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2013年12月大学英语四级听力真题(附原文及答案解析)

2013年12月大学英语四级听力真题PartⅡListening 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.1. A) The woman is now working in a kindergarten.B) The man will soon start a business of his own.C) The man would like to be a high school teacher.D) The woman is going to major in child education.2. A) The furniture has to be rearranged.B) The sound equipment has to be set up.C) The conference room has to be cleaned.D) The video machine has to be checked.3. A) She is exhausted.B) She is near-sighted.C) She cannot finish work in time.D) She cannot go straight home.4. A) The woman is too particular about food.B) He would rather have a meal an hour later.C) The woman should order her food quickly.D) He usually prefers ice-cream to sandwiches.5. A) He is not a good mechanic.B) He doesn't keep his promises.C) He spends his spare time doing repairs.D) He is always ready to offer help to others.6. A) Sam has a big family to support.B) Sam is not interested in traveling.C) The pay offered by the travel agency is too low.D) The work hours in the travel agency arc too long7. A) International trade.-B) Product development.C) Financial consulting.D) Domestic retailing.8. A) Go on a business trip.B) Look for a job in Miami.C) Make a ticket reservation.D) Take a vacation.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) It is located on Route 18.B) It has an interesting museum.C) It is a beautiful little town.D) It lies seven miles east of Newton.10. A) They are in opposite directions.B) They are fifty-five miles apart.C) They are quite close to each other.D) They are a long drive from Norwalk.11. A) They are connected by RouteB) They are crowded with tourists.C) They have lots of old houses.D) They have many rare plants.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Bring him up to date on the current situation in Milan.B) Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy.C) Fetch the documents signed by Mr. Gartner.D) Accompany Mr. Gartner to the Linate airport.13. A) About 8:30. B) About 6:30. C) About 5:30. D) About 4:15.14. A) Mr. Gartner from Milan.B) Gianni Riva at Megastar.C) The company's sales representative.D) Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce.15. A) Travel agent. B) Business manager. C) Secretary. D) Saleswoman.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.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) She had a desire to help others.B) She wanted to find out more about it.C) She needed some overseas experience.D) She was interested in farming.17. A) Carry out a cultural exchange program.B) Work on an agricultural project.C) Learn Portuguese.D) Teach English.18. A) She found it difficult to secure a job in her own country.B) She wanted to renew her contact with the Peace Corps.C) She was invited to work as an English teacher.D) She could not get the country out of her mind.19. A) By teaching additional English classes.B) By writing stories for American newspapers.C) By working part time for the Peace Corps.D) By doing odd jobs for local institutions.Passage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A) Time spent exercising.B) Time spent working.C) Time spent on leisure activities.D) Time spent with friends and family.21. A) Reading. B) Surfing the Web. C) Eating out. D) Watching TV.22. A) Driving. B) Gardening. C) Going to the pub. D) Visiting friends.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) The car driver was trying to avoid hitting a rabbit.B) The car driver was partly responsible for the accident.C) McLaughlin was talking to his manager while driving.D) McLaughlin's carelessness resulted in the collision.24. A) He crashed into a car parked there.B) He knocked down several mailboxes.C) He tore down the company's main gate.D) He did serious damage to a loaded truck.25. A) He will lose his job.B) He will have to pay damages.C) He will be fined heavily.D) He will receive retraining.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 with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.When Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti why they always ate __26__, they replied. "Because it is right." If we ask Americans why they eat with knives and forks, or why their menwear pants __27__ skirts, or why they may be married to only one person at a time, we are likelyto get __28__ and very uninformative answers: "Because it's right. " "Because that's the way it's done." "Because it's the __29__. " Or even "I don't know. " The reason for these and countlessother patterns of social behavior is that they are __30__ by social norms-shared rules or guidelines which prescribe the behavior that is appropriate in a given situation. Norms __31__ how people "ought" to behave under particular circumstances in a particular society. We conform(遵守) to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they __32__. In fact, we are much more likely to notice__33__ from norms than conformity to them. You would not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be a little __34__ if they bowed, started to stroke you, or kissed you on both __35__ Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriatein other parts of the world. When we visit another society whose norms are different, we quickly become aware that things we do this way, they do that way.听力文本及答案Question 1M: After high school, I’d like to go to college and major in business administration.W: But I’d rather spend my college days finding out how children learn.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 2W: Is everything ready for the conference?M: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers. They'll be here in a fewminutes.Q: What preparations have yet to be made?Question 3W: Is it almost time to go home now? I'm so tired. I can hardly see straight.M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.Q: What is the woman’s problem?Question 4-cream or sandwiches? They are both really good here.W: I'm not sure what I’m in a mood for. IceM: The movie starts in an hour. And we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision.Q: What does the man mean?Question 5W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he has time.M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.Q: What does the man imply about Tom?Question 6W: So you know that Sam turns down the job offered by the travel agency.M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 7M: Could you tell me a bit about the business your company is doing?W: We mainly deal with large volume buyers from western countries and our products have beenwell received.Q: What business is the woman’s company doing?Question 8W: Yesterday I made reservations for my trip to Miami next month.M: You must really be looking forward to it. You haven’t had any time off for at least two years.Q: What is the woman going to do?【答案】1.D The woman is going to major in child education.2.B The sound equipment has to be set up.3.A She is exhausted.4.C The woman should order her food quickly.5. B He doesn’t keep his promises.6.C The pay offer by the travel agency is too low.7.A International trade.8.D Take a vacation.【点评】本次四级短对话无论从对话内容还是从题目本身来看，整体难度相对简单，和往年该部分相类似，话题覆盖日常生活（生活琐事、看电影、旅游等）、校园生活、商务工作（会议、求职等）。

2013年12月英语四级真题及答案 (2)

2013年12月英语四级真题及答案一、听力部分Section AA)Move the furniture.B)It is time to pay the rent.C)At the town hall.A)Go abroad.B)He has to do some tasks.A)The woman learned a lot from the trip.C)She prefers reading in silence.A)She doesn’t know where her purse is.B)He’s not sure where his rent check is.C)At a university.Section BB)It is a difficult maze.C)They are almost all identical.A)By writing messages on the walls.C)To confuse predators.D)They could feel it in their bodies.C)They did not notice any difference.B)They use landmarks to find food.C)Birds were attracted to the sound.A)They can guide the whales’ migration.D)She receives the most love from her children. Section CA)The world is full of wonders.C)The photographer’s perseverance.B)It is his most valuable treasure.C)By planning ahead.A)It can make the world a better place.二、阅读部分Passage OneA)To arrange interviews with important people.B)Their personal qualities may have beenoverlooked.D)To discover your own strong points.D) A wide range of skills.C)Set clear goals.Passage TwoB)Expectations for women’s appearances.D)Advertising is everywhere in people’s dailylives.A)How to manipulate women’s insecurities.C)Changing people’s perception of beauty.B)They are knowledgeable about a variety oftopics.Passage ThreeA)They were the first private schools in Britain.D)Those from wealthy families aspired to begentlemen.C)Discipline their bodies and minds.D)English gentlemen could set a good example.D)Influenced by their economic background. Passage FourA)It is often the small things that matter most.B)Men and women respond differently to stress.C)Tenderness is essential for a happyrelationship.D)Show affection and empathy.B)Prolonged stress can weaken the immunesystem.三、写作部分短文写作Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition based on the picture below. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:写作要点：1. 描述图片内容：一辆大货车卡住了一个过道，不能向前行； 2. 分析产生的原因：大货车太大，通道太窄，驾驶员没有及时发现状况； 3. 谈谈你的看法：如何避免这种情况：修建更宽敞的通道、提高驾驶员的观察技巧等。

2013年12月cet4听力真题+答案(第一套)

Part III Listening Comprehension(30minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear8shortconversations and2long c onversations.At the endof each conversation,one or more questions will beasked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions wil l be spoken onlyonce.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choicesmarked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer,Then mark the corresponding letteron Answer S heet1with 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 now working in a kindergarten.B)The man will soon start a business of his own.C)The man would like to be a high school teacher.D)The woman is going to major in child education.2.A)The furniture has to be rearranged.B)The sound equipment has to be set up.C)The conference room has to be cleaned.D)The video machine has to be checked.3.A)She is exhausted.B)She is near-sighted.C)She cannot finish work in time.D)She cannot go straight home.4.A)The woman is too particular about food.B)He would rather have a meal an hour later.C)The woman should order her food quickly.D)He usually prefers ice-cream to sandwiches. 5.A)He is not a good mechanic.B)He doesn't keep his promises.C)He spends his spare time doing repairs.D)He is always ready to offer help to others.6.A)Sam has a big family to support.B)Sam is not interested in traveling.C)The pay offered by the travel agency is too low.D)The work hours in the travel agency arc too long. 7.A)International trade.B)Product development.C)Financial consulting.D)Domestic retailing.8.A)Go on a business trip.B)Look for a job in Miami.C)Make a ticket reservation.D)Take a vacation.Questions9to11are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9.A)It is located on Route18.B)It has an interesting museum.C)It is a beautiful little town.D)It lies seven miles east of Newton.10.A)They are in opposite directions.B)They are fifty-five miles apart.C)They are quite close to each other.D)They are a long drive from Norwalk.11.A)They are connected by Route7.B)They are crowded with tourists.C)They have lots of old houses.D)They have many rare plants.Questions12to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)Bring him up to date on the current situation in Milan.B)Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy.C)Fetch the documents signed by Mr Gartner.D)Accompany Mr Gartner to the Linate airport.13.A)About8:30.B)About6:30.C)About5:30.D)About4:15.14.A)Mr Gartner from Milan.B)Gianni Riva at Megastar.C)The company's sales representative.D)Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce.15.A)Travel agent.B)Business manager.C)Secretary.D)Saleswoman.Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear3shortpassages.At the end of ea ch passage,you will hearsome questions.Both the passage and thequestio ns will be spoken only once.After you hear aquestion,you must choose t he best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mar k the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through th e centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2013年12月大学英语四级(CET4)考试样卷(改革后新题型)

