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2011年12月大学英语四级真题及参考答案

2011年12月大学英语四级真题及参考答案
2011年12月大学英语四级真题及参考答案

2011年12月大学英语四级真题

Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong Will by commenting on the humorous saying, “Quitting smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I’ve done it hundreds of times.” You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

注意:此部分试题在答题卡1上。

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7 choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentence with the information given in the passage.

Why Integrity Matters

What Is Integrity?

The key to integrity is consistency- not only setting high personal standards for oneself (honesty, responsibility, respect for others, fairness) but also living up to those standards each and every day. One who has integrity is bound by and follows moral and ethical (道德上的) standards even when making life’s hard choices, choices which may be clouded by stress, pressure to succeed, or temptation.

What happens if we lie, cheat, steal, or violate other ethical standards? We feel disappointed in ourselves and ashamed. But a lapse (缺失) of integrity also affects our relationships with others. Trust is essential in any important relationship, whether personal or professional. Who can trust someone who is dishonest or unfair? Thus integrity must be one of our most important goals. Risky Business

We are each responsible for our own decisions, even if the decision, making process has been undermined by stress or peer pressure. The real test of character is whether we can learn from our mistake, by understanding why we acted as we did and then exploring ways to avoid similar problems in the future.

Making ethical decisions is a critical part of avoiding future problems. We must learn to recognize risks, because if we can’t see the risks we’re taking, we can’t make responsible choices. To identify risks, we need to know the rules and be aware of the facts. For example, one who doesn’t know the rules a about plagiarism (剽窃) may accidentally use words or ideas without giving proper credit or one who fails to keep careful research notes may unintentionally fail to quote and cite sources as required. But the fact that such a violation is ―unintentional‖ does not excuse the misconduct, Ignorance is not a defense.

“But Everybody Does It”

Most people who get in trouble do know the rules and facts but manage to fool themselves about the risks they’re taking by using excuses: ―Everyone else does it.‖―I’m not hurting anyone‖,

or ―I really need this grade.‖ Excuses can get very elaborate: ―I know I’m look at another’s exam, even though I’m supposed to keep my eyes on my own paper, but that’s not cheating because I’m just checking my answers, not copying.‖ We must be honest about our actions and avoid excuses, if we fool ourselves into believing we’re not doing anything wrong, we can’t see the real choice we’re making - and that leads to bad decisions.

To avoid fooling yourself, watch out for excuses and try this test: Ask how you would feel if your actions were public and anyone could be watching over your shoulder. If you’d rather hide your actions, that’s an indication that you’re taking a risk and rationalizing it to yourself. Evaluating Risks

To decide whether a risk is worth taking, you must examine the consequences, in the future as well as right now, negative as well as positive, and to others as well as to yourself. Those who take risks they later regret usually focus on immolate benefits and simply haven’t considered what might go wrong. The consequences of getting caught are serious and may include a ―O‖ on a test or assignment, an ―F‖ in the class, suspension (暂令停学) or dismissal from school and a ruined reputation. In fact, when you break a role or law, you lose control over your life and give others the power to impose punishment that you have no control over. This is an extremely vulnerable (脆弱的) position. There may be some matters of life and death or highest principle, which might justify such a risk, but there aren’t many things that fall in this category.

Getting Away with it - Or Not

Those who don’t get caught pay an even higher price. A cheater doesn’t learn from the test, which deprives (剥夺) him her of an education. Cheating undermines confidence and independence: the cheater is a fraud, and knows that without dishonesty, he/she would have failed. Cheating destroys self-respect and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, guilty and afraid of getting caught.

Worst of all, a cheater who doesn’t get caught the first time usually cheats again, not only because he/she is farther behind, but also because it seems ―easier.‖ This slippery slope of eroding ethics and bigger risks leads only to disaster. Eventually, the cheater gets caught, and the later he/she gets caught, the worse the consequences.

Cheating Hurts Other, Too

Cheaters often feel invisible, as if their actions ―don’t count‖ and don’t really hurt anyone. But individual choices have an intense cumulative (累积的) effect. Cheating can spread like a disease. Recent statistics suggest 30%or more of college students cheat. If a class is graded on a curve, cheating hurts others’ grades. Even if there is no curve, cheating ―poisons‖ the classroom, and others may feel pressured to join in. (―If I don’t cheat I can’t compete with those who do‖) Cheating also has a destructive impact on teachers. The real reward of good teaching is seeing students learn. But a cheater says. ―I’m not interested in what you’re trying to teach, all I care about is stealing a grade, regardless of the effect on others.‖ The end result is a destructive attack on the quality of your education. Finally, cheating can hurt the reputation of the university and harm those who worked hard for their degree.

