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2010 年英语专业四级阅读理解Text AWhat is the nature of the scientifi c attitude, the attitude of the man or woman who studies and applies physics, chemistry, geology, engineering, medical or any other science? We all know that science plays an important role in the societies in which we live. Many people believe, however, that our progress depends on two different aspects of science. The fi rst of these is the application of the machines and products that scientists and technologists develop. New drugs, faster and safer means of transport, new systems of applied knowledge are some examples of this aspect of science.The second aspect is the application of the special methods of thought and action that scientists use in their work. What are these special methods of thinking and acting? First of all, it seems that a successful scientist is full of curiosity — he wants to fi nd out how and why the universe works. He usually directs his attention towards problems which he notices have no satisfactory explanation, and his curiosity makes him look for underlying relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected. Moreover, he thinks he can improve the existing conditions, whether of pure or applied knowledge, and enjoys trying to solve the problems which this involves.He is a good observer, accurate, patient and objective and applies persistent and logical thought to the observations he makes. He utilizes the facts he observes to the full extent. For example, trained observers obtain a very large amount of information about a star mainly from the accurate analysis of the simple lines that appear in a spectrum.He is skeptical —he does not accept statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available — and therefore rejects authority as the sole basis for truth. Furthermore, he is not only critical of the work of others, but also of his own. Since he knows that man is the least reliable of scientifi c instruments and that a number of factors tend to disturb objective investigation.Lastly, he is highly imaginative since he often has to look for relationships in data, which are not only complex but also frequently incomplete. Furthermore, he needs imagination if he wants to make hypotheses of how processes work and how events take place.These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful scientist or technologist thinks and acts.81. Many people believe that science helps society to progress through .A. applied knowledgeB. more than one aspectC. technology onlyD. the use of machines82. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about curiosity?A. It gives the scientist confi dence and pleasure in work.B. It gives rise to interest in problem that are unexplained.C. It leads to efforts to investigate potential connections.D. It encourages the scientists to look for new ways of acting.83. According to the passage, a successful scientist would not .A. easily believe in unchecked statementsB. easily criticize others’ research workC. always use his imagination in workD. always use evidence from observation84. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. Application of technology.B. Progress in modern society.C. Scientists’ way of thinking and acting.D. How to become a successful scientist.85. What is the author’s attitude tow ards the topic?A. Critical.B. Objective.C. Biased.D. Unclear.Text BOver the past several decades, the U.S., Canada, and Europe have received a great deal of media and even research attention over unusual phenomena and unsolved mysteries. These include UFOs as well as sightings and encounters with “nonhuman creatures” such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster. Only recently has Latin America begun to receive some attention as well. Although the mysteries of the Aztec, Mayan, and Inca civilizations have been known for centuries, now the public is also becoming aware of unusual, paranormal phenomena in countries such as Peru. The Nazca “lines” of Peru were discovered in the 1930s. These lines are deeply carved into a flat, stony plain, and form about 300 intricate pictures of animals such as birds, a monkey, and a lizard. Seen at ground level, the designs are a jumbled senseless mess. The images are so large that they can only be viewed at a height of 1,000 feet —meaning from an aircraft. Yet there were no aircraft in 300 B.C., when it is judged the designs were made. Nor were there then, or are there now, any nearby mountain ranges from which to view them. So how and why did the native people of Nazca create these marvelous designs? One answer appeared in 1969, when the German researcher and writer Erich von Daniken proposed that the lines were drawn by extraterrestrials as runways for their aircraft. The scientifi c community did not take long to scoff at and abandon von Daniken’s theory. Over the years s everal other theories have been put forth, but none has been accepted by the scientifi c community.Today there is a new and heightened interest in the Nazca lines. It is a direct result of the creation of the Internet. Currently there are over 60 sites dedicated to this mystery from Latin America’s past, and even respected scientists have joined the discussion through e-mail and chat rooms.Will the Internet help explain these unsolved mysteries? Perhaps it is a step in the right direction.86. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Latin America has long received attention for unusual phenomena.B. Public attention is now directed towards countries like Peru.C. Public interest usually focuses on North America and Europe.D. Some ancient civilizations have unsolved mysteries.87. According to the passage, the Nazca lines were found .A. in mountainsB. in stonesC. on animalsD. on a plain88. We can infer from the passage that the higher the lines are seen, the the images they present.A. smallerB. largerC. clearerD. brighter89. There has been increasing interest in the Nazca lines mainly because of ______.A. the participation of scientistsB. the emergence of the InternetC. the birth of new theoriesD. the interest in the Internet90. The author is about the role of the Internet in solving mysteries.A. cautiousB. pessimisticC. uncertainD. optimisticText CGraduation speeches are a bit like wedding toasts. A few are memorable. The rest tend to trigger such thoughts as, “Why did I wear such uncomfortable shoes?”But graduation speeches are less about the message than the messenger. Every year a few colleges and universities in the US attract attention because they’ve managed to book high-profile speakers. And, every year, the media repor t some of these speakers’ wise remarks.Last month, the following words of wisdom were spread:“You really haven’t completed the circle of success unless you can help somebody else move forward.” (Oprah Winfrey, Duke University).“There is no way to stop c hange; change will come. Go out and give us a future worthy of the world we all wish to create together.” (Hillary Clinton, New York University).“This really is your moment. History is yours to bend.” (Joe Biden, Wake Forest University). Of course, the re al “get” of the graduation season was first lady Michelle Obama’s appearance at the University of California, Merced. “Remember that you are blessed,” she told the class of 2009, “Remember that in exchange for those blessings, you must give somethingback... As advocate and activist Marian Wright Edelman says, ’Service is the rent we pay for living ... it is the true measure, the only measure of success’.”Calls to service have a long, rich tradition in these speeches. However, it is possible for a graduation speech to go beyond cliche and say something truly compelling. The late writer David Foster Wallace’s 2005 graduation speech at Kenyon College in Ohio talked about how to truly care about other people. It gained something of a cult after it was widely circulated on the Internet. Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs’ address at Stanford University that year, in which he talked about death, is also considered one of the best in recent memory.But when you’re sitting in the hot sun, fi dgety and freaked out, do yo u really want to be lectured about the big stuff ? Isn’t that like trying to maintain a smile at your wedding reception while some relative gives a toast that amounts to “marriage is hard work”? You know he’s right; you just don’t want to think about it at that particular moment. In fact, as is the case in many major life moments, you can’t really manage to think beyond the blisters your new shoes are causing. That may seem anticlimactic. But it also gets to the heart of one of life’s greatest, saddest truths: that our most “memorable” occasions may elicit the fewest memories. It’s probably not something most graduation speakers would say, but it’s one of the fi rst lessons of growing up.91. According to the passage, most graduation speeches tend to recall ______ memories.A. greatB. trivialC. unforgettableD. unimaginative92. “But graduation speeches are less about the message than the messenger” is explained ______.A. in the fi nal paragraph.B. in the last but one paragraph.C. in the fi rst paragraph.D. in the same paragraph.93. The graduation speeches mentioned in the passage are related to the following themes EXCEPT ______.A. death.B. success.C. service.D. generosity.94. It is implied in the passage that at great moments people fail to ______.A. remain clear-headed.B. keep good manners.C. remember others’ words.D. recollect specifi c details.95. What is “one of the first lessons of growing up”?A. Attending a graduation ceremony.B. Listening to graduation speeches.C. Forgetting details of memorable events.D. Meeting high-profile graduation speakers.Text DCultural rules determine every aspect of food consumption. Who eats together defi nes social units. For example, in some societies, the nuclear family is the unit that regularly eats together.The anthropologist Mary Douglas has pointed out that, for the English, the kind of meal and the kind of food that is served relate to the kinds of social links between people who are eating together. She distinguishes between regular meals, Sunday meals when relatives may come, and cocktail parties for acquaintances. The food served symbolizes the occasion and reflects who is present. For example, only snacks are served at a cocktail party. It would be inappropriate to serve a steak or hamburgers. The distinctions among cocktails, regular meals, and special dinners mark the social boundaries between those guests who are invited for drinks, those who are invited to dinner, and those who come to a family meal. In this example, the type of food symbolizes the category of guest and with whom it is eaten.In some New Guinea societies, the nuclear family is not the unit that eats together. The men take their meals in a men’s house, separately from their wives and children. Women prepare and eat their food in their own houses and take the husband’s portion to the men’s house. The women eat with their children in their own houses. This pattern is also widespread among Near Eastern societies.Eating is a metaphor that is sometimes used to signify marriage. In many New Guinea societies, like that of the Lesu on the island of New Ireland in the Pacific and that of the Trobriand Islanders, marriage is symbolized by the couple’s eating together for the first time.Eating symbolizes their new status as a married couple. In U.S. society, it is just the reverse.A couple may go out to dinner on a first date.Other cultural rules have to do with taboos against eating certain things. In some societies, members of a clan, a type of kin (family) group, are not allowed to eat the animal or bird that is their totemic ancestor. Since they believe themselves to be descended from that ancestor, it would be like eating that ancestor or eating themselves.There is also an association between food prohibitions and rank, which is found in its most extreme form in the caste system of India. A caste system consists of ranked groups, each with a different economic specialization. In India, there is an association between caste and the idea of pollution. Members of highly ranked groups can be polluted by coming into contact with the bodily secretions, particularly saliva, of individuals of lower-ranked castes. Because of the fear of pollution, Brahmans and other high-ranked individuals will not share food with, not eat from the same plate as, not even accept food from an individual from a low-ranking caste.96. According to the passage, the English make clear distinctions between ______.A. people who eat together.B. the kinds of food served.C. snacks and hamburgers.D. family members and guests.97. According to the passage, who will NOT eat together?A. The English.B. Americans on their fi rst date.C. Men and women in Near Eastern societies.D. Newly-weds on the island of New Ireland.98. According to the passage, eating together indicates all the following EXCEPT ______.A. the type of food.B. social relations.C. marital status.D. family ties.99. The last paragraph suggests that in India ______ decides how people eat.A. pollutionB. foodC. cultureD. social status100. Which of the following can best serve as the topic of the passage?A. Different kinds of food in the world.B. Relations between food and social units.C. Symbolic meanings of food consumption.D. Culture and manners of eating.答案与解析:81. B。
听力部分11. A) The man should visit the museumB) She can’t stand the hot weatherC) The beach resort is a good choiceD) She enjoys staying in Washington12. A) Her new responsibilities in the companyB) What her job prospects areC) What the customers’ feedback isD) The director’s opinion of her work13. A) Combine her training with dietingB) Repeat the training every three daysC) Avoid excessive physical trainingD) Include weightlifting in the program14. A) When she will return homeB) Whether she can go by herselfC) Whether she can travel by airD) When she will completely recover15. A) The woman knows how to deal with the policeB) The woman had been fined many times beforeC) The woman had violated traffic regulationsD) The woman is good at finding excuses16. A) Switch off the refrigerator for a whileB) Have someone repair the refrigeratorC) Ask the man to fix the refrigeratorD) Buy a refrigerator of better quality17. A) He owns a piece of land in the downtown areaB) He has got enough money to buy a houseC) He can finally do what he has dreamed ofD) He is moving into a bigger apartment18. A) She is black and blue all overB) She has to go to see a doctor]C) She stayed away from work for a few daysD) She got hurt in an accident yesterdayQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) She was a bank managerB) She was a victim of the robberyC) She was a defense lawyerD) She was a witness to the crime20. A) A tall man with dark hair and a moustacheB) A youth with a distinguishing mark on his face]C) A thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweaterD) A medium-sized young man carrying a gun21. A) Identify the suspect from pictureB) Go upstairs to sign some documentC) Have her photo taken for their filesD) Verify the record of what she had saidQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) By reading a newspaper adB) By seeing a commercial on TVC) By listening to the morning newsD) By calling an employment service23. A) She could improve her foreign languageB) She could work close to her familyC) She could travel overseas frequentlyD) She could use her previous experiences24. A) Taking management coursesB) Teaching English at a universityC) Working as a secretaryD) Studying for a degree in French25. A) Prepare for an interview in a couple of daysB) Read the advertisement again for more detailsC) Send in a written application as soon as possibleD) Get to know the candidates on the short listQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) They cannot see the firefighters because of the smokeB) They do not realize the danger they are inC) They cannot hear the firefighters for the noiseD) They mistake the firefighters for monsters27. A) He travels all over the America to help put out firesB) He often teaches children what to do during a fireC) He teaches Spanish in a San Francisco community]D) He provides oxygen masks to children free of charge28. A) He saved the life of his brother choking on foodB) He rescued a student from a big fireC) He is very good at public speakingD) He gives informative talks to young children29. A) Firefighters play an important role in AmericaB) Kids should learn not to be afraid of monstersC) Carelessness can result in tragediesD) Informative speeches can save livesQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) To satisfy the needs of their familyB) To fully realize their potentialC) To make money for early retirementD) To gain a sense of their personal worth31. A) They may have to continue to work in old ageB) They may regret the time they wastedC) They may have nobody to depend on in the futureD) They may have fewer job opportunities32. A) Making wise use of your timeB) Enjoying yourself while you canC) Saving as much as you canD) Working hard and playing hardQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Writing keeps us in touch with other people. We write to communicate with relatives and friends. We write to 36________ our family histories so our children and grandchildren can learn and 37_________ their heritage. With computers and Internet connections in so many 38__________, colleges, and businesses, people are e-mailing friends and relatives all the time – or talking to them in writing in online 39_______ rooms. It is cheaper than calling long distance, and a lot more 40________than waiting until Sunday for the telephone 41_________ to drop. Students are e-mailing their professors to 42_________ and discuss their classroom assignments and to 43__________them. They are e-mailing classmates to discuss and collaborate on homework. 