after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.(8) It’s not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.(9) If you’re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument. In sports, athletes’know the importance of a pep talk(鼓舞士气的讲话) before a match to inspire teammates. Y ou yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.(10) On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.(11) Great speaking ability is not something we’re born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put to good use. To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.41. T he author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because ____________.A. it has always been used to inspire or persuade peopleB. it has a big role to play in the entertainment businessC. it is of great use in everyday-life contextD. it plays important roles in human communication42. W hich of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking?A. Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.B. Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.C. The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers’ speeches.D. Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.43. W hat is the main idea of the passage?A. Public speaking in international forums.B. Public speaking in daily life context.C. The many uses of public speaking.D. The rules of public speaking.PASSAGE TWO(1) Every business needs two things, says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden: inspiration and desperation. In 2001, Alden had both. He’d sold two snowboarding businesses, and he was desperately bored. But he had an idea: He wanted to make a new kind of headphone.(2) “I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,” he explains. “Then I’m in a chairlift(索道), I’ve got my headphones on, and I realize my phone is ringing. As I take my gloves off and reach for my phone,” I think, “It can’t be that tough to make headphones with two plugs, one for music and one for your cell phone.” Alden described what he wanted to a designer, perfected a prototype, and outsourced (外包) manufacturing overseas.(3) Alden then started designing headphones into helmets, backpacks—anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding. “Selling into board and skate shops wasn’t a big research effort,” he explains. “Those were the only guys I knew!”(4) Alden didn’t want to be a manufacturer. And by outsourcing, he’d hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt. But he was wrong. So he asked his wife: “Can I put a mortgage (抵押贷款) on the house? She said, ‘What is the worst thing that can happen? We lose the house, we sell our cars, and we start all over again.’ I definitely married the right woman!”(5) For the next two years, Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers.“Factories won’t ship your product till they get paid,” he says. “But it takes four or five months to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door. So we paid the factory first.”(6) Gradually, non-snowboarders began to notice the colourful headphones. In 2006, the company started selling them in 1,400 FYE (For Y our Entertainment stores. “We knew that nine out of ten people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time. Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead? We had agreed to buy back anything we didn’t sell, but we were dealing with huge numbers. It’d kill us to take back all the products.”(7) Alden’s fears faded as Skullcandy became the No. 1 headphone seller in those stores and tripled its revenue to $120 million in one year. His key insight was that headphones weren’t gadgets; they were a fashion accessory. “In the beginning,” he says, “that little white wire that said you had an iPod—that was cool. But now wearing the white bud means you’re just like everyone else. Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial real estate and are highly visible.(8) Today, Skullcandy is America’s second-largest headphone supplier, after Sony. With 79 employees, the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined.44. A lden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because he ____________.A. was no longer in snowboarding businessB. had no other business opportunitiesC. saw an inconvenience among mobile usersD. was very fond of modern music45. T he new headphone was originally designed for ____________.A. snowboardersB. motor cyclistsC. mountain hikersD. marathon runners PASSAGE THREE(1) I was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called.(2) “Sit down,” she said.(3) I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from hell. I laughed and said, “It can’t be that bad.”(4) But it was. Before the phone call, I had 30 years of retirement savings in a “safe” fund with a brilliant financial guru (金融大亨). When I put down the phone, my savings were gone. I felt as if I had died and, for some unknown reason, was still breathing.(5) Since Bernie Madoffs arrest on charges of running a $65 million Ponzi scheme, I’ve read many. articles about how we investors should have known what was going on. I wish I could say I had reservations about Madoff before “the Call”, but I did not.(6) On New Y ear’s. Eve, three. weeks after we lost our savings, six of us Madoff people gathered at Taj’s house for dinner. As we were sitting around the table, someone asked, “If you could have your money back right now, but it would mean giving up what you have learned by losing it, would you take the money or, would you take what losing the money has given you?”(7) My husband was still in financial shock. He said, “I just want my money back.” I wasn’t certain where I stood. I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open. I’d been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost: always focused on the bite that was yet to come, not the one in my mouth. No matter how much I ate or had or experienced, it didn’t satisfy me, because I wasn’t really taking it in, wasn’t absorbing it. Now I was forced to pay. attention. Still, I couldn’t honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back, I would turn it down.(8) But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable, and they didn’t think it would have become apparent without the ground of financial stability being ripped out from underneath them.(9) My friend Michael said, “I’d started to get complacent. It’s as if the muscles of my heart started to atrophy (萎缩). Now they’re awake, alive—and I don’t want to go back.”(10) These weren’t just empty words. Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders to meet their expenses. Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone’s garage apartment in three weeks. Three friends had declared bankruptcy and weren’t sure where or how they were going to live.46. W hich of the following statements is CORRECT about her friends?A. Her friends valued their experience more.B. Her friends felt the same as she did.C. Her friends were in a better financial situation.D. Her friends were more optimistic than she.47. W hat is the message of the passage?A. Understanding gained is more important than money lost.B. It is natural to see varied responses to financial crises.C. Desire for money is human nature.D. One has to be decisive during crises.PASSAGE FOUR(1) In the 19th century, there used to be a model of how to be a good person. There are all these torrents of passion flowing through you. Y our job, as captain of your soul, is to erect dams to keep these passions in check. Y our job is to just say no to laziness, lust, greed, drug use and the other, sins.(2) These days that model is out of fashion. Y ou usually can’t change your behaviour by simply resolving to do something. Knowing what to do is not the same as being able to do it. Y our willpower is not like a dam that can block the torrent of self-indulgence. It’s more like a muscle, which tires easily. Moreover, you’re a social being. If everybody around you is overeating, you’ll probably do so, too.(3) The 19th century character model was based on an understanding of free will. Today, we know that free will is bounded. People can change their lives, but ordering change is not simple because many things, even within ourselves, are beyond our direct control.(4) Much of our behavior, for example, is guided by unconscious habits. Researchers at Duke University calculated that more than 40 percent of the actions we take are governed by habit, not actual decisions. Researchers have also come to understand the structure of habits—cue, routine, reward.(5) Y ou can change your own personal habits. If you leave running shorts on the floor at night, that’ll be a cue to go running in the morning. Don’t try to ignore your afternoon snack craving. Every time you feel the cue for a snack, insert another routine. Take a walk.(6)Their research thus implies a different character model, which is supposed to manipulate the neural (神经系统的) networks inside.(7) To be an effective person, under this model, you are supposed to coolly examine your own unconscious habits, and the habits of those under your care. Y ou are supposed to devise strategies to alter the cues and routines. Every relationship becomes slightly manipulative, including your relationship with yourself. Y ou’re trying to arouse certain responses by implanting certain cues.(8) This is a bit disturbing, because the important habitual neural networks are not formed by mereroutine, nor can they be reversed by clever cues. They are burned in by emotion and strengthened by strong yearnings, like the yearnings for admiration and righteousness.(9) If you think you can change your life in a clever way, the way an advertiser can get you to buy an air freshener, you’re probably wrong. As the Victorians understood, if you want to change your life, don’t just look for a clever cue. Commit to some larger global belief.48. W hich of the following is a key element in the 19t century character model?A. Passion.B. Determination.C. Capability.D. Action.49. T he 19t-century model supposedly does not work because ____________.A. it has worked unsatisfactorily most of the timeB. the comparison of free will to a dam is groundlessC. what one wishes to do should be considered carefullyD. there were many other factors beyond one’s control50. W e learn from the passage that the new character model ____________.A. has been used to change behaviour successfullyB. deals better with emotional aspects of behaviourC. stresses the neural and psychological aspects of habit changeD. can bring about changes in one’s life like what advertisers doSECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSIn this section there are five short answer questions based on the passages in Section A. Answer the questions with NO more than TEN words in the space provided on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE51. What is the author’s view on “great speaking ability”?PASSAGE TWO52. How did Alden solve the money problem?53. What does Alden see headphones as?PASSAGE THREE54. What did the author learn from Taj’s call?PASSAGE FOUR55. What can be implied from the research at Duke University?PART VI WRITING [45 MIN] Nowadays, such new ways of consumption as coupons, online group-buying have emerged. Will new ways of shopping really make us smart customers? The following are the opinions of two different groups. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue.Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization, language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE.-THE END-ANSWER SHEET 1 (TEM 4)请勿在此处作任何标记PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A TALKKEYSPART I DICTATIONWhat Are Dreams for?One theory is that we dream to release the deep, secret desires. Another theory is that dreams allow us to solve problems that we can’t solve in real life. We go to sleep with a problem and wake up with the solution. If you believe that your dreams are important, then analyzing them may help you to focus on the problem and help you to find the solution. The modern image is that dreams are the brain’s way of cleaning up the computer’s hard disk. Dreams organize the events of the day into folders and delete what is not needed.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A1. theoretical concepts2. communication errors3. inadequate teaching skills4. beginning another idea5. ask questions6. different ways7. A friendly relationship 8. inquiring students’ grasp 9. Benefits / Advantages10. cooperate withSECTION B1. A2. B3. C4. D5. D6. C7. D8. C9. D 10. BPART III LANGUAGE USAGE11. B 12. A 13. A 14. C 15. B16. A 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. A21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. A26. D 27. B 28. B 29. A 30. CPART IV CLOZE31. C 32. H 33. K 34. D 35. F36. N 37. L 38. G 39. B 40. JPART V READING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A41. A 42. C 43. C 44. C 45. D46. B 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. C SECTION B51. It plays important roles in human communication.52. He borrowed money from a mortgage company.53. They had lost their retirement savings.54. Understanding gained is more important than money lost.55. Habit is key to one’s behavior.PART VI WRITINGShould College Students Undertake Unpaid Work in the Community?Nowadays, it is a common phenomenon that college students are willing to work in the community for free. Some people hold the view that young students should make time for unpaid social work. They believe that what students learn from social work will lay a solid foundation for their future career. What’s more, they think young people can get guidance for their development in the community. The final point they insist is that it’s a huge financial expenditure for the local government to employ adults to do the same work.Nevertheless, those with opposite opinions believe that unpaid social work may influence students’study because they need to take time off from study to undertake the job. They also think the irritability of young people makes it difficult for the community to avoid or reconcile disputes among them. Moreover, the disparity among those volunteers increases the workload of the local governments to assign them the appropriate task.In my view, despite those drawbacks of voluntary social work, college students should still be encouraged to do unpaid work in the community. Since young people may always get lost under the control of the utilitarian idea, it’s better for them to think less about themselves and do more for the community.。

2013年6月英语四级模拟题及答案第二套02

2013年6月英语四级模拟题及答案第二套02

最牛英语口语培训模式:躺在家里练口语,全程外教一对一,三个月畅谈无阻!洛基英语,免费体验全部在线一对一课程:/wenkxd.htm(报名网址)57. Thispassage implies that war now isA) worsethan in the pastB) asbad as in the pastC) not so dangerous as in the pastD) as necessary as in the past58. Inthe sentence "To do this, we need to persuade mankind... " (Line 6,Para.1 ), "this" refers toA)solving international problemsB)improving weaponsC) abolishing warD) living a peaceful life59. FromParagraph 2 we learn that the author of the passage __A) is asupporter of some modem ideologiesB) doesnot think that the adoption of any ideology could prevent warC) believes that the adoption of some ideologies could prevent warD) hasno doubt about the truth of any ideologies60. Thelast paragraph suggests thatA)international agreements can be reached more easily nowB) man begins to realize the danger of nuclear warC)nuclear war will definitely not take placeD) world opinion welcomes nuclear war61.According to the author, ____A) waris the only way to solve international disputesB) warwill be less dangerous because of the improvement of weaponsC) it isimpossible for man to live without warD) warmust be abolished if man wants to survive62. Itcan be inferred from the first paragraph that______.A) watervapor is an air pollutant in localized areasB) thedefinition of air pollutiom will continue to changeC) a substance becomes an air pollutant only in citiesD) mostair pollutants today can be seen or smelled63. Inwhat way can natural pollutants play an important role in controlling airpollution?A) Theyfunction as part of a purification process.B) Theyare dwarfed by the pollutants produced by human activities.C) They are less harmful to living beings than are other pollutants.D) They have existed since the Earth developed.64.According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of asubstance is only useful ifA) theother substances in the area are knownB) it isa localized areaC) it can be calculated quicklyD) the naturally occurring level is also known65.Which of the following is best supported by the passage?A) Toeffectively control pollution, local government should regularly revise the airpollution laws.B) One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to betterenforce air pollution laws.C) Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for allair pollutants.D) Humanactivities have great impact on air pollution.66. Thepassage mainly discussesA ) theeconomic impact on air pollutionC) how much damage air pollutants can causeB ) what constitutes an air pollutantD) the quantity of compounds added to theatmosphere“成千上万人疯狂下载。

2013年6月英语四级模拟题及答案第二套

2013年6月英语四级模拟题及答案第二套

最牛英语口语培训模式:躺在家里练口语,全程外教一对一,三个月畅谈无阻!洛基英语,免费体验全部在线一对一课程:/wenkxd.htm(报名网址)1.What kind of bill is the U.K.government considering?A)Apermanent DST across the country.B)Anextension of DST across the country.C)Atryout of year-round DST across the country.D)Alengthening DST for the purpose of enhancing tourism.2.According to this passage,which research suggests that people are more likely to visit parksand attractions after work?A)Researchdone by Janson.B)Time—usesludies.C)Research done by Hendrik Wolff.D)Research from the independent PSl.3.Which of the following islikely to SUffer under DST?A)Personalbusinesses.B)Theaters.C)Go If courses.D)Parksand other attractions.4.Whyare Colorado ski resorts opposed to the bill introduced by Senator Greg Brophy?A)Becausethe bill will place Colorado on a one.year trial of permanent DST.B)Because some outdoorsy population like to ski in the morningC)Becausepeople there don’t like the idea of having an extra hour of darkness.D)Because the bill would probably cut an hour off their daily operations.5.Why is the stale ofIndialia mentioned in the passage?A)To show that DST doesn’t save energy sometimes.B)To show that some states don’t like the idea of DST.C)To show that DST can enhmice tourism.D)Toshow that people are happy—go—lucky with or wo it hout DST.6.The DOE report found theextended DST________ .A)couldonly save a small amount of energyB)washelpfid for saving electricily because the overall consumption was hugeC)could reduce annual energy consumption of the whole country by 50%D)hardlydid any good to energy—saving7. According to this passage,the reason why the gains under DST are smaller in the South than inthe North is likely to be that__________.A)the use of air conditioners is increasedB)peoplein the North enjoy the outdoor life moreC)peoplein the South watch TV a lotD)people in the South are against the idea of DST8.Proponents of DST say theroadways will be safer in the afternoon rush hours since usually there're marry_______________________________On the road.9.Concerning___________________________,agricultural community opposesyear.roundDST.10.Till Roenne berg’s research shows that human bodyclocks aren’t table to__________.“成千上万人疯狂下载。

2013年6月英语四级考试答案卷二

2013年6月英语四级考试答案卷二

2013年6月英语四级考试答案卷二2013年6月英语四级考试答案(卷二)Part I WritingReturn to the societyPart II Reading comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. What do we know for sure about Chris Brown and Rihanna according to the first paragraph?[C] Rihanna has accused Chris Brown of abusing her.2. What does the author suggest we do when teaching children about domestic violence?[A] Spend some time to expose some myths.3. According to the passage, when discussing about domestic violence, we should .[D] avoid referring to it as being provoked4. “violent fight” is different from domestic violence in that .[B] the former is two-sided while the latter is one-sided5. The author suggests that in most domestic-abuse cases, women return home after the abuse because .[B] they are too scared of men’s power to leave6. From what singer Kanye West said, we know that .[D] he forgave Chris Brown’s deed7. What can be described as an accident or a mistake according to the author?[B] Taking the gas for the brake killing a cat.8. According to experts, in domestic violence, abusers’attacks tend to be intensifying .9. What makes those abused stay with their abusive partners is the horrible cycle of emotional dependence, shame and fear .10. Women would criticize their own behavior when explaining why they are abused by their lovers.Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. [A] Play the music more quietly.12. [B] The professor may change his mind13. [D] She can’t go on the trip because of academic reasons.14. [D] It’s not certain whether the trip will take place.15. [D] The woman is applying a job.16. [A] She is unhappy with the man’s promises.17. [B] He wants to make sure that Mr. Smith will see him.18. [D] The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale.19. [A] She needs some information.20. [C] Home-made candy.21. [B] Tuesday.22. [D] Priority service.23. [D] taking a quick look at an exhibit before lunch.24. [A] Through signs.25. [C] His social status.Section BPassage One26.[C] People differ from each other in facial features.27. [B] Learn to recognize human faces.28. [A] Movie actors.29. [D] People differ in their behaviors and physical characteristics. Passage Two30. [B] deg@/doc/1f12794606.html,.31. [C] $8,000.32. [D] See a doctor at the school Medical Centre.Passage Three33. [D] Human beings can make anything stand for anything by agreement.34. [B] Our culture determines what a symbol stands for.35. [C] Words are not necessarily connected with the things they stand for.Section C36. variety37. response38. usual39. approach40.discovered41. lengthy42. surveyed43. possible44. A list is then presented to the advisory committee which meets about once a month45. If the committee likes the list, it sends it up to the board of directors which makes the final decision46. So there’s a possibility that a stamp might be designed, but still never actually go into circulationPart IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)Section A47. [N] regardless48. [F] if49. [L] with50. [I] rather51. [D] sound52. [A] convinced53. [J] that54. [E] work55. [B] necessarily56. [H] onSection BPassage One57. What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?[C] Keep them company.58. What do we learn about Brownie from the passage?[B] She felt scary for her mistake.59. Why does the speaker say that Brownie was more than just a family pet?[A] She was loved by everybody she met.60. What is most difficult for Jarolim?[C] Checking all the facts to be written in the guides.61. What do we know about Jarolim from the passage?[A] She is especially interested in museums.Passage Two62. Why was Brian wearing so many clothes for his travel?[D] His backpack had no room for his clothes.63. What do we learn about an air courier’s job from the passage?[C] He delivers papers and packages to foreign countries.64. Why do businesses choose the air-courier service according to the passage?[C] It saves time.65. What is one of the disadvantages of traveling as an air courier?[D] He saves little money from the travel.66. When will the new product be available?[C] Two or three months.Part V Cloze67. artificial68. imitate69. nature70. agreeable71. though72. assumes73. insignificance74. supply75. as76. Whoever77. uneasy78. never79. affects80. contented81. what82. sake83. Manners84. but85. proper86. inPart VI Translation87. Consider the bad times as down payment for the good times. (把苦日子当做好日子的首付), Hang in there.88. He has a habit, The very next day not to wear the same clothes (第二天不会穿同样的衣服).89. .If you are able to appreciate beauty in the ordinary (如果你擅于欣赏平凡中的美好), your life will be more vibrant.90. Everyone wants to have a healthy body (每个人都希望拥有健康的身体). but are not properly maintained their.91. No mater what, we all want to solve in a friendly way (我们都希望以友好的方式解决).。

2013年6月大学英语四级真题试卷(第2套)

2013年6月大学英语四级真题试卷(第2套)

2013年6月大学英语四级真题试卷(第2套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)1.For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay。

You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the importance of reading literature。

You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.As is vividly depicted in the picture above, a teacher asks her student to read a piece of literature and tells him just to think of it as if he is reading a long text-message. Nonetheless, fewer people are willing to sit down and enjoy a good literary work。

The concept of literature may seem to be very old, but its importance has not faded。

We can benefit a lot from reading literature。

To begin with,it brings us a wide range of intellectual benefits, such as expanding vocabulary and developing new ideas. Furthermore, it broadens our horizons。

