2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题试题二 - 备考族

2014年12月四级真题答案详解(第2套)Part IWritingThe Most Impressive Course in My College Life写作指南本年度的作文文体比较自由，不再局限于议论文。

题目要求考生介绍自己“印象最深刻的一门课”，并阐述原因。

根据题目要求，文章的结构可安排如下：第一段：引出话题，指出大学的课程各有各的作用，但是“我”个人印象最深刻的一门课程是“文学鉴赏”。

第二段：具体描述该门课，注意重点介绍其特别之处，如老师独特的阅读及讨论要求。

第三段：简要说明自己学习该门课程后的收获，如锻炼了分析能力和批判思维能力。

范文与译文万能句型1．Among…．the one that has impressed me mostis………之中．令我印象最为深刻的是……2．Among…，the one that has left me the deepestimpression is………之中．令我印象最为深刻的是……3．Among…,…has been very impressive onme．……之中，……确实令我印象深刻。

1．I find…quite beneficial as well as impressive，because…我觉得……不仅令我印象深刻，同时还让我受益匪浅．因为……2…．is not only very beneficial but also impres-sive in that．．．．…．．不仅令人印象深刻，同时还让人受益匪浅，原因在于……3．I anl very much impressed by…while at thesame time benefit a lot from it．because…我对……印象深刻，并且从中受益匪浅，因为……写作模板In college，we(引出话题)．Some(某类事物lare meant to(发挥的作用)；others are de- signed to(发挥的另一种作用)．Among all those(相关事物)，the one that has impressed me most is(印象最深刻的事物)．(该事物)is unique in thatf概述该事物的独特之处)．(分点详述该事物的独特之处)．I find(该事物)quite beneficial as well as impressive，because it(阐述原因l)．Thanks to(该事物)，I am now(阐述原因2)．Part HListening ComprehensionSection A1. W: I ran into Sally the other day. I could hardly recognize her. Do you remember her fromhigh school?M: Yeah. She was a little out of shape back then. Well, has she lost a lot of weight? Q: What does the man remember of Sally?[C]【解析】男士说Sally当时体形有点不成样子，随后问“她是不是减肥了”，说明她当时体重超重，即C。

2014年12月大学英语四级考试试卷真题(汇总版)来源：文都教育PartⅡListening Comprehension(30minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear8short conversations and2long 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 Sheet1with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1.A)She will go purchase the gift herself.B)The gift should not be too expensive.C)The man is not good at balancing his budget.D)They are going to Jane’s house-warming party.【答案】B)The gift should not be too expensive.2.A)It takes patience to go through the statistics.B)He has prepared the statistics for the woman.C)The woman should take a course in statistics.D)He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.【答案】D)He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.3.A)The man wants to make some changes in the scripts.B)The woman does not take the recording seriously.C)They cannot begin their recording right away.D)Page55is missing from the woman’s scripts.【答案】C)They cannot begin their recording right away.4.A)A significant event in July.B)Preparations for a wedding.C)The date of Carl’s wedding.D)The birthday of Carl’s bride.【答案】B)Preparations for a wedding.5.A)The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.B)The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C)The woman was annoyed at the man’s excuse.D)The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.【答案】C)The woman was annoyed at the man’s excuse.6.A)The woman is a marvelous cook.B)The man cannot wait for his meal.C)The woman has just bought an oven.D)The man has to leave in half an hour.7.A)Whether the man can keep his job.B)Where the man got the bad news.C)What items sell well in the store.D)How she can best help the man.8.A)The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B)He would like to teach the woman how to swim.C)The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D)He works in the physical education department.Questions9to11are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A)He is a wonderful lecturer.B)He is a diplomat.C)He loves classical music.D)He teaches in a law school.【答案】B)He is a diplomat.10.A)Attended a dance.B)Went to see a play.C)Took some photos.D)Watched a soccer game.【答案】D)Watched a soccer game.11.A)She decided to get married in three years.B)She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.C)Her father said she could marry Eric right away.D)Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.【答案】C)Her father said she could marry Eric right away. Questions12to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)Teacher.B)Journalist.C)Editor.D)Typist.【答案】A)Teacher.13.A)The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B)A new railway under construction.C)Some newly discovered scenic spot.D)Big changes in the Amazon valley.【答案】C)Some newly discovered scenic spot.14.A)In news weeklies.B)In a local evening paper.C)In newspapers’Sunday editions.D)In overseas editions of U.S.magazines.【答案】C)In newspapers’Sunday editions.15.A)To become a professional writer.B)To be employed by a newspaper.C)To get her life story published soon.D)To sell her articles to a news service.【答案】D)To sell her articles to a news service.【短对话原文】1.M:take a look at this cater.Maybe we can find some gifts for Jean’s new house.W:Ok,but remember we can afford a lot.Q:what does the woman mean?2.W：I am absolutely going nowhere about this statistics.M:How about going through them with you?Q:what does the man mean?3.M:are you just starting the record,aren’t you?Let’s begin on Page55.W:Sorry.I am afraid I can begin right now.Q:What mean from the conversation?4.W:remember.Carl’s arriving is at226W:thanks to reminding me.I thought it would be sometime in July.Q:what are the speakers talking about?5.M：please excuse me for not attending the meeting yesterday.I am afraid I forgot to check the schedule.W:that’s all right.We have to rearrange the meeting at weekend.And everything went wrong.Q：what does it mean from the conversation.6.W:I didn’t fall sleep at least to5tomorrow.Q:what do we learn from the conversation?7.,M:I got some bad news today.The star we are in is going to fallW:I am going to let you go.Q:What does the woman want to know?8W:what’s wrong?You smell like a fish.M:......Q:what’s man mean?【长对话原文】Conversation1M:That’s Marria’s families and we want to be engaged.W：It’s wonderful,Erik!Congratulations!M:I really like her families,too,very nice.Ms Comona speaks four languages and Mr. Comona a diplomat.In fact,he gives the speech at the Saturday morning.W:OH,that’s was N’s father?I heard the speech.M:You did?W:Well,I heard part of it and listened to it for ten minutes,and then I fell asleep.I saw it was in class.Anyway,tell me about your weekend.M：Saturday evening we saw a play.And Sunday afternoon we saw the soccer game.Then Sunday night we all went out for dinner.Marria,her parents,and me.That was the first chance we had to talk.W:Would you know this?M:That’s first I was.We didn’t say ona told some good stories about his experiences as a diplomat and he asked about my hobbies.W:And what did you say?M:Well,I didn’t tell him about my flying lessons.I told him about my chess play and my classical music collection.W:Good idea!Her parents really approval of you.Don’t they?M:I guess so.Marria called this morning and said,”My father told me he’ll like you sunny right now”W:That was great.M:Not exactly.I want to get married after I graduated school in about three years.Q9:what does the conversation about Marria’s father?Q10:What does Marria and Erik do last Sunday afternoon?Q11:What do we learn from Marria’s phone call this morning?Conversation2M:You’re going to wear out computer’s keyboard.W:Oh,hi!M:Do you have any idea what time it is?W:About ten or ten thirty?M:It’s merely midnight.W:Really?I didn’t know it was so late.M:Don’t you have an early class to teach tomorrow morning?W:Yes,at seven o’clock,my computer class.The students go to work right after their lesson.M:Then you ought to go to bed.What are you writing anyway?W:An article,I hope I can sell.M:Oh,another view of newspaper pieces.What’s this one about?W:Do you remember the trip I took last month?M:The one up to the Amazon?W:Well,that’s what I’m writing about.The new high-way and the changes is making in the Amazon valley.W：It should be interesting.W：It is.I guess that’s why I forgot all about the time.M:How many articles have you solve now?W:About a dozen so far.M:What kind of newspapers by them?W:The paper is carrying a lot of foreign news.They usually appear in the big Sunday editions where they need a lot background stories to help develop the space between the ads.M：Is there any future in it?W:I hope so.There’s a chance I may sell this article to a news service.M:Then your papers will be published in several papers winter.W:that’s the idea.And they might even be able to do other stories the on a regular basis.M:That would be great.Q12:what is the woman’s occupation?Q13:what is the woman writing about?Q14:where did the woman’s articles usually appear?Q15:what does the woman expect?【短文理解原文】Passage1Body language,especially gestures,varies among cultures.For example,a node of the head means“yes”to most of us.But in Bulgaria and Greece a node means“no”and a shake of the head means“yes”.Likewise,a sign for OK,forming a circle with our forefinger and thumb,means zero in France and money in Japan.Waving or pointing to an Arab business person would be considered rude because that is how Arabs call their dogs over.Folded arms signal pride in Finland,but disrespect in Fiji.The number of bows that the Japanese exchange on greeting each other,as well as the length and the depth of the bows,signals the social status each party feels towards each other.Italians might think your bored unless you use a lot of gestures during discussions.Many American men sit with their legs crossed with one ankle resting over the opposite knee.However,this would be considered an insult in Muslim countries,where one will never show the sole of the foot to a gust.Likewise,Americans consider eye contact very important, often not trusting someone who is afraid to look at you in the eye.But in Japan and many Latin American countries,keeping the eyes lowered is a sign of respect.To look apart in the eye is considered a sign of ill breeding and is felt to be annoying.Q16:What gesture do Bulgarians and Greeks use to express negative responses?Q17:What is likely to offend Arab business people?Q18:What is considered impolite in Muslim countries?Passage1New Yorkers,albeit many of them grudgingly,are gradually getting used to more pedaling passengers on those blazing blue Citi Bikes.But what about local bike shops?Is Citi Bike rolling up riders at their expense?At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca,a manager who gave his name as“Ben W.”said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bike-share program.“It’s getting more people on the road,more people learning about the sport and getting involved,”he said.An employee at Danny’s Cycles in Gramercy said Citi Bike is a good option for people to ease into biking in a city famed for its vehicular congestion and aggressive drivers.“They can try out a bike without committing to buying one,”James Ryan said.“It makes a more comfortable biking environment in the city because there are a lot more bikes,too.”Business at Danny’s Cycles has increased as well since the advent of bike-share.“A lot of people come in for bike gear,and we’ve sold a lot of helmets,”he noted.Rentals are not a big part of the business at either Gotham Bikes or Danny’s Cycles.But for Frank’s Bike Shop,a small business that has been at its current Lower East Side location on Grand St.since1976,the bike-share program has been bad news.Owner Frank Arroyo said that his rental business has decreased by90percent since the Citi Bikes were rolled out last month.Arroyo’s main rental customers are European tourists,a demographic that has since been drawn away by Citi Bikes.Initially,a bike-share station was sited a few doors away from Frank’s Bike Shop on the corner of Grand and Henry Sts.But a petition to relocate the bike station gathered more than1,000signatures.The Citi Bike dock was eventually removed—but only temporarily,according to the Citi Bike Twitter account,for utility construction in the street.“I was grateful,and it was quite an honor to see how many people responded on my behalf,”Arroyo said of the petition effort.“It was really nice to see that people care.But they have flooded the place with them,”he said of the Department of Transportation,which installs the bike racks.Removing one station does little since the area is overloaded with Citi Bike stations,said Arroyo.“If you put it in front of a hotel,customers are going to walk of the hotel and use it,”he said.However,Ben said the bike-share is good for bike sales at his shop.“People have used the bike-share and realized how great it is to bike in the city,then decide that they want something nicer for themselves,”he noted.Christian Farrell of Waterfront Bicycle Shop,on West St.just north of Christopher St.,said initially he was concerned about bike-share,though,he admitted,“I was happy to see people on bikes.”Consisting of equal parts tourists and locals,his customers get a better rental deal at his shop because,despite charging only$10for a daily rental,the bike-share program requires cyclists to check their bikes in at a bike station every half hour.His store,on the other hand,charges$10for the first hour,$5for the second,and$2.50per hour after that.“Six hours with Waterfront Bicycle Shop will cost a customer$25,”he said.“With Citi Bike, a six-hour rental will cost$126[if the rider doesn’t re-dock his or her bike at a station every half hour].Our rentals always include a helmet,a basket and a lock.”Several dozen rental bikes were lined up on Weehawken st Sunday behind the store. Benny,who was watching over them,said another advantage over the Citi Bikes is that Waterfront’s bikes are all in good working order.Farrell’s early concerns were echoed by Andrew Crooks,owner of NYCVelo,at64Second Ave.“It seemed like a great idea,but one that would be difficult to implement,”Crooks said of Citi Bike.He said he worried about inexperienced riders’lack of awareness of biking rules and backlash from non-cyclists.However,he said,it’s still too early to tell if his business has been impacted.The actual Citi Bikes themselves have been criticized as“heavy,”“clunky,”even“ugly.”In comparison,Crooks said NYC Velo has bikes that are“lighter,faster and tend to be more comfortable.”Farrell of Waterfront also said his bikes are of“better quality”than the bike-share two-wheelers.While it’s possible bike-share will cause a drop in business in the long run,Crooks allowed that the idea,as a whole,is good for the city.[原文解读]该文节选自The Villager，原题目为Bike store owners put their spin on new bike-share，题材为议论文。

