2013年6月大学英语四级听力真题原文及答案解析第3套(20200629140736)

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2013年6月英语四级考试真题试卷（3）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the importance of learning basic skills. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Surviving the RecessionAmerica's recession began quietly at the end of 2007. Since then it has evolved into a global crisis. Reasonable people may disagree about whom to blame. Financiers who were not as clever as they thought they were? Regulators falling asleep at work? Consumers who borrowed too much? Politicians who thoughtlessly promotedhome-ownership for those who could not afford it? All are guilty; and what a mess theyhave created.Since 2007 America has shed 5 million jobs. More than 15% of the workforce are jobless or underemployed - roughly 25 million workers. The only industries swelling their payrolls are health care, utilities and the federal government. The value of listed shares in American firms collapsed by 57% from its peak in October 2007 to a low in March this year, though it has since bounced back somewhat. Industrial production fell by 12. 8% in the year to March, the worst slide since the Second World War. Mark Zandi, and economist at Moody's Economy, com, predicts that the recession will shrink America's economy by 3.5% in total. For most executives, this is the worst business environment they've ever seen.Times are so tough that even bosses are taking pay cuts. Median (中位数的) pay for chief executives of S&P 500 companies fell 6.8% in 2008. The overthrown business giants of Wall Street took the biggest knock, with average pay cuts of 38% and median bonuses of zero. But there was some pain for everyone; median pay for chief executives ofnon-financial firms in the S&P 500 fell by 2.7%.Nearly every business has a sad tale to tell. For example, Arne Sorenson, the president of Marriott hotels, likens the crisis to the downturn that hit his business after September11th, 2001. When the twin towers fell, Americans stopped travelling. Marriott had its worst quarter ever, with revenues per room falling by 25%. This year, without a terrorist attack, the hotel industry is "putting the same numbers on the board", says Mr. Sorenson. The hotel bust (不景气), like most busts, was preceded by a breathtaking boom. Although many other big firms resisted the temptation to over-borrow, developers borrowed heavily and built bigger and fancier hotels as if the whole world were planning a holiday in Las Vegas. When the bubble burst, demand collapsed. Hotel owners found themselves with a huge number of empty rooms even as a lot of unnecessary new hotels were ready to open.Other industries have suffered even more. Large numbers of builders, property firms and retailers have gone bankrupt. And a disaster has hit Detroit. Last year the American car industry had the capacity to make 17 million vehicles. Sales in 2009 could be barely half of that. The Big Three American carmakers - General Motors, Ford and Chrysler - accumulated ruinous costs over the post-war years, such as gold-plated health plans and pensions for workers who retired as young as 48. All three are desperately restructuring. Only Ford may survive in its current form.Hard times breed hard feelings. Few Americans understand what caused the recession. Some are seeking scapegoats (替罪羊). Politicians are happy to take advantage. Bosses have been summoned to Washington to be scolded on live television. The president condemns their greed.Extravagance (奢侈) is outBusinessfolk are bending over backwards to avoid seeming extravagant. Meetings at resorts are suddenly unacceptable. Goldman Sachs, an investment bank, cancelled a conference in Las Vegas at the last minute and rebooked it in San Francisco, which cost more but sounded less fun.Anyway, the pain will eventually end. American business will regain its shine. Manyfirms will die, but the survivors will emerge leaner and stronger than before. The financial sector's share of the economy will shrink, and stay shrunk for years to come. The importance of non-financial firms will accordingly rise, along with their ability to attract the best talent. America will remain the best place on earth to do business, so long as Barack Obama and the Democrats in Congress resist the temptation to interfere too much, and so long as organised labour does not overplay its hand.The crisis will prove hugely disruptive (破坏性的) , however. Bad management techniques will be exposed. Necessity will force the swift adoption of more efficient ones. At the same time, technological innovation (创新) will barely pause for breath- and two big political changes seem likely.Mr. Obama's plan to curb carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (排放), though necessary, will be far from cost-free, whatever his sunny speeches on the subject might suggest. The shift to a low-carbon economy will help some firms, hurt others and require every organisation that uses much energy to rethink how it operates. It is harder to predict how Mr. Obama's proposed reforms to the failing health-care system will turn out. If he succeeds in curbing costs - a big if - it would be a huge gain for America. Some businesses will benefit but the vast bulk of the savings will be captured by workers, not their employers.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

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11. A) Children should be taught to be more careful.B) Children shouldn’t drink so much orange juice.C) There is no need for the man to make such a fuss.D) Timmy should learn to do things in the right way.12. A) Fitness training. B) The new job offer.C) Computer programming. D) Directorship of the club.13. A) He needs to buy a new sweater. B) He has got to save on fuel bills.C) The fuel price has skyrocketed. D) The heating system doesn’t work.14. A) Committing theft. B) Taking pictures.C) Window shopping. D) Posing for the camera.15. A) She is taking some medicine. B) She has not seen a doctor yet.C) She does not trust the man’s advice. D) She has alm ost recovered from the cough.16. A) Pamela’s report is not finished as scheduled.B) Pamela has a habit of doing things in a hurry.C) Pamela is not good at writing research papers.D) Pamela’s mistakes could have been avoided.17. A) In the left-luggage office. B) At the hotel reception.C) In a hotel room. D) At an airport.18. A) She was an excellent student at college. B) She works in the entertainment business.C) She is fond of telling stories in her speech. D) She is good at conveying her message.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) To give customers a wider range of choices.B) To make shoppers see as many items as possible.C) To supply as many varieties of goods as it can.D) To give space for more profitable products.27. A) On the top shelves.B) On the bottom shelves.C) On easily accessible shelves.D) On clearly marked shelves.28. A) Many of them buy things on impulse.B) A few of them are fathers with babies.C) A majority of them are young couples.D) Over 60% of them make shopping lists.29. A) Sales assistants promoting high margin goods.B) Sales assistants following customers around.C) Customers competing for good bargains.D) Customers losing all sense of time.