2013年四级模拟试卷及答案

2013年四级模拟试卷及答案

大学四级模拟Part ⅠWritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled On lnternet Rumors. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1.最近网络上的谣言比较多2.这种现象可有造成危害3.解决这一问题的办法On Internet RumorsPart ⅡReading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) . For questions 8-20, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Community College SqueezeEighteen-year-old Jenna Tibbitts has a near-perfect GPA(Grade Point Average), and her parents can afford to send her to the four-year university of her choice. But the New Jersey senior is opting instead to attend nearby Atlantic Cape Community College on a scholarship for two years before transferring to a four-year school so that she can reduce the overall cost of her education. "It just makes more sense," Tibbitts says.Similarly, Sarah Tibbling, 18, an honor student from Vernon, N.J., plans to attend Sussex County Community College next fall,a move she sees as a stepping-stone on the way to getting her degree at a four-year institution. "Community college is more popular with students these days," she says, and that's reduced some of the negative stigma (污名)." It's no longer considered a place for lower-level students."Like Tibbling and Tibbitts, high-achieving high-school graduates nationwide are increasingly putting four-year institutions on hold and enrolling at community colleges for part of their education. According to a survey from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, nearly one-fifth of private colleges and universities reported a smaller than anticipated freshman class this fall. At the same time, the American Association of Community Colleges reports that community-college enrollment rose 8 to 10 percent. That's not unexpected--community-college enrollment usually climbs during a down economy as newly unemployed workers look to get additional training. But normally, the age of the average student rises, whereas this time around, the average age on campus has remained low because there are so many more traditional-aged students, say administrators. "The segment of fresh high-school graduates is growing fast," says Anson Smith, public relations coordinator for Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Conn.Community-college administrators are thrilled to attract top performers,but they also worry that the influx (涌进) of students who can afford other options is squeezing out the disadvantaged students such schools were built to serve. Most community colleges have open admission--no SAT(Scholastic Aptitude Test)or GPA required--but classroom slots fill up on a rolling basis. "Unfortunately for students who can't make plans in advance, they will get to the doors and find out there is no room," says Northern Virginia Community College President Robert Templin. Many students typically register for classes later on because they're unprepared to navigate the system, he says, and they're often first-generation college students or coming from underperforming high schools. While administrators like Templin have made efforts to reach out to less-advantaged students earlier in high school,he says it's difficult to offer individualized support to a burgeoning (生机勃勃的) prospective student population. "Many community-colleges administrators are very fearful that middle class students will come and squeeze out poorer and moderate-income students," he says.At most schools, the pressure is mounting. Community-college enrollment spiked this fall, but the schools were already experiencing a trend of increased enrollment. From 2000 to 2006, enrollment grew 10 percent, according to the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics. George Boggs, president of the American Association of Community Colleges, attributes the growth to changes in the general perception of community colleges. "Our reputation has continued to improve," he says. According to a 2008 report from the Department of Education, the proportion of high-school seniors with high standardized-test scores and strong overall qualifications enrolling in community colleges has grown since 1992.The report also found that two-thirds of students who apply to community colleges intend to go on to earn a four- year degree at another institution. Still, some college counselors remain wary about advising high-performing students to take this route. "The community college may not be a good academic fit for all students," says Bob Bardwell, a guidance counselor in Monson,Mass. "Some complain it's not challengingenough." Furthermore, he adds, students often find it's not as easy to transfer into the four-year schools they want as they might have thought.But just when their profile is improving and demand is climbing, community colleges are seeing their resources disappear. The struggling economy has prompted state and local government, the main revenue source for most community colleges, to cut back on budgets, which means freezing new hires and slashing class sections. "The funding gets cut at the worst possible time," says Boggs. According to a 2007 survey conducted by the National Council of State Directors of Community Colleges, 16 states reported that they lacked the capacity to meet the projected community- college needs of high-school graduates in their states. Leo Chavez, president of Sierra College in Rocklin, Calif., is bracing for further budget cuts, though he already had to turn away many prospective students this fall. "We have students coming to us in droves," he says."It's really a crisis. Applications are rising dramatically and, at the same time, we are reducing what we can offer."As is the case nationwide, in California, applications are already pouring in for the fall 2009 semester; the state's Community College League estimates that up to 250,000 students will have to be turned away. Simone The lemaque, 24, of Palo Alto,Calif. ,knows that frustration firsthand. She worked as a waitress to save enough money for classes at nearby Foothill College. But when she went to register in July, two months before the start of the semester, she was already too late. Her math and English classes were already at capacity. "It's really discouraging," she says. Unlike some other students,she can't afford to take classes anywhere else. But Thelemaque hasn't given up. She's hoping to get the classes this upcoming semester and if she can't, she'll try again next year. She's determined to get a college degree, because it's what she needs to get her dream job:she wants to be a teacher.1.Why does Jenna Tibbitts choose to attend Atlantic Cape Community College first instead of the four-year university'?A) She has a near-perfect GPA. B) Her parents are worried about her safety.C) She wants to reduce the cost. D) She is not ready to go to university.2.What does Sarah Tibbling say about community college?A) It's just a stepping-stone to society.B) It's more popular than a four-year institution.C) It's the only way to getting a higher degree.D) It was once considered a place for poor-achieving students. 3.What did the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities find about some private colleges and universities?A) Their enrollments decrease. B) Their enrollments climb up.C) Their students' average age rises. D) Their students' average age remains low.4.Why has the average age on community college campus remained low this year?A) There are fewer unemployed workers.B) The recession drives people to get training early.C) There are more fresh high-school graduates.D) There are fewer adult students for additional training.5.The original purpose of community colleges was to serve______.A) the underperforming students B) the top graduatesC) the students from poor families D) the middle-class students6.According to George Boggs, what has contributed to the increasing enrollments of community colleges?A) The improved reputation of the community colleges.B) The rapid growth of the economy.C) The high standardized-test scores of students.D) The increased number of fresh high-school graduates.7.What do some students complain about community college according to Bob Bardwell?A) Its tuition fee is too high to be afforded.B) Its courses are targeted at high-performing students.C) Its facilities are not enough for everyone.D) Its courses are not challenging enough.8.According to Leo Chavez, due to budget cuts, his community college has to turn down many______.9.Simone Thelemaque failed in applying for Foothill College because she was______for registration.10.Before Simone Thelemaque could get her dream job,she has to get______.Part ⅣReading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)Section ADirections: 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 followingthe 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.Species can respond to global warming in two ways: adapt and survive, or die. Biologists foresee climate change driving many species to (47) over the next century,especially those that are unable to adjust (48) enough. Plants and animals evolved to (49) in specific ecological environment, and while some may adapt to new environments--and many have already--for many others, it will take time. But the changes driven by human-generated greenhouse gases may be coming on too fast.That's exactly what appears to be happening with the worldwide lizard (蜥蜴) population. A few years ago, a team of herpetologists (爬虫学家) first noticed a suspicious pattern of extinctions among populations of European lizards. At the time,it wasn't (50) why they were dying--it could have been global warming,but it also could have been disease or loss of habitat. So researchers set out to get the hard evidence, ultimately launching a global study that (51) drew in more than two dozen scientists from around the world.The results,appearing in the May 14 issue of Science, are (52) :populations of lizards have been lost on five continents over the past few decades, and based on these extinction patterns--and the current (53) of global warming--scientists (54) that by 2080 nearly 40% of all lizard populations and 20% of lizard species could vanish. Given that lizards are a key (55) of food for many birds, snakes and other animals, and are important predators of insects,the (56) of these animals could have major influence up and down the food chain.A) clear I) predictB) distinguish J) disappearanceC) extinction K) expectD) vividly L) surviveE) eventually M) sourceF) believable N) dramaticG) rapidly O) rateH) originSection BDirections: 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"Do you know what the most complex mass of protoplasm (原生质) on earth is?"Marian Diamond asks her students on the first day of anatomy class as she casually opens a flowery hatbox and lifts out a preserved human brain. "This mass only weighs 3 lb., and yet it has the capacity to conceive of a universe a billion light-years across. Isn't that marvelous?"Diamond is an esteemed neuroanatomist (神经解剖学家) and one of the most admired professors at the University of California, Berkeley. It would be a privilege for anyone to sit in on her lectures. And, in fact, anyone can. Videos of her popular course are available free online, part of a growing movement by academic institutions worldwide to open their once exclusive halls to all who want to peek inside. In March,YouTube launched an education hub called YouTube Edu, dedicated exclusively to videos from the more than 100 schools--ranging from Grand Rapids Community College to Harvard Business School--that have set up official channels on the site. Liberated from the stew of pop-culture vlogs (视频博客) and silly cat videos, the collection highlights how much free education is out there.The bigger question is, why have colleges started posting all this stuff at no charge? "Schools have always wanted to have their own area where they could be among their peer institutions and help with the discovery of their content," says Obadiah Greenberg,who leads the project at YouTube.The volume of YouTube Edu's content, which includes campus tours and other nonacademic material, can be overwhelming, but the view-count sorting feature helps users quickly locate must-see videos, which they can comment on and rate on a five-star scale.There is clearly a big appetite for all kinds of online lectures. But one of the most interesting consequences of open courseware may be its impact on teachers,who have a new way to get feedback--and exposure."It used to be that research was No. 1. Now people are working harder to be better teachers," Diamond says. Sifting through e-mails, the 82-year-old professor reads overmessages she's saved from students and teachers who watched her lectures from as far away as England and Egypt. "At this time of life, when everybody else is retiring and stepping aside, thinking they've done it all, you're getting this worldwide connection. It's beautiful."57. Why can anyone have the privilege to listen to Diamond's lecture?A) Everyone can have the opportunity to tour around the campus.B) Her university opens its door to all who want to study there.C) Videos of her courses are now available to people online.D) She has been touring around the world to give lectures.58. What do we know about YouTube Edu?A) It is aimed to open lectures to all who want to have a look.B) It helps many schools to set up official channels online.C) Viewers can comment on the videos of courses on the site.D) It is a collection of pop-culture vlogs and fun videos.59.According to Greenberg,colleges post the courses online for free to______.A) claim its status in a particular area B) attract potential studentsC) follow the innovation in education D) share their intellectual property60.According to the passage, how could students find the most popular videos quickly in YouTube Edu?A) By entering the title of the video. B) By referring to the view-count sorting.C) By reading the viewers' comments. D) By using an open courseware.61.What is the positive influence the online video courses have on teachers?A) They can pay more attention to research.B) They can know better about students' responses.C) They can delay their retiring time.D) They can connect worldwide teachers together.Passage TwoAdmit it: at some point in your life, you've been completely obsessed. Obsessed with a particular project perhaps, or a great author,or that hot senior who smiled at you once when you were a freshman. Obsession is common and typically harmless, often a powerful motivator and a source of artistic inspiration. Yet its extremes are also feared and criticized, because they form the foundation for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a disease that has apparently exploded in prevalence in recent decades. How exactly can we reconcile two conflicting notions of the same phenomenon?Perhaps we can't--but we can gain some insight by taking a closer look at society's complex history with obsession, Lennard J. Davis assumes in his new book. Since the 18th century our understanding of obsession has evolved from believing it to be an incurable "madness", thought to afflict a small number of people who were typically poor, to a potentially curable disease afflicting many, including the upper classes.Mental illnesses such as OCD and depression (or at least the tendencies toward them)have practically become a hallmark of passion. This association could partially explain why such illnesses are now so commonly diagnosed, Davis maintains since 1970 diagnoses of OCD have increased at least 40-fold.Davis's book also provides biographies of famous artists and psychiatrists with obsessive tendencies. Those who have a purely scientific interest in OCD, however, may find themselves a little bored at times. However, Davis makes several interesting points. For one thing, he says, the difference between OCD and healthy obsession may simply be self- perception. People with OCD feel they are abnormal and wish they could change; obsessive people who do not have OCD--including people with "obsessive-compulsive personality", considered by psychiatrists to be normal--feel just fine.Considering the close relation between OCD and "healthy obsessions" ,Davis argues that we tend to draw too strong a line between the healthy and the pathological (病态的). Many people have careers that require repetitive-almost obsessive—attention,and most of us take notice of warnings to take careful precautions in our daily routines to stay healthy and protect ourselves. "We suffer from many requirements of modern life that make us focus on one thing, or many single things," Davis writes. OCD, he explains, is simply a subcategory (子范畴) of what we all do every single day.62. How does the author understand obsession?A) It is a popular project that improves people's feeling.B) It is a h~rmless thing that motivates and inspires people.C) It is a kind of mental illness which is fearful and prevalent.D) It is a symptom that will certainly develop into OCD.63.What is Lennard J. Davis's opinion towards the reconciliation of the two notions?A) People are definitely unable to reconcile the two notions.B) People today have to look at the OCD closely.C) It's not difficult to reconcile the two notions.D) People can comprehend them through history observation.64.How do people's views about obsession evolve?A) People nowadays believe obsessions may be generally curable.B) People in the past believed it was madness carried by all classes.C) People in the past believed it was an incurable physical disease.D) People nowadays believe only upper class carry the disease.65.What may be the difference between obsessive people and people with OCD according to Davis?A) People with OCD behave abnormally but think they are normal.B) The two kinds of people just have different self-perceptions.C) People with OCD have obsessive-compulsive personality.D) Obsessive people think they are better than people with OCD.66. What attitude to OCD and healthy obsession should people take in life?A) People should draw a line between OCD and healthy obsession.B) People would better take careful measures to fight OCD.C) People should not make a fuss of obsession.D) People with careers requiring obsessive attention should worry about themselves.Part ⅤClozeDirections: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.There is not much new about people's doubts about organic food. Many are beginning to believe that organic food is not all that it is cracked up to be and they (67) having to pay a premium for it. The British have always (68) price to quality when it comes (69) food, and with no new scandal to (70)our fears and minds,we have reverted (恢复, 重提) to type.The organic movement itself has not helped matters much. There is such an absurd proliferation (增值,繁茂) of (71)licensed to declare products as organic, each with differing (72) for what constitutes organic.There will always be a very small sector of the market which will buy organic products on an ethical (73) , and another which remains convinced by the health arguments,(74)these remain tiny in (75) to the food market as a whole. The conversion of the mass market to the organic way depended on either a) continuing food scares~or b) strongly 76 benefits (77) quality and flavor if it was to ride over the (78) British obsession with price.Well,we have run out of food scares for the time being, and the trouble is that the qualitative differences between organic and non-organic foods are not (79)obvious. There were, are, some splendid products, but far too many were badly (80) , (81) made or simply (82) . The differential in price is not (83) by a visible improvement 84 quality.In the end, (85) ,whether or not the organic sector (86) or fades will not depend on public demand or public skepticism. It will depend on what the supermarkets decide to sell us.67. A) like B) resent C) resemble D) reside68. A) preferred B) liked C) increased D) chose69. A) in B) with C) about D) to70. A) inspire B) attack C) focus D) prevent71. A) parties B) ambitions C) bodies D) foreigners72. A) criteria B) criticism C) creativity D) crafts73. A) range B) dependence C) basement D) basis74. A) for B) but C) so D) or75. A) interest B) benefit C) relation D) extreme76. A) recognized B) judged C) approved D) perceived77. A) in view of B) in terms of C) thanks to D) reliable to78. A) traditional B) radical C) historic D) ordinary79. A) hardly B) scarcely C) readily D) clearly80. A) cooked B) conceived C) eaten D) sold81. A) well B) perfectly C) badly D) wisely82. A) unsatisfied B) terrific C) dreary D) upset83. A) matched B) compared C) replaced D) balanced84. A) about B) at C) under D) in85. A) furthermore B) however C) in addition D) consequently86 A) disappears B) enriches C) flourishes D) perishesPart ⅥTranslationDirections: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese givenin brackets. Please write your translation on Answer Sheet 2.87. ______(如果这种动物灭绝了) ,our future generation would not even have a chance to see it.88. ______(就个人能力而言) ,he is competent for the work.89. Anyone______(犯罪)can not escape being punished.90. My parents always educated me to ______(预留一些钱以备急用).91. ______(在三个月内掌握一门外语)is not an easy thing,but he made it.。