Why Integrity Matters

If cheating becomes the norm, then we are in big trouble. We must rely on the honesty and good faith of others, if not, we couldn’t put money in the bank, buy food, clothing, or medicine

from others, drive across a bridge, get on a plane, go to the dentist--the list is endless. There are many examples of the vast harm that is caused when individuals forget or ignore the effect their dishonesty can have. The savings and loan scandal, the stock market and junk bond swindles, and, of course, Watergate, have undermined the faith of many Americans in the integrity of political and economic leaders and society as a whole. Such incidents take a tremendous toll on our nation’s economy and our individual well-being. For example, but for the savings and loan debacle, there might be funds available to reduce the national debt and pay for education.

In sum, we all have a common stake in our school, our community, and our society. Our actions do matter. It is essential that we act with integrity in order to build the kind of world in which we want to live.

注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1. A person of integrity not only sets high moral and ethical standards but also _______.

A) sticks to them in their daily life

B) makes them known to others

C) understands their true values

D) sees that others also follow them

2. What role does integrity play in personal and professional relationships?

A) It helps to create team spirit

B) It facilitates communication

C) It is the basis of mutual trust

D) It inspires mutual respect

3. why must we learn to identify the risks we are going to take?

A) To ensure we make responsible choices.

B) To avoid being overwhelmed by stress.

C) So that we don’t break any rules.

D) So that we don’t run into trouble.

4. Violation of a rule is misconduct even if _______?

A) it has caused no harm.

B) it is claimed to be unintentional.

C) it has gone unnoticed.

D) it is committed with good intentions.

5. What should one do if he doesn’t wish to fool himself?

A) Avoid making excuses.

B) Listen to other people’s advice.

C) Make his intensions public.

D) Have others watch over his shoulder.

6. Those who take risks they regret later on _______.

A) will often become more cautious

B) are usually very aggressive

C) value immediate benefits most.

D) may lose everything in the end

7. According to the author, a cheater who doesn’t get caught right away will _______.

A) pay more dearly

B) become more confident

C) be widely admired

D) feel somewhat lucky

8. Cheaters at exam don’t care about their education, all they care about is how to __________.

9. Integrity matters in that all social activities rely on ___________.

10. Many Americans lost faith in the integrity of their political leaders as a result of __________.

Part III Listening Comprehension (35 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 2 with a single line through the centre.

注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

11. A) Read the notice on the window.

B) Go and ask the staff.

C) Get a new bus schedule.

D) Board the bus to Cleveland.

12. A) He was looking forward to seeing the giraffes.

B) He enjoyed watching the animal performance.

C) He got home too late to see the TV special.

D) He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program.

13. A) She wants to take the most direct way.

B) She may be late for the football game.

C) She is worried about missing her flight.

D) She is currently caught in a traffic jam.

14. A) At a restaurant. B) In a fish shop.

C) At a clinic. D) On a fishing boat.

15. A) He is an experienced sales manager.

B) He is being interviewed for a job.

C) He is a close friend of the woman.

D) He is good at answering tricky questions.

16. A) The man should consider his privacy first.

B) The man will choose a low-rent apartment.

C) The man is not certain if he can find a quieter place.

D) The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.

17. A) The woman is going to make her topic more focused.

B) The man and the woman are working on a joint project.

C) One should choose a broad topic for a research paper.

D) It took a lot of time to get the man on the right track.

18. A) They went camping this time last year.

B) They didn’t quite enjoy their last picnic.

C) They learned to cooperate under harsh conditions.

D) They weren’t experienced in organizing picnics.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. A) He likes Sweden better than England.

B) He prefers hot weather to cold weather.

C) He is an Englishman living in Sweden.

D) He visits London nearly every winter.

20. A) The bad weather. B) The gloomy winter.

C) The cold houses. D) The long night.

21. A) Delightful. B) Painful.

C) Depressing. D) Refreshing.

22. A) They often stay up late reading.

B) They work hard and play hard.

C) They like to go camping in summer.

D) They try to earn more and spend more.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

23. A) English Literature. B) Management.

C) French. D) Public Administration.

24. A) English teaching. B) Staff training.

C) Careers guidance. D) Psychological counseling.

25. A) Its generous scholarship. B) Its worldwide fame.

C) Its well-designed courses. D) Its pleasant environment.

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 2 with

a single line through the centre.

注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

Passage One

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

26. A) Characteristics of Japanese artists.

B) Some features of Japanese culture.

C) The art of Japanese brush painting.

