2013年6月英语四级考试预测试题(6)-中大网校

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2013年6月英语四级考试预测试题(6)-中大网校

2013年6月英语四级考试预测试题(6)总分：710分及格：426分考试时间：120分Part I Writing（30 minutes）(1)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Food Contamination following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.1．食品污染事件频发2．食品污染事件的危害3．解决问题的办法Food Contamination____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ __Part II Reading Comprehension （15 minutes）(1)根据以下资料，回答{TSE}题：James Cameron: Earth's Deepest Spot Desolate, Foreboding“The last frontier on Earth is out—of-this—world，desolate(荒芜的)，foreboding(有不祥预感的)，and moon—like", James Cameron said after diving to the deepest part of the ocean.And he loved it."My feeling was one of complete isolation from all of humanity," Cameron said Monday, shortly after returning from the strange cold dark place 7 miles below the western Pacific Ocean that only two men have been to. "I felt like I literally, in the space of one day, had gone to another planet and come back. It' s been a very surreal day. "Cameron, whose imagination of alien worlds yielded the blockbuster ( 大片) movie Avatar, said there was one thing he promised to himself: He wanted to drink in how unusual it is.He didn't do that when he first dove to the watery grave of the Titanic, and Apollo astronauts have said they never had time to savor ( 品尝)where they were."There had to be a moment where I just stopped, and took it in, and said, 'This is where I am; I'm at the bottom of the ocean, the deepest place on Earth. What does that mean?'" Cameron told reporters during a Monday conference call after spending three hours at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, nearly 7 miles down."I just sat there looking out the window, looking at this barren (贫瘠的), desolate lunar plain, appreciating,"Cameron said.He also realized how alone he was, with that much water above him."It's really the sense of isolation, more than anything, realizing how tiny you are down in this big vast black unknown and unexplored place," Cameron said.Cameron said he had hoped to see a strange deep sea monster like a creature that would excite the storyteller in him and seem like out of his movies, but he didn't.He didn't see tracks of small primitive sea animals on the ocean floor as he did when he dove more than 5 miles deep weeks ago. All he saw were voracious (贪吃的) shrimp-like critters that weren't bigger than an inch.In future missions, Cameron plans to bring "bait"--like chicken---to set out.Cameron said the mission was all about exploration, science and discovery. He is the only person to dive there solo, using a sub (潜水艇)he helped design. He is the first person to reach that depth-- 35,576 feet –since it was initially explored in 1960.There had been race to the bottom among rich and famous adventurers. Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Industries has been building his own one-man sub to explore the depths of the ocean. Branson told the Associated Press that Cameron's dive was "a fantastic achievement. "Branson said he hoped to explore a different deep place first now, instead of the Mariana Trench. He planned later this year to dive to the deepest part of the Atlantic, the Puerto Rican trench, which is only five miles from his home. That area is just of six miles deep and has not been explored yet.Branson said he hopes to take his one-man sub and join Cameron in a tandem(一前一后的)dive of solo subs: "Together, we'll make a formidable team. "Cameron spent more than three hours at the bottom, longer than the 20 minutes Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard spent in the only other visit 52 years ago. But his time there was shorter than the six hours he had hoped for and he didn't reach the trench walls, because he was running low on power. He said he would return, as would the sub's Australian co-designer, Ran Allure."I see this as the beginning," Cameron said. "It's not a one-time deal and then moving on. This is the beginning of opening up this new frontier. ""To me, the story is in the people in their quest and curiosity and their attempt to understand," Cameron said.He spent time filming the Mariana Trench, which is about 200 miles southwest of the Pacific island of Guam.The trip down to the deepest point took two hours and 36 minutes.His return aboard his 12-ton, lime-green(浅黄绿色的)sub called Deepsea Challenger was a "faster-than-expected 70-minute ascent," according to National Geographic, which sponsored the expedition. Cameron is a National Geographic explorer-in-residence.The only thing that went wrong was the hydraulics(液压装置on the system to collect rocks and critters to bring them back’to land. Just as he was about to collect his first sample, a leak in the hydraulic fluid sprayed into the water and he couldn't bring anything back.When Cameron climbed into his sub, it was warm because it was near the equator and his cramped ( 狭窄) vehicle--his head hit one end and his feet the other--was toasty ( 温暖舒适的) because of the heat given off by electronics. It felt "like a sauna (桑拿浴)" with temperatures of more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, he said.But as he plunged into the deep, the temperature outside the sub dropped to around 36 degrees Fahrenheit, he said.The pressure on the sub was immense--comparable to three SUVs resting on a toe. The super-strong sub shrank three inches under that pressure, Cameron said."It's a very weird environment," Cameron said. "I can't say it's very comfortable. And you can't stretch out. "{TS}According to this passage, the blockbuster movie Avatar was __________.A. inspired by Cameron's trip to the Earth's deepest spotB. the result of Cameron's imagination of alien worldsC. inspired by Cameron's dive to the watery grave of the TitanicD. the result of Cameron's extensive reading(2)Cameron stopped for a while during the trip __________.A. so he could save the power and dive deeperB. because he wanted to collect rocks and crittersC. to meditate on the meaning of lifeD. just to feel the amazing moment(3)When staying at the dark and mysterious bottom of the ocean, Cameron's strongest feeling was that __________.A. he was out of the worldB. he was moon-walkingC. he was totally isolatedD. everything was quite huge except himself(4)During Cameron's stay at the bottom of the 7-mile-deep sea, the only thing he saw was __________.A. various strange fishes he had never seenB. some small creatures that ate a lotC. some unknown small primitive sea animalsD. many sunken wrecks(5)Why is Cameron's diving a significant one?A. He is the first person to reach that depth.B. He is the person who stays for the longest time down there.C. Many important discoveries are made by him.D. He is the only diver who designs his own sub.(6)Sir Branson hopes to explore a sea area __________.A. where no one has ever visitedB. different from the area Cameron has been toC. which belongs to the Atlantic OceanD. which is near his home(7)What kept Cameron from reaching the trench walls?A. He didn't bring any bait.B. The sub was too cramped.C. He was afraid of running out of the power.D. Ron Allum advised him not to do that.快速阅读（填空）(1)The sponsor of Cameron's trip down to the Mariana Trench was______________.(2)Before the diving began, the sub was warm and comfortable because it was near the equator and the electronics______________.(3)In deep ocean, the pressure was immense, and even Cameron's strongly-built sub______________.听力ABPart III Reading Comprehension （Reading in Depth）（25 minutes）(1)根据以下资料，回答{TSE}题：Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Women in 2011 made no significant gains in winning more top US business jobs, according to a study, but he head of the study said women are poised to make 47 in the year ahead.The number of women who were board directors, corporate officers or top earners at Fortune 500 companies remained 48 unchanged, said the study by Catalyst, a nonprofit group that 49 opportunities for women in business.The percentage of companies with women on the board of directors was 15.1 percent this year, compared with 14.8 percent in 2010, Catalyst said.Also, the percentage of corporate officer positions 50 by women was 15.7 percent in 2011 and 15.4 percent in 2010, it said. The percentage of top earners in 2011 who were women was 6.2 percent, compared to 6.7 percent in 2010, it said.The research on the Fortune 500 companies was 51 on data as of March 31, 2011. The slight changes in the numbers are not considered 52 significant, Catalyst said.Nevertheless, given the changes in U.S. politics, the future for women in business looks more 53 , said Ilene Lang, president and chief executive 54 of Catalyst."Overall we're 55 to see change next year," Lang said. "When we look at shareholders, decision makers,the general public, they're looking for change. ""What they're basically saying is, 'Don't give us 56 of the status quo(现状). Get new ideas in there, get some fresh faces.'" she said.A．officer I．essentiallyB．changes J．stridesC．based K．promotesD．positions L．statisticallyE．moreM．confusedF．promising N．heldG．businesslike O．expectingH．surveying{TS}47._________________(2)48._________________(3)49._________________(4)50._________________(5)51._________________(6)52._________________(7)53._________________(8)54._________________(9)55._________________(10)56._________________(11)根据以下资料，回答{TSE}题：Without regular supplies of some hormones our capacity to behave would be seriously impaired; without others we would soon die. Tiny amounts of some hormones can modify our moods and our actions, our inclination to eat or drink, our aggressiveness or submissiveness ( 顺从), and our reproductive and parental behavior. And hormones do more than influence adult behavior; early in life they help to determine the development of bodily form and may even determine an individual's behavioral capacities. Later in life the changing outputs of some endocrine ( 内分泌) glands (腺体) and the body's changing sensitivity to some hormones are essential aspects of the phenomena of munication within the body and the consequent integration of behavior were considered the exclusive province of the nervous system up to the beginning of the present century. The emergence of endocrinology (内分泌学) as a separate discipline can probably be traced to the experiments of Bayliss and Starling on the hormonessecreting. This substance is secreted from cells in theintestinal ( 肠的) walls when food enters the stomach; it travels through the bloodstream and stimulates the pancreas ( 胰) to liberate pancreatic juice, which aids in digestion. By showing that special cells secret chemical agents that are conveyed by the bloodstream and regulate distant target organs or tissues, Bayliss and Starling demonstrated that chemical integration can occur without participation of the nervous system.The term "hormone" was first used with reference to secreting. Starling derived the word from the Greek hormone, meaning "to excite or set in motion". The term "endocrine" was introduced shortly thereafter."Endocrine" is used to refer to glands that secrete products into the bloodstream. The term "endocrine" contrasts with "exocrine (外分泌)", which is applied to glands that secrete their products through ducts (导管) to the site of action. Examples of exocrine glands are the tear glands, the sweat glands, and the pancreas, which secretes pancreatic juice through a duct into the intestine. Exocrine glands are also called duct glands, while endocrine glands are called ductless glands.{TS}The author's main purpose in this passage is to__________.A. explain the specific functionsB. provide general information about hormonesC. explain how the term "hormone" evolvedD. report on experiments in endocrinology(12)What conclusion can we draw from the passage?A. The human body requires a large amount of hormones.B. Synthetic hormones can replace a person' s natural supply of hormones if necessary.C. The quantity of hormones produced and their effect on the body are related to a person's age.D. The short child of tall parents probably had a hormone deficiency early in life.(13)The word "liberate" (Line 5, Paragraph 2 ) could be best replaced by __________.A. emancipateB. dischargeC. surrenderD. save(14)It can be inferred from the passage that, before the experiments of Bayliss and Starling, most people believedthat chemical integration occurred only__________.A. during sleepB. in the endocrine glandsC. under control of the nervous systemD. during strenuous exercise(15)According to the passage, another term for exocrine glands is__________.A. duct glandsB. endocrineC. ductless glandsD. intestinal glands(16)根据以下资料，回答{TSE}题：Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity than to step out of uniform?Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible ( 可减税的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.{TS}It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality __________.A. still judge a man by his clothesB. hold the uniform in such high regardC. enjoy having a professional identityD. will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform(17)People are accustomed to thinking that a man in uniformA. suggests quality workB. discards his social identityC. appears to be more practicalD. looks superior to a person in civilian clothes(18)The chief function of a uniform is to __________.A. provide practical benefits to the wearerB. make the wearer catch the public eyeC. inspire the wearer's confidence in himselfD. provide the wearer with a professional identity(19)According to the passage, people wearing uniforms __________.A. are usually helpfulB. have little or no individual freedomC. tend to lose their individualityD. enjoy greater popularity(20)The best title for this passage would be __________.A. Uniforms and SocietyB. The Importance of Wearing a UniformC. Practical Benefits of Wearing a UniformD. Advantages and Disadvantages of UniformsPartIV Cloze（15 minutes）(1)根据以下资料，回答{TSE}题：Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A．B．C．and D．on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.It has always been difficult for me to decide whether "popular music" means music written for the people or is simply music that the people like. The sameproblem of definition 67 with jazz. So many different 68 of "music have been called jazz at one time or another that it is 69 to say what it really is.Jazz has always been 70 to be black music but when I first 71 an interest in it, I used to hear white bands playing music that was like Louis Armstrong's inthe 1920s. I found out 72 that they learnt to do this by playing his records 73 until their style was close enough to his for them to 74 him.Since then white singers 75 Bob Dylan have rediscovered their own folk 76 , instead of borrowing from black roots. But the main changes 77 1960 have been social and technical. One is that young people have more money to spend on 78 at an earlier age than they 79 , so Tin Pan Alley, the "pop" music industry, 80 at teenage audience. 81 is that electronic equipment has developed to such an 82 that technicians are now capable of mixing sound to produce recordings that are quite different from a 83 performance.But the real problem with "pop" music is that TinPan Alley has always worked against its being a 84 music of the people. It 85 everything original and natural out of it and 86 it with cheap commercial imitations. As the American folk singer, Woody Guthrie, said: "They've always preferred the second rate songs. They've never wanted to play the good ones. "{TS} A．takesA. existsB. startsC. correlates(2)A. groupsB. fieldsC. typesD. definitions(3)A. simpleB. freeC. interestingD. hard(4)A. advisedB. regardedC. consideredD. agreed(5)A. beganB. startedC. tookD. had(6)A. afterwardsB. henceC. thereforeD. however(7)A. once againB. over and over againC. more and more timesD. the most times possible(8)A. followB. imitateC. honourD. remember(9)A. asB. likeC. for exampleD. for instance(10)A. achievementB. gloryC. traditionD. customs(11)A. beforeB. afterwardsC. sinceD. during(12)A. televisionB. moviesC. booksD. records(13)A. usedB. used toC. usually hadD. would(14)A. aimsB. agreesC. shootsD. flies(15)A. The latestB. AnotherC. The nextD. The following(16)A. extantB. extensionC. expanseD. extent(17)A. aliveB. livelyC. liveD. living(18)A. genuineB. artificialC. trueD. original(19)A. getsB. takesC. drawsD. makes(20)A. alternatesB. changesC. providesD. substitutesPart V Translation （5 minutes）(1)The substance does not dissolve in water_________________________ (不管是否加热)．(2)It is impossible mat_____________________(她能按时还钱)．(3)We need to______________________(考虑我们这样做的后果)．(4)Under no circumstances and at no time______________(我们都不会首先使用核武器)．(5)_________________(与偏远贫穷地区的学生相比)，students in big cities have access to bettereducational resources．答案和解析Part I Writing（30 minutes）(1) :【范文】Food ContaminationTime and again, we are bombarded with the news about food contamination--Some profit-oriented businessmen use cheap, and often inedible chemical substances in the food production. The general public has heard a lot of this and some of them have even suffered from food contamination themselves.Stories with food contamination are innumerable. Lovely newborns were deprived of their health by tainted milk powder. Many chronic and incurable diseases resulted from certain contaminated foods. With food contamination cases popping up now and then, the general public often finds their health has been unknowingly harmed for a long time, and begins to doubt the credibility of the whole society, thus the damage done by food contamination becomes more psychological than physiological.To deal with this problem, the first and foremost thing would be to wake up the moral conscience of the unscrupulous food-producers. Secondly, stricter laws and quality standards should be implemented. Last but not least, supervisory departments should perfect the inspection mechanism. If these moves are carried Out, the general public will have a greater prospect of enjoying safe foods.【译文】食品污染我们经常被食品污染的新闻连番轰炸——某些只追求利益的商家将价格低廉的、往往不可食用的化工原料添加到所生产的食品中。