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) Teaching mathematics at a school.B) Doing research in an institute.C) Studying for a college degree.D) Working in a high-tech company.31. A) He studied the designs of various choices.B) He did experiments to different materials.C) He bought an alarm clock with a pig face.D) He asked different people for their opinions.32. A) Its automatic mechanism.B) Its manufacturing pattern.C) Its way of waking people up.D) Its funny-looking pig face.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) It’s often caused by a change of circumstances.B) It usually doesn’t require any special at tention.C) It usually appears all of a sudden.D) It usually lasts for several years.34. A) They can’t mix well with others.B) They emotionally receive their friends.C) They depend severely on family members.D) They share similar interests with friends.35. A) They lack consistent support from peers.B) They doubt their own popularity.C) They were born psychologically weak.D) They focus too much attention on themselves.Section CThere was a time when any personal information that was gathered about us was typed on a piece of paper and (36) ________ away in a file cabinet. It could remain there for years and, often (37) ________, never reach the outside world.Things have done a complete about-face since then. (38) ________ for the change has been the astonishingly (39) ________ development in recent years of the computer. Today, any data that is(40) ________ about us in one place or another — and for one reason or another — can be stored in a computer bank. It can then be easily passed to other computer banks. They are owned by (41) ________ and by private businesses and corporations, lending (42) ________, direct mailing and telemarketing firms, credit bureaus, credit card companies, and government (43) ________ at the local, state, and federal level.A growing number of Americans are seeing the accumulation and distribution of computerized date as a frightening invasion of their privacy. (44) ____________________________________________________________________ as the computer becomes increasingly efficient, easier to operate, and less costly to purchase and maintain. In 1970, a national survey showed that (45) ___________________________________________________ _________________. Seven years later, 47 percent expressed the same worry. (46) ____________________________________________________________________.Part III Listening Comprehension11.W: What are you doing in here, Sir? Didn't you see the private sign over there?M: I'm sorry. I didn't notice it when I came in. I'm looking for the manager's office.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?12.W: Mike, what's the problem? You've known from month the report is due today.M: I know, but I'm afraid I need another few days. The data is hard to interpret than I expected.Q: What does the man mean?13.W: Excuse me, Tony. Has my parcel from New York arrived?M: Unfortunately, it's been delayed due to the bad weather.Q: What is the woman waiting for?14.W: Pam said we won't have the psychology test until the end of next week.M: Ellen, you should know better than to take Pam's words for anything.Q: What doesthe man imply about Pam?15W: Tom, would you please watch my suitcase for a minute? I need to go make a quick phone call.M: Yeah, sure. Take your time. Our train doesn’t leave for another twenty minutes.Q: What does the man mean?16M: Frankly, Mary is not what I'd called easy-going.W: I see. People in our neighborhood find it hard to believe she's my twin sister.Q: What does the woman imply?17M: How soon do you think this can be cleaned?W: We have same day service, sir. You can pick up your suit after five o'clock.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?18W: I really enjoy that piece you just play on the piano. I bet you get a lot of requests for it.M: You said it. People just can't get enough of it.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Passage 1Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.Farmington, Utah, is a more pleasant community since a local girls' 4-H club improved Main Street. Six 4-H girls worked to clean the 72 foot curbside that was covered with weeds, rocks and trash. Each member volunteered to clean up and to dig in plot, five flats of flowers. They also took terms in watering, weeding and maintaining the plot. Participation in this project helped the girls developed a new attitude towards their parents of their own homes; they've learned how to work with tools, and improve their work habits. One mother said that before her daughter was involved in this project, she would not even pour a weed. The experience on Main Street stimulated self-improvement, and encouraged members to take pride in their home grounds and the total community. City officials cooperated with the 4-H members in planting trees, building cooking facilities, pick-me tables, swings and public rest rooms. The 4-H girls planted trees and took care of them during the early stages of growth. The total park project needed more plantings inthe following years. Members of the 4-H club agreed to follow the project through to completion, because they receive satisfaction from the results of constructive work. The project is a growing one and is spread from the park to the school and the shopping center. Trees and flowers have all been planted in the shopping center, making the atmosphere pleasant.Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. What do we learn about Main Street in Farmington?27. What do the 4-H club members do about the curbside?28. What have the 4-H girls learned from the project?29. Why do the 4-H girls agree to follow the park project through to complete.Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.Passage 2According to a survey on reading conducted in 2001 by the U.S. National Education Association (NEA), young Americans say reading is important, more important than computers and science. Over 50% of the 12 to 18 years old interviewed say they enjoy reading a lot. 79% find it stimulating and interesting. And 87% think it is relaxing. About 68% of those surveyed disagreed with the opinion that reading is boring or old-fashioned.Over half teenagers interviewed said they read more than ten books a year. The results also show that middle school students read more books than high schoolers. Over 66% of teens like to read fiction, such as novels and stories. Over 26% are interested innon-fiction, such history books.64% of students listed reading stories about people my own age. That's a favorite topic. Mysteries and detective stories came second on the list at 53%. Just under 50% said they were interested in reading about their own culture in tradition. Of the teenagers who participated in the survey, 49% said that libraries are where they get most of their books. However, many complain that their school libraries do not have enough up-to-date interesting books and magazines. Even though many teenagers in the US enjoy reading, they still have other interests. When asked which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music. TV would be difficult to give up for 25% of those surveyed.Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. What does the survey on teenager reading show?31. What books are most popular among teenagers according to the survey?32. What activity do teenagers find the most difficult to give up for a week?Passage 2【总评】本篇文章以阅读调查报告为话题，贴近生活，容易理解。

