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2014年3月22日英语专八考试真题参考答案完整版听力Mini-lecture1. physical2. a demand3. blood pressure4. Category5. a job6. signals7. body or mind8. advantage9. accept 10. reasonable speed听力Interview1. To work out a plan …2. was much worried …3. To take prompt …4. Refugees returning to normal …5. talk to different …听力NEWS BROADCAST6. Cancellation of flights …7. Three human fossils8. It supported..9. some international …10. Surprised阅读理解答案阅读理解答案11.A have 12.C to offer 13.B to provide 14.D decide 15.A cultuer 16.B perfered 17.D similar 18.D easy 19.B unapproachalbe 20.D sociable21.B say 22.B sociabel 23.A young 24.D 25C26.D role 27.C effects 28.B offer29.D exercise 30.A features人文知识答案人文知识答案31．Montreal32．Maoris33. Anglicanism34．177635．Ernest Hemingway36．George Bernard Shaw 37．Geoffrey Chaucer38．bare39．Mary40．Lion改错答案改错答案 1.把of 去掉。

2014年3月高级口译真题：听力部分下半场（原文+解析）第四部分听力（下半场）SECTION 4: LISTENING TEST (30 minutes)Part A: Note-taking and Gap-fillingDirections: In this part of the test you will hear a short talk. You will hear the talk ONLY ONCE. While listening to the talk, you may take notes on the important points so that you can have enough information to complete a gap-filling task on a separate ANSWER BOOKLET.You will not get your TEST BOOK and ANSWER BOOKLET until after you have listened to the talk.听力原文：Good afternoon, class. I want to start my lecture by telling you a story. Once there was a young woman from Mexico named Consuela, who came to New York to learn English. She got a job at a factory owned by a Chinese. One day as Consuela came to work, her Chinese boss handed her a red envelope. Consuela looked inside and saw 20 dollars. She became very upset and threw the envelope back at her boss! Her boss was shocked. Well, he had given her the red envelope and the money because it was Chinese New Year. And on the Chinese New Year, it is traditional to give money to young, single people for good luck. However, from Consuela’s point of view, he was an older man giving her money in an envelope, which meant that he was asking her for sexual favors. Naturally, she refused to take the money.Now, what does this story show us? It shows that an action can have totally opposite meanings in different cultures. Every culture has its own rules for what is appropriate and what is not appropriate behavior. And to illustrate my point today, I’m going to give examples from four areas. First, the way people greet each other in different cultures. Second, the way they use names and titles. Third, the way people eat. And finally, the way they exchange gifts.OK, let’s start with greeting customs—First of all, I’m sure you know that in the United States and in most western countries, greetings often involve some sort of touching, such as a handshake, a hug, or a kiss if people know each other very well. On the other hand, people from most Asian countries don’t usually feel as comfortable touching in public. Although handshakes between business people are common, many Japanese prefer a bow, while people from Thailand, normally hold their hands together in a kind of prayer position. So imagine how embarrassing it would be if an American was inv ited to someone’s home in Japan or Thailand and she tried to hug the host!Now, another behavior that differs from culture to culture is the use of names. Have you noticed that Americans are quick to use people’s first names even if they have just met. For instance, visitors to the United States are always surprised to hear employees speak to their bosses using first names. In contrast, people in most other cultures are more formal and prefer to be addressed as Mr. Brown or Mr. Honda, for example. In addition, in some countries, such as Italy or Korea, people like you to include their title or position with their family names, especially if they're university graduates or owners of a business.Now I want to look at eating customs. I'll talk about the behaviors connected with eating that vary from culture to culture. One of these is the use of utensils. You probably know that people in many Asian cultures use chopsticks but in some countries it’s customary to eat with your fingers. It’s important to be awa re of different dining customs. Here is another example. In some cultures, eating everything on your plate is considered impolite. In Egypt and China, you should leave some food in your dish at the end of the meal. This is to show that your hosts were generous and gave you more than enough to eat. However, Americans generally consider a clean plate as a sign of satisfaction with the food.Finally, what I want to mention today is gift giving, which you may think is a universal custom and there is not much variation from culture to culture. But the rules of gift giving can be very complicated. In USA, if you’re invited to someone’s home for dinner, bring wine or flowers or small item as a present. On the other hand, the Japanese give gifts quite frequently, often to thank someone, such as a teacher or a doctor. In the Japanese culture, gift giving is a very ancient tradition and it has many detailed rules. Another interesting fact about gift giving is that many cultures have strict rules about gifts you should not give. For example, never give yellow flowers to people from Iran, which means you hate them!【评析】本文题材对考生来说并不陌生，是老生常谈的文化差异。