D) The uniqueness of Japanese art.

27. A) To calm themselves down.

B) To enhance concentration.

C) To show their impatience.

D) To signal lack of interest.

28. A) How listeners in different cultures show respect.

B) How speakers can win approval from the audience.

C) How speakers can misunderstand the audience.

D) How different Western and Eastern art forms are.

Passage Two

Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.

29. A) Directing personnel evaluation.

B) Buying and maintaining equipment.

C) Drawing up plans for in-service training.

D) Interviewing and recruiting employees.

30. A) Some of his equipment was damaged in a fire.

B) The training program he ran was a failure.

C) Two of his workers were injured at work.

D) Two of his employees committed theft.

31. A) A better relationship with his boss.

B) Advancement to a higher position.

C) A better-paying job in another company.

D) Improvement in the company’s management.

32. A) She has more self-confidence than Chris.

B) She works with Chris in the same division.

C) She has more management experience than Chris.

D) She is competing with Chris for the new job.

Passage Three

Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

33. A) They help us see the important values of culture.

B) They guide us in handling human relationship.

C) They help us express ourselves more effectively.

D) They are an infinite source of human knowledge.

34. A) Their wording may become different.

B) The values they reflect may change.

C) Their origins can no longer be traced.

D) They may be misinterpreted occasionally.

35. A) Certain values are shared by a large number of cultures.

B) Some proverbs are assuming more and more importance.

C) Old proverbs are constantly replaced by new ones.

D) Certain values have always been central to a culture.

Section C

Directions: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 numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

Our lives are woven together. As much as I enjoy my own (36) _____, I no longer imagine I can get through a (37) _____ day much less all my life, (38) _____ on my own. Even if I am on (39) _____ in the mountains, I am eating food someone else has grown, living in a house someone else has built, wearing clothes someone else has (40) _____ from cloth woven by others, using (41) _____ someone else is distributing to my house. (42) _____ of interdependence is everywhere; we are on this (43) _____ together.

As I was growing up, (44) ___________________________________________________. ―Make your own way‖,‖ Stand on your own two feet‖ or my mother’s favorite remark when I was face-to-face with consequences of some action: Now that you’ve made your bed, lie on it. Total independence is a dominant thing in our culture. I imagine that (45) ________________________ _________________________________________. But the teaching was shaped by our cultural imagines. And instead, I grew up believing that I was supposed to be totally independent and consequently became very reluctant to ask for help.

(46) ______________________________________________________________________.

Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 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 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 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.

With the world’s population estimated to grow from six to nine billion by 2050, researchers. businesses and governments are already dealing with the impact this increase will have on everything from food and water to infrastructure (基础设施) and jobs. Underling all this 47 will be the demand for energy, which is expected to double over the next 40 years.

Finding the resources to meet this demand in a __48__ sustainable way is the cornerstone (基石) of our nation’s energy security, and will be one of the major __49__ of the 21st century. Alternative forms of energy- bio-fuels, wind and solar, to name a few are __50__ being funded and developed, and will play a growing __51__ in the world’s energy supply. But experts say that even when __52__, alternative energy sources will likely meet only about 30% of the world’s energy needs by 2050.

For example, even with __53__ investments, such as the $93 million for wind energy development __54__ in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, important alternative energy sources such as wind and bio-fuels __55__ only about 1% of the market today.

Energy and sustainability experts say the answer to our future energy needs will likely come from a lot of __56__ both traditional and alternative.

注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

Section B

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 chokes 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 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.

Boys’ schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.

Far from the traditional image of a culture of aggressive masculinity (阳刚), the absence of girls gives boys the chance to develop without pressure to conform to a stereotype. a US study says.

Boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to conform to the ―boy code‖ of hiding their emotions to be a ―real man‖.

The findings of the study so against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.

Tony Little, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being faded by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.

The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when their female peers do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.

But in single-sex schools teachers can tailor lessons to boys’learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the study’s author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.

Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with ―boy-focused‖ approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute vision learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given ―hands-on‖ lessons where they are allowed to walk around. ―Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine (女性的) and prefer the modem genre (类型) in which violence and sexism are major themes, ―James wrote.

Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel they had to conform to a stereotype that men should be ―masterful and in charge‖ in relationships. ―In mixed schools boys feel compelled to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means, ― the study reported.

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57. The author believes that a single-sex school would __________.

A) force boys to hide their emotions to be ―real men‖

B) help to cultivate masculine aggressiveness in boys

C) encourage boys to express their emotions more freely

D) naturally reinforce in boys the traditional image of a man

58. It is commonly believed that in a mixed school boys __________.

A) Perform relatively better C) behave more responsibly

B) grow up more healthily D) receive a better education

59. What does Tony Little say about the British education system?

A) It fails more boys than girls academically.