2013年12月大学英语四级(CET4)考试样卷Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on theimportance of learning basic skills. You should write at least 120 words but nomore than 180 words. Write your essay on Answer Sheet 1.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

PartII 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 whatwas said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. Aftereach question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Thenmark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throughthe centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2013年12月四级真题(二)听力原文

Section A1.M: After high school, I’d like to go to college and major in business administration.W: But I’d rather spend my college days finding out how children learn.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2.M: Is everything ready for the conference?W: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers. They’ll be here in a few minutes.Q: What preparations have yet to be made?3.W: Is it almost time to go home now? I’m so tired. I can hardly see straight.M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.Q: What is the woman’s problem?4.W: I’m not sure what I’m in a mood for. Ice-cream or sandwiches? They are both reallygood here.M: The movie stars in an hour. And we still have to get there and park. So just makea decision.Q: What does the man mean?5.W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he has time.M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.Q: What does the man imply about Tom?6.W: So you know that Sam turns down the job offered by the travel agency.M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?7.M: Could you tell me a bit about the business your company is doing?W: We mainly deal with large-volume buyers from western countries and our products have been well received.Q: What business is the woman’s company doing?8.W: Yesterday I made reservation for my trip to Miami next month.M: You must really be looking forward to it. You haven’t had any time off for at least two years.Q: What is the woman going to do?Conversation One:M: Excuse me, I need some information about some of the towns near here.W: What would you like to know?M: [9],Well, first, I’d like directions to go to Norwalk. I believe there is an interesting museum there. It isn’t far, is it?W: No, not at all. Norwalk is about eighteen miles east of here on Route 7. And you’re right. It’s a wonderful little museum.M: Oh, good. [10] Now what about Amityville? I have some friends I’d like to visit there and I also want to get to Newton. They are near each other, aren’t they?W:Hmm…well, [10] they are actually in opposite directions. Amityville us northeast. It’s about thirty-five miles northeast of here.M: Uh huh, thirty-five miles northeast. And how about Newton?W: Well, Newton is in the other direction. It’s southwest, so it isn’t really very close to Amityville at all and it’s a long drive. It’s about fifty-five miles southwest from here and the road is not at all straight.M: Fifty-five miles southwest! Well, maybe I won’t go there this time.W: I’d recommend visiting [11] Westfield or Great Town. They are both very close. Westfield is just seven miles west of here and Great Town is about five miles south. [11] They are really pretty little towns with lots of old houses and beautiful tree-lined streets.M: I see. Seven miles west to Westfield and five miles south to Great Town. Good. Well, I think that’s all the information I need for a while. Thank you. You’ve been very helpful.W: You are welcome, sir. I hope you enjoy your stay.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. What does the man know about Norwalk?10. What does the woman say about Amityville and Newton?11. What do we learn about Westfield and Great Town?Conversation Two:M: Err…Sandra, I’ve finished with Mr. Gartner now.[12]/[15]Do you think you could pop through and bring me up to date on the arrangements for the Italian trip?W: Certainly. Mr. Wilkinson. I’ll bring everything with me.M:[15] Right, take a seat. Now my first meeting is when?W: Your first meeting is on Monday, 21, at 9AM with Dr. Gucci of Bancos de Piedra in Milan. M: Ok, so can I fly out early Monday morning>W: Well, there is flight to Linate Airport which leaves at 6:30 London time and gets in at 8:30 Italian time.M: Yeah, but that only leaves me thirty minutes to clear customs in getting to the city center and it means I have to check in by 5:30, which means [13] leaving home at about 4:15.W: It’s quite full, I’m afraid. At eleven, you’re seeing Gianni Riva at Megastar and then [14] you’ll have a lunch engagement with Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce at one.M: Where’s that?W: You are meeting him at his office and then he’s taking you somewhere.M: Good, that sounds fine. What about the afternoon?W: Well, at 3:30, [15] you are seeing our sales representative there and then you are free till the evening.M: I see. I seem to remember that I’m having dinner with someone from Bergamo.W: That’s right. And Mr. Betty from SAP Industries at eight.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What would the man like the woman to do?13. At what time is Mr. Wilkinson going to leave home for the airport?14. Who is Mr. Wilkinson going to have lunch with on Monday?15. What is most probably the woman’s job?Section BPassage One:Donna Fredrick’s served with the Peace Corps for two years in Brazil. [16] She joined thePeace Corps after she graduated from college because she wanted to do something to help other people. She had been brought up on a farm, so [17] the Peace Corps assigned her to an agricultural project. Before she went to Brazil, she studied Portuguese for three months. She also learned a great deal about its history and culture.During her two years with the Peace Corps, Donna lived a village in northeast Brazil. That part of Brazil is very dry and farming is often difficult there. Donna helped the people of the village to organize an irrigation project, and she also advised them on planting cops that didn’t require much water.When Donna returned to the States, she couldn’t settle down. She tried several jobs, but they seemed very boring to her. [18] She couldn’t get Brazil out of her mind. Finally, one day she got on a plane and went back to Brazil. She wasn’t sure what she was going to do. She just wanted to be there.After a few weeks, Donna found a job as an English teacher, teaching five classes a day. Like most of the teachers, she doesn’t make much money. She shares a small apartment with another teacher. [19] And she makes a little extra money by sending stories to newspapers in the States. Eventually she wants to quit teaching and work as a full-time journalist.Questions 16 to 19 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. Why did Donna join the Peace Corps after she graduated from college?17. What was Donna assigned to do in Brazil?18. Why did Donna go back to Brazil once again?19. How did Donna make extra money to support herself?Passage TwoResults of [20] a recent Harris Poll on free time showed that the average work week for many Americans is 50 hours. With the time spent eating, sleeping and taking care of the household duties, there’s little time left for leisure activities for many Americans. However, having free time to relax and pursue hobbies is important. People need time away from the pressure of study or work to relax and enjoy time with friends and family.In different countries free time is spent in different ways. The results of the Harris Poll showed that [21] reading was the most popular spare time activity in the US. This was followed by watching TV. In a UK survey on leisure time activities, watching TV and videos was the most popular. Listening to the radio came second. In a similar survey conducted in Japan, second most popular activity was driving. There were between the three countries. [22] The most popular outdoor activity for American was gardening. In the UK, it was going to the pub. In Japan, going to bars ranked eighth in popularity and gardening ranked ninth.Although people around the world may enjoy doing similar things in their free time, there’s evidence to suggest that these interests are changing. In the US, for example, the popularity of computer activities is increasing. Many more people in the States are spending their free time surfing the web, emailing friends or playing games online.Questions 20 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.20. What is the recent Harris Poll mainly about?21. What was the most popular leisure activity in the US?22. What was the most popular outdoor pursuit in the UK?Passage Three[23] On March 13th, while on duty, Charles McLaughlin, a very careless driver employed by the company Lummis, was involved in another accident.The accident occurred un Riverside California. Not paying attention to his driving, McLaughlin turned right on main street and 33rd street and hit a V olkswagen rabbit. This caused minor damage to his truck and serious damage to the car. On the basis of the police report, [23] the Lummis accident committee correctly determined that McLaughlin had been quite careless.As a result of the committee’s conclusion, the branch manager Mr. David reported that he had talked with McLaughlin about his extremely poor driving record. Further evidence of McLaughlin’s irresponsibility occurred on May 6th when he was returning from his shift. That day he ran into a roll-up door at the Lummis facility in Valero, causing significant damage to the door. Damage to the truck, however, was minor. Finally, [24] on June 7th, McLaughlin once again demonstrated his carelessness by knocking down several mailboxes near the edge of the company’s parking lot. There was damage to the mailboxes and minor damage to the truck. Mr. David Rossi stated that he had spoken with McLaughlin on several occasions about his driving record. He added that he had warned McLaughlin that [25] three preventable accidents in one year could lead to his discharge, as indeed it should.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. What did the Lummis accident committee find out about the accident that occurred in March 13th?24. What did McLaughlin do on June 7th near the edge of the company’s parking lot?25. What is most probably going to happen to McLaughlin?。

2013年12月大学英语四级听力试题

2013年12月大学英语四级听力试题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) 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) Go to a place he has visited. C) Consult a travel agent.B) Make her own arrangements. D) Join in a package tour.2. A) They are on a long trip by car. C) They are used to getting up early.B) They are stuck in a traffic jam. D) They are tired of eating out at night.3. A) He is a person difficult to deal with. C) He is unwilling to speak in public.B) He dislikes any formal gathering. D) He often keeps a distance from others.4. A) Work in another department. C) Recruit graduate students.B) Pursue further education. D) Take an administrative job.5. A) He would not be available to start the job in time.B) He is not quite qualified for the art director position.C) He would like to leave some more time for himself.D) He will get his application letter ready before May 1.6. A) Cleaner. B) Mechanic. C) Porter. D) Salesman.7. A) Request one or two roommates to do the cleaning.B) Help Laura with her term paper due this weekend.C) Get Laura to clean the apartment herself this time.D) Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week.8. A) A problem caused by the construction. C) The building project they are working on.B) An accident that occurred on the bridge. D) The public transportation conditions. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) To look for a job as a salesperson. C) To place an order for some products.B) To have a talk with Miss Thompson. D) To complain about a faulty appliance.10. A) The person in charge is not in the office.B) The supplies are out of stock for the moment.C) They failed to reach an agreement on the price.D) The company is re-cataloguing the items.11. A) 0743, 12536 extension 15. C) 0734, 38750 extension 15.B) 0734, 21653 extension 51. D) 0743, 62135 extension 51.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Since he found a girlfriend. C) Since he began to exercise regularly.B) Since he took to heavy smoking. D) Since he started to live on his own.13. A) He is getting too fat. C) He doesn’t eat vegetables.B) He smokes too much. D) He doesn’t look well at all.14. A) They are overweight for their age. C) They are still in their early twenties.B) They are respectful to their parents. D) They dislike doing physical exercise.15. A) To quit smoking. C) To find a girlfriend.B) To reduce his weight. D) To follow her advice.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。

2013年12月四级真题听力部分Listening part

Section C
• Norms 31 how people “ought” to behave under particular circumstances in a particular society. We conform (遵守) to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they 32. In fact, we are much more likely to notice 33 from norms than conformity to them. You would not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be a little 34 if they bowed, started to stroke you, or kissed you on both 35. Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriate in other parts of the world. When we visit another society whose norms are different, we quickly become aware that things we do this way, they do that way.
Section A
• 12. A) Bring him up to date on the current situation in Milan. • B) Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy. • C) Fetch the documents signed by Mr Gartner. • D) Accompany Mr Gartner to the Linate airport. • 13. A) About 8:30. C) About 5:30. • B) About 6:30. D) About 4:15.