知乎精讲2014英语二第三篇Introduction to Zhihu精讲2014英语二第三篇Zhihu, a popular question-and-answer platform in China, has become a valuable resource for individuals seeking to expand their knowledge in various fields. In this article, we will delve into the third section of the Zhihu精讲2014英语二 series, providing a comprehensive overview of the content covered in this section.Section 3: Understanding Culture and SocietyThe third section of the Zhihu精讲2014英语二 series focuses on cultural and societal aspects, providing insights into different cultures, traditions, and social issues. This section aims to broaden the readers' understanding of the world, helping them develop a global perspective.1. Cultural Diversity: In this part, the Zhihu精讲2014英语二 series highlights the importance of cultural diversity in a globalized world. It emphasizes the need to respect and appreciate different cultures, as well as the benefits of cultural exchange and understanding.2. Cross-Cultural Communication: Understanding and effectively communicating across cultures is vital in our increasingly interconnected world. This section provides valuable tips and strategies for overcoming cultural barriers and fostering effective cross-cultural communication.3. Social Issues: This part of the Zhihu精讲2014英语二 series sheds light on important social issues, such as gender equality, environmental protection, poverty, and education. It explores the challenges and potential solutions to these problems, encouraging readers to take an active role in addressing them.4. Cultural Traditions: Culture plays a significant role in shaping societies and individuals. This section delves into various cultural traditions, such as festivals,ceremonies, and customs, offering readers a deeper understanding of the diverse cultural heritage across the globe.5. Globalization and its Impact: The Zhihu精讲2014英语二 series also examines the impact of globalization on culture and society. It discusses both the positive and negative effects of globalization, including the homogenization of cultures and the preservation of cultural identities.6. Intercultural Sensitivity: This part emphasizes the importance of developing intercultural sensitivity, which involves understanding, respecting, and appreciating cultural differences. It provides practical tips for cultivating intercultural sensitivity and becoming a global citizen.Conclusion:The third section of the Zhihu精讲2014英语二 series is a valuable resource for individuals interested in expanding their knowledge of culture and society. It offers insights into cultural diversity, cross-cultural communication, social issues, cultural traditions, globalization, and intercultural sensitivity. By exploring these topics, readers can develop a broader perspective and enhance their intercultural competence. Whether for academic or personal reasons, the content covered in this section of the series provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of culture and society in the modern world.。

2014年12月大学英语三级考试真题答案D30. By the time I graduate from university, I ____will have been______ (be) a student for 15 years.31. This famous poem should ___be translated______ (translate) into Chinese because it is really worth reading.32. According to the latest report, more and more young people intend to learn ____economics______ (economy) and social science.33. The dancer might have been killed in the crash if she ___had gone______ (go) to American by plane.34. (catch) ___Caught______ by the host for stealing, the boy felt rather ashamed.35. It's obvious that you hurt my feeling on purpose, so it's no use _making________ (make) an apology.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfil. You should read the material carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage，you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements，numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) or D).You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.It is known to us that English is not as old as Chinese, but it is widely used by most people all over the world. English speakers enjoy creating new words. In fact, a majority of words are traceable and each of them may have an interesting story.However, no one will really care where a word comes from because it makes little difference in using them in our dally life. Did you ever feel confused about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, especially when they are not made with ham?About a hundred years ago, some men went to American from Europe, coming from a big city in Germany called Hamburg. They didn't know how to use English properly. Seen them eating round pieces of beef and asked what it was, the Germans didn't understand the questions exactly, they answered: “we come from Hamburg. “One of th e Americans was an owner of a restaurant and got an idea. He cooked some round pieces of bread with beef and began selling them. Such bread came to be called “hamburgers”. Today, hamburgers are welcomed by lots of people coming from different nationalities.36. According to the text, English is __C_____.A) older than ChineseB) as old as ChineseC) not so old as ChineseD) very hard to learn37. Hamburg originally is _____C___.A) a kind of foodB) a round piece of beefC) a city in GermanyD) the name of a village38. Which statement is correct according to the passage.'?DA) At first hamburgers was a kind of bread.B) Few Americans like hamburgers.C) Hamburgers are made of ham.D) Hamburgers were first sold a century ago.39. ___A____ begin to sell hamburgers to people.A) AmericansB) The authorC) GermansD) Europeans40. After reading this story, we know the word “hamburger” comes from ___D____.A) China because it has a long historyB) English because Germans don't speak EnglishC) English speakers because they love eating itD) America because they give it that nameTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.Youth is not a matter of time but a matter of self-improvement, both physically and morally. Being a good youth, one should have those factors: the basic one is health. A healthy body is a kind of priceless treasure. One can do nothing without it. Secondly, we should pay essential attention to our moral character. We should be always willing to help those in trouble without any complaints. Moreover, we should care more about the people around us. Thirdly, cooperation and communication also play an important role in being a good youth. No one can live alone without any friends. And nobody can work out every problem without help of partners. So the youth should and must learn how to live and work well with others, including those people you don't like to cooperate or communicate with. The last but not the least, patriotism, meaning