B) It focuses more on mixed school education.

C) It fails to give boys the attention they need.

D) It places more pressure on boys than on girls.

60. According to Abigail James, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is __________.

A) teaching can be tailored to suit the characteristics of boys

B) boys can focus on their lessons without being distracted

C) boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested in

D) teaching can be designed to promote boys’ team spirit

61. Which of the following is characteristic of boys according to Abigail James’ report?

A) They enjoy being in charge. C) They have sharper vision.

B) They conform to stereotypes. D) They are violent and sexist.

Passage Two

Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.

It’s an annual argument. Do we or do we not go on holiday? My partner says no because the boiler could go, or the roof fall off and we have no savings to save us. I say you only live once and we work hard and what’s the point if you can’t go on holiday. The joy of a recession means no argument next year - we just won’t go.

Since money is known to be one of the things most likely to bring a relationship to its knees, we should be grateful. For many families the recession means more than not booking a holiday A YouGov poll of 2, 000 people found 22% said they were arguing more with their partners because of concerns about money. What’s less clear is whether divorce and separation rates rise in a recession – financial pressures mean couples argue more but make splitting up less affordable. A recent research shows arguments about money were especially damaging to couples. Disputes were characterized by intense verbal (言语上的) aggression, tended to be repeated and not resolved and made men, more than women, extremely angry.

Kim Stephenson, an occupational psychologist, believes money is such a big deal because of what it symbolizes, which may be different things to men and women. ―People can say the same things about money but have different ideas of what it’s for.‖ he explains. ―They’ll say it’s to save to spend, for security, for freedom, to show someone you love them.‖ He says men are more likely to see money as a way of buying status and of showing their parents that they’ve achieved something.

―The biggest problem is that couples assume each other know what’s going on with their finances, but they don’t. There seems to be more of a taboo (禁忌) about talking about money than about death. But you both need to know what you’re doing, who’s paying what into the joint account and how much you keep separately. In a healthy relationship, you don’t have to agree about money, but you have to talk about it.‖

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62. What does the author say about vacationing?

A) People enjoy it all the more during a recession.

B) Few people can afford it without working hard.

C) It makes all the hard work worthwhile.

D) It is the chief cause of family disputes.

63. What does the author mean by saying ―money is known ... to bring a relationship to its

knees‖(Line 1, Para. 2)?

A) Money is considered to be the root of all evils.

B) Some people sacrifice their dignity for money.

C) Few people can resist the temptation of money.

D) Disputes over money may rain a relationship.

64. The YouGov poll of 2, 000 people indicates that in a recession __________.

A) conflicts between couples tend to rise

B) it is more expensive for couples to split up

C) couples show more concern for each other

D) divorce and separation rates increase

65. What does Kim Stephenson believe?

A) Money is often a symbol of a person’s status.

B) Money means a great deal to both and women.

C) Men and women spend money on different things.

D) Men and women view money in different ways.

66. The author suggests at the end of the passage that couples should __________.

A) put their money together instead of keeping it separately

B) make efforts to reach agreement on their family budgets

C) discuss money matters to maintain a healthy relationship

D) avoid arguing about money matters to remain romantic

Part V Cloze (15 minutes) Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each bland there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

Employers fear they will be unable to recruit students with the skills they need as the economic recovery kicks in, a new survey __67__.

Nearly half of the organizations told researchers they were already struggling to find __68__ with skills in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). __69__ even more companies expect to experience __70__ of employees with STEM skills in the next three years.

The Confederation of British Industry __71__ businesses and organizations across the public and __72__ sectors, which together employ 2.4 million people.

Half are __73__ they will not be able to fill graduate posts in the coming years, while a third said they would not be able to __74__ enough employees with the right A-level skills.

―__75__ we move further role recovery and businesses plan __76__ growth, the demand for people with high-quality skills and qualifications will __77__,‖said Richard Lambert, Director General, CBI. ―Firms say it is already hard to find people with the right __78__ or engineering skills. The new government must make it a top __79__ to encourage more young people to study science-related __80__.‖

The survey found that young people would improve their job prospects __81__ they studied business, maths, English and physics or chemistry at A-level. The A-levels that employers __82__ least are psychology and sociology. And while many employers don’t insist on a __83__ degree subject. A third prefer to hire those with a STEM-related subject.