[整理]2013年12月大学英语四级考试改革样题及答案

Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay.You should start your essay witha brief descriptionof thepicture and then express your views on the importance oflearning basic skills. You should write at least 120words but nomore than 180words. Write your essay on Answer Sheet 1.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end ofeach conversation, one or more questions willbe asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions willbe spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During thepause, you must read the four choices markedA), B), C) and D), and decidewhich is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 1with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2013年12月大学英语四级真题试卷第三套+详细解答+听力原文

2013年12月大学英语四级真题试卷（三）全部题型 1.Writing2.Listening Comprehension3. 4.Reading Com prehension5.TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below.You should start your essay with a brief account of the impact of the Internet on the way people communicate and then explain whether electronic communication can replace face-to-face contact.You should write at least120words but no more than180words."Dear Andy How are you?Your mother and I are fine.We both miss you and hope you are doing well.We look forward to seeing you again the next time your computer crashes and you come downstairs for something to eat.Love, Mom and Dad."Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A2．A．Plan his budget carefully.B．Give her more information.C．Ask someone else for advice.D．Buy a gift for his girlfriend.3．A．She'll have some chocolate cake.B．She'll take a look at the menu.C．She'll go without dessert.D．She'll prepare the dinner.4．A．The man can speak a foreign language. B．The woman hopes to improve her English.C．The woman knows many different languages. D．The man wishes to visit many more countries.5．A．Go to the library.B．Meet the woman.C．See Prof.Smith.D．Have a drink in the bar.6．A．She isn't sure when Prof.Bloom will be back. B．The man shouldn't be late for his class.C．The man can come back sometime later.D．She can pass on the message for the man.7．A．He has a strange personality.B．He's got emotional problems.C．His illness is beyond cure.D．His behavior is hard to explain.8．A．The tickets are more expensive than expected. B．The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C．It's difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.D．It's better to buy the tickets beforehand.9．A．He turned suddenly and ran into a tree. B．He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.C．He drove too fast and crashed into a truck. D．He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him. 10．A．To go boating on the wrence River. B．To go sightseeing in Quebec Province.C．To call on a friend in Quebec City.D．To attend a wedding in Montreal.11．A．Study the map of Quebec Province. B．Find more about Quebec City.C．Brush up on her French.D．Learn more about the local customs.12．A．It's most beautiful in summer.B．It has many historical buildings.C．It was greatly expanded in the18th century.D．It's the only French-speaking city in Canada.13．A．It was about a little animal.B．It took her six years to write.C．It was adapted from a fairy tale.D．It was about a little girl and her pet.14．A．She knows how to write best-selling novels. B．She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults. C．She is able to win enough support from publishers. D．She can make a living by doing what she likes.15．A．The characters.B．The readers.C．Her ideas.D．Her life experiences.16．A．She doesn't really know where they originated.B．She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.C．They popped out of her childhood dreams.D．They grew out of her long hours of thinking.Section B17．A．Monitor students'sleep patterns.B．Help students concentrate in class.C．Record students'weekly performance.D．Ask students to complete a sleep report.18．A．Declining health.B．Lack of attention.C．Loss of motivation.D．Improper behavior.19．A．They should make sure their children are always punctual for school. B．They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment. C．They should help their children accomplish high-quality work. D．They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep.20．A．She stopped being a homemaker.B．She became a famous educator.C．She became a public figure.D．She quit driving altogether.21．A．A motorist's speeding.B．Her running a stop sign.C．Her lack of driving experience.D．A motorist's failure to concentrate.22．A．Nervous and unsure of herself.B．Calm and confident of herself.C．Courageous and forceful.D．Distracted and reluctant.23．A．More strict training of women drivers.B．Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C．Improved traffic conditions in cities.D．New regulations to ensure children's safety.24．A．They haven't devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel. B．There are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.C．It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold.D．They believe people can recover without treatment.25．A．They reveal the seriousness of the problem.B．They indicate how fast the virus spreads.C．They tell us what kind of medicine to take.D．They show our body is fighting the virus.26．A．It actually does more harm than good.B．It causes damage to some organs of our body.C．It works better when combined with other remedies.D．It helps us to recover much sooner.Section CYou probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways,depending on the situation they are in.This is very【B1】______All languages have two general levels of usage:a formal level and an informal level.English is no【B2】______The difference in these two levels is the situation in which you use a【B3】______level.Formal language is the kind of language you find in textbooks,【B4】______,and in business letters.You would also use formal English in compositions and【B5】______that you write in rmal language is used in conversation with colleagues,family members and friends,and when we write_【B6】_______notes or letters to close friends.Formal language is different from informal language【B7】______First, formal language tends to be more polite.What we may find interesting is that it usually takes more words to be polite.For example,I might say to a friend or a family member,"Close the door,please."but to a【B8】______,I probably would say,"Would you mind closing the door?"Another difference between formal and informal language is some of the 【B9】______There are bound to be some words and phrases that【B10】______formal language and others that are informal.Let's say that I really like soccer.If I'm talking to my friend,I might say"I'm just crazy about soccer!"But if I were talking to my boss,I would probably say"I really enjoy soccer."27．【B1】28．【B2】29．【B3】30．【B4】31．【B5】32．【B6】33．【B7】34．【B8】35．【B9】36．【B10】Part III Reading ComprehensionSection AThe mobile phone is a magic device widely used these days.Although it has been nearly30years since the first commercial mobile-phone network was launched,advertisers have yet to figure out how to get their【C1】______out to mobile-phone users in a big way.There are2.2billion cell-phone users worldwide,a【C2】______that is growing by about25%each year.Yet spending on ads carried over cell-phone networks last year【C3】_______to just$1.5 billion worldwide,a fraction of the$424billion global ad market.But as the number of eyeballs glued to【C4】______screens multiplies,so too does the mobile phone's value as a pocket billboard(广告牌).Consumers are 【C5】______using their phones for things other than voice calls,such as text messaging,downloading songs and games,and【C6】______the Internet.By 2010,70million Asians are expected to be watching videos and TV programs on mobile phones.All of these activities give advertisers【C7】______options for reaching audiences.During soccer's World Cup last summer,for example, Adidas used real-time scores and games to【C8】_______thousands of fans to a website set up for mobile-phone access."Our target audience was males aged17 to25,"says Marcus Spurrell,Adidas regional manager for Asia."Their mobiles are always on,always in their pocket-you just can't【C9】______cell phones as an advertising tool."Mobile-phone marketing has become as【C10】______a platform as TV.online or print.A)accessing F)characters K)patientlyB)amounted G)fresh L)tinyC)approaching H)ignore M)totalD)attract I)increasingly N)violatedE)casual J)messages O)vital37．【C1】38．【C2】39．【C3】40．【C4】41．【C5】42．【C6】43．【C7】44．【C8】45．【C9】46．【C10】Section BA Mess on the Ladder of SuccessA)Throughout American history there has almost always been at least one central economic narrative that gave the ambitious or unsatisfied reason to pack up and seek their fortune elsewhere.For the first300or so years of European settlement,the story was about moving outward:getting immigrants to the continent and then to the frontier to clear the prairies(大草原).drain the wetlands and build new cities.B)By the end of the19th century,as the frontier vanished,the US had a mild panic attack.What would this energetic,enterprising country be without new lands to conquer?Some people,such as Teddy Roosevelt,decided to keep on conquering(Cuba,the Philippines,etc.),but eventually,in industrialization,the US found a new narrative of economic mobility at home.From the1890s to the 1960s,people moved from farm to city,first in the North and then in the South. In fact,by the1950s,there was enough prosperity and white-collar work that many began to move to the suburbs.As the population aged,there was also a shift from the cold Rust Belt to the comforts of the Sun Belt.We think of this as an old person's migration,but it created many jobs for the young in construction and health care,not to mention tourism,retail and restaurants.C)For the last20years-from the end of the cold war through two burst bubbles in a single decade--the US has been casting about for its next economic narrative.And now it is experiencing another period of panic,which is bad news for much of the workforce but particularly for its youngest members. D)The US has always been a remarkably mobile country,but new data from the Census Bureau indicate that mobility has reached its lowest level in recorded history.Sure,some people are stuck in homes valued at less than their mortgages(抵押贷款),but many young people who don't own homes and don't yet have families—are staying put,too.This suggests,among other things,that people aren't packing up for new economic opportunities the way they used to. Rather than dividing the country into the1percenters versus(与......相对)everyone else,the split in our economy is really between two other classes: the mobile and immobile.E)Part of the problem is that the country's largest industries are in decline.In the past,it was perfectly clear where young people should go for work(Chicago in the1870s,Detroit in the1910s.Houston in the1970s)and,more or less,what they'd be doing when they got there(killing cattle,building cars,selling oil). And these industries were large enough to offer jobs to each class of worker, from unskilled laborer to manager or engineer.Today,the few bright spots in our economy are relatively small(though some promise future growth)and decentralized.There are great jobs in Silicon Valley,in the biotech research capitals of Boston and Raleigh-Durham and in advanced manufacturing plants along the southern z-85corridor.These companies recruit all over the countryand the globe for workers with specific abilities.(You don't need to be the next Mark Zuckerberg,founder of Facebook,to get a job in one of the microhubs(微中心),by the way.But you will almost certainly need at least a B.A.in computer science or a year or two at a technical school.)This newer,select job market is national,and it offers members of the mobile class competitive salaries and higher bargaining power.F)Many members of the immobile class,on the other hand,live in the America of the gloomy headlines.If you have no specialized skills,there's little reason to uproot to another state and be the last in line for a low-paying job at a new auto plant or a green-energy startup.The surprise in the census(普查)data,however, is that the immobile workforce is not limited to unskilled workers.In fact,many have a college degree.G)Until now,a B.A.in any subject was a near-guarantee of at leastmiddle-class wages.But today,a quarter of college graduates make less than the typical worker without a bachelor's degree.David Autor,a prominent labor economist at M.I.T.,recently told me that a college degree alone is no longer a guarantor of a good job.While graduates from top universities are still likely to get a good job no matter what their major is,he said,graduates fromless-famous schools are going to be judged on what they know.To compete for jobs on a national level,they should be armed with the skills that emerging industries need,whether technical or not.H)Those without such specialized skills like poetry,or even history,majors are already competing with their neighbors for the same sorts of second-rate, poorer-paying local jobs like low-level management or big-box retail sales.And with the low-skilled labor market atomized into thousands of microeconomics, immobile workers are less able to demand better wages or conditions or to acquire valuable skills.I)So what,exactly,should the ambitious young worker of today be learning? Unfortunately,it's hard to say,since the US doesn't have one clear national project.There are plenty of emerging,smaller industries,but which ones are the most promising?(Nanotechnology's(纳米技术)moment of remarkable growth seems to have been5years into the future for something like20years now.)It's not clear exactly what skills are most needed or if they will even be valuable in a decade.J)What is clear is that all sorts of government issues—education, health-insurance portability,worker retraining—are no longer just bonuses to already prosperous lives but existential requirements.It's in all of our interests to make sure that as many people as possible are able to move toward opportunity,and America's ability to invest people and money in exciting new ideas is still greater than that of most other wealthy countries.(As recently as five years ago,US migration was twice the rate of European Union states.)That, at least,is some comfort at a time when our national economy seems to be searching for its next story line.47．Unlike in the past,a college degree alone does not guarantee a good job for its holder.48．The census data is surprising in that college graduates are also among the immobile workforce.49．New figures released by the government show that Americans today are less mobile than ever before.50．The migration of old people from cold to warm places made many jobs available to the young.51．America is better at innovation than most other rich nations.52．Early American history is one of moving outward.53．Young people don't know what to learn because it is hard to predict what skills are most needed or valued ten years from now.54．Computer or other technical skills are needed to get a well-paying job in high-tech or advanced manufacturing.55．When the frontier vanished about a century ago,America found new economic mobility in industrialization.56．America today can be divided into two classes:those who move and those who don't.Section CA new study shows a large gender gap on economic policy among the nation s professional economists,a divide similar to the gender divide found in the general public."As a group,we are pro-market,"says Ann Mari May,co-author of the study and a University of Nebraska economist."But women are more likely to accept government regulation and involvement in economic activity than our male colleagues.""It's very puzzling,"says free market economist Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University."Not a day goes by that I don't ask myself why there are so few women economists on the free market side."A native of France,de Rugy supported government intervention(干预)early in her life but changed her mind after studying economics."We want many of the same things as liberals—less poverty,more health care—but have radically different ideas on how to achieve it."Liberal economist Dean Baker,co-founder of the Center for Economic Policy and Research,says male economists have been on the inside of the profession,confirming each other's anti-regulation views.Women,as outsiders, "are more likely to think independently or at least see people outside of the economics profession as forming their peer group,"he says.The gender balance in economics is changing.One-third of economics doctorates(博士学位)now go to women."More diversity is needed at the table when public policy is discussed,"May says.Economists do agree on some things.Female economists agree with men that Europe has too much regulation and that Wal-mart is good for society.Male economists agree with their female colleagues that military spending is too high.The genders are most divorced from each other on the question of equality for women.Male economists overwhelmingly think the wage gap between men and women is largely the result of individuals'skills,experience and voluntary choices.Female economists overwhelmingly disagree by a margin of4-to-l.The biggest disagreement:76%of women say faculty opportunities in economics favor men.Male economists point the opposite way:80%say women are favored or the process is neutral.57．What is the finding of the new study?A．The gender divide is a big concern of the general public.B．Men and women understand economics quite differently.C．The gap between male and female economists needs to be closed. D．Male and female economists disagree widely on economic policy. 58．What does Ann Mari May say about female economists?A．They are strongly against male domination in the economics profession.B．They tend to support government intervention in economic activity. C．They usually play an active role in public policy-making.D．They are mostly strong advocates of free market economy.59．What do we learn about economist Veronique de Rugy?A．She represents most female economists'standpoint.B．She devotes herself to eliminating women's poverty.C．Her study of economics changed her view on government's role in economic activities.D．Her academic background helped her get into the inner circle of the economics profession.60．What does Ann Mari May imply about public policy-making?A．More female economists should get involved.B．It should do justice to female economists'studies.C．More attention should be paid to women's rights.D．It should aim at sustainable development.61．On what issue do male and female economists differ most? A．Government regulation.B．Job creation.C．Military spending.D．Gender equality.The number of postgraduate students travelling from non-EU countries to study at UK universities has fallen for the first time in16years,fuelling fears that the government's immigration crackdown is discouraging thousands of the brightest students from continuing their studies in Britain.Jo Beall,British Council director of education and society,said the fall would cause alarm among UK vice-chancellors(大学行政主管)."The sector was expecting a decline in growth,but the actual reduction in postgraduate numbers is of real concern as international students make up the majority of numbers in many postgraduate courses and research teams in science,technology,engineering and mathematics.""Attracting the brightest and most ambitious postgraduate and research students is critical if the UK is to maintain its quality reputation for research," Beall said.Universities get a third of their tuition(学费)fee revenue from non-EU students.There is growing,fear among vice-chancellors that this revenue—as well as the cultural,academic and economic benefit international students bring—is being put at risk.Tim Westlake.director for the student experience at Manchester University,said students whose families relied on them working in the UK after their studies to gain experience and repay the fees were starting to look elsewhere.Last month the home secretary,Theresa May.announced that embassy staff would interview more than100000applicants in an attempt to prevent bogus(假冒的)ones entering the country.She also said immigrants were responsible for pushing up UK house prices.The comments followed the introduction of new limitations on students'right to work during and after their studies.Beall said:"Government statistics for the first time provide real evidence that the changes to UK visa regulations may have discouraged many students from applying to the UK,and in particular postgraduate Students who are so important to the UK's research output.The UK enjoys an excellent reputation around the world for the high quality of our education system,so the government needs to ensure that institutions have all the support they need to attract international students who make a tremendous academic,cultural and economic contribution to the UK."62．What has caused the decline of the number of non-EU postgraduates in the UK?A．The increase in tuition and fees.B．The ever-rising living expenses.C．Changed immigration policies.D．Universities'tightened budgets.63．What is UK vice-chancellors'biggest concern?A．How to obtain financial support from the government.B．How to keep the academic reputation of their institutions.C．How to prevent bogus applicants entering their universities.D．How to stimulate the creativity of their research teams.64．Why do UK universities try to attract postgraduate students from outside the EU?A．A substantial part of their revenue comes from non-EU students' tuition and fees.B．Non-EU postgraduate students arc usually highly motivated.C．The number of UK postgraduate students has fallen sharply.D．Some of the postgraduate programmes are specially designed for non-EU students.65．What were the expectations of some non-EU students'families?A．Their children could enjoy the UK's cultural benefits. B．Their children could find well-paying jobs upon their return.C．Their children could become established academically.D．Their children could work in the UK after graduation.66．What does Beall suggest the UK government should do?A．Allow promising international students to work in research teams. B．Revise UK visa regulations to accommodate non-EU students.C．Give universities adequate support to attract non-EU students.D．Try to address the needs of international students in the UK.PartⅣTranslation67．“你要茶还是要咖啡?”是用餐人常被问到的问题。