2013年6月英语四级考试预测试题(1)-中大网校

2013年6月英语四级考试预测试题(1)总分：710分及格：426分考试时间：120分Part I Writing（30 minutes）(1)1．互联网已成为生活中重要的组成部分2．互联网既拉近了人们之间的距离，也使人际关系疏远了许多3．我们应该怎么做Internet and the Distance among People_________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ __Part II Reading Comprehension （15 minutes）(1)根据下列材料，请回答{TSE}题Healthy habits can help you live longerLeda Beierle has lived through World War I and II, the Great Depression, Louisville's 1937 flood and 18 US presidents,When she was born 100 years ago, the Titanic had yet to sink.Beierle, who is mentally sharp and lives on her own, suspects that she's still around because of "good living, "which she describes as no smoking or drinking, and good luck."I can't complain," she said, shortly after her birthday earlier this month. "I haven't had any serious matter with me. "Some people live long because they've essentially won the genetic lottery, said Brian Kennedy, an expert on aging who also happens to be Beierle's grandson."They chose the right parents," said Kennedy, president and chief executive officer of the California-based Buck Institute for Research on Aging.But for the rest of us, health behaviors do matter, he and others say."It's like 30 percent genetics, 70 percent lifestyle," said Dr. Deborah Danner of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. " After you turn 80, it's more genetics than anything else,because if you make it to 80 and you don't have heart disease, hypertension ( 高血压)——all those kind of things——you're very unlikely to get them. "Last year, the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study showing that people who practiced healthy habits lived longer than those who didn't. Those behaviors included eating healthfully, getting regular physical activity, keeping alcohol use moderate, and never smoking.Dr. Roxanne Sukol, medical director of the Cleveland Clinic's Wellness Enterprise, tells people to place an emphasis on being active; making smart dietary choices such as avoiding trans fat; and managing stress."I think the most important choices that we make are at the intersection of those three aspects," said Sukol,who suggests shifting your diet away from packaged and processed foods. "Soda, potato chips, even granola bars...I don't eat anything that has 52 ingredients in the ingredient list. "She also advocates a daily walk or other physical activity, such as yard work.Kennedy suggests getting good-quality sleep andtaking steps to slash excess calories.Cutting back on red meat also might be helpful. In a study published online this month by the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found that regular consumption of red meat,especially processed meat, was associated with an increased risk of mortality.Eating one serving a day of unprocessed red meat was associated with a 13 percent risk of mortality. Having a serving a day of processed meat, such as one hot dog or two slices of bacon, was associated with a 20 percent increased risk.In a study published online this month by the Journal of the American Medical Association, people who met a half dozen or more recommended cardiovascular health measures had a lower risk of death than people who met a lot fewer ones. The factors or behaviors included being physically active, eating a healthy diet and not smoking.Other factors included having normal blood pressure, blood sugar, total cholesterol (胆固醇．and weight.Sukol strongly recommends not smoking.Cigarette smoking "is associated with a number of serious illnesses, not the least of which is hardening of the arteries, and that affects your heart, your brain, your kidneys, everything," she said.Positivity also may play a role in living longer.Danner and colleagues analyzed the autobiographies of about 180 Catholic nuns, scoring them on emotional content. The autobiographies were written when the women were in their late teens and early 20s."Some were more positive than others," said Danner, director of education and outreach for the Alzheimer's Disease Center at Sanders-Brown. "They would have similar events, but some people would describe them as just matter-of-fact-‘ I was bore'-in contrast to ‘I was welcomed into this joyous world.' "The study, which was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology in May 2001, "found that the sisters who used more positive emotion words in those early writings lived 8 to 10 years longer," Danner said."If you're more positive, something bad can happen, but you're quickly able to work through it," she said."And as you do that, then it has less stress on your body's organs. "Some of Beierle's relatives credit her positivity, in addition to good genes, with helping her to live to age 100.Beierle, a mother of two, also stayed active for most of her life, doing things like swimming and award-winning bowling.But Kennedy, 45, said many centenarians have not followed the health advice being preached today."If you ask centenarians when they were in their 50s what did they do, what you find is that they tended to be a little bit heavier than the average population, they were more likely to smoke, they did drink a little bit less, but that's even a bit surprising because moderate alcohol consumption is associated with longevity," he said."They weren't vegetarians. They didn't exercise. Nothing we tell people to do. But they're the exception, not the rule. "Ultimately, Kennedy said, "You can take charge of your own aging. "{TS}Beierle thinks she lives long because __________.A. she exercises a lotB. she doesn't take things seriouslyC. she has a good lifestyle and good luckD. she has good genetics(2)If you win the genetic lottery, you are likely to __________.A. develop healthy habitsB. develop cardiovascular problemsC. live a healthy lifeD. live longer than other people(3)Which of the following is TRUE according to Dr. Danner?A. It's genes that determine whether a person can live for more than 80 years.B. It's lifestyle that determines whether a person can live for more than 80 years.C. A person who doesn't have vital diseases at his or her 80 should thank the genes he or she has inherited.D. People who are already over 80 years old can hardly get heart disease and hypertension.(4)Which of the following is NOT recommended if a person is making smart dietary choices?A. Avoiding trans fat.B. Choosing foods that have fewer ingredients.C. Choosing foods that are well packaged and finely processed.D. Reading carefully the ingredient list before making choices.(5)In a study published by __________, some researchers found that eating too much red meat was linked to an increased risk of mortality.A. Archives of Internal MedicineB. Journal of Personality and Social PsychologyC. Journal of the American Medical AssociationD. Harvard School of Public Health(6)In this passage, who strongly recommends not smoking?A. Beierle's grandson.B. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health.C. Dr. Deborah Danner of the Sanders-Brown Center.D. Medical director of the Cleveland Clinic's Wellness Enterprise,(7)Why were the autobiographies of about 180 Catholic nuns analyzed?A. To find out whether positivity may play a role in living longer.B. To find out whether a lot of exercise will affect people's health.C. To determine the causes of some health problems.D. To gather some data about living under stress.快速阅读（填空）(1)In a study, Danner found the nuns __________lived 8 to 10 years longer.(2)According to some of Beierle's relatives, Beierle's positivity, in addition to good genes, helps her __________(3)According to Kennedy, those centenarians who have not followed the health advice are __________听力ABPart III Reading Comprehension （Reading in Depth）（25 minutes）(1) Questions {TSE} are based on the following passage.The festive break is fast becoming a distant memory and for many, New Year fitness regimes are too.Despite 2.6m people starting diets on New Year's Day, research suggests that by the end of the week 92 percent of dieters gave up, 47exercise and gorging on comfort food.Findings, 4 by weightloss firm XLS-Medical, suggest that the49majority are unsuccessful at sticking to their diets for more than five days a week. Two out of 10 dieters 50 they have their first diet relapse (退步．just four to five days in, with hunger cited as the main cause. Boredom and alcohol were51 blamed for people failing to keep their health kick on track.Dr. Matt Capehorn, Clinical Director of the National Obesity Forum, 52 that just one day off from dieting can undo a week's worth of hard work. He told Female First:"A healthy diet, aimed at losing 11b per week, relies on saving 3500 calories a week by having 500 calories less each day. ""A day off the diet should mean that you eat the correct amount, but many dieters see it as an excuse to binge ( 大吃大喝．and have thousands of calories more than they need. "The results suggest that a53590,000 could already have54to stick to New Year diet resolutions. And a vast majority are unaware of the negative impact a single day off can have on their weight loss efforts.Yet55it was found only 5 percent of women stick to their diets until they've56their target weight.A．massive B．reached C．highlightedD．blamed E．shunningF．stillG．released H．lostI．alsoJ．admittedK．treatedL．dietedM．overallN．vastO．failed{TS}请在____47______处填上答案(2)请在____48______处填上答案(3)请在____49______处填上答案(4)请在____50______处填上答案(5)请在____51______处填上答案(6)请在____52______处填上答案(7)请在____53______处填上答案(8)请在____54______处填上答案(9)请在___55______处填上答案(10)请在___56______处填上答案(11) Questions {TSE} are based on the following passage.People's tastes in recreation differ widely. At a recent festival of pop-music in the Isle of Wight, crowds of teenagers flocked to listen to their favorite singers and musicians. They went with single railway tickets and slept in the open, a very risky thing to do in the climate of Britain, even in August. They were packed together like sardines for four days. There were innumerable thieves, a gang of roughs tried several times to break things up, and police were everywhere. At the end of the festival many young fans found themselves broke, with no money left, and they had difficulty in getting back home. Most people would consider these conditions a nightmare of discomfort; the fans appeared to enjoy it all enormously.Even in the overcrowded United Kingdom there are large tracts of open un-spoilt country, where people with more traditional tastes can go for quiet, and for the sense of freedom they derive from contact with nature. In the national parks especially, modem development of housing and industry is strictly controlled. Visitors may walk for miles through landscape of the greatest beauty and wildness, and often of considerable historic or scientific interest. Along the coasts of some of the maritime counties, public pathways have been created; these paths stretch for many miles along cliffs that look out on the Atlantic Ocean or the English Channel. Another path,lying inland, goes along the range of mountains in the north of England. It is called the Pennine Way. Here, the long-distance walker and the nature-lover can find much to enjoy, without feeling disturbed by large numbers of their fellows.Yet few people make full use of the national parks established for everyone's benefit. The commonest thing nowadays is for family groups to motor out to a beautiful spot and park their cars in a lay-by ( 英国的路旁停车带). A picnic basket is produced, along with a folding table and chairs, akettle and a portable stove. They thensettle down to a picnic in the lay-by beside the car. Apparently their idea of enjoyment is to get into the fresh air and amongst the country sights and sounds without having to walk a yard. They seem almost to like to hear and to smell the traffic.{TS}In Britain it is very risky to __________A. go with a single railway ticketB. listen to pop-music at the festivalC. sleep in the openD. pack together in crowds(12)At the end of the festival, many young fans__________A. were arrested by the policeB. had spent most of their moneyC. were sleeping outD. became quite penniless(13)Even in the overcrowded United Kingdom there are large __A. tracks through the open countryB. areas of country without soilC. areas of countryside not developedD. expanses of land where nobody works(14)Public pathways are created for people to__________A. commute to workB. enjoy long-distance walkingC. walk to maritime countiesD. visit the historic or scenic sites(15)Family groups nowadays like to __________A. have meals out of doors by the road-sideB. go for a walk away from homeC. drive out past the beautiful placesD. hear and smell the animals(16)Questions {TSE} are based on the following passage.Shopping for clothes is not the same experience for a man as it is for a woman. A man goes shopping because he needs something.His purpose is settled and decided in advance. He knows what he wants, and his objective is to find it and buy it; the price is a secondary consideration. All men simply walk into a shop and ask the assistant for what they want. If the shop has it in stock, the salesman promptly produces it, and the business of trying it on proceeds at once. All being well, the deal can be and often is completed in less than five minutes, with hardly any chat and to everyone's satisfaction.For a man, slight problems may begin when the shop does not have what he wants, or does not have exactly what he wants. In that case the salesman, as the name implies, tries to sell the customer something else——he offers the nearest he can to the article required. No good salesman brings out such a substitute bluntly; he does so with skill and polish. "I know this jacket is not the style you want, sir, but would you like to try it for size? It happens to be the color you mentioned. " Few men have patience with this treatment, and the usual response is: "This is theright color and may be the right size, but I should be wasting my time and yours by trying it on. "Now how does a woman go about buying clothes? In almost every respect she does so in the opposite way.Her shopping is not often based on need. She has never fully made up her mind what she wants, and she is only"having a look around". She is "always open to persuasion; indeed she sets great store by what the saleswoman tellsher, even by what companions tell her. She will try on any number of things. Uppermost in her mind is the thought of finding something that everyone thinks suits her. Contrary to a lot of jokes, most women have an excellent sense of value when they buy clothes. They are always on the look-out for the unexpected bargain. Faced with a roomful of dresses, a woman may easily spend an hour going from one rail to another, to and fro, often retracing her steps, before selecting the dresses she wants to try on. It is a laborious process, but apparently an enjoyable one. So mostdress shops provide chairs for the waiting husbands.{TS}When a man is buying clothes, __________A. he chooses things that others recommendB. he buys cheap things, regardless of qualityC. he buys good things, so long as they are not too expensiveD. he does not mind how much he has to pay for the right firings(17)In commerce a good salesman is one who__________A. sells something a customer does not particularly wantB. always has in stock the thing the customer wantsC. can find out quickly the goods requiredD. does not waste his time on difficult customers(18)What does a man do when he cannot get exactly what he wants?A. He buys something that is similar enough to the ideal one.B. He usually does not buy anything.C. At least two of his requirements must be met before he buys.D. So long as the style is right, he buys the thing.(19)According to this passage, when shopping for clothes, women__________A. often buy things without thinkingB. seldom buy cheap clothesC. welcome suggestions from anyoneD. never take any advice(20)What is the most obvious difference between men and women shoppers?A. The tact that men do not try clothes on in a shop.B. Women bargain for their clothes, but men do not.C. Women stand up while shopping, but men sit down.D. The time they take over buying clothes.PartIV Cloze（15 minutes）(1)根据下列材料，请回答{TSE}题When we think of creative people the names that probably spring to mind are those of men such as Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, etc.——a few exceptionally gifted men with 67talent and genius.The tendency to regard creativity and 68 thinking as the exclusive69of a lucky few disregards the creative70 inherent in the solution of many of the tasks we regularly have to face——the71anddevelopment of new methods and techniques, the improvement of old methods, 72 inventions and products.Everyone has creative ability to some 73 .Creative thinking 74posing oneself a problem and then 75 or inventing a solution along new and unconventional lines. It involves 76 new analogies, discovering new combinations, and/or new applications of things that are already known. It 77 , then, that a creative person will 78 great intellectual curiosity and imagination. He will be alert and observant with a great store of information which he will be able to 79 out and combine, in the solution of problems. He will be emotionally 80 to new and unconventional idea sand will be able to communicate uninhibitedly and will not be too 81 about other people's reaction to his apparently" crazy" 82 . People called the Wright brothers 83 but it did not stop them 84 becoming the first men 85 and fly heavier-than-air 86.{TS}A. scarceB. rareC. littleD. weird(2)A. illustriousB. illustrativeC. imaginativeD. imaginary(3)A. districtB. regionC. activityD. province(4)A. aspectsB. thingsC. prospectsD. expectations(5)A. inventionB. discoveryC. analysisD. advancement(6)A. temporaryB. extantC. aliveD. existing(7)A. expanseB. boundaryC. expansionD. extent(8)A. concludesB. includesC. involvesD. excludes(9)A. originatingB. orientatingC. organizingD. oscillating(10)A. drawingB. imaginingC. paintingD. following(11)A. dawns onB. followsC. realizesD. comprehends(12)A. performB. show offC. show aroundD. demonstrate(13)A. seekB. workC. sortD. find(14)A. receptiveB. heartyC. indifferentD. notable(15)A. angryB. happyC. concernedD. satisfied(16)A. illnessesB. impressionsC. notionsD. thinkings(17)A. dangerousB. conventionalC. riskyD. mad(18)A. toB. forC. fromD. by(19)A. constructingB. to constructC. having constructedD. for constructing(20)A. satelliteB. balloonC. space shuttleD. craftPart V Translation （5 minutes）(1)It is absolutely unfair that the children in remote and poor areas ___________________________________________________________(被剥夺了受教育的权利).(2)Only in the presence of family members and close friends___________________________________________________________ (她才能像正常人一样谈话).(3)The morn you put your time and effort into the project,___________________________________________________________ (她才能像正常人一样谈话).(4)The international co--unity is increasingly aware of the fact that___________________________________________________________ ( 中国在国际事务中正起着越来越重要的作用).(5)This informs you of the important steps of how to___________________________________________________________ (避免在国外旅行期间生病).答案和解析Part I Writing（30 minutes）(1) :Internet and the Distance among PeopleToday, the Internet has become an indispensable part of our life. We can have a video-chat with friends who are on the other side of the planet; we order food or buy other things through websites... The Internet provides us with so much convenience that it has changed the way we live.Wherever there is access to the Internet, communication can be carried out through instant messaging,online communities, micro-blogs and so forth. But despite the great convenience the Internet brings about, we find the distance among people becomes farther, instead of nearer. We play online games and forget to call the family; we sit alone surfing the net with mobile phones when classmates are gathering together; children today often play with the tablet computers, rather than with other kids from the neighborhood.In my view, we should use the Internet reasonably, and keep in mind that the real life is much more meaningful than the virtual one. To be closer to other people, we should talk with them, using our voice, instead of finger tips. And we should pass this idea on to the younger generation.【译文】互联网与人们之间的距离如今，互联网已经成为我们生活中不可或缺的一部分。

2013年6月英语四级考试预测试题(6)

