2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)

2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题及答案（第2套）

Part I Writing (30 minutes)

Directions: 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.

Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your campus, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?

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Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each

conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

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1. A) They came in five different colors. B) They were good value for money. C) They were a very good design. D) They were sold out very quickly. 2. A) Ask her roommate not to speak loudly on the phone. B) Ask her roommate to make her phone calls outside. C) Go and find a quieter place to review her lessons. D) Report her problem to the dorm management. 3. A) The washing machine is totally beyond repair. B) He will help Wendy prepare her annual report. C) Wendy should give priority to writing her report. D) The washing machine should be checked annually. 4. A) The man fell down when removing the painting. B) The wall will be decorated with a new painting. C) The woman likes the painting on the wall. D) The painting is now being reframed.

5. A) It must be missing. B) It was left in the room.

C) The man took it to the market. D) She placed it on the dressing table. 6. A) Go to a play. B) Meet Janet. C) Book some tickets. D) Have a get-together. 7. A) One box of books is found missing. B) Some of the boxes arrived too late. C) Replacements have to be ordered. D) Some of the books are damaged. 8. A) The man will pick up Professor Johnson at her office. B) The man did not expect his paper to be graded so soon. C) Professor Johnson has given the man a very high grade. D) Professor Johnson will talk to each student in her office.

Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9 .A) To buy a present for his friend who is getting married.

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B) To find out the cost for a complete set of cookware. C) To see what he could ask his friends to buy for him. D) To make inquiries about the price of an electric cooker.

10. A) To teach him how to use the kitchenware. B) To discuss cooking experiences with him. C) To tell him how to prepare delicious dishes. D) To recommend suitable kitchenware to him. 11. A) There are so many different sorts of knives. B) Cooking devices are such practical presents. C) A mixer can save so much time in making cakes.

D) Saucepans and frying pans are a must in the kitchen.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) Some now problems in her work. B) Cooperation with an international bank. C) Her chance for promotion in the bank. D) Her intention to leave her present job. 13. A) The World Bank. B) Bank of Washington. C) A U.S. finance corporation. D) An investment bank in New York. 14. A) Supervising financial transactions. B) Taking charge of public relations. C) Making loans to private companies in developing countries. D) Offering service to international companies in the United States. 15. A) It is a first major step to realizing the woman's dream. B) It is an honor for the woman and her present employer. C) It is a loss for her current company. D) It is really beyond his expectation.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some

questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

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Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. A) Carry out a thorough checkup. B) Try to keep the gas tank full. C) Keep extra gas in reserve. D) Fill up the water tank.

17. A) Attempting to leave your car to seek help. B) Opening a window a bit to let in fresh air. C) Running the engine every now and then. D) Keeping the heater on for a long time. 18. A) It exhausts you physically. B) It makes you fall asleep easily. C) It causes you to lose body heat. D) It consumes too much oxygen.

Passage Two

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.

19. A) They are very generous in giving gifts. B) They refuse gifts when doing business. C) They regard gifts as a token of friendship. D) They give gifts only on special occasions. 20. A) They enjoy giving gifts to other people. B) They spend a lot of time choosing gifts. C) They have to follow many specific rules. D) They pay attention to the quality of gifts. 21. A) Gift-giving plays an important role in human relationships. B) We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gifts.

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C) We must learn how to give gifts before abroad. D) Reading extensively makes one a better gift-giver.

Passage Three

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) It reflects American people's view of French politics. B) It is first published in Washington and then in Paris. C) It explains American politics to the French public. D) It is popular among French government officials.

23. A) Work on her column. B) Do housework at home. C) Entertain her guests. D) Go shopping town. 24. A) To report to her newspaper. B) To refresh her French. C) To visit her parents. D) To meet her friends.

25. A) She might be recalled to France. B) She might change her profession. C) She might close her Monday column. D) She might be assigned to a new post.

Section C

Direction: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you

should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

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According to American law, if someone is accused of a crime, he is considered __26_ until the court proves the person is guilty.

