2009年6月英语四级作文题预测及范文(二)

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2009年6月英语四级考前热点高分范文（二）

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic The Moonlight Clan. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 1)现在很多年轻⼈每个⽉都把⾃⼰赚的钱花光，他们被称作“⽉光族” 2)有⼈认为这是⼀种时尚的消费观念，但很多⼈反对这样消费 3)我对此的看法是…… The Moonlight Clan _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ⾏⽂思路本题属于提纲式⽂字命题。

提纲第1点指出⼀种现象，提纲第2点针对该现象提出两种不同的观点，提纲第3点要求谈谈“我”的看法，由此可判断本⽂应为对⽐选择型作⽂。

根据所给提纲，本⽂应包含如下内容：描述“⽉光族”现象，引出对这⼀现象的不同看法;对⽐阐述两种看法各⾃的理由;表明“我”对“⽉光族”的看法并说明理由。

⾼分范⽂ The Moonlight Clan Nowadays, more and more people, [1]especially the young are joining in the army of “the moonlight clan”. These people exhaust their earnings every month without any savings. [2]Many people think this is a fashionable life style, [2]while more other people object to this kind of consumption style. [3]Those who support “the moonlight clan” think that those people know how to enjoy life and have a higher life quality.[3]However, more other people criticize “the moonlight clan”. They say that the consumption habit of “the moonlight clan” is unhealthy and sometimes wasteful. In addition, no savings will [4]place “the moonlight clan” in a difficult position [5]in case of unexpected expenses. [6]Weighing these two arguments, I prefer to the latter one. In my eyes, [7]though “the moonlight clan” may acquire temporary satisfaction from their consumption, [8]in the long term, it [9]is unfavorable to their family and career. [10]Just as a proverb says, one should always prepare for a rainy day. 【亮点点评】 [1]“尤其，特别”。

2009年6月四级试题参考答案及听力原文

2009年6月英语四级试题参考答案及听力原文Part I Writing作文范文：Free Admission to MuseumsNowadays, an increasing number of museums are admission-free to visitors home and abroad. The hidden reason behind this is not hard to analyze as there’s a growing awareness for the aut horities regarding the urgency of popularization of culture, knowledge and history with every average person in our society. Only with free access to this live ‘database’, can most people fully enjoy what museums could offer to them.However, free admission to museums might lead to some social problems as well. The most obvious problem is that it might give museums a very heavy economic burden which directly impedes the sustainable development of these organizations. As a result, our government has to work out other ways to collect funds from different channels, which might be difficult to operate or control. On the other hand, free admission attracts too many visitors, some of which might not be well-purposed and do some conscious or unconscious damage to the valuable treasures which used to be well-preserved in the museums.As a university student, I am in favor of the free-admission conduct. Yet it is proposed that some measures should be taken to solve the potential problems caused by it. For example, museums can make some regulations to guide the behavior of visitors or set some ‘closed’ days for museums for regular maintenance. Only in this way can free-admission to museums become a long-lasting phenomenon and have sustainable development.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. A. He just wouldn’t look her in the dye.2. C cultural ignorance3.B Increasing understanding of people of other cultures.4.B A personnel training company.5. D he must get rid of his gender bias6.C It helped him make fair decisions.7.A He told him to get the dates right.8. embarrassed9. inclusiveness10. differences and similaritiesPart III Listening Comprehension (35 Minutes)Section A11. D. She has always enjoyed great popularity12. C. They are going to have a holiday13. B. He was very courageous14. B. Buy a new washing machine15. D. He is not excited about his new position16. D. The man offers to drive the women to the party17. C. Finalizing a contract18. A. She ordered some paperLong conversations19. B. He can no longer work at sea20. A. She passed away years ago21. C. She has never got on with her father22. B. He is excellent but looks bad-tempered23. C. Some of the packs do not contain manuals24. D. solve the problem at her company’s cost25. A. IdealSection B：26 A. it’s entertaining27.B. they may catch some disease28 D. continue the feeding till it get warm29C. he will lie whenever he wants30A. she made him apologize31D. move furniture for her32A. the atmosphere they live in is rather unreal33C. he has too much to know the value of things34D. she has no time to do it herself35B.Section C: Compound dictation36 concentrated 40 row37 information 41 suspected38 depends 42 phenomenon39 straight 43 efficiently44. our second rule of learning is this: it is better to study fairly briefly but often。

2009年6月英语四六级考试考前必看范文(二)

六、Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Social Practice. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 大学生越来越重视参与社会实践2. 社会实践对大学生学习和生活的影响3. 如何正确看待社会实践【范文】Social practice is a bridge between their theory and reality. So, in recent years, more and more college students choose to take part-time jobs in or outside school.In the social practice, students are sure to learn more than their textbooks. Their participation in social practice might strengthen their sense of social responsibility. Their close contact with the working people might help them to apply their knowledge to the solution to the practical problem. But many teachers complain that there are fewer and fewer students who pay attention to their study.In my view, it’s an undenied fact that students break the balance between their jobs and studies, especially when they fall into conflict. But I think students should spend their spare time taking part-time jobs. Timely participation in social practice will benefit them all through their life.。

09年6月英语四级考试满分作文范文(满分版)

09年6月英语四级考试满分作文范文(满分版)Free Admission to Museums(满分版)Nowadays, an increasing number of museums are admission-free to visitors home and abroad. The hidden reason behind this is not hard to analyze as there’s a growing awareness for the authorit ies regarding the urgency of popularization of culture, knowledge and history with every average person in our society. Only with free access to this live ‘database’, can most people fully enjoy what museums could offer to them。

However, free admission to museums might lead to some social problems as well. The most obvious problem is that it might give museums a very heavy economic burden which directly impedes the sustainable development of these organizations. As a result, our government has to work out other ways to collect funds from different channels, which might be difficult to operate or control. On the other hand, free admission attracts too many visitors, some of which might not be well-purposed and do some conscious or unconscious damage to the valuable treasures which used to be well-preserved in the museums。

09年06四级作文预测

四级作文预测1：志愿者活动Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled On V olunteering activities. Y ou should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1. 越来越多的人从事志愿者工作2. 志愿者工作的社会意义3. 作为大学生，应该怎么做范文：In recent years, the volunteering spirit has spread among the Chinese people, especially among youngsters. According to a survey, in 2008, there were about 1,700,000 volunteers who offered service for Olympic Games. Actually, an increasing number of people become volunteers every year in China.V olunteering actions are of tremendous benefits to both those in need and the society. Olympic Games are a good example. As is known to all, volunteers played an active role in Beijing Olympic Games. Without them, it would be a tough task to hold this un-precedent Olympic Games. Therefore, we can say that it was those volunteers who ensured the success of these games.As modern college students, we should get actively involved in vo lunteering activities. By participating, we can learn how to work well in a team, how to improve our interpersonal skills and organizational ability. Undoubtedly, all of these are critical for our person growth. So, we should take this chance to learn and to grow. (161words)四级作文预测2：选择职业Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled On Choosing an Occupation. Y ou should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1. 选择职业是一个人要面对的众多难题之一。

作文范文之2009年四级作文

2009年四级作文【篇一：2009年6月--2011年12月英语四级作文及答案】2009年6月--2011年6月英语四级作文真题及解析（包含 2009年6月至12月）（包含2010年6月至12月）（包含2011年6月至12月）2009年6月英语四级真题及解析part i writing （30 minutes）注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。

directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of free admission to museums. you should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1. 越来越多的博物馆免费开放的目的是什么？2. 也会带来一些问题3. 你的看法答案详解part i writingfree admission to museums（满分版）nowadays, an increasing number of museums are admission-free to visitors home and abroad. the hidden reason behind this is not hard to analyze as there’s a growing awareness for the authorities regarding the urgency of popularization of culture, knowledge and history with every average person in our society. only with free access to this live ‘database’, can most people fully enjoy what museums could offer to them.however, free admission to museums might lead to some social problems as well. the most obvious problem is that it might give museums a very heavy economic burden which directly impedes the sustainable development of these organizations. as a result, our government has to work out other ways to collect funds from different channels, which might be difficult to operate or control. on the other hand, free admission attracts too many visitors, some of which might not be well-purposed and do some conscious or unconsciousdamage to the valuable treasures which used to be well-preserved in the museums.as a university student, i am in favor of the free-admission conduct. yet it is proposed that some measures should betaken to solve the potential problems caused by it. for example, museums can make some regulations toguide the behavior of visitors or set some ‘closed’ days for museums for regular maintenance. only in this way can free-admission to museums become a long-lasting phenomenonand have sustainable development.2009年12月英语四级试题及解析part Ⅰ writing (30 minutes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。

