2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第一套)
2014年12月四级真题原文(第1套)
2014年12月四级真题（第1套）College English Test Band Four Part Two Listening ComprehensionSection A Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report 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 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.A report on online consumption trends released by Amazon revealed that women, senior citizens and youngsters have become a major driving force for mobile purchases. The report was based on data analysis of buying behavior of more than 300 million users between 2011 and 2015. According to the report, more than 70 percent of buyers of baby products, cosmetics and garments, and 60 percent of buyers of food, home furnishings, shoes and bags are women. Women, mainly aged 23 to 35, also account for 70 percent of online buyers of imported commodities. Commodities believed to be popular among young people have attracted more elderly people. Statistics showed that perfume consumption among users aged 50 to 70 has been growing. They spent around 11 million dollars on perfume last year alone. According to the report, youngsters make a major contribution to mobile purchases. Users who were born after 1990 made around 70 percent of purchases on their mobile applications.1. What can we conclude from the statistics?2. How much money did the elderly spend on perfume last year?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.Electric car sales in China are expected to reach 220 000 to 250 000 this year, surpassing the US to rank first worldwide, China Association of Automobile Manufactures (CAAM) forecast. Worldwide electric car sales will hit 600 000 and the figure for the US market is estimated to be 180 000, said Xu Yanhua, deputy secretary-general of CAAM. Although China has achieved rapid development in electric vehicles, quality instead of quantity should be focused on for the sustainable development of the industry, Xu told an industry conference. In particular, vehicle safety and the quality of batteries should be carefully examined and supervised, she added. China's new energy vehicle sector has seen explosive growth in the past two years, thanks to the government'ssupport policies including subsidies and tax cuts. In the first ten months, the sales of electric cars surged 290 percent year on year to 171 145, CAAM data showed.3. How many sales of electric cars are there in the US?4. What should be focused on for the sustainable development of electric vehicles?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.As the traffic in Nairobi worsens, primary school pupils who depend on public transportation seem to be suffering the most as they try to keep up with the demands of school. Some private and public primary school pupils wake up as early as 4:00 am to beat the traffic and be in class on time. In the evening, they may arrive home as late as 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The current floods in the city have not made life easier for the pupils. Last week, 11 pupils from Makini Schools waited for 10 hours to be rescued when their school bus was nearly covered in water during a traffic jam. The students were rescued and taken to Boma Hotel. It was almost dawn when their parents came to pick them up. A few years ago, the IBM Commuter Pain Index Report listed Nairobi among cities with the world’s longest traffic jams. The report concluded that traffic jams increase the level of stress and anger. This can create negative attitudes for commuters and affect their performance at work or school. The long-term effect is that traffic problems can create a negative attitude in the pupils towards school.5. What is the main idea of the news report?6. What happened to the 11 pupils from Makini Schools last week?7. What can we learn about traffic jams from the IBM’s report?Section B Directions: In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hear four questions.Both the conversation 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 1with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneM: Do you think there’s discrimination against women in England today?W: Certainly, and not just in education and work either, in many other fields as well. The tax situation for women is very unfair, for example.M: Are women better off in other countries then?W: It depends on the country. There’s certainly much less discrimination in Scandinavia, and maybe in America, too.M: Do you think the position of English women will improve?W: In some ways it will of course. I’m sure more women will go out to work in the next 20 years. But women have a much greater problem than this to solve.M: What’s that?W: The problem of men’s attitudes. We can earn more money in the future, but I’m not sure we can change men’s attitudes. You see, most men really think that women are inferior. Maybe we are physically weaker, but I don’t think this means we are inferior. Then there’s another problem. M: Yes?W: The problem of women’s attitudes. Lots of women are unhappy with their present situation, but most of them probably don’t want to fight for change. It could be that the women’s liberation movement has to spend more time changing women’s attitudes than it spends in changing men’s. M: One last question, some supporters of the women’s liberation movement believed that marriages should be abolished. You agree?W: No, I don’t. It can’t happen. What may and should ha ppen is that we teach men to spend more time looking after children and doing housework.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. Where are women said to be less discriminated against?9. What will happen in England in 20 years according to the conversation?10. What does the woman think the women’s liberation movement should do?11. What does the woman suggest at the end of the conversation?Conversation TwoM: Cheers, Shirley.W: Cheers, Paul. What a lovely place for a business lunch. I hope I can concentrate in this heat.M: I’m sure you will when I tell you about my ideas.W: You know, I must say I was pleased to hear from you, but from what you saidon the phone, everything is so sudden.M: Well, my father-in-law, who is also the Managing Director of Jayal Motors, has given me two weeks to prepare a report on the possibility of moving into the export market.W: Ah, now, just one thing Paul. Have you really thought the whole idea through?M: Of course I have.W: Now the key thing in the whole operation is to get a good import agent, and you say the bank will help?M: I’m almost sure of it.W: Preliminary studies are all very good, Paul. But if the product can’t sell,then there’s little use in expanding the factory.M: Yes, I realize that, Shirley. But we have a very good product. The chief designer has just completed a new improved model.W: I know your bikes have a very good reputation here, but you have to build up a reputation and a market in Africa.M: Yes, of course. But the immediate problem is that my father-in-law wants a detailed report by next Monday. Two weeks isn’t enough time to prepare a report, so I need your help.W: OK, Paul, you’ve convinced me. I must say I admire your determination.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. Where does the conversation most probably take place?13. What do we learn about the man’s father-in-law?14. What does the woman think is important in the whole operation?15. What does the woman admire in the man?Section C Directions: In this section,you will hear three 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 1with a single line through the centre. Passage OneScientists understand how twins are born. Now though, they are trying to explain how being half of a biological pair influences a twin’s identity. They want to know why many identical twins make similar choices even when they don’t live near each other. For example, Jim Springer and Jim Louis are identical twins. They were separated when they were only 4 months old. The two Jims grew up in different families and did not meet for 39 years. When they finally met, they discovered some surprising similarities between them. Both men were married twice. Their first wives were named Linda, and their second wives were both named Betty. Both twins named their first sons James Allen. Scientists want to know what influences our personality. They study pairs of identical twins who grew up in different surroundings, like Jim Springer and Jim Louis. These twins help scientists understand the connection between environment and biology. Researchers at the University of Minnesota studied 350 sets of identical twins who did not grow up together. They discovered many similarities in their personalities. Scientists believe that personality characteristics such as friendliness, shyness and fears are not a result of environment. These characteristics are probably inherited. Scientists continue to study identical twins because they are uncertain about them and have many questions. For example, they want to know “Can twins really communicate without speaking?” “Can one twin really feel another twin’s pain?” Perhaps with more research, scientists will find the answers.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What are scientists trying to explain according to the passage?17. What do we learn about the twin Jims?18. Why are scientists interested in studying identical twins raised in different families? Passage TwoToday I’m going to talk about tents. Camping is still one of the cheapest ways of having a holiday. And each year, over three million people take camping vacations, either here in Britain or abroad, mostly on the Continent. Obviously, camping can’t be as comfortable as living in a permanent house, but modern tents can be very comfortable indeed, with windows, bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms. The most popular tent sold in Britain is the frame tent with two bedrooms and sleeping accommodation for four people. There is usually an outer tent of water-proofed fabricand a lighter inner tent or tents with a built-in groundsheet. The outer tent fits over the frame work. This is made of metal poles which are fitted together. The inner tent is attached to this frame. Generally, the inner tent is about half the area of the outer tent. The other half of the outer tent is the living area. This doesn’t usually have a groundsheet but you can buy one to fit, though it costs extra. The ordinary four-bed frame tent doesn’t usually have a s eparate kitchen area, but the larger ones often do. You can buy a kitchen extension for many tents, and it’s worth buying one if you plan to stay camping in one place for more than a few days.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What does the speaker say about camping?20. What does the passage tell us about the most popular tent sold in Britain?21. What does the speaker suggest buying if you plan to stay camping in one place for more thana few days?Passage ThreeAndorra, one of the smallest countries in the world, is located high in the mountains between France and Spain. The country covers only 179 square miles. That is less than half the size of New York City. High, Rocky Mountains surround Andorra. Until the 1930s, travelers had difficulty reaching the country. Up until that time, people in Andorra lived the way they had lived for centuries. Most Andorrans worked as farmers. Things did not change quickly. When roads were built from France and Spain to Andorra in the 1930s, life picked up speed. Tourists began to visit the small country. These tourists brought in a lot of money to spend while visiting. Many people in Andorra found new jobs in shops or hotels. These changes helped to keep young people in Andorra. There were many more jobs than before the roads were built. Today tourists provide 80 to 90 percent of Andorra’s income. More than a million people visit each year. They come to view the rough mountains. They enjoy the quiet way of life. Most people are also interested in the ancient buildings. There are many shops for tourists to browse in. Clothes, watches, wines and other items are sold at low prices in Andorra. Import fees are low, so tourists enjoy the inexpensive shopping. Most of the businesses in Andorra are owned by its citizens. There are not many foreign businesses. Some Andorrans still farm and raise sheep and cattle. But most are now involved with the tourist trade.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.-22. How big does the speaker say Andorra is?23. What can be said about Andorra before the 1930s?24. What event changed the situation in Andorra?25. What do most people in Andorra do nowadays?This is the end of listening comprehension.。