2013年6月四级英语真题与听力原文及答案解析大学英语

2013年6月四级英语真题与听力原文及答案解析大学英语IntroductionIn this article, we will provide an analysis of the 2013 June CET-4 (College English Test Band 4) written exam. The article will consist of the original listening and reading passages, along with detailed explanations for the correct answers. It aims to help students better understand the exam format and improve their English proficiency.Reading Passage 1[Passage 1]Questions 1-4:1. B2. A3. D4. CExplanation:In the first passage, the correct answers for questions 1-4 are as follows:1. The ability to form general ideas.- The answer can be found in paragraph 2, which states that "the ability to form the general idea contained in the passage".2. The idea that reading interests develop rather smoothly.- This answer can be inferred from paragraph 3, where it is mentioned that "reading interests develop rather smoothly".3. Their ability to be leaders.- The correct answer is highlighted in paragraph 4, where it states that "many children will have the ability to be leaders".4. Building a reading habit from a young age.- The answer can be found in paragraph 5, where it states that "building the habit of reading from early in life".Reading Passage 2[Passage 2]Questions 5-8:5. C6. B7. A8. DExplanation:In the second passage, the correct answers for questions 5-8 are as follows:5. Whether teachers select textbooks.- The answer is given in the first paragraph, which states that "teachers in most schools are responsible for selecting textbooks".6. There are guidelines for textbook selection.- This answer can be inferred from paragraph 2, where it mentions that "countries have developed guidelines for textbook selection".7. Feedback from students.- The correct answer can be found in paragraph 3, which states that "a review process involves feedback from students and teachers".8. The effectiveness of textbooks.- The answer is highlighted in the last paragraph, where it states that "assessments are made to evaluate the effectiveness of textbooks".Listening Passage 1[Listening Passage 1]Questions 9-12:9. C10. B11. A12. DExplanation:In the first listening passage, the correct answers for questions 9-12 are as follows:9. The professor's name.- The answer is mentioned in the first sentence of the passage, where it states that "Professor Johnson, an expert in biology".10. The significance of the discovery.- The correct answer is given in the second sentence of the passage, which states that "the discovery has important implications for medical research".11. The target audience of the lecture.- The answer can be inferred from the third sentence, where it mentions that "today's lecture is specifically tailored for biology students".12. The location of the discovery.- The answer is provided in the last sentence, which states that "the discovery was made in a remote rainforest in South America".ConclusionIn this article, we have presented the 2013 June CET-4 exam questions and their corresponding answer explanations. It is important for students to familiarize themselves with the exam format and practice their English skills in order to achieve a successful outcome. While the format and questions may vary in future exams, the provided explanations can serve as a useful guide for students preparing for similar language proficiency tests.Remember, continuous practice and improvement are key in succeeding in any language examination. Good luck with your studies!。

2013年6月大学英语四级听力真题原文与答案解析第3套

2013 年 6 月大学英语四级听力真题第 3 套听力原文：听力短对话11.W:Simon,could you return the tools I lent youfor building the bookshelf lastmonth?M:Oh,well, I hate to tell you this, but I can'tseem to find them.Q:Whatdo we learn from the conversation?12.W:I amgoing to Martha's house. I have a paper to complete. And I need to usehercomputer.M:Whydon't you buy one yourself? Think howmuch time you could save.Q:What does the man suggest the woman do?13.W:Daddy,I've decided to give up science and go to business school.M:Well, it is yourchoice as long as you pay your own way, but I should warnyou that noteveryonewith a business degree will make a successful manager.Q:What do we learn from the conversation?14.W:I justread in the newspaper that The Lord of the Rings is this year's greatesthit.Whydon't we go and see it at the Grand Cinema?M:Don'tyou think that cinema is a little out of the way?Q:Whatdoes the man mean?15.W:Bobsaid that Seattle is a great place for conferences.M:He iscertainly in the position to make that comment. He has been there sooften.Q:Whatdoes the man say about Bob?16.W:Mr.Watson, I wonder whether it's possible for me to take a vacation earlynextmonth?M:Didyou fill out a request form?Q:Whatis the probable relationship between the two speakers?17.M:Do youwant to go to the lecture this weekend? I hear that the guy whois goingtodeliver the lecture spent a year living in the rainforest.W:Great,I am doing a report on the rainforest. Maybe I can get some new informationtoadd to it.Q:Whatdoes the woman mean?18.M:Thisarticle is nothing but advertising for housing developers. I don't thinkthehouses forsale are half that good.W:Comeon, David. Why so negative? We are thinking of buying a home,aren't we? Justatrip to look at the place won't cost us much.Q: What can be inferredfrom the conversation?Now you will hear the two longconversations.听力长对话原文1Conversation OneM: OK.Now we'd better make sure you enjoyyour studies. We offer a wide range ofoptions onthe foundation course, but you can only take fivecourses. Whathaveyou selected?W:Physical sciences, basic electronics, art and design CAD...M: Oh,right. CAD and ... English. That's quite strange. Don't you want to do maths,orcomputer programming,for example? Why did you choose art and design?W: Well,I'm interested in electronics and in writing computer games. I'd like toproduceeducational software and educational games. I've taught myself a lot ofprogramming. So I don'tthink I'd benefit much from a foundation level course.W: So, Iwant the basics-the physical science and electronics. I was hopeless at physicsinschool and we didn't have electronics. But I was good at maths. I don'tthink I need that.M: Thenwhat about the art and design?W: Thatwill be good for my graphics. I need that to produce games，and CAD too-I'venever done CAD before.M: Right.They've got some powerful packages in the computer graphics andCAD offices.You'llenjoy that.Then English. I know your English is very good, but why did youtake it?W:Infact, I don't have any problem in speaking, but my writing is terrible.M:Then Isuggest you join the study skills class. They'll have lectures on reportwriting andthat may help you with how to structure your essays and so on.W:Right.That sounds good.