2009年6月英语四级真题及答案

2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minute to write a short essay on the topic of students selecting their lectures. You should write at least 120 words followingthe outline given bellow:1. 越来越多的博物馆免费对外开放的目的是什么？2. 也会带来一些问题3. 你的看法？Free admission to museumsPart 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 fromthe four choices marked A),B),C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete thesentences with the information given in the passage.How Do You See Diversity?As a manager, Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for some of the positions with her company .During one interview, she noticed that the candidate never made direct eye contact. She was puzzled and somewhat disappointed because she liked the individual otherwise.He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions, but the fact that he never looked her in the eye said “untrustworthy,” so she decided to offer the job to her second choice.“It wasn’t until I attended a diversity workshop that I realized the person we passed over was the perfect person,” Tiffany confesses. What she hadn’t known at the time of the interview was that the candidate’s “different”behavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding . He was an Asian-American raised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown by averting(避开) your eyes.“I was just thrown off by the lack of ye contact; not realizing it was cultural,” Tiffanysays. “I missed out ,but will not miss that opportunity again.”Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive as different. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse, it is becoming essential to expand our under-standing of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions .Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult ,employers who can eliminate invalid biases(偏爱) from the process have a distinct advantage .My company, Mindsets LLC ,helps organizations and individuals see their own blind spots . A real estate recruiter we worked with illustrates the positive difference such training can make .“During my Mindsets coaching session ,I was taught how to recruit a diversified workforce. I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets .The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company .When the real estate market began to change, it was because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to stay in the real estate market much longer than others in the same profession.”Blinded by GenderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervising a diverse workforce . “Through one of the sessions ,I discovered my personal bias ,” he recalls . “I learned I had not been looking at a person as a whole person , and being open to differences .” In his case , the blindness was not about culture but rather gender .“I had a management position open in my department ;and the two finalists were a man and a woman . Had I not attended this workshop , I would have automatically assumed the man was the best candidate because the position required quite a bit of extensive travel . My reasoning would have been that even though both candidates were great and could have been successful in the position , I assumed the woman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel .”Dale’s assumptions are another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking that limits an organization’s ability to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce .“I learned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into the situation , I needed to present the full range of duties, responsibilities and expectations to all candidates and allow them to make an informed decision .”Dale credits the workshop , “because it helped me make decisions based on fairness .”Year of the Know-It-AllDoug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops .He recalls a major lesson learned from his own employee.“One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-American employee put in a request to take time off to celebrate Chinese New Year . In my ignorance , I assumed he had his dates wrong , as the first of January had just passed . When I advised him of this , I gave him a long talking-to about turning in requests early with the proper dates .“He patiently waited , then when I was done , he said he would like Chinese New Year did not begin January first , and that Chinese New Year ,which is tied to the lunar cycle ,is one of the most celebrated holidays on the Chinese calendar . Needless to say , I felt veryembarrassed in assuming he had his dates mixed up . But I learned a great deal about assumptions , and that the timing of holidays varies considerably from culture to culture .“Attending the diversity workshop helped me realize how much I could learn by simply asking questions and creating dialogues with my employees , rather than making assumptions and trying to be a know-it-all ,”Doug admits . “The biggest thing I took away from the workshop is learning how to be more ‘inclusive’ to differences.”A better Bottom LineAn open mind about diversity not only improves organizations internally , it is profitable as well . These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales .”Most of my customers speak English as a second language . One of the best things my company has done is to contract with a language service that offers translations over the phone . It wasn’t until my boss received Mindsets’ training that she was able to understand how important inclusiveness was to customer service . As result , our customer base has increased .”Once we start to see people as individuals . and discard the stereotypes , we can move positively toward inclusiveness for everyone . Diversity is about coming together and taking advantage of our differences and similarities . It is about building better communities and organizations that enhance us as individuals and reinforce our shared humanity .When we begin to question our assumptions and challenge what we think we have learned from our past , from the media, peers , family , friends , etc , we begin to realize that some of our conclusions are flawed(有缺陷的) or contrary to our fundamental values . We need to train our-selves to think differently , shift our mindsets and realize that diversity opens doors for all of us ,creating opportunities in organizations and communities that benefit everyone .1.What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate?A)He just wouldn’t look her in the eye.B)He was slow in answering her questions.C)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.D)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant .2. Tiffany’s misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from .A) Racial stereotypes. C) Racial stereotypes.B) Invalid personal bias . D) Emphasis on physical appearance3. What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalization according to theauthor?A) Hiring qualified technical and management personnel.B) Increasing understanding of people of other cultures.C) Constantly updating knowledge and equipment.D) Expanding domestic and international markets.4. What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?A) A real estate agency. C) A cultural exchange organization.B) A personnel training company. D) A hi-tech company5. After one of the workshops ,account executive Dale realized that .A) He had hired the wrong person.B) He could have done more for his company.C) He had not managed his workforce well.D) He must get rid of his gender bias.6. What did Dale think of Mindsets LLC’s workshop?A) It was well-intentioned but poorly conducted.B) It tapped into the executives’ full potential.C) It helped him make fair decisions.D) It met participants’ diverse needs.7. How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-American employee’s request forleave?A)He told him to get the dates right. C)He flatly turned it downB)He demanded an explanation. D)He readily approved it.8. Doug felt when he realized that his assumption was wrong.9. After attending Mindsets’ workshops, the participants came to know the importanceof to their business.10. When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes , we can achievediversity and benefit from the between us.Part III 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 whatwas said .Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once .Aftereach question there will be a pause . During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A),B),C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then markthe corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) She expected more people at her party.B) She enjoys entertaining small children.C) She threw a surprise party for her friendD) She has always enjoyed great popularity.12. A) They are not used to living in a cold place.B) They feel lucky to live in Florida.C) They are going to have a holiday.D) They have not booked their air tickets yet.13. A) He was pleased to get the medal. C) He used to be a firefighter.B) He was very courageous. D) He was accused of causing a fire.14. A) Make a profitable investment. C) Get parts for the machine from Japan.B) Buy a new washing machine D) Have the old washing machine fixed.15. A) He is pleased with his exciting new job.B) He finds the huge workload unbearable.C) He finds his office much too big for him.D) He is not so excited about his new position.16. A) The woman is going to hold a big party tomorrow.B) The man has no idea what the right thing to do is.C) The woman doesn’t know how to get to the party.D) The man offers to drive the woman to the party.17. A) Drawing up a business plan. C) Finalizing a contract.B) Discussing a term paper. D) Reviewing a co-authored article.18. A) She ordered some paper. C) She chatted online with a friendB) She had the printer repaired. D) She filled in an application form Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) His health is getting worse. C) His past life upsets him a good deal.B) He can no longer work at sea. D) He has not got the expected pension.20. A) She passed away years ago. C) She has been working at a clinic.B) She used to work as a model. D) She has been seriously ill for years.21. A) She has made lots of money as a doctor.B) She is going to take care of her old dad.C) She has never got on with her father.D) She is kind and generous by nature.22. A) He dines out with his wife every weekend.B) He is excellent but looks had-tempered.C) He does not care about his appearance.D) He is not quite popular with his patients.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) The man has sent the order to the woman by mistakeB) Some of the telephone systems don’t work properlyC) Some of the packs do not contain any manuals.D) The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.24. A) Send a service engineer to do the repairs.B) Consult her boss about the best solution.C) Pass the man’s order to the right person.D) The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.25. A) Ideal. C) PartialB) Temporary D) CreativeSection BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages .At the end of each passage .You will hear some questions. Boss the passage and the questions will be spoken onlyonce. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the fourchoices marked A),B),C) and D). Then the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) It is entertaining. C) It takes lots of time.B) It is a costly hobby. D) It requires training.27. A) They can harm nearby plants. C) They fight each other for food.B) They may catch some disease. D) They may pollute the environment.28. A) Place the food on warmer spots. C) Avoid using any contaminated food.B) Use prepared feed mixtures only. D) Continue the feeding till it gets warm. Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) He will betray even his best friends.B) He is able to make up good excuses.C) He will lie whenever he wants.D) He tries to achieve his goal at any cost30. A) She made him apologize C) She broke up with him.B) She readily forgave him D) She refused to answer his calls.31. A) Buy her a new set of tires. C) Lend her his batteries.B) Help clean her apartment. D) Move furniture for her.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) The atmosphere they live in is rather unreal.B) Their parents put too much pressure on them.C) It’s hard for them to get along with other kids.D) They have to live in the shadow of their parents.33. A) He always boasts about his rich father.B) He will grow up to be good for nothing.C) He has too much to know the value of things.D) He is too young to manage his inherited property.34. A) She wants Amanda to get professional care.B) She has no experience in raising children.C) She wants to show off her wealth.D) She has no time to do it herself.35. A) The lifestyle depicted in Hollywood movies.B) The worship of money, beauty and pleasure.C) The attention the media focuses on them.D) The pursuing of perfection in performance.Section CDirections : In this section , you will hear a passage three times .When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea . When the passageis read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, youcan either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main pointsin your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, youshould check what you have written .Around 120 years ago, Ebbinghaus began his study of memory. He(36) .on studying how quickly the human mind can remember (37) . One result of his research is known as the total time hypothesis(假设), which simply means the amount you learn (38) on the time you spend trying to learn it . This can be taken as our first rule of learning.Although it is usually true that studying for four hours is better than studying for one, there is still the question of how we should use the four hours. For example, is it better to study for four hours (39) or to study for one hour a day for four days in a (40) ?. The answer, as you may have (41) , is that it is better to spread out the study times. This (42) , through which we can learn more (43) .by dividing our practice time, is known as the distribution of practice effect. Thus, (44).But we’re not finished yet. We haven’t considered how we should study over very short periods of time. (45).Should you look at the same word in rapid succession, or look at the word and then have some delay before you look at it again ?(46).Part IV Reading Comprehension (reading in depth) (25 minutes) 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 following thepassage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Eachchoice in bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter foreach item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may notuse any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Every year in the first week of my English class, some students inform me that writhing is too hard. They never write, unless assignments 47 it . They fine the writing process 48 and difficult.How awful to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it- 49 English , with its rich vocabulary . Being able to speak but not write is like living in an 50 mansion(豪宅) and never leaving one small room . When I meet students who think they can’t write, I know as a teacher my 51 is to show them the rest of the rooms . My task is to build fluency while providing the opportunity inherent in any writing activity to 52 the moral and emotional development of my students . One great way to do this is by having students write in a journal in class every day.Writing ability is like strength training. Writing needs to be done 53 , just like exercise ; just as muscles grow stronger with exercise , writing skills improve quickly with writing practice. I often see a rise in student confidence and 54 after only a few weeks of journal writing .Expressing oneself in writing is one of the most important skills I teach to strengthen the whole student. When my students practice journal writing, they are practicing for their future academic, political, and 55 lives . They build skills so that some day they might write a great novel, a piece of sorely needed legislation, or the perfect love letter. Every day that they write in their journals puts them a step 56 to fluency , eloquence (雄辩), and command of language .Section 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 choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.The January fashion show, called FutureFashion , exemplified how far green design has come. Organized by the New York-based nonprofit Earth Pledge, the show inspired many top designers to work with sustainable fabrics for the first time. Several have since made pledges to include organic fabrics in their lines.The designers who undertake green fashion still face many challenges. Scott Hahn, cofounder with Gregory of Rogan and Loomstate, which uses all-organic cotton, says high-quality sustainable materials can still be tough to fine . “Most designers with existing labels are finding there aren’t comparable fabrics that can just replace what you’re doing and shat your customers are used to,” he says. For example, organic cotton and non-organic cotton are virtually indistinguishable once woven into a dress. But some popular synthetics, like stretch nylon, still have few eco-friendly equivalents.Those who do make the switch are finding they have more support. Last year the influential trade show Designers & Agents stopped charging its participation fee for young green entrepreneurs(企业家) who attend its two springtime shows in Los Angeles and New York and gave special recognition to designers whose collections are at least 25% sustainable . It now counts more than 50 green designers, up from fewer than a dozen two years ago. This week Wal-Mart is set to announce a major initiative aimed at helping cotton farmers go organic: it will buy transitional(过渡型的) cotton at higher prices , thus helping to expand the supply of a key sustainable material . “Mainstream is about to occur,” says Hahn.Some analysts(分析师) are less sure . Among consumers, only 18%are even aware that ecofashion exists, up from 6% four years ago. Natalie Hormilla, a fashion writer, is an example of the unconverted consumer, when asked if she owned any sustainable clothes, she replied: “Not that I’m aware of.” Like most consumers, she finds little time to shop, and when she does, she’s on the hunt for “cute stuff that isn’t too expensiv e.” By her own admission, green just isn’t yet on her mind. But –thanks to the combined efforts of designers, retailers and suppliers –one day it will be.57. What is said about FutureFashion?A) It inspired many leading designers to start going green.B) It showed that designers using organic fabrics would go far.C) It served as an example of how fashion shows should be organized.D) It convinced the public that fashionable clothes should be made durable.58. According to Scott Hahn, one big challenge to designers who will go organic isthat .A) much more time is needed to finish a dress using sustainable materials .B) they have to create new brands for clothes made of organic materials .C) customers have difficulty telling organic from non-organic materials .D) quality organic replacements for synthetics are not readily available .59. We learn from Paragraph 3 that designers who undertake green fashion .A) can attend various trade shows free .B) are readily recognized by the fashion worldC) can buy organic cotton at favorable prices .D) are gaining more and more support .60. What is Natalie Hormilla’s attitude toward ecofashion?A) She doesn’t seem to care about it. C) She is doubtful of its practical value.B) She doesn’t think it is sustainable D) She is very much opposed to the idea61. What does the author think of green fashion?A) Green products will soon go mainstream.B) It has a very promising future.C) Consumers have the final say.D) It will appeal more to young people.Passage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Scientists have devised a way to determine roughly where a person has lived using a strand(缕) of hair , a technique that could help track the movements of criminal suspects or unidentified murder victims .The method relies on measuring how chemical variations in drinking water show up in people’s hair.“You’re what you eat and drink, and that’s recorded in you hair,” said Thure Cerling, a geologist at the University of Utah.While U.S diet is relatively identical, water supplies vary. The differences result from weather patterns. The chemical composition of rainfall changes slightly as raid clouds move.Most hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water are stable , but traces of both elements are also present as heavier isotopes (同位素) . The heaviest raid falls first .As a result, storms that form over the Pacific deliver heavier water to California than to Utah.Similar patterns exist throughout the U.S. By measuring the proportion of heavier hydrogen and oxygen isotopes along a strand of hair, scientists can construct a geographic timeline. Each inch of hair corresponds to about two months.Cerling’s team collected tap water samples from 600 cities and constructed a mop of the regional differences. They checked the accuracy of the map by testing 200 hair samples collected from 65 barber shops.They were able to accurately place the hair samples in broad regions roughly corresponding to the movement of raid systems.“It’s not good for pinpointing (精确定位),”Cerling said . “It’s good for eliminating many possibilities.”Todd Park, a local detective, said the method has helped him learn more about an unidentified woman whose skeleton was found near Great Salt Lake.The woman was 5 feet tall. Police recovered 26 bones, a T-shirt and several strands of hair.When Park heard about the research, he gave the hair samples to the researchers. Chemical testing showed that over the two years before her death, she moved about every two months.She stayed in the Northwest, although the test could not be more specific than somewhere between eastern Oregon and western Wyoming.“It’s still a substantial area,” Park said “But it narrows it way down for me.”62. What is the scientists’ new discovery?A) One’s hair growth has to do with the amount of water they drink.B) A person’s hair may reveal where they have lived.C) Hair analysis accurately identifies criminal suspects.D) The chemical composition of hair varies from person to person.63. What does the author mean by “You’re what you eat and drink” (Line 1, Para.3)?A) Food and drink affect one’s personality development.B) Food and drink preferences vary with individuals.C) Food and drink leave traces in one’s body tissues.D) Food and drink are indispensable to one’s existence.64. What is said about the rainfall in America’s West?A) There is much more rainfall in California than in Utah.B) The water it delivers becomes lighter when it moves inland.C) Its chemical composition is less stable than in other areas.D) It gathers more light isotopes as it moves eastward.65. What did Cerling’s team produce in their research?A) A map showing the regional differences of tap water.B) A collection of hair samples from various barber shops.C) A method to measure the amount of water in human hair.D) A chart illustrating the movement of the rain system.66. What is the practical value of Cerling’s research?A) It helps analyze the quality of water in different regions.B) It helps the police determine where a crime is committed.C) It helps the police narrow down possibilities in detective work.D) It helps identify the drinking habits of the person under investigation.Part V Cloze (15 minutes)Part VI Translation (5 minutes) Kimiyuki Suda should be a perfect customer for Japan ’s car-makers. He ’s a young, successful executive at an Internet-servicescompany in Tokyo and has plenty of disposable 67 . He used to own Toyota ’s Hilux Surf, a sport utility vehicle. But now he uses 68subways and grains . “It ’s not inconvenient at all ,” he says 69 , “having a car is so 20thcentury.” Suda reflects a worrisome 70 in Japan; the automobile is losing its emotional appeal, 71 among the young ,who prefer to spend their money on the latest electronic devices. 72 mini-cars and luxury foreign brands are stillpopular ,everything in between is 73 .Last years sales fell 6.7 percent, 7.6 percent 74 you don’t count the mini-car market . There have been 75 one-year drops in other nations :sales in Germany fell 9 percent in 2007 76 a tax increase . But experts say Japan is 77 in that sales have been decreasing steadily 78 time. Since 1990, yearly new-car sales have fallen from 7.8 million to 5.4 million units in 2007. 67. A) profit C) income B) payment D) budget 68. A) mostly C) occasionally B) partially D) rarely 69. A) Therefore C) Otherwise B) Besides D) Consequently 70. A) drift C) current B) tideD) trend 71. A) remarkablyC) specially B) essentiallyD )particularly 72. A) WhileC) When B) BecauseD) Since 73. A) surgingC) slipping B) stretchingD) shaking 74. A) unlessC) as B) ifD) after 75. A) lowerC) broader B) slighterD) larger 76. A) liable toC) thanks to B) in terms ofD) in view of 77. A) uniqueC) mysterious B) similarD) strange 78. A) overC) on B) againstD) behind Alarmed by this state of 79 , the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) 80 a comprehensive study of the market in 2006. It found that a 81 wealth gap, demographic (人口结构的) changes and 82 lack of interest in cars led Japanese to hold their 83 longer , replace their cars with smaller ones 84 give up car ownership altogether .JAMA 85 a further sales decline of 1.2 percent this year. Some experts believe that if the trend continues for much longer , further consolidation (合并) in the automotive sector is 86 .79. A) messC) growth B) boomD) decay 80. A) proceededC) launched B)relievedD) revised 81. A) quickeningC) strengthening B) wideningD) lengthening 82. A) averageC) abundant B) massiveD) general 83. A) labelsC) vehicles B) cyclesD) devices 84. A) orC) but B) untilD) then 85. A) concludesC) reckons B) predictsD) prescribes 86. A) distantC) temporary B) likelyD) immediate。