2014年12月英语四级真题及答案Part I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following topic. You shoul d write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.作文题一：印象最深的活动AA campus activity that has benefited most.作文题二：印象最深的课程A course that has impressed you most in college.作文题三:印象最深的同学A classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college．Part II ListeningSection AQuestion 1A.The man is not good at balancing his budget.B.She will go purchase the gift herself.C.The gift should not be too expensive.D.They are gonging to Jane's house-warming party.Question 2A.He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.B.It takes patience to go through the statistics.C.He has prepared the statistics for the woman.D.The woman should take a course in statistics.Question 3A.Page 55 is missing from the woman's scripts.B.They cannot begin their recording right away.C.The woman does not take the recording seriously.D.The man wants to make some changes in the scripts.Question 4A.The date of Carl's wedding.B.The birthday of Carl's bride.C.A significant event in July.D.Preparation for a wedding.Question 5A.The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.B.The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C.The woman was annoyed at the man's excuse.D.The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.Question 6A.The woman is a marvelous cook.B.The woman has just bought an oven.C.The man has to leave in half an hour.D.The man cannot want for his meal.Question 7A.How she can best help the man.B.Where the man got the bad news.C.What items sell well in the store.D.Whether the man can keep his job.Question 8A.The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B.He works in the physical education department.C.The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D.He would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 9A.He teaches in a law school.B.He loves classical music.C.He is a diplomat.D.He is a wonderful lecturer.Question 10A.Went to see a play.B.Watched a soccer game.C.Took some photos.D.Attended a dance.Question 11A.She decided to get married in three years.B.Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.C.She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.D.Her father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 12A.Editor.B.Teacher.C.JournalistD.Typist.Question 13A.The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B.A new railway under construction.C.Big changes in the Amazon valley.D.Some newly discovered scenic spot.Question 14A.In news weeklies.B.In newspapers' Sunday editions.C.In a local evening paper.D.In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.Question 15A.To be employed by a newspaper.B.To become a professional writer.C.To sell her articles to a news service.D.To get her life story published soon.Section BPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 16A.Nodding one's head.B.Waving one's hand.C.Holding up the forefinger.D.Turning the right thumb down.Question 17A.Looking away from them.B.Forming a circle with fingers.C.Bowing one's head them.D.Waving or pointing to them.Question 18A.Looking one's superior in the eye.B.Keeping one's arms folded while talking.C.Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest.ing a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 19A.They had to beg for foot after the harvest.B.They grew wheat and corn on a small farm.C.They shared a small flat with their relatives.D.The children walked to school on dirt roads.Question 20A.Tour Ecuador's Andes Mountains.B.Earn an annual income of $2800.C.Purchase a plot to build a home on.D.Send their children to school.Question 21A.The achievements of the Trickle Up Program.B.A new worldwide economic revolution.C.Different forms of assistance to the needy.D.The life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 22A.They are highly sensitive to cold.B.They are vitally important to our life.C.They are a living part of our body.D.They are a chief source of our pain.Question 23A.It has to be removed in time by a dentist.B.It is a rare oral disease among old people.C.It contains many nerves and blood vessels.D.It is sticky and colorless film on the teeth.Question 24A.It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.B.It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C.It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.D.It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.Question 25A.Food particles.B.Gum disease.C.Unhealthy living habits.D.Chemical crosion.Section CStunt people(替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden heroes of many movies.They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used them in fight scenes. To be good, a fight scene has to look real. Punches must (26)______ enemies' jaws. Sword fights must be foug ht with(27)______ swords. Several actors are usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so tha t no one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performance.If a movie scene is dangerous, stun people usually(28)______the stars. You may think you see Tom Cruise running along the top of a train. But it is(29)______ his stunt double. Stunt people must(30)_____ _ the stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when close-ups are n eeded, the film(31)______ the star.Some stunt people(32)______ in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Dav is does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt from planes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump re-quired careful planning and expert(33)______.Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he could jump from a second story window onto a horse's back. He(34)______ the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Canutt also(35)______ a new way to make a punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get an Oscar.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section AFor decades, Americans have taken for granted the XXXX development of new technologies. The inn ovations(创新)XXXX opment during World War II and afterwards were(36)_____ to the prosperity of the nation in the second half of the 20th century. Those innovations, upon which virtually all aspects of(37)_ ____ society now depend, were possible because the United States then(38)_____ the world in mathematic s and science education. Today, however, despite increasing demand for workers with strong skills in mat hematics and science, the(39)_____ of degrees awarded in science, math, and engineering are decreasing.The deeling in degree production in what are called the STEM disciplines(science, technology, engine ering, and math.)seems to be(40)_____related to the comparatively weak performance by U.S. schoolchildr en on international assessments of math and science. Many students entering college have weak skills in mathematics. According to the 2005 report of the Business Higher Education Forum, 22 percent of colleg e freshmen must take remediat(补习的)math(41)_____, and less than half of the students who plan to maj or in science or engineering(42)_____complete a major in those fields.The result has been a decrease in the number of American college graduates who have the skills, (43)_____ in mathematics, to power a workforce that can keep the country at the forefront(前言)of innovati on and maintain its standard of living. With the(44)_____ performance of American students in math and science has come increased competition from students from other countries that have strongly supported e ducation in these areas. Many more students earn(45)_____ in the STEM disciplines in developing countri es than in the United States.A.acceleratingB.actuallyC.closelyD.contemporaryE.coursesF.criticalG.decliningH.degrees I.especially J.future K.led L.met M.procedures N.proportions O.sphetesSection B Ban sugary drinks that will add fuel to the obesity war[A] On a train last Thursday, I sat opposite a man who was so fat he filled more than one seat. He was pale and disfigured and looked sick to death, which he probably was: obesity(肥胖的)leads to many nasty ways of dying. Looking around the carriage, I saw quite a few people like him, including a coupl e of fatty children with swollen checks pressing against their eyes. These people are part of what is with out exaggeration an epidemic(流行病)of obesity.[B] But it is quite unnecessary: there is a simple idea- far from new- that could spare millions of su ch people a lifetime of chronic(长期的)ill health, and at the same time save the National Health Service (NHS)at least ￡14 billion a year in England and Wales. There would, you might think, be considerable public interest in it. This simple idea is that sugar is as good- or as bad- as poison and should be avoid ed. It is pure, white and deadly, as Professor John Yudkin described it 40 years ago in a revolutionary b ook of that name. The subtitle was How Sugar Is Killing Us.[C] In its countless hidden forms, in ready meals, junk food and sweet drinks, sugar leads to addicti on(瘾), to hormonal upsets to the appetite, to metabolic(新陈代谢的)malfunctions and obesity and from th ere to type 2 diabetes(糖尿病)and its many horrible complication. If people really grasped that, they woul d try to kick the habit, particularly as Britain is the ― fat man of Europe‖ . They might even feel driven to support government measures to prevent people from consuming this deadly stuff. Yet so far this idea has met little but resistance.[D] It is not difficult to imagine the vested interests(既得利益集团)lined up against any sugar control - all the food and drink manufacturers, processors, promoters and retailers who make such easy pickings out of the magic powers of sugar. Then there are the liberals, with whom I would normally side, who pr otest that government regulation would be yet another instance of interference in our lives.[E]That is true, but people should realize that you cannot have a welfare state without a nanny state (保姆国家), to some degree. If we are all to be responsible for one another’s health insurance, through so cialized medicine, then we are all closely involved in one another’s health, including everyone’s eating an d drinking. That has already been admitted, finally, with smoking. But it has yet to be admitted with overeating, even though one in four adults in this country is obese and that number is predicted to double b y the year 2050.Quite apart from anything else, obesity will cripple the NHS.[F]Recently, though, there have been signs that the medical establishment is trying to sound the alar m. Last month the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges(AMRC)published a report saying that obesity is t he greatest public health issue affecting the UK and urging government to do something.[G]The report offers 10 recommendations, of which the first is imposing a tax of 20 percent on suga ry drinks for at least a year, on top of the existing 20 percent value-added tax. That at least would be a n excellent start. The amounts of sugar in soft drinks are horrifying, and turn straight to fat. As Professor Terence Stephenson, head of the AMRC, has said, sugary soft drinks are ―the ultimate bad food. You ar e just consuming neat sugar. Your body didn’t evolve to handle this kind of thing.‖[H]Precisely. The risks of eating too much fat or salt(which are very different)pale into insignificant compared with the harm done by sugar. And it is everywhere.[I]It is difficult to buy anything in a supermarket, other than plain, unprepared meat, fish or vegetabl es, that doesn’t have a large amount of sugar in it. This has come about because the prevailing scientific views of the 1960s and 1970s ignored the evidence about sugar, and instead saw fat as the really seriou s risk, both to the heart and other organs, as well as the cause of obesity.[J]The fashion was to avoid fat. But finding that food with much of its fat removed is not very app etizing, food producers turned to sugar as a magic alternative flavor enhancer, often in the forms of syrup s(糖浆)that had recently been developed from corn, and put it generously into most prepared foods and so ft drinks.[K]This stuff is not just fattening. It is addictive. It interferes with the body’s metabolism, possibly v ia the activity of an appetite-controlling hormone. There’s plenty of evidence for this, for those who will accept the truth.[L]Theoretically, people ought to make ―healthy choices‖ and avoid overeating. But sugar additives ar e not easy to identify and are hard to avoid. So the snacking, over-drinking and over eating that makes p eople fat is not really their own fault: obesity is in large part something that is being done to them. It s hould be stopped, or rather the government should stop it.[M]Going round my local supermarket, I am constantly astonished that it is still legal to sell all the poisons stacked high on the shelves. The problem is that they are worse than useless. They are poisonous. They are known to be addictive. They are known to make people obese. And giving small children swe et drinks or bottles of fake juice all day long is nothing less than child abuse.[N]Clearly, the sale of such stuff ought to be illegal. I hate to think of yet more government regulati on. But a bit of tax on sweet soda and a little more health education, a bit of cooking in schools and b anning vending machines(自动售货机)here and there —as suggested try the AMRC report —is not goin g to achieve very much. Labelling is quite inadequate. What is needed is legislation banning high levels of sugary syrups used in foods and drinks.[O]In June 2012, the then minister for public health said the government was not scared of the food industry and had not ruled out legislation, because of the costs of obesity to the NHS. However, nothing has happened yet. Why not have another Jammie Dodger biscuit and forget about it.46、Avoiding over-consumption of sugar can improve people’s health as well as save medical expenses.47、Laws should be passed to make it illegal to produce overly sweet foods or drinks.48、Giving small children sweet juices to drink all the time is equal to child abuse.59、Looking around, the author found obesity quite widespread.50、The number of obese people is expected to increase quickly in the next few decades.51、If people really understood the horrible consequences of sugary foods and drinks, they would support government measures against sugar consumption.52、It would be a very good beginning wo improve an additional tax on sugary drinks.53、The government has not yet taken any action to regulate sugar consumption although it indicated its i ntention to do so some time ago.54、Sugar is far more harmful to health than fat and salt.55、Consumers of sweet foods are not really to blame because they cannot tell what food is sugary.Section CThe rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative developments in human history, comparable in impact to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph. Over two billion people w orldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever before, and can communicate with each o ther instantly, often using Web-connected mobile devices they carry everywhere. But the Internet’s tremen dous impacts has only just begun.―Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting social, cultural, and political trans formations in history, and unlike earlier periods of change, this time the effects are fully global,‖ Schmidt and Cohen write in their new book. The New Digital Age.Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide who currently lack Internet access get online. The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Inter net revolution for individuals, governments, and institutions like the news media. But if the book has one major shortcoming, it’s that authors don’t spend enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Intern et businesses in these weeping changes.In their book, the authors provide the most authoritative volume to date that describes —and more importantly predicts —how the Internet will shape our lives in the coming decades. They paint a picture of a world in which individuals, companies, institutions, and governments must deal with two realities, on e physical, and one virtual.At the core of the book is the idea that ―technology is neutral, but people aren’t.‖ By using this con cept as a starting point, the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar optimist vs. pessimist dichotom y(对立观点)that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the Internet will ultimatel y be good or bad for society. In an interview with TIME earlier this week, Cohen said although he and his co-author are optimistic about many aspects of the Internet, they’re also realistic about t he risks and d angers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online, particularly with respect to personal privacy and state surveillance(监视).56、In what way is the rise of the Internet similar to the invention of the printing press and the tele graph?A.It transforms human history.B.It facilitates daily communication.C.It is adopted by all humanity.D.It revolutionizes people's thinking.57、How do Schmidt and Cohen describe the effects of the Internet?A.They are immeasurable.B.They are worldwide.C.They are unpredictable.D.They are contaminating.58、In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequate?A.It fails to recognize the impact of the Internet technology.B.It fails to look into the social implications of the Internet.C.It lacks an objective evaluation of the role of Internet businesses.D.It does not address the technical aspects of Internet communication.59、What will the future be like when everybody gets online?A.People will be living in two different realities.B.People will have equal access to information.C.People don’t have to travel to see the world.D.People don’t have to communicate face to face.60、What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Age?A.They leave many questions unanswered concerning the Internet.B.They are optimistic about the future of the Internet revolution.C.They have explored the unknown territories of the virtual world.D.They don’t take sides in analyzing the effects of the Internet.In 1950, a young man would have found it much easier than it is today to get and keep a job in th e auto industry. And in that year the average autoworker could meet monthly mortgage(抵押贷款)payment s on an average home with just 13.4 percent of his take-home pay. Today a similar mortgage would clai m more than twice that share of his monthly eamings.Other members of the autoworker’s family, however might be less inclined to tried the present for th e past. His retired parents would certainly have had less economic security back then. Through-out much of the 1960s,more than a quarter of men and women and women age 65 and older lived below the pover ty level, compared to less than 10 percent in 2010.In most stales, his wife could not have taken out a loan or a card in her own name. In 42 states, a homemaker had no legal claim on the earnings of her husband. And nowhere did a wife have legal prot ection against family violence.Most black workers would not want to return to a time when, on average they earned 40 percent les s than their white counterparts(职位相当的人),white racially restrictive agreements largely prevented them f rom buying into the suburban neighborhoods being built for white working –class families.Today, new problems have emerged in the process of resolving old ones, but the solution is not to go ba ck to the past. Some people may long for an era when divorce was still hard to come by. The spread of no -fault divorce has reduced the bargaining power of whichever spouse is more interested in continuing the relationship. And the breakup of such marriages has caused pain for many families.The growing diversity of family life comes with new possibilities as well as new challenges. Accordi ng to a recent poll, more than 80 percent of Americans believe that their current family is as close as th e one in which they grew up, or closer. Finding ways to imaginary golden age.61、What do we learn about American autoworkers in 1950?A.They had less job security than they do today.B.It was not too difficult for them to buy a house.C.Their earnings were worth twice as much as today.D.They were better off than workers in other industries.62、What does the author about retired people today?A.They invariably long to return to the golden past.B.They do not depend so much on social welfare.C.They feel more secure economically than in the past.D.They are usually unwilling to live with their children.63、Why couldn’t black workers buy a ho use in a whitc suburban neighborhood ?A.They lacked the means of transportation.B.They were subjected to racial inequality.C.They were afraid to break the law.D.They were too poor to afford it.64、What is the result of no-fault divorce ?A.Divorce is easier to obtain.B.Domestic violence is lessened.C.It causes little pain to either side.D.It contributes to social unrest.65 、What does the author suggest society do?A.Get prepared to face any new challenges.B.Try to better the current social security.C.Narrow the gap between blacks and whites.D.Improve the lives of families with problemsPart IV Translation翻译题一：大熊猫是一种温顺的动物，长着独特的黑白皮毛。