The research __84__ worries about the lack of progress in improving basic skills in the UK __85__. Half of the employer expressed worries about employees’basic literacy and numeracy (计算) skills, while the biggest problem is with IT skills, 86two-thirds reported concerns.

67. A) submits B) reveals C) launches D) generates

68. A) audience B) officials C) partners D) staff

69. A) while B) because C) for D) although

70. A) exits B) shortages C) absences D) departures

71. A) surveyed B) searched C) exposed D) exploited

72. A) collective B) private C) personal D) civil

73. A) confronted B) conformed C) concerned D) confused

74. A) bind B) attain C) transfer D) recruit

75. A) Lest B) Unless C) Before D) As

76. A) with B) for C) on D) by

77. A) dominate B) stretch C) enforce D) intensify

78. A) creative B) technical C) narrative D) physical

79. A) priority B) option C) challenge D) judgment

80. A) procedures B) academics C) thoughts D) subjects

81. A) until B) since C) whereas D) if

82. A) rate B) discuss C) order D) observe

83. A) typical B) particular C) positive D) general

84. A) highlighted B) prescribed C) focused D) touched

85. A) masses B) workforce C) faculty D) communities

86. A) what B) whom C) where D) why

Part VI Translation (5 minutes) Directions:Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets Please write your translation on Answer Sheer 2.

注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答,只需写出译文部分。

87. Charity groups organized various activities to __________ (为地震幸存者筹款).

88. Linda __________ (不可能收到我的电子邮件): otherwise, she would have replied.

89. It’s my mother __________ (一直在鼓励我不要灰心)when I have difficulties in my studies.

90. The publishing house has to __________ (考虑这部小说的受欢迎程度).

91. It is absolutely wrong to __________ (仅仅以金钱来定义幸福).

2011年12月英语四级真题答案

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)

1-7: ACABA CA 8. steal a grade 9.honesty and good faith 10.the Watergate scandal

Part III Listening Comprehension

11—15 BDCAB 16—18 DAB 19—22 CCCB 23—25 CCD 26—28 CBA 29—32 BDBD 33—34 ABA

Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)

Section A

47 H growth 48 A stable 49 N challenges 50 O certainly

51 D role 52 M combined 53 C significant 54 G included

55 K comprise 56 B solutions

Section B

57—61 CACAC 62—66 CDADC

Part V Cloze

67. B reveals 68. D staff 69. A while 70. B shortages

71. A surveyed 72. B private 73. C concerned 74. D recruit

75. D As 76. B for 77. D intensify 78. B technical

79. A priority 80. D subjects 81. D if 82. A rate

83. B particular 84. A highlighted 85. B workforce 86. C where

Part VI Translation

87. Charity groups organized various activities to raise money for the survivors of the earthquake. (为地震幸存者筹款)

88. Linda couldn’t have received my e-mail (不可能收到我的电子邮件), otherwise, she could have replied.

89. It’s my mother who/that keeps encouraging me not to lose heart (一直鼓励我不要灰心) when

I have difficulties in my study.

90. The publishing house has to consider the popularity of this novel. (考虑这本小说的受欢迎程度)。

91. It’s wrong to define happiness only by money.(仅仅以金钱来定义幸福)

2011年12月英语四级真题答案解析

Part I Writing

【标准版】Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong Will

Nothing runs smoothly in our life. To achieve things successfully, a strong will is essential. Life is like a Marathon. Many people can’t get to the terminal. This is not because they are lack of vitality but because their will of success is not strong enough.

To take quitting smoking as an example, some regard it as a piece of cake. They make up their minds to quit it in the morning, but in the evening they feel that the smell of cigarettes is tempting. Their throats are sore, their mouths are thirsty, and their hands are shaking. After the painful mental struggle, they tell themselves that ―One cigarette is enough. Just take one, and the next day I will quit it.‖ By doing this, they surrender to their weak will. In the end, they have quitted smoking ―a hundred times‖, but in no time they succeed.

Just like quitting smoking, nothing succeeds without a strong will. To be successful in one’s life, a strong will means that you know where you go and you will persist on the road you choose. Undoubtedly success belongs to those who overcome their weak will and who hang in there until the last minute.