To arrest a person, the police have to be reasonably sure that a crime has been _ 27__. The police must give the suspect the reasons why they arc arresting him and tell him his rights under the law. Then the police take the suspect to the police station, where the name of the person and the _ 28__ against him arc formally listed. The next step is for the suspect to go before a judge. The judge decides whether the suspect should be kept in jail or _ 29__. If the suspect has no previous criminal record and the judge feels that he will return to court _ 30__ run away. He can go free. Otherwise, the suspect must put up bail（保释金）. At this time, too, the judge will _ 31__ a court lawyer to defend the suspect if he can't afford one. The suspect returns to court a week or two later. A lawyer from the district attorney's office presents a case against the suspect. The attorney may present _ 32__ as well as witnesses. The judge then decides whether there is enough reason to _ 33__. The American justice system is very complex and sometimes operates slowly. However, every step is _ 34__ to protect the rights of the people. These individual rights are the _ 35__ of the American government.

Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)

Section A

Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank

from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.

Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.

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The fact is, the world has been finding less oil than it has been using for more than twenty years now. Not only has demand been ___36___, but the oil we have been finding is coming from places that are ___37___ to reach. At the same time, more of this newly ___38___ oil is of the type that requires a greater investment to ___39___. And because demand for this precious resource will grow, according to some, by over 40 percent by 2025, fueling the world’s economic ___40___ will take a lot more energy from every possible source. The energy industry needs to get more from existing fields while continuing to search for

new___41___Automakers must continue to improve fuel efficiency and perfect hybrid (混合动力的）vehicles. Technological improvements are needed so that wind, solar and hydrogen can be more ___42___ parts of the energy equation. Governments need to formulate energy policies that promote ___43___ and environmentally sound development. Consumers must be willing to pay for some of these solutions, while practicing conservation efforts of their own.

Inaction is not an ___44___. So let's work together to balance this equation. We are taking some of the ___45___ needed to get started, but we need your help to go the rest of the way. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

A) consequently B) average C) declining D) derived E) difficult F) discovered G) economically H) exception

I) feasible J) growth K) option L) refine M) reserves N) soaring O) steps

Section B

Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement

contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.

I Cry, Therefore I Am

[A] In 2008, at a German zoo, a gorilla (大猩猩）named Gana gave birth to a male infant, who died after three months. Photographs of Gana, looking stricken and inconsolable (伤心欲绝的）, attracted crowds to the zoo. Sad as the scene was, the humans, not Gana, were the only ones crying. The notion that animals can weep has no scientific basis. Years of observations by biologists Dian Fossey, who observed gorillas, and Jane Goodall, who worked with chimpanzees（黑猩猩）, could not prove that animals cry tears from emotion.

[B] It’s true that many animals shed tears, especially in response to pain. Tears protect the eye by keeping it moist. But crying as an expression of feeling is unique to humans and has played an essential role in human evolution and the development of human cultures.

[C] Within two days an infant can imitate sad and happy faces. If an infant does not cry out, it is unlikely to get the attention it needs to survive. Around 3-4 months, the relationship between the human infant and its environment takes on a more organized communicative role, and tearful crying begins to serve interpersonal purposes: the search for comfort and pacification（抚慰）. As we get older, crying becomes a tool of social interaction: grief and joy, shame and pride, fear and manipulation.

[D] Tears are as universal as laughter, and grief is more complex than joy. But although we all cry, we do so in different ways. Women cry more frequently and intensely than men, especially when exposed to emotional

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events. Like crying, depression is, around the world, more commonly seen in women than in men. One explanation might be that women, who despite decades of social advances still suffer from economic inequality, discrimination (歧视）and even violence, might have more to cry about. Men not only cry for shorter periods than women, but they also are less inclined to explain their tears, usually shed them more quietly, and tend more frequently to apologize when they cry openly. Men, like women, report crying at the death of a loved one and in response to a moving religious experience. They are more likely than women to cry when their core identities—as providers and protectors, as fathers and fighters—are questioned.