a love of one's country, is the one we should never forget. People always misunderstand the word “patriots” by thinking it only refers to those fighters who fight for their country. As a matter of fact, a patriot will do the things his country asks him to do. So being a youth is one thing, being a good one really needs to take every effort to make yourself to be.41. The passage really wants to tell us that ____B____.A) what the meani ng of “patriots” isB) the qualities a good youth should haveC) a youth should be doing goodD) one should help others42. The first thing a good youth should have is DA) the best lookingB)the best richesC) the good abilityD)a healthy body43. A good youth should help others AA) willinglyB) at his convenienceC) if he wants toD) with complains44. From the passage, we can know that cooperation and communication are CA) good for some introvertsB) helpful to usC) important to everyoneD) not necessary to good friends45. In the author's opinion, the patriots must CA) fight for the countryB) learn everythingC) do what their country need them to doD)protect their family and countryTask 3Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50in the table below.Learning TourRecently, we will hold a learning tour for those English learners. By joining our helpful tour, everyone will find out, at first, specific activities that help to improve your English. Besides that, one can also have access to some interesting language learning materials in the Learning Tour. Moreover, participators will be taught the way to use computers and audio-visual facilities in the center.The learning tour will be held every Wednesday and Thursday in different time. The former one is from 10:30 to 11: 30am.，while the latter one is 1:00 -2: 00pm.For registration, people can go to Tin Ping Building on the 4th floor or email your name, ID card No. and date of joining the tour to Miss Feng at feng@cahk, edu. hkTask 4Directions: The following is a list of terms on automobile English. After reading it，you are required to find the items equivalent to(与…等同)those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—Engine Fuel System H—the electric systemB—Lights and Wires I—power trainC—Starting System J—one-way driveD—under pressure K—horse-drawn wagonE—lower hood lines L—spun glassF—heated-treated M—parking lightG—contact point N—backup lightO—the car heater P—cover bandsExamples：(E)低发动机罩 (L)玻璃纤维Task 5Directions: There is an invitation letter below here. After reading the letters you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 through No. 60) that follow. The answers should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.July 7th, 2009Dear Prof. Lee,The Academic Conference on traditional Chinese treatment—acupuncture and moxibustion, which is sponsored by Beijing College of Medicine will be held in Beijing, October 3rd, 2009. We would be very pleased to invite you to attend the conference. We all know that you are a very famous scholar in this field. The conference will be more significant if you can come. We will offer the accommodation for you.If you have any paper or topics on which you would like to give talks, please inform us in advance so that we can prepare the final program. Please confirm your participation at your convenience.We are looking forward to your reply.Best Wishes.Your sincerely,Wang Dong56. What's the subject of the conference?It is about traditional Chinese treatment _____acupuncture and moxibustion_______________________.57. Which college will sponsor the conference?It is _________Beijing College of Medicine________________ that sponsors it.58. When will the conference be held?It will be held on ________October 3rd，2009____________________.59. What will they do for Prof. Lee?They will offer ______accommodation_________________ for him.60. What does Prof. Lee need to do if he wants to give some talks?He is required to ___inform__________________ them in advance. Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part numbered 61 through 65 is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each sentence of numbers 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And write your translation of number 65 in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.61. Electronic computers, which have many advantages, cannot carry out creative work and replace man.D B CAA)尽管电子计算机有许多优点，可是它不能理解创造性工作，也不能代替人类。

2014年12月六级真题三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 mark the 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。

1. A) The man's tennis racket is good enough.B) The man should get a pair of new shoes.C) She can wait for the man for a little while.D) Physical exercise helps her stay in shape.2. A) The woman will skip Dr. Smith's lecture to help the man.B) Kathy is very pleased to attend the lecture by Dr. Smith.C) The woman is good at doing lab demonstrations.D) The man will do all he can do assist the woman.3. A) The woman asked the man to accompany her to the party.B) Steve became rich soon after graduation from college.C) Steve invited his classmates to visit his big cottage.D) The speakers and Steve used to be classmates.4. A) In a bus. B) In a clinic. C) In a boat. D) In a plane.5. A) 10:10. B) 9:50. C) 9:40. D) 9:10.6. A) She does not like John at all.B) John has got many admirers.C) She does not think John is handsome.D) John has just got a bachelor's degree.7. A) He has been bumping along for hours.B) He has got a sharp pain in the neck.C) He is involved in a serious accident.D) He is trapped in a terrible traffic jam.8. A) She is good at repairing things.B) She is a professional mechanic.C) She should improve her physical condition.D) She cannot go without a washing machine.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) Some witnesses failed to appear in court.B) The case caused debate among the public.C) The accused was found guilty of stealing.D) The accused refused to plead guilty in court.10. A) He was out of his mind.B) He was unemployed.C) His wife deserted him.D) His children were sick.11. A) He had been in jail before.B) He was unworthy of sympathy.C) He was unlikely to get employed.D) He had committed the same sort of crime.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Irresponsible. B) Unsatisfactory. C) Aggressive. D) Conservative.13. A) Internal communication.B) Distribution of brochures.C) Public relations.D) Product design.14. A) Placing advertisements in the trade press.B) Drawing sketches for advertisements.C) Advertising in the national press.D) Making television commercials.15. A) She has the motivation to do the job.B) She is not so easy to get along with.C) She knows the tricks of advertising.D) She is not suitable for the position.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the 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。