2009年英语四级作文范文

09年6月Free Admission to MuseumsRecently, free admissions to museums have aroused extensive public attention as well as hot debates and there are quite a lot of people against this idea. Personally speaking, I firmly believe that it is still not the right time for our country to offer free admissions to museums.Firstly, with such a big population we Chinese are sharing relatively limited resources, museums included. Obviously, free admissions will put even greater pressure on that, which will possibly lead to dilemma: either set extra restriction to visits, which goes opposite to admissions free of charge, or severely shorten the life length of the museum resources because of the visit boom.Secondly, despite the state aid from our government as compensation for the loss of ticket income, almost all the museums are still facing huge financing gap in operation and reservation. Meanwhile, the visit boom has posed a real challenge in managing level.Last but not least, the majority of our population has not formed cultural habit of paying regular visits to museums. The boom mostly reflects many people's enthusiasm on the free admissions but the museums themselves. We've still got a long way to go before we could enlighten proper public awareness of our museum resources.In summary, we may follow the western pattern of free admission, which allows part of the population such as children or the elderly to enjoy the preferential treatment as a slow release of our boom pressure; we may also turn to commonweal organizations and the public for help on the financial challenge besides the government support. We could at the mean time develop diverse function of our museums and further the ethnical education of our population as indirect protection for our invaluable museums resources. But before we could find a better way to solve problems ahead, we should take the step of full scale free admission to museums.12月Creating a Green CampusRecently the topic of a green campus has been widely debated which has aroused public attention.Undoubtedly, a green campus, the indispensable part for the development of college students, has a profound impact on both individulas and society,for its significance cannot be denied.A green campus environment, rather than anything else, plays a decisive role in the growth of college students. Needless to say, a green campus includes not only the places where the students live, but also the mental environment.If there were no green surrounding among the collegestudents, their soul would be not as pure as we wish.In that case, in no place other than campus should we attempt to make a green atmosphere.In view of the seriousness of the situation, it is imperative for us to take effective measures to creat a green campus. In the first place, it is essential that law and regulations be worked out and enforced by thegovernment and authorities.Furthermore, it is ripe time that we enhanced the awareness of the students themselves. Only in this way, can we get a satisfactory results. With these measures taken, it is reasonable for us to believe that a green campus will be achieved in the near future.。

2009年6月大学英语四级(CET4)真题.pdf

2009年6月大学英语四级考试真题Part I Writing(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of FreeAdmission to Museums. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below.1. 越来越多的博物馆免费开放，目的是什么2. 也会带来一些问题3. 你的看法Free Admission to Museums__________________________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 thequestions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. For questions 8–10, complete the sentences with the informationgiven in the passage.How Do You See Diversity?As a manager, Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for some of the positions with hercompany. During one interview, she noticed that the candidate never made direct eye contact. Shewas puzzled and somewhat disappointed because she liked the individual otherwise.He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions, but the fact that he neverlooked her in the eye said ―untrustworthy,‖ so she decided to offer the job to her second choice.―It wasn‘t until I attended a diversity workshop that I realized the person we passed over was theperfect person,‖ Tiffany confesses. What she hadn‘t known at the time of the interview was thatbehavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding. He was anthe candidate‘s―different‖　Asian-American raised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown by averting(避开) your eyes.―I was just thrown off by the lack of eye contact; not realizing it was cultural,‖ Tiffany missed out, but will not miss that opportunity again.‖Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive as different. As the worldbecomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse, it is becoming essential to expand ourunderstanding of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions.Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult, employers who can eliminateinvalid biases (偏见) from the process have a distinct advantage. My company, Mindsets LLC,helps organizations and individuals see their own blind spots. A real estate recruiter we workedwith illustrates the positive difference such training can make.―During m y Mindsets coaching session, I was taught how to recruit a diversified workforce. Irecruited people from different cultures and skill sets. The agents were able to utilize their fullpotential and experiences to build up the company. When the real estate market began to change, itwas because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to stay in the real estate market muchlonger than others in the same profession.‖Blinded by GenderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervising a diverseworkforce. ―Through one of the sessions, I discovered my personal bias,‖ he recalls. ―Ihad not been looking at a person as a whole person, and being open to differences.‖ In his c the blindness was not about culture but rather gender.―I had a management position open in my department; and the two finalists were a man and awoman. Had I not attended this workshop, I would have automatically assumed the man was thebest candidate because the position required quite a bit of extensive travel. My reasoning wouldhave been that even though both candidates were great and could have been successful in theposition, I assumed the woman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel.Dale‘s assumptions are another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking that limitsan organization‘s ability to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce.―I learned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into the situation, I needed topresent the full range of duties, responsibilities and expectations to all candidates and allow themto make an informed decision.‖ Dale credits the workshop, ―because it helped me make decisions based on fairness.‖Year of the Know-It-AllDoug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops. He recalls a major lesson learnedfrom his own employee.―One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-American employee put in arequest to take time off to celebrate Chinese New Year. In my ignorance, I assumed he had hisdates wrong, as the first of January had just passed. When I advised him of this, I gave him a longtalking-to about turning in requests early with the proper dates.―He patiently waited, then when I was done, he said he would like Chinese New Year off, not theWestern New Year. He explained politely that in his culture the new year did not begin Januaryfirst, and that Chinese New Year, which is tied to the lunar cycle, is one of the most celebratedholidays on the Chinese calendar. Needless to say, I felt very embarrassed in assuming he had hisdates mixed up. But I learned a great deal about assumptions, and that the timing of holidaysvaries considerably from culture to culture.―Attending the diversity workshop helped me realize how much I could learn by simply askingquestions and creating dialogues with my employees, rather than making assumptions and tryingto be a know-it-all,‖ Doug admits. ―The biggest thing I took away from the workshop is learninghow to be more ?inclusive‘ to differences.‖A Better Bottom LineAn open mind about diversity not only improves organizations internally, it is profitable as well.These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude canglish as a second language. One of the best thingsimprove sales. ―Most of my customers speak Enmy company has done is to contract with a language service that offers translations over the phone.It wasn‘t until my boss received Mindsets‘ training that she was able to understand how important inclusi veness was to customer service. As a result, our customer base has increased.‖Once we start to see people as individuals, and discard the stereotypes, we can move positivelytoward inclusiveness for everyone. Diversity is about coming together and taking advantage of ourdifferences and similarities. It is about building better communities and organizations that enhanceus as individuals and reinforce our shared humanity.When we begin to question our assumptions and challenge what we think we have learned fromour past, from the media, peers, family, friends, etc., we begin to realize that some of ourconclusions are flawed (有缺陷的) or contrary to our fundamental values. We need to train。

2009年6月20日英语四六级作文预测邀请信

剱萩佚Directions: Suppose you are the dean of the History Department, Peking University. You want to invite Professor Herb Jason, a well-known scholar of Chinese history, to come to attend an international conference on Chinese history. You¨ll cover the following points:1.The purpose of the invitation2.The time and place of the conference3.Ask him a favor of presenting a lecture to your students during his stayWrite your letter in no less than 150 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter; use Li Ming instead. You do not need to write the address。

Dear Professor Herb Jason,I am Li Ming, the dean of the History Department, Peking University. I am writing to invite you to participate in an international conference which is to be held in Beijing from 22nd to 25th, July, 2009。

Since your visit in Beijing last year, all the teachers that attended your lecture have been deeply impressed with your thorough knowledge and profound understanding of the subject. It would be our great honor if you could come to attend the International Conference on Chinese History. If possible, would you please deliver /address a speech on whatever subject that interests you. Enclosed in this letter is a time schedule for the event. You would, of course, receive our standard honorarium to cover traveling and other expenses. When you arrive in Beijing, I will certainly meet you at the airport。

2009年6月英语四级作文

Nowadays, an increasing number of museums are open to the public with free admission. The reason for it lies in the fact that the government has been attaching great importance to provide more opportunities for citizens to explore and get access to the knowledge world.
Free Admission to Museums
Nowadays, people have access to museums with free admission, which is of great convenient for them. This action not only can museums promote Chinese culture, but also border people’s horizon.
However, the opener attitude of museums may also bring some problems as well. For one thing, with more visitors, there is possibility that displays of the museums can get damaged more easily. For another, it becomes a huge economic burden for museums to run as usual without any profits from the visitors.

写作：2009 6.20 年四六级作文预测

四六级作文预测1：志愿者活动Part I Writing (30 minutes) Direction s: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled On Vol unteering activities. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: 1. 越来越多的人从事志愿者工作 2. 志愿者工作的社会意义 3. 作为大学生，应该怎么做范文：In recent years, the volunteering spirit has spre ad among the Chinese people, especially among youngsters. According to a survey, in 2008, there were about 1,700,000 volunteers who offered service for Olympic Ga mes. Actually, an increasing number of people become volunteers every year in Chi na。

Volunteering actions are of tremendous benefits to both those in need and the society. Olympic Games are a good example. As is known to all, volunteers pl ayed an active role in Beijing Olympic Games. Without them, it would be a tough t ask to hold this un-precedent Olympic Games. Therefore, we can say that it was th ose volunteers who ensured the success of these games。

2009年6月20日英语四级写作试题及范文

2009年6月20日英语四级写作试题及范文作文题目1、越来越多的博物馆对公众免费开放2、有人认为是会造成不利影响，3、我的看法是仅供参考范文1:It is well known that a museum is a building to display a collection of artistic,historical,cultural or military objects. ndoubtedly museums can have a variety of purposes in the city; I think two roles the museums play can illustrate they areworth visiting.Now we talk about how to fund a museum. A museum can never be considered as a financial burden to society. I suggest that the Government should invest a small amount of money on advertisements for the museums in the city. Forexample, ads of the museums should be forwarded on the travel brochures or maps of the city. Consequently tourists come and admission tickets are collected. Both reputation and funds are earned. Conclusion (23 words) In brief, museums should play a role as an instructive means of the city and incomes from admission can keep them running properly.范文2I think this view is not entirely right. In fact, the heart is, and I am disgusted with the poor quality of the people who go in, for example, make much noise and so on, but they can not be refused entry to the grounds. The scavenging or migrant workers or college students are able to enjoy the museum or the public service of ordinary citizens, we have no reason to prevent their entry or disgust. If the public needs to be improved quality, can we hope that museums and libraries as much as possible to facilitate such a body, the less expensive services for the public to enhance public scientific and human qualities, even if the beginning of the drawbacks of free will bring about a certain, but the long-term to stress is beneficial to the public.In addition, the museum free of charge is another meaning, we are beginning to realize the public service shouldbe for the public, and not become a source of profit. In addition to museums, libraries, parks and even public health services, public university education should be as much as possible so that more people have the opportunity to enjoy, instead of being the high cost of tickets, or to stop at the door.。

2009年6月英语四级考试模拟试卷及参考答案（二）

2009年6月英语四级考试模拟试卷及参考答案（二）Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes)Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to the editor of a column discussing how to help laid-off workers. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:1. 很多下岗工人很难找到新的工作;2. 如何帮助他们;3. 你的认识。