44________________________________________________________.Despite the growing importance of computers, however, there will always be a place and need for the personal letter. 45____________________________________. No matter what the content of the message, its real point is, "I want you to know that I care about you." 46_____________________________________________________, but only in the success of human relationships.选词填空What determines the kind of person you are? What factors make you more or less bold, intelligent, or able to read a map? All of these are influenced by the interaction of your genes and the environment in which you were 47. The study of how genes and environment interact to influence48 activity is known as behavioral genetics. Behavioral genetics has made important 49 to the biological revolution, providing information about the extent to which biology influences mind, brain and behavior.Any research that suggests that 50 to perform certain behaviors are based in biology is controversial. Who wants to be told that there are limitations to what you can 51 based on something that is beyond your control, such as your genes? It is easy to accept that genes control physical characteristics such as sex, race and eye color. But can genes also determine whether people will get divorced, how 52 they are, or what career they are likely to choose? A concern of psychological scientists is the53to which all of these characteristics are influenced by nature and nurture(养育), by genetic makeup and the environment. Increasingly, science 54 that genes lay the groundwork for many human traits. From this perspective, people are born 55 like undeveloped photographs: The image is already captured, but the way it 56 appears can vary based on the development process. However, the basic picture is there from the beginning.57. By“a one-way street”(Line l, Para, l),the author means_____.A) University researchers know litter about the commercial worldB) There is little exchange between industry and academiaC)Few industrial scientists world quit to work in a universityD) Few university professors are willing to do industrial research58. The word “deterrent” (Line 3, para.1) most probably refers to something that_____.A) Keeps someone from taking actio n C) Attracts people’s attentionB) Helps to move the traffic D) Bring someone a financial burden59. What was Helen Lee’s major consideration when she changed her jod in the middle of her career?A) Flexible word hours C) Her preference for the lifestyle on campusB) Her research interests D) Prospect of academic accomplishments.60. Guy Grant chose to work as a research at Cambridge in order to_______.A) Do financially more rewarding word. C) enrich his experience in medical researchB) raise his status in the academic word D) exploit better intellectual opportunities61. What contribution can industrial scientists make when they come to teach in a university?A) Increase its graduates’ competi tiveness in the job marketB) Develop its students’ potential in researchC) Help it to obtain financial support from industryD) Gear its research towards practical applications62 William Farris study and other studies show that______A) Social life provides an effective cure for illnessB) Being sociable helps improve one’s quality of lifeC) Women benefit more than men from marriageD) Marriage contributes a great deal to longevity63 Linda Waite’s studies support the idea that________A) Order men should quit smoking to stay healthyB) Marriage can help make up for ill healthC) The married are happier than the unmarriedD) Unmarried people are likely to suffer in later life64 It can be inferred from the context that “flip side” (Line 5, para, 2) refers to ________A) The disadvantages of being marriedB) The emotional problems arising from marriageC) The responsibility of taking care of one’s familyD)The consequence of a broken marriage65 What dose the author say about social networks?A) They have effects similar to those of a marriageB) They help develop people’s community spiritC) They provide timely support for those in needD) They help relieve people of their life’s burdens66 What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A) It’s important that we develop a social network when youngB) To stay healthy,one should have a proper social network C)Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life spanD) We should share our social network with each other完形填空Over half the world's people now live incities. The latest "Global Report on HumanSettlements" says the historic change took placelast year. The report ___67____ this week from U.N. Habitat, a United Nations agency.A century ago, ___68___ than 5% of allpeople lived in cities. ___69__ the middle of thiscentury it could be 70%, or ___70___6,500,000,000 people.Already 3/4 of people in ___71___ countries live in cities. Now most urban population___72___ is in the developing world.Urbanization can __73___ to social and economic progress, but also put __74___ on cities to provide housing and __75___. The newreport says almost 200,000 people move __76__ cities and towns each day. It says worsening inequalities, __77__ by social divisions and 67. A) came on B) came offC) came over D) came out68. A) more B) otherC) less D) rather69. A) By B) ThroughC) Along D) To70. D) really B) barelyC) ever A) almost71. A) flourishing B) developC) thriving D) fertile72. A) extension B) additioD) raise C) growth73. A) keep C) turnB) lead D) refer74. A) pressure B) loadC) restraint D) weight75.A) surroundings D) communiC) concerns B) services76. A) onto B) intoC) around D) upon77. A) pulled C) drivenB) drawn D) pressed78. A) situation B) treasudifferences in ___78___, could lead to violence____79____ cities plan better.Another issue is urban sprawl. This is where cities ___80___ into rural areas,sometimes ___81__ a much faster rate than urban population growth.Sprawl is ___82___ in the United States. Americans move a lot. In a recent study, Art Hall at the University of Kansas found that people are moving away from the __83___ cities to smaller cities. He sees a _84__ toward "de-urbanization" across America.____85___ urban economies still provide ____86____ that rural areas do not.C) wealth D) category79. A) when B) ifC) unless D) whereas80. A) extent B) C) extendD) expand81. A) on B) withC) at D) by82. A) ordinary B) averageC)common D) frequent83. A)major B) majorC) D) 84. A) B) futureC) D) trend85. A) therefore B) thusC) but D) while86. A) B) possibilitiesC) D) qualities翻译87.___________________(为了确保他参加会议),I called him up in advance.88.The significant museum______________(据说建成于)about a hundred years ago. 89.There would be no life on earth __________________ (没有地球独特的环境)。