Unit3AcademicConference【研究⽣专业英语】Unit 3glish for InternationalUnit 3 English for International Academic Conferences——Basic Knowledge about Academic ConferenceWarm -up QuestionsHave you ever organized/attended an international academic conference? If yes, what ’s your experience?If no, what events are to be involved in a conference?1. Different Kinds of MeetingsMeetingMeeting is a general and summary term of various kinds of assembly of people Since the definition of meeting is rather extended and demarcated , it can mean any kind of gathering, pre-arranged or non-arranged, formal or informal; the time can be long or short; the scale, large or small; the participants, many or a few, and so on.To specifically clarify a meeting, therefore, the names of meeting should be further demarcated .separate clearlyConferenceConference is a kind of formal meeting , often lasting for a few days. It is organized on a particular subject to bring together people who have a Conference generally refers a specialized professional or . People often use the term international conference to mean a meeting held at the international level , with the participants coming from different countries.1. Different Kinds of MeetingsSymposiumSymposium (pl.symposia/symposiums ) refers exclusively to the meeting for specialized academic discussion .At a symposium, experts, scholars, and other participants of aparticular field discuss a particular subject.Compared with conference, a symposium is usually narrower and more specific in the range of topics . In terms of scale, a symposium may be smaller than a conference , because sometimes a conference may include several symposiums held simultaneously (as satellite symposiums).pluralthe form of a word that is used to denote more than one 1. Different Kinds of Meetings1. Different Kinds of Meetings For example, “The Fourth World Congress on Women ”, which wassponsored by the United Nations, was held in Beijing in 1995, with over 20,000 representatives from countries all over the world.1. Different Kinds of Meetingshaving or showing profound knowledgeSeminarA class -like meeting, where participants discuss aparticular topic or subject that is presented by several major speakers.Different from the general situation of a meeting, thepresentations are mainly given by chief speakers, while other people first listen and then join them. In this sense, a seminar can be taken as lecturing plus discussion.1. Different Kinds of MeetingsCo 'lloquiumFormal word for seminarLarge academic seminar Invited experts or professionals in a particular field1. Different Kinds of MeetingsParticipants of the meeting will express their ideas and opinions around a specific topic.[k ?'l ??kwi ?m][k ?’l ?ukwi ?liz(?)m]colloquialismForum1. Different Kinds of MeetingsForum is in fact a kind of public meeting , at which people exchange ideas and For example, the ’99 Forum on Asian Economics is to be held in Singapore.['f ??r ?m]WorkshopA discussion anddemonstration of the practical work on a particular subject and people related share their knowledge and experience.? Arranged in a workshop may be many relevant activities —demonstrations, displays and operations during the course of presentation.1. Different Kinds of Meetings1. The 1stInternational Symposium on Measurement Techniques for Multiphase Flows, ISMTMF ’1995, Nanjing, P.R. China;2. The 2nd International Symposium on Measurement Techniques forMultiphase Flows, ISMTMF ’1998, Beijing, P.R. China;3. The 3rd International Symposium on Measurement Techniques for Multiphase Flows, ISMTMF ’2001, Fukui, Japan (⽇本福井);International Symposium on Measurement Techniques for ’2004, Hangzhou, P.R. China;International Symposium on Measurement Techniques for Multiphase Flows, ISMTMF ’2006, Macao, P.R. China;International Symposium on Measurement Techniques forMultiphase Flows, ISMTMF ’2008, Okinawa, Japan (⽇本冲绳);International Symposium on Measurement Techniques forMultiphase Flows, ISMTMF ’2011, Tianjin, P.R. China;International Symposium on Measurement Techniques forMultiphase Flows, ISMTMF ’2013, Guangzhou, P.R. China.Samples(1) Formal Meetings (2) Informal Meetings(3) Audio & Visual Presentations (4) Teaching & Consulting Services (5) Exhibitions & Business Talks (6) Visits and Other Social Activities2. Principal Conference Activities2. Principal Conference ActivitiesA. General assembly opening ceremony general speeches closing ceremony(1) Formal meetings general assembly plenary session parallel session poster sessionGeneral AssemblyGeneral assembly is usually attended by all the participants of the conference and sometimes by government officials as well Activities in a generalassembly, in most cases, are the opening ceremony , welcome speeches bygovernmental officials and organizers , general speeches given by distinguished guests or outstanding experts, and closing ceremony .2. Principal Conference Activities(1) Formal meetingsB. Plenary sessions invited lectureskeynote presentations2. Principal Conference Activities(1) Formal meetingsor keynote presentations are usually arranged in These lectures invited and arranged by the organizers are usually given by known experts of a particular field according themes of the meeting, and the papers presented on