Part ⅡReading 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, markY(for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N(for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG(for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.WorkWhether work should be placed among the causes of happiness or among the causes of unhappiness may perhaps be regarded as a doubtful question. There is certainly much work which is exceedingly annoying, and an excess of work is always very painful. I think, however, that, provided work is not excessivein amount, even the dullest work is to most people less painful than idleness. There are in work all grades, from mere relief of boring to the profoundest delights, according to the nature of the work and the abilities of the worker. Most of the work that most people have to do is not in itself interesting, but even such work has certain great advantages. To begin with, it fills a good many hours of the day without the need of deciding what one shall do. Most people, when they are left free to fill their own time according to their own choice, are at a loss to think of anything sufficiently pleasant to be worth doing. And whatever they decide on, they are troubled by the feeling that something else would have been pleasanter. To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization, and at present very few people have reached this level. Most of the idle rich suffer unspeakable boredom as the price of their freedom from drudgery(劳役;苦工). At times they may find relief by hunting big game in Africa, or by flying round the world, but the number of such sensations is limited, especially after youth is past.Work therefore is desirable, first and foremost, as a preventive of boredom, for the boredom that a man feels when he is doing necessary though uninteresting work is as nothing in comparison with the boredom that he feels when he has nothing to do with his days. With this advantage of work another is associated, namely that it makes holidays much more delicious when they come. Provided a man does not have to work so hard as to impair his vigor, he is likely to find far more zest in his free time than an idle man could possibly find.The second advantage of most paid work and of some unpaid work is that it gives chances of success and opportunities for ambition. In most work success is measured by income andwhile the market economy society continues, this is inevitable. It is only where the best work is concerned that this measure ceases to be the natural one to apply. The desire that men feel to increase their income is quite as much a desire for success as for the extra comforts that a higher income can procure. However dull work may be, it becomes bearable if it is a means of building up a reputation, whether in the world at large or only in one’s own circle. Continuity of purpose is one of the most essential ingredients of happiness in the long run, and for most men this comes chiefly through their work. In this respect those women whose lives are occupied with housework are much less fortunate than men, or than women who work outside the home.Two chief elements make work interesting: first, the exercise of skill, and second, construction.Every man who has acquired some unusual skill enjoys exercising it until it has become a matter of course. This motive to activity begins in early childhood: a boy who can stand on his head becomes reluctant to stand on his feet. A great deal of work gives the same pleasure that is to be derived from games of skill.There is, however, another element possessed by the best work, which is even more important as a source of happiness than is the exercise of skill. This is the element of constructiveness. In some work, though by no means in most, something is built up which remains as a monument when the work is completed. We may distinguish construction from destruction by the following criterion(标准). In construction the initial state of affairs is comparatively haphazard(偶然的), while the final state of affairs embodies a purpose. In destruction the reverse is the case; the initial state of affairs embodies a purpose, while the final state of affairs is haphazard, that is to say, all that is intended by thedestroyer is to produce a state of affairs which does not embody a certain purpose. This criterion applies in the most literal and obvious case, namely the construction and destruction of buildings. In constructing a building a previously made plan is carried out, whereas in destroying it no one decides exactly how the materials are to lie when the ruin is completed. This applies to not a few revolutionaries and militarists and other apostles(信徒) of violence. They are actuated, usually without their own knowledge, by hatred: the destruction of what they hate is their real purpose, and they are comparatively indifferent to the question what is to come after it. Now I cannot deny that in the work of destruction as in the work of construction there may be joy. It is a fiercer joy, perhaps at moments more intense, but it is less profoundly satisfying, since the result is one in which little satisfaction is to be found. You kill your enemy, and when he is dead your occupation is gone, and the satisfaction that you derive from victory quickly fades. The work of construction, on the other hand, when completed, is delightful to recall, and moreover is never so fully completed that there is nothing further to do about it. The most satisfactory purposes are those that lead on indefinitely from one success to another without ever coming to a dead end; and in this respect it will be found that construction is a greater source of happiness than destruction.1. The majority of people would have no idea about what is well worth doing when they are free from work.2. Many people today have reached the level of civilization to fill their leisure intelligently.3. While most idle rich enjoy their freedom from heavy work they are often subjected to an indescribable boring life.4. If a man does not have to overwork to exhaust he mayhave more passion for his leisure time than an idle man could possibly have.5. The women who are confined to home with homemaking enjoy a greater source of happiness than men.6. Many people can get the same pleasure from a lot of work as from games of skill when they are young of skill.7. In the best work,the exercise of skill is the most important as a source of happiness.8. In construction the final state of affairs .9. In constructing a building, one carries out .10. The work of destruction is less profoundly satisfying because you can in the resultPart Ⅲ 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.11. A) He expects to hear from his brother.B) He expects a gift from his brother.C) The woman is wrong about when the man’s birthday is.D) His brother is going to visit him.12. A) They don’t enjoy swimming.B) They won’t go swimming in the lake today.C) They don’t know how to swim.D) They’ll swim in the lake tomorrow.13. A) The style of sweater she’s wearing is very common.B) The man saw Jill wearing the sweater.C) She wore the sweater for the first time yesterday.D) She usually doesn’t borrow clothes from Jill.14. A) She’s planning a trip to Antarctica.B) She thinks attending the lecture will be helpful to her.C) Her geography class is required to attend the lecture.D) She has already finished writing her report.15. A) The woman should join the chess club.B) He’s not a very good chess player.C) The woman needs a lot of time to play chess.D) He’s willing to teach the woman how to play chess.16. A) Ask Alice if the man can borrow the novel.B) Return the novel to Alice immediately.C) Help the man find his own copy of the novel.D) Find out how much the novel costs.17. A) He has already tasted the chocolate pudding.B) Chocolate is his favorite flavor.C) He doesn’t want any chocolate pudding.D) There is no more chocolate pudding left.18. A) He arrived at the theater late.B) He left his watch in the theater.C) The production seemed much shorter than it actually was.D) He did not enjoy the production.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) She wants to learn about Richard Sears.B) She is helping the man with his assignment.C) She needs to buy a filing cabinet.D) She wants to order some textbooks.20. A) Teachers. B) Farmers. C) Students. D) Laborers.21. A) As textbooks. B) As fuel. C) As newspapers. D) As art.22. A) Taxes on factory goods rose.B) Some people lost their farms.C) Shipping prices rose.D) Some small stores were out of business.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) The economy is slowing down.B) She may not be able to finish the college.C) She may not find a job after college.D) The tax is going to be raised.24. A) It is on the verge of bankruptcy.B) It is improving steadily.C) It has experienced a rapid increase in sales.D) It is going down hill fast.25. A) She will join the man’s company.B) She will start her own business.C) She will stay in her parents’house.D) She will try to find a job.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) They didn’t use singers.B) They gave free concerts.C) They performed in small nightclubs.D) They shortened the length of their performances.27. A) To discuss one way it impacted jazz music.B) To explain why the government reduced some taxes.C) To describe a common theme in jazz music.D) To discuss the popularity of certain jazz bands.28. A) The music contained strong political messages.B) The music had a steady beat that people could dance to.C) The music included sad melodies.D) The music contained irregular types of rhythms.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) A museum exhibition of African baskets.B) Changes in basket-weaving.C) Differences between African and American baskets.D) The development of basket weaving in one town.30. A) Their mothers taught them.B) They traveled to Africa.C) They learned in school.D) They taught themselves.31. A) They sell them as a hobby.B) They make them as a hobby.C) They use them on their farms.D) They make and sell them to make a living.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Factors that affect the ability to remember.B) The influence of childhood memories on adulthood.C) A proposal for future psychological research.D) Benefits of a busy lifestyle.33. A) The need to exercise the memory.B) How the brain differs from other body tissues.C) The unconscious learning of a physical activity.D) How nerves control body movement.34. A) Repeat it aloud. B) Write it down.C) Make a mental picture of it. D) Practice recalling it.35. A) Ask questions about the assigned reading.B) Give an example of active learning.C) Explain recent research on recalling childhood memories.D) Make an assignment for the next class session.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or wirte down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Graduate students often work as teaching assistants while they study in the United States. Teaching assistants (T.A.) may get money or get to take classes for (36) , or both. A T.A. usually works about twenty hours each week. In some cases, the professors they assist have big (37) classes with hundreds of students. Theprofessor gives one or two (38) a week, and teaching assistants (39) smaller discussions at other times. They also give tests, (40) work, provide laboratory assistance and meet with students who need help. And they have their own educations to think about.Many states have (41) to require that teaching assistants be able to speak English well enough for students to understand them. Universities have increased their (42) to deal with this problem. Our example school this week is the University of Southern California (USC), in Los Angeles.The American Language Institute at USC provides (43) to help international teaching assistants improve their English. (44) .The exam at USC is a fifteen-minute spoken test that involves two examiners. Students talk about their education and interest in the school. (45) .Those who do not score high enough on the test have to take classes to improve their English. (46) .Part ⅣReading Comprehension(Reading in Depth)(25 minutes)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 following the 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.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.The free enterprise had produced a technology 47 of providing the American consumer with the largest and most varied marketplace in the world. Technological advances,however, have come hand-in-hand with impersonal mass marketing of goods and services. Along with 48 too, have come some instances of manipulative(操纵性的;操作) advertising practices and a great increase to products whose reliability, safety and quality are difficult to 49 .Today’s consumers buy, enjoy, use and throw away more types of goods than could possibly have been imagined even a few years ago. Yes, too often consumers have no idea of the materials that have gone into the manufacturer’s finished product or their own 50 in selecting one product over another.Easy credit and forceful techniques of modern marketing persuade many consumers to buy what they cannot 51 . The consequent 52 of family budgets is a problem for consumers at all economic levels. It is not unusual for families to set aside 20 percent or more of their income to debt repayments without understanding the effect this allocation has upon other choices. Some families have such tight budgets that an illness, a period of unemployment, or some other crisis finds them without 53 reserves(储备;储蓄).In addition to the growing complexity of the market, consumers are sometimes faced with unfair and 54 practices. Although there are laws 55 to protect the consumers, there are not a sufficient number of laws enforced to cover all the abuses of the marketplace.An adult in today’s society should be knowledgeable in the use of credit. He should understand what is involved in purchasing a house, and the many pitfalls to be avoided when 56 into financial agreements. He should know enough about advertising and selling techniques to enable him to tell the honest from the deceptive. He should be knowledgeable aboutconsumer protection laws so that he can demand his rights. When he needs help, he should know the private and public sources to which he can turn for assistance.A) virtuallyB) deceptiveC) supervisorsD) enteringE) evaluateF) capableG) efficientlyH) progress I) designedJ) likelyK) affordL) adequateM) overburdeningN) amazingO) motivationSection 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 OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Romantic love is a culture trait found primarily in industrialized societies. Elsewhere in the world, pragmatic considerations rather than flights of fancy are often used to make a choice of partner, and romantic love is seen as an unfortunate inconvenience that gets in the way of the ordinary, rationalprocess of mate selection. Traces of this attitude persist in the American upper classes, where daughters are expected to marry “well”—that is, to a male who is eligible by reason of family background and earning potential. Most Americans, however, see romantic love as essential for a successful marriage, and tend to look askance(轻蔑地)at anyone who marries for a more practical reason in which love plays no part.The phenomenon of romantic love occurs when two young people meet and find one another personally and physically attractive. They become mutually absorbed, start to behave in what appears to be a flighty(充满幻想的), even irrational manner, decide that they are right for one another, and may then enter a marriage whose success is expected to be guaranteed by their enduring love. Behavior of this kind is portrayed and warmly endorsed(赞同)throughout American popular culture, by books, magazines, comics, records, popular songs, movies, and TV.Romantic love is a noble ideal, and it can certainly provide a basis for the spouses to live happily ever after. But a marriage can equally well be founded on much more practical considerations—as indeed they have been in most societies throughout most of history. Why is romantic love of such importance in the modern world? The reason seems to be that it has some basic functions in maintaining the institution of the nuclear family(小家庭).57. Romantic love is less frequently found in many non-industrial societies because people in these societies .A) firmly believe that only money can make the world go roundB) fail to bring the imaginative power of the mind into full playC) fondly think that flights of fancy prevent them from making a correct choice of partnerD) have far more practical considerations to determine who will marry whom58. The word eligible (Line 5, Para. l) could best be replaced by .A) qualified B) available C) chosen D) influential59. According to the passage, most Americans .A) expect their daughters to fall in love with a male at first sightB) regard romantic love as the basis for a successful marriageC) look up to those who marry for the sake of wealthD) consider romantic love to be the most desirable thing in the world60. What can we learn from the second paragraph about romantic love?A) It is a common occurrence among the old.B) It is primarily depicted by books.C) It is characterized by mutual attraction.D) It is rejected as flighty and irrational.61. According to the passage, the author believes that .A) romantic love makes people unable to think clearly in the process of mate selectionB) only romantic love can make a marriage happy ever afterC) much more practical considerations can also be the basis for a successful marriageD) romantic love plays an insignificant role in maintaining the institution of the nuclear familyPassage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France, then adopted by historians of culture, by art historians, and eventually by music historians, all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450—1600. The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of this period wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. T o these scholars this meant a return to human. Fulfillment in life became a desirable goal, and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasure of the senses were no longer frowned on. Artists and writers now turned to religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period—how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed and experienced. They could see the architectural monuments, sculptures, plays, and poems that were being rediscovered, but they could not actually hear ancient music—although they could read the writings of classical philosophers, poets, essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in translation. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect. For example, the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art andliterature.The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidly during this century and a half—though at different rates in different countries—that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.62. The word “eventually” in line 3 means that .A) music historians used the term “Renaissance”after other historians didB) most music historians used the term “Renaissance”C) the term “Renaissance”became widely used by art historians but not by music historiansD) music historians used the term “Renaissance”very differently from other historians63. The phrase “frowned on” in Line 9 is closest in meaning to .A) given up B) forgotten about C) argued about D) disapproved of64. It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of .A) communication among artists across EuropeB) spirituality in everyday lifeC) a cultural emphasis on human valuesD) religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular themes65. According to the passage, why was Bernardino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his time?A) It was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.B) It had little emotional impact on audiences.C) It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time.D) It did not contain enough religious themes.66. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage as a reason for the absence of a single Renaissance musical style?A) The musical Renaissance was defined by technique rather than style.B) The musical Renaissance was too short to give rise to a new musical style.C) Renaissance musicians adopted the styles of both Greek and Roman musicians.D) During the Renaissance, music never remained the same for very long.Part ⅤCloze (15 minutes)Directions: 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.Most people who work in London get a break of about an hour for lunch. 67 they mostly live too far to go back home 68 lunch, they are obliged to 69 other arrangements for their midday meal. Many large firms have a canteen for their employees.In 70 canteens the food served is plain but 71 , and although there is some 72 of choice, the number of dishes 73 usually small. The employees themselves fetch their dishes 74 a counter at which they are 75 . There they can find a tray on 76 to carry their knives, forks, spoons, plates, cups, saucers, 77 , of course, their food. A meal in a canteen is inexpensive and may 78 of soup, fish and chips or meat and two vegetables, 79 fruit or a pudding ofsome 80 as dessert. Some firms that do not run a canteen 81 their staff with luncheon-vouchers(午餐券), which many restaurants will accept in 82 of money. As there are so many people 83 work in London, there are numerous cafés and restaurants in every area that is not purely residential. A meal 84 cost anything from a modest sum to quite a few pounds, 85 on the restaurant and the food chosen. 86 , one can generally get a meal, or at least a snack, in a pub(酒吧). In recent years there has also been a big increase in the number of “take-away” food shops of all kinds.67. A) While B) AsC) Although D) Unless68. A) in B) atC) for D) before69. A) make B) bringC) take D) use70. A) such B) sameC) few D) other71. A) limited B) excessiveC) full D) adequate72. A) difference B) varietyC) change D) exchange73. A) are B) beingC) is D) been74. A) from B) alongC) with D) to75. A) kept B) servedC) made D) waited76. A) it B) themC) which D) those77. A) and B) butC) or D) except78. A) compose B) compriseC) consist D) count79. A) with B) aboutC) of D) by80. A) category B) sortC) pattern D) name81. A) afford B) investC) prepare D) provide82. A) request B) placeC) case D) face83. A) in B) onC) at D) over84. A) must B) needC) should D) may85. A) depending B) takingC) relying D) holding86. A) Moreover B) HoweverC) Still D) LikewisePart Ⅵ Translation (5 minutes)Directions: Complete the sentence on Answer Sheet 2 by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.87. (虽然他们有很多共同之处)，but they never became true friends.88. The talk (促进了双方的彼此了解) .89. The applicants for the positions (年龄在18岁到22岁不等) are mostly interested in the training opportunities promised in the want ads.90. We will make the deal (严格依据合同条款).91. Sometimes (承受剧痛的病人) can be helped by “drugs”。