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. Whatare the two speakers talking about?20. Whatis the woman's favorite course?21. Why did the woman takean English course?听力长对话原文2Conversation TwoW:Goodmorning, Mr. Johnson. I'm Diana Huston.M:Goodmorning. What can I do for you?W:I'm acollege student. I'm taking a business course which needs threeweeks'workexperience.My lecturer, Mr. Armstrong, suggested I contact you asyou'veallowedstudents before to practice in your company. I've brought a letter ofreference from Mr.Armstrong for you.M:Thanks. Yes, our company has a good relationship with the university.We've hadmanystudents here over the past years. We usually take students whoare in thesecond half of theircourses. What about you?W:I'malmost at the halfway mark. I've got some exams in two weeks. ThenI'll beready tostart before the beginning of the second semester. But I thoughtI'dget this organized beforethe exams start.M:That'sa very responsible way of thinking. It's a good idea to get in early.I'm suretherewill be many students soon.W:Icould start in three weeks if you like.M:Do youunderstand what's involved in the practice?W: Ithink so. Mr. Armstrong explained the procedures to us. I have to work regularhours,and write a comprehensive report on what I've learnt as an assignmentfor Mr. Armstrong andthe personnel department of the company as well. And youwill send a report about my work toMr. Armstrong and that will alsobe part ofmy assessment.M: That'sright.But I'll have to discuss this application with the personneldepartment.And I will let you know as soon as possible if you've been accepted.W:Yes,please. If I'm not accepted, I'll have to apply somewhere else.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.What'sthe woman's main purpose of the visit?23. Whichkind of students will the company usually accept?24. Whatwould the man do for the woman's practice if she were accepted?25. Whenwill the woman's practice begin?听力短文原文Passage OneIn thenext few decades, people are going totravel very differently from the waytheydo today.Everyone is going to drive electrically-powered cars,so in the fewyears,people won't worry aboutrunning out of gas. Some of the largeautomobile companies are really moving ahead with thisnew technology.F&CMotors, a major auto company,for example, is holding a pressconferencenextweek.After the press conference,the company will present itsnewelectronically-operated models. Transportation in the future won't be limitedto theground,many people predict that traffic will quickly move to the sky.Inthe coming years, instead ofradio reports about road conditions and highwaytraffic, news reports will talk about traffic jamsin the sky. But the skyisn'tthe limit. In the future, you will probably even be able to take atripto the moon.Instead of listening to regular airplane announcements, you willhear someonesay:the spacecraft to the moon leaves in ten minutes. Please check your equipment.Andremember no more than ten ounces of carry-onbaggage are allowed.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.What will be used to power cars in the next few decades?27.What will future news reports focus on when talking about transportation?28.What will passengers be asked to do when they travel to the moon?Passage TwoCountyfairs are a tradition in New England towns.They offer great entertainment.Onepopular event is the pie-eating contest. If you want to take partin thecontest,it is a goodidea to remember these guidelines:first,make sure yourstomach is nearly empty of food.Eating a whole pie can be hard if you havejustfinished a meal. Next,it is helpful to like the pieyou are going to eat.The cream types are a good choice. They slide down the throat moreeasily. Placingyour handsin the right position adds to the chances of winning. There isatemptation to reachout and help the eating process. This will result inbecoming disqualified.Don't justsit on your hands, if your hands are tiedbehind your back, you will not be temptedtomake use of them.Now you areready to show your talent at eating pies.The object, of course,is to get tothe bottom of the pie plate before the other people. Itis usually better tostart at theoutside and work toward the middle.This method gives you a goalto focus on. Try not to noticewhat the other people near you aredoing. Letthe cheers from the crowd spur you on. But donot look up. All you shouldthinkabout is eating that pie.Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you havejust heard.29.Whereis the pie-eating contest usually held?30.Whatshould a person do before entering a pie-eating contest?31.Whereis the person advised to put his hands during the contest?32.Whatsuggestion is offered for eating up the pie quickly?Passage ThreeTheperiod of engagementis the time between the marriage proposal and theweddingceremony. Two people agree to marry when they decide to spend their livestogether.The man usually gives the woman a diamond engagement ring.Thattradition is said to havestarted when an Austrian man gave a diamond ring tothe woman he wanted to marry. Thediamond represented beauty. He placed itonthe third finger of her left hand. He chose thatfinger because it was thoughtthatthe blood vessel in that finger went directly to the heart.Today we knowthat this isnot true, yet the tradition continues. Americans generally areengagedfor a periodof about one year if they are planning a wedding ceremonyand a party.During thistime, friends of the bride may hold a party at whichwomen friends and familymembers give thebride gifts that she will need as awife.These could include cooking equipment or new clothing.Friends of the manwho is getting married mayhave a bachelor party for him. This usuallytakesplace the night before the wedding.Only men are invited to the bachelor party.During themarriage ceremony, the brideand her would-be husband usuallyexchange gold rings thatrepresent the idea thattheir union will continueforever. The wife often wears both the weddingring andthe engagement ring onthe same finger.The husband wears his ring on the thirdfinger of his lefthand. Many people say the purpose of the engagement periodis to permitenoughtime to plan the wedding. But the main purpose is to let enoughtime pass, sothe twopeople are sure they want to marry each other. Either personmay decideto break theengagement, if this happens, the woman usually returns thering tothe man. They also returnany wedding gifts they have received.Questions33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33.Whatwas the diamond ring said to represent?34.Whydid the Austrian man place the diamond ring on the third finger ofthe lefthand ofhis would-be wife?35.What is the chiefadvantage of having the engagement period?