these occasions are all about some research subjects of universal significance and general interests .2. Principal Conference Activities(1) Formal meetings2. Principal Conference Activities(1) Formal meetingsParallel SessionsParallel session refers to smaller -scale meetings held simultaneously ,which are therefore called These sessions are important occasions for participants of a particular research group to present their individual papers.2. Principal Conference Activities(1) Formal meetingsD. Poster sessions papers posted on boards or walls2. Principal Conference Activities(1) Formal meetingsPoster SessionsPoster sessions are a form of meeting in in a specially separated area of the meeting place.2. Principal Conference Activities(1) Formal meetingsposterA scientific poster is a large document that can quickly and effectivelycommunicate your research at a scientific meeting.2. Principal Conference Activities(1) Formal meetings222 2. Principal Conference Activities C. Free CommunicationFree communication sessions are available in some conferences to facilitate participants' free communication. These interactions are usually arranged between sessions or during the break of a conference.The communication of this kind is so easy and comfortable for the participants that on some occasions it is vividly called "walk in and (2) Informal Meetingsbrightly, richly“walk in and talk ”2. Principal Conference Activities (2) Informal Meetings2222. Principal Conference Activities (5) Exhibitions & Business TalksThere are generally three types of exhibitions: A. Scientific ExhibitionA scientific exhibition is arranged with adisplay of results of relevant scientificresearch such as new equipments, crafts,products as well as books and journals, inorder to achieve better effects of academic and technological communication.2. Principal Conference Activities(5) Exhibitions & Business TalksB. Conference ExhibitionA conference exhibition may comprise both an academic conference and theThe aim of this kind of exhibition is usually to introduce some new achievements of applied technology. Since the exhibition is actually an important part of the conference, the name of the conference often contains the term “exhibition.”2. Principal Conference Activities(5) Exhibitions & Business TalksC. Trade ExhibitionA trade exhibition is arranged by the conference with distinctive features of commerce. The exhibits are displayed, introduced and also prepared for sale. Currently, there is a trend that academic exchanges go hand-in-hand with business talks and trade exhibitions.get together2. Principal Conference Activities (6) Visits and Other Social Activities During intervals or breaks of an international conference, there are often various kinds of social activities:visits to famous research institutes, universities and colleges, museums, manufacturing orconstruction sites, etc.And sometimes visits may be arranged to historical or spots. Social events in a conference usually include banquets held by the conference organizer or by the host municipal government, various parties,, games, concerts, etc. In short, conference participants, through these social events, are always provided with opportunities for extensive contact and friendship establishment.beautiful, charming2 3.The 8th International Symposium on Measurement Techniques for Multiphase Flows, ISMTMF ’2013hyperbaric oxygen3.Location:Also called venue , with availableaccommodations, telecommunication facilities, convenient transportation and beautiful scenery . There is a trend of integrating professional meetings with tourism . Topic for Discussion:Areas of interest Conference theme Issue and questions that the conference will address3. Classified Conference Information(1) General Information(2) Paper submission information(instructive and informative)the deadline , length (pages) , andformat of the abstract.Full paper:the deadline , length (pages) , stylesheet, photocopies of the paper , and other detailed requirements.3. Classified Conference Information(2) Paper submission informationMode of Presentation:Plenary sessions Parallel sessions PosteredWith visual /audio devices Copyright transfer3. Classified Conference Informationcase the paper must carry a reference3. Classified Conference Information(3) Organizational InformationSponsors & OrganizerOrganizing Committeechairperson, vice -chairpersons, secretary -general, deputy secretary -general, etcreceive and answer correspondences to the conference and th e committees, take care of the conference rooms, and take charge o f the financial management Other committeesinternational steering committee, coordinating committee, e xecutive committee, local committee, advisory panel, lady ’s committee, etc3. Classified Conference Information(4) Participants Information Number of participantsindicating the scale of a conference Requirements for attendancesqualification of attendance sets restrictions on the participants of a conference (membership, age, specialization)Conference VIPs Other members3. Classified Conference InformationTopical Highlights1. Different Kinds of Meetings2. Principal Conference Activities3. Classified Conference Information4. Available Information Sources(1)(1) Specialized Periodicals Announcing (2) Professional Journals and MagazinesCarrying Meeting Announcements (3) Conference Documents(4) Centers/Departments Specialized in Meetings orOther International Communication(5) Learned Societies & Associations/Organizations / Institutions(6) Information superhighway 4[s'pe ??lt ?z]4Invitations4. Available Information Sources4（5）Learned Societies & Associations/Organizations / Institutions （6）Information superhighway/doc/5410602927.html/doc/5410602927.html/doc/5410602927.html/doc/5410602927.html4. Available Information Sources /doc/5410602927.html/doc/5410602927.html/doc/5410602927.html/doc/5410602927.html/doc/5410602927.htmlhighly educated; having extensive information or understanding;1. Different Kinds of Meetings2. Principal Conference Activities3. Classified Conference Information4. Available Information SourcesLecture ReviewLecture Reviewmeeting conference symposium seminar workshop colloquiumDifferent kinds of meetingsConference activitiesOpening ceremonyWelcome speechesKeynotesClosing ceremony General assembly Plenary sessions Parallel sessions Individual speeches on given topics Papers posted on boards or wallsPoster sessionsSocial programme Banquet / Coffee break Go sightseeinggoing about to look at places of interestNetworkDICTATION TWOz Clear desk of everything.z Please put your English name,student number on your paper.Please keep your eyes on yourOWN PAPER.Thanks for AttentionQuestion, please。

