2013年12月大学英语四级(CET4)考试样卷(改革后新题型)

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

PartII Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about whatwas said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. Aftereach question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Thenmark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throughthe centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

( ) 11. The reason ________ I’m phoning to you is to tell you about a farewell party on Saturday.A. becauseB. whyC. forD. which( ) 12. Do you remember the day ________ I came to you to borrow a history book?A. thatB. whichC. whenD. where( ) 13. My grandmother read the sad story, _____________.A. was cryingB. criedC. cryingD. to cry( ) 14. __________, I will enter for the SSP English contest without the slightest hesitation.A. Given another chanceB. Giving another chanceC. Give another chanceD. To give another chance.( ) 15. _________ I know the money is safe, I shall not worry about it.A. Even thoughB. UnlessC. As long asD. While( ) 16. ________ the poem a second time, the meaning will become clearer to you.A. While readingB. When you readC. If readingD. Having read ( ) 17. It __________ last night for all the trees are covered with snow now.A. must have snowedB. should have snowedC. may have snowedD. ought to have snowed( ) 18. Children under 12 years of age in that country __________ be under adult supervision when in a public library.A. mustB. mayC. canD. need( ) 19. These books are very useful to those _________ first foreign language is Japanese.A. whoB. whoseC. whomD. of whom( ) 20. He studied very hard when he was young, _________ contributes to his success in later life.A. thatB. so thatC. whatD. which( ) 21. Is this museum ___________ the students visited the day before yesterday?A. whereB. in thatC. the oneD. at which( ) 22. In many western countries much has been done to prevent environment from __________.A. pollutedB. to be pollutedC. be pollutingD. being polluted ( ) 23. We might as well make use _______ the hotel’s facilities.A. ofB. withC. toD. about( ) 24. ________ by her diligence and intelligence, I can say for sure that she will prove herself a promising student.A. ImpressingB. ImpressedC. Being impressedD. Having been impressed( ) 25. Only through hard work and patience_________ his childhood dream.A. he realizedB. did he realizeC. realized heD. realize did he( ) 26. Jane has two brothers, ___________ we sent abroad to study medicine in the 1980s.A. bothB. both of themC. both of whomD. of whomPassage OneGlobal warming is causing more than 300,000 deaths and about $125 billion in economic losses each year, according to a report by the Global Humanitarian Forum, an organization led by Kofi Annan, the former United Nations secretary general.The report, to be released Friday, analyzed data and existing studies of health, disaster, population and economic trends. It found that human-influenced climate change was raising the global death rates from illnesses including malnutrition(营养不良) and heat-related health problems.But even before its release, the report drew criticism from some experts on climate and risk, who questioned its methods and conclusions. Along with the deaths, the report saidthat the lives of 325 million people, primarily in poor countries,were being seriously affected by climate change. It projected that the number would double by 2030.Roger Pielke Jr., a politicalscientist at the Universityof Colorado, Boulder, who studies disaster trends, said the Forum’s report was “a methodological embarrassment” because there was no way todistinguish deathsor economic losses related to human-driven global warming amid the much larger losses resulting from the growth in populations and economic development in vulnerable(易受伤害的) regions. Dr. Pielke said that “climate change is an important problem requiring our utmost attention.” But the report, he said, “will harm the cause for action on both climate change and disasters because it is so deeply flawed(有瑕疵的).”However, Soren Andreasen, a social scientist at Dalberg Global Development Partners who supervised the writing of the report, defended it, saying that it was clear that the numbers were rough estimates. He said the report was aimed at world leaders, who will meet in Copenhagen in December tonegotiate a new international climate treaty.In a press release describing the report,Mr. Annan stressed the need for the negotiations to focus on increasing the flow of money fromrich to poor regions to help reduce their vulnerability to climate hazards while still curbing the emissions of the heat-trapping gases. More than 90% of the human and economic losses from climate change are occurring in poor countries, according to the report.56. What is the finding of the Global Humanitarian Forum?A) Rates of death