[E] People who score on personality tests as more sympathetic cry more than those who are more rigid or have more self-control. Frequency of crying varies widely: some shed tears at any novel or movie, others only a handful of times in their lives. Crying in response to stress and conflict in the home, or after emotional trauma （创伤）, lasts much longer than tears induced by everyday sadness—which in turn last longer than tears of delight and joy.

[F] Sadness is our primary association with crying, but the fact is that people report feeling happier after crying. Surveys estimate that 85% of women and 73% of men report feeling better after shedding tears. Surprisingly, crying is more commonly associated with minor forms of depression than with major depression involving suicidal thoughts.

[G] People widely report that crying relieves tension, restores emotional balance and provides “catharsis”, a washing out of bad feelings. The term “catharsis” has religious implications of removing evil and sin; it’s no surprise that religious ceremonies are, around the world, one of the main settings for the release of tears.

[H] Crying is a nearly universal sign of grief, though some mourners report that, despite genuine sorrow, they cannot shed tears — sometimes even for years after their loved one has gone. Unlike today, when the privacy of grief is more respected, the public or ceremonial shedding of tears, at the graveside of a spouse or the funeral of a king or queen, was once considered socially or even politically essential.

[I] Crying has also served other social purposes. Rousseau wrote in his Confessions that while he considered tears the most powerful expression of love, he also just liked to cry over nothing.

[J] The association of tears with art has ancient roots. The classic Greek tragedies of the fifth century B.C. were primarily celebrations of gods. Tragedies, like poetry and music, were staged religious events. Even then it was recognized that crying in response to drama brought pleasure.

[K] I have argued that there are neurobiological（神经生物方面的）associations linking the arts and mood disorders. When I lecture on crying, I ask my audience to let me know, by a show of hands, which art forms most move them to tears. About 80% say music, followed closely by novels (74%), but then the figures fall sharply, to 43%, for poetry, and 10-22% for paintings, sculpture and architecture.

[L] The physical act of crying is mainly one of breathing in air, which is why we choke up when we weep. This suggests to language scientists that emotional crying evolved before language, perhaps explaining why tears communicate states of mind and feelings that are often so difficult to express in words. Of course, from an evolutionary perspective, recognition of emotion (usually through facial gesture) was essential for survival. [M] The earliest humans arrived several million years ago, but only 150,000 to 200,000 years ago, did cultures, language, religion and the arts arise. Along the way, tears became more than a biological necessity to lubricate（润滑）the eye and developed into a sign of intense emotion and a signal of social bonding. The development of self-consciousness and the notion of individual identity, or ego; storytelling about the origins of the world, the creation of humanity and life after death; and the ability to feel others’ sadness — all were critical parts of the neurobiological changes that made us human.

[N] More recently, we’ve learned from neuroscience that certain brain circuits（回路）are activated（激活）, rapidly and unconsciously, when we see another in emotional distress. In short, our brain evolved circuits to allow us to experience sympathy, which in turn made civilization, and an ethics based on sympathy, possible. So the

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next time you reach a tissue box, or sob on a friend’s shoulder, or shed tears at the movies, stop and reflect on why we cry and what it means to cry. Because ultimately, while we love to cry, we also cry to love. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

46. Nowadays people respect the privacy of grief more than in the past. 47. Infants cry to attract attention for survival.

48. There is no scientific evidence as yet that animals can shed tears from emotion. 49. Tears can perform certain communicative functions which words cannot.

50. Our ability to experience sympathy is essential to the development of civilization. 51. People are more inclined to cry when suffering minor forms of depression. 52. Sometimes people cannot cry despite genuine grief.

53. In humans' long history, tears have developed an essential role in social relationships. . Men are less likely to give reasons for their tears. 55. Crying has long been associated with art.

Section C

Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished

statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.

Hospitals, hoping to curb medical error, have invested heavily to put computers, smartphones and other devices into the hands of medical staff for instant access to patient data, drug information and case studies.