2013年英语专四真题与答案

2013年英语专四真题与答案

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013)PART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]SECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. According to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could beA. presents.B. fruitsC. sauceD. meat2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCECTA. roast turkeyB. sweet potatoesC. meatD. carrots3. Why did Helen come to Rob’s house?A. She wanted to talk to Bob.B. She had come to help Bob.C. She had been invited to lunch.D. She was interested in cooking.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.4. Why did the woman phone the club?A. She wanted to know more about it.B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.C. She wanted to learn a new language.D. She was interested in social activities.5. We learn from the conversation that the clubA. mainly organize language activities.B. accepts members from local students.C. has been set up for a long time.D. is increasing its membership.6. According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German onA. Wednesday.B. Tuesday.C. Monday.D. Friday.7. What is the man going to do after the conversation?A. Call up the woman for her address.B. Wait for the woman to call him again.C. Mail the woman some information.D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.8. According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?A. Difficult questions from interviewees.B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees.C. Lack of professional background.D. Lack of interviewing skills.9. The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPTA. prospective.B. useful.C. important.D. tiring.10. We learn from the conversation that the womanA. works better at job fairs.B. prefers honest people.C. often works on her own.D. is experienced in her work. SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.11. According to today’s weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?A. Scandinavian mountain.B. Northwestern Europe.C. Northern Europe.D. Southern Europe.12. In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?A. Southern Europe.B. Northern Europe.C. Eastern Europe.D.Northwestern Europe.13. In which region will the weather change tomorrow?A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean.B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.C. Central parts of the Mediterranean.D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 2014. According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?A. Closer contact with modern devices.B. Greater changes in social organization.C. Better understanding of mass media.D. More useful information to better their life.15. The speaker questions about everybody’s access to technological advances. The main reason isA. illiteracy.B. poverty.C. food shortage.D. ignorance.16. According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPTA. giving everyone a radio or TV.B. starting to carry out the scheme in ten years.C. offering internet service to more people.D. providing more job opportunities.17. What could be topic of the passage?A. Growth in telecommunications.B. Technology and the developing world.C. Education and medical care.D. Building an information society.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.18. People in Latin America wear something ______ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year.A. newB. redC. whiteD. yellow19. Which of the following New Year’s traditions signals friendship?A. Throwing old dishes.B. Wearing something red.C. Wearing something white.D. Eating round fruits.20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one’s own New Year’s tradition?A. Watching TV at home.B. Going to bed early.C. Visiting friends.D. Running and shouting outside. SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.21. What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?A. 15 schools have started social studies.B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks.C. Students are ready to use electronic resources.D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.22. With digital textbooks, schools have saved about ______ million dollars.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4Questions 23 to 24 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.23. Who found the suspicious item at the airport?A. TSA agents.B. FBI agents.C. The police.D. Passengers.24. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.D. The security authorities identified the explosives.Questions 25 to 26 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.25. According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPTA. alcohol abuse.B. smoking.C. depression.D. schizophrenia.26. Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?A. To prevent patients from smoking.B. To better understand patients.C. To get patients occupied.D. To teach patients some skills.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.27. What is the main purpose of the new rules?A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.28. The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because theyA. had only covered cargo plane pilots.B. had failed to cover all the pilots.C. would be put into effect in two years.D. would be too costly if implemented.Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.29. Why is increase in livestock production necessary?A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.B. Because more people will become wealthier.C. Because it may help double food production.D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.30. What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?A. Balance between human survival and ecology.B. Conflict between less land and more production.C. Difference between present and future needs.D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.PART 3 CLOZE 15 MINEveryone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state:without it, it(31)_____not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us;(3 2)_____the workers in government offices who(33)_____our health,our food,ou r water,and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves.(34)_____taxat ion,we pay for things that we need just(35)_____we need somewhere to live and s omething to eat.But(36)_____everyone knows that taxation is necessary,diffe rent people have different ideas about(37)____taxation should be arranged.In most countries,a direct tax on(38)_____,which is called income tax,(39)__ ___.It is arranged in such(40)______that the poorest people pay nothing,and th e percentage of tax grows(41)____as the taxpayer's income grows.In some countr ies,for example,the tax on the richest people(42)______as high as ninety-five per cent!(43)_____countries with taxation nearly(44)_____have indirect tax ation too.Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or“duties.”Of course,it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops(45)___ ___really have to pay the duties,in the(46)______of higher prices.In some cou ntries,(47)_____,there is a tax on things sold in the shops.If the most necessa ry things are taxed,a lot of money is(48)____but the poor people suffer most.I f unnecessary things(49)___jewels and fur coats are taxed,less money is obtain ed but the tax is(50) ______as the rich pay it.Probably this last kind of indirect tax,together with a direct tax on incomes whi ch is low for the poor and high for the rich,is the best arrangement.31. A. can B. may C. could D. would32. A. nor B. neither C. never D. not33.A. look into B. look over C. look over D. look through34.A. In accordance with B. By means of C. With reference to D. On account of 35. A. as well as B. as good as C. as such as D. as much as36. A. if B. when C. though D. as37. A. when B. how C. why D. which38. A. personst B. sectors C. communities D. classes39.A. remains B. stays C. exists D. happens40.A. form B. way C. measure D. method41. A. quicker B. speedier C. more D. larger42. A. grows up B. increases up C. goes up D. lifts up43. A. But B. Consequently C.Similarly D. And44.A. periodically B. almost C. often D. always45. A. which B. who C. what D. whom46. A. manner B. form C. means D. way47.A. either B. also C. too D. often48. A. lent B. saved C. borrowed D. collected49. A. alike B. like C. as D. for50.A. heavier B. fairer C. finer D. betterPART4GRAMMAR&VOCABULARY15MINThere are thirty sentences in this section.Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Choose one word or phrase that best complet es the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51.Facing the board of directors,he didn‟t deny________breaking the agreement .A.himB.itC.hisD.its52.Xinchun returned from aboard a different man.The italicized part functions a s a(n)______.A.appositive(同位语)B.objectC.adverbialplement.53.Which of the following is a compound word(复合词)? ______.A.Nonsmoker.B.Deadline.C.Meanness.D.Misfit.54.Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood? ______.A.Lucy insisted that her son get home before5o’clock?B.She used to drive to work,but now she takes the city metro.C.Walk straight ahead,and don't turn till the second traffic lights.D.Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.55.The following determiners(限定词)can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT______.A.moreB.enough.C.many.D.such.56.Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?______.A.She opened the door and quietly went in.B.Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.C.Think it over again and you‟ll get an answer.D.He is somewhat arrogant,and I don't like this.57.Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)? ______.A.Much.B.Neither.C.One.D.Quarter.58.All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT______.A.Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.B.The President is coming to the UN next week.C.The school pupils will be home by now.D.He is going to email me the necessary information.59.Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?______.A.Politics are the art or science of government.B.Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.C.Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.D.All the furniture has arrived undamaged.60.Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship______.A.The arrival of the touristsB.The law of NewtonC.The occupation of the islandD.The plays of Oscar Wilde61.Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive? ______.A.He is not the man to draw back.B.Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.rry has a large family to support.D.There is really nothing to fear.62.Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence? ______.A.Let me drive you home,shall I?B.You will mind your own business!e and have dinner with us.D.I wish you could stay behind.‘63.If it______tomorrow,the match would be put off.A.were to rainB.was to rainC.was rainingD.had rained64.Which of the following sentences expresses a fact?______.A.Mary and her son must be home by now.B.Careless reading must give poor results.C.It‟s getting late,and I must leave now.D.He must be working late at the office.65.The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词)EXCEPT______.A.remain.B.turn.C.write.D.knock.66.____to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.A.AdheringB.AdoptingC.AdjustingD.Acquainting67.He is fed up with the same old dreary routine,and wants to quit his job.The un derlined part means_________.A.dullB.boringC.longD.hard68.At last night‟s party Larry said something that I though was beyond me.The und erlined part means________.A.I was unable to do C.I was unable to stopB.I couldn’t understand D.I couldn’t tolerate69.The couple______their old house and sold it for a vast profit.A.did forB.did inC.did withD.did up70.Sally contributed a lot to the project,but she never once accepted all the___ _for herself.A.creditB.attentionC.focusD.award71.The child nodded,apparently content with his mother‟s promise.The underlined part means_________.A.as far as one has learntB.as far as one is concernedC.as far as one can seeD.as far as one is told72.The________that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays.A.issueB.argumentC.pointD.sentence73.Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work.T heunderlined part means________.A.limitedB.unnecessaryC.overdueD.much74.The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an acc ident.The underlined part means_________.A.if an accident happensB.if an accident can be preventedC.before an accidentD.during an accident75.Traditionally,local midwives would________all the babies in the area.A.handleB.produceC.deliverD.help76.No food or drink is allowed on the premises.The underlined part means_______ _A.proposition B.advertisement C.building D.street77.The court would not accept his appeal unless________evidence is provided.A.conclusiveB.definiteC.eventualD.concluding78.As soon as he opened the door,a________of cold air swept through the house.A.flowB.movementC.rushD.blast79.She really wanted to say something at the meeting,but eventually________fr om it.A.preventedB.refrainedC.limitedD.restricted80.The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted.The underlined part means_________.A.brightlyB.light-heartedlyC.cheerfullyD.lightlyPART V READING COMPREHENSION25MINIn this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished stat ements,each with four suggested answers marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AThe art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over2,000years ago.Now,twit ter,instant messaging,e-mail,blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to c ommunication-but none can replace the role of a great speech.The spoken word can handle various vital functions:persuading or inspiring,inf orming,paying tribute,entertaining,or simply introducing someone or somethin g or accepting something.Over the past year,the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view.When t he leaders met inCopenhagen in December2009,persuasive words from activists en couraged them to commit themselves to firmer action.Inspirational speeches conf ront the emotions.They focus on topics and matters that are close to people's hea rts.During wars,generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for batt le.A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us.The inf ormation must be clear,accurate,and expressed in a meaningful and interesting w ay.(流行病)announced,the idea of“swine flu”many rmative speeches from World H ealth Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so t hey could take sensible precautions.Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss o f a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting.Madonna' s speech about Michael Jackson,after his death,highlighted the fact that he wil l continue to live on through his music.It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role.It ca n also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.If you‟re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundne ss of your argument.In sports,athletes know the importance of a pep talk(鼓舞士气的讲话)before a match to inspire teammates.You yourself may be asked to do a present ation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance. On a more personal level,a friend may be upset and need comforting.Or you might b e asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding,where yo ur language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.Great speaking ability is not something we're born with.Even Barack Obama works h ard to perfect every speech.For a brilliant speech,there are rules that you can put to good use.To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outs tanding speeches in the past.81.The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because______.A.it has always been used to inspire or persuade people.B.it has a big role to play in the entertainment business.C.it plays important roles in human communication.D.it is of great use in everyday-life context.82.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaki ng? _____A.Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.B.Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.C.The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers'speec hes.D.Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.83.Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT______.A.to convince people in a debate.B.to inform people at a presentation.C.to advise people at work.D.to entertain people at a wedding.84.According to the passage,which of the following best explains the author's v iew on______ “great speaking ability”?A.It comes from observing rules.B.It can be perfected with easy effort.C.It can be acquired from birth.D.It comes from learning and practice.85.What is the main idea of the passage?______.A.Public speaking in international forums.B.The many uses of public speaking.C.Public speaking in daily life context.D.The rules of public speaking.TEXT BEvery business needs two things,says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden:inspiration and desperation.In2001,Alden had both.He'd sold two snowboarding businesses,and he was desperately bored.But he had an idea:He wanted to make a new kind of headp hone.“I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were list ening to music,”he explains.Then I'm in a chairlift,I've got my headphones on, and I realize my phone is ringing.As1take my gloves off and reach for my phone,I think,“It can't be that tough to make headphones with two plugs,one for music an d one for your cell phone.”Alden described what he wanted to a designer,perfecte d a prototype,and outsourced(外包)manufacturing overseas.Alden then started designing headphones into helmets,backpacks-anywhere that w ould make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding.“Selling into board and s kate shops wasn't a big research effort,”he explains.“Those were the only guys I knew!”Alden didn‟t want to be a manufacturer.And by outsourcing,he'd hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt.But he was wrong.So he asked h is wife,“Can I put a(抵押贷款)on the house?She said,…What is the worst thing that can happen?We lose the house,we sell our cars,and we start all over again.‟I definitely married the rig ht woman!”For the next two years,Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manuf acturers.“Factories won't ship your product till they get paid,”he says.“But it takes four or five months to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on yo ur door.So we paid the factory first.”Gradually,non-snowboarders began to notice the colorful headphones.In2006,th e company started selling them in1,400FYE(For Your Entertainment)stores.“We knew that nine out often people walking into that store would be learning about Sk ullcandy for the first time.Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead?We had agreed to buy back anything we didn’t sell,but we wer e dealing with huge numbers.It’d kill us to take back all the productsAlden‟s fears faded as Skullcandy became the No.1headphone seller in those stor es and tripled its revenue to$120million in one year.His key insight was that he adphones weren’t gadgets;they were a fashion accessory.“In the beginning,”he s ays,“that little white wire that said you had an iPod---that was cool.But now w earing the white bud means you’re just like everyone else.Headphones occupy thi s critical piece of cranial real estate and are highly visible.”Today,Skullcandy is America's second-largest headphone supplier,after Sony.Wi th79employees,the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined.86.Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because he______.A.was no longer in snowboarding business.B.had no other business opportunities.C.was very fond of modern music.D.saw an inconvenience among mobile users.87.The new headphone was originally designed for______.A.snowboarders.B.motorcyclists.C.mountain hikers.D.marathon runners.88.Did Alden solve the money problem?______.A.He sold his house and his cars.B.Factories could ship products before being paid.C.He borrowed money from a mortgage company.D.He borrowed money from his wife's family.89.What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores?______.A.He spent more money on product advertising.B.He promised to buy back products not sold.C.He agreed to sell products at a discount.D.He improved the colour design of the product.90.Alden sees headphones as______.A.a sign of self-confidence.B.a symbol of status.C.part of fashion.D.a kind of device.TEXT CI was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj c alled.“Sit down,”she said.I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotte n the haircut from hell.I laughed and said,“It can't be that bad.”But it was.Before the phone call,I had30years of retirement saving in a“safe”fund with a brilliant financial guru(金融大亨).When I put down the phone,my savings were gone.I felt as if I had died and,f or some unknown reason,was still breathing.Since Bernie Madoff‟s arrest on charges of running a$65million Ponzi scheme,I'v eread many articles about how we investors should have known what was going on.I wi sh I could say I had reservations about Madoff before“the Call”,but I did not. On New Year's Eve,three weeks after we lost our savings,six of us Madoff people gathered at Taj's house for dinner.As we were sitting around the table,someone a sked,“If you could have your money back right now,but it would mean giving up wha t you have learned by losing it,would you take the money or would you take what lo sing the money has given you?”My husband was still in financial shock.He said,“I just want the money back.”I w asn't certain where I stood.I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open .I’d been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost:always focu sed on the bite that was yet to come,not the one in my mouth.No matter how much I ate or had or experienced,it didn’t satisfy me,because I wasn’t really taking it in,wasn't absorbing it.Now I was forced to pay attention.Still,I couldn't hon estly say that if someone had offered me the money back,I would turn it down.But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalc ulable,and they didn’t think it would have become apparent without the ground of financial stability beingripped out from underneath them.My friend Michael said,I’d started to get complacent.It’s as if the muscles of my heart started to atroph(萎缩).Now they‟re awake,alive—and I don‟t want to go back.”Theseweren’tjust empty words.Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders tomeet their expenses.Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone’s garage ap artment in three weeks.Three friends had declared bankruptcy and weren't sure wh ere or how they were going to live.91.What did the author learn from Taj‟s call?A.had got an awful haircut.B.They had lost their retirement savings.C.Taj had just retired from work.D.They were going to meet for lunch.92.How did the author feel in the following weeks?A.Angry.B.Disappointed.C.Indifferent.D.Desperate.93.According to the passage,to which was she“forced to pay attention”?A.Her friends.B.Her husband.C.Her lost savings.D.Her experience.94.Which of the following statements is CORRECT about her friends?A.Her friends valued their experience more.B.Her friends felt the same as she did.C.Her friends were in a better financial situation.D Her friends were more optimistic than she.95.What is the message of the passage?A.Desire for money is human nature.B.One has to be decisive during crises.C.Understanding gained is more important than money lost.D.It is natural to see varied responses to financial crises.TEXT DIn the19th century,there used to be a model of how to be a good person.There are a ll these torrents of passion flowing through you.Your job,as captain of your sou l,is to erect dams to keep these passions in check.Your job is to just say no to l aziness,lust,greed,drug use and the other sins.These days that model is out of fashion.You usually can’t change your behaviour b y simply resolving to do something.Knowing what to do is not the same as being abl e to do it.Your willpower is not like a dam that can block the torrent of self-indulgence.It 's more like a muscle,which tires easily.Moreover,you're a social being.If ev erybody around you is overeating,you‟ll probably do so,too.The19th-century character model was based on an understanding of free will.Toda y,we know that free will is bounded.People can change their lives,but ordering change is not simple because many things,even within ourselves,are beyond our d irect control.Much of our behaviour,for example,is guided by unconscious habits.Researchers at Duke University calculated that more than40percent of the actions we take are governed by habit,not actual decisions.Researchers have also come to understa nd the structure of habits—cue,routine,reward.You can change your own personal habits.If you leave running shorts on the floor at。

2013年06月_CET4考试试卷第二套

2013年06月_CET4考试试卷第二套

2013年6月英语四级考试真题试卷(2)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the importance of reading literature. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.注意:此部分试题在答题卡1上________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.School LunchRyan moved silently through the lunch line. The cook put a cheeseburger (奶酪汉堡) and an applesauce cup on his tray. He grabbed a bottle of milk from the cooler at the end of the line and found a seat in the cafeteria (食堂). Ryan saw that his friend Tyler had brought lunch from home."What did you bring today, Tyler?" he asked.Tyler pulled his meal out of its brown paper sack. "I've got a ham sandwich, chips, two cupcakes, and a can of soda."Ryan's mouth started to water. "Uh, Tyler," he said. "If you don't want one of those cupcakes, I'll take it. They sure look good. "Tyler handed Ryan his cupcake. "Sure," he said. "I won't eat all this."Lunch RequirementsIs Ryan eating a healthy meal if he eats the school lunch? School lunch supporters say "Yes." Recent studies show that a government-approved school lunch has more variety and is more nutritious (有营养的) than most lunches brought from home. It's also lower in fat.The National School Lunch Act requires that school lunches go along with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans developed by the government. Meals must contain a variety of foods with plenty of grains and at least one fruit or vegetable each day. Foods must not contain too much sugar or salt.A hot lunch can contain up to 30% fat, but not more than 10% of its calories (卡路里) should come from saturated (饱和的) fat. In an average week, you should get one-third of the daily Recommended Dietary Allowances for protein, iron, calcium (钙), and vitamins A and C from your school lunch.Dare to CompareLet's compare Ryan's and Tyler's meals to sec which is healthier. Ryan's hot lunch (without the cupcake from his friend) has 577 calories, 25 grams of total fat. and 12 grams of saturated fat. He had one serving of fruit, 26 grams of protein, and 483 milligrams of calcium. Ryan ate more total fat (39%) and saturated fat (19%) than the dietary guidelines recommend. However, schools can still meet the guidelines by having the numbers average out over a week of lunches.Tyler's lunch from home (this includes both cupcakes) had 1 014 calories. 45 grams (40%) of total fat, and 10 grams (9%) of saturated fat. He ate 21 grams of protein and 155 milligrams of calcium, but no fruits or vegetables. Tyler's meal met the saturated fat guidelines, but had too much total fat.Tyler ate more calories and total fat than Ryan did. Ryan ate more protein, calcium, and fruit than Tyler did. Which meal would you say is the healthier choice?? la Carte OptionsFederal standards and most school districts forbid selling food in the cafeteria that competes with the school lunch. Many programs do, however, offer à la carte choices for students who don't want the hot meal. Foods sold à la carte separate from the main meal and are priced individually. These foods do not have to meet the same nutritional standards as the foods on the hot lunch menu. Neither do the foods sold at a snack-bar or those foods available elsewhere in the school.A study in one Texas school district compared the lunches of fourth graders who did not have food choices with those of fifth graders who could choose either a standard lunch or select from a snack-bar. The fourth graders ate 25% more fruits and vegetables than the fifth graders.Food sold as fund-raisers can also have an impact on school lunch. The money raised is important to provide needed funds for many after-class activities. But the meal's overall nutritional quality usually goes down. Many of these foods are high in fat, sugar, or both,and often come in extralarge portions. Fundraisers rarely sell fruits and vegetables.Choosing WiselySchool food-service programs are trying to please students, and still offer quality, nutritious meals at low cost. That task isn't easy. One school district in New York decided to do something about it. A student advisory board kept the food-service director up-to-date on what the kids wanted. They also worked with school snack-bars to sell smaller servings of chips and candy.You can make healthy meal choices at school even when not-so-healthy choices are available. You can be sure to get a nutritious meal when you pick foods from the Food Guide Pyramid. For example, always drink milk or a calcium-rich juice for lunch. Even chocolate milk is more nutritious than soda or a sports drink. Stay away from snack foods offered à la carte. They may fill you up now, but the ones that contain a lot of fat and sugar will slow you down later. Always eat the fruits and vegetables offered at the meal. They help give you the energy and vitamins you need to get you through the rest of your school day.Some people like to make fun of school lunches, but good nutrition is no laughing matter. Your school's hot lunch is based on the Food Guide Pyramid, so it's full of nutrition. Give it a try. You might be pleasantly surprised.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2013年英语专四真题及答案解析

2013年英语专四真题及答案解析

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013)PART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]SECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. According to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could beA。

presents. B。

fruits C。

sauce D. meat2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCECTA. roast turkey B。

sweet potatoes C. meat D. carrots3. Why did Helen come to Rob’s house?A. She wanted to talk to Bob。

B. She had come to help Bob.C。

She had been invited to lunch. D。

She was interested in cooking。

Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.4. Why did the woman phone the club?A. She wanted to know more about it.B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.C。