from illnesses have risen due to global warming.B) Global temperatures affect the rate of economic development.C) Malnutrition has caused serious health problems in poor countries.D) Economic trends have to do withpopulation and natural disasters.57. What do we learn about the Forum’s report from the passage?A) It caused a big stir in developing countries.B) It was warmly received by environmentalists.C) It aroused a lot of interest in the scientific circles.D) It was challenged by someclimate and risk experts.58. What does Dr. Pielke say about the Forum’s report?A) Its statistics look embarrassing.B) It deserves our closest attention.C) It is invalid in terms of methodology.D) Its conclusion is purposely exaggerated.59. What is Soren Andreasen’s view of the report?A) Its conclusions are based on carefully collected data.B) It is vulnerable to criticism if the statistics are closely examined.C) It will give rise to heated discussions at the Copenhagen conference.D) Its rough estimates are meant to draw the attention of world leaders.60. What does Kofi Annan say should be the focus of the Copenhagen conference?A) How human and economic losses fromclimate change can be reduced.B) How rich countries can better helppoor regions reduce climate hazards.C) How emissions of heat-trapping gases can be reduced on a global scale.D) How rich and poor regionscan share responsibility in curbing global warming.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.It’s an annual argument. Do we or do we not go on holiday? My partner says no because the boiler could go, or the roof fall off, and we have no savings to save us. I say you only live once and we work hard and what’s the point if you can’t go on holiday. The joy of a recession means no argument next year –we just won’t go.Since money is known to be one of the things most likely to bring a relationship to its knees, we should be grateful. For many families the recession means more than not booking a holiday. A YouGov poll of 2,000 people found 22% said they were arguing more with the ir partners because of concerns about money.What’s less clear is whether divorce and separation rates rise in a recession – financial pressures mean couples argue more but make splitting up less affordable. A recent research shows arguments about money were especiallydamaging to couples. Disputes werecharacterised by intense verbal(言语上的) aggression, tended to be repeated and not resolved, and made men, more than women, extremely angry.Kim Stephenson, an occupational psychologist, believes money is such a big deal because of what it symbolises, which may be different things to men and women. “People can say the same things about money but have different ideas of what it’s for,” he explains. “They’ll say it’s to save, tospend, for security, for freedom, to show someone you love them.” He says men are more likely to see money as a way of buying status and of showing their parents that they’ve achieved something.“The biggest problem is that couples assume each other knows what’s going on with their finances, but they don’t.There seems to be more of a taboo(禁忌) about talking about money than about death. But you both need to know what you’re doing, who’s paying what into the joint accountand how much you keep separately. In a healthy relationship, you don’t ha ve to agree about money, but you have to talk about it.”61. What does the author say about vacationing?A) People enjoy it all the more during a recession.B) Few people can afford it without working hard.C) It is the chief cause of family disputes.D) It makes all the hard work worthwhile.62. What does the author mean by saying “money is known ... to bring a relationshipto its knees” (Lines 1-2, Para. 2)?A) Money is considered to be the root of all evils.B) Disputes over money may ruin a relationship.C) Few people can resist the temptation of money.D) Some people sacrifice their dignity for money.63. The YouGov poll of 2,000 people indicates that in a recession ________.A) couples show more concern for each otherB) it is more expensive for couples to split upC) conflicts between couples tend to riseD) divorce and separation rates increase64. What does Kim Stephenson believe?A) Men and women view money in different ways.B) Money is often a symbol of a person’s status.C) Men and women spend money on different things.D) Money means a great deal to both men and women.65. The author suggests at the end of the passage that couples should ________.A) put their money together instead of keeping it separatelyB) discuss money matters to maintain a healthy relationshipC) make efforts to reach agreement on their family budgetsD) avoid arguing about money matters to remain romanticWrite an English composition in about 80 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.如今在大街小巷，我们经常会看到人们牵着小狗在溜达，你觉得在像上海这样的大城市里养宠物狗应该吗？请说说你的理由。