2014年6月大学英语四级真题（第3套）Part ⅠWriting标准时间30 minutes自测用时 minutesDirections:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following question. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit China, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?Part ⅡListening Comprehension标准时间30 minutes自测用时 minutes（与2014年6月大学英语四级真题第2套听力相同）Part ⅢReading Comprehension标准时间40 minutes自测用时 minutesSection ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.Global warming is a trend toward warmer conditions around the world. Part of the warming is natural; we have experienced a 20,000year long warming as the last ice age ended and the ice 36 away. However, we have already reached temperatures that are in 37 with other minimum ice periods, so continued warming is likely not natural. We are 38 to a predicted worldwide increase in temperatures 39 between1℃ and 6℃ over the next 100 years. The warming will be more 40 in some areas, less in others, and some places may even cool off. Likewise, the 41 of this warming will be very different depending on where you are—coastal areas must worry about rising sea levels, while Siberia and northern Canada may become more habitable (宜居的) and 42 for humans than these areas are now.The fact remains, however, that it will likely get warmer, on43, everywhere. Scientists are in general agreement that the warmer conditions we have been experiencing are at least in part the result of a human induced global warming trend. Some scientists 44that the changes we are seeing fall within the range of random (无规律的) variation—some years are cold, others warm, and we have just had an unremarkable string of warm years 45—but that is becoming an increasingly rare interpretation in the face of continued and increasing warm conditions.A)appealingE)frequentlyI)melted M)resolvedB)averageF)impact J)persistN)sensibleC)contributingG)lineK)rangingO)shockD)dramaticH)maintainL)recentlySection BDirections:In this section，you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The End of the Book？［A］Amazon, by far the largest bookseller in the country, reported on May 19 thatit is now selling more books in its electronic Kindle format than in the old paper and ink format. That is remarkable, considering that the Kindle has only been around for four years. E books now account for 14 percent of all book sales in this country and are increasing far faster than overall book sales. E book sales are up 146 percent over last year, while hardback sales increased 6 percent and paperbacks decreased 8 percent.［B］Does this spell the doom of the physical book? Certainly not immediately, and perhaps not at all. What it does mean is that the book business will go through a transformation in the next decade or so more profound than any it has seen since Gutenberg introduced printing from moveable type in the 1450s.［C］Physical books will surely become much rarer in the marketplace. Mass market paperbacks, which have been declining for years anyway, will probably disappear, as will hardbacks for mysteries, thrillers, “romance fiction,” etc. Such books, which only rarely end up in permanent collections, either private or public, will probably only be available as e books within a few years. Hardback and trade paperbacks for “serious” nonfiction and fiction will surely last longer. Perhaps it will become the mark of an author to reckon with that he or she is still published in hard copy.［D］As for children s books, who knows? Children s books are like dog food in that the purchasers are not the consumers, so the market (and the marketing) is inherently strange.［E］For clues to the book s future, let s look at some examples of technological change and see what happened to the old technology.［F］One technology replaces another only because the new technology is better, cheaper, or both. The greater the difference, the sooner and more thoroughly the new technology replaces the old. Printing with moveable type on paper dramatically- 3 -reduced the cost of producing a book compared with the old fashioned ones handwritten on vellum, which comes from sheepskin. A Bible—to be sure, a long book —required vellum made from 300 sheepskins and countless man hours of labor. Before printing arrived, a Bible cost more than a middle class house. There were perhaps 50,000 books in all of Europe in 1450. By 1500 there were 10 million. ［G］But while printing quickly caused the handwritten book to die out, handwriting lingered on (继续存在) well into the 16th century. Very special books are still occasionally produced on vellum, but they are one of a kind show pieces. ［H］Sometimes a new technology doesn t drive the old one out, but only parts of it while forcing the rest to evolve. The movies were widely predicted to drive live theater out of the marketplace, but they didn t, because theater turned out to have qualities movies could not reproduce. Equally, TV was supposed to replace movies but, again, did not.［I］Movies did, however, fatally impact some parts of live theater. And while TV didn t kill movies, it did kill second rate pictures, shorts, and cartoons. ［J］Nor did TV kill radio. Comedy and drama shows (“Jack Benny,”“Amos and Andy,”“The Shadow”) all migrated to television. But because you can t drive a car and watch television at the same time, rush hour became radio s prime time, while music, talk, and news radio greatly enlarged their audiences. Radio is today a very different business than in the late 1940s and a much larger one.