2013年6月英语四级考试真题以及答案(第1套).doc

2013年6月四级真题（第1套）Part Writing（30 minutes）Directions：For this partyou are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essayYou should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the importance of reading literatureYou should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。Part Listening Comprehension（30 minutes）Section ADirections：In this section，you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversationsAt the end ofeach conversation，one or more questions will be asked about what Was saidBoth the conversation and the questions will be spoken only onceAfter each question there will be apauseDuring the pause，you must read the four choices marked A，B，C and D，anddecide which is the best answerThen mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet lwith a single line through the centre注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。1A. The man found himself in a wrong placeB. The man is the managers business associate C. The woman was putting up a sign on the wallD. The woman is the managers secretary2A. He does not have sufficient data to go onB. He is sorry not to have helped the womanC. He needs help to interpret the dataD. He needs more tinle for the report3A. A friend from New YorkB. A message from TonyC. A change in the weatherD. A postal delivery4A. She does not like psychologyB. She does not like taking exanlsC. She is not a reliable source of informationD. She is not available until the end of next week5A. There is no need for the woman to be in a hurryB. The woman shouldnt make such a big fussC. The womans watch is twenty minutes fastD. He will help the woman CalTy the suitcase6A. She does not believe what her neighbors said B. She finds it hard to get along with MaryC. Mary and she have a lot in commonD. Mary is not so easy going as her7A. At an information serviceB. At a car wash pointC. At a dry cleanersD. At a repair shop8A. The man is already fed up with playing the pianoB. The piece of music the man played is very popularC. The woman came to the concert at the malls requestD. The mans unique talents are the envy of many peopleQuestions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard9A. He owned a small retail business in Michigan years agoB. He worked at the Brownstone Company for several yearsC. He has been working part-time in a school near DetroitD. He has taught Spanish for a couple of years at a local school10A. He would rather get a less demanding jobB. He likes to work in a company close to homeC. He is eager to find a job with an increased salaryD. He prefem a full-time job with more responsibility11A. TravelB. SportsC. Foreign languagesD. Computer games12A. whAt responsibilities he would haveB. When he is supposed to start workC. When he will be informed about his application D. What career opportunities her company can offerQuestions 13 to15 are based on the conversation you have just heard13A. She is over 50B. She is pregnantC. She has just finished her projectD. She is a good saleswoman14A. He works as a sales nlanagerB. He is the CEO of a giant companyC. He is good at business managementD. He takes good care of Lisa15A. It is well positioned to compete with the giantsB. It produces goods popular among local peopleC. It has been losing market share in recent years。D. It is in urgent need of further developmentSection BDirections：In this sectionyou will hear 3 short passagesAt the end of each passage,you will hear some questionsBoth the passage and the questions will be spoken only onceAfter you heara question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA，B，C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。Passage OneQuestions 16 to19 are based on the passage you have just heard16A. It is lined with tall treesB. It was widened recentlyC. It used to be dirty and disorderlyD. It has high buildings on both sides17A. They repaved it with rocksB. They beautified it with plantsC. They built public restrooms on it.D. They set upcooking facilities near it.18A. What makes life enjoyable.B. What a community meansC. How to work with toolsD. How to improve health19A. They were encouraged by the city officials praiseB. They were obliged to fulfill the signed contractC. They wanted to prove they were as capable as boysD. They derived happiness from the constructive worePassage TwoQuestions 20 to22 are based on the passage you have just heard20A. The majority of them find it interestin9B. The majority of them think it less important than computersC. Many of them consider it boring and old-fashionedD. Few of them read more than ten books a year21A. Mysteries and detective storiesB. Novels and storiesC. History and science booksD. Books on culture and tradition22A. Ustening to musicB. Watching TVC. Reading magazinesD. Playing computer gamesPassage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard23A. Advice on the purchase of carsB. Solutions to global fuel shortageC. Trends for the development of the motor car D. Information about the new green-fuel vehicles24A. Huge recharging expensesB. Limited driving rangeC. The short life of bakeriesD. The unaffordable high price25A. They can easily switch to natural gasB. They need to be further improvedC. They are more cost-effective than vehicles powered by solar energyD. They can match conventional motor cars in performance and safetySection CDirections：In this section, you will hear a passage three timesWhen the passage is read for the first time，you should listen carefully for its general ideaWhen the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just hoard, Finally, when the passage is read for the third time you should chock what you have written.