09年6月英语四级考试满分作文（共五篇）

09年6月英语四级考试满分作文（共五篇）第一篇：09年6月英语四级考试满分作文09年6月英语四级考试满分作文范文(满分版)Free Admission to Museums(满分版)Nowadays, an increasing number of museums are admission-free to visitors home and abroad.The hidden reason behind this is not hard to analyze as there’s a growing awareness for the authorities regarding the urgency of popularization of culture, knowledge and history with every average person in our society.Only with free access to this live ‘database’, can most people fully enjoy what museums could offer to them。

However, free admission to museums might lead to some social problems as well.The most obvious problem is that it might give museums a very heavy economic burden which directly impedes the sustainable development of these organizations.As a result, our government has to work out other ways to collect funds from different channels, which might be difficult to operate or control.On the other hand, free admission attracts too many visitors, some of which might not be well-purposed and do some conscious or unconscious damage to the valuable treasures which used to be well-preserved in the museums。

四级09年6月模拟试题作文范文

Test 1 Building a Harmonious Society1.为建设和谐社会，有些人主张最重要的是发展经济2.另一些人则主张首要的是保护环境3.我的看法Development in the new century involves building a harmonious society. Faced with this new concept, some people still maintain that the urgent task is to develop economy on a large scale. They hold that many people are living in poverty and can’t afford the basic schooling for their children. And they also believe we can strike a balance between the developed east and the developing west by further developing our economy.On the other hand, there are many people who insist that environmental protection is of first importance. They claim that we have only one mother earth. If our environment is heavily polluted, we could not survive on this planet. Second, they believe that the rapid and advanced development of economy leads to many of the serious problems. If the problem is left unsolved, we may soon have no water to drink, no clean air to breathe, let alone develop our economy.In my opinion, both economy and environmental protection are indispensible. Without economic development, we could remain backward. And without environmental protection, we could lose our chance of survival.Model Test 2 The Battle Against AIDS in China1.中国艾滋病发病情况及传播手段2.结合实际，谈谈如何抗击艾滋病As is known in the chart, there are several transmission routes of newly added HIV infection in 2007, of which, 44.7 percent will come from heterosexual transmission, 12.2 percent from men having sex with men, 42 percent from intravenous drug use, and 1.1 percent from mother-to-infant transmission.Recently, much concern has been stressed on the problem. Both government and the public take the campaign against AIDS in China, which is encouraging. Firstly, it is necessary to make more people informed about AIDS, especially, the transmission routes of HIV/AIDS infections. Second, the Central government should pay more attention to the AIDS. To our delight, the Chinese leadership was strengthening its commitment to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment at different levels of the government. Thirdly, civil societies, as well as businesses, should take a fundamental role in the design and development of the Global Fund to fight AIDS. And more organizations like these are expected to jo in the campaign against AIDS. Fourthly, the work of government, organizations and businesses has been followed by the very high activity of people--- as singles, families, and communities, which are important power against the AIDS.This is an undeclared war that everyone must sign up for in order for us to win. We simply cannot let people continue to die because we don’t feel comfortable talking about AIDS. Everyone must become an educated and learn to live.Model Test 3. How to Get Prepared for a Job?1．现在的就业形势越来越激烈2．大学生应如何面对3．谈谈你自己毕业时找工作时的打算With more and more graduates from colleges and universities every year, job hunting has become more and more difficult. In order to gain an upper hand, it is necessary for us to prepare ourselves when we are still on campus.There are several measures college students can take to sharpen their edges. First, it is important to learn the kind of writing skills that will help us get an interview. Writing effective resumes, letters of application, and interview follow-up letters can give us an edge in the job market. Second, we should have knowledge of the job itself. The job we are looking for should neither be beyond our reach nor should it be too easy. Instead, it should bring your abilities into full play.If I do get an interview, take time to prepare well for it. It could be the most important meeting of my career. Try to anticipate what questions will be asked and have answers ready. Present your best appearance and conduct. As a matter of courtesy, and to strengthen your case, write a follow-up letter to thank the interviewer for the interview.In a word, opportunity will only favor those with a ready mind. We should get well-prepared for the future success.Model Test 4 On National Healthy Living Habits Projects1.目前，人们的生活方式多种多样，“全民健康生活方式行动”是政府关爱民生的重要体现2.不良的生活方式的主要表现形式及危害3.如何解决At present, people’s living habits have become varied and colorful, but at the same time, a large proportion of population still has unhealthy habits, which are harmful to their health. So “National Healthy Living Habits Project” advocated by government is essential and in good time.The negative events like smoking, indulging in liquor, unbalanced meal, irregular diet and lack of exercise, etc. are high on the list of unhealthy living habits. They’re not only do harm to our physical health, but also to our psychology. They may lead to degradation, even crime.Therefore, to improve healthy living habits is significant to everyone, young or old, male or female. Above all, we should set up a positive attitude to living habits. Moreover, enough exercise is necessary in our daily life. What’s more, both the media and the educational system should have strong well-financed programs that encourage healthy alternatives, including exercise and healthy foods.Mode Test 5 On Chinese Workers’ Paid Holidays1.有人认为“带薪休假”有很多好处2.有人认为“带薪休假”落到实处很难3.你的观点及建议In 2007, the Chinese government released a draft that all employees of government organs, civil organizations, enterprises, and public-service institutions are entitled to take paid vacation after serving the same employer for one year. Some have sufficient faith that the paid holidays will improve the current tourism pattern. The new holiday scheme will give people more choices to make their holiday plans and thus it will greatly alleviate the pressure of transportation departments, security bodies, shopping malls, etc. during the current holiday boom.Other people wonder if the new system will be available. It is likely to be a dream to have a paid holiday. Because the problem is that many people don’t dare to take long vacations. Competition is fierce. Nobody can afford a long holiday and leave the boss with an impression of not working as hard as others.For me, I think it is necessary for, in future, the state to issue a regulation concerning Chinese workers’ paid holidays. Strengthen the employers’ sense of the paid holidays. If they did so voluntarily, it will attract and retain employees. With these measures, it is expected that more employees in china are entitled to receive holiday pay for time off.Model Test 6 How to solve the housing problems in big cities1.近年来大城市的住房问题变得愈加严重2.分析原因3.提出解决问题的方法As is known to us, housing problem in big cities has become more serious in the last fifty years, and it is likely to be even more in the future. Not only can a small proportion of the population afford to purchase a set, but also the lot in the city become limited. What brings about it?For one thing, the population on earth is increasing rapidly, and with the development of modern industry, more and more people from the farms are flowing into cities. For another thing, many property companies try to catch profit with high price. Therefore, the housing problem in big cities becomes more and more serious.The building of satellite cities is a good way to solve the housing problem. It will not only relieve the burden on big cities, but also provide a much better environment for people to live. Of course, there is no perfect way to solve the problem. The housing problem is very complicated, involving many other problems like transport. Y ou cannot rely on one way to solve the problem completely.How to solve the Housing Problem1.住房问题的迫切性2.解决住房问题的方法很多，我同意建卫星城3.我不同意解决住房问题向地下发展The housing problem has become pressing. City population have increased very rapidly because of low death rate at birth(mortality) and higher life expectancy. A larger number of surplus rural laborers keep flocking into big cities for part-time jobs.There are many ways to solve the housing problem. I support the idea that more satellite cities should be built in the suburbs. There is plenty of land and space there. In addition, the surroundings in the suburbs are better than those in the city center. The air is fresher there, and the scenery there is more beautiful and attractive. Satellite cities can effectively stop the further expanding and spreading of most big cities, and help reduce the urgent need of residents there for houses.But I am not in favor of the idea that houses should be built under ground. Some people say underground houses have their striking advantages: they can save a lot of land and space, and they are warm in winter and cool in summer. But this idea does not fit all places. For example, our region is below sea level, and underground water will come out after we dig only half a meter deep. Then, it costs a huge amount of money to build underground houses. In addition, the fresh air can’t reach all the underground houses easily. What’s more, lighting will surely be a big headache for underground houses. We should solve housing problems according to the local resources and conditions.Model Test 7 The Popularity of Western Holidays1.一些“洋”节日在中国越来越流行2.一些中国传统节日反倒无人问津3.你如何看待这种现象It seems that some western holidays are getting more and more popular in china. For example, weeks before Christmas, countless shops, restaurants and hotels have got ready with Christmas decorations. However, certain traditional Chinese festivals are being neglected.In fact, the western festivals are celebrated in China quite differently from in the West. For example, Christmas in the western world is mainly a spiritual festival. Then why have the western holidays taken root in China? The chief reason is that businessmen know that they can make money by producing holiday goods or encouraging extra dining and celebrating.I think the popularity of western holidays does indicate the success of the economic reform. Certainly economic development has brought extra money to many people in China. But we shouldn’t waste our money on useless things. So, we should not be led by those profit happy businessmen, rather, we should take the opportunity to relax and enjoy ourselves. Remember that holiday means happiness, not spending.Model Test 8 The Reading Population in China1.描述图中途中所是我国国民读书情况2.分析读书率变化的原因3.你的看法The bar chart illustrates the gradual decline in the number of Chinese people reading books between 1999 and 2005. according to the graph, in 1999, more than 60% of Chinese people practiced certain readings. The percentage dropped dramatically to 54% in 2001, and continued to decrease until 2005 by nearly 6 %, Why do less and less Chinese people read books?The reason may boil down to the following factors. For one thing, Chinese people, especially the young, are now experiencing an unprecedented competition. They are struggling hard to accomplish their daily work, leaving no time and energy for reading. For another, modern society provides various channels ranging from television to the Internet for people to effortlessly get whatever information hey need.Nevertheless, we cannot afford to be blind to the problem of the decrease in popularity of books among people, especially the young generation. To my mind, nothing can equal the benefits derived from reading. In one sense, books are no less necessary to our mental life than air is to our physical life. People should make it a rule to do some reading each day. Time-consuming as it may be, reading will inevitably exert profound influence on a person, a community and a nation.Model Test 9. Advantages and Disadvantages of Advertisements1. 当今世界，广告在公共场所随处可见2. 广告的好处和弊处3. 你的看法Nowadays, it is difficult to find a public place without advertisements. We read ads in the press, see them on the television, and hear them over the radio. Everywhere ads will meet our eyes, even when we watch a ball game, take a taxi, call a friend, etc. The appeal of advertising to buying motives can have both positive and negative effects.It is true that in economic activities, advertisements are playing a more and more important role. They tell people about new products and help promote sales. In this way can they stimulate production and vitalize economy.Advertisements also bring people all kinds of disadvantages. For instance, some of the manufactures, in their hope to win a big market for their products, are so dishonest that they are telling lies about their products. People may get rid of ads. Also some advertisements appeal to children, so they ask their parents constantly to buy them something in the ads.In fact, each consumer must evaluate her or his situation. Are the benefits of the product important enough to justify buying it? Advertising is intended to appeal to consumers, but it does not force them to buy the product. Consumers still control the final buying decision.Model Test 10假如你是一名美国商人，名叫David Smith，第一次到中国北京洽谈生意，不幸因病住院，在住院期间，对医护人员的高尚医德，精心服务和医院的环境卫生非常满意，就上述内容写封表扬信。