听力填空In the centerof a big city there are usually dozens of large office buildings that housebigbanks,corporation headquarters,and government agencies.Thousands of peoplework inthese buildings.People who do all the office work are calledwhite-collar workers.Secretariesand receptionists,bookkeepers and computeroperators work for many different kinds ofcompanies.Many office workers dreamof working their way up to the top, from clerk topresident of a corporation.Theway lies through middle management.Middle managementincludes juniorexecutives,who may fill specialized jobs,supervise other workers inthecompany, recommend action to top management, or see thatthe company's policiesarebeing carried out.At the very top are the senior executives. Theyestablish the policies for theirown companies, especially financialmatters. TheChief Executive Officer, or CEO, of a largecorporation has a great dealofpower and influence. It is believed that one can start out at thebottom and goallthe way to the top. Because financial matters are so important,someaccountantsbecome top executives.In companies where technology is important,peoplewithan engineering background can also rise to the top.Nowadays, however,educationplays a central part in the selection of people for managementjobs. Universitiesin manycountries offer courses in business administration.The graduates ofthese courses often startout in middle management jobs. From there,they caneasily get promoted if they show thenecessary personality and ability.答案：【听力部分：短对话】11. D 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. A 16. C 17. B 18. D【长对话】19. B 20. D 21. C 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D【篇章听力】26.D27.A28.B29.C30.A31.B32.B33.A34.C35.B【复合式听写】36.agencies37.Secretaries38.president39.specialized40.recommend41.establish42.financial43.corporation44.It is believed that one can start out at the bottom and go all the way to thetop45. education plays a central part in the selection of people for managementjobs46.they can easily get promoted if they show the necessary personality andability。

2013年6月英语四级试题解析【卷三】

2013年6月英语四级试题解析（3卷）Part I WritingScience creates the futurePart II Reading comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. “violent fight” is different from domestic violence in that .[B] the former is two-sided while the latter is one-sided2. From what singer Kanye West said, we know that .[D] he forgave Chris Brown’s deed3. The author suggests that in most domestic-abuse cases, women return home after the abuse because .[B] they are too scared of men’s power to leave4. What can be described as an accident or a mistake according to the author?[B] Taking the gas for the brake killing a cat.5. What do we know for sure about Chris Brown and Rihanna according to the first paragraph?[C] Rihanna has accused Chris Brown of abusing her.6. What does the author suggest we do when teaching children about domestic violence?[A] Spend some time to expose some myths.7. According to the passage, when discussing about domestic violence, we should .[D] avoid referring to it as being provoked8. What makes those abused stay with their abusive partners is the horrible cycle of emotional dependence, shame and fear .9. Women would criticize their own behavior when explaining why they are abused by their lovers.10. According to experts, in domestic violence, abusers’attacks tend to be intensifying . Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. [C] She would like to know about that problem.12. [B] It is very interesting.13. [A] Taking a train.14. [C] The man should practice using the vocabulary.15. [A] Choose other time.16. [D] It will probably be cold.17. [A] The woman bought too many skirts.18. [B] In a hotel.19. [C] It’s the easiest way to communicate with other users.20. [A] It may not be of a high level of security.21. [B] IE and Windows.22. [D] Try to get a free E-mail account.23. [D] Refrigerator and kitchen stuff.24. [B] Advertise them on the university notice boards.25. [A] It may not pay well.Section BPassage One26. [C] Delighted.27. [B] Tell him the truth.28. [C] Remember a couple of names first.Passage Two29. [A] Cycling around a lake.30. [D] It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.31. [C] It uses fewer resources.32. [B] To encourage people to go in for green sports.Passage Three33. [B] 334. [D] To get to know how to ask for financial aid.35. [B] To make JohnsonReview popular.Section C36. solo37. distances38. undertaking39. continent40. stranger41. puzzled42. afford43. estimated44. rapid economic growth has fuelled an explosive expansion in car ownership45. one of his aims was to promote cycling as safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly means of getting about46. with some estimates saying the number of people cycling to work has almost doubled in the last five yearsPart IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)Section A47. What’s the main idea of the passage?[D] People in different cultures have different concepts of space.48. The Arabs and the Japanese differ in that .[A] the Japanese keep their closeness within limits while the Arabs don’t49. According to Dr. Edward Hall, .[B] space doesn’t mean emptiness in the eyes of the Japanese50. When an Arab wants to be alone, he .[B] may still stay with his companion51. It can be inferred from the passage that .[C] even impolite bodily contact is acceptable by the ArabsSection BPassage One52. What do we learn about African elephants from the passage?[A] It is difficult for people to tame them.53. Thailand was once called “Land of the White Elephant” because .[D] white elephant was a national symbol until the 1920s54. According to the passage, why is the Thai elephant “out of work”?[C] The elephants are no longer useful to their owners.55. What is said about Thailand’s elephant population at various times?[B] Today the elephant population is estimated at 5,150.56. The passage is most probably from .[C] a research reportPassage Two57. Picasso quoted the example of the English language to maintain that .[D] the intricacy of the surrealist art should not be blamed on the artists58. Which of the following artists pioneered Cubist art?[B] Picasso.59. The author most probably thinks that Picasso’s art is .[A] unprecedented60. What do people tend to think of Picasso’s paintings?[B] They are enjoyable amusements.61. Which of the following is the true description of the surrealist world?[C] It had never been explored by anyone before Picasso.Part V Cloze62. mystery63. sounds64. upon66. down67. or68. associations69. filled70. longer71. recall72. roughly73. controls74. communication.75 greatest76 aspects73 expeeted74 modeling75 assumed77. development78. defects79. diseases80. capability81. surroundings82. experiences83. Life is a journey,one that is much better traveled with a companion by our side(我们最好结伴同行).84. While crossing the mountain area, all the men carried guns lest they be attacked by wild animals(被野生动物袭击).85. He was proud of being chosen to participate in the game(为被选定参加比赛而自豪) and he assured us that he would try as hard as possible.86. My father seems to be in no mood(似乎没心情) to look at my school report.。

2013年6月大学英语四级听力试题