2013年12月大学英语四级考试改革样题及答案

Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For For this this this part, part, you you are are are allowed allowed 30 30 minutes minutes to to write write an an essay. essay. You should start your essay witha brief descriptionof descriptionof the the picture picture and and and then then then express express express your your your views views views on on the the importance importance importance of of learning basic skills. You should write at least 120words but no more than 180words. Write your essay on Answer Sheet 1. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

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Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end ofeach conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices markedA), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 1with a single line through the centre.上作答。

2013年英语四级12月份听力材料

Section ADirections：In this section, you will hear H short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will he asked about what ms said. Both the conversation and the questions^^11 be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, You must read the 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) The woman is now working in a kindergarten.B) The man will soon start a business of his own.C) The man would like to be a high school teacher.D) The woman is going to major in child education.2. A) The furniture has to be rearranged.B) The sound equipment has to be set up.C) The conference room has to be cleaned.D) The video machine has to be checked.3. A) She is exhausted. C) She cannot finish work in time.B) She is near-sighted. D) She cannot go straight home.4. A) The woman is too particular about food.B) He would rather have a meal an hour later.C) The woman should order her food quickly.D) He usually prefers ice-cream to sandwiches.5. A) He is not a good mechanic.B) He doesn’t keep his promises.C) He spends his spare time doing repairs.D) He is always ready to offer help to others.6. A) Sam has a big family to support.B) Sam is not interested in traveling.C) The pay offered by the travel agency is too low.D) The work hours in the travel agency are too long.7. A) International trade.B) Product development.C) Financial consulting.D) Domestic retailing.8. A) Go on a business trip.B) Look for a job in Miami.C) Make a ticket reservation.D) Take a vacationQuestions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) It is located on Route 18. C) It is a beautiful little town.B) It has an interesting museum. D) It lies seven miles east of Newton.10. A) They are in opposite directions. C) They are quite close to each other.B) They are fifty-five miles apart. D) They are a long drive from Norwalk.11. A) They are connected by Route 7. C) They have lots of old houses.B) They are crowded with tourists. D) They have many rare plants. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Bring him up to date on the current situation in Milan.B) Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy.C) Fetch the documents signed by Mr. Gartner.D) Accompany Mr. Gartner to the Linate airport13. A) About 8:30. C) About 5:30.B) About 6:30. D) About 4:15.14. A) Mr. Gartner from Milan. C) The company's sales representativeB) Gianni Riva at Megastar D) Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce15. A) Travel agent. C) Secretary.B) Business manager. D) SaleswomanSection 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。