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◇试卷年份：2013 年◇试卷来源：233网校PartIV Cloze（15 minutes）1根据以下资料，回答1-20题：Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A．B．C．and D．on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.It has always been difficult for me to decide whether "popular music" means music written for the people or is simply music that the people like. The sameproblem of definition 67 with jazz. So many different 68 of "music have been called jazz at one time or another that it is 69 to say what it really is.Jazz has always been 70 to be black music but when I first 71 an interest in it, I used to hear white bands playing music that was like Louis Armstrong's inthe 1920s. I found out 72 that they learnt to do this by playing his records 73 until their style was close enough to his for them to 74 him.Since then white singers 75 Bob Dylan have rediscovered their own folk 76 , instead of borrowing from black roots. But the main changes 77 1960 have been social and technical. One is that young people have more money to spend on 78 at an earlier age than they 79 , so Tin Pan Alley, the "pop" music industry, 80 at teenage audience. 81 is that electronic equipment has developed to such an 82that technicians are now capable of mixing sound to produce recordings that are quite different from a 83performance.But the real problem with "pop" music is that Tin Pan Alley has always worked against its being a 84 music of the people. It 85 everything original and natural out of it and 86 it with cheap commercial imitations. As the American folk singer, Woody Guthrie, said: "They've always preferred the second rate songs. They've never wanted to play the good ones. "A．takesA.existsB.startsC.correlates2A.groups B.fieldsC.typesD. definitions3A.simpleB.freeC. interestingD.hard4A. advisedB. regardedC. consideredD.agreed5A.beganB.started C.tookD.had6A.afterwardsB.henceC.thereforeD.however7A.once againB.over and over again C.more and more times D.the most times possible8A.followB.imitateC.honourD.remember9A.asB.likeC.for example D.for instance10A. achievementB.gloryC.traditionD.customs11A.beforeB. afterwardsC.sinceD.during12A. televisionB.moviesC.booksD.records13A.usedB.used toC.usually had D.would14A.aimsB.agreesC.shootsD.flies15A.The latest B.AnotherC.The next D.The following16A.extantB. extensionC.expanseD.extent17A.aliveB.livelyC.liveD.living18A. genuineB. artificialC.trueD. original19A.getsB.takes C.draws D. makes20A. alternatesB. changesC.providesD.substitutes21根据以下资料，回答21-27题：James Cameron: Earth's Deepest Spot Desolate, Foreboding―The last frontier on Earth is out—of-this—world，desolate(荒芜的)，foreboding(有不祥预感的)，and moon—like", James Cameron said after diving to the deepest part of the ocean.And he loved it."My feeling was one of complete isolation from all of humanity," Cameron said Monday, shortly after returning from the strange cold dark place 7 miles below the western Pacific Ocean that only two men have been to. "I felt like I literally, in the space of one day, had gone to another planet and come back. It' s been a very surreal day. "Cameron, whose imagination of alien worlds yielded the blockbuster ( 大片) movie Avatar, said there was one thing he promised to himself: He wanted to drink in how unusual it is. He didn't do that when he first dove to the watery grave of the Titanic, and Apollo astronauts have said they never had time to savor ( 品尝)where they were."There had to be a moment where I just stopped, and took it in, and said, 'This is where I am; I'm at the bottom of the ocean, the deepest place on Earth. What does that mean?'" Cameron told reporters during a Monday conference call after spending three hours at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, nearly 7 miles down."I just sat there looking out the window, looking at this barren (贫瘠的), desolate lunar plain, appreciating,"Cameron said.He also realized how alone he was, with that much water above him."It's really the sense of isolation, more than anything, realizing how tiny you are down in this big vast black unknown and unexplored place," Cameron said.Cameron said he had hoped to see a strange deep sea monster like a creature that would excite the storyteller in him and seem like out of his movies, but he didn't.He didn't see tracks of small primitive sea animals on the ocean floor as he did when he dove more than 5 miles deep weeks ago. All he saw were voracious (贪吃的) shrimp-like critters that weren't bigger than an inch.In future missions, Cameron plans to bring "bait"--like chicken---to set out.Cameron said the mission was all about exploration, science and discovery. He is the only person to dive there solo, using a sub (潜水艇) he helped design. He is the first person to reach that depth-- 35,576 feet – since it was initially explored in 1960.There had been race to the bottom among rich and famous adventurers. Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Industries has been building his own one-man sub to explore the depths of the ocean. Branson told the Associated Press that Cameron's dive was "a fantastic achievement. "Branson said he hoped to explore a different deep place first now, instead of the Mariana Trench. He planned later this year to dive to the deepest part of the Atlantic, the Puerto Rican trench, which is only five miles from his home. That area is just of six miles deep and has not been explored yet.Branson said he hopes to take his one-man sub and join Cameron in a tandem(一前一后的)dive of solosubs: "Together, we'll make a formidable team. "Cameron spent more than three hours at the bottom, longer than the 20 minutes Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard spent in the only other visit 52 years ago. But his time there was shorter than the six hours he had hoped for and he didn't reach the trench walls, because he was running low on power. He said he would return, as would the sub's Australian co-designer, Ran Allure."I see this as the beginning," Cameron said. "It's not a one-time deal and then moving on. This is the beginning of opening up this new frontier. ""To me, the story is in the people in their quest and curiosity and their attempt to understand," Cameron said.He spent time filming the Mariana Trench, which is about 200 miles southwest of the Pacific island of Guam.The trip down to the deepest point took two hours and 36 minutes.His return aboard his 12-ton, lime-green(浅黄绿色的)sub called Deepsea Challenger was a "faster-than-expected 70-minute ascent," according to National Geographic, which sponsored the expedition. Cameron is a National Geographic explorer-in-residence.The only thing that went wrong was the hydraulics(液压装置on the system to collect rocks and critters to bring them back’to land. Just as he was about to collect his first sample, a leak in the hydraulic fluid sprayed into the water and he couldn't bring anything back.When Cameron climbed into his sub, it was warm because it was near the equator and his cramped ( 狭窄) vehicle--his head hit one end and his feet the other--was toasty ( 温暖舒适的) because of the heat given off by electronics. It felt "like a sauna (桑拿浴)" with temperatures of more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, he said.But as he plunged into the deep, the temperature outside the sub dropped to around 36 degrees Fahrenheit, he said.The pressure on the sub was immense--comparable to three SUVs resting on a toe. The super-strong sub shrank three inches under that pressure, Cameron said."It's a very weird environment," Cameron said. "I can't say it's very comfortable. And you can't stretch out. "According to this passage, the blockbuster movie Avatar was __________.A.inspired by Cameron's trip to the Earth's deepest spotB.the result of Cameron's imagination of alien worldsC.inspired by Cameron's dive to the watery grave of the TitanicD.the result of Cameron's extensive reading22Cameron stopped for a while during the trip __________.A.so he could save the power and dive deeperB.because he wanted to collect rocks and crittersC.to meditate on the meaning of lifeD.just to feel the amazing moment23When staying at the dark and mysterious bottom of the ocean, Cameron's strongest feeling was that __________.A.he was out of the worldB.he was moon-walkingC.he was totally isolatedD.everything was quite huge except himself24During Cameron's stay at the bottom of the 7-mile-deep sea, the only thing he saw was __________.A.various strange fishes he had never seenB.some small creatures that ate a lotC.some unknown small primitive sea animalsD.many sunken wrecks25Why is Cameron's diving a significant one?A.He is the first person to reach that depth.B.He is the person who stays for the longest time down there.C.Many important discoveries are made by him.D.He is the only diver who designs his own sub.26Sir Branson hopes to explore a sea area __________.A.where no one has ever visitedB.different from the area Cameron has been toC.which belongs to the Atlantic OceanD.which is near his home27What kept Cameron from reaching the trench walls?A.He didn't bring any bait.B.The sub was too cramped.C.He was afraid of running out of the power.D.Ron Allum advised him not to do that.快速阅读（填空）28The sponsor of Cameron's trip down to the Mariana Trench was______________.填写我的答案29Before the diving began, the sub was warm and comfortable because it was near the equator and the electronics______________.填写我的答案30In deep ocean, the pressure was immense, and even Cameron's strongly-built sub______________. 填写我的答案Part III Reading Comprehension （Reading in Depth）（25 minutes）31根据以下资料，回答31-40题：Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Women in 2011 made no significant gains in winning more top US business jobs, according to a study, but he head of the study said women are poised to make 47 in the year ahead.The number of women who were board directors, corporate officers or top earners at Fortune 500 companies remained 48 unchanged, said the study by Catalyst, a nonprofit group that 49 opportunities for women in business.The percentage of companies with women on the board of directors was 15.1 percent this year, compared with 14.8 percent in 2010, Catalyst said.Also, the percentage of corporate officer positions 50by women was 15.7 percent in 2011 and 15.4 percent in 2010, it said. The percentage of top earners in 2011 who were women was 6.2 percent, compared to 6.7 percent in 2010, it said.The research on the Fortune 500 companies was 51 on data as of March 31, 2011. The slight changes in the numbers are not considered 52 significant, Catalyst said.Nevertheless, given the changes in U.S. politics, the future for women in business looks more 53, said Ilene Lang, president and chief executive 54 of Catalyst."Overall we're 55 to see change next year," Lang said. "When we look at shareholders, decision makers,the general public, they're looking for change. ""What they're basically saying is, 'Don't give us 56 of the status quo(现状). Get new ideas in there, get some fresh faces.'" she said.A．officer I．essentiallyB．changes J．stridesC．based K．promotesD．positions L．statisticallyE．more M．confusedF．promising N．heldG．businesslike O．expectingH．