But like many cures, this solution has come with an unintended side effect: doctors and nurses can be

focused on the screen and not the patient, even during moments of critical care. A poll showed that half of medical technicians had admitted texting during a procedure.

This phenomenon has set off an intensifying discussion at hospitals and medical schools about a problem perhaps best described as “distracted doctoring.” In response, some hospitals have begun limiting the use of electronic devices in critical settings, while schools have started reminding medical students to focus on patients instead of devices.

“You justify carrying devices around the hospital to do medical records, but you can surf the Internet or do Facebook, and sometimes Facebook is more tempting,” said Dr. Peter Papadakos at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

“My gut feeling（本能的感觉） is lives are in danger,” said Dr. Papadakos. “We’re not educating people about the problem, and it’s getting worse.”

A survey of 439 medical technicians found that 55 percent of technicians who monitor bypass machines acknowledged that they had talked on cellphones during heart surgery. Half said they had texted while in surgery. The study concluded, “Such distractions have the potential to be disastrous. ”

Medical professionals have always faced interruptions from cellphones, and multitasking is simply a fact of life for many medical jobs. What has changed, say doctors, especially younger ones, is that they face increasing pressure to interact with their devices.

The pressure stems from a mantra (信条）of modern medicine that patient care must be “ data driven”, and informed by the latest, instantly accessible information. By many accounts, the technology has helped reduce medical error by providing instant access to patient data or prescription details.

Dr. Peter Carmel, president of the American Medical Association, said technology “offers great potential in health care,” but he added that doctors' first priority should be with the patient.

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56. Why do hospitals equip their staff with computers, smartphones and other devices? A) To reduce medical error. B) To cope with emergencies.

C) To facilitate administration. D) To simplify medical procedures. 57. What does the author refer to by “distracted doctoring”？

A) The disservice done by modern devices to doctors, nurses, as well as patients. B) The tendency of medical institutions encouraging the use of modern devices. C) The problem of devices preventing doctors from focusing on their patients. D) The phenomenon of medical staff attending to personal affairs while working. 58. What does Dr. Peter Papadakos worry about?

A) Medical students are not adequately trained to use modern technology. B) Doctors' interaction with their devices may endanger patients' lives. C) Doctors are relying too heavily on modern electronic technology. D) Pressures on the medical profession may become overwhelming. 59. Why do doctors feel increasing pressure to use modern devices? A) Patients trust doctors who use modern technology. B) Use of modern devices adds to hospitals' revenues. C) Data is given too much importance in patient care. D) Patients' data has to be revised from time to time. 60. What is Peter Carmel's advice to doctors?

A) They follow closely the advances in medical science. B) They focus their attention on the patient's condition. C) They observe hospital rules and regulations. D) They make the best use of modern devices.

Passage Two

Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.

I have closely watched my generation, known as The Millennials, for 29 years now. Joel Stein wrote an extensive piece on Millennials and he remains rather optimistic about our potential.

I hesitate to share his optimism because of a paradox (矛盾的现象）we seem to exhibit, namely, that there are more avenues for us to entertain ourselves than ever before, yet we are more bored than ever before.

Entertainment has never been more varied. We have more cable channels, television shows, and movies than ever before. Internet providers allow instant viewing of almost any movie or television program ever created. Social drinking and partying are also widely available for Millennials. Every generation develops these habits at a certain age, but Millennials seem to be extending this phase of life as they postpone marriage.

Some of this is undoubtedly due to The Great Recession. Millennials arc having a difficult time finding jobs; only 47 percent of 16-to-24-year-olds are employed, the smallest share since government stared recording data in 1948.

But do Millennials respond to these economic troubles by doing whatever it takes to make ends meet? Hardly. In fact, of the four generations Pew Research has data for, the Millennial generation does not cite work ethic (勤奋工作）as distinctive of itself. Millennials want to save the world, but they sit and wait for that world-changing opportunity to be handed to them. Instead of working 2-3 jobs, launching a business, or doing what it takes to succeed, they retreat. Millennials may be the first generation to have a lower standard of living than their parents, but with this response to adversity (逆境）, perhaps deservingly so.