201312大学英语四级考试真题三

201312大学英语四级考试真题三听力1. A) Plan his budget carefully. B) Give her more information.C) Ask someone else for advice. D) Buy a gift for his girlfriend.2. A) She'll have some chocolate cake. B) She'll take a look at the menu.C) She'll go without dessert. D) She'll prepare the dinner.3. A) The man can speak a foreign language. B) The woman hopes to improve her English.C) The woman knows many different languages. D) The man wishes to visit many more countries.4. A) Go to the library. B) Meet the woman. C) See Prof. Smith. D) Have a drink in the bar.5. A) She isn't sure when Prof. Bloom will be back. B) The man shouldn't be late for his class.C) The man can come back sometime later. D) She can pass on the message for the man.6. A) He has a strange personality. B) He's got emotional problems.C) His illness is beyond cure. D) His behavior is hard to explain.7. A) The tickets are more expensive than expected. B) The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C) It's difficult to buy the tickets on the spot. D) It's better to buy the tickets beforehand.8. A) He turned suddenly and ran into a tree. B) He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.C) He drove too fast and crashed into a truck. D) He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence River. B) To go sightseeing in Quebec Province.C) To call on a friend in Quebec City. D) To attend a wedding in Montreal.10. A) Study the map of Quebec Province. B) Find more about Quebec City.C) Brush up on her French. D) Learn more about the local customs.11. A) It's most beautiful in summer. B) It has many historical buildings.C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century. D) It's the only French-speaking city in Canada. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) It was about a little animal. B) It took her six years to write.C) It was adapted from a fairy tale. D) It was about a little girl and her pet.13. A) She knows how to write best-selling novels. B) She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.C) She is able to win enough support from publishers. D) She can make a living by doing what she likes.14. A) The characters. B) The readers. C) Her ideas. D) Her life experiences.15. A) She doesn't really know where they originated. B) She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.C) They popped out of her childhood dreams. D) They grew out of her long hours of thinking. Section B Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) Monitor students' sleep patterns. B) Help students concentrate in class.C) Record students' weekly performance. D) Ask students to complete a sleep report.17. A) Declining health. B) Lack of attention. C) Loss of motivation. D) Improper behavior.18. A) They should make sure their children are always punctual for school.B) They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment.C) They should help their children accomplish high-quality work.D) They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep.Passage Two Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) She stopped being a homemaker. B) She became a famous educator.C) She became a public figure. D) She quit driving altogether.20. A) A motorist's speeding. B) Her running a stop sign.C) Her lack of driving experience. D) A motorist's failure to concentrate.21. A) Nervous and unsure of herself. B) Calm and confident of herself.C) Courageous and forceful. D) Distracted and reluctant.22. A) More strict training of women drivers. B) Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C) Improved traffic conditions in cities. D) New regulations to ensure children's safety.Passage Three Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) They haven't devoted its much energy to medicine as to space travel.B) There are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.C) It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold.D) They believe people can recover without treatment.24. A) They reveal the seriousness of the problem. B) They indicate how fast the virus spreads.C) They tell us what kind of medicine to take. D) They show our body is fighting the virus.25. A) It actually does more harm than good. B) It causes damage to some organs of our body.C) It works better when combined with other remedies. D) It helps us to recover much sooner.Section CYou probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways, depending on the situation they are in. This is very __26__. All languages have two general levels of usage: a formal level and an informal level. English is no __27__. The difference in these two levels is the situation in which you use a __28__ level. Formal language is the kind of language you find in textbooks, __29__, and in business letters. You would also use formal English in compositions and __30__ that you write in school. Informal language is used in conversation with colleagues, family members and friends, and when we write __31__ notes or letters to close friends.Formal language is different from informal language __32__. First, formal language tends to be more polite. What we may find interesting is that it usually takes more words to be polite. For example, I might say to a friend or a family member. "Close the door, please." but to a __33__, I probably would say, "Would you mind closing the door?"Another difference between formal and informal language is some of the __34__. There are bound to be some words and phrases that __35__ formal language and others that are informal. Let's say that I really like soccer. If I'm talking to my friend, I might say "I'm just crazy about soccer!" But if I were talking to my boss, I would probably say "I really enjoy soccer."Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage. 201312(3)The mobile phone is a magic device widely used these days. Although it has been nearly 30 years since the first commercial mobile-phone network was launched, advertisers have yet to figure out how to get their __36__ out to mobile-phone users in a big way. There are 2.2 billion cell-phone users worldwide, a __37__ that is growing by about 25% each year. Yet spending on ads carried over cell-phone networks last year __38__ to just $1.5 billion worldwide, a fraction of the $424 billion global ad market.But as the number of eyeballs glued to __39__ screens multiplies, so too does the mobile phone's value as a pocket billboard(广告牌) Consumers are __40__ using their phones for things other than voice calls, such as text messaging, downloading songs and games, and __41__ the Internet. By 2010, 70 million Asians are expected to be watching videos and TV programs on mobile phones. All of these activities give advertisers __42__ options for reaching audiences. During soccer's World Cup last summer, for example, Adidas used real-time scores and games to __43__ thousands of fans to a website set up for mobile-phone access. "Our target audience was males aged 17 to 25," says Marcus Spurrell, Adidas regional manager for Asia. "Their mobiles are always on, always in their pocket-you just can't __44__ cell phones as an advertising tool." Mobile-phone marketing has become as __45__ a platform as TV, online or print.A accessingB amountedC approachingD attractE casualF charactersG freshH ignoreI increasinglyJ messageK patientlyL tinyM totalN violatedO vitalA Mess on the Ladder of SuccessA) Throughout American history there has almost always been at least one central economic narrative that gave the ambitious or unsatisfied reason to pack up and seek their fortune elsewhere. For the first 300 or so years of European settlement, the story was about moving outward: getting immigrants to the continent and then to the frontier to clear the prairies(大草原), drain the wetlands and build new cities.B) By the end of the 19th century, as the frontier vanished, the US had a mild panic attack. What would this energetic, enterprising country be without new lands to conquer? Some people, such as Teddy Roosevelt, decided to keep on conquering (Cuba, the Philippines, etc.), but eventually, in industrialization, the US found a new narrative of economic mobility at home. From the 1890s to the 1960s, people moved from farm to city, first in the North and then in the South. In fact, by the 1950s, there was enough prosperity and white-collar work that many began to move to the suburbs. As the population aged, there was also a shift from the cold Rust Belt to the comforts of the Sun Belt. We think of this as an old person's migration, but it created many jobs for the young in construction and health care, not to mention tourism, retail and restaurants.C) For the last 20 years from the end of the cold war through two burst bubbles in a single decade-the US has been casting about for its next economic narrative. And now it is experiencing another period of panic, which is bad news for much of the workforce but particularly for its youngest members.D) The US has always been a remarkably mobile country, but new data from the Census Bureau indicate that mobility has reached its lowest level in recorded history. Sure, some people are stuck in homes valued at less than their mortgages(抵押贷款), but many young people-who don't own homes and don't yet have families-are staying put, too. This suggests, among other things, that people aren't packing up for new economic opportunities the way they used to. Rather than dividing the country into the 1 percenters versus(与......相对) everyone else, the split in our economy is really between two other classes: the mobile and immobile.E) Part of the problem is that the country's largest industries are in decline. In the past, it was perfectly clear where young people should go for work (Chicago in the 1870s, Detroit in the 1910s, Houston in the 1970s) and, more or less, what they'd be doing when they got there (killing cattle, building cars, selling oil). And these industries were large enough to offer jobs to each class of worker, from unskilled laborer to manager or engineer. Today, the few bright spots in our economy are relatively small (though some promise future growth) and decentralized. There are great jobs in Silicon Valley, in the biotech research capitals of Boston and Raleigh-Durham and in advanced manufacturing plants along the southern z-85 corridor. These companies recruit all over the country and the globe for workers with specific abilities. (You don't need to be the next Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook. to get a job in one of the microhubs(微中心), by the way. But you will almost certainly need at least a B. A. in computer science or a year or two at a technical school.) This newer, select job market is national, and it offers members of the mobile class competitive salaries and higher bargaining power.F) Many members of the immobile class, on the other hand, live in the America of the gloomy headlines. If you have no specialized skills, there's little reason to uproot to another state and be the last in line for a low-paying job at a new auto plant or a green-energy startup. The surprise in the census(普查) data, however, is that the immobile workforce is not limited to unskilled workers. In fact, many have a college degree.G) Until now, a B. A. in any subject was a near-guarantee of at least middle-class wages. But today, a quarter of college graduates make less than the typical worker without a bachelor's degree. David Autor, a prominent labor economist at M.I.T., recently told me that a college degree alone is no longer a guarantor of a good job. While graduates from top universities are still likely to get a good job no matter what their major is, he said, graduates from less-famous schools are going to be judged on what they know. To compete for jobs on a national level, they should be armed with the skills that emerging industries need, whether technical or not.H) Those without such specialized skills-like poetry, or even history, majors-are already competing with their neighbors for the same sorts of second-rate, poorer-paying local jobs like low-level management or big-box retailsales. And with the low-skilled labor market atomized into thousands of microeconomics, immobile workers are less able to demand better wages or conditions or to acquire valuable skills.I) So what, exactly, should the ambitious young worker of today be learning? Unfortunately, it's hard to say, since the US doesn't have one clear national project. There are plenty of emerging, smaller industries, but which ones are the most promising? (Nanotechnology's(纳米技术) moment of remarkable growth seems to have been 5 years into the future for something like 20 years now.) It's not clear exactly what skills are most needed or if they will even be valuable in a decade.J) What is clear is that all sorts of government issues--education. health-insurance portability, worker retraining-are no longer just bonuses to already prosperous lives but existential requirements. It's in all of our interests to make sure that as many people as possible are able to move toward opportunity, and America's ability to invest people and money in exciting new ideas is still greater than that of most other wealthy countries. (As recently as five years ago, US migration was twice the rate of European Union states.) That, at least, is some comfort at a time when our national economy seems to be searching for its next story line.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