surveying47._________________本题答案:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 3248._________________本题答案:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 3349._________________本题答案:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 3450._________________本题答案:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 3551._________________本题答案:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 3652._________________本题答案:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 3753._________________本题答案:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 3854._________________本题答案:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 3955._________________本题答案:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO4056._________________本题答案:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO41根据以下资料，回答41-45题：Without regular supplies of some hormones our capacity to behave would be seriously impaired; without others we would soon die. Tiny amounts of some hormones can modify our moods and our actions, our inclination to eat or drink, our aggressiveness or submissiveness ( 顺从), and our reproductive and parental behavior. And hormones do more than influence adult behavior; early in life they help to determine the development of bodily form and may even determine an individual's behavioral capacities. Later in life the changing outputs of some endocrine ( 内分泌) glands (腺体) and the body's changing sensitivity to some hormones are essential aspects of the phenomena of aging.Communication within the body and the consequent integration of behavior were considered the exclusive province of the nervous system up to the beginning of the present century. The emergence of endocrinology (内分泌学) as a separate discipline can probably be traced to the experiments of Bayliss and Starling on the hormonessecreting. This substance is secreted from cells in the intestinal ( 肠的) walls when food enters the stomach; it travels through the bloodstream and stimulates the pancreas ( 胰) to liberate pancreatic juice, which aids in digestion. By showing that special cells secret chemical agents that are conveyed by the bloodstream and regulate distant target organs or tissues, Bayliss and Starling demonstrated that chemical integration can occur without participation of the nervous system.The term "hormone" was first used with reference to secreting. Starling derived the word from the Greek hormone, meaning "to excite or set in motion". The term "endocrine" was introduced shortly thereafter. "Endocrine" is used to refer to glands that secrete products into the bloodstream. The term "endocrine" contrasts with "exocrine (外分泌)", which is applied to glands that secrete their products through ducts (导管) to the site of action. Examples of exocrine glands are the tear glands, the sweat glands, and the pancreas, which secretes pancreatic juice through a duct into the intestine. Exocrine glands are also called duct glands, while endocrine glands are called ductless glands.The author's main purpose in this passage is to__________.A.explain the specific functionsB.provide general information about hormonesC.explain how the term "hormone" evolvedD.report on experiments in endocrinology42What conclusion can we draw from the passage?A.The human body requires a large amount of hormones.B.Synthetic hormones can replace a person' s natural supply of hormones if necessary.C.The quantity of hormones produced and their effect on the body are related to a person's age.D.The short child of tall parents probably had a hormone deficiency early in life.43The word "liberate" (Line 5, Paragraph 2 ) could be best replaced by __________.A.emancipateB.dischargeC.surrenderD.save44It can be inferred from the passage that, before the experiments of Bayliss and Starling, most people believedthat chemical integration occurred only__________.A.during sleepB.in the endocrine glandsC.under control of the nervous systemD.during strenuous exercise45According to the passage, another term for exocrine glands is__________.A.duct glandsendocrineC.ductless glandsD.intestinal glands46根据以下资料，回答46-50题：Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity than to step out of uniform?Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible ( 可减税的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes. Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality __________.A.still judge a man by his clothesB.hold the uniform in such high regardC.enjoy having a professional identityD.will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform47People are accustomed to thinking that a man in uniformsuggests quality workB.discards his social identityC.appears to be more practicalD.looks superior to a person in civilian clothes48The chief function of a uniform is to __________.A.provide practical benefits to the wearerB.make the wearer catch the public eyeC.inspire the wearer's confidence in himselfD.provide the wearer with a professional identity49According to the passage, people wearing uniforms __________.A.are usually helpfulB.have little or no individual freedomC.tend to lose their individualityD.enjoy greater popularity50The best title for this passage would be __________.A.Uniforms and SocietyB.The Importance of Wearing a UniformC.Practical Benefits of Wearing a UniformD.Advantages and Disadvantages of UniformsPart I Writing（30 minutes）51Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Food Contamination following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.1．食品污染事件频发2．食品污染事件的危害3．解决问题的办法Food Contamination______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________填写我的答案插入图片请输入答案Part V Translation （5 minutes）52The substance does not dissolve in water_________________________ (不管是否加热)．填写我的答案53It is impossible mat_____________________(她能按时还钱)．填写我的答案54We need to______________________(考虑我们这样做的后果)．填写我的答案55Under no circumstances and at no time______________(我们都不会首先使用核武器)．填写我的答案56_________________(与偏远贫穷地区的学生相比)，students in big cities have access to better educational resources．填写我的答案57听录音，回答57-56题：请点击左侧的播放器控制播放A.He can't go this weekend.B.He has bought a bathing suit.C.They should stay at the beach longer.D.They shouldn't spend much money.58A.Turn the alarm off.B.Put his alarm clock far.C.Live on a farm,D.Go to bed earlier.59A.He hasn't had time to find another apartment.He hasn't cleaned the apartment since his mother visited.C.His mother dusted his apartment the day before last.D.His mother was the last person to come over to his apartment.60A.Make a pot of coffee.B.Try different brands of coffee.C.Drink less coffee.D.Get a different coffee pot.61A.His train was late.B.He got lost.C.The meeting ended late.D.He didn't realize what time it was.62A.Put posters up at different schools.B.Advertise the concert on the radio.C.Make the concert free to the public.D.Ask the school radio station to play more music.63A.He's not much involved in the student government.B.He seems very interested in the student government.C.It's too bad he didn't win the election.D.He'll probably show up at the next meeting.64A.Fred has made other plans.B.Fred's flight has been delayed.C.Fred is likely to miss the plane.D.Fred is never punctual.65Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard,A.Conducting a training session for security guards.B.Interviewing a person for a job.C.Giving a sales talk on alarm systems.D.Asking a coworker some questions.66A.Where the job is located.B.What training he will need.C.How soon he can start working.D.How much the job pays.67A.He prefers to sleep until noon.B.He writes for the local paper in the morning.C.He has classes earlier in the day.D.He wants a higher-paying evening job.68Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.A.To organize activities for children.B.To sell local farm products.C.To bring tourists to the town.D.To raise fund for a hospital.69A.In tents.B.In university buildings.C.In a hospital.D.In an auditorium.70Play in a band.B.Work at the auction.C.Serve refreshments.D.Collect tickets.71A.He thinks it's mainly for children.B.He feels it would be worthwhile.C.He believes it is too complicated.D.He thinks it may not be very profitable72A.They were common in the U.S., but not in Europe.B.Only a few people had them.C.People considered them essential.D.They were not very accurate.73A.They were a symbol of wealth.B.It was important to be on time.C.It was fashionable to wear them.D.They were inexpensive.74A.Watches were of higher quality than ever before.B.More clocks were manufactured than watches.C.The availability of watches increased.D.Watches became less important because factories had clocks.75Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.A.To drive the car automatically.B.To measure the driver's pulse.C.To prevent car accidents.D.To monitor the driver's health.76A.It sends out signals for help.B.It sounds an alarm to warn the driver.C.It takes over the driving immediately.D.It stops the car automatically.77A.It monitors the signals transmitted from the driver's brain.B.It can measure the driver's alcohol level in the blood.It can quicken the driver's response to emergencies.D.It bases its analysis on the driver's heartbeat.78Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.A.Explaining the campus architecture to visitors.B.Providing guidance for new campus employees.C.Familiarizing new students with the campus.D.Advising students which classes to take.79A.Registration forms.B.A library card.C.A list of classes.D.A campus map.80A.In the registrar's office.B.In the library.C.In the math building.D.In the cafeteria.A.Move into their dormitories.B.Find their classrooms.C.Memorize campus landmarks.D.Complete their registration materials.82根据听力，回答:Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.A survey showed that American women are more concerned about losing weight than they are about suffering from cancer, heart disease or diabetes.More than half of the 3,000 women questioned in the (36)__________ by Meredith Corporation and NBCUniversal were worried about diet and weight, compared to 23 percent who were (37) __________ about cancer and 20 percent who were (38) __________ bout their cardiovascular health.The women were asked to (39) __________ the health issues they were concerned about from a (40) __________ of 20 problems.The survey showed many women thought they should be (41__________ with more than 80 percent saying they were (42) __________.But just 43 percent said they were exercising at least three times a week, and 11 percent played team and individual sports. And less than two-thirds of all women said they get an annual (43) __________. "These findings should be a wake-up call to (44) __________ ." said Diane Salvatore, editor in chief of Ladies' Home Journal, which is published by Meredith Corp.While the majority of women said they were overweight, (45) __________.But 40 percent said it was wrong for a man to tell a woman she was overweight. (46)__________ while 25 percent bought or adopted a pet, according to the survey.Four percent visited a spiritual or religious leader and one percent went to a hypnotist.36._________________填写我的答案8337._________________。