Much ink has been spilled in management books discussing how to get the most out of these youths in the

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workplace. Largely, they come to the same conclusion: Millennials are entitled, over-confident, and expect too much too quickly. We should not be surprised. Today’s young adults were raised by parents who made sure to boost their self-esteem at every turn, telling them they could achieve whatever they set their minds to, and handing out prizes for the sixth place.

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61. What does the author of the passage think of Millennials? A) They show little interest in entertainment. B) They are not confident about their ability.

C) They enjoy an easy life due to high technology. D) They may not have bright prospects for success. 62. How do Millennials feel about their life?

A) They can hardly do anything about it. B) There is little in it to get excited about. C) It is not as good as their parents'. D) It is full of opportunities for success.

63. In what way are Millennials different from previous generations according to Pew Research? A) They spend less time socializing. B) They are indifferent to others. C) They do not value hard work. D) They are more independent. . What should Millennials do according to the author? A) Remain optimistic in face of adversity. B) Start a business as early as possible. C) Make full use of new opportunities. D) Take action to change their situation.

65. Why are Millennials over-confident about themselves?

A) They have been spoiled by their parents. B) They can always get whatever they expect. C) They are misguided by management books. D) They think they are young and energetic.

Part Ⅳ Translation (30 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You

should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.

为了促进教育公平，中国已投入360亿元，用于改善农村地区教育设施和加强中西部地区农村义务教育 (compulsory education) 。这些资金用于改善教学设施、购买书籍，使16万多所中小学受益。资金还用于购置音乐和绘画器材。现在农村和山区的儿童可以与沿海城市的儿童一样上音乐和绘画课。一些为接受更好教育而转往城市上学的学生如今又回到了本地农村学校就读。 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

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Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section A

1. M: Did you buy any of the sweaters that we are on sale?

W: Buy any? I got five of them. They were such a good bargain. Q: What does the woman say about the sweaters?

2. W: I have trouble concentrating when my roommate talk so loud on her mobile phone. M: why don’t you just ask her to lower her voice? Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

3. W: Wendy’s in the basement, trying to fix the washing machine. M: Shouldn’t she be working on her annual report? Q: What does the man mean?

4. W: What happened to the painting that used to be on the wall? M: It fell down and the glass broke. I’m having it reframed. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

5. M: You must have left the camera in the market. It’s a very expensive camera you know. W: But I tell you that I didn’t take it. I remember clearly that you put it on the dressing table. Q: What does the woman say about the camera?

6. W: There is a good comedy on at the theatre Royal next Saturday. If you like, I can book four seats for us. M: All right. I’ll ask Janet if she is free then. I’ll let you know tomorrow. Q: What does the woman suggest they do next Saturday?

7. W: We’ve opened the first box. Look! Some of these books are soaked.

M: They should’ve used waterproof wrappings. What are we going to do about it? It’s too late to order replacements.

Q: What do we learn about the conversation?

8. W: Professor Johnson said you can pick up your term paper at her office. M: So she has graded it?

Q: What can we infer from the conversation?

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Conversation One W: Can I help you?

M: Well. I’ m not .I think so. You see, actually, I’m getting married soon. And my friends want to buy me presents things.

W: And would you like something for the kitchen.

M: Yes, that’s right. I thought if I could find out things about kitchen things. They would be the best sorts of presents.

W: Well. I suppose the first thing you need is a cooker. Do you like a electron one or a gas one?

M: Eh. I think I probably prefer a gas one. But cookers are very expensive. Aren’t they? How much is this one? W: It’s one hundred and seventy five cent, including tax and delivery. It’s a very good one though. M: But It’s a lot of money. Isn’t it? What sorts of things could I ask people to buy? You know, cheaper. W: Well. You need some pans. Won’t you? A set of pans, I suppose. and drying pans. Do you like cooking? M: Yes. I suppose so.