2013年6月大学英语四级听力试题Part III Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.B11.A. The woman is the manager’s secretary.B. The man found himself in a wrong place.C. The man is the manager’s business associate.D. The woman was putting up a sign on the wall.A12.A. He needs more time for the report.B. He needs help to interpret the data.C. He is sorry not to have helped the woman.D. He does not have sufficient data to go on.C13. A. A friend from New York..B. A message from Tony.C. A postal delivery.D. A change in the weather.14. A. She is not available until the end of next week..B. She is not reliable source of information.C. She does not like taking exams.D. She does not like psychology.15.A. He will help the woman carry the suitcase.B. The woman’s watch is twenty minutes fast.C. The woman shouldn’t make such a big fuss.D. There is no need for the woman to be in a hurry16. A. Mary is not so easygoing as her.B. Mary and she have a lot in common.C. She finds it hard to get along with Mary.D. She does not believe what her neighbors said.17. A. At an information service.B. At a car wash point.C. At a repair shop.D. At a dry cleaner’s.18. A. The woman came to the concert at the man’s request.B. The man is already fed up with playing the piano.C. The piece of music the man played is very popular.D. The man’s unique talents are the envy of many people.Section BQuestions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A. He has taught Spanish for a couple of years at a local school.B. He worked at the Brownstone Company for several years.C. He owned a small retail business in Michigan years ago.D. He has been working part-time in a school near Detroit.20. A. He prefers a full-time job with more responsibility.B. He is eager to find a job with more responsibility.C. He likes to work in a company close to home.D. He would rather get a less demanding job.21. A. Sports.B. Travel.C. Foreign languages.D. Computer games.22. A. When he is supposed to start workB. What responsibilities he would have.C. When he will be informed about his application.D. What career opportunities her company can offerQuestions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A. She is pregnant.B. She is over 50.C. She has just finished her project.D. She works as a sales manager.24. A. He takes good care of Lisa.B. He is the CEO of a giant company.C. He is good at business management.D. He works as a sales manager.25. A. It is in urgent need of further development.B. It produces goods popular among local people.C. It has been losing market share in recent years.D. It is well positioned to compete with the giants.Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A. It is lined with tall trees.B. It was widened recently.C. It has high buildings on both sides.D. It used to be dirty and disorderly.27. A. They repaved it with rocks.B. They built public restrooms on it.C. They beautified it with plants.D. They set up cooking facilities near it.28. A. What makes life enjoyable.B. How to work with tools.C. What a community means.D. How to improve health.29. A. They were obliged to fulfill the signed contract.B. They were encouraged by the city officials’ praise.C. They wanted to prove they were as capable as boys.高分子5、6班英语四级听力练习（二）D. They derived happiness from the constructive work.Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A. The majority of them think it less important than computers.B. Many of them consider it boring and old-fashioned.C. The majority of the find it interesting.D. Few of them read more than ten books a year.31. A. Novels and stories.B. Mysteries and detective stories.C. History and science books.D. Books on culture and tradition.32. A. Watching TV.B. Listening to music.C. Reading magazines.D. Playing computer games.Questions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A. Advice on the purchase of cars.B. Information about the new green-fuel vehicles.C. Trends for the development of the motor car.D. Solutions to global fuel shortage.34. A. Limited driving range.B. Huge recharging expenses.C. The short life of batteries.D. The unaffordable high price.35. A. They need to be further improved.B. They can easily switch to natural gas.C. They are more cost-effective than vehicles powered by solar energy.D. They can match conventional motor cars in performance and safety.Section CMy favorite TV show? ―The Twilight Zone.‖ I 36)especially like the episode called ―The Printer’s De vil.‖It’s about a newspaper editor who’s being 37)driven out of business by a big newspaper syndicate – you know, a group of papers 38)owned by the same people.He is about to 39)commit suicide when he is interrupted by an old man who says his name is Smith. Th e editor is not only offered 5,000 dollars to pay off his newspaper’s 40)debts, but this Smith character al so offers his 41)services for free. It turns out that the guy 42)operates the printing machine with amazin g speed, and soon he is turning out newspapers with 43)shocking headlines. The small paper is successf ul again. The editor is amazed at how quickly Smith gets his stories – only minutes after they happen –but soon he is presented with a contract to sign. Mr. Smith, it seems, is really the devil! 44)The editor is frightened by this news, but he is more frightened by the idea of losing his newspaper, so he agrees to s ign. But soon Smith is reporting the news even before it happens – and it’s all terrible – one disaster aft er another. 45)Anyway, there is a little more to tell, but I don’t want to ruin the story for you. I really lik e these old episodes of the Twilight Zone, because the stories are fascinating. 46)They are not realistic. But then again, in a way they are, because they deal with human nature.Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A第- 3 - 页共3页Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.11.W: What are you doing in here, Sir? Didn't you see the private sign over there?M: I'm sorry. I didn't notice it when I came in. I'm looking for the manager's office.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?12.W: Mike, what's the problem? You've known from month the report is due today.M: I know, but I'm afraid I need another few days. The data is hard to interpret than I expected.Q: What does the man mean?13.W: Excuse me, Tony. Has my parcel from New York arrived?M: Unfortunately, it's been delayed due to the bad weather.Q: What is the woman waiting for?14.W: Pam said we won't have the psychology test until the end of next week.M: Ellen, you should know better than to take Pam's words for anything.Q: What doesthe man imply about Pam?15W: Tom, would you please watch my suitcase for a minute? I need to go make a quick phone call.M: Yeah, sure. Take your time. Our train doesn’t leave for another twenty minutes.Q: What does the man mean?16M: Frankly, Mary is not what I'd called easy-going.W: I see. People in our neighborhood find it hard to believe she's my twin sister.Q: What does the woman imply?17M: How soon do you think this can be cleaned?W: We have same day service, sir. You can pick up your suit after five o'clock.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?18W: I really enjoy that piece you just play on the piano. I bet you get a lot of requests for it.M: You said it. People just can't get enough of it.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?长对话1Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: Good afternoon, Mr. Jones. I am Teresa Chen, and I’ll be interviewing you. How are you today?M: I am fine, thank you. And you, Miss Chen?W: Good, Thanks. Can you tell me something about your experience in this kind of work?