2009年6月大学英语四级考试真题

2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minute to write a short essay on the topic of students selecting their lectures. Youshould write at least 120 words following the outline givenbellow:1. 越来越多的博物馆免费对外开放的目的是什么？2. 也会带来一些问题3. 你的看法？Free admission to museumsPart 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.Forquestions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A),B),C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete thesentences with the information given in the passage.How Do You See Diversity?As a manager, Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for some of the positions with her company .During one interview, she noticed that the candidate never made direct eye contact. She was puzzled and somewhat disappointed because she liked the individual otherwise.He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions, but the fact that he never looked her in the eye said “untrustworthy,”so she decided to offer the job to her second choice.“It wasn’t until I attended a diversity workshop that I realized the person we passed over was the perfect person,” Tiffany confesses. What she hadn’t known at the time of the interview was that the candidate’s “different” behavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding . He was an Asian-American raised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown by averting(避开) your eyes.“I was just thrown off by the lack of ye contact; not realizing it was cultural,” Tiffany says. “I missed out ,but will not miss that opportunity again.”Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive as different. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse, it is becoming essential to expand our under-standing of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions .Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult ,employers who can eliminate invalid biases(偏爱) from the process have a distinct advantage .My company, Mindsets LLC ,helps organizations and individuals see their own blind spots . A real estate recruiter we worked with illustrates the positive difference such training can make .“During my Mindsets coaching session ,I was taught how to recruit a diversified workforce. I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets .The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company .When the real estate market began to change, it was because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to stay in the real estate market much longer than others in the same profession.”Blinded by GenderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervising a diverse workforce . “Through one of the sessions ,I discovered my personal bias ,” he recalls . “I learned I had not been looking at a person as a whole person , and being open to differences .”In his case , the blindness was not about culture but rather gender .“I had a management position open in my department ;and the two finalists were a man and a woman . Had I not attended this workshop , I would have automatically assumed the man was the best candidate because the position required quite a bit of extensive travel . My reasoning would have been that even though both candidates were great and could have been successful in the position , I assumed the woman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel .”Dale’s assumptions are another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking that limits an organization’s ability to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce .“I learned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into the situation , I needed to present the full range of duties, responsibilities and expectations to all candidates and allow them to make an informed decision .” Dale credits the workshop , “because it helped me make decisions based on fairness .”Year of the Know-It-AllDoug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops .He recalls a major lesson learned from his own employee.“One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-American employee put in a request to take time off to celebrate Chinese New Year . In my ignorance , I assumed he had his dates wrong , as the first of January had just passed . When I advised him of this , I gave him a long talking-to about turning in requests early with the proper dates .“He patiently waited , then when I was done , he said he would like Chinese New Year did not begin January first , and that Chinese New Year ,which is tied to the lunar cycle ,is one of the most celebrated holidays on the Chinese calendar . Needless to say , I felt very embarrassed in assuming he had his dates mixed up . But I learned a great deal about assumptions , and that the timing of holidays varies considerably from culture to culture .“Attending the diversity workshop helped me realize how much I could learn by simply asking questions and creating dialogues with my employees , rather than making assumptions and trying to be a know-it-all ,” Doug admits . “The biggest thing I took away from the workshop is learning how to be more ‘inclusive’ to differences.”A better Bottom LineAn open mind about diversity not only improves organizations internally , it is profitable as well . These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales .”Most of my customers speak English as a second language . One of the best things my company has done is to contract with a language service that offers translations over the phone . It wasn’t until my boss received Mindsets’ training that she was able to understand how important inclusiveness was to customer service . As result , our customer base has increased .”Once we start to see people as individuals . and discard the stereotypes , we can move positively toward inclusiveness for everyone . Diversity is about coming together and taking advantage of our differences and similarities . It is about building better communities and organizations that enhance us as individuals and reinforce our shared humanity .When we begin to question our assumptions and challenge what we think we have learned from our past , from the media, peers , family , friends , etc , we begin to realize that some of our conclusions are flawed(有缺陷的) or contrary to our fundamental values . We need to trainour-selves to think differently , shift our mindsets and realize that diversity opens doors for all of us ,creating opportunities in organizations and communities that benefit everyone .1.What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate?A)He just wouldn’t look her in the eye.B)He was slow in answering her questions.C)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.D)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant .2. Tiffany’s misjudgment about the candidate stemmedfrom .A) Racial stereotypes. C) Racial stereotypes.B) Invalid personal bias . D) Emphasis on physical appearance3. What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalizationaccording to the author?A) Hiring qualified technical and management personnel.B) Increasing understanding of people of other cultures.C) Constantly updating knowledge and equipment.D) Expanding domestic and international markets.4. What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?A) A real estate agency. C) A cultural exchange organization.B) A personnel training company. D) A hi-tech company5. After one of the workshops ,account executive Dale realized that .A) He had hired the wrong person.B) He could have done more for his company.C) He had not managed his workforce well.D) He must get rid of his gender bias.6. What did Dale think of Mindsets LLC’s workshop?A) It was well-intentioned but poorly conducted.B) It tapped into the executives’ full potential.C) It helped him make fair decisions.D) It met participants’ diverse needs.7. How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-Americanemployee’s request for leave?A)He told him to get the dates right. C)He flatly turnedit downB)He demanded an explanation. D)He readily approved it.8. Doug felt when he realized that his assumption was wrong.9. After attending Mindsets’ workshops, the participants came toknow the importance of to their business.10. When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes ,we can achieve diversity and benefit from the betweenus.Part III 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 ormore questions will be asked about what was said .Both theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once .Aftereach question there will be a pause . During the pause, youmust read the four choices marked A),B),C) and D), and decidewhich is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letteron Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) She expected more people at her party.B) She enjoys entertaining small children.C) She threw a surprise party for her friendD) She has always enjoyed great popularity.12. A) They are not used to living in a cold place.B) They feel lucky to live in Florida.C) They are going to have a holiday.D) They have not booked their air tickets yet.13. A) He was pleased to get the medal. C) He used to be a firefighter.B) He was very courageous. D) He was accused of causing afire.14. A) Make a profitable investment. C) Get parts for the machinefrom Japan.B) Buy a new washing machine D) Have the old washing machinefixed.15. A) He is pleased with his exciting new job.B) He finds the huge workload unbearable.C) He finds his office much too big for him.D) He is not so excited about his new position.16. A) The woman is going to hold a big party tomorrow.B) The man has no idea what the right thing to do is.C) The woman doesn’t know how to get to the party.D) The man offers to drive the woman to the party.17. A) Drawing up a business plan. C) Finalizing a contract.B) Discussing a term paper. D) Reviewing a co-authoredarticle.18. A) She ordered some paper. C) She chatted online with afriendB) She had the printer repaired. D) She filled in anapplication formQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) His health is getting worse. C) His past life upsets hima good deal.B) He can no longer work at sea. D) He has not got the expectedpension.20. A) She passed away years ago. C) She has been working ata clinic.B) She used to work as a model. D) She has been seriously illfor years.21. A) She has made lots of money as a doctor.B) She is going to take care of her old dad.C) She has never got on with her father.D) She is kind and generous by nature.22. A) He dines out with his wife every weekend.B) He is excellent but looks had-tempered.C) He does not care about his appearance.D) He is not quite popular with his patients.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) The man has sent the order to the woman by mistakeB) Some of the telephone systems don’t work properlyC) Some of the packs do not contain any manuals.D) The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.24. A) Send a service engineer to do the repairs.B) Consult her boss about the best solution.C) Pass the man’s order to the right person.D) The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.25. A) Ideal. C) PartialB) Temporary D) CreativeSection BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages .At the end of each passage .You will hear some questions. Boss the passageand the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A),B),C) and D). Then the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) It is entertaining. C) It takes lots of time.B) It is a costly hobby. D) It requires training.27. A) They can harm nearby plants. C) They fight each other for food.B) They may catch some disease. D) They may pollute theenvironment.28. A) Place the food on warmer spots. C) Avoid using any contaminatedfood.B) Use prepared feed mixtures only. D) Continue the feeding till itgets warm.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) He will betray even his best friends.B) He is able to make up good excuses.C) He will lie whenever he wants.D) He tries to achieve his goal at any cost30. A) She made him apologize C) She broke up with him.B) She readily forgave him D) She refused to answer hiscalls.31. A) Buy her a new set of tires. C) Lend her his batteries.B) Help clean her apartment. D) Move furniture for her. Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) The atmosphere they live in is rather unreal.B) Their parents put too much pressure on them.C) It’s hard for them to get along with other kids.D) They have to live in the shadow of their parents.33. A) He always boasts about his rich father.B) He will grow up to be good for nothing.C) He has too much to know the value of things.D) He is too young to manage his inherited property.34. A) She wants Amanda to get professional care.B) She has no experience in raising children.C) She wants to show off her wealth.D) She has no time to do it herself.35. A) The lifestyle depicted in Hollywood movies.B) The worship of money, beauty and pleasure.C) The attention the media focuses on them.D) The pursuing of perfection in performance.Section CDirections : In this section , you will hear a passage three times .Whenthe passage is read for the first time, you should listencarefully for its general idea . When the passage is read forthe second time, you are required to fill in the blanksnumbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard.For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill inthe missing information. For these blanks, you can either usethe exact words you have just heard or write down the mainpoints in your own words. Finally, when the passage is readfor the third time, you should check what you have written .Around 120 years ago, Ebbinghaus began his study of memory.He(36) .on studying how quickly the human mind can remember(37) . One result of his research is known as the total timehypothesis(假设), which simply means the amount you learn (38) onthe time you spend trying to learn it . This can be taken as our firstrule of learning.Although it is usually true that studying for four hours is betterthan studying for one, there is still the question of how we should usethe four hours. For example, is it better to study for four hours (39)or to study for one hour a day for four days in a (40) ?. The answer,as you may have (41) , is that it is better to spread out the studytimes. This (42) , through which we can learn more (43) .bydividing our practice time, is known as the distribution of practiceeffect. Thus, (44) .But we’re not finished yet. We haven’t considered how we shouldstudy over very short periods of time. (45).Should you look at thesame word in rapid succession, or look at the word and then have somedelay before you look at it again ?(46) .Part IV Reading Comprehension (reading in depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a listof choices given in a word bank following the passage. Readthe passage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in bank is identified by a letter. Please markthe corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2witha single line through the centre. You may not use any of thewords in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Every year in the first week of my English class, some studentsinform me that writhing is too hard. They never write, unless assignments47 it . They fine the writing process 48 and difficult.How awful to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it-49 English , with its rich vocabulary . Being able to speak but not writeis like living in an 50 mansion(豪宅) and never leaving one small room .When I meet students who think they can’t write, I know as a teachermy 51 is to show them the rest of the rooms . My task is to build fluencywhile providing the opportunity inherent in any writing activity to 52the moral and emotional development of my students . One great way todo this is by having students write in a journal in class every day.Writing ability is like strength training. Writing needs to be done53 , just like exercise ; just as muscles grow stronger with exercise ,writing skills improve quickly with writing practice. I often see a risein student confidence and 54 after only a few weeks of journalwriting .Expressing oneself in writing is one of the most important skillsI teach to strengthen the whole student. When my students practicejournal writing, they are practicing for their future academic, political, and 55 lives . They build skills so that some day they mightwrite a great novel, a piece of sorely needed legislation, or the perfectlove letter. Every day that they write in their journals puts them a step 56 to fluency , eloquence (雄辩), and command of language .Section BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For eachof them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Youshould decide on the best choice and mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.The January fashion show, called FutureFashion , exemplified how far green design has come. Organized by the New York-based nonprofit Earth Pledge, the show inspired many top designers to work with sustainable fabrics for the first time. Several have since made pledges to include organic fabrics in their lines.The designers who undertake green fashion still face many challenges. Scott Hahn, cofounder with Gregory of Rogan and Loomstate, which uses all-organic cotton, says high-quality sustainable materials can still be tough to fine . “Most designers with existing labels are finding there aren’t comparable fabrics that can just replace what you’re doing and shat your customers are used to,” he says. For example, organic cotton and non-organic cotton are virtually indistinguishable once woven into a dress. But some popular synthetics, like stretch nylon, still have few eco-friendly equivalents.Those who do make the switch are finding they have more support. Last year the influential trade show Designers & Agents stopped charging its participation fee for young green entrepreneurs(企业家) who attend its two springtime shows in Los Angeles and New York and gave specialrecognition to designers whose collections are at least 25% sustainable . It now counts more than 50 green designers, up from fewer than a dozen two years ago. This week Wal-Mart is set to announce a major initiative aimed at helping cotton farmers go organic: it will buy transitional(过渡型的) cotton at higher prices , thus helping to expand the supply of a key sustainable material . “Mainstream is about to occur,” says Hahn.Some analysts(分析师) are less sure . Among consumers, only 18%are even aware that ecofashion exists, up from 6% four years ago. Natalie Hormilla, a fashion writer, is an example of the unconverted consumer, when asked if she owned any sustainable clothes, she replied: “Not that I’m aware of.” Like most consumers, she finds little time to shop, and when she does, she’s on the hunt for “cute stuff that isn’t too expensive.” By her own admission, green just isn’t yet on her mind. But –thanks to the combined efforts of designers, retailers and suppliers –one day it will be.57. What is said about FutureFashion?A) It inspired many leading designers to start going green.B) It showed that designers using organic fabrics would go far.C) It served as an example of how fashion shows should be organized.D) It convinced the public that fashionable clothes should be made durable.58. According to Scott Hahn, one big challenge to designers who will goorganic is that .A) much more time is needed to finish a dress using sustainablematerials .B) they have to create new brands for clothes made of organicmaterials .C) customers have difficulty telling organic from non-organicmaterials .D) quality organic replacements for synthetics are not readilyavailable .59. We learn from Paragraph 3 that designers who undertake greenfashion .A) can attend various trade shows free .B) are readily recognized by the fashion worldC) can buy organic cotton at favorable prices .D) are gaining more and more support .60. What is Natalie Hormilla’s attitude toward ecofashion?A) She doesn’t seem to care about it. C) She is doubtful of itspractical value.B) She doesn’t think it is sustainable D) She is very much opposedto the idea61. What does the author think of green fashion?A) Green products will soon go mainstream.B) It has a very promising future.C) Consumers have the final say.D) It will appeal more to young people.Passage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Scientists have devised a way to determine roughly where a person has lived using a strand(缕) of hair , a technique that could help track the movements of criminal suspects or unidentified murder victims .The method relies on measuring how chemical variations in drinking water show up in people’s hair.“You’re what you eat and drink, and that’s recorded in you hair,”said Thure Cerling, a geologist at the University of Utah.While U.S diet is relatively identical, water supplies vary. The differences result from weather patterns. The chemical composition of rainfall changes slightly as raid clouds move.Most hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water are stable , but traces of both elements are also present as heavier isotopes (同位素) . The heaviest raid falls first .As a result, storms that form over the Pacific deliver heavier water to California than to Utah.Similar patterns exist throughout the U.S. By measuring the proportion of heavier hydrogen and oxygen isotopes along a strand of hair, scientists can construct a geographic timeline. Each inch of hair corresponds to about two months.Cerling’s team collected tap water samples from 600 cities and constructed a mop of the regional differences. They checked the accuracy of the map by testing 200 hair samples collected from 65 barber shops.They were able to accurately place the hair samples in broad regions roughly corresponding to the movement of raid systems.“It’s not good for pinpointing (精确定位),” Cerling said . “It’s good for eliminating many possibilities.”Todd Park, a local detective, said the method has helped him learn more about an unidentified woman whose skeleton was found near Great Salt Lake.The woman was 5 feet tall. Police recovered 26 bones, a T-shirt and several strands of hair.When Park heard about the research, he gave the hair samples to the researchers. Chemical testing showed that over the two years before her death, she moved about every two months.She stayed in the Northwest, although the test could not be more specific than somewhere between eastern Oregon and western Wyoming.“It’s still a substantial area,” Park said “But it narrows it way down for me.”62. What is the scientists’ new discovery?A) One’s hair growth has to do with the amount of water they drink.B) A person’s hair may reveal where they have lived.C) Hair analysis accurately identifies criminal suspects.D) The chemical composition of hair varies from person to person.63. What does the author mean by “You’re what you eat and drink” (Line 1, Para.3)?A) Food and drink affect one’s personality development.B) Food and drink preferences vary with individuals.C) Food and drink leave traces in one’s body tissues.D) Food and drink are indispensable to one’s existence.64. What is said about the rainfall in America’s West?A) There is much more rainfall in California than in Utah.B) The water it delivers becomes lighter when it moves inland.C) Its chemical composition is less stable than in other areas.D) It gathers more light isotopes as it moves eastward.65. What did Cerling’s team produce in their research?A) A map showing the regional differences of tap water.B) A collection of hair samples from various barber shops.C) A method to measure the amount of water in human hair.D) A chart illustrating the movement of the rain system.66. What is the practical value of Cerling’s research?A) It helps analyze the quality of water in different regions.B) It helps the police determine where a crime is committed.C) It helps the police narrow down possibilities in detective work.D) It helps identify the drinking habits of the person under investigation.Part V Cloze (15 minutes)Kimiyuki Suda should be a perfect customer for Japan’s car-makers. He’s a young, successful executive at an Internet-services company in Tokyo and has plenty of disposable 67 . He used to own Toyota’s Hilux Surf, a sport utility vehicle. But now he uses 68 subways and grains . “It’s not inconvenient at all ,”he says 69 , “having a car is so 20th century.”Suda reflects a worrisome 70 in Japan; the automobile is losing its emotional appeal, 71 among the young ,who prefer to spend their money on the latest electronic devices. 72 mini-cars and luxury foreign brands are still popular ,everything in between is 73 .Last years sales fell 6.7 percent, 7.6 percent 74 you don’t count the mini-car market . There have been 75 one-year drops in other nations :sales in Germany fell 9 percent in 200776 a tax increase . But experts say Japan is77 in that sales have been decreasing steadily78 time. Since 1990, yearly new-car sales have fallen from 7.8 million to 5.4 million units in 2007. 67. A) profit C) incomeB) payment D) budget68. A) mostly C) occasionallyB) partially D) rarely69. A) Therefore C) OtherwiseB) Besides D) Consequently70. A) drift C) currentB) tide D) trend71. A) remarkably C) speciallyB) essentially D )particularly72. A) While C) WhenB) Because D) Since73. A) surging C) slippingB) stretching D) shaking74. A) unless C) asB) if D) after75. A) lower C) broaderB) slighter D) larger76. A) liable to C) thanks toB) in terms of D) in view of77. A) unique C) mysteriousB) similar D) strange78. A) over C) onB) against D) behindAlarmed by this state of 79 , the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) 80 a comprehensive study of the market in 79. A) mess C) growthB) boom D) decay80. A) proceeded C) launchedB)relieved D) revised。