W: Well. In that case, you might like a mixer. If you make cakes and things like that. It’ll save you a lot of time. And a blender too. That’s good if you make soup and things. M: Eh. That’s a sort.

W: Something else you might use is a set of these knifes, you know, carving knifes, bread knifes, steak knifes, fruit knifes, potato peeling knifes.

M: Haven’t seen or ever knew so many sorts.

W: Oh, Yeah. Come over here and I’ll show you some more.

Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. Why is the man in the kitchen ware shop?

10. Why does the woman want to know whether the man likes cooking? 11. What does the man say he has never realized?

Conversation Two

M: Good morning, Mrs. Thompson.

W: Oh, Mr. Melisuca. Please come in and sit down. I want to talk to you about something that has come up. M: What's up? Anyway, I'll be glad to help you with anything I can. W:Some advice, Mr. Melisuca. I’ve been offered a new job. M: A new job?

W: As a matter of fact, it isn't the bank in New York. M: It's the offer from another bank?

W: It's from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Washington. M: You mean the World Bank?

W: That’s right. And it’s really very unexpected, I might say.

M: You've established reputation in international banking circles. May I ask what kind of position they've offered you?

W: A rather important one, as a matter of fact, deputy director of the International Finance Corporation. M: Isn’t that the part of the Bank that makes loans to private companies in the developing countries? W: Yes, it is. It’s a job that certainly offers a chance for public service. M: It seems to me that it's a real honor for you.

W: Yes, it is. But I've been with this bank for so many years, ever since I graduated from college, in fact. M: But it’s an honor for the bank too, for the training and experience it’s given you. W: Yes, I suppose I can think of it that way.

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M: Then you've decided to accept the offer?

W: Probably, yes, almost certainly. I'd like to think I can do some work that will contribute to international corporation and understanding.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. What does the woman want to discuss with the man? 13. Who offered the woman the new job?

14. What will be the woman's main responsibility as a deputy director? 15. What does the man think of the job offer?

Section B Passage One

Good transportation is very important in winter. If you have a car, make sure it is ready for the cold weather. Keep the gas tank as nearly full as you can. This will keep water out of the tank and will be a reserve in case you get into trouble. If a storm traps you in your car, there are some steps you should take for your own safety. Do not tend to walk to find help. You may quickly lose your way in blowing and drifting snow. Your chances of being found are better if you stay in your car. Keep a downwind window open slightly for fresh air. Freezing rain can seal off your car and lock you inside. Run the engine and heater once in a while. Keep the same downwind

window open while the engine is running. Make sure that snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Clap your hands and move your arms and legs from time to time. Do not stay in one position too long. But, do not move too much. Exercise warms you up, but it also causes you to lose body heat. If more than one person is in the car, do not sleep at the same time. One person should always be awake. If you are alone, stay awake as long as you can. Turn on the inside light at night. This would make your car more visible to rescue crews. Don’t panic. Stay with your car. Question 16-18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. What does the speaker say you should do in winter with your car? 17. What should you avoid doing if a storm traps you in the car?

18. Why is too much exercise undesirable when you are trapped in a car by a winter storm?

Passage Two

The topic of my talk today is gift-giving. Everybody likes to receive gifts, right? So you may think that

gift-giving is a universal custom, but actually the rules of gift-giving vary quite a lot. And not knowing them can result in great embarrassment. In North America the rules are fairly simple. If you are invited to someone's home for dinner, bring wine or flowers or a small item from your country. Among friends, family and business

associates, we generally don’t give gifts on other occasions except on someone’s birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on other hand, give gifts quite frequently, often to thank someone for business gifts, they do follow some formal customs when visiting homes, such as bringing flowers. The type and color of flowers, however, can carry special meaning. Today, we have seen some broad differences in gift-giving. I could go on with additional examples, but let’s not miss the main point here. If we are not aware of and sensitive to cultural differences, the possibilities for miscommunication and conflicts are enormous. Whether we learn about these differences by reading a book, or by living abroad, our goal must be to respect differences among people in order to get along successfully with our global neighbors.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. What does the speaker say about gift-giving of North Americans? 20. What do we learn about the Japanese concerning gift-giving? 21. What point does the speaker make at the end of the talk?