2013年六月四级英语原题

2013年六月四级英语原题The 2013 June College English Test 4 was a comprehensive examination that tested the English proficiency of college students in China. The test covered a wide range of topics and skills, including reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. As an important milestone in the academic careers of many students, the exam posed a significant challenge that required thorough preparation and diligent study.One of the key components of the 2013 June CET-4 exam was the reading comprehension section. This section typically included several passages on a variety of subjects, ranging from literature and history to science and technology. Students were required to demonstrate their ability to understand the main ideas, identify key details, and draw inferences from the given texts.In the reading comprehension section, students might encounter passages that explored the cultural significance of traditional Chinese festivals or the latest advancements in renewable energy technology. These texts often contained complex vocabulary and sophisticatedsentence structures, requiring students to have a strong grasp of English grammar and a wide-ranging vocabulary.To succeed in the reading comprehension section, students needed to develop effective strategies for quickly and accurately understanding the main points of each passage. This might involve techniques such as skimming the text for key information, identifying the author's main argument or purpose, and using context clues to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words.Another important aspect of the 2013 June CET-4 exam was the vocabulary section. This part of the test assessed students' knowledge of English vocabulary, including their ability to recognize and use words in appropriate contexts. The vocabulary questions might involve synonyms, antonyms, or the completion of sentences or passages using the correct word.To prepare for the vocabulary section, students often engaged in extensive vocabulary-building exercises, such as studying word roots, prefixes, and suffixes, as well as practicing the use of words in various sentence structures. By developing a strong command of English vocabulary, students could enhance their performance not only in the vocabulary section but also in the reading comprehension and writing components of the exam.The grammar section of the 2013 June CET-4 exam tested students' understanding of English grammar rules and their ability to apply them correctly in various contexts. This might include questions on verb tenses, sentence structure, pronoun usage, and the correct use of prepositions and conjunctions.To excel in the grammar section, students needed to have a solid grasp of English grammar principles and the ability to identify and correct grammatical errors. This often involved extensive practice with grammar exercises, as well as a deep understanding of the underlying logic and patterns of the English language.The writing section of the 2013 June CET-4 exam was another crucial component of the test. In this section, students were typically required to produce a well-organized and coherent essay on a given topic. The writing prompt might ask students to express their opinions on a controversial issue, analyze a particular phenomenon, or describe their experiences or aspirations.To prepare for the writing section, students needed to develop strong writing skills, including the ability to organize their thoughts, construct logical arguments, and use appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures. They also needed to practice writing under time constraints and learn to effectively convey their ideas in a clear and concise manner.Overall, the 2013 June CET-4 exam was a challenging and comprehensive assessment of students' English proficiency. To succeed in this exam, students needed to possess a well-rounded set of skills, including strong reading comprehension, extensive vocabulary knowledge, solid grammar understanding, and effective writing abilities.Preparing for the CET-4 exam required a significant investment of time and effort, as students needed to engage in a variety of learning activities, such as studying textbooks, practicing sample questions, and seeking feedback from teachers or tutors. However, the successful completion of the CET-4 exam was a significant milestone that often opened doors to new academic and professional opportunities for students.In conclusion, the 2013 June CET-4 exam was a challenging and comprehensive test that assessed the English proficiency of college students in China. By mastering the skills and strategies required to excel in this exam, students could not only achieve academic success but also develop a strong foundation for their future careers and personal growth.。

2013年英语六级(CET-6)全真预测试卷(5)-中大网校

2013年英语六级(CET-6)全真预测试卷(5)总分：710分及格：426分考试时间：140分Part I Writing(1)1．拥有汽车的重要性；2．反对拥有汽车的原因；3．我的观点。