2010年12月大学英语四级真题阅读部分Part II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning) (15minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go overthe passage quickly and answer the questio ns on Answer Sheet1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the fourchoices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with theinformation given in the passage.A Grassroots RemedyMost of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf,go fishing, sit in the garden, drink outside rather than inside the pub, have a picnic, live in thesuburbs, go to the se aside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular leisure activityin Britain is going for a walk . And when joggers (慢跑者) jog, they don’t run the streets. Every oneof them instinctively heads to the park or the river. It is my profound belief that not only do we allneed nature, but we all seek nature, whether we know we are d oing so or not.But despite this, our children are growing up nature-deprived (丧失). I spent my boyhoodclimbing trees on Streatham Common, South London. These days, children are robbed of theseancient freedoms, due to problems like crime, traffic, the loss of the open spaces and od d newperceptions about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, rather thant hings that can be found.The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had moved to better housingand the chil dren were assessed for ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (多动症). Thosewhose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who hadthe same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%.A study in Sweden indicated that kindergarten children who could play in a naturalenvironment had less illness and greater physical ability than children used only to a normalplayground. A US study suggeste d that when a school gave children access to a naturalenvironment, academic levels were raised across the entire school.Another study found that children play differently in a natural environment. In playgrounds,children crea te a hierarchy (等级) based on physical abilities, with the tough ones taking the lead.But when a grassy area was planted with bushes, the children got much more into fantasy play,and the social hierarchy was now based on i magination and creativity.Most bullying (恃强凌弱) is found in schools where there is a tarmac (柏油碎石) playground;the least bullying is in a natural area that the children are encouraged to explore. This reminds meunpleasantly of Sunnyhill School in Streatham, with its harsh tarmac, where I used to hang a boutin corners fantasising about wildlife.But children are frequently discouraged from involvement with natural spaces, for health andsafety reas ons, for fear that they might get dirty or that they might cause damage. So, instead,the damage is done to the children themselves: not to their bodies but to their souls.One of the great problems of modern childhood is ADHD, now increasingly and expensivelytreated with drugs. Yet one study after another indicates that contact with nature gives hugebenefits to ADHD childr en. However, we spend money on drugs rather than on green places.The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature. The increasingemphasis fo r the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years. Andstudy after study fi nds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality.In wider and more difficult areas of life, there is evidence to indicate that natural surroundingsimprove a ll kinds of things. Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced whenthere is contact with the natural world.Dr William Bird, researcher from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, states in hisstudy, “A natural environment can reduce violent behaviour because its restorative process helpsreduce anger and impulsive behaviour.” Wild places need encouraging for this reason, no matterhow small their contri bution.We tend to look on nature conservation as some kind of favour that human beings aregranting to the n atural world. The error here is far too deep: not only do humans need nature forthemselves, but the ver y idea that humanity and the natural world are separable things isprofoundly damaging.Human beings are a species of mammals (哺乳动物). For seven million years they lived on theplanet as part of nature. Our ancestral selves miss the natu ral world and long for contact with non-human life. Anyone who has patted a dog, stroked a cat, sat un der a tree with a pint of beer, givenor received a bunch of flowers or chosen to walk through the park o n a nice day, understandsthat.We need the wild world. It is essential to our well-being, our health, our happiness. Without thewild wor ld we are not more but less civilised. Without other living things around us we are less thanhuman.Five ways to find harmony with the natural worldWalk: Break the rhythm of permanently being under a roof. Get off a stop earlier, make acircuit of the p ark at lunchtime, walk the child to and from school, get a dog, feel yourself movingin moving air, look, li sten, absorb.Sit: Take a moment, every now and then, to be still in an open space. In the garden,anywhere that’s not in the office, anywhere out of the house, away from the routine. Sit under atree, look at water, feel ref reshed, ever so slightly renewed.Drink: The best way to enjoy the natural world is by yourself; the second best way is incompany. Take a drink outside with a good person, a good gathering: talk with the sun and thewind with birdsong for b ackground.Learn: Expand your boundaries. Learn five species of bird, five butterflies, five trees, five birdsongs. Tha t way, you see and hear more: and your mind responds gratefully to the greateramount of wildness in y our life.Travel: The places you always wanted to visit: by the seaside, in the country, in the hills. Takea weeken d break, a day-trip, get out there and do it: for the scenery, for the way through thewoods, for the birds , for the bees. Go somewhere special and bring specialness home. It lastsforever, after all.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2010年12月大学英语四级真题答案作文范文:Help Children to Be IndependentThanks to the “family plan” policy, today in China many families have one child. Loving and caring for children is an old Chinese tradition that has remained for thousands of years. But the children are spoilt so much that they have less independence. They rely on their parents in everything. That is bad for a child's growing. Therefore, parents should develop the children's independence instead of doing everything for them.There are some ways to help children to be independent. First of all, you should believe your children can do the things well. Second, give them more chances to practise, when they don't know how to do it, just tell them the way. Third, don't be afraid to see them fail. In the beginning, they may do something bad. But don't worry, just let them try again. They can do the work as well as you if given more time.To be independent is good for the children. A child who is independent will succeed easily in the future.Part ⅡReading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning)1.A) People instinctively seek nature in different ways.解析:第一段最后一句直接给出关键字profound belief, whether 引导的从句对应答案中的instinctively2.D) Things that are purchased.解析:第二段最后一句,what is best对应题目中的prefer, that is to say 作为暗示直接引出之后的things that can be bought,选择D3.B) More access to nature makes children less likely to fall ill.解析:题干中有关瑞典研究,定位到第四段第一句,结合语义,不难得出B的正确答案4.D) are less likely to be involved in bullying解析:A选项具有干扰性,第三段结尾给出自然熏陶能够提高学生学科水平的线索,但考虑到快速阅读题的传统,即题目顺序对应文章顺序,所以应该定位到第四段之后的内容,即大段有关bullying的段落,得出答案D。
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第一部分:作文英语四级作文题目:How Should Parents Help Students to Be Independent1、目前不少父母为孩子包办一切2、为了让孩子独立,父母应该……英语四级作文范文:In recent years, floods of parents are willing to make arrangements and decisions for their children. And there’s no denying that majority of children take their parents’ concerns for granted. According to statistics, over 80% of parents still accompany their children to the universities, even the examinations. In this essay, I will discuss the measures that should be taken to help students be independent and offer my view on it。
First and foremost, parents should abandon the stereotyped role in Chinese parenting and render their children free to the fascinating world. Besides, we, the children themselves, should manage our own daily stuffs. In addition, the society should set up more courses and camps for children to cultivate their capability to be independent。
2010年12月英语四级真题答案解析【作文范文】范文1:Today in China, many families have only one child. So the children usually doted upon by all family members. Gradually some of them get used to depending on their parents and family members, as a result they lack the ability to face their lives by themselves.There are some ways to help children to be independent. First, the child should have a chance to see the world around him individually to understand that there are various people and competitions in their lives, and learn to find his right position in the society only by individual efforts. Second, it is impossible to ask a child not to depend on parents at once.The parents may give the child enough help and space to make him feel comfortable. A child needs help from their families. Because without any help, the child may lose his faith. Thirdly, parents can help their children make their own decisions, which can challenge his ability to deal with problems. A child should be praised when he is successful or encouraged when he fails.To be independent is vital for the children, because no parents can go with their children for the whole life. Only an independent person can live and enjoy a full and meaningful life.范文2:Nowadays, more and more parents indulge their children too much, showing too much love to them. The parents get used to make an arrangement of everything for their children. As result, many adult children will not deal with things by themselves but depend on their parents strongly.How should parents help children to be independent? On the one hand, parents should try to tell the children the importance of independence at an early age. If the children have no awareness early, how can we expect them to achieve independence later. On the other hand, let the children always have a try by themselves before asking for help. Let them know that independent thinking is an absolute necessity in their life.Helping children towards independence will always be our businesses.【快速阅读】(1)选A: People instinltively seek nature in different ways.解析:问题是作者的profound belief,第一段的最后一句给出了答案,whether we know we are doing so or not (不管我们知道与否)相当于句中的instinctively(本能地).(2)选D: Things that are purchased.解析:文中第二段最后一句给出了答案,“odd new perceptions about what is best for child ren, that is to say, things that can be bought”,奇怪的新观念,什么对孩子最好,能买到的东西。