2013年英语专四考试真题及答案解析

2013年英语专四考试真题及答案解析

2013年4月20日英语专业四级TEM4真题及答案(含部分解析)TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to youfour times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listenand try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passagewill be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds.The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you shouldcheck your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work oncemore.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefullyand then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each questionon Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversationscarefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listento the conversation.1. Accordi ng to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” couldbe _______.A. presentsB. fruitsC. sauceD. meat.2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCEPT _______.A. roast turkeyB. sweet potatoesC. meatD. carrots.3. Why did Helen come to Rob?s house?A. She wanted to talk to Rob.B. She had come to helpRob.C. She had been invited to lunch.D. She was interestedin cooking.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of theconversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listento the conversation.4. Why did the woman phone the club?A. She wanted to know more about it.B. She was a new comerand felt lonely. C. She wanted to learn a new language. D. She wasinterested in social activities.5. We learn from the conversation that the club _______.A. mainly organizes language activitiesB. accepts members from localstudentsC. has been set up for a long timeD. is increasing its membership6. According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German on_______.A. WednesdayB. TuesdayC. MondayD.Friday7. What is the man going to do after the conversation?A. Call up the woman for her address.B. Wait for the woman to callhim again.C. Mail the woman some information.D. Wait for the woman to pickup a form.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listento the conversation.8. According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?A. Difficult questions from interviewees.B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees.C. Lack of professional background.D. Lack of interviewingskills.9. The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attendingjob fairs EXCEPT _______.A. prospectiveB. usefulC. importantD. tiring10. We learn from the conversation that the woman _______.A. works better at job fairsB. prefers honest peopleC. often works on her ownD. is experienced in her work.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefullyand then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. According to today's weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?A. Scandinavian mountains.B. Northwestern Europe.C. Northern Europe.D. Southern Europe.12. In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?A. Southern Europe.B. Northern Europe.C. Eastern Europe.D. Northwestern Europe.13. In which region will the weather change tomorrow?A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean.B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.C. Central parts of the Mediterranean.D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?A. Closer contact with modern devices.B. Greater changes in social organization.C. Better understanding of mass media.D. More useful information to better their life.15. The speaker questions about everybody?s access to technological advances. The main reason is _______.A. illiteracyB. povertyC. food shortageD. ignorance16. According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPT _______.A. giving everyone a radio or TVB. starting to carry out the scheme in ten yearsC. offering internet service to more peopleD. providing more job opportunities17. What could be the topic of the passage?A. Growth in telecommunications.B. Technology and thedeveloping world.C. Education and medical care.D. Building an information society.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18. People in Latin America wear something _______ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year.A. newB. redC. whiteD. yellow19. Which of the following New Year?s traditions signals friendship?A. Throwing old dishes.B. Wearing something red.C. Wearing something white.D. Eating round fruits.20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one's own New Year?s tradition?A. Watching TV at home.B. Going to bed early.C. Visiting friends.D. Running and shouting outside.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?A. 15 schools have started social studies.B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks.C. Students are ready to use electronic resources.D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.22. With digital textbooks, schools have saved about _______ million dollars.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23. Who found the suspicious item at the airport?A. TSA agents.B. FBI agents.C. The police.D. Passengers.24. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.D. The security authorities identified the explosives.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.25. According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPT _______.A. alcohol abuseB. smokingC. depressionD. schizophrenia26. Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?A. To prevent patients from smoking.B. To better understand patients.C. To get patients occupied.D. To teach patients some skills.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. What is the main purpose of the new rules?A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.28. The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because they _______.A. had only covered cargo plane pilotsB. had failed to cover all the pilotsC. would be put into effect in two yearsD. would be too costly if implementedQuestions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29. Why is increase in livestock production necessary?A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.B. Because more people will become wealthier.C. Because it may help double food production.D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.30. What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?A. Balance between human survival and ecology.B. Conflict between less land and more production.C. Difference between present and future needs.D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: Without it, it (31)____ not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32)____ the workers in government offices who (33)____ our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves; nor the ministers and members of parliament(国会) who govern the country for us. (34)____ taxation, we pay for things that we need just (35)____ we need somewhere to live and something to eat. But (36)____ everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about (37)____ taxation should be arranged. Should each person have to pay a certain amount of money to the government each year? Or should there be tax on things that people buy and sell? If the first kind of taxation is used, should everyone pay the same tax, whether he is rich or poor? If the second kind of tax is preferred, should everything be taxed equally? In most countries, a direct tax on (38)____, which is called income tax, (39)____. It is arranged in such a(40)____ that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows(41)____ as the taxpayer?s income grows. In England, for example, the tax on the richest people (42)____ as high as ninety-five percent! (43)____ countries with direct taxation nearly (44)____ have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties”. Of course, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45)____ really have to pay the duties, in the (46)____ of higher prices. In some countries, (47)____, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (48)____, but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (49)____ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is got but the tax is (50)____, as the rich pay it.31. A. can B. may C. could D. would32. A. nor B. neither C. never D. not33. A. look into B. look over C. look after D. look through34. A. In accordance to B. By means of C. With reference to D. On account of35. A. as well as B. as good as C. as such as D. as much as36. A. if B. when C. though D. as37. A. when B. how C. why D. which38. A. persons B. sectors C. communities D. classes39. A. remains B. stays C. exists D. happens40. A. form B. way C. measure D. method41. A. quicker B. speedier C. more D. larger42. A. grows up B. increases up C. goes up D. lifts up43. A. But B. Consequently C. Similarly D. And44. A. periodically B. almost C. often D. always45. A. which B. who C. what D. whom46. A. manner B. form C. means D. why47. A. either B. also C. too D. often48. A. lent B. saved C. borrowed D. collected49. A. alike B. like C. as D. for50. A. heavier B. fairer C. finer D. betterPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.51. Facing the board of directors, he didn't deny ______ breaking the agreement.A. himB. itC. hisD. its52. Xinchun returned from abroad a different man. The italicized part functions as a(n) ______.A. appositive(同位语)B. objectC. adverbialD. complement.53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)A. NonsmokerB. DeadlineC. MeannessD. Misfit54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood?A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o?clock?B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.C. Walk straight ahead, and don't turn till the second traffic lights.D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.55. The following determiners(限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT ______.A. moreB. enoughC. manyD. such56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?A. She opened the door and quietly went in.B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.C. Think it over again and you'll get an answer.D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don?t like this.57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)A. MuchB. NeitherC. OneD. Quarter58. All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT ______.A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.B. The President is coming to the UN next week,C. The school pupils will be home by now.D. He is going to email me the necessary information.59. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?A. Politics are the art or science of government.B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged.60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship?A. The arrival of the touristsB. The law of NewtonC. The occupation of the islandD. The plays of Oscar Wilde61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive?A. He is not the man to draw back.B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.C. Larry has a large family to support.D. There is really nothing to fear.62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence?A. Let me drive you home, shall I?B. You will mind your own business.C. Come and have dinner with us.D. I wish you could stay behind.63. If it ______ tomorrow, the match would be put off.A. were to rainB. was to rainC. was rainingD. had rained64. Which of the following sentences expresses a fact?A. Mary and her son must be home by now.B. Careless reading must givepoor results.C. It's getting late, and I must leave now.D. He must be working lateat the office.65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT ______.A. remainB. turnC. writeD.knock66. ______ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.A. AdheringB. AdoptingC. AdjustingD. Acquainting67. He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job.The underlined part means ______.A. dullB. boringC. longD. hard68. At last night's party Larry said something that I thought was beyond me.The underlined part means ______.A. I was unable to doB. I couldn't understandC. I was unable to stopD. I couldn't tolerate69. The couple ______ their old house and sold it for a vast profit.A. did forB. did inC. did withD.did up70. Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted allthe ______ for herself.A. creditB. attentionC. focusD. award71. The child nodded, apparently content with his mother's promise. The underlined part means ______.A. as far as one has learntB. as far as one is concernedC. as far as one can seeD. as far as one is told72. The ______ that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays.A. issueB. argumentC. pointD. sentence73. Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work. The underlined part means ______.A. limitedB. unnecessaryC. overdueD. much74. The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident. The underlined part means ______.A. if an accident happensB. if an accident can be preventedC. before an accidentD. during an accident75. Traditionally, local midwives would ______ all the babies in the area.A. handleB. produceC. deliverD. help76. No food or drink is allowed on the premises. The underlined part means ______.A. propositionB. advertisementC. buildingD. string77. The court would not accept his appeal unless ______ evidence is provided.A. conclusiveB. definiteC. eventualD. concluding78. As soon as he opened the door, a ______ of cold air swept through the house.A. flowB. movementC. rushD. blast79. She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually ______ from it.A. preventedB. refrainedC. limitedD. restricted80. The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted. The underlined part means ______.A. brightlyB. light-heartedlyC. cheerfullyD. lightlyPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.TEXT ASaying “thank you” is probably the first thing most of us learn to do in a foreign language. After all, we're brought up to be polite, and it is importantto make a good impression upon other people —especially across national divides. The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication - but none can replace the role of a great speech. The spoken word can handle various vital functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something. Over the past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time. Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in 5 December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action. Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people's hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle. A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information must be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way. When the H1N1 pandemic流行病was announced, the idea of “swine flu”猪流感scared many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions. Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson, after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music. It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives. If you?re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument. In sports, athletes know the importance of a pep talk鼓舞士气的讲话before a match to inspire teammates. You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance. On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh. Great speaking ability is not something we're born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put to good use. To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.81. The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because _____.A. it has always been used to inspire or persuade people.B. it has a big role to play in the entertainment business.C. it plays important roles in human communication.D. it is of great use in everyday-life context.82. Which of the following statements is IN CORRECT about the role of public speaking?A. Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.B. Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.C. The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers' speeches.D. Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.83.Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT _____.A. to convince people in a debate.B. to inform people at a presentation.C. to advise people at work.D. to entertain people at a wedding.84. According to the passage, which of the following best explains the author's view on “great speaking ability”?A. It comes from observing rules.B. It can be perfected with easy effort.C. It can be acquired from birth.D. It comes from learning and practice.85. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Public speaking in international forums.B. The many uses of public speaking.C. Public speaking in daily life context.D. The rules of public speaking.TEXT BEvery business needs two things, says Skull candy CEO Rick Alden: inspiration and desperation. In 2001, Alden had both. He'd sold two snowboarding businesses, and he was desperately bored. But he had an idea: He wanted to make a new kind of headphone. “I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,” he explains. Then I'm in a chairlift索道, I've got my headphones on, and I realize my phone is ringing. As 1 take my gloves off and reach for my phone, I think, “It can't be that tough to make headphones with two plugs, one for music and one for your cell phone.” Alden described what he wanted to a designer, perfected a prototype, and outsourced外包manufacturing overseas. Alden then started designing headphones into helmets, backpacks - anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding. “Selling into board and skate shops wasn't a big research effort,” he explains. “Those were the only guys I knew!” Alden didn't want to be a manufacturer. And by outsourcing, he'd hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt. But he was wrong. So he asked his wife, “Can I put a m ortgage抵押贷款on the house? She said, ?What is the worst thing that can happen? We lose the house, we sell our cars, and we start all over again.? I definitely married the right woman!” For the next two years, Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers.“Factories won't ship your product till they get paid,” he says. “But it takes four or five months to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door. So we paid the factory first.” Gradually, non-snowboarders began to notice the colorful headphones. In 2006, the company started selling them in 1,400 FYE (For Your Entertainment) stores. “We knew that nine out often people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time. Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead? We had agreed to buy back anything we didn't sell, but we were dealing with huge numbers. It'd kill us to take back all the products.” Alden's fears faded as Skullcandy became the No. 1 headphone seller in those stores and tripled its revenue to $120 million in one year . His key insight was that headphones weren't gadgets; they were a fashion accessory. “In the beginning,” he says, “that little white wire that said you had an iPod—that was cool. But now wearing the white bud means you're just like everyone else. Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial real estate and are highly visible.” Today, Skullcandy is America's second-largest headphone supplier, after Sony. With 79 employees, the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined.86. Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because he _____.A. was no longer in snowboarding businessB. had no other business opportunitiesC. was very fond of modern musicD. saw an inconvenience among mobile users87. The new headphone was originally designed for _____.A. snowboardersB. motorcyclistsC. mountain hikersD. marathon runners88. Did Alden solve the money problem?A. He sold his house and his cars.B. Factories could ship products before being paid.C. He borrowed money from a mortgage company.D. He borrowed money from his wife's family.89. What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores?A. He spent more money on product advertising.B. He promised to buy back products not sold.C. He agreed to sell products at a discount.D. He improved the colour design of the product.90. Alden sees headphones as _____.A. a sign of self-confidenceB. a symbol of statusC. part of fashionD. a kind of deviceTEXT C“I'm a little worried about my future,” said Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate. He should be so lucky. All he had to worry about was whether to have an affair with Mrs Robinson. In the sixties, that was the sum total of post-graduation anxiety syndrome. I was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called. “Sit down,” she said. I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from hell. I laughed and said, “It can't be that bad.” But it was. Before the phone call, I had 30 years of retirement saving in a “safe” fund with a brilliant financial guru金融大亨.When I put down the phone, my savings were gone. I felt as if I had died and, for some unknown reason, was still breathing. Since Bernie Madoff?s arrest on charges of running a $65 million Ponzi scheme, I've read many articles about how we investors should have known what was going on. I wish I could say I had reservations about Madoff before “the Call”, but I did not. On New Year's Eve, three weeks after we lost our savings, six of us Madoff people gathered at Taj's house for dinner. As we were sitting around the table, someone asked, “If you could have your money back right now, but it would mean giving up what you have learned by losing it, would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?” My husband was still in financial shock. He said, “I just want the money back.” I wasn't certain where I stood. I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open. I?d been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost: always focused on the bite that was yet to come, not the one in my mouth. No matter how much I ate or had or experienced, it didn't satisfy me, because I wasn't really taking it in, wasn't absorbing it. Now I was forced to pay attention. Still, I couldn't honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back, I would turn it down. But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable, and they didn't think it would have become apparent without the ground of financial stability being ripped out from underneath them. My friend Michael said, “I?d started to get complacent. It?s as if the muscles of my heart started to atrophy萎缩. Now they?re awake, alive—and I don?t want to go back.” These weren't just empty words. Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders to meet their expenses. Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone?s garage apartment in three weeks. Three friends had declared bankruptcy and weren't sure where or how they were going to live.91. What did the author learn from Taj's call?A. had got an awful haircut.B. They had lost their retirement savings.C. Taj had just retired from work.D. They were going to meet for lunch.92. How did the author feel in the following weeks?A. Angry.B. Disappointed.C. Indifferent.D. Desperate.。

2013年英语专业四级语法考试题和答案(2)

2013年英语专业四级语法考试题和答案(2)

2013年英语专业四级语法考试题和答案(2)1.Freshman____ provides the incoming students with an opportunity to learn about their new environment and their place in it.A.orientationB.acquaintanceC.directoryD.dictation2.The volcano that raised the islands are still ____ in places.A.inactiveB.enormousC.energeticD.lively3.This law is so difficult to understand that only a lawyer can ____ us.A.enlightenB.illustrateC.explainD.demonstrate4.The king ____ his people with terrible taxes and punishment.A.depressedB.impressedC.oppressedD.expressed5.I have no ____ but to listen to my boss.A.privilegeB.respectC.priorityD.option6.Perhaps you are aware that I am your legal____ till you are of age.A.guardB.guardianC.escortD.supervisor7.Shortly after the ____of war he was enrolled in the army.A.outcomeB.outletC.outputD.outbreak8.The old man did not smoke himself and was so____ that he did not allow his friends to smoke when they visited him.A.intolerableB.tolerableC.intolerantD.tolerant9.He attends to the ____ of important business himself.A.transitionB.transactionC.transformationD.transmission10.The scene is so beautiful that it ____ my power of description.A.ascendsB.descendsC.transcendsD.overtakes11.The two cities were connected to each otherby a ____ after flood cut them off.A.suspensionB.diversionC.highwayD.12.On hearing her son’s voice on the line, all her fears and anxiety ____.A.retiredB.relayedC. dissipatedD.tightened13.In the 1980’s, four cities in southern China were first ____ as special economic zones, enjoying special policies.A.designatedB.judgedC.emergedD.nominated14.He is a man who believes in strict____ and he seldom deviates from his principles.A.wisdomB.brotherhoodC.worshipD.discipline15.He has been ____with a certain form of mental disorder for twenty years.A.afflictedB.addictedC.affiliatedD.consulted16.The city is setting about regulating the installation of ____ wires for the sake of smooth traffic and the safety of pedestrians.A.undergroundB.marineC.acidD.aerial17.Hamlet was in (a) ____ when he said “To be or not to be?”, for it is really hard for one to decide whether to die or to live!A.consciousnessB.delightC.dilemmaD.rage18.Any irresponsible explosion of nuclear weapons may bring ____ results to the environment and the mankind.A.desirableB.disastrousC.radicalD.rational19.Death is a ____ to everyone.God is impartial on this matter.A.gloryB.privilegeC.destinyD.farewell20.A sharp increase in military expenditure brought the cabinet a budget ___.A.deficitB.debtC.redD.estimation21.The well equipped swimming pool is the favorite____ of the boys in summer.A.residenceB.siteC.hauntD.hotel22.Don’t mention the failure in Mary’s ____or she will go crazy.A.distanceB.hearingC.rangeD.neighborhood23.The professor had to explain the profound theory in a/an ____language because of the audience’s poor knowledge in this field.A.luminousB.abstractC.dullD.theoretical24.The Forbidden City, known as the former____palace, is still kept intact at the center of the metropolis.A.emperorB.imperialC.feudalD.ancient25.The driver no longer____ himself in drinking after experiencing that accident.A.indulgedB.devotedC.immersedD.induced26.Since the complex moved away, this town has only a ____ of its former population.A.remainB.remainderC.majorityD.remnant27.Malnutrition(营养不良) and hard work____ her health and she looked thin and pale.A.promotedB.impairedC.acceleratedD.smashed28.Some people like to____ the old systems and traditions; others like to preserve them.A.innovateB.persistC.insistD.adhere29.He gave us ____ consent to take the apples for he smiled when he saw us do it.A.explicitB.implicitC.ambiguousD.negative30.I expected her to do well in the final examination, but she has been____ by her illness.A.caughtB.fascinatedC.discouragedD.handicapped31.The machine looked like a large,__________,old-fashioned typewriter.A.forcefulB.clumsyC.intenseD.tricky32.Though she began her______ by singing in alocal pop group, she is now a famous Hollywood movie star..A.employmentB.careerC.occupationD.profession33.Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to__________ with the local policeA.inquireB.consultC.registerD.profession34.Considering your salary, you should be able to __________at least twenty dollars a weekA.put forwardB.put upC.put out D put aside35.As he has__________ our patience, we’ll not wait for him any longer.A.tornB.wastedC.exhaustedD.consumed36.These teachers try to be objective when they__________ the integrated ability of their studentsA.justifyB.evaluateC.indicateD.reckon37.Mrs.Morris’s daughter is pretty and_______,and many girls envy her.A.slenderB.lightC.faintD.minor38.Tomorrow the mayor is to __________a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour of the city.A.coordinateB.cooperateC.accompanyD.associate39.I’m ______enough to know it is going to bea very difficult situation to compete against threestrong teams.A.realisticB.consciousC.registerD.resolve40.Can you give me even the __________clue as to where her son might be?A.simplestB.slightestC.leastD.utmost41.Norman Davis will be remembered by many with _______not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightfuland faithful friendA.kindnessB.friendlinessC.warmthD.affection42.Salaries for ________positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A.legalB.optionalC.voluntaryD.temporary43.Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S.society.______it has affected the traditional role of men.A.Above allB.In allC.At mostD.At last44.Science and technology have __________in important ways to the improvement of agricultural production.A.attachedB.assistedC.contributedD.witnessed45.As an actor he could communicate a whole __________of emotions.A.frameB.rangeC.numberD.scale46.This is what you should bear in mind: Don’t __________a salary increase before you actually get it.A.hang onB.draw onC.wait onD.count on47.The ship’s generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated __________instead of mechanically.A.artificiallyB.automaticallyC.manuallyD.synthetically48.The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn’t __________her grip on my arm.A.loosenB.removeC.relieveD.dismiss49.He never arrives on time and my ______is that he feels the meetings are useless.A.preferenceB.conferenceC.inferenceD.reference50.Mrs.Smith was so ______ about everything that no servants could please her.A.specificB.specialC.preciseD.particular答案:1-5 ACACD 6-10 BDCBC 11-15 BCADA16-20 DCBCA21-25 CBABA 26-30 DBABD 31-35 BBCDC 36-40 BACBB41-45 DDACB 46-50 DCACD 点击下载Word文档。