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Passage Three

Claudette Rigo is a reporter for a French newspaper. Her assignment for last five years has been in Washington and American politics. She reports the current political news for her paper.

The column explains American politics to her readers in France. They often find it very difficult to understand the United States and Americans. Claudette lives in a small house in a fashionable section of Washington. She entertains a great deal. Her guests are usually government officials, diplomats, lawyers and other newspaper people. When she isn’t entertaining, she goes out to dinners and parties. In spite of her busy social life, Claudette works very hard. The parties are really work for her, because reporters frequently get news stories just by talking and listening to people. Claudette also has a small office in the building downtown. She goes there every morning to write up her stories and send them to Paris. Her column is published every Monday, so she usually spends a large part of the weekend working on it at home. Claudette spends a month in France every year, so that she won’t forget how to speak French. In spite of all of her experience in Washington, Claudette may be transferred. This is an election year in the United States when the people elect a new president. When the election is over, Claudette thinks that her newspaper in Pairs may change her assignment. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. What do we learn about the column Claudette writes? 23. What does Claudette usually do on weekends?

24. Why does Claudette spend a month in France every year?

25. What might happen to Claudette after this year’s American presidential election?

Section C

According to American law, if someone is accused of a crime, he is considered innocent until the court proves the person is guilty. To arrest a person, the police have to be reasonably sure that a crime has been committed. The police must give the suspect the reasons why they are arresting him and tell him his rights under the law. Then, the police take the suspect to the police station where the name of the person and the charges against him are

formally listed. The next step is for the suspect to go before a judge. The judge decides whether the suspect should be kept in jail or released. If the suspect has no previous criminal record and the judge feels that he will return to court rather than run away, he can go free. Otherwise the suspect must put up bail. At this time too, the judge will appoint a court lawyer to defend the suspect if he can’t afford one. The suspect returns to court a week or two later. A lawyer from the district attorney’s office presents a case against the suspect. The attorney may present evidence as well as witnesses. The judge then decides whether there is enough reason to hold a trial. The American Justice System is very complex, and sometimes operates slowly. However, every step is designed to protect the rights of the people. These individual rights are the foundation of the American government.

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参

【作文范文】 Student Pavilion

Were I supposed to introduce one place in my campus for my foreign friend, the first place come up to our mind automatically is the student pavilion.

The reason why I am in favor of it is that student pavilion plays a positive role in improving students’ studies. Due to their heavy schedules, students are often busy with textbooks and seldom expose themselves to a colorful life. But the place which holds a variety of activities from time to time range from academic to recreational, such as academic reports, speech contests, painting’s clubs, etc. All these activities provide opportunities for students to enrich their knowledge and relax themselves.

All in all, student pavilion opens the door for students to develop and enjoy themselves. I am sure if you come to the student pavilion, you’ll be bound to love it.

1-8: BACDBADB 9-11: CDA 12-15: DACB 16-18: BAC 19-21: DCB 22-25: CABD

26.innocent 27.committed 28.charge 29.released 30.rather than 31.appoint 32.evidence 33.hold a trial 34.Designed

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35.foundation

Part Ⅲ

36-45: NEFLJ MIGKO 46-55: HCALN FHMDJ 56-65: ACBCB DBCDA

Translation

To improve fairness of education, China has invested over 36 billion CNY for the betterment of education facilities in rural areas and the promotion of compulsory education in the rural areas of central and western

regions. These funds have been used to improve education facilities and purchase books, bringing benefits to over 160 thousand pupils and high school students. The funds have also been used to purchase musical and painting instruments. Now the students in rural areas can have music and painting classes like those children in costal cities. Some students who have been transferred to schools in cities to receive better education have also come back to local rural schools.