2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题.答案详解
2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题（多题多卷标准卷）
Part I Writing
【写作题一】
The Impact of the Internet on the Way People
Communicate
It is vividly depicted in the cartoon given above that there are a couple in front of a computer looking at the screen. With his wife standing behind, the man is writing an E-mail to tell their son how they miss him.
The cartoon mirrors that the Internet has exerted a great influence on the way of people’s communication. People used to communicate face to face or write letters. Currently, those who tend to pay more attention to electronic communication than to face-to-face contact often argue that these ways of communication are more convenient and can save them time. However, when we chat with others online, we cannot convey our feelings fully. In addition, communicating through electronic tools tend to weaken the affection between people. And it will be likely to make people solitary or depressed. In the age of information, more and more
people will inevitably communicate with each other via the Internet. However, as a family, we should learn to communicate face to face happily and frequently, because we will sooner or later face the fact that the electronic communication can’t replace face-to-face contact.
【写作题二】
The Impact of the Internet on Learning
It is apparently depicted in the cartoon given above that while a teacher wants to give a quiz to a little boy who is holding a cell phone in his hand and says: “Once I learn how to use Google, isn’t that all the education I really need?”The teacher seems to be quite embarrassed and shocked after hearing her student’s na?ve question.
The cartoon vividly mirrors one of the problems in our lives that the Internet has exerted a great influence on people’s learning. We can acquire relevant knowledge and information rapidly and precisely via search engines, professional websites and online
education. However, education does not simply mean learning to obtain information. Leaning basic hands-on skills, traveling with classmates, participating in social activities and fulfilling a project with our teamwork can also be effective and indispensable forms. All of these maybe can not be achieved by obtaining information from Internet alone.
Therefore, we should not ignore those traditional, essential and prevailing forms of education when we surf the web and speak highly of convenience of the Internet education in the age of information.
Part II Listening Comprehension
【答案】1-5: C A C B A 6-10: B D A C A 11-15:
B D A D C
16-20: A B D B C 21-25: A C D B A
26. In addition 27. software 28. available 29. individuals 30. technological
31. manufacture 32. In short 33. By contrast 34. scientific 35. quantity
Section A
1. W: I’d like to take a trip to Florida for my spring break, can you give me any idea where to go?
M: I could tell you about the places I visited, but I think you’d better look up a travel agency to help with the arrangements.
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
2. M: I’m really tired of driving at night. Even though the traffic seems fine.
W: I see. Let’s stop for some food and then find a motel nearby, so we can start early tomorrow.
Q: What do we learn about the speaker?
3. M: Jeff’s got a lot of good ideas. Do you think he is willing to come to the meeting?
W: Oh I think he’d be glad to come, but what’s difficult is getting the guy to speak before a large crowd.
Q: What does the woman imply about Jeff?
4. W: I hear you are leaving the company and going back to school this year.
M: Yes, I’m enrolled in a graduate program in public administration.
Q: What is the man going to do?
5. W: Have you applied for the Art director position?
M: No, I’d like to. But the job starts on the first of May and I wouldn’t be available until Jane.
Q: What does the man mean?
6. W: Will my car be ready by the end of the day?
M: It should be. I’ll call if there are any problems. We are open until 6.
Q: What is probably the man’s job?
7. W: I have a big paper due Monday, but I promise Laura we’d be clean the apartment this weekend. What
am I going to do?
M: Why don’t you just see if Laura can wait for a week or two?
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
8. W: Construction on the bridge has really slowed the traffic.
M: I know. Since they started working the time it takes me get to work has doubled.
Q: What are the speakers talking about?
Conversation One
W: Sales department, Can I help you?
M: Oh, yes, I hop so. My name is Kings Bruce of GPF Ltd. We need some supplies for our design office.
W: I see. What sort of things are you looking for, Mr. Kings Bruce?
M: Well, first of all, we need one complete new drawing board.
W: Well, in the standard range, we have the D044, and the D045 models.
M: Oh, what’s the difference between them?
W: Well, the D045 has its own mending system and it does cost slightly more as a result.
M: S0o what is the total price?
W: For the D045 it is 387 ponds 50 cents.
M: And did that include the value added tax?
W: Oh, yes!
M: Can you tell me how long does it take to deliver?
W: I can’t give a definite date now, I am afraid, because it depends on the other orders we have to get out. But it will certainly be within 3 weeks.
M: OI, now we also want some drawing paints, ink and correction fluid and some drawing paper.
W: Ah, now the lady who deals with drawing office supplies isn’t here this morning I am afraid. But I could ask her to give you a ring this afternoon if you like.
M: Oh, yes, thank you.
W: What is your telephone number?
M: It is writing. That is code 0734, 21653-51.