2014年12月英语四级真题及答案（文字版）考试采取“多题多卷”模式，试题顺序不统一，请依据试题进行核对Part I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following topic. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.作文题一：印象最深的活动AA campus activity that has benefited most.作文题二：印象最深的课程A course that has impressed you most in college.作文题三:印象最深的同学A classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college．Part II ListeningSection 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 m ark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Question 1A.The man is not good at balancing his budget.B.She will go purchase the gift herself.C.The gift should not be too expensive.D.They are gonging to Jane's house-warming party.Question 2A.He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.B.It takes patience to go through the statistics.C.He has prepared the statistics for the woman.D.The woman should take a course in statistics.Question 3A.Page 55 is missing from the woman's scripts.B.They cannot begin their recording right away.C.The woman does not take the recording seriously.D.The man wants to make some changes in the scripts.Question 4A.The date of Carl's wedding.B.The birthday of Carl's bride.C.A significant event in July.D.Preparation for a wedding.Question 5A.The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.B.The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C.The woman was annoyed at the man's excuse.D.The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.Question 6A.The woman is a marvelous cook.B.The woman has just bought an oven.C.The man has to leave in half an hour.D.The man cannot want for his meal.Question 7A.How she can best help the man.B.Where the man got the bad news.C.What items sell well in the store.D.Whether the man can keep his job.Question 8A.The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B.He works in the physical education department.C.The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D.He would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 9A.He teaches in a law school.B.He loves classical music.C.He is a diplomat.D.He is a wonderful lecturer.Question 10A.Went to see a play.B.Watched a soccer game.C.Took some photos.D.Attended a dance.Question 11A.She decided to get married in three years.B.Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.C.She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.D.Her father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12A.Editor.B.Teacher.C.JournalistD.Typist.Question 13A.The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B.A new railway under construction.C.Big changes in the Amazon valley.D.Some newly discovered scenic spot.Question 14A.In news weeklies.B.In newspapers' Sunday editions.C.In a local evening paper.D.In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.Question 15A.To be employed by a newspaper.B.To become a professional writer.C.To sell her articles to a news service.D.To get her life story published soon.Section BDirections：In this section，you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage，you will hear s ome questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question，y ou must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresp onding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16A.Nodding one's head.B.Waving one's hand.C.Holding up the forefinger.D.Turning the right thumb down.Question 17A.Looking away from them.B.Forming a circle with fingers.C.Bowing one's head them.D.Waving or pointing to them.Question 18A.Looking one's superior in the eye.B.Keeping one's arms folded while talking.C.Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest.ing a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 19A.They had to beg for foot after the harvest.B.They grew wheat and corn on a small farm.C.They shared a small flat with their relatives.D.The children walked to school on dirt roads.Question 20A.Tour Ecuador's Andes Mountains.B.Earn an annual income of $2800.C.Purchase a plot to build a home on.D.Send their children to school.Question 21A.The achievements of the Trickle Up Program.B.A new worldwide economic revolution.C.Different forms of assistance to the needy.D.The life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 22A.They are highly sensitive to cold.B.They are vitally important to our life.C.They are a living part of our body.D.They are a chief source of our pain.Question 23A.It has to be removed in time by a dentist.B.It is a rare oral disease among old people.C.It contains many nerves and blood vessels.D.It is sticky and colorless film on the teeth.Question 24A.It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.B.It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C.It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.D.It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.Question 25A.Food particles.B.Gum disease.C.Unhealthy living habits.D.Chemical crosion.Section CStunt people(替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden heroes of many movies.They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used them in fight scenes. To be goo d, a fight scene has to look real. Punches must (26)______ enemies' jaws. Sword fights must be fought with(27)______ swords. Several actors are usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so that n o one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performance.If a movie scene is dangerous, stun people usually(28)______the stars. You may think you see Tom Cru ise running along the top of a train. But it is(29)______ his stunt double. Stunt people must(30)______ th e stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when close-ups are neede d, the film(31)______ the star.Some stunt people(32)______ in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt from planes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump requir ed careful planning and expert(33)______.Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he could jump from a second stor y window onto a horse's back. He(34)______ the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Can utt also(35)______ a new way to make a punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get anOsc ar.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections：In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for e ach blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through c arefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the co rresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not u se any of the words in the bank more than once.For decades, Americans have taken for granted the XXXX development of new technologies. The innova tions(创新)XXXX opment during World War II and afterwards were(36)_____ to the prosperity of the nat ion in the second half of the 20th century. Those innovations, upon which virtually all aspects of(37)____ _ society now depend, were possible because the United States then(38)_____ the world in mathematics a nd science education. Today, however, despite increasing demand for workers with strong skills in mathe matics and science, the(39)_____ of degrees awarded in science, math, and engineering are decreasing. The deeling in degree production in what are called the STEM disciplines(science, technology, engineerin g, and math.)seems to be(40)_____related to the comparatively weak performance by U.S. schoolchildren o n international assessments of math and science. Many students entering college have weak skills in math ematics. According to the 2005 report of the Business Higher Education Forum, 22 percent of college fre shmen must take remediat(补习的)math(41)_____, and less than half of the students who plan to major in science or engineering(42)_____complete a major in those fields.The result has been a decrease in the number of American college graduates who have the skills, (43)__ ___ in mathematics, to power a workforce that can keep the country at the forefront(前言)of innovation a nd maintain its standard of living. With the(44)_____ performance of American students in math and scie nce has come increased competition from students from other countries that have strongly supported educa tion in these areas. Many more students earn(45)_____ in the STEM disciplines in developing countries th an in the United States.A.acceleratingB.actuallyC.closelyD.contemporaryE.coursesF.criticalG.decliningH.degreesI.especiallyJ.futureK.ledL.metM.proceduresN.proportionsO.sphetesSection BDirections：In this section，you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each stat ement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the informa tion is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. A nswer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Ban sugary drinks that will add fuel to the obesity war[A] On a train last Thursday, I sat opposite a man who was so fat he filled more than one seat. He w as pale and disfigured and looked sick to death, which he probably was: obesity(肥胖的)leads to many na sty ways of dying. Looking around the carriage, I saw quite a few people like him, including a couple o f fatty children with swollen checks pressing against their eyes. These people are part of what is without exaggeration an epidemic(流行病)of obesity.[B] But it is quite unnecessary: there is a simple idea- far from new- that could spare millions of such people a lifetime of chronic(长期的)ill health, and at the same time save the National Health Service(NHS) at least ￡14 billion a year in England and Wales. There would, you might think, be considerable public interest in it. This simple idea is that sugar is as good- or as bad- as poison and should be avoided. It i s pure, white and deadly, as Professor John Yudkin described it 40 years ago in a revolutionary book of that name. The subtitle was How Sugar Is Killing Us.[C] In its countless hidden forms, in ready meals, junk food and sweet drinks, sugar leads to addiction (瘾), to hormonal upsets to the appetite, to metabolic(新陈代谢的)malfunctions and obesity and from there to type 2 diabetes(糖尿病)and its many horrible complication. If people really grasped that, they would t ry to kick the habit, particularly as Britain is the “fat man of Europe”. They might even feel driven to support government measures to prevent people from consuming this deadly stuff. Yet so far this idea h as met little but resistance.[D] It is not difficult to imagine the vested interests(既得利益集团)lined up against any sugar control- al l the food and drink manufacturers, processors, promoters and retailers who make such easy pickings out of the magic powers of sugar. Then there are the liberals, with whom I would normally side, who protest that government regulation would be yet another instance of interference in our lives.[E]That is true, but people should realize that you cannot have a welfare state without a nanny state(保姆国家), to some degree. If we are all to be responsible for one another’s health insurance, through socia lized medicine, then we are all closely involved in one another’s health, including everyone’s eating and drinking. That has already been admitted, finally, with smoking. But it has yet to be admitted with overe ating, even though one in four adults in this country is obese and that number is predicted to double by the year 2050.Quite apart from anything else, obesity will cripple the NHS.[F]Recently, though, there have been signs that the medical establishment is trying to sound the alarm. L ast month the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges(AMRC)published a report saying that obesity is the gr eatest public health issue affecting the UK and urging government to do something.[G]The report offers 10 recommendations, of which the first is imposing a tax of 20 percent on sugary drinks for at least a year, on top of the existing 20 percent value-added tax. That at least would be an e xcellent start. The amounts of sugar in soft drinks are horrifying, and turn straight to fat. As Professor T erence Stephenson, head of the AMRC, has said, sugary soft drinks are “the ultimate bad food. You are j ust consuming neat sugar. Your body didn’t evolve to handle this kind of thing.”[H]Precisely. The risks of eating too much fat or salt(which are very different)pale into insignificant com pared with the harm done by sugar. And it is everywhere.[I]It is difficult to buy anything in a supermarket, other than plain, unprepared meat, fish or vegetables, that doesn’t have a large amount of sugar in it. This has come about because the prevailing scientific vie ws of the 1960s and 1970s ignored the evidence about sugar, and instead saw fat as the really serious ris k, both to the heart and other organs, as well as the cause of obesity.[J]The fashion was to avoid fat. But finding that food with much of its fat removed is not very appetizi ng, food producers turned to sugar as a magic alternative flavor enhancer, often in the forms of syrups(糖浆)that had recently been developed from corn, and put it generously into most prepared foods and soft d rinks.[K]This stuff is not just fattening. It is addictive. It interferes with the body’s metabolism, possibly via t he activity of an appetite-controlling hormone. There’s plenty of evidence for this, for those who will acc ept the truth.[L]Theoretically, people ought to make “healthy choices”and avoid overeating. But sugar additives are n ot easy to identify and are hard to avoid. So the snacking, over-drinking and over eating that makes peop le fat is not really their own fault: obesity is in large part something that is being done to them. It shoul d be stopped, or rather the government should stop it.[M]Going round my local supermarket, I am constantly astonished that it is still legal to sell all the pois ons stacked high on the shelves. The problem is that they are worse than useless. They are poisonous. T hey are known to be addictive. They are known to make people obese. And giving small children sweet drinks or bottles of fake juice all day long is nothing less than child abuse.[N]Clearly, the sale of such stuff ought to be illegal. I hate to think of yet more government regulation. But a bit of tax on sweet soda and a little more health education, a bit of cooking in schools and bann ing vending machines(自动售货机)here and there —as suggested try the AMRC report —is not going t o achieve very much. Labelling is quite inadequate. What is needed is legislation banning high levels of sugary syrups used in foods and drinks.[O]In June 2012, the then minister for public health said the government was not scared of the food ind ustry and had not ruled out legislation, because of the costs of obesity to the NHS. However, nothing has happened yet. Why not have another Jammie Dodger biscuit and forget about it.46、Avoiding over-consumption of sugar can improve people’s health as well as save medical expenses.47、Laws should be passed to make it illegal to produce overly sweet foods or drinks.48、Giving small children sweet juices to drink all the time is equal to child abuse.59、Looking around, the author found obesity quite widespread.50、The number of obese people is expected to increase quickly in the next few decades.51、If people really understood the horrible consequences of sugary foods and drinks, they would support government measures against sugar consumption.52、It would be a very good beginning wo improve an additional tax on sugary drinks.53、The government has not yet taken any action to regulate sugar consumption although it indicated its i ntention to do so some time ago.54、Sugar is far more harmful to health than fat and salt.55、Consumers of sweet foods are not really to blame because they cannot tell what food is sugary.Section CDirections：There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinish ed statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C)and D). You should decide onthe best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centr e.The rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative developments in human history, compar able in impact to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph. Over two billion people worldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever before, and can communicate with each other inst antly, often using Web-connected mobile devices they carry everywhere. But the Internet’s tremendous im pacts has only just begun.“Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting social, cultural, and political transfor mations in history, and unlike earlier periods of change, this time the effects are fully global,”Schmidt a nd Cohen write in their new book. The New Digital Age.Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide who currently lac k Internet access get online. The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Internet revolution for individuals, governments, and institutions like the news media. But if the book has one m ajor shortcoming, it’s that authors don’t spend enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these weeping changes.In their book, the authors provide the most authoritative volume to date that describes —and more imp ortantly predicts —how the Internet will shape our lives in the coming decades. They paint a picture of a world in which individuals, companies, institutions, and governments must deal with two realities, one p hysical, and one virtual.At the core of the book is the idea that “technology is neutral, but people aren’t.”By using this concep t as a starting point, the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar optimist vs. pessimist dichotomy (对立观点)that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the Internet will ultimately be good or bad for society. In an interview with TIME earlier this week, Cohen said although he and h is co-author are optimistic about many aspects of the Internet, they’re also realistic about the risks and da ngers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online, particularly with respect to personal p rivacy and state surveillance(监视).56、In what way is the rise of the Internet similar to the invention of the printing press and the telegra ph?A.It transforms human history.B.It facilitates daily communication.C.It is adopted by all humanity.D.It revolutionizes people's thinking.57、How do Schmidt and Cohen describe the effects of the Internet?A.They are immeasurable.B.They are worldwide.C.They are unpredictable.D.They are contaminating.58、In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequate?A.It fails to recognize the impact of the Internet technology.B.It fails to look into the social implications of the Internet.C.It lacks an objective evaluation of the role of Internet businesses.D.It does not address the technical aspects of Internet communication.59、What will the future be like when everybody gets online?A.People will be living in two different realities.B.People will have equal access to information.C.People don’t have to travel to see the world.D.People don’t have to communicate face to face.60、What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Age?A.They leave many questions unanswered concerning the Internet.B.They are optimistic about the future of the Internet revolution.C.They have explored the unknown territories of the virtual world.D.They don’t take sides in analyzing the effects of the Internet.In 1950, a young man would have found it much easier than it is today to get and keep a job in the a uto industry. And in that year the average autoworker could meet monthly mortgage(抵押贷款)payments o n an average home with just 13.4 percent of his take-home pay. Today a similar mortgage would claim more than twice that share of his monthly eamings.Other members of the autoworker’s family, however might be less inclined to tried the present for the p ast. His retired parents would certainly have had less economic security back then. Through-out much of t he 1960s,more than a quarter of men and women and women age 65 and older lived below the poverty l evel, compared to less than 10 percent in 2010.In most stales, his wife could not have taken out a loan or a card in her own name. In 42 states, a ho memaker had no legal claim on the earnings of her husband. And nowhere did a wife have legal protecti on against family violence.Most black workers would not want to return to a time when, on average they earned 40 percent less t han their white counterparts(职位相当的人),white racially restrictive agreements largely prevented them fro m buying into the suburban neighborhoods being built for white working –class families.Today, new problems have emerged in the process of resolving old ones, but the solution is not to go ba ck to the past. Some people may long for an era when divorce was still hard to come by. The spread of no -fault divorce has reduced the bargaining power of whichever spouse is more interested in continuing the relationship. And the breakup of such marriages has caused pain for many families.The growing diversity of family life comes with new possibilities as well as new challenges. Accordingto a recent poll, more than 80 percent of Americans believe that their current family is as close as the o ne in which they grew up, or closer. Finding ways to imaginary golden age.61、What do we learn about American autoworkers in 1950?A.They had less job security than they do today.B.It was not too difficult for them to buy a house.C.Their earnings were worth twice as much as today.D.They were better off than workers in other industries.62、What does the author about retired people today?A.They invariably long to return to the golden past.B.They do not depend so much on social welfare.C.They feel more secure economically than in the past.D.They are usually unwilling to live with their children.63、Why couldn’t black workers buy a house in a whitc suburban neighborhood ?A.They lacked the means of transportation.B.They were subjected to racial inequality.C.They were afraid to break the law.D.They were too poor to afford it.64、What is the result of no-fault divorce ?A.Divorce is easier to obtain.B.Domestic violence is lessened.C.It causes little pain to either side.D.It contributes to social unrest.65 、What does the author suggest society do?A.Get prepared to face any new challenges.B.Try to better the current social security.C.Narrow the gap between blacks and whites.D.Improve the lives of families with problemsPart IV TranslationDirections: 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.翻译题一：大熊猫是一种温顺的动物，长着独特的黑白皮毛。