2013英语专业四级真题及答案

2013英语专业四级真题及答案

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013)—GRADE FOUR—TIME LIMIT: 130 MINPART 1 DICTATION 15 MINListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times: During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.PART 2 LITENING COMPREHENSION 20 MINSECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section, you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.1. According to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could beA. presents.B. fruitsC. sauceD. meat2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCECTA. roast turkeyB. sweet potatoesC. meatD. carrots3. Why did Helen come to Rob’s house?A. She wanted to talk to Bob.B. She had come to help Bob.C. She had been invited to lunch.D. She was interested in cooking.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.4. Why did the woman phone the club?A. She wanted to know more about it.B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.C. She wanted to learn a new language.D. She was interested in social activities.5. We learn from the conversation that the clubA. mainly organize language activities.B. accepts members from local students.C. has been set up for a long time.D. is increasing its membership.6. According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German onA. Wednesday.B. Tuesday.C. Monday.D. Friday.7. What is the man going to do after the conversation?A. Call up the woman for her address.B. Wait for the woman to call him again.C. Mail the woman some information.D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.8. According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?A. Difficult questions from interviewees.B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees.C. Lack of professional background.D. Lack of interviewing skills.9. The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPTA. prospective.B. useful.C. important.D. tiring.10. We learn from the conversation that the womanA. works better at job fairs.B. prefers honest people.C. often works on her own.D. is experienced in her work.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.11. According to today’s weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?A. Scandinavian mountain.B. Northwestern Europe.C. Northern Europe.D. Southern Europe.12. In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?A. Southern Europe.B. Northern Europe.C. Eastern Europe.D. Northwestern Europe.13. In which region will the weather change tomorrow?A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean.B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.C. Central parts of the Mediterranean.D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.14. According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?A. Closer contact with modern devices.B. Greater changes in social organization.C. Better understanding of mass media.D. More useful information to better their life.15. The speaker questions about everybody’s access to technological advances. The main reason isA. illiteracy.B. poverty.C. food shortage.D. ignorance.16. According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPTA. giving everyone a radio or TV.B. starting to carry out the scheme in ten years.C. offering internet service to more people.D. providing more job opportunities.17. What could be topic of the passage?A. Growth in telecommunications.B. Technology and the developing world.C. Education and medical care.D. Building an information society.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.18. People in Latin America wear something ______ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year.A. newB. redC. whiteD. yellow19. Which of the following New Year’s traditions signals friendship?A. Throwing old dishes.B. Wearing something red.C. Wearing something white.D. Eating round fruits.20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one’s own New Year’s tradition?A. Watching TV at home.B. Going to bed early.C. Visiting friends.D. Running and shouting outside.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.21. What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?A. 15 schools have started social studies.B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks.C. Students are ready to use electronic resources.D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.22. With digital textbooks, schools have saved about ______ million dollars.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4Questions 23 to 24 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.23. Who found the suspicious item at the airport?A. TSA agents.B. FBI agents.C. The police.D. Passengers.24. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.D. The security authorities identified the explosives.Questions 25 to 26 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.25. According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPTA. alcohol abuse.B. smoking.C. depression.D. schizophrenia.26. Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?A. To prevent patients from smoking.B. To better understand patients.C. To get patients occupied.D. To teach patients some skills.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.27. What is the main purpose of the new rules?A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.28. The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because theyA. had only covered cargo plane pilots.B. had failed to cover all the pilots.C. would be put into effect in two years.D. would be too costly if implemented.Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you willbe given 10 seconds to answer the questions.29. Why is increase in livestock production necessary?A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.B. Because more people will become wealthier.C. Because it may help double food production.D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.30. What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?A. Balance between human survival and ecology.B. Conflict between less land and more production.C. Difference between present and future needs.D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.PART 3 CLOZE 15 MINDecide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in th e corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: without it, it (31) _____ not be po ssible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32) _____ the workers in government of fices who (33) _____ our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves. (34) _____ taxation, we pay for things that we need just (35) _____ we need somewhe re to live and something to eat. But (36) _____ everyone knows that taxation is necessary, differe nt people have different ideas about (37)____ taxation should be arranged.In most countries, a direct tax on (38) _____, which is called income tax, (39) _____. It is arrang ed in such (40)______ that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows (41) _ ___ as the taxpayer's income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people (42)______ as high as ninety-five per cent! (43) _____ countries with taxation nearly (44) _____ have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties.”Of course, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45)______ really have to pay the duties, in the (46) ______ of higher prices. In some countries, (47) _____, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (48) _ ___ but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (49)___ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but the tax is (50) ______ as the rich pay it.Probably this last kind of indirect tax, together with a direct tax on incomes which is low for the p oor and high for the rich, is the best arrangement.31. A. can B. may C. could D. would32. A. nor B. neither C. never D. not33.A. look into B. look over C. look over D. look through34.A. In accordance with B. By means of C. With reference to D. On account of35. A. as well as B. as good as C. as such as D. as much as36. A. if B. when C. though D. as37. A. when B. how C. why D. which38. A. personst B. sectors C. communities D. classes39.A. remains B. stays C. exists D. happens40.A. form B. way C. measure D. method41. A. quicker B. speedier C. more D. larger42. A. grows up B. increases up C. goes up D. lifts up43. A. But B. Consequently C. Similarly D. And44.A. periodically B. almost C. often D. always45. A. which B. who C. what D. whom46. A. manner B. form C. means D. way47.A. either B. also C. too D. often48. A. lent B. saved C. borrowed D. collected49. A. alike B. like C. as D. for50.A. heavier B. fairer C. finer D. betterPART 4 GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 15 MINThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your an swers on Answer Sheet Two.51. Facing the board of directors, he didn‟t deny ________ breaking the agreement.A. himB. itC. hisD. its52. Xinchun returned from aboard a different man. The italicized part functions as a (n) ______.A. appositive (同位语)B. objectC. adverbialD. complement.53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)? ______.A. Nonsmoker.B. Deadline.C. Meanness.D. Misfit.54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood? ______.A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o’clock?B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.C. Walk straight ahead, and don't turn till the second traffic lights.D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.55. The following determiners(限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nounsEXCEPT ______.A. moreB. enough.C. many.D. such.56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST? ______.A. She opened the door and quietly went in.B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.C. Think it over again and you‟ll get an answer.D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don't like this.57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)? ______.A. Much.B. Neither.C. One.D. Quarter.58. All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT ______.A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.B. The President is coming to the UN next week.C. The school pupils will be home by now.D. He is going to email me the necessary information.59. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT? ______.A. Politics are the art or science of government.B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged.60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship? ______.A. The arrival of the touristsB. The law of NewtonC. The occupation of the islandD. The plays of Oscar Wilde61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive? ______.A. He is not the man to draw back.B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.C. Larry has a large family to support.D. There is really nothing to fear.62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence? ______.A.Let me drive you home, shall I?B.You will mind your own business!e and have dinner with us.D.I wish you could stay behind. ‘63. If it ______ tomorrow, the match would be put off.A. were to rainB. was to rainC. was rainingD. had rained64. Which of the following sentences expresses a fact? ______.A. Mary and her son must be home by now.B.Careless reading must give poor results.C. It‟s getting late, and I must leave now.D. He must be working late at the office.65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT ______.A. remain.B. turn.C. write.D. knock.66. ____ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.A. AdheringB. AdoptingC.AdjustingD. Acquainting67. He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part means _________.A. dullB. boringC. longD. hard68. At last night‟s party Larry said something that I though was beyond me. The underlined part means ________.A. I was unable to doC. I was unable to stopB. I couldn’t understandD. I couldn’t tolerate69. The couple ______their old house and sold it for a vast profit.A. did forB. did inC.did withD. did up70. Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the ____ for herself.A. creditB. attentionC. focusD. award71. The child nodded, apparently content with his mother‟s promise. The underlined part means _________.A. as far as one has learntB. as far as one is concernedC. as far as one can seeD. as far as one is told72. The ________ that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays.A. issueB. argumentC. pointD. sentence73. Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work. The underlined part means ________.A. limitedB. unnecessaryC. overdueD. much74. The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident. The underlined part means _________.A. if an accident happensB. if an accident can be preventedC. before an accidentD. during an accident75. Traditionally, local midwives would ________ all the babies in the area.A. handleB. produceC. deliverD. help76. No food or drink is allowed on the premises. The underlined part means ________.A. propositionB. advertisementC. buildingD. street77. The court would not accept his appeal unless ________ evidence is provided.A. conclusiveB. definiteC. eventualD. concluding78. As soon as he opened the door, a ________ of cold air swept through the house.A. flowB. movementC. rushD. blast79. She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually ________ from it.A. preventedB. refrainedC. limitedD. restricted80. The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted. The underlined pa rt means _________.A. brightlyB. light-heartedlyC. cheerfullyD. lightlyPART V READING COMPREHENSION 25 MINIn this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best ans wer. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AThe art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant me ssaging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication - but none can rep lace the role of a great speech.The spoken word can handle various vital functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying t ribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something. Over t he past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit them selves to firmer action. Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and m atters that are close to people's hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information m ust be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way.(流行病)announced, the idea of “swine flu” many people. Informative speeches from World Health Orga nization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible preca utions.Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one an d gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson ,after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisi ngly helpful in the course of our own lives.If you‟re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness ofyour argument. In sports, athletes know the importance of a pep talk(鼓舞士气的讲话) before a match to inspire teammates. You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at colle ge or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might beasked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.Great speaking ability is not something we're born with. Even Barack Obama works hardto perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put to good use. To lear n those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.81. The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because ______.A. it has always been used to inspire or persuade people.B. it has a big role to play in the entertainment business.C. it plays important roles in human communication.D. it is of great use in everyday-life context.82. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking? _____A. Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.B. Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.C. The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers' speeches.D. Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.83. Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT ______.A. to convince people in a debate.B. to inform people at a presentation.C. to advise people at work.D. to entertain people at a wedding.84. According to the passage, which of the following best explains the author's view on ______ “great speaking ability”?A. It comes from observing rules.B. It can be perfected with easy effort.C. It can be acquired from birth.D. It comes from learning and practice.85. What is the main idea of the passage? ______.A. Public speaking in international forums.B. The many uses of public speaking.C. Public speaking in daily life context.D. The rules of public speaking.TEXT BEvery business needs two things, says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden: inspiration and desperation. In 2001, Alden had both. He'd sold two snowboarding businesses, and he was desperately bored. But he had an idea: He wanted to make a new kind of headphone. “I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,” he explains. Then I'm in a chairlift,。

2013年四级模拟预测题 二套

2013年四级模拟预测题 二套

Part I Writing (30 minutes)注意:此部分试题在答题卡l上。

Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Styles of Living. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1.有些人愿意和父母居住在一起2.有些人想自己独立居住3.我的看法Styles of LivingPart II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [ C ]and [D]. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.The Right Amount of EnergyWe all enjoy being around people with energy. They inspire us. They are stimulating, fun, and uplifting. An energetic person has passion in his voice, a bounce in his step, and a smile on his face. Energy makes a person likable, and likability is akey ingredient in persuasive communications. Many business professionals underestimate the energy level required to generate enthusiasm among their listeners. But electrifying speakers bring it. They have an energy that is several levels higher than the people they are attempting to influence.Most business professionals could use an energy boost for public speaking situations such as Webinars, podcasts, staff meetings, conference calls, and television and radio interviews. Each of these opportunities requires a higher level of energythan would normally be appropriate if you were just chatting to someone in the hallway. But how do you project the right level of vigor without seeming over the top? By weighing yourself on an energy scale. And on this scale, more is better.The Energy ScaleRecently I helped an executive prepare for his first major presentation in his new role."Tell me where your energy is right now on a scale of one to ten,"I asked. "One being fast asleep and ten being Jim Cramer on Mad Money. You know, the guy who’s yelling and gesturing wildly on his CNBC show. Where are you now?""A three," the speaker replied."OK, what would it feel like to be a seven, eight or nine? Give it a try," I suggested.If they’re being honest, most presenters place themselves at a three to six on the energy scale. That means there is plenty of room to boost your energy while not appearing too zany. But keep in mind, once you hit a ten or higher, you could be the next YouTube (GOOG) hit--which is not necessarily your top objective! Here are several surefire strategies to boost your energy presence.1. Practice leaving your comfort zone.Record several minutes of your presentation as you would normally deliver it: Play it back, preferably with someone else watching and listening as well. Ask yourself and the observer, where am I on the energy scale? Now try it again. This time,break out of your comfort zone. Ham it up. Raise your voice. Use big gestures. Put a big smile on your face. Get to a point where you would feel slightly awkward and uncomfortable. Now watch it. Most likely your energy level will be far more engaging and still remain appropriate fur the situation.2. Smile and have fun.Why do most people seem to enjoy Virgin entrepreneur Richard Branson? Because the guy has fun and it shows. He always has a warm, engaging smile on his face. Of course, you can argue that it’s easy to walk around with a smile when you’re worth $4 billion! But seriously, smile. It won’t hurt and it will make you more likable. Most business professionals don’t smile as much as they should during presentatio ns. I’m helping some executives prepare for CES, the big Consumer Electronics Show in January where they will announce new products. They get so caught up in the slides and what they’re going to say ( as they should during preparation ), they forget that new products bring joy to their consumers. In most cases--with the exception of bad news, of course--the first and last thing you say to yourself before launching into your presentation should be, "Have3. Get your body moving.Many people are uncomfort able using expansive hand gestures. Don’t be. I spoke to David McNeill at the University of Chicago, who is known for his research into gesture and speech. He says that clear, confident speakers use hand gestures and that the gestures leave a positive impression on listeners.He went on to say that using gestures will help you speak better because for most of us it takes effort not to use gestures.Don’t be afraid of using your hands.AOL’s (TWX) is one of my favorite video search engines.I use it to retrieve clips of business speakers to study their body language. Symantec’s (SYMC) John Thompson, Oracle’s (ORCL) Larry Ellison, Cisco’s (CSCO) John Chambers, and eBay’s (EBAY) Meg Whitman are excellent examples of people with confident, energetic body language.4. Study TV and radio personalities.Stars of television and radio who score high on the likability scale have high-energy personalities. I had a conversation with Suze Orman over the phone a couple of years ago and remember it to this day. Her energy comes right through the speaker. What you see on her CNBC show is what you get behind the scenes. High energy. The other day I watched Food Network (SSP) star Rachael Ray sign books at a mall where I happened to be shopping. Sometimes critics poke fun at her"perky" personality and phrases like "yum-o," but the fact is she has energy and millions of viewers enjoy it. The networkmorning-show hosts are typically chosen for their energetic personalities. Today’s Matt Lauer on NBC (GE) and The EarlyShow’s Julie C hen on CBS (CBS) are excellent examples, but there are many others on morning television.Remember, maintaining an energetic presence is very difficult to do unless you’re involved with something you enjoy. If you are truly passionate about your company, product, or service, then show it. Speak with energy and vitality. Your listenerswill love you for it.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答;8-10题在答题卡1上。