W: Ok. I’ll get Miss Thomson to ring you this afternoon. Now would you like me to place your order for one D045 drawing board?
M: Yes, please. You’ve been most helpful. Good bye.
W: Good bye!
Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
9.Wha t’s the man’s purpose in making the telephone call?
10.What can’t the man order the other drawing office supplies right now?
11.What’s the man’s telephone number?
Conversation Two
W: Daves, ever since he moved into his own apartment, he’s been losing weight. He really doesn’t look well at all, probably not eating enough.
W: Well, anyway how is Tim these days?
M: Tim? Oh, Tim has me worried too. He is really getting much too fat. He needs to lose about 75 pounds now.
W: That’s a lot of weight to lose. What does Tim eat?
M: I really don’t know. But I am sure he is eating too much cake and candy.
W: Well, did tell you Mark doesn’t eat any meat now? He only eats vegetables and fruit.
M: Tha t’s probably why he is so thin. Does he smoke?
W: About two packs of cigarettes a day. That’s my son, a smoking vegetarian.
M: En, if he stops smoking, he will win weight. I know he would. Tim put on a lot of weight, when he stops smoking. W: Does Tim play any sports?
M: Play sports?! Oh, mine! I keep telling him “Tim dear, you really need to get some exercise.” And do you know what he does? He just gets angry.
W: I know Mark doesn’t take exercise, either.
M: Did you tell him?
W: Of course, but you know what it is like being a mother of a 30-year-old boy. They just don’t think they need your advice any more. I wish Mark could find a nice girl friend to relax and have fun with. I heard Tim has a girl friend at last. That’s wonderful.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12.When did Mark start losing weight according to the woman?
13.Why is the man worried about Tim?
14.What do Tim and Mark have in common?
15.What is the woman’s wish for Mark?
Section B
Passage One
Donna Fredrick’s served with the Peace Corps for two years in Brazil. She joined the Peace Corps after she graduated from the college because she wanted to do something to help other people. She had been brought up on a farm, so the Peace Corps assigned her to an agricultural project. Before she went to Brazil, she studied Portuguese for three months. She also learnt a great deal about its history and culture. During her two years with the Peace Corps, Donna lived in a village in northeastern 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 crops 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. 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. 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 fulltime journalist.
Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage 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 Two
Results of a recent Harry’s 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 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 Harry’s poll showed that 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, the most popular free time activity was eating out. The second most popular activity was driving. There were also differences in the most popular outdoor pursuits between the three countries. The most popular outdoor activity for Americans 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 passage you have just heard.
20.What is the recent Harry’s 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
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 in Riverside California. Not paying attention to his driving, McLaughlin turned right on main street and 33rd street and hit V olkswagen Rabbit. This caused minor damage to his truck and serious damage to the car. On the basis of the police report, 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 Rossi reported that they 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, on June 7th, McLaughlin once again demonstrated his carelessness by knocking down several mail boxes 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 three preventable accidents in one year could lead to his discharge, as indeed it should. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
23.What did the Lummis accident committee find out about the accident that occurred on 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?
Section C
Many college students today won personal computers that cost anywhere from $1,000 to perhaps $5,000 or more. (26) In addition, it is not uncommon for them to purchase (27) software costing another several hundred dollars. Twenty years ago, computers were (28) available, but they were very large and extremely expensive. Few, if any, (29) individuals purchased computers for home use. Over the years, the price of the “guts”of a computer —its memory —has declined to less than a thousandth of the price per unit of memory that prevailed twenty years ago. This is the main reason why computers cost so much less today than they used to. Moreover, (30) technological improvements have made it possible to (31) manufacture memory circuitry that is small enough to fit into the portable personal computers that many of us own and use. (32) In short, as the price of computation has declined the average consumer and business have spent more on purchasing computers.
(33) By contrast, improved agricultural technology, hybrid seeds, (34) scientific animal breeding, and so on have vastly increased the amount of output a typical farmer can produce. The prices of goods such as meats and grains have fallen sharply relative to the prices of most other goods and services. As agricultural prices have fallen, many households have decreased their total expenses on food. Even though the (35) quantity of a product purchased generally increases when its price falls, total expenses on it may decline.