Part II Reading Comprehension快速阅读单选题(1)根据以下内容，回答{TSE}题。

{TS}Americans have long recognized that_________A. less sodium will lead to an increased risk of heart attackB. less bread will lead to an increased risk of strokeC. more sodium will lead to an increased risk of high blood pressureD. more bread will lead to an increased risk of heart attack(2)According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the biggest source of sodium in Americans' diets is_________A. cheeseB. breadC. pizzaD. sandwiches(3)The reason why some African American are more salt-sensitive is that _________A. their kidney handle sodium in a different wayB. they are exposed to sodium more oftenC. they eat much breadD. they are inclined to gain weight(4)Morton Satin thinks that the salt-reduction agenda _________A. should be strictly followedB. makes senseC. requires revisingD. is not trustworthy(5)What do people who want to cut down on salt do?A. They are very careful with food with high level of sodium.B. They refuse to eat any food with sodium.C. They add a pinch of salt to processed foods.D. They turn to eat fast food instead of home-made dishes.(6)According to Dawn Jackson Blamer, the amount of sodium in biscuits is determined by_________A. package, brand and typeB. manufacturer, brand and typeC. manufacturer, brand and packageD. manufacturer, type and package(7)Liebman advises consumers to buy _________A. bread that tastes goodB. food with a half milligram of sodiumC. bread with less sodium than normalD. food with no sodium快速阅读填空题(1)Liebman feels it hard to control the sodium intake because one can't judge whether a food is loaded with salt by_________(2)According to Gary Beauchamp, people's preferences for sodium would shift downward if sodium levels were reduced comprehensively, and the effect would be most obvious in_________(3)Van Horn points out that America's taste for salt could gradually be diminished if the food industry help lower the sodium in_________Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)一、听力选择题(1)听录音，回答{TSE}题：{MP3:/examfiles/attached/media/20130523/20130523172625212521.mp3} {TS}A．The notice might not be reliable.B．The man hasn't told the truth.C．The course is open to all next semester.D．She will drop her course in Basic Psychology(2)A. He doesn't want to go to the second show.B. The people in line all have tickets.C. They'll have to go to a later show.D. They won't have to wait much longer.(3)A. He thinks Professor John deserves the praise.B. He will talk to Bob about what happened.C. He believes Bob was rude to Professor John.D. He admires Bob's frankness.(4)A. She'll be traveling during the winter break.B. She'll be working during the vacation.C. She's looking forward to going home.D. She wants to hire another research assistant.(5)A. It's closed on Mondays.B. The man doesn't like working in the lab.C. It's supposed to be open now.D. The man locked it at ten.(6)A. Take a bus.B. See the show some other night.C. Eat dinner after the show.D. Walk to the theater.(7)A. The man should go to see a doctor.B. She'd like to postpone working on the proposal.C. She wants to know why the proposal was lateD. It won't take long to finish the proposal.(8)A. He began rehearsing it last week.B. It is a very famous piece.C. He first heard it last week.D. He found out about it in a music class.(9)A. Students are not required to attend regular class lectures.B. The professor records class lectures for review.C. Classes are held at various locations throughout the area.D. Students receive credit for work experience.(10)A. It allows them to meet students from other universities.B. It allows more flexibility in students' schedule.C. It promotes the concept of self-learning.D. It doesn't require any examinations.(11)A. It requires too much traveling.B. It limits interaction among students.C. It will increase class size.D. It will encourage students to watch too much television.(12)A. Because he thinks he can use the material in class.B. Because he knows some of the people in the program.C. Because he already saw the first three episodes.D. Because he is especially interested in the topic of the program.(13)A. Two.B. Four.C. Five.D. Six.(14)A. Record a television program for her.B. Lend her his video cassette recorder.C. Bring his videotape to class tomorrow.D. Set the timer on her video cassette recorder.(15)A. Tonight at eight o'clock.B. Tomorrow in class.C. Tomorrow at six o'clock.D. After the television series is over.(16)A. Inland transportation in the nineteenth century.B. Historical aspects of mail delivery.C. Vehicles currently in use by the postal service.D. The invention of the railroad.(17)A. Boats were extremely crowded then.B. The current was too swift for boats to cross easily.C. Bridges were too weak to carry the weight of a carriage.D. Ferry service was infrequent.(18)A. Models of the first planes used for mail delivery.B. A copy of a railway mail car.C. All the unusual stamps.D. A motorbike.(19)A. Because few people owned the necessary equipment.B. Because the music selection was not very popular.C. Because few ships came into New York harbor.D. Because fhe radio Signal was too weak to reach the mass audience.(20)A. Military communication officers.B. People who treated radio technology as a hobby.C. People living in big cities.D. People with an interest in music.(21)A. They would get smaller in size.B. Their signals would travel further.C. They would become less popular than television.D. They would be common household items.(22)A. Because she works for a museum.B. Because she's a Lincoln scholar.C. Because she does it as a hobby.D. Because she teaches a course on currency exchange.(23)A. Because they identify the city where the penny was minted.B. Because they are the initials of a famous coin collector.C. Because they stand for the government agency that mints coins.D. Because they are the initials of the person who created the penny's design.(24)A. All of her friends collected them.B. Pennies were cheap to collect.C. Someone gave her a rare penny.D. She needed the money.(25)A. Trade coins with club members.B. Show the audience some of the coins.C. Explain how the penny is minted.D. Discuss the life of Lincoln.二、听力(1)根据以下内容，回答：___________(2)___________(3)___________(4)___________(5)___________(6)___________(7)___________(8)___________(9)___________(10)___________(11)___________Part IV Reading Comprehension （Reading in Depth）（25 minutes）仔细阅读填空题(1)根据以下内容，回答{TSE}题。

2013年6月英语四级冲刺试题及答案06

最牛英语口语培训模式：躺在家里练口语，全程外教一对一，三个月畅谈无阻！洛基英语，免费体验全部在线一对一课程：/wenkxd.htm（报名网址）Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks.You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices givenin a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully beforemaking your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Pleasemark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a singleline through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more thanonce.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Women with low literacy suffer disproportionately more than men,encountering more 47 in finding awell-paying job and being twice as likely to end up in the group of lowest wageearners, a study released on Wednesday said.Analysis by the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) foundwomen at all levels of 48 tend toearn less than men, but it's at the lowest literacy levels that the wage gapbetween genders is most striking.Women with low literacy are twice as 49 as men at the same skill level to be amongthe lowest earners,bringing in $300 a week or less, the report said. "Because women start off so low in terms of wages, havinghigher literacy and more skills really 50 a big difference," said Kevin Miller,a 51 research associate at IWPR and co-author of the study.Women need to go 52 in their training and education level to earnthe same as men, Miller said.The 53 was based on 2009 National Assessment ofAdult Literacy surveys, the most recent data 54 ,and focused on reading skills, not writingand numeric literacy. That data was 55 from a nationally representative sample of19,714 people aged 16 and older, living in households or prisons.Data showed about one-third of American adults have low literacylevels, and more than 36 percent of men and 33 percent of women fall into that 56 , the institute said.A) pattern I) conductedB) senior J)independentC) longer K) literacyD) difficulties L) analysisE) category M) likelyF) collected N) furtherG) positions Ｏ) makesH) availableSection BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each is followedby some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.An industrial society, especially one as centralized andconcentrated as that of Britain, is heavily dependent on certain essentialservices: for instance, electricity supply, water, rail and road transport, theharbors. The area of dependency has widened to include removing rubbish,hospital and ambulance services, and, as the economy develops, central computerand information services as well. If any of these services ceases to operate,the whole economic system is in danger.It is this economic interdependency of the economic system whichmakes the power of trade unions (工会)such an important issue. Single trade unionshave the ability to cut off many countries' economic blood supply.This can happen more easily in Britain than in some othercountries, in part because the labor force is highly organized. About 55percent of British workers belong to unions, compared to under a quarter in theUnited States.For historical reasons, Britain's unions have tended to developalong trade (行业) and occupational lines, rather than on an industry-by-industrybasis, which makes a wages policy, democracy in industry and the improvement ofprocedures for fixing wage levels difficult to achieve.There are considerable strains and tensions in the trade unionmovement, some of them arising from their outdated and inefficient structure.Some unions have lost many members because of their industrial changes.Ｏthers are involved in arguments about who should represent workersin new trades. Unions for skilled trades are separate from general unions,which means that different levels of wages for certain jobs are often a sourceof bad feelings between unions. In traditional trades which are being pushedout of existence by advancing technologies,unions can fight for their members'disappointing jobs to the point where the jobs of other union members are threatenedor destroyed. The printing of newspapers both in the United States and inBritain has frequently been halted by the efforts of printers to hold on totheir traditional highly-paid jobs.Trade unions have problems of internal communication just asmanagers in companies do, problems which multiply in very large unions or inthose which bring workers in very different industries together into a single generalunion．Some tradeunion officials have to be re．elected regularly；others are elected，or even appointed，for life．Trade union officials have to workwith a system of“shop stewards”(工厂工人代表)in many unions，“shop stewards”being workers elected by other workers as theirrepresentatives at factory or work level．57．Why is the trade union power crucial in Britain?A)Because the economy is very interdependent．B)Because the unions have been established a long time．C)Because there are more unions in Britain than elsewhere．D)Because there are many essential services offered by the unions．58．Because of their out-of-date organization，someunions find it diffcult to__________．A)bargain for high enough wagesB)get new members to joinC)learn new technologiesD)change as industries change59．Disagreements arise between unions because some of them__________．A)try to win over members of other unionsB)ignore agreementsC)protect their own members at the expense of othersD)take over other unions’jobs60．Why does the author compare the trade unions with managers incompanies?A)They are both influential in company affairs．B)They both face problems of internal communication．C)They both work with a system of“shop stewards”．D)They both work efficiently.61．The title which best expresses the idea of the text wouldbe__________．A)British Trade Unions and Their DrawbacksB)A Centralized and Concentrated SocietyC)The Power of Trade Unions in BritainD)The Structure of British Trade Unions“成千上万人疯狂下载。

2013年英语六级(CET-6)全真预测试卷(9)-中大网校

2013年英语六级(CET-6)全真预测试卷(9)总分：710分及格：426分考试时间：140分Part I Writing(1)1．近些年人们的饮食正在发生变化；2．饮食变化的原因；3．人们应该科学饮食。