［K］Sometimes old technology lingers for centuries because of its symbolic power. Mounted cavalry (骑兵) replaced the chariot (二轮战车) on the battlefield around 1000 BC. But chariots maintained their place in parades and triumphs right up until the end of the Roman Empire 1,500 years later. The sword hasn t had a military function for a hundred years, but is still part of an officer s full dress uniform, precisely because a sword always symbolized “an officer and a gentleman.”［L］Sometimes new technology is a little cranky (不稳定的) at first. Televisionrepairman was a common occupation in the 1950s, for instance. And so the old technology remains as a backup. Steamships captured the North Atlantic passenger business from sail in the 1840s because of its much greater speed. But steamships didn t lose their sails until the 1880s, because early marine engines had a nasty habit of breaking down. Until ships became large enough (and engines small enough) to mount two engines side by side, they needed to keep sails. (The high cost of steam and the lesser need for speed kept the majority of the world s ocean freight moving by sail until the early years of the 20th century.)［M］Then there is the fireplace. Central heating was present in every upper and middle class home by the second half of the 19th century. But functioning fireplaces remain to this day a powerful selling point in a house or apartment.I suspect the reason is a deep rooted love of the fire. Fire was one of the earliest major technological advances for humankind, providing heat, protection, and cooked food (which is much easier to eat and digest). Human control of fire goes back far enough (over a million years) that evolution could have produced a genetic leaning towards fire as a central aspect of human life.［N］Books—especially books the average person could afford—haven t been around long enough to produce evolutionary change in humans. But they have a powerful hold on many people nonetheless, a hold extending far beyond their literary content. At their best, they are works of art and there is a tactile（触觉的）pleasure in books necessarily lost in e book versions. The ability to quickly thumb through pages is also lost. And a room with books in it induces, at least in some, a feeling not dissimilar to that of a fire in the fireplace on a cold winter s night. ［O］For these reasons I think physical books will have a longer existence as a commercial product than some currently predict. Like swords, books have symbolic power. Like fireplaces, they induce a sense of comfort and warmth. And, perhaps,- 5 -similar to sails, they make a useful back up for when the lights go out.46.Authors still published in printed versions will be considered important ones.47.Some people are still in favor of printed books because of the sense of touch they can provide.48.The radio business has changed greatly and now attracts more listeners.49.Contrary to many people s prediction of its death, the film industry survived.50.Remarkable changes have taken place in the book business.51.Old technology sometimes continues to exist because of its reliability.52.The increase of e book sales will force the book business to make changes not seen for centuries.53.A new technology is unlikely to take the place of an old one without a clear advantage.54.Paperbacks of popular literature are more likely to be replaced by e books.55.A house with a fireplace has a stronger appeal to buyers.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn t an either/or proposition(命题)，although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM（science, technology, engineering, maths ）related fields can make it seem that way. The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also asserts that the study of the humanities（人文科学） and social sciences must remain central components of America s educational system at all levels. Both areas are critical to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become innovative （创新的） leaders, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under these circumstances, it s natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem: “Major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily.Moreover, students should be prepared not just for their first job, but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as there s little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be- 7 -those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible. The ability to draw upon every available tool and insight—picked up from science, arts, and technology —to solve the problems of the future, and take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves, will be helpful to them and the United States.56.What does the latest congressional report suggest?A)STEM related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.B)The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.C)The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students spiritual life.D)Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.57.What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A)Their interest in relevant subjects.B)The academic value of the courses.C)The quality of education to receive.D)Their chances of getting a good job.58.What does the author say about the so called soft subjects?A)They benefit students in their future life.B)They broaden students range of interests.C)They improve students communication skills.D)They are essential to students healthy growth.59.What kind of job applicants do employers look for?A)Those who have a strong sense of responsibility.B)Those who are good at solving practical problems.C)Those who are likely to become innovative leaders.D)Those who have received a well rounded education.60.What advice does the author give to college students?A)Seize opportunities to tap their potential.B)Try to take a variety of practical courses.C)Prepare themselves for different job options.D)Adopt a flexible approach to solving problems.