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Section A Directions: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 markedA),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)Go to a place he has visited B)Make her own arrangements C)Consult a travel agent D)Join in a package tour 2. A)They are on a long trip by car B)They are syuck in a traffic jam C)They are used to getting up early D)They are tired of eating out at night 3. 　A)He is a person difficult to deal with B)He dislikes any formal gathering C)He is unwilling to speak in public D)He often keeps a distance from others 4. A)Work in another deparment B)Pursue further education C)Recruit graduate students D)Take an administrative job 5. A)He would not be available to start the job in time B)He is not quite qualified for the art director position C)He would like to leave some more time for himself D)He will get his application letter ready before May1 6. A)Cleaner B)porter C)Mechanic D)Salesman 7. A)Reqest one or two roommates to do the cleaning B)Help Laura with her term paper due this weekend C)Get Laura to clean the apartment herself this time D)Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week 8. A) A problem caused by the construction B)An accident that occurred on the bridge C)The building project they are working on D)The public transportaion conditions Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A) To look for a job as a salesperson. B) To have a talk with Miss Thompson. C) To place an order for some products. D) To complain about a faulty appliance. 10. A) The person in charge is not in the office. B) The supplies are out of stock for the moment. C) They failed to reach an agreement on the price. D) The company in re-cataloging the items. 11. A) 0743,12536 extension 15. C) 0734,38750 extension 15. B) 0734,21653 extension 51. D) 0743,62135 extension 51. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12.A) Since he found a girlfriend. C) Since he began to exercise regularly. B) Since he took to heavy smoking. D) Since he started to live on his own. 13. A) He is getting too fat. B)He doesn’t eat vegetables. B) He smokes too much. D) He doesn’t look well at all. 14.A)They are overweight for their age. C) They are still in their early twenties. B) They are respectful to their parents. D) They dislike doing physical exercise. 15. A) To quit smoking. C) To find a girlfriend. B) To reduce his weight. D) To follow her advice.Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Bath 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。