Part II Reading Comprehension快速阅读单选题(1)根据下列材料，请回答{TSE}题Saying No to High Gas PricesMost motorists are simply bearing up against soaring gasoline prices. They may swear. They may complain. But they end up filling up as always.Others, however, are fighting back as the nation heads into the spring driving season. Some are riding the busor train or are carpooling (拼车). Some are giving up four wheels for two-a scooter (小型摩托车．or bicycle.Some are simply planning their trips more efficiently.Nationally, 84% of those responding to an AAA survey released earlier this month say they've changed theirroutines as a result of soaring fuel prices. Better planning-combining errands into a single trip-was the mostcommon way cited.Some 16% say they're less affected because they bought or leased a more fuel-efficient vehicle. Some are likeFleming Law of Indian Harbour Beach, Fla., who is so proud of his Chevrolet V olt plug-in electric car, which alsohas a gasoline motor, that he laughs off higher gas prices."Haven't filled up since November. What's the price of gas?" says Law, who's racked up more than 7,500 miles on his V olt. He says be's filled up once since be's owned it.For the rest of us, gas prices are still an issue. The average price of regular gas is now within 20 cents lower agallon than the record $4.114 set in July 2008. Regular averaged $3.921 a gallon on Thursday, up four cents from aweek ago and up about 33 cents, or 9%, from a year ago, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report.Americans are finding diverse and novel ways to cope with those prices.Using scooters in commute Mike McWilliams bought a 2007 Yamaha Vino motor scooter to putt-putt to community college in Asheville, N. C., and to his job at a doggy daycare center. He's studying to become a veterinary (兽医．technician."On the fiat, with a good tailwind (顺风), I can get it up to like 55 miles per hour," he says before correctinghimself. "Actually, that might be on a slight downhill. "It's not speed that McWilliams seeks. A longtime motorcyclist, he says he wanted a fun way to get around thecity while saving money. He's gone about 70 miles on the scooter's one-gallon tank. But it's a fair-weatherstrategy. Otherwise, he takes his 1996Saturn.Combining tripsIn Greenville, S.C., Michael Heaton is paying closer attention to the rounds he makes.There's not much he can do, though, about the cost of fuel for the mowers and weed trimmers he uses for his Greenville Lawn Maintenance. His gasoline bill for them now is about $200 a month, he says.But he's trying to bum less gas through better planning. "Instead of just going somewhere and gettingsomething... I try to do two or three things when I make a trip," he says. He's also stopped dropping' off his mail atthe downtown post office. "I just stick it in my mailbox."Playing their cards rightKaren Papp, 45, of Westland, Mich., gets about 30 miles per gallon in her Hyundai Accent, but with a 60-miledaily commute, she's looking to save. One way she and her husband have discovered: buying Shell gift cards attheir local Kroger supermarket. "Shell will give you the cash price (at the pump．for buying with the gift card,"she says, which is a few cents cheaper than the credit card price. And Papp gets. bonus shopping points at thegrocery by swiping her Kroger card at the pump. "I'm always looking for a way to save."Pumping a bike, not gas As long as the wind chill stays above zero, you'll find Kirk Wurscher pedaling his bike to work seven miles each day in Sioux Falls, S.D,He says at first it was a sometime thing, but "as gas prices went higher, I started doing it more." Then it became a necessity. In 2010, one of his family's two cars died. His wife needed the survivor, so Wurscher found himself biking each day.Now, the family has two cars again, but Wurscher's car stays parked five or six days a week. He might put 100 miles a month on the car, vs. 500 on his bike.His cold-weather gear and his bike, which has racks and can carry 140 pounds of cargo, weren't cheap, he says. But with gas prices going higher, the payoff is coming sooner.And there's the bonus: exercise. "It's more fun to ride a bike than drive a car," he says. "Ten or 12 years ago, I would have never said that."Downsizing (减小耗油量．to raise mileage (英里数)Chris Purnell of Berlin, Md., once drove a Cadillac, but downsized to a V olkswagen Passat."It burns less gas, and it's a lot cheaper to fill it up," he says while fueling the car at a Wawa station in West Ocean City, Md. Purnell, who works at a Food Lion supermarket, says he's been shaking his head as gas prices rose steadily through the last four years.It was much the same story for Daria and Christian Schneider of Middletown, N. J. With a second child on theway, they were fed up with their 1999 Range Rover's 11 miles per. They traded it for a 2010 Toyota RA V4. "Wereally needed to save that money with a baby coming," says Daria, a stay-at-home mom. "That car had to go."Since buying the Toyota in September, they've been getting double the mileage, about 22 miles per gallon. They estimate they're saving at least $224 a month from what they were shelling out for the Land Rover."I think, before, people were freaking out about the prices. But they've gone up so much. It's just reality. You just have to find ways to deal with it," Daria says.Switching to the busWhen Susan Lacke's Nissan Versa was totaled in a wreck, she left the motoring world behind. Now, thewriter, teacher and researcher in the Phoenix suburb of Ahwatukee rides the bus. "I decided not to replace it, because the Phoenix Metro (public bus system．was so easy-and cheaper than gas," she cke says the transition went well at first. She had been spending about $600 a month on auto payments, insurance, maintenance and gasoline. Riding the bus costs just $40 a month, and she figures she can use thesavings to pay off student loans. But she pays a price in time: Her 14-mile commute from home to ArizonaState University is up from 20 minutes to an hour each way. She says she tries to use the time productively."I can get a lot of work done on the bus that I can't do while driving," she explains. "So it gives me a jump-start on the day."In addition to the bus, Lacke, a triathlete, also sometimes bikes or runs to campus. Buy electricity insteadMechanical engineer and self-described "tech geek (狂人)" Law, who bought the V olt, says, "I don't care about the price of gas. I don't look at it. My wife has to tell me. "He ordered the slate-colored compact car online from a New York dealer last spring, when it was still in limitedrelease, then paid roughly $500 to transport it to Florida. Round-trip, his daily commute to Palm Bay is about 25miles. That's within the electric-only range of the Volt, he says, so he uses virtually no gas getting to work.He estimates that his electric bill has increased $30 per month to recharge the vehicle each night. The V olt and other electrics don't come, cheap, though. The car starts at $39,995 before government subsidies (补贴). "I'm just a techie. I'm just a gadget freak. And it's by far the largest gadget I own," he said.{TS} What is the most common way to change routines in order to cope with the high gas prices?A. Ride the bus or train.B. Carpool.C. Ride a scooter or bicycle.D. Combine errands into one trip.(2)Why is Fleming Law proud of his car?A. Because it's gasoline efficient.B. Because it is an electric car.C. Because it also has a gasoline motor.D. Because it's a Chevrolet.(3)Which of the following statements is true about Mike McWilliams?A. He rides a scooter commuting.B. He drives a car to work sometimes.C. He is a new motorcyclist.D. He works at a community college.(4)Who is an example of burning less gas through better planning?A. Christian Schneider.B. Susan Lacke.C. Kirk Wurscher.D. Michael Heaton.(5)According to Kirk Wurscher, the additional benefit he gets from riding to work is that ________A. his wife doesn't quarrel with him any moreB. he does not need to buy a new carC. he gets some exercise on his bikeD. he can save some parking fee(6)Christian Schneider now drives a________A. CadillacB. V olkswagen PassatC. Nissan VersaD. Toyota RA V4(7)When did Susan Lacke decide to leave the motoring world behind?A. When her car was severely damaged.B. When the public bus system was easy.C. When she wanted to save money on gas.D. When she wanted to jog to her work place.快速阅读填空题(1)By riding the bus to workplace, Lacke does not have to spend as much as she used to, and she plans to spend the savings in________(2)Law has to pay about 30 dollars per month for electricity used to________(3)The Chevolet Volt and other electric cars don't come cheap. The price of the car is close to 40 thousand dollars before________ Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)一、听力选择题(1)听录音，回答{TSE}题：{MP3:/examfiles/attached/media/20130523/20130523162817511751.mp3} {TS}A. He knows what is wrong with the watch.B. The woman doesn't need to buy another battery.C. The woman should get a new watch.D. The jewelry store can probably repair the woman's watch.(2)A. He can't wear the shin right now.B. He can't find the shirt.C. He doesn't like the shirt.D. He thinks the shin is inappropriate for the occasion.(3)A. Go to the beach with her friends.B. Postpone her meeting with Professor Jones.C. See Professor Jones after class.D. Give a speech in Professor Jones's class.(4)A. She isn't a very good student.B. She hasn't got her grades yet.C. She shouldn't worry about her grades.D. She doesn't like to tall about grades.(5)A. He got out of the shower to answer the phone.B. He didn't hear the phone ringing.C. There was something wrong with the shower.D. He took a shower earlier than usual.(6)A. His vacation has been postponed.B. He needs to take his medicine with him on vacation.C. He is going to change his allergy medicine.D. His allergies no longer bother him.(7)A. She might be late for her chemistry class.B. She'll borrow a bike after class.C. She might be delayed in the lab.D. She might ride her bike to the lab.(8)A. Catherine doesn't have much musical talent.B. Catherine taught herself to play the guitar.C. Catherine wants to play music with other people.D. Catherine has a summer job playing the guitar.(9)A. He gets ill at the same time every year.B. He doesn't get enough exercise.C. He often has diffi'culty sleeping.D. He is always sick throughout the winter.(10)A. He's unwilling to be immunized.B. He doesn't get enough rest.C. He forgets to take his medicine.D. He doesn't dress warmly enough.(11)A. Because physical examinations are given free there.B. Because he can get an influenza vaccination there.C. Because he'll be able to get a prescrpfion for medication there.D. Because he'll find literature on nutrition there.(12)根据所听到的内容回答：A. She attended one of its meetings.B. Her roommate was one of its members.C. She saw its members protesting.D. She read about it in the newspaper.(13)A. Secure more student parking spaces.B. Preserve an open space on campus.C. Get more funding for their group.D. Schedule a meeting with college administrators.(14)A. Go to class.B. Go on a picnic.C. Attend a meeting.D. Attend the rally.(15)A. Help the man plan a student rally.B. Use the student parking lot.C. Make a donation to support the group.D. Sign a petition.(16)根据所听到的内容，回答：A. To explain a new requirement for graduation．B. To interest students in a community service project．C. To discuss the problems of elementary school students．D. To recruit elementary school teachers for a special program．(17)A. He gives advice to tutors participating in the program．B. He teaches part-time in an elementary school．C. He observes elementary school students in the classroom．D. He helps students prepare their resumes．(18)A. Contact the elementary school．B. Sign up for a special class．C. Submit a resume to the dean．D. Talk to Professor Dodge(19)根据你所听到的内容，回答：A. The difficulty of breeding electric fish.B. The medical importance of electric fish.C. How certain fish use electricity.D. How fish navigate.(20)A. To destroy tree roots.B. To digest its food.C. To protect its territory.D. To find its way.(21)A. To hear a translation of her talk.B. To hear signals produced by electric fish.C. To hear sounds used to train electric fish.D. To hear a recording about electric fish.(22)根据以下内容回答：A. The oxygen level in the water.B. The angle of the treadwheel.C. The weights on the divers.D. The temperature of the water.(23)A. Because walking on Mars will be easier than walking on the Moon.B. Because there is more gravity on the Moon than on Mars.C. Because walking quickly will be more difficult on Mars than on the Moon.D. Because astronauts on Mars will require more oxygen than on the Moon.(24)A. They took short and quick steps.B. They were pulled off the treadwheel.C. They lost their balance.D. They took longer and coordinated steps.(25)A. Martian spacesuits will have larger air tanks.B. Martian spacesuits will be equipped with special weights.C. Martian spacesuits will be more flexible.D. Martian spacesuits will be less durable.二、听力(1)根据所听到的内容，请回答：Growing numbers of bright students face missing out on their first choice university, academics warned today, as figures showed three-quarters of institutions are being forced to reduce places.Almost 100 out of 130 universities in England could be forced to take fewer (36)________this year, following the introduction of Coalition reforms designed to drive down (37) ________fees.Many members of the elite Russell Group are among those facing (38)________ , with Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Southampton being particularly (39)______________.Data from the Government's Higher Education Funding Council for England suggests some newer universities such as Bedfordshire and East London are (40)________to lose around one-in-eight places.The cuts are being (41)________following the introduction of new rules that effectively (42) ________universities charging more than ￡7,500 in student fees from this autumn.It means large numbers of places are being (43) ________towards cheap further education colleges.Ministers are also lifting controls on the number of bright students gaining at least two A grades and a B at A-level that universities can recruit-leading to an inevitable scramble towards a small number of top institutions.The funding council's (44)____________________________________________But Prof Michael Farthing, vice-chancellor of Sussex University and chairman of the 1994 Group, which represents many small research institutions, said (45)_____ _____________________________________________"The number of students universities are allowed to recruit has been cut across the sector, with 20,000 places auctioned off to institutions with lower than average fees, "he said."(46)_____________________________ ___________________________"请在____36____处填上答案。