专四2013年真题

专四2013年真题

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS(2013)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT:130MIN PARTⅠDICTATION[10MIN] Listen to the following passage.Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.During the first reading,which will be done at normal speed,listen and try to understand the meaning.For the second and third reading,the passage will be read sentence by sentence,or phrase by phrase,with intervals of15seconds.The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work.You will then be given1minute to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PARTⅡLISTENING COMPERHESION[20MIN] SECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk.You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY.While listening,you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap.Make sure the word(s) you fill in is(are)both grammatically and semantically acceptable.You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.Now listen to the talk.When it is over,you will be given TWO minutes to check your work.SECTION B CONVERSATINSIn this section you will hear two conversations.At the end of each conversation,five questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY.After each question there will be a ten-second pause.During the pause,you should read the four choices of[A],[B],[C]and[D], and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have thirty seconds to preview the questions.Now listen to the conversations.Conversation One1.[A]He is a psychologist.[B]He is a financial advisor.[C]He is a psychiatrist.[D]He is a best-selling author.2.[A]50%.[B]75%.[C]80%.[D]85%.3.[A]Many people have trouble in keeping and spending money wisely.[B]Money doesn’t necessarily bring happiness to people.[C]The more money people earn,the happier they will be.[D]Money brings comparatively more happiness to the low-income class.4.[A]The teacher.[B]The social worker.[C]The firefighter.[D]The manager.5.[A]Having someone who loves you.[B]Being healthy mentally and psychologically.[C]Having a successful marriage.[D]Having dutiful children.Conversation Two6.[A]Regrets are very annoying for people.[B]Regrets are very wonderful for people.[C]Regrets are very common to people.[D]Regrets are very puzzling to people.7.[A]It’s very simple.[B]It’s very difficult.[C]It’s impossible.[D]It depends.8.[A]Guilt hinders you from acting.[B]Guilt makes us blame ourselves.[C]Regret is something we should repress.[D]Regret makes us take action.9.[A]Having a view shift towards regret.[B]Identifying the regret.[C]Doing something to change the present situation.[D]Forgetting all about the regret.10.[A]The difference between guilt and regret.[B]The right way to deal with regret.[C]The mistaken view we hold on regret.[D]The definition of regret.PARTⅢLANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE[10MIN] There are twenty sentences in this section.Beneath each sentence there are four words,phrases or statements marked[A],[B],[C]and[D].Choose phrase or statement that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.11.Facing the board of directors,he didn’t deny________breaking the agreement.[A]him[B]his[C]it[D]its12.Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood?[A]Lucy insisted that her son get home before5o’clock.[B]She used to drive to work,but now she takes the city metro.[C]Walk straight ahead,and don’t turn till the second traffic lights.[D]Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.13.The following determiners(限定词)can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT________.[A]many[B]enough[C]more[D]such14.Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?[A]She opened the door and quietly went in.[B]Think it over again and you’ll get an answer.[C]Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.[D]He is somewhat arrogant,and I don’t like this.15.All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT________.[A]Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four[B]The school pupils will be home by now[C]The President is coming to the UN next week[D]He is going to e-mail me the necessary information16.Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?[A]Politics are the art or science of government.[B]The miles seems like a long walk to me.[C]Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.[D]All the furniture has arrived undamaged.17.Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive?[A]He is not the man to draw back.[B]Larry has a large family to support.[C]Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.[D]There is really nothing to fear.18.Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence?[A]I wish you could stay behind.[B]You will mind your own business![C]Come and have dinner with us.[D]Let me drive you home,shell I?19.Which of the following sentences expresses a fact?[A]Mary and her son must be home by now.[B]Careless reading must give poor results.[C]He must be working late at the office.[D]It’s getting late,and I must leave now.20.The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词)EXCEPT________.[A]remain[B]turn[C]write[D]knock21.________to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.[A]Adhering[B]Adjusting[C]Adopting[D]Acquainting22.He is fed up with the same old dreary routine,and wants to quit his job.The underlined part means________.[A]hard[B]tiring[C]long[D]dull23.At last night’s party Larry said something that I thought was beyond me.The underlined part means________.[A]I couldn’t understand[B]I was unable to do[C]I couldn’t tolerate[D]I was unable to stop24.The couple________their old house and sold it for a vast profit.[A]did for[B]did in[C]did up[D]did with25.Sally contributed a lot to the project,but she never once accepted all the________for herself.[A]credit[B]attention[C]focus[D]award26.Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work.The underlined part means ________.[A]limited[B]unnecessary[C]overdue[D]much27.The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident.The underlined part means________.[A]if an accident can be prevented[B]if an accident happens[C]before an accident[D]during an accident28.The court would not accept his appeal unless________evidence is provided.[A]definite[B]conclusive[C]eventual[D]concluding29.She really wanted to say something at the meeting,but eventually________from it.[A]refrained[B]prevented[C]limited[D]restricted30.The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted.The underlined part means ________.[A]cheerfully[B]light-heartedly[C]brightly[D]lightlyPARTⅣCLOZE[10MIN] Decide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blank.The words can be used ONCE ONLY.Mark the letter for each word on ANSWER SHEET TWO.[A]addicted[B]allowing[C]beneficial[D]choice[E]coincidentally[F]equivalent[G]extended[H]followed[I]indulge[J]nutrients[K]particularly[L]promising[M]proposition[N]recommend[O]specialtiesA small bowl of porridge each day could be the key to a long and healthy life,after a major study by Harvard University found that whole grains reduce the risk of dying from heart disease.Although whole grains are widely believed to be(31)________for health,it is the first research to look at whether they have a long-term impact on lifespan.Researchers(32)________more than100,000people for more than14years monitoring their diets health outcomes.Everyone involved in the study was healthy in1984when they enrolled,but when they were followed up in2010more than26,000had died.However,those who ate themost whole grains,such as porridge,brown rice and corn seemed protected from many illnesses and(33) ________heart disease.Oats are already the breakfast of(34)________for many athletes and also for dieters,who find the high fibre levels give them energy for a longer time.But scientists found that for each ounce(28g)of whole grains eaten a day—the(35)________of a small bowl of porridge—the risk of all death was reduced by5percent and heart deaths by9percent.“These findings further support current current dietary guidelines that(36)________increasing whole-grain consumption,”said the lead author Dr.Hongyn Wu of Harvard School of Public Health.“They also provide(37) ________evidence that suggests a diet enriched with whole grains may confer benefits towards(38)________life expectancy.”The findings remained even when(39)________for different ages,smoking,body mass index and physical activity.Whole grains are very popular in many dietary guidelines because they contain high levels of (40)________like zinc,copper,manganese(锰)and iron.They are also believed to boost levels of antioxidants(抗氧化物)which combat free-radicals.PARTⅤREADING COMPREHENSION[35MIN] SECTION A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONSIn this section there are several passages followed by ten multiple choice questions.For each question, there are four suggested answers marked[A],[B],[C]and[D].Choose the one that you think is the best answer and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE(1)The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over2,000years ago.Now,twitter,instant messaging, e-mail,blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication—but none can replace the role of a great speech.(2)The spoken word can handle various vital functions:persuading or inspiring,informing,paying tribute, entertaining,or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something.(3)Over the past year,the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.(4)Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view.When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December2009,persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action.(5)Inspirational speeches confront the emotions.They focus on topics and matters that are close to people’s hearts.During wars,generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.(6)A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us.The information must be clear,accurate,and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way.When the H1N1pandemic(流行病)was announced,the idea of“swine flu”(猪流感)scared many rmative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions.(7)Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting.Madonna’s speech about Michael Jackson,after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.(8)It’s not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role.It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.(9)If you’re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument.In sports,athletes know the importance of a pep talk(鼓舞士气的讲话)before a match to inspire teammates.You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.(10)On a more personal level,a friend may be upset and need comforting.Or you might be asked to introducea speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding,where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.(11)Great speaking ability is not something we’re born with.Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech.For a brilliant speech,there are rules that you can put to good use.To learn those rules you have to practice and learn form some outstanding speeches in the past.41.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role or public speaking?[A]Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.[B]Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.[C]The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers’speeches.[D]Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.42.Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT_______.[A]to convince people in a debate[B]to inform people at a presentation[C]to advise people at work[D]to entertain people at a wedding43.What is the main idea of the passage?[A]Public speaking in international forums.[B]Public speaking in daily life context.[C]The many uses of public speaking.[D]The rules of public speaking.PASSAGE TWO(1)Every business needs two things,says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden:inspiration and desperation.In2001, Alden had both.He’d sold two snowboarding businesses,and he was desperately bored.But be had an idea:He wanted to make a new kind of headphone.(2)“I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,”he explains.“Then I’m in a chairlift(索道),I’ve got my headphones on,and I realize my phone is ringing.As I take my gloves off and reach for my phone,I think,‘It can’t be that tough to make headphones with two plugs,one for music and one for your cell phone.’”Alden described what he wanted to a designer,perfected a prototype,and outsourced(外包)manufacturing overseas.(3)Alden then started designing headphones into helmets,backpacks—anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding.“Selling into board and skate shops wasn’t a big research effort,”he explains.“Those were the only guys I knew!”(4)Alden didn’t want to be a manufacturer.And by outsourcing,he’d hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt.But he was wrong.But he was wrong.So he asked his wife,“Can I put a mortgage(抵押贷款)on the house?She said,‘What is the worst thing that can happen?We lose the house,we sell our cars,and we start all over again.’I definitely married the right woman!”(5)For the next two years,Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers.“Factories won’t ship your product till they get paid,”he says.“But it takes four or five months to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door.So we paid the factory first.”(6)Gradually,non-snowboarders began to notice the colourful headphones.In2006,the company started selling them in1,400FYE(For Your Entertainment)stores.“We knew that nine out of ten people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time.Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead?We had agreed to buy back anything we didn’t sell,but we were dealing with huge numbers.It’d kill us to take back all the products.”(7)Alden’s fears faded as Skullcandy became the No.1headphone seller in those stores and tripled its revenue to$120million in one year.His key insight was that headphones weren’t gadgets;they were a fashion accessory.“In the beginning,”he says,“that little white wire that said you had an iPod—that was cool.But now wearing the white bud means you’re just like everyone else.Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial real estate and arehighly visible.”(8)Today,Skullcandy is America’s second-largest headphone supplier,after Sony.With79employees,the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined.44.Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because he________.[A]was no longer in snowboarding business[B]had no other business opportunities[C]saw an inconvenience among mobile users[D]was very fond of modern music45.What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores?[A]He spent more money on product advertising.[B]He agreed to sell products at a discount.[C]He improved the colour design of the product.[D]He promised to buy back products not sold.46.Alden sees headphones as________.[A]a kind of device[B]part of fashion[C]a symbol of status[D]a sign of self-confidencePASSAGE THREE(1)I was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called.(2)“Sit down,”she said.(3)I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from hell.I laughed and said,“It can’t be that bad.”(4)But it was.Before the phone call,I had30years of retirement saving in a“safe”fund with a brilliant financial guru(金融大亨).When I put down the phone,my savings were gone.I felt as if I had died and,for some unknown reason,was still breathing.(5)Since Bernie Madoff’s arrest on charges of running a$65million Ponzi scheme,I’ve read many articles about how we investors should have known what was going on.I wish I could say I had reservations about Madoff before“the Call”,but I did not.(6)On New Year’s Eve,three weeks after we lost our savings,six of us Madoff people gathered at Taj’s house for dinner.As we were sitting around the table,someone asked,“If you could have your money back right now,bot it would mean giving up what you have learned by losing it,would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?”(7)My husband was still in financial shock.He said,“I just want the money back.”I wasn’t certain where I stood.I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open.I’d been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost:always focused on the bite that was yet to come,not the one in my mouth.No matter how much I ate or had or experienced,it didn’t satisfy me,because I wasn’t really taking it in,wasn’t absorbing it.Now I was forced to pay attention.Still,I couldn’t honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back,I would turn it down.(8)But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable,and they didn’t think it would have become apparent without the ground of financial stability being ripped out from underneath them.(9)My friend Michael said,“I’d started to get complacent.It’s as if the muscles of my heart started to atrophy (萎缩).Now they’re awake,alive—and I don’t want to go back.”(10)These weren’t just empty words.Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders to meet their expenses. Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone’s garage apartment in three weeks.Three friends had declared bankruptcy and weren’t sure where or how they were going to live.47.How did the author feel in the following weeks?[A]Desperate[B]Indifferent.[C]Disappointed.[D]Angry.48.Which of the following statements is CORRECT about her friends?[A]Her friends felt the same as she did.[B]Her friends valued their experience more.[C]Her friends were in a better financial situation.[D]Her friends were more optimistic than she.PASSAGE FOUR(1)In he19th century,there used to be a model of how to be a good person.There are all these torrents of passion flowing through you.Your job,as captain of your soul,is to erect dams to keep these passions in check. Your job is to just say no to laziness,lust,greed,drug use and the other sins.(2)These days that model is of fashion.You usually can’t change your behaviour by simply resolving to do something.Knowing what to do is not the same as being able to do it.Your willpower is not like a dam that can block the torrent of self-indulgence.It’s more like a muscle,which tires easily.Moreover,you’re a social being.If everybody around you is overeating,you’ll probably do so,too.(3)The19th-century character model was based on an understanding of free will.Today,we know that free will is bounded.People can change their lives,but ordering change is not simple because many things,even within ourselves,are beyond our direct control.(4)Much of our behaviour,for example,is guided by unconscious habits.Researchers at Duke University calculated that more than40percent of the actions we take are governed by habit,not actual decisions.Researchers have also come to understand the structure of habits—cue,routine,reward.(5)You can change your own personal habits.If you leave running shorts on the floor at night,that’ll be cue to go running in the morning.Don’t try to ignore your afternoon snack craving.Every time you feel the cue for a snack,insert another routine.Take a walk.(6)Their research thus implies a different character model,which is supposed to manipulate the neural(神经系统)networks inside.(7)To be an effective person,under this model,you are supposed to coolly examine your own unconscious habits,and the habits of those under your care.You are supposed to devise strategies to alter the cues and routines. Every relationship becomes slightly manipulative,including your relationship with yourself.You’re trying to arouse certain responses by implanting certain cues.(8)This is a bit disturbing,because the important habitual neural networks are not formed by mere routine,nor can they be reversed by clever cues.They are burned in by emotion and strengthened by strong yearnings,like the yearnings for admiration and righteousness.(9)If you think you can change your life in a clever way,the way an advertiser can get you to buy an air freshener,you’re probably wrong.As the Victorians understood,if you want to change your life,don’t just look fora clever mit to some larger global belief.49.The19th-century does not work because________.[A]it has worked unsatisfactorily most of the time[B]the comparison of free will to a dam is groundless[C]what one wishes to do should be considered carefully[D]there were many other factors beyond one’s control50.We learn from the passage that the new character model________.[A]has been used to change behaviour successfully[B]deals better with emotional aspects of behaviour[C]stresses the neural and psychological aspects of habit change[D]can bring about changes in one’s life like what advertisers doSECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSIn this section there are five short answer questions based on the passages in Section A.Answer the questions with NO more than TEN words in the space provided on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE51.Why does the author think the spoken word is still irreplaceable?PASSAGE TWO52.How did Alden solve the money problem?PASSAGE THREE53.What did the author learn from Taj’s call?54.What is the message of the passage?PASSAGE FOUR55.What is the main implication of the research at Duke University?PARTⅥWRITING[45MIN] Should college students undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in the community or only do paid work?The following are the supporters’and opponents’opinions.Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about200words,in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue.Marks will be awarded for content relevance,content sufficiency,organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.YES NOThrough voluntary work in the community,college students can gain working experience and practice their skills,which are helpful for their future career life.For example,college students can improve their problem-solving abilities,communication skills and teamwork spirit via interaction with people in the community.As college students are easy to get lost in terms of what they want for their personal life,they will get a sense of belonging to the community through their work,which is beneficial for their work,which is beneficial for their personal development.The unpaid work of college students can reduce the financial burden of the community,which enables the local government to improve the residential environment or support the old and the handicapped.Unpaid social work might occupy college students’studying time,which will lead to a reduction in their learning efficiency in school.The community has to spend much energy ensuring college students’safety and avoiding potential conflicts between them because they come from different social backgrounds.With so many voluntary college students possessing different specialties and characters,the community has to do a lot of work to investigate them in order to make sure whether he or she is suitable for the job,so it’s difficult for the community to organize them to work systematically and efficiently.Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE.—THE END—PARTⅡLISTENING COMPRENSIONSECTION A TALK下列各题必须使用黑色字迹签字笔在答题区域内作答,超出红色矩形边框限定区域的答案无效。

2013年英语专四考试真题及答案解析

2013年英语专四考试真题及答案解析

2013年4月20日英语专业四级TEM4真题及答案(含部分解析)TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONL Y. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. Accordi ng to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could be _______.A. presentsB. fruitsC. sauceD. meat.2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCEPT _______.A. roast turkeyB. sweet potatoesC. meatD. carrots.3. Why did Helen come to Rob?s house?A. She wanted to talk to Rob.B. She had come to help Rob.C. She had been invited to lunch.D. She was interested in cooking.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. Why did the woman phone the club?A. She wanted to know more about it.B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.C. She wanted to learn a new language.D. She was interested in social activities.5. We learn from the conversation that the club _______.A. mainly organizes language activitiesB. accepts members from local studentsC. has been set up for a long timeD. is increasing its membership6. According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German on _______.A. WednesdayB. TuesdayC. MondayD. Friday7. What is the man going to do after the conversation?A. Call up the woman for her address.B. Wait for the woman to call him again.C. Mail the woman some information.D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.8. According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?A. Difficult questions from interviewees.B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees.C. Lack of professional background.D. Lack of interviewing skills.9. The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPT _______.A. prospectiveB. usefulC. importantD. tiring10. We learn from the conversation that the woman _______.A. works better at job fairsB. prefers honest peopleC. often works on her ownD. is experienced in her work.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. According to today's weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?A. Scandinavian mountains.B. Northwestern Europe.C. Northern Europe.D. Southern Europe.12. In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?A. Southern Europe.B. Northern Europe.C. Eastern Europe.D. Northwestern Europe.13. In which region will the weather change tomorrow?A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean.B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.C. Central parts of the Mediterranean.D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?A. Closer contact with modern devices.B. Greater changes in social organization.C. Better understanding of mass media.D. More useful information to better their life.15. The speaker questions about everybody?s access to technological advances. The main reason is _______.A. illiteracyB. povertyC. food shortageD. ignorance16. According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPT _______.A. giving everyone a radio or TVB. starting to carry out the scheme in ten yearsC. offering internet service to more peopleD. providing more job opportunities17. What could be the topic of the passage?A. Growth in telecommunications.B. Technology and the developing world.C. Education and medical care.D. Building an information society.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18. People in Latin America wear something _______ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year.A. newB. redC. whiteD. yellow19. Which of the following New Year?s traditions signals friendship?A. Throwing old dishes.B. Wearing something red.C. Wearing something white.D. Eating round fruits.20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one's own New Year?s tradition?A. Watching TV at home.B. Going to bed early.C. Visiting friends.D. Running and shouting outside.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?A. 15 schools have started social studies.B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks.C. Students are ready to use electronic resources.D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.22. With digital textbooks, schools have saved about _______ million dollars.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23. Who found the suspicious item at the airport?A. TSA agents.B. FBI agents.C. The police.D. Passengers.24. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.D. The security authorities identified the explosives.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.25. According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPT _______.A. alcohol abuseB. smokingC. depressionD. schizophrenia26. Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?A. To prevent patients from smoking.B. To better understand patients.C. To get patients occupied.D. To teach patients some skills.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. What is the main purpose of the new rules?A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.28. The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because they _______.A. had only covered cargo plane pilotsB. had failed to cover all the pilotsC. would be put into effect in two yearsD. would be too costly if implementedQuestions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29. Why is increase in livestock production necessary?A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.B. Because more people will become wealthier.C. Because it may help double food production.D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.30. What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?A. Balance between human survival and ecology.B. Conflict between less land and more production.C. Difference between present and future needs.D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: Without it, it (31)____ not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32)____ the workers in government offices who (33)____ our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves; nor the ministers and members of parliament(国会) who govern the country for us.(34)____ taxation, we pay for things that we need just (35)____ we need somewhere to live and something to eat. But (36)____ everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about (37)____ taxation should be arranged. Should each person have to pay a certain amount of money to the government each year? Or should there be tax on things that people buy and sell? If the first kind of taxation is used, should everyone pay the same tax, whether he is rich or poor? If the second kind of tax is preferred, should everything be taxed equally? In most countries, a direct tax on (38)____, which is called income tax, (39)____. It is arranged in such a (40)____ that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows(41)____ as the taxpayer?s income grows. In England, for example, the tax on the richest people(42)____ as high as ninety-five percent! (43)____ countries with direct taxation nearly (44)____ have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties”. Of course, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45)____ really have to pay the duties, in the (46)____ of higher prices. In some countries, (47)____, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (48)____, but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (49)____ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is got but the tax is (50)____, as the rich pay it.31. A. can B. may C. could D. would32. A. nor B. neither C. never D. not33. A. look into B. look over C. look after D. look through34. A. In accordance to B. By means of C. With reference to D. On account of35. A. as well as B. as good as C. as such as D. as much as36. A. if B. when C. though D. as37. A. when B. how C. why D. which38. A. persons B. sectors C. communities D. classes39. A. remains B. stays C. exists D. happens40. A. form B. way C. measure D. method41. A. quicker B. speedier C. more D. larger42. A. grows up B. increases up C. goes up D. lifts up43. A. But B. Consequently C. Similarly D. And44. A. periodically B. almost C. often D. always45. A. which B. who C. what D. whom46. A. manner B. form C. means D. why47. A. either B. also C. too D. often48. A. lent B. saved C. borrowed D. collected49. A. alike B. like C. as D. for50. A. heavier B. fairer C. finer D. betterPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.51. Facing the board of directors, he didn't deny ______ breaking the agreement.A. himB. itC. hisD. its52. Xinchun returned from abroad a different man. The italicized part functions as a(n) ______.A. appositive(同位语)B. objectC. adverbialD. complement.53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)A. NonsmokerB. DeadlineC. MeannessD. Misfit54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood?A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o?clock?B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.C. Walk straight ahead, and don't turn till the second traffic lights.D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.55. The following determiners(限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT ______.A. moreB. enoughC. manyD. such56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?A. She opened the door and quietly went in.B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.C. Think it over again and you'll get an answer.D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don?t like this.57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)A. MuchB. NeitherC. OneD. Quarter58. All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT ______.A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.B. The President is coming to the UN next week,C. The school pupils will be home by now.D. He is going to email me the necessary information.59. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?A. Politics are the art or science of government.B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged.60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship?A. The arrival of the touristsB. The law of NewtonC. The occupation of the islandD. The plays of Oscar Wilde61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive?A. He is not the man to draw back.B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.C. Larry has a large family to support.D. There is really nothing to fear.62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence?A. Let me drive you home, shall I?B. You will mind your own business.C. Come and have dinner with us.D. I wish you could stay behind.63. If it ______ tomorrow, the match would be put off.A. were to rainB. was to rainC. was rainingD. had rained64. Which of the following sentences expresses a fact?A. Mary and her son must be home by now.B. Careless reading must give poor results.C. It's getting late, and I must leave now.D. He must be working late at the office.65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT ______.A. remainB. turnC. writeD. knock66. ______ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.A. AdheringB. AdoptingC. AdjustingD. Acquainting67. He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part means ______.A. dullB. boringC. longD. hard68. At last night's party Larry said something that I thought was beyond me. The underlined part means ______.A. I was unable to doB. I couldn't understandC. I was unable to stopD. I couldn't tolerate69. The couple ______ their old house and sold it for a vast profit.A. did forB. did inC. did withD. did up70. Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the ______ for herself.A. creditB. attentionC. focusD. award71. The child nodded, apparently content with his mother's promise. The underlined part means ______.A. as far as one has learntB. as far as one is concernedC. as far as one can seeD. as far as one is told72. The ______ that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays.A. issueB. argumentC. pointD. sentence73. Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work. The underlined part means ______.A. limitedB. unnecessaryC. overdueD. much74. The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident. The underlined part means ______.A. if an accident happensB. if an accident can be preventedC. before an accidentD. during an accident75. Traditionally, local midwives would ______ all the babies in the area.A. handleB. produceC. deliverD. help76. No food or drink is allowed on the premises. The underlined part means ______.A. propositionB. advertisementC. buildingD. string77. The court would not accept his appeal unless ______ evidence is provided.A. conclusiveB. definiteC. eventualD. concluding78. As soon as he opened the door, a ______ of cold air swept through the house.A. flowB. movementC. rushD. blast79. She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually ______ from it.A. preventedB. refrainedC. limitedD. restricted80. The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted. The underlined part means ______.A. brightlyB. light-heartedlyC. cheerfullyD. lightlyPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.TEXT ASaying “thank you” is probably the first thing most of us learn to do in a foreign language. After all, we're brought up to be polite, and it is important to make a good impression upon other people —especially across national divides. The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication - but none can replace the role of a great speech. The spoken word can handle various vital functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something. Over the past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time. Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in 5 December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action. Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people's hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle. A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information must be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way. When the H1N1 pandemic流行病was announced, the idea of “swine flu”猪流感scared many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions. Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson, after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music. It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives. If you?re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument. In sports, athletes know the importance of a pep talk鼓舞士气的讲话before a match to inspire teammates. You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance. On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh. Great speaking ability is not something we're born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put to good use. To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.81. The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because _____.A. it has always been used to inspire or persuade people.B. it has a big role to play in the entertainment business.C. it plays important roles in human communication.D. it is of great use in everyday-life context.82. Which of the following statements is IN CORRECT about the role of public speaking?A. Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.B. Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.C. The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers' speeches.D. Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.83.Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT _____.A. to convince people in a debate.B. to inform people at a presentation.C. to advise people at work.D. to entertain people at a wedding.84. According to the passage, which of the following best explains the author's view on “great speaking ability”?A. It comes from observing rules.B. It can be perfected with easy effort.C. It can be acquired from birth.D. It comes from learning and practice.85. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Public speaking in international forums.B. The many uses of public speaking.C. Public speaking in daily life context.D. The rules of public speaking.TEXT BEvery business needs two things, says Skull candy CEO Rick Alden: inspiration and desperation. In 2001, Alden had both. He'd sold two snowboarding businesses, and he was desperately bored. But he had an idea: He wanted to make a new kind of headphone. “I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,” he explains. Then I'm in a chairlift索道, I've got my headphones on, and I realize my phone is ringing. As 1 take my gloves off and reach for my phone, I think, “It can't be that tough to make headphones with two plugs, one for music and one for your cell phone.” Alden described what he wanted to a designer, perfected a prototype, and outsourced外包manufacturing overseas. Alden then started designing headphones into helmets, backpacks - anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding. “Selling into board and skate shops wasn't a big research effort,” he explains. “Those were the only guys I knew!” Alden didn't want to be a manufacturer. And by outsourcing, he'd hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt. But he was wrong. So he asked his wife, “Can I put a m ortgage抵押贷款on the house? She said, ?What is the worst thing that can happen? We lose the house, we sell our cars, and we start all over again.? I definitely married the right woman!” For the next two years, Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments t o his manufacturers. “Factories won't ship your product till they get paid,” he says. “But it takes four or five months to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door. So we paid the factory first.” Gradually, non-snowboarders began to notice the colorful headphones. In 2006, the company started selling them in 1,400 FYE (For Your Entertainment) stores. “We knew that nine out often people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time. Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead? We had agreed to buy back anything we didn't sell, but we were dealing with huge numbers. It'd kill us to take back all the products.” Alden's fears faded as Skullcandy became the No. 1 headphone seller in those stores and tripled its revenue to $120 million in one year . His key insight was that headphones weren't gadgets; they were a fashion accessory. “In the beginning,” he says, “that little white wire that said you had an iPod—that was cool. But now wearing the white bud means you're just like everyone else. Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial realestate and are highly visible.” Today, Skullcandy is America's second-largest headphone supplier, after Sony. With 79 employees, the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined.86. Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because he _____.A. was no longer in snowboarding businessB. had no other business opportunitiesC. was very fond of modern musicD. saw an inconvenience among mobile users87. The new headphone was originally designed for _____.A. snowboardersB. motorcyclistsC. mountain hikersD. marathon runners88. Did Alden solve the money problem?A. He sold his house and his cars.B. Factories could ship products before being paid.C. He borrowed money from a mortgage company.D. He borrowed money from his wife's family.89. What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores?A. He spent more money on product advertising.B. He promised to buy back products not sold.C. He agreed to sell products at a discount.D. He improved the colour design of the product.90. Alden sees headphones as _____.A. a sign of self-confidenceB. a symbol of statusC. part of fashionD. a kind of deviceTEXT C“I'm a little worried about my future,” said Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate. He should be so lucky. All he had to worry about was whether to have an affair with Mrs Robinson. In the sixties, that was the sum total of post-graduation anxiety syndrome. I was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called. “Sit down,” she said. I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from hell. I laughed and said, “It can't be that bad.” But it was. Before the phone call, I had 30 years of retirement saving in a “safe” fund with a brilliant financial guru金融大亨.When I put down the phone, my savings were gone. I felt as if I had died and, for some unknown reason, was still breathing. Since Bernie Madoff?s arrest on charges of running a $65 million Ponzi scheme, I've read many articles about how we investors should have known what was going on. I wish I could say I had reservations about Madoff before “the Call”, but I did not. On New Year's Eve, three weeks after we lost our savings, six of us Madoff people gathered at Taj's house for dinner. As we were sitting around the table, someone asked, “If you could have your money back right now, but it would mean giving up what you have learned by losing it, would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?” My husband was still in financial shock. He said, “I just want the money back.” I wasn't certain where I stood. I knew that losing our mon ey had cracked me wide open. I?d been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost: always focused on the bite that was yet to come, not the one in my mouth. No matter how much I ate or had or experienced, it didn't satisfy me, because I wasn't really taking it in, wasn't absorbing it. Now I was forced to pay attention. Still, I couldn't honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back, I would turn it down. But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable, and they didn't think it would have become apparent without the。