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Energy independence. It has a nice ring to it, doesn t it? If you think so, you re not alone, because energy independence has been the dream of American presidents for decades, and never more so than in the past few years, when the most recent oil price shock has been partly responsible for kicking off the great recession.“Energy independence” and its rhetorical(修辞的) companion “energy security”are, however, slippery concepts that are rarely thought through. What is it we want independence from, exactly?Most people would probably say that they want to be independent from imported oil. But there are reasons that we buy all that oil from elsewhere.The first reason is that we need it to keep our economy running. Yes, there is a trickle(涓涓细流) of biofuel（生物燃料） available, and more may become available, but most biofuels cause economic waste and environmental destruction. Second, Americans have basically decided that they don t really want to produce all their own oil. They value the environmental quality they preserve over their- 9 -oil imports from abroad. Vast areas of the United States are off limits to oil exploration and production in the name of environmental protection. To what extent are Americans really willing to endure the environmental impacts of domestic energy production in order to cut back imports?Third, there are benefits to trade. It allows for economic efficiency, and when we buy things from places that have lower production costs than we do, we benefit. And although you don t read about this much, the United States is also a large exporter of oil products, selling about 2 million barrels of petroleum products per day to about 90 countries.There is no question that the United States imports a great deal of energy and, in fact, relies on that steady flow to maintain its economy. When that flow is interrupted, we feel the pain in short supplies and higher prices. At the same time, we derive massive economic benefits when we buy the most affordable energy on the world market and when we engage in energy trade around the world.61.What does the author say about energy independence for America?A)It sounds very attractive.B)It ensures national security.C)It will bring oil prices down.D)It has long been everyone s dream.62.What does the author think of biofuels?A)They keep America s economy running healthily.B)They prove to be a good alternative to petroleum.C)They do not provide a sustainable energy supply.D)They cause serious damage to the environment.63.Why does America rely heavily on oil imports?A)It wants to expand its storage of crude oil.B)Its own oil reserves are quickly running out.C)It wants to keep its own environment intact.D)Its own oil production falls short of demand.64.What does the author say about oil trade?A)It proves profitable to both sides.B)It improves economic efficiency.C)It makes for economic prosperity.D)It saves the cost of oil exploration.65.What is the author s purpose in writing the passage?A)To justify America s dependence on oil imports.B)To arouse Americans awareness of the energy crisis.C)To stress the importance of energy conservation.D)To explain the increase of international oil trade.Part ⅣTranslation标准时间30 minutes自测用时 minutesDirections:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.为了促进教育公平，中国已投入360亿元，用于改善农村地区教育设施和加强中西部地区农村义务教育（compulsory education）。

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If you give employees the right to telework, be careful! The very technology that enables working from home could be 1 its value to your company. Although productivity may increase in the short term, working from home may prevent your teams from working 2 .While remote workers may indeed be happier, more carefree and 3 , that doesn’t mean it’s mean it’s good for their 4 . A company is more than just the work that needs to be good for their 4 . A company is more than just the work that needs to be done, plus the workers who are there to do it.A healthy organization has a 5 that allows the sharing of values and ideas and the 6 of competitive spirit that allows a company to be flexible and creative.However, working from home can fail to motivate remote workers in the same way as a/an 7 company a/an 7 company environment. environment. environment. As As As a a a result, result, result, companies 8 companies 8 companies 8 —— despite despite the the the increases increases increases in inproductivity and happiness that come with teleworking.In work environments where co-workers socialize and have 9 lunchtime have 9 lunchtime chats, chats, some real learning gets done. A lot of information 10 takes place, which allows the very same workers to increase their 11 to the organization. There is something 12 about spending the time together, about sharing meals, about 13 ideas, and about asking.Magical or not, the fact r emains that teleworking generally doesn’t work well emains that teleworking generally doesn’t work well. As . As technological change 14 and marketplace pressures increase, companies need to become more flexible and creative, just to keep up.Strange as it sounds, the very technology that made teleworking a real option is now requiring workers to remain in the 15 .1. A. testingB. destroyingC. keepingD. assessing 2. A. effectivelyB. normallyC. formallyD. separately 3. A. attentiveB. talkativeC. productiveD. sensitive 4. A. workersB. companiesC. healthD. family 5. A. leaderB. ruleC. partyD. culture 6. A. sense B. cost C. wayD. lack 7. A. independent B. different C. specialD. shared 8. A. developB. surviveC. sufferD. expand 9. A. officialB. regularC. requiredD. planned 10. A. exchange B. technologyC. gapD. search 11. A. availability B. damage C. value D. disappointment12. A. reasonable B. magical C. psychological D. typical13. A. discussing B. changing C. welcoming D. selling14. A. variesB. differsC. acceleratesD. stops 15. A. placeB. houseC. distanceD. office第二节第二节 语法填空语法填空 ( ( (共共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1616～～25的相应位置上。