2013年06月大学英语四级真题含答案

2013年6月大学英语四级考试试题Part Writing (30 minute)Directions: For this part ,you are allowed 30minute to write a short essay on the topic of students selecting their lectures. You should write at least 120 words following the outline when bellow:1.有些大学允许学生自由选择某些课程的任课教师2.学生选择教师时所考虑的主要因素3.学生自选任课教师的益处和可能产生的问题Part II Reading comprehension (skimming and scanning ) (15 minute)HighwayA government study recommended a national highway system of 33,920 miles, and congress passed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944,which called for strict, centric controlled desert criteria.The interstate highway system was finally launched in 1956 and has been hailed as one of the greatest public works projects of the century .To build its 44,000-mile web of highways, bridge and tunnels, hundreds of unique engineering designs and solutions had to be worked out. Consider the many geographic, features of the country: mountains, steep grades, wetlands, rivers, deserts and plains. Variables included the slope of the land, the ability of the pavement to support the load. Innovative, designs of roadways, tunnels, bridges, overpasses, and interchanges that could run through or bypass urban areas soon began to weave their way across the country, forever altering the face of American.Long-span, segmented-concrete, cable-stayed bridges such as Hale Boggs in Louisiana and the Sunshine Skyway in Florida ,and remarkable tunnels like Fort Mchenry in Maryland and Mr. baker in Washington developed under the nation's physical challenges, Traffic control systems and methods of construction developed under the interstate program soon influenced highway construction around the world, and were invaluable in improving the condition of urban streets and traffic patterns.Today the interstate system links every major city in the U.S, and the U.S with Canada and Mexico. Built with safety in mind the highways have wide lanes and shoulders, dividing medians, or barriers, long entry and exit lanes, our engineered for safe turns, and limited access. The death rate on highways is half that of all other U.S roads (0.86 deaths per 100 million passenger miles compared to 1.99 deaths per 100 million on all other roads)By opening the North American continent, highways have enabled consumer goods and services to reach people in remote and rural areas of jobs, access to the growth options in terms of jobs access to cultural programs health care, and other benefits. Above all, the interstate system provides individuals with what they enrich most: personal freedom of mobility.The interstate system has been an essential element of the nation's economic growth in terms of shipping and job creation: more than 75 percent of the nation's freight deliveries arrive by truck. And most products that arrive by rail or air use interstates for the last leg of the journey by vehicle.Not only has the highway system affected the American economy by providing shipping routes, it has led to the growth of spin-off industries like service stations ,motels, restaurants, and shopping centers. It has allowed the relocation of manufacturing plants and other industries from urban areas to rural.By the end of the century there was an immense network of paved roads, residential streets, expressways, and freeways built to support millions of vehicles. The high way system was officially renamed for Eisenhower to honor his vision and leadership. The year construction began he said: "Together, the united forces of our communication and transportation systems are dynamic elements in the very name we bear -United States. Without them, we would be a mere alliance of many separate parts."1. National standards for paved roads were in place by 1921.2. General Eisenhower felt that the broad German motorways made more sense than the two-lane highways of America.3. It was in the 1950s that the American government finally took action to build a national highway system.4. Many of the problems presented by the country’s geograp hical features found solutions in innovative engineering projects.5. In spite of safety considerations, the death rate on interstate highways is still higher than that of other American roads.6. The interstate highway system provides access between major military installations in America.7. Services stations, motels and restaurants promoted the development of the interstate highway system.8. The greatest benefit brought about by the interstate system was___________9.Trucks using the interstate highways deliver more than__________________10.The interstate system was renamed after Eisenhower in recognition_____________Part Ⅲ Listening ComprehensionSection A11. A)The girls got on well with each other. B)It's understandable that girls don't get along.C)She was angry with the other young stars. D)The girls lacked the courage to fight.12. A)The woman does her own housework. B)The woman needs a housekeeper.C)The woman's house is in a mess. D)The woman works as a housekeeper.13. A)The Edwards are quite well-off.B)The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses.C)It'll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house.D)It's too expensive for the Edwards to live in their present house.14.A)The woman didn't except it to be so warm at noon. B)The woman is sensitive to weather changes.C)The weather forecast was unreliable D)The weather turned cold all of a sudden.15. A)At a clinic. B)At a restaurant. C)In a supermarket. D)In an ice cream shop.16. A)The woman did not feel any danger growing up in the Bronx.B)The man thinks it was quite safe living in the Bronx district.C)The woman started working at an early age to support her family .D)The man doesn’t think it safe to send an 8-year-old to buy things.17. A)The man has never seen the woman before. B)The two speakers work for the same company.C)The two speakers work in the same floor. D)The woman is interested in market research.18. A)The woman can't tolerate any noise. B)The man is looking foe an apartment.C)The man has missed his appointment. D)the woman is going to take a train trip.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A)To make a business report to the woman . B)To be interviewed for a job in the woman's company.C)To resign from his position in the woman's company. D)To exchange stock market information with the woman.20. A)He is head of a small trading company. B)He works in an international insurance company.C)He leads s team of brokers in a big company. D)He is a public relations officer in a small company.21. A)The woman thinks Mr. Saunders is asking for more than they can offer.B)Mr. Saunders will share one third of the woman's responsibilities.C)Mr. Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.D)The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr. Saunders' past experience.22. A)She's worried about the seminar. B)The man keeps interrupting her.C)She finds it too hard. D)She lacks interest in it.23. A)The lecturers are boring. B)The course is poorly designed.C)She prefers Philosophy to English. D)She enjoys literature more.24. A)Karen's friend. B)Karen's parents. C)Karen's lecturers. D)Karen's herself.25. A)Changing her major. B)Spending less of her parents' money.C)Getting transferred to the English Department. D)Leaving the university.Section BPassage One Question 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Rent a grave. B) Burn the body. C) Bury the dead near a church. D)buy a piece of land for a grave.27. A) To solve the problem of lack of land. B)To see whether they have decayed.C)To follow the Greek religious practice. D)To move them to a multi-Storey28. A)They should be buried lying down . B)They should be buried standing up.C)They should be buried after being washed. D)They should be buried when partially decayed.29. A)Burning dead bodies to ashes. B)Storing dead bodies in a remote place.C)Placing dead bodies in a bone room. D)Digging up dead bodies after three years.Passage Two Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A)Many foreign tourist visit the Unite States every year. B)Americans enjoy eating out with their friends.C)The United States is a country of immigrants. D)Americans prefer foreign foods to their own food.31. A)They can make friends with people from other countries.B)They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles.C)They can practice speaking foreign languages there.D)They can meet with businessmen from all over the world.32. A)The couple cook the dishes and the children help them .B)The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the address.C)The mother does the cooking while the famepand children within the guests.D)A hired cook prepares the dishes and the family members serve the guests.Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard .33. A)He took them to watch a basketball game. B)He trained them to play European football.C)He let them compete in getting balls out of a basket. D)He taught them to play an exciting new game.34. A)The players found the basket too high to teach. B)The players had trouble getting the ball out of the basket.C)The players had difficulty understanding the complex rules. D)The players soon found the game boring.35. A)By removing the bottom of the basket. B)By lowering the position of the basket.C)By simplifying the complex rules. D)By altering the size Of the basket.Section CF or American time is money. They say, “you only get so much time in this life; you'd better use it wisely." The(36)__________without be better than the past or present. As American are (37)__________to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activity, Thus American(38)__________a "well-organized" person is punctual and is(40)__________of other people's time. They do not (41)__________people's time with conversation or other activity that has no(42)__________beneficial outcome.The American attitude toward time is not (43)__________shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They aremore likely to regard time as (44)__________.One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the states is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day.In the contest (45)__________.McDonald’s, KFC, and eating meals. As McDonald’s restaurants(46)__________, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness.Part IV reading comprehension(reading in depth)Section AEI Nino is name given to the mysterious and often unpredictable change in the climate of the world. This strange ___47_____happens every five to eight years. It starts in the Pacific Ocean and is thought to be caused by a failure in the trade winds(信风)，which affects the ocean currents driven by these winds. As the trade winds lessen in ____48____,the ocean temperatures rise causing the Peru current flowing in form the east to warm up by as much as 5`C.The warming of the ocean has far-reaching effects. The hot, humid(潮湿的)air over the ocean causes severe ___49___thunderstorms.The rainfall is increased across South American ____50____floods to Peru. In the West pacific, there are droughts affecting Australia and Indonesia. So while some parts of the world prepare for heavy rains and floods, other parts face drought, poor crops and____51____.EI Nino usually lasts for about 18 months The 1982-83 EI Nino brought the most___52____weather in modern history .Its effect was worldwide and it left more than 2,000 people dead and caused over eight billion pounds ____53___of damage. The 1990 EI Nino will ____55___,but they are still not __56___sure what leads to it or what affects how strong it will be.A)estimate B)strength C)deliberately D)notify E)tropical F)phenomenon G)stable H)attractionI)completely J)destructive K)starvation L)bringing M)exhaustion N)worth O)strikeSection BPassage OneCommunications technologies are far from equal when it comes to conveying the truth. The first study to tell lies in phone conversations as they are in emails. The fact that emails are automatically recorded-and can come back to haunt(困扰)you appears to be the key to the finding.Jeff Hancock of Cornell University in Ithaca, Mew York, asked 30 students to keep a communications diary for a week. In it they noted the number of conversations or email exchanges they had lasting more than 10 minutes, and confessed to how many lies they told. Hancock then worked out the number of lies per conversation foe each medium .He found that lies made up 14 per cent of emails, 21 per cent of instant messages,27 per cent of face-to-face interactions and an astonishing 37 per cent of phone calls.His resolves to be presented at the conference on human-computer interaction in Vienna, Austria, in April, have surprised psychologists. Some expected e-mailers to be the biggest liars, reasoning that because deception makes people uncomfortable, the detachment(非直接接触）of emailing would make it easier to lie. Others expected people to lie more in face-to-face exchanges because we are most practiced at that form of communication.But Hancock says it is also crucial whether a conversation is being recorded and could be reread, and whether it occurs in real time. People appear to be afraid to lie when they know the communication could later be used to hold them to account, he says. This is why fewer lies appear in email than on the phone.People are also more likely to lie in real time in a instant message or phone call say-than if they have time to think of a response, says Hancock. He fond many lies are spontaneous(脱口而出的)responses to an unexpected demand, such as: “Do you like my dress?"Hancock hopes his research will help companies work our the best ways for their employees to communicate. For instance, the phone might be the best medium foe sales where employees are encouraged to stretch the truth. But, given his result, work assessment where honesty is a priority, might be best done using email.57.Hancock's study focuses on ____________.A)the consequences of lying in various communications’ media.B)the success of communications technologies in conveying ideas.C)people are less likely to lie in instant messages.D)people 's honesty levels across a range of communications media.58.Hancock's research finding surprised those who believed that________________.A)people are less likely to lie in instant messages. B)people are unlikely to lie in face-to-face interactions.C)people are most likely to lie in email communication D)People are twice as likely to lie in phone conversations.59. According to the passage, why are people more likely to tell the truth through certain media of communication?A)They are afraid of leaving behind traces of their lies. B)They believe that honesty is the best policy.C)They tend to be relaxed when using those media. D)They are most practiced at those forms of communication.60. According to Hancock the telephone is a preferable medium for promoting sales because____________.A)Salesmen can talk directly to their customers. B)Salesmen may feel less restrained to exaggerate.C)Salesmen can impress customers as being trustworthy. D)Salesmen may pass on instant messages effectively.61. It can be inferred from the passage that_____________.A)Honesty should be encouraged in interpersonal communicationsB)more employers will use emails to communicate with their employeesC)suitable media should be chosen for different communication purposesD) email is now the dominant medium of communication within a company.Passage TwoIn a country that defines itself by ideals, not by shared blood, who should be allowed to come to work and live here? In the wake of the Sept.11 attacks these questions have never seemed more pressing.On December .11,2001,as part of the effort to increase homeland security ,federal and local authorities in 14 states staged "Operation Safe Travel" -raids on airports to arrest employees with false identification(身份证明).In Salt Lake City there were 69 arrests. But those captured were anything but terrorists, most of them illegal immigrants from Central or South American .Authorities said the undocumented worker's illegal status made them open to blank mall(讹诈)by terrorists Many immigrants in Salt Lake City were angered by the arrests and said they felt as if they were being treated like disposable goods.Mayor Anderson said those feelings were justified to a certain extent. “We’re saying we want you to work in these places, we’re going to look the other way in terms of what our laws are, and then when it's convenient for us, or when we can try to make a point in terms of national security, especially after Sept.11, then you’re disposable Ther e are whole families being uprooted for all of the wrong reasons,” Anderson said.If Sept.11 had never happened the airport workers would not have been arrested and could have gone on quietly living in America, probably indefinitely .Ana Castro, a ,mana ger at a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop at the airport had been working 10 years with the same false Social Security card when she was arrested in the December airport raid. Now she and her family are living under the threat of deportation(驱逐出境)。

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