2010年12月大学英语四级考试真题和答案及解析月大学英语四级考试真题和答案及解析Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions :For For this this this part, part, part, you you you are are are allowed allowed allowed 30 30 30 minutes minutes minutes to to to write write write a a a short short essay essay entitled entitled entitled How How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1. 目前不少父母为孩子包办一切目前不少父母为孩子包办一切2. 为了让孩子独立, 父母应该……How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? . . . 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 marked [A], [A], [A], [B], [B], [B], [C] and [C] and [D]. [D]. For For For questions questions questions 8-10, 8-10, 8-10, complete complete complete the the the sentences sentences sentences with with with the the the information information given in the passage. A Grassroots Remedy Most of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf, go go fishing, fishing, fishing, sit sit sit in in in the the the garden, garden, garden, drink drink drink outside outside outside rather rather rather than than than inside inside inside the the the pub, pub, pub, have have have a a a picnic, picnic, picnic, live live live in in in the the suburbs, go to the seaside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk. And when joggers (慢跑者) jog, they don ’t run the streets. Every one of them instinctively heads to the park or the river. It is my profound belief that not only do we all need nature, but we all seek nature, whether we know we are doing so or not. But But despite despite despite this, this, our our children children children are are are growing growing growing up up up nature-deprived nature-deprived nature-deprived ((丧失). ). I I I spent spent spent my my my boyhood boyhood climbing trees on Streatham Common, South London. These days, children are robbed of these ancient ancient freedoms, freedoms, freedoms, due due to to problems problems problems like like like crime, crime, crime, traffic, traffic, traffic, the the the loss loss loss of of of the the the open open open spaces and spaces and odd odd new new perceptions about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, rather than things that can be found. The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and and the the the children children children were were were assessed assessed assessed for for for ADHD ADHD —attention attention deficit deficit deficit hyperactivity hyperactivity hyperactivity disorder disorder disorder ((多动症). Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%. A A study study study in in in Sweden Sweden Sweden indicated indicated indicated that that that kindergarten kindergarten kindergarten children children children who who who could could could play play play in in in a a a natural natural environment environment had had had less less less illness illness illness and and and greater greater greater physical physical physical ability ability ability than than than children children children used used used only only only to to to a a a normal normal playground. playground. A A A US US US study study study suggested suggested suggested that that that when when when a a a school school school gave gave gave children children children access access access to to to a a a natural natural environment, academic levels were raised across the entire school. Another study found that children play differently in a natural environment. In playgrounds, children create a hierarchy (等级) based on physical abilities, with the tough ones taking the lead. But when a grassy area was planted with bushes, the children got much more into fantasy play, and the social hierarchy was now based on imagination and creativity. Most Most bullying bullying bullying ((恃强凌弱) ) is is is found found found in in in schools schools schools where where where there there there is is is a a a tarmac tarmac tarmac ((柏油碎石) playground; the least bullying is in a natural area that the children are encouraged to explore. This reminds me unpleasantly of Sunnyhill School in Streatham, with its harsh tarmac, where I used to hang about in corners fantasising about wildlife. But children are frequently discouraged from involvement with natural spaces, for health and safety reasons, for fear that they might get dirty or that they might cause damage. So, instead, the damage is done to the children themselves: not to their bodies but to their souls. One of the great problems of modern childhood is ADHD, now increasingly and expensively treated treated with with with drugs. drugs. drugs. Y et Y et one one one study study study after after after another another another indicates indicates indicates that that that contact contact contact with with with nature nature nature gives gives gives huge huge benefits to ADHD children. However, we spend money on drugs rather than on green places. The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature. The increasing emphasis for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years. And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality. In wider and more more difficult difficult areas areas of of life, there is is evidence evidence to indicate indicate that that natural surroundings improve all kinds of things. Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world. Dr William Bird, researcher from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, states in his study, “A natural environment can reduce violent behaviour because its restorative process helps reduce anger and impulsive behaviour.” Wild places need encouraging for this reason, no matter how small their contribution. e W e tend tend tend to to to look look look on on on nature nature nature conservation conservation conservation as as as some some some kind kind kind of of of favour favour favour that that that human human human beings beings beings are are granting to the natural world. The error here is far too deep: not only do humans need nature for themselves, themselves, but but but the the the very very very idea idea idea that that that humanity humanity humanity and and and the the the natural natural natural world world world are are are separable separable separable things things things is is profoundly damaging. Human beings are a species of mammals (哺乳动物). For seven million years they lived on the planet as part of nature. Our ancestral selves miss the natural world and long for contact with non-human life. Anyone who has patted a dog, stroked a cat, sat under a tree with a pint of beer, given given or or or received received received a a a bunch bunch bunch of of of flowers flowers flowers or or or chosen chosen chosen to to to walk walk walk through through through the the the park park park on on on a a a nice nice nice day, day, understands that. We need the wild world. It is essential to our well-being, our health, our happiness. Without the wild world we are not more but less civilised. Without other living things around us we are less than human. Five ways to find harmony with the natural world Walk: Walk: Break Break Break the the the rhythm rhythm rhythm of of permanently permanently being being being under under under a a a roof. roof. roof. Get Get Get off off off a a a stop earlier, stop earlier, make make a a circuit of the park at lunchtime, walk the child to and from school, get a dog, feel yourself moving in moving air, look, listen, absorb. Sit: Take a moment, every now and then, to be still in an open space. In the garden, anywhere that ’s not in the office, anywhere out of the house, away from the routine. Sit under a tree, look at water, feel refreshed, ever so slightly renewed. Drink: Drink: The The The best best best