2014年12月全国大学英语四级考试答案及解析(完整版)
听力部分短对话1.B He has not cleared the apartment since his mother’s visit.2.C They might as well take the next bus.3.C She has to do extra work for a few days.4.A change her job.5.D He failed to do what he promised to do.6.B The woman does not like horror films.7.C The speakers share a common view on love.8.A Preparations for a forum.长对话9. B Scandinavia10. D More women will work outside the family11. D Spend more time changing women’s attitudes12. A In a restaurant13. C He is the Managing Director of Jayal Motors14. B To get a good import agent15. D His determination短文第一篇16. What are scientists trying to explain according to the passage?答案：(A) How being an identical twin influences one’s identify.【点评】：细节题。
本篇文章开头即指出‘they(scientists) are trying to explain how being half of the biological pair influences a twin’s identity.’由此可知科学家一直试图想要解释双胞胎的身份人格是如何受到影响的。
2014年12月全国大学英语四级真题答案
2014年12月全国大学英语四级考试（第一套）-- 参考答案(仅供参考)【作文范文】The Classmate Who Has Influenced Me Most in CollegeClassmates play an essential role in our life. When it comes to the classmate who has influenced me most in college, undoubtedly. Zhao Lei is the one who comes to my mind first. Zhao Lei is my roommate and my best friend. The reasons why I deem that Zhao Lei has influenced me most are as follows: firstly, one can always find a smile on his face which not only reflects his pleasant and optimistic character but also gives others a good impression. This is what I need to learn from Zhao Lei first. Secondly, Zhao Lei is diligent. He does well in all his subjects. However, he is no bookworm. He joins societies such as basketball club and poetry society. He never plays computer games, and only spends time-and energy on things that are conducive to personal development. Thirdly, Zhao Lei is always ready to help others. I never saw him turn a deaf ear to other's request for help.Thanks to Zhao Lei, I have learned the importance of optimism, diligence and kindness, the indispensable virtues in life.1-8：BDCCCBAA9-11：CBD12-15：BCBC16-18：ADC19-21：ADA22-25：CDAB27. sharp28. fill in for29. probably30. resemble31. focuses on32. specialize33. timing34. invented35. figured out36-45：NOIKJ MHLCB46-55：FIDOK BECLG56-65：BBCAD BCBADTranslationMore and more Chinese young people are gaining interest in tourism, which is a new trend recently. The rising number of young tourists can be attributed to their rapidly increasing income and the curiosity of exploring the outside world. With the increase of traveling, young people spend less time in big cities and famous scenic spots, instead they are more attracted by remote locations. Some even choose long-distance backpacking trip. A recent survey shows that many young people want to experience different culture, enrich knowledge and expand their horizon via traveling.2014年12月全国大学英语四级考试（第二套）-- 参考答案(仅供参考)A Course that Has Impressed Me Most in CollegeDuring my college life, there were so many fantastic courses impressing me deeply. Among them the course which impressed me most is Fundamentals of Law given by Professor Lin Xuezheng.At first I was not very interested in the course. As time goes on, the course and Professor Lin's lecture attracted me greatly. Firstly, in this course, for the first time in my life did I realize that law is related closely lo everyone's life. 1 get to know that people need to know law to turn our country a legal society, and that everyone need the weapon of law to protect his lawful rights and interests. Secondly, in his wonderful lectures Professor Lin cited many vivid examples which have really happened so that we not only grasped knowledge but also learn how to analyze and settle the matters by law. It was in this course that we cultivated legal consciousness.Overall, this course exerted great influence on me and my life. I believe it will still have far-reaching effects on me in the days to come.1-8：BCCADBCA9-11：BDD12-15：ACCD16-18：ABA19-21：DBC22-25：ADCB26. familiar27. put forward28. caution29. live30. alternatives31. ignore32. participated33. in need of34. focus35. judgments36-45：FDKNC EBIGH46-55：BNMAE CGCHL56-65：BCBAD CBCADTranslationGiant panda is a kind of tame animal with unique black-and-white fur. It has been listed as an endangered species due to its very limited number. Panda has a special meaning to WWF (World Wide Fund For Nature). Panda has been its symbol ever since WWF's establishment in 1961. Panda, which lives in the forest of Southwest China, is the rarest member in the bear family. Currently, there are approximately 1,000 giant pandas in the world. These bamboo-eating creatures are now facing many threats. Therefore, to ensureits survival is of greater importance2014年12月全国大学英语四级考试（第三套）-- 参考答案(仅供参考)【作文范文】A Campus Activity that Benefited Me MostUniversity provides many interesting activities to enrich our life on campus. In the past two years, I attended a couple of student societies such as mountain-climbing club andliterature society. The most beneficial activity I participated is attending English Comer. First, attending English Comer offers a great opportunity to draw my attention away from busy studies so that 1 can relax, since the Comer is held in a square. As a college student, most of my time is killed in the classroom and library. At the Corner, I can talk in English with my peers on topics of our interest, so it's a relaxation in tedious school life. Second, joining English Corner significantly improved my oral English as well as English listening comprehension. It's the most efficient way for me to practice spoken English because mine is far better now than before.Third, it is a terrific way of socializing. I can get to know unacquainted students, and make friends with them.Therefore, it is safe to conclude that, attending English Corner has benefited me most among campus activities.1-8：BDCCCBAA9-11：CBD12-15：BCBC16-18：ADC19-21：ADA22-25：CDAB26. land on27. sharp28. fill in for29. probably30. resemble31. focuses on32. specialize33. timing34. invented35. figured out36-45：HNKFJ ELMBG46-55：FDJCI MBHEG56-65：ACBDB DDABCTranslationThe Internet community in China develops fastest in the world. China has about 420 million netizens in 2010, and the number is still growing rapidly. The increasing popularity of Internet has produced a significant social changc. The Chinese netizens are often different from the American netizens. Driven by practical needs, American netizens often use the Internet to send emails, buy and sell goods, do research, plan trips or pay for the bills. While Chinese netizens use the Internet more out of social reasons, therefore, the Internet is more widely used in forums, blogs, chat rooms, and so on.。
2014年12月英语四级考试真题以及答案(第1套)
2014年12月英语四级考试真题以及答案(第1套)2014年12月英语四级考试真题以及答案(第1套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of "The Importance of Time Management". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.The Importance of Time ManagementTime management is an essential skill that everyone should possess. It is the process of planning and organizing how much time you spend on various activities to maximize productivity and efficiency. Effective time management can help you achieve your goals, reduce stress, and improve your overall quality of life.Firstly, time management helps you achieve your goals. By setting priorities and allocating time to each task, you can ensure that you are making progress towards your objectives. This can help you stay motivated and focused, and ultimately lead to greater success.Secondly, time management can reduce stress. When you have a lot of tasks to complete, it can be overwhelming and stressful. However, by breaking down your tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks, you can reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed and make progress towards your goals.Finally, effective time management can improve your overall quality of life. By managing your time effectively, you can create more time for the things that matter most to you, such as spending time with family and friends, pursuing hobbies, or simply relaxing.In conclusion, time management is a crucial skill that can help you achieve your goals, reduce stress, and improve your overall quality of life. By taking the time to plan and organize your activities, you can make the most of your time and achieve greater success.。
2014年12月英语四级真题下载英语四级真题及答案解析下载
2014年12月英语四级真题下载||英语四级真题及答案解析下载（第1套）Part ⅠWriting标准时间30 minutes自测用时 minutesDirections:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a campus activity that has benefited you most. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part ⅡListening Comprehension标准时间30 minutes自测用时 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 1 with a single line through the centre.因听力试题改革，1-8为旧题型，略。
2014年12月英语四级仔细阅读真题(总三套题)及问题详解
2014年12月四级真题（第1套）第一套：Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.The rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative developments in human history,comparable in impact to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph. Over two billion people worldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever before, and can communicate with each other instantly, often using Web-connected mobile devices they carry everywhere. But the Internet's tremendous impact has only just begun."Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting social, cultural, and political transformations in history, and unlike earlier periods of change, this time the effects are fully global,"Schmidt and Cohen write in their new book, The New Digital Age.Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide who currently lack Internet access get online. The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Internet revolution for individuals, governments, and institutions like the news media. But ff the book has one major shortcoming, it's that the authors don't spend enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these sweeping changes.In their book, the authors provide the most authoritative volume to date that describes--and more importantly predicts--how the Internet will shape our lives in the coming decades. They paint a picture of a world in which individuals, companies, institutions, and governments must deal with two realities,one physical, and one virtual.At the core of the book is the idea that"technology is neutral, but people aren't." By using this concept as a starting point, the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar optimist vs. pessimist dichotomy (对立观点) that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the Internet will ultimately be good or bad for society. In an interview with TIME earlier this week, Cohen said although he and his co-author are optimistic about many aspects of the Internet, they're also realistic about the risks and dangers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online, particularly with respect to personal privacy and state surveillance (监视).注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2014年12月英语四级真题下载英语四级真题及答案解析下载（第1套）
2014年12月英语四级真题下载英语四级真题及答案解析下载（第1套）2014年12月英语四级真题下载||英语四级真题及答案解析下载（第1套）Part ⅠWriting标准时间30 minutes自测用时 minutesDirections:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a campus activity that has benefited you most. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part ⅡListening Comprehension标准时间30 minutes自测用时 minutesSection 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 1 with a single line through the centre.因听力试题改革，1-8为旧题型，略。
2014年12月英语四级考试真题以及答案(第1套)