【文章点评】

本文属于话题类作文,只看题目―Nothing Succeeds without a strong will‖考生会觉得比较抽象,难以下手。细看题目说明中给出了提示,要求考生结合戒烟屡次不成功的幽默引语对该话题进行分析阐述。

总体来说,这是一篇―中等偏上‖的考生作文。本文先点题指出―坚强意志‖的重要性;第二段从反面举例阐述——具体描写了意志不坚定者的心理活动,阐述为什么会戒烟失败;最后从戒烟延伸到生活中的其他事情,并复述坚强意志的内涵,点题收尾。

总体上来看,文章思路清晰,采用了生动的比喻和形象的心理描写,语言流畅,用语地道。但一些重复表达(如第二段和第三段中的weak will)显得单调,可用shaky ones, weak-willed persons,the strong-willed等灵活表达。在备考中,多积累不同表达,相信会写出更生动的文章。

在论述上,叙述略显罗嗦。第二段心理描写过多,虽然流畅生动,但却使这篇考场作文超过了规定字数,反而成为失分点,这一点要引以为戒。

【高分版】Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong Will

As we have read from above, quitting-smoking seems easy, but in reality it is rarely achieved. There is something provoking and interesting in this paradox, just because sword does not wear the stone as dripping water does.

The ability to do something over and over again in a short time may imply its easiness, but in a long run, a lifetime maybe, things turn out to be quite the opposite. Also, as is often the case, one may have obtained all the tools and opportunities to achieve something, but in the end they still fail due to the will shortage.

So how could we avoid the dilemma? Here is the prime condition of success: will and perseverance. Concentrate you energy, thought and mind exclusively on the business in which you are engaged, hang on in there and be patient, for, as Emerson put it, no one can cheat you out of your ultimate success but yourself.

【文章点评】

本次四级作文探讨的话题是成功与毅力之间的关系,话题不算新,一般考生对此都比较熟悉,

所以对考生来说难度不大。写好这篇作文,需要抓住两点,一是紧跟题目要求,即对上述幽默性的话语做出评论,二是在评论的基础上要亮出自己的观点。

范文开头第一句即一针见血地对上述幽默性话语做出总结性概括,即戒烟看似简单实则很难,随后指出该话语本质上是一个悖论,并且以一个―水滴石穿‖的俗语来指出困难所在,这句也是本文的一个亮点,体现作者在西方俗语方面丰富的知识储备。

第二段作者则进一步深入分析该话语,指出做某事在短期看来很容易,长期来看,恰恰相反,人们做事的结果也因此总是失败,原因则在最后一句点出:缺乏毅力。

第三段作者进一步给出了自己的观点,告诉大家如何避免陷入这种两难境地:首要条件即需要坚强的意志和长期的坚持。最后再以艾默生的一句名言―没人能够骗你远离你最终的成功,除非你自己承认失败‖来总结全文,切中主题,铿锵有力。

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)

1.【答案】A) sticks to them in their daily life

【解析】第一题的答案就在全文第一句。关键词是not only…. But also…. ,关键句是The key to integrity is consistency--not only setting high personal standards for oneself (honesty, responsibility, respect for others, fairness) but also living up to those standards each day. 这里的live up to 和选项里的stick to 属于同义替换。

2.【答案】C) It is the basis of mutual trust

【解析】关键词是personal and professional,关键句是Trust is essential in any important relationship, whether personal or professional. Who can trust someone who is dishonest or unfair? Thus, integrity must be one of our most important goals.

结合紧接着的问句,我们很容易锁定trust这个选项。

3.【答案】A. To ensure we make responsible choices.

【解析】关键词是identify the risks,关键句是Making ethical decisions is a critical part of avoiding future problems. We must learn to recognize risks, because if we can't see the risks we're taking, we can't make responsible choices. 所以答案很明显是A。

4.【答案】B. it is claimed to be unintentional.

【解析】关键词是misconduct,关键句是But the fact that such a violation is "unintentional" does not excuse the misconduct. 和原文意义高度一致的,就是这个unintentional。因此答案是:B. it is claimed to be unintentional.

5. 【答案】A. Avoid making excuses.

【解析】关键词是fool oneself,关键句是To avoid fooling yourself, watch out for excuses and try this test这里的watch out for 和选项里的avoid属于同义替换。所以答案是A。

6.【答案】C. value immediate benefits most.

【解析】关键词是regret later,关键句是Those who take risks they later regret usually focus on immediate benefits ("what's in it for me")。很明显,选项value immediate benefits most 是正确答案。这里的value 和focus on 属于同义替换。

7.【答案】A) pay more dearly

【解析】关键词是get caught,关键句是Those who don't get caught pay an even higher price. 这里的higher price 和选项里的more dearly 属于同义替换。所以答案是A。

8. 【答案】steal a grade

【解析】关键词:care about

关键句:I'm not interested in what you're trying to teach; all I care about is stealing a grade, regardless of the effect on others."

9.【答案】honesty and good faith

【解析】关键词是rely on,关键句是We must rely on the honesty and good faith of others every day.