way way way to to to enjoy enjoy enjoy the the the natural natural natural world world world is is is by by by yourself; yourself; yourself; the the the second second second best best best way way way is is is in in company. Take a drink outside with a good person, a good gathering: talk with the sun and the wind with birdsong for background. Learn: Learn: Expand Expand Expand your your your boundaries. boundaries. boundaries. Learn Learn Learn five five five species species species of of of bird, bird, bird, five five five butterflies, butterflies, butterflies, five five five trees, trees, trees, five five bird songs. That way, you see and hear more: and your mind responds gratefully to the greater amount of wildness in your life. Travel: Travel: The The The places places places you you you always always always wanted wanted wanted to to to visit: visit: visit: by by by the the the seaside, seaside, seaside, in in in the the the country, country, country, in in in the the the hills. hills. Take a weekend break, a day-trip, get out there and do it: for the scenery, for the way through the woods, woods, for for for the the the birds, birds, birds, for for for the the the bees. bees. bees. Go Go Go somewhere somewhere somewhere special special special and and and bring bring bring specialness specialness specialness home. home. home. It It It lasts lasts forever, after all. 上作答。
正保远程教育旗下品牌网站美国纽交所上市公司(NYSE:DL)外语教育网外语学习的网上乐园2010年12月大学英语四级考试真题Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 目前不少父母为孩子包办一切2. 为了让孩子独立, 父母应该……How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent?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.A Grassroots RemedyMost of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf, go fishing, sit in the garden, drink outside rather than inside the pub, have a picnic, live in the suburbs, go to the seaside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk. And when joggers (慢跑者) jog, they don’t run the streets. Every one of them instinctively heads to the park or the river. It is my profound belief that not only do we all need nature, but we all seek nature, whether we know we are doing so or not.But despite this, our children are growing up nature-deprived (丧失). I spent my boyhood climbing trees on Streatham Common, South London. These days, children are robbed of these ancient freedoms, due to problems like crime, traffic, the loss of the open spaces and odd new perceptions about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, rather than things that can be found.The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (多动症). Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%.A study in Sweden indicated that kindergarten children who could play in a natural environment had less illness and greater physical ability than children used only to a normal playground. A US study suggested that when a school gave children access to a natural environment, academic levels were raised across the entire school.Another study found that children play differently in a natural environment. In playgrounds, children create a hierarchy (等级) based on physical abilities, with the tough ones taking the lead. But when a grassy area was planted with bushes, the children got much more into fantasy play, and the social hierarchy was now based on imagination and creativity.Most bullying (恃强凌弱) is found in schools where there is a tarmac (柏油碎石) playground; the least bullying is in a natural area that the children are encouraged to explore. This reminds me unpleasantly of Sunnyhill School in Streatham, with its harsh tarmac, where I used to hang about in corners fantasising about wildlife.But children are frequently discouraged from involvement with natural spaces, for health and。
2010年十二月英语四级考试真题全文共10篇示例,供读者参考篇1Hey guys! Today I want to talk to you about the 2010 December English CET-4 exam. So, the exam was pretty tough, but I think I did okay.The first part of the exam was the listening section. They played a bunch of recordings and we had to answer questions about them. Some of the recordings were really fast, so it was hard to keep up. But I tried my best and I think I got most of the answers right.Next, we had the reading section. We had to read a bunch of passages and answer questions about them. There were some difficult words in the passages, but I used the context clues to figure out what they meant. I also tried to skim the passage first and then go back and read it more carefully to save time.After that, we had the writing section. We had to write an essay on a given topic. The topic was about the importance of learning a second language. I wrote about how learning a second language can help us communicate with people from differentcountries and learn about their cultures. I also talked about how it can help us in our future career.Finally, we had the grammar and vocabulary section. We had to fill in the blanks with the correct words and choose the right answer to complete the sentences. Some of the questions were tricky, but I remembered the grammar rules we learned in class and tried to apply them.Overall, I think I did pretty well on the exam. I studied really hard and tried my best on each section. I hope I get a good score so I can move on to the next level of English. Thanks for listening to my recap of the 2010 December English CET-4 exam!篇2The 2010 December CET-4 exam was super tough! I was all prepared and ready to go, but man, those questions were tricky. The reading section was the hardest for me. I mean, who knows all those fancy words and complicated sentences? But hey, I did my best and just tried to pick the answers that made the most sense to me.The listening part was not too bad. I could understand most of what the people were saying, but some of those accents werereally tough to catch. I just had to stay focused and listen carefully to get the answers right.The writing section was a bit of a challenge too. I had to write an essay about my future plans, and let me tell you, it was not easy. I was trying to remember all the grammar rules and vocabulary I had learned, but sometimes I just had to guess. I hope the examiner can understand my handwriting, though!And don't even get me started on the grammar and vocabulary section. I mean, who in the world knows all those words and rules?! But hey, I did my best and just tried to choose the answers that sounded right.Overall, the exam was tough, but I'm proud of myself for giving it my all. No matter what happens, I know I did my best, and that's all that matters. Now, it's just a waiting game until the results come out. Fingers crossed!篇3Title: My Experience Taking the 2010 December English Proficiency ExamHey guys, I wanna tell you about my experience takin' the 2010 December English Proficiency Exam. It was like, the scariest thing ever, but also super cool at the same time!So, like, the exam had four parts: listening, reading, writing, and speakin'. The listenin' part was pretty easy for me 'cause I watch a lot of English movies and listen to English songs all the time. But I gotta admit, some of the accents were kinda tricky to understand.The readin' part was okay too, 'cause I love readin' books in English. There were some hard words and phrases, but I just tried to guess the meanin' from the context. I think I did pretty good in that part.Writin' was the hardest part for me. I had to write an essay about environmental problems and how to solve 'em. I had to like, use fancy words and stuff, which was not my thing. But I tried my best to make my essay sound smart.Finally, there was the speakin' part. Oh man, that was nerve-wracking! I had to talk about a topic randomly picked by the examiner, and I only had a few minutes to prepare. I stumbled on my words a bit, but I think I got my point across.Overall, takin' the exam was a rollercoaster of emotions. I felt scared, excited, nervous, and relieved all at once. But ya know what? I'm super proud of myself for takin' on the challenge and givin' it my best shot.So yeah, that was my experience takin' the 2010 December English Proficiency Exam. It was tough, but totally worth it. I can't wait to see how I did and hopefully pass with flyin' colors!Bye for now, see ya later!