大学英语四级（2013年12月考试改革适用）-试卷218(总分：118.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 Writing(总题数：2，分数：4.00)1.Part I Writing（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：2.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Due Attention Should Be Given to Handwriting. You should include in your essay the cause of bad handwriting and solutions to it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Write your essay on Answer Sheet 1.Due Attention Should Be Given to Handwriting（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：(正确答案：Students of today are heavily complained by their teachers because of their horrible handwriting. The situation is so bad that a significant amount of time is allocated to train students' handwriting in high-schools. The main reason for this seemingly absurd phenomenon might be the prevalence of computer. Students may, for instance, download study materials from the website instead of writing them down. When they want to communicate with each other, all they need is to hit the keyboard, leaving the laborious writing out of the mind. To remedy this problem, two approaches should be adopted. First, teachers should ask students to submit their handwritten homework, instead of soft-copy ones. Second, calligraphy contests should be staged as regular extracurricular activities to arouse students' interests. With these two measures, I am sure students will be able to write readable characters, while enjoying the convenience brought by the computer.)解析：解析：这是一篇原因分析型作文，要求考生对“书写不好”这一现象作出分析，并给出解决的办法。

大学英语四级（2013年12月考试改革适用）-试卷185(总分：118.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 Writing(总题数：2，分数：4.00)1.Part I Writing（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：2.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Education Fever based on the statistics provided in the chart below (Family Spending on Education in China). Please give a brief description of the chart first and then make comments on it. You should write at（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：(正确答案： Education Fever From the graph above, we can easily observe that family spending on education in China has a steady increase in the past decade, with the number reaching 983 billion in 2013, which nearly triples the number in 2004. Many factors contribute to the ever-increasing education spending, "letting children win at the starting line" being one of them. Many parents spend a lot of money on pre-school education. They try to send kids to the best kindergartens whose tuition fees are much higher than that of universities. Choosing better primary and middle schools also takes money. Normally, students must attend schools within the district where they live. However, many parents prefer to send their children to a better-known school in other districts regardless of the large sum of "donations". Apart from formal education, parents also pay their children for various after-school programs, from common painting or dancing classes to expensive overseas summer camps. There is nothing wrong with parents' passion for education, but parents should keep in mind that spending more money doesn't necessarily guarantee a better education for children. Money should be put where it matters most.)解析：解析：这篇图表型作文要求考生结合图表就“教育热”展开论述。

2013年12月份全国大学英语四级考试试卷一：中餐【真题原文】许多人喜欢中餐，在中国，烹饪不仅被视为一种技能，而且也被视为一 种艺术。

精心准备的中餐既可口又好看，烹饪技艺和配料在中国各地差别很大。

但好的烹 饪都有一个共同点，总是要考虑到颜色、味道、口感和营养(nutrition)。

由于食物对健康至 关重要，好的厨师总是努力在谷物、肉类和蔬菜之间取得平衡，所以中餐既味美又健康。

【翻译答案】Most people like Chinese food. In China, cooking is considered as not only a skill but also an art. The well-prepared Chinese food is both delicious and good-looking. Although cooking methods and food ingredient vary wildly in different places of China, it is common for good cuisine to take color, flavor, taste and nutrition into account. Since food is crucial to health, a good chef is insistently trying to seek balance between cereal, meat and vegetable, and accordingly Chinese food is delicious as well as healthy.试卷二：信息技术【真题原文】信息技术(Information Technology)，正在飞速发展，中国公民也越来越 重视信息技术，有些学校甚至将信息技术作为必修课程，对这一现象大家持不同观点。

大学英语四级（2013年12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷84(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. 4. Reading Comprehension 5. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on one of the most popular sentences online, “REMEMBER. .. always act like you’re wearing an invisible crown. “You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案：The Importance of Self-confidence One of the most popular sentences online states that “REMEMBER. . . always act like you’re wearing an invisible crown.” What the saying indicates is the importance of self-confidence, an attitude that we should take towards our life. Here are two main reasons why we should be confident. First, it is the foundation of individual success. In reality, to achieve even the smallest goals, and to take on daily duties and responsibilities in life, we have to have self-confidence. For example, when we go for a job interview, if our body language gives any indication of uncertainty, the interviewer may pick up on that and probably will give the job to someone else. Second, a confident man is less likely to feel fearful, angry and depressed. The more confident we are, the less disappointed we will feel upon being rejected. In conclusion, self-confidence will enable us to persevere when suffering setbacks until we succeed, while lack of confidence will definitely have a negative effect on our social relations, career prospects and our mood.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：M: How do you like your job of teaching?W: Well, I really like it. I’m always in a good mood since my students are highly motivated, and what’s more, they are ready to accept all kinds of challenge. Q: Why does the woman like teaching?2．A．She can handle any challenge in teaching.B．Her students can tackle any challenge.C．She likes to be together with her students.D．She is greatly inspired by her students.正确答案：D解析：男士问女士对教学工作的看法，女士说她很喜欢教学，因为她的学生学习热情高涨而且勇于挑战。