2014年12⽉英语四级真题及答案解析2014年12⽉四级真题（第1套）注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

Part ⅡListening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A．, B．, C． andD．, 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 woman is fussy about the cleanness of the apartment.B． He has not cleaned the apartment since his mother's visit.C． He does not remember when his mother canoe over.D． His mother often helps him to clean the apartment.2. A． The bus stop is only two minutes' walk.B． The nmning made him short of breath.C． They might as well take the next bus.D． The woman is late by a couple of minutes.3. A． She is suffering a pain in her neck.B． She is likely to replace Miss Smith.C． She has to do extra work for a few days.D． She is quite sick of working overtime.4. A． Change her job.B． Buy a dishwasher.C． Open a flower shop.D． Start her own business.5. A． He forgot where he had left the package.B． He slipped on his way to the post office.C． He wanted to deliver the package himself.D． He failed to do what he promised to do.6. A． The speakers do not agree with each other.B． The woman does not like horror films.C． The man pays for the tickets as a rule.D． The speakers happened" to meet in the cinema.7. A． The woman is just as unlucky as the man.B． The woman is more sensitive than the man.C． The speakers share a common view on love.D． The speakers are unhappy with their marriage.8. A． Preparations for a forum.B． Participants in the forum.C． Organizers of a forum.D． Expectations of the forum.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A． France.B． Scandinavia.C． Russia.D． East Europe.10. A． More women will be promoted in the workplace.B． More women will overcome their inadequacies.C． More women will receive higher education.D． More women will work outside the family.11. A． Try hard to protect women's rights.B． Educate men to respect women more.C． Help women acquire more professional skills.D． Spend more time changing women's attitudes.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A． In a restaurant.B． In a hotel lobby.C． At the man's office.D． At the woman's place.13. A． He is the chief designer of the latest bike model.B． He has completed an overseas market survey.C． He is the Managing Director of Jayal Motors.D． He has just come back from a trip to Africa.14. A． To select the right model.B． To get a good import agent.C． To convince the board members.D． To cut down production costs.15. A． His flexibility.B． His vision.C． His intelligence.D． His determination.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hoar 3 short passages. At tho end of each passage, you will hoar some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose tho best answer from tho four choices marked A．, B．, C．andD．. Then mark tho corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through tho centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