2013年6月英语四级真题试卷(第2套)附答案

2013年6月英语四级真题试卷(第2套)附答案

2013年6月英语四级真题试卷(第2套)附答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the importance . You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.范文:The Importance of Reading LiteratureLiterature is acknowledged as the most precious product of human civilization and wisdom, especially by our teachers. So they always ask their students to read as many as literary works. Just as the drawing shown above, a teacher gives a literary work to her student, saying: “Just think of it as if you’re reading a long text-message.”It is of great significance for us to appreciate literature due to the following reasons. Firstly, a good literature can get you to know a life experience through the eyes of someone other than yourself. The more experience you gain, the more knowledgeable you are. Secondly, a good literature allows you to learn about history in a personalized way. The stories told in the works can act as mirrors and help you adjust your own behaviors. Lastly, a good literature is an effective way for relaxation. The beautiful and moving scenes shown in the literatur e are helpful for one’s mental health.In short, literature is indispensable in our life. We, students, should catch our time to read more literatures.Part II Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

专四2013年真题

专四2013年真题

专四2013年真题TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS(2013)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT:130MIN PARTⅠDICTATION[10MIN] Listen to the following passage.Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.During the first reading,which will be done at normal speed,listen and try to understand the meaning.For the second and third reading,the passage will be read sentence by sentence,or phrase by phrase,with intervals of15seconds.The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work.You will then be given1minute to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PARTⅡLISTENING COMPERHESION[20MIN] SECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk.You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY.While listening,you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap.Make sure the word(s) you fill in is(are)both grammatically and semantically acceptable.You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.Now listen to the talk.When it is over,you will be given TWO minutes to check your work.SECTION B CONVERSATINSIn this section you will hear two conversations.At the end of each conversation,five questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY.After each question there will be a ten-second pause.During the pause,you should read the four choicesof[A],[B],[C]and[D], and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have thirty seconds to preview the questions.Now listen to the conversations.Conversation One1.[A]He is a psychologist.[B]He is a financial advisor.[C]He is a psychiatrist.[D]He is a best-selling author.2.[A]50%.[B]75%.[C]80%.[D]85%.3.[A]Many people have trouble in keeping and spending money wisely.[B]Money doesn’t necessarily bring happiness to people.[C]The more money people earn,the happier they will be.[D]Money brings comparatively more happiness to the low-income class.4.[A]The teacher.[B]The social worker.[C]The firefighter.[D]The manager.5.[A]Having someone who loves you.[B]Being healthy mentally and psychologically.[C]Having a successful marriage.[D]Having dutiful children.Conversation Two6.[A]Regrets are very annoying for people.[B]Regrets are very wonderful for people.[C]Regrets are very common to people.[D]Regrets are very puzzling to people.7.[A]It’s very simple.[B]It’s very difficult.[C]It’s impossibl e.[D]It depends.8.[A]Guilt hinders you from acting.[B]Guilt makes us blame ourselves.[C]Regret is something we should repress.[D]Regret makes us take action.9.[A]Having a view shift towards regret.[B]Identifying the regret.[C]Doing something to change the present situation.[D]Forgetting all about the regret.10.[A]The difference between guilt and regret.[B]The right way to deal with regret.[C]The mistaken view we hold on regret.[D]The definition of regret.PARTⅢLANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE[10MIN] There are twe nty sentences in this section.Beneath each sentence there are four words,phrases or statements marked[A],[B],[C]and[D].Choose phrase or statement that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.11.Facing the board of directors,he d idn’t deny________breaking the agreement.[A]him[B]his[C]it[D]its12.Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood?[A]Lucy insisted that her son get home before5o’clock.[B]She used to drive to work,but now she takes the city metro.[C]Walk straight ahead,and don’t turn till the second traffic lights.[D]Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.13.The following determiners(限定词)can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT________.[A]many[B]enough[C]more[D]such14.Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?[A]She opened the door and quietly went in.[B]Think it over again and you’ll get an answer.[C]Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.[D]He is somewhat arrogant,and I don’t like this.15.All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT________.[A]Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four[B]The school pupils will be home by now[C]The President is coming to the UN next week[D]He is going to e-mail me the necessary information16.Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?[A]Politics are the art or science of government.[B]The miles seems like a long walk to me.[C]Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.[D]All the furniture has arrived undamaged.17.Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive?[A]He is not the man to draw back.[B]Larry has a large family to support.[C]Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.[D]There is really nothing to fear.18.Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence?[A]I wish you could stay behind.[B]You will mind your own business![C]Come and have dinner with us.[D]Let me drive you home,shell I?19.Which of the following sentences expresses a fact?[A]Mary and her son must be home by now.[B]Careless reading must give poor results.[C]He must be working late at the office.[D]It’s getting late,and I must leave now.20.The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词)EXCEPT________.[A]remain[B]turn[C]write[D]knock21.________to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.[A]Adhering[B]Adjusting[C]Adopting[D]Acquainting22.He is fed up with the same old dreary routine,and wants to quit his job.The underlined part means________.[A]hard[B]tiring[C]long[D]dull23.At last night’s party L arry said something that I thought was beyond me.The underlined part means________.[A]I couldn’t understand[B]I was unable to do[C]I couldn’t tolerate[D]I was unable to stop24.The couple________their old house and sold it for a vast profit.[A]did for[B]did in[C]did up[D]did with25.Sally contributed a lot to the project,but she never once accepted all the________for herself.[A]credit[B]attention[C]focus[D]award26.Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work.The underlined part means ________.[A]limited[B]unnecessary[C]overdue[D]much27.The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident.The underlined part means________.[A]if an accident can be prevented[B]if an accident happens[C]before an accident[D]during an accident28.The court would not accept his appeal unless________evidence is provided.[A]definite[B]conclusive[C]eventual[D]concluding29.She really wanted to say something at the meeting,but eventually________from it.[A]refrained[B]prevented[C]limited[D]restricted30.The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted.The underlined part means ________.[A]cheerfully[B]light-heartedly[C]brightly[D]lightlyPARTⅣCLOZE[10MIN] Decide which of the wor ds given in the box below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blank.The words can be used ONCE ONLY.Mark the letter for each word on ANSWER SHEET TWO.[A]addicted[B]allowing[C]beneficial[D]choice[E]coincidentall y[F]equivalent[G]extended[H]followed[I]indulge[J]nutrients[K]particularly[L]promising[M]proposition[N]recommend[O] specialtiesA small bowl of porridge each day could be the key to a long and healthy life,after a major study by Harvard University found that whole grains reduce the risk of dying from heart disease.Although whole grains are widely believed to be(31)________for health,it is the first research to look at whether they have a long-term impact on lifespan.Researchers(32)________more than100,000people for more than14years monitoring their diets health outcomes.Everyone involved in the study was healthy in1984when they enrolled,but when they were followed up in2010more than26,000had died.However,those who ate the most whole grains,such as porridge,brown rice and corn seemed protected from many illnesses and(33) ________heart disease.Oats are already the breakfast of(34)________for many athletes and also for dieters,who find the high fibre levels give them energy for a longer time.But scientists found that for eachounce(28g)of whole grains eaten a day—the(35)________of a small bowl of porridge—the risk of all death was reduced by5percent and heart deaths by9percent.“These findings further support current current dietary guidelines that(36)________increasing whole-grain consumption,”said the lead author Dr.Hongyn Wu of Harvard School of Public Health.“They also provide(37) ________evidence that suggests a diet enriched with whole grains may confer benefits towards(38)________life expectancy.”The findings remained even when(39)________for different ages,smoking,body mass index and physical activity.Whole grains are very popular in many dietary guidelines because they contain high levels of (40)________like zinc,copper,manganese(锰)and iron.They are also believed to boost levels of antioxidants (抗氧化物)which combat free-radicals.PARTⅤREADING COMPREHENSION[35MIN] SECTION A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONSIn this section there are several passages followed by ten multiple choice questions.For each question, there are four suggested answers marked[A],[B],[C]and[D].Choose the one that you think is the best answer and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE(1)The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over2,000years ago.Now,twitter,instant messaging, e-mail,blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication—but none can replace the role of a great speech.(2)The spoken word can handle various vital functions:persuading or inspiring,informing,paying tribute, entertaining,or simply introducing someone or something oraccepting something.(3)Over the past year,the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.(4)Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view.When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December2009,persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action.(5)Inspirational speeches confront the emotions.They focus on topics and matters that are close to people’s hearts.During wars,generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.(6)A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us.The information must be clear,accurate,and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way.When the H1N1pandemic(流行病)was announced,the idea of“swine flu”(猪流感)scared many /doc/f512487721.html,rmative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions.(7)Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting.Madonna’s speech about Michael Jackson,after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.(8)It’s not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role.It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.(9)If you’re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument.In sports,athletes know the importance of a pep talk(鼓舞士气的讲话)before a match to inspire teammates.You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.(10)On a more personal level,a friend may be upset and need comforting.Or you might be asked to introducea speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding,where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.(11)Great speaking ability is not something we’re born with.Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech.For a brilliant speech,there are rules that you can put to good use.To learn those rules you have to practice and learn form some outstanding speeches in the past.41.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role or public speaking?[A]Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.[B]Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.[C]The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers’speeches.[D]Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.42.Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT_______.[A]to convince people in a debate[B]to inform people at a presentation[C]to advise people at work[D]to entertain people at a wedding43.What is the main idea of the passage?[A]Public speaking in international forums.[B]Public speaking in daily life context.[C]The many uses of public speaking.[D]The rules of public speaking.PASSAGE TWO(1)Every business needs two things,says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden:inspiration and desperation.In2001, Alden had both.He’d sold two snowboarding businesses,and he was desperately bored.But be had an idea:He wanted to make a new kind of headphone.(2)“I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,”he explains.“Then I’m in a chairlift(索道),I’ve got my headphones on,and I realize my phone is ringing.As I take my gloves off and reach for my phone,I think,‘It can’t be that tough to make headphones with two plugs,one for music and one for your cell phone.’”Alden described what he wanted to a designer,perfected a prototype,and outsourced(外包)manufacturing overseas.(3)Alden then started designing headphones into helmets,backpacks—anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding.“Selling into board and skate shops wasn’t a big research effort,”he explains.“Those were the only guys I knew!”(4)Alden d idn’t want to be a manufacturer.And by outsourcing,he’d hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt.But he was wrong.But he was wrong.So he asked his wife,“Can I put a mortgage(抵押贷款)on the house?She said,‘What is the worst thing that can ha ppen?We lose the house,we sell our cars,and we start all over again.’I definitely married the right woman!”(5)For the next two years,Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers.“Factories won’t ship your product till they get paid,”he says.“But it takes four or five months to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door.So we paid the factory first.”(6)Gradually,non-snowboarders began to notice the colourful headphones.In2006,the company started selling them in1,400FY E(For Your Entertainment)stores.“We knew that nine out of ten people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time.Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead?We had agreed to buy back anything we didn’t sell,but we were dealing with huge numbers.It’d kill us to take back all the products.”(7)Alden’s fears faded as Skullcandy became the No.1headphone seller in those stores and tripled its revenue to$120million in one year.His key insight was that headphones weren’t gadgets;they were a fashion accessory.“In the beginning,”he says,“that little white wire that said you had an iPod—that was cool.But now wearing the white bud means you’re just like everyone else.Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial real estate and arehighly visible.”(8)Today,Skullcandy is America’s second-largest headphone supplier,after Sony.With79employees,the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined.44.Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because he________.[A]was no longer in snowboarding business[B]had no other business opportunities[C]saw an inconvenience among mobile users[D]was very fond of modern music45.What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores?[A]He spent more money on product advertising.[B]He agreed to sell products at a discount.[C]He improved the colour design of the product.[D]He promised to buy back products not sold.46.Alden sees headphones as________.[A]a kind of device[B]part of fashion[C]a symbol of status[D]a sign of self-confidencePASSAGE THREE(1)I was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called.(2)“Sit down,”she said.(3)I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from hell.I laughed and said,“It can’t be that bad.”(4)But it was.Before the phone call,I had30years of retirement saving in a“safe”fund with a brilliant financial guru(金融大亨).When I put down the phone,my savings were gone.I felt as if I had died and,for some unknown reason,was still breathing.(5)Since Bernie Madoff’s arrest on charges of running a$65million Ponzi scheme,I’ve read many articles about how we investors should have known what was going on.I wish I could say I had reservations about Madoff before“the Call”,but I did not.(6)On New Year’s Eve,three weeks after we lost our savings,six of us Madoff people gathered at Taj’s house for dinner.As we were sitting around the table,someone asked,“If you could have your money back right now,bot it would mean giving up what you have learned by losing it,would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?”(7)My husband was still in financial shock.He said,“I just want the money back.”I wasn’t certain where I stood.I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open.I’d been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost:always focused on the bite that was yet to come,not the one in my mouth.No matter how much I ate or had or experienced,it didn’t satisfy me,because I wasn’t really taking it in,wasn’t absorbing it.Now I was forced to pay attention.Still,I couldn’t honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back,I would turn it down.(8)But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable,and they didn’t th ink it would have become apparent without the ground of financial stability being ripped out from underneath them.(9)My friend Michael said,“I’d started to get complacent.It’s as if the muscles of my heart started to atrophy (萎缩).Now they’re awake,alive—a nd I don’t want to go back.”(10)These weren’t just empty words.Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders to meet their expenses. Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone’s garage apartment in three weeks.Three friends had declared bankruptcy and weren’t sure where or how they were going to live.47.How did the author feel in the following weeks?[A]Desperate[B]Indifferent.[C]Disappointed.[D]Angry.48.Which of the following statements is CORRECT about her friends?[A]Her friends felt the same as she did.[B]Her friends valued their experience more.[C]Her friends were in a better financial situation.[D]Her friends were more optimistic than she.PASSAGE FOUR(1)In he19th century,there used to be a model of how to bea good person.There are all these torrents of passion flowing through you.Your job,as captain of your soul,is to erect dams to keep these passions in check. Your job is to just say no to laziness,lust,greed,drug use and the other sins.(2)These days that model is of fashion.You usua lly can’t change your behaviour by simply resolving to do something.Knowing what to do is not the same as being able to do it.Your willpower is not like a dam that can block the torrent of self-indulgence.It’s more like a muscle,which tires easily.Moreover,you’re a social being.If everybody around you is overeating,you’ll probably do so,too.(3)The19th-century character model was based on an understanding of free will.Today,we know that free will is bounded.People can change their lives,but ordering change is not simple because many things,even within ourselves,are beyond our direct control.(4)Much of our behaviour,for example,is guided by unconscious habits.Researchers at Duke University calculated that more than40percent of the actions we take are governed by habit,not actual decisions.Researchers have also come to understand the structure of habits—cue,routine,reward.(5)You can change your own personal habits.If you leave running shorts on the floor at night,that’ll be cue to go running in the morning.Do n’t try to ignore your afternoon snack craving.Every time you feel the cue for a snack,insert another routine.Take a walk.(6)Their research thus implies a different charactermodel,which is supposed to manipulate the neural(神经系统)networks inside.(7)To be an effective person,under this model,you are supposed to coolly examine your own unconscious habits,and the habits of those under your care.You are supposed to devise strategies to alter the cues and routines. Every relationship becomes slightly manipulative,including your relationship with yourself.You’re trying to arouse certain responses by implanting certain cues.(8)This is a bit disturbing,because the important habitual neural networks are not formed by mere routine,nor can they be reversed by clever cues.They are burned in by emotion and strengthened by strong yearnings,like the yearnings for admiration and righteousness.(9)If you think you can change your life in a clever way,the way an advertiser can get you to buy an air freshener,you’re probably wrong.As the Victorians understood,if you want to change your life,don’t just look fora clever /doc/f512487721.html,mit to some larger global belief.49.The19th-century does not work because________.[A]it has worked unsatisfactorily most of the time[B]the comparison of free will to a dam is groundless[C]what one wishes to do should be considered carefully[D]there were many other factors beyond one’s control50.We learn from the passage that the new character model________.[A]has been used to change behaviour successfully[B]deals better with emotional aspects of behaviour[C]stresses the neural and psychological aspects of habitchange[D]can bring about changes in one’s life like what advertisers doSECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSIn this section there are five short answer questions based on the passages in Section A.Answer the questions with NO more than TEN words in the space provided on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE51.Why does the author think the spoken word is still irreplaceable?PASSAGE TWO52.How did Alden solve the money problem?PASSAGE THREE53.What did the author learn from T aj’s call?54.What is the message of the passage?PASSAGE FOUR55.What is the main implication of the research at Duke University?PARTⅥWRITING[45MIN] Should college students undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in the community or only do paid work?The following are the supporters’and opponents’opinions.Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about200words,in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue.Marks will be awarded for content relevance,content sufficiency,organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.YES NOThrough voluntary work in the community,college studentscan gain working experience and practice their skills,which are helpful for their future career life.For example,college students can improve their problem-solving abilities,communication skills and teamwork spirit via interaction with people in the community.As college students are easy to get lost in terms of what they want for their personal life,they will get a sense of belonging to the community through their work,which is beneficial for their work,which is beneficial for their personal development.The unpaid work of college students can reduce the financial burden of the community,which enables the local government to improve the residential environment or support the old and the handicapped.Unpaid social work might occupy college students’studying time,which will lead to a reduction in their learning efficiency in school.The community has to spend much energy ensuring college students’safety and avoiding potential confl icts between them because they come from different social backgrounds.With so many voluntary college students possessing different specialties and characters,the community has to do a lot of work to investigate them in order to make sure whether he or she is suitable for the job,so it’s difficult for the community to organize them to work systematically and efficiently.Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE.—THE END—PARTⅡLISTENING COMPRENSIONSECTION A TALK下列各题必须使用黑色字迹签字笔在答题区域内作答,超出红色矩形边框限定区域的答案无效。