2013年12月份全国大学英语四级考试试卷一：中餐【真题原文】许多人喜欢中餐，在中国，烹饪不仅被视为一种技能，而且也被视为一 种艺术。

精心准备的中餐既可口又好看，烹饪技艺和配料在中国各地差别很大。

但好的烹 饪都有一个共同点，总是要考虑到颜色、味道、口感和营养(nutrition)。

由于食物对健康至 关重要，好的厨师总是努力在谷物、肉类和蔬菜之间取得平衡，所以中餐既味美又健康。

【翻译答案】Most people like Chinese food. In China, cooking is considered as not only a skill but also an art. The well-prepared Chinese food is both delicious and good-looking. Although cooking methods and food ingredient vary wildly in different places of China, it is common for good cuisine to take color, flavor, taste and nutrition into account. Since food is crucial to health, a good chef is insistently trying to seek balance between cereal, meat and vegetable, and accordingly Chinese food is delicious as well as healthy.试卷二：信息技术【真题原文】信息技术(Information Technology)，正在飞速发展，中国公民也越来越 重视信息技术，有些学校甚至将信息技术作为必修课程，对这一现象大家持不同观点。

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

上作答。

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

作文部分：范文一： The modern technology has greatly altered the mode of communication among people. With the help of the Internet, people can easily contact each other anytime anywhere. However, the side effect is that many people have become over-dependent on the Internet and neglected face-to-face communication.As far as I'm concerned, electronic communication cannot fully replace the direct contact among people. Although it seems to bring everyone together, it actually estranges people and decreases the effectiveness of communication. A typical example is that, traditionally, people working in the same office simply walk to others and talk. Today, however, co-workers tend to send e-mails or instant messages through the Internet even when they are sitting next to each other. As words can never convey the full message, it usually takes much more time and rounds of conversation than face-to-face communication, in which people can discuss more directly with less loss of information.To conclude, the Internet enables more effective communication in some situations, but over-dependence on it actually pulls people apart.范文二：It is frequently observed that many people keep looking down at their mobile phones whatever they are doing. It is true that mobile phones have brought great convenience to us as we can send short messages, check e-mails, surf the Internet, or watch videos almost anywhere. However, the overuse of mobile phones also leads to some serious problems.The over-dependence on mobile phones can harm the relationship among friends and family. With mobile phones, people do not talk as much as before. For example, sometimes at dinner tables, instead of chatting and laughing with each other, many people choose to chat with other friends online. In other words, mobile phones help people contacting friends far away more easily at the expense of reducing the communication with those who are sitting right next to them.In conclusion, mobile phone can be a useful tool in modern life, but overusing it damages interpersonal relationship. There is no point to lose our intimacy with friends and family to modern technology.范文三：The impact of the Internet on learningExplain why education doesn’t simply mean learning to obtain informationIn the age of knowledge explosion, the Internet opens a magical portal for leaners to get access to seemingly incessant information. But is information equal to knowledge? “Once I learn how to use google, isn't that all the education I really need?” This question fully embodies the prejudiced opinion that as long as people acquire abundant information, they will get proper education.The rea son why education doesn’t simply mean learning to obtain information is that education is not limited to the hard facts or theories students can learn from their textbooks or the Internet. It relates to a wider scope ranging from the obtainment of practical skills to the development of characters, which are hard for students to learn simply by googling. Consequently, comprehensive learning in schools that includes learning knowledge, conducting experiments and communicating with peers is what true education is.In a word, the Internet does provide valuable information for learners, but people should be fully conscious of the essence of education and learn to tell the right from the wrong.听力部分：1. C. Consult a travel agent.2. A. They are on a long trip by car.3. C. He is unwilling to speak in public.4. B. Purse further education.5. A. He would not be available to start the job in time.6. B. Mechanic.7. D. Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week.8. A. A problem caused by the construction.9. C. To place an order for some products.10. A. The person in charge is not in the office.11. B. 0734, 21653 extension 51.12. B. Since he took to heavy smoking.13. A. He is getting too fat.14. D. They dislike doing physical exercise.15. C. To find a girlfriend.16-19音频无。