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。My favorite TVshow? “The Twilight Zone”I (26)_ like the episode called“The Printers Devil”Its about a newspaper editor whos being(27) _ out of business by a big newspaper syndicate-you know，a group of papers owned by the sanle peopleHes about to(28) _ when hes intemapted by an old man who says his naiiie is Smith：The editor is not only offered $5000 to(29) _ his newspapers debts，but thisSmith character also offers his services for freeIt turns out that the guy(30) _ the printing machine with amazing speed, and soon hes turning out newspapers with shocking(31) _The small paper is successful againThe editor is amazed at how quickly Smithgets his stories-only minutes after they happen-but soon hes(32) _ with a contract to sign-MrSmith，it seems，is really the devil! The editor is frightened by this news，but he is more frightened by the idea of losing his newspaper, so he agrees to signBut soon Smith is reporting thenews even before it happens-and its all terrible-one(33) _ after anotherAnyway，thereis a little more to tellbut I dont want to ruin the story for youI really like these old episodes of “The Wwmght Zone” because the stories are fascinatingThey are not(34) _But thenagain, in a Way they are，because they(35) _ human naturePart Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections：In this section，there is a passage with ten blanksYou are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passageRead the passage through carefully before making your choicesEach choice in the bank is identifiedby a letterPlease mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centreYou may not use any of the words in the bank more than onceQuestions 36 to 45 are based on the following passageIts the first question parents ask when their child is diagnosed with autism(自闭症)Will his future brothers or sisters have a higher risk of 36 it，too?According to the largest study of siblings(兄弟姐妹)in families with autism，the answer is yesAmong 664 children who had at least one older sibling with the developmental disorder，the 37 risk of autism was nearly 19 38 higher than previous sibling-recurrence estimatesthat were anywhere from 3 to 10Kids with more than one older autistic sibling had an even higher risk of the disorder:32The 39 suggest that genes play a key role in autism riskBut they also hint that other environmental factors 40 by siblings，like influences in the womb(子宫)，may be important as wellOn the 41 of the findings，the researchers recommend that doctors closely 42 younger siblings of autistic children to pick up any early signs of the disorder, 43 an unusually large head or delayed language development and communication skillsEvidence suggests that early 44 and diagnos is of autism can help children take advantage of the rapies that can treat some of its 45 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。A. averageB. basisC. commonD. consequentlyE. detectionF. developingG. distributedH. dramaticallyI. includingJ. monitorK. reasonL. resultsM. sharedN. symbolsO. symptomsSection BDirections：In this sectionyou are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to itEach statement contains information given in one of the paragraphsIdentify the paragraph from which the information is derivedYou may choose a paragraph more than onceEach paragraph is marked with a letterAnswer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2School LunchA) Ryan moved silently through the lunch loneThe cook put a cheeseburger(奶酪汉堡)and an apple-sauce cup on his trayHe grabbed a bottle of milk from the cooler at the end of the line and found a seat in the cafeteria(食堂)Ryan saw that his friend Tyler had brought lunch from home“What did you bring today，Tyler?”he askedTyler pulled his meal out of its brown paper sack“Ive got a ham sandwich，chips，two cupcakes，and a can of sodaRyans mouth started to water“Uh，Tyler，”he said“If you dont want one of those cupcakesIll take itThey sure look good”Tyler handed Ryan his cupcake“Sure”he said“l wont eat all this”Lunch RequirementsB) Is Ryan eating a healthy meal if he eats the school lunch? School lunch supporters say“Yes. ”Recent studies show that a government approved school lunch has more variety and is more nutritious(有营养的) than most lunches brought from homeIts also lower in fatThe National School Lunch Act requires that school lunches go along with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans developed by the governmentMeals must contain a variety of foods with plenty of grains and at least one fruit or vegetable each dayFoods must not contain too much sugar or saltA hot lunch can contain up to 30fat，but not more than 10of its calories(卡路里)should come from saturated(饱和的)fatInan average week，you should get one third of the daily Recommended Dietary Allowances for proreIn,iron，calcium(钙)，and vitamins A and C from your school lunchDare to CompareC) Lets compare Ryans and Tylers meals to see which is healthierRyans hot lunch(without the cup-cake from his friend)has 577 calories，25 grams of total fat，and 12 grams of saturated fatHe had one serving of fruit，26 grams of protein，and 483 milligrams of calciumRyan ate more total fat(39)and saturated fat(19)than the dietary guidelines recommendHowever，schools can still meet the guidelines by havmg the numbers average out over a week of lunchesD) Tylers lunch from home(this includes both cupcakes)had 1,014 calories，45 grams(40)of total fat，and 10 grams(9)of saturated fatHe ate 21 grams of protein and 155 milligrams of calcium，but no flmits or vegetablesTylers meal met the saturated fat guidelines，but had too much total fatTyler ate more calories and total fat than Ryan didRyan