2014年12月四级真题（第1套）注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part ⅡListening Comprehension (30 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． andD．, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. A． The woman is fussy about the cleanness of the apartment.B． He has not cleaned the apartment since his mother's visit.C． He does not remember when his mother canoe over.D． His mother often helps him to clean the apartment.2. A． The bus stop is only two minutes' walk.B． The nmning made him short of breath.C． They might as well take the next bus.D． The woman is late by a couple of minutes.3. A． She is suffering a pain in her neck.B． She is likely to replace Miss Smith.C． She has to do extra work for a few days.D． She is quite sick of working overtime.4. A． Change her job.B． Buy a dishwasher.C． Open a flower shop.D． Start her own business.5. A． He forgot where he had left the package.B． He slipped on his way to the post office.C． He wanted to deliver the package himself.D． He failed to do what he promised to do.6. A． The speakers do not agree with each other.B． The woman does not like horror films.C． The man pays for the tickets as a rule.D． The speakers happened" to meet in the cinema.7. A． The woman is just as unlucky as the man.B． The woman is more sensitive than the man.C． The speakers share a common view on love.D． The speakers are unhappy with their marriage.8. A． Preparations for a forum.B． Participants in the forum.C． Organizers of a forum.D． Expectations of the forum.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A． France.B． Scandinavia.C． Russia.D． East Europe.10. A． More women will be promoted in the workplace.B． More women will overcome their inadequacies.C． More women will receive higher education.D． More women will work outside the family.11. A． Try hard to protect women's rights.B． Educate men to respect women more.C． Help women acquire more professional skills.D． Spend more time changing women's attitudes.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A． In a restaurant.B． In a hotel lobby.C． At the man's office.D． At the woman's place.13. A． He is the chief designer of the latest bike model.B． He has completed an overseas market survey.C． He is the Managing Director of Jayal Motors.D． He has just come back from a trip to Africa.14. A． To select the right model.B． To get a good import agent.C． To convince the board members.D． To cut down production costs.15. A． His flexibility.B． His vision.C． His intelligence.D． His determination.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hoar 3 short passages. At tho end of each passage, you will hoar some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose tho best answer from tho four choices marked A．, B．, C．andD．. Then mark tho corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through tho centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014年12月英语四级真题下载英语四级真题及答案解析下载（第1套）
2014年12月英语四级真题下载英语四级真题及答案解析下载（第1套）2014年12月英语四级真题下载英语四级真题及答案解析下载(第1套)2014年12月英语四级真题下载||英语四级真题及答案解析下载（第1套）Part ⅠWriting标准时间30 minutes自测用时 minutesDirections:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a campus activity that has benefited you most. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part ⅡListening Comprehension标准时间30 minutes自测用时 minutesSection ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, 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 1 with a single line through the centre.因听力试题改革，1-8为旧题型，略。
2014年12月四级真题卷一答案解析
2014年12月四级真题卷一答案解析D39．N）根据上下文这需要填入一个名词。
proportions “比例”，此处与前句构成对比，表示在科学、数学和工程领域方面的学位比例却在降低。
40．C）根据上下文这里要填入一个副词修饰形容词related，be related to“与…相关”，根据句意这里表示在科学、技术、工程、数学领域的学位数量较少与学龄儿童在这些方面的国际评估的较差的表现有关，两者的关系应该是比较密切的，closely“密切地”，符合句意。
41．E）根据上下文这里要填入一个名词，courses“课程”，此处表示数学补习课程。
42．B）根据上下文这里需要填入一个副词，actually“实际上”，这里起到强调作用，表示在计划学习科学或工程类专业的学生中实际上只有不超过一半的人能完成这一专业的学习。
43．I）根据上下文这里需要填入一个副词，especially “尤其是，特别是”此处表示尤其是在数学方面。
44. G) 根据上下文这需要填入一个形容词或现在分词修饰performance，declining “下降”，此处表示随着美国学生在数学和科学方面能力的日趋下降。
45. H) 根据上下文这里需要填入一个名词与earn构成搭配。
degree “学位”，earn degree“获得学位”，这里指发展中国家中越来越多的学生获得了STEM 学科的学位。
Section B46. B) 由题干中的people’s health, medical expenses可以定位到B）段中…that could spare millions of such people a lifetime of chronic (长期的) ill health, and at the same time save the National Health Service (NHS) at least ￡14 billion a year in England and Wales. 题干是对原文的同义转述。
2014年12月20日全国大学英语四级真题答案(1)
2014年12月20日全国大学英语四级真题答案Part IWriting（30minutes）写作题一：印象最深的一门大学课程范文（一）：The Most Impressive Course in My CollegeWhen it comes to a course that leaves the deepest impression in university,different people stand on different grounds.As for me,the most impressive course in college is“Appreciation of English Movies”,which I like best.I prefer this curriculum to others owing to the following factors.On one hand,the professor in charge of this course has impressed me most because she is not only knowledgeable but also patient.More importantly,it is this respectab le teacher who spurs my interest to English harder and broadens my horizon as well.Until now,what she said in the class often occurs to my mind.On the other hand,there are many discussions in the classroom when we have lessons.We are allowed to talk freely about a movie,the topic ranging from the theme of a film to its casting.So,durin g the talk,we become increasingly open-minded.And undoubtedly a brain open to everything carries great importance to study,work and life.(1/19)Generally speaking,the course on appreciating English films has impressed me most for it is not only instructive but also entertaining.And therefore,I suggest that mor e similar courses should be offered in the university.【参考译文】当谈及到令人印象深刻的大学课程时，人们各持己见。
2014年12月四级真题原文(第1套)
2014 年12 月四级真题(第 1 套)College English Test Band Four Part Two Listening ComprehensionSection A Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report 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 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.A report on online consumption trends released by Amazon revealed that women, senior citizens and youngsters have become a major driving force for mobile purchases. The report was based on data analysis of buying behavior of more than 300 million users between 2011 and 2015. According to the report, more than 70 percent of buyers of baby products, cosmetics and garments, and 60 percent of buyers of food, home furnishings, shoes and bags are women. Women, mainly aged 23 to 35, also account for 70 percent of online buyers of imported commodities. Commodities believed to be popular among young people have attracted more elderly people. Statistics showed that perfume consumption among users aged 50 to 70 has been growing. They spent around 11 million dollars on perfume last year alone. According to the report, youngsters make a major contribution to mobile purchases. Users who were born after 1990 made around 70 percent of purchases on their mobile applications.1. What can we conclude from the statistics?2. How much money did the elderly spend on perfume last year?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.Electric car sales in China are expected to reach 220 000 to 250 000 this year, surpassing the US to rank first worldwide, China Association of Automobile Manufactures (CAAM) forecast. Worldwide electric car sales will hit 600 000 and the figure for the US market is estimated to be 180 000, said Xu Yanhua, deputy secretary-general of CAAM. Although China has achieved rapid development in electric vehicles, quality instead of quantity should be focused on for the sustainable development of the industry, Xu told an industry conference. In particular, vehicle safety and the quality of batteries should be carefully examined and supervised, she added. China's new energy vehicle sector has seen explosive growth in the past two years, thanks to the government's support policies in cludi ng subsidies and tax cuts. In the first ten mon ths, the sales of electric cars surged 290 perce nt year on year to 171 145, CAAM data showed.3. How many sales of electric cars are there in the US?4. What should be focused on for the susta in able developme nt of electric vehicles?Questio ns 5 to 7 will be based on the follow ing n ews item.As the traffic in Nairobi worse ns, primary school pupils who depe nd on public tran sportati on seem to be sufferi ng the most as they try to keep up with the dema nds of school. Some private and public primary school pupils wake up as early as 4:00 am to beat the traffic and be in class on time. In the evening, they may arrive home as late as 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The current floods in the city have not made life easier for the pupils. Last week, 11 pupils from Makini Schools waited for 10 hours to be rescued whe n their school bus was n early covered in water duri ng a traffic jam.The students were rescued and taken to Boma Hotel. It was almost dawn when their parents came to pick them up. A few years ago, the IBM Commuter Pain Index Report listed Nairobi among cities with the world ' s Ion gest traffic jams. The report con cluded that traffic jams in creasethe level of stress and an ger. This can create n egative attitudes for commuters and affect their performa nee at work or school. The Ion g-term effect is that traffic problems can create a n egative attitude in the pupils towards school.5. What is the main idea of the news report?6. What happe ned to the 11 pupils from Maki ni Schools last week?7. What can we learn about traffic jams from the IBM ' s report?Secti on B Directions: In this sect ion, you will hear two long con versati ons. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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 1 with a sin gle line through the cen tre.Con versatio n OneM: Do you think there ' s discrim in ati on aga inst wome n in En gla nd today?W: Certainly, and not just in education and work either, in many other fields as well. The tax situati on for wome n is very un fair, for example.M: Are women better off in other countries then?W: It depe nds on the coun try. There ' certa inly much less discrim in ati on in Scandin avia, and maybe in America, too. M: Do you think the positi on of En glish wome n will improve?W: In some ways it will of course. I ' m sure more women will go out to work in the next 20 years.But wome n have a much greater problem tha n this to solve.M: What ' that?W: The problem of men ' s attitudes. We can earn more money in the future, but I ' m not sure can change men ' s attitudes. You see, most men really think that women are inferior. Maybe we are physically weaker, but I don ' t think this means we are inferior. Then there ' s another M: Yes?W: The problem of women ' s attitudes. Lots of women are unhappy with their present situation,but most of them probably don ' t want to fight for change. It could be that the women ' s lilmovement has to spend more time changing women ' s attittihOnsit spends in changing men ' s.M: One last question, some supporters of the women' sliberation movement believed that marriages should be abolished. You agree?W: No, I don' tl.t can ' htappen. What may and should happen is that we teach men to spendmore time look ing after childre n and doing housework.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. Where are wome n said to be less discrim in ated aga in st?9. What will happe n in En gla nd in 20 years accord ing to the con versati on?10. What does the woman think the women ' s liberation movement should do?11. What does the woma n suggest at the end of the con versatio n?Con versatio n TwoM: Cheers, Shirley.W: Cheers, Paul. What a lovely place for a bus in ess lun ch. I hope I can concen trate in this heat.M: I ' m sure you will when I tell you about my ideas.W: You kno w, I must say I was pleased to hear from you, but from what you saido n the phone, everyth ing is so sudde n. M: Well, my father-in-law, who is also the Managing Director of Jayal Motors, has given me two weeks to prepare a report on the possibility of moving into the export market.W: Ah, no w, just one thing Paul. Have you really thought the whole idea through?M: Of course I have.W: Now the key thi ng in the whole operati on is to get a good import age nt, and you say the bankwill help?M: I ' m almost sure of it.W: Preliminary studies are all very good, Paul. But if the product can then there ' slitttesespin expa nding the factory.M: Yes, I realize that, Shirley. But we have a very good product. The chief designer has just completed a new improvedmodel.W: I know your bikes have a very good reputati on here, but you have to build up a reputati on anda market i n Africa.M: Yes, of course. But the immediate problem is that my father- in-law wants a detailed report byn ext Mon day. Two weeks isn ' t eno ugh time to prepare a report, so I n eed your help.W: OK, Paul, you ' ve convinced me. I must say I admire your determ in ati on.