大学英语四级（2013年12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷104(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. 4. Reading Comprehension 5. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief account of student’s increasing reliance on technology to solve problems, and then explain the consequence of over-dependence on it. You should write at least120 words but no more than 180 words. “You have to solve this problem by yourself. You can’t call tech support.”正确答案：Technology Can’t Solve Every Problem As shown in the picture, a kid is trying to get the answer of a simple calculation from his smart phone. Unfortunately, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Students rely so much on technology to solve problems these days that they seek answers from Internet for their daily homework, examination and even graduation paper that needs deep thought and critical thinking. Though technology has brought much convenience to us, overuse of it, especially for students, does more harm than good. First, the “Google has it all” notion tempts student into laziness, and leads to their loss of basic skills. For example, many students now can’t spell correctly “thanks to”the spelling checking software. Second, technology can’t teach students critical thinking. Solving practical problems is far more complicated than copy-and-paste. Q and A websites don’t tell us the exact solution for every problem, and students need to learn the ability to think and analyze instead of copying the information technology mechanically provides. Advanced technology is certainly a blessing for students. Nevertheless, once overused, it can become a devil that kills our diligence and creativity.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：W: We’ve already bought an oven, a washing machine, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator. We don’t have much money left, do we? M: There’s still more than enough money for you to buy kitchen equipment. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2．A．They don’t have enough money to buy other things.B．They have bought some household appliances.C．They have enough money to buy chicken.D．They don’t want to buy anything else.正确答案：B解析：女士说他们已经买了烤炉、洗衣机、洗碗机和冰箱，问男士是不是没剩下多少钱了。

大学英语四级（2013年12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷40(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. 4. Reading Comprehension 5. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Welcome to Our Club. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 150 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1．表达你的欢迎；2．对你们的俱乐部作一个简要介绍。

正确答案：Welcome to Our English Drama Club Have you ever seen a film based on a Shakespearean play? Have you ever enjoyed such marvelous dramas as Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, King Lear and so forth? If you have, you must be a drama lover and please do come and join us. We’re English Drama Club. We’ll lead you to a fantastic drama world. Each semester we’ll stage 100 drama shows altogether in which you can for sure appreciate all sorts of drama art—classical, modern, native, exotic, or whatever. We have excellent actors and actresses and our director team enjoys a good reputation all over the country. No matter you are talented enough or not, as long as you love drama and are expecting to act, you’ll definitely gain opportunities to give a performance before the audience. As Shakespeare put it, “All the world’s a stage”. If you want to make your life more exciting and colorful, don’t hesitate to come to our rehearsal room. We’ll show you how fabulous life could be! Please contact us by phone or by email. Phone number: 83825145 Email address: englishdrama@Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：W: I can’t stop thinking about my research.M: Neither can I. I am working on my thesis day and night.Q: What does the man mean?2．A．He hasn’t eaten well recently.B．He’s been helping his sister a lot.C．He can’t stop searching for work yet.D．He’s been working on his paper constantly.正确答案：D解析：女士说：“我无法不去想关于研究的事。

四级英语题型，总答题时间130分钟！1.听力理解听力对话听力短文2.阅读理解词汇理解长篇阅读仔细阅3.翻译汉译英4.作文请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试作文一：For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below.You should start your essay with a brief account of the impact of the Internet on the way people communicate and then explain whether electronic communication can replace face-to-face contact.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.“Dear Andy-How are you? Your mother and I are fine.We both miss you and hope you are doing well.We look forward to seeing you again the nest time your computer crashes and you come down-stairs for something to eat,Love,Mom and Dad.”作文二：For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below.You should start your essay with a brief account of the impact of the Internet on learning and then explain whydoesn’t simply mean learning to obtain information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.“Once I learn how to use Google,isn’t that all the education I really need?”作文三：For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below.You should start your essay with a brief account of the increasin,use of the mobile phone in people’s life and explain theConsequence of overusing it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.People are crossing the street looking at their cell phones and using walking sticks in order to see.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer,Then markthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