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2013年12月真题（一）听力原文[00:03.12]College English Test Band 4[00:06.58]PartⅡ. Listening Comprehension2013年12月四级真题（一）.m p3[00:10.37]Section A[00:12.18]Directions: In this section,[00:15.24]you will hear 8 short conversations[00:18.18]and 2 long conversations.[00:21.12]At the end of each conversation,[00:23.43]one or more questions will be asked[00:26.02]about what was said.[00:27.96]Both the conversation and the questions[00:30.75]will be spoken only once.[00:33.32]After each question there will be a pause.[00:36.48]During the pause,[00:38.35]you must read the four choices[00:40.45]marked A),B), C) and D),[00:44.79]and decide which is the best answer.[00:48.11]Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 [00:52.43]with a single line through the centre.[00:55.51]Now let’s begin with the eight short conversations.[01:02.36]1. M: After high school, I’d like to go to college[01:07.81]and major in business administration.[01:10.72]W: But I’d rather spend my college days finding out how children learn.[01:17.21]Q: What do we learn from the conversation?[01:34.80]2. W: Is everything ready for the conference?[01:38.96]M: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers.[01:44.82]They’ll be here in a few minutes.[01:47.58]Q: What preparations have yet to be made?[02:05.67]3. W: Is it almost time to go home now?[02:10.31]I’m so tired. I can hardly see straight(看清楚).[02:13.66]M: Just a few more minutes. Then we can go.[02:16.81]Q: What is the woman’s problem?[02:34.39]4. W: I’m not sure what I’m in a mood for.[02:39.14]Ice-cream or sandwiches? They are both really good here. [02:44.02]M: The movie starts in an hour. And we still have to get there and park.[02:48.94]So just make a decision.[02:51.19]Q: What does the man mean?[03:08.06]5. W: Tom said he would come to repair[03:11.72]our solar heater when he has time.[03:14.77]M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.[03:20.74]Q: What does the man imply about Tom?[03:38.79]6. W: So you know that Sam turned down the job[03:43.50]offered by the travel agency?[03:45.83]M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldn’t be able to make ends meet（量入为出；收支平衡.[03:53.54]Q: What do we learn from the conversation?[04:10.68]7. M: Could you tell me a bit about[04:14.36]the business your company is doing?[04:16.66]W: We mainly deal with large-volume buyers（大宗买家）from western countries and our products have been well received.[04:24.60]Q: What business is the woman’s company doing?[04:42.67]8. W: Yesterday I made reservations for my trip to Miami next month.[04:49.67]M: You must really be looking forward to it.[04:52.01]You haven’t had any time off for at least two years.[04:56.24]Q: What is the woman going to do?[05:13.90]Now you will hear the two long conversations.[05:17.91]Conversation One[05:20.09]M: Excuse me. I need some information about some of thetowns near here.[05:25.30]W: What would you like to know?[05:26.92]M: Well, first, I’d like directions to go to Norwalk.[05:31.71][9]I believe there is an interesting museum there.[05:35.00]It isn’t far, is it?[05:36.79]W: No, not at all.[05:38.51]Norwalk is about eighteen miles east of here on Route 7. [05:43.42]And you’re right. It’s a wonderful little museum.[05:46.70]M: Oh, good. Now what about Amitsville?[05:50.54]I have some friends[05:51.79]I’d like to visit there and I also want to get to Newton. [05:56.24]They are near each other, aren’t they?[05:57.85]W: Hmm... well,[10] they are actually in opposite directions. [06:02.09]Amitsville is northeast.[06:04.20]It’s about thirty-five miles northeast of here.[06:07.55]M: Aha! Thirty-five miles northeast.[06:10.69]And how about Newton?[06:12.62]W: Well, Newton is in the other direction.[06:15.36]It’s southwest. So it isn’t really very close to Amitsville at all [06:20.33]and it’s a long drive. It’s about fifty-five miles southwest from here[06:25.61]and the road is not at all straight.[06:29.10]M: Fifty-five miles southwest![06:31.83]Well, maybe I won’t go there this time.[06:34.89]W: I’d recommend visiting Westfield or Great Town.[06:38.37]They are both very close.[06:40.44]Westfield is just seven miles west of here[06:43.44]and Great Town is about five miles south.[06:46.73][11]They are really pretty little towns with lots of old houses and beautiful tree-lined streets.[06:53.47]M: I see. Seven miles west to Westfield[06:56.99]and five miles south to Great Town.[06:59.76]Good! Well, I think that’s all the information[07:02.76]I’ll need for a while. Thank you. You’ve been very helpful. [07:07.03]W: You’re welcome, sir.[07:08.65]I hope you enjoy your stay.07:11.64]Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.[07:17.61]9. What does the man know about Norwalk?[07:37.22]10. What does the woman say about Amitsville and Newton? [07:58.44]11. What do we learn about Westfield and Great Town?[08:19.01]Conversation Two[08:20.89]M: Err... Sandra, I’ve finished with Mr. Gartner now.[08:27.80][12]Do you think you could pop through(做到) and bring me up to date on the arrangements for the Italian trip?[08:33.47]W: Certainly, Mr. Wilkinson.[08:35.29]I'll bring everything with me.[08:41.89]M: Right, take a seat.[08:43.71]Now my first meeting is when?[08:47.07]W: Your first meeting is on Monday, the 21st,[08:50.43]at 9:00 a.m. with Dr Gucci of Bancos en Piedra in Milan. [08:56.14]M: OK. So can I fly out early Monday morning?[09:00.15]W: Well, there is a flight to Linate airport[09:03.14]which leaves at 6:30 London time and gets in at 8:30 Italian time.[09:09.55]M: Yeah, but that only leaves me 30 minutes[09:12.27]to clear customs and get into the city center.[09:15.59]And it means I have to check in by 5:30,[09:19.43][13]which means leaving home at about 4:15.[09:22.82]W: I’m afraid so.[09:24.33]M: Hmm... not so keen on that.[09:26.38]What’s the program for the rest of that day?[09:29.39]W: It’s quite full, I’m afraid.[14] At 11:00, you’re seeing GianniRiva at Megastar and then you'll have a lunch engagement(约会) with Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce at 1:00.[09:40.37]M: Where’s that?[09:41.54]W: You’re meeting him at his office[09:43.33]and then he’s taking you somewhere.[09:45.44]M: Good! That sounds fine.[09:47.46]What about the afternoon?[09:48.85]W: Well, at 3:30, you're seeing our sales representative there [09:53.07]and then you’re free till the evening.[09:55.62]M: I see. I seem to remember that[09:58.40]I’m having dinner with someone from Bergamo.[10:01.14]W: That’s right. A Mr. Batty from SAP Industries at 8:00. [10:06.51]Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.[10:12.68]12. What would the man like the woman to do?[10:32.24]13. At what time is Mr. Wilkinson going to leave home for the airport?[10:54.35]14. Who is Mr. Wilkinson going to have lunch with on Monday? [11:15.23]15. What is most probably the woman’s job?[11:35.43]Section B[11:36.67]Directions: In this section,[11:38.87]you will hear 3 short passages.[11:41.66]At the end of each passage,[11:44.02]you will hear some questions.[11:45.99]Both the passage and the questions[11:48.10]will be spoken only once.[11:50.58]After you hear a question,[11:52.42]you must choose the best answer[11:54.57]from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D).[11:59.65]Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 [12:03.96]with a single line through the centre.[12:07.00]Passage One[12:09.53]Donna Fredrick has served with the Peace Corps(美国和平队) for two years in Brazil.[12:15.33][16]She joined the Peace Corps after she graduated from college because she wanted to do something to help other people. [12:23.86]She had been brought up on a farm,[12:26.50][17]so the Peace Corps assigned her to an agricultural project. [12:31.24]Before she went to Brazil, she studied Portuguese for three months.[12:36.38]She also learned a great deal about its history and culture.[12:40.73]During her two years with the Peace Corps,[12:44.87]Donna lived in a village in northeastern Brazil.[12:48.28]That part of Brazil is very dry and farming is often difficult there.[12:54.19]Donna helped the people of the village to organise an irrigation project,[12:59.65]and she also advised them on planting corps that didn’t require much water.[13:05.21]When Donna returned to the States,[13:08.35]she couldn’t settle down. She tried several jobs,[13:12.47]but they seemed very boring to her.[13:15.76][18]She couldn’t get Brazil out of her mind. Finally, one day she got on a plane and went back to Brazil.[13:24.51]She wasn’t sure what she was going to do.[13:26.96]She just wanted to be there. After a few weeks,[13:31.64]Donna found a job as an English teacher, teaching five classes a day.[13:37.14]Like most of the teachers, she doesn’t make much money. [13:41.79]She shares a small apartment with another teacher. [13:45.54][19]And she makes a little extra money by sending stories to newspapers in the States.[13:51.76]Eventually she wants to quit teaching and work as a full-timejournalist.[13:57.78]Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have juse heard.[14:03.78]16. Why did Donna join the Peace Corps after she graduated from college?[14:26.25]17. What was Donna assigned to do in Brazil?[14:46.87]18. Why did Donna go back to Brazil once again?[15:07.60]19. How did Donna make extra money to support herself? [15:28.71]Passage Two[15:30.87]Results of a recent Harris poll on free time showed[15:34.49]that the average work week for many Americans is 50 hours. [15:39.36][20]With the time spent eating, sleeping and taking care of household duties, there’s little time left for leisure activities for many Americans. However, having free time to relax and pursue hobbies is important.[15:55.02]People need time away from the pressures of study or work to relax[15:59.90]and enjoy time with friends and family.[16:03.21]In different countries, free time is spent in different ways. [16:07.56][21]The results of the Harris poll showed that reading was the most popular spare time activity in the US.[16:14.69]This was followed by watching TV.[16:17.52]In a UK survey on leisure time activities,[16:20.74]watching TV and videos was most popular.[16:24.50]Listening to the radio came second.[16:27.18]In a similar survey conducted in Japan,[16:29.89]the most popular free time activity was eating out.[16:33.98]The second most popular activity was driving.[16:37.43]There were also differences in the most popular[16:39.88]outdoor pursuits between the three countries.[16:43.41]The most popular outdoor activity for Americans was gardening.[16:47.91][22]In the UK, it was going to the pub.[16:51.07]In Japan, going to bars ranked eighth in popularity[16:55.19]and gardening ranked ninth.[16:57.98]Although people around the world may enjoy doing similar things[17:01.81]in their free time,[17:03.14]there’s evidence to suggest that these interests are changing. [17:06.91]In the US, for example,[17:08.78]the popularity of computer activities is increasing.[17:12.75]Many more people in the States are spending their free time surfing the Web,[17:17.62]emailing friends or playing games online.[17:22.14]Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.[17:27.86]20. What is the recent Harris poll mainly about?[17:48.53]21. What was the most popular leisure activity in the US? [18:09.76]22. What was the most popular outdoor pursuit in the UK?[18:30.90]Passage Three[18:32.87]On March 13, while on duty, Charles McLaughlin,[18:37.97]a very careless driver employed by the company Lummis, [18:41.97]was involved in another accident.[18:44.65]The accident occurred in Riverside, California.[18:48.21]Not paying attention to his driving,[18:51.05]McLaughlin turned right on main street and 33rd Street [18:55.58]and hit a Volkswagen Rabbit.[18:58.43]This caused minor damage to his truck and serious damage to the car.[19:03.95][23]On the basis of the police report, the Lummis accident committee correctly determined that McLaughlin had been quite careless.[19:12.81]As a result of the committee’s conclusion,[19:15.12]the branch manager Mr. David Rossi reported[19:18.92]that he had talked with McLaughlin about his extremely poor driving record.[19:24.53]Further evidence of McLaughlin’s irresponsibility occurred on May 6[19:29.15]when he was returning from his shift.[19:32.36]That day he ran into a roll-up door at the Lummis facility in Valero,[19:37.20]causing significant damage to the door.[19:40.38]Damage to the truck,[19:41.57]however, was minor.[19:43.67][24]Finally, on June 7, McLaughlin once again demonstrated his carelessness by knocking down several mailboxes near the edge of the company’s parking lot.[19:54.66]There was damage to the mailboxes[19:56.58]and minor damage to the truck.[19:59.50]Mr. David Rossi stated[20:01.36]that he had spoken with McLaughlin on several occasions [20:04.16]about his driving record.[20:06.54][25]He added that he had warned McLaughlin that three preventable accidents in one year could lead to his discharge, as indeed it should.[20:16.97]Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have justheard.[20:23.34]23. What did the Lummis accident committee find out about the accident that occurred on March 13?[20:47.39]24. What did McLaughlin do on June 7 near the edge of the company’s parking lot?[21:10.69]25. What is most probably going to happen to McLaughlin?[21:31.98]Section C[21:33.38]Directions: In this section,[21:35.89]you will hear a passage three times.[21:39.04]When the passage is read for the first time,[21:42.26]you should listen carefully for its general idea.[21:45.63]When the passage is read for the second time,[21:48.65]you are required to fill in the blanks[21:51.09]with the exact words you have just heard.[21:54.32]Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,[21:57.90]you should check what you have written.[22:00.75]Now listen to the passage.[22:04.63]When Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti why they always ate[26] apart and alone, they replied,[22:11.93]“Because it is right.”[22:13.96]If we ask Americans why they eat with knives and forks,[22:17.88]or why their men wear pants [27]instead of skirts,[22:22.05]or why they may be married to only one person at a time, [22:26.12]we are likely to get [28]similar and very uninformative answers: [22:30.98]“Because it’s right.”“Because that’s the way it’s done.”[22:35.05]“Because it’s the [29]custom.”Or even “I don’t know.”[22:39.05]The reason for these and countless other patterns[22:42.16]of social behavior is that[22:44.44]they are [30]controlled by social norms—shared rules or guidelines[22:49.25]which prescribe the behavior that is appropriate in a given situation.[22:53.81]Norms [31]define how people “ought”to behave[22:57.58]under particular circumstances[23:00.06]in a particular society.[23:02.51]We conform to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they [32]exist.[23:08.52]In fact，we are much more likely to notice [33]departures from norms[23:13.87]than conformity to them.[23:15.96]You would not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands [23:19.79]when you were introduced,[23:21.37]but you might be a little [34]startled if they bowed,[23:24.79]started to stroke you, or kissed you on both [35]cheeks. [23:28.37]Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriate [23:32.27]in other parts of the world.[23:34.38]When we visit another society whose norms are different, [23:37.75]we quickly become aware that things we do this way,[23:41.49]they do that way.[23:44.40]Now the passage will be read again.[23:47.73]When Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti[23:51.39]why they always ate apart and alone, they replied,[23:54.98]“Because it is right.”[23:57.02]If we ask Americans why they eat with knives and forks, [24:00.86]or why their men wear pants instead of skirts,[24:04.55]or why they may be married to only one person at a time, [24:08.55]we are likely to get similar and very uninformative answers: [24:13.48]“Because it’s right.”“Because that’s the way it’s done.”[24:17.34]“Because it’s the custom.”Or even “I don’t know.”[24:21.75]The reason for these and countless other patterns[24:25.19]of social behavior is that[24:27.39]they are controlled by social norms—shared rules or guidelines [24:32.27]which prescribe the behavior that is appropriate[24:34.77]in a given situation.[24:37.05]Norms define how people “ought”to behave[24:40.17]under particular circumstances[24:42.48]in a particular society.[24:44.65]We conform to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they exist.[24:49.79]In fact，we are much more likely to notice departures from norms[24:54.87]than conformity to them.[24:57.20]You would not be surprised[24:58.90]if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, [25:02.73]but you might be a little startled if they bowed,[25:06.05]started to stroke you, or kissed you on both cheeks.[25:09.68]Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriate [25:13.87]in other parts of the world.[25:16.21]When we visit another society whose norms are different, [25:20.18]we quickly become aware that things we do this way,[25:23.96]they do that way.[25:25.97]Now the passage will be read for the third time.[25:29.98]When Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti[25:33.20]why they always ate apart and alone, they replied,[25:36.98]“Because it is right.”[25:39.43]If we ask Americans why they eat with knives and forks, [25:43.27]or why their men wear pants instead of skirts,[25:47.19]or why they may be married to only one person at a time, [25:51.37]we are likely to get similar and very uninformative answers: [25:56.43]“Because it’s right.”“Because that’s the way it’s done.”[26:00.65]“Because it’s the custom.”Or even “I don’t know.”[26:04.51]The reason for these and countless other patterns[26:07.70]of social behavior is that[26:09.84]they are controlled by social norms—shared rules or guidelines [26:14.70]which prescribe the behavior that is appropriate[26:17.55]in a given situation.[26:19.45]Norms define how people “ought”to behave[26:23.31]under particular circumstances[26:25.72]in a particular society.[26:27.89]We conform to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they exist.[26:34.01]In fact，we are much more likely to notice departures from norms[26:39.43]than conformity to them.[26:41.41]You would not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands [26:45.22]when you were introduced,[26:46.71]but you might be a little startled if they bowed,[26:50.13]started to stroke you, or kissed you on both cheeks.[26:54.02]Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriate[26:57.82]in other parts of the world.[26:59.80]When we visit another society whose norms are different, [27:03.57]we quickly become aware that things we do this way,[27:07.01]they do that way.[27:10.88]This is the end of listening comprehension.2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题（一）PartⅠWriting(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief account of the impact of the Internet on learning and then explain why education doesn’t simply mean learning to obtain information. 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。