篇4Oh yeah! I remember this one time in December 2010 when I took the English four-level exam. It was so crazy, let me tell you all about it!So, the exam had a bunch of different sections like listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The listening part was super hard because they played these recordings super fast and I could barely keep up. I remember trying to write down everything I heard, but I missed a bunch of stuff.Then there was the reading section, where we had to read all these long passages and answer questions about them. I was sonervous that I kept changing my answers, and I think I might have messed up a few questions because of it.The writing part was next, and we had to write a whole essay on a topic they gave us. I remember feeling so stressed out because I didn't know if I was using the right grammar or vocabulary. But I just kept writing and hoped for the best.Finally, there was the speaking section, where we had to talk to the examiner about different topics. I was so worried that I would forget everything I had studied, but the examiner was really nice and helped me through it.Overall, the exam was really tough, but I think I did pretty well. I just tried my best and didn't give up, and that's all anyone can ask for, right? I'll never forget that crazy day in December 2010 when I took the English four-level exam. It was definitely an experience I won't forget!篇5Oh boy, the English Level 4 exam in December 2010 was like super hard! I remember sitting in the classroom, feeling all nervous and stuff. But hey, I did my best and tried to answer all the questions. Let me tell you all about it.The reading part was tough, I had to read like a really long passage about climate change and answer questions about it. I had to pay close attention to the details in the text to get the right answers. But you know what? I managed to get through it!Then there was the listening section, where they played recordings and we had to answer questions about them. Some of the recordings were really fast, and I had to really focus to understand what they were saying. It was a bit challenging, but I think I did okay.Next up was the writing part, where we had to write an essay. The topic was about the importance of learning a second language. I wrote about how learning another language can help us communicate with people from different cultures and make new friends. I even shared some personal experiences about learning English. I hope the examiner liked it!Finally, there was the grammar and vocabulary section. We had to fill in the blanks with the correct words and choose the right grammar structures. I remember struggling a bit with the verb tenses, but I think I managed to do pretty well overall.After the exam was over, I felt so relieved! I couldn't wait to find out my score and see if I passed. It was a tough test, but I'm proud of myself for giving it my best shot.So yeah, that was my experience with the English Level 4 exam in December 2010. It was a challenging but also a valuable learning experience. I can't wait to see how I did and what my next English adventure will be like!篇6Hey guys! Do you remember when we had to take the English Level 4 test in December 2010? It was super hard but also kind of fun, right? Let me tell you all about it!So first off, we had to write an essay about the importance of learning a second language. I remember thinking about all the cool places we could visit and people we could talk to if we knew another language. Plus, it's always good to learn new things, right?Next, we had to do some reading comprehension. The passages were a little tough, but if you read carefully and paid attention, you could usually figure out the answers. I remember feeling really proud of myself when I got the tricky ones right!After that, we had some listening exercises. We had to listen to people talking and answer questions about what they said. Some of the speakers had accents, which made it a bit harder, but it was also cool to hear different ways people speak English.Then came the grammar section. We had to choose the right words to fill in the blanks in sentences. I always struggled with this part because there were so many rules to remember. But hey, practice makes perfect, right?Finally, we had the vocabulary section. We had to match words with their definitions and synonyms. This part was kind of fun because it felt like a little puzzle. Plus, it's always good to learn new words to impress our friends!Overall, the English Level 4 test was tough, but I felt proud of myself for trying my best. And hey, even if we didn't get a perfect score, at least we learned something new, right? Who knows, maybe one day we'll be fluent in English and travel the world! Keep studying, guys, and remember, practice makes perfect!篇7Hey guys, have you heard about the English CET-4 exam in December 2010? It was like so crazy! Let me tell you all about it.So basically, the exam had four parts: listening, reading, writing, and translation. The listening part was super tricky, with lots of different accents and fast speakers. I had to really focus to understand everything.Next came the reading part. There were like a million passages to read, from newspapers to academic articles. I had to be super quick to answer all the questions in time.Then came the writing part. We had to write an essay on a given topic, like "the importance of education" or "the impact of social media." I had to think fast to come up with good points and examples to support my ideas.Finally, there was the translation part. We had to translate English sentences into Chinese, and Chinese sentences into English. It was tough because some of the sentences were really complex.Overall, the exam was tough but I think I did pretty well. I studied really hard and tried my best on every part. I hope I pass and get my CET-4 certificate!Anyway, that's my experience with the English CET-4 exam in December 2010. It was a crazy ride but I learned a lot and had fun challenging myself. Can't wait to see how I did!篇8Hey guys, do you remember the English CET-4 exam in December 2010? It was like, super tough but also kind of fun, right? Let me tell you all about it!So, like, the exam had a bunch of different parts, including listening, reading, writing and translating. The listening part was totally crazy because they played these recordings really fast and you had to write down answers at the same time. I was like, "Whoa, slow down, I can't keep up!"The reading section was pretty cool though, with all these passages about different topics like history, science and stuff. I remember one about climate change and another one about ancient civilizations. It was really interesting to learn new things while taking a test.The writing part was probably the hardest for me because I had to come up with my own ideas and write a whole essay in English. I was sweating bullets trying to remember all the grammar rules and vocabulary we learned in class. But in the end, I was super proud of what I wrote.And let's not forget about the translating part! It was pretty challenging to translate sentences from Chinese to English and vice versa. I had to be super careful with my word choice andmake sure everything made sense. It was like a puzzle trying to figure out the best way to express each idea.Overall, the CET-4 exam in December 2010 was a real rollercoaster of emotions. It was stressful and nerve-wracking at times, but also exciting and rewarding. I felt like a true language master after finishing that test!So, yeah, that was my experience with the English CET-4 exam in December 2010. It was a wild ride, but I'm so glad I went through it. It really helped me improve my English skills and become more confident in using the language. Can't wait to tackle more challenges in the future!篇9Yo, what's up guys! Today, I wanna talk about the December 2010 English CET-4 exam. It was like a big deal back then, ya know? So let's dive into it!The listening part was pretty cool. They played these recordings and we had to answer questions about them. Easy peasy, right? But some of the accents were kinda tricky, like British or Australian. But hey, we managed to pull through!Next up was the reading part. Man, those passages were so long! We had to read like a hundred lines just to answer a few questions. But hey, it's all good. We just had to focus and use our reading skills. Piece of cake!Now, the writing part was a bit challenging. We had to write an essay about a certain topic. But hey, we've been practicing our writing skills in class, so we got this in the bag! Just gotta remember to use good grammar and vocab, ya know?Finally, the translation part. We had to translate some Chinese sentences into English. It was a bit tough, but we just had to remember our vocab and grammar rules. No sweat!Overall, the December 2010 CET-4 exam was a bit tough, but we managed to pull through. We just had to stay focused, use our skills, and believe in ourselves. And you know what? We did it! So proud of us!Alright, that's all for now. Remember to keep practicing your English skills, guys! We got this! Peace out!