Part III Reading Comprehension
【答案】36-40: N L I O F 41-45: D C J M H
46-50: K C E B H 51-55: D J C L F
56-60: C A D C D 61-65: A B D B C
Section A
36.【N】因为前面有the修饰，后面有of限定范围，首先判断此处词性为名词，整个短语应该是place的同位
语，所以词义与地点有关。根据句意“这是一个传奇的地方，从1931年Earnest Lawrence发明了回旋加速器开始，一些现代最重要的科学发现都诞生______。”可知site符合句意。
37.【L】因为空格前为be动词，所以要填的词词性为形容词，作表语，然后根据后句得知知名物理学家大多
数为白人男性，故推断出此处要表达是女性物理学家比较罕见，因此选rare。
38.【I】判断句子成分，and后面的这个分句中，主语为visitors，walking through the first floor of Le-Conte Hall
是修饰主语的，will see是谓语，exhibits是宾语，空格处填写的单词是修饰exhibits的，这里用动词-ing形式作为后置定语。根据句意“为了……创造过历史的许多物理学家，这里的整个走廊都展览着他们的照片，所有人都是白人男性。”可知honoring符合题意。
39.【O】分析句子可知句中并不缺少句子成分，此处词性为副词，句子省略了be动词。根据句意“为了纪念
创造过历史的许多物理学家，这里的整个走廊都展览着他们的照片，事实上，所有人都是白人男性。”可知，virtually符合题意。
40.【F】空格前为冠词，后面为名词，首先要填的判断词性为形容词或名词。上文说的是一层展厅展示的都是
男性的照片，根据上下文可知，三层展示的图片总有部分是女性，和一楼的情形不同，故选different。41.【D】空格前为冠词，后面为名词，首先要填的判断词性为形容词或名词。第一段介绍以前的情况，而第
二段是现金的状况，故选current。
42.【C】whose引导的是一个定语从句，这个从句缺少谓语，所以首先要填的词是一个动词，后半句from … to …
表示涵盖范围，根据句意“这四位女教师所做的研究可谓包罗万象，从宇宙力学到物质的最小粒子都有。”
可知covers符合题意。
43.【J】句子前面是形容词，其后是动词，所以要填的词为名词。前文说到物理教师中能看到女性的影子了，
而后半句提到研究生和本科生中20%是女生，由此可知情况比原来更好了，hope符合题意。
44.【M】but also后面的词和optimistic都是make的宾语，所以可以判断出要填的词为形容词。根据后文“她
说，我相信形势会越来越好，但是它们变好的速度肯定没有我期望的那么快。”可知Shapiro并没有盲目乐观，realistic符合题意。
45.【H】as …as之间一般是形容词或副词，然后根据上句前途乐观但仍不尽人意的基调，选择fast。本句句
意：她说，“我相信形势会越来越好，但是它们变好的速度肯定没有我期望的那么快。”
Section B
46.【K】根据句中关键词kids和go to work可定位至K段第一句，文中指出相对省钱一点儿的办法是让更多
孩子去工作。Caplan指出，也许对于生来就不愿意坐在教室里的孩子来说，从工作中还可以收获更多有价值的技能。
47.【C】根据句中关键词houses in a good school district可以定位至C段第二句，作者指出，我的父母在我和
妹妹的教育上投入的资金比花在房子上的还多，而且他们并不是唯一这样做的父母。当然了，对于越来越多的家庭来说，房子的大部分成本实际上是生活在一个好学区的成本。由此可知，越来越多的家庭花费更多的钱在好学区买房子。
48.【E】根据句中关键词subsidized loans和waste of money可以定位至E段末句，经济学家Bryan caplan说：
“这是巨大的资源浪费，只要补助存在一天，资源浪费就不会消失。”由此可知，补助贷款是巨大的资金浪费。
49.【B】根据句中关键词far worse with a college diploma可定位至B段。此段指出，用大好的时光和大把的金
钱来追求一张大学文凭会令他们的境况越来越糟糕，还比不上踏入大学校门之前。
50.【H】根据句中关键词not prepared和nor worth it可以定位至H段第三句。文中指出，如果你还没为上大
学做好准备，那就别去上了，因为这是不值得的。
51.【D】根据句中关键词the cost和increased almost by 100%可以定位至D段的前两句。前两句讲到：商品和
服务价格增长了50%，而大学学费涨幅是它们的两倍，也就是说涨了100%。
52.【J】根据句中关键词A law和one tenth of their income可定位至J段第二句。文中指出，2007年通过的一
项法律允许很多学生用收入的10%还贷款，如果学生在偿还贷款25年后仍没有还清，那么所剩余额将一笔勾销。句中的one tenth和原文的10 percent意义相同。
53.【C】根据句中关键词middle-class Americans可定位至C段首句。作者指出，在整个成年时代，良好的教
育一致都被中产阶级家庭视为头等大事。父母在教育上投入的资金比花在房子上的还多，而且他们并不是唯一这样做的父母。由此可知中产阶级重视教育。
54.【L】根据句中关键词job skills和social skills可定位至L段首句。该句提到孩子们可以再工作场所不单单
学习具体的工作技能，还可以学习按时上班、团队合作等职业技能之外的软技能，即社交能力。
55.【F】根据句中关键词fifty percent和unemployed可以定位至F段第三句。该句提到半数大学毕业生还在失
业状态或做着无需大学学历的工作。
Section C
56.【C】题目问的是永不退休的人的特点，根据关键词nevertiress定位至文章第一段，本段倒数第二句指出永
不退休的人做一些他们很爱做的事而创造了财富。如果让他们选择，他们更喜欢要继续工作。
57.【A】题目问的是两个人的共同点。根据两个人名定位到文章的第二段，本段指出由于公司限制很多人会
被迫提前退休，但是像Irving Kahn和Ruth Bader这样永不退休的人可以不退休，没有人可以干涉。
58.【D】题目问的是Howard Friedman的研究成果。根据关键词Howard Friedman定位至文章第三段，Howard
Friedman在研究中发现，那些工作最努力、事业成功的人通常寿命也最长。由此可知高龄工作能使人们更长寿。
59.【C】题目问的是以前对待退休的看法。文章第四段指出，人们对退休的看法有了变法，以前退休曾被看
做是痛苦工作之后的奖励，而现在这种观点几乎被抛弃了。
60.【D】态度题。题目问的是评论家们对于永不退休的人的看法。文章最后一段指出了两个看法。一方面，
公司和金融企业能够从一位坚韧的领导的智慧中获益。另一反面，年轻一代会发现更难晋升。
61.【A】归纳题。首段引出话题——信用卡债务，指出助学贷款债务虽然常被人提到，但如今越来越多的年
轻人深陷信用卡债务泥潭，其中有些人致死无法抽身。
62.【B】细节题。本题问为什么年轻人不得不偿还高息信用卡债务。根据关键词higher interest on their credit card