10.【答案】the Watergate scandal

【解析】关键词是political and economic leaders,关键句是Watergate, have undermined the faith of many Americans in the integrity of political and economic leaders and society as a whole.

Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)

Section A【解析】这是一篇讨论能源资源的说明文,话题是考生比较熟悉的能源问题,不断增长的人口与可再生资源的矛盾该如何解决。文中指出能源的一些可替代形式如生物能源、风能太阳能等可再生资源将在未来发挥越来越重要的作用。但是专家指出,即使这些资源储备量惊人,但是到2050年也只能满足世界30%的需求。文章最后两段探讨了各能源在市场上的需求,以及解决未来能源需求的其他方案。

总体来说,这篇文章理解难度不大,填空难度适中,所选词汇也都是四级考纲的词汇。选项较具有干扰项,多为c和s开头的单词,考生在考试时要特别注意。

Section B

Passage One【解析】这篇文章针对传统的男女生一起上学,一起接受教育提出了质疑。作者从文章一开头就表明了自己的看法:对于男生而言,单性教育,即男生们一起上学会对男生的身心发展更为有利。文中出现一个短语,received wisdom,即是―人们普遍的看法,公认的看法‖。也是作者所批判的一种观点。传统观点认为,男生和女生混合教育会对男生发展更有利。

但是作者认为单性教育对男生有以下几个好处:可以让男生们更自由地表达自己的情感,可以学习自己感兴趣的艺术,舞蹈,音乐等学科。不用去遵守人们在传统印象中对男生的期盼。而且单性教育可以针对男生的身心发展特点而制定学习计划。

并且作者觉得,目前英国教育把女生当做关注重点,忽视了对男生的重视。

Passage Two【解析】这是一篇关于金钱对夫妻关系的影响的文章。文中第一段主要通过度假这件事来体现不同人对待金钱的不同态度。作者认为人只能活一次,如果不能去度假的话,那么工作再努力也没有意义。第二段主要谈到了大萧条时期,不太良好的经济状况常常会影响夫妻关系,可能会导致争吵,甚至会导致离婚或者分居的成本增加,对夫妻感情造成伤害。第三段讲了Kim Stephenson,一个心理学家的观点,即男人和女人对待金钱的态度是不一样的,男人把金钱看作是得到社会地位的途径,看作向父母展现自己成功的一种方式。第四段,作者建议夫妻可以对金钱持有不同的观点,但是不可以对它采取回避的态度,避而不谈。相对来说,这篇文章的难度比较大。文章看懂并不难,但是题目中,推理题和大意题比较多,需要在充分理解作者意图,了解文章主旨的基础上,才能选出正确答案。

Part V Cloze

67.【答案】reveals

【解析】第一段提出话题,―据一项最新调查显示,现在的雇主们害怕他们雇不到符合要求的毕业生‖,launch意思为―发起一场运动‖,submit意为―提交,服从‖,generate生成,reveal 透露,揭露,显示。这里根据段意,reveal最合适。

68.【答案】staff

【解析】根据句意,基本有一半的组织机构告诉调查者他们在努力寻找具有四个方面(科学、技术、工程和数学)才能的职员。这里partners,audience, officials显然不符合题意。

69.【答案】while

【解析】这里和前面已经叙述的事实构成并列,―同时,更多公司预测,接下来的三年他们都将会遭遇雇员四缺现象(科学、技术、工程和数学知识技能欠缺)‖,因此排除其他三项。选while。

70.【答案】shortages

【解析】由第二段句首struggling可判断,机构组织寻找这些人才非常不易,那么这种人才

显然是不够的,短缺的。absence是表示―缺席,不在‖,不能描述短缺,因此排除。此题的另一个关键是确定experience的词性,动词。

71.【答案】surveyed

【解析】第三段用一句话简介经过工业联盟调查了69个行业和组织,首先排除D和C,search 是指搜查;细查某处以搜寻某人或某物,搜索;而survey是指调查某部分人的行为、意见等(通常以询问方式进行),符合题意。

72.【答案】private

【解析】根据上一题的意思,调查在公共和私人部门中展开,后面一句的together暗示and 后面的这个空是和―公共的‖对立的,因此填private。

73.【答案】concerned

【解析】第四段描写了这个调查的具体情况。有一半人…,这里缺少动词,confront一般和with连用,conform 符合,遵照,confuse 使混乱,使困惑,这里根据上下文的意思,雇主们都担心这种现象的发生,因此选concerned, be concerned 担心的,烦恼的,忧虑的。74.【答案】recruit