[00:02.31]College English Test (Band 4)[00:05.58]Part ⅡListening Comprehension[00:09.72]Section A[00:11.23]Directions: In this section,[00:14.08]you will hear 8 short conversations[00:16.87]and 2 long conversations.[00:19.07]At the end of each conversation,[00:21.28]one or more questions will be asked[00:23.65]about what was said.[00:25.44]Both the conversation and the questions[00:28.18]will be spoken only once.[00:30.69]After each question there will be a pause. [00:34.29]During the pause,[00:35.75]you must read the four choices[00:37.82]marked A), B), C) and D),[00:40.30]and decide which is the best answer.[00:43.51]Then mark the corresponding letter[00:45.85]on Answer Sheet 1[00:47.57]with a single line through the centre.[00:50.17]Now let's begin with the eight short conversations. [00:55.11]1. W: When was the last time[00:58.02]you dusted the apartment?[01:00.28]M: When was the last time[01:01.72]my mother came over?[01:03.97]Q: What does the man imply?[01:21.38]2. W: Hurry up, Mark.[01:24.50]There's a bus coming now.[01:26.29]M: Why run?[01:27.64]There'll be another one[01:29.21]in 2 or 3 minutes.[01:31.32]Q: What does the man mean?[01:48.40]3. M: Laura, it seems that[01:51.33]you are up to your neck in work.[01:53.35]How come you've been so busy?[01:55.44]W: Miss Smith has asked for a sick leave,[01:58.42]and I have to take over her work[02:00.72]for a couple of days.[02:02.79]Q: What do we learn about the woman?[02:19.26]4. W: Washing dishes at the cafeteria every day [02:24.65]is really boring.[02:26.54]M: Why don't you quit[02:27.83]and deliver flowers with me?[02:29.96]Q: What does the man suggest[02:32.01]the woman do?[02:48.01]5. W: Rod, you said you'd take this package [02:52.76]to the post office yesterday.[02:54.84]M: Oh, no, it must have slipped my mind. [02:58.33]Q: What do we learn about the man[03:00.16]from the conversation?[03:16.29]6. M: I'm not surprised[03:19.84]you didn't like that movie.[03:21.60]I found it really scary myself.[03:24.04]W: So did I.[03:25.43]I don't care much for[03:26.85]horror movies as a rule.[03:29.43]Q: What do we learn from the conversation? [03:47.19]7. M: My life experience tells me[03:50.80]that love is filled with happiness,[03:52.95]but it hurts you too.[03:55.17]W: Your words remind me of the saying: [03:57.73]Honey is sweet,[03:59.35]but the bee stings.[04:01.47]Q: What do we learn from the conversation? [04:19.45]8. M: How many more chairs[04:22.02]should I bring in for the forum,[04:24.00]six or seven?[04:25.56]W: Bring in all you can find.[04:27.58]I'm expecting at least 20 participants. [04:30.98] Q: What are the speakers talking about? [04:48.81]Now you will hear the two long conversations. [04:52.30]Conversation One[04:54.14]M: Do you think there's discrimination [04:56.11]against women in England today?[04:58.30]W: Certainly,[04:59.35]and not just in education and work either, [05:02.75]in many other fields as well.[05:05.22]The tax situation for women[05:07.20]is very unfair, for example.[05:09.89]M: Are women better off[05:11.24]in other countries then?[05:13.10]W: It depends on the country.[05:14.73]There's certainly much less discrimination [05:17.44]in Scandinavia, and maybe in America, too. [05:21.30]M: Do you think[05:22.22]the position of English women will improve? [05:25.31]W: In some ways it will of course.[05:27.74]I'm sure more women will go out to work [05:30.63]in the next 20 years.[05:32.66]But women have a much greater problem [05:35.31]than this to solve.[05:36.92]M: What's that?[05:38.25]W: The problem of men's attitudes.[05:40.83]We can earn more money in the future, [05:43.29]but I'm not sure[05:44.53]we can change men's attitudes.[05:47.20]You see, most men really think[05:49.76]that women are inferior.[05:51.95]Maybe we are physically weaker,[05:54.47]but I don't think[05:55.48]this means we are inferior.[05:57.47]Then there's another problem.[05:59.62]M: Yes?[06:00.64]W: The problem of women's attitudes.[06:03.10]Lots of women are unhappy with[06:05.40]their present situation,[06:07.29]but most of them probably[06:08.98]don't want to fight for change.[06:11.53]It could be that[06:13.60]the women's liberation movement[06:15.59]has to spend more time[06:17.12]changing women's attitudes[06:18.85]than it spends in changing men's.[06:21.76]M: One last question,[06:23.43]some supporters of[06:24.67]the women's liberation movement[06:26.36]believed that marriages should be abolished. [06:29.16]You agree?[06:30.08]W: No, I don't.[06:31.56]It can't happen.[06:33.40]What may and should happen is that[06:36.12]we teach men to spend more time[06:38.14]looking after children and doing housework. [06:41.88]Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation [06:45.75]you have just heard.[06:47.62]9. Where are women said[06:50.61]to be less discriminated against?[07:08.51]10. What will happen in England in 20 years [07:12.23]according to the conversation?[07:29.38]11. What does the woman think[07:32.22]the women's liberation movement should do? [07:50.44]Conversation Two[07:52.25]M: Cheers, Shirley.[07:53.56]W: Cheers, Paul.[07:54.89]What a lovely place for a business lunch.[07:57.57]I hope I can concentrate in this heat.[08:00.63]M: I'm sure you will[08:01.92]when I tell you about my ideas.[08:04.07]W: You know, I must say[08:05.95]I was pleased to hear from you,[08:08.00]but from what you said on the phone,[08:10.15]everything is so sudden.[08:12.40]M: Well, my father-in-law,[08:14.29]who is also the managing director of Jayal Motors, [08:17.84]has given me two weeks to[08:19.35]prepare a report on the possibility[08:21.52]of moving into the export market.[08:23.91]W: Ah, now, just one thing, Paul.[08:26.88]Have you really thought the whole idea through? [08:29.99]M: Of course I have.[08:31.31]W: Now the key thing in the whole operation [08:34.02]is to get a good import agent,[08:36.53]and you say the bank will help?[08:38.57]M: I'm almost sure of it.[08:40.45]W: Preliminary studies are all very good, Paul. [08:43.81]But if the product can't sell,[08:45.85]then there's little use[08:47.27]in expanding the factory.[08:49.47]M: Yes, I realize that, Shirley.[08:51.57]But we have a very good product.[08:53.36]The chief designer has just[08:54.79]completed a new improved model.[08:57.24]W: I know your bikes[08:58.89]have a very good reputation here,[09:01.14]but you have to build up a reputation[09:03.36]and a market in Africa.[09:05.19]M: Yes, of course.[09:06.52]But the immediate problem is that[09:08.41]my father-in-law wants a detailed report[09:10.88]by next Monday.[09:12.20]Two weeks isn't enough time[09:14.18]to prepare a report,[09:15.83]so I need your help.[09:17.56]W: OK, Paul, you've convinced me.[09:20.40]I must say I admire your determination.[09:26.19]Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation [09:29.51]you have just heard.[09:31.34]12. Where does the conversation[09:34.54]most probably take place?[09:51.47]13. What do we learn about the man's father-in-law? [10:12.41]14. What does the woman think is important[10:17.19]in the whole operation?[10:33.38]15. What does the woman admire in the man?[10:54.36]Section B[10:55.92]Directions: In this section,[10:58.54]you will hear 3 short passages.[11:01.37]At the end of each passage,[11:03.80]you will hear some questions.[11:05.72]Both the passage and the questions[11:08.34]will be spoken only once.[11:10.92]After you hear a question,[11:13.01]you must choose the best answer[11:15.26]from the four choices[11:16.74]marked A), B), C) and D).[11:20.24]Then mark the corresponding letter[11:22.63]on Answer Sheet 1[11:24.38]with a single line through the centre.[11:27.42]Passage One[11:29.13]Scientists understand how twins are born.[11:32.73]Now though,[11:33.92]they are trying to explain[11:35.39]how being half of a biological pair[11:37.99]influences a twin's identity.[11:40.66]They want to know[11:41.85]why many identical twins make similar choices[11:45.59]even when they don't live near each other.[11:48.32]For example, Jim Springer and Jim Louis are identical twins. [11:53.67]They were separated[11:54.76]when they were only 4-month old.[11:57.24]The two Jims grew up in different families[12:00.49]and did not meet for 39 years.[12:03.61]When they finally met,[12:05.41]they discovered some surprising similarities between them. [12:09.18]Both men were married twice.[12:11.87]Their first wives were named Linda,[12:14.31]and their second wives were both named Betty.[12:17.24]Both twins named their first sons James Allen.[12:21.38]Scientists want to know[12:23.72]what influences their personality.[12:26.36]They study pairs of identical twins[12:29.17]who grew up in different surroundings,[12:31.71]like Jim Springer and Jim Louis.[12:34.30]These twins help scientists[12:36.74]understand the connection[12:38.45]between environment and biology.[12:41.12]Researchers at the University of Minnesota,[12:44.18]studied 350 sets of identical twins[12:48.05]who did not grow up together.[12:50.14]They discovered many similarities[12:52.46]in their personalities.[12:54.25]Scientists believe that personality characteristics[12:57.67]such as friendliness, shyness and fears[13:00.45]are not a result of environment.[13:03.19]These characteristics are probably inherited.[13:06.52]Scientists continue to study identical twins[13:10.30]because they are uncertain about them[13:12.30] and have many questions.[13:14.30]For example, they want to know[13:16.44]“Can twins really communicate without speaking? ”[13:20.18]“Can one twin really feel another twin's pain? ”[13:24.13]Perhaps with more research,[13:26.57]scientists will find the answers.[13:29.88]Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage[13:33.66]you have just heard.[13:35.84]16. What are scientists trying to explain[13:40.24]according to the passage?[13:57.24]17. What do we learn about the twin Jims?[14:17.97]18. Why are scientists interested in[14:21.90]studying identical twins raised in different families?[14:41.27]Passage two[14:43.09]Today I'm going to talk about tents.[14:46.07]Camping is still one of the cheapest ways[14:49.53]of having a holiday.[14:51.26]And each year,[14:52.47]over three million people take camping vacations,[14:56.25]either here in Britain or abroad,[14:59.36]mostly on the Continent.[15:01.41]Obviously, camping can't be[15:03.95]as comfortable as living in a permanent house,[15:07.11]but modern tents can be very comfortable indeed,[15:11.05]with windows, bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms. [15:15.98]The most popular tent sold in Britain[15:18.90]is the frame tent with[15:20.73]two bedrooms and sleeping accommodation for four people. [15:25.55]There is usually an outer tent of water-proofed fabric[15:29.76]and a lighter inner tent[15:31.60]or tents with a built-in groundsheet.[15:35.25]The outer tent fits over the frame work. [15:38.09]This is made of metal poles[15:40.28]which are fitted together.[15:42.34]The inner tent is attached to this frame. [15:45.87]Generally, the inner tent is about[15:48.70]half the area of the outer tent.[15:51.56]The other half of the outer tent[15:53.99]is the living area.[15:55.74]This doesn't usually have a groundsheet [15:58.51]but you can buy one to fit,[16:00.78]though it costs extra.[16:03.04]The ordinary 4-bed frame tent[16:05.52]doesn't usually have a separate kitchen area, [16:08.65]but the larger ones often do.[16:11.33]You can buy a kitchen extension[16:13.72]for many tents,[16:14.95]and it's worth buying one[16:16.39]if you plan to stay camping[16:18.45]in one place for more than a few days. [16:23.04]Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage [16:26.41]you have just heard.[16:28.60]19. What does the speaker say about camping? [16:48.66]20. What does the passage tell us[16:52.48] about the most popular tent sold in Britain? [17:10.28]21. What does the speaker suggest buying [17:15.27]if you plan to stay camping in one place [17:18.36]for more than a few days?[17:36.05]Passage Three[17:37.48]Andorra, one of the smallest countries [17:40.64]in the world,[17:41.65]is located high in the mountains[17:43.62]between France and Spain.[17:45.46]The country covers only 179 square miles. [17:50.23]That is less than[17:51.32]half the size of New York City.[17:53.92]High, rocky mountains surround Andorra. [17:57.56]Until the 1930s,[17:59.79]travelers had difficulty reaching the country. [18:02.87]Up until that time,[18:04.54]people in Andorra lived the way[18:06.92]they had lived for centuries.[18:08.92]Most Andorrans worked as farmers.[18:11.63]Things did not change quickly.[18:14.23]When roads were built[18:16.35]from France and Spain to Andorra[18:18.50]in the 1930s,[18:20.09]life picked up speed.[18:22.38]Tourists began to visit the small country.[18:25.40]These tourists brought in a lot of money[18:28.39]to spend while visiting.[18:29.96]Many people in Andorra[18:31.75]found new jobs in shops or hotels.[18:35.04]These changes helped to[18:36.55]keep young people in Andorra.[18:38.92]There were many more jobs[18:40.58]than before the roads were built.[18:42.66]Today tourists provide[18:44.73]80 to 90 percent of Andorra's income.[18:47.81]More than a million people visit each year.[18:50.72]They come to view the rough mountains.[18:53.01]They enjoy the quiet way of life.[18:55.77]Most people are also interested in the ancient buildings. [19:00.17]There are many shops for tourists to browse in. [19:02.95]Clothes, watches, wines and other items[19:06.14]are sold at low prices in Andorra.[19:08.99]Import fees are low,[19:10.90]so tourists enjoy the inexpensive shopping.[19:14.16]Most of the businesses in Andorra[19:16.60]are owned by its citizens.[19:18.91]There are not many foreign businesses.[19:21.36]Some Andorrans still[19:23.13]farm and raise sheep and cattle.[19:25.53]But most are now involved with the tourist trade. [19:29.15]Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage[19:34.05]you have just heard.[19:36.58]22. How big does the speaker say Andorra is?[19:56.75]23. What can be said about Andorra[20:00.92]before the 1930s?[20:18.47]24. What event changed the situation in Andorra? [20:39.87]25. What do most people in Andorra do nowadays? [21:01.82]Section C[21:03.30]Directions: In this section,[21:05.74]you will hear a passage three times.[21:08.92]When the passage is read[21:10.32]for the first time,[21:11.58]you should listen carefully[21:13.12]for its general idea.[21:15.34]When the passage is read[21:17.25]for the second time,[21:18.71]you are required to fill in the blanks[21:21.19]with the exact words[21:22.67]you have just heard.[21:24.45]Finally, when the passage is[21:26.46]read for the third time,[21:28.17]you should check what you have written.[21:31.02]Now listen to the passage.[21:34.75]“Don't take many English courses；[21:36.83]they won't help you get a decent job. ”[21:39.25]“Sign up for management classes,[21:41.99]so you'll be ready to[21:43.17]join the family business when you graduate. ”[21:45.59]Sound familiar?[21:47.52]Many of us have heard suggestions like these [21:50.56]put forward by parents[21:52.30]or others close to us.[21:54.17]Such comments often seem quite reasonable. [21:58.12]Why, then should suggestions like these[22:01.26]be taken with caution?[22:03.21]The reason is they relate to decisions[22:05.85]you should make.[22:07.34]You are the one[22:08.41]who must live with their consequences.[22:11.16]One of the worst reasons[22:12.82]to follow a particular path in life[22:15.14]is that other people want you to.[22:17.90]Decisions that affect your life[22:19.84]should be your decisions—[22:21.80]decisions you make[22:22.97]after you've considered various alternatives [22:25.76]and chosen the path that suits you best.[22:28.83]Making your own decisions does not mean [22:31.16]that you should ignore the suggestions of others. [22:34.66]For instance,[22:35.87]your parents do have their own unique experiences [22:39.16]that may make their advice helpful,[22:41.58]and having participated in[22:43.71]a great deal of your personal history,[22:46.23]they may have a clear view of[22:48.28]your strengths and weaknesses.[22:50.23]Still, their views are not necessarily accurate.[22:54.22]They may still see you as a child,[22:56.54]in need of care and protection.[22:58.96]Or they may see only your strengths.[23:01.70]Or, in some unfortunate cases,[23:04.13]they may focus only on[23:05.36]your flaws and shortcomings.[23:07.74]People will always be giving you advice.[23:10.95]Ultimately, though,[23:12.19]you have to make your own judgments.[23:17.23]Now the passage will be read again.[23:21.29]“Don't take many English courses；[23:23.47]they won't help you get a decent job. ”[23:27.04]“Sign up for management classes,[23:29.38]so you'll be ready to[23:30.61]join the family business when you graduate. ”[23:33.81]Sound familiar?[23:35.28]Many of us have heard suggestions like these [23:39.04]put forward by parents[23:40.95]or others close to us.[23:43.03]Such comments often seem quite reasonable. [23:46.70]Why, then should suggestions like these[23:50.09]be taken with caution?[23:52.04]The reason is they relate to decisions[23:55.24]you should make.[23:57.03]You are the one[23:58.17]who must live with their consequences.[24:01.15]One of the worst reasons[24:03.01]to follow a particular path in life[24:05.68]is that other people want you to.[24:08.51]Decisions that affect your life[24:10.77]should be your decisions—[24:12.72]decisions you make[24:14.13]after you've considered various alternatives [24:17.49]and chosen the path that suits you best.[24:20.82]Making your own decisions does not mean [24:24.06]that you should ignore the suggestions of others. [24:27.53]For instance,[24:29.04]your parents do have their own unique experiences [24:33.25]that may make their advice helpful,[24:35.81]and having participated in[24:38.15]a great deal of your personal history,[24:41.01]they may have a clear view of[24:43.22]your strengths and weaknesses.[24:45.67]Still, their views are not necessarily accurate.[24:52.70]in need of care and protection.[24:55.61]Or they may see only your strengths.[24:59.08]Or, in some unfortunate cases,[25:02.20]they may focus only on[25:04.11]your flaws and shortcomings.[25:06.49]People will always be giving you advice.[25:09.65]Ultimately, though,[25:11.03]you have to make your own judgments.[25:15.00]Now the passage will be read for the third time. [25:19.26]“Don't take many English courses；[25:21.20]they won't help you get a decent job. ”[25:23.56]“Sign up for management classes,[25:26.35]so you'll be ready to[25:27.30]join the family business when you graduate. ”[25:29.99]Sound familiar?[25:31.85]Many of us have heard suggestions like these [25:34.90]put forward by parents[25:36.53]or others close to us.[25:38.25]Such comments often seem quite reasonable. [25:42.47]Why, then should suggestions like these[25:45.51]be taken with caution?[25:47.55]The reason is they relate to decisions[25:50.04]you should make.[25:51.67]You are the one[25:52.80]who must live with their consequences.[25:55.53]One of the worst reasons[25:57.06]to follow a particular path in life[25:59.36]is that other people want you to.[26:01.97]Decisions that affect your life[26:03.93]should be your decisions—[26:06.23]decisions you make[26:07.12]after you've considered various alternatives [26:09.93]and chosen the path that suits you best.[26:13.09]Making your own decisions does not mean [26:15.84]that you should ignore the suggestions of others. [26:18.74]For instance,[26:19.97]your parents do have their own unique experiences [26:23.16]that may make their advice helpful,[26:25.59]and having participated in[26:27.77]a great deal of your personal history,[26:30.26]they may have a clear view of[26:32.34]your strengths and weaknesses.[26:34.31]Still, their views are not necessarily accurate.[26:40.49]in need of care and protection.[26:42.97]Or they may see only your strengths. [26:45.73]Or, in some unfortunate cases,[26:48.20]they may focus only on[26:49.36]your flaws and shortcomings.[26:51.76]People will always be giving you advice. [26:55.09]Ultimately, though,[26:56.31]you have to make your own judgments. [27:00.26]This is the end of listenning comprehension.。