debt定位至文章第二段，由第二句可知，由于年轻人还没有建立信用记录，他们需要偿还相对较高的利息。
63.【D】细节题。根据题干关键词the consequence of relying on credit cards可以定位至第四段。该段第一句提
到很多年轻人和破产者靠信用卡接济熬到下一个发薪日，第二句讲这种做法不是长远之计，产生的恶果是影响其消费能力提升。It’s going to put a huge drag on their spending power even after they reach their peak earning years。和选项D一致。
64.【B】细节题。根据题干关键词their credit card debt keeps accumulating可以定位至第四段。该段第一句讲
年轻人更易频繁陷入信用卡债务危机，而且更难还清。接下来的一句和本段末句讲这种情况持续下去的后果是：年老后仍面临财务危机。
65.【C】细节题。根据题干关键词risk for the credit card issuing banks可以定位至末段。该段末句提到We can
expect more people to carry credit card debt at death, which could have loss implications for the credit card issuing banks。此句指出：因为越来越多的人至死无法清偿信用卡债务，开卡行由遭受损失的风险。
Part IV Translation
【译文一】
“Excuse me, tea or coffee?”It is a question frequently asked for dinning people in the restaurant. Most of the westerners would choose coffee, while tea would be the first preference for Chinese people. It is said that tea was discovered and used to cure diseases by a Chinese emperor more than five thousand years ago. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, tea houses were all over China. Tea drinking was introduced to Japan in the 6th century, but was not introduced to Europe and America until the 17th and 18th century. Currently, tea has become one of the most popular beverages in the world. Being the national beverage, tea is one of the key components of Chinese tradition and culture. 【译文二】
The Chinese knot is originally invented by the handicraftsman. After several hundred years’innovation, it has evolved into an elegant and colorful art and craft. In ancient times, it was used for recording events, while now it is
mainly a decorative handicraft art. In Chinese, “Knot” means love, marriage and reunion in Chinese. The Chinese knot is often used as a gift to express good wishes or talisman to ward off evil spirits. The handcraft has passed on for generations and become more and more popular in China and around the world.
【译文三】
With the rapid development of information technology, Chinese citizens are attaching more and more importance to it. Information Technology has become a compulsory subject in some colleges and universities, which is embracing different opinions. Some people argue that it is unnecessary to make IT courses required, and students are supposed to take traditional courses. While some others hold the opposite view, they believe that China should keep pace with the times. Either way, it is a good thing that information technology has attracted people’s attention.
【译文四】
Many people are fond of Chinese cuisine. In China, cooking is considered as not only a skill but also an art. An exquisitely prepared Chinese cuisine is both delicious and good-looking. The culinary skill and dish ingredients vary in different regions of China, but it is common for good cuisine to take color, flavor, taste and nutrition into account. As food is vital for on e’s health, a good chef is insistently trying to seek balance between cereal, meat and vegetable, and accordingly Chinese food is delicious as well as healthy.
大学英语四级考试真题及答案.doc
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