大学英语四级（2013年12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷240(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. Reading Comprehension 4. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the statement “We can learn more from people at a higher level than us (like teachers) than from people who are at the same level as us.” Do you agree or disagree? You can cite examples to illustrate your viewpoint. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案：Learn from the Wise It is said that we can learn from people at a higher level than us, for example teachers, than those who are at the same level as us.I strongly believe that there is a point in such a statement. First, people at a higher level here do not refer to those of mere greater age, seniority or social status. It is the maturity of the soul that measures which kind of people we can learn from and rest upon. Take the story between Aristotle and Alexander the Great as an example. Overbearing as he was as a king, Alexander respected Aristotle, a pagan from another polis, as his teacher. By repeatedly seeking advice from Aristotle, he expanded the presence of his military forces even towards the Asian and African continents. It is the mental support from his teacher that realized his ambition. No one in the world can be perfect. And that is why we should learn from others, especially from those who are wiser, more insightful and more intelligent. Learning from them can make us better improve ourselves.解析：此类题型属于典型的观点论述题。

大学英语四级（2013年12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷301(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. Reading Comprehension 4. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on whether college students should open online shops. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案：Should College Students Open Online Shops? With the popularity of online trading, a growing number of college students are joining the trend of opening online shops. Opinions on whether college students should open online shops vary. For my part, I entirely approve of the practice. Firstly, opening online shops is a good opportunity for students to put the textbook knowledge into practice. In the preparation and operation stages, they are required to grasp relevant knowledge in order to make a profit, and thus their later studies will become more purposeful and efficient. Secondly, opening online shops gives the students on campus a chance to equip themselves with adequate skills such as interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities, which cannot be learned from textbooks but are of great significance. Thirdly, if the online shop works well, students will earn a good income. In view of its marketing mode, even if the online shop fails, students will have nothing to lose. In any case, it’s noteworthy that the prerequisite for opening online shops is that college students have to ensure that their study will not be interfered with.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：The United States central bank has raised an important interest rate by one-fourth of 1 percent. The federal funds rate, a rate paid by banks for short-term loans, is now one-half of 1 percent. Janet Yellen, the first woman to lead the Federal Reserve System, spoke after the announcement. The decision was based on a few factors, Yellen said. Economic growth is expected to continue in the U.S. Another reason to increase interest rates, Yellen noted, was the low official rate of inflation. The central bank has said its target inflation rate is 2 percent. It says that rate would help support employment and keep prices stable. However, inflation currently is not at the target rate, but below 1 percent. The federal reserve chief also said the strong labor market provided another reason to raise rates. The U.S. economyis adding about 200,000 jobs each month.1 What is the news report mainly about?2 What do we learn about the target inflation rate set by the central bank?2．A．The U.S. central bank decides monetary policy.B．The U.S. central bank has raised an interest rate.C．The U.S. economic growth is expected to continue.D．The U.S. economy is adding about 200,000 jobs each year.正确答案：B解析：题目问新闻主旨。