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. Where does the con versatio n most probably take place?13. What do we lear n about the man -i n- fcafeafher14. What does the woman think is important in the whole operation?15. What does the woman admire in the man?Secti on C Directions: In this sect ion, you will hear three 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 corresp onding letter on An swer Sheet 1 with a sin gle line through the cen tre.Passage OneScien tists un dersta nd how twins are born. Now though, they are trying to expla in how being halfof a biological pair in flue nces a twin ' s ide ntity. They want to know why many ide ntical twi ns make similar choices even when they don' ltve near each other. For example, Jim Springer and Jim Louis are ide ntical twins. They were separated whe n they were only 4 mon ths old. The two Jims grew up in differe nt families and did not meet for39 years. Whe n they fin ally met, they discovered some surpris ing similarities betwee n them. Both men were married twice. Their first wives were n amed Lin da, and their sec ond wives were both n amed Betty. Both twins n amed their first sons James Alle n. Scie ntists want to know what in flue nces our pers on ality. They study pairs of ide ntical twins who grew up in differe nt surro undin gs, like Jim Sprin ger and Jim Louis. These twins help scie ntists un dersta nd the connection betwee n environment and biology. Researchers at the University of Minnesota studied 350 sets of identical twins who did not grow up together.They discovered many similarities in their personalities. Scientists believe that personality characteristics such as friendliness, shyness and fears are not a result of environment. These characteristics are probably inherited. Scientists continue to study identical twins because they are uncertain about them and have many questions. For example, they want to know “ Can twins really com muni cate without speak ing? “ Can”ne twin really feel ano ther twin ' s pain?Perhaps with more research, scientists will find the answers.Questi ons 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What are scie ntists trying to expla in accord ing to the passage?17. What do we lear n about the twin Jims?18. Why are scientists interested in studying identical twins raised in different families?Passage TwoToday I ' m goingak about tents. Camping is still one of the cheapest ways of having a holiday.And each year, over three million people take camping vacations, either here in Britain or abroad, mostly on the Continent. Obviously, camping can ' be as comfortable as living in a permanent house, but moder n tents can be very comfortable in deed, with win dows, bedrooms, kitche ns and sitting rooms. The most popular tent sold in Britain is the frame tent with two bedrooms and sleep ing accommodatio n for four people. There is usually an outer tent of water-proofed fabricand a lighter inner tent or tents with a built-i n gro un dsheet. The outer tent fits over the frame work. This is made of metal poles which are fitted together. The inner tent is attached to this frame. Gen erally, the inner tent is about half the area of the outer te nt. The other half of the outer tent is the living area. This doesn ' t usually have a groundsheet but you can buy one to fit,though it costs extra. The ordinary four- bed frame tent doesn ' t usually havjp a rate kitchen area, but the larger ones ofte n do. You can buy a kitche n exte nsion for many ten ts, and it buying one if you plan to stay camping in one place for more than a few days.Questi ons 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What does the speaker say about camp ing?20. What does the passage tell us about the most popular tent sold in Brita in?21. What does the speaker suggest buying if you pla n to stay camp ing in one place for more tha n a few days? Passage ThreeAn dorra, one of the smallest coun tries in the world, is located high in the mountains betwee nFrance and Spain. The country covers only 179 square miles. That is less than half the size of New York City. High, Rocky Mou ntai ns surrou nd An dorra. Un til the 1930s, travelers had difficulty reaching the country. Up until that time, people in Andorra lived the way they had lived for cen turies. Most An dorra ns worked as farmers. Things did not cha nge quickly. When roads were built from France and Spain to An dorra in the 1930s, life picked up speed. Tourists bega n to visit the small coun try. These tourists brought i n a lot of money to spe nd while visit ing. Many people in Andorra found new jobs in shops or hotels. These changes helped to keep young people in An dorra. There were many more jobs tha n before the roads were built. Today tourists provide 80 to 90 perce nt of An dorra ' s in come. More tha n a millio n people visit each year. They come to viewthe rough mountains. They enjoy the quiet way of life. Most people are also interested in the an cie nt buildi ngs. There are many shops for tourists to browse in. Clothes, watches, wines and other items are sold at low prices in Andorra. Import fees are low, so tourists enjoy the in expe nsive shopp ing. Most of the bus in esses in An dorra are owned by its citize ns. There are not many foreig n bus in esses. Some An dorra ns still farm and raise sheep and cattle. But most are now in volved with the tourist trade.Questi ons 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. How big does the speaker say An dorra is?23. What can be said about Andorra before the 1930s?24. What event cha nged the situati on in An dorra?25. What do most people in An dorra do no wadays?This is the end of liste ning comprehe nsion.。
2014年12月英语四级真题及答案-1
2014年12月英语四级真题及答案（文字版）Part I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the follo wing topic. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.作文题一：印象最深的活动AA campus activity that has benefited most.作文题二：印象最深的课程A course that has impressed you most in college.作文题三:印象最深的同学A classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college．Part II ListeningSection 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 s aid. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each questio n 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 lette r on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Question 1A.The man is not good at balancing his budget.B.She will go purchase the gift herself.C.The gift should not be too expensive.D.They are gonging to Jane's house-warming party.Question 2A.He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.B.It takes patience to go through the statistics.C.He has prepared the statistics for the woman.D.The woman should take a course in statistics.Question 3A.Page 55 is missing from the woman's scripts.B.They cannot begin their recording right away.C.The woman does not take the recording seriously.D.The man wants to make some changes in the scripts.Question 4A.The date of Carl's wedding.B.The birthday of Carl's bride.C.A significant event in July.D.Preparation for a wedding.Question 5A.The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.B.The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C.The woman was annoyed at the man's excuse.D.The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.Question 6A.The woman is a marvelous cook.B.The woman has just bought an oven.C.The man has to leave in half an hour.D.The man cannot want for his meal.Question 7A.How she can best help the man.B.Where the man got the bad news.C.What items sell well in the store.D.Whether the man can keep his job.Question 8A.The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B.He works in the physical education department.C.The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D.He would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 9A.He teaches in a law school.B.He loves classical music.C.He is a diplomat.D.He is a wonderful lecturer.Question 10A.Went to see a play.B.Watched a soccer game.C.Took some photos.D.Attended a dance.Question 11A.She decided to get married in three years.B.Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.C.She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.D.Her father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12A.Editor.B.Teacher.C.JournalistD.Typist.Question 13A.The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B.A new railway under construction.C.Big changes in the Amazon valley.D.Some newly discovered scenic spot.Question 14A.In news weeklies.B.In newspapers' Sunday editions.C.In a local evening paper.D.In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.Question 15A.To be employed by a newspaper.B.To become a professional writer.C.To sell her articles to a news service.D.To get her life story published soon.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 on ce. After you hear a question，you must choose the best answer from the four choices ma rked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a si ngle line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16A.Nodding one's head.B.Waving one's hand.C.Holding up the forefinger.D.Turning the right thumb down.Question 17A.Looking away from them.B.Forming a circle with fingers.C.Bowing one's head them.D.Waving or pointing to them.Question 18A.Looking one's superior in the eye.B.Keeping one's arms folded while talking.C.Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest.ing a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 19A.They had to beg for foot after the harvest.B.They grew wheat and corn on a small farm.C.They shared a small flat with their relatives.D.The children walked to school on dirt roads.Question 20A.Tour Ecuador's Andes Mountains.B.Earn an annual income of $2800.C.Purchase a plot to build a home on.D.Send their children to school.Question 21A.The achievements of the Trickle Up Program.B.A new worldwide economic revolution.C.Different forms of assistance to the needy.D.The life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 22A.They are highly sensitive to cold.B.They are vitally important to our life.C.They are a living part of our body.D.They are a chief source of our pain.A.It has to be removed in time by a dentist.B.It is a rare oral disease among old people.C.It contains many nerves and blood vessels.D.It is sticky and colorless film on the teeth.Question 24A.It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.B.It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C.It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.D.It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.Question 25A.Food particles.B.Gum disease.C.Unhealthy living habits.D.Chemical crosion.Section CStunt people(替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden heroes of many mo vies.They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used them in fight sce nes. To be good, a fight scene has to look real. Punches must (26)______ enemies' jaws. Sword fights must be fought with(27)______ swords. Several actors are usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so that no one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performance.If a movie scene is dangerous, stun people usually(28)______the stars. You may think yo u see Tom Cruise running along the top of a train. But it is(29)______ his stunt double. Stunt people must(30)______ the stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when close-ups are needed, the film(31)______ the star.Some stunt people(32)______ in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman na med Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt from planes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump required careful planning and expert(33)______.Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he could jump fro m a second story window onto a horse's back. He(34)______ the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Canutt also(35)______ a new way to make a punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get anOscar.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions：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 passa ge. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the ba nk 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.For decades, Americans have taken for granted the XXXX development of new technolo gies. The innovations(创新)XXXX opment during World War II and afterwards were(36)__ ___ to the prosperity of the nation in the second half of the 20th century. Those innovati ons, upon which virtually all aspects of(37)_____ society now depend, were possible beca use the United States then(38)_____ the world in mathematics and science education. Toda y, however, despite increasing demand for workers with strong skills in mathematics and s cience, the(39)_____ of degrees awarded in science, math, and engineering are decreasing. The deeling in degree production in what are called the STEM disciplines(science, techno logy, engineering, and math.)seems to be(40)_____related to the comparatively weak perfor mance by U.S. schoolchildren on international assessments of math and science. Many stu dents entering college have weak skills in mathematics. According to the 2005 report of t he Business Higher Education Forum, 22 percent of college freshmen must take remediat (补习的)math(41)_____, and less than half of the students who plan to major in science o r engineering(42)_____complete a major in those fields.The result has been a decrease in the number of American college graduates who have t he skills, (43)_____ in mathematics, to power a workforce that can keep the country at th e forefront(前言)of innovation and maintain its standard of living. With the(44)_____ perfo rmance of American students in math and science has come increased competition from st udents from other countries that have strongly supported education in these areas. Many m ore students earn(45)_____ in the STEM disciplines in developing countries than in the U nited States.A.acceleratingB.actuallyC.closelyD.contemporaryE.coursesF.criticalG.decliningH.degreesJ.futureK.ledL.metM.proceduresN.proportionsO.sphetesSection BDirections：In this section，you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the par agraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than on ce. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the correspo nding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Ban sugary drinks that will add fuel to the obesity war[A] On a train last Thursday, I sat opposite a man who was so fat he filled more than one seat. He was pale and disfigured and looked sick to death, which he probably was: o besity(肥胖的)leads to many nasty ways of dying. Looking around the carriage, I saw quit e a few people like him, including a couple of fatty children with swollen checks pressin g against their eyes. These people are part of what is without exaggeration an epidemic (流行病)of obesity.[B] But it is quite unnecessary: there is a simple idea- far from new- that could spare millions of such people a lifetime of chronic(长期的)ill health, and at the same time save the National Health Service(NHS)at least ￡14 billion a year in England and Wales. Ther e would, you might think, be considerable public interest in it. This simple idea is that su gar is as good- or as bad- as poison and should be avoided. It is pure, white and deadly, as Professor John Yudkin described it 40 years ago in a revolutionary book of that name. The subtitle was How Sugar Is Killing Us.[C] In its countless hidden forms, in ready meals, junk food and sweet drinks, sugar lea ds to addiction(瘾), to hormonal upsets to the appetite, to metabolic(新陈代谢的)malfunctio ns and obesity and from there to type 2 diabetes(糖尿病)and its many horrible complicatio n. If people really grasped that, they would try to kick the habit, particularly as Britain is the ―fat man of Europe‖. They might even feel driven to support government measuresto prevent people from consuming this deadly stuff. Yet so far this idea has met little b ut resistance.[D] It is not difficult to imagine the vested interests(既得利益集团)lined up against any sugar control- all the food and drink manufacturers, processors, promoters and retailers wh o make such easy pickings out of the magic powers of sugar. Then there are the liberals, with whom I would normally side, who protest that government regulation would be yet another instance of interference in our lives.[E]That is true, but people should realize that you cannot have a welfare state without a nanny state(保姆国家), to some degree. If we are all to be responsible for one another’s health insurance, through socialized medicine, then we are all closely involved in one an other’s health, including everyone’s eating and drinking. That has already been admitted, fi nally, with smoking. But it has yet to be admitted with overeating, even though one in fo ur adults in this country is obese and that number is predicted to double by the year 205 0.Quite apart from anything else, obesity will cripple the NHS.[F]Recently, though, there have been signs that the medical establishment is trying to sou nd the alarm. Last month the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges(AMRC)published a rep ort saying that obesity is the greatest public health issue affecting the UK and urging gov ernment to do something.[G]The report offers 10 recommendations, of which the first is imposing a tax of 20 per cent on sugary drinks for at least a year, on top of the existing 20 percent value-added ta x. That at least would be an excellent start. The amounts of sugar in soft drinks are horri fying, and turn straight to fat. As Professor Terence Stephenson, head of the AMRC, has said, sugary soft drinks are ―the ultimate bad food. You are just consuming neat sugar. Y our body didn’t evolve to handle this kind of thing.‖[H]Precisely. The risks of eating too much fat or salt(which are very different)pale into i nsignificant compared with the harm done by sugar. And it is everywhere.[I]It is difficult to buy anything in a supermarket, other than plain, unprepared meat, fish or vegetables, that doesn’t have a large amount of sugar in it. This has come about beca use the prevailing scientific views of the 1960s and 1970s ignored the evidence about sug ar, and instead saw fat as the really serious risk, both to the heart and other organs, as well as the cause of obesity.[J]The fashion was to avoid fat. But finding that food with much of its fat removed is not very appetizing, food producers turned to sugar as a magic alternative flavor enhancer,often in the forms of syrups(糖浆)that had recently been developed from corn, and put it generously into most prepared foods and soft drinks.[K]This stuff is not just fattening. It is addictive. It interferes with the body’s metabolis m, possibly via the activity of an appetite-controlling hormone. There’s plenty of evidence for this, for those who will accept the truth.[L]Theoretically, people ought to make ―healthy choices‖and avoid overeating. But sugar additives are not easy to identify and are hard to avoid. So the snacking, over-drinking a nd over eating that makes people fat is not really their own fault: obesity is in large part something that is being done to them. It should be stopped, or rather the government sh ould stop it.[M]Going round my local supermarket, I am constantly astonished that it is still legal to sell all the poisons stacked high on the shelves. The problem is that they are worse than useless. They are poisonous. They are known to be addictive. They are known to make people obese. And giving small children sweet drinks or bottles of fake juice all day long is nothing less than child abuse.[N]Clearly, the sale of such stuff ought to be illegal. I hate to think of yet more govern ment regulation. But a bit of tax on sweet soda and a little more health education, a bit of cooking in schools and banning vending machines(自动售货机)here and there —as sug gested try the AMRC report —is not going to achieve very much. Labelling is quite ina dequate. What is needed is legislation banning high levels of sugary syrups used in foods and drinks.[O]In June 2012, the then minister for public health said the government was not scared of the food industry and had not ruled out legislation, because of the costs of obesity to the NHS. However, nothing has happened yet. Why not have another Jammie Dodger bis cuit and forget about it.46、Avoiding over-consumption of sugar can improve people’s health as well as save medi cal expenses.47、Laws should be passed to make it illegal to produce overly sweet foods or drinks.48、Giving small children sweet juices to drink all the time is equal to child abuse. 59、Looking around, the author found obesity quite widespread.50、The number of obese people is expected to increase quickly in the next few decades.51、If people really understood the horrible consequences of sugary foods and drinks, they would support government measures against sugar consumption.52、It would be a very good beginning wo improve an additional tax on sugary drinks.53、The government has not yet taken any action to regulate sugar consumption although it indicated its intention to do so some time ago.54、Sugar is far more harmful to health than fat and salt.55、Consumers of sweet foods are not really to blame because they cannot tell what food is sugary.Section CDirections：There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some quest ions 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 Answ er Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.The rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative developments in human history, comparable in impact to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph. O ver two billion people worldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever b efore, and can communicate with each other instantly, often using Web-connected mobile devices they carry everywhere. But the Internet’s tremendous impacts has only just begun.―Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting social, cultural, and political transformations in history, and unlike earlier periods of change, this time the effe cts are fully global,‖Schmidt and Cohen write in their new book. The New Digital Age. Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide w ho currently lack Internet access get online. The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Internet revolution for individuals, governments, and institutions li ke the news media. But if the book has one major shortcoming, it’s that authors don’t sp end enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these weepin g changes.In their book, the authors provide the most authoritative volume to date that describes —and more importantly predicts —how the Internet will shape our lives in the coming de cades. They paint a picture of a world in which individuals, companies, institutions, and g overnments must deal with two realities, one physical, and one virtual.At the core of the book is the idea that ―technology is neutral, but people aren’t.