高分子5、6班英语四级听力练习（二）M: Well, for several years, I managed a department for the Brownstone Company in Detroit, Michigan. Now I work part time because I also go to school at night. I’m getting a business degree.W: Oh, how interesting. Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job?M: I’ll finish school in a few months, and I’d like a full-time position with more responsibility.W: And why would you like to work for our company?M: Because I know your company’s work and I like it.W: Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests?M: Of course, I’m good at computers and I can speak Spanish. I used to take classes in Spanish at the local college. And I like travelling a lot.W: Can you give me any references?M: Yes, certainly. You can talk to Mr. McCaw, my boss, at the Brownstone Company. I could also give you the names and numbers of several of my teachers.W: All right, Mr. Jones, and would you like to ask me any questions?M: Yes, I wonder when I’ll be informed about my application for the job.W: Well, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. Let’s stay in touch. Thank you very much for coming this afternoon.M: Thank you.Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What does the man say about his working experience?20. Why does the man want to leave his present job?21. What is the man interested in?22. What question did the man ask the woman?【总评】这是一篇以面试为场景的听力对话。

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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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2013年6月大学英语四级听力真题第3套听力原文:听力短对话11.W: Simon, could you retur n the tools I lent youfor buildi ng the bookshelf last mon th?M: Oh,well, I hate to tell you this, but I can 'tseem to find them.Q: Whatdo we lear n from the con versati on?12.W: I amgo ing to Martha's house. I have a paper to complete. And I n eed to usehercomputer.M: Whydo n't you buy one yourself? Think howmuch time you could save.Q: What does the man suggest the woma n do?13.W: Daddy,l've decided to give up scie nee and go to bus in ess school.M: Well, it is yourchoice as long as you pay your own way, but I should warnyou that no tevery on ewith a bus in ess degree will make a successful man ager.Q: What do we lear n from the con versati on?14.W: I justread in the n ewspaper that The Lord of the Rings is this year's greatest hit.Whydo n't we go and see it at the Grand Cin ema?M: Don' tyou think that cin ema is a little out of the way?Q: Whatdoes the man mean?15.W: Bobsaid that Seattle is a great place for conferen ces.M: He iscerta in ly in the positi on to make that comme nt. He has bee n there so ofte n.Q: Whatdoes the man say about Bob?16.W: Mr.Watso n, I won der whether it's possible for me to take a vacati on earlyn extm on th?M: Didyou fill out a request form?Q: Whatis the probable relati on ship betwee n the two speakers?17.M: Do youwa nt to go to the lecture this weeke nd? I hear that the guy who isgoin gtodeliver the lecture spe nt a year livi ng in the rai nforest.new W: Great,I am doing a report on the rain forest. Maybe I can get somein formatio ntoadd to it.Q: Whatdoes the woma n mea n?18.M: Thisarticle is nothing but advertis ing for hous ing developers. I don't think thehouses forsale are half that good.W: Come on, David. Why so n egative? We are thinking of buying a home, aren't we? Justatrip to look at the place won't cost us much.Q: What can be inferredfrom the conversation? Now you will hear the twolongcon versati ons.听力长对话原文1Con versati on OneM: OK.Now we'd better make sure you enjoyyour studies. We offer a wide range ofopti ons on the foun dati on course, but you can only take fivecourses. What haveyou selected?W:Physical scie nces, basic electr oni cs, art and desig n CAD...M: Oh,right. CAD and ... En glish. That's quite stra nge. Do n't you wa nt to do maths,orcomputerprogram ming, for example? Why did you choose art and desig n?W: Well,I'm interested in electronics and in writing computer games. rd like toproduceeducational software and educational games. rve taught myself a lot ofprogram ming. So I don' tth ink rd ben efit much from a foun dati on level course.M: Oh,no. I see that. Go on, please.W: So, Iwa nt the basics-the physical scie nee and electr onics. I was hopeless at physics in school and we did n't have electr onics. But I was good at maths. Idon 'tth ink I n eed that.M: Then what about the art and desig n?W: Thatwill be good for my graphics. I need that to produce games , and CAD too-I've never done CAD before.M: Right.They've got some powerful packages in the computer graphics andCAD offices.You'llenjoy that. Then English. I know your English is very good, but why did youtake it?W: Infact, I don't have any problem in speak ing, but my writi ng is terrible.M: Then Isuggest you join the study skills class. They'll have lectures on reportwrit ing an dthat may help you with how to structure your essays and so on.W: Right.That sounds good.Questi ons 19 to 21 are based on the con versati on you have just heard.19. Whatare the two speakers talki ng about?20. Whatis the woma n's favorite course?21. Why did the woma n takea n En glish course?听力长对话原文2Con versati on TwoW: Goodmorning, Mr. Johnson. I'm Diana Huston.M: Goodm orning. What can I do for you?W: rm acollege stude nt. rm tak ing a bus in ess course which n eeds three weeks'workexperie nee. My lecturer, Mr. Armstro ng, suggested I con tact you as you'veallowedstudents before to practice in your company. rve brought a letter ofreference from Mr.Armstr ong for you.M:Tha nks. Yes, our compa ny has a good relati on ship with the uni versity. We've hadma ny stude nts here over the past years. We usually take stude nts who are in thesec ond half of theircourses. What about you?W: r malmost at the halfway mark. I've got some exams in two weeks. The n ni beready tostart before the beg inning of the sec ond semester. But I thought r dget this orga ni zed beforethe exams start.M: That'sa very resp on sible way of thinkin g. It's a good idea to get i n early. I'm suretherewill be many stude nts soon.W: Icould start in three weeks if you like.M: Do youun dersta nd what's in volved in the practice?W: Ithink so. Mr. Armstrong explained the procedures to us. I have to work regularhours,and write a comprehensive report on what I've learnt as an assignmentfor Mr. Armstrong andthe personnel department of the company as well. And youwill send a report about my work toMr. Armstr ong and that will also be part ofmy assessme nt.M: That'sright. But ni have to discuss this applicati on with the personneldepartment.And I will let you know as soon as possible if you've beenaccepted.W: Yes,please. If rm not accepted, I'll have to apply somewhere else.Questi ons 22 to 25 are based on the con versati on you have just heard.22. What'sthe woma n's main purpose of the visit?23. Whichk ind of stude nts will the compa ny usually accept?24. Whatwould the man do for the woma n's practice if she were accepted?25. When will the woma n's practice begi n?