ate more protein，calcium，and fruit than Tyler didWhich meal would you say is the healthier choice?A la Carte OptionsE) Federal standards and most school districts forbid selling food in the cafeteria that competes with the school lunchMany programs do，however,offer a la carte choices for students who dont want the hot mealFoods sold h la carte are separate from the main meal and are priced individuallyThese foods do not have to meet the same nutritional standards as the foods on the hot lunch menuNeither do the foods sold at a snack-bar or those foods available elsewhere in the schoolF) A study in one Texas school district compared the lunches of fourth graders who did not have food choices with those of fifth graders who could choose either a standard lunch or select from a snackbarThe fourth graders ate 25more fruits and vegetables than the fifth gradersFood sold as fundraisers can also have an impact on school lunchThe money raised is important to provide needed funds for many after-class activitiesBut the meals over all nutritional quauty usually goes downMany of these foods are high in fat，sugar，or both，and often come in extra-large portionsFund-fairs rarely sell fruits and vegetablesChoosing WiselyG) School food-service programs are trying to please students，and still offer quality，nutritious meals at low costThat task isnt easyOne school district in New York decided to do something about itA student advisory board kept the food-service director up-to-date on what the kids wantedThey also worked with school snack-bars to sell smaller servings of chips and candyH) You can make healthy meal choices at school even when not-so-healthy choices are availableYou can be sure to get a nutritious meal when you pick foods from the Food Guide PyramidFor example，always drink milk or a calcium-rich juice for lunchEven chocolate milk is more nutritious than soda or a sports drinkStay away from snack foods offered a la carteThey may fill you up nowbut the ones that contain a lot of fat and sugar will slow you down laterAlways eat the fruits and vegetables offered at the mealThey help give you the energy and vitamins you need to get you through the rest of your school daySome people like to make fun of school lunches，but good nutrition is no laughing matterYour schools hot lunch is based on the Food Guide Pyramid，so its full of nutritionGive it a tryYou might be pleasantly surprisedIts a Team EffortI) Team Nutrition is a program that gets schools excited about healthy eatingSchools across the nation pick a team leader who develops fun nutrition activitiesThe leader works with students，teachers，parents，food-service workers，and people from the communityActivities can range from running a school health fair to planting a gardenAt the Jordan Community School in Chicago，Illinois，one group of fifth graders showed off their “pizza(比萨饼)garden”in a big，colorful poster showing vegetarian pizzasThe students and food-service staff planted and took care of the vegetables that they would later use as ingredients on their pizzasThe group started growing the plants in the schools cafeteriaThen they moved them outdoors to the students demonstration gardenThis is just one way to get everyone involved in making school lunch healthy and funTeam up with your own group and see how creative you can get.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。46Tylers home-prepared meal meets the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in terms of saturated fat47The Jordan Community School students eat pizzas with vegetables planted and taken care of in their pizza garden.48Recent studies show that government-approved school lunch compares favorably with home-made lunch49Students are advised to stay away from snack foods offered a la carte because their extra fat and sugar will make them slow down later50The student advisory board keeps the food-service director up-to-date about students needs51Schools can make the nutrition balanced over a week of lunches to meet the dietary guidelines52According to the National School Lunch Act，school lunches must comply with government-developed dietary guidelines53Team Nutrition is a program that tries to get everyone involved in making school lunch healthy and fun54Being high in fat and sugar, the food sold as fund-raisers is lacking in nutritional quality55The foods provided a la carte in schools are purchased separately.Section CDirections：There are 2 passages in this sectionEach passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statementsFor each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C and DYou should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 witha single line through the centrePassage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based om the following passageLibraries are my worldIve been a patron(老主顾)all my life，and for the past nine years Ive worked at multiple libraries and archives in and around Detroit The library as an institution has many roles，but as our country struggles through an economic crisis，I have watched the library where l work evolve into a career and business center，a community gathering place and a bastion(堡垒)for hopeIn the spring of 2007 I got a Ubrary internship(实习生的位置)at the Southfield Public Library(SPL)，just north of DetroitSummers at SPL were usually slow，but that ye屿we experienced a library that was as busy as science-fair project week,midterms or tax seasonYet patrons werent looking for Mosbys Nursing Drug Reference or tax return formsThey were coming for information on growing their small businessI interpreted peoples interest in our business collection as the first step to pursuing their dreams，but these patrons