大学英语四级真题：2013年12月四级听力短对话原文（完整版）

四级听⼒短对话Question 1M: After high school, I’d like to go to college and major in business administration.W: But I’d rather spend my college days finding out how children learn.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 2W: Is everything ready for the conference?M: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers. They'll be here in a few minutes.Q: What preparations have yet to be made?Question 3W: Is it almost time to go home now? I'm so tired. I can hardly see straight.M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.Q: What is the woman’s problem?Question 4W: I'm not sure what I’m in a mood for. Ice-cream or sandwiches? They are both really good here.M: The movie starts in an hour. And we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision.Q: What does the man mean?Question 5W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he has time.M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.Q: What does the man imply about Tom?Question 6W: So you know that Sam turns down the job offered by the travel agency.M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 7M: Could you tell me a bit about the business your company is doing?W: We mainly deal with large volume buyers from western countries and our products have been well received. Q: What business is the woman’s company doing?Question 8W: Yesterday I made reservations for my trip to Miami next month.M: You must really be looking forward to it. You haven’t had any time off for at least two years.Q: What is the woman going to do?英语四六级新题型⾸考调查解读：新东⽅在线根据⼤学英语四六级改⾰后的最新⼤纲和⾸考⼤家对考试题型难度的反馈，针对四六级备考课程进⾏全⾯优化和升级，更符合新题型变化和学⽣的实际需求。

大学英语四级(2013年12月考试改革适用)-试卷194

大学英语四级（2013年12月考试改革适用）-试卷194(总分：118.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 Writing(总题数：2，分数：4.00)1.Part I Writing（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：2.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Marks or Abilities by commenting on the saying, "Experience without learning is better than learning without experience. " You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：(正确答案：Marks or Abilities There is a widespread remark saying "Experience without learning is better than learning without experience. " However, people have different opinions on the tasks of college students. Many students believe that marks are very important. For one thing, they consider getting good marks as their primary tasks to study and learn from teachers and textbooks. Also, they seldom take part in social activities for fear that those activities will affect their studies. However, some students think it is more important to develop one's own practical abilities. In their opinions, students should not be confined to learning merely from textbooks, and they should also learn from outside of those books. What's more, they think it is of primary importance to develop their practical abilities. As far as I am concerned, we should first try to study hard, and then to develop our abilities. Study is undoubtedly our primary task, but we should not neglect practical abilities either. When we enter the society, we need various abilities to achieve success. In a word, the sound foundation of knowledge along with practical abilities is essential for us to succeed in the future.)解析：二、 Listening Comprehension(总题数：12，分数：50.00)3.Part II Listening Comprehension__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：4.Section A__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：（分数：4.00）A.It is a kind of VOCs that mainly comes from building materials.B.It can make people blind at high concentrations.C.It is the principle constituent of air fresheners.D.It can cause nervous system problems at high concentrations. √解析：A.Work out all the details on the nail salon solution. √B.Conduct a new experiment in a nail salon.C.Find out a truely green solution of air pollution.D.Test more houseplants on their air cleaning ability.解析：（分数：4.00）A.0.91.B.0.004. √C.0.19.D.0.04.解析：A.They are changing all the time.B.They are as important as long-term trends.C.They are relatively stable.D.They are not so important as long-term trends. √解析：（分数：6.00）A.NASA's next target for New Horizons. √B.NASA's study of 2014 MU69.C.The naming of 2014 MU69.D.The study schedule of New Horizons.解析：A.It is as red as Pluto.B.It is as red as Mars.C.It is redder than Pluto but not as red as Mars. √D.It is redder than Mars but not as red as Pluto.解析：ing observations collected by the Hubble Space Telescope. √ing the materials that astronaut Amanda Zangari collected from it.ing observations collected by New Horizons spacecraft.ing the materials that NASA's space probe collected from it.解析：5.Section B__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：（分数：8.00）A.Editor and writer. √B.Editor and reader.C.Editor and publisher.D.Colleagues.解析：A.Astonished.B.Excited. √C.Doubtful.D.Anxious.解析：A.To talk about the payment.B.To share the good news.C.To make an appointment. √D.To discuss the publication date.解析：A.He needs to receive an important guest.B.He has to answer another phone call. √C.He needs to leave the office soon.D.He has to attend a meeting right now.解析：（分数：8.00）A.He has to meet an important client.B.He has to attend an important meeting. √C.He has to attend a business discussion.D.He has to sign an important contract.解析：A.Help him buy some medicine.B.Change the time of the meeting. √C.Send some documents to him.D.Send the cat in his office away.解析：A.He has got a fever.B.He is allergic to drugs.C.He is allergic to cats. √D.He has got the flu.解析：A.Make an appointment with the doctor.B.Go to see the doctor directly. √C.Find the root cause of the man's allergy.D.Go to have a meeting in the man's company.解析：6.Section C__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：（分数：6.00）A.They hire only retired workers.B.They do all the work themselves.C.They close the hotel during low seasons.D.They try to keep down the cost of extra staff. √解析：A.Staff training.B.Bookkeeping.C.Cleaning and washing-up. √D.Gardening and flower arranging.解析：A.They have their hotel beautifully decorated.B.They provide delicious food.C.They make their guests feel at home. √D.They give parties regularly for their visitors.解析：（分数：6.00）A.For the research for the US military. √B.For the research for a handful of universities.C.For the research for some government facilities.D.For the provision of information to its users.解析：A.60 million.B.14 million.C.84 million. √D.28 million.解析：A.Conveniences brought to consumers through the use of the Internet.B.Implications of the increasing commercial use of the Internet. √C.Security risks posed by the commercial use of the Internet.D.Advantages of Internet banking over traditional banking.解析：（分数：8.00）A.They have unwritten regulations. √B.They never punish the violators.C.They have the promising prospects.D.They have strict rules.解析：A.He will be perceived as a successful person.B.He will be less likely to get promotion.C.He will be more successful.D.He will be perceived as a shameless climber. √解析：A.Try to modify it.B.Criticize it directly.C.Don't judge it. √D.Shoot it down.解析：A.He who creates the idea deserves the credit himself. √B.It doesn't matter if a business owner borrows his employee's idea.C.You can borrow other people's idea if you work as a team.D.The victim will forget soon if you borrow his idea.解析：三、 Reading Comprehension(总题数：8，分数：60.00)7.Part III Reading Comprehension__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：8.Section A__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：For centuries, boys were top of the class. But these days, that's no longer the 1 . A new study by the OECD, examined how 15-year-old boys and girls performed at reading, mathematics and science. Boys still score somewhat better at maths, and in science the genders are 2 equal. But when it comes to the students who really 3 , the difference is obvious: boys are 50% more likely than girls to fall 4 of basic standards in all three areas. Why are girls performing better at school than their male classmates? First, girls read more than boys. Reading 5 is the basis upon which all other learning is built. When boys don't do well at reading, their performance in other school subjects 6 too. Second, girls spend more time on homework. Researchers suggest that doing homework 7 by teachers is linked to better performance in maths, reading and science. Boys, it 8 , spend more of their free time in the virtual world: they are 17% more likely to play online games than girls every day. They also use the Internet more. Third, peer pressure plays a 9 . A lot of boys decide early on that they are just too cool for school which means they're more likely to be 10 in class. Teachers mark them down for this. In anonymous(匿名的)tests, boys perform better. In fact, the gender gap in reading drops by a third when teachers don't know the gender of the pupil they are marking.A)appears I)proficiencyB)case J)roleC)distinguishes K)roughlyD)dramaticallyL)setE)engaged M)shortF)experience N)struggleG)lazy O)suffers H)noisy（分数：20.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：B）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：K）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：N）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：M）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：I）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：O）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：L）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：A）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：J）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：H）解析：解析：空格位于系动词be和介词短语in class之间，故应填入形容词。

2013年12月四级听力真题(一)

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 the best answer is. Then mark the corresponding letter o" 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) Go to a place he has visited. C) Consult a travel agent.B) Make her own arrangements. D) Join in a package tour.2. A) They are on a long trip by car. C) They are used to getting up early.B) They are stuck in a traffic jam. D) They are tired of eating out at night.3. A) He is a person difficult to deal with. C) He is unwilling to speak in public.B) He dislikes any formal gathering. D) He often keeps a distance from others.4. A) Work in another department. C) Recruit graduate students.B) Pursue further education. D) Take an administrative job.5. A) He would not be available to start the job in time.B) He is not quite qualified for the art director position.C) He would like to leave some more time for himself.D) He will get his application letter ready before May 1.6. A) Cleaner. B) Mechanic. C) Porter. D) Salesman.7. A) Request one or two roommates to do the cleaning.B) Help Laura with her term paper due this weekend.C) Get Laura to clean the apartment herself this time.D) Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week.8. A) A problem caused by the construction. C) The building project they are working on,B) An accident that occurred on the bridge. D) The public transportation conditions, heard.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just9. A) To look for a job as a salesperson. C) To place an order for some products.B) To have a talk with Miss Thompson. D) To complain about a faulty appliance.10. A) The person in charge is not in the office.B) The supplies are out of stock for the moment.C) They failed to reach an agreement on the price.D) The company is re-cataloguing the items.11. A) 0743, 12536 extension 15.B) 0734, 21653 extension 51.C) 0734, 38750 extension 15.D) 0743，62135 extension 51.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Since he found a girlfriend. C) Since he began to exercise regularly.B) Since he took to heavy smoking. D) Since he started to live on his own.13. A) He is getting too fat. C) He doesn't eat vegetables.B) He smokes too much. D) He doesn’t look well at all.14. A) They are overweight for their age. C) They are still in their early twenties.B) They are respectful to their parents. D) They dislike doing physical exercise.15. A) To quit smoking. C) To find a girlfriend.B) To reduce his weight. D) To follow her advice.Section BDirections ： In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark 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。