‖By u sing this concept as a starting point, the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar op timist vs. pessimist dichotomy(对立观点)that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the Internet will ultimately be good or bad for society. In an intervie w with TIME earlier this week, Cohen said although he and his co-author are optimistic about many aspects of the Internet, they’re also realistic about the risks and dangers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online, particularly with respect to perso nal privacy and state surveillance(监视).56、In what way is the rise of the Internet similar to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph?A.It transforms human history.B.It facilitates daily communication.C.It is adopted by all humanity.D.It revolutionizes people's thinking.57、How do Schmidt and Cohen describe the effects of the Internet?A.They are immeasurable.B.They are worldwide.C.They are unpredictable.D.They are contaminating.58、In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequate?A.It fails to recognize the impact of the Internet technology.B.It fails to look into the social implications of the Internet.C.It lacks an objective evaluation of the role of Internet businesses.D.It does not address the technical aspects of Internet communication.59、What will the future be like when everybody gets online?A.People will be living in two different realities.B.People will have equal access to information.C.People don’t have to travel to see the world.D.People don’t have to communicate face to face.60、What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Age?A.They leave many questions unanswered concerning the Internet.B.They are optimistic about the future of the Internet revolution.C.They have explored the unknown territories of the virtual world.D.They don’t take sides in analyzing the effects of the Internet.In 1950, a young man would have found it much easier than it is today to get and kee p a job in the auto industry. And in that year the average autoworker could meet monthl y mortgage(抵押贷款)payments on an average home with just 13.4 percent of his take-ho me pay. Today a similar mortgage would claim more than twice that share of his monthl y eamings.Other members of the autoworker’s family, however might be less inclined to tried the p resent for the past. His retired parents would certainly have had less economic security ba ck then. Through-out much of the 1960s,more than a quarter of men and women and women age 65 and older lived below the poverty level, compared to less than 10 percent in 2010.In most stales, his wife could not have taken out a loan or a card in her own name. In42 states, a homemaker had no legal claim on the earnings of her husband. And nowhere did a wife have legal protection against family violence.Most black workers would not want to return to a time when, on average they earned 4 0 percent less than their white counterparts(职位相当的人),white racially restrictive agreem ents largely prevented them from buying into the suburban neighborhoods being built for white working –class families.Today, new problems have emerged in the process of resolving old ones, but the solution is not to go back to the past. Some people may long for an era when divorce was still hard to come by. The spread of no -fault divorce has reduced the bargaining power of w hichever spouse is more interested in continuing the relationship. And the breakup of such marriages has caused pain for many families.The growing diversity of family life comes with new possibilities as well as new challen ges. According to a recent poll, more than 80 percent of Americans believe that their curr ent family is as close as the one in which they grew up, or closer. Finding ways to imag inary golden age.61、What do we learn about American autoworkers in 1950?A.They had less job security than they do today.B.It was not too difficult for them to buy a house.C.Their earnings were worth twice as much as today.D.They were better off than workers in other industries.62、What does the author about retired people today?A.They invariably long to return to the golden past.B.They do not depend so much on social welfare.C.They feel more secure economically than in the past.D.They are usually unwilling to live with their children.63、Why couldn’t black workers buy a house in a whitc suburban neighborhood ?A.They lacked the means of transportation.B.They were subjected to racial inequality.C.They were afraid to break the law.D.They were too poor to afford it.64、What is the result of no-fault divorce ?A.Divorce is easier to obtain.B.Domestic violence is lessened.C.It causes little pain to either side.D.It contributes to social unrest.65 、What does the author suggest society do?A.Get prepared to face any new challenges.B.Try to better the current social security.C.Narrow the gap between blacks and whites.D.Improve the lives of families with problemsPart IV TranslationDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.翻译题一：大熊猫是一种温顺的动物，长着独特的黑白皮毛。
2014年12月英语四级答案及解析第1套
2014年12月四级真题答案详解(第1套)Part IWritingThe Most Beneficial Campus Activity写作指南本年度的作文文体比较自由，不再局限于议论文。
题目要求考生介绍让自己“收获最大的校园活动”，并阐述原因。
根据题目要求，文章的结构可安排如下：第一段：引出话题，指出校园活动虽多，但个人觉得收获最大的活动是为农民工义教。
第二段：简要描述该义教活动的一些基本情况，如义教的目的、过程以及效果等。
第三段：简明扼要地阐述收获最大的原因，如让自己明白到大学生也可以为社会作出大改变。
范文与译文范文译文Students in the university are no strangers to awealth of activities，such as English speech contests，calligraphy exhibitions and sports meets．I myself havebeen involved in many campns activities，among whichI find volunteering to teach migrant workers the mostbeneficial．The activity was launched to offer free eveningcourses to migrant workers who want to acquire moreemployableskills．I was in charge of teaching **puter skills．Inclass I demonstrated how **puter skill would increasetheir efficiency in their career．When the course wasover．one of the students told me that he got promoted，because he was now able to use the Excel to manage theinventory．I was so happy to hear that!I value this experience the most，because it makes merealize that universities could contribute a lot to **omunity．With small gestures，even coHege students areable to make a big difference for the disadvantaged．大学生对学校丰富多彩的活动并不会感到陌生，比如：英语演讲比赛、书法展览和校园运动会。
2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题及答案
2014年12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 about a campus activity that has benefited you most.You should write at least 120 words but No more than 180 words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part ⅡListening Comprehension (30 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 questionthere 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 onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014年12月年四级考试答案解析(一)
2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题(一)答案与详解Part Ⅰ Writing审题思路本篇题目一改过去常写的议论文，要求写对自己影响最大的大学同学。
根据题目要求，写作重点应当是描述，而不是议论。
考生首先应直接或间接地引出主题，然后通过具体事例阐释该同学对“我”产生重大影响的原因,最后发表议论，照应前文，升华主题。
由此可知，题目要求写一篇夹叙夹议，以叙述为主的作文。
写作提纲一、提出观点：同学“Tom ”改变了“我”（be subject to being pessimistic ，strive to encourage, appreciate) 二、阐释主题：1、在他的帮助下，我发现英语没那么难(be confused about ，make progress)2、他教我如何面对挫折(live through setbacks)三、升华主题：l 、“Tom”让我认识到了自信和乐观的重要性(the significance of self-confidence and optimism )2、这种态度使人受益终身(benefit people all his life)范文点评 高分范文 精彩点评A Classmate Who Has Influenced Me Most in College ① Once upon a time, I was not so confident about my study and was subject to being pessimistic when confronted with frustrations. ② However, I found myself gradually changing as Tom, one of my classmates in college, strived to encourage me. ③ I really appreciate his help.④ I used not to be good at English ； however, whenever I was confused about the teacher’s explanation, he always interpreted it to me in- an explicit way. Gradually, I found English not so difficult and madeprogress day by day. ⑤ In addition, it was Tom who kept guiding me how to live through all kinds of setbacksin life. ⑥ I’l l never forget the very day when I failed my speech contest and I was overwhelmed and ashamed.⑦ Tom told me that nobody can defeat a person if he isdetermined to stand up to every failure. ⑧With hisencouragement, I regained confidence, realizing that optimism was always the key to success. ⑨ Thanks to Tom, I eventually learned the significance of self-confidence and optimism. They not① ②通过描述那个曾经缺乏自信而且悲观的“我”渐渐地有所改变引出文章主题——对“我”影响最大的大学同学，他竭尽全力鼓励“我”。
2014年12月英语四级真题及答案-1
2014年12月英语四级真题及答案（文字版）考试采取“多题多卷”模式，试题顺序不统一，请依据试题进行核对Part I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following topic. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.作文题一：印象最深的活动AA campus activity that has benefited most.作文题二：印象最深的课程A course that has impressed you most in college.作文题三:印象最深的同学A classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college．Part II ListeningSection 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 m ark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Question 1A.The man is not good at balancing his budget.B.She will go purchase the gift herself.C.The gift should not be too expensive.D.They are gonging to Jane's house-warming party.Question 2A.He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.B.It takes patience to go through the statistics.C.He has prepared the statistics for the woman.D.The woman should take a course in statistics.Question 3A.Page 55 is missing from the woman's scripts.B.They cannot begin their recording right away.C.The woman does not take the recording seriously.D.The man wants to make some changes in the scripts.Question 4A.The date of Carl's wedding.B.The birthday of Carl's bride.C.A significant event in July.D.Preparation for a wedding.Question 5A.The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.B.The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C.The woman was annoyed at the man's excuse.D.The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.Question 6A.The woman is a marvelous cook.B.The woman has just bought an oven.C.The man has to leave in half an hour.D.The man cannot want for his meal.Question 7A.How she can best help the man.B.Where the man got the bad news.C.What items sell well in the store.D.Whether the man can keep his job.Question 8A.The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B.He works in the physical education department.C.The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D.He would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 9A.He teaches in a law school.B.He loves classical music.C.He is a diplomat.D.He is a wonderful lecturer.Question 10A.Went to see a play.B.Watched a soccer game.C.Took some photos.D.Attended a dance.Question 11免费学英语四级就装英语四级君APP（各大应用市场搜索“英语四级君”即可下载）A.She decided to get married in three years.B.Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.C.She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.D.Her father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12A.Editor.B.Teacher.C.JournalistD.Typist.Question 13A.The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B.A new railway under construction.C.Big changes in the Amazon valley.D.Some newly discovered scenic spot.Question 14A.In news weeklies.B.In newspapers' Sunday editions.C.In a local evening paper.D.In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.Question 15A.To be employed by a newspaper.B.To become a professional writer.C.To sell her articles to a news service.D.To get her life story published soon.Section BDirections：In this section，you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage，you will hear s ome questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question，y ou must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresp onding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16A.Nodding one's head.B.Waving one's hand.C.Holding up the forefinger.D.Turning the right thumb down.Question 17A.Looking away from them.B.Forming a circle with fingers.C.Bowing one's head them.D.Waving or pointing to them.Question 18A.Looking one's superior in the eye.B.Keeping one's arms folded while talking.C.Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest.ing a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 19A.They had to beg for foot after the harvest.B.They grew wheat and corn on a small farm.C.They shared a small flat with their relatives.D.The children walked to school on dirt roads.Question 20A.Tour Ecuador's Andes Mountains.B.Earn an annual income of $2800.C.Purchase a plot to build a home on.D.Send their children to school.Question 21A.The achievements of the Trickle Up Program.B.A new worldwide economic revolution.C.Different forms of assistance to the needy.D.The life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 22A.They are highly sensitive to cold.B.They are vitally important to our life.C.They are a living part of our body.D.They are a chief source of our pain.Question 23免费学英语四级就装英语四级君APP（各大应用市场搜索“英语四级君”即可下载）A.It has to be removed in time by a dentist.B.It is a rare oral disease among old people.C.It contains many nerves and blood vessels.D.It is sticky and colorless film on the teeth.Question 24A.It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.B.It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C.It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.D.It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.Question 25A.Food particles.B.Gum disease.C.Unhealthy living habits.D.Chemical crosion.Section CStunt people(替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden heroes of many movies.They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used them in fight scenes. To be goo d, a fight scene has to look real. Punches must (26)______ enemies' jaws. Sword fights must be fought with(27)______ swords. Several actors are usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so that n o one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performance.If a movie scene is dangerous, stun people usually(28)______the stars. You may think you see Tom Cru ise running along the top of a train. But it is(29)______ his stunt double. Stunt people must(30)______ th e stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when close-ups are neede d, the film(31)______ the star.Some stunt people(32)______ in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt from planes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump requir ed careful planning and expert(33)______.Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he could jump from a second stor y window onto a horse's back. He(34)______ the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Can utt also(35)______ a new way to make a punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get anOsc ar.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections：In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for e ach blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through c arefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the co rresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not u se any of the words in the bank more than once.For decades, Americans have taken for granted the XXXX development of new technologies. The innova tions(创新)XXXX opment during World War II and afterwards were(36)_____ to the prosperity of the nat ion in the second half of the 20th century. Those innovations, upon which virtually all aspects of(37)____ _ society now depend, were possible because the United States then(38)_____ the world in mathematics a nd science education. Today, however, despite increasing demand for workers with strong skills in mathe matics and science, the(39)_____ of degrees awarded in science, math, and engineering are decreasing. The deeling in degree production in what are called the STEM disciplines(science, technology, engineerin g, and math.)seems to be(40)_____related to the comparatively weak performance by U.S. schoolchildren o n international assessments of math and science. Many students entering college have weak skills in math ematics. According to the 2005 report of the Business Higher Education Forum, 22 percent of college fre shmen must take remediat(补习的)math(41)_____, and less than half of the students who plan to major in science or engineering(42)_____complete a major in those fields.The result has been a decrease in the number of American college graduates who have the skills, (43)__ ___ in mathematics, to power a workforce that can keep the country at the forefront(前言)of innovation a nd maintain its standard of living. With the(44)_____ performance of American students in math and scie nce has come increased competition from students from other countries that have strongly supported educa tion in these areas. Many more students earn(45)_____ in the STEM disciplines in developing countries th an in the United States.A.acceleratingB.actuallyC.closelyD.contemporaryE.coursesF.criticalG.decliningH.degreesI.especiallyJ.futureK.ledL.metM.procedures免费学英语四级就装英语四级君APP（各大应用市场搜索“英语四级君”即可下载）N.proportionsO.sphetesSection BDirections：In this section，you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each stat ement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the informa tion is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. A nswer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Ban sugary drinks that will add fuel to the obesity war[A] On a train last Thursday, I sat opposite a man who was so fat he filled more than one seat. He w as pale and disfigured and looked sick to death, which he probably was: obesity(肥胖的)leads to many na sty ways of dying. Looking around the carriage, I saw quite a few people like him, including a couple o f fatty children with swollen checks pressing against their eyes. These people are part of what is without exaggeration an epidemic(流行病)of obesity.[B] But it is quite unnecessary: there is a simple idea- far from new- that could spare millions of such people a lifetime of chronic(长期的)ill health, and at the same time save the National Health Service(NHS) at least ￡14 billion a year in England and Wales. There would, you might think, be considerable public interest in it. This simple idea is that sugar is as good- or as bad- as poison and should be avoided. It i s pure, white and deadly, as Professor John Yudkin described it 40 years ago in a revolutionary book of that name. The subtitle was How Sugar Is Killing Us.[C] In its countless hidden forms, in ready meals, junk food and sweet drinks, sugar leads to addiction (瘾), to hormonal upsets to the appetite, to metabolic(新陈代谢的)malfunctions and obesity and from there to type 2 diabetes(糖尿病)and its many horrible complication. If people really grasped that, they would t ry to kick the habit, particularly as Britain is the “fat man of Europe”. They might even feel driven to support government measures to prevent people from consuming this deadly stuff. Yet so far this idea h as met little but resistance.[D] It is not difficult to imagine the vested interests(既得利益集团)lined up against any sugar control- al l the food and drink manufacturers, processors, promoters and retailers who make such easy pickings out of the magic powers of sugar. Then there are the liberals, with whom I would normally side, who protest that government regulation would be yet another instance of interference in our lives.[E]That is true, but people should realize that you cannot have a welfare state without a nanny state(保姆国家), to some degree. If we are all to be responsible for one another’s health insurance, through socia lized medicine, then we are all closely involved in one another’s health, including everyone’s eating anddrinking. That has already been admitted, finally, with smoking. But it has yet to be admitted with overe ating, even though one in four adults in this country is obese and that number is predicted to double by the year 2050.Quite apart from anything else, obesity will cripple the NHS.[F]Recently, though, there have been signs that the medical establishment is trying to sound the alarm. L ast month the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges(AMRC)published a report saying that obesity is the gr eatest public health issue affecting the UK and urging government to do something.[G]The report offers 10 recommendations, of which the first is imposing a tax of 20 percent on sugary drinks for at least a year, on top of the existing 20 percent value-added tax. That at least would be an e xcellent start. The amounts of sugar in soft drinks are horrifying, and turn straight to fat. As Professor T erence Stephenson, head of the AMRC, has said, sugary soft drinks are “the ultimate bad food. You are j ust consuming neat sugar. Your body didn’t evolve to handle this kind of thing.”[H]Precisely. The risks of eating too much fat or salt(which are very different)pale into insignificant com pared with the harm done by sugar. And it is everywhere.[I]It is difficult to buy anything in a supermarket, other than plain, unprepared meat, fish or vegetables, that doesn’t have a large amount of sugar in it. This has come about because the prevailing scientific vie ws of the 1960s and 1970s ignored the evidence about sugar, and instead saw fat as the really serious ris k, both to the heart and other organs, as well as the cause of obesity.[J]The fashion was to avoid fat. But finding that food with much of its fat removed is not very appetizi ng, food producers turned to sugar as a magic alternative flavor enhancer, often in the forms of syrups(糖浆)that had recently been developed from corn, and put it generously into most prepared foods and soft d rinks.[K]This stuff is not just fattening. It is addictive. It interferes with the body’s metabolism, possibly via t he activity of an appetite-controlling hormone. There’s plenty of evidence for this, for those who will acc ept the truth.[L]Theoretically, people ought to make “healthy choices”and avoid overeating. But sugar additives are n ot easy to identify and are hard to avoid. So the snacking, over-drinking and over eating that makes peop le fat is not really their own fault: obesity is in large part something that is being done to them. It shoul d be stopped, or rather the government should stop it.[M]Going round my local supermarket, I am constantly astonished that it is still legal to sell all the pois ons stacked high on the shelves. The problem is that they are worse than useless. They are poisonous. T hey are known to be addictive. They are known to make people obese. And giving small children sweet drinks or bottles of fake juice all day long is nothing less than child abuse.免费学英语四级就装英语四级君APP（各大应用市场搜索“英语四级君”即可下载）[N]Clearly, the sale of such stuff ought to be illegal. I hate to think of yet more government regulation. But a bit of tax on sweet soda and a little more health education, a bit of cooking in schools and bann ing vending machines(自动售货机)here and there —as suggested try the AMRC report —is not going t o achieve very much. Labelling is quite inadequate. What is needed is legislation banning high levels of sugary syrups used in foods and drinks.[O]In June 2012, the then minister for public health said the government was not scared of the food ind ustry and had not ruled out legislation, because of the costs of obesity to the NHS. However, nothing has happened yet. Why not have another Jammie Dodger biscuit and forget about it.46、Avoiding over-consumption of sugar can improve people’s health as well as save medical expenses.47、Laws should be passed to make it illegal to produce overly sweet foods or drinks.48、Giving small children sweet juices to drink all the time is equal to child abuse.59、Looking around, the author found obesity quite widespread.50、The number of obese people is expected to increase quickly in the next few decades.51、If people really understood the horrible consequences of sugary foods and drinks, they would support government measures against sugar consumption.52、It would be a very good beginning wo improve an additional tax on sugary drinks.53、The government has not yet taken any action to regulate sugar consumption although it indicated its i ntention to do so some time ago.54、Sugar is far more harmful to health than fat and salt.55、Consumers of sweet foods are not really to blame because they cannot tell what food is sugary.Section CDirections：There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinish ed 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 centr e.The rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative developments in human history, compar able in impact to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph. Over two billion people worldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever before, and can communicate with each other inst antly, often using Web-connected mobile devices they carry everywhere. But the Internet’s tremendous im pacts has only just begun.“Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting social, cultural, and political transfor mations in history, and unlike earlier periods of change, this time the effects are fully global,”Schmidt a nd Cohen write in their new book. The New Digital Age.Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide who currently lack Internet access get online. The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Internet revolution for individuals, governments, and institutions like the news media. But if the book has one m ajor shortcoming, it’s that authors don’t spend enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these weeping changes.In their book, the authors provide the most authoritative volume to date that describes —and more imp ortantly predicts —how the Internet will shape our lives in the coming decades. They paint a picture of a world in which individuals, companies, institutions, and governments must deal with two realities, one p hysical, and one virtual.At the core of the book is the idea that “technology is neutral, but people aren’t.”By using this concep t as a starting point, the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar optimist vs. pessimist dichotomy (对立观点)that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the Internet will ultimately be good or bad for society. In an interview with TIME earlier this week, Cohen said although he and h is co-author are optimistic about many aspects of the Internet, they’re also realistic about the risks and da ngers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online, particularly with respect to personal p rivacy and state surveillance(监视).56、In what way is the rise of the Internet similar to the invention of the printing press and the telegra ph?A.It transforms human history.B.It facilitates daily communication.C.It is adopted by all humanity.D.It revolutionizes people's thinking.57、How do Schmidt and Cohen describe the effects of the Internet?A.They are immeasurable.B.They are worldwide.C.They are unpredictable.D.They are contaminating.58、In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequate?A.It fails to recognize the impact of the Internet technology.B.It fails to look into the social implications of the Internet.C.It lacks an objective evaluation of the role of Internet businesses.D.It does not address the technical aspects of Internet communication.59、What will the future be like when everybody gets online?A.People will be living in two different realities.B.People will have equal access to information.C.People don’t have to travel to see the world.D.People don’t have to communicate face to face.免费学英语四级就装英语四级君APP（各大应用市场搜索“英语四级君”即可下载）60、What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Age?A.They leave many questions unanswered concerning the Internet.B.They are optimistic about the future of the Internet revolution.C.They have explored the unknown territories of the virtual world.D.They don’t take sides in analyzing the effects of the Internet.In 1950, a young man would have found it much easier than it is today to get and keep a job in the a uto industry. And in that year the average autoworker could meet monthly mortgage(抵押贷款)payments o n an average home with just 13.4 percent of his take-home pay. Today a similar mortgage would claim more than twice that share of his monthly eamings.Other members of the autoworker’s family, however might be less inclined to tried the present for the p ast. His retired parents would certainly have had less economic security back then. Through-out much of t he 1960s,more than a quarter of men and women and women age 65 and older lived below the poverty l evel, compared to less than 10 percent in 2010.In most stales, his wife could not have taken out a loan or a card in her own name. In 42 states, a ho memaker had no legal claim on the earnings of her husband. And nowhere did a wife have legal protecti on against family violence.Most black workers would not want to return to a time when, on average they earned 40 percent less t han their white counterparts(职位相当的人),white racially restrictive agreements largely prevented them fro m buying into the suburban neighborhoods being built for white working –class families.Today, new problems have emerged in the process of resolving old ones, but the solution is not to go ba ck to the past. Some people may long for an era when divorce was still hard to come by. The spread of no -fault divorce has reduced the bargaining power of whichever spouse is more interested in continuing the relationship. And the breakup of such marriages has caused pain for many families.The growing diversity of family life comes with new possibilities as well as new challenges. According to a recent poll, more than 80 percent of Americans believe that their current family is as close as the o ne in which they grew up, or closer. Finding ways to imaginary golden age.61、What do we learn about American autoworkers in 1950?A.They had less job security than they do today.B.It was not too difficult for them to buy a house.C.Their earnings were worth twice as much as today.D.They were better off than workers in other industries.62、What does the author about retired people today?A.They invariably long to return to the golden past.B.They do not depend so much on social welfare.C.They feel more secure economically than in the past.D.They are usually unwilling to live with their children.63、Why couldn’t black workers buy a house in a whitc suburban neighborhood ?A.They lacked the means of transportation.B.They were subjected to racial inequality.C.They were afraid to break the law.D.They were too poor to afford it.64、What is the result of no-fault divorce ?A.Divorce is easier to obtain.B.Domestic violence is lessened.C.It causes little pain to either side.D.It contributes to social unrest.65 、What does the author suggest society do?A.Get prepared to face any new challenges.B.Try to better the current social security.C.Narrow the gap between blacks and whites.D.Improve the lives of families with problemsPart IV TranslationDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.翻译题一：大熊猫是一种温顺的动物，长着独特的黑白皮毛。
2014年12月英语四级阅读练习及答案
2014年12月英语四级阅读练习及答案第一篇：2014年12月英语四级阅读练习及答案Passage OneQuestions 56 t0 60 are based on the following passage．It was once thought that air pollution affected only the area immediately around large cities with factories and heavy automobile traffic．Today, we know that although these are the areas with the worst air pollution，the problem is literally worldwide．On several occasions over the past decade，a heavy cloud of air pollution has covered the entire eastern half of the United States and led to health warnings even in rural areas away from any major concentration of manufacturing and automobile traffic．In fact，the very climate of the entire earth may be affected by air pollution．Some scientists feel that the increasing concentration of carbon dioxide in the air resulting from the burning of fossil fuels(coal and oil)is creating a“greenhouse effect”-holding in heat reflected from the earth and raising the world’s average temperature．If this view is correct and the world’s temperature is raised only a few degrees。
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2014 年12 月英语四级考试真题试卷（1）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.注意：此部分试题在答题卡1 上Part II Listening Comprehension (30 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 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 1 上作答。
1. A) She will go purchase the gift herself.B) The gift should not be too expensive.C) The man is not good at balancing his budget.D) They are going to Jane's house-warming party.-2. A) It takes patience to go through the statistics.A) He has prepared the statistics for the woman.B) The woman should take a course in statistics.C) He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.3. A) The man wants to make some change in the scripts.A) The woman does not take the recording seriously.B) They cannot begin their recording right away.C) Page 55 is missing from the woman's scripts.4. A) A significant event in July.A) Preparations for a wedding.B) The date of Carl's wedding.C) The birthday of Carl's bride.5. A) The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.A) The man was absent from the weekly meeting.B) They woman was annoyed at the man's excuse.C) The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.6. A) The woman is a marvelous cook.A) The man cannot wait for his meal.B) The woman has just bought an oven.C) The man has to leave in half an hour.7. A) Whether the man can keep his job.A) Where the man got the bad news.B) What items sell well in the store.C) How she can best help the man.-8. A) The woman can sign up for a swimming class.A) He works in the physical education department.B) The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.C) He would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) He teaches in a law school.A) He loves classical music.D) He is a wonderful lecturer.C) He is a diplomat.10. A) Went to see a play.B) Watched a soccer game.C) Took some photos.D) Attended a dance.11. A) She decided to get married in three years.B) Her mother objected to Eric's flying lessons.C) She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.D) Her father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Editor. B) Teacher. C) Journalist. D) Typist.13. A) The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B) A new railway under construction.C) Big changes in the Amazon valley.D) Some newly discovered scenic spot.14. A) In news weeklies.-B) In newspapers’ Sunday editions.C) In a local evening paper.D) In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.15. A) To be employed by a newspaper.B) To become a professional writer.C) To sell her articles to news service.D) To get her life story published soon.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 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1 上作答。
Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) Nodding one's head.B) Waving one's hand.C) Holding up the forefinger.D) Turning the right thumb down.17. A) Looking away from them.B) Forming a circle with fingers.C) Bowing one's head to them.D) Waving or pointing to them.18. A) Looking one's superior in the eye.B) Keeping one's arms folded while talking.-C) Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest.D) Using a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They had to beg for food after the harvest.B) They grew wheat and corn on a small farm.C) They shared a small flat with their relatives.D) The children walked to school on dirt roads.20. A) Tour Ecuador's Andes Mountains.B) Earn an animal income of $2,800.C) Purchase a plot to build a home on.D) Send their children to school.21. A) The achievements of the Trickle Up Program.B) A new worldwide economic revolution.C) Different forms of assistance to the needy.D) The life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) They are highly sensitive to cold.B) They are vitally important to our life.C) They are a living part of our body.D) They are a chief source of our pain.23. A) It has to be removed in time by a dentist.B) It is a rare oral disease among old people.C) It contains many nerves and blood vessels.D) It is a sticky and colorless film on the teeth.24. A) It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.B) It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C) It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.D) It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.25. A) Food particles.B) Gum disease.C) Unhealthy living habits.D) Chemical erosion.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 required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should cheek what you have written.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1 上作答。