2013年英语四级完整版答案作文部分：范文一：The modern technology has greatly altered the mode of communication among p eople. With the help of the Internet, people can easily contact each other anytime any where. However, the side effect is that many people have become over-dependent on t he Internet and neglected face-to-face communication.As far as I'm concerned, electronic communication cannot fully replace the direct contact among people. Although it seems to bring everyone together, it actually estra nges people and decreases the effectiveness of communication. A typical example is t hat, traditionally, people working in the same office simply walk to others and talk. To day, however, co-workers tend to send e-mails or instant messages through the Interne t even when they are sitting next to each other. As words can never convey the full me ssage, it usually takes much more time and rounds of conversation than face-to-face c ommunication, in which people can discuss more directly with less loss of informatio n.To conclude, the Internet enables more effective communication in some situatio ns, but over-dependence on it actually pulls people apart.范文二：It is frequently observed that many people keep looking down at their mobile ph ones whatever they are doing. It is true that mobile phones have brought great conveni ence to us as we can send short messages, check e-mails, surf the Internet, or watch vi deos almost anywhere. However, the overuse of mobile phones also leads to some seri ous problems.The over-dependence on mobile phones can harm the relationship among friends and family. With mobile phones, people do not talk as much as before. For example, s ometimes at dinner tables, instead of chatting and laughing with each other, many peo ple choose to chat with other friends online. In other words, mobile phones help peopl e contacting friends far away more easily at theexpense of reducing the communicatio n with those who are sitting right next to them.In conclusion, mobile phone can be a useful tool in modern life, but overusing it damages interpersonal relationship. There is no point to lose our intimacy with friends and family to modern technology.范文三：The impact of the Internet on learningExplain why education doesn’t simply mean learning to obtain information In the age of knowledge explosion, the Internet opens a magical portal for leaner s to get access to seemingly incessant information. But is information equal to knowle dge? “Once I learn how to use google, isn't that all the education I really need?” This question fully embodies the prejudiced opinion that as long as people acquire abundan t information, they will get proper education.The reason why education doesn’t simply mean learning to obtain information is that education is not limited to the hard facts or theories students can learn from their t extbooks or the Internet. It relates to a wider scope ranging from the obtainment of pra ctical skills to the development of characters, which are hard for students to learn sim ply by googling. Consequently, comprehensive learning in schools that includes learni ng knowledge, conducting experiments and communicating with peers is what true ed ucation is.In a word, the Internet does provide valuable information for learners, but people should be fully conscious of the essence of education and learn to tell the right from t he wrong.听力部分：1. C. Consult a travel agent.2. A. They are on a long trip by car.3. C. He is unwilling to speak in public.4. B. Purse further education.5. A. He would not be available to start the job in time.6. B. Mechanic.7. D. Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week.8. A. A problem caused by the construction.9. C. To place an order for some products.10. A. The person in charge is not in the office.11. B. 0734, 21653 extension 51.12. B. Since he took to heavy smoking.13. A. He is getting too fat.14. D. They dislike doing physical exercise.15. C. To find a girlfriend.16-19音频无。

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

大学英语四级（2013年12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷80(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. 4. Reading Comprehension 5. TranslationPart I Writing1．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 secret to happiness. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.”The secret to happiness is to blame other people for your troubles. “正确答案：The Secret to Happiness As is shown in the picture, after a long trip a young man finally gets the secret to happiness from an old man, that is, “to blame other people for your troubles”, which was quite beyond his expectations. I strongly disapprove of this negative attitude towards life and happiness. In my opinion, the secret to happiness is to stop blaming others and bravely face up to our own problems. There is no blame, complaints or regrets on the road to happiness, let alone blaming others for your own problems, which is a kind of disgraceful coward behavior. People make mistakes. A courageous man faces up to his own faults and takes responsibility when things go wrong. Of course he will get applause and happiness in return in that only a man of integrity deserves happiness and blessing. Furthermore, blame is to happiness what poison is to human. One cannot obtain happiness unless he stops blaming others, which might lead to misunderstanding, anger, and even hatred. In short, happiness is the ever-lasting pursuit of mankind, easy to obtain and equal to everyone. Just stop blaming others and tell them it’s no big deal because you can handle it.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：W: I’m glad that you win the singing contest. The award money may enable you to travel around Africa this autumn.M: I wish I could, but I have to save the money to pay for my daily bills for the next year. You know how expensive things are nowadays.Q: What does the man imply?2．A．He has decided how to spend his money.B．He has no idea about the cost of living.C．He has already saved enough money to go around Africa.D．He has decided to use the money to pay his tuition next year.正确答案：A解析：女士提到男士在歌唱比赛中获胜所得的奖金可以供他今年秋天周游非洲了，男士则说他必须把钱省下来作为明年的生活费用，因为现在的生活成本太高了。