篇10Oh wow, the year 2010 was like, super old! But I remember when my big brother was studying for his English four-levelexam in December. He was so stressed out, but I thought it was kinda cool. So I snuck a peek at some of the questions and tried to answer them in my own words. Here goes!The first question was about global warming. It was like, "How can we reduce carbon emissions to help the environment?" And I was like, "Oh, that's easy! We can ride bikes instead of driving cars, and turn off the lights when we're not using them." I think that would totally work, right?The second question was about technology. It asked, "Do you think cell phones are making people less social?" And I was like, "Um, yeah, totally! People are always on their phones instead of talking to each other. We should all put our phones down and have a real conversation once in a while."Then there was a question about education. It was like, "Should students be allowed to use the internet during exams?" And I was like, "Hmm, that's a tough one. I think if students use the internet, they might cheat. So maybe it's better to just use our brains and study hard for exams."The last question was about fashion. It asked, "Do you think people should follow fashion trends or wear whatever they like?" And I was like, "Oh, I love fashion! I think people should wearwhatever makes them happy, whether it's trendy or not. As long as they feel confident, that's all that matters."So yeah, that's my take on the 2010 English four-level exam questions. I hope my big brother did well on his test! And maybe one day, I'll be the one studying for it. But for now, I'll just keep being a curious little kid who loves to learn new things. Thanks for reading my super long article! Bye bye!。
[2010四级] 开学课堂:英语四级考试阅读练习(12)Social customs and ways of behaving change. Things which were considered impolite many years ago are now acceptable. Just a few years ago, it was considered impolite behaviour for a man to smoke on street. No man who thought of himself by smoking when a lady was in a room.Customs also differ from country to country. Does a man walk on the left or the right of a woman in your country? Or doesn't it matter? Should you use both hands when you are eating? Should leave one in your lap,or on the table?The Americans and the British not only speak the same language but also share a large number of social customs. For example, in both America and England people shake hands when they meet each other for the first time. Also, most Englishmen will open a door for a wonman or offer their seat to a woman , and so will most Americans. Promptness is important both in England and in America. That is , if a dinner invitation is for 7 o'clock , the dinner guest either arrives close to that time or calls up to explain his delay.The important thing to remember about social customs is not to do anything that might make other people feel uncomfortable-----especially if they are your guests. When the food was served , one of the guests strated to eat his peas with a knife . The other guests were amused or shocked , but the host calmly picked up his knife and began eating in the same way. It would have been bad manners to make his guest feel foolish or uncomfortable.1.If one has accepted a dinner invitation ,what should he do if he is tobe late for the dinner?a.He should find an excuseb.He should adk for excuse.c.He should say sorryd.He should telephone to explain his being late.2."It would have been bad manners to make his guests feel foolish or uncomfortable." "Bad manners " means ________.a.uglyb.dishonestc.impolited.shameful3.which of the following do you think is the best tiltle for this passage?a.Social Customs and Customsb.Social Lifec.American and British Customsd.Promptness Is Important4.According to the text, the best host_______.a.tries his best to make his guests feel comfortableb.makes his guests feel excitedc.tries to avoid being naughty to his guestsd.tries to avoid being foolish5.The author of this article may agree with which of the following?a.The guest who ate his peas with a knifeb.The other guests who were amused or shockedc.The host who picked up his knife and began eating in the same wayd.None of the above参考答案:d c a a c[2010四级] 开学课堂:英语四级考试阅读练习(13)New Orleans, Louisiana, was established as part of the French Empire in 1718.Its location on the east bank of the Mississippi River gave it control of the American hinerland and it became strategically important to many nations. It was transferred from France to Spain, returned to France,and finally sold by Napoleon to the United States in 1803. The city was the site of a famous battle fought in 1815 between the British, who hoped to control it , and the Americans under General And rew Jackson.The riverbed of the Mississippi is constantly silting and the river is now actually higher than the city. Levees hold back the river and giant pumps are used to move water from the city into the river.Although New Orleans haas beena part of the United States for almost two centuries, its population takes great pride in its French heritage. Louisiana still retains parts of the Code Napoleon which,form many years,was its only law.New Orleans is carefree city and it boasts its hot, spicy Creole seafood and its native Dixieland Jazz. The jackson Square neighborhood maintains its French colonial homes and in other sections are pre-Civil War mansions. Visitors are surprised to find that behind this interesting facade of yesteryear, is a busy industrial and port city. Grain and coal come from the Midwest and foreigh cargoes are unloaded here. New Orleans is no longer a sleepy Southern town----but it's still fun to visit.1.What accounts for the levees and pumps in New Orleans?a.The Mississippi frequently floods the city.b.The riverbed has raised inthe past 200 years.c.The torrential rains flood the city frequently.d.The high humidity cannot otherwise be comtrolled.2.The battle of New Orleans was fought by jackson against______.a.Franceb.Britainc.Spaind.The North3.The Code Napoleon was _______.a.an agreement to sell Louisianab.a body of lawsc.a city pland.a military code for the army4.Which of the following elements does not apply to the attiude of the inhabitants of New Orleans?a.Pride in their French heritage.b.A desire to retain picturesque colonial buildings.c.A refusal to engage in trade and commerced.A praising of Dixieland Jazz.5.Tourists visiting New Orleans are surprised to encounter_____.a.Creole foodb.Dixieland jazzc.bustling cityd.authentic colonial homes参考答案: b b b c c四六级名师传授绝技:5个词拿下快速阅读Years ago, doctors often said that pain was a normal part of life. In particular, when older patients __47__ of pain, they were told it was a natural part of aging and they would have to learn to live with it.Times have changed. Today, we take pain __48__. Indeed, pain is now considered the fifth vital sign, as important as blood pressure, temperature, breathing rate and pulse in __49__ a person’s well-being. We know that chronic (慢性的) pain can disrupt (扰乱) a person’s life, causing problems that __50__ from missed work to depression.That’s why a growing number of hospitals now depend upon physicians who __51__ in pain medicine. Not only do we evaluate the cause of the pain, which can help us treat the pain better, but we also help provide comprehensive therapy for depression and other psychological and social __52__ related to chronic pain. Such comprehensive therapy often __53__ the work of social workers, psychiatrists (心理医生) and psychologists, as well as specialists in pain medicine.This modern __54__ for pain management has led to a wealth of innovative treatments which are more effective and with fewer side effects than ever before. Decades ago, there were only a __55__ number of drugs available, and many of them caused __56__ side effects in older people, including dizziness and fatigue. This created a double-edged sword: the medications helped relieve the pain but caused other problems that could be worse than the pain itself.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答直认为单词不认识不应该成为学生放弃选词填空的原因,在做第一步之前我先把4级历年真题选词填空中出现频率最高的后缀全部列举出来:名词后缀:tion/sion/ness/ment/er/or/ist/ism形容词后缀:able/al/ant/ent/tive/sive/ous/less/ed/ing动词后缀:ate/lize/ing/ed副词后缀:ly/ward/wise在历年真题中只要出现ly一定为副词,这是频率好,我们开始分类:名词单数:A) result结果 M) respect(尊重)可能的名词复数:F) issues B) involves动词原形: O) specialize M) respect(尊重)动词进行时:I) determining决定,确定 N) prompting动词过去式:J) limited限制 L)complained抱怨 E) relieved可能的动词单三:B)involves F)issues形容词:C) significant H)magnificent J) limited有限的副词:G) seriously严肃的 K) gravely不能确定的:D)range第二步:回到原文确定空内应填入的词性、单复数形式、动词时态以及其他语法现象。