【解析】本题考查词义辨析,三分之一的被调查者坦言他们可能顾不到符合相应资质的雇员,只有recruit符合题意。

75.【答案】As

【解析】根据句子结构判断,前半句是一个伴随状语,―随着…的深入进行,…需求越来越强‖,而不是条件状语或让步状语。

76.【答案】for

【解析】这里考查介词搭配。这里侧重于描述执行进展的计划的目的,选for。

77.【答案】intensify

【解析】本题考查词义辨析。根据前文,这种需求是不断增加的,intensify 增强,强化,变激烈;dominate指在…中占主导地位,这里并没有给出一个具体的范围,不符合句意。enforce 实施,执行;stretch 伸展。

78.【答案】technical

【解析】本题比较简单,属于送分题。前卖第二段已经指出在四个方面技能欠缺,选项中显然只有technical符合文意。

79.【答案】priority

【解析】这里考查短语固定搭配。make…a top priority 让…成为首要任务,当务之急。80.【答案】subjects

【解析】这里鼓励年轻人学习科学相关的学科,从倒数第二段也可判断。academy 学院,研究院;procedure 步骤,程序,thought 思想,不符题意,排除。

81.【答案】if

【解析】这里考查考生对前后两个完整的句子的关系的理解,主句中的would是一个虚拟语气的标志词,据此代入选项if,通读上下文,符合题意之后确定。

82.【答案】rate

【解析】词义辨析题。rate评定某人、某事物的价值;order 命令,整理;discuss 讨论,论述,observe 观察,遵守。根据文意,雇主们认为A-levels中价值最低的学科是心理学和社会学,因此选rate。

83.【答案】particular

【解析】文章指出现在雇主们需要的是具备Stem四方面素质的人才,因此许多雇主们不赞成对某一特殊学科的专业学位,而非typical典型的,general一般的,或者是积极的positive。

84.【答案】highlighted

【解析】词义辨析题。根据最后一句,该研究―强调‖ 对…的担忧, focus一般和on连用,其余两项意义不符。

85.【答案】workforce

【解析】词义辨析题。―提高英国劳动力的基本技能‖,masses 民众,faculty 全体教员,community 社区,团体;整篇文章都在讨论就业和雇佣,显然选workforce。

86.【答案】where

【解析】考查定语关系副词。这个定语从句完整,由此判断缺少关系副词,首先排除A,B 两个关系代词,再根据意思排除why。

Part VI Translation

87. Charity groups organized various activities to raise money for the survivors of the earthquake. (为地震幸存者筹款)

【解析】本题考察动词raise的用法。raise money 表示―筹款‖。同时考生要注意survivor (幸存者)的拼写。

88. Linda couldn’t have received my e-mail (不可能收到我的电子邮件), otherwise, she could have replied.

【解析】本题考察混合型虚拟语气。otherwise提示我们句子后半句是与过去事实相反(事实是Linda没有回复),因此用could+have+过去分词。句子前半句是在陈述一种事实,从句子后半句could have +过去分词我们可以推断前面―没有收到我的电子邮件‖也是在发生在过去,且对现在产生了影响(还没有收到回信),因此这里用现在完成时,could have +过去分词。

89. It’s my mother who/that keeps encouraging me not to lose heart (一直鼓励我不要灰心) when

I have difficulties in my study.

【解析】本题考察了强调句型和动词encourage的搭配。①强调句型it’s … that/who…

②encourage sb. (not) to do sth. 鼓励某人(不)做某事。

90. The publishing house has to consider the popularity of this novel. (考虑这本小说的受欢迎程度)。

【解析】本题考察了―考虑‖的表达,可以用动词consider,也可以用词组take… into consideration。同时考生要注意名词popularity (受欢迎程度) 的拼写。

91. It’s wrong to define happiness only by money.(仅仅以金钱来定义幸福)

【解析】本题考察了―定义‖的表达,为define。

Part III Listening Comprehension(听力原文)

Section A

11.

W: This crazy bus schedule has got me completely confused. I can’t figure out when my bus to Cleveland leaves?

M: Why don’t you just go to the ticket window and ask?

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

12.

W: I really enjoyed the TV special about giraffes last night. Did you get home in time to see it? W: Oh, yes, but I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing.

Q: What does the man mean?

13.

W: Airport, please. I’m running a little late. So just take the fastest way even if it’s not the most direct.

M: Sure, but there is a lot of traffic everywhere today because of the football game.

Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?

14.

W: May I make a recommendation, sir? Our seafood with this special sauce is very good.

M: Thank you, but I don’t eat shellfish. I’m allergic to it.

Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?

2013年12月大学英语四级听力真题(附原文及答案解析)

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