2014年12月大学英语四级真题试卷（二）(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. 4. Reading Comprehension 5. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a course that has impressed you most in college. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案： A Course That Has Impressed Me Most in College There are a variety of courses in college which provide students with multiple options to broaden their knowledge. They can choose different courses according to their own preference.It goes without saying that students really benefit from it in many respects. As far as I am concerned, I do harvest a lot from the courses I choose. Last semester, as a junior student, I chose the course of British Literature which has impressed me most. In the first place, I was deeply charmed by the scholarly image of the professor for this course—his broad range of knowledge and unusual but interesting teaching method.In the second place, my vision has been definitely broadened by this course. Apart from the basic knowledge in our textbook, I have also learnt something practical and got an in-depth understanding of Britain. Last but not least, this course has aroused my enthusiasm for studying English well. This will help perfect my knowledge system. In general, I am satisfied with the broad range of courses offered by my college.And I am glad to have chosen the course of British Literature. It surely has a great effect on me.解析：一、描述现象：大学课程丰富(a variety of courses。

2014年12月英语四级真题及答案（文字版）考试采取“多题多卷”模式，试题顺序不统一，请依据试题进行核对Part I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following topic. You shoul d write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.作文题一：印象最深的活动AA campus activity that has benefited most.作文题二：印象最深的课程A course that has impressed you most in college.作文题三:印象最深的同学A classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college．Part II ListeningSection ADirections：In this section，you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the en d 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. Th en mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Question 1A.The man is not good at balancing his budget.B.She will go purchase the gift herself.C.The gift should not be too expensive.D.They are gonging to Jane's house-warming party.Question 2A.He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.B.It takes patience to go through the statistics.C.He has prepared the statistics for the woman.D.The woman should take a course in statistics.Question 3A.Page 55 is missing from the woman's scripts.B.They cannot begin their recording right away.C.The woman does not take the recording seriously.D.The man wants to make some changes in the scripts.Question 4A.The date of Carl's wedding.B.The birthday of Carl's bride.C.A significant event in July.D.Preparation for a wedding.Question 5A.The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.B.The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C.The woman was annoyed at the man's excuse.D.The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.Question 6A.The woman is a marvelous cook.B.The woman has just bought an oven.C.The man has to leave in half an hour.D.The man cannot want for his meal.Question 7A.How she can best help the man.B.Where the man got the bad news.C.What items sell well in the store.D.Whether the man can keep his job.Question 8A.The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B.He works in the physical education department.C.The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D.He would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 9A.He teaches in a law school.B.He loves classical music.C.He is a diplomat.D.He is a wonderful lecturer.Question 10A.Went to see a play.B.Watched a soccer game.C.Took some photos.D.Attended a dance.Question 11A.She decided to get married in three years.B.Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.C.She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.D.Her father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12A.Editor.B.Teacher.C.JournalistD.Typist.Question 13A.The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B.A new railway under construction.C.Big changes in the Amazon valley.D.Some newly discovered scenic spot.Question 14A.In news weeklies.B.In newspapers' Sunday editions.C.In a local evening paper.D.In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.Question 15A.To be employed by a newspaper.B.To become a professional writer.C.To sell her articles to a news service.D.To get her life story published soon.Section BDirections：In this section，you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage，you will he ar some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a questi on，you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the c orresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16A.Nodding one's head.B.Waving one's hand.C.Holding up the forefinger.D.Turning the right thumb down.Question 17A.Looking away from them.B.Forming a circle with fingers.C.Bowing one's head them.D.Waving or pointing to them.Question 18A.Looking one's superior in the eye.B.Keeping one's arms folded while talking.C.Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest.ing a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 19A.They had to beg for foot after the harvest.B.They grew wheat and corn on a small farm.C.They shared a small flat with their relatives.D.The children walked to school on dirt roads.Question 20A.Tour Ecuador's Andes Mountains.B.Earn an annual income of $2800.C.Purchase a plot to build a home on.D.Send their children to school.Question 21A.The achievements of the Trickle Up Program.B.A new worldwide economic revolution.C.Different forms of assistance to the needy.D.The life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 22A.They are highly sensitive to cold.B.They are vitally important to our life.C.They are a living part of our body.D.They are a chief source of our pain.Question 23A.It has to be removed in time by a dentist.B.It is a rare oral disease among old people.C.It contains many nerves and blood vessels.D.It is sticky and colorless film on the teeth.Question 24A.It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.B.It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C.It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.D.It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.Question 25A.Food particles.B.Gum disease.C.Unhealthy living habits.D.Chemical crosion.Section CStunt people(替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden heroes of many movies.They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used them in fight scenes. To be good, a fight scene has to look real. Punches must (26)______ enemies' jaws. Sword fights must be foug ht with(27)______ swords. Several actors are usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so tha t no one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performance.If a movie scene is dangerous, stun people usually(28)______the stars. You may think you see Tom Cruise running along the top of a train. But it is(29)______ his stunt double. Stunt people must(30)_____ _ the stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when close-ups are n eeded, the film(31)______ the star.Some stunt people(32)______ in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Dav is does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt from planes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump req uired careful planning and expert(33)______.Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he could jump from a second story window onto a horse's back. He(34)______ the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Canutt also(35)______ a new way to make a punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get an Oscar.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections：In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word f or each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage throu gh carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark th e corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may n ot use any of the words in the bank more than once.For decades, Americans have taken for granted the XXXX development of new technologies. The inn ovations(创新)XXXX opment during World War II and afterwards were(36)_____ to the prosperity of the nation in the second half of the 20th century. Those innovations, upon which virtually all aspects of(37)_ ____ society now depend, were possible because the United States then(38)_____ the world in mathematic s and science education. Today, however, despite increasing demand for workers with strong skills in mat hematics and science, the(39)_____ of degrees awarded in science, math, and engineering are decreasing.The deeling in degree production in what are called the STEM disciplines(science, technology, engine ering, and math.)seems to be(40)_____related to the comparatively weak performance by U.S. schoolchildr en on international assessments of math and science. Many students entering college have weak skills in mathematics. According to the 2005 report of the Business Higher Education Forum, 22 percent of colleg e freshmen must take remediat(补习的)math(41)_____, and less than half of the students who plan to maj or in science or engineering(42)_____complete a major in those fields.The result has been a decrease in the number of American college graduates who have the skills, (4 3)_____ in mathematics, to power a workforce that can keep the country at the forefront(前言)of innovati on and maintain its standard of living. With the(44)_____ performance of American students in math and science has come increased competition from students from other countries that have strongly supported e ducation in these areas. Many more students earn(45)_____ in the STEM disciplines in developing countri es than in the United States.A.acceleratingB.actuallyC.closelyD.contemporaryE.coursesF.criticalG.decliningH.degreesI.especiallyJ.futureK.ledL.metM.proceduresN.proportionsO.sphetesSection 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 info rmation 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.Ban sugary drinks that will add fuel to the obesity war[A] On a train last Thursday, I sat opposite a man who was so fat he filled more than one seat. He was pale and disfigured and looked sick to death, which he probably was: obesity(肥胖的)leads to many nasty ways of dying. Looking around the carriage, I saw quite a few people like him, including a coupl e of fatty children with swollen checks pressing against their eyes. These people are part of what is with out exaggeration an epidemic(流行病)of obesity.[B] But it is quite unnecessary: there is a simple idea- far from new- that could spare millions of su ch people a lifetime of chronic(长期的)ill health, and at the same time save the National Health Service (NHS)at least ￡14 billion a year in England and Wales. There would, you might think, be considerable public interest in it. This simple idea is that sugar is as good- or as bad- as poison and should be avoid ed. It is pure, white and deadly, as Professor John Yudkin described it 40 years ago in a revolutionary b ook of that name. The subtitle was How Sugar Is Killing Us.[C] In its countless hidden forms, in ready meals, junk food and sweet drinks, sugar leads to addicti on(瘾), to hormonal upsets to the appetite, to metabolic(新陈代谢的)malfunctions and obesity and from th ere to type 2 diabetes(糖尿病)and its many horrible complication. If people really grasped that, they woul d try to kick the habit, particularly as Britain is the “ fat man of Europe” . They might even feel driven to support government measures to prevent people from consuming this deadly stuff. Yet so far this idea has met little but resistance.[D] It is not difficult to imagine the vested interests(既得利益集团)lined up against any sugar control - all the food and drink manufacturers, processors, promoters and retailers who make such easy pickings out of the magic powers of sugar. Then there are the liberals, with whom I would normally side, who pr otest that government regulation would be yet another instance of interference in our lives.[E]That is true, but people should realize that you cannot have a welfare state without a nanny state (保姆国家), to some degree. If we are all to be responsible for one another’s health insurance, through so cialized medicine, then we are all closely involved in one another’s health, including everyone’s eating and drinking. That has already been admitted, finally, with smoking. But it has yet to be admitted with ove reating, even though one in four adults in this country is obese and that number is predicted to double b y the year 2050.Quite apart from anything else, obesity will cripple the NHS.[F]Recently, though, there have been signs that the medical establishment is trying to sound the alar m. Last month the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges(AMRC)published a report saying that obesity is t he greatest public health issue affecting the UK and urging government to do something.[G]The report offers 10 recommendations, of which the first is imposing a tax of 20 percent on suga ry drinks for at least a year, on top of the existing 20 percent value-added tax. That at least would be a n excellent start. The amounts of sugar in soft drinks are horrifying, and turn straight to fat. As Professor Terence Stephenson, head of the AMRC, has said, sugary soft drinks are “the ultimate bad food. You ar e just consumin g neat sugar. Your body didn’t evolve to handle this kind of thing.”[H]Precisely. The risks of eating too much fat or salt(which are very different)pale into insignificant compared with the harm done by sugar. And it is everywhere.[I]It is difficult to buy anything in a supermarket, other than plain, unprepared meat, fish or vegetabl es, that doesn’t have a large amount of sugar in it. This has come about because the prevailing scientific views of the 1960s and 1970s ignored the evidence about sugar, and instead saw fat as the really seriou s risk, both to the heart and other organs, as well as the cause of obesity.[J]The fashion was to avoid fat. But finding that food with much of its fat removed is not very app etizing, food producers turned to sugar as a magic alternative flavor enhancer, often in the forms of syrup s(糖浆)that had recently been developed from corn, and put it generously into most prepared foods and so ft drinks.[K]This stuff is not just fattening. It is addictive. It interferes with the body’s metabolism, possibly v ia the activity of an appetite-controlling hormone. There’s plenty of evidence for this, for those who will accept the truth.[L]Theoretically, people ought to make “healthy choices” and avoid overeating. But sugar additi ves ar e not easy to identify and are hard to avoid. So the snacking, over-drinking and over eating that makes p eople fat is not really their own fault: obesity is in large part something that is being done to them. It s hould be stopped, or rather the government should stop it.[M]Going round my local supermarket, I am constantly astonished that it is still legal to sell all the poisons stacked high on the shelves. The problem is that they are worse than useless. They are poisonous. They are known to be addictive. They are known to make people obese. And giving small children swe et drinks or bottles of fake juice all day long is nothing less than child abuse.[N]Clearly, the sale of such stuff ought to be illegal. I hate to think of yet more government regulati on. But a bit of tax on sweet soda and a little more health education, a bit of cooking in schools and b anning vending machines(自动售货机)here and there —as suggested try the AMRC report —is not goin g to achieve very much. Labelling is quite inadequate. What is needed is legislation banning high levels of sugary syrups used in foods and drinks.[O]In June 2012, the then minister for public health said the government was not scared of the food industry and had not ruled out legislation, because of the costs of obesity to the NHS. However, nothing has happened yet. Why not have another Jammie Dodger biscuit and forget about it.46、Avoiding over-consumption of sugar can improve people’s health as well as save medical expenses.47、Laws should be passed to make it illegal to produce overly sweet foods or drinks.48、Giving small children sweet juices to drink all the time is equal to child abuse.59、Looking around, the author found obesity quite widespread.50、The number of obese people is expected to increase quickly in the next few decades.51、If people really understood the horrible consequences of sugary foods and drinks, they would support government measures against sugar consumption.52、It would be a very good beginning wo improve an additional tax on sugary drinks.53、The government has not yet taken any action to regulate sugar consumption although it indicated its i ntention to do so some time ago.54、Sugar is far more harmful to health than fat and salt.55、Consumers of sweet foods are not really to blame because they cannot tell what food is sugary.Section CDirections：There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfi nished 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 c entre.The rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative developments in human history, co mparable in impact to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph. Over two billion people worl dwide now have access to vastly more information than ever before, and can communicate with each othe r instantly, often using Web-connected mobile devices they carry everywhere. But the I nternet’s tremendou s impacts has only just begun.“Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting social, cultural, and political trans formations in history, and unlike earlier periods of change, this time the effects are fully globa l,” Schmidt and Cohen write in their new book. The New Digital Age.Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide who currentlylack Internet access get online. The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Inter net revolution for individuals, governments, and institutions like the news media. But if the book has one major shortcoming, it’s that authors don’t spend enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Intern et businesses in these weeping changes.In their book, the authors provide the most authoritative volume to date that describes —and more i mportantly predicts —how the Internet will shape our lives in the coming decades. They paint a picture of a world in which individuals, companies, institutions, and governments must deal with two realities, on e physical, and one virtual.At the core of the book is the idea that “technology is neutral, but people aren’t.” By using this con cept as a starting point, the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar optimist vs. pessimist dichotom y(对立观点)that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the Internet will ultimatel y be good or bad for society. In an interview with TIME earlier this week, Cohen said although he and his co-author are optimistic about many aspects of the Internet, they’re also realistic about the risks and d angers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online, particularly with respect to personal privacy and state surveillance(监视).56、In what way is the rise of the Internet similar to the invention of the printing press and the tele graph?A.It transforms human history.B.It facilitates daily communication.C.It is adopted by all humanity.D.It revolutionizes people's thinking.57、How do Schmidt and Cohen describe the effects of the Internet?A.They are immeasurable.B.They are worldwide.C.They are unpredictable.D.They are contaminating.58、In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequate?A.It fails to recognize the impact of the Internet technology.B.It fails to look into the social implications of the Internet.C.It lacks an objective evaluation of the role of Internet businesses.D.It does not address the technical aspects of Internet communication.59、What will the future be like when everybody gets online?A.People will be living in two different realities.B.People will have equal access to information.C.People don’t have to travel to see the world.D.People don’t have to communicate face to face.60、What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Age?A.They leave many questions unanswered concerning the Internet.B.They are optimistic about the future of the Internet revolution.C.They have explored the unknown territories of the virtual world.D.They don’t take sides in analyzing the effects of the Internet.In 1950, a young man would have found it much easier than it is today to get and keep a job in th e auto industry. And in that year the average autoworker could meet monthly mortgage(抵押贷款)payment s on an average home with just 13.4 percent of his take-home pay. Today a similar mortgage would clai m more than twice that share of his monthly eamings.Other members of the autoworker’s family, however might be less inclined to tried the present for th e past. His retired parents would certainly have had less economic security back then. Through-out much of the 1960s,more than a quarter of men and women and women age 65 and older lived below the pover ty level, compared to less than 10 percent in 2010.In most stales, his wife could not have taken out a loan or a card in her own name. In 42 states, a homemaker had no legal claim on the earnings of her husband. And nowhere did a wife have legal prot ection against family violence.Most black workers would not want to return to a time when, on average they earned 40 percent les s than their white counterparts(职位相当的人),white racially restrictive agreements largely prevented them f rom buying into the suburban neighborhoods being built for white working –class families.Today, new problems have emerged in the process of resolving old ones, but the solution is not to go ba ck to the past. Some people may long for an era when divorce was still hard to come by. The spread of no -fault divorce has reduced the bargaining power of whichever spouse is more interested in continuing the relationship. And the breakup of such marriages has caused pain for many families.The growing diversity of family life comes with new possibilities as well as new challenges. Accordi ng to a recent poll, more than 80 percent of Americans believe that their current family is as close as th e one in which they grew up, or closer. Finding ways to imaginary golden age.61、What do we learn about American autoworkers in 1950?A.They had less job security than they do today.B.It was not too difficult for them to buy a house.C.Their earnings were worth twice as much as today.D.They were better off than workers in other industries.62、What does the author about retired people today?A.They invariably long to return to the golden past.B.They do not depend so much on social welfare.C.They feel more secure economically than in the past.D.They are usually unwilling to live with their children.63、Why couldn’t black workers buy a house in a whitc suburban neighborhood ?A.They lacked the means of transportation.B.They were subjected to racial inequality.C.They were afraid to break the law.D.They were too poor to afford it.64、What is the result of no-fault divorce ?A.Divorce is easier to obtain.B.Domestic violence is lessened.C.It causes little pain to either side.D.It contributes to social unrest.65 、What does the author suggest society do?A.Get prepared to face any new challenges.B.Try to better the current social security.C.Narrow the gap between blacks and whites.D.Improve the lives of families with problemsPart IV TranslationDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into Englis h. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.翻译题一：大熊猫是一种温顺的动物，长着独特的黑白皮毛。