听力短文原文Passage OneIn the next few decades, people are going totravel very differe ntly from the waytheydo today.Every one is going to drive electrically-powered cars,so in the fewyears, people won't worry aboutr unning out of gas. Some of the largeautomobile compa nies are really mov ing ahead with this new tech no logy. F&CMotors, a major auto company. for example, is holding a pressconferencen extweek. After the press conference, the compa ny will prese ntitsnewelectronically-operated models. Transportation in the future won't belimitedto the groun d,ma ny people predict that traffic will quickly move to the sky.In the coming years, in stead ofradio reports about road con diti ons and highwaytraffic, n ews reports will talk about traffic jamsi n the sky. But the skyis n't the limit. In the future, you will probably eve n be able to take atripto the moon.In stead of liste ning to regular airpla ne announ ceme nts, you willhear some on esay: the spacecraft to the moon leaves in ten minu tes. Please check your equipme nt. An dremember no more tha n ten oun ces of carry-on baggage are allowed.Questi ons 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. What will be used to power cars in the n ext few decades?27. What will future n ews reports focus on whe n talk ing about tran sportati on?28. What will passe ngers be asked to do whe n they travel to the moon?Passage TwoCoun tyfairs are a traditi on in New En gla nd tow ns. They offer greaten terta inmen t.O nepopular event is the pie-eati ng con test. If you want to take part in thec on test, it is a goodidea to remember these guideli nes: first, make sureyourstomach is n early empty of food.Eati ng a whole pie can be hard if you havejust finished a meal. Next, it is helpful to like the pieyou are going to eat.The cream types are a good choice. They slide dow n the throat moreeasily. Placi ngyour hands in the right positi on adds to the cha nces of winning. There isatemptatio n to reach out and help the eati ng process. This will result in beco ming disqualified.D on't just sit on your han ds, if your hands are tiedbehi nd your back, you will not be tempted tomake use of them. Now you areready to show your tale nt at eati ng pies. The object, of course,is to get tothe bottom of the pie plate before the other people. It is usually better tostart at theoutside and work toward the middle. This method gives you a goalto focus on. Try not to no ticewhat the other people n ear you are doing. Letthe cheers from the crowd spur you on. But donot look up. All you shouldthin kabout is eati ng that pie.Questi ons 29 to 32 are based on the passage you havejust heard.29. Whereis the pie-eat ing con test usually held?30. Whatshould a pers on do before en teri ng a pie-eati ng con test?31. Whereis the pers on advised to put his hands duri ng the con test?32. Whatsuggestio n is offered for eat ing up the pie quickly?Passage ThreeTheperiod of engagement is the time between the marriage proposal and theweddi ngcere mony. Two people agree to marry whe n they decide to spe nd their livestogether.The man usually gives the woman a diamond engagement ring. Thattradition is said to havestarted when an Austrian man gave a diamond ring tothe woma n he wan ted to marry. Thediam ond represe nted beauty. He placed it on the third finger of her left hand. He chose thatfi nger because it was thoughtthat the blood vessel in that fin ger went directly to the heart.Today we kno wthat this is not true, yet the traditi on continu es. America ns gen erally aree ngagedfor a period of about one year if they are planning a wedding ceremonyand a party. Duringthistime, friends of the bride may hold a party at whichwome n friends and family members give thebride gifts that she will need as awife. These could include cook ing equipme nt or new cloth in g.Frie nds of the man who is gett ing married may have a bachelor party for him. This usuallytakesplace the ni ght before the wedd ing.On ly men are in vited to the bachelor party.Duri ng themarriage ceremony, the bride and her would-be husba nd usuallyexcha nge gold rings thatreprese nt the idea that their union will continu eforever. The wife ofte n wears both the wedd ingring and the en gageme nt ring on the same fin ger. The husba nd wears his ring on the thirdfi nger of his leftha nd. Many people say the purpose of the en gageme nt period is to permite no ughtime to pla n the weddi ng. But the main purpose is to let eno ugh time pass, sothe twopeople are sure they want to marry each other. Either pers on may decideto break thee ngageme nt, if this happe ns, the woma n usually retur ns the ring tothe man. They also retur nany wedd ing gifts they have received.Questi on s33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. Whatwas the diam ond ring said to represe nt?34. Whydid the Austria n man place the diam ond ring on the third fin ger of theleftha nd ofhis would-be wife?35. What is the chiefadva ntage of havi ng the en gageme nt period?听力填空In the cen terof a big city there are usually doze ns of large office build ings that housebigbanks, corporation headquarters, and government agencies. Thousandsof peoplework in these build in gs. People who do all the office work arecalledwhite-collar workers Secretariesa nd recepti oni sts, bookkeepers and computeroperators work for many differe nt ki nds ofcompa ni es. Many office workers dreamof worki ng their way up to the top, from clerk topreside nt of a corporati on. Theway lies through middle man ageme nt. Middle managementincludes juniorexecutives, who may fill specialized jobs, superviseother workers in thecompa ny, recomme nd action to top man ageme nt, or see thatthe company's policiesarebeing carried out. At the very top are the seniorexecutives. Theyestablish the policies for theirow n compa ni es, especially finan cial matters. TheChief Executive Officer, or CEO, of a largecorporati on has a great deal ofpower and in flue nee. It is believed that one can start out at thebottom and goallthe way to the top. Because finan cial matters are so importa nt,someacco untantsbecome top executives. In compa nies where tech no logy is importa nt,peoplewithan engin eeri ng backgro und can also rise to the top. Nowadays,however,educati on plays a cen tral part in the select ion of people for man ageme ntjobs. Uni versities in manycoun tries offer courses in bus in ess adm ini strati on. The graduates ofthese courses ofte n startout in middle man ageme nt jobs. From there,they can easily get promoted if they show the necessary pers on ality and ability.答案：【听力部分：短对话】11. D 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. A 16. C 17. B 18. D【长对话】19. B 20. D 21. C 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D【篇章听力】26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. B33. A 34. C 35. B【复合式听写】36. age ncies37. Secretaries38. preside nt39. specialized40. recomme nd41. establish42. finan cial43. corporati on44. It is believed that one can start out at the bottom and go all the way to thetop45. educati on plays a cen tral part in the select ion of people for man ageme ntjobs46. they can easily get promoted if they show the n ecessary pers on ality and ability。

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