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PART I DICTATIONListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, this will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONL Y. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1. Why did the man call the City University?A. He wanted to interview a famous professor there.B. He wanted to consult somebody about hydrogen engine.C. He wanted to write a story about a professor.D. He wanted to write a story about the university.2. What does HEF refer to?A. Hydrogen Engine Facility.B. Hydrogen Engine Faculty.C. Hydrogen Engineering Faculty.D. Hydrogen Engineering Facility.3. Why did the woman suggest the man to come earlier than 5 p.m.?A. Because most people would make an appointment before 5 p.m.B. Because they have a date then.C. Because they would be off duty then.D. Because they have a meeting at 5 p.m.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4. What job did the man take when he was in India?A. Captain.B. Journalist.C. Sailor.D. Pilot.5. What's the image of India in the man's mind?A. A populated country.B. A poor country.C. A country with fertile land.D. A country with sterile land.6. The man might have never been to _______ in India.A. DelhiB. BombayC. CuddapahD. Calcutta7. How did the man go to India and come back to Australia?A. He flied there and came back by ship.B. He took a plane on both the way there and back home.C. He took a ship on both the way there and back home.D. He went there by ship and flied back to Australia. Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.8. According to the conversation, what does the phrase "give somebody a cold shoulder" mean?A. Be hostile to somebody.B. Have no interest in somebody.C. Play a trick on somebody.D. Hit somebody with one's shoulder.9. What's Bob's problem?A. His classmates detest him.B. His classmates always play tricks on him.C. His classmates and he have completely different interests.D. His teacher doesn't like him.10. In regard to Bob's problem, what's his teacher's attitude?A. The teacher is sympathetic with him.B. The teacher is on his side.C. The teacher thinks it's his own problem.D. The teacher dislikes him.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11. Fiorina was going to work as _______ of HP.A. CEOB. CFOC. chairmanD. board member12. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Richard was persuaded to step up as chairman of HP.B. HP printer business primed in the 1980s.C. Fiorina was the first woman ever to head HP.D. Fiorina majored in medieval-history and psychology.13. Which of the following statements is not mentioned as Fiorina's strength according to passage?A. Good communication and management skills.B. Fast at acquiring new knowledge.C. High efficiency in handling financial aims.D. The power to bring urgency to the company.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 secondsto answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.14. About how many people are struck and injured by lightning in the US each year?A. 96.B. 480.C. 54,000.D. All the above are wrong.15. Which of the following statements is true?A. It's absolutely safe in a car during a storm.B. The sound of thunder rarely travels farther than ten miles.C. Lightning is an electrical discharge produced by frictions between clouds.D. Lightning can occur without thunder.16. Which of the following statements about lightning is NOT true?A. The center of a lightning is about 54,000 degrees Celsius.B. It's even hotter than the surface of the sun.C. Its heat can even create fulgurites.D. We sometimes see only lightning without hearing the thunder due to distance.17. What is true about fulgurites according to the passage?A. Fulgurites form when lightning bolt melts the soil.B. Fulgurites are mostly sandy.C. Fulgurites are glass-like soil.D. Fulgurites are tall and whitish-green.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18. According to the passage, _______.A. as long as we follow these tips, we can lift our moodB. there are a few people in the world who are free from worriesC. people tend to lock themselves at home, thinking about bad stuff when they feel depressedD. joining some organization will help people think positively19. What does the sentence "you should also try doing something only for yourself" mean?A. We should be selfish.B. You should try to be good to yourself.C. Laughter is a good means of killing bad mood.D. We can lift our moods by socializing with people.20. Why do people have bad moods and mental attitudes according to the passage?A. People are so much stuck in the past and cannot move on.B. People are under great pressure of fierce competition.C. People cannot make their mind, soul, body and life united as a whole.D. People are likely to look beyond the bad side of matters.SECTION C NEWSBROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. Why does New York Mass Transit system adopt more security measures?A. Two bombings exploded in the city subway.B. To take precaution of terrorist attack.C. To avoid more killings in the city.D. To prevent suicide bombings from Moscow.22. New Y ork City's additional security includes the following EXCEPT _______.A. more armed officersB. patrolling sniffer dogsC. more frequent bag checksD. limited traffic23. What does the Mayor of New York City say according to the news?A. People should always keep cautious.B. 250,000 New Yorkers are from Russia.C. Sympathy should be given to victims of New York train bombings.D. New York City will cooperate with Moscow.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.24. Latino students are the least likely to get college degrees for the following reasons EXCEPT _______.A. povertyB. no role modelsC. not being preparedD. unfair educational system25. How is Hispanic College Fund going to help Latino youth?A. By increasing its proportion in the US population.B. By offering useful information and tools.C. By pushing the education innovation.D. By helping them succeed in their professional lives.Questions 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.26. What did the senior African finance officials say in a meeting in Malawi?A. Per capita income fell in Africa.B. Economic rebound improved growth prospects.C. Economic recession resulted in serious effects in Africa.D. The growth rate couldn't meet the goal of halving poverty.27. The two-day meeting in Lilongwe is concentrated on _______.A. reducing the effects of global economic recession on AfricaB. improving growth prospects with the economic reboundsC. ways to boost industries in AfricaD. causes of the fell of per capita income in AfricaQuestions 28 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.28. What's the problem of the major cities in Yemen?A. Pollution.B. No farmland.C. Barren mountains.D. Few tourist attractions.29. In Yemen's ancient villages, there is a lot of _______.A. waterB. businessC. garbageD. mines30. What's the small comfort offered by the new style of tourism?A. Planting trees while climbing.B. Picking up trash while climbing.C. Offering more jobs for local residents.D. Providing permanent resolution to the water pollution.PART III CLOZEDecide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks.Internet security experts have long known that simple passwords do not fully defend online bank accounts from [31] _______ fraud artists. Now a study suggests that a popular secondary security measure provides little additional protection.The study, produced jointly by researchers at Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, looked at a technology called site-authentication images. In the system, currently used by [32] _______ institutions like Bank of America, ING Direct and Vanguard, online banking customers are asked to select a(n) [33] _______, [34] _______ a dog or chess piece, that they will see every time they [35] _______ in to their account.The [36] _______ is that if customers do not see their image, they could be at a [37] _______ Web site, [38]_______ to look like their bank's, and should not enter their passwords. The Harvard and M.I.T. researchers tested that hypothesis. In October, they brought 67 Bank of America customers in the Boston area into a controlled environment and asked them to [39] _______ routine online banking activities, like [40] _______ account balances. But the researchers had secretly withdrawn the images. Of 60 participants who got that far into the study and whose results could be verified, 58 entered passwords [41] _______. Only two chose not to log on, citing security [42] _______."The [43] _______ is that site-authentication images increase security [44] _______ customers will not enter their passwords if they do not see the correct image," said Stuart Schechter, a computer scientist at the M.I.T. Lincoln Laboratory. "From the study we learned that the premise is right less than 10 percent [45] _______."He added: "If a bank [46] _______ ask me if they should [47] _______ it, I would say no, wait for something better."The system has some high-power supporters in the financial services world, [48] _______ to comply [49] _______ new online banking regulations. In 2005, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, an interagency body of federal banking regulators, determined that passwords alone did not effectively [50] _______ intruders like identity thieves.31. A. decidedB. determined C. resolutedD. resolve32. A. economic B. economical C. finance D. financial33. A. picture B. item C. image D. screen34. A. likeB. as C. for example D. namely35. A. log B. connect C. enter D. access36. A. opinion B. concept C. view D. conception37. A. cheating B. faked C. false D. fraudulent38. A. pretended B. disguised C. counterfeited D. masked39. A. carry B. perform C. conduct D. execute40. A. look for B. look up C. look in D. look into41. A. anyway B. anymore C. somehow D. someway42. A. steps B. concerns C. notions D. instructions43. A. deduction B. conclusion C. premise D. promise44. A. because B. as C. sinceD. for45. A. at the time B. of the time C. in the time D. on the time46. A. will B. would C. is to D. were to47. A. deploy B. carry out C. perform D. accept48. A. with many try B. with many trying C. many try D. many trying49. A. to B. for C. in D. with50. A. thwart B. restrainC. hold D. excludePART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.51. She has bought herself _______ dress.A. a cotton purple expensiveB. an expensive purple cottonC. a purple expensive cottonD. a cotton expensive purple52. The bank is reported in the local newspaper _______ in broad daylight yesterday.A. to be robbedB. robbedC. to have been robbedD. having been robbed53. It is only when you nearly lose someone _______ fully conscious of how much you value him.A. do you becomeB. then you becomeC. that you becomeD. have you become54. As teachers we should concern ourselves with what is said, not what we think _______.A. ought to be saidB. must sayC. have to be saidD. need to say55. Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your test scores, and this is especially true _______ it comes to classroom tests.A. whenB. sinceC. beforeD. after56. Fewer and fewer of today's workers expect to spend their working lives in the same field, _______ the same company.A. all elseB. much worseC. let aloneD. less likely57. David prefers _______.A. to play football rather than staying with his wifeB. to play football rather than stay with his wifeC. playing football rather than stay with his wifeD. playing football rather than have stayed with his wife58. _______ in a recent science competition, the three students were awarded scholarships totaling $21,000.A. Judged the bestB. Judging the bestC. To be judged the bestD. Having judged the best59. These surveys indicate that many crimes go _______ by the police, mainly because not all victims report them.A. unrecordedB. not recordingC. unrecordingD. to have been unrecorded60. I don't recollect _______ her cry in public before.A. to seeB. having seenC. to watchD. watch61. Beer is the most popular drink among male drinkers _______ overall consumption is significantly higher than that of women.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. whose62. I felt somewhat disappointed and was about to leave, _______ something occurred which attracted my attention.A. unlessB. untilC. whenD. while63. If Tom wins tomorrow, he _______ thirty races in the past four years.A. will winB. has wonC. would have wonD. will have won64. No longer are contributions to computer technology confined to any one country; _______ is this more true than in Europe.A. hardlyB. littleC. seldomD. nowhere65. In "He could not account for out of where he made such a large sum of money." the where clause is _______ of the sentence.A. the objectB. the complementC. the gerundD. the adverbial66. There are still many problems ahead of us, but fortunately we can see the light at the end of the _______ by the terrific feedback I got from the market this time.A. campaignB. dayC. tunnelD. road67. There are occasions when giving a gift _______ spoken communication, since the message it offers can cut through barriers of language and cultural diversity.A. overtakesB. nourishesC. surpassesD. enforces68. Tom gave me a new knife as _______ for the one he lost.A. substituteB. compensationC. rewardD. pension69. Some educators try to put students of similar abilities into the same class because they believe this kind of _______ grouping is advisable.A. homogeneousB. instantaneousC. spontaneousD. anonymous.70. To ensure maximal voter participation in a presidential election, thorough planning and a voter registration_______ are usually required.A. collocationB. investigationC. driveD. confinement71. Over the past ten years, natural gas production has remained steady, but _______ has risen steadily.A. consumptionB. dissipationC. disposalD. expenditure72. How could Hitler's vast operation of highly-organized mass murder, which was not _______ to Jews, come about?A. conformedB. compliedC. confinedD. consented73. Peter did _______ well in the examination because he had been working very hard.A. exclusivelyB. excessivelyC. extensivelyD. exceptionally74. Metals we found in the earth _______ iron, lead and copper.A. includeB. containC. compriseD. constitute75. We rarely perceive more than a minute _______ of the sights and sounds that fall upon our sense organs; the great majority pass us by.A. fictionB. functionC. fractionD. friction76. The Spanish team, who are not in superb form, will be doing their best next week to _______ themselves on the German team for last year's defeat.A. remedyB. reproachC. reviveD. revenge77. After four years in the same job his enthusiasm finally _______.A. deterioratedB. dispersedC. dissipatedD. drained78. Doctors are often caught in a _______ because they have to decide whether they should tell their patients the truth or not.A. puzzleB. perplexityC. dilemmaD. bewilderment79. We object to the idea that it is military force that should be _______ in settling international disputes.A. applied toB. resorted toC. fallen back onD. restrained from80. Sense and Sensibility is a good movie by any standards; _______ it should rank high on any list of romance.A. consistentlyB. consequentlyC. invariablyD. subsequentlyPARTV READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.TEXT AThe new Chilean President, SebastiánPiñera, has his work cut out for him, and temblors and tsunamis may be just the beginning. In January, a month before the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that shook this South American nation, outgoing president Michelle Bachelet inaugurated the Museum of Memory and Human Rights in Santiago. She dedicated the sleek, glass- and copper-sheathed building to the victims of the dirty war, the thousands of Chileans who were murdered, tortured, or "disappeared" during the 17-year dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet. "Only injuries thoroughly cleaned can heal," Bachelet, a physician by training, said at the opening. Visitors to the three-story gallery take in halls of silent horrors – snapshots, letters, even the bones of the dead – and come face to face with a wall of 1,000 photos of those arrested and never seen again. But poking wounds is risky, especially in Latin America, where some of the worst human-rights atrocities are just coming to light. Now Piñera must help Chileans not only get back on their feet but also quiet their ghosts.Chile is not the only country in Latin America seeking to reconcile its past. Peru will name the architect to build its Lugar de la Memória later this year. Plans to open or upgrade human-rights museums are underway in Guatemala, Argentina, and Mexico. At one level, these are monuments to renascent democracy, which was shut down across Latin America in the 1970s and 1980s, with devastating consequences. Some 3,065 people were killed under Pinochet, who ruled from 1973 to 1990. Ten times that many fell to serial juntas in Argentina from 1976 to1983, while 70,000 Peruvians were killed by terrorist groups or state security forces between 1980 and 2000. Remembering victims publicly is not new – think Holocaust museums, or South Africa's Apartheid Museum – nor is the laudable claim behind such memorials: that societies must own up to their darkest hour so as never to repeat it. What's different – and dangerous – about Latin America is how fresh the wounds are. "The Holocaust memorials went up when most of the victims and perpetrators were long gone," says Princeton historian Jeremy Adelman. "In Latin America, they're walking in our midst."81. Which of the following statements about the dictatorship of Pinochet is true?A. 70,000 Peruvians were killed under it.B. The democracy was shut down for more than ten years.C. It ruled half a century with devastating consequences.D. It witnessed the worst human rights atrocities.82. According to the author, one of the tasks of the new generation of Latin American leaders is _______.A. managing memoriesB. dealing with temblorsC. healing the citizens' physical woundsD. cleaning the injuries83. Why it is risky to build memorials in Latin America?A. Because one cannot combat terror with terror.B. Because too many people died under the dictatorship.C. Because the democracy is not tender as before.D. Because most of the victims and criminals are alive.84. The monuments have been planned in Latin America to _______.A. reconcile the pastB. honor the dead in the glorious warC. exhibit articles of the dead and disappearedD. rewrite the history85. What's the author's attitude towards the memorials?A. Affirmative.B. Negative.C. Worried.D. Supportive.TEXT BLast summer's "Death Panel" controversy, inspired by Sarah Palin's infamous Facebook post, created a firestorm over end-of-life care, complete with politicians and radio talk show hosts skewering reality with charges that the Democrats wanted to kill off Granny. It also made doctors who care about the issue and scientists who study it ever more determined to document the truth. Case in point: researchers from the University of Michigan reported in the New England Journal of Medicine yesterday that 42 percent of Americans over the age of 60 end up having to make some kind of decision about their medical care and, of those, 70 percent are incapable of doing so. These are impressive stats and make advance directives – which outline a person's wishes for end-of-life care –potentially very useful. Dr. Kenneth Langa, the paper's senior author, says he and his colleagues started their research several years ago, but got even more motivated as the Death Panel debacle ensued. "Last summer's debate was incredibly saddening and really aggravating for people who work with patients at the end of life and see the kinds of incredible emotional struggles that these kinds of decisions place on patients and their families," says Langa. "It made us redouble our efforts to get this research done."The reality is that patients want to have a say in what happens to them when they're sick and, more often than not, they don't want heroic and often hugely costly measures to save them. In the new study, researchers found that more than 90 percent of the adults who had living wills requested either limited care or "comfort care" at the end of life. Only 1.9 percent (a total of ten patients out of 3,746) asked for "all care possible". Aggressive medicine does not equal happy patients. Doctors must acknowledge this and have honest and informative conversations with their patients. In another study, published in 2008, researchers found that end-of-life discussions resulted in less aggressive care – including ventilation and resuscitation – and earlier hospice enrollment, which equaled better quality of life for patients.Healthcare organizations need to support hospice and palliative care. And doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals need to be trained in advance care planning. "And they're not," says Jim Conway, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Cambridge, MA. Often, there's a lack of communicationbetween patients and their families. Conway has seen family members give instructions to go further and further with treatment even as the patient sits in bed, shaking his head. And the decision to die at home –which most Americans say they want –takes place too late too much of the time. Conway, who used to run the hospice at Boston's Dana Farber Cancer Institute, remembers getting four or five requests every Friday from families saying their loved ones needed to be moved before the weekend because they wanted to die at home. Conway's staff would go into overdrive to arrange appropriate care – the right kind of bed, hospice staff – to make the home setting work. More often than not, the patient would be dead by Sunday. "It was such a crazy experience and the whole ramp-up to that could have been much more respectful if we had had the conversations in a far more systematic way," he says.86. Which of the following statements about last summer's "Death Penalty" controversy is NOT true?A. It motivated the research work started years ago.B. It accused the government of killing Granny.C. It was induced by a Facebook post.D. It saddened a lot of doctors working with patients at the end of life.87. An advance directive is potentially useful because _______.A. most of the sick who have to decide about their medical care are incapable of doing soB. doctors are not likely to talk with their patients honestlyC. it ensures that every patient can die on their own termsD. patients don't need heroic efforts of the doctors to save them88. The studies mentioned in the second paragraph suggest that _______.A. the patients' wills should be respectedB. most of the patients need no careC. doctors' efforts are not vital for patientsD. people expect doctors to save their loved ones89. Conway's experiences are cited to support the author's idea that _______.A. medical staff need to be trained in care planningB. conversation between patients and their families is vitalC. healthcare organizations should be expert in care supportingD. conversation between the patients and doctors should be covered in health reform bill90. Which of the following can best represent the article's main idea?A. Seniors seek end-of-life "comfort care".B. Patients need to empower themselves.C. Less aggressive care means happy patients.D. There is lack of communication between patients and doctors.TEXT CThe debt that Western culture owes to ancient Greece is so pervasive and enduring it hardly needs totting up. From time to time, though, it's worth taking stock of how that debt changes over the generations. Think of our inheritance from the Greeks as a trunk full of wonderful stage goods: costumes and props that can be used in all sorts of ways to enact all sorts of stories, depending on the performer's inclination and the zeitgeist. In the Romantic era, Shelley rewrote one of Aeschylus' plays to draw attention to the Greek war of independence; The Odyssey gave Joyce the template for a masterpiece of 20th-century modernism. Closer to our own time, the makers of Hollywood's 1981 version of Clash of the Titans drew on the Perseus myth to – well, it's not clear what they were trying to do, beyond showcase the godly brown locks of young Harry Hamlin. (It worked.) In the last few years, artists have rummaged around in that trunk more frequently than usual. No pattern unites all the borrowing that has turned up lately on bookshelves, stages, and movie screens, beyond the underlying assumption that stories about gods and heroes from hazy antiquity could still be relevant to us today. Somehow they can still move and amuse us, the assumption goes. Somehow they can help us, even now, to find our place in the world.For Orestes and Medea and the rest to do this, modern artists need to identify the spirit that animated the stories all those centuries ago and translate it to the changed circumstances of today. The vexed track record of their。

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