2014年12月四级考试真题第二套答案第一套题目：【真题第35题】在学校、社会和网络环境中，大家所处的环境越来越复杂多元和不确定。

因此你更希望你能拥有一个稳定的生活环境为你服务。

请根据以下哪一选项分析出以上信息？填入下面的横线部分最恰当的一项是：【答案】 C。

一、“环境”这个词，一般用于指个人，是一个整体(bound),可以直接替换成名词或形容词解析：“环境”这个词一般用于指环境，是一个整体，可以替换成名词或形容词。

这个“环境”中有可能包含有各种类型的人或事物。

而在“复杂多元和不确定”之前，“环境”这个词就可以直接替换成“环境”。

所以此处应该选择“生活环境"而不是“环境”。

所以本题答案为 C。

二、“一个稳定的生活环境”表述为“拥有一个稳定的生活环境为你服务”。

“复杂多元”表示的是环境中的复杂多样、不确定。

如“复杂多元”表示复杂多元的环境。

“不确定”表示不确定性的环境。

这两个部分构成了“我们所处的环境”。

因此该选项中“不确定”体现于“我们所处的环境”中。

三、“稳定”这个词可直接替换成“稳定的物质生活条件”第四套题目：【真题第36题】一些人想在毕业后找到一份工作。

您是否也是这么想的？下面列出了以下选项：根据以上分析，以下选项均符合题意。

四、“复杂多元和不确定”一词所表达的信息是非常模糊的“复杂多元和不确定”一词中最重要的是“不确定性”(intractive),但是它并不包含“复杂多元和不确定”概念中非常具体的含义（因为它常常是不明确的）。

从结构上来说，这个词包含一个“不确定”(decreated)的概念：“由于不确定性而产生的各种现象”和“由于不确定性而产生的各种后果”。

这个词表明，只有当不确定性变得更加突出时情况才会发生变化。

所以说是不确定在某种程度上更加突出。

因此，可以确定的不说出来“不确定性”是没有意义的。

这个词通常是从动词 he引申而来，一般情况下用来表示不确定性更好使用，而且如果这个词很少出现在动词 he后面，就表示这个词很少出现在动词 he后面或者是不是可以确定是一种状态，也就是不确定，很少出现在动词 he后面或者是不被确定为“不确定性”的状态。

大学英语四级卷二真题2014年12月(总分：710.00，做题时间：130分钟)一、Part I Writing (30 minutes) (总题数：1，分数：106.50)1.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about My most impressive friends. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.（分数：106.50）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：(范文（一）：The Most Impressive Friends in My College In my memory, there are so many unforgettable men who have rendered me assistance。