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2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案Part I Writing(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minute to write a short essay on the topic of students selecting their lectures.You should write at least120words following the outline given bellow:1.越来越多的博物馆免费对外开放的目的是什么？2.也会带来一些问题3.你的看法？Free admission to museumsPart II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning)(15minutes)Directions:In this part,you will have15minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet1.For questions1-7,choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).For questions8-10,complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.How Do You See Diversity?As a manager,Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for some of the positions with her company.During one interview,she noticed that the candidate never made direct eye contact.She was puzzled and somewhat disappointed because she liked the individual otherwise.He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions,but the fact that he never looked her in the eye said“untrustworthy,”so she decided to offer the job to her second choice.“It wasn’t until I attended a diversity workshop that I realized the person we passed over was the perfect person,”Tiffany confesses.What she hadn’t known at the time of the interview was that the candidate’s“different”behavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding.He was an Asian-American raised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown by averting(避开)your eyes.“I was just thrown off by the lack of ye contact;not realizing it was cultural,”Tiffany says.“I missed out,but will not miss that opportunity again.”Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive as different. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse,it is becoming essential to expand our under-standing of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions.Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult,employers who can eliminate invalid biases(偏爱)from the process have a distinct advantage.My company,Mindsets LLC,helps organizations and individuals see their own blind spots.A real estate recruiter we worked with illustrates the positive difference such training can make.“During my Mindsets coaching session,I was taught how to recruit a diversified workforce.I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets.The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company.When the real estate market began to change,it was because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to stay in the real estate market much longer than others in the same profession.”Blinded by GenderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervising a diverse workforce.“Through one of the sessions,I discovered my personal bias,”he recalls.“I learned I had not been looking at a person as a whole person,and being open to differences.”In his case,the blindness was not about culture but rather gender.“I had a management position open in my department;and the two finalists were a man and a woman.Had I not attended this workshop,I would have automatically assumed the man was the best candidate because the position required quite a bit of extensive travel.My reasoning would have been that even though both candidates were great and could have been successful in the position,I assumed the woman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel.”Dale’s assumptions are another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking that limits an organization’s ability to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce.“I learned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into the situation,I needed to present the full range of duties,responsibilities and expectations to all candidates and allow them to make an informed decision.”Dale credits the workshop,“because it helped me make decisions based on fairness.”Year of the Know-It-AllDoug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops.He recalls a major lesson learned from his own employee.“One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-American employee put in a request to take time off to celebrate Chinese New Year.In my ignorance,I assumed he had his dates wrong,as the first of January had just passed.When I advised him of this,I gave him a long talking-to about turning in requests early with the proper dates.“He patiently waited,then when I was done,he said he would like Chinese New Year did not begin January first,and that Chinese New Year,which is tied to the lunar cycle,is one of the most celebrated holidays on the Chinese calendar.Needless to say,I felt very embarrassed in assuming he had his dates mixed up.But I learned a great deal about assumptions,and that the timing of holidays varies considerably from culture to culture.“Attending the diversity workshop helped me realize how much I could learn by simply asking questions and creating dialogues with my employees,rather than making assumptions and trying to be a know-it-all,”Doug admits.“The biggest thing I took away from the workshop is learning how to be more‘inclusive’to differences.”A better Bottom LineAn open mind about diversity not only improves organizations internally,it is profitable as well.These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales.”Most of my customers speak English as a second language.One of the best things my company has done is to contract with a language service that offers translations over the phone.It wasn’t until my boss received Mindsets’training that she was able to understand how important inclusiveness was to customer service.As result,our customer base has increased.”Once we start to see people as individuals.and discard the stereotypes,we can move positively toward inclusiveness for everyone.Diversity is about coming together and taking advantage of our differences and similarities.It is about building better communities and organizations that enhance us as individuals and reinforce our shared humanity.When we begin to question our assumptions and challenge what we think we have learned from our past,from the media,peers,family,friends,etc,we begin to realize that some of our conclusions are flawed(有缺陷的)or contrary to our fundamental values.We need to train our-selves to think differently,shift our mindsets and realize that diversity opens doors for all of us,creating opportunities in organizations and communities that benefit everyone.1.What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate?A)He just wouldn’t look her in the eye.B)He was slow in answering her questions.C)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.D)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.2.Tiffany’s misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from.A)Racial stereotypes.C)Racial stereotypes.B)Invalid personal bias.D)Emphasis on physical appearance3.What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalization accordingto the author?A)Hiring qualified technical and management personnel.B)Increasing understanding of people of other cultures.C)Constantly updating knowledge and equipment.D)Expanding domestic and international markets.4.What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?A)A real estate agency.C)A cultural exchange organization.B)A personnel training company.D)A hi-tech company5.After one of the workshops,account executive Dale realized that.A)He had hired the wrong person.B)He could have done more for his company.C)He had not managed his workforce well.D)He must get rid of his gender bias.6.What did Dale think of Mindsets LLC’s workshop?A)It was well-intentioned but poorly conducted.B)It tapped into the executives’full potential.C)It helped him make fair decisions.D)It met participants’diverse needs.7.How did Doug,a supervisor,respond to a Chinese-American employee’srequest for leave?A)He told him to get the dates right.C)He flatly turned it downB)He demanded an explanation.D)He readily approved it.8.Doug felt when he realized that his assumption was wrong.9.After attending Mindsets’workshops,the participants came to know theimportance of to their business.10.When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes,we canachieve diversity and benefit from the between us.Part III Listening Comprehension(35Minutes) Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear8short conversations and2long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questionswill be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and thequestions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be apause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer.Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer sheet2with a single line through thecentre.11.A)She expected more people at her party.B)She enjoys entertaining small children.C)She threw a surprise party for her friendD)She has always enjoyed great popularity.12.A)They are not used to living in a cold place.B)They feel lucky to live in Florida.C)They are going to have a holiday.D)They have not booked their air tickets yet.13.A)He was pleased to get the medal.C)He used to be a firefighter.B)He was very courageous.D)He was accused of causing a fire.14.A)Make a profitable investment.C)Get parts for the machine from Japan.B)Buy a new washing machine D)Have the old washing machine fixed.15.A)He is pleased with his exciting new job.B)He finds the huge workload unbearable.C)He finds his office much too big for him.D)He is not so excited about his new position.16.A)The woman is going to hold a big party tomorrow.B)The man has no idea what the right thing to do is.C)The woman doesn’t know how to get to the party.D)The man offers to drive the woman to the party.17.A)Drawing up a business plan.C)Finalizing a contract.B)Discussing a term paper.D)Reviewing a co-authored article.18.A)She ordered some paper.C)She chatted online with a friendB)She had the printer repaired.D)She filled in an application form Questions19to22are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A)His health is getting worse.C)His past life upsets him a good deal.B)He can no longer work at sea.D)He has not got the expected pension.20.A)She passed away years ago.C)She has been working at a clinic.B)She used to work as a model.D)She has been seriously ill for years.21.A)She has made lots of money as a doctor.B)She is going to take care of her old dad.C)She has never got on with her father.D)She is kind and generous by nature.22.A)He dines out with his wife every weekend.B)He is excellent but looks had-tempered.C)He does not care about his appearance.D)He is not quite popular with his patients.Questions23to25are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A)The man has sent the order to the woman by mistakeB)Some of the telephone systems don’t work properlyC)Some of the packs do not contain any manuals.D)The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.24.A)Send a service engineer to do the repairs.B)Consult her boss about the best solution.C)Pass the man’s order to the right person.D)The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.25.A)Ideal.C)PartialB)Temporary D)CreativeSection BDirections:In this section,you will hear3short passages.At the end of each passage.You will hear some questions.Boss the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions26to28are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A)It is entertaining.C)It takes lots of time.B)It is a costly hobby.D)It requires training.27.A)They can harm nearby plants.C)They fight each other for food.B)They may catch some disease.D)They may pollute the environment.28.A)Place the food on warmer spots.C)Avoid using any contaminated food.B)Use prepared feed mixtures only.D)Continue the feeding till it gets warm. Passage TwoQuestions29to32are based on the passage you have just heard.29.A)He will betray even his best friends.B)He is able to make up good excuses.C)He will lie whenever he wants.D)He tries to achieve his goal at any cost30.A)She made him apologize C)She broke up with him.B)She readily forgave him D)She refused to answer his calls.31.A)Buy her a new set of tires.C)Lend her his batteries.B)Help clean her apartment.D)Move furniture for her.Passage ThreeQuestions32to35are based on the passage you have just heard.32.A)The atmosphere they live in is rather unreal.B)Their parents put too much pressure on them.C)It’s hard for them to get along with other kids.D)They have to live in the shadow of their parents.33.A)He always boasts about his rich father.B)He will grow up to be good for nothing.C)He has too much to know the value of things.D)He is too young to manage his inherited property.34.A)She wants Amanda to get professional care.B)She has no experience in raising children.C)She wants to show off her wealth.D)She has no time to do it herself.35.A)The lifestyle depicted in Hollywood movies.B)The worship of money,beauty and pleasure.C)The attention the media focuses on them.D)The pursuing of perfection in performance.Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the first time,you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time,you are required to fill inthe blanks numbered from36to43with the exact words you have justheard.For blanks numbered from44to46you are required to fill in themissing information.For these blanks,you can either use the exact wordsyou have just heard or write down the main points in your own words.Finally,when the passage is read for the third time,you should checkwhat you have written.Around120years ago,Ebbinghaus began his study of memory. He(36).on studying how quickly the human mind can remember(37). One result of his research is known as the total time hypothesis(假设),which simply means the amount you learn(38)on the time you spend trying to learn it. This can be taken as our first rule of learning.Although it is usually true that studying for four hours is better than studying for one,there is still the question of how we should use the four hours.For example,is it better to study for four hours(39)or to study for one hour a day for four days in a(40)?.The answer,as you may have(41),is that it is better to spread out the study times.This(42),through which we can learn more (43).by dividing our practice time,is known as the distribution of practice effect.Thus,(44).But we’re not finished yet.We haven’t considered how we should study over very short periods of time.(45).Should you look at the same word in rapid succession,or look at the word and then have some delay before you look at it again?(46).Part IV Reading Comprehension(reading in depth)(25minutes) 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 wordbank following the passage.Read the passage through carefully beforemaking your choices.Each choice in bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet2with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of the wordsin the bank more than once.Questions47to56are based on the following passage.Every year in the first week of my English class,some students inform me that writhing is too hard.They never write,unless assignments47it.They fine the writing process48and difficult.How awful to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it-49 English,with its rich vocabulary.Being able to speak but not write is like living in an50mansion(豪宅)and never leaving one small room.When I meet students who think they can’t write,I know as a teacher my51is to show them the rest of the rooms.My task is to build fluency while providing the opportunity inherent in any writing activity to52the moral and emotional development of my students. One great way to do this is by having students write in a journal in class every day.Writing ability is like strength training.Writing needs to be done53,just like exercise;just as muscles grow stronger with exercise,writing skills improve quickly with writing practice.I often see a rise in student confidence and54after only a few weeks of journal writing.Expressing oneself in writing is one of the most important skills I teach to strengthen the whole student.When my students practice journal writing,they are practicing for their future academic,political,and55lives.They build skills so that some day they might write a great novel,a piece of sorely needed legislation,or the perfect love letter.Every day that they write in their journals puts them a step 56to fluency,eloquence(雄辩),and command of language.A)closer I)painfulB)daily J)performanceC)emotional K)professionD)enhance L)remarkablyE)enormous M)requireF)especially N)sensitiveG)hinder O)urgeH)missionSection BDirections:There are2passages in this section.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are fourchoices marked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choiceand mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions57to61are based on the following passage.The January fashion show,called FutureFashion,exemplified how far green design has anized by the New York-based nonprofit Earth Pledge,the show inspired many top designers to work with sustainable fabrics for the first time.Several have since made pledges to include organic fabrics in their lines.The designers who undertake green fashion still face many challenges.Scott Hahn,cofounder with Gregory of Rogan and Loomstate,which uses all-organic cotton,says high-quality sustainable materials can still be tough to fine.“Most designers with existing labels are finding there aren’t comparable fabrics that can just replace what you’re doing and shat your customers are used to,”he says.For example, organic cotton and non-organic cotton are virtually indistinguishable once woven into a dress.But some popular synthetics,like stretch nylon,still have few eco-friendly equivalents.Those who do make the switch are finding they have more st year the influential trade show Designers&Agents stopped charging its participation fee for young green entrepreneurs(企业家)who attend its two springtime shows in Los Angeles and New York and gave special recognition to designers whose collections are at least25%sustainable.It now counts more than50green designers,up from fewer than a dozen two years ago.This week Wal-Mart is set to announce a majorinitiative aimed at helping cotton farmers go organic:it will buy transitional(过渡型的)cotton at higher prices,thus helping to expand the supply of a key sustainable material.“Mainstream is about to occur,”says Hahn.Some analysts(分析师)are less sure.Among consumers,only18%are even aware that ecofashion exists,up from6%four years ago.Natalie Hormilla,a fashion writer,is an example of the unconverted consumer,when asked if she owned any sustainable clothes,she replied:“Not that I’m aware of.”Like most consumers,she finds little time to shop,and when she does,she’s on the hunt for“cute stuff that isn’t too expensive.”By her own admission,green just isn’t yet on her mind.But–thanks to the combined efforts of designers,retailers and suppliers–one day it will be.57.What is said about FutureFashion?A)It inspired many leading designers to start going green.B)It showed that designers using organic fabrics would go far.C)It served as an example of how fashion shows should be organized.D)It convinced the public that fashionable clothes should be made durable.58.According to Scott Hahn,one big challenge to designers who will go organic isthat.A)much more time is needed to finish a dress using sustainable materials.B)they have to create new brands for clothes made of organic materials.C)customers have difficulty telling organic from non-organic materials.D)quality organic replacements for synthetics are not readily available.59.We learn from Paragraph3that designers who undertake green fashion.A)can attend various trade shows free.B)are readily recognized by the fashion worldC)can buy organic cotton at favorable prices.D)are gaining more and more support.60.What is Natalie Hormilla’s attitude toward ecofashion?A)She doesn’t seem to care about it.C)She is doubtful of its practical value.B)She doesn’t think it is sustainable D)She is very much opposed to theidea61.What does the author think of green fashion?A)Green products will soon go mainstream.B)It has a very promising future.C)Consumers have the final say.D)It will appeal more to young people.Passage TwoQuestions62to66are based on the following passage.Scientists have devised a way to determine roughly where a person has lived using a strand(缕)of hair,a technique that could help track the movements of criminal suspects or unidentified murder victims.The method relies on measuring how chemical variations in drinking water show up in people’s hair.“You’re what you eat and drink,and that’s recorded in you hair,”said Thure Cerling,a geologist at the University of Utah.While U.S diet is relatively identical,water supplies vary.The differences result from weather patterns.The chemical composition of rainfall changes slightly as raid clouds move.Most hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water are stable,but traces of both elements are also present as heavier isotopes(同位素).The heaviest raid falls first.As a result,storms that form over the Pacific deliver heavier water to California than to Utah.Similar patterns exist throughout the U.S.By measuring the proportion of heavier hydrogen and oxygen isotopes along a strand of hair,scientists can construct a geographic timeline.Each inch of hair corresponds to about two months.Cerling’s team collected tap water samples from600cities and constructed a mop of the regional differences.They checked the accuracy of the map by testing200 hair samples collected from65barber shops.They were able to accurately place the hair samples in broad regions roughly corresponding to the movement of raid systems.“It’s not good for pinpointing(精确定位),”Cerling said.“It’s good for eliminating many possibilities.”Todd Park,a local detective,said the method has helped him learn more about an unidentified woman whose skeleton was found near Great Salt Lake.The woman was5feet tall.Police recovered26bones,a T-shirt and several strands of hair.When Park heard about the research,he gave the hair samples to the researchers. Chemical testing showed that over the two years before her death,she moved about every two months.She stayed in the Northwest,although the test could not be more specific than somewhere between eastern Oregon and western Wyoming.“It’s still a substantial area,”Park said“But it narrows it way down for me.”62.What is the scientists’new discovery?A)One’s hair growth has to do with the amount of water they drink.B)A person’s hair may reveal where they have lived.C)Hair analysis accurately identifies criminal suspects.D)The chemical composition of hair varies from person to person.63.What does the author mean by“You’re what you eat and drink”(Line1,Para.3)?A)Food and drink affect one’s personality development.B)Food and drink preferences vary with individuals.C)Food and drink leave traces in one’s body tissues.D)Food and drink are indispensable to one’s existence.64.What is said about the rainfall in America’s West?A)There is much more rainfall in California than in Utah.B)The water it delivers becomes lighter when it moves inland.C)Its chemical composition is less stable than in other areas.D)It gathers more light isotopes as it moves eastward.65.What did Cerling’s team produce in their research?A)A map showing the regional differences of tap water.B)A collection of hair samples from various barber shops.C)A method to measure the amount of water in human hair.D)A chart illustrating the movement of the rain system.66.What is the practical value of Cerling’s research?A)It helps analyze the quality of water in different regions.B)It helps the police determine where a crime is committed.C)It helps the police narrow down possibilities in detective work.D)It helps identify the drinking habits of the person under investigation.Part V Cloze (15minutes)Part VI Translation (5minutes)Kimiyuki Suda should be a perfect customer for Japan’s car-makers.He’s a young,successful executive at an Internet-services company in Tokyo and has plenty of disposable 67.He used to own Toyota’s Hilux Surf,a sport utility vehicle.But now he uses 68subways and grains .“It’s not inconvenient at all ,”he says 69,“having a car is so 20th century.”Suda reflects a worrisome 70in Japan;the automobile is losing its emotional appeal,71among the young ,who prefer to spend their money on the latest electronic devices.72mini-cars and luxury foreign brands are still popular ,everything in between is st years sales fell 6.7percent,7.6percent 74you don’t count the mini-car market .There have been 75one-year drops in other nations :sales in Germany fell 9percent in 200776a tax increase .But experts say Japan is77in that sales have been decreasing steadily 78time.Since 1990,yearly new-car sales have fallen from 7.8million to 5.4million units in 2007.67.A)profitC)income B)payment D)budget68.A)mostlyC)occasionally B)partially D)rarely 69.A)ThereforeC)Otherwise B)Besides D)Consequently 70.A)driftC)current B)tideD)trend 71.A)remarkablyC)specially B)essentially D )particularly 72.A)WhileC)When B)Because D)Since 73.A)surgingC)slipping B)stretching D)shaking 74.A)unlessC)as B)if D)after 75.A)lowerC)broader B)slighter D)larger 76.A)liable toC)thanks to B)in terms of D)in view of 77.A)uniqueC)mysterious B)similar D)strange 78.A)overC)on B)against D)behind Alarmed by this state of79,the JapanAutomobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA)80a comprehensive study of the market in2006.It found that a81wealth gap,demographic (人口结构的)changes and82lack of interest in cars led Japanese to hold their 83longer ,replace their cars with smallerones 84give up car ownership altogether .JAMA 85a further sales decline of 1.2percent thisyear.Some experts believe that if the trend continues for much longer ,further consolidation (合并)in the automotive sector is86.79.A)messC)growth B)boom D)decay 80.A)proceededC)launched B)relieved D)revised81.A)quickeningC)strengthening B)widening D)lengthening 82.A)averageC)abundant B)massive D)general 83.A)labelsC)vehicles B)cycles D)devices 84.A)orC)but B)untilD)then 85.A)concludesC)reckons B)predicts D)prescribes 86.A)distantC)temporary B)likelyD)immediate。

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1. Silence Is Gold1. 许多场合中―沉默是金‖是正确的2. 但也有例外的情形3. 结论【范文】When we talk of the famous proverb "Silence is Gold", we should not simply label it as right or wrong, but explore it in depth.This proverb is especially true under several situations. First, if we have made a promise not to let out a secret, we should always keep silent. Second, we should avoid talking over facts or statistics of which we are not sure. Third, whenever we are expressing our ideas, brevity is the soul of wit and talking too much will always lead to faults and mistakes.Nevertheless, there are also some exceptions. If we find out a flaw in other's speaking or writing, we should not hesitate a moment to point it out. And to friends or acquaintances seeking advice, we should feel free to help them.In a word, we can draw the conclusion that in most cases "silence is gold", but in certain circumstances, talking is the right choice.【点评】本文的特色在于其并未完全肯定或完全否定所提到的谚语，而是从正、反两个方面去分析，即第二段指出其正确性，第三段谈例外情况;末段总结，呼应全文。