Among them, the most impressive one is Lucy, my roommate. During the freshman year with her, it has exerted considerable influence on me. First and foremost, when I entered the university, Lucy set good examples to me in terms of independence. She adapts the new environment quickly. Moreover, she has a cheerful personality, and participates in the Students’ Union soon . With her advice, I soon follow her step and join more activities. Last but not least, what I have learnt most from her is the self-study ability. She spends much time in reading and mastering a new language in the library and often recommend me useful books and information. In a word, I really appreciate it for her modeling power. I wish I can be excellent like her and have a great friendship with Lucy . 范文（二）： The Most Impressive Classmate in My College Without question, Lisa is the person who has influenced my college life most. She is my classmate, who always leaves a deep impression on you by demonstrating her passion for life and the spirit of never yielding, even in the face of extreme challenges. She is the most courageous person I have ever known. During my college years, it is Lisa that kept teaching me how to live through setbacks in the life journey. I’ll never forget that when I failed in my English examination and I felt overwhelmed, Lisa taught me that failure teaches success, everyone had to persevere and face up to innumerable setbacks, as long as I face my problems bravely, I would create my own wonderful life . With her help , I finally gained the confidence and passed the exam. Thanks to Lisa, I have learned the importance of courage, which is the indispensable characteristic in my life. She also let me know the importance of confidence. It means a lot to me and still in my head till this day)解析：二、Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) (总题数：1，分数：56.80)（分数：56.80）A.She will go purchase the gift herself.B.The gift should not be too expensive. √C.The man is not good at balancing his budget.D.They are gonging to Jane's house-warming party.解析：A.It takes patience to go through the statistics.B.He has prepared the statistics for the woman.C.The woman should take a course in statistics.D.He is quite willing to give the woman a hand. √解析：A.The man wants to make some changes in the scripts.B.The woman does not take the recording seriously.C.They cannot begin their recording right away. √D.Page 55 is missing from the woman's scripts.解析：A.A significant event in July.B.Preparation for a wedding.C.The date of Carl's wedding. √D.The birthday of Carl's bride.解析：A.The man was absent from the weekly meeting.B.The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.C.The woman was annoyed at the man's excuse. √D.The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.解析：A.The woman is a marvelous cook.B.The man cannot want for his meal. √C.The woman has just bought an oven.D.The man has to leave in half an hour.解析：A.Whether the man can keep his job. √B.Where the man got the bad news.C.What items sell well in the store.D.How she can best help the man.解析：A.The woman can sign up for a swimming class. √B.He would like to teach the woman how to swim.C.The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D.He works in the physical education department.解析：Question 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.30）A.He is a wonderful lecturer.B.He is a diplomat. √C.He loves classical music.D.He teaches in a law school.解析：A.Attended a dance.B.Went to see a play.C.Took some photos.D.Watched a soccer game. √解析：A.She decided to get married in three years.B.She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.C.Her father said she could marry Eric right away. √D.Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.解析：Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.40）A.Teacher √B.JournalistC.EditorD.Typist解析：A.The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B.A new railway under construction.C.Some newly discovered scenic spot.D.Big changes in the Amazon valley. √解析：A.In news weeklies.B.In a local evening paper.C.In newspapers' Sunday editions. √D.In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.解析：A.To become a professional writer.B.To be employed by a newspaper.C.To get her life story published soon.D.To sell her articles to a news service. √解析：四、Section B (总题数：3，分数：71.00)Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.30）A.Waving one's hand.B.Nodding one's head. √C.Holding up the forefinger.D.Turning the right thumb down.解析：A.Looking away from them.B.Forming a circle with fingers.C.Waving or pointing to them. √D.Bowing one's head them.解析：A.Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest. √B.Keeping one's arms folded while talking.C.Looking one's superior in the eye.ing a lot of gestures during a conversation.解析：Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.30）A.They grew wheat and corn on a small farm.B.They shared a small flat with their relatives.C.The children walked to school on dirt roads.D.They had to beg for foot after the harvest. √解析：A.Send their children to school. √B.Earn an annual income of $2800.C.Tour Ecuador's Andes Mountains.D.Purchase a plot to build a home on.解析：A.A new worldwide economic revolution.B.Different forms of assistance to the needy.C.The achievements of the Trickle Up Program. √D.The life of poor people in developing countries.解析：Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.40）A.They are highly sensitive to cold.B.They are a living part of our body. √C.They are a chief source of our pain.D.They are vitally important to our life.解析：A.It has to be removed in time by a dentist.B.It contains many nerves and blood vessels.C.It is sticky and colorless film on the teeth. √D.It is a rare oral disease among old people.解析：A.It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.B.It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C.It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.D.It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering. √解析：A.Gum disease. √B.Unhealthy living habits.C.Food particles.D.Chemical crosion.解析：五、Section C (总题数：1，分数：71.00)Stunt people(替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden heroes of many movies. They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used them in fight scenes. To be good, a fight scene has to look real. Punches must (26) 1 enemies' jaws. Sword fights must be fought with(27) 2 swords. Several actors are usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so that no one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performance. If a movie scene is dangerous, stun people usually(28) 3the stars. You may think you see Tom Cruise running along the top of a train. But it is(29) 4 his stunt double. Stunt people must(30) 5 the stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when close-ups are needed, the film(31) 6 the star. Some stunt people(32) 7 in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt from planes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump required careful planning and expert(33) 8. Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he could jump from a second story window onto a horse's back. He(34)9 the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Canutt also(35) 10 a new way to makea punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get an Oscar.（分数：71.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：land on）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：sharp）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：fill in for）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：probably）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：resemble）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：focuses on）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：specialize）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：timing）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：invented）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：figured out）解析：六、Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) (总题数：1，分数：35.50) Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage. As an Alaskan fisherman. Timothy June, 54, used to think that he was safe from industrial pollutants（污染物）at his home in Haines-atown with a population of 2,400 people and 4,000 eagles, with 8 million acres of protected wild land nearby. But in early 2007, June agreed to take part in a 36 of 35 Americans from seven states. It was a biomonitoring project, in which people’s blood and urine（尿）were tested for 37 of chemicals-in this case, three potentially dangerous classes of compounds found in common household 38 like face cream, tin cans, and shower curtains. The results- 39 in November in a report called“Is It in Us?”by an environmental group-were rather worrying. Every one of the participants, 40 from an Illinois state senator to a Massachusetts minister, tested positive for all three classes of pollutants. And while the 41 presence of these chemicals does not 42 indicate a health risk, the fact that typical Americans carry these chemicals at all 43 June and his fellow participants. Clearly, there are chemicals in our bodies that don’t 44 there. Ongoing study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found 148 chemicals in Americans of all ages. And in 2005, the Environmental Working Group found an 45 of 200 chemicals in the blood of 10 new-borns. “Our babies are being born pre-polluted,” Says Sharyle Patton of Commonweal, which cosponsored“Is It in Us?” “This is going to be the next big environmental issue after climate change.” A)analyses B)average C)belong D)demonstrated E)excess F)extending G)habitually H)neccessarily I)products J)ranging K)released L)shocked M)simple N)survey O)traces （分数：35.50）A.B.C.D. √E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N. √O.解析：A.B.C.D.E. √F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O. √解析：A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I. √J. K. L. M. N.解析：A. √B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I. J. K. √L. M. N. O.解析：A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I. J. √K. L.M. N. O.解析：A.B.C. √D.E.F.G.H.I. J. K. L. M. √N. O.解析：A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H. √I. J. K. L. M. N. O.解析：A.B. √C.D.E.F.G.H.I. J. K. L. √M.N. O.解析：A.B.C. √D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.解析：A.B. √C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.解析：七、Section B (总题数：1，分数：71.00)In Hard Economy for All Ages, Older Isn’t Better—It’s Brutal [A] Young graduates are in debt, out of work and on their parents' couches. People in their 30s and 40s can't afford to buy homes or have children. Retirees are earning near-zero interest on their savings. [B] In the current listless (缺乏活力的) economy, every generation has a claim to having been most injured. But the Labor Department's latest jobs snapshot and other recent data reports present a strong case for crowning baby boomers (二战后生育高峰期出生的人) as the greatest victims of the recession and its dreadful consequences. [C] These Americans in their 50s and early 60s —those near retirement age who do not yet have access to Medicare and Social Security — have lost the most earnings power of any age group, with their household incomes 10 percent below what they made when the recovery began three years ago, according to Sentier Research, a data analysis company. Their retirement savings and home values fell sharply at the worst possible time: just before they needed to cash out. They are supporting both aged parents and unemployed young-adult children, earning them the unlucky nickname "Generation Squeeze." [D] New research suggests that they may die sooner, because their health, income security and mental well-being were battered (重创) by recession at a crucial time in their lives. A recent study by economists at Wellesley College found that people who lost their jobs in the few years before becoming qualified for Social Security lost up to three years from their life expectancy (预期寿命), largely because they no longer had access to affordable health care. [E] Unemployment rates for Americans nearing retirement are far lower than those for young people, who are recently out of school, with fewer skills and a shorter workhistory. But once out of a job, older workers have a much harder time finding another one. Over the last year, the average duration of unemployment for older people was 53 weeks, compared with 19 weeks for teenagers, according to the Labor Department's jobs report released on Friday. [F] The lengthy process is partly because older workers are more likely to have been laid off from industries that are downsizing, like manufacturing. Compared with the rest of the population, older people are also more likely to own their own homes and be less mobile than renters, who can move to new job markets. [G] Older workers are more likely to have a disability of some sort, perhaps limiting the range of jobs that offer realistic choices. They may also be less inclined, at least initially, to take jobs that pay far less than their old positions. [H] Displaced boomers also believe they are victims of age discrimination, because employers can easily find a young, energetic worker who will accept lower pay and who can potentially stick around for decades rather than a few years. [I] In a survey by the center of older workers who were laid off during the recession, just one in six had found another job, and half of that group had accepted pay cuts. Fourteen percent of the re-employed said the pay in their new job was less than half what they earned in their previous job. "I just say to myself: 'Why me? What have I done to deserve this?' " said John Agati, 56, of Norwalk, Conn., whose last full-time job, as a merchandise buyer and product developer, ended four years ago when his employer went out of business. That position paid $90,000, and his rsum lists stints at companies like American Express, Disney and USA Networks. Since being laid off, though, he has worked a series of part-time, low-wage, temporary positions, including selling shoes at Lord & Taylor and making sales calls for a limo company. [J] The last few years have taken a toll not only on his family's finances, but also on his feelings of self-worth. "You just get sad," Mr. Agati said. "I see people getting up in the morning, going out to their careers and going home. I just wish I was doing that. Some people don't like their jobs, or they have problems with their jobs, but at least they're working. I just wish I was in their shoes." He said he cannot afford to go back to school, as many younger people without jobs have done. Even if he could afford it, economists say it is unclear whether older workers like him benefit much from more education. [K] "It just doesn't make sense to offer retraining for people 55 and older," said Daniel Hamermesh, an economics professor at the University of Texas in Austin. "Discrimination by age, long-term unemployment, the fact that they're now at the end of the hiring queue, the lack of time horizon just does not make it sensible to invest in them." [L] Many displaced older workers are taking this message to heart and leaving the labor force entirely. The share of older people applying for Social Security early spiked during the recession as people sought whatever income they could find. The penalty they will pay is permanent, as retirees who take benefits at age 62 will receive 30 percent less in each month's check for the rest of their lives than they would if they had waited until full retirement age (66 for those born after 1942).（分数：71.00）(1).Greater mobility puts younger people at an advantage in seeking new jobs. （分数：7.10）A.B.C.D.E.F. √解析：(2).Many of the older workers laid off during the recession had to accept lower pay in their new jobs. （分数：7.10）A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I. √解析：(3).Those who has their jobs shortly before retirement age live a shorter-than-average life. （分数：7.10）A.B.C.D. √解析：(4).Seniors at nursing homes could benefit from the weak job market. （分数：7.10）A.B.C.D.E. √F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O. √解析：(5).Age discrimination in employment makes it pointless retraining older workers. （分数：7.10）A. √B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K. √解析：(6).According to recent reports and data analyses, boomers suffer most from the weak economy. （分数：7.10）A.B. √C.D.解析：(7).Unemployed boomers are at a disadvantage in job-hunting because employers tend to hire younger workers. （分数：7.10）A.B.C.D.E. √解析：(8).People in their fifties and early sixties bear the heaviest family burdens. （分数：7.10）A.B.C. √D.解析：(9).People who take benefits from Social Security before official retirement age will get much less for the rest of their lives. （分数：7.10）A.B. √C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L. √解析：(10).Older workers' choice of jobs can be limited because of disability. （分数：7.10）A.B.C.D.E.F.G. √解析：八、Section C (总题数：2，分数：142.00)Passage 1 New Yorkers, albeit many of them grudgingly, are gradually getting used to more pedaling passengers on those blazing blue Citi Bikes. But what about local bike shops? Is Citi Bike rolling up riders at their expense? At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca, a manager who gave his name as “Ben W.”said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bike-share program. “It’s getting more people on the road, more people learning about the sport and getting involved,” he said. An employee at Danny’s Cycles in Gramercy said Citi Bike is a good option for people to ease into biking in a city famed for its vehicular congestion and aggressive drivers. “They can try out a bike without committing to buying one,” James Ryan said. “It makes a morecomfortable biki ng environment in the city because there are a lot more bikes, too.” Business at Danny’s Cycles has increased as well since the advent of bike-share. “A lot of people come in for bike gear, and we’ve sold a lot of helmets,” he noted. Rentals are not a big part of the business at either Gotham Bikesor Danny’s Cycles. But for Frank’s Bike Shop, a small business that has been at its current Lower East Side location on Grand St. since1976, the bike-share program has been bad news. Owner Frank Arroyo said that his rental business has decreased by 90 percent since the Citi Bikes were rolled out last month. Arroyo’s main rental customers are European tourists, a demographic that has since been drawn away by Citi Bikes. Initially, a bike-share station was site d a few doors away from Frank’s Bike Shop on the corner of Grand and Henry Sts. But a petition to relocate the bike station gathered more than 1,000 signatures. The Citi Bike dock was eventually removed —but only temporarily, according to the Citi Bike Twitter account, for utility construction in the street. “I was grateful, and it was quite an honor to see how many people responded on my behalf,” Arroyo said of the petition effort. “It was really nice to see that people care. But they have flooded the place with them,” he said of the Department of Transportation, which installs the bike racks. Removing one station does little since the area is overloaded with Citi Bike stations, said Arroyo. “If you put it in front of a hotel, customers are going to walk of the hotel and use it,” he said. However, Ben said the bike-share is good for bike sales at his shop. “People have used the bike-share and realized how great it is to bike in the city, then decide that they want something nicer for themselves,” he noted. Christian Farrell of Waterfront Bicycle Shop, on West St. just north of Christopher St., said initially he was concerned about bike-share, though, he admitted, “I was happy to see people on bikes.” Consisting of equal parts tourists and locals, his customers get a better rental deal at his shop because, despite charging only $10for a daily rental, the bike-share program requires cyclists tocheck their bikes in at a bike station every half hour. His store, on the other hand, charges $10 for the first hour, $5 for the second, and $2.50 per hour after that. “Six hours with Waterfront Bicycle Shop will costa customer $25,” he said. “With Citi Bike, a six-hour rental will cost $126 [if the rider doesn’t re-dock his or her bike at a station every half hour]. Our rentals always include a helmet, a basket and a lock.” Several dozen rental bikes were lined up on Weehawken St. last Sunday behind the store. Benny, who was watching over them, said another advantage over the Citi Bikes is tha t Waterfront’s bikes are all in good working order. Farrell’s early concerns were echoed by Andrew Crooks, owner of NYCVelo, at 64 Second Ave. “It seemed like a great idea, but one that would be difficult to implement,” Crooks said of Citi Bike. He said he worried about inexperienced riders’ lack of awareness of biking rules and backlash from non-cyclists. However, he said, it’s still too earlyto tell if his business has been impacted. The actual Citi Bikes themselves have been criticized as “heavy,”“clunky,” even “ugly.” In comparison, Crooks said NYC Velo has bikes that are “lighter, faster and tend to be more comfortable.” Farrell of Waterfront also said his bikes are of “better quality” than the bike-share two-wheelers. While it’s possible bike-share will cause a drop in business in the long run, Crooks allowed that the idea, as a whole, is good for the city. （分数：71.00）(1).What is the author's chief concern about the increasing use of Citi Bikes in New York? （分数：14.20）A.How non-cyclists will respond to it.B.Whether local bike shops will suffer. √C.Whether local bike businesses will oppose it.D.How the safety of bike riders can be ensured.解析：关于纽约的Citi Bikes项目的持续实施，作者主要关心的是什么? 文章第一段开头讲参与Citi Bikes项目的骑行者越来越多，给纽约市民带来的影响，即他们感到越来越习惯。